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Carter accepts position of dean of academic Affairs Kim Nguyen Crusader staff Todd Carter, the director of research and assessment at Seward County Community College / Area Technical School, has accepted the position of dean of academic affairs.

The announcement was made by president Dr. Duane Dunn on Feb. 10. “Todd will be a great addition to our administrative team,” Dunn said.

Carter will fill the position of dean of academic affairs due to

the retirement of the current dean Cynthia Rapp, who will retire later this summer, and Carter will start July 1.

Carter graduated from Wichita State University and has been with Seward County Community College more than 20 years.

Carter has experience in different positions at SCCC/ATS, such as math, science, and HPERD division chair, biology faculty, and director of research and assessment.

Carter has been involved in teaching as well as making

changes institutionally as division chair and as director of grant projects at the college.

“I enjoy those leadership opportunities; therefore, taking the next step to the position of dean of academic affairs would allow me to take those leadership opportunities to the next level.”

Having a lot of good friends and colleagues, especially in the institution at SCCC/ATS, is the reason Carter has stayed at Seward for 23 years.

“This college has a great rep-

utation. The people here at Seward County are fantastic. I couldn’t think of anywhere else that I’d rather be,” Carter said.

The whole interview process was a little weird to Carter because he’s known the interviewers for a long time.

The interviewers and Carter himself had to put themselves in a totally different perspective on each other in order to work together during the interview.

With no lag time in between changing duties, Carter expects to get right to work as dean.

Carter confessed that all the paper work to start his new position didn’t really overwhelm him since this is not the first time he’s been through a change like this one.

Carter wants to hold on to the history and knowledge of the institution.

“The historical background is important because there are some real core cultural pieces for this institution that we hold onto. One of those is that the student is at the center of everything that we do,” Carter said.

“We have a culture of support for all the employees of this institution. One of the reasons we have that support is because we are focused on what best for the students,” Carter said.

Carter’s message to the student body of Seward County Community college is, “In this position of dean of academic affairs, we want to keep improving, even though we are in the top 10 percent. There are things we can do to improve that and make sure students achieve their educational goals.”

Living withheart anand open mind Doing more of what makes her happy and living with an open heart and mind is what Madison Nikole Martinez is all about. That’s a good way to live, and as much as people don’t like to talk about it, “people don’t know if their last day is today,” Martinez said. She finds it good to take time out of her day and enjoy the little things, to not stress out so much about the future, that it’s important to change the way we handle stress, school and life.

Martinez is currently a freshman at Seward County Community College and is an undecided major. She knows the kind of work and the field she wants to go into, which is helping others, possibly in social work, or as a counselor.

Reading the book “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers made Martinez want to make this decision. The book is about a woman who is sold into slavery as a child, and the only thing that keeps her going is the hatred that she harbors.

“And what she hates the most is men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside,” according to the author. The woman is later married and despite the bitterness she exhibits, her husband chooses to defy her resistance. The woman’s healing comes later. This book about God’s unconditional and all-consuming love is what pushed Martinez even more towards her decision of wanting to help people.

Another one of Martinez’s books that she enjoys is “Jesus Is” by Judah Smith. “It’s about how we spend most of our time focused on our sin and changing others, but God loves me how I am,” Martinez said.

Martinez would go as far as saying that she is a nondenominational believer. She believes that she is where God wants her to be.

Prayer is something that

Martinez does daily, in every situation. “One time at church camp, one of the girls was setting her own personal goals and her goal was to pray more and that’s crazy because I pray all the time.

I’m in the car and I c a t c h myself praying, just all the time,” Martinez said.

Jennifer Martinez, Madison’s mother, said, “She has the biggest heart; she loves everyone without judgments. She has always been a trendsetter since she was little, always

putting others before herself, seeing the good in everyone.”

Being the trendsetter, Madison likes to express herself through her choice of clothing

going to buy, but she will go straight to the sales racks and she will splurge on shoes.

“Sometimes you just need expensive shoes… and lip gloss,” Madison said.

According to Madison, if you wear it and you’re confident, be you. People will judge you positively or negatively, so go for it! She just thinks that people should dress like they want to dress, and they should be who they want to be.

For example, Madison’s hair: She enjoys doing different styles and colors. If she likes what she sees, she will do it.

Over the course of the last year, Madison shaved one side of her head, and she said the comments she received were hilarious, especially from the older generations who don’t understand it and question her.

Tasha Gooden, student at SCCC/ATS said, “She has the spunkiest style, and she can rock any hair color, and she’s always smiling; I never see her upset.”

Another student at SCCC/ATS, Rosie Chavez, said, “Her hair is unique; plus, she’s the sweetest person ever.”

Madison loves to read and listen to music. She also listens to plenty of podcasts, which she actually has to make time for. The podcast she likes to listen to most is by Judah Smith, the author of the book “Jesus Is.”

you just need “Sometimes expensive shoes... and lip gloss. ” and choice of hairstyles.

She likes to transfer different genres of music and style into outfits.

Madison doesn’t go into a store knowing what she’s

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Hypnotist puts students to sleep Daisy Torres Crusader staff Students believed they traveled from Liberal to Hawaii in the Showcase Theatre for homecoming festivities as Dan James entertained Seward County Community Crusader photo/Xochitl Gonzalez College students with Hypnotist Dan James entertains students on stage at Seward. his hypnotic act.

James made the students on stage believe they were in hot Hawaii, then made them embrace each other because of cold weather in just minutes.

“I liked the process from where they were conscious and hypnotized doing all kinds of craziness,” said Vi-

vianne Gonzalez, a student in the audience.

Natasha Gooden, one of the students hypnotized by James, says her favorite memory of the show was when “he made everyone compete on an MTV dance show and then he made the guys dance on the girls in the audience.”

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Scholars Casie Yowell and Jake Jimenez were invited to the awards ceremony for the All-Kansas Academic Team and a day crammed with special recognition from the honor society Phi Theta Kappa, college administrators, and state legislators.

All-Kansas Academic Team travels to Topeka On a brilliant, frozen morning in February, Jake Jimenez and Casie Yowell set off for school – at the Kansas state capitol.

This was no ordinary day of classes for the two Seward County Community College/Area Technical School students.

“That trip to Topeka was more than anything I could have ever imagined,” said Yowell, a Liberal native who traveled to the state capitol with her husband, Jonathan.

“Besides the fact that everything about the day was awesome, it had a deeper meaning for me, because I failed the first time I went to school. Being able to go back and excel has been rewarding enough.”

Fellow All-Kansas Academic Team recipient Jake Jimenez shared Yowell’s sense of appreciation. The Turpin, Okla., native made the trip along with his parents, Manuel and Kathy Jimenez, and younger siblings Jennida and Alex. The trip, said Jimenez, “meant the world to me, that I could make my family so proud. It wasn’t just me. It was my whole family getting the honor.”

Jimenez and Yowell epitomize the mission of a community college, and SCCC/ATS in particular, said President Dr. Duane Dunn, who accompanied the group to the statehouse.

“Jake and Casie are highachieving students, and they’re remarkable for that, the work it takes to achieve so much – and they also represent what our college is really good at,” said Dunn.

“I wasn’t happy, and I wasn’t where I felt I should be,” Yowell

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said. “I made the decision with my parents and my husband to make the change and go back to college.” This time, her effort was fueled by support that counterbalanced the mixture of “excitement and terror,” Yowell said she felt as she contemplated her return to the classroom.

“I was scared, but I had everybody in my corner,” she said, “and when I got to the college, I found even more support.”

Yowell will graduate in May with her associate of arts degree, and she’s already looking ahead to the next step toward her goal of becoming an elementary- or middle-school teacher.

“I’ve been admitted to Newman University, and I am waiting on admission to their teacher program,” she said.

Jimenez, too, has plans for the future. As part of the SCCC/ATS Bridges program, Jimenez will complete requirements to transfer to K-State University next year as a pre-med student in the Developing Scholars research program.

“This is an amazing opportunity, and such an honor,” said Jimenez. “I know there’s a long road ahead of me. ” Yowell agreed. That day in Topeka, she said, was colder than any she can recall in recent years, but the experience warmed her heart.

“It was an honor to be in that room with 54 other scholars -- it was just really cool,” she said.

“It’s definitely something I’ll remember forever.”

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Friday, February 20, 2015

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At first I was not sure if paying all the money I had to so that I could go on this trip would be worth it, but now that I am back at college and thinking back on it, it was totally worth it, and I recommend to other HALO members. This is a great way to learn about Hispanic roots and be empowered to succeed.

“This conference gives you great tools to become a leader and prove that Latinos can do it,” vice president of HALO Diana Nieblas said.

If there’s one thing I got out of this trip, it would be to never be ashamed of my roots just because I’m Hispanic; it doesn't make me or anyone else less capable of succeeding.

Dozens of Hispanics have fought for our rights and it is up to us to represent them well.

When the hundreds of Latino and non-Latino students stand chanting “si se puede,” I cannot help but be inspired to tear away the stereotypes against the Latinos and be successful. I hope that’s the reaction everyone else had at the conference.

The president of USHLI, Dr. Juan Andrade Jr., said, “We want our leaders of this generation and future generations to be securely rooted in our proud past, ready to take on the issues and the obstacles facing our community and our nation. Be proud of who we were. Be proud of who we are.”

“If it is to be, it is up to me,” said Jimmy Cabrera, president of Success Through Excellence, and is one of the many inspirational quotes that the hundreds of students at the 33rd United States Hispanic Leadership Institute conference took home with them.

The USHLI has developed one of the most powerful, nationally and internationally recognized Latino organizations in the country and three of Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School HALO members, Diana Nieblas, Sindy Humaran and I were able to be part of it.

