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The college will be hosting KC Kickoff next week, giving students the opportunity to socialize and to become more acquainted with what the campus has to offer.

Free drinks will be served from 9 a.m. to noon Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 29 and 30, in front of the Watson Library.

Classes will be canceled from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 31, for a pep rally in Masters Gym..

Free lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. between Masters Gym and the Devall Student Center. The menu includes barbecue by Aramark and snowcones by Charlie’s Sno-Balls.

Also from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., KC clubs and organizations will pass out information in the hallway of the Devall Student Center.

A “Welcome Back” social is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 1, in the Devall Student Center Ballroom, featuring a disk jockey and snack foods. Students must have KCissued identification cards to enter

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and admission is free. Security will be present.

Rangers will kick off the football season against Tyler Junior College 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at St. John Memorial Stadium. Admission is free with KC-issued identification card.

“We also ask that attendants all wear blue in efforts to show our unity, support and to blueout the competition,” said Joseph Savoie, coordinator of residential life.

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KASI DICKERSON Executive Editor

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“The primary reason for this policy is the safety and security of our students and staff,” said Dr. Michael Jenkins, vice president of student development.

“When you have an open campus with about 6,000 people you can’t always tell if the people there are supposed to be there. Having IDs helps identify who is supposed to be here and who is not.”

KCPD initiated the idea of requiring IDs after handling issues of individuals who weren’t supposed to be on campus, Jenkins noted.

KCPD Chief Martin Pessink said, “Our responsibility is to have as safe of a campus as possible. This is one of the measures we can take to do this. This is an open campus and we encourage visitors, but we know we have had people who are not here for college business and we want to identify these people. We have had gang-related activity, fights around the dorms, drug issues and complaints of people in the mall area, so this is a way for us to identify the students and See IDs on Page 3

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Ranger Ride back in action

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Students will be able to make changes to their schedules on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 22-23, by visiting the Counseling Center and various offices across campus.

During the first 15 class days, students will receive a 70 percent refund for dropped courses.

Students who were unable to sign

up for classes are not at a total loss. Full Throttle courses are still available.

Full Throttle is a group of courses offered at KC-Longview. Courses meet Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The courses start Sept. 19 and are 12 weeks in length.

“This gives students a chance to register late for classes and still get a full load of courses, provided they don’t have any developmental requirements,” said Staci Martin, registrar and director of admissions. “This is also an opportunity for a student who is already registered to add something to their schedule later in the semester if they need to.”

For more information on Full Throttle courses, visit the Counseling Center in the Devall Student Center or call 903-753-2642.

SARAH SULLIVAN Staff Writer

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After a summer hiatus, the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) Rural Transit District and KC will offer the Ranger Ride shuttle for the Fall 2011 semester.

The shuttle will transport IF<IE= students to and ,:".G(9:"(-:>99*"( from Longview -.:"7>*"(+&( and Kilgore five N8O=)P days a week at no charge to KC students who are able to show their identification cards. Those who do not attend KC can ride for a $2 fee per trip.

The Ranger Ride will begin transporting students on the first day of classes, Aug. 22.

Shuttles are air-conditioned and handicapped accessible for convenience.

For more information, visit www.kilgore.edu.

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What are some unknown facts about you? ... I have six kids ranging in age from 15 to 41 and I am a pretty good cook.

What is the best thing about your job? ... Best thing about my job is being in a position where I can help persons more and help solve more problems.

Who is someone you have looked up to? ... My Dad––he was a saint; he had a great work ethic; he raised three kids on about $10,000 a year while he ran an upholstery shop; he took good care of my mother after her stroke.

What do you want to say to new and returning students? ... “Follow your Bliss” (Joseph Campbell) and “Whatever you think you can do or dream you can do, begin it; for boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” (Goethe)

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Hugs from my wife, Scotti; relaxing on the pool float––enjoying the sky and the trees; and enjoying a relaxing beverage!

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After turning age 50, I did a number of things for the very first time: snow skied, drove a motorcycle, started to play golf and learned to play poker (poorly).

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Free concert marks 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks SARAH SULLIVAN Staff Writer “America is a tune. It must be sung together.”

