Taking a Pose Students compete in mannequin contest in the Saints Bookstore to win the outfit they modeled. — Page 3
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The shadows started as a 4-year-old girl was slipped across the Mexican border into the United States one July night of 1996. For the child, growing up in America, yet not American, the shadows became more confusing. Today, this voice resonates for many. “It feels like my family and I are living a double life.” Through it all, she and thousands like her, graduated high school and showed good moral character while growing up and are now enrolled in college. Striving for success in school, this student, nonetheless, has to live in the shadows everyday. “In the sixth grade, I was offered to go meet the president in Washington, D.C., and I had to turn it down because I can’t fly without a legal ID,” the honor student said. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, the American Dream is out of reach for more than 60,000 of community college students who are unauthorized aliens. Yet most were brought to the United States as minors and have lived here their entire lives. The DREAM Act — which stands for Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors — is a proposed federal legislation in the United States that was first introduced in 2001, reintroduced in 2009, and recently voted down in September of 2010. This specific bill could provide certain inadmissible or deportable alien students who graduate from U.S. high schools, who have good moral character, arrived in the U.S. as minors and have been in the country for a least five years continuously prior to the bills enactment, the opportunity to earn conditional permanent residency if they complete two years in the military or two years at a secondary institution of higher learning.
• WIN a hand-painted rocking horse by entering the Saints ESP Scholarship Fundraiser. Tickets are $1 each, or 6 for $5.
See a Saints ESP Member or contact Terri Barnes for more information. The donation drawing will be Dec. 10. The rocking horse was painted by Gabriel Palma, Kylix club member.
• GREEN Wednesdays are to show support for SCCC/ATS. Wear green and receive free green popcorn from the admissions office. • EDUCATION students and anyone interested in education, state standards and state board functions are invited to listen to State Board of Education member Sally Cauble, of Liberal, at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in Room H113. The event in sponsored by SPEC and is open to the public. • INTERNATIONAL Student Recognition is 12:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Student Union.
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• CHILDREN’S ART DAY, hosted by Kylix, is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Children in first through sixth grades are invited. Cost is $15. Drinks will be provided, but children should bring a sack lunch. Reservations are requested, as space is limited.
• GRADUATION Applications are available at www.sccc.edu. Students intending to finish their degree by fall or spring 2010 or summer or fall 2011 must fill out an Application for Graduation, then meet with their advisers and do a degree check. The application and degree check along with $15 must be taken to the registrar’s office by Dec. 3. Students nine or fewer credit hours from completing their degree after the Spring 2011 semester may walk at commencement on May 14.
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• KAPPA BETA DELTA induction ceremony was at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Inductees include Fanny Benincasa, Katherine Alvarado, Barbara Hanna, Rogelio Alvarez, Thuy Truong, Clair Sims, Juraj Stepanovic, Marycarmen Perez, Berakah Carter, Kelsey Darnell, Kauana Goncalves, Eduardo Munoz, Judith Huntress, Erica Gant, Eva Loewen, Trevor Gonzales and Alexander Olinger.
• WEST SIDE STORY Auditions are at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Liberal High School music room, and 6 p.m. Nov. 16 at the SCCC/ATS theater. Auditions are open to anyone interested. The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 18 and 19, and 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Liberal High School Auditorium.
SIFE members host haunted house for Halloween to raise money for future trip. –Page 6
According to Dr. Duane Dunn, SCCC/ATS president, “We are falling behind on higher education of number of individuals with a degree, so I think it’s a good initiative to try to bring that in.” If this bill were to pass, it could reasonably affect the SCCC community. “I think it’ll have a tremendous opening of doors for a lot of people to go ahead and get a degree. The basic premises that allows students that aren’t citizens an opportunity to get their education,” Dunn said. “I would encourage students not to give up their education, and to work towards changing the legislation. One of the things I think is good is to always write policymakers, whether its a state legislator, board of regents members, state legislators and federal legislators and say what the impact would be and that it would be a positive impact.” Although this is not an active piece of legislation, it could be reintroduced once Congress convenes in January. Many alien students graduate from high school and college each year and face a roadblock to their dreams; they can’t work legally, they can’t drive, they can’t legally further their education, and they can’t pay taxes to contribute to the economy because they were brought to this country illegally by their parents or lost status along the way. “I would love to see that pass, so then our students would feel the need to go to college,” said Frances Brown, director of Academic Achievement Center and sponsor of Hispanic American Leadership Organization. She said students don’t see the benefits of getting an education if they aren’t able to get a job and contribute to the community after they receive a degree. • See DREAM Act, page 3
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Sharp resigns after 23 years on Board of Trustees, recalls changes Liberal. Sharp has been a part of the continuous growth in the comBoard of Trustees member Jo munity to provide education to Ann Sharp resigned Nov. 1 after students from not only Kansas, more than 20 years on the gov- but also from all over the world. erning board. “SCCC/ATS is truly a Kansas During her time on the board, treasure,” Sharp said. “Students Sharp has seen many changes come from all over the world in and accomplishments that have pursuit of a better life. Both the influenced the community. Sharp college and the area technical feels that the many changes and school have changed through the accomplishments years by recognizaround the college have ing their strengths been highlights of her and developing time served on the them. I have been board. a fortunate part of “There are a lot of that continued things I felt were highgrowth.” lights as I worked on the College PresiBoard of Trustees, indent Dr. Duane cluding the merger with Dunn has worked the technical school, closely with Sharp adding programs like throughout the cosmetology and agriyears and has seen culture, the new dorms, how much pride the improvement of the she takes in the Sharp student union and havcollege. ing many of our athletic pro“I always found Jo Ann easy to grams receive national recogni- work with in that she and the tion,” Sharp said. “As well as the Board established expectations, Crusader and the Telolith who provided suggestions, input, and have received state and national recommendations for improveawards for their accomplish- ments of the college, and were ments. All of these things have open to ideas and suggestions made our college outstanding.” that I brought to them,” Dunn Sharp served as a member of said. “She has a lot of pride in the Board of Trustees since 1987, our college and worked well and was also a member of the with me to insure that continued USD 480 Board of Education in success and accomplishment the 1960s when the decision was was going to continue.” made to establish an area techniDunn believes that Sharp’s incal school and junior college in volvement has helped establish
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Seward as one of the best community colleges in our state. “Less visible aspects include her involvement in planning, policies, hiring, foundation contributions, etc. that have truly established Seward as one of the outstanding community colleges in the state, region and in many ways the entire nation,” Dunn said. Sharon Hobble, member of the Board of Trustees, has also seen the hard work and dedication Sharp has put into the college and community as a board member. “It has been great working with her; it has taught me a lot,” Hobble said. “She is so efficient and knowledgeable; it has been a joy to see her work. She is very hard working.” Sharp has been part of the Board of Trustees for more than 20 years, but had to resign due to family obligations. She hopes to see continuous growth around the college and sees that through involvement from the community. “I would rather focus on the positive and continue to build on the many things we have already accomplished,” Sharp said. “I want the community to get more involved with what is going on around the college.”
