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“An Inspector Calls” adds drama to campus. — Page 5

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HALO Reunion Former and current HALO members attend Encuentro. — Page 2

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Trick-or-Treat Street set for Halloween night at Seward

News notes •PHI THETA Kappa induction ceremory will be at 2 p.m Sunday, Nov. 6, in SW 214 East/West. SCCC/ATS students will be recognized for their academic accomplishments.

Hei dy Mol i na Editor Trick-or-Treat Street has become part of the Saints tradition. This annual event began back in 2000 in the campus cafeteria with a handful of attendees. A decade later, the 2010 SCCC/ATS Trick-or-Treat Street had more than 1,000 participate. This year’s Trick-or-Treat Street will take place at the Student Union beginning at 6:30 p.m and ending at 8:30 p.m. on Halloween night, Oct. 31. “It provides a safe environment and provides shelter from the weather,” Wade Lyon, director of student services, said.

• A CRUSADER/SIFE have joined efforts to set up a television monitor outside of AA131 and a slideshow of the current photographic news. Crusader photographers will keep the slides updated. •SPOOKY SAINTS 2 mile fun run will be 6:30 p.m on Oct. 27. There will be prizes for best costume, best group costumes, and best kid’s costume. Check in time is 5:30 p.m in the SCCC/ATS student union. Read more information on page 4. •A COAT DRIVE is being sponsored by the Student Nurses Association at SCCC/ATS Oct. 10 through Nov. 21. SNA has been providing for the people in need for the past 15 years. Winter clothes, new and used coats, gloves and hats can be dropped off at the SCCC/ATS campus, Epworth Allied Health Education Center, and the Colvin Adult Learning Center. For more information about SNA coat drive and/or drop-off sites, call 620-417-1401. •TRAVELING EXHIBIT of “The Progressive Era: Creating Modern America, 1900-1917” will be in the SCCC/ATS library this week. The exhibit examines the period that led to WWI when America was transformed into a modern industrailized society. For more information, contact SCCC/ATS library at 620-417-1160. •CAMPUS VISITS to OPSU and FHSU are being offered by TRIO. Only TRIO students are invited to the OPSU campus visit on Nov 4. Them may sign up and receive more information in the TRIO office. Any student is invited to go on the FHSU campus visit on Nov 16. For more information contact counselor Star Tiscornia at 620417-1106 or in room A150. •HAUNTED HOUSE sponsered by SIFE will be from 6 p.m to 10 p.m on Oct. 28 and 29. Also, on Oct. 30 and 31 from 5 p.m to 9 p.m, in the ag building on campus. For more information, contact Ryan Bozworth at 620-624-3855.

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• Annual headcount (2010-2011): 2582 % change from previous year: -4%

Pam Perkins has now won two awards in recognition of her dedication to SCCC/ATS, one regional and the other national. President Duane Dunn and administrative assistant Pam Perkins recently attended the Association of Community College Trustees annual leadership congress in Dallas, Texas. ACCT gives recognition to elected and appointed trustees. The organization represents more than 6,500 trustees, and Pam Perkins is one of them. At the congress, Perkins was recognized as the central region recipient of the Professional Board Staff Network award. She was given recognition at a luncheon at the ACCT Awards Gala on Oct. 14 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas. Five total recipients earned regional awards. The other recipients were from Columbia Gorge Community College in Oregon, St. Louis CC in Missouri, Baltimore City CC in Maryland, and Tri-Co. Technical College in

• Enrollment Status (Fall 2011): Full Time: 45% Part Time: 55%

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Numbers reflect 2 percent increase in fall enrollment Cel esti na Padi l l a News editor

The numbers are in and the demographics have been released. This academic year, 45 percent of students are enrolled full time, and there are 55 percent enrolled part time. Overall there has been a 2 percent increase as compared to last year’s fall head count according to the numbers collected by Teresa Wehemier, the college’s research analyst. The majority of enrollments are part-time. Many students juggle a part-time or full time job and attend college as well. Other students are non traditional and have decided to come back to school in order to obtain

dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. An annual costume contest hosted by the Crusader will take place again this year. Photos of trick-or-treaters will be taken and posted on CrusaderNews.com. From those costumes, the Crusader staff will select its Top 5 costumes. Parents, family and community members can then vote for their favorite costume online at CrusaderNews.com. Prizes will be given to the Top 5 costumes. Parents can also request their child’s costume photo at online@crusadernews.com. Trick-or-Treat Street 2011 is free and open to the public.

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Seward Enrollment Facts

•DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Time will occur at 2 a.m Sunday, Nov 6. Remember to set clocks back an hour. •COMMUNITY/VETERAN Health, Job and Education fair is 7:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m Oct. 22, at the Seward County Activity Center. There will be education and job opportunities along with a presentation by Linda J. Sheppard on “Healthcare-Now what.” For more information on the event, contact Nancy Kletecka at 620-629-6335. If planning on attending the veterans dinner, make reservations because space is limited. Call 620-4823431 to reserve. For more information on the 5K walk/run, call Liberal Parks and Recreation at 620-626-0133.

