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SCCC students make All-Kansas academic team Tania Valenzuela Crusader staff Two Seward County Community College students have been selected for the AllKansas Academic Team. This academic team is a group of students made up of stutwo dents from Casie Yowell each community college in Kansas. Each academic division at SCCC was to able nominate two students that they believed fit Jake Jimenez the necessary qualities. The two SCCC winners are Casie Yowell and Jake Jimenez who were shocked to learn they had been selected. “I was in shock at first, but I had a great sense of accomplishment and felt very honored to be chosen,” Yowell said. Students were nominated based upon their GPA, academic rigor, involvement in their college, community service, leadership, goals, and their handling of challenges with obtaining a high-

er education. This a prestigious honor for the students because of all of the scholarship opportunities that are now available to them, and many possible doors are opened for them. “Being a member gives me surreal feeling because, to me, I am not only representing myself but my family as well, so I feel that I have made them proud and brought honor to them,” Jimenez said. This honor has brought high hopes for both students. Yowell plans to apply for the National Academic Team in hopes of receiving a scholarship. She plans to graduate in May and further her education through Newman University. Jimenez also hopes this opportunity will help him achieve his goal of becoming a General Practitioner. According to Phi Theta Kappa sponsor Debbie Stafford, now that the finalists have been selected, they will complete the application process to compete for scholarships and awards at the national and international level. They will also be honored at an awards ceremony banquet in Topeka in February. This event will include a tour of the state capital and meeting politicians. Additionally, the team members will receive $300 stipends, certificates and medallions. They will also be recognized at the International Convention, Phi Theta Kappa Nerd Nation, in April in San Antonio.

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Angel Corral, a criminal justice major, aims at a target on the screen of the new Laser Shot Simulator.

Firearms simulator shoots for Dec. 2 grand opening Dallas Kelling Crusader staff A firearms simulator at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School will give the public an opportunity to sharpen marksmanship skills starting Dec. 2. The criminal justice department hopes people from the community and across campus will make appointments to practice on the simulator in Room TB104 at the Tech School. However, if college employees or students would like to use the simulator or see how it works, free simulator times will be available Nov. 18 and Nov. 20 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Those wanting to participate need to call criminal justice instructor Cristy Mulanax to schedule a session. “College employees and students are welcome to schedule times in November to give the

criminal justice club, Sigma Chi Chi, practice with overseeing the simulator,” Mulanax said. The firearms simulator is for individuals 18 or older wanting to improve their marksmanship skills. Those younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The Laser Shot Simulator’s operating hours are by reservation only from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through Dec. 18. After closing for semester break, the simulator will reopen Jan. 20. The price is $15 per half hour for up to four shooters, or $25 per hour. If the user purchases a five hour pass then the total will be $125, and for a 10-hour pass the total will be $225. Guaranteed reservations need to be made 24 hours in advance. To schedule simulator times, those interested can call Mulanax at 620-417-1362.

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Bert and Ruthie Luallen are pictured at the Veterans Day lunch on Tuesday. The event was organized by a Seward group to honor local veterans.

Dallas Kelling Crusader staff Ruthie and Bert met in 1978 at Camp Pendleton in California. Ruthie, a Marine, worked in retail at the military PX; Bert, serving in the Navy, worked in a dental clinic across the deck from the PX building. This Marine and Navy Corpsman found common ground and have now been married for 32 years. On Tuesday, they celebrated Veterans Day together with co-workers at Seward, where both are employees. Bert Luallen, head women’s volleyball coach, has lived in Liberal for nine and a half years, along with his wife Ruthie Luallen, assistant manager of the Saints Bookstore. Bert really likes that Liberal is a small community. “The community really supports all of the school systems, and it gives you a sense of a community,” he said. “Liberal is a small rural town, it’s like home,” Ruthie agreed. Not only did Bert and Ruthie serve in their respective branches of the military, but they continue to serve and work with others in their everyday lives at Seward County Community College. Both said they enjoy the time that they have available to spend with students. “I enjoy working with the young players and seeing them grow, develop, and move on,” Bert said of his coaching role. “I try to build the students up and look at everything as a challenge and not a problem,” Bert said. While Bert is part of the volleyball team effort, Ruthie finds herself as part of the team at the Saints Bookstore, where she says she enjoys interacting with students. Jerri Lynn Lyddon, director of Saints Bookstore, has known Ruthie since she started working at the bookstore in September of 2006. “Ruthie is a team player. She does what you ask of her, and she is genuine to the students and very concerned for them. Ruthie tries to take care of the students the best that she can,” Lyddon said. The Luallens have two daughters, Jessica, a student at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville studying international relations, and Victoria, a graduate

of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, N.M., who lives in Liberal and works at Trailers and Trails. The Luallens began their married life in 1982, after dating while they were in the service and after for four years. When it came to the decision of joining the Marines and the Navy there was no question that both Ruthie and Bert both wanted to join their desired branches. They both respected the lifestyles that they would soon be living. Ruthie chose the Marines because her big brother had served as a Marine. “I wanted to be like my big brother,” Ruthie said. Bert saw respect and pride as

years and 17 years in the reserves for a total of 25 years combined. Ruthie was living in Templeton, Calif., when she enlisted in the Marines. She served a total of 12 and half years, four and a half active and eight years in the reserves. Even though Bert and Ruthie left for boot camp at separate times and for different branches, the couple agreed that when they were leaving for boot camp they were scared. “Being away from home was a reality check,” Bert said, “Boot camp is very structured and for me it was really about getting to the next day.” Ruthie felt boot camp was more than that. “I wanted to be there, it wasn’t a matter of get-

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factors. “I was raised with respect of military and pride in serving,” he said. Bert’s dad served in World War II and in the Pacific, which also had some impact on Bert’s decision to serve in the Navy. Bert was living in Emporia when he enlisted in the Navy in 1972. He served eight active

ting through it, it was a great opportunity,” Ruthie said. Both she and Bert were active when the Vietnam War was going on, but they never were called for duty in Vietnam. Looking back on memorable moments, Bert cites when he made Chief Petty Office. “It took a long time and a lot of hard work and sacrifice to earn

