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Amberley Taylor

Amberley Taylor, Editor

Amberley Taylor loves to design and be creative. Whether it’s a graphic or a webpage, she wants the reader to be pulled into the story. Taylor graduated from Satanta High School and plans to attend nursing school after SCCC.

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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.

[Photo] Paletero brings Mexican summer classic to Liberal neighborhoods

Alondra Trevizo, Reporter
September 21, 2018

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

Over the summer, the Greenhouse got a new scoreboard, along with new bleachers to make games more enjoyable.

[Photo] Changes are made to the Greenhouse

Alondra Botello, Photographer/Reporter
September 12, 2018

Over the summer, the Greenhouse got a new scoreboard, along with new bleachers to make games more enjoyable.

There is at least one new coach in every sport at SCCC this year.

[Photo] SCCC mixes up coaching staff

Anastasia Smalldridge, Photographer
September 11, 2018

There is at least one new coach in every sport at SCCC this year.

There will be many four-year colleges, along with the Army and National Guard at the Transfer Fair.

[Photo] SCCC hosts biannual Transfer Fair

Michelle Mattich, Co-Editor
September 11, 2018

There will be many four-year colleges, along with the Army and National Guard at the Transfer Fair.

Liberal offers a variety of food, entertainment and shopping options for everyone in the community.

15+ places in Liberal to explore

Amberley Taylor, Co-Editor
September 10, 2018

As the school year kicks back into full gear, it is important for the students who are new to Seward County Community College and the area to learn what’s...

The Seward County Lady Saints Volleyball team won their first conference game 3-0 against Independence, giving them a total of three wins this season.

Lady Saints win first conference game

Amberley Taylor, Co-Editor
August 30, 2018

The Seward County Lady Saints Volleyball team won their first conference match against Independence Community College on Wednesday, August 29. So far this...

"Novio Boy," written by Gary Soto, is a Mexican-American play about a young boy who goes on his first date with an older woman.

“Novio Boy” comes to Showcase Theater

Amberley Taylor, Co-Editor
August 29, 2018

Seward County Community College is preparing for auditions for the 2018 Fall play, “Novio Boy,” written by Gary Soto. The play was chosen by SCCC...

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Lady Saints split at first tournament

Amberley Taylor, Co-Editor
August 27, 2018

The No. 9 ranked Seward County Community College Lady Saints went two and two over the weekend in Roswell, New Mexico. To start off the weekend, the...

SCCC will be hosting another blood drive on Thursday, September 13 to help with the emergency need of blood donations.

SCCC helps save lives

Amberley Taylor, Co-Editor
August 23, 2018

Due to the busyness of summer vacation, there is an emergency need for blood donations to help the hospital patients in need. To help lessen this stress,...

Hypnotist Daniel James has performed many shows like on America’s Got Talent, The Tonight Show, The Ellen Show and at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Hypnotist Daniel James has crowd laughing

Amberley Taylor and Michelle Mattich
August 22, 2018

  Seward County Community College continued Welcome Week by welcoming Hypnotist, Daniel James, to the Showcase theatre for a show that had the...

[Video] Seward welcomes new students

Amberley Taylor and Michelle Mattich
August 21, 2018

SCCC kicked off the new school year with a Monday filled with activities for new students. Students got down and silly for some events. Keep up with...

Welcome Week kicks off the 2018-2019 school year!

Welcome Week

Amberley Taylor, Co-Editor
August 18, 2018

Check out this story for nine things to help you at the start (and throughout) the school year.

[Photo] Nine things you need to know about SCCC

Michelle Mattich, Co-Editor
August 18, 2018

Check out this story for nine things to help you at the start (and throughout) the school year.

Sophomore Sydney Epp slides into second base but is tagged out by a Colby player. The Lady Saints beat Colby in both games of the double header. Part of the win came from aggressive base running backed up by solid hits.

Lady Saints defeat Colby in double-header

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 1, 2018

Sophomore Sydney Epp slides into second base but is tagged out by a Colby player. The Lady Saints beat Colby in both games of the double header. Part of...

Three members of the SCCC staff retire after the 2017-18 school year.

Three staff members retire from SCCC

Amberley Taylor, Editor
May 9, 2018

Three members of the Seward County Community College staff plan to retire following the 2017-18 school year. Their impact on students and the college community...

Austin Mefford was introduced as the new head coach for SCCC Women's Basketball. He hopes to continue the success the program has had over the last 25 years.

Seward announces new Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Amberley Taylor, Editor
May 7, 2018

Austin Mefford was introduced as the new Head Women’s Basketball coach for the Lady Saints during a press conference on Monday, May 7. SCCC Athletic...

Many students graduated with associates or certificates, and some even will graduate with their associates and will receive their high school diploma.

[Photo] SCCC celebrates 47th Graduation

Michelle Mattich, Reporter
May 7, 2018

Sheina Fernandes, SCCC alumni, talked about her struggle to maintain a 4.0 GPA while barely knowing english. Fernandes encouraged students to work their...

A performance from the Cinco de Mayo dancers will perform in the outdoor amphitheater adjacent to the courtyard following the ceremony.

[Photo] SCCC prepares for 2018 Graduation

Alondra Trevizo, Club Reporter
May 4, 2018

Seward County Community College prepares for a Nursing Capping and Pinning at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 4 and a Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday,...

Crusader surveyed 100 students on their source, intake and even time they drink caffeine.

[Photo] What’s your kick?

Michelle Mattich, Reporter
May 3, 2018

Crusader surveyed 100 students on their source, intake and even time they drink caffeine.

