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Biking through hot summer days. — Page 5 •
•Saints brainstorm ways to cope with summertime heat
•Watching box office hits. -Page 13
Heating up volleyball practices. — Pages 8-9 •
• Listening to Lazy Days music. — Page 12
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• Chilling with Welcome Week Hypnotist, Water Games, The Real Deal, — Pages 14-15
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Saints heat up for Fall 2011 As students return to campus and even feel a slight chill in the air some mornings, they can sense the approaching fall season.With the start of the school year, the busy schedules and all the upcoming events of the fall semester planned for the Saints are surely just getting warmed up.
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nice, cool ventilated room relaxing while playing video games. On the other hand, while I was hard at work, there were people who did absolutely nothing. I guess they chose to follow the example that Bruno Mars set with his hit song “Lazy Day.” Find details on page 12. One day while I was at work, I had one of my customers ask me if he could plank on top of the Sno Shack. I was a bit confused, but then realized what he was asking. Planking became the “cool” past time of the summer, and if you want to find out more about it and the other crazy fads that ensued the planking craze, turn to page 16. Information about the Planking Contest the Crusader is sponsoring is also found on this page. As summer vacation came to a close and fall classes began, Seward County Community College started off the new semester with Welcome Week. Welcome Week was the perfect end to a hot summer deprived of water. Welcome Week sponsored water games and an ice cream social to cool off students that were staring the year. Turn to pages 14 and 15 to see more photos of Welcome Week activities. More photos are on the Crusader News facebook page. We end the hot summer and heat up for a new semester ready to enjoy everything that Seward has to offer. —Heidy Molina, editor
Heidy Molina makes a snow cone at the Sno Shack, a job she worked all summer.
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Summer has many meanings depending on the person who is interpreting the season. This summer to me meant surviving the extreme heat that overtook our small town. I was fortunate enough to work at the Sno Shack. You would think that I kept nice and cool; actually it felt like I was in an oven all summer long. To cope with the heat, I ate many snow cones. It was one of the perks of my summer jobs that kept me going through the long hot days of summer. Other people were not as lucky as I. They were working eight hour shifts, which you can read about on page 10. While I was tasting different snow cone flavors, others chose to indulge their taste buds with pizza and other foods, munch on this article on page four. Since I worked this summer, I did not get the chance to go on a vacation, let alone fly out to the wonderful Hawaiian islands.You can read about the lucky student who enjoyed a much more mild climate than the one we were experiencing right here in our own backyard on page 11. I had the pleasure of working with a person who exposed me to the wonderful world of biking. It turns out that we have some bike enthusiasts here on campus as well. If you want to join in on the biking experience or simply read about the topic, turn to page five. Free time was very limited for me, but once in a while I would get the opportunity to check my Facebook and still attempt to live a normal life, unlike the people who spent their entire summer exploring the new, intriguing social website ‘Google +’ which you can read about on page 7. Others sat for countless hours in a
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Heatwave breaks high temperature record set in 1994 Hei dy Mol i na Editor Little rainfall and high temperatures made the summer of 2011 recording breaking. Seward County experienced some extremely high temperatures that caused many people to choose to stay indoors rather than venture into the extreme heat. “I was inside the whole summer,” sophomore Elizabeth Medina said. “I only went out when it was necessary for me to go out.” Liberal was one of many towns in the Midwest that broke records. Liberal topped 110 degrees, breaking the record set in 1994 which was 108. The recent heat wave was dangerous. People were
warned to stay hydrated and keep in cool areas. “I stayed cool by staying in my recliner by the air conditioner and eating lots of snow cones,”sophomore Jessica Winner said. The heat wave started slowly with the month of May only having two days out of the month that either hit or surpassed 100 degrees. The month of June started heating up with nine days that reached the 100 degrees or more mark. July was the hottest month of the summer season. According to National Weather Service observer Brad Hinkle, there were 25 days in July in which the temperature exceeded or reached 100. The highest official temperature reached in July was 111 degrees, Hinkle reported.
“It felt like I was in Mexico during the summer instead of being in Liberal,” Medina said. The heat would have been easy to cope with if the area would have received some rain to alleviate the dry spell. The Liberal area has received a total of 7.21 inches of precipitation so far for the year. “When it rained I felt so blessed, not only for myself, but for the rest of the area because we needed every drop of rain we got,” Medina said. “It was torture all summer long without any rain.” Due to the lack of precipitation Seward county had to cancel the display of fireworks for the 4th of July weekend. The record high temperature that has still yet to be surpassed is 112 degrees that was reached in 1981.
