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Volleyball “Dig Pink” Night — Page 6

Courtesy photo/ Nancy Bansemer

Nursing students Yvette Alaniz, left, and Tammi Young, right, demonstrate the Heimlich Maneuver in a lighter moment after Young saved Alaniz from a choking incident during class.

Crusader photo/ Jose Medrano

CELEBRATION TIME The Lady Saints volleyball team celebrates after a victory over the Hutchinson Lady Blue Dragons Wednesday in the Green House during “Black Out” night. Hutchinson had been undefeated in the Jayhawk West, but the Lady Saints overcame in five close sets, winning 3-2. The next home conference game is against Dodge City Oct. 18. See more volleyball photos at Facebook.com/CrusaderNews.

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Addressing the ball, the take-away, the swing and follow-through. SCCC/ATS student Jared Hall demonstrates how to make the perfect hit down the fairway.

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Seward student achieves coveted hole-in-one shot

Campus Scavenger Hunt — Page 4B

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Ghost Cupcake Recipe — Page 1B

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SCCC/ATS student Jared Hall shows off his Titleist bag tag.

Hole No. 5 at Willow Tree Golf Course is a beautiful hole, but it’s tough, according to Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School sophomore Jared Hall.

Recently, however, Hall found a little fame on Hole 5 when he shot a hole-in-one. All through school and now through college, Hall has been playing golf. “Ever since I was 8 years old, my grandpa would bring me out to this course every morning at 9 a.m.” Hall said.

Hall was with a friend, student Buddy Grainger, and Hall was using a 52 degree club to hit a low shot. “It took one hop and then took out the lip of the cup,” Hall said, “I didn’t even see it go in.” Hall and Grainger rushed to the hole. “I just couldn’t believe it,” Hall said, “I was using a Titleist ball. If you get a hole-inone using their ball, you can send it in and they will send you a bag tag. They engrave your name on it, too.”

Hall is a sophomore at SCCC/ATS and is studying business and accounting, but he is not yet sure what he will do with his degree.

“Maybe I will run a pro-shop and sell some clubs. That will make a little money.”

Hall grew up on the golf course, but SCCC/ATS gives all students, regardless of experience, an opportunity to learn golf and earn a P.E. credit through a golf and bowling course.

Rusty Tuman is the golf and bowling instructor. “We will be having another class start this spring from 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays,” Tuman said.

“There’s more to it than just a game. It teaches you a lot about life and about yourself. You can choose the lie you’re given or you can move the ball outside the rules to your advantage. It is all a question of honesty.”

He commented on Hall’s recent achievement. “I know plenty of guys that have played for decades and have yet to find a hole-inone. It’s very rare.” Tuman said.

When a fellow Seward County Community College/Area Technical School nursing student was in danger, Tammi Young wasted no time in saving her life.

During student presentations on Sept. 25, SCCC/ATS nursing student Yvette Alaniz choked on a large grape and left the Epworth classroom to remove the grape. When she was unable to dislodge the grape herself, she panicked.

“I was so scared. I didn’t think it would be that serious, but then I realized that I needed help, and soon,” Alaniz said. “It felt like hours before Tammi came, and I was so relieved that she came to help. I thought I would die alone by chocking on a grape, and I couldn’t get to the room to get help.”

Alaniz was losing oxygen and feeling when Young came to the rescue. “I saw the look on her face when she left the room and knew she needed help. Once I found her, I immediately knew what to do,” Young said.

Young immediately turned Alaniz around and performed the Heimlich Maneuver. The grape was soon removed from Alaniz’s throat, leaving Alaniz able to finally breathe again.

“It’s like second nature to me,” Young said, a respiratory therapist for 13 years. “We’re always taught to check the airways first. I knew I needed to do the Heimlich, and didn’t hesitate.”

Alaniz had no other problems, but is very appreciative for Young saving her from a neardeath experience.

“I’m so grateful; it was my life and it was at risk. I never would’ve thought before to do what Tammi did, but now I can use this to become a better nurse,” Alaniz said.

Nursing instructor Nancy Bansemer thought the nerveracking experience taught the students important lessons as nurses. “One big lesson learned by everyone is how important it is to check on someone when your gut instinct tells you something could be wrong,” Bansemer said.

Allied health and nursing students help with health fair Fabi Pena Crusader staff

Political Gaffes and Laughs — Page 4

Thirty-one Seward nursing students participated at the Health Fair Oct. 6 at the Seward County Event Center.

Three nursing instructors, Sandy Mead, Sandy Wolfram and Diane Miller, who helped with blood pressure screenings.

The practical nurses worked with the Seward Health Department. They gave immunizations and flu shots. They also helped with the Lion’s Club as well with vision screenings, hearing screenings, and taking blood

sugar.

Of the 117 patients that were screened in these areas, 62 of them were recommended for further evaluations.

Nineteen associate degree nursing students helped to assist the Southwest Medical Center in drawing blood for blood work.

Five hundred patients had blood drawn.

These health fairs are beneficial to those who are interested in having screenings, blood work, mammograms, and even just to collect information regarding health.

Crusader photo/ Jakub Stepanovic

Advising coordinator Patsy Fischer helps sell 50-50 tickets to raise funds for scholarships at the 18th Annual Scholarship Auction Sept. 22. The event raised a record $50,487 for SCCC/ATS student scholarships.

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Student’s name draws interest Morgan Ri l ey Entertainment editor Lacy Bookstore is a freshman at Seward. Asking about her interesting last name and getting her explanation of her role on the college livestock judging team brought about the following Q and A. Q: What made you decide to Bookstore judge livestock ?

A: “I have been judging livestock since I was little and have always enjoyed it, so when I was offered to come be a part of the SCCC judging team I knew I couldn’t resist. It was an honor to be picked to judge at the collegiate level. And you judge animals so you’re not a quote judge.”

Q:What exactly do you do in livestock judging?

A: “In judging we go to different towns and cities to judge at competitions and compete for prizes as teams and individually.

We also go all over to small farms to get practice in before the big day.

Q: Where did your last name, Bookstore, originate from?

A: “My family originated from Germany with our last name being Bergenstein, and when they came to America, it changed to Bookstore.”

Q:That’s very interesting, and have you ever worked at a bookstore before?

A: “Nope, I’ve never worked at a bookstore before. “ Q: What other things do you like to do besides livestock judging?

A:”I like to hang out with friends, go back and visit my brother, ride horses, hang out with my boyfriend, cruise and listen to music.”

SCCC Calendar of Events - Commercial driver’s license seminar 8 a.m., Oct. 13 in Room TT101 - SCCC/ATS Transfer Fair 9 a.m., Oct 15 in the Student Union - Sophomore recognition V-ball vs. Dodge City 6:30 p.m., Oct. 18 at the Green House - Baseball vs. Colorado Lightning Noon, Oct. 21 Brent Gould Field - Basketball preview night 6 p.m., Oct. 23, Green House

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News Briefs SNA COAT DRIVE is now accepting donations of sweaters, sweatshirts, sweatpants, coats, scarves, hats, gloves, winter boots, and other cold weather items. Pink boxes for donations are in the Colvin Center, Area Technical School, Epworth, and the Hobble Academic Building.

TRICK-OR-TREAT STREET will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Halloween night Oct. 31. Clubs who wish to participate need to file a form with student life director Wade Lyon by Oct. 26.

The event is for area children to come to the Seward campus for trick-or-treating and typically draws hundreds of children and their parents.

LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM members have earned honors at contests the past two weekends, according to coach

Brett Crow. Ashley Fischer won eighth in hogs, D.J. Etzler won 10th in the sheep/goat division, and Brooke Roberts won 10th in hogs at the Ak-Sar-Ben contest in Omaha, Neb. Freshman Chantel Campbell competed in the 4-H division to maintain home-state eligibility and was sixth in reasons. D.J. Etzler earned fifth in cattle and ninth in high individual overall at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.

BASKETBALL PREVIEW NIGHT The Saints and the Lady Saints basketball team will hosting their annual Basketball Preview Night in the Green House at 6 p.m Oct. 23. The Saints cheerleading and dance teams will be performing. Phi Theta Kappa will be hosting a fundraiser. Basketball Preview Night is free to attend.