According to Lyon, SCCC/ATS clubs and orgaSCCC/ATS Trick-or-Treat nizations throughout the Street began as a way to month of October. Club volgive back to the commuunteers off dress in costume nity for all the support that and give out sweets to chilthe college receives. The dren who participate in the SCCC/ATS Student Government Asevent. Clubs, along with Trick-or-Treat sociation hosts this event SGA, are also in charge of Street with the support of camdecorating the student union. 6:30-8:30 p.m pus clubs and organizaChildren participating can Halloween tions. tour the campus dorms, as a night The collaboration of number of dorm students campus organizations and clubs make also participate in the Trick-or-Treat Trick-or-Treat Street become a reality. Street by giving out candy, dressing up, Every year, preparations start, volunteers and decorate their dorm rooms or doors. prepare, and planning takes place in Children participating are welcomed to

a degree. Whichever the case, the numbers in part time enrollment increased from last year’s. There are four top age groups that attend Seward: ages 18-24 hold the highest place at 46 percent, teens up to the age of 18 hold second with 21 percent, those age 50 and over hold there spot at 11 percent, and a close fourth position is held by ages 24-29 with 10 percent. Compared to last fall there has been a three percent increase of attendance by those age 23 and younger. This fall 66 percent of students fell into this age category as opposed to last years 63 percent. More notable than that, there has been a seven percent increase in students aged 24 and

up. This shows the large increase in nontraditional students attending Seward. Last year this age group made up 37 percent of the student population, and this year they escalated up to the mid forties at 44 percent. The residencies of those attending SCCC stand at 51 percent for Seward County residents, other Kansas residents hold 30 percent, and nonresidents make up the remainding 19 percent These numbers were provided by Teresa Wehmeier, research analyst of SCCC/ATS, and can be viewed on sccc.edu, under the About SCCC/ATS, Research and Assessment, Fast F&Q’s.

South Carolina. That evening Perkins stepped out of the field of five regional candidates and was announced as the winner of the National 2011 ACCT Professional Board Staff Member Award. This award had only one winner, and Perkins was the recipient. “The ACCT Association Awards are among the most prestigious awards any community college, its trustees, presidents, faculty, or staff member can receive," said ACCT Chair and Long Beach City College Vice President Roberto Uraga. Dunn had nominated Perkins for the award and said he is very proud of her, and is glad that ACCCT recognizes the work and effort that support personnel provide. “I'm very proud of Pam,” Dunn said. “This is an incredible recognition of her professionalism and commitment to our college. She has really promoted that commitment to her peers here at Seward, across the state and in her national organization.”

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Blake Bowen has his picture taken for a famous picture T-shirt . The promotion in the union this week was an SGA sponsored event.

Nguyen designs life around his music, artistic talents Hei dy Mol i na Editor Ton Nguyen, freshman and art major, describes himself as being three different people: DjTon, who is known for his musical abilities, the Ton seen at school or at Walmart (where he works), and Artist Ton who, expresses his feelings through art. “I have a different persona for everything I do,” Nguyen said. “When I’m doing music I’m a completely different person than when you see me around school or at work.” For Nguyen music was an outlet when he was younger. “I became interested in music when I was in the seventh grade,” Nguyen said. He said he used music as a way to get away from stress. According to Nguyen, when he was in middle school he felt difficulty, and music was the thing that kept him stress free and away from trouble. “I really wasn’t serious about it (music). It was just like a hobby,” Nguyen said. In the early stages of Nguyen’s career, he was involved in a group. Unfortunately for Nguyen, the group disbanded due to artistic differences. “ With so many people in a Courtesy photo group it is hard to get along,” Ton Nguyen recording one of his singles for his album. He Nguyen said. That didn’t stop is the founder of Crime Lab Entertainment.

Nguyen from continuing on with his music. He became a solo artist and has only collaborated with other up and coming artists until now. “ I’m starting a group again, but the pressure of having a group is really hard,” Nguyen said. “There are certain things that will always be a major factor in the downfall of a group.” After Nguyen graduated from Liberal High School, he chose to stop creating music and pursue other interests. He worked at National Beef for awhile. During this time Nguyen felt like he had reached a stopping point in his music career. “I didn’t find anymore inspiration,” Nguyen said. “It felt weird, like I felt out of place without knowing where the road would lead to.” Nguyen tries to stay away from lack of inspiration by being positive and listening to other musical artists or by simply talking to people around him who will increase his motivation. In the past Nguyen did not have anything to motivate him, but now his fans are his motivation. “It’s a great feeling to know that people actually like my music,” Nguyen said. In reality, Nguyen is a self-taught musician. “I like to think that I have an ear for music,” Nguyen said. Everything that Nguyen knows about music he has either picked up

himself or learned it from YouTube. Nguyen has had to overcome many obstacles through the years while being involved in the music business. Living in Liberal has proved to be a barrier that Nguyen had to overcome. “It’s really hard to get known especially in the location with no major companies around,” Nguyen said. “Getting known is harder than the actual music making process.” Nguyen didn’t let that stop him from continuing on with his music hobby and he has had his parents support through the whole process. “They are very supportive of me in whatever I choose to do,” Nguyen said. DjTon, as Nguyen is known around the music industry, has collaborated with another artist on campus, Cameron Eatmon. Eatmon thinks very highly of Nguyen. “I think he is the best artist in the Southwest,” Eatmon said. In the future, Nguyen sees himself working as a graphic designer for a major publishing business, but still being involved in music. Nguyen has thought about pursuing a career in music, but knows that sometimes that isn’t possible .“I need a backup plan, so that’s why I’m pursuing an associates in arts to fall back on,” Nguyen said. Nguyen is expecting for his album to be released sometime in January of 2012.

