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The Lady Saints volleyball team is made up of many International students from Brazil. Victoria Martins (center) is also from Brazil and she enjoys going to the girls game and showing them some support. Pictured with Martins are Djuly Schmorantz, Fabiana Petkowicz, Thais Vieira, Laura de Pra, and Livia de Pra.

International students feel the pandemic

Victoria Martins, Photographer
March 26, 2020

The past weeks haven’t been easy for anyone. So many decisions have been made in the middle of chaos. This COVID-19 pandemic has a different effect on...

Crusader News plans to continue informing and telling your stories with the best interest of the community.

Editorial: Crusader pushes through despite pandemic

Preston Burrows, Features Editor
March 25, 2020

In the wake of a pandemic that has not only taken the country, but the world by surprise, a southwest Kansas town has been shaken from everyday life.  In-person...

Since SCCC has transitioned over to online classes, it can be difficult to maintain structure. These six tips can be helpful if youre struggling.

6 ways to adjust to online classes

Rebecca Irby, Reporter
March 24, 2020

  College at home can be difficult for those who haven’t had online experience with classes. Being disciplined can be hard during the COVID-19...

Jonathan Jacquez, Walmart employee and high schooler, tries to stock chemical cleaning products in an aisle half empty due to customers panic buying.

Students witness panic during Coronavirus pandemic

Calen Moore, Reporter
March 23, 2020

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) panic has moved from big cities to even small communities in Southwest Kansas. Everyone has been advised to stay home and practice...

The SCCC campus has cleared out after President Ken Trzaskas announcement to switch to online classes starting Monday. Some staff and faculty are still on campus working but students are supposed to stay home.

Students react to taking classes online

The phone buzzed in most students' pockets at exactly 10:23 a.m. Tuesday. For some, the message brought stress with the new wave of changes announced....

Evan Truelson, North Riddgeville, Ohio, winds up before releasing a pitch in a March 7 game against Cloud County Community College. The redshirt freshman pitched in 11 games before the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. He split time between pitching and playing first base before all activities at Seward County Community College were canceled.

NJCAA cancels spring sports, SCCC athletics supports decision

Amberley Vervalin, Reporter
March 19, 2020

The National Junior College Association made the difficult decision to cancel all spring athletics, along with the upcoming national tournaments due to...

The extended COVID-19 spring break has many students feeling bored because they cant go out and do much.

10 things to keep you busy during ‘self-quarantine’

Annette Meza, Managing Editor
March 18, 2020

By now, the extended spring break due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is probably driving you insane from boredom. Health officials and news reports...

SCCC moves to online classes March 23

Annette Meza and Elvis Polvon
March 17, 2020

In response to current conditions surrounding the Coronavirus disease, the Seward County Community College executive team decided to move classes online...

Spring break has been extended by a week for Seward County Community College students. More announcements will come out on March 19.

No class on Monday, spring break extended through March 23

Crusader News
March 13, 2020

Students get an extra week of spring break, returning to class on March 23. Seward County Community College president Ken Tzraska made the call today,...

Due to the Corona virus disease, SCCC president Ken Trzaska has decided to keep students up to date via email. Cancellation of classes has not occurred and classes will resume March 16.

SCCC scheduled to resume classes as normal March 16, updates to come

Annette Meza, Managing editor
March 12, 2020

Updated 5:05 PM CST March 12, 2020 The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is making an impact globally and Seward County Community College is keeping a close eye...

Darcy Smith works and attends Seward County Community College. She said it can be tough at times to balance school and work.

Darcy Smith

Victoria Martins, Photographer
March 6, 2020

Are you a sophomore or freshman?  They call me a super sophomore. What is a fun fact about you?  I think I have a hidden sense of humor (laughs). If...

The Coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan, China. To prevent from spreading the infection, it is recommended that you wash your hands, stay home if symptoms arise and wear a mask if possible.

Coronavirus: what is it and what’s happening?

Rebecca Irby, Reporter
March 5, 2020

As some students prepare to travel during spring break, ticket prices or itinerary plans aren’t the only things causing worry.  As of March 3, a...

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