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Identifying benefits of being college students Don’t forget to get your student ID from the library. In order to get your ID you will need a class schedule so they can verify you are a student at SCCC and your 800 number. The last day to get IDs is Friday, Aug 29. The ID can be used around campus for: -Free admission to men’s and women’s basketball games at SCCC -Acess the Wellness Center -Buying food in the cafeteria -Free admission into plays and concerts put on by SCCC -Checking out material from the library Not only can you use your Student IDs on campus, but it comes in handy off campus as well!

These are the discounts available with student ID: - $1 off of your movie ticket at Mitchell Theatres -Chipotle & Chick-fil-A: get a free drink with each purchase -Subway, Burger King, McDonald’s, Arby’s: 10% off your total purchase -Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Banana Republic: 15% off full priced purchase -Jiffy Lube: $10 off or 10% off Additional student savings: -Apple store: up to $200 off a new Mac -Amazon: Free 2 day shipping for 6 months, $49/year (usually $99 ), free Kindle books and free unlimited streaming of 41,000+ TV shows/movies.

-Geico: full time students with B average or better can save up to 15%.

-State Farm Insurance: up to 25% off if you get good grades. Continues until you’re 25.

-Allstate Insurance: Save up to 25% off with good grades until you are 26 years old.

-Adobe: up to 80% off popular software titles from Adobe.

- T-mobile: 10% discount on monthly bill -Microsoft: save 10% off software, Windows PCs, accessories and more.

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After being with family for so long, it is natural to experience some homesickness while away from them for the first time. The excitement of being on our own and being our own boss tends to fade, and we begin to yearn for those familiar surroundings and routines. This especially happens when we are introduced to unfamiliar surrounding with new faces.

Depending on the person, it may take a while to make friends or you may be one who creates friendships right away.Regardless, patience is key. Everything will become routine and you will start to feel more comfortable. Here are some tips to ease homesickness: Talk to someone who is going through the same thing you are.

People who understand your situation tend to be the biggest supporters.

Establish your everyday routine. If you keep your routine similar to the one you had while you were at home, it will feel more normal and therefore be somewhat comforting.

Look at or do something connected with home. Keep pictures of your family by your bed, write them letters or call them.

Stay active. If you stay active, it will help you keep your mind off of missing back home as well as create an opportunity to meet new people and find new passions. Get involved in a club, youth group, job, church, sport, etc.

Whether it is homesickness or

something deeper, there are programs and people who are here to listen and help with any situation.

The counselor on campus is Rhonda Kinser. Her office is located through the student success center on the right-hand side. Just make an appointment with her and she will be more than willing to help.

“Don’t focus on negative thoughts and feelings. I’ve learned that feelings change when you change your thinking! Positive Self-Talk is a technique that counselors encourage people to practice when they want to change their negative thinking into positive thinking,” Kinser said.

At Risk is a program that also assists students get through difficult times. Seward staff and faculty are introduced to the program during meetings before the school year begins.

If a student is dealing with behavioral problems, emotional problems, financial concerns, academic issues, chronic absences, family issues, disability concerns or medical issues, staff and faculty can refer them to the At Risk email: atrisk@sccc.edu. “The student will then be contacted by one of the At Risk team members who will visit with them in person and assist them in finding a solution to their concerns. The At Risk program values the confidentiality of each person involved in this process,” Kinser said.

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‘Mona Lisa’ by Leonardo DaVinci The Mona Lisa was painted between 1503-1506.

This painting is located in the Louvre Museum in France and is estimated to have 6,000 viewers a year.

Many question who the woman in the painting is, but to this day

the identity of the woman is still a mystery.

Fun Fact: After 3,000 hours of examining the painting, researchers decided that the Mona Lisa DID originally have eyebrows but they had just faded over time.

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Students need to make an effort to communicate with their instructors at the beginning of the semester. If they can establish a rapport with instructors early on, it will make any problems

Tempest Lahita lives at home with her parents but doesn’t see much of them. “I text my parents a lot,” she admitted. When it comes to her professors, Lahita says that face-to-face communication is the easiest way to stay in touch. Email is the second best way to communicate with instructors, if meeting them is out of the question. “Your grades matter,” Lahita said.

William Bryan teaches chemistry and conducts labs all week.

“The best way to get ahold of me is to email. I check it constantly.”

Bryan has also started using his online services to schedule appointments with students. Bryan urges his students to use their college provided emails.

Tailor Lynch lives in the dorms and calls home at least once a week. “I called home last night,” she said. Lynch prefers to meet with her professors if possible, because it’s personal. “People are always willing to help.”

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by Michelangelo The “Creation of Adam” is an illustration of Genesis 1:26, in which God gives Adam life.

The piece was painted into the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in 1512 as part of a fresco, or watercolor painted on freshly laid lime plaster and is believed to have taken Michelangelo two to three weeks to paint.

that occur later in the semester easier to handle.