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Chris Kopper and Evan Greenwood at the midnight release of Call of Duty: Black Ops. Like a true fan, Greenwood came in a costume costing him about $3,000 to look like a real-life Call of Duty soldier.
Video game releases Octavi o Rodri guez Crusader staff A local video game store hosted a midnight release party Nov. 9 for Call of Duty: Black Ops. Gamestop went all out with TVs and Playstation 3s mounted onto Hummer vehicles. Five hundred people had already pre-ordered the game and about 150 showed up to the midnight release and tournament. Most were teenagers, some were children around age 10, and some in their 50s and 60s. “The event is pretty good, the hummers are a great addition to it,” Evan Greenwood, an atten-
dant of the event, said. The game is the seventh installment in the popular video game franchise. The game revolves around main character Alex Mason, voiced by awardwinning actor Sam Worthington, and his experiences when the Cold War comes to his native Alaska. The store also offered free pizza for the event, which was held outside. “I’m cold, I’m hungry, and I want to go home. But I’ll suck it up, because I’m having such a great time.” Cody Buchman, SCCC student, said.
Security supervisor position filled replacing Petty Al fredo Anaya Editor Seward County Community College has filled the safety and security supervisor position. Kelly J. Campell, of Liberal, will take over the position left vacant after the resignation of Ray Petty. Campbell is a Liberal resident who has had experience working as a Liberal police officer as well as a Sheriff’s deputy for Seward County.
Campbell is also part of the American Police Hall of Fame for catching a dangerous felon from California who had shot an officer at a traffic stop. Williams is pleased with the decision to hire Campbell and feels that he will bring a lot to the staff. “I feel fortunate that we have him on staff; it’s a win-win situation for everybody,” Williams said. Williams also expects a few changes now that this position
has been filled and ultimately hopes they are changes for the better. “Everybody has a different method of handling things, so I’m sure there will be some changes,” Williams said. “I will anticipate that they will most likely be positive changes.What those changes are, I don’t know. Kelly has to get used to the way we do things around here, so then at that point he’ll be able to bring up those recommendations to his supervisor.”
Campbell has not worked around an environment with students before, but he hopes that students can work with him to help him meet their needs. “I have not worked around college students before; I expect to meet their needs and I hope that they can rely on me and feel comfortable to come to me if they need anything,” Campbell said. “I want to have a good working relationship with them.” The hiring process to fill this
position included advertising in various newspapers and the school website, taking applications, having Roger Sheib, Director of Buildings Grounds and Security review the applications and having all applications received reviewed by a committee, according to Williams. The hiring process took just as long as expected and went very smoothly, according to Tom E. Williams, dean of administrative services.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Left, Karem Gallo paints in the SC art studio. She is a sophomore majoring in graphic design and hopes to become an interior designer. Right, a collection of Gallo’s paintings. Gallo has been the Kylix president for two years and plans on transferring to OPSU after graduating from Seward.
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Student sets to establish herself as an interior designer in New York Hei dy Mol i na Crusader staff Karem Gallo’s life was sketched out for her before she even decided to become the artist she is today. Gallo’s uncles are painters and have a couple of galleries, but Gallo never spent time around them asking them for pointers or asking to be taught how to paint or draw. “I come from a family of painters; I guess it comes in my blood,” Gallo said. Gallo has been painting and drawing since she was a little a girl. “She would paint and draw things that you wouldn’t believe she did it,” Gallo’s aunt Rosa Gutierrez said. “Even though she never said she wanted to be an artist we knew she was an artist at heart.”
Gallo is a sophomore majoring in graphic design. “I actually want to be an interior designer,” Gallo said. Gallo was involved in art all four years of high school and won several awards during that time. “There’s no day in my life without art,” Gallo said. Gallo has been the president of Kylix for two years and looks up to advisor Susan Copas. “I look up to her and she’s a good role model,” Gallo said. Copas also thinks highly of Gallo. “She’s a hard worker and a perfectionist,” Copas said. “ She has original ideas and is willing to listen to suggestions and usually comes up with a solution herself.” The admiration goes both ways as Copas has seen how Gallo’s art has changed over the years.
“She has developed a sense of what she wants a thing to be,” Copas said. Copas is not the only person that has seen how Gallo’s artistic skill has developed throughout the years. Her aunt has also noticed the growth Gallo has made up to this point. “As she has grown, so have her drawings and art work,” Gutierrez said. Gallo has support from friends, teachers, and most importantly family members. Her father is the biggest influence and motivation in her life. “My dad is the number one man in my life,” she said. Everything Gallo does is for her father. When ever Gallo has a disappointment, she feels like she has disappointed her father as well. Gallo can also turn to her aunt whenever she has a problem. “I usually keep everything to myself, but sometimes I turn to my aunt for advice,” Gallo said.
