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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
A painting of The Wizard of Oz book at the beginning of the tour. This is the first thing the guests see when entering the Land of Oz.
Visitors walk the yellow brick road through Dorothy’s House, “The Land of Oz” with Dorothy-Gale tour guides
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Brooklynn Bauer, Club Photographer

Brooklynn Bauer is a 19-year-old sophomore and is a Liberal local. She is majoring in Ag Business and Communications. Along with Crusader, she is also on the Livestock Judging team and an RA. In her free time, she enjoys photography, riding her horses and competing in horse shows. After SCCC, she plans to attend K-State.

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One Crusader tradition is to make a funny video to wish everyone a "Merry Christmas" and a happy finals week. Josh Swanson, Anthony Nieto and Jaylon Essix showed off their dancing skills as they paraded around possible grades.

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September 7, 2020

One Crusader tradition is to make a funny video to wish everyone a "Merry Christmas" and a happy finals week. Josh Swanson, Anthony Nieto and Jaylon Essix...

Pushing through, Peter Goldy beats the throw to the first in a game against Butler Community College. Goldy figures out how to get on base for the Saints. His on base percentage is .432 in the last 41 games.

[Photo] Saints host Region VI play-off games

SCCC Athletics
May 11, 2021

Pushing through, Peter Goldy beats the throw to the first in a game against Butler Community College. Goldy figures out how to get on base for the Saints....

Brad Bennett resigned this week as president at Seward County Community College. He began the job back in October 2020 in the midst of a pandemic.

[Photo] Bennett resigns; SCCC searches for new president

SCCC Public Relations
May 5, 2021

Brad Bennett resigned this week as president at Seward County Community College. He began the job back in October 2020 in the midst of a pandemic.

The reigning three-time world champion Hailey Kinsel rounds barrel number three to run a 17.26 second run. Kinsel placed first in the round averages of the Guymon Pioneer Days' PRCA Rodeo, April 30-May2. She tied with Jordon Briggs. Both brought home $2,131 for the event.

Photo Gallery: Pioneer Days’ PRCA rodeo brings in the stars

Brooklynn Bauer, Photographer
May 3, 2021

Pioneer Days in Guymon, Oklahoma was back to normal this year, especially the PRCA rodeo. Contestants from all over converged for four performances to...

Crusader photographer, Brooklynn Bauer won second place in sports action photography with a shot of a baseball game in the fall.

[Photo] Crusader wins All-Kansas award

Crusader staff
April 14, 2021

Crusader photographer, Brooklynn Bauer won second place in sports action photography with a shot of a baseball game in the fall.

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[Photo] Baseball wins two, moves into second place

April 9, 2021

The men's tennis team has a lot of unfinished business and practiced all fall like they mean to finish it. Last year, they were on tract for a team national championship as one of the top ranked in the nation. Most of the team came back for another season.

[Photo] Tennis unfinished

March 10, 2021

The men's tennis team has a lot of unfinished business and practiced all fall like they mean to finish it. Last year, they were on tract for a team national...

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[Photo] Seward tennis teams have unfinished business

Mary Ramirez
March 9, 2021

It's that time in the spring semester when so many papers are due ... not to mention the tests. Students feel stressed out because there's so much to do. Finding a place to start in the midst of chaos can help. (photo illustration)

[Photo] Healthy Mindset = Healthy Semester

Raven Staten, Reporter
February 24, 2021

It's that time in the spring semester when so many papers are due ... not to mention the tests. Students feel stressed out because there's so much to do....

The Lady Saints huddled together and got plans for the next play that they could execute after the timeout had ended. (file photo)

[Photo] Victory for Women’s basketball at Goodland

Monalisa Chakraborty, Club Reporter
February 18, 2021

The Lady Saints huddled together and got plans for the next play that they could execute after the timeout had ended. (file photo)

The Saints went 4-0 over the weekend in the season opener. They play again this weekend in Odessa, Texas. (File Photo)

[Photo] Baseball starts season with 4 losses

Crusaer Sports
February 8, 2021

The Saints went 4-0 over the weekend in the season opener. They play again this weekend in Odessa, Texas. (File Photo)

Sophomore Livia De Pra and Freshman Seyun Park jump up to block the ball in the second match. The Lady Saints won this one 25-16.

Lady Saints defeat Dodge City Conquistadors

Brooklynn Bauer
February 4, 2021

Sophomore Livia De Pra and Freshman Seyun Park jump up to block the ball in the second match. The Lady Saints won this one 25-16.

Students, faculty and staff may answer COVID-19 screening questions from their phone before stepping foot on campus. Seward County Community College has teamed up Healthy Roster in an effort to keep students and employees from coming onto campus and exposing large numbers of people to Covid.

[Photo] SCCC uses Healthy Roster app as extra precaution

Destiny Vasquez
February 3, 2021

Students, faculty and staff may answer COVID-19 screening questions from their phone before stepping foot on campus. Seward County Community College has...

It's time to jam out to Christmas tunes. Crusader News wants to know what your favorite is.

Christmas tunes, finals go together

Brooklynn Bauer, Photographer
December 4, 2020

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With COVID cases on the raise SCCC will have to make the decision to make remote learning a reality for the first two weeks of the spring semester.

[Photo] Students react to starting the spring semester remotely

William Swanson
November 24, 2020

With COVID cases on the raise SCCC will have to make the decision to make remote learning a reality for the first two weeks of the spring semester.

Saints baseball played Dodge City Community College on Nov. 5. For months, the Saints have scrimmaged against just other. They were finally able to test their themselves against a real opponent.

Baseball plays Dodge City in last scrimmage of fall

Brooklynn Bauer, Photographer
November 6, 2020

The last scrimmage of the fall for Saints baseball was against Dodge City Community College on Nov. 5 at home. Saints athletics began scrimmaging other...

