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Students face disconnect with new Wi-Fi Kyleigh Becker Crusader staff
Homecoming lets the cards fall. — Page 4B
A new Wi-Fi system has some students struggling with adjusting to the sign-in or getting kicked off the network. The new system was put into effect at the beginning of the spring semester. A new and better version of the software control system has now been implemented, and some of the access points have been changed out, which will soon allow higher bandwidth in those areas, such as the Student Living Center and the Academic Building.
The main change students and teachers have noticed is the requirements of having to accept the SCCC/ATS Guest Network onto their device. Soon, that will be a thing of the past. “Eventually we’ll have you logging in to the Network with your username and password, so we’ll really know who you are,” Doug Browne, Director of Multimedia Technology, said. According to Browne, IT is trying to roll out a new Network where students will log in once, and every time they come back on campus it will automatically
log them back in. Currently, the Guest Network is set on an 18-hour loop for reauthentication. Previously, the Network was set on a 4-hour reauthentication timer. “I think the biggest problem is people getting kicked off the WiFi, because they’ve set it on a timer… they’ve said they’re working on that, “ Housing Director Kate Mulligan said. One of the reasons for the complete change-out of the Network was the number of devices connecting. Since the new system has been implemented, the Network has half as many de-
vices connecting automatically. The high number of automatic connects was an “inherent security risk because you don’t know who’s connecting,” Browne said. Some, however, think the new system is a hassle. “I think there’s a lot of people complaining about the new WiFi, especially on their gaming systems. “I was able to connect about a week ago, and, as of now, I still can’t connect to it,” student Jordan Anderson said. Students with gaming systems and smart TVs won’t be able to connect to the Guest or the new
Network. Those students must connect to the Appliance Network and email IT about the device so it can be accepted on the Network. “When you go to sign in to the Wi-Fi, it says ‘No data received’ and it kicks you off on my phone. So I haven’t been on Wi-Fi in the past two days,” student Kathryn Roohan said. Some others are more neutral. “I don’t think it’s more difficult [to use the Wi-Fi], I just think there are more steps,” Mulligan said.
Seward makes top 150 in early Aspen search Makiah Adams Crusader staff
‘Into the Woods’ branches into dark comedy. — Page 5
Crusader photo / Jakub Stepanovic
“Mad Chad” Taylor selected SCCC students Megan Armstrong, Tanner Thompson and Willy Blais from the audience to help with some of the stunts on stage during his Thursday performance as part of homecoming week.
Data storage forecast is cloudy to fair. — Page 8
Hopes for hot shower down the drain. — Page 2
Madman juggles roaring chain saws to entertain SC audience Kyleigh Becker Crusader staff “Mad Chad” Taylor, professional chain saw juggler and actor in a Progressive commercial, performed in the SCCC/ATS Showcase Theater on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23. Taylor began the show by conspiring with students to create a louder, bigger entrance than his first, asking students to hold up signs he’d handed out, and even asking one to throw a bright red pair of women’s underwear at him. He then continued the show by juggling his skateboard and cellular phones. One of his first questions after that was something along the lines of “So how many of you want to see me get hurt?” Half the students raised their hands. After juggling some pink balls, he moved onto larger objects. A black light, shot put and a raw egg, and then three 10,000 volt cattle prods. “I thought it would’ve been funny if he would have dropped a chain saw, but you want to see him do good too,”
student Tanner Thompson said. Bringing Thompson and fellow students Megan Armstrong and Willy Blais onto the stage, he asked Thompson and Blais to hold onto a unicycle while Armstrong placed a carrot between her teeth. Swinging the machete in his hands, he proved to the students that they were real before giving them to Armstrong to hold. Then he jumped up onto the unicycle with the help of Thompson and Blais and juggled the machete and an apple. “I was scared, nervous to be up there,” Thompson said. “I didn’t know what he was going to have us do. Just holding a unicycle wasn’t too bad.” As students chanted “Eat it! Eat it!”, Taylor took bites out of the apple while juggling the machetes. Soon, he moved on to the main event, what the students had been waiting for – the chain saws. From one chain saw and two balls, he moved up to two chain saws and one ball, and then finally three roaring chain saws were being tossed through the air to
a silent, nervous crowd. Surviving the chain saws, he caught them to applause. Taylor called the students a “good crowd.” In an interview after the show, Taylor recounted one of his most embarrassing experiences during a performance. “The worst thing that’s happened during my performance, well, I don’t know if it’s the worst, years ago I was performing on a cruise ship, and it’s totally gross, but I was on the stage, and I had food poisoning but I told them I could still do the show. I said, ‘The show must go on! Put me on!’ and I did the show. But 10 minutes into the show I had explosive diarrhea that I had to deal with. So I went running to the back. Backstage there was a restroom that I knew where it was. I said ‘Sorry guys!’, waved to the cruise director, and I ran back there. And the funniest part was my microphone was still on. The sound guy muted it so the crowd didn’t hear it, but he recorded it so he could have blackmail later.” — Interviews by Crusader reporter Franklin Guillen.
‘I got this, give me one, give me one!’ Simulator colors Tech School world. — Page 3
According to his website, “Mad Chad” Taylor has been a favorite on the college circuit for many years. As well as performing his hilarious show at hundreds of colleges around the country, he has been featured in Campus Activities magazine and showcased at over a dozen NACA conventions. Taylor has made more than 100 television appearances around the globe, including the Progressive Auto Insurance commercial pictured here.
