Crusader News

Alires wins cash and bowl

February 5, 2015

Seward County Community College hosted their first Souper Bowl for Scholarships fundraising event in the student union main floor area on Thursday, Jan. 29.

Former Crusader editor finds true calling in teaching

February 5, 2015

“You’re not making any money, you know?” “You’re going to be broke all the time.” “You could make more money working at National Beef.” Yeah, at this point I’m used to hearing all these things from various people in my life.

Are You Valentine Material?

February 4, 2015

Valentine’s Day, a day that your wallet experiences rapid weight loss and it does this without even going to the wellness center. Until money grows on trees, men will always take Valentine ’s Day seriously because the stakes are high.

Board of trustees decide against additional sports for SCCC

November 14, 2014

At its regular meeting Monday night, the board set the addition of a new sports team to the side. Had the board decided to pursue the addition of a new sport, November would be the deadline for beginning the process in time for the next academic year.

Changes under way for tennis coaching staff

November 14, 2014

Changes are on the way for the Saints and Lady Saints tennis programs. Jerry Thor and Molly Lentini will no longer serve as head tennis coach and assistant tennis coach respectively.

Board of Trustees

November 14, 2014

Business instructor Lisa Kennedy thanked the board of trustees at Monday night’s regular meeting for a professional development grant that enabled her to complete her master’s degree from Fort Hays State University. Kennedy also reported on a community outreach project sponsored by ENACTUS, the student business and entrepreneurship group that she supervises.

Philadelphia’s downtown wonders

November 14, 2014

Coming from a small town and flying across the U.S. to Philadelphia, Pa., was like passing through a portal and ending up in a different world. Tumbleweeds, dirt roads, and wind were definitely something I did not run in to as we all do here in Kansas. I knew I was going to such a big and busy city, but I didn’t know what wonder it had for me to see.

Obama pushes for new path

November 14, 2014

The executive order that President Barack Obama has promised to sign before the end of the year has got opposing sides in a political explosion. And by opposing sides, I mean that it has immigrants in bewilderment of what Obama is going to really do.

Crusader continues nine-year streak in placing for Best of Show

November 14, 2014

Seward County Community College’s student led newspaper, The Crusader, placed in a seventh place for ‘Best of Show’ in the two-year broadsheet category for the ninth year in a row at the annual National College Media Convention.

Duo presents folk music

November 14, 2014

When Bettman & Halpin walked onto the stage on Nov. 7 , the modest crowd greeted them eagerly. All except one grouchy toddler who tried to demand the duo sing a child’s song for her.

Firearms simulator shoots for Dec. 2 grand opening

November 14, 2014

A firearms simulator at Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School will give the public an opportunity to sharpen marksmanship skills starting Dec. 2.

Couple makes Veterans Day a family affair

November 14, 2014

Ruthie and Bert met in 1978 at Camp Pendleton in California. Ruthie, a Marine, worked in retail at the military PX; Bert, serving in the Navy, worked in a dental clinic across the deck from the PX building. This Marine and Navy Corpsman found common ground and have now been married for 32 years. On Tuesday, they celebrated Veterans Day together with co-workers at Seward, where both are employees.