Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Seward County Community College

Crusader News

The student news site of Seward County Community College

Crusader News

The student news site of Seward County Community College

Crusader News

Brianna Rich

Brianna Rich, Photo Editor

Brianna Rich is a 20-year-old sophomore majoring in journalism. Rich is very excited about starting a new semester and can not wait to graduate. Her hopes are that she will get better at photography for the business that she will be starting with her mom. To find out more about Rich or to get into contact with her follow her social medias below. 

All content by Brianna Rich
This year it was the 12 annual celebration of national poetry month and to celebrate the creative writers’ coffeehouse was held. During the coffeehouse, there were poems read by the contest winners and by the people who just wanted to share their poems.

[Photo] Poetry night is brought to life

Jessica Madrigal, Reporter
April 11, 2022

This year it was the 12 annual celebration of national poetry month and to celebrate the creative writers’ coffeehouse was held. During the coffeehouse,...

Helping as an athletic trainer, Alonzo Mendoza is a sophomore from Spearman, Texas. Mendoza is a pre-medical major because he wants to help as many athletes as he can.

[Photo] Alonzo Mendoza

Melvin Le and Laura Gillespie
April 8, 2022

Alonzo Mendoza is currently learning piano as a hobby. Mendoza can also fix vehicles from the engine bay to the auto body.

While showing his side of the room, Brady Ritzmann shows a scentsy named Rufus. Rufus is the dorm pet in Brady Ritzmann and Jaxson Gregg’s room.

[Photo] Home away from home

Jessica Madrigal, Reporter
April 6, 2022

While showing his side of the room, Brady Ritzmann shows a scentsy named Rufus. Rufus is the dorm pet in Brady Ritzmann and Jaxson Gregg’s room.

An opportunity to not only meet the president but also to talk about campus and what could be better. SCCC President Bennett and some of the presidential scholars meet to share some ice cream, and discuss issues on campus.

[Photo] Bennett uses ice cream to receive feedback

Laura Gillespie, Editor
March 30, 2022

A behavioral science major, Logan Dodge agreed that safety was also a concern of hers. To Dodge she liked that he was really concerned with students safety...

The E-boutique was originally started by Lisa Kennedy, a former instructor, and she started the boutique because she wanted to help students get proper attire for their first impression interviews or even any formal event. The Phi Beta Lambda club now runs it and their hours are Thursdays from 12:30-2:00 p.m.

[Photo] PBL brings fashion to aid students’ future

Dani Arellano and Melvin Le
March 29, 2022

Having fun, Macey Merydith and Karime Rios try on hats that are in the E-boutique. Merydith and Rios both went to shop to look for new styles to put in...

Congratulations to all of the new members who just got inducted to PTK. Starting from left to right: Javier Victoria, Brenda Cardenas Perez, Aidaly Ramos, Ren Watt, Karina Rodriguez and Adrian Torres (Not pictured: Ugo Fiorito, Karime Rios, Alexis Rodriguez and Guadalupe Ugalde).

PTK recognizes 10 new members

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is a club at Seward County Community College that recognizes the academic achievements of students. On March 27, the club inducted...

Brad Bennett hosted a town hall meeting on March 24 to talk about the future of the campus and enrollment. Bennett has hopes that these meetings will continue, and will grow with more student and community involvement.

[Photo] Community, faculty discuss Seward’s future

Laura Gillespie, Editor
March 25, 2022

Director of admissions, Eric Volden shared that Seward’s average for enrollment is 45%. Volden also sees the website as a top priority right now because...

After a reported allergic reaction by a student, there has been a realization that the cafeteria needs labels which say what is in certain foods. If there were labels, it would save many students from having to worry about what is in the foods.

[Photo] Labels save lives

Ashanti Thompson, Reporter
March 23, 2022

After a reported allergic reaction by a student, there has been a realization that the cafeteria needs labels which say what is in certain foods. If there...

Spring Break, be back March 21

Spring Break, be back March 21

Brianna Rich, Photo Editor
March 11, 2022

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

Brianna Rich, Photo Editor
March 10, 2022

Both tennis teams played yesterday, and they both won their matches. The Saints played against the University of the Southwest at 11 a.m., and Pratt Community...

Super sophomore, Emily Johnson, who is also a super mom with four children, returns to school to finish her teacher degree. Johnson is from Hugoton and she owns her very own business which started as a hobby.

[Photo] Emily Johnson

Melvin Le, Reporter
March 9, 2022

Meek & Mild is Emily Johnson’s business and she first started her business as a hobby. Johnson first shared her products on Instagram and when she realized...

Teen dad, Jaxon Rios is from Santana, and he is majoring in pre-engineering. Rio's daughter is three-year-old Alleiana, and she currently lives with her mom so Rio can focus on his school work.