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“Mad Chad” Taylor entertains about 150 people in the campus theatre with cycling and juggling machetes.
Although the finalists for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence won’t be determined until next year, the first rounds have already begun. Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School made the first round by being one of the 150 community colleges selected from 37 of the 50 states. Dr. Duane Dunn, president of SCCC/ATS, said, “The last time this award was given…we made it through the second round.” “It is exciting to be selected in the process because we don’t apply for the recognition,” Dunn said. “Having an external group such as the Aspen Institute recognize our college as one of the best in the nation is very gratifying.” There are three rounds, each round eliminating the community colleges that don’t meet the criteria. The prize is a million dollars in cash, which is divided among the top finalists. Eight other community colleges from Kansas are included in the top 150. They are Colby Community College; Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia; Garden City Community College; Hutchinson Community College; North Central Kansas Technical College, Beloit; Northwest Kansas Technical College, Pratt; and Salina Area Technical College. In round one, a Data Panel is created to work with the National Center for Education Management Systems on selecting 150 public two-year colleges out of a potential 1,000. The Aspen institute website states that these 150 are chosen based on, “(1) student success in persistence, degrees awarded, completion, and transfer; (2) consistent improvement in these areas over time; and (3) equitable outcomes for students of all racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.” During the second round, the 150 selected are invited to submit an application describing student success and improvements on campus. “We are now required to submit data to be considered for the second round,” Dunn said. A Finalist Selection Committee, made up of former community college presidents, researchers and policy experts, look over the applications and choose 10 they think are best qualified. The four areas they use to critique are completion outcomes, labor market outcomes, learning outcomes, and equitable outcomes. The 10 finalists will then be announced in the fall of this year. The last round consists of twoday site visits, which are conducted to each of the finalist colleges in order to observe the campus up close and gather additional information through interviews with staff members as well as students. A winner is then selected along with four finalists-withdistinction and publicized in early 2015.
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News Briefs COLLIN KLEIN, former K-State quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist in 2012, will be in Liberal for Super Bowl Sunday Feb. 2. He will speak during halftime of the game at the Faith Tabernacle Church event, located this year at the ag building at the fairgrounds in Liberal. Everyone is welcome. No charge. The game will be shown on a 25-foot screen in HD, with free pizza, chili, nachos and pop. Doors open at 5 p.m. LAST DAY to drop classes and receive full refund is Jan. 31. April 7 is when summer and fall enrollment begins. May 2 is the last day to drop classes and receive a “W” on transcript. STEAK NIGHTS in the cafeteria this semester will be Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March 6, April 3, April 17, May 1. Supper hours are from 5-6:30 p.m.
FASFA AID is offered to any student in the financial aid office on Thursdays from 2:30-4 p.m. The financial aid officers will assist with any questions. COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 2-4 p.m. in the library at Liberal High School. This event is designed to assist high school seniors, as well as their parents, in completing their FAFSA. Hosted by the Financial Aid office. EDUKAN SESSIONS will have a Feb. 12 enrollment time. To learn more about EduKan, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuO_a0h0XBE BEN and JERRY’S frozen yogurt and pajamas movie night hosted by SCCC/ATS Gay/Straight Alliance at 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday, Feb. 21 in the Music Cave, H146.
Board of Trustees At the January Board of Trustees meeting: -The board approved the insurance renewal proposal from Employers Mutual Corporation of $290,902. -Dr. Duane Dunn gave an update of Land Use and Facilities plan, which is part of the FY2014 institutional goals. -Dunn presented a proposal to change from the original Land Use and Facilities plan. -Dunn reviewed a change to a proposed indoor hitting facility south of the tennis courts as well as improvements to the softball facilities. -The board came to the agreement that the college needs to move forward with the proposed changes to the Land use and Facilities plan, urging the president to work with the architect on plan and cost estimates. -Dr. Janese Thatcher, Kim Zant, and Larry McLemore along with National Carriers have developed an opportunity for truck drivers to be able
to earn an associate’s degree through online classes. -The college has developed a social media committee to use social media more effectively. -Andrea Yoxall gave an overview of her department in which has helped increase visibility of alumni relations, and the foundation through a Facebook. -The Admissions Department has made several changes over the past year. Nereida Lujan is the admissions/events coordinator who creates, coordinates, and oversees events and activities for recruiting. She also chairs the IMPACT committee. -Norma Jean Dodge gave an overview of her department being the director of Business and Industry. Her department is involved in community enrichment, Kids College, job fairs, and contract training. She said the community would see changes in the Measurement and Pipeline and Gas Compressor institutes. Measurement and Pipeline will come to be on campus in fall 2014.
Security Report 11-04-13: Criminal Damage to vehicle investigation conducted. No suspect(s) at this time. Case open. 11-20-13: Theft of college property investigation conducted. Information gained. No theft as it was determined the property was not stolen, but misplaced. No further action needed. Case Closed. 12-05-13: Narcotics investigation conducted. Evidence for criminal charge not sufficient at this time, administrative action taken though. Case closed. 12-12-13: Disorderly Conduct, Battery and Criminal Damage to Vehicle Investigation conducted. Suspects identified and arrested. Crimi-
nal charges pending in court. No further action needed. Case closed. 12-18-13: Missing property investigation. Administrative action taken. Case closed. Security has made notification that anyone missing property is to email security at: security@sccc.edu, describing the property that has been lost or misplaced. If the property has been turned into the security office, a response will be given to the email and arrangements for the return of such property will be made. If the property is not claimed within 60 days of this date (01-15-2014) such property will be disposed of.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Hidden in our backyard Human trafficking and sexual slavery •Average age of human trafficking victims is 13, but some are as young as 9.