DUCT TAPING PRESIDENT Dr. Duane Dunn will be a fundraiser that Phi Theta Kappa will be doing during basketball preview night Oct. 23. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 each and a group of six tickets can be bought for $5. Two raffle winners will be chosen to duct tape Dunn onto a wall.

A CHILI FEED to raise money for the Pancake Day Hall of Fame will be hosted at Liberal High School’s cafeteria. The International Pancake Day Foundation is in charge of the event, and the chili feed will be from 57:30 p.m. Oct 19.

SIFE PRESIDENT is Danna Pulido. The president’s name was reported incorrectly in the last issue of the Crusader. SIFE won first place for best presentation at the KSCB Chili Cookoff.

TRANSFER FAIR to provide Seward students information about four-year colleges will start at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 in the Student Union. Representatives from Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Sterling College, Bethany, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, McPherson College, Washburn University, Tabor College and Pittsburg State University will be present to provide information to SCCC/ATS students.

SCHOOL DONATIONS of 10 percent of the purchase price of Halloween costumes may be given to the school of the buyer’s choice when costumes are bought at Ruano’s, according to owner Frank Ruano. SCCC/ATS is one of the schools eligible for donations.

Crusader news to host Publications Seminar Matthew Adki ns News editor The Crusader will host a Publications Seminar Oct. 17 on campus as a learning tool for area high school yearbook and newspaper staffs and advisers.

Registration will be at 8:30 a.m., with sessions starting 9 a.m. Sessions will cover topics involving newspaper, yearbook, and website design.

The sessions will be led by instructor Anita Reed and former Crusader editor Cayla Thomlinson. The seminar will be free for any news or yearbook staff of local high schools.

Anita Reed is currently the adviser for the Crusader and the major force behind the Publications Seminar.

One of the reasons for having the seminar is to raise awareness of journalism and its function in

society.

“It’s important for students to know that someone cares about their product and it helps to get together and find out what others are doing,” Reed said.

In addition to Reed and Thomlinson, members of the Crusader staff will also be assisting in the seminars by offering experience and knowledge to the high school students.

There is also hope that students may be attracted to SCCC after seeing the campus and learning more about its journalism program, Reed said.

One reason for having a seminar has to do with funding. Many high school news staffs cannot afford to travel long distances for other seminars. The Publication Seminar at Seward will be closer and completely free to attend.

Those who wish to register may email anita.reed@sccc.edu.

Security Report On S ept. 25 at 7:51 p. m.

— A trespass warning was issued to an off campus female. This was due to a previous report of this subject caught on camera bringing alcohol in to a student living center facility.

On S ept. 28 during Student Living Center room checks, a report was made for possession of alcohol by a minor. Alcohol confiscated. Disciplinary action pending.

On Oct. 2 at 4:29 p. m.

— A report was taken for possession of drug paraphernalia and alcohol. Items reported to security

by Student Living Center staff after conducting room checks.

Alcohol and paraphernalia confiscated and placed in evidence.

Disciplinary action pending.

On Oct. 3, 10:36 p. m.

— A report was taken for possession of alcohol by a minor. Female suspect was witnessed by security in the hallway of the Student Living Center with a wine glass containing an alcoholic beverage. Alcohol confiscated. Disciplinary action given

by SLC management and coaches at this time.

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Bookstore opens new chapter on judging team

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Phi Theta Kappa members gather for a group photo after induction Sept. 30. Front row, Jade Helmle, Yolanda Garcia,Vivian Warner, and Ha Nguyen. Back row, Laura Garcia, Vanessa Saucedo, Alyce Williams, Cornelius Tablate, Wanda Ray, Robin Landureth, Alexis Lavielle and Michael Fisher.

Phi Theta Kappa inducts 21 members into organization Jose Medrano Editor Twenty-one new members were inducted into the Chi Alpha chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School on Sept. 30.

“We had a great turnout of new members,” said PTK President Alan Grajeda. “Each year we’ve been increasing the number of students we induct.”

In order to join PTK students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and must maintain their GPA above a 3.0 to stay in the organization. Transfer scholarship are available to members who qualify.

The induction featured a ceremony conducted by the PTK officers, advisers and a speech by Dr. Duane Dunn.

Cornelius Tablate was one of the new PTK that was inducted on Sept. 30.

“It was a huge honor. I know a lot of friends who are in PTK,” Tablate said concerning his induction. Of the 21 new members inducted into PTK, 12 attended the induction ceremony: Michael Fisher, Laura Garcia, Yolanda Garcia, Jade Helmle, Robin Landureth, Alexis Lavielle, Ha Nguyen, Wanda Ray, Vanessa Saucedo, Cornelius Tablate, Vivian Warner and Alyce Williams. The other new inductees were not present but they were inducted.

“It’s great that some of our new members are already getting involved,” Grajeda said. Some of the inductees attended PTK events before their induction ceremony.

Those who would like to join PTK have an opportunity to do so in the spring semester. Letters will be sent out to those who meet the requirements and are candidates for induction.

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A dvice for a life time ­”I­experimented­all­the­way­up­until­I­was­like, ‘this­is­it.’­I­had­an­‘aha’­moment.­When­you find­something­you’re­passionate­about,­you don’t­mind­spending­time;­you­don’t­mind­ investing­in­that­particular­area.”

Adviser comes a long way to find passion Crusader photo/ Matthew Adkins

Matthew Adki ns News editor

Climate geographer John Harrington did a presentation on climate change on Oct. 1 as a part of the math and science workshop. Harrington went over ways to teach about climate change as part of any subject, not just science.

TRiO adviser Gail Harris is fairly new to SCCC/ATS. Harris has only been a Seward employee for about a month now. Her main job is as a career and academic adviser for students in the TRiO program which helps first generation students in college.

Harris was like many of the students who attend SCCC in that she was a non-traditional student. She attended a community college and got an associates degree in applied science and human services.

Afterwards, she spent some time as a correctional officer and at the age of 24 she joined the Army. While in the Army, Harris worked as a licensed practical nurse. Later she went on to get her bachelor of arts degree and became a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor.

“Rather than helping people while they were already in trouble, I want-

Harrington discusses global climate change Matthew Adki ns News editor Math, science and teaching strategies were all topics of a math and science workshop at SCCC/ATS on Oct. 1.

There were presentations by many teachers throughout the day, including some from Liberal High School, SCCC and KState.

John Harrington was one of the guests. Harrington is a professor of geography at K-State and specializes in climate. His presentation revolved around global warming and how it can be relevant when teaching almost any subject.

Harrington used a PowerPoint presentation to begin his lecture.

He showed several graphs that indicated that currently the average temperature of the of the earth is on the rise, and noted that at higher elevations, the average temperature will rise much faster because of the nature of heat ra-

diation.

Harrington is very passionate about informing others about the facts regarding global warming.

“There’s a huge need for people to understand that the planet is changing rapidly and to get them better information,” Harrington said.

Harrington also showed some websites that featured interactive simulation that portrayed many scientific processes like global warming and natural selection.

Harrington pointed out that the creation of these simulations were funded by tax dollars, so there should be a heavy incentive to use them in a classroom environment.

Besides climate change, much of Harrington’s presentation was dedicated to exploring ways that information regarding global warming can be found and used in virtually any class like statistics, geography, writing and others.

ed to help people that were already in progression,” Harris said. So, Harris went back to school.

Only after getting a master’s in communication did Harris truly realize that her true passion was higher education.

“I experimented all the way up until I was like, ‘this is it.’ I had an ‘aha’ moment. When you find a job that you’re passionate about, you don’t mind spending time; you don’t mind investing in that particular area.”

After realizing her passion, Harris got another master’s degree, this time in education administration. Harris attributes part of her passion for education to her past mentors which included several teachers and an adviser she had in college.

Although, Harris has only been in Liberal for a short time, she is already getting a feel for the kind of place it is.

“One of the things I like about it is the Southern charm. Everyone is really nice and very helpful, and it’s very peaceful. That in itself is a big transition from Chicago. It’s a relaxed environment; a peaceful environment. I really enjoy peace. You can’t purchase it from me. It’s priceless.”

As an adviser, Harris must help students make decisions regarding what classes to take in order to get a certain job or degree. Alex Musgrove, secretary for Student Support Services, has firsthand account of Harris’ work.

“She’s pretty straight forward with students; there’s no fluff. She tells them what needs to get done and what we can do to help them and what they can do to help themselves,” Musgrove said.

