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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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Angelica Alfaro’s niece and nephew are her favorite human beings ever. Fall is her favorite season because she gets to stay in. She’s a homebody, and she tends to binge watch shows and movies. The Handmaid’s Tale is one of her favorite shows. She likes to say she likes bike riding or playing volleyball, which she does, but you’ll rarely see her outside.

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Annelle Dupeuy-Desoto(Aspen Jaramillo) gives Clairee Belcher(Jessica Malin) something to drink. While Truvy Jones(Sarah Thompson) sits and visits with Clairee. SCCC staff and students will open the fall play on Friday at 7 p.m. The play is free to students if they bring their student I.D.

Fall play opens Friday

Angelica Alfaro, Reporter
November 13, 2019

Director Michele Van Hessen brings Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias” to the Seward County Community College theatre. “Steel Magnolias” is a...

Phi Beta Lambda takes over NYC

Phi Beta Lambda takes over NYC

Angelica Alfaro, Club reporter
November 8, 2019

Phi Beta Lambda headed to New York City on Oct. 24 for the Career Connections Conference for the second year in a row. From fundraising to receiving grants,...

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....

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.

SCCC presents You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown

Angelica Alfaro, Club Reporter
April 11, 2018

"You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown" is coming to Seward County Community College. The drama and music department will be presenting the spring musical...

Kevin Rabas, Poet Laureate of Kansas will be attending and presenting a reading and discussion at the Poetry House.

Poetry Contest now open for entries

Angelica Alfaro, Club Reporter
April 5, 2018

The Poetry Coffee House is just around the corner. Every year, Seward County Community College has a poetry contest that students, staff and even residents...

Janeth Vazquez answered questions after the discussion and is welcome to help undocumented students with any questions or concerns they may have. She is very passionate about the future of DACA and the future of Dreamers.

A piece of paper does not determine who you are

Angelica Alfaro, Club Reporter
February 14, 2018

Sharing a personal story might not always be easy, especially when it’s a big secret that you’ve had most of your life. “No matter the legal...

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[Photo] SCCC prepares for spring musical

Amberley Taylor, Editor
January 30, 2018

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[Photo] DACA demise affects students’ future

Michelle Mattich, Reporter
September 12, 2017

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[Photo] Cup of Cheer!

Michelle Mattich, Reporter
December 7, 2017

For those in need of a last minute, cheap Christmas gift, Crusader has provided some ideas perfect for a college student to give.

Christmas Gift Guide

Angelica Alfaro, Reporter
December 6, 2017

For those in need of a last minute, cheap Christmas gift, Crusader has provided some ideas perfect for a college student to give.

Jamel Horton was a big fan of the turkey that was given. “The turkey was really good. Also, the cherry pie easily won out of all the food that was given,” Horton said.

SCCC gives thanks with a free meal

Angelica Alfaro, Editor
November 15, 2017

Seward County Community College continued their Thanksgiving tradition on Tuesday, Nov. 14 with their annual Thanksgiving lunch in the cafeteria. 579...

Other than candy bars and different snacks, they also supply homemade foods. The cookies are handmade and are prepared out of 3 lb of chocolate.

Louie’s Place is a work in progress

Angelica Alfaro and Alondra Trevizo
November 2, 2017

Need a quick snack? Head on over to Louie’s Place. There are several snacks to choose from chips to pizza. Need a boost? Louie’s Place has you covered...

Halloween costumes come budget friendly

Halloween costumes come budget friendly

Angelica Alfaro, Reporter
October 25, 2017

Being on a budget can sometimes keep students from having fun, but not this time. For halloween, easy, quick and affordable halloween costumes are a thing....

Contest spooks Crusader

Contest spooks Crusader

Angelica Alfaro and Michelle Mattich
October 19, 2017

Crusader will be running a halloween contest on Instagram. The rules are simple. Take a picture in your halloween costume, use the hashtag #spooky4crusader...

Don't ever pay full price again

Don’t ever pay full price again

Michelle Mattich and Angelica Alfaro
October 18, 2017

Crusader News is happy to help you save some money. We all know that Seward County Community College students can use the Wellness Center and library for...

Diego Becerril prepares to shoot Austin Callaway during their game of bongo ball. On Oct. 16, SCCC had bongo ball available for students to play in between classes.

Students let off some steam

Angelica Alfaro, Editor
October 17, 2017

  One on one, shot after shot, Austin Callaway wins the game against Diego Becerril in Bongo Ball. “Going into the game I honestly thought...

Dr. Chávez giving a presentation called, “Flour Power.” His presentation was on the history of the humble tortilla.

Gene T. Chavez presents for Hispanic Heritage Month

Angelica Alfaro, Editor
October 5, 2017

While many people love mexican food, like Dr. Gene T. Chavez mentioned, many more people love free food, and many more love free mexican food. Hispanic...