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Human trafficking is exploitation that, each year in the United States, affects up to 300,000 people, 76 • $9.8 billion industry percent of them women and children. At the “Help Stop Human Traf•100,000 to 300,000 ficking” presentation on Thursday victims annually in U.S. on the SCCC/ATS campus, Pat Colloton, the assistant attorney general •76 percent of victims for the state of Kansas, explained are women and children. how human trafficking was exploitation. Mainly women and chil•Victims are considered dren are trafficked in the United merchandise – things to States – and most are sold into sexual slavery here, right beneath the be sold over and over. noses of unsuspecting observers. It even happens here in Kansas. •Runaway children are Kansas is an “originating state,” at the highest risk of Colloton said. Runaway children being trafficking victims are picked up here and taken to bigger cities, such as Chicago, Houston, and even Wichita. “Most [girls] “Most [girls] are are prostituted within two to three Colloton said. Houston, prostituted within days,” Texas is the single largest city in the United States with the highest amount of trafficked people. In 2013, Kansas has 217 cases of human trafficking that the state knows about. The $9.8 billion industry, which sells 100,000-300,000 people each year in the United States, is growing. Gangs have gotten involved, Colloton stated, as they know this is •Many are forced into an area that has an extremely high monetary return possible. The Internarcotics addiction. net has also promoted the human trafficking industry, as it has made it •Kansas is a place easier for both “johns” (those who where many victims are purchase the services of victims) picked up. and traffickers to find and recruit victims. Prepaid credit cards and dispos•There were 217 known human trafficking cases able cell phones have also contributed, allowing untraceable conin Kansas in 2013. tact between traffickers, pimps, johns, and the victims. •Men can be victims too. The average age of a human trafficking victim is 13 years old, and •85-90 percent have 85-90 percent of children who end up trafficked have been sexually been sexually abused abused or assaulted before. Many of or assaulted prior to these victims are repeat runaways becoming human trafficking victims. who have been in foster care. Middle-schoolers are trafficking victims – many are forced into prostitution
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at that age or younger. Most pimps, and traffickers, are in their early to mid-20s. They're charming, and “present themselves are boyfriends or father figures” to the girls, Colloton said. The pimps give their victims “love”, shelter, food, and attention, along with abuse and manipulation, and many encourage narcotics use to keep the children under their control. The average income for a trafficker is $220,000-500,000 per year. The trafficking victims don’t see much of this money, if any at all. Sporting events are a prime time for traffickers to find victims, according to Colloton, the Super Bowl especially. People have their guard down, and are willing to talk to strangers, which makes gathering information, and sometimes even phone numbers, easy. After that, the charming pimps can easily gather more information, flatter their victims, and eventually traffic them. Some of the signs to watch out for are young girls, particularly middleschoolers, talking about an older boyfriend, and being evasive when questioned more. Other children may dress or say things inappropriate or with language that refers to the sex trade. Look for “branding” tattoos – names of men or similar things on the neck or lower back. Chronic runaways and truants are especially at risk. If these children have prepaid credit cards or a prepaid phone, bruises on their body, or appear to be malnourished, or have evidence of control or manipulation are more signs. Also, if the child has a fake ID, expensive jewelry or bags that they could not normally afford, if they’re evasive about where they live or they don’t know much about where they are or where they’re staying, are red flags. Some areas to watch out for and be vigilant for victims are massage parlors, truck stops, streets, motels, adult video stores, strip clubs, and even schools. Colloton’s presentation was sponsored by the Soroptimists of Liberal. The National Human Trafficking Hotline number is 1-888-373-7888 or text INFO or HELP to 233733.
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Instructor Bree Downs from Seward’s Area Technical School demonstrates features from the Virtual Painter. Below, Downs and Tech School student Alan Gutierrez take turns using the simulator.
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Bree Downs using the virtual painter to demonstrate spraying techniques.