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Saints eat up as outdoor temperatures heat up S andy Al faro Crusader staff Fresh foods, like chilled fruits and vegetables, seemed like a welcomed relief from the hot days of thesummer that delivered relentless heat. College students still seemed to crave a variety of foods, from fresh salads to sandwiches, flavored ice cream, and the all-time favorite, pizza. Spencer Browne’s has some of the best salads in town. Strawberry Poppyseed Salad and Turkey Twist are the top two favorites salads. “I have probably had every salad on the menu,” freshman Alejandra Gonzalez said. “Not one of them has failed to refresh my mouth from this dry summer heat.” Even the intense heat did not stop student Ton Ngyuen from eating some warm food. He took
the easy way out. “I was too lazy and it was too hot, so I just ordered pizza,” Ngyuen said. Thanks to Pizza Hut’s delivery and Ruffinos carry-out, Ngyuen was able to find his way around the heat and still enjoy some warm food. Staying healthy and eating fresh is how freshman Ramon Sanchez kept up with his health this summer at Subway. The Chicken, Bacon, Ranch, and Buffalo Chicken sandwich were his usuals. No arguing with Sanchez, because the Chicken, Bacon, Ranch sandwich was one of the top three sellers along with the Italian BMT this summer. Some students cooled down from the heat with some ice cream of many different flavors like butter pecan, orange sherbet, even birthday cake. Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores, here in Liberal, alone has around thirty different
Ton Ngyuen “I was too lazy and it was too hot, so I just ordered pizza.”
Alejandra Gonzalez “I have probably had every salad on the menu.”
flavors of ice cream. Adding up everyone’s visits to their favorite ice cream shop, you end up with the International Dairy Foods Association (U.S Ice Cream Industry) making more than twenty-one million dollars in annual sales. July seventeenth is the biggest money making day throughout the whole year. “There is not one excuse anyone could use to not go out and eat with me at Taste of China, because they have everything,” sophomore Brisa Ortiz said. Killing more than two birds with one stone, Ortiz eats at Taste of China because of the great variety of foods, such as pizza, salad, ice cream, fruit, and desserts of all sorts. Ortiz ties it all together with all of the favorite summer foods at Taste of China.
Brisa Ortiz “There is not one excuse anyone can use to not go out and eat with me at Taste of China.”
Fun Facts to Munch on •The U.S. produces the most ice cream in the world. •Each year in the U.S. more than 3 billion pizzas are sold. •Americans celebrated the victory of WWII with ice cream. In 1946, they ate more than 20 quarts of ice cream per person. Sources; ice-cream-freaks.com, funguerilla.com
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Tw will d Biking rides into the spotlight as an economical, environmental form of transportation with health benefits Morgan Wi l l s Crusader staff
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Rochelle St. Amand, who recently moved to Liberal, returns from a bike ride to Wal-Mart to purchase groceries.
Rochelle St. Amand, Alabama, livestock judging team Q: Where did you go, and why did you choose to ride a bike? A: I rode to Wal-Mart on my bike. I have a car, but I am trying to save money on gas and it is good exercise. Q: Do you think Liberal has good bike routes? A: Oh yeah, they have good sidewalks which Alabama doesn’t. I mean, riding a bike on the road isn’t safe no matter how you do it, but it is safer when there are sidewalks. I wish there were more
bike racks. There aren’t enough bike racks. Q: Is there anything you would like to add? A: I love to bicycle ride. I like off road a whole lot better, but pavement works. Q: That is very cool, have you ever done any racing? A: I want to do some races, but right now I am just too busy to do anything serious, especially when I am not even in my home state.
Hanna Bognar, Hungary, women’s basketball team Q: Why are you riding your bike? A: I love biking, this is my hobby, actually I just got it right now. I didn’t have a bike before so I just wanted to try it. Q: Is this is your only mode of transportation? A: Yes, I don’t have a car I am from another country so I need something. Q: Have you enjoyed it so far? A: Yeah, I have.