SCCC 2018-19 Resident Assistants chosen

SCCC 2018-19 Resident Assistants chosen

Amberley Taylor, Editor
May 2, 2018

As the 2017-18 school year comes to an end, the plans for next year begin. For Seward County Community College student housing, this means finding new...

The annual Cinco de Mayo celebration will take place on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6

Liberal to host annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Amberley Taylor, Editor
May 1, 2018

As Cinco De Mayo approaches, the community of Liberal prepares to celebrate one of the largest cultural events in Southwest Kansas, also known as the day...

The Lady Saints softball team ended their season after falling in the Region VI Championship game to the Butler Grizzlies by a score of 18-0. (File Photo)

Lady Saints softball season ends in Region VI Championship

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 30, 2018

After playing five games in only three days, the Lady Saints softball season comes to and end in the Region VI Championship game. The Lady Saints defeated...

Cassandra Esquibel

Cassandra Esquibel

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 30, 2018

      Hometown: Gallup, New Mexico Major: Business Favorite TV series: The Office Hobbies: Fortnite, softball, nails Why...

Corrina Porras

Corrina Porras

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 30, 2018

    Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado Major: Business Favorite TV series: New Girl Hobbies: softball Why did you choose...

Angel Meza

Angel Meza

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 30, 2018

    Hometown: Satanta Major: Accounting Favorite TV series: Spongebob Hobbies: playing Fortnite and sleeping Why did you...

Owen Martin

Owen Martin

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 30, 2018

      Hometown: Waverly, Nebraska Major: Pre- Engineering Favorite TV series: Stranger Things Hobbies: baseball, movies,...

Laci Rush

Laci Rush

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 30, 2018

      Hometown: Liberal Major: Education Favorite TV series: Shameless Hobbies: sleeping, hanging out with Cole Why...

Isiah Small

Isiah Small

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 30, 2018

      Hometown: Jersey City, New Jersey Major: Sports management FavoriteTV series: spongebob Hobbies: sleeping, Fortnite,...

Kyra Kalani

Kyra Kalani

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 30, 2018

      Hometown: Hugoton Major: pre-nursing Favorite TV series: The office Hobbies: Netflix Why did you choose to...

[Video] Rabas presents “Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary”

Angelica Alfaro, Club Reporter
April 30, 2018

Free lunch and poetry by Poet Laureate of Kansas, Kevin Rabas, what could be better? Nothing. The Kansas Humanities Council brought Rabas to Seward County....

The Saints baseball team comes together and congratulates one another after their 8-2 win over the Blue Dragons.

Saints Baseball versus Blue Dragons

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 27, 2018

Tanner King, freshman, pitches to a HCCC batter in the first game of a doubleheader. King has earned seven wins this season.

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Aysia Harper

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 30, 2018

SCCC sports teams use huddle to bring good luck and teamwork from the teams.

Spring sports use huddles to come together, win

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 25, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzliherMBHA&feature=youtu.be Amberley Taylor Men's tennis has a distinct huddle before and after matches that pump...

Jose Caraballo, freshman shortstop, tags a runner out on second base after the runner got caught in a run down. SCCC split the double header with Garden City with scores of 1-15 and 10-8.

Baseball splits with Garden

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 24, 2018

The Seward County Community College Saints baseball team captured their first conference win against the Garden City Broncbusters on Monday, April 23....

Sophomore, Sage Harrison earned her 32 home run of her career, tying the single season home run record (19) . Harrison is now three short of the career high home run record.

Softball defeats Barton

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 19, 2018

Lady Saint sophomore, Sage Harrison led the SCCC softball team to yet another conference win after tying the single-season home run record. Seward defeated...

Koons plans to stay in Kansas after finishing his pharmacy degree at The University of Kansas, where he was accepted into the program.  Koons said the feeling of being accepted into the pharmacy program in KU was indescribable because it was such a happy feeling after working four years to be able to apply to his dream degree program.

Koons to directly enter KU School of Pharmacy

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 19, 2018

While most two-year college students are just finding out where they will continue their education for a bachelor’s degree, sophomore Christopher Koons...

Madeline Owen, freshman from Tuttle, Oklahoma, started the first game at first base. Owen prepares to catch, throw or field any play to win the game.

Softball sweeps Northwest Kansas Technical College

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 17, 2018

The Lady Saints Softball team continues to break their record of conference wins after sweeping Northwest Kansas Technical College on Monday, April 16,...

Charlie and his friends show up to Glee Blub rehearsal led by Schroeder.  However, to Schroeder’s dismay, all of his friends end up leaving rehearsal after they argue while singing.

Charlie Brown keeps audience laughing

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 16, 2018

Laughter filled the Seward County Community College Showcase Theatre over the weekend. Charlie Brown and company stole the hearts of students, staff and...

Rosa Strydom is the scenery designer for the SCCC Spring musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Strydom has been working on the scene as a part of work-study, but has spent countless hours of her own perfecting everything.

[Photo] Rosa Strydom: The girl behind the set

Alondra Trevizo, Reporter
April 13, 2018

Rosa Strydom is the scenery designer for the SCCC Spring musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Strydom has been working on the scene as a...

Members of the cast for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown," perform the title song in Act I of the musical during rehearsals. Opening night is Friday, April 13.

[Photo] SCCC presents You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown

Angelica Alfaro, Club Reporter
April 11, 2018

Sally Brown, played by Rebecca Frydendall, talks to her brother, Charlie Brown, played by Matthew Schmitt.

Sally Brown, played by Rebecca Frydendall, talks to her brother, Charlie Brown, played by Matthew Schmitt.

[Photo] Charlie Brown preview

April 11, 2018

Sally Brown, played by Rebecca Frydendall, talks to her brother, Charlie Brown, played by Matthew Schmitt.

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