In addition to advising at SCCC, Harris will be teaching classes starting next semester.

Small business seminar hosted on campus Dawn S house Crusader staff “Steps to Start Up” was presented by Mike O’Kane of the Kansas Small Business Development Center Outreach at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School last Thursday.

Students of the college and citizens of the community attended the three-hour seminar.

The KSBDC touts its motto of “Growing Kansas Entrepreneurs” and offers free and confidential business counseling.

The mission of the center is to provide management and technical assistance to aspiring and existing small business owners.

The KSBDC covers 22 counties in southwest Kansas with its region based out of Garden City Community College.

KSBDC has grown from 10 businesses in 1980 to over 1400 businesses today and covers over 18,000 square miles of territory.

The organization provides services that include; one to one counseling, education and training, information collection and dissemination, and collaborates with many other economic development agencies and certified development companies like Great Plains Development.

The seminar was an extensive overview of business plan development, start-up considerations, evaluating the idea, testing the idea, types of ownership, and basic tax information.

“Partnerships are something I hardly ever recommend,” O’Kane said, “because too many things can go wrong.”

Other areas of study included business location, licensing and permits and insurance coverage and risks. O’Kane spent a good amount of time lecturing on financial management with an emphasis on the importance of getting a current credit report.

“Don’t let the banks tell you how much

they will loan you, you must tell them how much you need.” O’Kane said.

He also listed many reasons why so many businesses fail with failure to manage growth, failure to borrow properly and failure to plan for transition or exit strategy being the top three reasons. O’Kane offered many templates for the group as well as outlines on what a lender will consider when applying for loans.

He also corrected the grossly misleading publicity and rumor regarding the ease of getting grants or free money. “Grants are extremely limited and in most cases will only fund not for profit organizations.” O’Kane said.

While some students attended the seminar for extra credit for their SCCC/ATS business classes. Aspen Hight SCCC/ATS student said, “I am not here for extra credit. I want to start my own business and I came here to find out how.”

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Fifth grade students from Cottonwood Elementary school toured the Seward County Technical School Tuesday Oct. 9. The tour lasted around an hour long and covered just about every program offered at the technical school. The students learned about auto body collision repair, welding technology, corrosion technology, drafting and design technology, and diesel technology.

Student services at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School include the library, where students can find books and computers to work on their homework and the new math lab, located inside of the library, where students can get help with any math class or just a few resources for students to use.

Another resource for students at SCCC/ATS is the Student Success Center. The center has computers, space where students can do their homework and tutors.

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Amber Bond is a student at SCCC/ATS who uses the Student Success Center daily.

“My tutor has simplified the information, and it has helped me move forward with the subject. I was glad to find out about the service on campus,” Bond said.

All of the tutors at the Student Success Center are students. In order to help on a certain subject the tutor must have the course completed.

Appointments can be set up with the tutors, and the tutors schedule can be found on a board in the Student Success Center.

Elena Devora a freshman at SCCC/ATS is a tutor at the

Student Success Center. “It’s a real good job, I enjoy it, I have time to study and do my homework at the same time,” said Devora.

“I feel accomplished and happy that I can help someone,” Devora said about helping students at the Student Success Center.

Hector Saenz is also tutor at the Student Success Center.

“Its great working here, I feel really good after helping someone,” Saenz said.

For more information about the Student Success Center, students can go to the Student Success Center or contact Frances Brown at her office, A132.

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Elena Devora and Hector Saens are tutors at SCCC/ATS. Appointments with them and other tutors can be scheduled in the Student Success Center. Tutoring services are completely free.

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OUR VIEW —

Political Gaffes: Fun to laugh at, don’t take so seriously Everyday, politicized headlines blare, “Romney cuts Big Bird” or “Obama hates business owners.”

In a world where stress and anxiety have a hold on people’s lives, sometimes it is best to take a breath and relax, and not become wound up at the mistakes politicians make.

Unintentional or not, gaffes are a staple of American democracy and politics, and they are here to stay.

There are more than 314 million people in America and according to the census, about 1 out of every 15 citizens is eligible to run for the oval office. Are the two leading candidates really the best the United States can put forward?

The problem is news organizations and most big media outlets analyze topics and issues too much. Most college students, and voters, are generally turned away from politics by the unnecessary quarrels that politicians have.

Barack Obama has annoyed and upset many Americans with his “empty chair” policies. Being ruled over by an empty chair should upset most Americans, but most Americans need chairs for some form of support everyday.

Long before he was president, Obama’s tongue has occasional-

ly slipped. “I’ve now been in 57 states… I think I have one left to go,” when he was campaigning in 2008. When it came to slipups under his term in office president Obama has had gaffes like “The Middle East is obviously an issue that has plagued the region for centuries,” or “You didn’t build that.”

To some, Obama is an “empty chair” president, whose policies have been meaningless in the recent years of his presidency. The man who Obama promised to be left many of his supporters from his 2008 campaign feeling like they had been stood up on prom night.

Mitt Romney is a candidate who has changed his position on many issues, in other words flip flopped, from tax cuts to health care.

Although most of supporters may not enjoy refering to it, Romney is a serial flip flopper.

Yet flip flops are popular in the United States, giving Romney some favorability over Obama.

Romney has been running for president for almost six years now and has had his fair share of gaffes over that time, including this one about following NASCAR. “Not as closely as some of the most ardent fans. But I have some great friends that are

NASCAR team owners,” was an answer Romney gave during an interview earlier in the year.

“I like being able to fire people who provide services to me,” was another gaffe that escaped from Romney’s lips.

The serious overtones of politics are reduced by the mistakes that politicians make. There are issues that need to be brought up and seriously debated, but becoming angered over gaffes is nothing to truly be concerned about. Gaffes happen, your candidate has slip ups and so does the other candidate.

For college students who may not be interested in elections, laughing or talking about a gaffe may make them interested in politics.

To those who say we must demand the highest form of civility from our leaders in office: Learn how to take a joke, laugh at the jokes, move on and focus on the real issues.

The gist is that sometimes political issues do need to be taken with a dash of humor. The point where people are yelling and bickering over a joke, video, speech, affiliation or gaffe is leading American further into a polarized mess.

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Afternoon napping ideal for college life Tonya Loewen Editor loewen@crusadernews.com

If you were like many children, naps were the worst part of the day. Naptime in preschool or kindergarten made you feel like a baby and you couldn’t wait to be a grown up kid in elementary school.

If you are the average college student, naps are the best part of the day. A short break between classes and work means you can relax and get the much needed sleep from last night’s late study session or party, but are naps really that beneficial?

According to SiestaAwareness.com, naps by far bring more benefits than drawbacks.

The ideal nap length is from 10 to 20 minutes. These naps can increase alertness, stamina, motor learning, motor performance and can clear the brain of useless information, which helps long-term memory. Naps can also improve productivity by more than 30 percent, reduce stress and elevate mood by 11

percent.

Many people think that taking a nap will make it harder to sleep at night, due to falling asleep during the day. In fact, the truth is quite opposite of this myth.

Our bodies are actually programmed for at least two intense sleep periods, which are in the early morning, from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m., and in the mid-afternoon, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Not only are our bodies made to have naps, but taking naps actually help us sleep at night. By having a nap during the day, time to fall asleep at night decreases by around 14 percent and ability to sleep through the night is increased by 12 percent. Naps also can increase nighttime sleep by around 20 minutes.

Despite all of these benefits to napping, American culture generally doesn’t promote naps, although some companies have rebelled. Companies such as Nike and Google actually have “nap rooms” and encourage workers to take breaks during the day to increase productivity.

While taking a nap is great, there are factors to consider before sleeping. Taking naps regularly has shown to possibly in-

crease ability to developing Type 2 Diabetes. People with busy schedules may not have time to take a short nap, and sleeping at your job is not recommended. Naps are also not meant to take place of your regular nighttime sleep, just enhance it.

Taking a nap helps your body in many different ways and can actually make you a better student; you won’t be seen as lazy unless you take more naps than you do schoolwork.

While I’m not an expert, I agree with many experts who believe everyone should nap more.

One way for college students to do this would be if colleges and universities would understand the benefits and make time for students to nap. In order for students to be the best they can be, naps may be the missing key.