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HALO attends Midwest Encuentro Raul Lemus Online editor

“You go high, as far as you want to go; there is always a road that will take you there,” said keynote speaker Dr. Juan Andrade, as he addressed the Fifth Annual Midwest HALO Encuentro at Kansas State University. SCCC/ATS Hispanic-American Leadership Organization was able to attend this convention. Andrade is the most honored Latino leader in the nation and current president of the Hispanic Leader Institute, according to the convention brochure. Both the White House and Mexican government have honored him for his work. In 2001, President Bill Clinton cited him for “extraordinary accomplishments in promoting civic participation and leadership development,” and in 2011 he received the Ohtli Award by the Mexican government. With five honorary doctorates, he continues to emphasize the need for education in the Latino (Hispanic) community. Growing up with a newspaper route and washing dishes, to farm work, and meat packing and factory work in his high school years, Andrade had a childhood with obstacles, but with determination he overcame and was able to become a Hispanic Leader. “El futuro es suyos (the future is yours),” Andrade said. The future is in the hands of the new generation, education laying the path towards a better future. “Dr. Andrade saying never settle for what anyone says, always demand a second opin-

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Former SCCC/ATS students Yazmin Zeledon, Jeanette Contreras and Lizuly Monarrez pose with current SCCC/ATS student Nakita Martinez at the Fifth Annual Midwest Ecuentro at KSU. ion,” Conny Hernandez said was something she felt relatable. This was Hernandez’s second year at the HALO Midwest Encuentro and she said that it was very enjoyable. “I enjoyed the inspirational speech by Dr. Andrade. He was very outgoing, relatable, and inspirational.” Other speakers at the convention consisted of Dr. Tim DeNoble, dean of the college of architecture, planning, and design, as well as Frank Martin, K-State men’s head basketball coach. DeNoble spoke about the growing Hispanic cultural influences on architecture. DeNoble has taught in Mexico City and Rome, and worked in projects in Ecuador. Mirta Chavez, former SCCC employee and director of multicultural programs and services, took the podium, as Martin was run-

ning late. Employed in the past at SCCC/ATS, she has had previous experience with campus students, and the obstacles that students face, not only in Seward, but around the country as well. “It doesn’t matter where you come from,” Chavez said. Growing up in a trailer home and coming from a Hispanic background, she urged the audience to succeed and receive higher education. During lunch, there was musical entertainment by Mariachi Luna y Sol. Convention attendees were able to request songs. A Baile Folklorico was one of the highlights that ended the convention. The convention also had workshops aimed at helping students continue their educations. From Transferring from Community College and Scholarships: Paying for college, attendees were able to select a workshop that would aid them in their future plans. Closing remarks were by Dr. Myra Gordon, associate provost for diversity. A woman with a strong passion to help multicultural students succeed, Gordon is working toward making a difference in the number of multicultural students who seek higher education. “I want to see you succeed,” Gordon said. Obdulia Covarrubias, Seward HALO vice president, said that she liked the keynote speaker and the Mariachi band. She also mentioned that a phrase that she found memorable which was inscribed in the HALO Midwest Encuentro flier. “Many backgrounds, many stories... One American Spirit.”

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SCCC Calendar of Events 10/20 Volleyball vs. Northern Oklahoma College (Sophomore Recognition Night) 6:30 p.m. in the gym 10/25 Basketball Preview Night, 6:30-8 p.m. Meet the Saints and Lady Saints 10/26 Volleyball at Barton Final Regular season match 12:00 p.m. 10/27 Spooky Saints 2-Mile Fun Run 5:30 p.m. at SCCC/ATS Student Union 10/28-31 SIFE Haunted House 6:00-10:00 p.m. at the Ag building 10/31 Trick or Treat Street 6:30-8:30 p.m., student union and dorms

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SCCC’s criminal justice club, Sigma Chi Chi, went to Greensburg on Sept. 28 to sit in on a session of the Kansas Supreme Court session. The idea of the trip was to give members of the club an idea of how the state court system works. However, some of the participants claimed to have learned much more than just that. Member of Sigma Chi Chi, Gaby Diaz said, “I learned a lot

about both civil and criminal cases and how important it is for attorney’s to know their material.” The members of Sigma Chi Chi sat through five appeals, each one originating in a different place in Kansas. Each case was unique and unrelated to another, so it gave the group a wide range of case types, although all were appeals. One case in particular had strange circumstances; Justice Moritz recused herself from one appeal so Judge Ambrosier of Liberal sat in as a Supreme Court justice.

