September 25, 2009 Crusader

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Riding dangerously second nature

Will Rector News editor

He walks down the same hallways as any other student. Most people see him as a normal guy, but dig a little deeper and this man shows a dangerous side of his character.

Dré Whisennand, a freshman from Hugoton, has been riding motocross competitively for a little more than a year.

“Where I grew up there was really no kids, so I just hung out with my siblings and cousins and got in trouble,” Whisennand said.

His career has been brief, but he knew from the start it was something he wanted to do.

“My cousin Dale invited me to go to one of his races in Texhoma, and it kinda grew on me,” Whisennand said. “I just wanted to race because I loved watching him do it.”

Whisennand’s biggest race every year is the Arenacross in Amarillo, Texas, which is coming up Oct. 3.

“You have to be fearless when you are riding.”

– Dré Whisennand “There are a lot of people that show up to watch or race, and it is really good to get experience,” Whisennand said.

“There are usually 26 riders in my class and I finish in the top 10.”

Whisennand’s sister Breonna supports her brother’s dream.

“I am really proud of him because he goes out there and tries his best no matter what,” Breonna said. “He hasn’t been racing very long, and he is already placing. I think he can achieve his dream.”

Motocross is a dangerous sport, but the riders know the risks that they take.

“I love flying through the air. It kind of scares my mom, but she just has to deal with it,” Dré said with a laugh.

His mom said she has learned to deal with it.

“I enjoy watching him, but with him being an amateur at the first races it did scare me,” said Vicki Mills, Dré’s mother. “He keeps getting better everytime and goes to more races.”

A backflip on a quad is something that Dré would like to achieve.

“He said he wants to be one of the guys that can do a back flip on a quad since there’s not very many riders in the world that can do it,” Breonna said.

“In March, there was a little kid that was clearing a double that most riders couldn’t clear. He didn’t really have much respect for anybody, so you have to watch out for yourself when you are out there,” Dré said. “You have to be fearless when you are riding.”

Dré has plans to buy a dirt bike and switch to two wheels instead of four.

“I want to go pro, and the best of the best ride dirt bike’s,” Dré said. “I want to Courtesy Photo build tracks and then be able to race proDré Whisennand competes in motocross races for fun and hopes to one day race fessionally.” professionally. For related story see Moto X, page 3B.

Aranda court date set after campus arrest

Scholarship Auction reflects past profits Morgan Allaman Editor in chief

Will Rector News editor

A Seward County student will face a court date in Morton County on Oct. 1 after being arrested by Liberal police at the Mansions on Sept. 4.

Domingo Ray Aranda of Elkhart was arrested for failure to appear, according to a Morton County District Court spokesperson.

Aranda was supposed to go to court on charges of writing a hot check in 2007, but failed to appear.

Aranda also has a felony warrant from Colorado, but is facing trial in Kansas before being considered for extradition to Colorado.

Aranda is being held in Morton County Jail on a $3,000 bond.

Influenza bugs college students Dacee Kentner Crusader staff

The current H1N1 influenza virus is being considered a worldwide pandemic. With the average age of 17 being the most infected age group, this virus is unlike any other in history and can be predicted to affect more collegeage students than any other flu virus.

H1N1 is an influenza A virus in which the human population holds no immunity against.

“The virus is classified as a pandemic not by severity, but by the area in which it is widespread,” Seward County Health Department Administrator Martha Brown explained.

By dictionary definition, a pandemic is a global disease outbreak. The H1N1 virus is found worldwide. It can also be easily spread from person to person. It is commonly called the swine flu because this specific type of flu is derived from pigs and birds.

Although this flu has been compared to the Spanish flu of 1918 and the Swine flu of 1976, the H1N1 virus is an entirely new flu. According to Brown, students should take universal precautions, such as washing hands and avoiding hand to hand contact with others.

“We cannot emphasize hand washing enough,” Brown said.

•See H1N1 Page 3

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Agriculture instructor Evan Winchester relays a bid of McDonald’s owner George Roldan for the weekend getaway at Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City, which sold for $900.

A somewhat lower attendance rate and a rough economy didn’t stop this year’s scholarship contributors from cracking open their pocketbooks at the 15th annual Scholarship Auction.

The SCCC Development Foundation cleared about $40,000 at this year’s Scholarship Auction, according to Director of Development Tammy Doll.

“We raised $40,000 dollars that we desperately needed for scholarships. It’s a very important event, and I hope that everyone who attended the auction purchased something or students who were there remembered who some of the donors were and they will shop at those businesses locally,” Doll said. “Those are the people who support their scholarships.”

College president Dr. Duane Dunn expressed his appreciation to those involved.

“I am pleased ... the attendance was just behind last year’s, which was a record, and net proceeds was nearly $40,000, the second highest in the 15-year history of the auction,” he noted.

The college’s multimedia director Doug Browne made a Powerpoint displaying the items being sold during the live auction, which was a new addition to the Scholarship Auction.

The theme of the Scholarship Auction was “Reflections of the Past” in honor of the college and the foundation’s 40th anniversary. Decorations included memorabilia from the past 40 years and birthday favors.

The 50/50 drawing collected around $1,000, so $500 was given away and $500 was kept as donations.

Also, the lucky draw brought in $1,245.

The guest book totaled 371 scholarship contributors and about 10 student helpers, which is approximately 100 fewer people than last year.

“I appreciate everyone’s attendance and all of the students who helped us that night because we couldn’t do it without all of the volunteers,” Doll said. “We had a lot of people on campus that stepped in to help.”

Among the helpers were the presidential scholars, student ambassadors and student workers.

Kelsey Darnell, a presidential scholar present at the Scholarship Auction, saw the behind the scenes labor of her scholarship.

“I realized how much hard work is put into the auction, and I saw how many donations there were to help raise money for the scholarship recipients,” Darnell said. “It shows how much the community cares about the college and its students.”

Former choir members of the college provided the entertainment for the night, and auctioneer Mike Gatlin called the live auction.

The meal served consisted of beef brisket donated by National Beef, pulled pork sandwiches donated by Seaboard, shrimp and dessert bar with a chocolate fountain prepared by Great Western Dining.

For related pictures from the Scholarship Auction, see page 8A.

See You at the Pole brings students together Dana Lowen Crusader staff

Waking up early and facing 40 degree temperatures didn’t stop about 20 students who huddled around the flagpole on campus at 7 a.m. Wednesday.

Their purpose was to pray for country, town and school.

The group started by singing a few praise songs. They then took turns volunteering to pray, and finished with doughnuts and orange juice.

“It was freezing cold but the thought of praising God made that better,” said Clair Sims, a

student who attended.

The Seward group was part of the national See You At The Pole, with a theme for this year of “Engage: Go and pray…” with the theme verse of II Kings 22:13a, which says “Go and pray to God for me and for the people.”

This verse comes from the story of Josiah, who became king of Israel at the age of 8. At the age of 16, he began to pursue God passionately. He got rid of everything that did not honor God and challenged everyone around him to follow his example. When Josiah

heard the scriptures, he was convicted. This is what led him to say what he said in the theme verse.