If instructors and students alike make the effort to touch base as often as possible, education can become a thing of art.

Luke Dowell is not just an instructor at SCCC, he is also a department head. “I don’t teach as many classes.” Dowell said. “So, I try to be really flexible.”

If students have questions Dowell encourages them to email, even if they have class the very next day. “I can then go into class knowing students need help.”

Emailing and meeting with instructors is something that should be done “early and often.” Dowell added. If a student comes in before they have issues and build a relationship with instructors at the beginning, it will be easier to work with instructors when issues arise.

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Gloria Goodwin, communications and theatre instructor, encourages all forms of communication. “It depends on what works best for the students.”

Email is of course a good way to get started opening the lines of communication.

“Honestly,” Goodwin joked, “if you bring me a latte, you can win me over.”

She encourages her students to use her office hours. Goodwin will be available during her office hours, and she is willing to set outside appointments.

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Using tech to find success Navigating through the myCampus portal can be overwhelming for new users. With dozens of widgets and applications, it can be difficult to understand the program. Every SCCC/ATS student has a login for his or her portal. The portal can be used in many beneficial ways by applications such as: •SCCC/ATS Email •RAVE Alert •Smart Thinking •Early Alert Staying connected through the portal is the leading way to keep oneself updated. The portal has different icons that help the student know what is going on in their own studies, classes, important notices, etc.

Email: The portal automatically has an email set up for each student.

Students can stay connected with their instructors, receive early alerts and RAVE alerts.

“Students should use their email because it really is what will guide them throughout college,” said counselor Rhonda Kinser.

Anything that happens in or around campus, students need to know.

That kind of information will be sent to their email at all times.

Early Alert: Early Alert is a five week notice to any student from their instructor who is falling behind in a class, letting them know that they still have three weeks before the midterm to fix their grade, given the opportunity.

‘Relativity’ “Relativity” was created in 1953 by M.C. Escher. This painting depicts a world where the laws of gravity do not apply.

This maze of stairs, doors and architecture gives a unique perspective to this two dimensional world.

Fun fact: The correct term for this artwork is "lithograph."

Ellucian GO is a mini myCampus portal app where any apple or android device can download onto their phone. According to SCCC/ATS Director of Information Technology, Mark Merrihew, students can log in

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and see their schedule, grades and the app will also update on school events and athletics. Students receive notifications on payments and if any questions arise, they can contact the financial aid and/or registrar’s office. If students cannot find a classroom, a map of the campus is located on

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“Many students don’t know that early alerts are only sent through email, so it’s reason enough to check them constantly,” mathematics instructor Bonnie Merrihew said.

RAVE Alert: RAVE Alert is a system that lets students know about any disaster or emergency on campus. RAVE also lets students know if school will be delayed or canceled when there is bad weather conditions.

The Rave Alert system can be programmed to any other personal device through the online portal so that way the alerts can be received as one prefers either by call, text, and/or email.

Smarthinking: Smarthinking is an online tutoring system.

Each student can receive up to 15 hours of free tutoring, but even when those fifteen hours are used, requesting additional hours from the dean is allowed.

Smarthinking has tutors who are professors from universities from over the nation. It is a 24/7 tutoring service from basic classes to upper level. Appointments can be set up with the tutor by choice.

Spanish teachers are also available if help is needed in a Spanish class. Writing drafts can be submitted in advanced for tutors to proof read and give students suggestions.

Smarthinking provides help to any student who is cramming the night before a test.

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this app and every building will show up. By clicking on a certain building each room number will show up which makes it easier to locate the room. Anyone interested in downloading this app can access it for free on the Apple Store or Google Play.

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Clubs bring color to your life Any Seward County Community College/Area Technical School student receiving a Seward County Tuition Grant is required to participate in a campus club or organization. For more information on clubs and organizations, please contact the club sponsor or Wade Lyon, director of Student Life, at 620-417-1064 or wade.lyon@sccc.edu.

Block and Bridle The Block and Bridle/Collegiate Farm Bureau group is sponsored by ag instructor, Teddi Winslow.

The club hosts many events such as Farm Education Day, FFA Livestock Contest, FFA Crop Science, Farm & Ranch Management, Entomology Contest, and the Block and Bridle Pig Sale. Meetings take place once a month. Starla Young from Kansas Farm Bureau will attend all of the meetings to provide updates for the Seward County Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter.

During the meetings, guest speakers from Kansas State University and Fort Hays State University will occasionally come and talk about transfer options. Area Ag Industry will visit about intern opportunities and employment options after graduation.

CIS Club The CIS club, sponsored by Rusty Tuman, hopes to bring a greater understanding of technology and promotes professional behaviors to the members of the club.

Meetings have not been set up yet.

For information about the club’s future plans contact Rusty Tuman at rusty.tuman@sccc.edu.

CMC Campus Messengers for Christ is an organization at Seward County Community College where students come together every Tuesday at 9 p.m. in Room SU214.

