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Vibes art show exhibit at Tortuga displays the creative and experimental art pieces made by Jeffrey Michael Schnitker. According to Schnitker and his welcome sign, "I've had the gift of many mystical travels, psychedelic experiences, and spiritual awakenings that have deeply shaped the way I see the world”.
Art, music bring vibes to Liberal’s Tortuga Brewing Co.
HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo
HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo
Measles on the rise in Liberal
Measles on the rise in Liberal
Angelica Gutierrez, business administration major, and Samantha Marillo, English major, focus on their work in the TRiO Center. The TRiO Center is a supportive space for academic success and personal growth.
TRiO program supports first-generation students
Homecoming 2025 candidates pose for a group photo, Orvin Dyck, Ricardo Jimenez, Fernando Moura, homecoming queen, Rosalyne Garay, Andrea Torres, Caylee Good, and Elizabeth Parker. Not present in the picture, Samuel Antwi, homecoming king due to a tennis tournament.
SCCC Homecoming brings week of festivities, community engagement
Deedee Flax, technology instructor, is one of the main teachers at Seward County Community College to integrate blendflex into many of her classes. She said that multiple students prefer the computer classes to be blendfllex as they can watch back her recordings when confused to see how she does things on her screen.
Blending the barriers of in person and online
Even though area school districts have either canceled classes for the week or reinstated masks, SCCC remains maskless. The choice is left in the hands of individuals.
Despite rising COVID numbers, college will not require masks — for now
Abel Ochoa rips up the masks are required sign after the announcement that masks are now optional.
Campus goes maskless
Staff personnel Paul Fisher making a salad with the newly open salad bar.
SCCC cafeteria offers self-service options; first time since COVID
Free COVID vaccines offered on campus
Free COVID vaccines offered on campus
Sophmore, Jarron Wilcox receives a throw from the outfield to home plate and attempts to apply the tag. The throw was not in time, and Pratt Community College secured a run toward their future victory.
Baseball falls to Pratt finishing out their season
Jarron Wilcox from Billings, Montana, chose to bleach his hair and give himself a mullet. Transfer sophomore Wilcox came from Phoenix, Arizona to be one of our Saints catchers.
Bleach is not just for uniforms
Ashanti Thompson is a cheetah costume. Ashanti Thompson made it to third base and was ready to get home.
SCCCs baseball and softball teams show their halloween spirit
The sophomores were recognized on the field instead of walking across the stage during their doubleheader. They received their diplomas and a picture of themselves playing during their career at Seward. [Pictured left to right are Dylan Day, Reed Thomas, Jase Schneider, Mason Martinez, Gannon Hardin, Brody Boisvert, and Zach Walker]
Two celebrations in one doubleheader
Hitting the ball is Jaxson Gregg, a freshman from Keller, Texas. In the second game Gregg hit a double which brought Ranse Radtke and Jace Schneider home scoring two points.
Saints battle it out with the Trojans
Sophomore center Lovasoa Andriatsarafara wins the tip-off, giving the Saints the ball first. The Saints ended with 33 points in the first half.
Saints basketball team loses to Butler Grizzlies
The team breaks it out before taking to the court after a timeout.
Saints win against Lamar Lopes in Oct. 28 scrimmage
Last night was not only the Saints’ last home game but it was also their sophomore night. Before their game, four sophomores were recognized for the Saints.
Saints take tough loss
Mass Communications major, Jimmy Sorunke is a sophomore from Rockville, Maryland. Sorunke plays for the men's basketball team, and he has hopes that he will play in the NBA.
Jimmy Sorunke
Locked in during the first quarter, Tatum Winters scans the court in search of the ball to prepare the stats. Working behind the bench, she hovers over the digital court on the screen ready to input if a shot is made or missed.
Who really runs the court?
Saints Soccer team celebrates another goal against Tabor College.
Saints soccer beats Tabor College 3-0 in August 30 game
Defender Francisco Nava Gomez and midfielder Fernando Moura Filho attempt to steal the ball from Lamar player #7. Gomez assisted the third goal with a successful pass to Haynes.
Saints soccer team delivers strong win over Lamar
Saints soccer team joyfully posing after a home win.
First SCCC Men’s Soccer beat the odds, made it to playoffs
Ryan Shields jumps past a Lope and speeds by with the ball. A midfielder on the team, Shields, comes from Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom.
Saints soccer team snags victory over Lamar Lopes in second half
