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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!
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
Saints soccer team joyfully posing after a home win.
First SCCC Men’s Soccer beat the odds, made it to playoffs
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 mens 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
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 Valentines 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
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
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
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
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
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
During his free time, Alejandro Estrada sometimes likes to play videogames. Some of his favorites include “God of War” and “Red Dead Redemption”.
Alejandro Estrada
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
Marcos Montoya takes a break from working on his personal health from working at the gym. He says “That’s [the gym] my second home, basically. I’m there more than I am at my own house.”
Marcos Montoya
Joe Haskell, a freshman at Seward County Community College, readies up for choir practice. When being interviewed for his UpClose, Haskell answered many of the questions with sarcasm and or with humor in mind.
Joe Haskell
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 Womens 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
Sophomore Alianna Colon guards and closely watches what the other team is going to do.
Lady Saints Basketball defeats Independence Pirates, 74-57
Saints on the Street: What is your ideal Valentines 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
Inside the Mind of a Musician
Inside the Mind of a Musician
Saints on the Street: What is something interesting about your country that would seem unusual here?
Saints on the Street: What is something interesting about your country that would seem unusual here?
A Chance To Be On A Podcast: Episode 4
A Chance To Be On A Podcast: Episode 4
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
Valentines Day Recipe: Easy Mug Brownies
Valentine’s Day Recipe: Easy Mug Brownies
Crusaders provide healthy daily habits
Crusaders provide healthy daily habits
Crusader News presents tattoo week
Crusader News presents tattoo week
2021 Telolith celebrates creativity
2021 Telolith celebrates creativity
The Telolith is a contemporary art and literature magazine that has been publishing since the mid 1970s. This years Telolith marks its fourty-seventh edition
Entries for Telolith available now
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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. 

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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

The catcher for the Lady Saints is Madeline Pack. Pack is a freshman from Lexington, Oklahoma.

Greg Gunderson is set to resign Feb. 11 citing a family emergency. This has left SCCC without a president for the third time in three years.

[Photo] Third president in three years resigns

Laura Gillespie, Megan Berg, Ashanti Thompson, Jessica Madrigal, and Crusader Staff
February 8, 2022

Greg Gunderson is set to resign Feb. 11 citing a family emergency. This has left SCCC without a president for the third time in three years.

Homecoming activities are here for students to enjoy

Homecoming activities are here for students to enjoy

Brianna Rich, Photo Editor
February 8, 2022

Starting Feb. 8 homecoming week will finally be here, and the activities will also begin. The activities will be in the Student Union. Everyone should...

Campus was closed for two days because of this crazy snow storm. However, students still had to go to class virtually if their teacher told them to.

[Photo] Snow days don’t stop SCCC from having class or fun

Dani Arellano and Crusader Staff
February 3, 2022

Campus was closed for two days because of this crazy snow storm. However, students still had to go to class virtually if their teacher told them to.

Kit Hernandez is a faculty member at SCCC since August 2021 and is from Ely, Minnesota. Hernandez said that once she got here she had to get used to the weather because it was hotter here than in Ely, Minnesota.

[Photo] Kit Hernandez

Maddie Garrison, Reporter
January 28, 2022

At SCCC Hernandez is a SSS Academic and Career Service Advisor. For her job, she helps students pick classes based on their major and on what will transfer...

Noah Burton is a freshman from Chichester England. Burton’s major is physical education.

[Photo] Noah Burton

Laura Gillespie, Copy Editor
January 14, 2022

Noah Burton is a freshman from Chichester England. Burton’s major is physical education.

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[Photo] Ashanti Thompson

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[Photo] Sara Lock

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[Photo] Maddie Garrison

January 13, 2022

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[Photo] Reece Hay

August 20, 2021

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[Photo] Jessica Madrigal

January 13, 2022

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[Photo] Dani Arellano

August 20, 2021

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[Photo] Megan Berg

August 19, 2021

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[Photo] Laura Gillespie

August 19, 2021

Junior Franco is a sophomore from Liberal. Franco majors in pre-med and for his work study he works in the wellness center. For work he cleans, checks people in, greets people and provides a welcome environment.