“I was excited to see how many students came this year. It was just a wonderful time of prayer for our country, town and school,” said Nathan Engelman, a CMC leader. “It was altogether awesome.”

The tradition of SYATP began in early 1990 in Burleson, Texas, when a group of teenagers were compelled to pray for their friends, schools and leaders. On Sept. 12, 1990, more than 45,000 students in

four different states met around their school flagpoles. By Sept.

11, 1991, the numbers had grown to 1 million and had spread across the country. Now, more than 3 million students participate in all 50 states, along with more than 20 countries.

The SYATP Web site says, “See You At The Pole is all about prayer. It’s about you coming together and laying aside all of the labels and groups for one day, to simply engage with God in prayer and connect with fellow Christians in unity around the flag pole.”

Crusader photo/ Dana Lowen

Logan Green, Mikayla Knudsen and Kristin Walter gather around the doughnuts and try to stay warm after the SYATP ceremony.

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Clever Cash

Friday, September 25, 2009

Students can invest money in college and stay out of debt with easy steps

Carl os S ouza Financial columnist

The majority of college students start their first months in the job market with low amounts of cash, no savings, and credit card debt. Even after graduation most of us still don’t have any reserve of cash, especially during recession periods it becomes harder. But there are a couple of good options to start saving and investing our money while we still are in college.

First of all there are a couple of important questions you should ask yourself before you start to invest, such as why am I investing? What is the end goal? A car, a house, my retirement, or just a

reserve for rainy days? For how long should I invest? How much will I need to reach my goal?

Most of these are personal questions and the answers vary largely on your goal.

A second important step is considering three determining factors: Liquidity (refers to the accessibility of your money and how easily it’s converted to cash); Safety (refers to the risk involved); and Return (how much you can expect to get back from your initial investment).

Keep in mind the only way to get a higher average return is to lower your safety.

After these steps, it is time to look at the different investing options:

“Is it possible to invest money while in college?”

—Carlos Souza • Stocks: when buying stocks, you buy a piece of a company.

When a company is doing well, you may receive some of their profits through dividends (which are typically paid quarterly), and the price per share will also increase. Unfortunately, this works both ways and the loss can be great, too.

• Bonds work as loans you

make to the government or corporations, are another, often safer, option. Bonds usually pay a specific amount or interest rate (around 5-7 percent) on a regular basis • Mutual Funds offer simplicity, variety and built-in diversification that is appealing to many investors.

• Saving Accounts are a great

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Crusader earns Silver Medalist

SPEC pencils in supply drive Pencils, paper, scissors and glue are just some of the items that can be found in the boxes to be placed around campus next week.

A campus club, Students Promoting Educational Careers, is collecting school supplies during the month of October to donate to local schools in need.

SPEC encourages all college students to participate.

SNA sells bread Members of Student Nursing Association are selling Kansas Maid frozen pastries and tea rings through Oct. 30. The goal is to raise at least $5,000 for scholarships for nursing program students, nursing pins for students that have completed the nursing programs, and for educational programs, appliances and other building needs. Orders may be placed by calling Nancy Bansemer at 417-1404.

SNA participated in a Relay for Life event in May where they earned $6,400.97. This placed them second in a Kansas competition. The money went to the Relay for Life charity which helps fight cancer and raise cancer awareness and prevention.

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Nursing program student Gabby Chavez paints a child’s face as part of fundraising activities during Relay for Life in May. Student Nurses Association member Josiah Cervantes displays candy to entice buyers at the Relay for Life fundraiser.

SNA raised $6,400.97 to help fight cancer.

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The Crusader has earned a Silver Medalist Certificate from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

The award is given through Columbia University in New York City, in its annual critique for spring issues of 2009.

option for students looking for flexibility in their investments is opening a savings account. Basic savings accounts don’t require a large initial investment. In fact, they work similar to checking accounts, but there are some limitations on how many times you can withdraw your money per month, but offer returns rates between 0.1% and 0.6%.

• Money market accounts This type of account works just like a savings account, but it requires a larger initial investment, so this kind of investment is harder for college students, but if you have a good quantity of money it can be a good option because they offer a good return and are safe.

• Retirement Plans plan like

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the 401(k) allows a worker to save for retirement and have the savings invested while deferring current income taxes on the saved money and earnings until withdrawal. The employee elects to have a portion of his or her wages paid directly, or "deferred," into his or her 401(k) account Now you just should decide the best option for yourself and start to invest, you can do it through financial advisors, stock brokers, fund managers, bank, as well as transactions via the Internet. For more information contact one of your SIFE team members.

Security Report

S ept. 22 —The Security Department took a report of a reckless driving at the Technical School Campus. The information was forwarded to administration for disciplinary review.

S ept. 17 —The Security Department was summoned to the Hale Court dorms in reference to the possession of alcoholic beverages on campus property. The alcohol was confiscated and all of the information pertaining to the incident was forwarded to the Housing Department for disciplinary action.

S ept. 16 —The Security Department responded to the SLC Mansions in reference to a medical emergency. The victim was transported by ambulance to Southwest Medical Center.

S ept. 15 —The security Department filed an incident report in reference to criminal damage in the cafeteria. A suspect was identified and ordered to restitution for the pay damages.

S ept. 13 —The Security Department filed a report in reference to the possession of alcoholic beverages at the Hale Court dormitories. The incident report was forwarded back to the Housing Department for disciplinary action.

S ept. 10 —The Security Department was summoned to the main dormitory of the SLC in reference to the possession of alcoholic beverages on campus. The alcohol was confiscated and all of the information pertaining to the incident was forwarded to SLC management for disciplinary action.

S ept. 2 —The Security Department was summoned to the main dormitory of the SLC in reference to a report of criminal trespass and disorderly conduct in a dormitory room. The suspect was later served a criminal trespass warning by the Liberal Police Department for college property. The victim declined to prosecute the suspect.

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Every year in the United States, on average: • 5% to 20% of the population get the flu • More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from seasonal flu complications, including 20,000 children; and • About 36,000 people die from seasonal flu.

•Continued from Influenza Page 1 Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School has began taking its own precautions against the flu. Earlier this month, SCCC/ ATS President Dr. Duane Dunn posted a letter to faculty and students regarding the flu season via sccc.edu. The letter detailed ways to prepare for and avoid the flu. Good hygiene and respiratory etiquette topped the list for flu prevention.

“If you’re sick, stay home and take care of yourself. You can still spread the flu if you’re temperature has dropped due to over-the-counter medication,” Dr. Dunn explained. “Do not come back to school until you have had no fever for 24 hours without a fever reducer.”

Dunn also explained that if a student living in the dorms contacts the flu, they are asked to do one of two things. The best option for a sick student would be to contact their parents and return home for proper care until the student has made a full recovery. Another option for students not living in the area would be to contact their dorm resident assistant so arrangements can be made for the sick student to have their own room.

According to Dr. Dunn’s letter, doctors’ notes will be wavered for students and faculty who have contacted the flu virus.

