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Junior Franco is a sophomore from Liberal. Franco majors in pre-med and for his work study he works in the wellness center. For work he cleans, checks people in, greets people and provides a welcome environment.
Opportunity for financial gain
Andrea Tribble runs to the basket while Lianna Washington tries to block. Tribble had five rebounds during the conference opener game against Pratt Community College.
Women’s basketball player turned podcaster
This years choir concert consisted of six Christmas theme songs. The choir performed in front of a full house.
Music all the way
Greg Gunderson came to Seward County Community College from Park University, a private four-year institute in Kansas City. During his free time Gunderson likes to make pens out of wood. A senator has one of his pens since Gunderson likes to give his pens to people after he makes them.
SCCC welcomes its 12th president
The student art show is in the Shank Humanities Building. The gallery features photos and 2-D and 3-D art. Stop by to vote for your favorite exhibit.
Art show displays student work
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
COVID semesters make for unique ride for graduates
‘COVID semesters’ make for unique ride for graduates
Crusaders podcast takes a look at what students expect during this summer after COVID.
Podcast: Will summer 2021 smash social, emotional after-effects of COVID?
Pushing through, Peter Goldy beats the throw to the first in a game against Butler Community College. Goldy figures out how to get on base for the Saints. His on base percentage is .432 in the last 41 games.
Saints host Region VI play-off games
A ball hit to centerfield is gathered by KP Werner and relayed back into the infield. Peter Goldy backs up Werner on the play against Garden City Community College on Thursday. The Saints lost both games 5-8 and 5-17.
Baseball falls to Garden City
Wyatt Grant slides home on a close call, but is safe. AJ Folds hit the ball that sent Kase Johnson and Grant across the plate.
Saints are second best in the west
Baseball wins two, moves into second place
Baseball wins two, moves into second place
John Cantu pulls up at second for a double against Colby Community College, March 27. The Saints played four games against their conference foes over the weekend. Seward came away with three wins and one loss. Cantu is from Amarillo, Texas.
Saints face off Colby during a doubleheader
Malachi McReed from Brooklyn, NY defends his position as the Thunderbirds offense sets up. McReed was a vital piece of encouragement for the team.
Men’s basketball comes from behind to beat Cloud County
Sukarata Jawara puts his hands in the passing lane so Pratt cannot see. The Saints beat Pratt with a good first half defensive effort.
Saints basketball beats the Beavers
Victor Rosario tries to get open for an inbounds pass. The Saints played Trinidad State College, Tuesday. They won 85-72 and pushed their record to 2-1 for the season.
Saints win home opener over Trinidad
Julian McGowan, guard for the Saints, takes the ball between his legs as part of his trick for the dunk competition on Oct. 28 at the Greenhouse. McGowan is from Trenton, New Jersey.
Preview Night gives first look at basketball teams
Kata Jawara is from New York City. He is a sophomore, and his major is Sports Management.
Kata Jawara
Andrea Tribble runs to the basket while Lianna Washington tries to block. Tribble had five rebounds during the conference opener game against Pratt Community College.
Women’s basketball player turned podcaster
Zayla Tinner throws a hand to keep Cloud’s Te Araroa Sopoaga from blocking her play. Tinner plays as a wing for the Lady Saints and made four turnovers during the game against Cloud County Community College. The Lady Saint had a career high scoring night with 35.
Lady Saints hold on against Cloud County
Freshman Bri Linnear outruns Colby’s Oluwabukola Akinsola to turn the corner of the press, breaking it wide open. The Lady Saints won the game, 90-78.