Painting simulator gives Tech School students hands-on experience Diana Chavira New Media Director SCCC’s Area Technical School has recently obtained a new piece of equipment that is shaking things up for students working in auto body repair. The idea to bring this piece of equipment to the Technical School was first considered when instructor Bree Downs was at a car show in Las Vegas. The simulator showed high potential of reducing cost and increasing skills in students who worked with real equipment for the painting of auto body parts. The virtual painter not only provides a safer environment for students, but it also allows for more classroom size involvement, and students have a large range of parts to choose from depending on their choice of expertise. Division Chair of Industrial Technology Larry McLemore, was very eager to show the Crusader staff around the Area Technical School and fill everybody in on the latest addition to their classroom. McLemore explained that, “The idea behind the virtual painter is for students to be able to develop refinished skills, as well as gun control techniques, without having to spray $3 an
ounce of chemicals all over the place.” The virtual painter allows students to paint a variety of auto body parts without making a mess and going through massive amounts of paint for practice. The equipment for the virtual painter includes a headset to look through, a spray gun, and a simulator that students may walk around of. McLemore continued to explain that the virtual painter is just as beneficial environmental wise, as it is cost effective. In the aspect of breathing in chemicals, “it’s a whole different environment,” said Mclemore, “it’s a lot safer.” To expand his point, McLemore asked if anyone had noticed the smell when walking into the garage where students did their hands-on work. The virtual painter, being in another part of the building, eliminates physically having to work with paint and other chemicals that come with an actual sprayer. There is no real paint or auto body parts involved, but the painter’s equipment resembles the real things, such as a weighted sprayer so that students don’t forget that an sprayer is a heavy piece of equipment to work with. when full of paint. The equipment is not only realistic but the system involved with the simulator provides students with de-
tailed information of errors made. Instructor Bree Downs shared that the virtual painter shows the user when they’re getting too close to their work or when they’re not close enough. Another feature that comes in handy is the review portion of the system that students can go back to. The review shows students their patterns, their amount of coating, whether their coating was to thin or too thick and a mobility feature also permits students to completely rotate their work to see any surfaced that was missed. And like real paint, the virtual painter also has any possible
color to choose from. The difficulty level is also an element that comes with the virtual painter. Student Alan Gutierrez commented that working with the virtual painter is almost like being in an actual booth. “You’re in the booth, you’re actually spraying, and you know where you’re at, said Gutierrez, “and here it’s kind of the same thing, but it wants you to be pickier about it.” On the other hand, Downs said that she’s “used to actual spraying, so it’s not harder, it’s just different.” McLemore hopes that the exactness required for the use of the virtual painter will prove to be a bonus for the students. Students
are exposed to different elements ahead of time which will make them better prepared when the move from the classroom to an actual job. Although the size of body work that can be painted with the virtual painter ranges from car doors, fenders, motorcycle parts and army tanks, the actual simulator itself fits easily in the middle of almost any room size and can also be moved just as easily. For now the simulator is located in a small room to be used for what looks to be, one person at a time, but in the future Downs plans on hooking the simulator up to a projector that will show on a screen in the classroom for the entire class to observe. The projection of the virtual painter will also make up for the small amount of time that students get with the simulator. Students will use the painter about twice a week because before handling equipment, whether real or virtual, they must first learn the basics of spraying. And even without the virtual painter, “there’s no way that we could take everyone outside and spray that tank,” said McLemore. The cost to be able to do something like that would be to great. The idea, as McLemore explained, is for students to devel-
op a set of skills that would otherwise cost a fortune. This was the reasoning for bringing the virtual painter to the Area Technical School. Downs was attending the Sema Show, one of the biggest conventions held in Las Vegas, when she came across the virtual simulator. To be able to purchase a piece of technology like the simulator, McLemore had to ask for a grant. The virtual painter was a $27,000 purchase for the school and according to Downs, there might be only one other school in Kansas that has one. “We’re very lucky,” said Gutierrez on the matter. Majoring in auto-body and collision repair, Gutierrez knows that he benefits from practice with the simulator. Along with building spraying skills and techniques, students at the Area Technical School also do a lot of customer work, especially when it involves collision. Although students get large amounts of work done when it comes to collision repair, they become bored of the same thing over and over. The virtual painter gives them an escape from the same old, and has proved to give students a higher level of working skills that will surely benefit them when they step out in the real world.
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It is normal to have emotional ups and downs in life. The hectic schedules of college students are often prone to causing some days that feel like an emotional rollercoaster. But if emptiness and despair have taken hold of life and won't let go, it might be depression. Depression makes it tough to keep the mind on studies, and it makes it hard to enjoy life in general. Getting through the day can be overwhelming and tedious. Some people describe depression as “living in a black hole,” or having a feeling of impending doom. However, according to webmd.com, some depressed people don't feel sad at all. Some people may feel lifeless, empty, and apathetic, or some men may feel angry, aggressive, and restless. Whatever the symptoms, depression is different from normal sadness because it takes over life. It interferes with the ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and have fun. Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and/or worthlessness may be extremely
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intense, but Seward students and faculty do have places to go for help. About four years ago a group was started called, “At Risk.” The group includes Dean of Student Services Celeste Donovan, Advising Coordinator Patsy Fischer, Housing Director Kate Mulligan and Student Counselor Rhonda Kinser. “Certainly anyone who knows of a student that is not going to class, or is constantly crying in the halls, should email the student’s name to atrisk@sccc.edu,” Donovan said. Another great option for students is Counselor Rhonda Kinser. Her door is always open to anyone. “Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. That is what I am here for.” Kinser said. Kinser’s room number is A150 in the Hobble building on campus. Students and faculty can go to Southwest Guidance Center for help too. A permanent solution to a temporary problem is never the correct answer. If any of these feelings apply, seek help before doing anything else.