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the promotion,” he said. The highest award that Bert received was the Navy Achievement Medal. Also when he was enlisted, he was a Senior Supervisor and his unit was picked as Top Medical Unit of the Year in 1993. One of two most memorable moments for Ruthie was when she was awarded the Humanitarian Ribbon. “It’s from when we brought the Vietnamese over from the war,” Ruthie said. The other most memorable moment for Ruthie was “getting to go home and having my big brother see me in my uniform. He teased me about being a jarhead like him,” Ruthie said. Family has played a big role in the Luallens’ lives. While Bert was away he stayed in touch with his family by writing letters in the beginning and then later on phone calls. Ruthie also stayed in touch with her family that was back in Nebraska by phone calls, letters, and cards. “There were lots of phone bills,” Ruthie said. As for the food, “military food is great, almost too good,” Ruthie said. Bert felt that the food was good with a few exceptions. “Generally the food was good, I wasn’t very picky, but I didn’t care for runny or uncooked scrambled eggs,” Bert said. For entertainment Ruthie usually would run or work out, go to the PX, they went to the beach a lot, and sometimes shopping. Bert enjoyed participating in sports, such as golf and volleyball in his free time. The two each had 30 days of leave a year, and they both usually went home to visit when on leave. Bert did most of his traveling when he was in the reserves to such places as Hawaii, Portland, and Seattle. When he was in active duty he went to San Diego. Ruthie on the other hand only had orders to stay in Camp Pendleton. The day that Bert’s service ended, he left California to return to Kansas. “I was accepted into Emporia State in early January; on New Year’s Eve, Emporia had gotten 17 inches of snow,” Bert said. He faced quite a transition from sunny skies and nice warm n Continued on page 3

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CMC packs for Operation Christmas Child Campus Messengers for Christ is inviting all college students to join in packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Collection points for the gift boxes will be in both the library and the cashiers office through Nov. 18. For more information on the international Samaritan’s Purse project and packing suggestions for shoe boxes, see Samaritanspurse.org. — Maria Lara

Phi Theta Kappa at SCCC/ATS has been involving the community in Liberal through community service projects, such as highway clean up and a Thanksgiving food drive. Highway 54 clean-up project As a part of Adopt-a-Highway Program, highway clean-up was carried out on Sunday, Nov 9. The 12 members of PTK and Debbie Stafford, advisor of PTK, participated in cleaning a twomile stretch of Highway 54 they are responsible for keeping clean. They work on this project once a semester, and they find and pick up unique stuff every time. An animal skeleton was found this time, while another semester,

a live mouse in a can was found. At that time, students brought it back and eventually kept it as a pet, according to Stafford. Founder’s Day Celebration Phi Theta Kappa at SCCC/ATS is to celebrate PTK Founder’s Day at noon -2 p.m. Nov. 19 in the student union. This celebration provides the opportunity to get to know about Phi Theta Kappa history. The event is open for everyone, and free pizza from Pizza Hut will be served on a first come, first served basis. Food Drive Phi Theta Kappa is going to host a Thanksgiving Food Drive 2-4 p.m., on Sunday, Nov 23. The members of PTK will divide into several groups and participate in a scavenger hunt to gather food for serving Thanksgiving meals to families in needed. The

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Flag ceremony to honor international students The International Student Flag Recognition Ceremony will be from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 18 in the student union. The event to honor SCCC/ATS and Colvin Adult Learning Center international students will be in conjunction with the free Thanksgiving lunch served by Great Western Dining. — Contributed to Crusader

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Twenty-five Block and Bridle students from Seward County Community College will be auctioned to area business for four hours of work at an event on Friday, Nov. 21, at Pub on the Bricks, 303 N Kansas Ave in Liberal. The event will start at 6 p.m. when the public can start taking their places, and supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. Following that, each student will go to the front of the room to be introduced and the Top Hand Auction will commence at 7 p.m. Evan Winchester will be the auctioneer and he will auction one student at a time. The highest bidder wins a student for four hours of work. The money raised goes to agriculture student scholarships. “By having the event at a public venue we are able to be a presence in the community, make connections with area business, and provide advertising for our department,” Teddi Winslow, agriculture instructor for SCCC, said. — By Kim Nguyen

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The Saints Promoting Education Careers (SPEC) club will host an evening of holiday stories, games and snacks for local children ages Kindergarten-third grade on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. The free event is from 6-7 p.m. and will take place in Room SW229C (upstairs in the Student Activities Building) on the main campus of Seward County Community College/Area Technical School. The event is free but limited to the first 40 children to sign up. Parents should make reservations by calling club adviser Janice Northerns at 620-417-1456. Leave a voice message stating name and grade level of each child attending and a phone number. Reservations must be made by Dec. 3. For more information, call Northerns or email janice.northerns@sccc.edu. — Contributed to Crusader

Technical support changes roll out date IT has changed the roll out date for an upcoming service called BlackBeltHelp, available through SCCC for students, faculty, staff, parents of students and alumni. The new tentative release date has been extended to Jan. 5, 2015. Semester and annual packs can be purchased by logging into the MyCampus portal or sccc.edu News and Events link. The fee for packs vary in price range and can be pro-rated, and a free trial offer is available. BlackBeltHelp service has collaborated with Seward to provide an online support system for those having technical difficulties such devices as computers, laptops, network connectivity, software applications, operating systems, email and communication, printers and scanners, virus removal and smart phones and tablets. — By Mariana Peña

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This model’s hair, makeup, and nails in the Sweet Escape show won first place for cosmetology designer Daisy Carillo.

Fashion shows sweet side Makiah Adams Editor Cosmetology students completing their final semester, organized a Sweet Escape fashion show at the Tech School as part of their final presentation at the tech school. The students come up with the theme and do all of the

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Continued from page 1 weather to snow and colder weather. Since the two had been datingwhile they were in the service, it was time for Ruthie to meet Bert’s family. She went to meet them on her last day of service. Bert went to Emporia State to play golf and Ruthie went to Emporia for a short time and then eventually went to Wichita State. The couple dated for four years after they returned to civilian life, then married in 1982. While the Marine and Navy days are behind the Luallens, they both remain active in supportive organizations. Bert joined the American Legion, a local organization, and Fleet Reserved Association, which is a national organization. Both are involved with the Veterans Club on campus. Bert attends American Legion Memorial Day Services at the cemetery every year. Looking back, the Luallens see the effect of the military in their lives. “It helped me grow up and taught me discipline,” Bert said. Ruthie’s experience while she served in the Marines also had a major effect. “It gave me confidence that I didn’t have as a young girl,” Ruthie said. “The time I went in is a lot different than what it is today. I went in shortly after the draft. Life in general is different today than what it use to be,” Bert said. Ruthie is known for her kind heart and for the help that she provides daily to students. Both Ruthie and Bert have given many people plenty of memories, but Lynn Gerstenkorn merchandising and marketingfor the Saints Bookstore, and Lyddon have some of the best memories with Ruthie. “Ruthie is extremely patriotic, she loves God and Country,” Gerstenkorn said. Lyddon explained that she doesn’t feel that she could have served and said, “I have a lot of respect for both Ruthie and Bert for their ability to serve and everyone else that was able to serve.” It’s important, Ruthie said, “we never forget the sacrifice veterans have made, both lives and limbs.”