CMC is known for sponsoring “See You at the Pole” every year in September, as well as Operation Christmas Child donations in December. Officers are yet to be decided. “I’d like to have a good size group so we can do things that would make a difference this year,” said Miles Boucher, adviser.

Concert Choir/ Show Choir Concert Choir and Show Choir are both sponsored by Dr. Magda Silva. Concert Choir meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. while Show Choir (a cappella) meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Singers will learn pieces, how to read music and team work. The Southwest Symphony takes place Oct. 12.

The winter concert is Dec. 11.

Silva said the Concert Choir and Show Choir organizations are “a great place to meet good friends.”

Concert Band/ Wind Ensemble Concert Band meets 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Concert Band plays for a few basketball games and also performs at the theater.

Their next concert will be Dec.11 at 7 p.m. It is encouraged to have some experience in some instruments to join. Concert Band is sponsored by Darin Workman.

Corrosion Club The Corrosion Club is offered to students in the corrosion program and any other students who have an interest in the corrosion field. In this club, field trips will be taken, along with hands-on labs and activities, occasional social greetings and guest speakers. The club is sponsored by corrosion instructor, Neal Cann, and the meetings for this club are not yet set.

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Kylix, a Seward campus club for those interested in art, hosts a Children’s Art Day in the humanities building art studio with painting and crafts. The event is a fundraiser for trips to museums or artistic locations for Kylix members. Kylix is one of some 20 clubs available for Seward students to become involved in areas of interest.

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The members of the student newspaper club produces the Crusader and special sections for such events as homecoming and graduation. The student staff manages an online newspaper at CrusaderNews.com and has social media outlets at Facebook.com/ CrusaderNews, and on Twitter.

Participants may earn credit through journalism courses or participate as a club member. Meetings are Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact journalism instructor and Crusader adviser Anita Reed in AA131.

A lot can be gained from being involved in a school organization, and students involved with Enactus know just what that means. Enactus, which stands for “Entrpreneurial” “Action” “Us”, is a “community of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world,” according to sponsor Lisa Kennedy. Kennedy also works alongside with Johnette Schwab as sponsors for Enactus.

Enactus isn’t only a club, it’s also offered as a Business Marketing and Management Seminar I-IV class and students enrolled in either class receive two credit hours.

Projects have also been scheduled as well; Enactus students will attend a National Leadership Conference Oct. 31 in Dallas, Texas, and will compete at the National Expo April 13-16 in St. Louis, Mo. Student officers have not been selected yet, but “we would love to have students join our class/club from all areas of study across the campus,” Kennedy said. Club meeting are 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet at 9 p.m. on Monday nights this semester. The leaders of FCA are Wade Lyon and Nathan Engelman.

The club will have a leadership meeting next weekend for all who are interested.

FCA is open to all people, not just athletes. Organizers plan on having many free events throughout the semester to get people involved , and they will also be putting on a human trafficking awareness event with a group called iEmpathize. Those interested may contact Wade Lyon at 417-1064 for more information.

Drama Club Drama Club meets at 2 p.m. on Mondays in the theater. The club is sponsored by Gloria Goodwin and the officers are President Mary Francis, Vice-president Killian Doze, Treasurer Jessica Malin and social media director Seth Plummer. On Sept. 12, the Drama Club is having an event with free food and games in the humanities building. A couple of trips are planned for the club’s participants to see some shows in Kansas City. Moreover, the club is organizing two shows in November and April.

Gay/Straight Alliance The Gay/Straight Alliance is sponsored by Magda Silva. This club encourages the support of LGBTQ students, and the creation of a more open environment at SCCC/ATS. Meetings have not been set up yet. Anyone interested in joining may contact Silva at magda.silva@sccc.edu

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Hispanic American Leadership Organization focuses on Hispanic students but welcomes others interested in the Hispanic culture.

HALO is involved in community events such as voter registration, Trick-or-Treat Street and blood drives. HALO will attend a leadership conference in October at Kansas State University. HALO, sponsored by Frances Brown, meets every other Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Room SU214.

Kylix is an art club sponsored by art instructor Susan Copas. The first club meeting at 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 28 will include a pizza party and discussion of future plans and officers.

ISO

The International Student Organization is sponsored by Patsy Fischer. Meetings will be the first Sunday of every month at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Union and are open to anyone interested. ISO participates in events such as the Community International Fair, Trick-or-Treat Street, Spring Fiesta and Phone-a-thon.

Kappa Beta Delta Kappa Beta Delta might sound like an intimidating club, but in reality it’s an organization focused on giving students better networking skills, community involvement skills and better job opportunities in the future. Economics instructor Hiran Gunasekara and sponsor of Kappa Beta Delta, explained that the weight of being a business club is extremely beneficial to students, “there is great value in being a part of an Honor Society, and that’s what it is, it’s an Honor Society.”