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Showering in the dorms was a new experience for me after I moved into the dorms last semester. As I started my day at 6 a.m., I was continually impressed with how hot the water was even at zero dark thirty. There is nothing better than a nice hot shower to start the day. This semester has been a little bit different; my schedule starts later, and I thought that it would be better to wake up, get my shower, and start my day at 10 a.m. Easy breezy, right? On the first day of class I got up, turned on the shower, jumped in, let out a frigid scream, nearly peed myself trying to turn the water up and then quickly jumped out, because the water was so cold. But, finally, I realized if I was gong to get to class on time it was going to be a cold shower or no shower that morning and morning after morning since then. So how do I deal with the cold shower dilemma? Complaining to friends doesn’t help, although, some of the stories of water being hooked up wrong in Hale Court preventing the water from ever getting warm made me thankful that, given enough time, my water would eventually start warming. I could go back to my 6 a.m. hot shower schedule, but somehow I prefer to find the positives in a 10 a.m. cold shower. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, there are some surprising health benefits in taking cold showers. Showering with cold water will improve blood circulation between organs and skin. With cold temperatures, blood flows to the organs for protection to keep them the warmest. Taking cold showers can improve mood. While there
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Mary Jane clicked her heels: There’s no place like Colorado Kyleigh Becker Crusader staff becker@crusadernews.com
Colorado has just turned into a Mecca, and a hopeful blueprint of things to come, for marijuana enthusiasts everywhere. As of Jan. 1, the sale of marijuana for
recreational use for adults over the age of 21 became legal. Score one for stoners in the USA. Personally, I don’t smoke. I know a lot of people who do, but it’s not my thing, but I can understand. For many people, smoking weed is a way to relax or help with pain management. I think it’s just an expenditure of money that I don’t have. According to the Huffington Post, within the first week, Col-
orado sold over $5 million dollars worth of marijuana. Over the next year, the state expects to earn over $70 million worth of revenue in taxes. Maybe Kansas should consider legalizing weed. Chances are, we could use the money. I know there has to be someone lobbying for legalization of at least medical marijuana – this is Kansas after all. What else is there to do? While in Liberal there may not
be much to do, we are only 60 miles from Colorado. For the students at SCCC, this may seem Heaven-sent – an hour drive, a gram of weed, relieve the stress of the week… But if they come back to Kansas high and get caught, they can still be arrested. In the state of Kansas, if someone is caught with a gram of marijuana, then they can face up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine (mpp.org). In Kansas, this is a
felony. Honestly though, I doubt Liberal police are going to arrest, jail, and fine someone to the fullest extent of the law. There’d probably be too much effort involved. If someone is going to get high in Colorado… stay in Colorado until the high is over. Weed is still definitely illegal in Kansas. In the United States, there are already 20 states, plus Washington D.C. that allow the sale of
marijuana for medical use, according to mpp.org, which is the Marijuana Policy Project. Kansas is not one of those states, obviously. Illegality of weed: one of the greatest examples of MidWestern conservatism! While I doubt marijuana will be legal in Kansas anytime soon, stoners of Kansas can rejoice a bit: It’s coming closer. It’s just over the border. Maybe the fumes will blow this way.
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Dark comedy intends to draw audience ‘Into the Woods’ Contributed to Crusader Rehearsals have started for the spring campus production of “Into the Woods,” a Tony Award winning production with a score by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. “It is one of the most highly entertaining plays ever produced,” said director Gloria Goodwin. “Into the Woods” is based on fairly tales people grew up hearing, Goodwin said. The play twists and turns the tales, however, letting the characters meet and interact in a dark comedy mash-up of children’s stories. “You get to see what happens after ‘happily ever after’,” Goodwin said. “It’s a case of, ‘be careful what you wish for’.” Goodwin concedes the show is a little dark and feels it is not age appropriate for children younger than 7 or 8. The drama group is planning to compensate for that somewhat by offering on-site child care during the play for a free-will donation. The drama group is also going to add a sweet surprise for the audiences with a dessert bar as a fundraiser during intermissions. Rehearsals are under way, Goodwin said, with the music rehearsals through the end of next week before the cast moves to the stage for choreography and blocking. Goodwin said the rehearsals right now are intensive with the cast and
Dr. Magda Silva, vocal music instructor at Seward. “It is very early on, but this cast is behaving so professionally,” Goodwin said. “There hasn’t been a rehearsal yet that I didn’t have goose bumps. Already. Already. It’s amazing.” With the bright outlook from the director, the cast will continue to work on the production. “We are giving the show a few little twists to style and sets that make the show an incredible experience,” Goodwin said. “I have chosen to use a child as the narrator to make the story more relatable to younger audiences.” She said Sondheim has an incredible message in this show and it deserves to be told as he intended. The cast tasked with telling the story is Julie Bunnel as the Witch, Juan Carlos Contreras as the Baker, Stephanie Drymalski as the Baker’s Wife, Jamie Mix as Cinderella, Cedric Mitchell as Jack, Heather Powell as Little Red Riding Hood, Glenda Patterson as Jack’s Mother, Killian Doze as Cinderella’s Prince, David Linares as Rapunzel’s Prince and Rebecca Irby as the Narrator. Completing the company are Lauren Buchanan as Step Mother, Jessica Williams as Lucinda, Tony Claus as Mysterious Man, Barie King as Florinda, Mikayla Knudsen as Granny, Zach Carpenter as Wolf, Janie KitchPierce as Cinderella’s Mother, Anysia Limon as Rupunzel, Amira Coleman as Sleeping Beauty and Angelina Fosdick as Snow White. While the fairy tale characters are well know, the fractured fairy
tale story of “Into the Woods” has received some additional attention lately as a major motion picture starring Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick and Johnny Depp is being filmed. The play has been performed often on stage. It is a Tony-award-winning witty and irreverent reimagining of beloved classic fairytales. An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? The drama club news release reports they’re all among the cockeyed characters in Lapine and Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they’ve been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone’s wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins as a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of “The Princess Bride” becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. “Into the Woods” premiered on Broadway in 1987 starring Bernadette Peters. n The Seward County Community College/Area Technical School Theatre Department show will run at 7:30 p.m. April 10-12 at the Showcase Theatre in the Shank Humanities Building.
Visual Arts Department features People’s Choice Award winners Voting during the Fall 2013 art show in the humanities department selected student artist winners in photography, 3-D art and 2-D art.