[Photo] Rios balances college while co-parenting

Melvin Le, Reporter
March 8, 2022

Teen dad, Jaxon Rios is from Santana, and he is majoring in pre-engineering. Rio's daughter is three-year-old Alleiana, and she currently lives with her...

Jeffrey Nagell first learned that he liked to teach others about the Bible when he was just in high school. When SCCC was looking for a New Testament teacher, he went straight to Darin Workman to talk to him about the job.

[Photo] Preaching vs. teaching

Salina Byrd, Reporter
March 7, 2022

Seward County Community College’s New Testament class is Jeffrey Nagell. When he is not a teacher, he is a preacher at Friends church here in Liberal.

KYLIX club president, Melissa Alvarez is from Guymon, Oklahoma. Alvarez is majoring in art because she has always loved art.

[Photo] Melissa Alvarez

Laura Gillespie and Melvin Le
March 4, 2022

Alvarez describes herself as a creative person which brings out her artistic qualities. Alvarez’s favorite thing to draw is outfit sketches because she...

Molly Adams swings the bat to hit the ball. Adams pitched in the second game as a relief for the Lady Saints.

Lady Saints split with Barton

Brianna Rich, Photo Editor
March 3, 2022

Ashley Low lets the ball go past her for a ball. In the first game, Low hit a single that scored Stopp. In the second game, Low hit a double.

Many students who work and do school would agree it can be stressful but also say it is worth it. Brianna Mangels is a nursing major who works full-time for the Cascade Nursing Agency. Mangels has been working for Cascade for two and a half years and her advice to anyone who is wanting to work while going to school is “To know your limits.”

[Photo] It’s a balancing act

Jessica Madrigal, Reporter
March 3, 2022

Brandon Rodriquez is a welding major from Turpin, Oklahoma, and now he lives in Liberal and works at Walmart; his job is pushing carts and he has worked...

Piper likes to crochet in class so then she can focus better. She says that as long as her hands are busy it helps her focus better on what the teacher is talking about.

Piper likes to crochet in class so then she can focus better. She says that as long as her hands are busy it helps her focus better on what the teacher...

This year, Piper started to crochet small stuffed animals. Her pumpkins are her favorite because they are small and cute; at first, she made them for work but then she decided to keep some for herself because she loved them so much.

This year, Piper started to crochet small stuffed animals. Her pumpkins are her favorite because they are small and cute; at first, she made them for work...

Piper carries a backpack just full of yarn to carry with her to class. Piper says that the hardest part of crocheting is finding the motivation to finish projects and to get yarn for her future projects considering it is so expensive now.

Piper carries a backpack just full of yarn to carry with her to class. Piper says that the hardest part of crocheting is finding the motivation to finish...

Art Education major, Nicole Piper is from Hugoton. Piper learned to crochet when she was 12 years old and she has been crocheting for six years now.

[Photo] Crochet is the next fidget spinner

February 28, 2022

Art Education major, Nicole Piper is from Hugoton. Piper learned to crochet when she was 12 years old and she has been crocheting for six years now.

Drop Everything And Read [D.E.A.R] Day was Feb. 23 and this event went on all day in the library. This event was put on for the students and faculty to have a moment to go into the library and relax while they read their books.

[Photo] A new event is brought to campus

Jessica Madrigal, Reporter
February 24, 2022

Sofia Martinez, a sophomore majoring in business administration technology, reads because it relieves her stress. Martinez’s favorite book is “I’m...

WEBDSC_6499

[Photo] Seyun Park

February 22, 2022

WEBDSC_0014

[Photo] Local residents enlighten students for Black History Month

Melvin Le, Reporter
February 17, 2022

On Feb.17 three guest speakers came to speak to anyone who would like to hear their story. They all were set up in the library talking to students and...

Freshman, Noah Baker is an outfielder from Amarillo, Texas. Baker has gotten seven putouts so far.

Saints baseball takes double win

Brianna Rich, Photo Editor
February 15, 2022

On Feb. 14, the Saints baseball team played against the baseball team from Lamar Community College. Their record is now 2-6. Their next game will be Feb....

Valentine’s day vs the day after

Valentine’s day vs the day after

Brianna Rich, Photo Editor
February 14, 2022

Most people either hate Valentine's Day or really enjoy it with their significant other. Now it can really be cute and great – if you have someone to...

Sophomore, Macy Cesa-Spearman, majors in business administration. While Cesa-Spearman is up to bat, Pack is on third base getting ready to run and score.

Photo Essay: Lady Saints lose against Seminole State

Brianna Rich, Photo Editor
February 10, 2022

On Feb. 9 the Lady Saints softball team played against the softball team from Seminole State college. Their record is now 0-2. Their next game will be...

error: Content is protected !!
Activate Search
The student news site of Seward County Community College
Brianna Rich