SCCC students rush to eat the pickle jalapenos in the contest. The contestants were able to remove the stems before the contest started to make the jalapenos easier to eat.

Students feel the heat

Angelica Alfaro, Alondra Trevizo, Michelle Mattich, and Amberley Taylor
September 26, 2017

With shaking hands and watering eyes, Jose Alvarado took the table to defend his title as the quickest jalapeno eater at the Seward County Community College...

$10 budget meal

$10 budget meal

Angelica Alfaro, Alondra Trevizo, Amberley Taylor, and Michelle Mattich
September 15, 2017

Finding a good and affordable restaurant to eat at isn’t always easy. Yes, there are several fast food restaurants with dollar menus, but having cheeseburgers...

Van Hessen writes play for SCCC theater

Van Hessen writes play for SCCC theater

Angelica Alfaro, Editor
September 13, 2017

Students will get the chance to perform an original one-act play this year for the fall theatre production. That’s Mighty Liberal is written by first-year...

DACA: What you need to know

DACA: What you need to know

Angelica Alfaro, Editor
September 12, 2017
We cut through all of the "information" and boiled it down to these main points. If you are a "Dreamer," you need to know these things.
Freshman Erik Talton studies for his upcoming assignments. Talton carved out time for homework and found peace and quiet in the library.

SCCC students adjust to new schedules

Angelica Alfaro, Reporter
September 5, 2017

College schedules aren’t always easy and can sometimes get hectic.  At Seward County Community College, students have their set classes to go to everyday....

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Chris Rivera

Angelica Alfaro, Reporter
September 4, 2017

Why did you come to SCCC?  “Going to school at SCCC is affordable.” “I also chose to attend SCCC because it was close to home." What are you...

Get to know someone

Get to know someone

Angelica Alfaro, Editor
August 22, 2017

Crusader's UpClose stories are quick and to the point. Each UpClose story focuses on one person attending, working or helping at Seward County Community...

Lady Saints finish strong

Lady Saints finish strong

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
May 8, 2017

The Lady Saints went up to El Dorado to play in the NJCAA Region VI Tournament. Seward came home with three wins from the weekend. Seward played against...

Graduates plan their future after Seward

Graduates plan their future after Seward

Odalys Avalos and Angelica Alfaro
May 5, 2017

Hover or click photos to see what students plan to do next year.   Graduation is just around the corner. The Commencement Ceremony will be Saturday,...

Most of the languages spoken at SCCC are represented in this graphic for the word "student."

[Photo] SCCC is melting pot of languages

Lisa Suzuki, Reporter
April 25, 2017

Most of the languages spoken at SCCC are represented in this graphic for the word "student."

Saints bring home the NJCAA Region VI Championship

Saints bring home the NJCAA Region VI Championship

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
April 24, 2017

Seward went up against Barton and Cowley in Great Bend for the NJCAA Region VI Championship. Seward won the Championship and brought home eight titles. The...

Lady Saints win the NJCAA Region VI Championship

Lady Saints win the NJCAA Region VI Championship

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
April 24, 2017

The Lady Saints went to battle this past weekend in Great Bend. Seward went up against Cowley and Barton in the NJCAA Region VI Championship. Losing only...

Financial Aid office provides FAFSA help

Financial Aid office provides FAFSA help

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
April 20, 2017

Seward County Community College will be having a FAFSA Frenzy on April 27. It will start at 3 p.m. and go on until 6 p.m. in room AA113 of the Hobble Hall...

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[Photo] Denim Day debuts in April

Jessica Aldave-Ramos, Reporter
April 24, 2017

13 Reasons Why trends among students

13 Reasons Why trends among students

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
April 19, 2017

13 Reasons Why has exploded on social media. The series recently launched on Netflix March 31, taking college campuses — including Seward County Community...

Saints bring home two titles

Saints bring home two titles

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
April 18, 2017

The men's tennis team went up to Plano, Texas to play in the Southwest Juco Championships. Carlos Anez won his match at 7-5, 7-6 against Giovanna...

Saints lose to Cougars

Saints lose to Cougars

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
April 18, 2017

On Saturday at Great Bend, Seward went up against Barton County Community College. Losing both games in a double header makes this a five game losing streak...

Social media apps continue to add new features. Snapchat originally started stories. Stories are photos and videos that users can post for a 24 hour period. Recently other apps such as Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger have added stories onto their apps.

[Photo] Facebook vs Snapchat

Brynn Grieshaber, Co- Editor, Photographer
April 18, 2017

Social media apps continue to add new features. Snapchat originally started stories. Stories are photos and videos that users can post for a 24 hour period....

In total Crusader News staff received 18 awards in their print publication and their online publication. Several students won awards for individual works along with awards as a staff.

