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Missing a day of working her face is like missing leg day at the gym for Jessica Madrigal. She loved the Face Slimmer.

[Photo] Slim in just 3 minutes

Jessica Madrigal, Reporter
May 11, 2022

Jessica Madrigal swears she could feel her facial muscles tightening just like the instructions promised.

Salina Byrd had a hard time getting the Face Slimmer in her mouth. The product only came in one size and might be too big for some to use.

[Photo] Don’t waste your money!

Salina Byrd, Club Reporter
May 11, 2022

The instructions say two put the face slimmer in your mouth and then repeat "A-E-I-O-U" for three minutes.

Reece Hay, freshman from Liberal, spent most of her snows under a fuzzy blanket reading and binge watching TV shows.

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

Dani Arellano and Crusader Staff
February 3, 2022

Reece Hay, freshman from Liberal, spent most of her snows under a fuzzy blanket reading and binge watching TV shows.

Brooke Katen, Mauri Gonzalez and Dani Arellano trade cards. They were all looking for "verbs" to add to their headlines.

[Photo] Crusader 21-22

August 19, 2021

Brooke Katen, Mauri Gonzalez and Dani Arellano trade cards. They were all looking for "verbs" to add to their headlines.

Raven Staten picks out a bowling ball at the Crusader final's party. Staff didn't bowl all the games like normal ... they made up rules as they went, often bowling with their opposite hand or while dancing down the lane.

[Photo] Crusader 2020-21

September 7, 2020

Raven Staten picks out a bowling ball at the Crusader final's party. Staff didn't bowl all the games like normal ... they made up rules as they went, often...

The Crusader staff works together to cover a story over the reopening of the E-boutique. The staff worked on shooting interviews with the members of the PBL club.

[Photo] Crusader Wins

April 14, 2021

The Crusader staff works together to cover a story over the reopening of the E-boutique. The staff worked on shooting interviews with the members of the...

With a new staff during the fall 2020 semester, the team had a lot to learn for writing as a journalists.

[Photo] Crusader wins All-Kansas award

Crusader staff
April 14, 2021

With a new staff during the fall 2020 semester, the team had a lot to learn for writing as a journalists.

Governor Laura Kelly (center) came to Meade Lake to recognize and sign the proclamation for Hispanic heritage month back in October 2020.

Governor Laura Kelly (center) came to Meade Lake to recognize and sign the proclamation for Hispanic heritage month back in October 2020.

Citizenship class members pose with Janeth Vazquez at the conclusion. After studying hard, they passed their citizenship test and interviews.

[Photo] Classes help students become US citizens

Maria Coronado
March 22, 2021

Citizenship class members pose with Janeth Vazquez at the conclusion. After studying hard, they passed their citizenship test and interviews.

Students help each other across the hard plastic roller rink floor. The student union was transformed from the normal hangout spot, Feb. 22, to a skating rink.

[Photo] Saints on skates

Students help each other across the hard plastic roller rink floor. The student union was transformed from the normal hangout spot, Feb. 22, to a skating...

Breighanna Medina's family poses for a photo last Christmas with some of their birds. The family raises 62 birds. Some are considered pets and some are for breeding and selling.

[Photo] The Bird Whisperer

William Swanson, reporter
September 10, 2020

Breighanna Medina's family poses for a photo last Christmas with some of their birds. The family raises 62 birds. Some are considered pets and some are...

Masks are required on campus so Kailey Linenbroker tried a duck billed one on for size.

[Photo] Kailey Linenbroker

Mary Ramirez and Jaylon Essix
August 31, 2020

Masks are required on campus so Kailey Linenbroker tried a duck billed one on for size.

Crusader News had the opportunity to go to nationals and take a tour of the Capitol in Washington D.C.

[Photo] Editorial: A goodbye from the editors

Annette Meza and Preston Burrows
May 7, 2020

Crusader News had the opportunity to go to nationals and take a tour of the Capitol in Washington D.C.

Jenna Beesley sports the back of her open-back black dress. She was ecstatic for the picture since she had an event to prepare for.

[Photo] Concurrent students struggle with loss from COVID-19

Preston Burrows, Features Editor
April 27, 2020

Jenna Beesley sports the back of her open-back black dress. She was ecstatic for the picture since she had an event to prepare for.

The Crusader staff Fall 2019: Monica Gonzalez, Rebecca Irby and Maggie Ibarra. (back row) Calen Moore, Preston Burrows, Cheyenne Miller and Josh Swanson.

[Photo] All-Kansas, journalist of the year

Amberley Vervalin, Club Report
April 15, 2020

Annette Meza, managing editor, helps Denis Perez, a new reporter, put her story in order. The two cut her notes apart and put the story together as if...

Juliet Nava, science major, is a sophomore planning to attend Kansas State University this fall. Nava said, “It’s been tough trying to do school online, but I just make a to-do list everyday.”

[Photo] Long distance learning changes lives of students

Rebecca Irby, Reporter
April 10, 2020

Juliet Nava, science major, is a sophomore planning to attend Kansas State University this fall. Nava said, “It’s been tough trying to do school online,...

Sophomore Shaina Ruff has taken the “teacher” role during these hard times. She continues teaching not only herself, but also her 11-year-old son, Mekhia.

[Photo] It’s a “Ruff” life

Denise Perez, Reporter
April 8, 2020

Sophomore Shaina Ruff has taken the “teacher” role during these hard times. She continues teaching not only herself, but also her 11-year-old son,...

 Darin Workman, instrumental music instructor, has set up his office at home. Most teachers and students have adjusted to their new normal by figuring out a place where they will need to work from home.