This conference consisted of four days and every bit of it was packed with motivational words to all Latinos. There were different Latino workshops and forums that students could attend, fancy food, and fun dances on two of the nights.

One of the aspects I liked the most was that there were so many different people from different places all over the United States with roots from Latino countries. So not only was this convention motivational, but it was a great opportunity to socialize with people outside of the usual. We were surrounded by people from places like Ohio, Oregon, California, Indiana and other states with roots from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and many international countries.

Attendees heard some influential speakers throughout the convention. One of them was the former mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio R. Villaraigosa.

One could definitely hear his passion as he spoke. One of my favorite things he said was, “Latinos need to vote not only for those who can’t but for respect. You have to tell yourself, Crusader photo/Tania Valenzuela if not me than who? Don’t be lazy about it because if not now, HALO students and sponsors exploring the city of Chicago. From left, HALO sponsor Frances Brown, Diana Nieblas, Tania Valenzuela, then when?”

Sindy Humaran and Patsy Fischer.

The Financial Aid Office is looking for help with the College Goal Sunday on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will be at the Liberal High School library, due to increased numbers.

“College Goal Sunday is a one day, free event where students and their parents can receive professional, one-on-one help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), ” according to a news release from the Financial Aid office.

It would be of great benefit and help if there could be volunteers who can speak Spanish, as many of the families that attend College Goal Sunday are Hispanic.

If you would like to volunteer, email Shannon Davis or Donna Fisher in the Financial Aid Office.

Registration will also be needed on the website. Go to www.collegegoal.org and click “volunteer” on the left hand side of the page.

Then fill out the form that opens up. (On the very first line, select “other” and type inˇ the word “staff”.)

Any questions regarding this process may be directed to the Financial Aid Office at 620-417-1113.

– Maria Lara

Chances to sign up for Commit to be Fit Commit to be Fit will be having a meeting from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Feb. 23 at the Seward County Events Center. At the meeting, there will be features on a variety of physical wellness opportunities for Liberal.

To sign up, visit http://commitfitliberal.weebly.com – Maria Lara

Go Red to Save Lives On Saturday, Feb. 28, Seward County Community College will have a Region VI Playoff Game with a fundraiser for heart disease.

“We all know someone affected by heart disease. Help protect your family and friends by donating 10 dollars for the red-out T-shirts located in the Wellness Center,” said Alli Lyon, Wellness Education Coordinator.

For information, contact Lyon at alli.lyon@sccc.edu or call 620417-1142.

– Maria Lara

West Texas Transfer Trip All students will be given the opportunity to go on a transfer trip to West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The deadline to sign up will be today with Alex Musgrove, TRiO/SSS Program Coordinator, in the TRiO office, A125, or call 620-417-1606. More details will be announced.

– Maria Lara

Information session for education majors set for 5 p.m. Tuesday Joy Fuqua will present information about online and virtual programs available for education majors through Fort Hays State University from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Room SW 229C (upstairs in the Student Union).

Fuqua will also answer questions about requirements and state licensing for teachers, so all education majors are encouraged to attend.

Fuqua, the director of the Fort Hays State University Baccalaureate Center on the Dodge City Community College Campus, will also have an information table set up in the Student Union from 3-4:45 p.m. Tuesday for any student, no matter what major, interested in transferring to Fort Hays.

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Security Report Feb. 6 – Security reports a possession of marijuana at Hale Court in Seward County Community College at 10:25 a.m. and the investigation is still open.

Feb. 6 – At 11:45 p.m., possession of alcohol incidents were reported in the Student Living Center. The disposition is still pending.

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NEWS CrusaderNews.com, created in 2001, launches a new design in February 2015

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Crusader online creator Darren Reed, center, and staff won the 2002 Online Pacemaker in Orlando.

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Current staff member Kim Nguyen works on CrusaderNews.com into the late hours before deadline Thursday.

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CrusaderNews.com is officially redesigned with new software and a new look for 2015.

The website is the digital presence of the Crusader student newspaper of Seward County Community College.

“This new website looks slick and has all the information and stories that the regular student newspaper has in it,” said Maria Lara, editor of the Crusader.

The official launch date for the Crusadernews.com is today, Feb. 20.

With more people on the go and out of the area who want to keep up with the Crusader, the website makes it convenient for readers to stay in touch with the local sports teams and local news.

“The Crusader News website has gone through several changes since it started in 2001, but we are really excited about the launch of this new site,” said Anita Reed, adviser of the Crusader. “The cleaner format will make way for easy access to the news plus special photography and video. The Crusader staff has been working under the guidance of Jay Castor and we hope viewers like this new format.”

The website will show the most recently posted stories

along with a search bar, the most recent digital copy of the printed newspaper, a Twitter and Facebook feed, and categories for news, sports, SC Life, entertainment, opinion, and the About Us tab.

While the Crusader print newspaper dates back to 1969, CrusaderNews.com was created and brought to the online world in December of 2001, and from there it has morphed to what it is now, thanks to several key people who took a special interest in the website.

The website was successfully started by online editor Darren Reed, who at the time was a junior in high school taking college courses.

He took on the task of starting the website with nothing more than a desire and an instruction manual for Dreamweaver, the software used to launch the first Crusader website. Reed said that there was a lot of motivation to create the website.

There was a creative side with learning and trial and error when starting the website, Reed shared.

“I’ve always enjoyed doing things no one else has done before. It gives you the freedom to try new ideas, make mistakes, and you don’t have to fit into a predefined box,” Reed said.

“When we were making the site,

we were all willing to try new things and just have fun with it, and I think that’s part of the mentality that led us to the back-toback Pacemaker awards in 2002 and ’03-04.”

CrusaderNews.com was one of only 10 college online sites in the nation to receive a 2002 Online Pacemaker Award, the highest honor given by the Associated Collegiate Press.

When the Pacemaker Awards were announced, Reed said he was shocked to hear Seward announced along with Harvard University and Princeton. Seward that year was the only twoyear school in the standings.

Reed stayed with the Crusader from 2001 until the end of his freshman year at SCCC/ATS in 2004, when he transferred to the University of Kansas.

After Reed, the website continued to stay active. Crusader staffer Luke Wempe took on management of the site in 2006.

In 2008, the CrusaderNews.com was an Online Pacemaker Finalist once again and won state awards under Wempe’s watch.

Wempe said that keeping up the website offered a unique challenge.

“It was definitely unique. At that time, online news distribution really started booming, so of course we wanted to be right

there with the trend,” Wempe said. “There were a lot of new technologies, a lot of trial and error, but in the end, we were able to produce a quality product that allowed us to distribute our content on an additional platform.”

Once Reed left, not much with the basic website design was changed until in came Crusader staff member Raul Lemus, who was the first to redesign the original site and switch it over to the Joomla software in 2011. Lemus was a part of the Crusader staff from 2011 to 2012.

The switch to Joomla was the best switch from Dreamweaver for the website at the time because it was more accessible and was an open source site which meant more interaction with its viewers, according to Lemus.

Lemus was the main web designer and upgraded the website from 1.5 to a 2.5 redesign.

Lemus had great things to say when asked about the launch of the newest website under the guidance of Jay Castor.

“Crusader has come a long way. The staff and Anita (Reed) have tried so hard to get the website going again and to find a way to keep it updated. It is great to see that they are getting back to it since it is the biggest form of mass communications nowaday.

It’s just what they need.”

The site is now under the guidance of faculty adviser Jay Castor. Castor has switched the software once again, from Joomla to WordPress. He started working on the site this past summer in 2014 when Anita Reed asked him if he wanted to step in and make things work. And that is just what he did.

Castor shut down the Joomla based Crusader website in late September and put up a page saying a new Crusader News website was coming.

From there, he installed the WordPress system onto a personal domain where he gave the staff a back access for the process of uploading stories and pictures, some even back to 2009, and working on design ideas.

When Castor was comparing Joomla and WordPress, he really felt that with WordPress that the site would stay more active and be more beneficial.

In January, Castor made the transfer of the site from his domain to the current domain flawlessly.

All the staff involved in the Crusader student media play a role on the website and newspaper, as well as social media sites, such Facebook.com/ CrusaderNews, Twitter.com/CrusaderNews, and on Instagram.

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Friday, February 20, 2015

PANCAKE DAY

Belton bolts Liberal teacher wins Pancake race in 69 seconds Maria Lara Editor Liberal teacher, Hannah Belton, 24, won this year’s International Pancake Day race in 69 seconds flat. With the win, Belton also brings back to Liberal the title from Olney, England, after Liberal lost three years in a row.

This year Lesley Byrne, Olney winner three years in a row, bestowed the “Kiss of Peace” on Belton after the race.

Taking second place was Tessy Barnett, 41, and taking 3rd was Monica Vega, 25. The overall record is that Liberal has won 36 times and Olney 28.

Belton is a second grade teacher at Southlawn Elementary and the girls cross country coach at South Middle School in Liberal. This was Belton’s second year to race; last year she placed fourth.

The history for Liberal’s involvement in Pancake Day goes back to 1950, on Shrove Tuesday at 11:55 a.m., the time that the race has been held for all these years. Liberal even has a monument downtown, marking the starting line of the race.

It is known that the monument symbolizes the spirit of goodwill and friendship between Liberal Crusader photo/Maria Lara and Olney. Pancake Day is a tradition over 500 Belton is recognized for winning the InternationHannah years old and legend says it started with a woman who was too engaged in using up cooking fats al Pancake Day race, with a time of 1:09, beating Olney, while making pancakes. She hears the bells to the England, racer Emma Maitland’s time of 1:15. church, meaning that the shriving service was about to commence; she quickly grabs her head scarf that was required in the church and runs. She runs out of her home with the skillet in her hand and still apron-clad. This woman’s hurry to make it to the shriving service became a race to see who would get to the church first and collect a “Kiss of Peace” from the verger, or the bell-ringer in England.