Meditating to relieve stress Julia Frey Crusader staff Frey@crusadernews.com

College is stressful, and finding time for yourself can be hard. Meditation can be a good way to concentrate and relax.

Despite how old meditation is, it’s still relevant in current times in which stress is wide-spread and pressure is very high. Using this relaxing technique is very useful.

I have had great experiences with meditation. After a long and strenuous day, sometimes it is really difficult to calm down and find an inner balance.

Last spring I took my final exams. In Germany, students take their final exams after 13 years of school. The result is called “Abitur” and by graduating, students can transfer to a university. In general, the students start to study some months before the final exams, studying as much as possible.

In addition to taking these tests, I had a lot of stress to get my volleyball scholarship, study for other tests that I needed to

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gins. At first, slow down your own breath. As a next step try to put your whole concentration in just one part of your body. by concentrating, go through all the parts of your body. Your concentration should become better and better. A person feels like they are very close to themselves in these moments.

After that, begin some breathing exercises. These can take about 15 minutes. Then slowly come back to awareness or normal breathing patterns.

The amount of time it takes to meditate varies from person to person. You have to decide on your own how much time you need to relax and mediate.

I felt very positive and surprised by the effects. I could fall asleep much better than before.

Also my concentration became more effective. In general, it felt like I had more power for the whole day.

I often recommend trying out meditation to people who have a very high stress level.

Don´t be worried if it doesn´t work the first time. Meditation is like a sport: a person has to practice it. You will be surprised by the effects, like I have been.

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pass, practicing three times a week and playing matches on weekends. One could say that my private life was almost dead.

I couldn’t fall asleep and I felt dizzy, because my brain was full of thoughts, mostly on what I had to do the next day.

I was desperate, because I knew how important sleep is to be able to work productively.

Without enough sleep, my concentration became lower and lower. I tried to find some distraction to reduce the stress, but nothing helped me relax.

When I think about this period of my life now, I know that I overwhelmed myself. It was a crazy experience for me because I came to a point where my body stopped listening to me, even if I wanted to be productive.

Luckily, I found a way to cope: Meditation. I rented a book with a CD from the library about meditation. In the beginning it felt a bit ridiculous, but only in the beginning.

I followed the instructions in the book: Find a comfortable position (crisscross applesauce); be sure that you are alone in an empty room; make sure that there are no sounds around you.

Then the real meditation be-

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Everyone knows the feeling, when it is a school day and you feel sick to your stomach with the flu. The first thing on a person’s mind might be, “Oh, man, I have the stomach flu, but I also have a big test.”

For any student, especially a college student, it is hard to miss a day of school considering all the homework that student will have.

This is the hard part about being in college: learning to cope with the flu and attending class at the same time. Being sick during high school is nothing in comparison to college.

I remember when I would become sick in high school and did not mind missing two or even three days of class. Now that I’m in college, it is hard and stressful to miss even one day. Falling be-

hind in college courses is a crucial moment that needs dedication and motivation to get through.

Surely there are college students who do not think about it too much when it comes to missing one day of class. For those that do know the stress about just missing one class day know the feeling of being behind on assignments.

Avoiding becoming sick is not hard, but it does take effort. Here are some helpful tips that will help you to protect yourself and others.

First, get the flu vaccination as soon as possible.

Second, wash hands thoroughly and frequently to avoid the spread of germs to others. Third, make sure to drink plenty of fluid especially water. Fourth, eat healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Fifth, be-

come active and make sure to keep up with your exercising.

Lastly, get at least seven to nine hours of sleep. These six easy steps will make a difference in the way you feel.

The amount of homework students had in high school is not as much as a college student can have. College, in my opinion, is a life experience that no one can take from you. Students need to cherish those great moments that college brings. College is full of dedication and responsibility.

Flu season has arrived and it’s ready to attack anyone that is in its path. Anyone can become sick, this is why students need to follow those six easy steps to avoid getting the flu. Remember to get the flu shot, which will make it easier to attended and pass classes.

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Photographer’s view on capturing the moment Taking pictures: Event vs. artistic

The result, it was near an abandoned brick factory, which I visted during a trip before coming to the U.S.

I imagined the layout for the photograph like this. At that point I had to have an idea about the focal length and shutter speed. Next I thought about where and how to set light sources, sensitivity and other factors.

In newspaper, photos are important. Lots of people first look at the pictures, then decide what to read.

In event photography the major rule is content, which means that the photographer has to be at the right place at right time, to capture the moment that perfectly illustrates the text.

When you are prepared, you have a big chance to succeed.

Of course, even if you have the best position, but push the shutter button with the wrong settings, the picture will be ugly because there are other factors that affect the photograph. You have to have balanced shutter speed, aperture, sensitivity and composition or perspective.

Controlling all these factors makes event photography challenging.

On the other side there are kinds of pictures which are creative, and everything inside the photograph is created with a purpose.

In these photographs you must think about more stuff. Compared to event photography there is the advantage that you have much more time to think and to plan the result.

At first, you not only have to think about the content and composition, but also about lights, colors, if it is outside, which time or weather will best and just stuff which makes photography look good.

When you have imagined the shot, just take a camera, and go to make the idea real.

Try to do everything that you can for a good picture just for your happiness.

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view shots to make sure that it would work well with the settings on my camera, like time, aperture or sensitivity, and then on self timer I took the final picture.

The photo contained exactly the atmosphere which I had imagined, it was another thing that made my day better, I went to bed in a really good mood.

You can be much more satisfied with this kind of photography, than just snapshots, because all the planning and internal parts of the photograph has a purpose, you are controlling everything.

Another interesting point on photography, like every other profession, it allows you to see lots of interesting details.

For example as graphic designer see all the mistakes with typography, photographers can see from pictures lot of information: Depending on experience and perspective, photographers can determine focal length, blurry background tells you about the lens that was used. Focus point, aperture, and the size of the sensor. The amount of light, or motion blur is key to shutter speed and sensitivity. All of these factors a good photographer can tell by examining a picture.

Once you know these factors you can learn from other’s photography.

You can see some of my other photographs at www.jakstep.cz

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Jakub Stepanovic is an internation student from the Czech Republic. He is studying journalism at SCCC/ATS

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Of course, there is the possibility to do it without preparing, for example when you are on vacation, you have the time and want to take some interesting picture from that place, just for fun.

Creative photography is my favorite. It was in the summer of this year and I was applying for a visa to the United States. It was a long journey, every day I filled tons of forms, visited offices, more forms or other administrative duties. It made me tired; I needed rest and time for myself.

So, right after the visa process was done, I made a trip, for my satisfaction. Next to photography, I connected my trip with some of my other interests, like architecture, industrial layout or chimneys. One of my goals was to spend a night near an old brick factory.

Once I was there, after climbing a chimney and before going to sleep, I wanted to take a picture. According to the conditions I decided that would probably look good to get a photograph, which would capture my experiences in the brick factory. I wanted to make an auto portrait, with part of the factory and also a car, which was what I used to reach that place and slept in.

I had composition, so after I found a good position for the camera, which I fitted on a tripod, and fitted a light, I set their power, and then I took some pre-

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The Lady Saints take a time out during their match against Vernon, Sept. 28. Vernon won the match, 3-0.

Oz-Fest Invitational Tournament Lady Saints finish fifth at home tournament Dyl an S andel l Crusader staff The Seward County Lady Saints volleyball team recently played in Liberal’s Oz-fest Invitational Tournament. The Lady Saints came out of the tournament in second to last out of six total teams, including Seward County.

The Lady Saints played a total of four games at the Oz-fest tournament and came out with only one victory. The Lady Saints played Vernon and Western Texas on Sept. 28.

Their first match was against Vernon, the Lady Saints lost the first three sets, giving the sweep to Vernon 3-0.

The Lady Saints match against Western Texas didn’t start off very well, but the Lady Saints rebounded in the third set making the match 2-1 with Western Texas in the lead.

The Lady Saints played hard against Western Texas in the

fourth set, and almost came out with a comeback, but they just fell short from too many mistakes and mishaps, Western Texas won the match 3-1.

After losing both games on Friday Sept. 28 the Lady Saints got back on the courts Saturday Sept. 29, with hopes on finishing out the tournament. The Lady Saints lost all three sets in their first match of the day against Seminole State 3-0, adding another loss to their tournament results.