Q: Do you feel like there are enough bike racks and Lady Saints Hanna Bognar rides on campus. She recen- bike trails in Liberal? tly purchased a bicycle as a new hobby and form of trans- A: No, I think there should be more. — Interviews by Morgan Wills portation. Crusader photo/Morgan Wills
While Liberal lags behind top cycling cities like Austin, Texas, Portland, Ore, and Boulder, Colo, it has become increasingly biker friendly in recent years. With 10.3 miles of bike routes available in Liberal, becoming a part of this growing fad is more accessable than ever. Bicycling dates back to 1816 when Karl Friedrich coined it the “dandy horse,” and since has proven beneficial to the body, wallet, and environment. Some SCCC students are kept off the road because they do not own a bike. Others do not cycle because they do not want to go alone. The first step to becoming part of the biking community is simply acquiring the right gear for the job. Bicycles can range in price from $80 to upwards of $10,000. To prevent buyer’s remorse, take into consideration the variety and styles available to cyclists. For example, leisure and style are best met with either a hybrid or cruiser style bike. If calorie burning and competitive racing sounds exciting, consider investing in road or racing bikes. Avid and well known U.S. Cycling professional Lance Armstrong, a seven-time winner of the Tour de France, reportedly spends more than $12,000 for his carbon fiber Trek’s. Whether bicycling is a hobby, form of exercise, or a competitive endeavor, a bicycle is out there to fit anyone’s needs. If the price is discouraging, consider this. The average American household, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics 2010, spends $7,179 per year on cars. However, one 10-mile round trip replaced by bicycling saves approximately $10 per day, offsetting about half of the original price of driving a car. Cycling can also
have a major impact at the national level. The government spends about $1.50 per person annually to construct bicycling paths across the country. The cost of constructing just one mile of four-lane freeway costs taxpayers $50 million, which is enough for 1,000 miles of bicycle lanes. In other words, Americans could help save the economy and mend the debt crisis by simply easing up on the gas and pressing down on the pedal. Major gains may also be made from an environmental standpoint. According to United States Environmental Protection Agency, for every mile that is replaced by a cycler, about 1 pound of CO2 is saved. For the actual cycler; it improves cardio-vascular fitness, increases muscle tone, and reduces stress all while eating up major calories. Healthstatus.com will calculate the exact calories burned. While the health benefits of bicycling outweigh the risks 20 to 1, it is important to stay safe. Following these few rules will insure every outing is enjoyable and injury free. • Get out of the gutter, riding closer to the middle of the lane forces drivers to pull out and around. • Make eye contact with drivers and wear bright clothing. This helps insure that cyclers have been seen, and it is safe to turn or cross an intersection. •Take ‘smart’ routes that eliminate traffic. •Always hook thumbs around the handle bars to prevent being jostled by unexpected obstacles on less traveled byways. •Never wear headphones, and always remain alert. •Wear a helmet. Local experienced cycler Doug Miller warns, “There are two kinds of bicyclists: those who have fallen and those who are going to fall.”
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E3: Electronics Entertainment Expo With the summer comes free time. Free time means a lot of video games for some people. Unlike for the movie industry, the summertime is not a big time for video game releases. However, there is one unprecedented event in gaming that happens every summer: E3 (The Electronics Entertainment Expo). E3 is the pinnacle of the future in video games. Held every summer at the Los Angeles Convention Center, E3 is the meeting place for all of the big game developers to show off what they have planned for the next year in gaming. This is the most exciting time of the year for gamers besides when the games themselves are actually released. Thousands of gamers flock to the convention center to gain exclusive access and first looks at new software and video game trailers and demos. Some of the most anticipated
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of the next year were revealed at E3 this year, including Modern Warfare 3, Halo 4, Dead Island, Skyrim, Battlefield 3 and hundreds of other new games of all calibers. From multi-million dollar blockbusters, to the new thing in indie games, E3 has it all. Every year video games are becoming ever more popular. While attendence at professional sports events are declining, the population of competitive gamers is growing rapidly. E3 is the testament to the expansion of gaming over the years. Gaming isn’t just limited to consoles like the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. In fact, non-console games make the most money. These non-console games can be on a cell phone, an iPod, and can even include things like Facebook games. As its name suggests, everything involving electronic entertainment is at E3.
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Users spend 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook. That’s 11,698,609,014 hrs, enough time to travel to the moon 2,784,720 times! 750 million world wide users. The above screen shot of the new Google+ shows sparks and circles. Sparks are the new “Like.”