Trustees approve new budget Contributed to Crusader The Seward County Community College/Area Technical School Board of Trustees reviewed programs and approved a revised budget at a board meeting Oct. 3. The board approved a revised 2011-12 budget following publication in the High Plains Daily Leader and Times. The proposed amendment allows for $500,000 in construction services for the Corrosion Technology Program, which is part of the Title V grant. This amendment does not impact the

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SCCC students and Kylix Art Club members Ton Nguyen and Ricardo Alvarez explore the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas. The Kylix members also went to the Amarillo Museum of Art and the Art Galleries at Sunset Center on Oct. 7.

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local support revenue for the college. President Duane Dunn gave an overview of the five institutional goals, including strengthening alumni relationships, accentuating positive perception of SCCC/ATS, maximizing presentation and use of college website, improving student advising and recruitment and strengthening industry partnerships. The board approved an annual update of the English program as presented by English Instructors Bill McGlothing and Dale Doll. nTo read the full board report, go to CrusaderNews.com.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Lidia Hook-Gray signs a copy of her book for SCCC/ATS humanities secretary Terri Barnes. Hook-Gray will return to campus on Oct. 26. The carryin Lunch in the Library event will be at noon in the campus library, followed by HookGray sharing a collection of spooky stories in anticipation of Halloween.

Spooky Saints Run Oct. 27 Cel esti na Padi l l a News editor Ghouls, monsters, and creepy creatures running around four days prior to Halloween sounds somewhat spooky; however, these monsters won’t be chasing any innocent victims. They will be running for a cause. The Spooky Saints Run is a fundraiser and all the proceeds will go to the SCCC/ATS Foundation Scholarship Fund. The money will be used towards scholarships that are offered to potential and returning students. “I think it will be a fun time

for all that come out to participate, volunteer, or watch,” said Liz Nosbisch, who is in charge of this event. The Spooky Saints Run takes place before Halloween and participants are encouraged to wear costumes to show holiday spirit and also because there will be special prizes for best costume, best kid costume, and best group costumes. Registration for the Spooky Saints fun run/walk has begun. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 in the SCCC/ATS student union. Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. The fee to participate is $10 for running or

$20 to run and also receive a Tshirt. Registration forms can be found at the SCCC/ATS information desk, Wellness Center, and the Saints Bookstore. They’re also online at sccc.edu or scccsaints.com. If forms for the T-shirts weren’t turned in before Oct. 14, the shirts can be ordered on the day of the race also. For any questions regarding purchases of T-shirts, or general information, contact Nosbisch at 620-417-1554 or Jerri Lynn Lyddon at 620-417-1151.

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Hook-Gray signs Seward-centric novel Jose Medrano Crusader staff Historian and author of “Liberal and Seward County,” Lidia Hook-Gray finds Liberal history exciting and inspiring. Hook-Gray was at a book signing at the Saints Bookstore on Oct. 9 to display and talk

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Ronald Radford, embracing his flamenco guitar, plays passionately through a variety of songs. Radford has played around the world a number of times. He has also toured as a music ambassador for the U.S. State Department. Radford lived in Spain, where he studied guitar with guitarist Andres Segovia.

Radford stuns audience with skill Octavi o Rodri guez Crusader staff Ronald Radford, the only person to ever receive a Fulbright Scholarship to Spain in flamenco guitar, performed on Oct. 15 at the SCCC/ATS auditorium. Radford is an American flamenco virtuoso, acclaimed in countries around the world such as Spain, Mexico, Australia, and Switzerland. Playing from a variety of flamenco, classical, rock ’n’ roll, and blues, Radford’s influences include Carlos Montoya, Andres Segovia, Diego del Gastor, and Pepe de Badajoz showed clearly throughout the night, adding his own fresh style to the mix as well. Radford proved his master-

ship of the instrument, making the music and playing interesting even for those who aren’t musically inclined. He also spoke words of compassion and inspiration, telling how he rose from just a kid playing a $15 guitar in Tulsa, Okla., to meeting Segovia in person and getting a full-ride scholarship to Segovia’s school in New York to study flamenco guitar. Radford included how studying in Spain affected his view on life, and his music as an art, bringing people together around the world as a universal language. How, through his playing, he met so many different individuals with incredible talents and quirks, and explained why these blended and

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about her recently published book. “I would just drive around and look for interesting places around Liberal, and then just do a little background information on them,” Hook-Gray said. The book consists of pictures, maps, historical writing that all contribute to the history of Se-

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‘An Inspector Calls’ illuminates campus talent, awes audience Chandl er Brockett Crusader staff

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Mabely Guzman Gonzalez, Elmer Montes, Mayra Vasquez, Kelsi Oyler, J.J. Martinez, and Angel Rodriguez during “An Inspector Calls” as directed by Alison Chambers. The play was set in a single room, which meant it heavily depended on the performances of the cast.

