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Keynitra Houston

Keynitra Houston, Photo Editor

Keynitra Houston was born and raised in Liberal, Kansas. Her activities include choreographing, dancing, taking pictures and photo editing. She attended high school in Liberal and graduated on May 16, 2015. She is currently going into her second year at Seward County Community College and is majoring in photography. Her future plans are to transfer to a four-year college, study photography further and to join another dance team. She lives by the phrase “You were born an original, don’t die a copy.”

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Outfielder Timothy Fitzgerald gets down and dirty with an attempt to make it back to first base. Fitzgerald has managed to get one RBI this season.

[Photo] Saints drop four games

Keynitra Houston, Photo Editor
March 6, 2017

Sophomore pitcher Jared Biddy pitches a fastball to the opposing batter. Biddy has had 30 strikeouts already this season.

Sophomore Photography major Keynitra Houston, does makeup on a daily basis and shows off her work through YouTube and Instagram.

Is makeup a big part of your life?

Keynitra Houston, Photographer
March 2, 2017

Makeup is one of the biggest influences in the beauty world today. People are often interested in makeup to stand out. Makeup can be a way for women and...

Fire department’s mascot Sparky, has a little fun posing for the camera

[Photo] Pancake Day 2017

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

Fire department’s mascot Sparky, has a little fun posing for the camera

Freshman Renato Santos,   plays defense against Bethel.

Saints earn victory against Bethel

Keynitra Houston, Photographer
February 27, 2017

Freshman Renato Santos, plays defense against Bethel.

Sophomore Ernest Carter, finishes a play with a slam dunk from a assist from teammate Jeromie Simmons.

[Photo] Saints fall to Colby

David Gomez, Reporter
February 23, 2017

Sophomore Ernest Carter, finishes a play with a slam dunk from a assist from teammate Jeromie Simmons.

Homecoming King Andy Ortiz crowns Homecoming Queen Myriam Rubio at the ceremony between games, Saturday, Feb. 18 in the Greenhouse.

King and Queen are crowned

Keynitra Houston, Photo Editor
February 20, 2017
The 2017 SCCC Homecoming King and Queen were announced Feb. 18. Sophomores Andy Ortiz and Myriam Rubio were crowned with the honor.
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[Photo] Magic show is a success

Angelica Alfaro, Co-Editor
February 17, 2017

Closing out the show with his grandfather’s cigar box, Daniel ends the show with a card guess from a student's grandparent in the audience.

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[Photo] Students make flip books, bobble noggins

Lisa Suzuki, Reporter
February 16, 2017

SCCC had photographers make free bobble heads in the student union for students around campus. (center) Friends Andy Ortiz and Alexander Pierson, have...

The lady saints celebrate a home run by using a cooking motion as a sign of scoring.

[Photo] Lady Saints sweep Friends University

Lisa Suzuki, Reporter
February 16, 2017

Freshman Monique Ashley, pitches a fastball for the Lady Saints. The "ace" takes the mound for the bulk of the team's games. Her fastballs can overpower...

Saints practice their defensive skills as a team by splitting up into two teams.

[Photo] Saints take an “L”

Odalys Avalos, Reporter
February 16, 2017

Saints practice their defensive skills as a team by splitting up into two teams.

Telolith, SCCC's literary magazine, has been published every year since 1974. The magazine features student work.

[Photo] Telolith submissions needed March 10

Jessica Aldave-Ramos, Reporter
February 16, 2017

Get your creative juices flowing! It's time to make submissions to SCCC's annual Telolith.

Vote for homecoming king and queen

Vote for homecoming king and queen

Brynn Grieshaber and Keynitra Houston
February 14, 2017

Meet the 2017 SCCC Homecoming court. The king and queen will be crowned Saturday, Feb. 18, between the women's and men's basketball at the Green House...

Saints gain victory over Allen

Saints gain victory over Allen

Keynitra Houston, Photographer
February 13, 2017

The Saints gained a victory in the Greenhouse Feb. 11 over the Allen County Community College Red Devils. The Saints  jumped two spots in the Jayhawk...

Pitcher Sydney Epp gets ready to make her move on the field.

Softball splits in Texas

Keynitra Houston, Photographer
February 13, 2017

Managing to get 29 hits and 21 runs, the Lady Saints split a double-header with Midland, Texas on Feb. 11. The first game went to Odessa with a 16-11...