[Photo] Opportunity for financial gain

Laura Gillespie, Copy Editor
January 12, 2022

Jaylon Essia is a sophomore from Satanta. Essia majors in computer information systems and for his work study he works in the bookstore. While he works...

Orange Bokeh Happy New Year Celebration Facebook Cover

[Photo] ‘New year, new me!’ Is it a resolution worth keeping?

Brooke Katen, Reporter
January 11, 2022

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[Photo] New Year 2022

January 11, 2022

Sweatshirts and sweatpants are great basics because you can mix and match pieces or layers with other articles of clothing. Although it may be pricer at first, Nike and Adidas are great places to get sweat sets from because they will last a lifetime.

[Photo] sandals fashion

December 21, 2021

Sweatshirts and sweatpants are great basics because you can mix and match pieces or layers with other articles of clothing. Although it may be pricer at...

Winter Break, be back Jan. 10

Winter Break, be back Jan. 10

Brianna Rich, Photo Editor
December 8, 2021

No one is ever too old to write a letter to Santa. Whats your Christmas wish?

[Photo] College students, instructors have special requests for Santa

Ruby Thornton, Reporter
December 8, 2021

No one is ever too old to write a letter to Santa. What's your Christmas wish?

Boots are good for the snowy days and they will provide good traction when walking across the icy pavement. Even if it isn’t snowy or icy outside, boots will still keep your feet warm in the cold and windy weather.

[Photo] Sandals in the snow

Brooke Katen, Reporter
December 6, 2021

Boots are good for the snowy days and they will provide good traction when walking across the icy pavement. Even if it isn’t snowy or icy outside, boots...

Greg Gunderson came to Seward County Community College from Park University, a private four-year institute in Kansas City. During his free time Gunderson likes to make pens out of wood. A senator has one of his pens since Gunderson likes to give his pens to people after he makes them.

[Photo] SCCC welcomes its 12th president

Laura Gillespie, Copy Editor
December 2, 2021

Greg Gunderson will be the 12th president that SCCC has had. Gunderson started his presidency on Dec. 1 and he had a very busy day with all of the meetings...

The Liberal Air Museum is home to 100s of aircraft. The collection is housed inside and out on the tarmac.

[Photo] Mid-America Air Museum

December 7, 2021

The Liberal Air Museum is home to 100s of aircraft. The collection is housed inside and out on the tarmac.

Karina Rodriguez and Denisse Delgado, both freshmen from Hugoton, add their own stickers to the colorful room at Baker Arts Center. This room features just normal round stickers that patrons add to the white surfaces to create an art exhibit.

[Photo] Baker Arts Center

December 7, 2021

Karina Rodriguez and Denisse Delgado, both freshmen from Hugoton, visit Dorothy’s House in Liberal. Movie relics and another “Wizard of Oz” memorabilia can be found at the local tourist attraction.

[Photo] Dorothy’s house

December 7, 2021

Karina Rodriguez and Denisse Delgado, both freshmen from Hugoton, visit Dorothy’s House in Liberal. Movie relics and another “Wizard of Oz” memorabilia...

Red Green Merry Christmas And Happy New Year Facebook Cover

[Photo] Students travel during Christmas break

Saskia Vogelzang, Reporter
November 30, 2021

Thanksgiving Break, be back Nov. 29

Thanksgiving Break, be back Nov. 29

Brianna Rich, Photo Editor
November 23, 2021

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[Photo] ‘Mom, I’m sick’

Brooke Katen, Reporter
November 19, 2021

Christmas brings its own traditional food and for Lucia Popluharova, from Bratislava, Slovakia, that means making Medovniky. This is a traditional cinnamon cookie she likes to bake with her mother.

[Photo] Holiday Traditions: It’s all about the food

Saskia Vogelzang, Reporter
November 22, 2021

Christmas brings its own traditional food and for Lucia Popluharova, from Bratislava, Slovakia, that means making Medovniky. This is a traditional cinnamon...

Physical Education major, Noah Burton is a freshman and he has been taking public speaking this semester. His favorite speech was his demonstration speech because he got to eat pizza. His fast eating abilities won him a free pizza from Dominos because he could eat a medium pizza in under a minute.