Runners today are required to wear a head scarf and an apron, flipping the pancake at the beginning of the race. This celebration is unique and the only one across the nation. Some women sign up just for the competition, but others do to be a part of something big in Liberal.

People from all around the county come to Liberal to celebrate with their families, whether it’s participating in the Talent Show, eating contests or even the race itself, it’s a local opportunity to have not only a day off from school, but also to enjoy the excitement that the public shares.

Pancake Day receives media coverage from all around the state and country, and many families in Liberal have been born and raised being a part of it. At the Pancake Breakfast that is held in the Events Center every year, dignitaries present themselves, such as this year, Sen. Jerry Moran, U.S. House Rep. Tim Huelskamp, Kansas Sen. Garrett Love, Kansas House Rep. Shannon Francis and mayor of Liberal, Joe Denoyer.

Devon Byrne, 21, currently holds the International Race record, having won the race the last three years in a row. She set a new record time last year of 55.6 seconds, breaking her 2013 record time of 56 seconds.

Devon’s mother, Lesley, won the Olney race in 1988, 1989, and 1993. According to the official race rules of both cities, after winning three races, a racer must retire.

Since neither of the Byrne women were eligible to win in a Pancake Day race anymore, they decided to pay a visit to Liberal and be a part of Pancake Day festivities overseas. Mayor Denoyer, presented them with a key to the city, and Feb. 17 was declared Devon and Lesley Byrne Day. First in the line of festivities was the Pancake Breakfast, and once that came to an end, the races for the day began, commencing with the youth races and finishing off with the Men’s Pacer Race, before the International Pancake Day Race.

In the men’s pacer race, the winner, Kelby Tomlinson, is a former Saints baseball player, and second place winner, Kevin Altamirano is a current SCCC/ATS student, and winning third place was Tyson Small.

There were no current SCCC/ATS students who ran in the International Race, but at least two of the racers were former students, Veronica Zamora and Crystal Tiscareno.

This year’s theme was “Get Your Flips at Pancake Day 66… A Flipping Good Time.” With the schedule taking a twist this year, the events started on the Saturday prior to International Pancake Day, with the flipping and eating contests held at the Girl Scout Building at Light Park.

After the contests were through, the Pancake Day parade followed featuring floats from the community, providing the chance for a glance at this year’s candidates for Miss Liberal, the people and clubs that make Crusader photo/Maria Lara Pancake Day possible and the entertainment that the public enjoys.

Liberal’s 66th annual International Pancake Day winner Hannah Belton brings the title back from Olney’s winning streak for three years in a row. Belton ran

By Saturday evening, the public was able to view different talents. The following day, The Miss Liberal and won with 69 seconds flat, and the score now is Liberal winning 37 times, and Olney, 28.

Scholarship Pageant was hosted in the Liberal High School auditorium.

Next year’s International Pancake Day is scheduled to be Feb. 9, 2016.

Crusader photo/Xochitl Gonzalez

Crusader photo/Maria Lara

The public was invited to attend the shriving service on Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. The speaker this year was Rev. Ron Wilson. After the conclusion of the service, prizes were presented to the winners and the event also included a live video chat with Pancake Day celebrants in Olney, England.

Winners of the men’s pacer race, from left, first place, Kelby Tomlinson, 24; second place, Kevin Altamirano, 21; third place, Tyson Small, 32.

Running for Levi beating cancer

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In the pancake eating contest, in division three (ages 14 and up) Sergio Borjas, middle, consumes five 5-inch pancakes in the shortest amount of time, 39.17 seconds. Following him in second was Kelsey Childress, 42.87 seconds, and Angel Hernandez, on far right, 1 minute, 10.83 seconds.

Nine of this year’s international racers ran on Pancake Day with one little boy in mind, McDermott Elementary kindergartner, Levi Foreman, who is battling brain cancer. The nine women all work at McDermott and are running as “Team Levi” to show their support and to raise awareness for Levi and his family.

Six-year-old Levi, son of Nathan and Sarah Foreman of Liberal, was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in November and has been at The Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colo. (near Denver) has been undergoing treatment since that time. His mom Sarah has been there with him and shared her thoughts by phone. She was touched to learn that “Team Levi” will be racing on his behalf on Pancake Day. “We loved McDermott before all this happened, and they have been incredibly supportive,” Sarah said. Levi’s sister Abigail is a third-grader at McDermott, and Sarah noted that the school staff really looks out for her.

“They are so kind to Abigail and good to check in on her to see how she is doing,” Sarah said.

Levi still has many months of treatment ahead of him. After the diagnosis last November, the 6-year-old underwent surgery to remove an eggsized tumor and then began chemotherapy and radiation, which the family was told would last 51 weeks.

Racing for Levi was an easy decision, according to Emma Diaz, one of the teachers at McDermott, who said she battled cancer herself last year.

“We’re not sprinters or athletes. We are doing this to support Levi and his family,” she said.

Diaz added that fellow teacher Lindsay Claus entered the race first and encouraged the rest of them. Once the staff started talking about the idea of making the race a “Team Levi” event, it wasn’t hard to get others on board.

In addition to Emma Diaz and Lindsay Claus, other McDermott employees who were racing as “Team Levi” include Fatima Ortega, Ruby Diaz de leon, Jessica Palacios, Janine Varnes, Veronica Zamora, Brianda Gonzalez, and Crystal Tiscareno.

Kathy Fitzgerald, McDermott principal, said she and many others from McDermott will be cheering the racers on from the sidelines.

“I’m really proud of them for doing this, but I’m not surprised,” she said. “We are fortunate to have such a caring staff. They really do care about each and every student.

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Crusader photo/Maria Lara

Children and Youth Races were ready to go as soon as Rick Potts said go. Winning first place for this age category was Shane Linder; second place, Jose Aaron Bolivar Jimenez; and third place, Kale Miller.

Crusader photo/Maria Lara

Emma Diaz, left, and Lindsay Claus run towards the finish line Tuesday afternoon. Nine women from Liberal’s McDermott Elementary raced in the International Pancake Race as Team Levi in support of six year old cancer victim, Levi Foreman.

Crusader photo/Maria Lara

Monica Vega, 25, pushes to finish third in the International Pancake Day Race on Tuesday.

Winning second place in the International Pancake Day Race was Tessy Barnett, 41.

Barnett has participated in 12 prior Pancake Day races.

Crusader photo/Maria Lara

The Pancake Breakfast was from 6 a.m. through 10 a.m. at the Seward County Event Center, and the breakfast program included introductions of this year’s racers, as well as remarks by Mayor Joe Denoyer and Devon and Lesley Byrne of Olney, England.

Crusader photo/Xochitl Gonzalez

Crusader photo/Maria Lara

Hannah Belton is being interviewed by local media members Brock Kappelmann of KSCB radio and Larry Phillips of the Leader Times following her win for Liberal. This is Belton’s second year racing. In last year’s race Belton placed fourth.

Lesley Byrne, left, Monica Vega, middle, and Heather Olmstead, right, talk among themselves a few minutes before the International Pancake Day Race commenced.

Crusader photo/ Maria Lara

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SCCC/ATS swept the school division in the parade float contest. Saints Promoting Education Careers won first, SCCC/ATS Cheer/Dance Team second and the SCCC/ATS semi truck came in third.

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Friday, February 20, 2015

PANCAKE DAY

Belton bolts Liberal teacher wins Pancake race in 69 seconds Maria Lara Editor Liberal teacher, Hannah Belton, 24, won this year’s International Pancake Day race in 69 seconds flat. With the win, Belton also brings back to Liberal the title from Olney, England, after Liberal lost three years in a row.

This year Lesley Byrne, Olney winner three years in a row, bestowed the “Kiss of Peace” on Belton after the race.

Taking second place was Tessy Barnett, 41, and taking 3rd was Monica Vega, 25. The overall record is that Liberal has won 36 times and Olney 28.

Belton is a second grade teacher at Southlawn Elementary and the girls cross country coach at South Middle School in Liberal. This was Belton’s second year to race; last year she placed fourth.

The history for Liberal’s involvement in Pancake Day goes back to 1950, on Shrove Tuesday at 11:55 a.m., the time that the race has been held for all these years. Liberal even has a monument downtown, marking the starting line of the race.

It is known that the monument symbolizes the spirit of goodwill and friendship between Liberal Crusader photo/Maria Lara and Olney. Pancake Day is a tradition over 500 Belton is recognized for winning the InternationHannah years old and legend says it started with a woman who was too engaged in using up cooking fats al Pancake Day race, with a time of 1:09, beating Olney, while making pancakes. She hears the bells to the England, racer Emma Maitland’s time of 1:15. church, meaning that the shriving service was about to commence; she quickly grabs her head scarf that was required in the church and runs. She runs out of her home with the skillet in her hand and still apron-clad. This woman’s hurry to make it to the shriving service became a race to see who would get to the church first and collect a “Kiss of Peace” from the verger, or the bell-ringer in England.

Runners today are required to wear a head scarf and an apron, flipping the pancake at the beginning of the race. This celebration is unique and the only one across the nation. Some women sign up just for the competition, but others do to be a part of something big in Liberal.

People from all around the county come to Liberal to celebrate with their families, whether it’s participating in the Talent Show, eating contests or even the race itself, it’s a local opportunity to have not only a day off from school, but also to enjoy the excitement that the public shares.

Pancake Day receives media coverage from all around the state and country, and many families in Liberal have been born and raised being a part of it. At the Pancake Breakfast that is held in the Events Center every year, dignitaries present themselves, such as this year, Sen. Jerry Moran, U.S. House Rep. Tim Huelskamp, Kansas Sen. Garrett Love, Kansas House Rep. Shannon Francis and mayor of Liberal, Joe Denoyer.