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members collect food items that are listed by going around to Liberal. Last year, the students collected enough food items to have 12 baskets more than they expected. Therefore, they were able to provide each family with at least two bags of extra food in addition to the Thanksgiving meal. According to Stafford, the Thanksgiving Food Drive is a fun and friendly competition. “We have donors who provide turkeys, potatoes, and rolls for Thanksgiving meal,” she said. “ Since the PTK members worked out very well last year, we will make 15 baskets for families this year.” Book Drive Phi Theta Kappa plans to take a new book drive project for the next semester, collecting books through donations from schools.

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Duo presents folk music In “The Dining Room” performance Thursday night, Matt Teel and fellow cast members gather around the table for a toast in the final scene.

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The Seward band and choir winter concert will feature mostly Christmas songs at the performance 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Showcase Theater. “This year’s choir is doing great. They have eaten through everything. There are more music readers so they are learning things very fast and they sound amazing”, said Magda Silva, vocal music instructor. According to Silva, SCCC/ATS Show Choir this year is really an a cappella choir. The students found songs they

wanted to do, and they broke them down. “It’s a tight group,” said Silva. The theme for SCCC/ATS band is also Christmas music. For the winter concert it is really hard get away from that theme. “I choose the music by knowing the playing level of my students. I have some very talented musicians in band this semester”, said Darin Workman, instrumental music instructor. “The students are doing a great job so far in rehearsal. They are a very energetic group. We have a lot of fun in rehearsal,” Workman added.

Alysha Espinoza and Cedric Mitchell practice for annual winter concert.

Walking into the Showcase Theater this week, the audience was confused by the chairs on the stage that surrounded the set. As people got over the shock of the unorthodox seating arrangement, a couple of students moved chairs around to be more comfortable, but soon they were informed that the actors would be walking by closely and that would disturb the scenes. It was exciting to be seated on stage, so closely to where the action was happening. I had only seen it once before and was excited to experience it again. I liked that “The Dining Room” was presented this way, and I think it worked really well and kept the audience more engaged than if they were sitting further back. The actors did a good job at transitioning from scene to scene and changing their personalities to suit the 54 characters played by the 10 cast members. I was very impressed by Luis “Jonny” Muñoz; his voice carried very well throughout the play and his characters were very well played. Another of the actors that stood out to me was Stephanie Drymalski, her body language was outstanding and it made the characters she played feel more real. It was really interesting to see

all the diverse scenes which went from two teenage girls sneaking into their parents’ liquor cabinet to an aging woman with Alzheimer’s all in just one setting, a dining room. At times there were multiple scenes on stage and the characters payed no attention to one another, I was very impressed by all the actors and how well they handled the distraction into morphing to the next scene. The director, Gloria Goodwin, did well in casting all the talented actors that could handle the difficult tasks of staying in character. Although the play did offer different types of scenes ranging from funny, serious, and touching, it was not as impressive as I would have thought, I expected more light humor and less seriousness. I don’t think the humor of the play was matched to the age of audience there the night I attended. I think “The Dining Room” would have more interaction to the scenes when presented to an older audience, rather than the college-aged students, who were the majority of my audience group.

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When Bettman & Halpin walked onto the stage on Nov. 7 , the modest crowd greeted them eagerly. All except one grouchy toddler who tried to demand the duo sing a child’s song for her. “We do original songs though.” Stephanie Bettman, singer and songwriter, said regretfully. But as the duo struck the first chords of their second song, “Fiddlers’ Bend” even the young critic seemed to be enjoying the lively music. The folk duo Bettman & Halpin, made up of Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin, played their original music in the Showcase Theater. The band had stopped in Liberal briefly for a meet and greet on Wednesday before continuing to do a concert in Garden City on Thursday. They started their concert with a few original songs and a little banter that quickly had the crowd on their side, and in the palm of

their hands. The show was peppered with explanations of songs, and humorous stories and banter, along with music that showed the skills of both Halpin and Bettman off. The two of them managed to mix in enough honesty with their audience to prevent their stories from feeling scripted, a talent some acts struggle with. Their music was well written and meaningful, all of which left me quite impressed. I don’t usually listen to folk music, but even I found myself swaying and humming along with the charming duo and their show. Neither Bettman nor Halpin outshined or played second fiddle to the other. In fact, they both eagerly interacted with fans and each other throughout the night. For anyone looking to expand their music knowledge, and help an upcoming band, the duo keeps up with their fan base through email and Twitter both of which can be found on their website www.stephaniebettman.com.

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I’m proud of the Crusader staff for their consistent and repeated recognition and awards. And I’m also impressed with the continued award recognition for the Telolith, our literary publication. These national recognitions validate what we, at SCCC/ATS, have long recognized -- that we truly have one of the very best journalism and writing programs in the state. I appreciate the learning processes that occur within the Crusader staff as they learn journalistic integrity and research, along with high quality design, reporting, and writing skills. We have a strong history of highly successful graduates who use their knowledge and skills in their careers, and the continued awards and honors indicate that student success will continue. – Dr. Duane Dunn, President of SCCC/ATS

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Crusader continues nine-year streak in placing for Best of Show Seward County Community College’s student led newspaper, The Crusader, placed in a seventh place for ‘Best of Show’ in the two-year broadsheet category for the ninth year in a row at the annual National College Media Convention. SCCC/ATS’s Telolith also took fifth place in the literary magazine category. The National College Media Convention hosted over 2,000+ attendees, 325+ sessions and SCCC’s Crusader staff, who went in pursuit of knowledge and expertise to bring back to the newsroom. In downtown Philadelphia, an idea was at every corner, and the culture and tradition of the people was evident. The inspiration behind a vivid community was the historical impact that Benjamin Franklin left, where journalists from all over come to visit. A couple of blocks from the Philadelphia Marriott is Independence Hall, along with Liberty Bell, and the President’s House, and across the street is the world-famous Reading Terminal Market. The Crusader staff took part in a majority of these events, also attending the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the home-opener of the Philadelphia 76ers game against the Heat, and dining in the City Tavern where the Declaration of Independence was composed. There were a great variety of different scenes to visit and not enough time to explore it all.

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Michael Koretzky, a SPJ national board member throws a prize to one of the many student journalists who were in a session entitled, “For Editors Only: Rule With an Iron Fist Yet Wear a Velvet Glove”.

Student journalists and advisers came together to attend the sessions, keynotes, workshops, and critiques to help enhance the quality of each individual newspaper, magazine and website. In the midst of all the ideas, the strategies, and the conversations that carry on within one room, student journalists have the opportunity to make new friends and share with one another the things that go on behind the scenes in the production of their newspaper, magazine, and/or website. The biggest benefit that any staff can obtain is the anticipation to return to their campus full of ideas and applicable techniques to use throughout the rest of the semester and continue it for the rest of the year. “All-in-all, it’s been an impressive run for Seward County Community College,” Anita Reed, faculty adviser for Crusader, said. “I learned that the little things matter. The space between a headline and a story, or the space of a cutline from a picture; stuff that is usually overlooked but makes all the difference. It is also always extraordinary to see the finishing products of such a hard-working and passionate staff. However, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without Anita Reed and Jay Castor,” Makiah Adams said. —Maria Lara, Design editor

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Crusader staff outside of the Philadelphia Marriott in downtown Philadelphia for the annual National Media Convention.