After graduating, Gallo wants to attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University and further her education. In the next couple of years, Gallo wants to move to New York City and establish herself as an interior designer. In between classes and work, Gallo manages to spend time with her family and always had time for religion. “I’m a very religious person. I pray every day,” Gallo said. Her family is very proud of Gallo. They are sad that she wants to move to New York, but ultimately feel it would be for the best. “It’s a good move and she’ll be doing what she loves to do,” Gutierrez said. Time management is essential for Gallo in order to keep up with her busy schedule. When she isn’t working or keeping up with homework she is usually in the art studio working on a new piece.
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The Seward students walked through the crime scene, trying not to disturb evidence. Their professional training took over as they looked for clues and evaluated the validity of witnesses. The crime scene was set up, not real, but the competition was real enough as more than 160 students from the region competed in the Lambda Alpha Epsilon Conference in Overland Park last month. The Seward team won second place in the Crime Scene Investigation Lower Division, in a pack of the largest number of competitors in 11 years, according to Sigma Chi Chi criminal justice club sponsor Cristy Mulanax. “It made me really happy that we received second place in the region, in the largest competition Crusader photo/Raul Lemus in the past 11 years,” Mulanax said. Mulanax has been the criminal justice instructor for the past 11 Criminal justice members Corey Clark, Janette Vargas and Ricky Rodriguez. Vargas holds the second place years, and since that date she has strived to take club trophy they received in the Lambda Alpha Epsilon Conference in Overland Park in a crime scene contest. members to competitions around the country. they did not contaminate the scene.” ambition that will be part of their future careers. The scene was a mock burglary, which Mulanax Going to scenes and solving the mysteries behind “Competitors were graded on the final report, and how professional they were in the scene,” Mulanax says surprised her, as it is usually a homicide scene. them, by using clues and witness reports, the soonsaid, “as well as thoroughness and making sure that This competition gives participants the tools and to-be investigators had a preview of what they may
face in the future. Team members Corey Clark, Ricky Rodriguez and Janette Vargas won awards in different aspects of the competition. “The trip and competition was fun, I would want to go back next year, there were a lot of things to see as well,” Vargas said. Their instructor, Zack Kean, won third in the age 25-35 professional division. Mulanax won first in the physical agility age 36 or older category. Ricky Rodriguez described his experience as “interesting, because it was a new experience as a criminal justice club member.” Corey Clark was another member of the team who won second place at contest in the LAE Conference, Crime Scene Investigation Lower Division. According to Clark, they were able to win second place by “using the knowledge and skills that we have gained in our Seward County classes as well as labs.” Over the years the number of awards and recognitions the criminal justice club has received is numerous. Mulanax stated that this has been due to the effort of students and instructors, as well as the support the club has received from Seward County.
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DREAM Act: Alien college students remain in shadows “Many people ask me, ‘Why • continued from page 1 Utah Republican Sen. Orrin don’t you get married with a citiHatch has said, “In short, al- zen?’ I could. But I want to do it though these children have built my way and not want to depend their lives here, they have no on another person to help me fulpossibility of achieving and liv- fill my person. I am a very indeing the American dream. What a pendent person.” Bursting into tears, she contintremendous loss for them, and what a tremendous loss to our ues. “I know that at any moment, I could lose everything society.” Society seems to be rejecting I’ve worked for, and my family the input aliens raised in Ameri- knows we have broken the law. Even though I was only 4 years ca might have to offer. old when my parents Many of these “We are not brought me here, the people want to law states that by the contribute but often criminals like can’t. most people think. time you’re 18 and a half, you are break“I cannot work We try to live a ing the law. Well, I because everywhere normal lifestyle, feel different, because I go, I need a social as hard as that I don’t know anyand an ID. I don’t thing better than livhave an ID or a somay be.” ing here. And now cial, so I can’t that I want to further work,” said a colmy education and lege student who give back to the wishes to remain country, which I feel anonymous. has given me everyBut this doesn’t thing I have, they stop this student say, ‘No,’ because I from helping the was not born here.” low income probDREAM Act Series: She also adds how lems she has to deal Part 1 many people stereowith at home. “I actually worked at one busi- type immigrants into being ness under a different name, and criminals, and she makes it clear my current boss would come in that not she, nor any member of and tell me, ‘You’re such a good her family, has ever been arrestworker, whenever you decide to ed. She doesn’t do drugs and hasn’t gotten into any trouble. quit, come talk to me.’ “We are not criminals like “I eventually did and that is the job I have now, which pays in most people think. We try to live cash and doesn’t require me to a normal lifestyle, as hard as that may be.” have a social or an ID.” Aware of the many circumThis is the only way this student has to not only help with stances and difficulties tied with her household income, but also the DREAM Act, one alien, brought to the U.S. as a minor, her education. “I’ve paid for my own educa- who meets all of the requiretion, and this semester I had to ments of DREAM Act, addresspay for it completely on my es her position. “It’ll help students. Students! own, because my dad has other bills and my two younger sisters Not just any random person that dropped out half-way, or has bad to take care of.” Although this student has dif- moral character. Students that acficulties with everyday life, she tually want to better themselves refuses to take the easy way out and have worked hard to further and wishes to fulfill her dream by their educations.” doing it the “right way.”
Saints Bookstore hosts live Mannequin Contest Above: Bookstore director Jerri Lyddon explains the rules of the live mannequin contest to Kayla Thomas and Derek Fuller. The contest rules included having the three contestants stand on one foot and hold their pose for the longest amount of time. All three students held their poses for more than 10 minutes. Overall, many students entered in the drawing to participate in the contest, some even multiple times. “It could be an annual event. We’re just going to have to make the poses harder next time,” Lyddon said. At right: Ashlynn Knoll, Derek Fuller and Kayla Thomas tied for a three-way win during the contest. They all had a competitive spirit through the contest. “It was very competitive. If we would’ve kept going I would have won,” Thomas said. The three contestants won the outfits they picked out and a free drink from the book store.