[Photo] General class everyone dreads

Kylie Regier, Reporter
November 17, 2021

Writing a speech can be frustrating at times but is a valuable lesson every student should learn.

Dhamar Dozal is from Liberal. Dozal is a freshman, and her major is behavioral science.

[Photo] Dhamar Dozal

Laura Gillespie, Copy Editor
November 12, 2021

Dhamar Dozal is from Liberal. Dozal is a freshman, and her major is behavioral science.

General studies major, Harvin Ibarguen from Cali, Valle Del Cauca shares his tattoo on his arm. He also shared that he did his own tattoo, and that he was self taught.

[Photo] Tattoos

November 11, 2021

General studies major, Harvin Ibarguen from Cali, Valle Del Cauca shares his tattoo on his arm. He also shared that he did his own tattoo, and that he...

The first-ever chess tournament was hosted by the library staff this Thursday. The tournament had 11 official participants and took around three hours. This was a student-requested event, and the library has high hopes of furthering these types of suggested events.

Photo Essay: A tournament in the library

Laura Gillespie and Brianna Rich
November 5, 2021

Crusader Dani Arellano asks students around campus who their favorite artist is.

[Photo] Who is your favorite artist?

Dani Arellano, Reporter
November 4, 2021

Crusader Dani Arellano asks students around campus who their favorite artist is.

One of the most popular activity is using pumpkins to carve them. After carving pumpkins, many people put a light in their pumpkin to make it look even better!

[Photo] Getting creative with pumpkins

Kylie Regier, Reporter
October 26, 2021

One of the most popular activity is using pumpkins to carve them. After carving pumpkins, many people put a light in their pumpkin to make it look even...

Vivien Gabehart is from Marshall Oklahoma. She is a freshman, and her major is Sports Medicine.

Vivien Gabehart

Laura Gillespie and Brianna Rich
October 22, 2021

What do you like to do in your free time? I like to hang out with the girls on my team. Sometimes we go eat when we have the money. Other times we go...

Pink and Gold Happy Dots Facebook Cover

[Photo] Getting on your nerves

Reece Hay, Reporter
October 21, 2021

Melvin Le is from Liberal. Le is a sophomore and his major is pharmacy.

[Photo] Melvin Le

Laura Gillespie, Copy Editor
October 15, 2021

Le is a tutor and can help any student that goes to the Tutoring Lab Center.

Abel Ochoas favorite thing to do is welding, so he is making it his career. The Rolla freshman is majoring in welding. He thinks so much about this skill that his favorite quote is even about welding, If it dont stick, weld it again.

[Photo] Abel Ochoa

Laura Gillespie, Copy Editor
October 1, 2021

Abel Ochoa's favorite thing to do is welding, so he is making it his career. The Rolla freshman is majoring in welding. He thinks so much about this skill...

Amy Thompson reads a book called Bee Makes Tea. At the first Open Mic Night of the semester, students, faculty and staff shared stories, photos and art that related to their personal identity. Thompson, speech instructor, explained this story related to her personal identity by her familys love of tea.

[Photo] Artists share personal identity through performance

Laura Gillespie, Copy Editor
September 30, 2021

Amy Thompson reads a book called "Bee Makes Tea." At the first Open Mic Night of the semester, students, faculty and staff shared stories, photos and art...

[Video] Gross! Or is it?

Megan Berg, Reporter
September 29, 2021

Students in Sue Sprenkle’s freshman seminar class volunteered to try some of Seward County Community College Saints’ weirdest food combinations.  The...

The Lady Saints celebrat their win from last nights game. They now have an overall record of 11-3.

[Photo] No. 10 Lady Saints survive Conquistadors

William Swanson, Reporter
September 23, 2021

The Lady Saints celebrat their win from last night's game. They now have an overall record of 11-3.

SCCC students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

SCCC students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Brianna Rich, Reporter
September 21, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 by Crusader

[Video] Students can claim ‘easy money’

Laura Gillespie, Reporter
September 15, 2021

It is not too late to receive free money, just talk to financial aid!  Less than half of Seward County College students have not even filled out the...

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