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Crusader staff dined at the City Tavern where the Declaration of Independence was discussed. In the restaurant the waitresses and waiters dressed according to the time period and served what people back in the day would eat.

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Downtown Philadelphia had sights of all sorts, from the heavy populated streets to the variety of mini local shops.

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AWARDS at every national convention since 2006

2006: 2nd Place Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper and 3rd place Best of Show in two-year special section.

2011: 6th Place Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper, Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist Award and CMDR two-year Newspaper Distinguished Adviser of the Year

2009: 4th place Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper. 2008: Online Pacemaker Finalist Award, 1st place Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper and 3rd place Best of Show in special section.

2010: 2nd place Best of Show in two-year special section and Advertising Pacemaker Individual Award.

2013: 6th place Best of Show for special section and 3rd place Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper. 2012: 4th place Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper

2014: 7th place for Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper.

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Crusader staff outside of the Philadelphia Marriott in downtown Philadelphia for the annual National Media Convention.

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Downtown Philadelphia had sights of all sorts, from the heavy populated streets to the variety of mini local shops.

2007: 2nd place Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper and 2nd place Best of Show in two-year special section.

AWARDS at every national convention since 2006

2006: 2nd Place Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper and 3rd place Best of Show in two-year special section.

2011: 6th Place Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper, Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist Award and CMDR two-year Newspaper Distinguished Adviser of the Year

2010: 2nd place Best of Show in two-year special section and Advertising Pacemaker Individual Award.

2013: 6th place Best of Show for special section and 3rd place Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper. 2012: 4th place Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper

2014: 7th place for Best of Show in two-year broadsheet newspaper.

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As the sun rises over the ripened fields, chile harvesters in Chihuahua, Mexico, load onto trucks and drive to the fields where they labor for 80 cents per basket. The work is strenuous and back-breaking.

Obama pushes for new path Maria Lara According to an analysis by the Migration Policy Institute (an immigration organization in Washington), Obama’s plan alone could affect as many as 3.3 million people who have been living in the United States illegally for the past five years. Extending protections to more undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children, and to their parents, could affect an additional 1 million or more if they are included in the final plan that the president announces.

EO stands for an executive order. Executive orders do not require Congressional approval. The president can use them to set policy while avoiding public debate and opposition. An executive order is NOT a law. A legislative proposal that if passed by both the House and the Senate and approved by the president becomes law.

A myth about executive orders is that Obama has signed over 900 of them when in reality, he has only signed 139, according to factcheck.org. A myth about the deferred action is that it will cost taxpayers money. When really, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services states that it is funded almost entirely by the application fee paid by immigrants themselves.

Design editor lara@crusadernews.com

The executive order that President Barack Obama has promised to sign before the end of the year has got opposing sides in a political explosion. And by opposing sides, I mean that it has immigrants in bewilderment of what Obama is going to really do. It has Republicans and Democrats in not a debate, but a straight up quarrel. Questions have risen among the readers, the public and in homes of immigrants — immigrants who reside in the United States illegally and those who are legal but have illegal parents. The executive order that Obama is talking about will allow immigrants to stay with no worries of deportation for those who have been residing in the United States. I can see where Obama is in a way hesitant to press on with this decision because Republicans have settled the waters that if Obama is going to go forth with this executive order, it’s going to be like Obama

“waving a red flag in front of a bull,” incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said. They are determined to take action to do everything they can to stop Obama from making the decision. So we can clearly see that some Republicans are not happy, and that some Democrats are urging Obama to continue on with his first instinct. It’s a bold political strategy by the president, because it will sway a huge Hispanic vote, no matter the resentment they may have towards Obama’s stretched out wait for any change for the past years. I’m positive that I speak for other immigrants including myself when I say that it’s hard to believe such an act that has taken over six years to be laid out on the table. If an executive order is what it took for the actual action to take place, than this should have happened a while back. Another thing to think about is the re-elections that will take place in 2017. The thought arises that if the executive order does go through, how long will the process take and for the new elected president, they will have full power to revoke that order. I can’t seem to unscram-

ble his reasonings behind pausing one of his two important changes he expressed on doing at the beginning of his first term. I can’t help but think that this is another amnesty plan on his part. “Immigration reform is an issue that is critical to our economy, our security, and to our communities and has been delayed long long hours, and many days,” said Ben Ray Lujan, representative of New Mexico. Regardless of that, I’m sure that we can agree on the fact that action is needed in order to build any sort of credibility, no matter who you are, president or not. And so for Obama to have waited so long until his last midterm as president, it shows lack of urgency, and it fills my mind with great disappointment. Like representative from Maryland, Steny Hoyer, stated, “The House of Democrats encourage the president to take bold and broad action to respond to a problem that everyone agrees on – everyone agrees in responding to a broken system.” I’m all for that, but I also see it, in a way, too late. Everyone agrees that some change needs to happen, it’s the

way either side wants to go about it that’s different. An article from the New York Times stated that the executive order will allow parents of children who are American citizens or legal residents to obtain legal work documents and no longer worry about being discovered, separated from their families and sent away. For how long will that order be in effect for anything to really be set in stone, even if it’s for a couple of months. Months aren’t enough for immigrants. But than what’s the point if the new president will, if Republican, make sure that the order is removed. It just saddens me, to see that the immigration has reached its climax. Obama’s pinnacle on this issue will be determined within a few of weeks, and the effects of it will be so radical from both political sides. It’s going to be a long path from here on out, just like it’s been for the past six years under Obama’s presidency. I guess we can wait to see what is determined in a couple of weeks. Immigration policy and issues are the least understood in this country and at this point, I think it’s safe to say, that only time will tell.

Crusader illustration/ Maria Lara

On a road from Camargo, Chi., headed towards Ojinaga, Chi., American residents drive to reach the border patrol where they will be able to cross over.