Devon Byrne, 21, currently holds the International Race record, having won the race the last three years in a row. She set a new record time last year of 55.6 seconds, breaking her 2013 record time of 56 seconds.

Devon’s mother, Lesley, won the Olney race in 1988, 1989, and 1993. According to the official race rules of both cities, after winning three races, a racer must retire.

Since neither of the Byrne women were eligible to win in a Pancake Day race anymore, they decided to pay a visit to Liberal and be a part of Pancake Day festivities overseas. Mayor Denoyer, presented them with a key to the city, and Feb. 17 was declared Devon and Lesley Byrne Day. First in the line of festivities was the Pancake Breakfast, and once that came to an end, the races for the day began, commencing with the youth races and finishing off with the Men’s Pacer Race, before the International Pancake Day Race.

In the men’s pacer race, the winner, Kelby Tomlinson, is a former Saints baseball player, and second place winner, Kevin Altamirano is a current SCCC/ATS student, and winning third place was Tyson Small.

There were no current SCCC/ATS students who ran in the International Race, but at least two of the racers were former students, Veronica Zamora and Crystal Tiscareno.

This year’s theme was “Get Your Flips at Pancake Day 66… A Flipping Good Time.” With the schedule taking a twist this year, the events started on the Saturday prior to International Pancake Day, with the flipping and eating contests held at the Girl Scout Building at Light Park.

After the contests were through, the Pancake Day parade followed featuring floats from the community, providing the chance for a glance at this year’s candidates for Miss Liberal, the people and clubs that make Crusader photo/Maria Lara Pancake Day possible and the entertainment that the public enjoys.

Liberal’s 66th annual International Pancake Day winner Hannah Belton brings the title back from Olney’s winning streak for three years in a row. Belton ran

By Saturday evening, the public was able to view different talents. The following day, The Miss Liberal and won with 69 seconds flat, and the score now is Liberal winning 37 times, and Olney, 28.

Scholarship Pageant was hosted in the Liberal High School auditorium.

Next year’s International Pancake Day is scheduled to be Feb. 9, 2016.

Crusader photo/Xochitl Gonzalez

Crusader photo/Maria Lara

The public was invited to attend the shriving service on Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. The speaker this year was Rev. Ron Wilson. After the conclusion of the service, prizes were presented to the winners and the event also included a live video chat with Pancake Day celebrants in Olney, England.

Winners of the men’s pacer race, from left, first place, Kelby Tomlinson, 24; second place, Kevin Altamirano, 21; third place, Tyson Small, 32.

Running for Levi beating cancer

Crusader photo/Jose Medrano

In the pancake eating contest, in division three (ages 14 and up) Sergio Borjas, middle, consumes five 5-inch pancakes in the shortest amount of time, 39.17 seconds. Following him in second was Kelsey Childress, 42.87 seconds, and Angel Hernandez, on far right, 1 minute, 10.83 seconds.

Nine of this year’s international racers ran on Pancake Day with one little boy in mind, McDermott Elementary kindergartner, Levi Foreman, who is battling brain cancer. The nine women all work at McDermott and are running as “Team Levi” to show their support and to raise awareness for Levi and his family.

Six-year-old Levi, son of Nathan and Sarah Foreman of Liberal, was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in November and has been at The Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colo. (near Denver) has been undergoing treatment since that time. His mom Sarah has been there with him and shared her thoughts by phone. She was touched to learn that “Team Levi” will be racing on his behalf on Pancake Day. “We loved McDermott before all this happened, and they have been incredibly supportive,” Sarah said. Levi’s sister Abigail is a third-grader at McDermott, and Sarah noted that the school staff really looks out for her.

“They are so kind to Abigail and good to check in on her to see how she is doing,” Sarah said.

Levi still has many months of treatment ahead of him. After the diagnosis last November, the 6-year-old underwent surgery to remove an eggsized tumor and then began chemotherapy and radiation, which the family was told would last 51 weeks.

Racing for Levi was an easy decision, according to Emma Diaz, one of the teachers at McDermott, who said she battled cancer herself last year.

“We’re not sprinters or athletes. We are doing this to support Levi and his family,” she said.

Diaz added that fellow teacher Lindsay Claus entered the race first and encouraged the rest of them. Once the staff started talking about the idea of making the race a “Team Levi” event, it wasn’t hard to get others on board.

In addition to Emma Diaz and Lindsay Claus, other McDermott employees who were racing as “Team Levi” include Fatima Ortega, Ruby Diaz de leon, Jessica Palacios, Janine Varnes, Veronica Zamora, Brianda Gonzalez, and Crystal Tiscareno.

Kathy Fitzgerald, McDermott principal, said she and many others from McDermott will be cheering the racers on from the sidelines.

“I’m really proud of them for doing this, but I’m not surprised,” she said. “We are fortunate to have such a caring staff. They really do care about each and every student.

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Crusader photo/Maria Lara

Children and Youth Races were ready to go as soon as Rick Potts said go. Winning first place for this age category was Shane Linder; second place, Jose Aaron Bolivar Jimenez; and third place, Kale Miller.

Crusader photo/Maria Lara

Emma Diaz, left, and Lindsay Claus run towards the finish line Tuesday afternoon. Nine women from Liberal’s McDermott Elementary raced in the International Pancake Race as Team Levi in support of six year old cancer victim, Levi Foreman.

Crusader photo/Maria Lara

Monica Vega, 25, pushes to finish third in the International Pancake Day Race on Tuesday.

Winning second place in the International Pancake Day Race was Tessy Barnett, 41.

Barnett has participated in 12 prior Pancake Day races.

Crusader photo/Maria Lara

The Pancake Breakfast was from 6 a.m. through 10 a.m. at the Seward County Event Center, and the breakfast program included introductions of this year’s racers, as well as remarks by Mayor Joe Denoyer and Devon and Lesley Byrne of Olney, England.

Crusader photo/Xochitl Gonzalez

Crusader photo/Maria Lara

Hannah Belton is being interviewed by local media members Brock Kappelmann of KSCB radio and Larry Phillips of the Leader Times following her win for Liberal. This is Belton’s second year racing. In last year’s race Belton placed fourth.

Lesley Byrne, left, Monica Vega, middle, and Heather Olmstead, right, talk among themselves a few minutes before the International Pancake Day Race commenced.

Crusader photo/ Maria Lara

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SCCC/ATS swept the school division in the parade float contest. Saints Promoting Education Careers won first, SCCC/ATS Cheer/Dance Team second and the SCCC/ATS semi truck came in third.

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Friday, February 20, 2015

ENTERTAINMENT

MISS LIBERAL 2015

Emily Bayouth

Isabelle Williams

Paige Young

Allyson Nondorf

Alexis Valles

Lexie Kilbourne

Amanda Sasek

Nondorf crowned Miss Liberal 2015 Diana Chavira Sports editor

Crusader photo/Diana Chavira

Allyson Nondorf smiles to her fans in the audience as she makes her way across the stage after being crowned Miss Liberal 2015. Nondorf also received the “Quality of Life Award” $500 scholarship, and tied with contestant Lexie Kilbourne in lifestyle and fitness swimwear and was voted as the People’s Choice.

The Miss Liberal Scholarship Pageant was filled with talent Sunday afternoon, but the crown could only go to one young lady, and it was Allyson Nondorf, who captured the judges and audience the most.

“When I heard my name I was in shock, and it still hasn’t sunk in yet,” Nondorf said about Sunday.

The Posting of Colors by the Liberal Fire Department and the singing of the National Anthem

by Miss Kansas, Amanda Sasek, were a part of the commencing ceremony.

The master of ceremonies, Dan Dillon, then welcomed all five contestants, Nondorf, Lexie Kilbourne, Paige Young, Isabelle Williams and Alexis Valles on stage as they made their first appearance with a dance number, accompanied by Miss Liberal, Emily Bayouth.

The pageant moved forward quickly as each contestant made their way back on stage, one-byone, for the lifestyle and fitness

swimwear competition portion of the evening.

Kilbourne and Nondorf tied in lifestyle and fitness swimwear.

Bayouth, the reigning Miss Liberal, performed her karate number from when she competed the year before.

The talent portion of the pageant came after Bayouth’s Sandstorm number, and SCCC/ATS concurrent student, Kilbourne, shared that the talent portion was the toughest for her.

“The talent part was probably the scariest part for me,” Kilbourne said. “I’ve never performed in front of a large crowd like that, let alone by myself.”

At the end of the night, however, Kilbourne won the talent.

Another tough event for the contestants was the interview on stage. Each contestant answered questions on the spot about her platform and was then asked a question by Miss Liberal.

The last portion of the pageant was eveningwear and each contestant gracefully made her way around the stage one last time before the winner was announced.

Crusader photos/ Diana Chavira

Dance Images performed between events to entertain the audience.

Cast prepares for outer space play Daisy Torres Crusader staff The production “Return to the Forbidden Planet” will be in the Showcase Theatre April 23-25, blasting off with several actors who include students and community members.

Some students that will be part of this cast are freshman Olivia Hamilton as a crew member, and sophomore Sherelle Shuck as Miranda.

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“It’s such a different musical than I’ve ever heard of, set in outer space and everything, it sounded really fun,” Shuck said.

“I’ve been in theatre for 20 years and this is a completely different musical from what I’ve ever seen or been part of,” said Joshua Hinton, who will be playing Doctor Prospero.

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“Let yourself take the opportunity to experience something different,” Shuck said.

The audience will be able to enjoy a feel of “Star Trek” that “draws various Shakespearean puns” as Jessica Malin, who plays Bosun Arras, described.