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Seward dodges a bullet in OT win against Dodge Grant Glaze Crusader staff Saturday nights game at the Greenhouse was intense. The back and forth game came down to the last seconds when Quentin Purtue tipped the ball in. The crowd, who was filled in to the Green House, went absolutely crazy. With the 84-83 win, the Saints remain atop the Jayhawk West Conference. Scoring was tough to come by early on in the game. With the game tied at 3, Raoul Mentor to put the Saints up 5-3 and sent Seward on a 9-0 run to open up a 12-3 lead with 14:07 left in the first half. It looked as though Seward was on their way to another blowout, but then Dodge came up with their own 10-1 run to tie the game up at 13. Dodge took their first lead with about 7 minutes remaining in the half as Seward went absolutely cold from the field. The Saints would fight back though taking back the lead on a Purtue tip in, 22-21 with less than 3:00. The Saints finished the half on top 28-25. Seward came out playing good basketball. Malcolm Hill-Bey made a couple of 3s for the Saints to quickly give them a 3427 lead. Dodge City kept competing though and made it a 35-
34 with 15:13 to go in the contest. Dodge tied it up with 14:05 to go at 39-39, but Stevenson made two free throws to put the Saints back in front 41-39 with 13:36 left. After Dodge tied it back up at 41, Purtue got a big hoop at the basket for the Saints and was fouled, where he completed his three point play at the line to give Seward a lead once again 44-41. Back and forth possessions leading to the free throw line would put the game at 69-63 The Conqs came back with a pair of hoops and Dodge City got back to within two, 69-67. It was still a two point spread at 73-71 with under 2:00 to go and after stops by both teams and a Dodge City free throw, it was 73-72 Seward with 46 seconds left in regulation. Dodge City’s Brett O'Neil hit a huge three on the Conqs next possession to put them up 75-73 with 33 seconds left. Both teams scored on their next trips and it remained a two point game, 77-75 with under 20 seconds to go when the Saints turned the ball over and were forced to send Dodge City back to the line with 9 seconds left. However, he missed both attempts and the Saints raced up the court with the ball in HillBey’s hands and for the third
time in his Seward career, the sophomore point guard found a teammate with time winding down and the game on the line, this time Stevenson was the beneficiary, scoring with 3 seconds left to tie the game at 77. Dodge quickly got the ball up the court and had a chance to win the game from six feet away and the buzzer sounding, but as fate had it, the shot was off the mark and the two teams went to overtime knotted at 77. With 3:47 left Stevenson drew first blood putting the Saints up 79-77. The teams once again went back and forth with free throws to make it an 82-82 game wit 2:00. Both teams struggled for the next few possessions until finally the Conqs made one free throw to make it 83-82 26 seconds. The Saints would come down with a chance to win the game, and it looked as if all hope was lost as the ball bounced off the rim. Purtue was there at the perfect time though and tipped the ball in with 2.1 seconds left on the clock. The Conqs threw up one last shot, but it wasn’t even close. The Green House was absolutely crazy as the near capacity crowd went out of their minds. The Saints remain atop the standings in the Jayhawk West and will play next on Wednesday at home against Cloud.
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Secean Johnson attemps a layup as Seward blows out Hutchinson at home 98-76. Secean was one of 5 players in double digits with 11 points.
Hutch ain’t clutch Saints roll in conference home opener Grant Glaze Crusader staff It was an electric night in the Greenhouse as the Saint basketball team soared to an easy win against the number 12 team in the nation. The Hutchinson Blue Dragons came to Liberal for the Saints Jayhawk Western Conference home opener. Hutchinson entered the game with better numbers in all major offensive categories, but this wouldn't be the story on this night. Seward would grab the lead early and never look back with an easy 9876 victory. The Saints came out ready to go taking a 9-4 lead in the first three minutes. Five minutes into the half the Saints lead was down to one when sophomore Quentin Purtue put Seward in front by three with a huge dunk, 15-12 with 14:44 to go in the first half. Seward attacked the Hutch defense aggressively and extended
their lead to seven on a drive by Niem Stevenson. Seward would then take their first double digit lead on two made free throws by Stevenson and a three from Tyreke Sharp making it a 42-28 game with less than 4:00 minutes led in the half. The Saints would end up leading 50-34 going into the half. It would only be more Seward as the second half began. HillBey opened up with five straight points and Hutch was unable to cut into the lead, while Seward continued the pace going up big 62-43 with 12:00 to go. Then a 9-2 Seward run would bust the game wide open making it 71-45 with under 10:00 to play. The Saints would end up pulling away to a 30 point lead with a sharp basket making it 77-47 with 7:38 remaining. From there nothing else would be decided as the Saints kept up the pace for a 98-76 victory. The Saints held the high flying,
offensive minded Hutch team to a 38% field goal percentage. While on the other hand Hutch couldn't find a way to contain the Saints offense as they shot 57% from the field. Stevenson came up big, posting his second double-double of the season with 21 points and 11 rebounds. "It was a big win against a tough opponent. Great to start the home conference games with such a big win," Stevenson said. Hill-Bey and Johnson each finished with 19 for Seward while Bridgeforth added 14 and Sharp pitched in 11 of the Seward bench. Hutchinson All-American Kadeem Allen finished with 27 points for the Dragons, but made just 8 of 21 from the field and 10 of 17 from the free throw line. DeShawn Freeman was the only other Blue Dragon player with more than 7 points in the game as he finished with 10.