Swinging her bat to hit the ball is catcher Avery Ragsdale, a freshman from Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. In the second game Ragsdale gained two runs that she batted in resulting in her now having 42 runs that she batted in.
Lady Saints gain two wins
Fixing to collide with the ball is first baseman Samantha Gomez, a freshman from Albuquerque, New Mexico. In the first game Gomez received a run she batted in by bringing in Aaliyah Gutierrez.
Lady Saints lose doubleheader
Swinging to hit the ball is infielder Lana Pigeon, a sophomore from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. So far overall Pigeon has two hits and two runs.
Lady Saints splits games with Broncbusters
Ashanti Thompson is a cheetah costume. Ashanti Thompson made it to third base and was ready to get home.
SCCCs baseball and softball teams show their halloween spirit
Fixing to catch the ball is third baseman Mari Landa. Landa was the third baseman during the whole scrimmage.
Lady Saints scrimmage the Conquistadors
Richard Patte has a double citizenship, being a French-American. Besides English and French, he also speaks Spanish.
Richard Patte
Sebastian De las Salas is a full time student and Saints tennis player. He also regularly attends Detours College Ministry Bible studies.
Sebastian De Las Salas
Sophomore Franco Vecchia prepares to swing a forehand to hit the ball back. Vecchia is from Puerto Rico, Argentina, and he is majoring in administration and marketing.
Saints take victory
Locked in during the first quarter, Tatum Winters scans the court in search of the ball to prepare the stats. Working behind the bench, she hovers over the digital court on the screen ready to input if a shot is made or missed.
Who really runs the court?
The baseball team is loaded with 20 freshmen. Mike Davidson, baseball coach, says despite being young and inexperienced, they will make a good showing this season.
Spring sports finally in action
Outside hitter Mariana Silva sends a powerful attack hit in the opponent's side. During the game, Silva scored 14 kills out of her 33 total attacks.
Lady Saints Volleyball team wins against Butler Grizzlies 3-2
Wilson once again in the air, but this time going for a spike as the ball approaches its maximum height. Wilson holds a total of 214 kills with an average of 2.40 per set.
Lady Saints Volleyball loses 0-3 in Pink Out game against Barton Cougars
The Lady Saints celebrate after scoring a point. Alogether, the team holds 601 kills and 1984 attacks.
Lady Saints Volleyball wins 3-2 on Sept. 6th
7th straight win for our Lady Saints
7th straight win for our Lady Saints
Micell Jerez and Aubreigh Haxton celebrate after a kill for Haxton number 5 on Tuesday night. The Lady Saints went 3-0 with Barton Community College to improve to 3-0 in our conference and 10-2 overall.
Lady Saints sweep the Barton Cougars to stay undefeated in conference
Sophomore guard Kylee Hunt shoots and scores two points for the Lady Saints. Hunt was instrumental in the victory, leading all scorers with 23 points.
Lady Saints dominate Northeastern Junior College with a 82-64 victory
Sophomore forward Allie Myers draws a foul and scores a free throw for the Lady Saints. She maintained her aggressive play style, supporting the team’s offensive momentum.
Lady Saints dominate West Texas with 77-46 victory
Sophomore Alianna Colon guards and closely watches what the other team is going to do.
Lady Saints Basketball defeats Independence Pirates, 74-57
Last night was the last home game for the Lady Saints, and it was Sophomore Night. After their game, four Lady Saints sophomores were recognized.
Lady Saints lose by 15 points
Forward Mario Whitley, a sophomore from Detroit, Michigan, gets ready to go up for the jump ball. Whitley gained 13 rebounds last night making his overall rebounds 126.
Saints take close win
Forward Julia Astrath rushes around with the ball aming to score. Astrath is a freshman from São Paulo, Brazil.
Lady Saints soccer defeats Barton Community College 3-2
Sebastian De las Salas is a full time student and Saints tennis player. He also regularly attends Detours College Ministry Bible studies.
Sebastian De Las Salas
Jarron Wilcox from Billings, Montana, chose to bleach his hair and give himself a mullet. Transfer sophomore Wilcox came from Phoenix, Arizona to be one of our Saints catchers.
Bleach is not just for uniforms
Crusader News recommends "Blood Sugar," "Everything, Everything," and "The Walking Dead: Compendium One" for D.E.A.R. Day. These books can be found at the Seward County Community College Library.
Crusader News recommends books for D.E.A.R. Day
These specific chocolates are a bit on the bigger side of Valentine's day sweets. Slicing them in half could be a good idea if you think they’re still too large.
A guide to making triple-layered chocolate hearts
The gift was my favorite because it has inspired my fiancé to keep getting me those types of gifts, and now I have several more. The idea of use for all of them is to use them as possible centerpieces for our wedding along with a notecard for each of them so guests can read it and learn more about us.