“There is no way to control it, so use common sense,” Dunn said. “Take your vitamins, drink fluids and use the hand sanitizers around campus.”

SCCC/ ATS maintenance workers are also taking precautions for the flu season. Wiping down door handles and using disinfectant spray are two of the things being required by the custodial staff. Disinfecting computer keyboards, however, is not easily done so students are encouraged to wash hands frequently after using campus keyboards.

“We had considered gloves but we felt that was over-reacting,” Dunn mentioned.

Students can help out also.

“Students should wash hands often. If you blow your nose, make sure the tissue is thrown in the trash. Try to be more neat and tidy,” Maintenance worker Chris Shroeder emphasized.

The H1N1 flu virus vaccination will be available in mid October. It will be given at no cost to the public at the SCHD. The first round of vaccinations will be given to pregnant women and caregivers of children under 6 months of age, since the child itself cannot get the vaccine.

SCCC/ ATS is currently working with Walgreens to bring the standard flu shot to campus.

-story by Dacee Kentner

People who are at high risk for complications from seasonal flu should get a seasonal flu vaccine each year are: • Children 6 months through 18 years of age • Pregnant women • People 50 years of age and older • People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions • People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from seasonal flu should get a seasonal flu vaccine each year are: • Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu (see above) • Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated) • Healthcare workers.

Symptoms of seasonal flu can include: • Fever • Headache • Extreme tiredness • Dry cough • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Muscle aches • Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults) These symptoms are usually referred to as "flu-like symptoms."

Complications of Flu: • Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of certain chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma or diabetes.

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Students should heed the warnings for the H1N1 virus

“Wash my hands.”

“Keep your hands clean and don’t touch your face.”

Ramiro Rivera

Heather Grant

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Q

Whatwould youdotopreventgettingthe H1N1virus ifitwereon campus?

Every year the standard, common flu kills more than 35,000 people on average. This year a new influenza virus is attacking the human population worldwide.

The H1N1 flu virus is a new strand of the former “swine” flu. Unlike the standard flu that affects mostly younger children and the elderly, this flu hits the middle-of-the-road age groups and can affect anyone seriously.

The Crusader staff would like our student body to know that the average age of infected H1N1 patients is 17-years-old. Although most Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School students are older, 17 is an average and places college students in the mean of infected cases.

To prepare for the flu and protect yourself, take certain precautions.

Wash your hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Use tissue to cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder. Then wash your hands as

soon as possible.

Stay home if you start to feel flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, muscle aches, nausea or vomiting.

Get vaccinated.

Seward County has already had reports of the H1N1 virus in the area. It is hard to tell if these cases will spread quickly or not.

Dorm students need to take extra precautions.

In a recent bulletin at the dorms, it says that if you have flu like symptoms to tell an RA or housing staff member, do not go to classes, notify your instructors, call your parents, if you live close to home you are encouraged to go home and stay 24 hours after breaking your fever, and if you cannot go home you will be asked to stay in your room for 24 hours.

The Crusader staff encourages all students to take special care of themselves during this time.

The best way to avoid spreading the flu is to stay clear of anyone who may have become infected and to constantly wash your hands.

“Put on an airtight bubble suit.”

“Don’t go around sharing drinks. Make sure to wash your hands and be on the lookout.”

“I’d stay away from people who are sick.”

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Obama presidency turning into an extreme socialist regime Watt@crusadernews.com

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Now is a good time for us as people to realize what is going on all around us. I have asked people if they knew what the tea parties that sprouted up all over America were. Nearly all said no. The tea parties and town halls rose to debate socialized medicine and a government that continues out of control spending when we already face a nearly insurmountable debt.

It seems most people expect the government to solve our problems, and that is where this problem with socialism has come into play. We have been on a steady decline, and now we have a president in office in Obama that many, myself included, believe to be a socialist and an extremist.

Expecting free handouts which have been received for some time from the government has allowed the government to expand greater and greater over time.

The government so far under Obama has taken charge of the automobile industry along with banking. They are now trying to take over the health care system.

Obama said it plain and clear, “We are going to fundamentally change America.” By god they’re doing it.

This administration is far left and it begins to get scary when we go searching for answers as I did.

If you don’t believe Obama to be an extremist, then maybe you should look at the people he has

self appointed and surrounded himself by, his advisers.

Van Jones, the green jobs czar Obama appointed, recently resigned after he was exposed by Fox News host Glenn Beck and many others. Jones co-founded the group S.T.O.R.M.: Standing Together to Organize Revolutionary Movement.

“All of STORM’s members developed a basic understanding of and commitment to revolutionary Marxist policies,” Jones said. “With a particular emphasis on the historical experiences of third world communist movement.”

Thank God he’s gone, but just one of many.

Cass Sustein, the regulatory czar, proposed bans on hunting and eating meat and also tried to get the fairness doctrine to be implemented in the Internet.

Carol Browner, the global warming czar, is part of Socialist International, a group for global governments.

Ezekiel Manuel, the health care advisor, is a proponent of the complete lives system which puts value on lives based on age.

Mark Lloyd is the FCC’s diversity czar, a new position created by our president. Lloyd would like to bring back the fairness doctrine and then some with a nebulous of diversity and localism to end opposition in the airwaves. Lloyd praised Hugo Chavez’s (the socialist leader of Venezuela) takeover of the airwaves to fuel propaganda.

John Holdren, the science czar, said, “The Constitution and Declaration give you no right say to have more children if the government were to say you can only have two.”

I’m sorry, Mr. Holdren, but I’m afraid they do they give our people freedom, something you obviously don’t believe in.

We could put all the blame on the president and Congress but they haven’t wrtten all these bills, they just weren’t able to read them and passed them

anyway. I can tell you who has helped write our bills.

The Apollo Alliance has. Guess who one of their founders was? Van Jones.They helped create the stimulus bill, a group that’s part of the Apollo Alliance ACORN. ACORN was recently exposed

by Glenn Beck for helping an undercover pimp and prostitute in how to get a house to start their business of selling their bodies and tipped them on how to bring in illegal immigrant girls around the age of 15 to sell their bodies and keep it all under wraps to avoid taxes and the government.

Your taxes go to these people, and these people wrote your “stimuseless” bill that has driven us to around a $12 trillion deficit. Wow. It’s time for us to wake up, it’s time for us to rise up.

Socialized health care was something refuted by socialism’s biggest arch nemesis, Ronald Reagan. Reagan described socialized medicine as a foot-in-the-door method for socialism. He described the eventual loss of freedom from government control.

“The doctor begins to lose freedoms. It’s like telling a lie, and one leads to another,” Reagan said.

“First, you decide that the doctor can have only so many patients. They are equally divided by the various doctors by the government, but then the doctors are equally divided geographically. So a doctor decides he wants to practice in one town, and the government has to tell him, You can’t practice in

“It’s time for us to wake up; it’s time for us to rise up.”

that town. They already have enough doctors. You have to go some place else. And from here it’s only a short step into dictating where he will go.”

It’s easy to see where it goes once a government can dictate where someone works, then soon it’s how they’re paid and everything else. It’s a steady decline a backdoor entry for socialism.

