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HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo
HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo
Measles on the rise in Liberal
Measles on the rise in Liberal
Angelica Gutierrez, business administration major, and Samantha Marillo, English major, focus on their work in the TRiO Center. The TRiO Center is a supportive space for academic success and personal growth.
TRiO program supports first-generation students
Homecoming 2025 candidates pose for a group photo, Orvin Dyck, Ricardo Jimenez, Fernando Moura, homecoming queen, Rosalyne Garay, Andrea Torres, Caylee Good, and Elizabeth Parker. Not present in the picture, Samuel Antwi, homecoming king due to a tennis tournament.
SCCC Homecoming brings week of festivities, community engagement
Ben Scantlin and Frank Hampton hold up the International Pancake Day Race banner at the finish line. This banner was just introduced to Pancake Day in 2024.
Pancake Day stirs up the Liberal 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
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
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
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?
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 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
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
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
The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Finals Week: April Fools Edition
The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Finals Week: April Fools Edition
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
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
Saints on the Street: SCCC Valentine's Day - Build your Dream Date
Saints on the Street: SCCC Valentine’s Day – Build your Dream Date
Russell Reglin, an instructor at Seward County Community College, teaches principles of sociology and abnormal physiology, helping students gain knowledge about human behavior and societal influences.
Russell Reglin
Howery may seem like a normal student at Seward County Community College, but what many don't know is that he has several hobbies, including making wholesome videos for a YouTube channel called Appreciation Quest.
Kai Howery
Mejia poses for a picture as she takes notes. Outside of her classes, she is the secretary of HALO, where she prepares presentations and meeting agendas.
Valeria Mejia Medina
Lauren Rodriguez Cigarroa is a freshman in college. Besides working out, she also likes skateboarding,
Lauren Rodriguez Cigarroa
HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo
HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo
Kansas Street Liberal Ks, N. Kansas Ave. Historical images and records indicate this road has existed since at least 1906.
Liberal Landmarks From Above
Liberal High School student Arilyn Rich reads her poem titled “Spring” to the audience. Rich read two poems out loud for the Coffeehouse, with her other poem titled "Growing Old".
Poets express themselves at SCCC Creative Writers/Poetry Coffeehouse
Homecoming 2025 candidates pose for a group photo, Orvin Dyck, Ricardo Jimenez, Fernando Moura, homecoming queen, Rosalyne Garay, Andrea Torres, Caylee Good, and Elizabeth Parker. Not present in the picture, Samuel Antwi, homecoming king due to a tennis tournament.
SCCC Homecoming brings week of festivities, community engagement
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
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
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?
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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Ashanti Thompson

Ashanti Thompson, Multimedia Editor

Ashanti – also known as “T”- is a sophomore from Phoenix, Arizona, and plays for our lady saints softball team.  When not in the classroom or on the field you can find her in the gym, hanging out with her friends, or on duty as an RA. Thompson is majoring in Mass Communications with the dream of working in the film industry. Some fun facts about Thompson include she loves reading, watching Netflix and is very allergic to peanuts.

 

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Paulina Reyes-Espinoza sits in the stands of a basketball game in the fall as she cheers for the Saints basketball team to win. Reyes-Espinoza is incredibly involved in Seward County Community College, as she has been a part of TRIO, the cheer team, housing, and a student tutor.

Paulina Reyes-Espinoza

Ashanti Thompson, Multimedia Editor
May 9, 2023

What’s one TV show you want to be in?  “Modern Family”, because they always find something fun to do, they travel anywhere they want and they...

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

Ashanti Thompson, Multimedia Editor
May 3, 2023

The Saints finish their season with a home game dedicated to the sophomores. Despite battling through to the end, the Saints walk home with two wins out...

Elijah Bear, the designated player, swings through the ball to give the Saints their first homerun of the day. Bear went on to hit a second home run at his very next at-bat, finishing his season with a total of 19 home runs, 13 of those being in conference.

Elijah Bear, the designated player, swings through the ball to give the Saints their first homerun of the day. Bear went on to hit a second home run at...