The Lady Saints won all three sets against Frank Phillips, which landed the Lady Saints their first match win in the Ozfest tournament.

“We didn’t play as well as we wanted to. We were a little inconsistent in certain aspects of our game, but the girls fought hard and played hard. We just made some mistakes at critical times that just cost us,” Said Bert Luallen, the head coach for the Lady Saints volleyball team.

Missouri State placed first at the Oz-fest tournament with Seminole State in second place, Vernon in third, Western Texas in fourth, Seward County in fifth and Frank Phillips in last place.

“We need to work on not making as many mistakes and digging ourselves into big holes.

We have good hitters, blockers and passers. I think we just need to work on being more consistent and focus a little more,” said Luallen about what they should work on to better and prepare the team for the rest of the season.

The Lady Saints faced Hutchinson on Wednesday night. The Lady Saints won, and are now 82 in the Jayhawk West conference.

Oct. 17 is Sophomore recognition for the Lady Saints volleyball team. The Lady Saints will face Dodge City, and it is also the last regular season home match for the Lady Saints.

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Sophomore Guadalupe Ramirez, practices a cheer stunt.

Sophomore Darlene Monge stretches before cheer practice.

Cheer, dance teams prepare for season Ci nthi a S erna Online editor Sweat pouring down, eightbeat counts, the yells of the crowd, muscles tensed for the moment, and then all of the sudden the music goes off and the show begins. Cheerleading has been a part of athletics for a long time, adding spirit and motivation for the teams.

Sponsor Scarlette Diseker instructs the cheerleaders and the dance team at SCCC/ATS. The cheer and dance teams go through many tough practices throughout the year to do performances during half time at basketball games. The cheer team travels to every basketball game to help keep the Saints crowd rowdy and spirited.

Throughout the years, the cheer and dance team have collaborated to perform at home games.

Being able to perform in this manner isn’t as easy as one might think.

There is a lot of pressure on the cheer and dance teams when they perform, because the teams have all the audiences’ attention on them. It takes time and hard practices in order to perform like the cheer and dance team at SCCC/ATS. The cheer and dance teams practice Monday through Wednesday starting at 7 p.m.

They are expected to be on time, dressed and ready to go for practice. Once they have warmed up and stretched they will be examined on their jumps. Not only

do the cheerleaders have jumps to do, but also the dance team.

They are expected to have clean jumps, sharp arm movements, be flexible and perform with no errors, if possible.

The SCCC/ATS cheer and dance teams are currently preparing for the Basketball Preview Night Oct. 23 where they will be performing together.

Over the past week, they have been working at practice and making sure they have their routines memorized for the first performance, when the amount of passion and time the teams have put in to their work will all be worthwhile.

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Freshmen Morgan Eichman practices her dance routine.

The Seward County cheer and dance teams will perform their routines Oct. 23 at Basketball Preview Night in the Green House. Preview Night is free to attend.

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

90,000 miles of pipeline are buried under Seward County SCCC/ATS is only one of two schools in the nation with a corrosion technology program

Certified students can expect jobs with a starting salary of up to $50,000

Derek Fuller, SCCC/ATS corrosion technology student: “If I can do it, anyone can...”

Two types of corrosion found in pipelines are rust and paraffin

Dr. Duane Dunn, SCCC/ATS president: “We expect this program to be key for the next several years and into the future...”

Corrosion Explosion Jobs for corrosion technicians in high demand Dawn S house Crusader staff

2Fe(s) + 2H2O(l) + O2(g) => 2Fe2+(aq) + 4OH-(aq) Chemical formula for rust

Blake Kuharic, SCCC/ATS corrosion technology student: “It’s an extremely fast growing industry...”

Corrosion is a naturally occurring electro-chemical process that deteriorates metal or its properties because of a reaction with the environment.

Utilities have been under pressure for years to better inspect and replace aging gas pipe lines. According to the Federal Pipeline Agency, the U.S. has more than 2 million miles of pipelines.

That’s enough to circle the earth about 100 times with 90,000 of those miles located right here in Seward County.

Many of these pipelines were laid years before sprawling communities were erected around them.

An interview with Dr. Duane Dunn, president of Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School, revealed that during the schools research in proposing a plan to implement a program to service those needs

“looming and expected massive retirements” was one reason for the schools decision to start a program of this type.

“The baby-boomers are retiring. Most of the corrosion engineers are facing retirement in the next 2 to 7 years. The folks we work with in the industry are saying that they have no one trained to move into those fields.

They have been pulling people from other jobs and placing them in as corrosion techs.

As a result, with an aging infrastructure as well, the need for trained technicians has become more and more prevalent.”

Dunn said, “We really tried to find a program that was not replicated at any other colleges in Kansas.” SCCC/ATS is one of only two schools in the nation to offer corrosion technology for certification.

According to Dunn, students that are certified can step into jobs within the industry with a

starting salary of $50,000 a year.

“It’s a great local industry need, and as an institution, we expect this program to be one of the key programs for the college for the next several years and on into the future.

We really wanted our establishment to be known as the place to go.” The associate degree program is in its second year with an expected 10 students graduating this May. Blake Kuharic, sophomore SCCC/ATS, said, “Basically, right now we are studying internal corrosion; we are studying different things that happen inside the pipeline, different bacteria’s, and different buildup of metals.”

Kuharic is in one of the first classes to graduate the program, “It’s extremely fast growing industry, when my instructor was starting out there were no programs, it was basically a ‘learn from experience’ situation.

Now there are classes that you can take for each specific type of corrosion,” Kuharic said.

Derek Fuller, a sophomore at SCCC/ATS, will also be graduating this May from the program. “I have learned quite a bit. I got lucky coming into the program having taken chemistry all ready. The program has been great so far, especially since I got to do an internship with DCP this summer.

What I learned there reinforced everything that I learned in class, as far as, what to look for, how to analyze things, how to use the equipment,” Fuller said. “I came out of a background of bartending and selling Kirby vacuum cleaners so I know anyone could do it.

It’s outside; it’s something different all the time, so if you are looking for those types of things and you like a challenge then I would say it is for you.”

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Chemical formula for paraffin Courtesy photo/Molly Woods

TESTING THE LINE Sophomores Blake Kuharic and Brook Lynn Oxford check pipe for corrosion at the testing site on the Area Technical School campus.

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Lifestyle Thursday, October 11, 2012

Auditions Students enrolled at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School and members of the community are welcome to participate in the annual theater production. Auditions for “A Christmas Carol” and “The Last Christmas” will take place at the Showcase Theater. Auditions will be Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. No experience is necessary and all students who are interested are all welcomed to audition.

According to the sponsor Alison Chambers, drama instructor at SCCC/ATS, both of the shows will be taken on tour to local schools. Members who have participated in productions in the past refer to it as a fun experience. Giovanni Macedo, a student at SCCC/ATS said, “It’s really fun. You get to meet new people that like theater also, I will definitely participate this year.”

Jesus Villalobos participated in the last SCCC production “Once Upon This Island.”

“It was really exiting to participate it was not boring at all, and I found it different from other musicals, and it was really, really fun,” Villalobos said.

Students who are interested must be available for rehearsal. For more information, contact Chambers at alison.chambers@sccc.edu, or stop by —Martin Pinon Room H102 in the humanities building.

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Place already melted caramel in a bowl; use green food coloring and stir until it turns dark green. Pour caramel on cupcake.

A simpler way to resemble the ghost is to stack store bought icing up and add mini chocolate chip morsels for eyes and mouth, or you can pipe the icing.

Yoga At Seward County College/Area Technical School students have a big spectrum of classes; the diversity is remarkable. Every personality type will find a class, which will exactly concur with the individual's interests. Of course, people can take basic classes like mathematics, English or biology, but there are also exotic classes like yoga.

Yoga started in India, and today is considered a "feel good" activity. The word yoga is a generic term for mental and physical disciplines. Through breathing patterns and different positions, people learn how meditate.

Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently close to 11 million Americans are enjoying its health benefits, a recent study stated. Surely it is worth trying out something exotic from a completely different culture.

If you are interested in visiting one of the yoga classes, it meets Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15-6:05 p.m. with instructor Lydia Augustine.

In addition, Seward offers another meditative class to its students called Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline that is made up of a continuous series of controlled slow movements designed to improve physical and mental well-being. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15-6:05 p.m. with instructor Terri Barnes.