Medical student Kaitlyn Nickel prepares to check the blood pressure of Board of Trustees member Dr. Steve Cauble at the Health Fair Oct. 23. At the health fair event, SCCC/ATS nursing students were also helping with flu shots and other booths. SCCC/ATS joined with Southwest Medical Center and other sponsors.
Crusader wins second place for special section Dana Loewen Editor The Crusader won the second place Best of Show award in the two-year newspaper special edition category at the National College Media Convention in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 31. Editor Dana Loewen and online editor Deisi Barboza travelled with advisers Anita Reed and Daniel Hackett to the convention Oct. 27-31. The convention consisted of sessions on a variety of college media topics, including newspa-
per, broadcast, magazine, yearbook, photography, design and advertising. The keynote speaker for Oct. 28 was Thomas French, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and reporter. In his speech, he gave the audience a taste of several stories from his new book, “Zoo Story.” After the keynote session, French signed copies of the book for those who bought it. The second keynote speaker was Joel Pett. Pett is also a Pulitzer Prize winner as an editorial cartoonist.
On the last day of the convention, Oct. 31, Associated Collegiate Press awarded the Best of Show Awards. The awards are given to the best overall college media newspapers, yearbooks, magazines and websites of the attending colleges who entered their work at the convention. The Crusader won second place in the category two-year newspaper special edition. Former Crusader editor-inchief, Morgan Allaman, won a individual Pacemaker award for
ad design. Before the awards, Frank LoMonte, from Student Press Law Center, spoke on the importance of this generation’s journalists. During the evenings after the daytime sessions, the Crusader staff members were able to go out and experience the unique sites of Louisville, Ky. This included tours through the Louisville Slugger Factory and Churchill Downs, as well as eating local cuisine at some interesting and unique restaurants.
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Eighteen possible transfer students visited Kansas University and Kansas State University Nov. 4 and 5. The trip was sponsored by TRiO and helped students meet with representatives from both universities.
School visits are a crucial for students to decide on where they want to attend school after they complete their associate degree at Seward. TRiO sponsored 18 college students to visit the Kansas University and Kansas State University campuses on Thursday and Friday. The trip started early Thursday morning. The group headed out at about 5:30 a.m. to KU. The students arrived in Lawrence at noon, and after eating lunch, went to the college for the visit. The students started in the visitor center and had a meeting with KU’s transfer representative. He talked to the students about cost, dorms and the dayto-day life of students who attend KU. After the meeting, students met at the Kansas Union to join their tour guides. After being divided into two groups, the students
toured the main campus that was within walking distance; however, KU has its own busing system to get students to and from class. After touring the KU campus, students traveled to Manhattan in anticipation of the next day’s KState visit and stayed at the Hampton Inn for the night. Students were allowed to go out to the mall or other places as long as they were back at the hotel by midnight. In the morning, students met with the K-State transfer representative. After the meeting, students were once again divided into two groups for a tour of the campus. The K-State campus is more compact than KU, so students were able to cover more ground. After the tour, students visited the bookstore where they received free T-shirts and were able to purchase items. Students were then able to go to separate meetings that pertained to their major or area of interest.
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Do you think legislation should be passed providing citizenship for students with good moral character who arrived in the country as minors, and are willing to attend college or serve in the military for two years?
Yes. “I think everyone deserves a chance in life, and if they want to pursue their dreams, they should.” Cameron Eatmon
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Yes. “They have the same rights as we do. Our ancestors came to this country as immigrants as well, so everyone should have the same rights.”
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Potential DREAM Act needs passed The term “The American Dream” was first used by 1930s writer James Truslow Adams. He described it as “a land in which life should be better, richer, and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each, according to ability or achievement.” Unfortunately, not everyone living in the United States is able to achieve this dream, especially if they are living in the country illegally. More than 60,000 high school students in America are aliens, with many being brought into the country as minors by their parents. Once here, as they grow up, the type of work they can find is limited. They can attend school, but they cannot apply for financial aid, because they can not prove their status in this country. A bill has twice walked through Congress that could have helped students furthering their education while showing good moral conduct, a way to receive citizenship. The DREAM Act — Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors Act — would help some of the alien students become legal residents. In order for the process to begin, the student must first enroll in some type of higher education like a community college, a technical school or a university. The other possibility is that the student enlist in the U.S. military. If the requirements are met, the student may apply for a conditional residency in the U.S. Once the student receives an associate degree or something equivalent, they may apply for their conditional status to be changed, and the student can become a legal permanent resident if the petition is filed within six years of the initial petition. The DREAM Act’s requirements are to have entered the United States before the age of 16, have a high school degree or GED, be admitted to an institution of higher education, show good moral character, have been under the age of 35 at the time of the act’s enactment and have
been living in the United States for at least five consecutive years. By becoming citizens, students who qualify would be able to find work after graduation, and be able to give back to the community they grew up in. The DREAM Act does not provide any financial aid to immigrants; it benefits students that want to better themselves in the only country they know as home. For some students, the United States is the only home they know, as they immigrated to the U.S. at a young age. These students may not have reading and writing skills in the language of their native country, so going back to their original country may not be the best option. If they have been brought into the country under the age of 16, as the requirements state, they more than likely had no control over the decision, as it may have been their parent’s decision to move to the United States. In the mind of the parents, they are thinking of how they will feed and provide for their family. They see coming to the United States as a way to look for work, and that doing so will solve their problems. This is a short term solution, as other problems begin to arise once they arrive in the U.S. However, the children are most affected by the decision to immigrate to the U.S. Once graduated, they can’t achieve their dreams of career and country. The last DREAM Act failed to pass in September 2010. The only way for the DREAM Act to be revived is if the public pushes for it. Students and members of communities should talk to their Congressmen to push forward with the DREAM Act. The dream to live a better life is not a crime; it is the “American Dream.” • For more, see Living in the shadows, page 1.
Yes. “We come to America to look for a better future, because back in Mexico, we don’t have as many opportunities as we do here in the U.S. Plus, it’s their money that they are putting into it, not the government’s money.”