Crusader News staff win 18 awards

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
April 12, 2017

Crusader, SCCC student media, received 18 awards in the Kansas Collegiate Media Contest on April 9-10 in Wichita. The CrusaderNews.com received a Bronze...

Sonia Hernández, STEM Education Specialist, works hard from making student schedules to teaching in the classroom herself. Hernandez came to Liberal and studied at the Colvin Center and eventually made her way up into a job with the college as the Spanish and Stem Education Specialist.

Hernández betters her life in the United States

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
April 5, 2017

Editor's Note: This story is translated from Spanish for CrusaderNews.com. To see the original version, pick up a Crusader newspaper or click here to get...

Hernandez mejora su vida en los Estados Unidos

Hernandez mejora su vida en los Estados Unidos

Angelica Alfaro, Editor
April 5, 2017

Sonia Hernández es la STEM Especialista en Educación. Hernández trabaja en el Centro Colvin y también en Seward County Community College. Su trabajo...

Saints split against Cloud County

Saints split against Cloud County

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
April 3, 2017

Seward went up against Cloud County on Sunday in Concordia. Splitting against Cloud County, Seward got their first win for the Jayhawk West Conference. The...

Lady Saints place second for the Seminole State Dual Match Classic

Lady Saints place second for the Seminole State Dual Match Classic

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
April 3, 2017

The Lady Saints headed to Oklahoma City, Okla. for the weekend of March 31 and April 1. Seward went up against the Barton Cougars, the Seminole State...

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[Photo] Letter to the Editor:

Ryan Burrows, Guest
March 29, 2017

Saints fall to 13-3

Saints fall to 13-3

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
March 27, 2017

The Saints headed to Wichita, Kan. on Saturday and went up against the Wichita State Shockers. Seward took a loss of 5-2 which set their record...

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[Photo] DACA student gives insight on what it’s like to be a “Dreamer”

Josey Garcia, Guest Columnist
March 27, 2017

Sophomore Alex Moshele and freshman Gabriel Nery get ready to receive the ball against their opponents Colorado State. Moshele took a straight sets win at #2.

Saints earn their 13th win

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
March 23, 2017

After Wednesday's match against the Colorado State-Pueblo Thunderwolves, Seward finished strong adding another win to their record. The Saints record is...

Sophomore Thalita Rodrigues powers up for a serve. Rodrigues had a great first season in Liberal for the Lady Saints winning Region VI Championships in both singles and doubles while placing in the top five at the NJCAA National Tournament in both as well.

10th win for the Lady Saints

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
March 23, 2017

The Lady Saints took on Colorado State-Pueblo on Wednesday and came out in victory. Starting off with the first point, Thalita Rodrigues and Lisa Suzuki...

Seward advances to the National Quarterfinals

Seward advances to the National Quarterfinals

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
March 22, 2017

On March 21 the Lady Saints beat South Plains College in the second round of the NJCAA National Tournament. With the Lady Texan taking the lead, Seward...

SCCC student fights grassfires

SCCC student fights grassfires

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
March 10, 2017

On March 6, grass fires spread throughout Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. The fires started in Oklahoma and then move on to Clark County. Seward County had...

Lady Saints make it to the Championship game

Lady Saints make it to the Championship game

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
March 8, 2017

First defeating Independence Community College, and right after winning against Cloud County Community College, Seward heads straight towards the championship. On...

Saints play their last game

Saints play their last game

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
March 3, 2017

The Saints travelled to Great Bend to take on the Barton Cougars on Thursday night. They started off good taking the lead of the game. Seward was only...

Saints defeat the Plainsmen

Saints defeat the Plainsmen

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
March 2, 2017

The Saints took on Frank Phillips Plainsmen on Wednesday at the Brent Gould Field in Liberal. They won the first game against them and have three more...

Lady Saints take another win

Lady Saints take another win

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
February 27, 2017

The Lady Saints defeated the Dodge City Community College Conquistadors in a 97-48 game. With each win the Lady Saints are closer to the Jayhawk Conference...

Saints take another loss

Saints take another loss

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
February 27, 2017

Seward went up against Dodge City Community College on Saturday night. Losing by just 10 points, the Saints are now 8-21 and 5-20 in Jayhawk conference. Dodge...

Lady Saints beat Lamar

Lady Saints beat Lamar

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
February 27, 2017

On Saturday, The Lady Saints headed over to Lamar, CO. The Lady Saints won both games, setting their record at 15-4. Lamar took the first lead, but...

Lady Saints are #4 again

Lady Saints are #4 again

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
February 23, 2017

The Lady Saints travelled to Colby on Wednesday night. With a successful win against the Trojans the Lady Satins are now set at 27-1 and 23-1 in the Jayhawk...

Liberal celebrates Pancake Day

Liberal celebrates Pancake Day

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
February 22, 2017

When students see that Seward County Community College is off for Pancake Day on Feb. 28 they may be asking themselves “What is Pancake Day?” Pancake...