Lady Saints win 2 over Thanksgiving break
Andrea Tribble runs to the basket while Lianna Washington tries to block. Tribble had 5 rebounds during the conference opener game against Pratt Community College.
Lady Saints basketball defeat Lady Beavers
Julian McGowan, guard for the Saints, takes the ball between his legs as part of his trick for the dunk competition on Oct. 28 at the Greenhouse. McGowan is from Trenton, New Jersey.
Preview Night gives first look at basketball teams
Vivien Gabehart is from Marshall Oklahoma. She is a freshman, and her major is Sports Medicine.
Vivien Gabehart
AJ Luna, sophomore from Grand Prairie, Texas, has caught 30 games this season. In her time as a Lady Saint, she has played in more than 80 games.
Softball starts Region VI tournament Friday
AJ Luna rounds third after Jacie Scott hit a line drive to right field. The Lady Saints scored five runs in the last inning to notch the win.
Softball blows past Dodge City
Jacie Scott, left fielder, cheers as her teammate and pitcher, Ireland Caro, gets the last strikeout of the inning. This pitch gave the Lady Saints an 8-6 win for game two of the doubleheader against Garden City.
Lady Saints Sweep Double Header
Ashley Low swings big and comes up with a home run against Northwest Kansas Technical College. Low, a center fielder for the Lady Saints is a freshman from Calgary, Canada. The Lady Saints won the first game against NWKTC 18-1 and the second game 9-5.
Softball wins doubleheader
Noah Burton is a freshman from Chichester England. Burton’s major is physical education.
Noah Burton
Tennis has two events qualify for nationals
Tennis has two events qualify for nationals
Freshman Alejandra Sandoval hits a forehand in her first match in Oklahoma City during a weekend tournament Sept.17-8.
Women’s tennis competes in Oklahoma City
Enzo Frequelin and Ugo Fiorito play teammates Seb Holden and Lukas Gonzalez in the finals of Men’s B Doubles draw.
Photo Essay: Saints tennis powers through tournament
The mens tennis team practices serves. Theyve had a long break between their last match against Barton Community College on April 17 and heading to nationals this weekend. The monthlong break helped to heal injuries and get fresh legs.
Men’s tennis heads to national tournament
Michel Jerez saves the ball with a dig near the out-of-bounds line. Jerez is a libero for the Lady Saints from the Dominican Republic. The Lady Saint has an overall of 76 assists.
Grizzlies maul Lady Saints in straight sets
Berfin Mertcan and Seyum Park go up to block the ball coming from the Lady Trojan Savannah Adams. Park is a middle and outside hitter for the Lady Saints and has a block assist overall of 33.
Photo Essay: Lady Saints destroy the Lady Trojans
Brooke Katen, sophomore from Maryville, Missouri, waits for the referee to whistle for her to serve. (file photo)
Thunderbirds upset Lady Saints 3-1
Berfin Mertcan goes to save the ball. The Lady Saint has an overall of 94 attacks and 31 kills. Mertcan is a setter for the Lady Saints, from Izmir, Turkey.
Photo Essay: Lady Saints defeat the Lady Broncbusters
The Lady Saints strike a victory pose after the win against the Hutchinson Dragons.
Photo Essay: Lady Saints take the win
Working out or hardly working?
Working out or hardly working?
No one is ever too old to write a letter to Santa. Whats your Christmas wish?
College students, instructors have special requests for Santa
The Liberal Air Museum is home to 100s of aircraft. The collection is housed inside and out on the tarmac.
5 Liberal must dos
Andrea Tribble runs to the basket while Lianna Washington tries to block. Tribble had five rebounds during the conference opener game against Pratt Community College.
Women’s basketball player turned podcaster
This years choir concert consisted of six Christmas theme songs. The choir performed in front of a full house.
Music all the way
New year, new me! Is it a resolution worth keeping?