Sparks fly in social networking Raul Lemus Online editor The tension between the social network websites heated up this summer with the new addition of Google+ thrown into the mix. While more than 25 million have already made the switch or added Google+ to their daily lives, Facebook still holds 1/10 of the world’s population as users and continues to grow with a 16.5 percent yearly increase in network traffic. To no one’s surprise, the king of social network is Facebook; however, this was not the case until 2007. The website that made social networking mainstream promised a small space on the World Wide Web that a person could call his/her own, a space where the possibilities of personalization were limited by the ingenuity of its host: MySpace. MySpace recently received a re-stylization in order to attract more users, as traffic steadily declines. The once glittering theme has been replaced by a simpler look. Gone are the custom profiles with unique backgrounds, glittering GIF images, YouTube videos, and overall layout on the user home page.
Not surprisingly, the new layout has a resemblance to current king: Facebook. While millions of profiles still exist on MySpace, the majority of them have been forgotten and unused. Crusader posted on Facebook a post about MySpace profiles and who still uses them. The most common reply to the question was: “I have forgotten my password and cannot delete the profile,” and “It didn’t let me delete it.” While it seems MySpace is declining to oblivion, Google+ has become the new competitor to Facebook. Both parties continue to keep “friendly” in the media eyes; competition seems to be taking place behind closed doors. Facebook has begun to prevent Google+ ads from appearing on their website and to block third party applications from retrieving “friends” emails. Facebook and Google+ are different in a number of ways; however, like any other social network site the function is the same. Google+ has unique features of “Circles,” where users can organize their friends and set up personal privacy settings for their “Circles.” On the other
hand, Facebook holds a larger user base, which influences the masses into creating their own profiles. Google+ is currently on beta test and not open to the public; the only manner to be able to get access is through invites. New users to Google+ receive 10 invites which can be shared, and like a network, the process repeats, and new users yet again receive 10 invites. Google+ already holds a number of notable profiles, such as MySpace cofounder Tom Anderson and Facebook’s founder Mark Zuckerberg. Only time will tell who will win the social network wars. According to Atlantic.com, Facebook ranks as 10 in its “The 19 Most Hated Companies in America,” MySpace takes the ninth place. Perhaps, Google+ will become the next Facebook, and Facebook the forgotten MySpace. Meanwhile, Facebook continues to create milestones. Network traffic to Facebook reached 1 trillion — that is a one and 12 zeros — page views in June.
More than 2 million users joined Google+ in the first two weeks. Unique visitors to Google surpas sed1 billion in May 2011. Google’s rank is No. 1 in the wo rld.
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Doing work in Colorado Lady Saints start season with perfect 4-0
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Members of the Lady Saints volleyball team catch a breather and watch the scrimmage against Colby, Aug 20 along with head coach Bert Luallen.
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Lady Saints endure hot times in Green House Chandl er Brockett Crusader staff During the last two weeks of summer, most college students are doing last minute traveling, partying, and trying to cram everything into 14 short days. This was not the case for the Lady Saints of the Seward County volleyball team. They cut their summers short, and arrived nearly two weeks before school started in what turned out to be a record setting summer for heat in southwest Kansas. Most towns reached their all-time highs, including Liberal topping off at 116-degrees, and not to mention consecutive days of triple digit temperatures. Thank God this team would be able to practice in the cool, air conditioned Green House. Or not. The Lady Saints were forced to practice in a gym that seemed to be an oversized sauna. When asked about the gym’s heat, Madison Winkelman of the volleyball team said, “It’s by far the hottest gym I’ve
ever played in, but we’ve done really well to not let it affect out work ethic.” Staying true to their “No excuses” motto, the Lady Saints are buckling down, and sticking it out. Also getting HOTT in the gym is the SCCC dance team and basketball teams.“It was like 302-degrees in there one day,” AdreAnne Nondorf of the dance team exagerated. Practicing in an indoor facility that is not air conditioned would be pretty intense, and I’m sure raising some concerns. Fortunately for the athletic teams, the Seward trainers are close by: keeping their water bottles filled, and even caring for them if they get hurt or pass out, and, yes, there was one member of the basketball team that did in fact pass out. But the relentless Saints are staying at it, and burning it up. The Lady Saints start their season at home, 6:30 Wednesday evening, in an anticipated contest against rivaled Colby.
