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New online course teaches students about intelligence agencies
New online course teaches students about intelligence agencies
Giant inflatable duck with sunglasses showcases the Duck Race Festival and its sponsor, Liberal Chamber of Commerce. The iconic inflatable duck has been around for 23 years.
Quacking News: Duck Race Festival makes a splash in Liberal
SCCC President talks pool plans
SCCC President talks pool plans
Cast offers insight on the production of "Little Shop of Horrors"
Cast offers insight on the production of “Little Shop of Horrors”
Navigating FAFSA: A Brief Guide to Financial Aid Success!
Navigating FAFSA: A Brief Guide to Financial Aid Success!
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
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?
Jaylin Henderson takes control of the court and finishes with a slam dunk. With no one in sight, Henderson uses this opportunity to gain the Saints two more points.
Ravens soar over Saints
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
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
Noah Burton is a freshman from Chichester England. Burton’s major is physical education.
Noah Burton
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
Middle hitter Ana Cambraia joins her fellow Lady Saints to show with a smile and wave.
Lady Saints win against Hutchinson Community College
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
Telling each other good game is the Lady Saints and the Lady Thunderbirds. The result of the game was a win for the Lady Saints with the final score being 77-49.
Lady Saints defeat Lady Thunderbirds
Arts major, Bri Linnear is a freshman from Denver, Colorado. During her time here at Seward County Community College, she has been on the women’s basketball team.
Bri Linnear
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
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”
Inside the Mind of a Musician
Inside the Mind of a Musician
The entire cast of “I Hate Shakespeare” poses and bows to a pretend audience at the end of a practice rehearsal.
“I Hate Shakespeare” cast rehearse before fateful Nov. 2-4 performances
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
Inspired by former Crusader member Ruby Thornton, the whole staff this year has decided to write to Santa. With this the hopes are that this will be the new tradition for Crusader.
Crusader wishes to Santa
Lauren Rodriguez Cigarroa is a freshman in college. Besides working out, she also likes skateboarding,
Lauren Rodriguez Cigarroa
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
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
Blessin Kimble
Blessin Kimble
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
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
Betty Hallman, an owner of the llamas, helps a first-grade girl pet a llama. Hallman explains to the girl why they have llamas and the importance of their fur.
First graders learn about agriculture on Farm Education Day
International Women's Day
International Women’s Day
Lance Krogh, Fred Leisher, and Jake Robinson describe how Kansas offers the most merit badges for their Boy Scouts in the country. “Everybody wants to come to Kansas,” says Robinson.
Local Boy Scouts earn merit badges at SCCC
People talking at their tables, eating plates of diverse food at The Student Union. The food available included various rice, pasta, meats, and drinks.
SCCC celebrates Kansas Day
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?
A Chance To Be On A Podcast: Episode 5
A Chance To Be On A Podcast: Episode 5
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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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

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,...

Crusader earned 24 awards, including silver overall for the website. Staff members also won 22 individual awards at the annual Kansas Collegiate Media contest, April 8-9 in Wichita.

Crusader excels at state competition

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 10, 2018

The Crusader News staff made their mark at the Kansas College Media Conference, earning a total of 24 awards at the annual contest for student media. The...

Huy Cam is a pre-pharmacy major that was born in Vietnam.

Huy Cam

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 6, 2018

Why did you choose pharmacy as your major? "I think chemistry and chemical reactions are really cool and I will get to work in labs and with chemical...

Sophomore, Cole Bergdall, prepares for a pitch from an opponent. (File Photo)

Baseball splits with Cougars

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 6, 2018

The Seward County Saints baseball team ended a losing streak after their split with the number eighteenth team, the Barton Cougars, on Thursday, April...

Rousset volleys with an opponent from Southeastern Oklahoma State in the number one spot. (File Photo)

[Photo] Nick

April 5, 2018

Rousset volleys with an opponent from Southeastern Oklahoma State in the number one spot. (File Photo)

Freshman Patricia Panta prepares to receive a serve from an opponent. (File Photo)

Women’s Tennis falls to Oklahoma Baptist

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 3, 2018

The Seward County Women’s Tennis team is now 11-5 overall this season after being defeated by Division II opponent, Oklahoma Baptist College. The...

Sophomore Borja Font practices his serve. (File Photo)

Mens Tennis continues to dominate

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 3, 2018

The Seward County Saints Men’s Tennis team has won the last four consecutive matches after beating Oklahoma Baptist University by a total of 8-1, making...