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Brian Bridgeforth puts up a shot in the overtime win against Dodge City at the Green House. Quentin Purtue, who put in the game winnning shot, comes in for the rebound. Purtue had a huge night against Dodge scoring 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks.
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Lady Saints ranked No. 10 in national NJCAA basketball poll Seward sits in second place in Jayhawk West Conference going in to Cloud County home game Kelci Bedingfield Crusader staff With the conference record of 4-1 and overall record of 19-2, the Lady Saints are prepared to take on the Cloud County Thunderbirds Wednesday night in the Green House for yet another Jayhawk West Conference double header for the Saints and Lady Saints. The women’s game will tip at 6 p.m. with the men’s game following at 8 p.m. Dodge City It was homecoming night Friday as the Seward County Lady Saints took on the Dodge City Lady Conquistadors, so the Green House was full of energy. The Lady Saints took a quick lead right at tip-off and never looked back. They kept scoring and Dodge City could not seem to stop them and had no answer at the other end. Seward County went on a 20-point run at one point in the first half. It was a great night for Fabiana Monte. She was the top pointer of the night with a total of 20 points for the game. Not only did Monte have a wonderful night on the
court, but she was also announced as Seward County Homecoming Queen. Seward won in a blowout against Dodge City 87-53, and improved to 4-1 and took sole possession of second place in conference play. Barton The Lady Saints basketball team travelled to great bend on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and took on Barton Community College. Playing on the road is always a challenge, but that didn’t seem to have the Lady Saints rattled. They showed up at Barton ready to play. Seward took a huge lead early on, leading by as many as 20 points at one time, but the team eventually lost that lead. Near the end of the second half, the Barton Lady Cougars fought back and the game and was even tied at one point. However in the end, Seward County defeated Barton 78-72 to up its conference record to 3-1. Hutchinson The Green House was packed as two nationally ranked teams took the court Saturday, Jan. 18. Students and the community came to support and cheer on Se-
Swinging into Spring Sports Softball: Sat. Feb. 8 at Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa Tues. Feb. 11 at Pratt Community College Sat. Feb. 15 vs. Grayson County College at Rose State College Wed. Feb. 19 Home Game vs. Frank Phillips College Fri. Feb. 21 vs. Ranger, North Central Texas, and Seminole State College
Baseball:
Sun. Feb. 2 Home game vs. McCook Community College Fri. Feb. 7 vs. Galveston College Sat. Feb. 8 vs. Galveston College Sun. Feb. 9 vs. Galveston College Sat. Feb. 15 Home game vs. Northeastern Junior College Sun. Feb. 16 Home game vs. Northeastern Junior College
Women’s Tennis: Fri. Feb. 14 vs. Collin Tennis Bash
Men’s Tennis: (No Feb. games) Sat. March 8 at McPherson College Wed. March 12 at Barton Community College Sat. March 29 at Hesston College
ward. Freshman Brianna Scott said that the fans cheering gave them energy throughout the game. “It was good to know that the crowd never stopped believing in the team,” she said, “I would like to give a huge shout out to the baseball team for being such great supporters.” The entire game was neck and neck and had everyone on their toes. The game was never separated by more than 6 points in the see-saw battle. The Hutchison Lady Dragons could not stop Shanice Brooks who had the team high of 17 points for the game. Even though the game went to the wire, the Lady Saints fell short, losing 61-55 to the Lady Dragons. Tickets tonight Free tickets are available courtesy of buyout sponsor First National Bank at Liberal locations, as well as at Braum’s, Burger King, Spencer Browne’s, and the Crazy House. All Seward County students with an ID get in for free.
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As Chelsea Dewey from Hutch rushes to defend, Brianna Scott passes cross court in a break to the basket.
Baseball team awaits season opener with goal of reaching JUCO world series Dallas Kelling Crusader staff The Seward baseball team swings into the 2014 season with a common goal of reaching the College World Series in Grand Junction, Colo., and a common concern that Garden City Community College may give them some serious competition in the Jayhawk West. Assistant Coach Mike Davidson said he has three main goals when it comes to the baseball team, which are to win a conference championship, advance and win region, and go to Grand Junction, Colo. Coach Davidson feels that the baseball team is an interesting club with an opportunity to win if things go right. The team will start its season Sunday, Feb. 2, when the Saints will take on McCook, Neb., on the Saints home field at 2 p.m. to begin their journey to achieve
their goals. Position players to watch for include, Brent Williams a transfer from Oklahoma State, Kevin Connolly a transfer from Notre Dame, and Bryson Allen who received freshman player of the year. Coach Davidson explained that Brent Williams, a transfer from Oklahoma State, has made a big impression with all the tools that he brings for the team and the game. Along with how much he has improved and how well his fall season went. Coach Davidson expressed his excitement for the season to get started and more people to come out and watch the games. Coach Davidson explained that within the conference, the team can expect Garden City to be a tough match up and that the rivalry between the two teams will remain. He also included that Hutchinson would be an interest-
ing match up because they had a interesting team last year, but just couldn’t get it together. Josh Sanders, a freshman from Mansfield, Texas, explains that fans can expect to see his desire to win and his willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed. One of Sanders’ personal goals is to also make it to Grand Junction, Colo. Coach Davidson mentioned a few pitchers to watch for, one being Austin King, a returning freshman, along with Pete Macke, Chris Juracek, and Nolan McCutcheon. Sanders explained that all the pitchers are solid and that it would be too hard to pick just a few to highlight. He explained that when watching for specific players to just watch everyone from fielders to hitters. Sanders mentioned that some top hitters would include Bryson Allen and Kevin Connolly.
