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in some areas and much more. “The main reasons for the renovations are comfort, aesthetics, ease of maintenance, and more efficient administrative and student services,” Julie Fowler, executive Dean said. Most of the renovations are nearly complete, except for some small details, Fowler said. • With new positions available on campus comes the need for more offices. So one new office is being built to house the executive dean. In doing so, some exterior doors have been removed and replaced with glass windows. “The closure of the door of the new dean’s office, will provide extra seating for students,” Fowler said. • The automatic door was moved to the patio entrance to ensure wheelchair access. • Along with the automatic door moving so did some handicap parking. The handicap and visitor spots have moved to the Hendrix parking lot on the west side of campus. “The traffic flow will be changed so that it moves one way in front of the building,” Fowler said. • The KCPD office’s door has been relocated, and the office has been painted and the floors have been resurfaced. • The statue, overgrown shrubs and raised flowerbed have all been removed. “They were creating an unsafe environment since someone could hide among these overgrown plants,” said Fowler.
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• Air conditioning systems have been redefined so that uncomfortable areas will have their own units and thermostats. • Most of the carpet around campus has been removed and replaced with laminate flooring. The changes that are being made around the campus will affect anyone who attends the campus. “I hope this will affect students in a very positive way,” Fowler said.
Enrollment down 3.3% ASHLEY MORALES Executive Editor
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Demolition of the LA Building began with the close of the fall semester and is expected to be completed by Spring Break. Nolan Street has been closed to through
KC’s enrollment was 5,983, which is a 3.3 percent decrease from the 5,782 enrolled at the same time last year, as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. Enrollment figures will fluctuate. Students are expected to continue to enroll Friday through Tuesday. Figures will not be permanent until after the 12th class day, Jan. 29. Students may make changes to their schedules from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 13-14, by visiting the Counseling Center on the second floor of the Devall Student Center. No appointment is necessary. Those who are registering for the first
time or changing an entire schedule will be charged a $20 late fee. Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21, the late fee will be raised to $50. Students who have been dropped for nonpayment will be charged a $25 reinstatement fee plus the late fee. QUEST classes are offered at KC-Longview and student can enroll through a counselor. QUEST courses give students an opportunity to earn 12 hours of college credit in 16 weeks. Most are hybrid courses with half of the curriculum online and the other half in a classroom format. A QUEST schedule is available at www. kilgore.edu/quest.asp. For more information contact Frank Mosley Jr., director of special populations at 903-236-2030 or fmosley@kilgore.edu.
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MONDAY, January 13 SCHEDULE CHANGES 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ADN NURSING CLASS 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. , DSC Ballroom TUESDAY, January 14 SCHEDULE CHANGES 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. RESIDENCE HALLS MEETINGS 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, January 15 ADN NURSING CLASS 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. , DSC Ballroom FRIDAY, January 17 CAMPUS CLOSES 2:45 p.m. MONDAY, January 20 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Campus closed THURSDAY, January 23 KC FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Devall Room KHS SPORTS BANQUET SATURDAY, January 25 GUSSIE NELL DAVIS DANCE CLASSIC 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., campus wide FRIDAY, January 31 KC ADJUNCT FACULTY DINNER 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., DSC Ballroom KHS FAME AND FASHION REHEARSAL 4 p.m. – 8.pm., Dodson Auditorium NEXT ISSUE OF THE FLARE
FACE IN THE CROWD
Hali Harper When did you start singing? I began singing in first grade. As a kid, my mouth would never keep quiet. I would always be singing some sort of song around the house. What do you like about it? I love being able to escape from reality when singing or listening to music. It’s something I became really good at and it is something I’m really passionate about! When I’m singing, I absolutely love being able tell a story with such glorious melodies. You can create any tune or melody and mold it into your own creation. To me, that is the most wonderful feeling in the world! I also like creating parodies of old pop songs. What made you decide to join the KC Chorale? I’ve always wanted to be a part of a big happy family who loves the same thing you do! In my high school choir we didn’t have that, unfortunately. Plus choir is something I’ve always been a part of, and they offered amazing scholarships as well. And it goes toward my minor degree.
What genre of music do you sing in the Chorale? Dr. Taylor programs a wide variety of styles, so singers can get experience in a lot of great music — everything from Gregorian chant to pop gospel. What is your favorite? My personal favorites are the gospel and jazz pieces! I love anything that has soul in it. My second favorite is singing Russian Christmas carols. Are you planning to transfer to a university? If so, which one? I do have plans to attend UT-Tyler after I graduate from Kilgore College. Do you plan to continue singing while there? Of course! If it is available, my name will be the first thing you see on the enrolled list. After college do you see yourself still singing? Singing is always going to be a part of my life. It is one of my first loves! Hopefully one day you’ll see me singing jazz in the House of Blues.
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May graduation deadline March 1 ASHLEY MORALES Executive Editor March 1 is the deadline to apply for May graduation. Students must submit a graduation application through Campus Connect by the specified deadline to receive a degree or certificate. Those completing graduation requirements in Summer I will participate in the August ceremony.
Applications may only be completed online. To complete an applications, log onto CampusConnect by using your school ID number and fourdigit PIN. Then go to the “student information” drop down menu and click on “graduation application.” Students who graduate do not have to participate in the graduation ceremony. All graduates who have indicated a desire to participate in the ceremony
Works of two artists will be featured in month-long exhibit FROM STAFF REPORTS
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’s Visual Arts Department will host an art exhibit from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Jan. 13 to Feb. 13 in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Gallery. The works of two artists will be shown.