–Gerald Stanley Lee, Crowds If this holds true, then let us use music to commemorate a decade-old date of unifying tragedy for America: Sept. 11, 2001.

The East Texas Remembers 9/11 concert will be held 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, in Dodson Auditorium. Admission is free. The East Texas Community Chorus, East Texas Youth Chorus and the Panola College Choir will perform as well as featuring a mass chorus of 150 accompanied by an orchestra of 50.

Jim Taylor, director of choral activities, directs

the chorus and has prepared a number of patriotic songs, including the first movement of “Verdi Requiem,” an Armed Services medley, “Hymn to the Fallen” from Saving Private Ryan by John Williams and “God Bless America.”

Additional features of the concert include a video-recorded greeting from Gov. Rick Perry, the performance of the Lincoln Portrait narrated by KC President Bill Holda, greetings from other state and federal congressmen and much more.

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KC shares common book TIMOTHY STUCKEY Staff Writer KC begins the Fall semester with its first common book project, “1 Dead in Attic.” Readers will follow journalist Chris Rose in New Orleans two days after Hurricane Katrina hits as he offers a first-hand, personal experience of what he observed and lived through.

The book is voluntary to instructors to use as either extra credit or as part of the class curriculum.

The book received high praise from Dr. Richard Harrison, dean of liberal and fine arts.

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the hurricane victims went through,” Harrison said. “Everybody remembers Katrina; everybody remembers the impact.”

Harrison, who oversees instructional programs, found that the book was well received by Eastfield College where it engaged both the staff and students.

“1 Dead in Attic” is part of the college’s Quality Enhancement Plan: Get a GRIP (Give Reading Its Priority), a program focused on encouraging students to read both in and out of class.

“The purpose of literature is to raise life to a level of consciousness,” Harrison said, “and that’s what I want students to find, that they’re not the only ones dealing with these problems.”

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Attending an institution of higher learning typically gives students advantages in life. Phi Theta Kappa is an organization that can offer heightened recognition and is a testament to accomplishment some students seek.

PTK is a national honor society organization for two-year colleges.

It is for students who strive to succeed, surpassing the standard collegiate goal of simply attaining a degree. PTK can open doors for students.

“Students are granted access to additional scholarships. They gain valuable leadership skills while enjoying fellowship with other members of the college and community,” said Michele Daniels, PTK adviser.

Change recently came to the structure of KC’s chapter of Gamma Omicron. Dr. Paul Buchanan, geology instructor, and Daniels, speech instructor, were appointed PTK’s new advisers in June.

Eligibility requirements for those who want to join this organization must generally have a 3.6 grade point average. A full-time student must have completed at least 12 hours of course work in the previous long semester. A parttime student must have completed at least 20 total hours. All required hours must be able to be applied to an associate’s degree.

Returning PTK students are invited to the official “Welcome Back Meeting” to be held at noon Friday, Aug. 26, in Old Main, Room 140. Members will be served pizza and cake.

Plans to improve the status of the KC chapter are under way.

“Our goal is to reach five-star status,” Buchanan said.

For more information, contact Buchanan or Daniels via KC email.

Buchanan’s email is pbuchanan@ kilgore.edu and Daniel’s is mdaniels@kilgore.edu.

Theatre auditions slated Aug. 24-26 SARAH SULLIVAN Staff Writer Auditions for the first theatre production of the season, “Charley’s Aunt” by Brandon Thomas, are from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 24-26 in Van Cliburn Auditorium.

“Charley’s Aunt” is a British farce set in Oxford, England, in the 1890s.

The cast consists of six men and four women. A crew will also be needed if students wish to be a part of the production, but don’t desire to be on stage.

The production dates are Oct. 4-9.

All students on theatre scholarships are required to attend all days of auditions. It is suggested that theatre majors attend.

Auditions will be cold readings and are open to anyone.

For more information, contact Kathy Barber, director, at 903-9838126 or kbarber@kilgore.edu.

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ET Youth Chorus seeking singers The East Texas Youth Chorus is recruiting singers for its fall season. “The chorus offers homeschooled youth a fabulous arts component to one’s schedule,” said Jim Taylor, ETYC director and KC’s director of choral activities.