All of this makes it “very appealing to all age groups” according to director and theatre instructor Gloria Goodwin.

“I have great talent in this show,” Goodwin said, referring to the actors of this musical.

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Stephanie Drymalski, Chris Ramirez, Olivia Hamilton, Jessica Malin, J.J. Widener, Tailor Lynch and Jessica Bickerstaff rehearse a scene from “Return to the Forbidden Planet,” set to open April 23-25 at SCCC/ATS.

Friday, February 20, 2015

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OPINION

Hassan’s hope is restored by friendship Lanre Hassan Crusader staff hassan@crusadernews.com

In my few years of existence on earth, I came to think humans were judgmental, selfish, greedy and wicked — until last semester when I met Carol Francis in my Elementary Spanish class.

My faith in humanity was restored. Carol is a loving mother of three, namely Kelly, Kim and John. For 28 years, Carol has been married to Shannon Francis, the man currently representing the 125th district in the Kansas House of Representatives.

Carol is the founder and coowner of Spencer Browne’s coffee shop.

“The name Spencer Browne was derived from my late grandmother’s name, Elmira Spencer

Browne,” according to Carol. bags of gifts; in these bags were “We decided to stick with the three different gift cards from name Spencer Browne because it Wal-Mart, Burger King and an iTunes gift card. I also got differseems fancier than Elmira.”

Carol is someone I would like ent types of cookies, chocolates, to see as a mother figure, but the oranges, macaroni and cheese, fact that Carol refers to me as soups, bottled waters, pops, “Buddy” makes me appreciate juices and other goodies.

Carol was just a the privilege of having such a “She's someone I can Godsend to me wonderful woman always talk to, always during the month of December 2014 as a friend. willing to listen.” because I always While in class feel loved anytime last semester be– Lanre Hassan I see her, plus she’s fore Christmas break, Carol would come to me always got something sweet to and ask how I would survive dur- say to me or to people about me ing the break. I recall my re- to make me feel good about mysponse to Carol was always, “I self.

According to Andrea Rangel, will be OK, Carol, thanks.”

But somehow Carol figured I elementary Spanish teacher at was just being egotistical and not Seward County Community Coladmitting I could use some help. lege, “I didn't know Carol before Carol brought three big trays last semester, but she took my of lasagna, some burrito stuff and class last year and she has proved chicken casserole to my apart- to be a valuable person. She’s ment. She also came with three someone I can always talk to, al-

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ways willing to listen.”

“I went through a rough patch not too long ago and she was there for me. Her words of encouragement and praise always make me feel good about myself,” Rangel said.

During Christmas break, Carol invited me to hang out with her family and friends at Spencer Browne’s to play a Mexican game called Loteria. There I got to meet Carol’s BFF Susan Lukwago; she is a warm and interesting woman from Kenya.

I was opportune to meet Carol’s daughters, Kelly and Kim; I also met Sonia Hernandez and her granddaughter. Hernandez is actually the STEM educator at SCCC/ATS and she’s also a very good friend of Carol.

Now I actually see people differently, all thanks to my buddy Carol Francis for making me feel good about myself, and changing my perception about people.

Crusader photo/Lanre Hassan

Carol Francis at Spencer Browne’s in Liberal. Francis is founder and coowner of the coffee shop and has a gift of sharing friendship to others.

Shortened bus hours limit public Magaly Guerrero Crusader staff guerrero@crusadernews.com

Fifty Shades of not even worth it Maria Lara Editor lara@crusadernews.com

Fair warning, I am not all peaches and cream when it comes to the infamous movie that just hit the screens on Valentine’s Day. The movie that has caused uproars among the public, and riots on the web and in my heart. But let me try to explain, why you, women, are too good for this movie.

“Fifty Shades of Grey” has been a movie that has raised questions about what the ideal relationship could be like, and has even, unfortunatley, been desired among women.

To get straight to the point, in my utter most blunt opinion, the book and movie have brought up reactions that I don’t quite understand. I don’t understand why we like to believe that we are, somehow, immune to the ideas that are poured out from the society we live in, to say, “It’s just a fiction movie,” “It’s no big deal,” when in reality, yes, it is a big deal, and it’s not just a fiction movie because this stuff is happening today, in this society that we are so blind to. We have women who are in an abusive relationships and will stay in it because that’s how they know they are “loved.”

This movie has reconstructed a new definition or view of what sex is all about, that the man, or leader, dominates in a hurtful manner. And for women to want that, I can’t fathom it! I know the different controversies that that has brought up, like, “It’s about the connection that Ana and Christian have,” “He changed her, and vice versa.” Since when did we start mistaking infatuation for romance, or obsession for love?

The craziest thing I read was an article of a woman who went to watch the movie with her husband, and she was going off on the person against the movie and had posted a blog (this woman’s justification was under the comments) about how they went to watch it with the intensions to strengthen their intimacy and how it will allow them to have better conversations about what each of them need from one another.

How in the world can intimacy be so tattered that you need an erotic movie to bring that wall down that you two have built up? It’s ridiculous to see and read the reactions of multiple women thinking that this can actually be an asset to their relationships. Quit degrading yourselves by basing your marriage’s intimacy off of a movie that is so poorly portrayed.

FSOG gives the false impression that two people can connect, fall in love, stay in love, primarily on sexual chemistry and passion. And I’m not saying it’s impossible, because by all means, if you are meant to be, more power to the both of you.

Another view that has been widely brought up is the submission that a woman needs to have to her husband. Submission.

The term means different things to different people. According to sources, “As a man should be submissive to God, so should a woman be submissive to her husband, and God.” As much as I’ve thought and dwelled on these thoughts, I’ve wondered... If she, the woman, is submissive, does that make the man dominant, and if she’s less submissive, does it make him less dominant? A wife’s submission is first and foremost to Christ. Of course, He doesn’t want us, women, to be spineless, weak-willed, and wimpy women who welcome and enjoy abuse. That’s not the objective.

You might be wondering if I’ve even watched the movie. I haven’t. I don’t need to. There are so many more things in this society and world that I don’t have to necessarily be a part of in order to know that it’s bad for me.

It’s harder to miss something that you’ve never had, as opposed to something you’ve had. In other words, once exposed to such images, or movies, it can become difficult to get those scenes out of your head. It may take some time, but please. If anyone has seen something and never remembered it within the time frame of a couple months, please shoot me an email and tell me how you do it.

I’ve heard of women who have objected and repulsed at the thought that their husbands watch pornography. But why is it somehow diminshed when it’s the wife’s doing the same and the husbands stay quiet?

Words are very powerful, along with the human imagination, and believe me, a visual is not needed when the correct words are used to describe a sensation, or scene.

And that is exactly what the book delivers.

Sure, FSOG may or may not be any different from any other sexual movie, but it’s the fact that the character of Christian Grey is not only physically abusive, but emotionally as well.

It has made it seem OK for men to treat women disrespectfully and in a tyrant manner. I can’t imagine the confusion some men may be in after this movie.

Women wanting gentlemen, but they also want to be treated the way Christian Grey treats Ana. There was even a petition, “Fifty Shades is Abuse,” supporting those standing up against the book and movie that promotes and romanticizes violence towards women.

Even the feminists seem muted; I have scarcely read any articles about feminists who are taking a stand on the type of relationship FSOG promotes.

But more than anything, I think, we as believers and women, should take responsiblity of our actions and non-actions.

More than disliking the books, and movie, a practice to empathize and fight for the women who do suffer from emotional and physical abuse in their intimacy.

To take a stand and let others know that they’re not alone, and are worth so much more than this movie has to offer.

Transportation is very important in a town like Liberal because not everything is in walking distance.

In September of 2012, the city of Liberal decided to bring in city buses for public transportation and a couple of vans for people with disablities that run Monday through Friday from 6a.m. - 6 p.m. with final routes running from 5-6 p.m.

The city buses would not only help people with disabilities but also people that do not have a mobile car to get to or from places such as work, school or stores.

Liberal has two bus routes that consist of a blue route and a red route. The city buses have five major transfer stops which consist of two grocery stores, the

hospital, the local senior center and Seward County Community College/Area Technical School.

The City of Liberal website mentions “Buses can accommodate 12 seated riders and three wheel chairs.” The buses have one-way passes for only $1. The unlimited monthly passes are $30 and can be purchased at city hall.

Although, half priced fare cards are available for senior citizens, low- income riders and riders with disabilities. Students are also eligible to get half priced fare rides with their student IDs. But now people are questioning whether the buses should run on weekends for those that do not have a way to move from one place to another, especially in the cold weather we have had lately.

Guillermina Lezama spoke about how the City of Liberal could improve its public transportation. “It would be more accessible if the buses could run more often instead of waiting a full hour,” Lezama said.

She also stated that it makes her schedule more difficult to work with since the buses do only run certain hours and days.

Lezama shared that she wishes the buses would run until 8 p.m. on weekdays. This would give her enough time to get off work and not be so rushed to catch a bus.

It would be great for the City of Liberal to think about making the buses and vans accessible on the weekends because people really do utilize them. The buses are very affordable compared to private taxi services, which can be very expensive. I called a local taxi just to see what their prices were, and they are $10 during night time and $7 during day time. These prices are too high for me, considering that the gas prices are very low right now and I could get a good start on a tank of gas for $10.

Making the city buses accessible during the weekends would benefit many especially during these cold winter days.

Black history: more than just a month Jose Medrano Editor emeritus medrano@crusadernews.com

Black history month to many students is just a time when the curriculum slightly changes in their classes to focus on a prominent figure who is black.

Students can name Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Fredrick Douglass, Jackie Robinson and other powerful black figures who cover the civil rights sections of our history. Least to say that they are very important people, but few students can name prominent black writers and scientists, artists and pioneers or actually recall any events corresponding to black history. Truth be told, I was one of those students.

