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Vaping and juuling are popular among college students at Seward County Community College and across the nation. Vape pens are used not only for entertainment, but to help cigarette smokers stop smoking.

Vaping is big trend among college students

Annette Meza, Reporter
October 31, 2018

Sitting in his living room, trying to destress from a long day of work and classes, Irvin Gaspar fills a vape tank with juice. He leans back on the couch...

The jackpot is being drawn this weekend. What would you do?

What would you do if you won the Powerball Jackpot of $750 million?

Michelle Mattich, Co-Editor
October 26, 2018

With The Powerball Jackpot being drawn this weekend it has everyone questioning what would they do with 750 million dollars? We asked SCCC students what...

Trail of terror leaves you screaming on your knees

Monica Gonzalez, Reporter
October 22, 2018

Area residents had a chance to be scared along a haunted trail Oct. 18-20 in Arkalon Park, Liberal. The Shop With a Cop fund hosted the annual Halloween...

Sexual assault is not dealt with properly. the problem is not only with how we deal with victims but also how we deal with the perpetrator.

Sexual Assault doesn’t get the attention it deserves

Michelle Mattich, Co-Editor
October 17, 2018

As we progress into 2018 and beyond, the amount of sexual assault accusations seems to be skyrocketing. The accusations started with Harvey Weinstein...

Abby Lovato, Liberal education major, tries eating Jalapeños at the contest on Oct. 5.

Sizzlin Jalapenos

Cindy Aguilar, Reporter
October 10, 2018

Jalapeño eating contests have been a staple to the Hispanic community for such a long time. Seward County Community College decided to bring the tradition...

SCCC English instructor, Sherry Moentmann published her own book, which came out on July 2, 2018.

English instructor publishes young adult novel

Cindy Aguilar, Club Reporter
October 4, 2018

Before making her arrival to Seward County Community College, one of the newest English instructors, Sherry Moentmann became a published author. Drawing...

Foundation Auction raises over $48,000

Foundation Auction raises over $48,000

Amberley Taylor, Co-Editor
October 3, 2018

The Seward County Community College’s Foundation Auction was a huge success this year, raising over $10,000 more ($48,298.10) and having 150 more attendees...

Pledge to end Domestic Violence

Pledge to end Domestic Violence

Michelle Mattich, Co-Editor
October 2, 2018

Putting on a blue latex glove and lathering it with white paint isn't the most exciting thing (unless you’re a toddler) but today, it’s for a good...

Fall TV is back and better than ever

Fall TV is back and better than ever

Michelle Mattich, Co-Editor
October 1, 2018

It's that time of year again, sweater weather and leaves falling. It's the perfect time to stay home, cozy up with a blanket and your favorite warm drink...

You can see crystals like this in Ouachita Park. “When you look at the ground it just sparkles.” Ty Hughbanks Field Biology instructor said.

Field Biology learns through camping

Anastasia Smalldridge, Reporter
October 1, 2018

If you are a student needing a biology class, Seward County Community College offers a class called,” Field Biology.” The class learns about what there...

Raul Camacho, sophomore engineering major, finishes his college algebra homework in the TRIO Computer lab. The TRIO lab is open for TRIO members to come and work on homework and even get tutoring.

TRIO brings opportunity to students

Anastasia Smalldridge, Reporter
September 28, 2018

TRIO, a program that increases access to higher education for economically disadvantaged students, helps students get through college at Seward County...

Phil S. Dixon, Negro League author and baseball historian, came to the SCCC library to share the history of the negro baseball league.

Kansas City Monarchs history comes to SCCC

Michelle Mattich, Co-Editor
September 27, 2018

Baseball season is here! For fans, it is crucial to watch their favorite teams go to the world series. The wide range of history that the sport has is...

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