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Yes. “Because not everyone is a criminal and some people actually stay out of trouble and want to make a living for themselves and be someone in life. Sometimes it costs less to come to school here than in Mexico.” Crusader photos/Jeanette Contreras
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Liberal music scene void of venues that would give listeners gnarly vibes Octavio Rodriguez Crusader staff
Rock music. Rap music. Pop music. Whatever genre of music people are into, I can’t help but notice that there is a lack of a music scene in Liberal. To people who are music enthusiasts or musicians, such as myself, the main problem lies in that there are basically no show venues in Liberal. Aside from church shows, birthday parties, or shows at Spencer Browne’s and the Hitch ‘N’ Post (which really only tends to hire country acts), there really are no venues for people of all ages to play a show. Yes, there used to be a great venue named The Fold, located in the basement of Flowers By Girlfriends, where bands and musicians of all genres from around the Kansas area would come to play for people and just hangout. It was unfortunately shutdown by the fire marshall due to an asbestos problem. A few shows in Liberal have let me meet some really great people, but the places played in were not all-age venues; they only allowed people over a certain age to attend. Now, musicians in the Liberal area have to find other towns to play a show. Places such as Garden City or Guymon, Okla., which both have a burgeoning music scenes and venues for musicians.
I recently attended a show in Guymon, and the atmosphere was great. There was no drinking or smoking allowed, and there were people of all ages and races at the venue. To most, it was just another show, but, to me, it seemed as if it were a place of unity. A place where it didn’t matter what you wore, where you were from, where your class status stood at or how popular you might have been in high school. Those things didn’t matter. What mattered that night was hanging out, keeping it real, and enjoying the gnarly music. I met great people at just that single show. I couldn’t help but imagine such shows in Liberal. It was a vibe that everyone, no matter who they are, should be able to feel. A vibe that would possibly inspire others to pick up an instrument and learn to play. Inspire kids to dream. Inspire kids to achieve, and give them something to do on those weekend nights wondering if anywhere else in the world is as boring as Liberal. It could be the start of something exciting for a usually boring town such as Liberal. And if it ever does happen, who knows? It could result in a new musical sensation coming out of Liberal and fellow townsfolk could proclaim, “Hey, I knew those kids before they were famous.” Here’s to the uncertain future of the music scene here, my fellow Liberalians, hopefully this changes in the months or years to come. n Octavio Rodriguez, who plays a mean guitar and blasts jams, may be reached at orodriguez@crusadernews.com
‘Deathly Hallows’ beginning of the end Raul Lemus Crusader staff
Millions of Harry Potter fans around the world await the first part and last installment of the Harry Potter movies. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I” is expected to be released on Nov. 19. Just like when the last book was released by J.K. Rowling, millions eagerly await the release of the movie.
Sometimes, I wonder what all the hype is about the series and what has built a fan base that seems as if it will last generations. To answer this, we may have to look into the making of the books, which took J.K. Rowling years to complete the first book and build the story, and 11 years to deliver her last book, “Deathly Hallows.” I, personally, having read the series more than once, believe that the series are some of the best stories ever written. Every time I read them, the ingenuity and work that must have been put into the series never ceases to amaze me. I’m not a big fan of the “make a movie out of the book” idea. I feel like movie producers have a set limit of time in which they have to cram an 800-page book, and in doing so they
leave out details which make the story. However, past movies of this series have left a good impression on me, as well as on the millions of fans of the movie, as the adaptation of the books to movies has been flawless. With a budget of $250 million, “Deathly Hallows” seems to have a staggering budget when compared with other top box films in 2010, such as the $68 million budget for the Twilight Saga: Eclipse movie. With this budget, I feel that the quality and number of special effects, that seem to be getting better and better every year, will be over the top in “Deathly Hallows.” n Raul Lemus, who is a proud supporter of the Harry Potter series, may be reached at lemus@crusadernews.com
TECHNOLOGY
Cyberspace taking too much control of lives Ivan Gaytan Crusader staff
Almost everyone has a cell phone now days. It seems everyone knows how to use them, but one question should be asked: Can anybody live without them? Many people become so attached to their cell phones, it becomes a part of their lives. I mean, it’s like their own
child. They eat and sleep with it. It’s crazy. I never thought I was one of those people until I broke mine. At that point, I lost contact with the world. I felt Iike I was alone. I had no one to talk to in cyber space. How was I going to be able to contact my friends or check the news feed on Facebook? It was driving me crazy. I went to my wireless provider and they told me my replacement phone would arrive in five days. That was the longest five days in my life. Two days passed by and I began to think. I realized that I was going crazy without a phone. Almost everyone is a victim in this 21st century technology pandaemonium.
What happened to the great outdoors, or has it been replaced by a 10 inch screen? Technology is the new generation. After thinking about what I turned into, my phone is now an accessory, and not a crucial part of my life. Many people should consider going outside more often and take in some fresh air with their cell phones left at home. See more of the world, and find out what you’re missing. n Ivan Gaytan, although feeling too connected by cell and Internet, nonetheless checks his e-mail for messages at gaytan@crusadernews.com
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Television | Alfredo Anaya
Reality show goes above and beyond expectations World of Jenks
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Taly Frantz stands outside of vocal music instructor Magda Silva’s office. Frantz has been taking private voice lessons with Silva.
Computer science major sings, mothers, slays zombies Zach Carpenter Crusader staff Zombie lover, computer science major, aspiring paramedic and mom. These are some of the terms that can be used to describe full-time Seward County student, Taly Frantz. As the child of an RN, Frantz has always had a “morbid fascination with medicine.” “I can watch people do surgery on TV and eat supper at the same time,” Frantz said. Obviously not a person with a weak stomach, she enjoys movies such as “Resident Evil,” and video games such as “Left 4 Dead” and “Left 4 Dead 2.” Frantz participates in the college’s concert choir and is a leader for the soprano section.