Freshman Jose Caraballo goes up to bat against an opponent. (File Photo)

Baseball falls to Butler

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 3, 2018

The Seward County Saints baseball team continues to struggle as they fall to the Butler Grizzlies on Saturday, March 31. In the first game, freshman...

Sophomore Monique Ashley pitches to an opponent. Ashley has earned 194 strikeouts so far this season. (File Photo)

Softball loses first conference double header

Amberley Taylor, Editor
April 3, 2018

The Seward County Lady Saints softball team lost their first conference double-header of the season to the number eleven team in the nation, Butler Community...

Colvin Adult Learning Center student, David Quiroz and Sophomore, Giovanna Tapigliani, search everywhere for more eggs. There were over 500 dollars worth of prizes being given out for the students who found eggs.

Students enjoy Easter egg hunt

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 29, 2018

The Saints Bookstore hosted an Easter egg hunt for SCCC students. There were eggs hidden in the bookstore, the student union and even outside. There were...

Joy Fosdick was an employee of SCCC and the technical school for 26 years. She was someone everyone on campus and in the community enjoyed being around.

Fosdick leaves her mark on SCCC and the community

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 29, 2018

Seward County Community College not only lost a member of the staff, but lost a friend to many. Joy Fosdick passed away unexpectedly after heart surgery...

The Saints bookstore Easter egg hunt will contain eggs with over 500 dollars worth of prizes.

Saints Bookstore to host easter egg hunt

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 28, 2018

The Saints bookstore Easter egg hunt will take place on Thursday, March 29 from 11:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the bookstore.

SCCC PBL Members Guadalupe Mercado, Bryce Minor, Janet Washington and Rogelio Pando competed and placed at the state PBL Leadership Conference.

Phi Beta Lambda students compete for spot at Nationals

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 27, 2018

Seward County Community College’s Phi Beta Lambda chapter took a group of four SCCC students to compete in the state PBL Leadership Conference at Butler...

File Photo.

Baseball loses to Cloud for the first time

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 26, 2018

The Seward County Saints baseball team lost a four-game series to Cloud County on Saturday, March 24, for the first time in program history. In the...

Freshman, Miranda Nester, swings at a pitch. (File Photo)

Softball sweeps Barton

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 26, 2018

The Seward County Lady Saints softball team defeated Barton on Sunday, March 25, causing them to remain undefeated in conference play. Sophomore, Monique...

Fans used foam swords and hand clappers to cheer on the Lady Saints. The registrar's office Krystal Zimmerman and Alaina Rice rock the dance moves with Celeste Donovan, vice-president of student services.

Fans hype Lady Saints from afar

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 23, 2018

Fans gathered, cheered and enjoyed the Lady Saints basketball game, just like they have done for every other game ... but this time, they weren’t in...

Freshman first baseman, Madeline Owen, prepares to catch a ball and get a Broncbuster opponent out on first.

Lady Saints Softball remains undefeated in conference

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 22, 2018

The Lady Saints softball team continues their six-game winning streak and remain undefeated in the Jayhawk Conference after beating Garden City in a double...

Freshman forward, Carla Covane, attempts a free throw. (File Photo)

Lady Saints earn spot in Elite 8

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 21, 2018

The Seward County Lady Saints earned their spot in the Elite Eight for the second year in a row after beating South Georgia Tech by only 7 points on Tuesday,...

Sophomore, Montana Newell hits a ball towards the left side of the field.

Baseball falls to Clarendon

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 21, 2018

The Seward County Baseball team competed against Clarendon College on Tuesday, March 20 in a single-game, losing 22-11. The Saints struggled throughout...

Obadiah Barnett, a music major from Liberal, Kansas, is a part of the Campus Messengers for Christ here at Seward. His favorite verse from the Bible is “Jesus wept” John 11:35.

Students send texts for virtual Bible study

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 21, 2018

Campus Messengers for Christ, a student-led Christian club, found different ways to grow in their relationship with the Lord through a more modern way...

Louie isn’t shy about showcasing his strength. Louis IX, King of France is known for leading two crusades in an effort to reclaim Jerusalem.

Louie the Saint

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 20, 2018

Louie the Saint has been the Seward County mascot for a little over a year now. Louie was adopted from King Louis IX of France, who was the first...

Freshman, Frank Rousset receives a serve from his opponent (File Photo).