A consistent yoga practice can benefit people in different and good ways. Your body will be grateful if you attend these classes.

— Julia Frey

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Swingin’ Saints Jazz Band performs an outdoor concert at the Memorial Library Tuesday evening.

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Jazz Cold air, instruments and the sounds of cars driving by filled the air in front of the Memorial Library. People gathered around the northern entrance of the Memorial Library on Tuesday Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. to listen to the Swingin’ Saints Jazz Band perform a short concert.

The Swingin’ Saints Jazz Band played sounds from the 1930’s and 1940’s. The band consists of less than 20 members that are students from Seward County Community College Students/Area Technical School, and community musicians.

The concert lasted around an hour and

had many great song selections, even Liberal’s theme song, “Over the Rainbow,” better known from the Wizard of Oz. Many people came and went, listening to the jazz group fill the air with some upbeat, jazz songs and slow soothing songs.

“This is how I put myself through college; playing in bands like these. These people are all members of the community, other than a few college students, but this is a really good group of musicians,” Darin Workman said, the director of the “Swingin Saints”.

Workman has been the director of the Swingin’ Saints Band for about 15 years

and loves doing it. In fact, jazz music is one of Workman’s favorite music genres. Workman is the instrumental music instructor at SCCC/ATS. During the concert there were multiple solo performances performed. Some of the frequent solo performers were a Saxophone player, Scott Henderson and a trumpet player, Joel Richards.

Henderson stated that his favorite genre of music is Jazz and enjoys playing it. Henderson has been a part of the group for about 28 years, but he has been playing music for about 53 years now.

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Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters Facts: • The organization was founded in New York in 1904 by Ernest Coulter.

• Only one “Big” and one “Little” can be paired at a time. A “Big” cannot have multiple “Littles.”

• There are more than 500 chapters in North America.

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Seward County Community College/Area Technical School student Blanca Richard poses along with her “Little” Mikayla Zapien on the right, and her “Little’s” sister for a photograph at Blue Bonnet park. Richard has been a “Big” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization for over a year.

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Phi Theta Kappa hosted a pinic at Light Park Sept. 29 with children in Big Brothers Big Sister. At the picnic the members of PTK ate lunch with the children, gave out prizes and played games with them such as kickball, a scavenger hunt and played with a parachute canvas.

Two children in Big Brothers Big Sisters with PTK member Laura Garcia read a clue during a scavenger hunt. Members of PTK teamed up with the children during the scavenger hunt.

College gives ‘Big’ support

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Many students and faculty involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters Jose Medrano Editor Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children facing adversities by helping them form relationships with people who they can admire.

Students and faculty at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School are involved as “Bigs” or mentors in the organization.

“We enjoy the interaction, the ‘Little’ really look up to the college students,” said Kerry Seibel, who is the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Seward, Haskell and Stevens counties.

Students can become “Bigs” who are paired with “Littles.” According to Seibel there are more than 30 “Littles” on the local waiting list.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the largest mentoring organization of its kind in the state of Kansas. It is also one of the most widespread organizations internationally.

Over the last few years the involvement between Big Brothers Big Sisters and the college has increased. Students, coaches and faculty members have all been involved with the organization, according to Seibel.

Clubs, organizations and athletic teams at SCCC/ATS are also participating with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Recently Phi Theta Kappa and the Saints baseball team hosted activities with the organization.

Seibel stated that she is pleased that many organizations from SCCC/ATS are involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

“It’s beneficial on both ends,” Seibel said about the interactions that the college and

the program have.

Last Saturday members of PTK attended a screening of “Hotel Transylvania” with children in Big Brothers Big Sisters. Earlier in the semester the Saints baseball team took a group of children swimming at Adventure Bay Waterpark.

PTK also hosted a picnic at Light Park Sept. 29 for children in Big Brothers Big Sisters and for children on the waiting list.

On the evening of Sept. 30, the Saints baseball team met with a group of children in the organization for a night of fishing.

“It doesn’t just benefit a child, it benefits everyone,” “Big” and Advising Coordinator Patsy Fischer said. Fischer is a faculty member that has a “Little” in the program.

Fischer has been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters for more than a year now.

“I like to support anything that supports our youth,” Fischer said. Fischer goes to the waterpark with her “Little” and she also attends sporting events that her “Little” is involved in.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters vision is that “All children achieve success in life.”

The organization aspires to help children who are less fortunate than others by partnering them with people who they can admire and be mentored by.

A recent study, conducted by a third party,

“It doesn’t just benefit a child, it benefits everyone.”

— “Big” Patsy Fischer

Harris Interactive, that surveyed 200 adult “Littles” alumni of the organization, measured the impact of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Ninety percent of the former “Littles” that were surveyed stated “their Big made them feel better about themselves.”

Currently, less than a dozen students at SCCC/ATS are “Bigs” in the program.

Seibel said, “It inspires kids to be more when they have a ‘Big.’” Some activities between “Littles” and “Bigs” include going out to a movie, watching a game, getting ice cream, playing basketball or working on homework together.

According to Seibel, people who can interact with a child at least 30 minutes a week make a huge difference in their lives.

Students and faculty are recommended to join Big Brothers Big Sisters if they have an interest in helping children, but clubs and organizations at the college can also volunteer. “College students that have been with us have felt rewarded,” Seibel said.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has subprograms like “Bigs in Schools” where “Bigs” mentor children with school work and related issues.

By volunteering and working with Big Brothers Big Sisters, people can receive job references, community service hours and other benefits. People who apply to be a “Big” must go through a screening process.

Students or faculty members who would like to join Big Brothers Big Sisters as a “Big” or request more information about the organization, can call the local Big Brothers Big Sisters office at 620-6249000.

College student shares bond with ‘Little’

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Troy Owen and other Saints baseball players fished with Big Brothers Big Sisters Sept 30.

The Saints baseball team has participated with the organization before. Earlier in the fall semester the baseball team took some children swimming at Adventure Bay Waterpark.

Like many close siblings, Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School student Blanca Richard loves to hang out with her little sister, Mikayla Zapien.

They play sports, bake and sing in the car together often. Both also love to talk together. From getting their nails done to learning how to play softball, Richard enjoys being Zapien’s big sister; except she is not actually Richard’s sister.

Richard is part of Liberal’s Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit organization, focused on helping children through one-on-one relationships with a mentor and is one of the oldest and largest youth mentoring organizations in the United States.

After signing up with the program more than a year ago, Richard is glad to be a part of something that’s making a difference. “I think it’s a really good thing to be involved in. It helps kids to be confident and know more than just school friends and family,” said Richard.

Zapien is Richard’s 11-year-old “Little,”

S andy Al faro Sports editor Seward County Saints basketball player Edson Avila was recently accepted as a “Big” Brother for the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. Avila is a sophomore at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School.

Avila came to play for Seward County from Bronx, New York. After being part of the third place team in the NJCAA National Tournament last season, Avila returned to play for the Saints.

During a volleyball match in the Green House, a young boy suggested that Avila become a Big Brother because he himself was in need of a ‘Big”.

Last week Avila decided that he wanted to become a “Big” and contacted the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization in Liberal. “He is the reason why I signed up to be a ‘Big’,” Avila said.. “I’ve signed up hoping that same boy becomes my ‘Little’,” Avila said.

Big Brothers Big Sisters in Kansas

and the girls have been together since Richard started the program.

“I can really see the change in her since we started. She’s really matured into a teenager, and she asks for my advice on a lot of things,” said Richard.

“Blanca’s funny, creative, cool, and sweet. She’s really nice,” said Zapien.

Richard’s friend and former co-worker at Buckle, Barb Campos, recommended her to the program when Richard started school at SCCC/ATS. Richard thought it would be fun and agreed to apply for the BBBS program.

“I knew from getting to know Blanca that she would be perfect for the Big Brother Big Sister program,” Campos said.

Campos now works fulltime at Big Brother Big Sister and thinks the program is a great outlet for kids, especially when they have chaotic home lives. She loves the program and what it does, and wishes that other people could see how good the program is and how many children it helps.

Campos also speaks very highly of Richard’s “Big” role in Big Brothers Big Sisters. “Blanca and Mikayla are the perfect example of the program and how it works.

Blanca can always connect with Mikayla,

and has changed Mikayla’s life so much.