I didn’t know about Percy Julian until I read about him in one of my chemistry books a few years back. Julian was a scientist in the mid 1900s who contributed so much to the medical and chemical fields.

He was an early researcher of synthesis (the process of converting one chemical to another) and helped create artificial hormones, which led to many medical contributions. Learning about Julian really opened my eyes to how little I knew about black history outside of the civil rights era.

I find it rather interesting to see how much black history actually correlates to white history, because it’s just white history that people don’t want to talk about.

Just last month a new report came out showing the number of blacks who were lynched in 12 southern states within the time period of 1877 and 1950 totaled 3,959 and, people, we still lynched up into the 1960s.

We are talking about a time period that was post-civil war, a time when America, excluding the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, was considered to be a prosperous nation. Yet I don’t recall reading or learning too much about lynching throughout junior nor senior high.

I’m not stating this information to make anyone feel uncomfortable, but it is important for us to

look back, recognize mistakes and see how far we’ve come.

I’m not asking people to suddenly start reading or become full experts on African American studies, but a little learning helps cure ignorance. Now if I see a little piece of black history in a textbook or if I hear something over an NPR podcast, I usually like to take a little time and pay attention to what it’s about.

Perhaps one day Black History Month will no longer be needed because schools will be able focus on and integrate black history, culture and literature just like any other part of the curriculum.

Textbooks will contain prominent black figures and our society as a whole won’t have to view it through only a month’s lens.

Yet until that day, Black history Month is something that is needed to educate people on how rich in the humanities, arts and sciences black history is.

Understanding how those individuals of color and the events that transpired shaped America into what it is today is what we really need to learn.

DACA program temporarily blocked Maria Lara Editor lara@crusadernews.com

A federal judge this week temporarily blocked the president’s programs in regards to the DACA program, an American immigration policy which allows certain undocumented immigrants who entered the country before their 16th birthday and before June 2007 to receive a renewable, two-year work permit and exemption from deportation.

Even before the program was presented by Obama, there has been fear, questions arising such as, “What’s going to happen when Obama is no longer president?”

By this point, it’s not even about the program, the president, Republicans or Democrats. It’s about the emotions that are being tossed from one end to the next.

It’s unimaginable the fear that has now been instilled into many immigrants, and the frustrations that are quickly escalating.

Being an immigrant myself, but now being on the “safe” side of the line, I sympathize with those who didn’t quite make it through since Obama’s immigration policy was blocked a couple of days before applications were supposed to be submitted.

According to CNN, “Executive action protecting immigrant youth and parents is solid” ...“Judge Hanen’s ruling is not permanent and we are confident that it will be repealed in a higher court.”

Republicans and conservative groups have hailed the judge’s decision as an initial victory.

They accuse the president of overstepping his authority with executive order.

Throwing out statements that are reassuring to the immigrants isn’t going to ease the tension that has already erupted among their families. Statements like the ones above are just as stable as sand is. With the political groups bickering consistently, I fear that a decision will not be made.

It’s frightening, to think of all that can be brought out of this.

What is going to happen to all the immigrants that are on the DACA program now? Will Obama’s vows to go through with this fail, or will the Republicans have it their way?

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Lack of Vaccinations Quick Shots: Facts on the Measles may cause

Painful Reality In this modern day and age it is often taken for granted how much medicine has contributed to society and its general well being in the United States. Vaccinations over the past decade have become a hot button issue for certain groups of people, and now with an outbreak of measles spreading across the country, it is often forgotten how these sometimes painful tools of medicine have helped prevent many diseases that plagued previous generations. It is often overlooked that just because these diseases do not appear in American’s lives that the problems and diseases have gone away, but that not is not the case.

A small number of people about 3 out of 100— who get the two doses of the measles vaccine will still get measles if exposed to the disease.

Measles has an incubation period of about 7-18 days in which no symptoms may be present. The measles can also led to complication such as bronchitis, laryngitis, croup, pneumonia, brain swelling and other serious problems.

Measles can be a serious in all age groups.

Yet children younger than 5 and adults that are 20 or older are more likely to suffer from measles complications.

Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000. A recent trend in cases has forced multiple states to be on alert for new cases.

Lack of vaccination further’s outbreak Vaccinations have recently become a trending topic in many places around America. With measles cases beginning to emerge nationally and pertussis (whooping cough) cases popping here in the state of Kansas, the debate of choosing whether or not to vaccinate is once again up for general discussion.

According to the CDC and WHO as of Feb. 6, a total of 121 cases of the measles have been reported in this year alone. That’s 30 times the number of Ebola cases that caused mass hysteria in the United States for a couple of weeks.

Those 121 cases stem from an outbreak that occurred at Disneyland in California.

The measles, which were once quite common, typically consists of cough, high fevers and a red blotchy rash. It is extremely contagious since it travels through the air and airborne droplets produced by coughing and sneezing. It can be deadly to children. It has an incubation period of about 7-18 days in which no symptoms may be present. The measles can also led to complication such as bronchitis, laryngitis, croup, pneumonia, brain swelling and other serious problems. As of today there have been no reported cases in Kansas.

Sedgwick and Barton counties have had active cases of whooping cough in the last month. Whooping cough has similar symptoms to a common cold but is can be dangerous. A person with whooping cough typically has a very violent and heavy cough that forces them to take breaths that produces a “whoop” when they inhale. Although not as serious for adults, whooping cough is very serious for young children, infants and elders since it can cause respiratory problems and can last up to 10 weeks.

The reason vaccines work well is because they produce community or herd immunity as some people call it. More than 90 percent of American’s are vaccinated against diseases. For every person who is properly vaccinated, that number of people who can be infected by the infection goes down significantly.

Herd immunity works by having a majority of a population vaccinated against diseases and illnesses like, let’s say, the measles. This stops the infection from spreading for person to person, but it also stops those people who are not immune or vaccinated against it from getting it.

This recent outbreak of measles stems people who have chosen not to get their children or themselves vaccinated against it. Much of anti-vaccination pressure stems from a report that was publish in the British medical journal the Lancet in 1998 that correlated the MMR vaccine, used to for measles, to children who had autism; it has since been retracted, marked as fraudulent and debunked by the medical community.

It is often forgotten that just because the diseases have faded away it does not mean that they cannot reappear if proper measures are not taken to prevent them.

Vaccines for diseases

The Impact of Vaccines

MMR The MMR prevents measles, mumps and rubella. The vaccine was created in 1971 and is given in two sets in children. Although a report linked the MMR to autism, the report has been proven false yet still faces scrutiny today.

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Smallpox Pre-vaccine death rate: 29,005

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Tdap or DTap helps prevent tetanus, diptheria and pertussis. All of these diseases are caused by infectious bacteria. Tetanus occurs through wounds and diptheria and pertussis is spread from person to person.

Diptheria Pre-vaccine death rate: 21,053 2010 reported cases: 0

Pertussis

Gardasil is used to protect against the HPV and it strains which can cause cervical cancer, anal cancer and other problems in both males and females. It is a newcomer to the vaccine world, it was approved in 2006 by the FDA.

Pre-vaccine death rate: 200,752 2010 reported cases: 21,291

Varivax Tetanus Varicella, known by its common name chickenpox, is preventable by its vaccine called Varivax. It is possible to still get chickenpox even after having been vaccinated but it helps reduce complications caused by the disease.

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Pre-vaccine death rate: 580 2010 reported cases: 8

Polio Pre-vaccine death rate: 16,316 2010 reported cases: 0

The polio vaccine was created in 1952 and has help eradicate the disease worldwide since it creation. As of 2008 only three countries, Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan, had serious problems with the disease. The vaccine is still in use today.

Measles Pre-vaccine death rate: 530,217 2010 reported cases: 61 Source: CDC 2011 report

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Rotation opens for Packard Grant Glaze Crusader staff Mitchell Packard was not a constant in the Saints rotation to start the season. In the first 11 games for Seward County, Packard only saw 10 minutes of action in two games.

As Seward County changed semester terms, Packard saw a change in his minutes. Packard has played in every game dating back to Dec. 5, and every game he has made an impact, an impact that teammates recognize.

Teammate Secean Johnson speaks highly of Packard.

“He works hard day in and day out, and keeps everyone on the team positive. He also has a toughness level that is unmatched.”

Positivity is something that Packard has fought to maintain this season due to the lack of playing time early on. For many athletes like Packard, it may have seemed impossible.

Packard comes from a small Kansas town named Kingman.

There he was always the best.

He was the point leader in basketball, the All-League quarterback and pitcher as well. This for many athletes would have lead to a victim’s attitude if they first didn’t play in college.

However, Packard is quick to say that, while it was frustrating, he learned quickly he had to get better.

“I knew I had to get better, so I decided to have a good attitude no matter what. I continued to work hard knowing my opportunity would come. Plus it is just a

privilege to be here and play college basketball.”

Packard is a simple man away from the court. One thing he talks about many times is relationships. While he doesn’t have any crazy hobbies away from the court, he does love being around people. Whether it is in his hometown with his “country living” friends, or at Seward County with teammates that he has connected with and become great friends with.

“We just play 2K quite a bit, and I am in the game room often.

I just love being around people.”

He stays simple when it comes to pre-game rituals and superstitions. “I don’t have any (superstitions). I did in high school, but now I know I am better when I am relaxed so I don’t try to change anything on game day.”

Packard does take a moment every Saints game night to do one thing though — be thankful for the opportunity he has been given. To almost humble himself before he goes to battle. To remind himself that he is blessed to be doing what he loves.

“Before the game, when I put on my jersey, I pause and look at it. I take in how huge of an honor it is for me to play here.”