Students who join Kappa Beta Delta don’t join only to be part of the club during college, they are lifetime members. The weight of being in such a club is that the skills and experience obtained through it will follow students for the rest of their lives. Official meeting are not yet set and student officers are still being recruited, but Gunasekara is looking forward to the new set of members that will be invited to be in Kappa Beta Delta. He also mentioned that they will be working on making this year’s ceremony even more special than the last.

Pathways Pathways is open to all science, math, engineering and technology students. Education is approached via learning communities. For more information , those interested can contact the sponsor of Pathways, biology instructor Don Hayes.

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Student Nursing Association is a club for pre-nursing and nursing students. The students involved learn how to be more helpful to the community by fundraising for health expenses. Fundraisers are also for future nurse clinicals in Wichita and Amarillo, Texas.

Every meeting is expected to have a new speaker who motivates future nurses to pursue their career.

The Student Nursing Association is sponsored by Veda King, Nancy Bansemer and Dawn Hemphill.

Meetings will take place at noon the first Monday of every month located at the Epworth Center, Room 202. The next meeting will be Sept. 8 due to Labor Day.

Saints Promoting Educational Careers, sponsored by Janice Northerns and Susan Copas, is a club specifically for any education major. SPEC will have its next meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 in H109 for anyone interested in joining. Student officers include Casie Yowell and Amandria Hartnet. SPEC plans on having guest speakers and two reading events on campus for Liberal elementary students.

SPEC’s goal is to grow and make life long collaboration contacts for each member that graduates from a four-year-school of choice who is pursuing an education career.

Phi Theta Kappa is a community college honor society. Students who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and all of their fees paid after their first college semester students are eligible to be a part of Phi Theta Kappa. The students who meet all of the requirements will be sent a letter inviting them to be a part of the chapter. After accepted into PTK, students must maintain a GPA of 3.0. In the past they have been involved in a Thanksgiving food drive, Big Brothers Big Sisters movie event, Human Trafficking Awareness table, and more. If you need more information contact sponsor Debbie Stafford.

SGA

The Student Government Association, sponsored by Wade Lyon, is open to all students of SCCC. Meetings will take place Mondays at 4:30 p.m. SGA creates and schedules annual activities and events. SGA represents SCCC students and voices any concerns or needs they may have, it also plays a role as a liaison to SCCC administration. The president of SGA is Isabella Martinez.

Veterans Club Veterans Club is an inclusive, non-partisan group that includes all SCCC/ATS students who support and/or are connected to military services, active duty, veterans, reserve, guard. For more information contact the sponsors for the Veterans Club, Chris Hickman and David Hormig.

Sigma Chi Chi Sigma Chi Chi is open to students who are enrolled in criminal justice classes. Members of the Sigma Chi Chi club enhance an understanding of the criminal justice field through the educational and job-related activities. Angel Carrol was elected as the president of Sigma Chi Chi. Meetings for the club will take place every Wednesday. The regional competition this year is held Oct. 9-12 in Kansas City. For more information on the club you can contact Cristy Mulanax.

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Erika Gilbert, Angelina Minor, Carolina Freitas and Thayna Silva play around during the back-to-school picnic hosted for students and faculty Aug. 16.

Crusader photo/ Diana Chavira

The Lady Saints volleyball team gathers for a picture during the back-to-school picnic on campus Aug. 16. One of the Welcome Week events was preseason volleyball scrimmages in which the Lady Saints won 13 consecutive sets.

Crusader photo/ Xochitl Gonzalez

Niem Stevenson races to unroll toilet paper, but unfortunately he did not unroll his toilet paper roll faster than other contestants and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to advance in the Dash for Dollars game show Aug. 21.

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Secean Johnson competes for money prizes during the Dash for Dollars game show Aug. 21.

Johnson won his round by being the fastest to do 10 hula hoop loops and advanced in the game.

Crusader photo/ Xochitl Gonzalez

Crusader photo/ Xochitl Gonzalez

Lady Saints basketball player Tamara Seda participates in an activity in which mentalist Sean Bott had her choose a number and write it on a board. Bott was able to correctly guess her number of 572, surprising Seda and the audience at the theater Aug. 20.

Crusader photo/Maria Lara

Dylan McLemore and fellow Resident Assistants Logan Hernandez and Taremeredzwa Manga attack the soap filled water slide during the Welcome Week ice cream social Aug.19.

Sean Bott is a mentalist who performed a show filled with illusions and tricks for Seward students in the Showcase Theater Aug. 20.

Crusader photo/ Sachie Shiba

Nathaniel Lee goes for a ride on an inner tube during the water games at Welcome Week.

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Erika Gilbert, Angelina Minor, Carolina Freitas and Thayna Silva play around during the back-to-school picnic hosted for students and faculty Aug. 16.

Crusader photo/ Diana Chavira

The Lady Saints volleyball team gathers for a picture during the back-to-school picnic on campus Aug. 16. One of the Welcome Week events was preseason volleyball scrimmages in which the Lady Saints won 13 consecutive sets.