Silence to pandemonium. The audience jumped to their feet and the auditorium erupted in applause after Thursday’s performance of “An Inspector Calls.” “An Inspector Calls” slaps you in the face as the lives of the Birling family are examined. While their lives are picked apart, you can’t help but wonder about your own. I left the theatre that night pondering every tiny detail in my own life. Who am I? Who are these people? Are they really my friends and family, or just enigmas on the road to nowhere? The complex characters of this J.B. Priestly classic helped to display the talent of the entire cast. The inspector’s strong, demanding attitude and the sweet but witty personality of the young Sheila were the soundest parts of the play. There was one character that re-

ally stood out: the quiet and eerie Eric Birling, the drunken black sheep of the family played by J.J. Martinez. Although he was a relatively minor character, every time he was on the stage a great presence lurked in the auditorium. His dark eyes and piercing smile made his mocking personality really stand out among the other more upbeat characters. Not only was this play a great review of society and our lives, but it really brought something finer to our small community. Far different from mainstream plays such as “Romeo & Juliet,” “An Inspector Calls” takes place only in one room, making it more difficult to perform and get the point across. It really helps us appreciate fine art and recognize the talent that these young individuals have. Is your life really the way that it appears, or are you just oblivious to all of your flaws and downfalls?

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Mrs. Birling as played by Mabely Guzman Gonzalez. “I think it was simply a piece of gross impertinence,” said Mrs. Birling during the play.

Daniel Hightower portrays the titular Inspector in “An Inspector Calls.” “We don’t live alone. We are members of one body,” said the inspector at one point.

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Mabely Guzman Gonzalez stands next to Angel Rodriguez, who portrayed her husband in “An Inspector Calls.”

J.J. Martinez as Eric Birling. “I did what I did,” said the black sheep of the fictional Birling family.

Elmer Montes as Gerald. “I insisted upon being treated as one of the family” was one of Gerald’s most memorable lines.

Angel Rodriguez as Mr. Birling. The patriarch of the Birling family says at one point, “A man has to make his own way, has to look out for himself.”

Kelsi Oyler as Sheila Birling. The sweet Sheila recognized the importance of every person, saying, “But these girls aren’t just cheap labor. They’re people.”

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Visa lottery excludes major countries December of 2010 was when the senate voted against the Development, Relief and Education for Alien minors act or as most people recognize it the DREAM act. That was a major disappointment for students across the country who are in the country illegally. On Oct. 4, a visa lottery, formally known as Diversity Visa program 2013, began. The program will end on Nov. 5 with no entries accepted after noon on that day. The Visa program was started in 1996 when the Immigration Act was passed in order to give immigration opportunity to countries other than the main sources of immigration. The goal the U.S government hopes to achieve is to diversify the population by providing a way for immigrants to live, work and study in the United States. The program allows for applicants to fill out an entry form for selection for a visa to remain in the United States. The program only allows for 50,000 visas to

be assigned to residents that are from the eligible countries after they apply online and send in applications. The visas are chosen at random through a computer generated program. In order to be eligible for a visa, the applicant must meet requirements. The requirements are that you either have a high school diploma or an equivalent proving that the applicant successfully completed grades K-12, and must have two years of work experience. It seems simple, but the requirement that stops many students or immigrants from applying is the fact the countries not eligible are the countries where most of the immigrants are from. The countries that are not eligible are Mexico and most of the Central and South American countries, like Guatemala, for example. The reasoning behind the exclusion of the above mentioned countries is that in the past five years, they sent more than 50,000 immigrants to the United States.

If one takes a glance across campus in between class, they could easily see that the countries being excluded are the ones that affect our community the most. It would make sense that the countries that have the most immigrants in the United States would be the ones to be able to apply for the visas, considering the fact that many of the immigrants are students that want to contribute to the country that they consider home. “It would allow them to be part of the work force,” Developmental Instructor/Director of Academic Achievement Centerand HALO sponsor Frances Brown said. Even though the main goal is to diversify the population, over the years the Hispanic population has grown. It would seem that the majority of the immigrants that are in need of the Diversity Visa and who meet the Education or work requitement or maybe even both, are college students who are stuck in between the laws.

College students have dreams of becoming successful individuals, and some have enough motivation, inspiration, or ambition to accomplish their dream. Not only that, but many people have limitations on how far they can go about their education. There are individuals that have a great desire to obtain a career and they cannot because of a barrier in the way of success. Financial status is a great part of that. Yes, there are plenty of scholarships and many loan opportunities, but the money could be limited or requirements that are failed to be met. “It's funny, we dream about money so much its like we almost got it, until we reach up in our pockets, its time to face reality.” J. Cole (Jermaine Lamarr Cole), rapper and producer has inspired me in many ways. That is why many people work and go to school at the same time, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Just like there is nothing wrong with the illegal status of students here on campus. TRAVEL —

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Critically thinking about world view beliefs Zach Carpenter Crusader staff