‘New year, new me!’ Is it a resolution worth keeping?
No one is ever too old to write a letter to Santa. Whats your Christmas wish?
College students, instructors have special requests for Santa
Fact vs. Myth
Fact vs. Myth
Hallmark Christmas movies give us false hope on love
Hallmark Christmas movies give us false hope on love
Crusader Dani Arellano asks students around campus who their favorite artist is.
Who is your favorite artist?
New year, new me! Is it a resolution worth keeping?
‘New year, new me!’ Is it a resolution worth keeping?
Saints on the Street: Students elaborate on their ending semester thoughts
Saints on the Street: Students elaborate on their ending semester thoughts
Sweaters and jeans are tops on the list for clothes to have during the fall and winter months. Aidaly Ramos, freshman from Liberal, finishes her outfit with some classic “Chucks.”
Sandals in the snow
Podcast: Here comes the semester blues
Podcast: Here comes the semester blues
El Pastorcito has many options for tacos. One of the most popular is al pastor.
Taco Truck Tour
Noah Burton is a freshman from Chichester England. Burton’s major is physical education.
Noah Burton
Dhamar Dozal is from Liberal. Dozal is a freshman, and her major is behavioral science.
Dhamar Dozal
Reaching back, Justine Lepses eyes the ball coming toward her. She returns service with a backhand.
Justine Lespes
Vivien Gabehart is from Marshall Oklahoma. She is a freshman, and her major is Sports Medicine.
Vivien Gabehart
Melvin Le is from Liberal. Le is a sophomore and his major is pharmacy.
Melvin Le
Malachi McReed from Brooklyn, NY defends his position as the Thunderbirds offense sets up. McReed was a vital piece of encouragement for the team.
Men’s basketball comes from behind to beat Cloud County
Zayla Tinner throws a hand to keep Cloud’s Te Araroa Sopoaga from blocking her play. Tinner plays as a wing for the Lady Saints and made four turnovers during the game against Cloud County Community College. The Lady Saint had a career high scoring night with 35.
Lady Saints hold on against Cloud County
Freshman Bri Linnear outruns Colby’s Oluwabukola Akinsola to turn the corner of the press, breaking it wide open. The Lady Saints won the game, 90-78.
Lady Saints win 2 over Thanksgiving break
Sukarata Jawara puts his hands in the passing lane so Pratt cannot see. The Saints beat Pratt with a good first half defensive effort.
Saints basketball beats the Beavers
Andrea Tribble runs to the basket while Lianna Washington tries to block. Tribble had 5 rebounds during the conference opener game against Pratt Community College.
Lady Saints basketball defeat Lady Beavers
Working out or hardly working?
Working out or hardly working?
Saints on the Street: Students elaborate on their ending semester thoughts
Saints on the Street: Students elaborate on their ending semester thoughts
Podcast: Here comes the semester blues
Podcast: Here comes the semester blues
Whos more addicted to shoes? Guys or Girls?
Who’s more addicted to shoes? Guys or Girls?
Fact vs. Myth
Fact vs. Myth
New year, new me! Is it a resolution worth keeping?
‘New year, new me!’ Is it a resolution worth keeping?
Winter Break, be back Jan. 10
Winter Break, be back Jan. 10
El Pastorcito has many options for tacos. One of the most popular is al pastor.
Taco Truck Tour
Thanksgiving Break, be back Nov. 29
Thanksgiving Break, be back Nov. 29
SGA welcomes in chill week
SGA welcomes in chill week
2021 Telolith celebrates creativity
2021 Telolith celebrates creativity
The Telolith is a contemporary art and literature magazine that has been publishing since the mid 1970s. This years Telolith marks its fourty-seventh edition
Entries for Telolith available now
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Volleyball
Michel Jerez saves the ball with a dig near the out-of-bounds line. Jerez is a libero for the Lady Saints from the Dominican Republic. The Lady Saint has an overall of 76 assists.
Grizzlies maul Lady Saints in straight sets
Victoria Martins, Photographer