Sophomore outside hitter Daiane Suoza was named KJCCC player of the week after her stellar performance in the Lamar Kick-Off Classic Tournament. She lead her team to a 4-0 start, in what looks to be a promising year for the Lady Saints. With weekend averages of; 2.93 kills, 1.21 digs, .71 blocks, she still managed to hit .299. Setting the bar high for her team, Suoza will bring the same intensity to the Green House, against Colby in Wednesday’s game. For those who can’t make it, the game will stream live on the Saints athletic website.
The weekend could not have gone much better for Coach Bert Luallen and his Lady Saints. They finished the weekend with a perfect 4-0, but their road to victory was not easy by any means. In game one they found themselves down by four against Dodge City, but they pulled together and achieved victory. Suoza led the way with 10 kills, in 21 chances. Going into game two against Otero with a full head of steam, they got a quick sweep and were able to rest up for a big day two. Geesing and Suoza played a big role in the win as each finished with 9 kills, and limited mistakes. Squaring off with the host Lamar Runnin’ Lopes, the Lady Saints took an early lead, and never looked back. Although they let the Lopes hang around, the Lady Saints pulled off yet another victory. Bailey McFerrens’ play was crucial in the win as she registered 7 kills, and 5 blocks. After a great start they were ready for a big day 4, and what seemed to be the championship game. Despite playing not to their full potential, the Lady Saints stood together, and pulled of a crucial win. Going beyond individual performances, as a team they hit .119 and gave up 32 points off of errors. Once again Suoza led the way with 10 kills, and Geesing followed closely with 9. — Information contributed by Roy Allen
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Madison Winkelman serves in the scrimmage Aug. 20. Winkelman recorded 676 digs her freshman year, etching her name in the school record books as the second most digs of all time.
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The beach resort in Kauai that Martinez and Pacheco stayed at for a week.
Hawaiian hotspot provides relief from Kansas heat wave Tonya Loewen Crusader staff While most SCCC students were scorching in temperatures above 100 degrees this July, Nakita Martinez and her best friend Erika Pacheco were enjoying cool ocean breeze on a beach in Kauai, Hawaii. Martinez and Pacheco began their trip in Kauai from July 10-17 by staying at a luxurious beach resort complete with four pools with water slides and an amazing view of the ocean. The 5 hour time difference did make the girls have jet lag, but it could not stop them from having a great time. They went on a helicopter ride around the island, snorkeling, swam with dolphins and relaxed on the beach. Martinez says her favorite part of the trip was the boat ride because she could go snorkeling in the ocean, see dolphins, and see the “pretty views,” both in and above the ocean. Among the dif-
ferent plants and scenery, they also saw the critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal, dolphins and even met professional surfer Bruce Irons. Martinez and Pacheco wanted to go on an once-in-a-lifetime experience and Hawaii was their dream vacation spot. This past summer, their schedules finally allowed them to go. Everything is different in Hawaii compared to Southwest Kansas, especially the weather. As Kansas sizzled with heat during the middle of July, every day in Hawaii felt “perfect,” according to Martinez. For example, when it was around 110 degrees in Kansas, it was only in the mid-80s in Kauai. Some tips that Martinez gave for anyone interested in traveling to Hawaii are to “bring lots of money, don’t forget your tennis shoes, and bring tons of sunscreen. I got really burnt!”
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SCCC students Nakita Martinez and Erika Pacheco in Kauai, Hawaii.
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The dance crew ‘Poreotics,’ dressed as chimpanzees, hold singer-songwriter Bruno Mars in the official “The Lazy Song” music video. The video was made in just one day and was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography. The song climbed to No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and rose to No. 1 in the UK.
Lazy Day Students adjust to college life despite Bruno Mars’ lazy song Levi Adams Crusader staff Students who turned on the radio this summer often heard Bruno Mars’ “The Lazy Song.” Almost everything about the song — which was Mars’ third single on his studio album, DooWops & Hooligans — is lazy. Mars told MTV, speaking about the music video, “I called up my friends the Poreotics [from Ameri ca's Best Dance Crew] and we shot this and choreographed this in one day.”