“She’s a strong singer and a great section leader,” Magda Silva, vocal music instructor, said. “She brings maturity to both the choir and the soprano section.” Silva has been working with Frantz in private voice lessons for about a year. “She’s hilarious, and she’s really cool,” concert choir baritone singer Brandon Ridge said. Though not a music major, Frantz has a strong passion for singing. While attending a master class for voice students, she sang a song for the Sunflower Trio. “I got up there and sang my piece that I had prepared, and then we picked it apart. It was like voice lessons, only more in depth,” Frantz said. Frantz loves spending her time with her 3 1/2 year old son, Ethan. Frantz’s son has what is called Moyamoya Disease, which causes progressive narrowing of the carotid
artery. Ethan has suffered two massive strokes, and eight minor strokes, but has made a full recovery. He will continue aspirin therapy to keep his blood from thickening and creating clots. After seeing the kind of work paramedics do, Frantz has gained a new respect for the job. Frantz is currently working toward a second associate degree. She will use her credit hours she has accumulated while attending SCCC/ATS to transfer to Garden City, where she plans to begin her paramedic training through an ITV course. Frantz will showcase her singing skills at the annual winter concert. The choir and the concert band will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Showcase Theater. For more information, call 620-417-1451.
In a television stream takeover by mind-numbing reality shows like Jersey Shore, it’s hard to find a breath of fresh air with shows of actual stories about real people. The World of Jenks is a documentary series created by award-winning American film-maker Andrew Jenks. Jenks decided to create this series as a way to tell the stories of our generation and to sum up what our generation stands for. The World of Jenks puts Jenks in the life of a young person for a week as he follows what they stand for, and what their current goals in life are. He has documented the lives of several young people, ranging from an MMA fighter to a rapper so far. The episode I watched is titled “Me and My Surfboard” and documented the life of a young female surfer named Anastasia Ashley as she prepares to compete in the U.S. open surf competition. Ashley started surfing at the age of 5, and started competing at the age of 7. The U.S. open surf competition is of high importance to Ashley because it can move her from one of the top 50 surfers in the nation into the top 10. Throughout the episode, we learn that Ashley is an independent young woman who is highly confident and might even appear cocky, but she also has a sensitive side and is hurting from the recent loss of her mother. Ashley’s mother was the reason she started surfing. She would take her to contests, and support her through her competitions. Her mom died after a battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease, and has lead Ashley to build up an emotional wall to the outside world. Though Ashley didn’t win the U.S. open surf competition, she remains as confident as ever, and knows that even when there are obstacles in her path, she must continue to prove nothing can ever stand in her way of achieving success. The World of Jenks series puts young people’s lives on television with no scripts, and is definitely a change towards the better for reality TV. Our generation should not be defined by spray-tanned drunks, but rather by real young people with dreams and persevering attitudes.
Artist Q&A | Jessica Winner As a photographer, I was asked to do a photo shoot for Parker Landon, who performs under the pseudonym Crimson and Clover. With this opportunity, my photo will have a chance to be featured on his album world wide. Before I took Crimson and Clover’s photos, I asked Parker Landon some questions.
Q: Where did you grow up? A: I was born in Wichita, Kansas, moved a few months after I was born to
Pennsylvania and at 2 moved to Seattle, Washington, Then back to Kansas at 17, again at 17, moved to Stillwater, Okla,.”
Q: What inspired you to start playing? A: I heard a cover band, the Lemon Jackets. Worst band ever. At that time in
my life, nothing was going right; my family didn’t even want me, I was searching for my place in the world, and as I listened to one of the songs the band was playing, I thought, “Hey, that might actually be the thing.”
Favorite artists: Alesana, Breathe Carolina, Between the Bride and Me Favorite gummy bear: Green
Q: Who are you signed with? A: My label is High Class Entertainment, and they are wanting to give new
Hobbies: Photography and music
Q:Why the name Crimson and Clover? A: Because of my Irish heritage. The album “Hallow Heartbreaks” got its
Sounds like: A Day Away, A Fine Frenzy
talent a chance.
name from a poem that I wrote after watching a political debate between Obama and McCain.They talked about the future government being run by the present generation and the album deals with current issues in teen, young adult social mores.
Influences: Eric Clapton, Rocket to the Moon, Trading Yesterday
On tour with: Orpheus and Shentel Leitner Number of instruments played: 14
Q:When will your album be released? A: Jan. 15 of 2011. Crimson and Clover
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HALLOWEEN
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To the left: Jamie Maldando acts the part of doctor murderer who has stabbed his patient, Rachelle Keene. Above: Student Frankie Mendez acts like a dead clown during the SIFE haunted house. The haunted house had around 100 people attend the event, and close to $1,000 was raised for trip funding for competitions in the spring.
Seward students howl up Halloween scares Trick-or-Treat Street brings more than 1,000 attendants this year Hei dy Mol i na Crusader staff
Crusader Costume Contest Winners 1. Alex Lyddon – 7,633 votes 2.
Madeline Hayes – 4,065 votes
Kids asking for candy, parents asking for directions and students participating in setting up booths were all seen at Trick-or-Treat Street this year. Trick-or-Treat Street took place Oct. 28 in the student union and had more than 1,000 in attendance, including both children and adults. “We couldn’t get an exact number because people were going in through other doors, but that is the number we counted at the doors,” Wade Lyon, director of student activities, said. “Even before the doors opened, there was a long line outside.” Many of the clubs sponsored at the college had booths that night including HALO, Kylix and SPEC. The night started off with lines of children for every booth. The haunted house was the main attraction for the chil-
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dren. Some even went through it more than once. There were many costumes that were worn, but some were more prominent than others. Iron Man costumes were the fad this year for boys, and for girls, Dorothy was the reoccurring theme. The college students seemed to enjoy Trickor-Treat Street just as much as the children did. “I thought it was super fun. I got to see old friends and adorable little costumes,” freshman Elizabeth Medina said. Some students enjoyed handing out the candy and seeing the reaction the children had. “I liked seeing all the kids happy when they got their candy,” freshman Erika Pacheco said. Others students enjoyed working with the kids all night and even scaring a few. “It was a fun and great experience, I liked
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working with the little kids and putting a smile on their faces, and scaring a few,” freshman Rafael Sanchez said. Many students didn’t have as much fun. Sophomore Cody Bell was one of them. “Halloween Street was really not the best. It was terrible. We ran out of candy more than once and the kids kept on coming,” Bell said. The Crusader also sponsored its annual photo costume contest. The contest added competition not only for the kids, but also for the parents who were able to vote online for their favorite costumes. In the end, the winning costume was Alex Lyddon, dressed as The Little Engine That Could, second place was Madeline Hayes, dressed as a colorful hippie and Scarlett Carr was in third place, dressed as Little Red Riding Hood. The contest brought CrusaderNews.com more than 7,000 votes in the poll to decide on the winner.