“It also gives students the opportunity to sing great music with friends in a challenging but fun setting that can prepare for college singing.”

The chorus will begin the semester with participation in a concert, “East Texas Remembers 9/11,” in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, featuring

a mass chorus of 150 accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra.

The concert is set for 6 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 11, in Dodson Auditorium.

Admission is free thanks to donations by the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce, Martin Gas, Patterson Nissan of Longview, SWEPCO and other businesses.

The choir rehearses in the Choral Room of the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center on the Kilgore College campus on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The ETYC was created six years ago for home-schooled

high school-age youth in the East Texas area, and is operated under the guidance of KC’s Continuing Education Department.

“Members must pass a simple audition to determine that they can carry a tune,” Taylor said.

“No music reading skills are necessary, and sightsinging skills are taught in rehearsals.”

A tuition fee of $50 per semester is required at the beginning of the semester which includes cost of sheet music, accompanist, director, rehearsal hall and performances.

“It is also possible for juniors and seniors in high

school to enroll in the choir and receive dual credit at KC with costs appropriate to dual enrollment,” Taylor said.

“Singers interested in joining may line up an audition ahead of time, or may simply come to a rehearsal and audition afterward.”

For more information, contact Taylor for an audition time at (903) 9838122 or e-mail: jtaylor@ kilgore.edu.

Registration will take place during the first few rehearsals. Students who join too late for the 9/11 concert may join through September to perform at the Nov. 17 concert.

Yoga offered for kinesiology credit For the first time, Kilgore College students can take yoga as a kinesiology elective.

Beginning yoga courses are offered both in Kilgore and Longview this fall, and the courses will count toward physical education requirements to graduate with an associate’s degree.

Kilgore yoga classes are

offered in Parks Fitness Center, and Longview classes are offered at Good Shepherd Medical Centers’ Institute for Healthy Living on Hawkins Parkway.

Cecile Craft, KC’s yoga instructor, said she is excited that the college has made yoga a part of its kinesiology curriculum.

“Yoga is a true healing art,”

New Ranger Band director says it’s not too late to join New band director Glenn Wells is still recruiting students for the KC Ranger Band. He welcomes anyone with band experience to come by the Band Hall to visit with him.

He is especially looking for a few more trumpet and clarinet players.

For more information or to audition, contact Wells at 903-983-8272 or email him at gwells@kilgore.edu.

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Longview yoga classes are offered from 3 to 4:20 p.m. at the Institute for Healthy Living.

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Craft said. “It increases lung capacity and improves balance, coordination and flexibility. All of the benefits of yoga are too numerous to mention, but it is especially important for a healthy back, stress reduction and teaches students to live in the moment.”

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non-students.”

Concerning the issue of displaying one’s credit card number openly, KCPD is covering the last eight digits of the account number with the semester validation sticker. The first eight digits are the same on every card. For students receiving new ID cards, these cards have been reformatted so that the student ID number is printed on the reverse side of the card in smaller letters. Pessink notes that last year when the Ranger Cards were initiated many students wore them on lanyards and there was not one incident of theft or fraud.

“There is no historic concern with the IDs being stolen by wearing it on your neck or lanyard. Plus we are taking additional security measures with the stickers,” Pessink said. “We didn’t have a single fraud or theft last year. Students need to guard their ID just like they would if it was in a wallet or purse.”

If your ID is stolen or lost, however, contact KCPD immediately.

Jenkins said another reason for this new policy is that wearing IDs will help identify the campus visitors and thus amp up the service and assistance

to KC visitors. Visitors will receive a temporary day pass while on campus.

These passes are available in the buildings listed below.

Also, a sense of unity and family will be created by this policy as students and staff members will support KC by wearing the school colors. Decorative lanyards can be purchased at the bookstore.

“We are hoping people will get excited,” Jenkins said. “We have talked about in the doing contests for the most creative lanyard. We are trying to make it fun.”

Students are required to have their KC IDs visible in order to enter class. IDs may be worn on a lanyard, badge holder or similar device.

Faculty are to send students without an ID to an office where they can get a temporary day pass.