This health care plan was nearly rammed through Congress and put in place entil the people of America began to speak their minds.

The silent beast awoke in the people, and it’s time we set the record straight and get our government back on the same page as our founding fathers. They founded our government on freedom and the escape from big government and tyranny let us take the power back and let the Constitution be our guide, not bring the bacon home politicians in Congress and an extremist administration.

Look for answers. Ask questions. Figure out what is going on around you. Things now are going to determine our futures, this isn’t a Democrat versus Republican thing, this is, as Rush Limbaugh said, “This is statism, this is totalitarianism versus freedom.”

Let your voice be heard and maybe we, can start something. A revolution is going on around us. As young voters, we should make some noise and let the government know they work for us and to leave us alone.

“Questioning your government is not only important,” Beck said. “It is, in a democratic republic, which I think we still have, it is required of you.”

Don’t tread on me, bring it back. Lets get heard.

Don’t let us be the generation that waived our freedom goodbye but let us be the ones who rose up to protect it.

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Devon Ponder Crusader staff

The lights are cut off at 10 p.m... On the dot.

They’ll be back on at 5 a.m. Until then though, it’s pretty much the same thing every night. Threats of violence and appeals for goods are what pass the time. A person out there would be surprised how much a pre-packaged ramen soup would get them in here. It starts off in super max. A term shortened by those who have said it too many times. From then, if you’re lucky, it progress’s on to max, then medium, then minimum.

That’s of course if you’re lucky. County jails are a waste of time, but prison is a waste of life.

I’ve given both my time and my life to such burdens in the past. I’ve given a lot. I walk through the halls and avenues of our precious campus wandering if it is at all possible to live in two worlds.

The world of nice clean people with goals and academic focus and the world filled with a mentality of get it now and get it now at all costs, because that’s what every decision in the latter boils down to. I realized sometime back that it is possible but not pleasant. I’ve seen how going to class with a dis-

passionate mentality will only alienate people. I see how returning to the “other” side with a “wholesome” mentality gets one eaten alive. Truly a balancing act if ever there was one.

A person spends their life living up to the standards of the streets until that’s what he or she becomes. When life smacks them back and hands them a three year bid in the state’s system, then it’s time to change.

But change is not easy. It is not easy to undo years of training and miraculously become someone they should have been. It is easier to fold. It would be much easier. Easy isn’t what gets it though.

Easy does not make tomorrow better. So what will make tomorrow better and each day after that? I’ve answered that for myself and it doesn’t include wasting either my time or my life anymore.

“When life smacks them in the back and hands them a three-year bid in the state’s system, then it’s time to change.”

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Dana Loewen Crusader staff

“By the various levels of stress in my house, you would think my parents were going to college and I was staying home,” was a Facebook status I saw at the beginning of the semester.

He’s got that right. It seems like in most cases, the parents freak out more than the kids do. Of course, there’s the exceptions: parents who are too busy or have too many kids to worry too much about their almost-in-college kid, or parents of kids who were such a nuisance, they say “Good riddance!” when they finally leave.

Before my senior year of high school, I always thought I’d be crazy nervous when it came time to go to college.

I wasn’t.

There’s this little thing that almost all teenagers develop at some point: the need for independence. It feels good just to know that you could do anything you want to do. You are (or should be) adult enough to know the effects of what you do, so you get to decide what you’re going to do and accept those consequences. You no longer have to do or not do something just because your parents said so.

Ah, sweet freedom!

On the other hand, when you screw up there’s no one to bail you out.

Ah, responsibility.

“There’s this little thing that almost all teenagers develop at some point: the need for independence.”

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Music | Deisi Barboza

Electro pop duo sets out to conquer US La Roux

Petar Jankovic performs for the crowd at Seward County Showcase Theatre Monday night, with approximately 150 people in attendance. The show included songs by Spanish composers and ended in a standing ovation and encore. Donations were accepted at the show and approximately $275 was raised for scholarships through a free-will offering at the door.

Serbian sensation plays to senses Al fredo Anaya Crusader staff

Professional musician Petar Jankovic came to Liberal to provide an evening of culture on campus. The classical guitarist finished his concert performance with a flourish Monday night at Showcase Theatre.

His program included a variation of music ranging from Spanish and jazz to classical.

“I choose programs very carefully so all my programs are a selection of my favorites,” Jankovic said.

Seward student David Linares enjoyed Jankovic’s performance.

“One of the songs that I really enjoyed was ‘La Muerte del Angel’,” Linares said. “It had a variety, and it changed pace a lot.”

‘La Muerte del Angel’, introduced by Jankovic, brought in an ethereal mood.

The song was written by Spanish composer Astor Piazzolla about his experience with going through surgery and his experience at the hospital.

Throughout the show Jankovic introduced all of his pieces and gave background information on each. He commanded the audience’s atten-

Some in attendance not only enjoyed seeing this live performance, but would also like to see more on campus in the future.

“I would love to see a piano performer, but as long as it’s music, I’m passionate about it,” Linares said.

Earlier Monday, Jankovic, a faculty member at Indiana University, taught a master guitar class on campus to students of surrounding area schools. It was a class for anybody interested in learning about guitar.

Petar Jankovic listens as Liberal High School student Morgan Riggs “The classes went very well,” plays for him during the master guitar class on campus Monday.

Jankovic said. “I’ve taught in many places, to both beginners tion throughout the show, but Jancovic, as he got a standing and to higher level students.” was very approachable after the ovation at the end of his set.

Jankovic has been teaching for Amanda Savage, a student at 24 years; he began at the age of show and was willing to answer any questions and sign CDs for Seward taking a jazz course, at- 16. “I teach anything related to tended the performance for guitar and performance,” audience members.

“I was really interested to see extra credit.

Jankovic said.

“I really enjoyed all his fasthis performance,” Linares said.

“When teaching, I try to adJankovic has been perform- paced songs,” Savage said. In dress any questions people may addition to students, members ask, anything from technique ing since the age of 8.

“To prepare for a show I just of the community also attended matters to public performance play, warm up, do exercises, the show. issues,” Jankovic said.

“The turn out was average. focus, test the acoustics and get After his performance, It was a solid amount a feel for the stage.”

Jancovic left Liberal for “It was a great crowd. I’d of people, anywhere another concert. love to come back. The show from 150 to 200 “I have an upcoming went very well. It was a very people. But for the concert in Minnesota. I size of this town it play around 30 connice crowd and I enjoyed playwas a good turn certs in a year.” ing here.” out,” Jankovic said.

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Concert | Taylor Hugg

Guitarist romances crowd with tango and Spanish guitar

While on stage, Petar Jankovic and his guitar acted as one being, drawn together to perform a beautiful work of art. His heart goes into every note he plays, every subtle note is played dynamically, flowing together seamlessly to capture the essence of the entire piece as if he were telling a story to the audience of listeners.

The first three pieces he played “Cinq Preludes”, “Sonatina in A major”, and “Astuias” were of the Spanish romantic feel. They gave the listener a calm soothing touch. The fourth piece, “Libra Sonatine”, was more upbeat with calm moments. It gave me the overall feel of a fire, starting off ablaze and as the night goes on it dies down to a soft warmth.