Crusaders remember Valentine’s Days they can’t forget
My personal copy of "Wuthering Heights" in my native language, Romanian.
Book Review: “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë
The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Finals Week: April Fools Edition
The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Finals Week: April Fools Edition
Creepy Crusaders Podcast: Episode 1
Creepy Crusaders Podcast: Episode 1
Saints on the Street: What do you rate this song from 1-10?/Recommend a Song
Saints on the Street: What do you rate this song from 1-10?/Recommend a Song
Cast offers insight on the production of "Little Shop of Horrors"
Cast offers insight on the production of “Little Shop of Horrors”
My personal copy of "Wuthering Heights" in my native language, Romanian.
Book Review: “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë
Meaning through tattoos
Meaning through tattoos
Tattoos are a way for people to artistically express themselves. There is a lot of decision making for a first tattoo. With that there are also things to keep in mind for first timers.
Tattoos, what to keep in mind for new people
Jarron Wilcox from Billings, Montana, chose to bleach his hair and give himself a mullet. Transfer sophomore Wilcox came from Phoenix, Arizona to be one of our Saints catchers.
Bleach is not just for uniforms
“M3GAN” is the first sci-fi horror movie that was released on Jan. 6 2023. “M3GAN” is the story of a lifelike doll named M3GAN, and she is programmed to learn about her owner and to do anything to keep her owner happy. However, a glitch in her system corrupts which causes her to “get rid of” anything that harms her owner, emotionally or physically.
An A.I with soul: “M3GAN” review
Adam Johnston is a member of the Seward County Community College choir as a tenor. Johnston would like to work with music or film in his future.
Adam Johnston
Richard Patte has a double citizenship, being a French-American. Besides English and French, he also speaks Spanish.
Richard Patte
When she was young Ale Mejia and her family moved often and she found her passion for learning new things, books, and the love for her family.
Alejandra Mejia
Saints on the Street: SCCC Valentine's Day - Build your Dream Date
Saints on the Street: SCCC Valentine’s Day – Build your Dream Date
Russell Reglin, an instructor at Seward County Community College, teaches principles of sociology and abnormal physiology, helping students gain knowledge about human behavior and societal influences.
Russell Reglin
Forward Julia Astrath rushes around with the ball aming to score. Astrath is a freshman from São Paulo, Brazil.
Lady Saints soccer defeats Barton Community College 3-2
Vibes art show exhibit at Tortuga displays the creative and experimental art pieces made by Jeffrey Michael Schnitker. According to Schnitker and his welcome sign, "I've had the gift of many mystical travels, psychedelic experiences, and spiritual awakenings that have deeply shaped the way I see the world”.
Art, music bring vibes to Liberal’s Tortuga Brewing Co.
Outside hitter Mariana Silva sends a powerful attack hit in the opponent's side. During the game, Silva scored 14 kills out of her 33 total attacks.
Lady Saints Volleyball team wins against Butler Grizzlies 3-2
Saints Soccer team celebrates another goal against Tabor College.
Saints soccer beats Tabor College 3-0 in August 30 game
HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo
HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo
Saints on the Street: SCCC Valentine's Day - Build your Dream Date
Saints on the Street: SCCC Valentine’s Day – Build your Dream Date
Creepy Crusaders Podcast: Episode 1
Creepy Crusaders Podcast: Episode 1
Saints on the Street: What do you rate this song from 1-10?/Recommend a Song
Saints on the Street: What do you rate this song from 1-10?/Recommend a Song
Students voice opinions on possible TikTok ban in U.S.
Students voice opinions on possible TikTok ban in U.S.
Saints on the Street: What is your ideal Valentine's Day?
Saints on the Street: What is your ideal Valentine’s Day?
New online course teaches students about intelligence agencies
New online course teaches students about intelligence agencies
Review: Green Kukki and Tea
Review: Green Kukki and Tea
Crusaders explain importance of press freedom on Student Press Freedom Day
Crusaders explain importance of press freedom on Student Press Freedom Day
Valentine's Day Recipe: Easy Mug Brownies
Valentine’s Day Recipe: Easy Mug Brownies
Crusaders provide healthy daily habits
Crusaders provide healthy daily habits
SCCC President talks pool plans
SCCC President talks pool plans
2021 Telolith celebrates creativity
2021 Telolith celebrates creativity
The Telolith is a contemporary art and literature magazine that has been publishing since the mid 1970's. This year's Telolith marks its fourty-seventh edition
Entries for Telolith available now
Telolith 2020
Telolith 2020
Telolith 2019
Telolith 2019
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Dorothy’s house

