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HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo
HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo
Measles on the rise in Liberal
Measles on the rise in Liberal
Angelica Gutierrez, business administration major, and Samantha Marillo, English major, focus on their work in the TRiO Center. The TRiO Center is a supportive space for academic success and personal growth.
TRiO program supports first-generation students
Homecoming 2025 candidates pose for a group photo, Orvin Dyck, Ricardo Jimenez, Fernando Moura, homecoming queen, Rosalyne Garay, Andrea Torres, Caylee Good, and Elizabeth Parker. Not present in the picture, Samuel Antwi, homecoming king due to a tennis tournament.
SCCC Homecoming brings week of festivities, community engagement
Ben Scantlin and Frank Hampton hold up the International Pancake Day Race banner at the finish line. This banner was just introduced to Pancake Day in 2024.
Pancake Day stirs up the Liberal 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
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
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
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?
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
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 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
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
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 Valentine's 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
The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Finals Week: April Fools Edition
The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Finals Week: April Fools Edition
Creepy Crusaders Podcast: Episode 1
Creepy Crusaders Podcast: Episode 1
Saints on the Street: What do you rate this song from 1-10?/Recommend a Song
Saints on the Street: What do you rate this song from 1-10?/Recommend a Song
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
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
Saints on the Street: SCCC Valentine's Day - Build your Dream Date
Saints on the Street: SCCC Valentine’s Day – Build your Dream Date
Russell Reglin, an instructor at Seward County Community College, teaches principles of sociology and abnormal physiology, helping students gain knowledge about human behavior and societal influences.
Russell Reglin
Howery may seem like a normal student at Seward County Community College, but what many don't know is that he has several hobbies, including making wholesome videos for a YouTube channel called Appreciation Quest.
Kai Howery
Mejia poses for a picture as she takes notes. Outside of her classes, she is the secretary of HALO, where she prepares presentations and meeting agendas.
Valeria Mejia Medina
Lauren Rodriguez Cigarroa is a freshman in college. Besides working out, she also likes skateboarding,
Lauren Rodriguez Cigarroa
HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo
HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo
Kansas Street Liberal Ks, N. Kansas Ave. Historical images and records indicate this road has existed since at least 1906.
Liberal Landmarks From Above
Liberal High School student Arilyn Rich reads her poem titled “Spring” to the audience. Rich read two poems out loud for the Coffeehouse, with her other poem titled "Growing Old".
Poets express themselves at SCCC Creative Writers/Poetry Coffeehouse
Homecoming 2025 candidates pose for a group photo, Orvin Dyck, Ricardo Jimenez, Fernando Moura, homecoming queen, Rosalyne Garay, Andrea Torres, Caylee Good, and Elizabeth Parker. Not present in the picture, Samuel Antwi, homecoming king due to a tennis tournament.
SCCC Homecoming brings week of festivities, community engagement
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
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
Saints on the Street: What do you rate this song from 1-10?/Recommend a Song
Saints on the Street: What do you rate this song from 1-10?/Recommend a Song
Students voice opinions on possible TikTok ban in U.S.
Students voice opinions on possible TikTok ban in U.S.
Saints on the Street: What is your ideal Valentine's Day?
Saints on the Street: What is your ideal Valentine’s Day?
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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Jade Harper is a freshman from Oklahoma.

Jade Harper, Club Reporter

Jade Harper is 19 years old and is a graduate from Turpin High School. She was born in Liberal and grew up in Turpin, Oklahoma. She likes music and art. She wants to be a 911 emergency dispatcher when she is older. She also loves to take pictures, sing, listen to music, dance, and spend time with friends and family.

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FAQs: Coronavirus Edition

FAQs: Coronavirus Edition

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
March 31, 2020

Our world is in constant flux during this coronavirus outbreak. With each change, students’ email boxes get slammed with information. In an effort to...

Raul Centeno practices his forehand follow through. He won his single against Tyler Junior College, but lost his double playing with Sander Jans. (file photo)

Tennis teams lose to Tyler Junior College

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
March 2, 2020

The Saints and Lady Saints tennis teams played and lost to Tyler Junior College, Feb. 29. The final scores were 3-6 for the Saints and 1-8 for the Lady...

The Lady Saints are playing offense in the playoffs on March 2. (file photo)

Lady Saints basketball won, keeps playing in playoffs

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
March 2, 2020

On Feb. 29, the Seward Lady Saints played and beat Colby Community College. They are still in the playoffs, with a final score of 63-46. The Lady Saints...

The Seward Saints basketball team is now finished with the season. No. 3 Qaiyoom "Q" Olanlege (pictured) was a sophomore. (file photo)

Saints lose to Independence Community College, season ends for the boys

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 27, 2020

On Wednesday, the Seward Saints basketball team lost to Independence Community College with a final score of 74-86. The Saints ended their season with...

The SCCC Lady Saints played offense against Hutchinson on Feb. 22. The game ended with the score of 78-62. (file photo)

Lady Saints basketball team lose to Hutchinson Community College 78-62

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 24, 2020

For the second time this season, the Lady Saints came up short against Hutchinson Community College. They lost 78-62 on Feb. 22 in Hutchinson. The Lady...

Nika Metskhvarishili goes up to make a layup in a previous game. (file photo)

Saints lose to Hutchinson, start playoffs on Wednesday

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 24, 2020

The last game of the regular season ended in disappointment for the Saints basketball team. They lost to Hutchinson Community College with a final...