However, students who appear to be abusing the day pass provision will be sent to KCPD to buy a day pass for $2.50. Complimentary lanyards are available in the KCPD offices. Unless wearing the ID would cause a safety issue, students are required to wear their IDs while in class. Jenkins said students who repeatedly violate this policy should be reported to KCPD and may be asked to leave the campus.

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Students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, excluding developmental classes, have been named to the President’s List. Dean’s List honorees have achieved at least a 3.5 GPA enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, excluding developmental classes.

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College Service Learning

Community-based service organizations will provide information to students and employees about their services and ways to get involved in your community!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 11am to 1pm Devall Student Center Ballroom The fair is free to attend and is a great way for KC students and employees to find out about service opportunities in the area.

For more information, call 903.983.8678 or email servicelearning@kilgore.edu

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“I think it’s a neat deal that our players have the opportunity to go out in game one and have a chance to take the KC Rangers to play on television,” said head coach J.J. Eckert. “We’ve tried to emphasize that this is a business trip. We’re going up there with one focus, one goal, one purpose.”

Sixty-five Rangers will travel to Hutchinson, Kan., to kick off the season.

“The thing that we are focused on the most is that we have a positive start,” Eckert said. “If you can make sure and do a good job and experience some success early on in the season, I think it helps bring the football team together. We want to have a taste of victory early on so we can build on that.”

Seven offensive starters and one defensive starter is returning from 2010.

Two quarterbacks will play this season: Andrew Jackson, thirdyear Bloomingfield Hills, Mich., sophomore, and Tyler Copeland, a Sam Houston State University transfer. The starting quarterback has not yet been selected.

Despite the three-digit temperatures, the Rangers have continued to practice normally with the addition of an 8:30 p.m. dinner to help replenish their bodies and avoid medical issues.

Three coaches have joined the Rangers this season: Jordan Lesley, defensive coordinator from Northwestern Mississippi Community College; Josh Pruitt, quarterback and receiving coach from East Mississippi Community College; and Nick Dobler, defensive back coach who recently finished playing at Northeastern State In Oklahoma.

“We have 93 guys in camp that are focused on the objective at hand and that is becoming a better football team every day,” Eckert said. “We are trying to find something that we’re all driven toward and that’s to be 1-0 Aug. 25.”

The Rangers will open their home schedule playing Tyler Junior College 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.

Admission is free for students with their KC ID.

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Hutchinson, Kansas

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Kilgore

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Hutchinson C.C. (Kansas)

Sept. 3

Tyler Junior College

Sept. 10

@ Trinity Valley C.C.

Athens

7 p.m.

Sept. 24

Navarro College*

Kilgore

7 p.m.

KILGORE (Homecoming)

3 p.m.

Cisco

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Little Rock, Ark.

2 p.m.

OCT. 1

N.E. Oklahoma A&M*

Oct. 8

@ Cisco Junior College*

Oct. 15

@ Arkansas Baptist College*

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Blinn College*

Kilgore (Hall of Fame; Parents Day)

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@ Tyler Junior College*

Tyler

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Nov. 5

First Round Playoffs

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SWJCFC Championship

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Bowl Game

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SARAH SULLIVAN Staff Writer After the hard work of post-highschool academia, 252 KC students were finally able to take the stage in celebration of their graduation.

The ceremony took place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, in Dodson Auditorium.

The graduates were instilled with words of wisdom from the keynote speaker, Leah Gorman, who was recently named the KC director of development and executive director of the KC Foundation.

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’Rettes welcome 36 freshmen to 72nd line BETSY FOREMAN Assistant Editor Thirty-six freshmen were chosen to carry the title of the 72nd Rangerette line.

Each year approximately 85 to 100 young women vie for the highly sought-after freshman positions on the world-famous Rangerette collegiate dance/drill team line, a first-of-its-kind organization established in 1940.

All Rangerette hopefuls attended pretraining and tryouts which lasted six days.

Each person was required to learn one field high-kick routine, one field jazz routine and several other studio dance combinations to perform during tryouts.

