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Brooke Katen

Brooke Katen, Reporter

Brooke Katen transferred to SCCC in January of 2021 and is currently a sophomore. She is 19 years old and from Maryville, Missouri but does not associate as a “Missouri girl.” Katen is on the Lady Saints Volleyball team as well as an RA. Katen is majoring in biology with hopes to become a physical therapist or a physician’s assistant with a specialty in dermatology.

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'New year, new me!' Is it a resolution worth keeping?

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

Brooke Katen, Reporter
January 11, 2022

Some people set a goal every year while others do not. See what some of the Saints community did. Click on an image to see it larger. (graphics by Laura...

Andrea Tribble runs to the basket while Lianna Washington tries to block. Tribble had five rebounds during the conference opener game against Pratt Community College.

Women’s basketball player turned podcaster

Brooke Katen, Reporter
December 7, 2021

Many people choose one hobby to focus on in life and devote all of their time and effort to one subject. Some people can get overwhelmed with multiple...

Sweaters and jeans are tops on the list for clothes to have during the fall and winter months. Aidaly Ramos, freshman from Liberal, finishes her outfit with some classic “Chucks.”

Sandals in the snow

Brooke Katen, Reporter
December 6, 2021

As someone who has moved between Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri her whole life, I’ve learned how to dress for the colder seasons. My volleyball teammates...

The taco plate from  Taqueria Azteca, in Liberal includes Taco assada, el pastor and barbacoa. All are typically served with cilantro and onions and a lime on the side.

Taqueria Azteca Tacos

Brooke Katen, Reporter
November 29, 2021

Taqueria Azteca Tacos’ most popular taco is the Pollo taco. This taco had an unexpected pop of flavor to it, living up to its most popular taco title....

Podcast: discover tips, survive your finals

Podcast: discover tips, survive your finals

Brooke Katen, Reece Hay, and Dani Arellano
November 29, 2021

An essential episode of  Crusader News Podcast handles the difficulties of finals week and how to stay motivated throughout the chaos it can bring. Three...

The taco plate from  Taqueria Azteca, in Liberal includes Taco assada, el pastor and barbacoa. All are typically served with cilantro and onions and a lime on the side.

[Photo] Taqueria Azteca

November 29, 2021

The taco plate from Taqueria Azteca, in Liberal includes Taco assada, el pastor and barbacoa. All are typically served with cilantro and onions and a...

Being sick for the first time away from home is hard. Do you know what you might need to stock up on for flu and cold season? Make that call to Mom or check out the ideas below that have been "kid tested and mother approved."

‘Mom, I’m sick’

Brooke Katen, Reporter
November 19, 2021

For most kids, college is the first time in their life where they are completely alone with total freedom. Freedom is great, you can eat whatever you want,...

Campus goes maskless

Brooke Katen, Reporter
October 5, 2021

Students came to class Monday without wearing masks. It's the first time since COVID showed up in southwest Kansas in March 2020 that students have gone...

Nation Remembers 9/11 20 Years Later

Nation Remembers 9/11 20 Years Later

Brooke Katen, Reporter
September 13, 2021

It has been 20 years since hijacked airliners struck the twin towers on the morning of September 11, 2001. Twenty years later and Americans are still paying...

SLC brings back the fun with dorm events

[Video] SLC brings back the fun with dorm events

Brooke Katen, Reporter
September 8, 2021

Within the past year, Covid-19 has limited the amount of activities allowed on campus. Jennifer Malin, director of student housing, hopes to change that...

The women's tennis team tries to cool off in the one corner of shade at the practice courts. One player drapes herself with a cool towel to beat the 100+ degree heat.

SCCC protects student athletes in high heat

Brooke Katen, Reporter
September 8, 2021

It's no secret that the past few weeks have been hot in Liberal. Liz Hill, Head Athletic Trainer at Seward County Community College, explained how she...

Jordan Crowder is a freshman that is studying to work in Sports Management.

Jordan Crowder

Brooke Katen and Dani Arellano
August 30, 2021

What is your biggest pet peeve? People who do not clean up after themselves. What is your most embarrassing moment? I tripped walking into class...

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