Crusader photo/ Xochitl Gonzalez

Niem Stevenson races to unroll toilet paper, but unfortunately he did not unroll his toilet paper roll faster than other contestants and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to advance in the Dash for Dollars game show Aug. 21.

Crusader photo/ Crusader photo/ Xochitl Gonzalez

Secean Johnson competes for money prizes during the Dash for Dollars game show Aug. 21.

Johnson won his round by being the fastest to do 10 hula hoop loops and advanced in the game.

Crusader photo/ Xochitl Gonzalez

Crusader photo/ Xochitl Gonzalez

Lady Saints basketball player Tamara Seda participates in an activity in which mentalist Sean Bott had her choose a number and write it on a board. Bott was able to correctly guess her number of 572, surprising Seda and the audience at the theater Aug. 20.

Crusader photo/Maria Lara

Dylan McLemore and fellow Resident Assistants Logan Hernandez and Taremeredzwa Manga attack the soap filled water slide during the Welcome Week ice cream social Aug.19.

Sean Bott is a mentalist who performed a show filled with illusions and tricks for Seward students in the Showcase Theater Aug. 20.

Crusader photo/ Sachie Shiba

Nathaniel Lee goes for a ride on an inner tube during the water games at Welcome Week.

For more photos, check out the Crusaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facebook page, facebook.com/CrusaderNews.

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Green in Action Baseball

Fall scrimmage for baseball will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 against Dodge City at Seward. This season, the Saints baseball team has 18 returning players and also counts with three of the top recruits in junior college baseball: Brent Williams, JB Olson, and Hayden Howard. Galen McSpadden, head baseball coach, said, “(I expect the team) to represent the game of baseball, this program, Seward County Community College, and the Liberal community in a positive and professional manner.” The team’s goals are to win the JUCO World Series, the KJCCC Conference, and the Region VI.

Softball Even with only two regular starters returning on the infield from a year ago, Seward softball Coach Andrea Gustafson expects to “see improvements each and every time we go out to play. I expect the kids to play hard, compete, be great teammates to each other, and to be coachable.” The goals for the team this year are to win the Region VI championship and to go to the National Tournament in St. George, Utah. The first home game will be Thursday, Aug. 28.

Tennis Coach Jerry Thor is really excited for this season. “It’s my third year coaching here, and this year is the most exciting for me. We will be playing universities in the fall so it’s always an exciting time to see where your college stands with the bigger universities.” The Saints and Lady Saints will be returning National Freshman of the Year Ronzai Saurombe on the men’s side, and on the women’s side the tennis team returns a great player in Paula Coyos. Coach Thor also said, “If we just work hard, I really think this year can be great.” The season goes into full swing for both teams on Sept. 5 in Wichita .

Basketball Saints

Goals for the Saints are high this year. Assistant coach, Patrick Nee shared that the team’s goals are to win their fifth straight Jayhawk West Title, win a region championship and play on March 21, 2015, because that’s the national championship game. Returning to the team are Niem Stevenson, Secean Johnson, Evan Allen, Tyreke Sharp and Verdell Mays. The Coaches expect the team to “help Seward Basketball go to the next level.”

Lady Saints A new season and a new team does not defer Coach Toby Wynn’s goal that he sticks to every year; “win the conference, win the region and win a national championship,” Wynn said. This season, Wynn will also have a new assistant coach, Kelli Willingham, who just finished a career of “prolific playing,” at the University of Texas at El Paso. The two coaches are still getting to know each other, but they’re looking forward to playing Seward’s biggest rivals, the Hutchinson Blue Dragons. Their first home game is Oct. 31 against Hill College.

Intramurals Intramural sports will begin this September with intramural flag football running through Oct. Next up on the year will be 3-on-3 basketball, starting in Oct. and running through Nov. Dodgeball will be available for participants Jan. through Feb. March and April will be jam-packed with sand volleyball, wiffle ball, kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and inner tube water polo. Also throughout the year, the college will host ping pong, billiards, a basketball shoot-out, a March Madness bracket, and college football bowl pick tournaments. Contact Wade Lyon in SU118 for details.

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Brandon Rix poses to imitate “The Son of Man”in a modern setting at the pavilion in Light Park. Rix is a regular in the Saints baseball lineup. He played in 56 out of 61 games last year and averaged .266 in hits. The first fall scrimmage for baseball will begin with a home game at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 against Dodge City Community College.

‘The Son of Man’ (Le Fils de I’Homme) “The Son of Man”, painted

by Belgium artist Rene Magritte, represents a selfportrait. The man’s eye can be seen peeking through over the top of the apple, and another very faint factor of the painting is the man’s left arm appearing to be bending at the elbow, backwards. These two distinct features symbolize the view that humanity has towards what they want to see as to what is hidden. Provoking overpowering emotions in viewers to find conflict between the visible that is hidden and the visible that is present.