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Driven by drive With advanced options to connect to the Internet, there are powerful online tools to store data safely, and have data available everywhere, easily sharable and all free of charge without need to carry CDs, flash, or hard drives. Why to use it: Drive is a web-based service provided by Google that provides a cloud storage offering 15GB for free with a regular Google account, 30 GB using college Gmail, with the possibility to upgrade for $4.99 per month for another 100GB. It can be accessible through Internet browser or by using application available for PC, Mac, iPhone, Android, and iPad so users can synchronize their files in variety places. Along with an online space, part of the Drive is Google Docs, providing opportunity to create and edit
documents just as in Microsoft’s products Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, but without needs to install any software on your computer. Next to the document files, Drive can open audio or video files, but even Photoshop or AutoDesk files. With several extensions available for Drive, users are allowed, for example to edit pictures, videos, or a lot more.
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2014 Royal Crowning
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Kevin Cook & Fabiana Monte
The Homecoming 2014 royal court paused for a couple of minutes to have their picture taken after crowning the winning nominee’s, Kevin Cook and Fabiana Monte. The ceremony took place in the Greenhouse after winning the women’s basketball game against Dodge City. From left: Saul Delgado, Bradley Kinser, Bradley Benson, Genesis Enriquez, Austin Dodge (crown bearer), Blanca Richard, Kevin Cook, Fabiana Monte, Elizabeth Mannel (flower girl), Janaya Devorce (flower girl) Ruby Moreno, Amy Knop, Guadalupe Ramirez and Diana Frausto.
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royal nominees Bradley Benson Homecoming candidate Kevin Cook represented the Seward County Nursing program. Cook is from Springfield, Colorado and his parents are James P. and Patricia Cook. Cook describes himself as an honest, loving, hardworking, single dad who added that he "would do anything for anyone." Some of his hobbies include hanging out with his son Tayten, (ex. roadtrips, camping, board games, basketball, or going to the park). Cook also enjoys going to KU basketball games or watching the Denver Broncos. After college, he plans on getting his BSN while still working as an RN. Then he plans on pursuing a CRNA possibly and eventually meeting Mrs. Right for his son and get married.
Homecoming candidate Bradley Benson is a freshman at SCCC, and is the son of Steve and Donna Benson. He represented band as his club but is also involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. When asked what he wants to do after college Benson said, "I plan to go to Garden City for the paramedic program and work as a paramedic." In his free time Benson's hobbies consist of playing video games, listening to music, playing music, and watching movies. Benson describes himself as, "outgoing, funny, hardworking, and sarcastic."
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Saul Delgado Homecoming candidate Bradley Kinser represented Christian Messenger for Christ organization at Saturday’s home basketball game. Kinser is finishing his associates degree of Liberal Arts to later transfer to West Texas and continue his studies in hopes of becoming a personal trainer and a youth pastor. Kinser is an active member of Seward's organization, Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Kinser's hobbies include working out, playing a variety of sports, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and watching many movies.
Homecoming candidate Saul Delgado, son of Justino and Maria Delgado, represented the HALO organization at the home basketball game Saturday night. Saul is studying science at SCCC, in hopes of transfering to Wichita State to obtain his bachelor's degree in dentistry. He wants to open his own office to practice dentistry. Currently, Delgado is only a part of HALO since he is the president of the organization. Saul enjoys playing volleyball and basketball, and likes to watch movies. Saul describes himself as a "very outgoing person and funny." Saul Delgado was born in Durango, Mexico, and now lives here in Liberal, KS.
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Diana Frausto Representing the Student Government Association, homecoming candidate Ruby Moreno is a sophomore studying business administration. Moreno was born in Chihuahua, Mexico but was raised in Wyoming. After graduating high school, her family moved to Elkhart. Her parents are Isidro and Carmen Moreno. After graduation Moreno will continue her studies in business at West Texas A&M University. She plans to use her degree to open her own business or go into management. “I want to be my own boss,” Moreno said. Her favorite activities include shopping and sports.
Representing HALO as a homecoming candidate, Diana Frausto, a sophomore majoring in behavioral science, will use her degree to begin a career working in a clinical facility with the mentally ill. She is interested in this type of work because, “there is more to it than what you see. How the mind works is just fascinating to me.” Frausto has lived in Liberal all of her life and is the daughter of Martha and Armando Frausto. She hopes to continue her education by attending Fort Hays State University. There she will attempt a double major in education and psychology. Frausto's favorite hobby is playing the piano.
Ruby Moreno Homecoming candidate Amy Knop is president of Phi Theta Kappa and represented this organization at the basketball homecoming ceremonies. Knop is also a current member of Christian Messenger for Christ and the Student Nursing Association. She is currently a sophomore at Seward County Community College and hopes to transfer to Newman University as soon as graduation comes around.
Amy Knop Homecoming candidate, Fabiana Monte, daughter of Maria Hozana and Lidio Viegas, represented the International Students Organization at Saturday’s home basketball game. Monte is studying to obtain her associates degree for business management and plans on continuing those studies at Arkansas Tech, where she will also be playing basketball. For this summer, Monte plans on returning to her home, Brazil, for two months and returning to the United States. Monte enjoys listening to music and playing basketball.
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