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Ghost students, online fraud challenge trust in modern education
Ghost students, online fraud challenge trust in modern education
Adult education students sit and listen to Victoria Bangs' math lecture. For the entire class, Bangs taught and spoke entirely in Spanish.
Adult education offered through SCCC, in Español
Instructor Craig Dusek teaches the student how to properly hold a bow and aim at the target.
Shooting for the credit: SCCC offers archery course for curious students
Crusader Breaking News!
Crusader Breaking News!
Kevin Gleason, the sponsor of the anime club who also teaches American National Government, World Civilization, and in the works of a new Introduction to Military History course
More Than Just Cartoons: How SCCC’s Anime Club Builds 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
Sophomore Blaine Chancy stands on the red turf, eyes locked on the field as the game plays on. The former Frenship first baseman is now chasing big goals at SCCC as a business major and college ballplayer.
Seward Baseball Team Dominates Exhibition Games: 20–0 and 26–1
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
Guard Quincey Kidd scores in the three-point contest against the women's team. Kid is a redshirt sophomore from Topeka, Kansas.
Saints, Lady Saints host Basketball Preview Night
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
Saints Soccer team celebrates another goal against Tabor College.
Saints soccer beats Tabor College 3-0 in August 30 game
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
Richard Patte has a double citizenship, being a French-American. Besides English and French, he also speaks Spanish.
Richard Patte
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
Right side Mina Milivojevic jumps to send an attack to Dodge's Conquistadors. Milivojevic has a 2.55 average of kills/set.
Lady Saints lose against Dodge City’s Conquistadors 0-3.
Outside hitter Mariana Silva sends a powerful attack hit in the opponent's side. During the game, Silva scored 14 kills out of her 33 total attacks.
Lady Saints Volleyball team wins against Butler Grizzlies 3-2
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
Guard Quincey Kidd scores in the three-point contest against the women's team. Kid is a redshirt sophomore from Topeka, Kansas.
Saints, Lady Saints host Basketball Preview Night
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
Coach Marcela Bueno arrived at Seward County, coming off an undefeated 16-0-4 season with Iowa Western University last year that helped build a championship culture.
Marcela Bueno
Cowley College defeats Lady Saints soccer 3-0
Cowley College defeats Lady Saints soccer 3-0
Forward Julia Astrath rushes around with the ball aming to score. Astrath is a freshman from São Paulo, Brazil.
Lady Saints soccer defeats Barton Community College 3-2
Jevic Mwanza is a 20-year-old sophomore at Seward County Community College, majoring in business administration. He is originally from the Republic of Congo, but lived for the past 10 years in Australia. Mwanza plays for the saints men’s soccer team and is an active person in the SCCC community, being part of the TRIO organization and part of the Residents life staff. Besides that, Mwanza is a rising model, who has already started working with big brands such as Nike.
Q&A: Jevic Mwanza
Guard Quincey Kidd scores in the three-point contest against the women's team. Kid is a redshirt sophomore from Topeka, Kansas.
Saints, Lady Saints host Basketball Preview Night
Right side Mina Milivojevic jumps to send an attack to Dodge's Conquistadors. Milivojevic has a 2.55 average of kills/set.
Lady Saints lose against Dodge City’s Conquistadors 0-3.
Student-athletes juggle time, school work throughout college
Student-athletes juggle time, school work throughout college
These bright mysterious flowers can be seen blooming outside of the SCCC Cosmetology Center. If you see closely, a butterfly lays on top of the flower, showing the beauty in nature.
Flowers Around Campus
Crusader News Liberal Vlog - 2026 End-of-the-Year
Crusader News Liberal Vlog – 2026 End-of-the-Year
The Bands last song of the night "Groovitude" is a high energy song that blends disco and funk in a symphonic style. The piece was accompanied by a disco ball and colorful light in which it illuminated the entire stage and the Audience.
Scenes from a spring concert
Crusader Breaking News!
Crusader Breaking News!
A student musician sits on stage holding his saxophone as he performs "Let the Lights of Christmas Shine" during the concert. He watches his director, Thompson, closely to stay in time with the music.
SCCC choir, band present festive musical evening
The Nightmare Before Xmas
The Nightmare Before Xmas
A hero that reminds me of summer and the bright days ahead of us.
“Look! Spider-Man!”
Jose Luis Zelaya is a higher education consultant originally from Honduras. He currently resides in College Station, Texas. Jose completed his high school education in Houston before earning his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. at Texas A&M University.
“Education Is Power”: A deep dive with Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya
“The Nightmare before Christmas”: A Halloween movie with a spark of Christmas
“The Nightmare before Christmas”: A Halloween movie with a spark of Christmas
My personal copy of "Wuthering Heights" in my native language, Romanian.
Book Review: “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë
Meaning through tattoos
Meaning through tattoos
Jevic Mwanza is a 20-year-old sophomore at Seward County Community College, majoring in business administration. He is originally from the Republic of Congo, but lived for the past 10 years in Australia. Mwanza plays for the saints men’s soccer team and is an active person in the SCCC community, being part of the TRIO organization and part of the Residents life staff. Besides that, Mwanza is a rising model, who has already started working with big brands such as Nike.
Q&A: Jevic Mwanza
Jose Luis Zelaya is a higher education consultant originally from Honduras. He currently resides in College Station, Texas. Jose completed his high school education in Houston before earning his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. at Texas A&M University.
“Education Is Power”: A deep dive with Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya
Pedro Mendonça
Pedro Mendonça
Besides teaching about the mechanical side of vehicles, Bree Downs also instructs students how to paint the outer body as well.
Bree Downs
Saints on the Street - Is it Louie or not...?
Saints on the Street – Is it Louie or not…?
Parents walk their children to the starting line for the Pancake Day youth races. Families gathered downtown to support the racers.
Liberal residents celebrate the 77th annual International Pancake Day
New Year, New You?
New Year, New You?
Guard Quincey Kidd scores in the three-point contest against the women's team. Kid is a redshirt sophomore from Topeka, Kansas.
Saints, Lady Saints host Basketball Preview Night
Right side Mina Milivojevic jumps to send an attack to Dodge's Conquistadors. Milivojevic has a 2.55 average of kills/set.
Lady Saints lose against Dodge City’s Conquistadors 0-3.
These bright mysterious flowers can be seen blooming outside of the SCCC Cosmetology Center. If you see closely, a butterfly lays on top of the flower, showing the beauty in nature.
Flowers Around Campus
Crusader News Liberal Vlog - 2026 End-of-the-Year
Crusader News Liberal Vlog – 2026 End-of-the-Year
Saints on the Street - Is it Louie or not...?
Saints on the Street – Is it Louie or not…?
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
Students voice opinions on possible TikTok ban in U.S.
Students voice opinions on possible TikTok ban in U.S.
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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Brynn Grieshaber will move to Oklahoma City, Okla. after her time at Seward. She will continue in Strategic Communications in Social Media.