OPINION

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Cl cking in for finals

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Veins for charge Makiah Adams

Differences between finals and classes Daisy Torres Crusader staff

Finals will happen soon enough and every student should make sure to be prepared. Expect long nights of studying, have coffee ready and available, along with various cans of energy drinks. For some classes, exams will either make or break your grade, so don’t take them lightly. Very crucial information to know is the finals schedule. It does not follow the usual class hours. Each final is two hours long; meeting times are scheduled according to the day and hour of regular class meetings, so get a finals schedule and figure out your exam times slots. Sometimes final hours overlap, so make sure to make arrangements with your instructor if you happen to be one of those rare cases. Make sure to avoid distractions such as Netflix and any social media; goodbye Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Finals will not be like past high school experiences; you can’t wing it anymore. While in high school students were handed exemptions to those who met the qualifications, but in college there is no such thing so no matter if you do very well in a class, you still have to take the final. There is no escaping the exams. Since we’re paying for the classes, we should be driven to do well and pass the final exams to get credit, otherwise all the money spent on our education will be wasted. Early exams are discouraged, but possible. So get on with it if you have an extreme case. You are required to write out the request to the dean of instruction at least three weeks prior of the scheduled day. The final schedule can be found on sccc.edu under the academic calendar link.

http://sccc.edu/calendar/Academic%20Calendars.html

Editor adams@crusadernews.com

Buzz. Ding! Ring! Walking through the halls, sitting at the doctor’s office, eating at a restaurant, these sounds assault our ears everywhere. Look to your left, look to your right, do people even acknowledge you? Are their faces buried in their phones and completely oblivious to the fact that life is happening all around them? Albert Einstein’s words foreshadowed our technology world when he said “I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots.” I believe this quote is uncomfortably accurate for the position in which our society is in today. We’re to the point we can’t even function without our mobile devices with us AT ALL TIMES. An Israeli graduate student, Naomi Kizhner, has taken this concept of cell phone addiction to a whole new level. She has created chargers for cell phones that work by being embedded in the user’s veins in order to turn the wheel and generate electricity from the pulsation of the blood. “I wanted to provoke the thought about how far will we go to in order to ‘feed’ our addiction in the world of declining resources,” Kizhner said on haaretz.com. Is this how far we are willing to go for technology, harming our own bodies just to get an extra charge for our cell phones? Although cell phones are a mazing and can be used in positive ways, I truly believe the negative may outweigh the positive. They are a waste of time. According to geekwise.com, the average American spends

162 minutes per day on their cell phones. That is over two hours a day. Another website, mobilestatistics.com, states that the average American will spend approximately 23 days a year, and 3.9 years of their lives with eyes glued to a phone screen. An iPhone app is available to keep track of how much time you spend on your phone per day. It is called moment. Although it is kind of ironic that you might download and use an app to track your usage of other apps. Phones are also a waste of money. On androidheadlines.com, a bar graph is shown that portrays the average amount we individually spend a month depending on what cell phone carrier we use. T-mobile’s average is $120, AT&T’s is $141, Sprint’s is $144 and Verizon’s is $148. That’s ranging from $1,440 to $1,776 a year for one person. A family of five, could easily spend $7,200 to $8,880. That’s an insane amount of money being spilled into these cell phone companies; enough to buy a car. Health is another aspect that plays into the negative of cell phone usage: -The radiation of the device can be cancerous -It can put strain on the eyes -It is addictive -The device is full of germs from all of the places it’s been, and the grease from fingers. -It impairs concentration. -Phantom Vibration Syndrome is a sign of overuse of cell phones. You feel the vibration of your phone when it’s not actually vibrating. -Wrist cramps, or thumb cramps from excessive use. So is it really worth it to injure our bodies, waste precious time, throw away thousands of dollars, expose ourselves to more health problems—for technology? According to today’s society, yes.

Philadelphia’s downtown wonders Mariana Peña Crusader staff pena@crusadernews.com

Coming from a small town and flying across the U.S. to Philadelphia, Pa., was like passing through a portal and ending up in a different world. Tumbleweeds, dirt roads, and wind were definitely something I did not run in to as we all do here in Kansas. I knew I was going to such a big and busy city, but I didn’t know what wonder it had for me to see. I could not wait to ride the bus or subway and feel the rush of it all. Arriving there, the people, places, and things were all different. Big city streets filled with city lights and thousands of unrecognizable faces, faces we will possibly never see again. That’s the thing with big cities; there are so many people and places we might not cross over for a second time. When being in a big city my motto is “Do not look like a tourist, act natural, we have to blend in.” Jokingly stepping

away from the crowd to be like everyone else and not looking around the city in awe. Everyone always seems so busy and so proper at most times. People rushing to work while others stand on the sidewalk waiting for a taxi or bus very impatiently. When it was finally time to ride the bus, we jumped on anxiously. After a while, I could not wait to get right back off. Exhausting it was is all I can say. When we got off there were angry, happy, and

playing beautiful melodies for any amount of change a talented person can receive for a living. Out of so many people crossing our paths, it’s surprising how many humbled hearts can be observed by simple actions. Turning to my right and seeing a long path of brick road with an old street lamp and leaves on the ground. Fall appears to be visiting during this time. The leaves all different colors. Red, purple, yellow, orange, green, all in different shades of their I knew I was going to such a big own color. The sun is and busy city, but I didn’t know slowly being covwhat wonder it had for me to ered by the gloomy clouds. The air is see. chilly, yet comfort– Mariana Peña able. Random people asleep on park confused faces all over. benches covered from head to Being in the presence of such a toe trying to fall asleep. Awkhuge place brings a kind of feel- ward stares from strangers and as ing I can only handle for a certain I look at them all I am thinking amount of time. So much to see is, do they feel the same way I in so little time. Walking down am feeling right now? Being the sidewalks of downtown and around unbelievable things, I am looking up at the buildings so overwhelmed, are they? As the amazed at the time and effort walk proceeds, passing by townpeople like ourselves put to make houses along the sidewalk and these facilities. I then look back observing the way everyone is so down at the sound of a guitar different by the way everything

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is decorated from the door to what is sitting on the porch. The night is dragging it’s way along and the moon is out lighting up the paths we walk in. The sounds of leaves cracking as they are being stepped on is my favorite part. It is somehow relaxing. The best part of any place for me, big or small, is the sites. Whether it’s a huge building not seen in our everyday lives to a simple tree in different stages as the seasons change. As I experienced those different feelings in Philadelphia, I realized it was not just the big city that amazed me; it was the little details within the city. Seeing different objects and people in our everyday lives can be enjoyed in many ways as well. It does not necessarily have to be in the presence of the big city life. I enjoy driving my own vehicle then riding a bus. It isn’t so bad seeing tumbleweeds or dirt roads on the daily. Although it doesn’t hurt to experience something different every now and then. We all have to use that big imagination we have to enjoy the place we live in. It feels nice to be home.

Crusader photo/ Daisy Torres

Downtown Philadelphia Marriott hosted 2,000 students at the annual National College Media Convention Oct. 28-Nov. 2.

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Trick -orTreat Street 2014

Friday, November 14, 2014

Crusader photo/Tania Valenzuela

The Haunted Hallway was one of the attraction set up at Trick-or-Treat street. With children and parents being scared by Seward County students while trying to get across to the Student Union.

