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Some participants stood up bracing themselves on chairs as they try to endure the hotness. Others sat in anticipation for Lyon to announce who was second and third place to see if the pain was worth it.

Cosmetology tries the spice

Megan Berg, Feature Editor
October 7, 2022

Hispanic heritage month brings the tradition at Seward County Community College that many are reluctant to join. This year though, the jalapeno eating...

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Brianna Rich, Photo Editor
September 23, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month is a yearly event that takes place in Sept. and ends in Oct.. This year it began on Sept. 15, and it will end on Oct. 15. Seward...

Las culturas hispanas celebran la herencia

Las culturas hispanas celebran la herencia

Mauricio Gonzalez, Reporter
October 6, 2021

De Hispanic Heritage Month es un periodo de 30 días desde el 15 de septiembre hasta el 15 de octubre en donde se brinda honor a las herencias hispanas...

SCCC students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

SCCC students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Brianna Rich, Reporter
September 21, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 by Crusader

Richie Narvaez talked about how he got into writing during a Q/A held via zoom in the library. Before Richie became an english major he originally wanted to be the first Puerto Rican astronaut.

Richie Narvaez visits SCCC virtually

William Swanson, Reporter
September 24, 2020

Hispanic heritage month is a month used to celebrate Hispanic voices. Seward County Community College invited Richie Narvaez to do a Q and A luncheon as...

Many different hispanic and latino cultures reside in the Southwest Kansas area, such as Honduran, Mexican and Guatemalan cultures. The unique cultural mix makes Liberal in particular, what it is today.

Culture of Central American countries differ from one another

Annette Meza, Co-Editor
October 4, 2019

In Liberal, about 61.2% of the population is made up of Hispanic or Latino residents. These residents are not just from Mexico, but from Central American...

Students at Prairie View were eager to have president of Seward County Community College, Ken J. Trzaska, talk to them about Hispanic Heritage Month. Trzaska was excited as well to be involved with the kids and the community.

SCCC partners with Prairie View Elementary for Hispanic pride rally

Alondra Botello, Reporter
September 27, 2018

Learning the “washing machine” dance was interesting for the kids at Prairie View Elementary. Janeth B. Vasquez, Seward County Community College adviser,...

Dr. Chávez giving a presentation called, “Flour Power.”  His presentation was on the history of the humble tortilla.

Gene T. Chavez presents for Hispanic Heritage Month

Angelica Alfaro, Editor
October 5, 2017

While many people love mexican food, like Dr. Gene T. Chavez mentioned, many more people love free food, and many more love free mexican food. Hispanic...

SCCC students rush to eat the pickle jalapenos in the contest. The contestants were able to remove the stems before the contest started to make the jalapenos easier to eat.

Students feel the heat

With shaking hands and watering eyes, Jose Alvarado took the table to defend his title as the quickest jalapeno eater at the Seward County Community College...

SCCC staff prepares their walking taco. A walking taco has meat, chips, cheese, with a choice of vegetables.

Tacos gratis para celebrar el mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana

Valeria Corrales, Reporter
October 3, 2016

El 30 de septiembre se dieron tacos gratis para celebrar el mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana (septiembre 15-octubre 15). El tipo de taco que sirvieron...

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 2016

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 2016

Andrea Baca, Reporter
September 20, 2016

In 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was know as “Hispanic Heritage Week”. President Lyndon B. Johnson first started the celebration and it was later expanded...

Pre-Nursing student Jennifer Garcia dances towards partner Ricardo Nava, Pre-Med student, while doing a routine in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month during the All-staff meeting on Wednesday Oct. 8. Other events such as the Sweet Celebration Search, Fried Ice Cream Friday and the Jalepeño Eating Contest have taken place in recognition of Hispanic Heritage month. The Sweet Celebration Search will end Oct 14. The student who collects the most lollipop wrappers by this time will win cash. The Jalepeño eating contest winner was Dalibor Kohadarevic after eating a total of nine peppers. An upcoming event  is Fiesta Fun in the Student Living Center on Oct. 14. Heritage Month Displays are also available for viewing in the PR displays of the Student Union until Oct. 14. -Crusader photo/ Xochitl Gonzalez

Students demonstrate traditional Spanish dance

October 9, 2014
Pre-Nursing student Jennifer Garcia dances towards partner Ricardo Nava, Pre-Med student, while doing a routine in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month during the All-staff meeting on Wednesday Oct. 8.
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