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Lady Saints dominate preseason competition A week into their season, and the ceived National Player of the Lady Saints are undefeated (5-0) Week her freshman year.

Individually, team members and have a conference win under their belts against Barton (3-1). have also been stepping up, and Stats also show some outstanding Luallen explained that there’s a playing from the team as they ad- balance that keeps the team from falling behind. Balance is going to vance into their season.

Preseason has proved to be a de- be crucial over the next couple of termining factor for the rest of the weeks due to the fact that the first season for the Lady Saints. The 22 matches of the season only inteam has been taking full advan- clude one match at home.

Although, the team not only has tage of their preseason momentum new players, it also has a new asto start off the volleyball season.

Coach Bert Luallen has high ex- sistant coach. Thais Baziquettopectations for his team due to their Allen is “very intense,” according exceptional capabilities. Luallen to Luallen. “She has a lot of pasexplained that, of course, every sion for the game and she has a lot coach shoots to do better than the of passion for her teaching, too.”

Luallen explained that the team previous year, but he’s also set a appreciates the high goal of a 30-win passion coming season for his team. from Baziquetto, By the looks of it, it is Lady Saints volleyball because it’s to mightily reflected in help them be their preseason tenacplays at 6:30 p.m. better. Luallen ity that they are more Wednesday, Sept. 10 also described than capable of doing in the Green House.

Baziquetto as so.

SCCC vs. DCCC “very knowlIt might be the first edgeable about week of the season For the full schedule the sport,” and but the Lady Saints visit said that she are already 4-0 overwww.sewardsaints.com/ knows what all, and have lost only sports/wvball/ needs to be two sets to Otero. Lu2014-15/schedule done. “She’s a allen blames “first passionate indigame nerves and jitvidual,” Luallen ters,” and shared that the team was struggling for those said, “she’s very dedicated, she’s a two sets, but pulled out a win in professional, and she exhibits that the third set and gained some mo- in the things that she does.”

As the season advances, Luallen mentum and then dominated from looks forward to the team’s conferthere on out.

“We pretty much dominated ence games and shared that if the everybody we played,” Luallen team can get through the first said about his interchangeable rounds of conference games team. He explained that the team against Barton, Colby and was focused and dedicated and Hutchinson, they will have “a realthat he could sub team members in ly good chance to do well.” It also and out for a breather and would helps, Luallen explained, that the women on the team all have high lose no momentum on the court.

A talented team can make a expectations of themselves and of coach’s job easier, but Luallen hes- each other.

The Lady Saints won’t have itated when asked to single out a player to look out for over the sea- many home games until October, son. “There’s a bunch of them,” and Luallen would like to encourLuallen said, “that’s one of the ex- age students and faculty to come citing things about this team.” Sev- out and watch a match or two. Aderal, if not all of the women on the missions to all sports games are team, were described as good, free to students and faculty, but powerful and good at doing their students should bring their ID cards with them just in case. job.

A rowdy crowd sometimes To put things into perspective, Carolina Gasparini and Thayna forms on the east side of the gym, Silva are returning players this and in the past, has really helped year, and their freshman year both the Lady Saints to stay intense and were awarded First Team, All Re- on their toes. Any support or engion, Outside Hitters back-to- couragement from fans is highly back. They were both also three- appreciated. time Jayhawk Conference Players of the Week, and Silva even re—By Diana Chavira

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Freshman Alex Wood and sophomore Carolina Freitas celebrate a score at their home tournament last week.

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Carolina Gasparini No.1 OH Sheree Ryan No. 2 RS Kelci Bedingfield No.3 DS Taryn Bedore No.4 Setter/RS Kari Anderson No.5 DS Thayna Silva No.6 OH Kristen Anderson No.7 RS Nacole Miller No.8 Setter Angelina Minor No.9 OH/RS Carolina Freitas No.10 MH Megan Sharratt No.12 MH Erika Gilbert No.13 MH Alex Wood No.14 OH Lindsey Schwab No.15 MH

Athletics for ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Thayna Silva In the last five matches, Silva has a total of 65 kills and averages at 4.33 kills per set.

Courtesy photo/Lindsey Schwab

Assistant tennis coach Molly Lentini, assistant volleyball coach Thais Baziquetto-Allen and Sports Information Director Roy Allen, along with others from the athletic department, get drenched by student-athletes with icecold water during their turn at the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The trending social media phenomenon has already raised $88.5 million for ALS.

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Academic lifelines One of the worst habits for a college student to have is procrastination. Instructors warn students the first day not to put off assignments until the last minute. Despite this, many college students find themselves up at 2 a.m., furiously writing out the paper they have known was due for weeks.

If students can keep track of their courseload for each class and budget their resources appropriately, they can drastically reduce the stress they put on themselves.

Some of the resources available to SCCC/ATS students are peer tutoring and access to the math and writing centers. Sharon Brockmann, writing center coordinator, said she was excited to open the writing center to all students and encourages students to come in, even if they don’t think they need any help. “There is no reason to be a wallhugger.”