Butler Community College came to Liberal and took care of business. The No. 3 ranked team in the nation took care of business defeating the Lady Saints in straight sets, 3-0....

Berfin Mertcan and Seyum Park go up to block the ball coming from the Lady Trojan Savannah Adams. Park is a middle and outside hitter for the Lady Saints and has a block assist overall of 33.
Photo Essay: Lady Saints destroy the Lady Trojans
Brooke Katen, sophomore from Maryville, Missouri, waits for the referee to whistle for her to serve. (file photo)
Thunderbirds upset Lady Saints 3-1
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Softball
Vivien Gabehart is from Marshall Oklahoma. She is a freshman, and her major is Sports Medicine.
Vivien Gabehart
Laura Gillespie and Brianna Rich

What do you like to do in your free time? I like to hang out with the girls on my team. Sometimes we go eat when we have the money. Other times we go bowling – the other...

AJ Luna, sophomore from Grand Prairie, Texas, has caught 30 games this season. In her time as a Lady Saint, she has played in more than 80 games.
Softball starts Region VI tournament Friday
AJ Luna rounds third after Jacie Scott hit a line drive to right field. The Lady Saints scored five runs in the last inning to notch the win.
Softball blows past Dodge City
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Women's Basketball
Andrea Tribble runs to the basket while Lianna Washington tries to block. Tribble had five rebounds during the conference opener game against Pratt Community College.
Women’s basketball player turned podcaster
Brooke Katen , Reporter

Many people choose one hobby to focus on in life and devote all of their time and effort to one subject. Some people can get overwhelmed with multiple projects, some may just...

Zayla Tinner throws a hand to keep Cloud’s Te Araroa Sopoaga from blocking her play. Tinner plays as a wing for the Lady Saints and made four turnovers during the game against Cloud County Community College. The Lady Saint had a career high scoring night with 35.
Lady Saints hold on against Cloud County
Freshman Bri Linnear outruns Colby’s Oluwabukola Akinsola to turn the corner of the press, breaking it wide open. The Lady Saints won the game, 90-78.
Lady Saints win 2 over Thanksgiving break
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Men's Basketball
Malachi McReed from Brooklyn, NY defends his position as the Thunderbirds offense sets up. McReed was a vital piece of encouragement for the team.
Men's basketball comes from behind to beat Cloud County
Mauricio Gonzalez and Mary Ramirez

It took an entire half for the Seward County Saints to warm up before they began to look like themselves. The Saints came from behind to beat Cloud County Community College...

Sukarata Jawara puts his hands in the passing lane so Pratt cannot see. The Saints beat Pratt with a good first half defensive effort.
Saints basketball beats the Beavers
Victor Rosario tries to get open for an inbounds pass. The Saints played Trinidad State College, Tuesday. They won 85-72 and pushed their record to 2-1 for the season.
Saints win home opener over Trinidad
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    Cloud County Community College
    80
    Dec 1 / Women's Basketball
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    Cloud County Community College
    56
    Dec 1 / Men's Basketball
  • SCCC
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    Dodge City Community College
    62
    Nov 27 / Women's Basketball
  • SCCC
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    Colby Community College
    78
    Nov 23 / Women's Basketball
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    Pratt Community College
    84
    Nov 18 / Men's Basketball
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    Pratt Community College
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    Nov 18 / Women's Basketball
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    Trinidad State College
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    Nov 9 / Men's Basketball
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    Snow College
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    Nov 6 / Women's Basketball
Tennis
Tennis has two events qualify for nationals
Tennis has two events qualify for nationals

The men's and women's tennis teams will both be represented at the fall national championship Oct. 14-16 in Rome, Georgia. Luchi Fisicaro and Karlo Krolo won the men's doubles...

Freshman Alejandra Sandoval hits a forehand in her first match in Oklahoma City during a weekend tournament Sept.17-8.
Women's tennis competes in Oklahoma City
Enzo Frequelin and Ugo Fiorito play teammates Seb Holden and Lukas Gonzalez in the finals of Men’s B Doubles draw.
Photo Essay: Saints tennis powers through tournament
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Baseball
Pushing through, Peter Goldy beats the throw to the first in a game against Butler Community College. Goldy figures out how to get on base for the Saints. His on base percentage is .432 in the last 41 games.
Saints host Region VI play-off games
SCCC Athletics

Seward County Community College will host the Region VI sub-regional tournament at Brent Gould Field with games on May 14-16. Four teams will compete to move to the Region...

A ball hit to centerfield is gathered by KP Werner and relayed back into the infield. Peter Goldy backs up Werner on the play against Garden City Community College on Thursday. The Saints lost both games 5-8 and 5-17.
Baseball falls to Garden City
Wyatt Grant slides home on a close call, but is safe. AJ Folds hit the ball that sent Kase Johnson and Grant across the plate.
Saints are second best in the west
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