The newest additions to the Rangerette tradition in excellence and entertainment are listed by hometown as follows:

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Wearing our KC IDs while on campus may at first cause a reaction of stubborn refusal. Our instincts beckon us to complain about a new regulation or dramatize the concept that wearing an ID is another form of control. However, if we take a moment to understand the reason for the new ID policy, logic may whisper a warning that this directive may be just what we all need.

We must realize that an identification system is not a new concept. Many incoming freshmen transfer from high schools that already use IDs; therefore, is it really too much for a college to mandate the same system?

Most people come to college in order to better themselves or to gain skills necessary for the “real world.” In today’s workplace, it is common for employees to wear IDs; therefore, wearing an ID is not a symbol of conformity or a label of imprisonment,

but rather a sign of progress.

One primary reason IDs are becoming more popular is that IDs help create a secure environment for employees by acting as a visible security aid. In a time when personal security is a highly valuable resource, people are discovering that wearing IDs reduces problems by helping officials distinguish between employees and visitors. Another benefit of wearing an ID is that a sense of unity is created between workers.

As a college student entering this type of working environment, shouldn’t we want to be prepared? KC’s new ID policy merely reinforces the same characteristics of many jobs; therefore, the policy’s benefits far outweigh its disadvantages. With the new policy, school unity, visitor assistance and campus safety will be enhanced.

Besides what is so wrong with wearing a .180 oz. card around your neck or on the front of your shirt? If anything, the ID policy offers students another chance to express themselves by showcasing their personality. Don’t get too philosophical about how wearing an ID stunts your individuality. Have fun and get creative. Who knows? Your ID might be the next fashion statement of the season!

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“Because if you’re new like me, people would know your name ... and you don’t have to have your license for campus stuff.”

“I don’t stay on campus enough, so I don’t ever use my ID. It’s really not a problem, but it’s just something I’ll have to remember to do.”

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Throughout my 14 years of education, I’ve realized that procrastination is an art. Whether it’s how you handle the stress or how you deal with the unexpected problems of a project, you definitely need skill to pull off waiting until the last minute.

Procrastination goes hand in hand with the ability to improvise. One night, for example, my friend and I were working on a math project that was due the next morning.

We had been working for hours, planning, cutting, painting and gluing several pieces of cardboard together for a function box.

We were almost done when we realized random writing covered the bottom of the box.

We decided to paint it black. A simple solution, we thought.

With half of the box painted, we realized we were all out of paint.

Great! It was now past midnight and our patience was already asleep. We found some black paper and decided to glue it to the bottom of the box.

Soon after, the glue ran out. We had already used the last of the clear tape.

We were in panic mode. Our “responsible voice” reminded us if we had not waited until the last minute, we would have had plenty of time to make sure we had all of the supplies we needed.

We pretended not to hear that voice, and rushed around the house looking for a sticky substitute.

Finally, a dusty roll of black electrical tape did the trick. The project was done and we had 118 minutes before morning! Success!

While this story is minor in comparison to some, it reminds me that procrastination is not just a personality trait, but a well-practiced art form.

No matter how sincere the goal is to get something done early, the truth is that life just gets in the way.

I’ve always admired the saying, “Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?” As long as sleep isn’t a requirement, perhaps there’s nothing really wrong with putting things off.

Of course, my column may have been a bit more remarkable if I’d written it early, edited it, rewritten it, had someone critique it, edited it again and re-written it, but hey, I’m going to sleep now!

Kasi Dickerson is a sophomore communications/education major from Van.

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I was a bit skeptical when I first started, more in my own abilities than in the class. As time progressed, I found that seeing my name printed next to a

story I had written left me feeling something I had not felt before: pride. I had something to be proud of and something to work for and to look forward to every week.

As I start this semester, I’m confident that the next time I make decision of what I want to do, I won’t have to guess.

Timothy Stuckey is a freshman journalism major from White Oak.

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THE FLARE MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2011

SPOTLIGHT

!"#$%&'()*+%&,)*-'."/01'23,&'("*'314$ BRITTANI PFAU!"!Staff Writer

Q: How do I get the books I need for my classes?

A: Once you have registered for your classes, you can either take your receipt to the bookstore and they will direct you to the books you need or you can order your books online at the Kilgore website under the Attractions and Facilities tab.