The new center has a couch, multiple plug-ins for charging and 12 new computers. Brockmann also encourages students to email her for help at anytime. “I probably won’t answer you right away if you email me at midnight, but I will answer your questions first thing in the morning.”

STEM Mathematics Lab Monitor and Instructor, Derric Moore,

Writing Center A136 Sharon Brockmann 7:45am-4:45pm everyday Walk-ins or appointments Any writing for any student in any class

Math Lab In the library Derric Moore 8am-6pm Monday-Thursday 8am-4:45pm Friday Walk-ins or appointments Peer tutoring available for most of the mathematics classes offered

STEM Tutoring A123 Sonia Hernandez 7:45 am- 4:45 pm Tutoring for science, math, and technical classes

likes for students to set up an appointment in the Math Lab for academic assistance. “We offer peer tutoring for every math class offered at SCCC except statistics.”

Statistics students can still seek out help at the math lab.

‘The Scream’ Edvard Munch “The Scream” was created in 1895 by Edvard Munch, an expressionist artist from Norway.

It broke the record for most expensive art sale in 2012 when it sold for $119,922,600 to an American businessman.

“The Scream” was first painted in 1895 as a pastel painting on cardboard, however, the tempera painting that is currently displayed in the National Gallery in Norway wasn’t painted until 1910.

“Instructors can be brought in to help their students understand concepts,” Moore explained.

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics tutoring program also runs mostly by appointment. “The best way to get ahold of me is to call,” Sonia Hernandez, the STEM academic specialist, said. “Then we can set up an appointment. I try to be very flexible.”

Bilingual STEM tutoring was started in October 2013 to help ESL students with college. “I don’t do just tutoring,” Hernandez added. “For first time students coming with their parents, community members, and ESL students. I provide tours and translations with other departments.”

Hernandez also helps out technical students who have trouble overcoming language barriers and Colvin Learning center students who want to move on to higher education.

By using the appropriate resources and using their time effectively, students can stop screaming in frustration and start enjoying college.

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Dorm living paints new experiences at SCCC With great dorm living comes great responsibility and that is precisely what Seward County Community College students have to accommodate to.

By accepting those conditions, they also accept the bonuses.

The amenities to living in the dorms, provides 19 meals a week, all utilities, a game room, study room, snack machines, outdoor volleyball and basketball court, and monthly housing events.

Kate Mulligan, SCCC/ATS Director of the Student Living Center, advises dorm students to make good decisions, but to also enjoy their time here.

“Be smart, but have fun,” Mulligan said.

Dorm students are given the chance to provide a preference of who they want to share a dorm with and in what building. But otherwise, students are paired up based off of their housing contracts when they first apply. Four questions are asked to get an overall idea of what the students personalities are like. Mulligan does what she can to cater the student’s likes and dislikes.

According to Mulligan, it is best to let the students find their own roommates and if they both agree, they are paired into a dorm.

If worst case scenario, conflict should arise, Mulligan gives both parties the chance to settle it within themselves, but if ultimately, both roommates can not settle differences, procedures to solve the problem take place.

“For the most part, we work around it all and have always managed to make all parties happy,” Mulligan said.

Getting to know your roommate for the first time can be a bit nerve wrecking but in the first couple of weeks of moving in, students should set their boundaries and state what time they each would like to go to bed, how loud they like their music, or even what time their own personal friends are allowed in the dorm. The littlest of things in the beginning can be crucial to leading a successful living experience with Crusader photo/ Maria Lara your roommate.

Sophomore Jessica Martinez and freshman Brandyn Terrazas modernize a version of the famous paint“The biggest thing is being responsiing, “American Gothic,” in front of the International Pancake Day House Hall of Fame in Liberal. ble and holding yourself accountable,” Mulligan said.

The majority of dorm students come to the realization that they are now re“American Gothic,” the famous painting by Grant Wood in 1930, is widely known for its big hit on its first exhibition in Chicago, Art In- sponsible for themselves. Their parents stitute. The inspiration behind this painting was an old house known are no longer by their side to do their as the American Gothic House. He later drew the people who he paperwork or to tell them to go to class, thought would best fit the personality of it. The couple were modeled they are on their own. And that being said, it’s an experience everyone

by Wood’s sister and their dentist. comes to at one point or another.

One of the biggest complaints that Mulligan receives are the regulations to curfew or visitation hours. From Sunday to Thursday, men and women are separated to thier own places after midnight. On Fridays and Saturdays the hours are extended until two in the morning. After midnight all doors will close and only the dorm students with their key have access back in. Those keys will only open to the building that their dorm is located in. For example, if you are staying in the SLC, your key has no access to the Mansions after midnight.

“If you want to come back to your dorm at three in the morning, go for it,” Mulligan said.