Freshman Lisa Suzuki prepares to make a play at practice.

Lady Saints tennis fall short to #10 St. Pete

Keynitra Houston, Photographer
February 13, 2017

The Lady Saints tennis team, ranked fifth in the nation, lost their first match of the season Saturday, Feb. 10-11 in Plano, Texas. It was 5-4 against...

Studying his major in engineering, Jorge Mendoza catches up on his work in the student success center.

Changing your major too much?

Keynitra Houston, Photographer
February 7, 2017

Changing majors has been very common throughout the years of college education. Most college students change their majors, because they are unsure if they...

Freshman Jullian Atteberry, makes a play to get a out.

[Photo] Photo Essay: Lady Saints softball begin season

February 3, 2017

Freshman Jullian Atteberry, makes a play to get a out.

Having chemistry off court is important. Teammates Diamond Bailey and Erin Richardson, pass time by play fighting with one another.

[Photo] Chemistry is secret ingredient

Jessica Aldave-Ramos, Reporter
January 24, 2017

Having chemistry off court is important. Teammates Diamond Bailey and Erin Richardson, pass time by play fighting with one another.

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[Photo] David Gomez

January 9, 2017

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[Photo] Staff

July 11, 2016

Tree branches litter N. Sherman Ave. in the aftermath of an ice storm that blanketed the area. Many in Liberal and the surrounding communities were without power over the holiday weekend as the storm passed through Southwest Kansas.

[Photo] Ice storm hits Liberal

Angelica Alfaro, Co- Editor
January 17, 2017

Snow quickly takes over tree limbs after ice from the previous day.

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Edna Vera

Keynitra Houston, Photographer
January 10, 2017

What does “new year new me” mean to you? Keynitra Houston “New Year new me is a cliche. It's something people use to try and improve themselves,...

Maritza Mesa named NJCAA All-American

Maritza Mesa named NJCAA All-American

Keynitra Houston, Photographer
December 8, 2016

Seward County’s Maritza Mesa, was announced NJCAA All-American on Wednesday as a Honorable Mention. Maritza was a little teary eyed when her head coach...

SCCC students Andrea Andrea Urbina and Myles Hall, donate gifts to give back to kids.

[Photo] Christmas for Kids, community’s help give back

Valeria Corrales, Reporter
December 7, 2016

SCCC students Andrea Andrea Urbina and Myles Hall, donate gifts to give back to kids.

Student art exhibit showcases artwork, photography from semester

Student art exhibit showcases artwork, photography from semester

Keynitra Houston, Reporter
December 6, 2016

Now that it is the end of the year, art and photography students show off the work that they have done this semester by entering the art exhibit. The exhibit...

Visual arts major Rosa Strydom shows off one of her art pieces that was entered into the art exhibit.

Visual arts major Rosa Strydom shows off one of her art pieces that was entered into the art exhibit.

Art instructor Dustin Farmer smiles big in front of art projects.

Art instructor Dustin Farmer smiles big in front of art projects.

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[Photo] Math and writing centers are here to help

Yesenia Montanez, Reporter
November 29, 2016

Women’s basketball player Manuela Fungate works on problem on the whiteboard to practice her math skills.

Claire Cowan

Claire Cowan

Keynitra Houston, Photographer
November 17, 2016

What made you want to take college classes in high school? " Well it's a lot cheaper and it pays for a lot of things. I would just be taking electives...

Autry and Rachel Coleman, Liberal residents, wait in line for their thanksgiving meal at the SCCC cafeteria.

[Photo] College serves free meal to community

Yesenia Montanez, Reporter
November 15, 2016

A Liberal resident stands in line to get turkey, dressing and all of the other "fixings" at SCCC's Thanksgiving meal.

Roommates Victoria Rios and Aubrey Holt, decide to go with a creepy crawly theme for their door.

[Photo] SCCC hosts Trick or Treating for the kids in the community

Angelica Alfaro, Reporter
November 1, 2016

Roommates Victoria Rios and Aubrey Holt, decide to go with a creepy crawly theme for their door.

The play is underway this fall. Jessica Malin and Alexander Pierson tap into their characters, Kittson and George Clarke.

[Photo] Bleeding Kansas premieres Oct. 28

Aubrey Holt, Reporter
October 18, 2016

Student actors take part in a production depicting historical events in Kansas.

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