His final performance, “Three Tangos,” was a mixture of three different styles of classical guitar. As he concluded his final performance, he was given a standing ovation from the audience.

After he received his applause and the crowd was seated, he finished his concert with a final encore that was also of the tango category.

Jankovic is an amazing guitarist who has mastered many different styles of play.

He gave an outstanding performance as he showed us some of his most loved pieces.

La Roux can be easily identified by front woman Elly Jackson and her quirky red shark fin like hairdo; however the man behind the action is producer Ben Langmaid. This duo isn’t just all about look they have the music to stand up next to their distinctive look.

The duo debuted earlier this year in the UK and have had a great amount of success with two top two singles “In for the Kill” and “Bulletproof.” They also landed on the No. 2 spot on the album charts with their self titled debut album. Now they plan to come stateside with their own mix of Electropop.

Probably the best song on their self titled debut is “Bulletproof.”

It’s got a retro 80s arcade like beat yet it doesn’t sound the one bit dated in fact it’s also a bit futuristic. Jackson warns her lover in the song that she’s learned from her mistakes and will have tougher skin in her next relationship.

“I’m Not Your Toy” is their latest single, but “Tigerlily” was begging to be the next single as Jackson’s bitter filled voice which switches to angelic in the chorus throughout the song, making it a rollercoaster of emotions. “I’m Not Your Toy” just doesn’t have anything over the feeling of “Tigerlily.” This is the only disappoint on the album is that “Tigerlily” wasn’t the fourth single.

La Roux is one of my favorite new artists of the year. There are quite a few artists out today trying to recreate the sound of the ’80s but no one does it quite like La Roux. Jackson’s voice is unmatchable right now and they have seem to have a trademark sound that doesn’t sound repeated. La Roux is set to be released on Sept. 29, 2009 in the US.

Book | Jose Rodriguez

Comedian brings the laughs in her memoir Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin may be someone you love or hate, but either way you know who she is, and if you know who she is, then her mission is accomplished.

The controversial and two time Emmy Award winning comedian is taking no prisoners in her first foray into the the world of memoir writing. She starts the book off with an open letter to Oprah expressing interest in having her book be an official Oprah Book Club Selection.

Griffin grew up in Oak Park, Ill. and was the youngest in a group of five children so it gave her the need to perform so she would be the center of attention. After graduating from high school she moved to Los Angeles with her parents and began her rocky road in the world of entertainment.

She was a member of the comedy troupe the Groundlings and mentions famous comedians she worked with before they got their big break like Jeananne Garaffalo, Lisa Kudrow and Margaret Cho. Kathy finally got her big break when she got the role of restaurant critic, Vicki Groener on Suddenly Susan. After the cancellation of the show, Kathy began doing stand- up and after selling out many venues she finally got her own television show on Bravo called “My Life on the D-List.”

She gives the readers all the inside dirt like did you know she dated Jack Black before he got famous? Or that the many plastic surgeries she has had have almost killed her? She even made out with one of the members of N’Sync. Pretty deep stuff.

I’m not going to lie, I only bought the book because it was 50 percent off at Hastings. After but I honestly don’t regret buying it because this book really delivered the laughs. Kathy found a great balance between the serious and the funny weaving both together flawlessly. The style of the book is fun because it feels like you are having a one on one conversation with the comedian.

Photos by Alfredo Anaya

Television | Morgan Allaman

Modern dance company brings original moves to the community Jose Rodri guez Entertainment editor

The 940 Dance Company will perform at the Baker Arts Center Saturday. The dance company is based in Lawrence and has been touring the Midwest for 21 years.

“I’m excited to have something different and see how people react,” said the executive director of Baker Arts Center, Adriane Hatcher.

The dance company was brought to Liberal with the help of Kansas Art Commission, Liberal Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and the Liberal Holiday Inn. “We had some grant support,” Hatcher said.

The company was selected from a roster of artists that the Kansas Art Commission releases every year.

“It’s a roster of artists and performers that will travel around the state and we wanted to come up with something different this year,”

Hatcher said.

One of the interesting dances of the night is titled “Prismatica,” a light show where the audience will be asked to wear special glasses.

The performance will be at 7 p.m.

Saturday at the James Maskus Auditorium inside Liberal High School.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children aged 4-12, there will be an additional $2 added to the tickets if purchased at the door.

For more information, contact the Baker Arts Center at 620-6242810.

Serial killer returns for fourth season Dexter

“Dexter” is a TV series about a blood spatter analyst at Miami Metro Police Department named Dexter Morgan, played by Michael C. Hall, who takes justice into his own hands by murdering criminals who have slipped through the judicial system.

Dexter Morgan leads what seems like a normal life complete with pregnant fiancee turned wife Rita, played by Julie Benz, and a big mouth sister Debra, played by Jennifer Carpenter, but behind his perfectly played life, Morgan battles what he calls his “Invisible Passenger.”

As a child, Morgan was forced to watch the slaughter of his mother by drug lords and as a result, Morgan became a closet sociopath.

His adoptive father and a former homicide detective Harry Morgan convinced Dexter that there is no changing the urges he feels to kill, so he must use what “he is” for the greater good.

He slays by a code provided by Harry that states that he can only kill people who have taken another’s life.

You can check out the premier of season four of “Dexter” Sunday at 11 p.m. on Showtime, although I highly recommend you watch the previous three seasons before hand to avoid confusion or assumptions. This show will have you second-guessing your thoughts on the death penalty.

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Friday, September 25, 2009

‘Oz’opening twists on stage with special effects,visitor

Crusader photo/Cherisse Overton

Art student Krittanu Puthong paints sunflowers for Oz set.

Oz-Fest Schedule of Events Friday, Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade 2:30 p.m.

Easton Hamlin

Silent Auction OzAlive Performances Oz Train Rides Saturday, Oct. 3 Craft & Jewelry Vendors 2 p.m.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest ages 2- ood Vendors Yellow Brick Throw - National Adult Competition October 7-9 Games 7 p.m.

Silent Auction “The Wizard of Oz� play at SCCC

Friday, October 9, Reception for Original Munchkin, Margaret Pellegrini.

Saturday, October 10 8 a.m. Toto Trot – Liberal Rec Center 9–5 Pellegrini, Original Margaret Munchkin Dennis Anfuso, Oz Books Writer & Illustrator

10 a.m. Baking Contest 10 a.m.- Noon Poppa D and Imme the Clowns 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Variety Performances on Stage

Special effects including the creation of a tornado on stage, a seven-foot Oz face, trees that throw apples and a ball of fire will be part of the enticement of Seward’s upcoming stage presentation of “The Wizard of Oz.�

Patrons have a choice of three live performances at 7 p.m. Oct. 7, 8 or 9. Tickets went on sale Sept. 14 in the humanities building and have been moving at a brisk pace. Friday night’s performance is close to a sell-out. “I think it’s thrilling. Any day now Friday will be sold out and Wednesday and Thursday are on the way,� director Alison Chambers said.

