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Lauren Rodriguez Cigarroa is a freshman in college. Besides working out, she also likes skateboarding,

Lauren Rodriguez Cigarroa

Jennifer Mendoza Simon, Reporter
September 24, 2024

What do you enjoy most about working with vehicles and auto body repair?  I enjoy witnessing the transformation of our projects. There's something...

When he is not working, Pete sells books and records on eBay. On special occasions he gives out books and records to people he knows.

Jason Pete

Joseph Haskell, Reporter
September 17, 2024

What are your thoughts about the Taco Bell Baja Blast Gelato and do you want some? What are your first impressions? I'm not allowed to have it, it has...

During her free time, Erika Toledo likes to read on a fall day with her Hello Kitty blanket while she drinks her little tea on the side.

Erika Toledo

Nubia Rodriguez, Reporter
September 10, 2024

What prompted you to go into cosmetology? So what prompted me to go into cosmetology was that I've always been very interested in, like, the beauty...

Blessin Kimble

Blessin Kimble

Lily Gonzalez, Reporter
May 6, 2024

Who are you and where are you from?  I’m b-dawg, I'm from Charleston, Missouri. The southeast part of Missouri. What are you majoring in here...

Ryle Riddlesperger is a full-time student and Saints basketball player. He also enjoys playing video games such as "Fortnite" or "LEGO Fortnite" in his free time when he isn’t at practice.

Ryle Riddlespurger

Lily Gonzalez, Reporter
February 9, 2024

What is your major? I’m in sports management. Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of sports?  Go fishing a little bit, play video...

During his free time, Alejandro Estrada sometimes likes to play videogames. Some of his favorites include “God of War” and “Red Dead Redemption”.

Alejandro Estrada

Nubia Rodriguez, Reporter
January 23, 2024

What made you decide on natural gas [technology] as your major?  I have family that has already been in the natural gas program. So, I decided to give...

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

Roselyne Garay, Reporter
November 15, 2023

 Who are you and where are you from? I am Sebastian De Las Salas. I am from Venezuela, I was born in Venezuela and then moved to Columbia 6 years ago. What...

Marcos Montoya takes a break from working on his personal health from working at the gym. He says “That’s [the gym] my second home, basically. I’m there more than I am at my own house.”

Marcos Montoya

Luis Rivera Rede, Reporter
September 25, 2023

Who are you and where do you come from? Who am I? I’m Marcos Alexander Montoya, I’m 18-years-old currently attending Seward County Community College....

Joe Haskell, a freshman at Seward County Community College, readies up for choir practice. When being interviewed for his UpClose, Haskell answered many of the questions with sarcasm and or with humor in mind.

Joe Haskell

Chance Martin, Reporter
September 8, 2023

What was the last movie you watched?  The "Barbie" movie, and it was good-ish. It was a very interesting movie.  Do you still read books? What...

Jennifer Lopez smiles wide when posing for a photo after reading for art appreciation class. Besides studying,, Lopez also works as an RA.

Jennifer Lopez

Roselyne Garay, Reporter
August 31, 2023

Who are you, and where are you from?  My name is Jennifer Lopez. I am from Ulysses, Kansas. I grew up in Ulysses my whole life. I was born and raised...

Isaac Canelon takes a break from playing UNO in the Student Living Center. Canelon also plays baseball for Seward County Community College and works as a personal trainer.

Isaac Canelon

Zoe Lampe, Reporter
August 28, 2023

Where are you from and what do you miss most about home? I’m from Venezuela. The thing that I miss is my culture. Basically, we’re always happy...

Paulina Reyes-Espinoza sits in the stands of a basketball game in the fall as she cheers for the Saints basketball team to win. Reyes-Espinoza is incredibly involved in Seward County Community College, as she has been a part of TRIO, the cheer team, housing, and a student tutor.

Paulina Reyes-Espinoza

Ashanti Thompson, Multimedia Editor
May 9, 2023

What’s one TV show you want to be in?  “Modern Family”, because they always find something fun to do, they travel anywhere they want and they...

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