Saints pitcher on the pitching mound about to strike someone out.(file photo)

Seward played against Rose State College and Indian Hills Community College over the weekend

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 24, 2020

The Saints Baseball team beat Rose State College and split a doubleheader with Indian Hills Community College, going 2-1 over the weekend. The Saints baseball...

Have not played at home yet, but will on Wednesday, come watch the game

Softball loses four games over weekend

Jade Harper, Club Sports Reporter
February 24, 2020

The Lady Saints softball team lost to both Seminole State College and Rose State College over the weekend. They are now 1-5 overall and have yet to play...

Pancake Day 2020 events are almost here.

Schedule of Events for Pancake Day 2020

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 21, 2020

Pancake Day 2020 is Feb. 25, Fat Tuesday. Seward County Community College will not hold classes that day so students can enjoy the annual festivities with...

Javier Bojorquez is hitting, he struck out twice during the second game against Iowa Western Community College. Bojorquez is from Liberal and he is a freshman at SCCC.

Seward Saints play against Iowa Western

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 18, 2020

The Seward Saints lost two games against Iowa Western Community College on Feb. 17. In the first game of the day, Iowa Western jumped out to an early...

Basketball players Destiny Alston and Kamry Perez knock on the door of a senior citizen to give them a Valentine. This is the second time the library has sponsored this event.

[Photo] SCCC students spread love to nursing residents

Annette Meza, Managing Editor
February 14, 2020

Basketball players Destiny Alston and Kamry Perez knock on the door of a senior citizen to give them a Valentine. This is the second time the library has...

Saints fall to 15-12 and remain in fifth place in Jayhawk West (file photo).

Seward Saints lose 85-68

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 13, 2020

The Saints could not catch up to Colby Community College on Feb. 12. They chased them the whole game, losing with a final score of 85-68.  In the first...

Lady Saints are now no. 19(file photo).

Seward Lady Saints beat Colby in close game

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 13, 2020

It was a close game for the Lady Saints against Colby Community College on Feb. 12. Seward came away with the 52-50 win at the buzzer. In the first...

The Saints held a win last night against Dodge City Community College. Kyle Cardaci in defense against Kevin McGaskey.

Saints smash Dodge City, 92-56

Jade Harper, Club reporter
February 11, 2020

The Seward Saints played Dodge City Community College on Feb. 10. The final score was 92-56. The Saints are now 15-11 overall and 8-9 in the Jayhawk West. In...

Lady Saints win 74-61 against Dodge City

Lady Saints win 74-61 against Dodge City

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 11, 2020

The No. 19 Seward Lady Saints played Dodge City Community College on Feb. 10. The final score was 74-61.  Guard Destiny Alston had a career-high of...

The Seward Saints lost to Pratt Community College on Feb. 8 with a score of 73-84.

Seward Saints lose to Pratt

Jade Harper, Club reporter
February 10, 2020

The Seward Saints played at Pratt Community College on Feb. 8. The final score of the game was 84-73. In the first half, the Saints trailed 19-9 after...

Tianna Jonhnson makes one of her 14 points for the night. She also had two assists, helping the team win the game against Garden City Community College.

Lady Saints take close loss to Pratt

Jade Harper, Club reporter
February 10, 2020

The Seward County Lady Saints played at Pratt Community College on Feb. 8. The final score of the game was 56-52 with a loss for the Lady Saints bringing...

Seward Saints Baseball Lose first games of season

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 10, 2020

The Seward Saints Baseball team had their opening games on Feb. 7 and Feb. 8. There were two games both days. The final scores of all the games were 3-0,...

Aritzza Rodriguez

Aritzza Rodriguez

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 10, 2020

If you had three wishes what would they be? Why? Wish to be debt-free because it would take a lot of stress off, health for family, because I love them,...

Samantha Rivas is a nursing student from Liberal.

Samantha Rivas

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 6, 2020

Samantha Rivas is a nursing student from Liberal.

Greg Johnson (#5) pushes his way through Hutchinson’s defense. Johnson is a freshmen from Little Rock, AR.

Saints lose close game

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 3, 2020

The Seward Saints played Hutchinson Community College on Feb. 1 at Seward County Community College for homecoming. The final score was 68-67.  In the...

Wanda Cuamba (#24), sophomore at SCCC, gets ready to shoot her shot at the February 1 game.

Lady Saints lose to Hutchinson

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
February 3, 2020

The 61-game home win streak for the Lady Saints came to an end on Feb. 1. Hutchinson Community College won in a close game of 72-70. The loss dropped...

Custodian Chris Schroeder shows off her Patrick Mahones Kansas City Chiefs jersey before the 2020 Super Bowl on Feb. 2. The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will be competing.

[Photo] Super bowl for dummies

Preston Burrows, Feature editor
January 31, 2020

Custodian Chris Schroeder shows off her Patrick Mahones Kansas City Chiefs jersey before the 2020 Super Bowl on Feb. 2. The Kansas City Chiefs and the...

Samuel Henderson brings the ball down the court during a game. The freshman guard has helped the team to a 12-9 overall record.

Saints lose close one to Barton

Jade Harper, Club Reporter
January 27, 2020

The Seward Saints lost a close one, Jan. 25, at Barton County Community College with a score of 86-87. The Saints were down by four points at halftime...

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