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Ghost students, online fraud challenge trust in modern education
Ghost students, online fraud challenge trust in modern education
Adult education students sit and listen to Victoria Bangs' math lecture. For the entire class, Bangs taught and spoke entirely in Spanish.
Adult education offered through SCCC, in Español
Instructor Craig Dusek teaches the student how to properly hold a bow and aim at the target.
Shooting for the credit: SCCC offers archery course for curious students
Crusader Breaking News!
Crusader Breaking News!
Kevin Gleason, the sponsor of the anime club who also teaches American National Government, World Civilization, and in the works of a new Introduction to Military History course
More Than Just Cartoons: How SCCC’s Anime Club Builds Community
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
Sophomore Blaine Chancy stands on the red turf, eyes locked on the field as the game plays on. The former Frenship first baseman is now chasing big goals at SCCC as a business major and college ballplayer.
Seward Baseball Team Dominates Exhibition Games: 20–0 and 26–1
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
Guard Quincey Kidd scores in the three-point contest against the women's team. Kid is a redshirt sophomore from Topeka, Kansas.
Saints, Lady Saints host Basketball Preview Night
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
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
Right side Mina Milivojevic jumps to send an attack to Dodge's Conquistadors. Milivojevic has a 2.55 average of kills/set.
Lady Saints lose against Dodge City’s Conquistadors 0-3.
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
Guard Quincey Kidd scores in the three-point contest against the women's team. Kid is a redshirt sophomore from Topeka, Kansas.
Saints, Lady Saints host Basketball Preview Night
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
Coach Marcela Bueno arrived at Seward County, coming off an undefeated 16-0-4 season with Iowa Western University last year that helped build a championship culture.
Marcela Bueno
Cowley College defeats Lady Saints soccer 3-0
Cowley College defeats Lady Saints soccer 3-0
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
Jevic Mwanza is a 20-year-old sophomore at Seward County Community College, majoring in business administration. He is originally from the Republic of Congo, but lived for the past 10 years in Australia. Mwanza plays for the saints men’s soccer team and is an active person in the SCCC community, being part of the TRIO organization and part of the Residents life staff. Besides that, Mwanza is a rising model, who has already started working with big brands such as Nike.
Q&A: Jevic Mwanza
Guard Quincey Kidd scores in the three-point contest against the women's team. Kid is a redshirt sophomore from Topeka, Kansas.
Saints, Lady Saints host Basketball Preview Night
Right side Mina Milivojevic jumps to send an attack to Dodge's Conquistadors. Milivojevic has a 2.55 average of kills/set.
Lady Saints lose against Dodge City’s Conquistadors 0-3.
Student-athletes juggle time, school work throughout college
Student-athletes juggle time, school work throughout college
These bright mysterious flowers can be seen blooming outside of the SCCC Cosmetology Center. If you see closely, a butterfly lays on top of the flower, showing the beauty in nature.
Flowers Around Campus
The Bands last song of the night "Groovitude" is a high energy song that blends disco and funk in a symphonic style. The piece was accompanied by a disco ball and colorful light in which it illuminated the entire stage and the Audience.
Scenes from a spring concert
Crusader Breaking News!
Crusader Breaking News!
A student musician sits on stage holding his saxophone as he performs "Let the Lights of Christmas Shine" during the concert. He watches his director, Thompson, closely to stay in time with the music.
SCCC choir, band present festive musical evening
The Nightmare Before Xmas
The Nightmare Before Xmas
Saints on the Street - Is it Louie or not...?
Saints on the Street – Is it Louie or not…?
A hero that reminds me of summer and the bright days ahead of us.
“Look! Spider-Man!”
Jose Luis Zelaya is a higher education consultant originally from Honduras. He currently resides in College Station, Texas. Jose completed his high school education in Houston before earning his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. at Texas A&M University.
“Education Is Power”: A deep dive with Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya
“The Nightmare before Christmas”: A Halloween movie with a spark of Christmas
“The Nightmare before Christmas”: A Halloween movie with a spark of Christmas
My personal copy of "Wuthering Heights" in my native language, Romanian.
Book Review: “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë
Meaning through tattoos
Meaning through tattoos
Jevic Mwanza is a 20-year-old sophomore at Seward County Community College, majoring in business administration. He is originally from the Republic of Congo, but lived for the past 10 years in Australia. Mwanza plays for the saints men’s soccer team and is an active person in the SCCC community, being part of the TRIO organization and part of the Residents life staff. Besides that, Mwanza is a rising model, who has already started working with big brands such as Nike.
Q&A: Jevic Mwanza
Jose Luis Zelaya is a higher education consultant originally from Honduras. He currently resides in College Station, Texas. Jose completed his high school education in Houston before earning his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. at Texas A&M University.
“Education Is Power”: A deep dive with Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya
Pedro Mendonça
Pedro Mendonça
Besides teaching about the mechanical side of vehicles, Bree Downs also instructs students how to paint the outer body as well.
Bree Downs
Saints on the Street - Is it Louie or not...?
Saints on the Street – Is it Louie or not…?
Parents walk their children to the starting line for the Pancake Day youth races. Families gathered downtown to support the racers.
Liberal residents celebrate the 77th annual International Pancake Day
New Year, New You?
New Year, New You?
Guard Quincey Kidd scores in the three-point contest against the women's team. Kid is a redshirt sophomore from Topeka, Kansas.
Saints, Lady Saints host Basketball Preview Night
Right side Mina Milivojevic jumps to send an attack to Dodge's Conquistadors. Milivojevic has a 2.55 average of kills/set.
Lady Saints lose against Dodge City’s Conquistadors 0-3.
These bright mysterious flowers can be seen blooming outside of the SCCC Cosmetology Center. If you see closely, a butterfly lays on top of the flower, showing the beauty in nature.
Flowers Around Campus
Saints on the Street - Is it Louie or not...?
Saints on the Street – Is it Louie or not…?
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
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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Living in Southwest Kansas means a lot of road trips just to shop or even go to a ball game. Many SCCC students commute from an hour away to attend classes. Passing the time on a long drive can be fun when listening to the right music. Add some friends and silliness to get a winning combination.