The video takes place in Mars’ bedroom, where the dance crew, dressed as chimpanzees, mock and sing along with Mars. SCCC freshman Alex Colvin had some thoughts on Mars. “When you’re a millionaire, you can basically do whatever you want; I don’t blame him,” Colvin said. “The song’s good, though; it’s different.” The song starts, “Today I don’t feel like doing anything; I just wanna lay in my bed...” And Mars goes on to basically talk about doing nothing through
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out the rest of the song. Occasionally, people just feel like doing nothing, and everyone needs a break every once in a while. The song says what people sometimes feel like — especially during the summer. One verse in particular stands out as classes start this year, “Yeah, I might mess around; And get my college degree; I bet my old man would be so proud of me; But sorry, Pops, you’ll just have to wait.” Colvin likes the song but recog nizes the need to walk away from
lazy attitudes once classes begin. “Yeah, it’s probably not a good song to listen to during college, or during the first week, anyway,” Colvin said. College isn’t usually easy, and it probably won’t get any easier — especially if laziness should play a role. “Yes, when I hear the song...I do get lazy,” Colvin admitted. So, as it’s time to give up sum mer and get back to work, college students may need to hit stop on the lazy and hit play on the energy.
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Alex Colvin spends some lazy moments on his bed in the SCCC dorms.
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Title/ Gross
Hottest stars
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
$1.2 billion
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
$1.07 billion
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
$1.04 billion
Rotten Tomatoes.com Rating
97% of all critics gave it a positive review
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Harry Potter fever prompts students to don their Hogwarts robes on the night of July 14. Back row, from left, Matthew Adkins, Kassandra Rosales, Daniel Valles, Andrew Wolford. Front row, from left, Marisol Gonzalez, Megan Spain, Yoko Rader, Alfredo Anaya, and Chantal Desormaux.
36% of all critics gave it a positive review
33% of all critics gave it a positive review
UPCOMING RELEASES: Released on DVD on Sept. 20: “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” “Bridesmaids”
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Superheroes, sequels rock summer box office numbers Megan S pai n Crusader staff This summer, those watching television, going to the movies, or having any contact with the outside world in general probably noticed a glaringly obvious pattern: summer 2011 was the season for superheroes and sequels. In the period from May to July, four superhero-themed films were released. “Thor” started the trend in early May, followed closely by “XMen: First Class” and “Green Lantern” in June. “Captain America: the First Avenger” is the most recent superhero film, released at the end of July. Each of these films has something in common, beside the superhero factor: they each made more than $150 million at the box office. Obviously, superheroes are bankable. “Thor” alone brought in a worldwide revenue of $448 million. It’s safe to say that as long as
people are going to buy tickets to watch superhero movies, studios are going to keep making them. For those who look forward to superhero movies, “the Avengers,” “the Amazing Spider-Man,” and “the Dark Knight Rises,” all slated for release in 2012. This summer was also a good experience for those who like seeing their favorite characters return to the big screen; by the end of August, over half a dozen sequels will have been released. By this time next year, many more sequels will have been released, including “Underworld: Awakening,” “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance,” “Scary Movie 5,” “Men In Black III,” “Madagascar III,” and “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.” Not into superheroes and prefer to preserve the opinions of the first in a series instead of viewing sequels? Don’t fret; there will be plenty of choices at the cinema in 2012, including original scripts and movies based upon books.
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At The Real Deal game show in the theater, students competed for prizes, performing a series of tasks under a time restraint as well as other limitations. Victor Rodriguez, right, performs one of these tasks with fervor in hopes of winning the prize.
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Daniel James, comedy hypnotist, put on a show for SCCC/ATS students Aug. 17. As a part of the show, a number of students were voluntarily hypnotized and made to perform various stunts and antics. People mooed like cows, rolled over as dogs and danced for a contest under the influence of the visiting hypnotist.
Fun and games during Welcome Week 2011 Matthew Adki ns Crusader staff Welcome Week took place during the first week of classes at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School. It consisted of activities and events for new and former students alike. On Monday, there was an orientation for the freshmen where everyone got to know each other better. Tuesday night’s activity was The Real Deal game show. On Wednesday evening, hypnotist Daniel James put on a show, displaying his prowess. Thursday afternoon consisted of an ice cream social and water activities, complete with a dunking booth. The bookshop had free doughnuts and coffee on Friday morning to wrap up Welcome Week activities.
Crusader photo/Matthew Adkins
There was no shortage of volunteers at the hypnotist show. Many were excited to be a part of the action and many more revelled in the hilarity that ensued.
