About Us
The Crusader has been the SCCC student voice since 1969. It is an independent, student-run publication. It publishes stories containing local news and features that highlight the diversity of campus as part of coursework and the Crusader club.
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Keep up with the 2021-22 Crusader staff activities by viewing this photo gallery.
Our students routinely win state and national honors for their journalistic skills that include: editorial leadership, writing, reporting, design, photography, emerging media, social media and management.
Mission Statement:
The journalism department of SCCC strives to teach students to competently and fairly report news in the student newspaper and online newspaper forums, presenting quality products while learning life and career skills. The journalism department will present opportunities to learn skills in news writing, design and layout, advertising, and photography.
Notice of Nondiscrimination:
Applicants for admission and employment, students, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Seward County Community College are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Seward County Community College’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504 is directed to contact Mr. Dennis Sander, P.O. Box 1137, 1801 North Kansas, Liberal, Kansas, (620) 624 -1951.
Crusader History:
The SCCC news team has won awards for best of show, exceptional achievement and coveted Pacemaker and Pinnacle awards. Past Crusader staff members have taken home many prestigious individual awards such as Kansas journalist of the year. Staffs make their mark on the community beyond awards. It is tradition on the SCCC campus for clubs to be involved in community service.
See photo galleries from past staffs: 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21,
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