The director, straight to Liberal from New York, and a professional stage manager add to the talents of a local cast and Princess Chambers, the dog who plays Toto, to bring the 1939

movie to the stage of the Showcase Theater.

Julie Bunnell is the professional stage manager. Students in the supporting staff include actors, as well as art students who helped create the sets and cosmetology students, who will help with makeup and hair. “I went to the Kylix sponsor and she thought it would be a great idea, and the set has come out great,� Chambers said.

The idea came about as Chambers began helping with the local Oz-Fest committee for a citywide celebration after she moved to Liberal to take on her new job as drama director and instructor at the college. The next thing she knew, she was casting for a full-fledged production of “The Wizard of Oz.�

With less than six weeks to stage the show, things had to move fast.

“Alison is a very driven individual, in a good way,� said Logan Green, who plays the role of Scarecrow. “It feels like we’re learning things about acting that we’ll be taking with us the rest of our lives.�

The actors will take another special memory with them after Friday night's performance.

Margaret Pellegrini, one of the original Munchkins from the movie, will be in the audience to view the presentation. “She will be there front row, and, as a tribute to her, all the Munchkins will be wearing flowers on their heads since she wore one in the movie,�

Chamber said. “I am thrilled. I love the way it’s coming together and I love my cast, they are insanely talented and work very hard.�

Courtesy photo/ Ginny McNitt

Margaret Pelligrino, one of the only living Munchkins from the 1939 Oz movie, will be in the audience for the Oct. 9 performance. Oz-Fest will have a reception for her Oct. 9 and a meet-and-greet 9-5 Oct. 10 at a location to be announced.

Casting call for‘Wizard of Oz’ Dorothy - Tiffany Prater Aunt Em - LaVonna Gonzalez Glinda - Heather Grant Zeke/Cowardly Lion - Bud Smithson Hickory/ Tin Man - Isaac Fuentes Uncle Henry - Peter Emery

11:30 a.m.

Kwahadi Indian Dancers 3 p.m.

RBC Band Performance

Elizabeth Rohloff, Miss Liberal

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Phi Theta Kappa plans induction

Phi Theta Kappa will host its induction ceremony at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4 in Room SW229 C/D. PTK typically inducts around 20 to 30 new members each semester.

The ceremony allows formal recognition for the achievements of the club’s members. “It is an honors organization and people should be proud to be in this organization.” Phi Theta Kappa adviser Debbie Stafford said.

Students in PTK must have completed at least 12 semester hours at the community college level and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5. They must also have shown appropriate moral conduct. “If they received an invitation to be inducted they do still have time to submit the application and attend the ceremony.” Stafford said.

Friday, September 25, 2009

REFLECTIONS SCCC Development Foundation hosted the 15th annual Scholarship Auction Sept. 19 in the Seward County Event Center located at the fairgrounds.

“Reflections of the past” was the theme, in honor of the college and the foundations 40th anniversary.

Dale Doll tries on his SCCC letter jacket by request.

SCCC hosts Measurement and Pipeline Institute

Crusader photo/ Alfredo Anaya

The Measurement and Pipeline Institute, hosted by the Petroleum Institute for Education Committee and SCCC/ ATS, was Sept. 15 and 16 at Liberal’s Activity Center. The convention’s purpose is to offer surrounding gas companies the chance to pick up different techniques used in their line of business.

Librarian technician breaks arm in race

Participants of the Scholarship Auction stand in line to pay for and pick up objects they bid on in either the silent, lucky draw or live auction.

Students worked as cashiers collecting the money that will be used towards scholarships.

Emery Swagerty, the SCCC library technician, broke his arm in five different places Saturday while running in the Mandi McPhail-Steele Memorial 5K run in Cimarron.

Swagerty was running downhill and slipped and fell on a loose pile of gravel while turning a corner, breaking his arm. Although Swagerty was in rough shape, he walked the last mile of the race before receiving medical attention.

Swagerty underwent a surgery Tuesday to help his recovery, and hopes to be back to work on Monday.

Director of the library Matthew Pannkuk said Swagerty says he wants to come back to work because there’s nothing on TV.

Humanities secretary Terri Barnes talks to former Development Office employee Norma Garcia and Jose Paz in front of the lucky draw table.

SGA to remodel union

Stephanie Boaldin and Melanie Knudsen model the 5-piece Island Sun Patio set, which sold for $200.

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They have been working with Tommy Williams, dean of administration, on exact layouts and costs. SGA met Sept.

9 to set-up new dates for renovations, new plans and possibly new costs. All students are welcome to participate in the discussions. Original costs were estimated between $8,000 and $10,000, with the SGA providing the manpower.

Rosales said not only would a few upgrades make the union more appealing and comfortable, but that it would also set the bar for next years members and hopefully it would do the same every preceding year.

The union is located on the east-side of SCCC campus.

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SCCCOPS now Saints EPS Seward County Community College Office Professionals, known as SCCCOPS, changed their name to Saints EPS, Education Support Professionals.

“We made the name change because not all the people involved will work in an office,” said member Pam Perkins.

The change was also made because of the merge between the college and technical school. The name change was voted on in the spring, but the name became official on Aug. 18.

An attendee dips his strawberry in the chocolate fountain provided by Great Western Dining.

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The Alpha Omega Institute is making its way to SCCC/ ATS 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 in SU 214 above the bookstore where they will discuss creation vs. evolution.

Leah Sitter waits while Kelsey Darnell looks up a price for an item sold at the auction.

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In recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the college, which opened for classes in 1969, and the start of the Crusader the same year, current editors and staff have taken up the task of re-creating photos to compare those from the past 40 years to today.

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SPORTS Friday, September 25, 2009

Saints Calendar

Crusader photo/ Will Rector

Jon Tassin slam dunks a basketball during the Play a Saint event at the Chili Cookoff.

Play a Saint Basketball team

Sept. 26-27 at Lamar Tourney Sept. 30 vs. Garden City

meets fans at park

Wi l l Rector News editor

Oct. 4 at NW OK St Tourney

Crusader photo/ Will Rector

Adonte McCarter lays a ball up for Jon Tassin on an alley-oop. They were playing against a mother and a daughter for the Play a Saint at the Chili Cookoff in Blue Bonnet Park on Sept. 19. There were various games and activities for children at the event including duck races.

Oct. 2-4 Regional Tournament in Oklahoma City

Volleyball tops Pratt, runs into stiff competition at tourney

Rusti n Watt Sports editor

Sept. 26 vs. Rose State Sept. 27 vs. Wichita Grays Oct. 2-4 All-Star Weekend at Kauffman Stadium in KC Oct. 6 vs. Dodge City

The Seward County Saints men’s basketball team took part in the Play a Saint event at the Chili Cookoff Sept. 19 at Blue Bonnet Park.

The team did the Play a Saint for fun and to make a public appearance.

“It’s a good thing for the community, helping with kids in the community,” Saints forward Jon Tassin said. “We were just having good times with the kids who come to our games.”