KP Werner, a sophomore from Greeley, Colorado, slides into second base. This is the second time Seward and Dodge City have scrimmaged.

KP Werner, a sophomore from Greeley, Colorado, slides into second base. This is the second time Seward and Dodge City have scrimmaged.

Aj Folds rounds third base and heads for home to score in the Aug. 5 scrimmage against Dodge City Community College.

Aj Folds rounds third base and heads for home to score in the Aug. 5 scrimmage against Dodge City Community College.

Braden Boisvert, a freshman from Sonoita, Arizona, grabs a pick-off play on first base. Dodge City managed to slide in without being tagged.

Braden Boisvert, a freshman from Sonoita, Arizona, grabs a pick-off play on first base. Dodge City managed to slide in without being tagged.

Richard Armijo, sophomore from Las Vegas, New Mexico, throws down the tag on Dodge City’s Joe Daneff at third base. Saints baseball began scrimmaging other schools a few weeks ago. Some of the scrimmages have been canceled due to the other teams testing positive to COVID-19. This was the last scrimmage at home until the spring.

Richard Armijo, sophomore from Las Vegas, New Mexico, throws down the tag on Dodge City’s Joe Daneff at third base. Saints baseball began scrimmaging...

Mason Martinez, freshman from Amarillo, Texas, looks for the sign from catcher. SCCC had their first and only home fall scrimmage against against Dodge City Community College on April 5.

Mason Martinez, freshman from Amarillo, Texas, looks for the sign from catcher. SCCC had their first and only home fall scrimmage against against Dodge...

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[Photo] Pumpkin painting contest goes on despite snow storm

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
October 29, 2020

Mary Ramirez interviewed the new SCCC President Brad Bennett.

[Photo] New president of SCCC arrives on campus

William Swanson, Reporter
October 26, 2020

Brad Bennett is interviewed by Crusader News reporter, Mary Ramirez, live on Crusader's instagram and facebook on Oct. 22. It's Bennett's first week as...

Geno Frugoli stays active at practice the first year SCCC coach said he likes being involved with the team. Frugoli is currently handling the reins of the nationally-ranked Lady Saints.

[Photo] Frugoli takes over as head volleyball coach

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
October 15, 2020

Geno Frugoli stays active at practice the first year SCCC coach said he likes being involved with the team. Frugoli is currently handling the reins of...

Javier Bojorquez, a third base man prepares to throw the baseball back to his teammates during a practice match

Photo Gallery: Baseball scrimmages each other

Brooklynn Bauer and Destiny Vasquez
October 5, 2020

Wyatt Grant, a catcher waits patiently for a ball to fly in his direction

Wyatt Grant, a catcher waits patiently for a ball to fly in his direction

Peter Goldy, a pitcher gets ready to pitch back the ball after catching

Peter Goldy, a pitcher gets ready to pitch back the ball after catching

Peter Goldy, a pitcher gets ready to catch a ball that was hit.

Peter Goldy, a pitcher gets ready to catch a ball that was hit.

Mason Martinez, a pitcher prepares to catch any balls that the hitter makes.

Mason Martinez, a pitcher prepares to catch any balls that the hitter makes.

Josh Eichstadt, a infielder runs back to his postions to pitch back a ball to his teammates

Josh Eichstadt, a infielder runs back to his postions to pitch back a ball to his teammates

The winners of the 2020 Pepper Eating Contest are Alma Garia, third place, Kenia Melendez, second place, and Iann Hayes, first place. Twelve students participated in the annual contest as part of Hispanic Heritage Month activities on campus.

[Photo] Bring on the heat!

William Swanson, Mary Ramirez, and Krisi Anderson
October 1, 2020

The winners of the 2020 Pepper Eating Contest are Alma Garia, third place, Kenia Melendez, second place, and Iann Hayes, first place. Twelve students...

Richie Narvaez talked about how he got into writing during a Q/A held via zoom in the library. Before Richie became an english major he originally wanted to be the first Puerto Rican astronaut.

[Photo] Richie Narvaez visits SCCC virtually

William Swanson, Reporter
September 24, 2020

Richie Narvaez talked about how he got into writing during a Q/A held via zoom in the library. Before Richie became an english major he originally wanted...

First time blood donor, Nesvy Juarez, nursing major, decided to give blood this year since she is a member of HALO and they put on the blood drive.

Photo Essay: HALO hosts blood drive

Brooklynn Bauer, Photographer
September 18, 2020

HALO hosted its annual American Red Cross blood drive at Seward County Community College. Students, staff and residents had the opportunity to donate...

Mack and Sydney Grant, siblings from Liberal, stop by the Domestic Violence table to talk to Maria Munoz, campus advocate/ intake specialist. The student activity fair was Sept. 9-10 and was moved inside due to the weather.

Student activity fair emphasizes mental health, voting

Mary Ramirez and Brooklynn Bauer
September 11, 2020

On Sept. 9 -10 booths were set up in the Student Union that had tons of information as part of Seward County Community College’s activity fair. They...

Staying close to home was a high priority for Valeria Ruvalcaba when choosing a college.

[Photo] Valeria Ruvalcaba

Anthony Nieto and Krisi Anderson
September 8, 2020

Staying close to home was a high priority for Valeria Ruvalcaba when choosing a college.

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[Photo] Mary Ramirez

August 20, 2020

September may not be as filled with activities as normal but there's still plenty to do.

Top 5 events in the Area 

Brooklynn Bauer, Photographer
September 2, 2020

Looking for something to do that hasn’t been cancelled? Never fear, Crusader's got you. Check out these five events happening near Liberal between September...

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[Photo] Reagan Watt

Krisi Anderson and Anthony Nieto
August 28, 2020

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