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Cast offers insight on the production of Little Shop of Horrors
Cast offers insight on the production of “Little Shop of Horrors”
Navigating FAFSA: A Brief Guide to Financial Aid Success!
Navigating FAFSA: A Brief Guide to Financial Aid Success!
Lance Krogh, Fred Leisher, and Jake Robinson describe how Kansas offers the most merit badges for their Boy Scouts in the country. “Everybody wants to come to Kansas,” says Robinson.
Local Boy Scouts earn merit badges at SCCC
People talking at their tables, eating plates of diverse food at The Student Union. The food available included various rice, pasta, meats, and drinks.
SCCC celebrates Kansas Day
Saints soccer team joyfully posing after a home win.
First SCCC Men’s Soccer beat the odds, made it to playoffs
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
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 mens 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?
Jaylin Henderson takes control of the court and finishes with a slam dunk. With no one in sight, Henderson uses this opportunity to gain the Saints two more points.
Ravens soar over Saints
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 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
Telling each other good game is the Lady Saints and the Lady Thunderbirds. The result of the game was a win for the Lady Saints with the final score being 77-49.
Lady Saints defeat Lady Thunderbirds
Arts major, Bri Linnear is a freshman from Denver, Colorado. During her time here at Seward County Community College, she has been on the women’s basketball team.
Bri Linnear
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 Valentines 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
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
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
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
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
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
During his free time, Alejandro Estrada sometimes likes to play videogames. Some of his favorites include “God of War” and “Red Dead Redemption”.
Alejandro Estrada
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
Marcos Montoya takes a break from working on his personal health from working at the gym. He says “That’s [the gym] my second home, basically. I’m there more than I am at my own house.”
Marcos Montoya
Joe Haskell, a freshman at Seward County Community College, readies up for choir practice. When being interviewed for his UpClose, Haskell answered many of the questions with sarcasm and or with humor in mind.
Joe Haskell
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
International Womens Day
International Women’s Day
Lance Krogh, Fred Leisher, and Jake Robinson describe how Kansas offers the most merit badges for their Boy Scouts in the country. “Everybody wants to come to Kansas,” says Robinson.
Local Boy Scouts earn merit badges at SCCC
People talking at their tables, eating plates of diverse food at The Student Union. The food available included various rice, pasta, meats, and drinks.
SCCC celebrates Kansas Day
Sophomore Alianna Colon guards and closely watches what the other team is going to do.
Lady Saints Basketball defeats Independence Pirates, 74-57
Saints on the Street: What is your ideal Valentines 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
Inside the Mind of a Musician
Inside the Mind of a Musician
Saints on the Street: What is something interesting about your country that would seem unusual here?
Saints on the Street: What is something interesting about your country that would seem unusual here?
A Chance To Be On A Podcast: Episode 4
A Chance To Be On A Podcast: Episode 4
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
Valentines Day Recipe: Easy Mug Brownies
Valentine’s Day Recipe: Easy Mug Brownies
Crusaders provide healthy daily habits
Crusaders provide healthy daily habits
Crusader News presents tattoo week
Crusader News presents tattoo week
2021 Telolith celebrates creativity
2021 Telolith celebrates creativity
The Telolith is a contemporary art and literature magazine that has been publishing since the mid 1970s. This years Telolith marks its fourty-seventh edition
Entries for Telolith available now
Telolith 2020
Telolith 2020
Telolith 2019
Telolith 2019
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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, SCCCs 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.

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[Photo] Angelica Alfaro

August 22, 2017

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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[Photo] October Wellness Center student of the month

Aubrey Holt, Co-Editor
November 11, 2016

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[Photo] SCCC election day opinions

Angelica Alfaro, Reporter
November 8, 2016

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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