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Crusader photo/Tania Valenzuela

Sigma Chi Chi members set up a booth as an attraction for attendees at Trick-or-Treat Street. Children and their parents would walk through the Student Union visit different booths that would offer candy, games or frighten them. Sigma Chi Chi members left to right: Jessica Guerrero, Chase Miller, Carlos Hernandez, Robert Hoskinson, Angel Corral, Karol Gutierrez, Cristy Mulanax, and Marcos Gonzalez.

College transforms into Trick-or-Treat Street, breaks attendance record Tania Valenzuela Crusader staff

Crusader photo/Tania Valenzuela

Children lined up at the door of SCCC for their turn to see all the surprises waiting for them inside. Over 1,200 attended the event this year.

Lions, tigers, bears, even dinosaurs and many other costumes were seen at this year's Trick-or-Treat Street. The doors of SCCC were flooded with children and parents waiting in line for their turn to go through the student union to receive their candy. This year the Trick-or-Treat Street event attracted more people than usual. According to Wade Lyon, director of student life and leadership, an all-time high of 1,241 participants were counted as opposed to the 987 participants counted last year. “The line of kids was, like, never ending,” dance team member Lesly Vasquez said. Once inside, children were

able to go through booths set up by campus clubs and organizations. A total of nine booths were set up and each had an activity and candy that was handed out to children that participated. Due to the number of children, many clubs ran out of candy towards the end of the night. “I felt bad telling the kids we ran out of candy,” said HALO member Odalys Martinez. “There were still a lot of kids in line and we had to pack up our table.” Trick-or-Treat Street is an annual event started in 2000 to provide area families a safe Halloween activity on campus. The event has grown from it’s first 50 participating children in 2000, to the record-breaking number we have now.

Crusader photo/Tania Valenzuela

SPEC club members played games with Trick-or-Treat Street attendees. Clubs including Kylix, HALO, ISO, SGA and more had booths set up for the children attending Trick-or-Treat street. Students in the dorms also patriciated by giving candy to children passing through the SLC

For more photos from Trick-orTreat Street, see Facebook.com/ CrusaderNews.

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Crusader photo/Jose Medrano

The Gomez brothers of 4 years and of 9 months dressed up as Sully and Mike from Monster Inc won the Crusader’s contest by having the most votes on Facebook.

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SPORTS November 14, 2014

Women’s Basketball Schedule November Sat. 15 Loc.

Midland College Liberal, Kansas

Fri. 21 Loc.

Coffeyville Community College Hutchinson, Kansas

Sat. 22 Loc.

State Fair Community College Hutchinson, Kansas

Fri. 28 Loc.

Trinidad State Junior College Garden City, Kansas

Sat. 29 Loc.

New Mexico Junior College Garden City, Kansas

December Fri. 5 Loc.

Fort Carson Military Liberal, Kansas

Sat. 6 Loc.

Northwest Kansas Technical College Liberal, Kansas

Sun. 28 College of Southern Idaho Loc. Las Vegas, Nevada Mon. 29 Salt Lake Community College Loc. Las Vegas, Nevada

Men’s Basketball Schedule November Sat. 15 Loc.

Frank Phillips College Liberal, Kansas

Fri. 21 Loc.

South Plains College Levelland, Texas

Sat. 22 Loc.

New Mexico Military Institute Levelland, Texas

Fri. 28 Loc.

Eastern Arizona College Yuma, Arizona

Sat. 29 Loc.

Arizona Western College Yuma, Arizona

December Fri. 5 Loc.

On Point Academy Liberal, Kansas

Sat. 6 Loc.

Planet Athlete Academy Liberal, Kansas

Sun. 7 Loc.

Northwest Kansas All-Stars Liberal, Kansas

Wed. 10 Pure Prep Academy Loc. Liberal, Kansas

Crusader photo/Xochitl Gonzalez

Tamara Seda jumps up for the tip-off against Hill College on October 31. The Lady Saints went on to beat Hill College 66-51. Seda ended the night with five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and nine points. The Lady Saints will continue play against South Plains College on Friday and Midland College on Saturday. Games begin at 6 p.m. in the Greenhouse.

Lady Saints off to perfect start of season Efren Rivero Crusader staff The Lady Saints basketball team is off to a perfect start to the season at 3-0. This weekend will give the Lady Saints a chance to improve to 5-0 and keep alive the hot run they have started. They will face South Plains College on Friday and Midland College on Saturday. Both games will start at 6 p.m. "Our start to the season has been great in that everyone has stepped up and contributed," said Toby Wynn, head coach of the Lady Saints. "We have had con-

tributions from everyone." South Plains College has only played two games in the season and split the games, keeping their record at 1-1. Michelle Wyatt, head coach of the Lady Texans from South Plains, said, "We didn't play last weekend, but I think we had great practices." Some challenges that the Lady Texans have faced is that their entire roster is new, yet coach Wyatt still sees strength in their guard play and their depth. "I think it may take us several games to find our roles," said Wyatt. "Our players really play

Changes under way for tennis coaching staff Crusader staff report Changes are on the way for the Saints and Lady Saints tennis programs. Jerry Thor and Molly Lentini will no longer serve as head tennis coach and assistant tennis coach respectively. Taking over will be Darin Workman, the former tennis coach of 17 years, as interim head coach. Roy Allen will be helping as interim assistant coach. Thor leaves after coaching the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 seasons at Seward. In his last season at Seward, he guided the Lady Saints to a school record seven wins during the regular season and coached his No.1 doubles team of Ronzai Saurombe and Alejandro Gonzalez to the school’s first ITA National Championship. Lentini also leaves Seward’s tennis duties but will complete all her dorm and instructional duties to the end of the semester. Athletic director Galen McSpadden said, “We are fortunate to have people already on campus to step into those positions. Right now we want to focus on the students within the program, for them to continue to finish fall

conditioning workouts, their academics and to compete in the spring both on the court and in the classroom.” As of right now, all the players have indicated that they will be staying despite the sudden change, according to both McSpadden and Workman. “The next step is to open the position and begin the process to search for a new coach,” said McSpadden. Until then, Workman will coach with Allen’s assistance. While at Seward, Workman’s men’s team finished among the top 15 in the country two years in a row. Workman was also named NJCAA Tennis Coach of the Year in 2011. With little notice, Workman accepted to coach the team despite not knowing the players as well as he would have wished. “They are a great bunch of kids,” said Workman. “Since Monday, so four days that I have been around them consistently, I wish that I would have recruited a team like this. They are very hard working, they just need some structure and I think that it is going to be fine. They will be very successful in the spring.”

hard and if they continue to do that I think they can have some success. We always try and play a tough non-conference schedule in preparation for conference play." Midland College is 4-1 for the season right now, with Ron Jones as head coach. Midland has had great success under Jones as head coach. They have 6 NJCAA National Tournament appearances, finishing as National Runner-Up in 2001. The Lady Chaps even reached the Sweet 16 in 2013. Jones has also helped develop 41 NCAA Division I student-ath-

letes. Under Jones, Midland averages 26 wins per season. While both games will prove to be a challenge, coach Wynn and the Lady Saints just take it one game at a time. "It's not that difficult for us to stay focused on the next opponent because that's all we talk about," said Wynn. " We don't ever look down the road or past the next opponent we are facing. Right now, we are focusing on South Plains and trying to figure out how to win that game. We have several areas we need to improve in to be able to compete with these two teams from

Texas." The Lady Saints have a field goal percentage of 39.9 and a three point field goal percentage of 24.6. They are also averaging 47.7 rebounds per game and 17.7 assists per game. "We need to get better on offense and we need to get better on defense," said Wynn. "Right now, we don't do either of those parts of the game very well. So far we have found ways to win but we have to get much better if we want to keep winning." The Lady Saints will look towards these games to help prepare for conference play.