Saints and Lady Saints tennis defeats Cowley

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 9, 2018

It was a week of endurance for the Seward County Community College Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams. Eight games in seven days.  Each game is...

Freshman, Maria Aveiga prepares to receive a serve from her opponent. Aveiga dominated the number two spot, 6-4 and 6-3.

Tennis defeats Southeastern Oklahoma State

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 8, 2018

Both the Saints and Lady Saints tennis teams defeated their opponent, Southeastern Oklahoma State on Wednesday, March 6. The Lady Saints won by a score...

File Photo

Men’s Tennis continues to dominate

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 6, 2018

The Seward County Saints Men’s Tennis team, who are 10-1 overall, begin conference play undefeated after beating the Barton Cougars 8-1 on Monday, March...

File Photo

Softball splits double-header against Clarendon

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 6, 2018

The Seward County Lady Saints softball team split a home double-header with the Clarendon Bulldogs on Monday, March 5, winning the first game by five,...

File Photo

Saints baseball gets revenge on Pratt

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 5, 2018

The Seward County Baseball team earned revenge on the Pratt Beavers in a home double-header on Saturday, March 3. After losing a double-header to the Beavers...

Both Saints and Lady Saints tennis will play at home throughout this week. Be sure to go out and support.

[Photo] Bratton joins tennis staff

Angel Meza, Sports Editor
March 6, 2018

Both Saints and Lady Saints tennis will play at home throughout this week. Be sure to go out and support.

File Photo

Men’s Basketball ends in Quarterfinals

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 5, 2018

The Seward County Community College Men’s Basketball team put up a fight against the No.1 team in the Region VI Quarterfinals, losing by only five points....

Serrano tapes the ankle of a Saints basketball player.

Serrano sets bar for students

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 5, 2018

If you name a club, he’s in it. If there is a school event happening, he’s there. Seward County Community College sophomore, Emmanuel (Manny) Serrano,...

Freshman right-handed pitcher, Tanner King, pitches to an opponent. File Photo)

Saints baseball falls to Pratt

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 2, 2018

The Seward County Saints baseball team endeavored many pitching errors as seven different Saints pitchers struggled at the mound in Thursday’s conference...

Courtesy Photo

Men’s Tennis remains undefeated

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 2, 2018

The Men’s Tennis team traveled to Collin College on Thursday, March 1, where they defeated the Cougars by a total of 7-2. Two doubles teams took first...

Sophomore, Terrell Alfred, is double-teamed by two defenders. (File Photo)

Saints win nail-biter to advance

Amberley Taylor, Editor
March 2, 2018

The Saints basketball team came out of a nail-biting postseason game with a win by only two points, making it the first postseason win for Saints basketball...

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

The Seward County Lady Saints defeated Colby in both games of the double-header on Tuesday, Feb. 31, making them undefeated in the start of conference...

Freshman, Jesse Navarrete, plans to transfer to Kansas State University to pursue a degree in architectural engineering.

Jesse Navarrete

Amberley Taylor, Editor
February 28, 2018

Why did you choose architectural engineering as your major? "I chose architectural engineering as my major because I like to build and I feel that I would...

File Photo

Lady Saints end regular season with a 22-point win

Amberley Taylor, Editor
February 27, 2018

  From breaking records, to capturing the Jayhawk Championship, the Lady Saints have been unstoppable this season. Not only did the Lady Saints...

Sophomore catcher, Cody Coontz, catches a watched ball. The Saints lost three of the four games versus Trinidad State Junior College.

Photo Essay: Baseball falls to Trinidad 1-3

Amberley Taylor, Editor
February 27, 2018

The Seward County Community College baseball team struggled to come out on top during the four-game series versus Trinidad State Junior College. SCCC played...

Freshman guard, dribbles down the court during a home game.

Saints pick up twelfth win of the season

Amberley Taylor, Editor
February 22, 2018

The Saints continued their two-game winning streak by beating a team they had previously lost to by six. SCCC defeated Colby Community College on Wednesday,...

Covane battles for a rebound with a Colby opponent. SCCC broke four records during Wednesday nights game.

Lady Saints have record-breaking performance

Amberley Taylor, Editor
February 22, 2018

The Lady Saints broke not just one, but FOUR records, on top of tying two more in the world of basketball on Wednesday night. Seward County Community College...

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[Photo] The Big Elephant on College campuses: Sexual Assault

Michelle Mattich, Reporter
February 20, 2018

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