Mikayla has grown out of her shell since she met Blanca, and Blanca has helped her in every aspect of her life.”

“I can’t say enough about how well Blanca has done with Mikayla, and the impact she’s had on her life. She goes out of her way to help Mikayla and is always genuine with everyone,” Campos said.

Campos is also in charge of checking on

“Blanca’s funny, creative, cool and sweet.”

— “Little” Mikayla Zapien Richard and her “little sister” every month to review what they did together and how much time they spent.

Richard also encourages other students to join Big Brothers Big Sisters. “It helps give a different perspective for others and their cultures and lives. You can help someone change their life, and it’s really fun too.”

Basketball player becomes a ‘Big’

• 70 percent of minority youth who are in Big Brothers Big Sisters are less likely to use drugs.

• More than 240,000 children nationwide are involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters is the largest nonprofit mentoring organization in the state.

• 89 percent children who are involved with “Bigs in Schools” have improved their grades significantly.

Information found on bbbs.org, brochures, interviews and data from research institutions.

Want to become a “Big”?

- Do you enjoy helping children?

- Can you spare at least 30 min. a week?

- Want to make a difference in a child’s life?

Applying to be a “Big” - Provide references - Go through a background check - Participate in an in-person interview

“I hope he becomes a ‘Big’ Brother himself someday.”

— “Big” Edson Avila Crusader Photo/ Jose Medaron

More thant 6,500 Kansas children were involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2010 through interactions with “Bigs”, direct involvement and community programs.

Community based represents children who took part in Big Brother Big Sisters events, and site base represents children directly involved with the organization.

In 2010 Big Brothers Big Sisters in Kansas raised $6,126,279. Almost 70 percent of the donations come from contributions and grants, 35 percent from contributions and 34 percent from grants. The other funds come from multiple sources, 21 percent come from special events and 10 percent from others.

Nyra Rin and other PTK members played with children in Big Brothers Big Sisters Sept 29.

The children and members would lift the canvas and run under it to get to the other side.

Courtesy Photo

Saints baseball player Mason Marshall helps a child in Big Brothers Big Sisters by baiting his hook. The Saints team and children spent an evening fishing at a pond in Liberal.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping children of lesser resources by partnering them with mentors.

Avila hasn’t been assigned a “Little” brother yet, but he already has plans of the things he wants to do with his “Little.” “I want to show him what being a college basketball player is like,” Avila said. He stated that he wants to share time with his “Little” by possibly showing him around campus, the Student Living Center and doing some fun activities like bowling and shooting hoops.

Avila has five siblings. He has three older sisters, Ruth, Christina, and Jenny. Avila also has two brothers, Junior and Patrick. Patrick who is 13 is his youngest brother, “He’s annoying, but I miss him,” Avila said about Patrick.

Although Avila may have aggressive characteristics on the court, Avila said he loves children and likes working with them. Avila also stated that he enjoys it when children look up to him as a role model.

Avila hopes that he and his future “Little” both gain a life changing experience. “I just hope he wishes I was his real big brother, and I hope he becomes a ‘Big’ brother himself Crusader Photo/ Sandy Alfaro someday,” Avila said. In the upcoming days or weeks Avila will know what child he will Edson Avila is a Saints basketball player who applied to become a “Big” in Big Brothers Big Sisters and was recently accepted. Avila will be paired with a “Little” on the waiting list. be paired with.

Other ways to help - Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters - Help recruit “Bigs” into the organization - Contact your local office for more information

Big Brothers Big Sisters Seward, Haskell and Stevens counties Office in Liberal 505. N. Kansas Ave. Telephone: 620-624-9000 State Telephone: 888-KS4-BIGS www.bbbs.org www.kansasbigs.org

FEATURE

2B CRUSADER

Big Brothers

Thursday, October 11, 2012

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Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters Facts: • The organization was founded in New York in 1904 by Ernest Coulter.

• Only one “Big” and one “Little” can be paired at a time. A “Big” cannot have multiple “Littles.”

• There are more than 500 chapters in North America.

Courtesy Photo

Seward County Community College/Area Technical School student Blanca Richard poses along with her “Little” Mikayla Zapien on the right, and her “Little’s” sister for a photograph at Blue Bonnet park. Richard has been a “Big” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization for over a year.

Crusader photo/ Jose Medrano

Crusader photo/ Jose Medrano

Phi Theta Kappa hosted a pinic at Light Park Sept. 29 with children in Big Brothers Big Sister. At the picnic the members of PTK ate lunch with the children, gave out prizes and played games with them such as kickball, a scavenger hunt and played with a parachute canvas.

Two children in Big Brothers Big Sisters with PTK member Laura Garcia read a clue during a scavenger hunt. Members of PTK teamed up with the children during the scavenger hunt.

College gives ‘Big’ support

Tonya Loewen Editor

Many students and faculty involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters Jose Medrano Editor Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children facing adversities by helping them form relationships with people who they can admire.

Students and faculty at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School are involved as “Bigs” or mentors in the organization.

“We enjoy the interaction, the ‘Little’ really look up to the college students,” said Kerry Seibel, who is the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Seward, Haskell and Stevens counties.

Students can become “Bigs” who are paired with “Littles.” According to Seibel there are more than 30 “Littles” on the local waiting list.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the largest mentoring organization of its kind in the state of Kansas. It is also one of the most widespread organizations internationally.

Over the last few years the involvement between Big Brothers Big Sisters and the college has increased. Students, coaches and faculty members have all been involved with the organization, according to Seibel.

Clubs, organizations and athletic teams at SCCC/ATS are also participating with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Recently Phi Theta Kappa and the Saints baseball team hosted activities with the organization.

Seibel stated that she is pleased that many organizations from SCCC/ATS are involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

“It’s beneficial on both ends,” Seibel said about the interactions that the college and

the program have.

Last Saturday members of PTK attended a screening of “Hotel Transylvania” with children in Big Brothers Big Sisters. Earlier in the semester the Saints baseball team took a group of children swimming at Adventure Bay Waterpark.

PTK also hosted a picnic at Light Park Sept. 29 for children in Big Brothers Big Sisters and for children on the waiting list.

On the evening of Sept. 30, the Saints baseball team met with a group of children in the organization for a night of fishing.

“It doesn’t just benefit a child, it benefits everyone,” “Big” and Advising Coordinator Patsy Fischer said. Fischer is a faculty member that has a “Little” in the program.

Fischer has been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters for more than a year now.

“I like to support anything that supports our youth,” Fischer said. Fischer goes to the waterpark with her “Little” and she also attends sporting events that her “Little” is involved in.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters vision is that “All children achieve success in life.”

The organization aspires to help children who are less fortunate than others by partnering them with people who they can admire and be mentored by.

A recent study, conducted by a third party,

“It doesn’t just benefit a child, it benefits everyone.”

— “Big” Patsy Fischer

Harris Interactive, that surveyed 200 adult “Littles” alumni of the organization, measured the impact of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Ninety percent of the former “Littles” that were surveyed stated “their Big made them feel better about themselves.”

Currently, less than a dozen students at SCCC/ATS are “Bigs” in the program.

Seibel said, “It inspires kids to be more when they have a ‘Big.’” Some activities between “Littles” and “Bigs” include going out to a movie, watching a game, getting ice cream, playing basketball or working on homework together.

According to Seibel, people who can interact with a child at least 30 minutes a week make a huge difference in their lives.

Students and faculty are recommended to join Big Brothers Big Sisters if they have an interest in helping children, but clubs and organizations at the college can also volunteer. “College students that have been with us have felt rewarded,” Seibel said.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has subprograms like “Bigs in Schools” where “Bigs” mentor children with school work and related issues.

By volunteering and working with Big Brothers Big Sisters, people can receive job references, community service hours and other benefits. People who apply to be a “Big” must go through a screening process.

Students or faculty members who would like to join Big Brothers Big Sisters as a “Big” or request more information about the organization, can call the local Big Brothers Big Sisters office at 620-6249000.

College student shares bond with ‘Little’

Courtesy Photo

Troy Owen and other Saints baseball players fished with Big Brothers Big Sisters Sept 30.

The Saints baseball team has participated with the organization before. Earlier in the fall semester the baseball team took some children swimming at Adventure Bay Waterpark.

Like many close siblings, Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School student Blanca Richard loves to hang out with her little sister, Mikayla Zapien.