The basketball team also got to go around and taste the different kinds of chili.

The once nationally ranked No. 11 Seward County Community College Lady Saints volleyball remain undefeated in the conference defeating Pratt and Colby but suffered three losses at Sterling Colo.

The Lady Saints now set their sights on also undefeated in conference play Barton County.

The now ranked No. 13Saints then ran into a brick wall when they went to the 2009 Pizza Hut Invitational in Sterling Colorado and returned 1-3 from the tourney.

Eleventh is the highest ranking the Lady Saints have held under head coach Bert Luallen and the highest ranking the program has seen since 2003.

“We came into last season ranked and it didn’t really mean much. It feels a lot better this season coming in unranked because we know we earned it,” sophomore Amanda Savage said.

“It really puts a target on your back,” Luallen said.

Seward came out hot in the first set against Pratt at the Greenhouse on Sept. 16, but had to battle through their second set and put things back together in the third.

“I think we played pretty well overall,” Laullen said. “We had a

little mental breakdown there in the second set but played well enough to win.”

The Lady Saints sat at 13-1 with a 3-0 Jayhawk West record following the Pratt contest.

Pratt was formerly ranked No. 11 and dealt the Saints their first loss this season on Aug. 29.

Following that loss the Saints went 8-0 and defeated ranked competition in Tyler Junior College, Hill Junior College and Hutchinson.

The Saints carried their No. 11 national ranking to Sterling, Colo., for a tournament full of some stiff competition last weekend.

Friday, Seward took on No. 4 Western Nebraska Community College and No. 14 Northeastern Junior College before taking on No. 6 Iowa Western Community college and McCook Community College on Saturday.

“We’re going to have to play really well this weekend,” Luallen said. “We are capable of winning every game but we have to reduce our errors and stay together as a team. If we come back 3-1 it would be a great accomplishment.”

The Saints definitely faced a big test last weekend in a huge step up in competition.

Seward showed that they still

have some room for improvement but competed well against some of the top teams in the nation.

The Saints kept pace with No. 4 Western Nebraska and No. 12 Northeastern and even held some leads at times.

Seward was able to win some battles but not the wars and fell to both teams, Northeastern in devastating fashion, as they lost some close sets.

The Lady Saints then took on No. 5 Iowa Western. Iowa Western put up some impressive runs on the Saints, and showed why they are No. 5 in the nation.

Seward’s final match of the tourney was with unranked McCook.

Seward overpowered McCook and ran home with a win.

Seward sat at 14-4 following the tourney with all four of their losses coming to teams ranked inside the nations top 12.

Seward then moved to 4-0 in the Jayhawk Western Division Tuesday night with a three-set sweep over Colby.

The Saints are 15-4 with a No. 13 national ranking and are undefeated in conference play.

Seward will take on Barton County at the Greenhouse at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Seward will also take on Clarendon Saturday evening at 6 p.m.

Crusader photo/ Chris “Turtle” Flowers

Lindsey Miller and LaKendra Sanders go up for a block during the scrimmage against the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies.

Fernandes, Sanders receive player of the week honors Sept. 26 vs. Barton and Clarendon Sept. 30 at Dodge City Oct. 2 vs. Colby Oct. 7 at Garden City

Rusti n Watt Sports editor

Two Lady Saints have been the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Player of the Week in the first four weeks of the season. Sheinae Fernandes a freshman middle-hitter from Porto Alegre, Brazil has received Player of the Week honors in week one and week four this season.

LaKendra Sanders a sophomore middle-hitter from Lewisville, Texas received Player of the Week honors in week two.

Both have made a big impact for the Lady Saints at the net and will look to continue making some noise and continue producing throughout the season.

Jayhawk West standings

Fernandes was named week one and week fours player of the week in those two weeks alone Fernandes totaled 84 kills, 38 blocks, 33 digs, four assists and 18 aces.

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Sanders was named player of the week in week two of the season putting up 41 kills, 18 blocks, four digs and one assist

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SPORTS

2B CRUSADER

Friday, September 25, 2009

Lady Saint wins tourney bracket

Dana Loewen Crusader staff

The men’s and women’s tennis teams competed in two tournaments recently. The Salina and Lindsborg tourney Sept. 1619 and the Wichita tournament Sept. 10-13.

Lady Saint Kate Gabashvili won against a Barton College player in a third set tie-break match.

Her opponent’s leg cramped, resulting in her conceding the match.

Antigoné Lowery reached the semifinals against an Oklahoma Baptist University player.

Seward’s Shawn McWhorter reached the finals round and lost 6-1, 6-2.

Fernando Soni made it to the semifinals, but lost to a Lindenwood University.

The Wichita event was Sept.

10-13. Kate Gabashvili was the most successful of the college teams, reaching the quarter finals, where she lost 8-5.

The tennis team was supposed to play Thursday, but the opposing school backed out. Instead, the team played against each other.

Their next tournament will be regionals Oct. 2-4 in Oklahoma City.

Sheerly Shaley Crusader photo/Morgan Allaman

A Vicious and Delicious receiver attempts to receive a pass while two defenders from the Tight Ends battle him for possession Thursday evening.

Students hit gridiron Devon Ponder Crusader staff

Crusader photo/Morgan Allaman

Vicious and Delicious player Angel Alvarado works to evade a Tight Ends defender Thursday evening. Vicious and Delicious received a loss to bring their record to 1-2 on the intramural season thus far.

The football season is under way and the lack of a Seward County Community College/Area Technical School football team has not stopped students from being active participants in the games. Intramural flag football, sponsored by the Student Government Association, took off this year with a total of eight teams.

The Skidmarks, the Sturdy Wings, Victorious Secrets, Team Jew 1, Vicious and Delicious, Team Hollywood, The Tight Ends, and Team Jew 2, will all compete for the championship

title on Oct. 1.

Preseason play began on Sept.

15 with all eight teams showcasing and determining the strengths and weaknesses of their teams.

Regular season intramural play began Sept. 17, with the remaining games played every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter.

Each team will play a total of three games, with the championship battle being determined by the teams with the most victories.

Regular season is in play, and the battle for intramural bragging rights has begun.

Baseball continues to prep for season

Chri s “Turtl e” Fl owers Crusader staff

The Seward County Saints baseball team took two out of three games on Wednesday from the Garden City Broncbusters at Garden City.

Seward was defeated by the Broncbusters in the first game of of the triple header 4-0.

The Saints recovered from their first loss and came back to win the last two games of the series 3-1 and 1-0. Last weekend Seward traveled to New Mexico to take on four other teams in

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The Saints went 3-0-1 on the weekend defeating Western Oklahoma 8-3, Cherry Creek 5-0, Tucson 3-1 and tied Lamar 0-0 in a two hour time limit game.

“We had good times but struggled with consistency,” Saints catcher Todd Glime said. “But I’m excited to see if we can improve on last season.”

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“Hitting is our biggest situation right now,” Seward County head coach Galen McSpadden said. “But I am not overly concerned about our hitting yet, we work pretty hard on our hitting during the preseason and right now we’re mostly using wooden bats. Once we get metal bats in our hands I think we’ll be fine.”