This simple, hard-working, positive man is now a starter for the Saints. He has seen a steady increase in minutes.

He brings energy to the floor, and while his role has increased his mentality has not.

“I’m still out there to bring energy, defense, and hard-work.

That hasn’t changed, and I am still not satisfied.”

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Mitchell Packard drives the lane and goes up strong for a shot, blasting past Conquistador defense.

In conference play, Packard averages five points, 2.7 rebounds and his shooting is at a 46.4 percent.

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Rebekah Hatchard went from living in South Australia and 30 minutes away from the beach, to playing college basketball in small town Liberal, Kansas.

Although she is miles way from her parents and sisters, Hatchard sees her move to Seward as very positive.

“I thought this was the best possible program for me to go to,” Hatchard said in regards to why she picked Seward County Community College.

At the time Hatchard was still deciding on a college, women’s basketball coach Toby Wynn informed her that with there not being many players on the team, it was possible for her to have more playing time.

“That’s why I chose Liberal,” she said.

Hatchard also shared that her home city is far bigger than Liberal and there were more things to do, but she enjoys the fact that she moved to a small community where “everybody knows everybody,” and the team receives a lot of support from fans compared to other teams.

Hatchard also said that she does feel a bit homesick at times and that she misses her three younger sisters, who, along with Hatchard, are all two years apart in age.

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But the support from her family, especially from her dad, encouraged her to pursue a free education, unlike the one that awaited her at home, should she have chosen to attend university there.

The possibility of attending a university back home is still an option, but Hatchard is still unsure of what she wants to do in the future or what career path she wants to take.

One thing that is for sure is that Hatchard wants to continue playing ball.

“It’s really fun,” Hatchard said about the Lady Saints’ season so far, “like it’s really fun when you just keep winning.”

Compared to the last season, Hatchard explains that there isn’t as much tension among the team and there is great team chemistry that has replaced that.

The team has also made a change to step up their game now that Tamara Seda is out due to a knee injury, and it seems to be working. The Lady Saints have not lost the momentum and every player has been putting forth a little extra effort on the court, especially when it comes to rebounds.

As for her personal growth on and off the court, Hatchard says she has matured a lot.

“I’ve had to take on a lot more responsibility, like living away from home.”

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Hatchard also says that her time management skills have also improved and it has made her a better student.

“I don’t do failing,” Hatchard said. “I don’t like to fail.”

Her determined attitude as a student follows her to the court as well.

In Wednesday night’s game against the Garden City Broncbusters, Hatchard scored 14 points, made five rebounds and had five assists.

Off the court, Hatchard’s teammates enjoy her company.

Teammate and friend Axelle Bernard shared that Hatchard is “always happy,” and is always the first to laugh.

Bernard described her teammate as honest and as a good listener that people can go to for advice. “I really appreciate that about her,” Bernard said.

Another one of Hatchard’s teammates, Daniela Galindo, said, “She is a good leader with a good heart and mind.”

According to Galindo, Hatchard is the type of positive person that everyone like to be around on and off the court.

“I am so happy to call her my friend, teammate and classmate. We adore our Australian.”

Off the court, one of Hatchard’s hobbies is singing, and according to Bernard, “She actually has a good voice.”

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Friday, February 20, 2015

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2015 HOMECOMING: Glaze and Silva take the crowns

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Nathan Coxwell, Yesenia Perez, and Omar Muñoz held out their imaginary ice cream cones at the hypnotist show. The three were among student hypnotized by performer Dan James.

Diana Chavira Sports editor The 2015 homecoming king and queen titles were presented to Crusader representative Grant Glaze and International Student Organization representative Thayna Silva. Leading up to homecoming night on Saturday, SCCC also put on several events to get students into the spirit.

The beginning of the week started with students being able to make wax hands of themselves and with friends. On Tuesday, free donuts and coffee were provided by the Saints Bookstore.

Thursday night the Showcase Theater on campus was filled with laughter as hypnotist Dan James entertained an auditorium of students while he hypnotized other fellow students on stage.

The annual Texas Hold ’em tournament was on Friday in the student union. The top four finalists in the poker game were Jakob Hernandez, Trent Mulherin and Joe Dinh, along with Silva, the queen-to-be who was in the top finishers in the tournament, too.

Saturday night festivities began with the Lady Saints game against the Dodge City Lady Conquistadors. Seward swept the game 71-48 and 35 points of the final score were provided by freshman Brooklyn Artis and Axelle Bernard.

It came as no surprise that Artis took the initiative and made the first shot and three of the game. Within the first seven minutes of the game, Artis shot nine points on her own. The Lady Saints quickly pushed their lead to double digits and soon the score was 27-9, and at half-time Seward was still up 36-17.

The Lady Saints shot from the field at 13 percent higher than the Lady Conquistadors, and shot 83 percent of 12 chances at the free throw line. The highest lead of the night for Seward was at 30 points when the score landed at 67-37.

Bernard played big as well with 16 points scored, 12 rebounds and a new career high of six blocked shots against Dodge City. Saturday night was also significant to the Lady Saints’ record as the beat the Conquistadors in the Green House for the 24th time in a row.

As soon as the Lady Saints walked off the court with their victory, the red carpets were rolled out for the homecoming candidates that were soon to be introduced and recognized.

The first candidates to walk out were HALO representatives Ricardo Nava and Rachael Cano, followed by Glaze, and Phi Theta Kappa president, Jackie Arnold. After Glaze and Arnold came Tony Dorado and Silva, both representing the International Student Organization, and right behind them were Alex Burciaga and Marcala Pewthers, representing Enactus and SGA. The last couple to finish off the 10 candidates on the red carpet were Kate Mulligan and Sal Valdez, representatives for the Student Nurse Association and Pathways.

Glaze and Silva could not hide the smiles on their faces as they were crowned king and queen for homecoming 2015.

Before the homecoming court was narrowed down to 10, the following clubs nominated two representatives each to run for king and queen: Pathways, Alley Bowen, Sal Valdez; Concert Band, Anysia Limon, Luis Sanluis; Crusader, Xochitl Gonzalez and Glaze; HALO, Rachel Cano, Ricardo Nava; Enactus, Roselyn Feregrino, Alex Burciaga; SGA, Marcala Pewthers, Seth Plummer; Kylix, Roselyn Rodriguez, Dalibor Cohadarevic; SPEC, Casie Yowell; SNA, Kate Mulligan, Kirk Walls; ISO, Silva and Tony Dorado; PTK, Jackie Arnold, Dalton Robinson; Dance, Laura Ruiz; and Sigma Chi Chi, Karol Gutierrez and Robert Hoskinson.

As the red carpet was rolled back up and the court was cleared up, it was time for the Saints to warm up for their Jayhawk West Conference home game.

The Saints did not start off with the same luck as the Lady Saints. Falling behind the Conquistadors briefly into the game at 8-2, it wasn’t until Dodge was just peaking over the 20s that Seward started making a comeback. Threes from Mitchell Packard and Kevin Sims kept the Saints close to the Conquistadors, and at half-time they were trailing 37-32.

In the second half, Sims and Packard once again contributed to Seward’s biggest lead of the night 56-50, but it was soon lost when the Conquistadors took the lead for one last time at 57-56.

In the last minute of the game, Darius Polley scored a three to put the Saints up 68-65 with less than 25 seconds on the clock, but Dodge City’s Brett O’Neil tied the game at 68 with 10 seconds to go.

After driving the ball all the way back down the court, Tyreke Sharp was fouled and shot two free throws to give the Saints the last lead they needed to win the game 70-68.

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Liz Nosbisch, Lindsay Schwab, Grace Petersen, Dillon Drury and Thayna Silva join the action during the Texas Hold ’em Poker night on Friday.

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Grant Glaze and Thayna Silva smiled and stood together for pictures after being crowned king and queen on homecoming night Saturday. Glaze represented the Crusader newspaper while Silva represented ISO. The two were selected from a group of students who were picked to represent organizations and clubs for the homecoming title. Glaze and Silva were the two representatives out of the top 10 with the most votes.

Grant Glaze’s first reaction when it was announced that he had won the crown for 2015 Homecoming King. Tony Dorado reacts with excitement that his friend and baseball teammate won. Candidates, from left, Ricardo Nava, Glaze, Dorado, Alex Burciaga and Sal Valdez.

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Thayna Silva reacts to being announced as SCCC/ATS’s 2015 Homecoming Queen. Candidates, from left, Kate Mulligan, Marcala Pewthers, Silva, Jackie Arnold, and Rachel Cano.

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Brooklyn Artis goes up for a lay-up after making her way past Dodge City Conquistador defense.

Darius Polley is fouled while going up for a lay-up during Saturday night’s homecoming game. The Saints prevailed with a 70-68 victory.

Lady Saint Rebekah Hatchard is almost blocked by Conquistador defender in her attempt to score. The Lady Saints won the homecoming game 71-48.

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Kevin Sims makes his way to the basket for a shot. The Saints had an overall field goal percentage of 44.1.

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The Saintsations dance team and the SCCC cheerleading squad performed together during both game half times to entertain the growing crowd.

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Friday, February 20, 2015

HOMECOMING

2015 HOMECOMING: Glaze and Silva take the crowns

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Nathan Coxwell, Yesenia Perez, and Omar Muñoz held out their imaginary ice cream cones at the hypnotist show. The three were among student hypnotized by performer Dan James.

Diana Chavira Sports editor The 2015 homecoming king and queen titles were presented to Crusader representative Grant Glaze and International Student Organization representative Thayna Silva. Leading up to homecoming night on Saturday, SCCC also put on several events to get students into the spirit.

The beginning of the week started with students being able to make wax hands of themselves and with friends. On Tuesday, free donuts and coffee were provided by the Saints Bookstore.