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Brynn Grieshaber, co-editor of the SCCC Crusader, is just a hardworking, 20-year-old kid, who spends her days waitressing at Pizza Hut. The rest of the time she spends with her friends. She really isn’t one to be around big crowds. You can find her at the gym often.

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Living with multiple people can be challenging.

How to be a Better Roommate

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor
July 7, 2017

I didn’t ever think I would end up in a position where I would have to have roommates. But when you end up with a three-bedroom apartment in Liberal,...

Lady Saints rock Tuscon

Lady Saints rock Tuscon

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor, photographer
May 8, 2017

Sunday afternoon in Tucson, Arizona the Lady Saints rocked the first round of the NJCAA National Tournament. Thalita Rodrigues beat Ashley Coots from...

George Mendoza

George Mendoza

Brynn Grieshaber, Co- Editor, Photographer
May 5, 2017

“What makes a good person is someone who does things for other people, who are kind hearted and don’t expect things back in return. They go over and...

Seward takes on the Grizzlies

Seward takes on the Grizzlies

Brynn Grieshaber, Co- Editor, Photographer
April 25, 2017

The Lady Saints gave it their all against undefeated National Champions the Butler Grizzlies Monday but fell short both games. Butler won 14-2 the first...

Saints break losing streak

Saints break losing streak

Brynn Grieshaber, Co- Editor, Photographer
April 24, 2017

The Saints broke their eight game losing streak Sunday against their split doubleheader against Dodge City. Seward won 11-7 the first game and lost...

Social media apps continue to add new features. Snapchat originally started stories. Stories are photos and videos that users can post for a 24 hour period. Recently other apps such as Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger have added stories onto their apps.

Facebook vs Snapchat

Brynn Grieshaber, Co- Editor, Photographer
April 18, 2017

In today's world social media has taken off. There's so many social media applications such as Snapchat, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Tumblr...

Keynitra Houston

Keynitra Houston

Brynn Grieshaber, Co- Editor, Photographer
April 14, 2017

"On a day to day basis I struggle with strong procrastination. I know I have a million things to do, but for some reason I just sit there and tell myself...