They play sports, bake and sing in the car together often. Both also love to talk together. From getting their nails done to learning how to play softball, Richard enjoys being Zapien’s big sister; except she is not actually Richard’s sister.

Richard is part of Liberal’s Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit organization, focused on helping children through one-on-one relationships with a mentor and is one of the oldest and largest youth mentoring organizations in the United States.

After signing up with the program more than a year ago, Richard is glad to be a part of something that’s making a difference. “I think it’s a really good thing to be involved in. It helps kids to be confident and know more than just school friends and family,” said Richard.

Zapien is Richard’s 11-year-old “Little,”

S andy Al faro Sports editor Seward County Saints basketball player Edson Avila was recently accepted as a “Big” Brother for the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. Avila is a sophomore at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School.

Avila came to play for Seward County from Bronx, New York. After being part of the third place team in the NJCAA National Tournament last season, Avila returned to play for the Saints.

During a volleyball match in the Green House, a young boy suggested that Avila become a Big Brother because he himself was in need of a ‘Big”.

Last week Avila decided that he wanted to become a “Big” and contacted the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization in Liberal. “He is the reason why I signed up to be a ‘Big’,” Avila said.. “I’ve signed up hoping that same boy becomes my ‘Little’,” Avila said.

Big Brothers Big Sisters in Kansas

and the girls have been together since Richard started the program.

“I can really see the change in her since we started. She’s really matured into a teenager, and she asks for my advice on a lot of things,” said Richard.

“Blanca’s funny, creative, cool, and sweet. She’s really nice,” said Zapien.

Richard’s friend and former co-worker at Buckle, Barb Campos, recommended her to the program when Richard started school at SCCC/ATS. Richard thought it would be fun and agreed to apply for the BBBS program.

“I knew from getting to know Blanca that she would be perfect for the Big Brother Big Sister program,” Campos said.

Campos now works fulltime at Big Brother Big Sister and thinks the program is a great outlet for kids, especially when they have chaotic home lives. She loves the program and what it does, and wishes that other people could see how good the program is and how many children it helps.

Campos also speaks very highly of Richard’s “Big” role in Big Brothers Big Sisters. “Blanca and Mikayla are the perfect example of the program and how it works.

Blanca can always connect with Mikayla,

and has changed Mikayla’s life so much.

Mikayla has grown out of her shell since she met Blanca, and Blanca has helped her in every aspect of her life.”

“I can’t say enough about how well Blanca has done with Mikayla, and the impact she’s had on her life. She goes out of her way to help Mikayla and is always genuine with everyone,” Campos said.

Campos is also in charge of checking on

“Blanca’s funny, creative, cool and sweet.”

— “Little” Mikayla Zapien Richard and her “little sister” every month to review what they did together and how much time they spent.

Richard also encourages other students to join Big Brothers Big Sisters. “It helps give a different perspective for others and their cultures and lives. You can help someone change their life, and it’s really fun too.”

Basketball player becomes a ‘Big’

• 70 percent of minority youth who are in Big Brothers Big Sisters are less likely to use drugs.

• More than 240,000 children nationwide are involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters is the largest nonprofit mentoring organization in the state.

• 89 percent children who are involved with “Bigs in Schools” have improved their grades significantly.

Information found on bbbs.org, brochures, interviews and data from research institutions.

Want to become a “Big”?

- Do you enjoy helping children?

- Can you spare at least 30 min. a week?

- Want to make a difference in a child’s life?

Applying to be a “Big” - Provide references - Go through a background check - Participate in an in-person interview

“I hope he becomes a ‘Big’ Brother himself someday.”

— “Big” Edson Avila Crusader Photo/ Jose Medaron

More thant 6,500 Kansas children were involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2010 through interactions with “Bigs”, direct involvement and community programs.

Community based represents children who took part in Big Brother Big Sisters events, and site base represents children directly involved with the organization.

In 2010 Big Brothers Big Sisters in Kansas raised $6,126,279. Almost 70 percent of the donations come from contributions and grants, 35 percent from contributions and 34 percent from grants. The other funds come from multiple sources, 21 percent come from special events and 10 percent from others.

Nyra Rin and other PTK members played with children in Big Brothers Big Sisters Sept 29.

The children and members would lift the canvas and run under it to get to the other side.

Courtesy Photo

Saints baseball player Mason Marshall helps a child in Big Brothers Big Sisters by baiting his hook. The Saints team and children spent an evening fishing at a pond in Liberal.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping children of lesser resources by partnering them with mentors.

Avila hasn’t been assigned a “Little” brother yet, but he already has plans of the things he wants to do with his “Little.” “I want to show him what being a college basketball player is like,” Avila said. He stated that he wants to share time with his “Little” by possibly showing him around campus, the Student Living Center and doing some fun activities like bowling and shooting hoops.

Avila has five siblings. He has three older sisters, Ruth, Christina, and Jenny. Avila also has two brothers, Junior and Patrick. Patrick who is 13 is his youngest brother, “He’s annoying, but I miss him,” Avila said about Patrick.

Although Avila may have aggressive characteristics on the court, Avila said he loves children and likes working with them. Avila also stated that he enjoys it when children look up to him as a role model.

Avila hopes that he and his future “Little” both gain a life changing experience. “I just hope he wishes I was his real big brother, and I hope he becomes a ‘Big’ brother himself Crusader Photo/ Sandy Alfaro someday,” Avila said. In the upcoming days or weeks Avila will know what child he will Edson Avila is a Saints basketball player who applied to become a “Big” in Big Brothers Big Sisters and was recently accepted. Avila will be paired with a “Little” on the waiting list. be paired with.

Other ways to help - Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters - Help recruit “Bigs” into the organization - Contact your local office for more information

Big Brothers Big Sisters Seward, Haskell and Stevens counties Office in Liberal 505. N. Kansas Ave. Telephone: 620-624-9000 State Telephone: 888-KS4-BIGS www.bbbs.org www.kansasbigs.org

LIFESTYLE

4B CRUSADER

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Crusader

Scavenger Hunt The Crusader delivers some fall fun with a scavenger hunt where you will be put to the test to take photos of each item and solve a list of riddles that will take you across the college campus. Each item on the list will be worth points, with the easiest and least points starting at the top of the list then moving down to the more challenging items and higher points near the bottom. After all is said and done, first, second, and third place prizes for the

winners with the

highest points will be awarded. Some of the prizes include a Crusader shirt, movie tickets, and even a moose. Completed list turned in before 9:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Room AA131 will recieve bonus points, but even incomplete lists have a chance of winning.

The List

You’ll need to take a picture of the things on campus listed below.

1.If you’re feeling thirsty, it’s best if you hop on over and get a drink “quik.”

2.To find this hive, you’ll need to look through a glass and some plants.

3.A needle in a haystack is hard to find, but a map of Liberal isn’t, and if you’re still feeling lost, maybe the library can help.

4.If you’re feeling lost like a ship in the fog, just look for a “lighthouse” to guide you to the answer.

5.Can you find the elephant on campus?

6.A picture of a hat is the sixth item, but not any hat will do! A trophy hat with A, E, and a spider web on it is what we want.

7.Robert Bateman was a brave man to find this animal. Are you brave enough to find this cold-hearted beast?

8.Well, this hunt may have some of you stumped, but we aren’t cruel, so here’s a break. Find me a fire hydrant that’s yellow and blue.

9.What is red, blue, and white that poles are honored to have?

10.The four silent guardians that protect us from the dark will shed some light on this riddle.

11.The Saint of Seward County is both merciful and vengeful, so be careful taking his picture.

12.Stop grinding your teeth over this hunt and chew on some gum provided by a SCCC ____________ machine.

13.This Littel man put Seward County Women’s Basketball on the map.

14.A picture of a picture is needed for this one! Can you find the ‘01-’02 NJCAA Division I national champions?

15.Speaking of sports, have you seen the Saints giant ball?

16. Looking for exercise? Look no further then the ________ wall.

17.By now you’re wondering how much longer can this hunt go on. You better check what time it is on our very own “Big Ben”.

18.Feeling tired? Take a seat on the allnatural wooden chair by the dorms.

19.I wonder if they can get signals from Mars with that dish?

20.Definition: an oval area with tiers of seats around a central open area, as those used in ancient Rome.

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