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, Multimedia Editor
April 18, 2023

Sports superstitions are common in every athlete's life, from how you wear your uniform to what you eat before the game. To certain individuals these rituals...

Coming to Seward County Community College in the fall of 2023 is the new soccer team. The first home game will be Aug. 23 on the Redskins’ field at the high school.

New soccer teams strolling into SCCC

Ashanti Thompson, Multimedia Editor
April 3, 2023

Sports are an integral part of any college, so it's no surprise Seward County Community College is expanding its athletic department in more ways than...

Coming soon to Seward County Community College is esports, a type of sporting event where video games are played competitively. The new sport will start in the fall of 2023 with new head coach Eric D. Volden.

[Photo] Esports comes to SCCC in Fall 2023

Daniel Rodriguez, Reporter
March 1, 2023

Coming soon to Seward County Community College is esports, a type of sporting event where video games are played competitively. The new sport will start...

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

Brianna Rich, Ashanti Thompson, and Daniel Rodriguez
February 14, 2023

Not sure what book to read? Don’t worry, Crusader has decided to recommend some of their favorite books for Drop-Everything-and-Read-Day or better known...

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

Brianna Rich and Ashanti Thompson
February 14, 2023

Valentine's Day is a holiday filled with chocolates, flowers and for some even love. It can look different for many people, so Crusader News decided to...

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

Ashanti Thompson, Multimedia Editor
January 24, 2023

What is one thing on your bucket list you have not completed?   Well, I have a long bucket list, but one thing I would really love to do is go and...

Welcome Back to the Spring Semester Saints!

Welcome Back to the Spring Semester Saints!

Ashanti Thompson, Reporter
January 12, 2023

Seward County Community College is back, ready for the spring semester to begin! Class resumed following winter break on Jan. 9th. The halls have since...

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

Brianna Rich, Ashanti Thompson, Megan Berg, Roque Reveles-Montelongo, and Jazmin Caballero
December 7, 2022

Jingling bells! Christmas is almost here which means it is time to write to Santa. Last year students and faculty were asked by former Crusader member...

Tucked away on the side of Kansas Ave is a locally owned coffee shop with a sit-in service. Outside of Cozy Corner, many Christmas decorations fill the street and light up the entrance to this shop.

Students Find a New Study Lounge

Ashanti Thompson, Reporter
December 6, 2022

Recently opened in town is a new coffee and drink shop on the corner of S. Kansas Ave and E 2nd St. As the name implies, Cozy Corner sells more than just...

Tips to start walking everyday

[Photo] The Steps Challenge 2.0 pushes SCCC staff to their feet

Jazmin Caballero, Reporter
December 2, 2022

Conference MVP Seyun Park holds up the trophy for the regional championship that their team had fought through 4 sets to earn. Head coach Geno Frugoli has also been named KJCAA coach of the year after finishing their season at 30-6 and leading them to Missouri to compete at the NJCAA National Tournament.

Win Against Butler Community College Secures Ticket to NJCAA Tournament.

Ashanti Thompson, Reporter
November 10, 2022

With the score 24-23, Sarah delivers a game-ending kill securing the championship win for the Lady Saints. Cruz holds almost 250 kills and 272 points gained for her team this season.

With the score 24-23, Sarah delivers a game-ending kill securing the championship win for the Lady Saints. Cruz holds almost 250 kills and 272 points gained...

Sophomore Jessica Sales jumped up to hit an outside ball during the fourth set. Sales has over 200 kills and has gained her team almost 300 points in the 2022 season.

Sophomore Jessica Sales jumped up to hit an outside ball during the fourth set. Sales has over 200 kills and has gained her team almost 300 points in the...

Stretching to block the ball is number 15 Ileim Terrero and number 8 Clara Duarte. The Lady Saints battled 3-1 in the Region 6 and District Plains championship to move on to the NJCAA National Championship.

Stretching to block the ball is number 15 Ileim Terrero and number 8 Clara Duarte. The Lady Saints battled 3-1 in the Region 6 and District Plains championship...