Fall ball has also allowed McSpadden and the Saints to see some of their strong points.

“Pitching is definitely above our expectations at this point in

the year. We have some sophomores that improved from last year and some freshman that have come out and pitched pretty good for us so far. Overall we have been throwing a lot of strikes and our defense has been playing well and giving our team a chance to compete.”

Seward will continue to improve and prepare for the upcoming season the remaining of this year’s fall ball.

Seward will be at home Sept.

26, to play Rose State and Sept.

27, to play the Wichita Grays.

Dancing on the tennis courts Anti goné Lowery Crusader staff

Having grown up playing tennis, sophomore Shaley Thomas is familiar with the game of tennis and is now shining on the court as a Lady Saint tennis player.

Thomas decided to play on the Lady Saints tennis team this year when she was given the opportunity by Coach Darin Workman, who was able to watch Thomas play during her free time with her father.

Workman thought Thomas had what it would take to play on the Lady Saints tennis team, and thought she would become a great asset because she is a “quick learner and a hard worker.”

“The opportunity arose and I saw it as a great chance to get involved and go through a new experience,” Thomas said.

Not only does Thomas play tennis for Seward County Community College/Area Technical School, but she is also on the dance team. Thomas said that it can be hard for her to manage both tennis and dance, but also believes that “it's totally worth it in the end.”

“The coaches and teammates

make it all worthwhile,” Thomas said.

Being a member of both the dance and tennis team has also allowed Thomas to become friends with a variety of people.

Her dance team is filled with Americans, while the Saints and Lady Saints tennis teams are filled with many international players. Thomas said that it is interesting being on a team with international students, and believes “it's great to see all the diversity and how people from all over the world can come together on one team with merely a love for tennis in common.”

Having competed in her first college tennis tournaments in Wichita and Salina, Kansas so far, Thomas has worked hard to become a better player, and recently made it to the consolation doubles championship, losing in a tough tie-break match.

“I hope to make it a memorable year and win regionals so we can go to nationals, and improve my tennis ability,” said Thomas on what she hopes to accomplish during her tennis season at the college.

The Saints and Lady Saints tennis team will compete against Hesston College here at home Sept. 24.

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4B CRUSADER

Friday, September 25, 2009

Russian

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Brother, sister duo take to the courts for Seward tennis teams Russian tandem seeks to make most of American opportunity Levan and Kate Gabashvili grew up in Russia but have come to love what opportunities they have here in the states. One of those opportunities is to play tennis for Seward. In the Saints and Lady Saints first tennis tournament of the fall season in Wichita, Levan went far in the tournament losing in the Semifinals to Oklahoma Baptist University 6-8. Kate has also had success early in the season, previously winning her singles bracket in the No. 2 spot against Barton County in a third set tiebreak.

While Kate and Levan are having success on the court now, tennis was not a family sport in the Gabashvili family, but nonetheless Kate began to play tennis at the age of 4, while Levan began to play at the age of 5. Both learned the game from their mother, Ana Gabashvili. But they were not the first to pick up a tennis racket. Their older brother Teimuraz, a professional tennis player currently ranked No. 80 in the Association of Tennis Professionals tour began playing at the age of 6. Kate and Levan look up to their older brother Teimuraz and think it is great that he is a professional tennis player, yet they don't flaunt their brother's stardom.

“I think he is doing really good. His goal is to be in the top 20,” Kate said.

Levan, being the second oldest of the three siblings also looks up to his older brother.

“I want to be like my brother because he is very kind. I think he is a good tennis player too, but he has problems with his mental game,” Levan said of Teimuraz.

Their older brother has not only helped them with their tennis games, but also with school.

“He has helped us with school financially and with tennis. We don't want to be dependent on our brother too much; we are trying to be independent in the states” Kate said, as Levan agreed with her comments.

This appreciative and

Levan Gabashvilis has fun making himself at home in his sister Kate’s dorm room.

humble attitude Kate and Levan share is what led the Gabashvilis to Seward County.

Levan agreed to come play for the Saints tennis team immediately after Coach Darin Workman contacted him on the strength of watching a video of Levan’s skills.

Kate moved back to the tennis courts after laying down her racket for a few years. She had in fact been playing volleyball at Seminole State College.

It was Levan who referred Kate to Workman, who then looked at a video of her and thought she would be an asset to the Lady Saints tennis team.

Levan and Kate are both very aggressive players who work hard to improve their games on the tennis courts.

Sophomore teammate Shawn McWhorter likes how hard working Levan is while playing tennis.

“Levan is aggressively optimistic on the tennis court,” McWhorter said.

Lady Saint sophomore Sylvia Perez also likes what her teammate has to offer on the court “Kate is independent on the court and does not give up easily,” Perez said.

Coach Workman also sees positives in the Gabashvilis.

“Kate is power; she needs to be

more patient but listens well,” Workman said. “Levan, though, is very intense on the court and everywhere really. He also takes instruction well.”

Workman also had this to say about Kate and Levan: “They do not look alike, I cannot believe they are brother and sister. Levan is more serious on the court than Kate, but she stays more calm.”

While Workman easily picked out the differences he sees in the Gabashvilis, Kate and Levan easily picked out the positives in one another.

“It is very good to be here with my brother. He always helps and supports me here,” said Kate of Levan. As much as Kate enjoys being with Levan at the college, Levan also finds it nice being at the college with her.

“Kate is my translator. I need her here to help me. She supports me and always helps me with school and whatever I need,” Levan said.

While the Gabashvilis appreciate many things about one another, they appreciate each other’s positive approach in particular.

“One thing I appreciate most is that he is very positive. When I am down he helps me,” Kate said. While Levan appreciates Kate’s hard-working attitude.

“The main thing I appreciate most about Kate is that she always tries her best at everything,” Levan said.

Both Kate and Levan work hard on the tennis courts and in their classes, but each have set one goal while at Seward County.

“I hope to get better in tennis and find a school in New York to transfer to,” Kate said. Levan, however, has set his number one goal in the classrooms. “I don’t want to fail exams. Not just final exams, but all exams,” Levan said.

Whether it is succeeding in the classrooms or on the tennis courts, the Gabashvilis plan to work hard while at the college and won’t take for granted the opportunities they have in the United States.

“Kate is my translator. I need her here to help me. She supports me and always helps me with school and whatever I need.”

— Levan Gabashvilis

Story by Antigoné Lowery

Levan, often the jokester of the two, gets ready to thump his sister’s ear in a show of brotherly love while the two hangout in Kate’s dorm room. Levan was recruited to play at Seward by head tennis coach Darin Workman. Levan referred his sister who was playing volleyball at Seminole State College. Workman liked what he saw of the two on tape and brought the Russian siblings to SCCC.

Levan and Kate know when to have fun and they also know when to get down to business as both are pictured poised at practice. Kate recently won her tournament bracket in Salina.

“It is very good to be here with my brother. He always helps and supports me here.”

—Kate Gabashvilis

Photos by Landry Mastellar Cherisse Overton