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How many of us have taken English Comp II or are taking it this semester? Or Abnormal Psychology for that matter? What is a common theme that is often referred to in those classes, or any other class? Critical Thinking. I would venture to guess there is a large percent of us who know about the ‘critical thinking rubric,’ that we have to evaluate our papers on and how annoying they all are. I know my reaction to the critical thinking rubric my first semester as a freshmen was like, “Really? Who cares? I just wanna write the freakin’ paper, get a good grade so I can go back to playing my violent video games.” But as I’ve progressed here at SCCC/ATS I’ve definitely grown to see my need for this type of thinking. So what is critical thinking? Dictionary.com (I would be lost without

you!) defines critical thinking this way: Critical Thinking - Noun, disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence. Simply put, we learn to think for ourselves. I find it very troubling, and in more ways than one an oxymoron, that the college prides itself on teaching students to think critically in almost every area, but when it comes to the area of science, I find that I’m only being presented with one side of an argument, only one interpretation of the data. I wonder if there has been a particular way of thinking that has been embraced which states, “science is absolute, everything else is relative and subject to personal interpretation.” Yes, my friends, I am talking about evolution. May I pose this question, just simply as food for thought: Doesn’t it seem a bit, oh, I don’t know... Bias to only present one interpretation of the information? Oh, of course the materialistic world view is all about trying to explain things purely with physical changes in things that can be measured by man, and so the explanation of a God who exists outside of time and space who is infinitely powerful enough to design everything down to the smallest atom seems completely unscientific, and rooted in mythology. Sure, each side will have it’s views and arguments. That’s what taking a stand is about. But to only present one side,

and dismiss the other as petty, silly unscientific myth is what I’m talking about when I say ‘bias.’ Many evolutionists give Creationists such a hard time not because of the evidence and facts they put forward, but it’s because they won’t bend to the way of thinking that eliminates the supernatural. How come we are being taught ideas that have been disregarded years ago, even by evolutionists themselves? Is it because of bad economics that our text books just havent caught up with the “latest findings?” Or is it because there is an agenda? Why aren’t evolutionists putting forth ALL of the facts and the counter arguments? Isn’t that what education and critical thinking is really about? Honestly, what are they so afraid of? The way science is taught and portrayed in most colleges, and schools is not a means of education, but a form of indoctrination. Brainwashing. My goal in writing future columns is to present evidence and arguments to the contrary, to give students with a different take on things something to stand on. Don’t be fooled by something just because it’s presented as a fact. Lets consider alternatives and actually think critically in the area of science, instead of being force fed what we are intended to think. Zach Carpenter will continue the discussion of this topic in Part 2 on Nov. 9

This, to me, seems like a huge obstacle set in front of students, yet they have made it far in their lives. There is a reason for them reaching this level in education, the reason varies among students, but it all comes from a dream. Young mothers carry more than one dream with them, they carry their own dream and one for their child. Women who become pregnant at a young age tend to think that their dreams have come to an end. They think that they can no longer achieve everything that they had planned for themselves. Being a young mother only means that the time period to achieve a dream may be different than what was originally planned. It simply makes work twice as hard to get where desired. It’s about sleepless nights, school or work throughout the day that make it harder to reach the dream, but they are still working toward their dream. Students that do not have these barriers may still have other that are relatively different, but they should always work hard. No one said it was going to be an easy life. In my perspective, as long as you are working towards reaching your goal, all the effort put in should count. Even if it takes a longer process to reach your goal, you still have to do whatever it takes. No one should give up on a dream no matter the situation; regardless of the situation you are in, the effort you put in you will always receive an output.

Have you ever wanted to just pack up everything and travel the world? I know I have. There are so many places around the world that I would love to go to, but simply do not have the time or money. With the next few years of my life taken up with school, a career, and hopefully a family, I probably will not be able to drop everything and leave at my own will. That is, unless I want to drop out of college, quit my job, or wait until my family is out of the house. I can almost feel the warm sun and sand as I relax on a secluded beach in the Caribbean or South Pacific. Oh, and the view from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France at night is simply spectacular, or so I’ve heard. I would also love to see at least one part of every continent, even including Antarctica. I often dream about leaving and doing what I love: traveling. Although I may never be able to travel the world like I would love to, I am still very grateful for the places I have been able to go to. Nearly four years ago, I was able to spend two weeks in Quito, Ecuador. Living a week in the heart of an Ecuadorian jungle with a remote Indian tribe, riding on a zip-line between mountains, and witnessing at the capitol building to begging children were all expe-

riences I will not and cannot ever forget. One year ago, I went to Alaska for two weeks. The sun was up from four am until midnight, which definitely took some getting used to. I climbed glaciers, went fishing for 45-pound King Salmon, rode on a cruise, and saw too many kinds of wildlife to count. This trip was amazing and I long to go back into the “Last Frontier.” This summer, I traveled to Virginia for one week with my younger sister, Heather Loewen. We saw and met many friends, went to the beach for the first time, dominated roller coasters, and went sightseeing. We were able to visit Washington, D.C. and many local historical sites located right where this country began. I have also traveled to many places around the Mid-West and flew to Mexico with my family when I was two years old. I don’t remember anything from my trip to Mexico, although I wish I could. Although I have traveled to many places from New Mexico to Ohio and Nebraska to Texas, I long to go to many more sites across America and the world. I am also really looking forward to going to Orlando, Florida at the end of October with the Crusader staff. I cannot wait until I am able to travel the world and experience things I have never been able to before. If I could find somewhere that would pay me to just travel and be a tourist around the world, I would probably go in a heartbeat. Until then, I have to focus on school and leave traveling the world to my daydreams.