You can ask for a receipt of enrollment at the Cashier’s office located in the Devall Student Center.

Q: Where can I park? What are the blue stickers I keep seeing on everyone’s car?

A: If you are a non-resident student, you should park anywhere there is an “S.” There is a limited number of parking spots. Watch where you park because the campus police will write tickets for parking in the wrong section.

There is also KC designated parking off of Houston Street by the Region VII building. Parking stickers and vehicle registration papers can be picked up at the KC Police Station in the Devall Student Center. The first sticker is free and any additional stickers require a $5 fee.

Q: What is a Ranger Card? What can I use it for?

A: The Ranger Card is your official student ID. You can use it to gain entry to athletic events, purchase food through your meal plan, check out books from the library, etc. The total listing can be found on the Kilgore College website at Kilgore.edu under the New and Transfer Students tab. It can also be used as a debit MasterCard. You can obtain one at the campus police station.

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Q: What are some good places to study?

A: The Watson Library or the Student Success Zone tutoring and computer lab would be some great places to study. The library is open from 7:30 a.m to 9 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

The tutoring lab is located in the Student Support Building and is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Free tutoring is open to all students.

Q: How can I get more involved at KC? What are some of the activities the campus offers?

A: Whether you’re interested in becoming a part of the Ag Club or the Choir, there’s a place for everyone.

There is a complete listing of all clubs, organizations and activities the school offers at Kilgore.edu under the Athletics and Organizations tab on the home page.

Q: Where are the Ranger football games held? How much is admission?

A: Home games are always held at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium. Go south on Broadway until the street ends and turn right. The stadium is on the left.

Admission is free for students with their KC ID. Q: I’m not sure I’m going to like one of the classes I’m taking this semester. How can I change my schedule?

A: Schedule changes can be made from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 22 and 23 at various department offices across campus.

are 10 cents each and color copies are 25 cents each. You can also use your Ranger ID to pay for copies if you have sufficient funds on your card.

Q: Where is the cafeteria located?

What are the hours?

A: The cafeteria is located in the Devall Student Center and is open to all students. It is open for breakfast at 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., lunch at 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday through Sunday the cafeteria is open for brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Also the Cafe, located next to the cafeteria, is open for breakfast at 7 a.m.- 8:30 a.m., lunch at 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinner 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday through Sunday the cafe serves brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Q: Is there anything I can do on my breaks between classes?

A: You can go explore downtown Kilgore, get some homework done in the library or get in some exercise at the Parks Fitness Center which is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday. Entry is free with student ID. Q: I’ve noticed the bridge that goes across Henderson Boulevard. What is that for?

A: The bridge is accessible to all students and faculty and is an easy way to get across Highway 259. Beats dodging a mack truck before class!

Q: What is Campus Connect? Do I need to be looking into that?

A: Campus Connect is an online service for students that includes registration, account status, class schedule, financial aid, payment, unofficial transcript, etc.

There is a Campus Connect tab on the home page of the school’s website and to log in you will need to have your student ID number ready or memorized.

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Q: I’ve heard about the Bible chairs on campus and free meals. What is that about?

A: The Baptist Student Ministries (BSM) is located at 809 Nolen St. They offer free lunches and a lesson every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Students may contact director Shelly Webb by calling 903-9847146 or sending an email to swebb@ kilgore.edu. Christian Campus Center (Tri-C) is located at 803 Nolen St. They offer free lunches every Wednesday night starting at 5 p.m. Students may contact Tri-C at 903-984-3700 or send emails to Christiancampuscenter-kilgore@ yahoo.com or the website at www. cscoc.com. The Wesley Foundation, a Methodist affiliation, is located at 1009 Broadway Blvd. It offers free lunches every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Students may contact director Amy Hodge at 903-9846922, send an email to amy@kcwesley.org or visit the website at kcwesley.org.

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Q: I need to make some copies for an assignment. Where can I go to get those? Will I have to pay for them? How much is each copy?

A: There are copy machines for student use in the ATC building and Old Main. These machines are coin operated. There are also copy machines available in the library.

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Illustration by Ashley Forrestier / THE FLARE

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