[Photo] Teachers against COVID-19

Preston Burrows and Annette Meza
April 9, 2020

Darin Workman, instrumental music instructor, has set up his office at home. Most teachers and students have adjusted to their new normal by figuring...

Phi Beta Lambda attended the state leadership conference on March 7. From left to right: Joel Obando, Pilar Cazares, Mariah Behrns KS PBL Vice-President, Lisa Kennedy PBL advisor and Cody Bradley SCCC PBL President. Not pictured is Jessica Schupman who received 1st in Local Chapter Annual Business Report.

[Photo] PBL qualifies to go to nationals

Annette Meza, Managing Editor
April 2, 2020

Phi Beta Lambda attended the state leadership conference on March 7. From left to right: Joel Obando, Pilar Cazares, Mariah Behrns KS PBL Vice-President,...

Carlos Balderas is a freshman computer science major at SCCC.

[Photo] Saints Stories: Podcast features students’ advice to their younger self

Elvis Polvon and Rebecca Irby
March 27, 2020

Carlos Balderas is a freshman computer science major at SCCC.

Maggie Ibarra, sophomore psychology major, adjust the light setup for a feature photo. The Garden City native has learned photography skills this spring semester.

[Photo] Crusader 2019-20 staff

October 22, 2019

Maggie Ibarra, sophomore psychology major, adjust the light setup for a feature photo. The Garden City native has learned photography skills this spring...

The Coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan, China. To prevent from spreading the infection, it is recommended that you wash your hands, stay home if symptoms arise and wear a mask if possible.

[Photo] Coronavirus: what is it and what’s happening?

Rebecca Irby, Reporter
March 5, 2020

The Coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan, China. To prevent from spreading the infection, it is recommended that you wash your hands, stay home if symptoms...

 Maria Herrera, Sammir Martinez, Ana Herrera, Alizae Salinas, Alondra Sanchez, Miguel Perez and Luis Jimenez.

[Photo] HALO attends 38th annual USHLI conference

Annette Meza, Managing Editor
March 2, 2020

Maria Herrera, Sammir Martinez, Ana Herrera, Alizae Salinas, Alondra Sanchez, Miguel Perez and Luis Jimenez.

Construction began on the Colvin Family Allied Health Building last spring.

Construction began on the Colvin Family Allied Health Building last spring.

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[Photo] Austin Moreno

January 30, 2020

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[Photo] Alondra Sanchez

January 30, 2020

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[Photo] Celia Gutierrez

January 30, 2020

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[Photo] Maria Herrera

January 30, 2020

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[Photo] Miguel Perez

January 30, 2020

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[Photo] Nicole Niedens

January 30, 2020

The 2020 Grammy Awards are set to air on Jan. 26 on CBS at 7 p.m.

[Photo] Opinion: who will take home a Grammy this year?

Elvis Polvon, Club reporter
January 15, 2020

The 2020 Grammy Awards are set to air on Jan. 26 on CBS at 7 p.m.

For Laurens to regain entry into the United States as a minor, he needed a document from his dad for permission. This document was not easy to obtain. Everytime Laurens would go see his dad, he would be working or somewhere else. The lack of cellular service restricted good communication for the two, which made it almost impossible to get on the same page. However, Laurens’ father came through by meeting him at the bus station holding with the permission document.

[Photo] The struggle home

Preston Burrows, Reporter
December 10, 2019

For Laurens to regain entry into the United States as a minor, he needed a document from his dad for permission. This document was not easy to obtain....

The Crusader News staff took a tour of the Capitol building in Washington D.C. During their tour, they got to see a live meeting of the senate court.

[Photo] Crusader News wins first place in best two year website category

Annette Meza, Co-Editor
November 11, 2019

The Crusader News staff took a tour of the Capitol building in Washington D.C. During their tour, they got to see a live meeting of the senate court.

Dulce Perez plays her violin. The freshman music major shares an essay about her first love and trying to fit in at a new school.

[Photo] Saints Stories: First podcast features an ode to a first love

Calen Moore and Kris Liggett
October 22, 2019

Dulce Perez plays her violin. The freshman music major shares an essay about her first love and trying to fit in at a new school.

Prairie View Elementary School students dance at the Redesign Parent Night last spring when the school announced that all classes would soon be part of the dual language program.

[Photo] Liberal elementary school encourages bilingualism through dual language program

Calen Moore, Co-Editor
October 11, 2019

Prairie View Elementary School students dance at the Redesign Parent Night last spring when the school announced that all classes would soon be part of...

Freshman computer science major, Oscar Silva and his parents, Irma and Jesus Silva, like to center their Christmas around the birth of Jesus so they don't stray away from the true meaning of the holiday.

[Photo] A Feliz Navidad with the Silvas

Preston Burrows, Reporter
October 9, 2019

Freshman computer science major, Oscar Silva and his parents, Irma and Jesus Silva, like to center their Christmas around the birth of Jesus so they don't...

Janeth Vasquez encourages and empowers her students to strive for their goals because it is a subject very dear and near to her heart.

[Photo] SCCC classes help community members earn their citizenship

Cheyenne Miller, Reporter
April 5, 2019

Janeth Vasquez encourages and empowers her students to strive for their goals because it is a subject very dear and near to her heart.

Students in field biology class go on a camping trip. In the fall, the class went to Pecos Wilderness in New Mexico. They use camping skills they learned in class. They also hike and identify plants, soils and rocks.

[Photo] Peculiar classes offered at SCCC

Calen Moore, Reporter
February 15, 2019

Students in field biology class go on a camping trip. In the fall, the class went to Pecos Wilderness in New Mexico. They use camping skills they learned...

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