Channel surfing, hopefully I find something really fantastic today. It’s all the same, isn’t it?

Now I’m starting to become desperate.

Cecil, the fantastic channel-surfing cat

by Octavio Rodriguez

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

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Daiane Souza

Sophomore shows leadership on court

Chandl er Brockett Crusader staff Members of the Seward County Community College volleyball family may think those who are not familiar with the name Daiane Souza have probably been living under a rock for the past two years. The ferocious 5-feet-9-inch Brazilian standout came to Seward County in the fall of 2010 to play volleyball and study administration. Though she is a feared powerhouse on the court, she is much less intense off the court. Upon arriving in the United States, she realized that she wasn’t just coming to a new country, but she was coming to a country where nobody spoke the same language she did. “I only spoke Portuguese then,” Souza said, “I still get real nervous when I speak to people. I’m nervous now.” A determined young woman, she learned how to speak English in only three months with the help of her teammates. “They help me speak English; I tell them how to say some words in Portuguese,” Souza said shyly. “Even some bad words.” “She’s such a funny, sweet girl,” teammate Bailey McFerren said, “But on the court she is a leader, and makes sure we all have our heads on straight.” Unfortunately, Souza severely twisted her ankle against Barton

County when she stepped on a setter’s foot. Although she has been out for three weeks, her spirits are still high. “She is always upbeat about everything,” teammate Aubrey Young said. “I know she wants to be out there with us though, and it hurts so badly seeing her on the bench.” Obvious as it is, she is a motivator and role model for the younger women on the team and her teammates are missing her on the court. “She pushes herself and everyone else on the court,” Lakeria Eatmon said, “Not only to be better players, but to be better people.” With the season coming closer to its end, she anticipates a triumphant return to the court before sophomore recognition night Oct. 20. “We have a lot of talent this season, and once I come back,” Souza said, “I think we will make it to nationals.” After graduating from Seward County — and hopefully winning nationals — Souza plans to return home to her family in Santa Isabel, Brazil, and possibly get a job working with and coaching children. “I worked here with the little kids volleyball team, and I just loved it. It’s good for the kids to have someone to look up to.”

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Before their final set against the Cloud County Thunderbirds, Lady Saints players prepare to face the toughest round of the match on Oct. 8.

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Audience members join Lady Saints players after the “Dig Pink” volleyball match against Cloud County. Every audience member wearing pink got to meet the players on the court for a photo opportunity.

Digging the Pink Lady Saints defeat Cloud County Jose Medrano Crusader staff

Crusader photo/Jose Medrano Sophomore volleyball player Daiane Souza stands ready at the net in a Lady Saints home game earlier this season.

The Lady Saints volleyball team swept the Cloud County Lady Thunderbirds in a match on Oct. 8, The theme for the game was “Dig Pink,” which was in support of breast cancer awareness. Although the Lady Saints won the first two sets with scores of 25-18 and 25-20, the last match proved to be a nail-biter, ending in a score of 32-30, as the Lady

Saints won with a 3-0 sweep. The Lady Saints also helped raise funds for breast cancer by entering the stands and asking for collections. In more recent play, the team dropped four games last weekend at the Missouri State-West Plains Invitational. The Lady Saints will have the final regular season home match, which is also sophomore recognition night, against Northern Oklahoma-Enid at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 20.

Seward baseball alumni Basketball Preview Night ready to showcase season set to return to diamond Levi Adams Crusader staff

Levi Adams Crusader staff The second annual Inagural Sants Baseball Alumni Weekend is set for Friday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 23. Last year’s alumni weekend was put together relaltively hastily, but was considered a major success by those involved. Alumni players who showed up to the event last year included a variety of players spanning several decades; four from the 1970s, nine from the 1980s, six from the 1990s, and 13 from the

2000s were seen during the weekend’s festivities. Last year’s event included dinner at Billy’s Blue Duck BBQ, a tour of the Saints athletic facilities, home run derby, cookout, game against the current Saints team, auction, and golf tournament. Many of those same activites are planned for the Oct. 2011 weekend. Alumni have been contacted by mail and are set to reurn to Seward for a second time. For more information, head to scccsaints.com.

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Teen pregnancies alter students’ lives Conni e Whi tel ey Crusader staff

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1,417 3,563 age 10-14 about 1.12% age 15-17 about 28.45% age 18-19 about 71.55% Crusader illustration/ James McElvania

Number of teenage pregnancies throughout Kansas in 2010, by age, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

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Eliana Yanez, Armando Gomez, and their daughter Miley pose for a family photo at Geddy’s Photography.