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Gwen Friesen, Aaron Schaffer and Adriana Vazquez hand out candy at the PTK booth during Trick-or-Treat Street.
Photos by Octavio Rodriguez and Alfredo Anaya
Rafael Sanchez hides in a coffin and hands out candy to children during Trick-or-Treat Street. Many clubs had booths set up including Kylix and SPEC. • For more Halloween photos visit CrusaderNews.com under Multimedia.
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Saints start off season strong
Saints, Lady Saints rise above competition in Pepsi Classic
Joseph Hoffman Sports editor Eager fans went to the Green House for the first Saints games of the season as Seward County faced off against the Colorado Kings 119-101 Friday evening and played the Neosho County Panthers 102-59 on Saturday. “We played with a lot of intensity and a lot of energy as a team for our first game,” said sophomore guard Marquez Patterson. Patterson was 6 for 9, scoring 14 points, and had 2 steals and 4 rebounds for the night contributing to the 119-101 win over the Kings on Friday. The Saints put on an offensive show with Saints players Marky Nolen, Patterson, Markee Mazyck, Jeremy Jones, Rafriel Guthrie, and Irvin Hollinger each putting up 10 points or more. “We played a great game against the Kings, but if we could have picked up on a few more defensive errors, we could have had an even bigger win,” Nolen said. Nolen himself had a great evening Friday night putting up 16 points, snagging 8 rebounds,swiping 3 steals and dishing out 3 assists to teammates. The leadership of sophomores Nolen and Patterson seem evident when discussing the potential of this year with each of them. Both feel as if the team chemistry is great and everyone plays with such energy. Nolen stated that the sophomores tend to feed off the intensity level of the freshmen, which helps them step up their game in the process. “I am very confident in our point guards Jeremy Jones and Phil Hawkins; they are great playmakers and just fit very well with the team,” Nolen said. Both sophomore Jones, and freshmen Hawkins had great weekends, with Jones totaling 36 points, 11 assists, 4 steals, 6 rebounds and only having 2 turnovers over both games. Hawkins put up 14 points and had 13 assists, 5 steals, and 7 re-
bounds with only 1 turnover. Hawkins is a Washington, D.C., native and says it is a big change coming to Seward, but he feels it is going to be a good year especially if he can keep focused and keep learning from the sophomores leadership. Mazyck, also from Washington D.C, said that moving to Seward was a big change of scenery on and off the court, but it brings a great oppurtunity to learn and feed of the upper classmen so he can become better ball player. S a t u r da y night against the Neosho County Panthers is where the Saints showed that they are —Saints worth their No. 2 ranked guard spot in the Marquez Jayhawk Patterson West Conference. The Saints put up yet another triple digit game, scoring 102 to the Neosho County Panthers 59 points. Leading scorers were Nolen with 22 points and Jones with 17. “I think that the team this year has a great chemistry; it has more of a team mentality, instead of focusing on individual achievements. We are a lot more coachable and willing to learn,” Nolen said. “ I think we are the team to beat this year and feel that we have the best freshmen set there is.” The Saints leave to play Clarendon and Highland in the Garden City Classic this Friday and Saturday. Both games will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Perryman Center. If the season openers were any indication, the Saints season is looking to have a lot of Ws in its future.
“We played with a lot of intensity and a lot of energy as a team for our first game.”
Crusader photo/ Alfredo Anaya
Freshman Saint point guard Phil Hawkins soars over the Colorado Kings’ defense during Friday night’s game in the Green House. Hawkins contributed to the 119-101 win over the Kings with 5 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals.
Lady Saints start season 2-0 Joseph Hoffman Sports Editor
Crusader photo/ Zach Carpenter
Freshman guard Kayla Thomas drives the ball through traffic to get a shot off against the Ranger College defense. Thomas contributed 6 points and 4 rebounds.
The No. 9 nationally ranked Lady Saints start off the 20102011 season 2-0, with a blowout win over Neosho County, 8631, and close victory against the Lady Ranger squad. According to Sports Information Director, Roy Allen, the Lady Saints looked like a different team each night they played, which may be due to the experience of the team that is made up of seven freshmen and two new sophomore players to the green and white. However, they did what they set out to do in both games and came away with the W. On Friday night against Neosho County, they played a balanced game with each of the nine players scoring at least 4 points and six players scoring in double digits. Playmakers of the night include Hanna Bognar had a double-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists. Mariah Lee also had a doubledouble with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Ashlynn Knoll had 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. Hannah Rotolo scored 10 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, booked 6 assists and 5 steals. Saturday night Seward faced off against Ranger, in what became nail-biter with the Lady Saints trailing the Lady Rangers by 5 points with 2:23 left to go. Kelsey Willson then drained a three to cut the lead to two points.
