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Crusader News presents tattoo week
Seward County Community College students lining up to listen to what Fort Hays State University has to offer. Some FHSU staff also helped SCCC students start applying for FHSU.
Fort Hays State University recruits with ice cream, info
Coming to Seward County Community College in the fall of 2023 is the new soccer team. The first home game will be Aug. 23 on the Redskins’ field at the high school.
New soccer teams strolling into SCCC
Businesses arrive to offer job opportunities at SCCC career fair
Businesses arrive to offer job opportunities at SCCC career fair
Coming soon to Seward County Community College is esports, a type of sporting event where video games are played competitively. The new sport will start in the fall of 2023 with new head coach Eric D. Volden.
Esports comes to SCCC in Fall 2023
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
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
Jaylin Henderson finishes off a power dunk by hanging on the rim. The freshman guard scored 12 points against Garden City but the Saints lost 81-65.
Saints lose to No. 18 Garden City
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
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
Tennis has two events qualify for nationals
Tennis has two events qualify for nationals
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
Michel Jerez saves the ball with a dig near the out-of-bounds line. Jerez is a libero for the Lady Saints from the Dominican Republic. The Lady Saint has an overall of 76 assists.
Grizzlies maul Lady Saints in straight sets
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
Point guard, Halima Salat, holds Coffeyville player to only 6 points. Salat has 3 blocks overall this season.
Lady Saints lose tight contest
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
A Chance To Be On A Podcast: Episode 1
A Chance To Be On A Podcast: Episode 1
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
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
Crusader News presents tattoo week
Crusader News presents tattoo week
A Chance to Be On A Podcast: Episode 3
A Chance to Be On A Podcast: Episode 3
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
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
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
Jennifer Lopez smiles wide when posing for a photo after reading for art appreciation class. Besides studying,, Lopez also works as an RA.
Jennifer Lopez
Isaac Canelon takes a break from playing UNO in the Student Living Center. Canelon also plays baseball for Seward County Community College and works as a personal trainer.
Isaac Canelon
Paulina Reyes-Espinoza sits in the stands of a basketball game in the fall as she cheers for the Saints basketball team to win. Reyes-Espinoza is incredibly involved in Seward County Community College, as she has been a part of TRIO, the cheer team, housing, and a student tutor.
Paulina Reyes-Espinoza
Kevin Gleason spends time either around campus or in his office when he’s not teaching a class. When in his office he relaxes while working.
Kevin Gleason
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
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
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
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
Businesses arrive to offer job opportunities at SCCC career fair
Businesses arrive to offer job opportunities at SCCC career fair
A Chance to Be On A Podcast: Episode 3
A Chance to Be On A Podcast: Episode 3
Saints on the Street: What was the best prank you did or received?
Saints on the Street: What was the best prank you did or received?
A Chance to Be On A Podcast: Episode 2
A Chance to Be On A Podcast: Episode 2
A Chance To Be On A Podcast: Episode 1
A Chance To Be On A Podcast: Episode 1
Saints on the Street: What’s in your bag?
Saints on the Street: What’s in your bag?
Crusader News presents tattoo week
Crusader News presents tattoo week
Homecoming brings activities, prizes
Homecoming brings activities, prizes
Saints on the Street: Students swap holiday snacks
Saints on the Street: Students swap holiday snacks
Spooky Suggestions
Spooky Suggestions
Elyse Adame is one of the representatives present at the transfer fair in the academic building. Over 10 different colleges were present for December graduates and transfer students to gain information.
Where to go from here
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
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The softball team takes infield practice before a scrimmage. The team stresses how they practice is how they play, so they go all out.

[Photo] Spring sports finally in action

February 15, 2022

The softball team takes infield practice before a scrimmage. The team stresses how they practice is how they play, so they go "all out."

Aidaly Ramoz, freshman from Liberal, loves sweaters. She said she finds them cheap so she can switch them out and layer on top of basics like jeans.

[Photo] Sandals in the snow

December 6, 2021

Aidaly Ramoz, freshman from Liberal, loves sweaters. She said she finds them cheap so she can switch them out and layer on top of basics like jeans.

Malachi McReed from Brooklyn, NY defends his position as the Thunderbirds offense sets up. McReed was a vital piece of encouragement for the team.

Men’s basketball comes from behind to beat Cloud County

Mauricio Gonzalez and Mary Ramirez
December 2, 2021

It took an entire half for the Seward County Saints to warm up before they began to look like themselves. The Saints came from behind to beat Cloud County...

El Pastorcito has many options for tacos. One of the most popular is al pastor.

[Photo] El Pastorcito

November 29, 2021

El Pastorcito has many options for tacos. One of the most popular is al pastor.