What’s your jam?

Amberley Taylor, Editor
February 6, 2018

Whether you are just driving across town, commuting to school or taking a road-trip for long hours, music is always necessary in the car. No matter which...

Sophomore, Kolton Hodges, watches the Super Bowl highlights in the Student Union.

Kolton Hodges

Amberley Taylor, Editor
February 5, 2018

Why did you choose education as your major? "I want to teach because my heroes growing up and a lot of my family members are teachers. I have narrowed...

Sophomore, Neri Martinez, spends time in the library working on her homework when she doesn't have classes.

Neri Martinez

Amberley Taylor, Editor
January 25, 2018

What is your major?  "My major is elementary education." Why did you choose education as your major? "I chose my major because I have been around...

Homecoming Happenings

Homecoming Happenings

Amberley Taylor, Editor
January 18, 2018

As Homecoming week approaches, Seward County students are preparing for a week full of events. The events will begin on Monday and occur up until the Homecoming...

Freshman education major, Lucero Loredo, works on a history assignment.

Lucero Loredo

Yesenia Soto and Amberley Taylor
January 16, 2018

What is your major? "My major is education." What grades would you like to teach when you are finished with school? "I would like to teach first or...

Crusader is back

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
January 10, 2018

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Mollie Mounsey working on her homework. Mounsey is an excellent and very involved student in the classroom.

Mounsey makes an impact

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
December 5, 2017

From the court, to the classrooms and even by being a Resident Assistant, Mollie Mounsey has been making an impact at Seward County Community College ever...

Austin Galloway

Austin Galloway

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
November 17, 2017

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Why? "If I could only eat one food it would be pizza. Pizza is really filling...

Becerril (left) poses with a friend.

Diego Becerril

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
November 14, 2017

Why did you choose to come to SCCC? "I came to Seward to be close to home and because I wasn't sure if I was ready to go to a university." What is...

Lashay Johnson

Lashay Johnson

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
November 7, 2017

What is your favorite color? "My favorite color is red." Why did you choose to come to SCCC? "I came to SCCC for music and to be successful away from...

This reminder is posted on the doors at the SLC to remind students to keep their new ID with them. If students do not have their ID, they will be locked out of housing.

Don’t get locked out!

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
October 23, 2017

On Monday, Oct. 23, Seward County Community College started a new system for entering the dorms. For some students, this has been a hard thing to remember. ...

New data for Kansas colleges was released by the Kansas Regents. At SCCC, many students come from outreach programs through area high schools and are not considered "full-time" students. Some take a few classes while working a full-time job and are considered part-time students as well.

SCCC enrollment decreases

Amberley Taylor, Editor
October 19, 2017

Community colleges all over the state of Kansas have experienced a decrease in enrollment. At Seward County Community College, this is no different. This...

How do you nap?

How do you nap?

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
October 17, 2017

It seems that everyone at SCCC takes a nap. They might deny it, but deep down, we all know it's true. So, Crusader got to the bottom of it by taking to...

Miguel Fernandez, freshman auto body collision repair, finishes cleaning a car by wiping off the excess water. The Auto Body Collision Repair students are detailing cars as a fundraiser. The students are raising money to attend a competition in Las Vegas.

Clean your car with SCCC

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
October 16, 2017

The Seward County Community College Auto Body Collision Repair students are hosting a two-month car wash for anyone in the community to raise money for...

Rogelio Pando

Rogelio Pando

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
October 2, 2017

Why did you choose to come to SCCC? "I came to Seward because of the cheap tuition and because I am the presidential scholar from my high school." What's...

Jordann Davis

Jordann Davis

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
September 27, 2017

  What song are you listening to right now? "She will be loved by Maroon 5" Why did you choose Pre-vet as your major? "I've always had...

SCCC hosts blood-drive

SCCC hosts blood-drive

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
September 27, 2017

Seward County Community College is hosting one of three blood drives for this academic year on Tuesday, October 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m in the Student Union....

Alize Hickey

Alize Hickey

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
September 26, 2017

Why did you choose to come to SCCC? "I chose to come to Seward because it was cheaper for me and plus I have family here. This is just kind of where I've...

Arturo DonJuan

Arturo DonJuan

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
September 22, 2017

Who is your biggest musical inspiration? "Honestly just a lot of  different artists. Different talent is great because I get to learn different ways...

SCCC hosts transfer fair

SCCC hosts transfer fair

Amberley Taylor, Copy Editor
September 18, 2017

Seward County Community College is hosting a transfer fair on Wednesday, Sept. 20, for students looking to transfer to a four-year university. This come-and-go...

Saul Melchor

Saul Melchor

Amberley Taylor, Reporter
August 28, 2017

Graphic design? Why that major? "I have a passion for being creative and for helping people. I hope to someday design my own home in the future." Why...

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