For the rest of the game, the Lady Saints stopped the Lady Ranger team from scoring. Following a free throw, freshman forward Ashlynn Knoll also hit a mid-range jumper to give a 5857 lead to the young Lady Saints team. Freshman guard Autumn Miller and Hannah Rotolo made one free throw each to put them up by 3. The Lady Rangers would miss a last attempt to tie the game giving the Lady Saints the win with final score of 50-57. Freshman forward Ashlynn Knoll led scoring Saturday with 20 points and 7 rebounds, while freshman Kelsey Willson was close behind scoring 14 points with 6 rebounds, a block, steal, and assist. “I think as a team we have good chemistry on the court,” Knoll said. “Even though we are young we have a great coach that knows what he is doing and as long as we listen to him and do what he says we will be able to go far.” “People always talked about the atmosphere in our gym, but I didn't really grasp it until we got to play in front of the crowd. It was awesome. This weekend was exciting and two wins was a great way to get all the nerves out. Now we just have to keep moving forward and getting better.” This weekend the Lady Saints travel to Hutchinson to face Moberly Area College and Bethany College JV.
Crusader photo/ Zach Carpenter
Lady Saint forward Ashlynn Knoll leaps over two competitors to score 2. Knoll had 20 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist, which contributed to the Lady Saints 60-57 victory over the Ranger College.
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Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School Saintsations dance team goes through their routine between the men’s slam dunk competition and the Green/White scrimmages Oct. 28 at the Green House.
Preview Night 2010 A student tumbles to the ground while running towards the basket after spinning around a bat 10 times during the student only event Dizzy Bat Competition.
Freshman forward Ashlynn Knoll aims to knock down some shots from downtown during the 3-point competition.
SCCC Cheerleaders perform a routine. Throughout the night yell leaders became high flyers, performing tricks and flips as the cheerleaders wowed the audience with aerial stunts.
Lady Saints assistant basketball coach Penny Jones sinks a free throw as Head Coach Toby Wynn waits his turn during the coaches free throw competition that is held at Preview Night each year. This was the fifth straight year the women’s team head coaches have won the free throw competition, although this year it went into two overtimes against men’s head coaches Bryan Zollinger, and Jay Cyriac.
Yell leader Jeff Goodrum spots cheerleader Natalie Cano during a routine on Oct. 28 at the Green House.At right, Cierra Harris shoots a free throw during the green and white scrimmage.
Photos by Alfredo Anaya Joseph Hoffman
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Saints freshman forward Daveon Boardingham from Newark, N.J., soars over reading and relaxing freshman guard Oscar Sigala and secures his place as the 2010-2011 Slam Dunk competition champion at the Basketball Preview Night Oct. 28 in the Green House.
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Crusader photo/Alfredo Anaya
At left, freshman forward Markee Mazyck bounces up for the reverse jam during the first round of the Slam Dunk competition. Above, sophomore guard Marquez Patterson shoots from behind the arc as freshman guard Tyler Brashears, sophomore forward Isiah Thaw, and sophomore guard Spencer Moore prepare for their shots before winning the 3-point competition between the Saints and Lady Saints.
Daveon Boardingham swings the ball through his legs as he elevates towards the basket in the second round of the dunk competition against Saints player Irvin Hollinger, top photo, who throws it down with authority.
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Courtesy photo/Roy Allen
Sophomore night line-up featured the Lady Saints sophomore volleyball players who were recognized during their last regular season home game Oct. 27. Family and friends joined Lady Saint sophomores Shaina Fernandes, Jordan Martin, Maddy Taylor, Stacie Carver, and trainers Macayla Rome and Heather Haller during the presentation.
SC Lady Saints contend in Region VI championship game Ivan Gaytan Crusader staff The Lady Saints season ended just one game away from a national tournament berth. But that one game was too much. They were defeated in the Region VI championship game in Wichita by the Barton Lady Cougars on Nov.7.
The run through regionals started Nov. 2. As the Lady Saints made their way to the Region VI Tournament, the competition got aggressive. The Lady Saints began their winning streak by beating Hutch one more time for the season. Then the Lady Saints conquered the Lady Conqs in Wichita. But Barton was a little more
complicated than they thought and stopped their winning streak. The Lady Saints then beat Pratt, even with Seward’s Courtney Geesing out with an injury. The Lady Saints didn’t feel so confident, but Isabela Silva managed to save them as she took Geesing’s spot by playing outside hitter. “We did very well. Bella
stepped up and Shelly (Malouff) played amazing, But we ran out of energy,” said Lady Saints head coach Bert Luallen. In the championship game, the Lady Saints played Barton with the record of 3-2, but the Lady Saints came up one game short. Shaina Fernandes is one of the best players of the team and she also was named First Team All-
Conference in the KJCCC team, while freshmen Daiane Souza was named second team, and she also saved the Lady Saints a couple times during the season. Courtney Geesing is also a freshmen who has been accumulating recognition. “These girls are our primary weapons,” volleyball head coach Bert Luallen said.
The Lady Saints ended the regular season at home Oct. 27, which was also a big night for all of the Lady Saint sophomores. That night, not only did they slay the Lady Blue Dragons with the ending score of 3-0 but they also got a nice recognition from family and friends.
Two Lady Saints named KJCCC Jayhawk West All-Conference Roy Al l en Contributed to Crusader
Shaina Fernandes
Seward County Lady Saints hitters S hai na Fernandes and Dai ane S ouza have both been named Jayhawk West All-Conference by the KJCCC. Fernandes was named First Team All-Conference for the second straight season after a season in which she led the conference in hitting percentage and blocks per game as well as finishing second in kills per game. She led Seward in five different categories, including kills (490), kills per game (3.16), hitting percentage (.354), blocks (147), and blocks per game (.95). Souza was a
Second Team All-Conference selection in her freshman season for Seward after finishing second on the team to Fernandes in kills (348), kills per game (2.38), and hitting percentage (.202) while also finishing second on the state sheet for the Lady Saints in aces (45), and aces per game (.31). The two also proved their worth in the Lady Saints run to the Region VI Tournament Championship match, as Souza recorded the two highest kill totals of her career with 18 against Pratt and 19 against Barton, while Fernandes led the team with 80 kills and 25 blocks in the five matches.
Daiane Souza Courtesy photo/Roy Allen
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