Attempting to save the ball, Sarah Cruz crashes into the railing and the ball goes flying toward the score bench. The Saints fought in the fourth set coming back from 18-18 to win 25-23.

Attempting to save the ball, Sarah Cruz crashes into the railing and the ball goes flying toward the score bench. The Saints fought in the fourth set coming...

With a packed greenhouse, Sophomore Sarah Cruz kills a ball on the outside gaining a point for the Lady saints. Cruz has been awarded First-Team All-Conference for the second year in a row.

With a packed greenhouse, Sophomore Sarah Cruz kills a ball on the outside gaining a point for the Lady saints. Cruz has been awarded First-Team All-Conference...

Seyun Park battles to push the ball over the net after the ball was pushed tight to the net. Park has been awarded the conference MVP award and had a career-best with 20 kills in this championship match.

Seyun Park battles to push the ball over the net after the ball was pushed tight to the net. Park has been awarded the conference MVP award and had a career-best...

Sinister 2

Ashanti Thompson, Reporter
October 28, 2022

Rating: 5 out of 5 “Sinister 2” is a scary movie for people who aren’t easily scared. I am a scary movie fanatic, so not many movies will live...

7th straight win for our Lady Saints

7th straight win for our Lady Saints

Ashanti Thompson, Reporter
September 29, 2022

On Wednesday September 28th, The Lady Saints faced off against Colby Community College. With a straight 3-0 win, the sets went 25-17, 25-21, and 25-19....

With a new graphic added recently this week, the Wellness Center walls receive a new look. In the future, Hill plans for many new cosmetic improvements like this.

Are You Up For The Challenge?

Ashanti Thompson
September 16, 2022

How important is exercise really to everyday health? This age-old question is in the minds of many young or old. According to Athletic Trainer and Director...

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.

[Photo] Lady Saints sweep the Barton Cougars to stay undefeated in conference

September 7, 2022

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...

Maria Gutierrez inquiries a student athlete, Lana Pigeon, about her reason for treatment inside the training room. While hooked up to stim and ice, they went over possible reasons and treatments in the future.

One tear changed it all

Ashanti Thompson, Reporter
September 1, 2022

Coming as a graduate from both Oklahoma Panhandle State University and Texas Tech, Maria Gutierrez was welcomed as our new Assistant athletic trainer.  The...

Saints, Crusader march the halls again

Saints, Crusader march the halls again

Ashanti Thompson, Reporter
August 25, 2022

Welcome back, Saints! Chatter, laughter and footsteps fill the Seward County Community College hallways and classes are officially now in session. A new...

Justin Demarco and Cameron Cartwright sit in the Seward County Community College Library discussing their future plans as the first week of school begins.

Justin Demarco

Ashanti Thompson
August 24, 2022

Least favorite household chore? I absolutely hate washing dishes with a passion. I don't like how it makes your hands not only feel, but smell, just...

The finished product is a vibrant, delicate wax sculpture of your hand. Set to the side to dry, SCCC presented a wide variety of wax hands this Wednesday afternoon.

Mold your stress away

Ashanti Thompson, Reporter
May 5, 2022

On the third day of Seward County Community College’s de-stress week, it hosted The Smith Agencies Wax to the Max hand sculptures. Students and faculty...

Upon entering the classroom the first instruction from Julie Veenstra is to gather all supplies. Bare cookies, icing, toothpicks and scissors were all very necessary for the journey ahead.

Having a Cookie-tastic time

Ashanti Thompson, Reporter
April 14, 2022

Julie Veenstra led a cookie decorating class Tuesday at Seward County Community College at 6 p.m. Beyond creativity, she taught different techniques, recipes...

Calmly sitting in the donation chair, Jaxon Rios donates plasma to The Red Cross donation in the afternoon. Plasma accounts for around 55% of our total blood volume and is also 90% water.

Be a hero and donate

Ashanti Thompson and Megan Berg
April 6, 2022

Warning: pictures of blood and needles are included in this story  The smell of antiseptic wafts through the room as donators lay back waiting for...

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