After not speaking in public for a while, Beverly Williams mentions that she is nervous to speak in front of the group of students.

Williams speaks for Black History Month

Angelica Alfaro, Co-Editor
February 21, 2017

Black History month consists of many activities in Liberal. Executive director of Marketing and Public relations, Rachel Coleman, decided to bring Black...

Lady Saints win again

Lady Saints win again

Angelica Alfaro, Co-Editor
February 20, 2017

The Lady Saints took on Independence in the Greenhouse on homecoming night. Another successful night for the team with another win. The Lady Saints...

Saints lose to Independence

Saints lose to Independence

Angelica Alfaro, Co-Editor
February 20, 2017

The Saints add another loss to their record. Not being able to get a win in, the team loses against Independence on homecoming night. The Saints had a...

Saints are set at 4-0

Saints are set at 4-0

Angelica Alfaro, Co-Editor
February 20, 2017

The nationally ranked men's tennis team travelled to Wichita on Saturday, Feb. 17. The Saints came home victorious. The team went up against Bethany and...

Saints lose to Odessa

Saints lose to Odessa

Angelica Alfaro, Co-Editor
February 20, 2017

Saints fall to 4-8 this past Saturday. The baseball team travelled to Odessa to take on a double header. The Saints did not come out in victory. The...

Magic show is a success

Magic show is a success

Angelica Alfaro, Co-Editor
February 17, 2017

If you didn't make it to the magic show last night you definitely missed out. The show was full of excitement and fun. Daniel Martin is the number one...

Lady Saints set 3-point record

Lady Saints set 3-point record

David Gomez and Angelica Alfaro
February 16, 2017

Last night the #5 ranked Lady Saints added another win to their record, to put their record 25-1 and 21-1 in the Jayhawk Conference. The Lady Saints got...

Lady Saints continue in victory

Lady Saints continue in victory

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
February 13, 2017

The Lady Saints continue their streak with win number seven against the Lady Red Devils of Allen County Community College. Their record is now 24-1 and...

Brownback challenges Kansas universities

Brownback challenges Kansas universities

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
January 31, 2017

“Affordable education for my degree was the first thing I looked at when deciding what college to go to,” Andrea Baca, a freshman from Liberal, said....

Freshman, Ethan Earhart, pitches against McCook on Saturday. The Saints swept the double-header and jumped out to a 2-0 record.

Saints baseball off to a good start

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
January 30, 2017

Saints baseball win their first two games at home. Seward went up against McCook Community College at the home field, Brent Gould Field. Seward wins with...

Saints lose to Cougars

Saints lose to Cougars

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
January 30, 2017

The Saints traveled to Great Bend on Saturday night. They took on the Barton Cougars. With another loss on their record, Saints lose 95-108. This is...

Lady Saints reach their 20th win

Lady Saints reach their 20th win

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
January 30, 2017

The Lady Saints take another win against the Lady Cougars, making it their 20th win of the season. Their record is now 20-1 and 16-1 in the Jayhawk Conference....

Lady Saints go strong

Lady Saints go strong

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
January 26, 2017

Another win for the Lady Saints on Jan 24. After having a winning streak and losing one game the girls then had a loss on their record. After their lost...

Saints tied for last place

Saints tied for last place

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
January 23, 2017

On Saturday night, The Saints took another loss against Butler. As the men struggle to get a win, they are now 6-13. The Saints lead at halftime with...

Lady Saints are back on track

Lady Saints are back on track

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
January 23, 2017

After losing their first game to Hutchinson Community College, The Lady Saints are backing to winning another game on Saturday. The Lady Saints went up...

The Seward County Baseball team members help clean up the streets of Liberal after the ice storm.

SCCC helps out with community cleanup

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
January 20, 2017

Giving back to the community is something that helps in getting to know others, in making the city a better place, and in simply doing good. The community...

Tree branches litter N. Sherman Ave. in the aftermath of an ice storm that blanketed the area. Many in Liberal and the surrounding communities were without power over the holiday weekend as the storm passed through Southwest Kansas.

Ice storm hits Liberal

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
January 17, 2017

Winter storm Jupiter hit southwest Kansas over the weekend. It covered the area in a heavy layer of ice, followed by snow. In its wake, it left downed...

SCCC students’ share their way of celebrating the holidays

SCCC students’ share their way of celebrating the holidays

Angelica Alfaro, Reporter
December 12, 2016

It’s that time of the year— Thanksgiving and Christmas. Seward County Community College students are off for the holidays. Most students are spending...

SCCC election day opinions

SCCC election day opinions

Angelica Alfaro, Reporter
November 8, 2016

It’s finally election day and voters are headed to the polls to cast their ballots between our four presidential candidates- Hillary Clinton, Donald...

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