Borjas , 19, a sophomore at Seward County Community College, was 17 when she became pregnant. Borjas said she loves her son, but life has been a struggle raising a child on her own. Borjas is not alone in her struggle. Although the overall teen pregnancy rate has decreased, Seward County still ranks No. 1 in teen pregnancies in Kansas and has been the No.1 county for the last five years, according to Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The KDHE reports that 53 out of every 1000 females 10-19 years of age became pregnant in Seward County from 2005 to 2009. “It has been quite a struggle,” Borjas said. “Being a teenager is pretty hard itself, but being a mom and coming to school and working at the same time is pretty tough.” Borjas and her boyfriend at the time talked about have a child, but afterwards they had problems. “It was actually kind of planned,” Borjas said. “The baby’s father and I had agreed to have a baby at such a young age because we were so in love, but as soon as I got pregnant,we started having problems. At the time, we didn’t know I was pregnant.” She said the father of her son agreed to be there for her and help her out, but at the last minute seemed to change his mind and said he did not care to be there anymore. He left for California. He has only been back three times for short periods of time and has not been back to see his son in a year, Borjas said. Borjas said her own father was really upset when he found out about her pregnancy. Her parents were mad, the SCCC sophomore said. She said she found out she was pregnant on her 17th birthday. When she told her father that day, he would not speak to her again until her son was born. But now, Borjas said, her parents love her son very much. Borjas said she thinks her friends might have thought her getting pregnant was a bad decision. “At first I was surprised,” Araceli Coronado, Borjas’ friend, said. “I couldn’t believe it. But then I told her I would be there, and we would help her out.” The SCCC sophomore plans to going into nursing and is thinking about attending Fort Hays State University. However, going off to school comes with a difficult decision, she said. The decision is to take her son with her to college or leave him with her parents. Her parents think it’s best he stays with them. “They say I have to sacrifice sometimes to be better in life,” Borjas said. The reasoning, Borjas said, is that when she goes away to college, it would be difficult to raise her son on her own. Her parents and she discussed that he would be in daycare a lot and it might be best for her son if he stays here. “I am not happy about it,” Borjas said. “I can’t

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go a day without seeing him now, but I think it is probably what is best, because it is for his future … I will have the rest of my life to be with him and give him what he needs.” The good part of being a young mother, Borjas said, is being a parent. “I love being a mom, no doubt about it,” Borjas said. “It changed my life dramatically. It took me from being a teenage girl in high school to being a single mom. I have been struggling a lot with money and giving him everything he needs. But so far coming to college and not being able to go out ever; it just changed my life completely.” Another issue Borjas has had to face as a single, teenage mother is that she has different life experiences than her peers. “I stopped being a teenager,” Borjas said. “I feel like I am a 30-year-old woman. You know, working and going to school and being a mom.” Even so, Borjas said she knows what she wants out of life. “I am just hoping to finish school and hopefully became a registered nurse and give my son a better life,” Borjas said. l i ana Yanez, 20, a freshman at SCCC, also planned her pregnancy in high school. However, her experiences being a young mother have been different than Borjas’, and she says having her daughter has been the best decision she ever made and that her significant other is still the one for her. “I am really happy with every single choice I’ve made,” Yanez said. Yanez said her pregnancy was different than typical teen pregnancy. Even though she was still in high school, she considered herself an adult. The SCCC freshman said one of her biggest worries, and one she regrets, was thinking about what people would say. Yanez said her friends were positive, but others turned their backs on her. “After my whole pregnancy and everybody talking, it made realize that I shouldn’t care about what other people say … They don’t support me in any other way that should affect me,” Yanez said. “I really don’t care about what people say anymore.” Her parents’ reactions were mixed, Yanez said. But her relationship is better now with her parents. “They were really disappointed,” Yanez said. “I was really scared to confront them, but they reacted in a way that I didn’t expect them to react. They took everything positive. I know they were really disappointed because they wanted me to continue school.” Her daughter is her parents whole world, Yanez said.

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“I know they are happy I did what I did because I brought joy to the family,” Yanez said. Yanez said being a young mother has changed her life in every way. “Good, I think, in every single way,” Yanez said. “I just love being with my little girl and being with Armando. I love the fact I became so independent and the fact my parents and I have such a good relationship now. If we don’t see each every single day, we will at least talk, so it is something that makes me feel so good that I did.” Yanez said her experience has been different from other teen pregnancy experiences and warns other young women and girls against making the same choice. “Girls need to realize a kid isn’t just a game, especially girls who think just because they have babies from guys, it will keep them at their sides… it doesn’t work that way,” Yanez said. “I think that girls need to really think about the person they are with and the person they actually decide to have a kid with, or, if you don’t want kids, just use protection no matter what, and I am not just talking about condoms. They should have real birth control and keep it updated because a little mistake can bring you big ones.” Borjas said she recommends waiting on having children. “If you have not gotten pregnant, don’t do it,” the SCCC sophomore said. “It is not easy. Honestly, it is one of the hardest things I have been through. It is really hard being a teen parent. Enjoy your teen years; they go by fast.” Borjas said not only is it difficult to be a teen parent but yhe children can suffer, too. “I do at times [wish I had waited] because it is really hard,” Borjas said. “I don’t regret him at all. I just wish he had come at a better time, when I could be able to support him and have that dad he deserves. Because I really do think no little kid deserves not to have a dad in their life.”