Students enjoy the community they get out of the dorms, and right now they are all in the beginning stages of building that. Though at the end of the year, that goal would have been accomplished.

“It seems pretty cliché, but it was just one big family,” Mulligan said.

The dorms being close to the academic buildings are a plus, because students don’t have to drive around as much.

“We’re really emphasing the community feeling this year. We’re going to try and do more dorm activities. Focusing on putting events that the students enjoy doing and not just for putting them on just because,” Mulligan said.

A new addition that will be taking place for the dorm students is a new gas grill out back for students who do not want to eat in the cafeteria. They now have the option to buy their own food and go outside to grill, all they will have to do is check out the key from Mulligan.

It’s a physical change that the Student Living Center is bringing for SCCC, and Mulligan is excited to see the results.

“The grill is already bought, and now we are just waiting for it to be put in.

We are just trying to cater to students needs and getting them more involved in housing and home because this is that. Their home,” said Mulligan.

— By Maria Lara

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A chambray shirt is used as a throw on for a white maxi dress, as well as for a dressy outfit consisting of a simple maxi skirt and T-shirt combination. This look complements freshman MiLeah Knudsen, an accouting major, feminine style.

Freshman Desiaree Dominguez rocks the casual college look with a simple pair of black shorts, white tanktop and converse. A blue maxi skirt and a muti-printed infinity scarf give Desiraee a professional look while attending volleyball games as a sports medicine student.

A tied chambray shirt always signifies for a rodeo event. Freshman Marcala Pewthers, majoring in education, also gives herself a fresh summer look with the combination of peach colored crop skinnies that ties the bottom of her chambray shirt into a fashionable knot.

Business date or meeting to attend? A classy pencil skirt and a button-up shirt is always a plus. Freshman Marissa Rodriguez, majoring in elementary education, also brings out a laid-back look for this fall by combining a pair of tights and brown boots with a chambray shirt. A fedora hat gives her a fun accent to start off a new school year.

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Food is an important part of the dorm room college experience. Chips, ramen noodles, mac and cheese, coffee, pizza and other forms of nourishment are common staples for student’s diet.

Odle feeds oodles of meals for students One benefit of living in the dorms is that students’ contracts give them access to eat 19 meals a week through Seward’s cafeteria — three a day Monday through Friday and two on Saturdays and Sundays.

For this year, the cafeteria is running high numbers in meals served per day. On an average, 450 meals are served daily, along with 60-75 extra meals for the staff members and faculty. “These numbers are higher than they have ever been,” Odle said.

Jerry Odle has been the food service director for 10 years. “The cafeteria is open to the public and any student on campus is welcome to pay cash and eat along with staff members,” Odle said.

Service requirements are that

students be living in the dorms with contracted meals, or they have a meal plan set up, or they pay for their food at the counter.

If any student wants to set up a meal plan, Odle is more than willing to do so. When setting up an account, one choice is to pay from their own pocket, or, if they have FAFSA, grants, or any sort of financial aid, and there is money left over, Odle can process billing through that.

The cafeteria uses a program called Food Services Systems from Philadelphia, Pa., where students registered in the Student Living Center will proceed through the line at no charge.

The cafeteria has done a number of different events. They have had an Hawaiian Luau, roasted a com-

plete pig of 70 pounds and sliced it as students passed through.

“The reactions from the students were quite entertaining, some thought it was fun, one lost all his color from his face, and another came up and just stood there in shock,” Odle said.

Other events the cafeteria hosts include brunches with college President Dr. Duane Dunn twice a semester, and two major all-campus Thanksgiving and Christmas lunches.

Staff members and faculty may eat at the cafeteria if they choose to at the same rate as students.

Breakfast is 3.25, lunch is 5.15 and dinner is 6.00 there is also an extra charge for steak night dinner.

The cafeteria offers outside sources so people can check the

menu for the day on sccc.edu and in the myCampus portal.

“There’s just more variety that you can get for $5 than anywhere else with the same amount,” Odle said.

The cafeteria has not had a large physical change since Odle’s arrival 10 years ago. “We’re just about maxed out on that, though we did just put in a new waffle maker with a new dispenser this year and also three new iced coffees,” he said.

So now the cafeteria offers 10 sodas, iced tea, three milks, two cappuccinos, hot chocolate, regular coffee, plus French Vanilla, Mocha, and Caramel flavored iced coffees.

— By Maria Lara

“The Basket of Apples” ‘The Basket of Apples’ was painted by Paul Cezanne.

Still life ´ paintings have been created for centuries with origins in GrecoRoman times. They are works of art that usually focus on inanimate natural objects and depicts them in a realistic, two dimensional or abstract manner. Paul Cézanne is one of the most well know still life artists who painted a little less than 200 still lifes.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Lose Yourself: Campus Map SCCC buildings 1) Hobble Academics (A,AA) 2) Shank Humanities (H) 3) Student Building (SA,SU,SW) 4) Cafeteria (SW139)

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