Thursday night the Showcase Theater on campus was filled with laughter as hypnotist Dan James entertained an auditorium of students while he hypnotized other fellow students on stage.

The annual Texas Hold ’em tournament was on Friday in the student union. The top four finalists in the poker game were Jakob Hernandez, Trent Mulherin and Joe Dinh, along with Silva, the queen-to-be who was in the top finishers in the tournament, too.

Saturday night festivities began with the Lady Saints game against the Dodge City Lady Conquistadors. Seward swept the game 71-48 and 35 points of the final score were provided by freshman Brooklyn Artis and Axelle Bernard.

It came as no surprise that Artis took the initiative and made the first shot and three of the game. Within the first seven minutes of the game, Artis shot nine points on her own. The Lady Saints quickly pushed their lead to double digits and soon the score was 27-9, and at half-time Seward was still up 36-17.

The Lady Saints shot from the field at 13 percent higher than the Lady Conquistadors, and shot 83 percent of 12 chances at the free throw line. The highest lead of the night for Seward was at 30 points when the score landed at 67-37.

Bernard played big as well with 16 points scored, 12 rebounds and a new career high of six blocked shots against Dodge City. Saturday night was also significant to the Lady Saints’ record as the beat the Conquistadors in the Green House for the 24th time in a row.

As soon as the Lady Saints walked off the court with their victory, the red carpets were rolled out for the homecoming candidates that were soon to be introduced and recognized.

The first candidates to walk out were HALO representatives Ricardo Nava and Rachael Cano, followed by Glaze, and Phi Theta Kappa president, Jackie Arnold. After Glaze and Arnold came Tony Dorado and Silva, both representing the International Student Organization, and right behind them were Alex Burciaga and Marcala Pewthers, representing Enactus and SGA. The last couple to finish off the 10 candidates on the red carpet were Kate Mulligan and Sal Valdez, representatives for the Student Nurse Association and Pathways.

Glaze and Silva could not hide the smiles on their faces as they were crowned king and queen for homecoming 2015.

Before the homecoming court was narrowed down to 10, the following clubs nominated two representatives each to run for king and queen: Pathways, Alley Bowen, Sal Valdez; Concert Band, Anysia Limon, Luis Sanluis; Crusader, Xochitl Gonzalez and Glaze; HALO, Rachel Cano, Ricardo Nava; Enactus, Roselyn Feregrino, Alex Burciaga; SGA, Marcala Pewthers, Seth Plummer; Kylix, Roselyn Rodriguez, Dalibor Cohadarevic; SPEC, Casie Yowell; SNA, Kate Mulligan, Kirk Walls; ISO, Silva and Tony Dorado; PTK, Jackie Arnold, Dalton Robinson; Dance, Laura Ruiz; and Sigma Chi Chi, Karol Gutierrez and Robert Hoskinson.

As the red carpet was rolled back up and the court was cleared up, it was time for the Saints to warm up for their Jayhawk West Conference home game.

The Saints did not start off with the same luck as the Lady Saints. Falling behind the Conquistadors briefly into the game at 8-2, it wasn’t until Dodge was just peaking over the 20s that Seward started making a comeback. Threes from Mitchell Packard and Kevin Sims kept the Saints close to the Conquistadors, and at half-time they were trailing 37-32.

In the second half, Sims and Packard once again contributed to Seward’s biggest lead of the night 56-50, but it was soon lost when the Conquistadors took the lead for one last time at 57-56.

In the last minute of the game, Darius Polley scored a three to put the Saints up 68-65 with less than 25 seconds on the clock, but Dodge City’s Brett O’Neil tied the game at 68 with 10 seconds to go.

After driving the ball all the way back down the court, Tyreke Sharp was fouled and shot two free throws to give the Saints the last lead they needed to win the game 70-68.

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Liz Nosbisch, Lindsay Schwab, Grace Petersen, Dillon Drury and Thayna Silva join the action during the Texas Hold ’em Poker night on Friday.

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Grant Glaze and Thayna Silva smiled and stood together for pictures after being crowned king and queen on homecoming night Saturday. Glaze represented the Crusader newspaper while Silva represented ISO. The two were selected from a group of students who were picked to represent organizations and clubs for the homecoming title. Glaze and Silva were the two representatives out of the top 10 with the most votes.

Grant Glaze’s first reaction when it was announced that he had won the crown for 2015 Homecoming King. Tony Dorado reacts with excitement that his friend and baseball teammate won. Candidates, from left, Ricardo Nava, Glaze, Dorado, Alex Burciaga and Sal Valdez.

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Thayna Silva reacts to being announced as SCCC/ATS’s 2015 Homecoming Queen. Candidates, from left, Kate Mulligan, Marcala Pewthers, Silva, Jackie Arnold, and Rachel Cano.

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Brooklyn Artis goes up for a lay-up after making her way past Dodge City Conquistador defense.

Darius Polley is fouled while going up for a lay-up during Saturday night’s homecoming game. The Saints prevailed with a 70-68 victory.

Lady Saint Rebekah Hatchard is almost blocked by Conquistador defender in her attempt to score. The Lady Saints won the homecoming game 71-48.

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Kevin Sims makes his way to the basket for a shot. The Saints had an overall field goal percentage of 44.1.

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The Saintsations dance team and the SCCC cheerleading squad performed together during both game half times to entertain the growing crowd.

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Hayden Howard pitches on the cold season opener against McCook Community College. Saints have a season record of 3-4 after having an early start to the season. Saints will face Odessa College Saturday.

week back on the mound for the Saints.

Howard was named the Week One KJCCC Co-Pitcher of the Week after throwing for 10 innings without allowing one earned run.

Howard is from Carrollton, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. He is the oldest of his siblings with a half brother who is 5 years old and a stepsister who is 13 years old.

Howard will soon return to Texas to continue to play baseball at Texas Tech University.

Howard has always been inclined towards playing baseball rather than other sports.

“I just grew up around it,” Howard said. “My mom would always throw the ball at me and it was just something that I would always do when I had free time.

It just kind of stuck and I grew to love it by just playing it.”

Being around baseball led Howard to be a fan of the Texas Rangers, yet the player he looks up to is Cole Hamels, a pitcher who currently plays for the Phillies. Besides being a good pitcher, Howard said that the reason he likes Hamels is that he is also left-handed, so he tries to imitate him.

Another person that also had an influence on Howard to be where he is now was his high school assistant coach, Ryan Nelson.

Nelson, too, attended Seward County Community College where he played baseball for the Saints in 2003 when they won the Jayhawk West conference.

He was named most valuable player that year for the conference.

“He was young and could really connect well with me,” Howard said. “I trust him and I still talk to him every couple weeks. We stay in touch very well, and we just talk. He keeps me in line and focused on what I am trying to do.”

Nelson was one of the reasons that helped Howard decide to come and play for the Saints.

Brent Bezio, Howard’s roommate and teammate, said about Howard, “He is a crazy kid, but really fun to be with.”

In regards to baseball, Bezio said that Howard being a lefthanded pitcher means he already has an advantage. Then, add in that his fastball sits around 88-91 mph along with his ability to locate the ball pretty well, leads to Howard’s good pitching game.

“As long as he throws strikes and keeps the ball low, he does really well,” Bezio said.

A couple months ago, Howard made the decision to continue playing after this season at Texas Tech, who had an impressive 2014 season with 45 wins. The Red Raiders also reached the College World Series last year at Omaha. Another thing that led to Howard’s decision to play there was the coaching staff.

“The pitching coach there is very well known,” Howard said.

“He was a major league scout for a long time, and he just has a lot of connections. He was a first round pick, too, and he is just very well educated in baseball knowledge wise. The whole coaching staff just felt like a good fit. They are doing something right since they made it to the World Series.”

Besides baseball, Howard also enjoys messing around while playing basketball and being outdoors.

Howard said, “I like going out to the lake in the summer when I have a little off time and also playing video games like a bunch of people here [at the dorms].”

Howard and the Saints will continue the season Saturday against Odessa College at Odessa, Texas, in a double-header and will have another doubleheader Sunday at Midland, Texas, against Midland College.

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Lady Saints softball in undefeated spree Diana Chavira Sports editor The Lady Saints have been bringing their game to the bases since the being of their season.

The ladies in green have been undefeated for their last five games.

The Sunday trip to Lamar, Colo., was well worth it for the Lady Saints; they brought home their fifth consecutive win and two were against Lamar Community College alone.

In their final five innings the against Lamar, the Lady Saints were up 14-4 and 18-5, leaving little to no chance for their opponent to make enough runs to produce a win.

Freshman Kennedy Brunson shared that the team did really well throughout their 14 innings against Lamar. “Offensively, our bats were hot consistently,” Brunson said. “Our pitchers did a great job in controlling the game

and staying ahead in both games.”

Brunson also mentioned that “despite the cold weather,” the team went out ready to play and stayed focused.

For the Lady Saints, there is no particular team that they look forward to playing, explained Brunson. “We look forward to playing each team equally, but most importantly we approach every team as a challenge of bet-

tering ourselves every opportunity we get.”

Altogether, the team had 33 hits and 32 runs in their 14 innings played combined Sunday.

By the second inning of the first game, the Lady Saints had a 7-0 advantage on the Lady ’Lopes, and two innings later Seward had kept the Lady ’Lopes in check with a score of 8-0.

Their second game against the Lady ’Lopes was no different

from the start. By the third inning, the Seward had closed the score to 16-2 with RBIs from Danielle Orr, Vanessa Oakden, Joe-Ann Rapoza and Megan Armstrong to leave a 14-point lead between them and the Lady ’Lopes.

In game two, Seward made a season high of 22 hits and the consistency that Brunson mention was achieved through every starter making a hit.

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