Reaching back, Justine Lepses eyes the ball coming toward her. She returns service with a backhand.

Justine Lespes

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
November 9, 2021

It was a historic fall season for Justine Lespes. The sophomore tennis player was the first in Lady Saints history to advance to the ITA national single’s...

Saskia Vogelzang, super sophomore from The Netherlands, digs into a plate of tacos. She had never been to a taco truck before the class assignment.

[Photo] Crusader 21-22

August 19, 2021

Saskia Vogelzang, super sophomore from The Netherlands, digs into a plate of tacos. She had never been to a taco truck before the class assignment.

Barbie on campus, Katy Redd shows off her outfit for a school day.

[Photo] A Barbie teaches on campus

October 14, 2021

"Barbie" on campus, Katy Redd shows off her outfit for a school day.

[Video] Campus goes maskless

Brooke Katen, Reporter
October 5, 2021

Students came to class Monday without wearing masks. It's the first time since COVID showed up in southwest Kansas in March 2020 that students have gone...

Todd Ciochetto

Todd Ciochetto

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
September 28, 2021

Where did you come from [College, Town]?  I came from Mason City, Iowa where I worked at North Iowa Area Community College for the last nine years.  Why...

Will Marchino

Will Marchino

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
September 28, 2021

Where did you come from [College, Town]? I was working at Grand View University, located in Des Moines, Iowa, in the NAIA [National Association of Intercollegiate...

Casady Webb is the new head coach of the Softball team.

Casady Webb

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
September 28, 2021

Where did you come from (College, Town)? For the past two years, I was an Assistant Coach at Seminole State College. Why did you choose Seward County...

Brittany Williams

Brittany Williams

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
September 28, 2021

Where did you come from [College, Town]? University of Oklahoma Why did you choose Seward County to continue your coaching career? I chose Seward...

Mitch Vechione is the head coach for the Tennis team.

Mitch Vechione

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
September 28, 2021

Where did you come from (College, Town)? New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico.  Why did you choose Seward County to continue your...

New coaches make home at SCCC

New coaches make home at SCCC

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
September 28, 2021

It's a year of transition for most sports at Seward County Community College, with a lot of new faces in the athletic department. Seward County welcomes...

Ileim Terrero, sophomore from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, practices setting the ball while calling plays. The veteran setter scored 4.5 points on opening weekend at a tournament in New Mexico while logging more than 20 assists.

[Photo] Volleyball uses off-season to prep for national dominance

August 24, 2021

Ileim Terrero, sophomore from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, practices setting the ball while calling plays. The veteran setter scored 4.5 points on...

Adrian Mendoza, sophomore accounting major, shows off his spray paint art. It took three minutes for this solar system to be painted.

Photo Essay: First week is busy with activities

Mary Ramirez and Victoria Martins
August 20, 2021

The first week on campus is in the books. It was filled with scrambling to classes, getting textbooks and making new friends. Each day the student services...

Raven Staten volunteers at the Saints Care event. Crusader staff helped the college hand out care packages to the community to show their support during a COVID-crazy kind of school year.

[Photo] Crusader 2020-21

September 7, 2020

Raven Staten volunteers at the Saints Care event. Crusader staff helped the college hand out care packages to the community to show their support during...

A ball hit to centerfield is gathered by KP Werner and relayed back into the infield. Peter Goldy backs up Werner on the play against Garden City Community College on Thursday. The Saints lost both games 5-8 and 5-17.

Baseball falls to Garden City

Mary Ramirez, Photographer
May 7, 2021

It was a rough day for Saints baseball Thursday against Garden City. They dropped two games to the lower-ranked Broncbusters 5-8 and 5-17. The losses bring...

AJ Luna, sophomore from Grand Prairie, Texas, has caught 30 games this season. In her time as a Lady Saint, she has played in more than 80 games.

[Photo] Softball starts Region VI tournament Friday

May 6, 2021

AJ Luna, sophomore from Grand Prairie, Texas, has caught 30 games this season. In her time as a Lady Saint, she has played in more than 80 games.

The Nutrition Cave is open Monday-Thursday from seven in the morning till five in the evening along with Friday’s from seven in the morning to two in the afternoon. Stop by to get protein shakes and teas like these!

[Photo] Nutrition Cave

May 6, 2021

The Nutrition Cave is open Monday-Thursday from seven in the morning till five in the evening along with Friday’s from seven in the morning to two in...

Wyatt Grant slides home on a close call, but is safe. AJ Folds hit the ball that sent Kase Johnson and Grant across the plate.