Alyssa Fisher

Alyssa Fisher

Brynn Grieshaber, Co- Editor, Photographer
April 10, 2017

 I think the key to success has to do with hard work and being determined. You have to be able to push through all the hard times and make sure that...

Saints finish third in OKC

Saints finish third in OKC

Brynn Grieshaber, Co- Editor, Photographer
April 3, 2017

On Friday the Saints split matches with Jacksonville and Seminole State at the Seminole State Dual Match Classic in Oklahoma City. The Saints beat...

Taylor Kathler

Taylor Kathler

Brynn Grieshaber, Co- Editor, Photographer
March 31, 2017

  "I think what motivates me to work hard is just the personal feeling of accomplishment. In softball I work hard because I want to move on...

Leslie Bernal

Leslie Bernal

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor, photographer
March 28, 2017

"The hardest thing about college...or the scariest thing about college was having to go my separate ways from people. I still live with my parents but...

Micah Littlejohn

Micah Littlejohn

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor, photographer
March 24, 2017

This year definitely started off different than what we expected. This season was supposed to be good, new players coming in, new team.. everyone had...

Saints sweep doubleheader

Saints sweep doubleheader

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor, photographer
March 10, 2017

The Seward County Lady Saints improve to 22-7 on the year, after defeating the Pratt Community College Lady Beavers in a Jayhawk West Conference doubleheader...

Taylor Harn

Taylor Harn

Brynn Grieshaber, Co- Editor, Photographer
March 10, 2017

"What's the most challenging obstacle in my life? "The hardest part would be trying to stay on top of things. I work about 45 hours a week at Standard...

Patrick Smith

Patrick Smith

Brynn Grieshaber, co-editor
March 8, 2017

The question everyone is wanting to know.. what are you doing with your life? "Honestly I don't know what I've been doing with my life. I have been...

Jordan Gardea

Jordan Gardea

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor, photographer
March 3, 2017

"First of all, I would just go and spend as much time with my family and enjoy doing what we do most, which is eating as a family. Then I would go do what...

Seward Splits

Seward Splits

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor, photographer
March 2, 2017

Lady Saints had their first 2017 Jayhawk West Conference double header March 1 in Colby. Splitting with the Lady Trojans, the Saints won the first game...

Pancake Day 2017

Pancake Day 2017

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor, photographer
March 1, 2017

This year Pancake Day was held on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Crusader photographers Brynn Grieshaber and Keynitra Houston spent the day find SCCC students at work...

Lady Saints bag 9-0 win

Lady Saints bag 9-0 win

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor, photographer
February 27, 2017

The Lady Saints took home a 9-0 win this Saturday, Feb. 25 at Blue Bonnet against the Bethel Threshers. Saints dominated doubles play Saturday afternoon...

Diego Becerril

Diego Becerril

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor, photographer
February 24, 2017

"My major is drafting and design. I've been planning this for 6 maybe 7 years. I mean, I'm totally different from most guys. I don't like cars, they're...

Jorge Echauri

Jorge Echauri

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor, photographer
February 22, 2017

"I think everybody has their own point of view about freedom. My point of view about freedom is being able to enjoy yourself, the things that you like...

Taylor Kathler attempts a slap hit. Kathler played in 53 games as a freshman for the Lady Saints last season, hitting .253 with 11 driven home and 20 stolen bases on the year.

All out, all the time

Brynn Grieshaber, Co- Editor
February 20, 2017

The Lady Saints had a productive weekend, winning four games in a row. Sunday, Feb. 19, they beat Northeastern College 7-1 and 9-1 in their doubleheader....

Brianna Perez

Brianna Perez

Brynn Grieshaber, Co- Editor
February 17, 2017

"I'm more of a settling down person. I don't think I would be able to move around and do my own thing. I want to settle down more than be free. "I would...

Sergio Peregrino

Sergio Peregrino

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor
February 10, 2017

"College really is different than high school because you're going for what you believe in and what you can achieve. College is an amazing experience because...

Thomas Covert

Thomas Covert

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor
January 26, 2017

"My favorite period of my life was when I was part of the Iron Motor Motorcycle Club. I prospected for them for about a month and a half, and I met...

Andy Ortiz

Andy Ortiz

Brynn Grieshaber, Co-Editor
January 23, 2017

On the inauguration: "I didn't want either Trump or Hillary, but Trump was a better candidate because he's a business man, and I think he would be able...

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