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Family gathers around Bryanna Banuelos to pray for her. Dedicating a young woman to God is all part of the traditional quinceanera ceremony in Southwest Kansas.

Quinceanera

Bethany Wood, Photographer
September 25, 2018

A Quinceanera, also known as a fiesta de quince años,  is an honored celebration of a young girl becoming a woman. It is a time for the Quince, 15-year-old...

Mi madre trabaja las temporadas de papa y elote.

Persiguiendo el sueño Americano

Michelle Mattich, Co-Editor
September 24, 2018

Nunca te acostumbras a la sangre de la vaca ni a que te cubre de pie a cabeza. Mi padre me aseguró que no era nada y que mi trabajo de verano, rebanar...

My father has done this work of slicing, grinding, hauling and inspecting for 11 years. He keeps going back for one reason: to fulfill his dream of providing a better life for his family.

Moving Onward and Forward

Michelle Mattich, Co-Editor
September 24, 2018

You never get used to cow blood, or being covered in it. My father assured me it was nothing and that my summer job slicing specialty cuts of meat was...

On average, the paleteros of Liberal walks around 20 miles a day, regardless of rain,
snow, or shine.

Paletero trae clásicos del verano Mexicano a los barrios de Liberal

Alondra Trevizo, Reporter
September 21, 2018

LIBERAL, Kansas - Los tres dígitos del verano dejan a la mayoría de la gente queriendo una cosa: helado. En lugar de una gran camioneta de helados reproduciendo...

A paletero's hands are never far from the bells that call out to customers. Liberal has a long tradition with selling Mexican ice cream from a push cart, just like in Mexico.

Paletero brings Mexican summer classic to Liberal neighborhoods

Alondra Trevizo, Reporter
September 21, 2018

The triple-digits of summer leave most people wanting one thing — ice cream. Rather than a large ice cream truck playing a loop of catchy tunes, Liberal...

All four journalists Marco A. Alcocer, Enrique Rodriguez Franz, Janeth Vasquez, Valerie Mendoza are at Seward County Community College explaining how they got to where they are.

Humanities Kansas Invites local Latino Journalists to speak on Media and the Latino Community

Annette Meza, Reporter
September 20, 2018

Spanish Media is underexposed in Kansas. A call for change is in question “Everything starts with action. Progress happens with action." SCCC...

Freshman, Laura De Pra, serves to the Pratt Lady Beavers. De Pra helped the team on offense by contributing 30 assists.

Lady Saints win 11 in a row

Amberley Taylor, Co-Editor
September 20, 2018

The Seward County Lady Saints defeated the Pratt Community College in just three short matches in the Greenhouse on Wednesday, Sept. 19. This is the eighth...

SCCC's club, HALO, will be hosting events for students throughout Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

Alondra Botello, Photographer/Reporter
September 20, 2018

Many events are taking place this month in celebration of Hispanic culture at Seward County Community College. Hispanic American Leadership Organization...

(Photo from Chasing the American Dream)

Humanities Kansas partners with SCCC to showcase SWKS Culture.

Annette Meza, Reporter
September 19, 2018

Seward County Community College partnered with Humanities Kansas (HK) to show the rest of the state what living in Southwest Kansas is actually like. It...

Rooney Morales

Rooney Morales

Michelle Mattich, Co-Editor
September 18, 2018

Why did you decide to come to SCCC? "My parents encouraged me to come here after we moved, I like SCCC very much." What is your Career Goal? "My career...

STDs are becoming more common each year. It is important to get tested to make sure you are in good health!

Have you been tested?

Daniela Carmona, Club Reporter
September 18, 2018

About 20 million people get infected with a Sexually Transmitted Disease every year. Yet, most of us don’t get tested. We tell ourselves that we don’t...

Lady Saints dominate Las Vegas

Lady Saints dominate Las Vegas

Michelle Mattich, Co-Editor
September 17, 2018

The Seward County Community College Lady Saints dominated in their Las Vegas tournament, going undefeated and earning gold. To begin the weekend, Seward...

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