Saints are second best in the west

Mary Ramirez, Photographer
May 3, 2021

 Seward County Community College swept Pratt Community College at home on Saturday with an 11-0 victory followed by a 13-1 win. The Saints re-claimed...

Wyatt Grant slides home on a close call, but is safe. AJ Folds hit the ball that sent Kase Johnson and Grant across the plate.

[Photo] Saints Second Best In The West

May 3, 2021

Wyatt Grant slides home on a close call, but is safe. AJ Folds hit the ball that sent Kase Johnson and Grant across the plate.

AJ Luna rounds third after Jacie Scott hit a line drive to right field. The Lady Saints scored five runs in the last inning to notch the win.

Softball blows past Dodge City

Mary Ramirez, Photographer
April 30, 2021

Two more wins are in the bag for the Lady Saints softball team. They swept a doubleheader against Dodge City, April 29, at home. They won 10-9 and 12-1....

Jacie Scott, left fielder, cheers as her teammate and pitcher, Ireland Caro, gets the last strikeout of the inning. This pitch gave the Lady Saints an 8-6 win for game two of the doubleheader against Garden City.

Lady Saints Sweep Double Header

Mary Ramirez, Photographer
April 28, 2021

Seward County Community College sweeps Garden City Community College in a doubleheader at French Family Field with a 6-3 win followed by an 8-6 game two...

Students raced around campus looking for eggs. some hidden obvious places others not so much.

[Photo] Saints on the hunt for eggs

April 1, 2021

Students raced around campus looking for eggs. some hidden obvious places others not so much.

Lady Saints Center fielder, Ashley Low gets down and ready to field the upcoming ball. Low came out with 3 RBIs, one run and one home run.

Softball splits games with Independence

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
March 30, 2021

Seward County Community College split a double-header with Independence Community College on Monday. The Lady Saints are now 7-9 overall and sits in second...

Jaci Oakley slides into second base and is called safe by the umpire. The Lady Saints won both games against Pratt Community College.

Lady Saints pummel Pratt

Mary Ramirez
March 29, 2021

T he Lady Saints won against Pratt Community College during both games with a score of 10 - 2 and 14 - 0. Seward is now 6-8 in the Kansas Jayhawk West...

Jaci Oakley had a full count, three balls and two strikes, and got hit by the next pitch which got her a walk to first base.

[Photo] Lady Saints pummel Pratt

March 29, 2021

Jaci Oakley had a full count, three balls and two strikes, and got hit by the next pitch which got her a walk to first base.

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[Photo] One year later: How has COVID-19 impacted life?

March 9, 2021

Both tennis teams were on their way to nationals until all sport events were forced to be canceled due to Covid. Even with a new season this year Covid and bad weather has made the tennis season be pushed back.

Seward tennis teams have unfinished business

Mary Ramirez
March 9, 2021

S eward County tennis teams battled a canceled season last year due to COVID and now they are battling the weather. Their new coach, Mitch Vechione, isn’t...

Holding on tight, freshmen Destiny Vasquez and Krisi Anderson try not to fall during their first attempt at skating in the student union. The freshmen eventually mastered it and rolled around but they say it was after a lot of falling and scrambling.

[Photo] Saints on skates

February 23, 2021

Holding on tight, freshmen Destiny Vasquez and Krisi Anderson try not to fall during their first attempt at skating in the student union. The freshmen...

Must have snacks for Super bowl LV

Must have snacks for Super bowl LV

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
February 5, 2021

Do you guys know what time of year it is? It is the time where friends and family get together on a Sunday to watch two National Football League, or NFL,...

Kyleigh Ramirez is a native to Tyrone, Oklahoma. She is currently majoring in Cosmetology which stems from her love of doing peoples hair and makeup all her life.

Kyleigh Ramirez

Mary Ramirez
January 21, 2021

What made you decide to enroll in cosmetology? “I absolutely love doing people’s hair and makeup. So I figured that it would be something I would...

Pumpkin painting contest goes on despite snow storm

Pumpkin painting contest goes on despite snow storm

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
October 29, 2020

Four tables in the student union have everything needed to paint set out for students. But what are they going to paint? Pumpkins!  Wade Lyon, Seward...

SCCC welcomes the new head volleyball coach, Geno Frugoli to SCCC. Frugoli is very involved with the team during their practices and hopes to be able Some goals in place for the Seward volleyball team is to win nationals, win regular season games, and definitely “take this good team and keep them good”

Frugoli takes over as head volleyball coach

Mary Ramirez, Reporter
October 15, 2020

Walking into the greenhouse, you instantly feel a different environment during volleyball practice. Geno Frugoli walks the team through some exercises...

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