Baseball Saints ready for next level

Courtesy photo/ Roy Allen

Current Baseball Saints Brandon Urquizo, JB Olsen, Brent Williams, and Hayden Howard sign letters of intent to universities.

Board of trustees decide against additional sports for SCCC Contributed to Crusader They could see the numbers. They could see the options. In the end, the Seward County Community College/Area Technical School board of trustees chose to hold the line with the college’s existing sports programs. At its regular meeting Monday night, the board set the addition of a new sports team to the side. Had the board decided to pursue the addition of a new sport, November would be the

deadline for beginning the process in time for the next academic year. “Thank you for the hard work put into studying this,” board chairman Ron Oliver told SCCC/ATS President Duane Dunn and Athletic Director Galen McSpadden. “We should discuss it and think about it on a regular basis.” For now, however, the trustees agreed that the college should focus its attention and resources on student retention and success.

Good stewardship of the community’s money also played into the decision. In the report he prepared for the board, comparing costs for golf, cross-country, and track, McSpadden said, “there’s a lot of information, folks. You can see the figures. You can see the income. It wasn’t too many years ago that I stood before you and we considered soccer. I don’t think these figures or the information has really changed.” As before, McSpadden noted,

dorm space at SCCC/ATS has evenly matched enrollment. While the situation is ideal in terms of using space and resources effectively, it does not invite growth. “Where would we put additional student athletes?” McSpadden asked. “We’ve also got to consider the other expenses that go with another large group of students. We need to make sure that if we add anything, we do it the Seward County Way, and that means we do it right.”

Board member Dustin Ormiston echoed McSpadden’s take on the situation. “In theory, dorms pay for themselves,” he said, noting that theory and reality do not always align. Trustee Rick Brenneman agreed. “I’m not sure we want to construct dorms because we want to add a team,” he said. Even so, all the trustees agreed the possibility for additional sports should remain open for consideration on a yearly basis

and be examined in the bigger contexts of what is best for students, for the community, and for the college as a whole. “It’s important,” Oliver said. “I’m not sure at what juncture we need to move forward.” “We need to be planning and thinking about it,” Ormiston said. For full board report from the November meeting and additional information, see blog.sccc.edu

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3-on-3 Basketball

Crusader photo/Xochitl Gonzalez

Crusader photo/Kim Nguyen

Tyreke Sharp slows down past half court while looking for a teammate to pass to against the Jets from Northern Oklahoma College-Enid. Seward lost the game 81-74. Sharp contributed to the game with six rebounds and 18 points on the night. Seward remains winless at 0-4.

Otis Henderson goes in for a lay-up during 3-on-3 intramural basketball Nov. 6 in the Green House. Dominque Apsley jumps to defend as Jake Pewthers looks on. The 3-on-3 basketball games continue at 8:30 on Thursday nights through Nov. 20.

Slow start to season for Saints After remaining winless for four games, the Saints look to get their first win at Billy’s/Days Inn Classic Efren Rivero Crusader staff The Saints basketball team remains winless at the start of the season, but look towards this weekend’s Billy's/Days Inn Classic to pick up the first win of the season. The Saints will face Clarendon College on Friday and Frank Phillips College on Saturday. Both games will tip off at 8 p.m. So far, the Saints have had to play without the Jayhawk West 2013-2014 Freshman of the Year ,Niem Stevenson, who is out for the season with a knee injury. Head coach Bryan Zollinger said, "While losing a player of his caliber is never good, our goals and expectations have not changed. We are playing a very tough schedule to prepare us for Jayhawk West play. We practice hard every day regardless of

whether we win or lose. We try to implement a game plan that will give our players the opportunity to be successful" Clarendon College is 2-5 for the season, coming off of two close losses; one in overtime and the other loss just by two points. Brad Vanden Boogaard, head coach of Clarendon, said, “We have been very inconsistent, causing us to loss three close games. I expect us to play hard and improve in three areas; rebounding, taking care of the ball, and defensive transition.” Some players to look out for from Clarendon are D’tavian Walker, Marcus Ellison, Johnnie Brown. Frank Phillips College is 4-1, coming off of their first loss of the season. Chris Hackett, head coach of the Plainsmen, said, "We started out 4-0, but had a tough loss on

the road [Tuesday] night to NW Tech, falling 89-83. I am hoping for a great response after out first loss of the season. I am looking for a great effort and for us to play a lot harder." Some players to look out for ,according to Coach Hackett are Stan Whittaker who is the point guard for the Plainsmen, Rokas Paulauskas who is the center and does a lot of the dirty work inside, and Alize Johnson who is a freshmen with a lot of versatility and potential. While the start of the season has not been ideal, the classic for this weekend gives the Saints a chance to show improvement. According to Zollinger, some of the challenges that the Saints have faced are poor shooting from the three-point line, too many turnovers, and poor offensive flow and execution. The Saints have a field goal

percentage of 34.3 and a threepoint field goal percentage of 25.6 so far in the season. They are also averaging 19 turnovers a game, 37.2 rebounds per game, and 8.5 assists per game. "[We are] practicing hard to eliminate our weaknesses and problem areas," said Zollinger. "We constantly try to stress the concept of progressive, sustained and incremental improvement on a daily basis throughout the season. We have to become tougher both mentally and physically in order to make those other things happen." With conference play still a couple months away, the Saints team will use these games to help prepare to defend the Jayhawk West title.

Crusader photo/Kim Nguyen

Jose Paz attempts to guard while his opponent works into the lane on offense during a 3-on-3 basketball game Thursday.