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At the ice cream social and water games on Thursday night, Shelby Hansen skillfully goes down the water slide as others wait their turns.
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Gregory Leung takes a shot at sophomore Deverell Biggs on the dunking board at the water games and ice cream social Aug. 18 on campus. The ice cream social, in addition to freshman orientation on Aug. 15, gave students the opportunity to get to know each other. For more photos of Welcome Week activities, go to Facebook.com/CrusaderNews.
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Taylor McDougall looks at Thomas Benson with concern after he asks everyone in the room if they “want to see his monkey.� He then realized that he did not have a monkey and felt ridiculous. This all occurred while they were both hypnotized.
Aubrey Young, as penalty for missing a question, must pop the balloons in her pants in a limited amount of time. In a similar scenario, Garret Smith must put on panty hose and high heels in less than a minute.
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Horsemanning the latest in strange,entertaining poses is demonstrated by Cesar Lopez and Ulises Rosales who had spare time between classes. The idea is to mimic the headless horseman. Crusader photo/Octavio Rodriguez
Freshman Andrew Wolford planks silently in the library, showing a great amount of core body strength. The fad consists of laying horizontally in interesting locations, and was popular throughout the summer.
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Saints jump on planking fad Cel esti na Padi l l a Crusader staff Sweltering heat, record high temperatures, a lack of 4th of July festivities, rain deprivation, and an interesting photo craze known as planking made this summer notable. Planking is not having a surly pirate guide you to your demise off the plank of a ship, but is simply laying in a horizontal position for a picture. Used before as a type of entertainment when boredom struck, it has evolved into an art form, in which the photos are creatively taken, often times in unique locations. All that is necessary is imagination, a camera, and some core body strength. Though it serves an entertaining purpose, some have gone to the extreme for these poses. A man in Australia died after falling from a seventh story balcony. There have also been several encounters with the law due to some of these “plank-pranks.” As a wise planker, precautions should be taken with poses to avoid getting thrown into jail for a simple pic-
ture. Ulises Rosales, a Seward freshman, said he originally heard about planking on Facebook. He helped with a planking video his friend made and joined in because he thought it would be fun and interesting. He commented that a picture taken on the bridge on Highway 54 was their highest plank, but they always practiced safe-planking. Planking was a part of his summer. “Like many fads it comes and goes,” Rosales said. He would plank again, “If I saw an interesting spot that just needs to be planked.” Sophomore David Carillo was the creator of the plank video compilation Rosales mentioned. “At work, the FedEx man asked if I had made a planking video, because he saw the location was Liberal.” ‘Yeah, that’s mine,’ Carillo said. He thought that making a video would reach a wider audience, and having music in it was a plus. He originally heard about planking on Facebook also, and said it reminded him of “Ed, Edd ’n’
Eddy,” a cartoon show that had a character named Plank. The video was a result of boredom, and he and his friends decided to go around town for a night of planking in areas no one else had used. He said he hasn’t planked since, and his latest fad is ‘The Kobe’ which can be seen on his YouTube channel: 80Rosco. Planking led to other fads. Since then ‘owling’ has emerged. This pose consists of perching like an owl in strange locations. ‘Horsemanning’ is also relatively new. This pose was inspired by the headless horseman and involves two people — one appearing to be headless, the other free from a body. CrusaderNews.com is currently sponsoring a Planking Challenge. To enter, ‘like’ Crusader News on Facebook, then submit your photo to Facebook.com/CrusaderNews. The photo will be posted and will be voted on through “likes.” The most liked photo will be the winner. The contest is scheduled to end on Sept. 9. Prizes include SCCC/ATS merchandise such as a hoodie, tote bag, T-shirt, and lanyard.
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Freshman Ulises Rosales and sophomore Elizabeth Medina show off their ‘Horsemanning’ skills.
Owling Freshman Alyssa Kirk demonstrates how to ‘owl’ by the Student Union. Owling is a fad that hatched out shortly after planking became very popular. Crusader photo/ Celestina Padilla
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Crusader hosts planking contest • Like Crusader on Facebook • Submit a planking photo to Facebook.com/CrusaderNews • Votes are made by “likes” • Ask your friends to like yours • Challenge ends Sept. 9
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Daring student Juan Tiscareno planks high in the student union. Left, Raudel Pineda planks like a pro. For more planking photos see Facebook.com/CrusaderNews.