December 7, 2021

Dorothy's House and Land of Oz is just like the movie “The Wizard of Oz.” Here you get to see what it was like for Dorothy to go from Kansas to...

The Liberal Air Museum is home to 100s of aircraft. The collection is housed inside and out on the tarmac.

Mid-America Air Museum

December 7, 2021

The Mid-America Air Museum has a lot to offer. They have more than 100 aircraft on display. More than 50 of these planes were donated by the late Colonel...

Karina Rodriguez and Denisse Delgado, both freshmen from Hugoton, add their own stickers to the colorful room at Baker Arts Center. This room features just normal round stickers that patrons add to the white surfaces to create an art exhibit.

Baker Arts Center

December 7, 2021

The Baker Arts Center offers a lot of opportunities for kids and adults to get involved in various activities they have going on. To be honest, this is...

Races for Pancake Day include the entire family. Kids race before the main event – the women’s race. The main event is the event where Liberal competes against Olney, England for the fastest time each year.

International Pancake Day

December 7, 2021

The International Pancake Day Hall of Fame is a place that is dedicated to the International Pancake Day Race. The Pancake Day races take place once a...

El Pastorcito has many options for tacos. One of the most popular is al pastor.

Taco Truck Tour

Laura Gillespie, Copy Editor
December 1, 2021

Liberal has an abundance of taco trucks and as every college student knows tacos are cheap, filling and great to eat. Crusader News set out to try every...

How to find the taco trucks

Laura Gillespie, Copy Editor
November 29, 2021

Las Delicias Taco Truck

Dani Arellano and Reece Hay
November 29, 2021

Whether you are starving, browsing and looking to try new foods or craving mouth-watering goodness, you can bet that Las Delicias Taco Truck will be sure...

The taco plate from Taqueria Azteca, in Liberal includes Taco assada, el pastor and barbacoa. All are typically served with cilantro and onions and a lime on the side.

Taqueria Azteca Tacos

Brooke Katen, Reporter
November 29, 2021

Taqueria Azteca Tacos’ most popular taco is the Pollo taco. This taco had an unexpected pop of flavor to it, living up to its most popular taco title....

El Pastorcito

Saskia Vogelzang, Reporter
November 29, 2021

El Pastorcito taco truck is the big dog over all of the other taco trucks in Liberal. It’s one of the original trucks and is often called by locals,...

Chilangolandia’s cook fills hot off the grill tortillas with carne asada. These steak tacos are a popular order at the taco truck.

Antojitos Oringinales Chilangolandia

Kylie Regier, Reporter
November 29, 2021

We asked the cook what the most popular taco is and he said pastor which is pork meat. We also asked how long they have been open and he said they have...

Crusader Dani Arellano asks students around campus who their favorite artist is.

Who is your favorite artist?

Dani Arellano, Reporter
November 4, 2021

  “I don’t know!”  “Umm…” one student said as she laughed and pulled out her phone to look at her playlist while she grinned.   These...

Myron Perry ended his teaching career at SCCC in 2019 when he went to pursue a research job on the biofuel process. The former instructor recently passed away.

SCCC staff, instructors voice memorial words for Myron Perry

October 22, 2021

Myron Perry, a former microbiology instructor at Seward County Community College, passed away recently.  Perry’s family said his favorite job was...

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