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Personal accolades not enough to keep Lady Saints alive Grant Glaze Crusader staff The Lady Saints year didn’t end quite the way they had expected it to. It didn’t end in a championship of any kind. It didn’t end with a single postseason win. The Lady Saints did fight though. They started off red hot, but it was short lived at the top as they fell quickly. most Where teams would have began to coast into the off season and forget about their goals at the beginning of the year, the Lady Saints fought back. They began to rise once again winning six out of their next eight conference matches. Unfortunately, it didn’t keep on going up for the Lady Saints, and they would end up losing five of their last six regular season matches. As it is said often, the team that Carolina rides the hot streak into the postseason has Gasparini the best chance to ride it through the postseason. The Lady Saints weren’t on a hot streak going in, but rather, they were on the opposite side. That side would lead to a quick one and done at the regional tournament. The Lady Saints finished the year with a record of 23-19, and

a third place finish in the Jayhawk West Conference. Although the year didn’t end as the Lady Saints would of preferred, there were quite a few personal awards handed out during the seasons span. Kari Anderson was the most consistent award recipient. There was a good chance that she was going to be Jayhawk West Defensive Player of the Week every week. She won four of those awards on the year. Anderson was named to the All-Jayhawk West and All-Region VI Honorable Mention teams. She led the Jayhawk West with 781 total digs (5.39 per set). That dig number put her at top of the single season digs record at Seward County. Carolina Gasparini also had a big year for the Lady Saints. She was Jayhawk West Player of the Week two times. She was named 1st All-Jayhawk West and All-Region VI for the second year in a row. Gasparini was fourth in the Jayhawk West with 2.81 kills per set. Gasparini was one of only two players to be ranked top five in kills and top ten in digs on the year. She is the first Lady Saint since 2009-2010 to earn 1st Team All-League in back to back seasons. Thayna Silva came back strong this year. After an injury sidelined her for a year, Silva came out focused and ready to play in 2014. She won Jayhawk West Player of the W e e k

Thayna Silva

Carolina Gasparini

Kari Anderson

- Repetitive Jayhawk West Player of the Week - 2nd Team All-Jayhawk West - Two years of All-Region VI - Two years of All-Conference

- Jayhawk West Player of the Week two times - 1st All-Jayhawk West - All-region VI

- Repetitive Jayhawk West Defense Player - All-Region VI Honorable Mention - Top single season digs record for SCCC

Lady Saints roar out to a hot start. Winning there first 12 of 13. 10 of those by sweep.

Lady Saints split the next 6 going 3-3. They lose their conference opener to Colby, but then beat Garden City.

three out of the first four weeks it was awarded. She was named 2nd Team All-Jayhawk West and also, All-Region VI. Silva and Gasparini both had similar years. Silva averaged 2.80 kills and 3.65 digs per set this year ranking her 5th and 11th in the Jayhawk West. Silva exits as a Lady Saint with two years of All-Conference and All-Region awards. Angelina Minor didn’t come on until late, but when she came on she was relentless. She gained the most recognizable weekly award handed out in NJCAA volleyball. She was named NJCAA National Player of the Week, and just one week prior she was named Jayhawk West Player of the Week. Minor was having a quiet year up until these two weeks, but she made her voice heard when she went back to back games with 22 and 19 kills. That was 4.56 kills per set in two weeks. Minor became the first Lady Saint to be given the prestigious weekly award since Thayna Silva in 2012. Overall the season was a disappointment for the Lady Saints. It was a roller coaster ride with high highs and low lows. By losing the opening postseason match this year, the Lady Saint volleyball program has just one win in the past three seasons.

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Angelina Minor - NJCAA National Player of the Week

Lady Saints regain form ant win 10 out of their next 12. 6 of those being conference games.

Start to finish: R admap of Lady Saints volleyball season Lady Saints drop fast at the end. They lose 5 out of last 6 games, and they get swept in the first round of regionals.

Lady Saints take a hit losing 7 of their next 10 games.

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Seda’s return to the court after a medical redshirt has been met with excitement by Saints fans.

Crusader photo/Diana Chavira After Tamara Seda, second from left, signs her letter of intent with UTEP for the next basketball season, she was joined by her original host mom Maggie Sale, left, Lady Saints teammate Rebekah Hatchard, and her current host mom Jerry Lynn Lyddon.

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Seda tips off Lady Saints season and signs with UTEP Diana Chavira Sports editor One week before the Lady Saints 2013 season began, Tamara Seda experienced what she thought was normal pain in her knee, but later found out that she had torn her ACL and would be a medical redshirt her freshman year of basketball. Returning as a redshirt freshman, Seda is anticipating a great season ahead for 2014-2015. Although her skills on the court show otherwise, Seda has only been playing basketball for four years. Seda was recruited to play in the city of Maputo, Mozambique, where she contributed an average of 18 points and 10 blocks per game on a team that won a National Championship. The transition to Seward was a completely new experience for Seda, but she shared that she had quite a few people rooting for her here. Five girls before Seda had been recruited to play in the U.S. and spoke highly of her to their coaches, from there Seda was recruited to play for Seward. As far as her Lady Saints team goes, Seda shared that the chemistry between the team is much stronger than it was last season. “It’s not just because I’m playing now,” Seda explained. “It’s fun, we laugh a lot more.” Off the court, Seda likes to be surrounded by her friends and

she added that she is also very predicatable. Seda loves to watch movies, and she also likes to spend time with her best friend and teammate Rebekah Hatchard. “(Tamara) is a very outgoing peron, and she loves to sing,” Hatchard said. Seda has been heard singing Beyoncé several times. “I’m sure every person who has eaten in the college cafeteria has heard her sing,” Hatchard added. “She’s always singing there.” Hatchard also shared that Seda is “a professional at braiding hair,” because she is constantly changing her own hair styles. Seda is also a team player according to Hatchard. “She’s a great leader on and off the basketball court.” Seda is the person that can always be counted on to get the rebounds, “especially if you put up a bad shot.” Expectations for the season are high as well for Seda and her teammates. “We want to make it far,” Seda said. “I expect the best.” As for personal expectations, Seda doesn’t have any area of trouble other than procrastinating. Even so, Seda still gets her homework done on time and was on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll both semesters during her freshman year. On top of that, Seda has also achieved KJCCC all-academic. Behind all of her accomplishments, though, Seda has her family’s support from Maputo,

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Mozambique. Seda has three siblings, Jessica who is 23 years old, Jorge, 14 and her youngest brother Junior is only four years old, whom she misses. Seda has not been home since she first arrived last August before her freshman year, but she is looking forward to go home in the summer and spend time with her family after graduation. “It’s hard to talk to them, because there is bad connection from here to there,” Seda explained. She has only talked to them maybe three times since she has been in the U.S. Seda is currently majoring in accounting, but is looking to change her major to business administration. She is also appreciative of the ability to change majors so suddenly because that is a commodity that is not easily available back home. “Here it’s good to have change,” Seda said. Ahead of her are three more years of basketball with UTEP, but Seda shared that she doesn’t know if she will want to stay in the U.S. after she finishes school. “I don’t want to be away from my family.”

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Tamara Seda shows her UTEP pride after signing to play for the Miners next fall.