WEDNESDAY, February 5 KC ART SYMPOSIUM 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., DSC Ballroom/Dodson Auditorium
David Chapman Lindsay David is a professor of art at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas where he teaches foundations and drawing. He received his M.F.A. in 2004 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and his B.F.A. in 2000 from Utah State University. His work has been exhibited all over the United States and in Italy, Germany, and Romania. Recently, he spoke at the International Conference of the Arts and Society, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
THURSDAY, February 6 KC ART SYMPOSIUM 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., DSC Ballroom/Dodson Auditorium FRIDAY, February 7 KC ART SYMPOSIUM 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., DSC Ballroom/Dodson Auditorium MONDAY, February 10 EXCELLERATE COURSES (12 WEEKS) FEB. 10 – May 9 THURSDAY, February 13 LIFE LINE SCREENING 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., DSC Ballroom FRIDAY, February 14 KILGORE COMMUNITY CONCERT “BACH TO THE FUTURE” 7 p.m., Dodson Auditorium KC RETIREES VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCHEON 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., DSC Ballroom
SATURDAY, March 1 SPRING GRADUATION APPLICATION DEADLINE BACH FESTIVAL 7 p.m., Van Cliburn Auditorium SUNDAY, March 2 KILGORE COMMUNITY CONCERT “THE DIAMONDS” 2:30 p.m., Dodson Auditorium TUESDAY, March 4 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS JOB FAIR 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., DSC Ballroom RANGER BAND CONCERT 7:30 p.m., Dodson Auditorium Friday, March 7 CAMPUS CLOSES 2:45 p.m. Sunday, March 9 Daylight Saving Time begins Spring forward an hour Monday, March 10 Spring Break Campus closed
on their graduation applications will receive instructions by student email approximately one month prior to the graduation ceremony. There is no graduation fee; however, students participating in the ceremony must purchase a cap and gown. Caps and gowns can be purchased through the bookstore beginning about two weeks before the ceremony until 3 p.m. on graduation day.
Art exhibit begins today
SATURDAY, February 1 KHS FAME AND FASHION STYLE SHOW 2 p.m. – 5p.m., Dodson Auditorium
SATURDAY, February 22 RANGER PREVIEW DAY 9 a.m., DSC Ballroom/ Dodson Auditorium
Age: 20 Freshman Major: Public Communication Hometown: Longview
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Works from David Chapman Lindsey and Laura Kreft are now on display in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Gallery through Feb. 13.
Laura Kreft Establishing an abstract vocabulary at a young age, Laura studied printmaking, photography and color theory at the Institute of Design in Chicago. After relocating to Texas, she completed a Master of Fine Arts Degree in printmaking from the University of Houston. Today Laura is the Director of the Fine Arts Museum at Houston Baptist University. Through her ongoing travels to cultural sites worldwide, her education in art history is continuous.
‘Animal Farm’ auditions Wednesday KASSIDY TAYLOR Web Editor Auditions for the KC Theatre production of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 in Van Cliburn Auditorium. The play will open Tuesday, Feb. 25 and will close Sunday, March 1. “Everyone’s welcome, anyone can come. When you come for auditions, expect to have fun,” Micah Goodding, theatre instructor, said. “This will not be the Animal Farm that you
remember from English class. There will be different media projections, lights and audience participation. It will be a dramatic presentation, but a fun process.” Actors of all talent levels, age and experience are welcome and encouraged to come audition in a fun, relaxed environment. Auditions will consist of group exercises, improvised scenes and character work. “There’s not any inappropriate material to my knowledge. Anyone will enjoy this play, especially if
AUDITIONS Auditions are at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 in Van Cliburn Auditorium. Callback auditions will be at 3 p.m. Jan. 16. they’ve read the book,” Goodding said. Callback auditions will be held at 3 p.m. on Jan. 16. For more information, call 903-9838126, email mgoodding@gmail.com or stop by Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Building Room 105C.
10 new employees added to KC ranks DEZIRAE BURNETT Assistant Editor KC has welcomed 10 new employees this semester: Lisa Barnes, Support Specialist Heath Cariker, Police Chief & Director of Public Safety Daniel Eaton, General Merchandise Buyer (Bookstore)
Micah Goodding, Theatre Instructor Jack Lanier, Christopher Reed, Occupational Safety & Health Technology Instructor Meaghan Sullivan, Texas Shakespeare Festival Assistant Matthew Simpson, Texas Shakespeare Festival Assistant Sammy Wagner, LaKendra Woods, Project Adviser
Diplomas are not awarded at the graduation ceremony, but will be mailed when the Registrar’s Office certifies that all graduation requirements have been met/ The Spring 2013 commencement ceremony is set for Friday, May 9 in Dodson Auditorium. Times are yet to be announced. Summer graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 in Dodson Auditorium.
Student qualifies for invitational ASHLEY MORALES Executive Editor KC Ranger Shooting Team’s Caitlin Ross fired her way to the final round of the ACUI Shotgun Tournament in College Station Jan. 4. Ross shot through three rounds before entering the final round. The final round consisted of a 25-shot final, in which she tied with 18 shots. To determine who received the gold and silver medal, Ross and her opponent entered a shoot-off. Ross received the silver medal, qualifying her to enter the International National Invitation in San Antonio. “Shooting is a lot of hard work, but it’s fun and it teaches you a lot of things,” Ross said. Anyone interested in joining the Ranger Shooting Team should contact David Ross at 903-806-2772. “The people who associate with fire arms are as fine a group of people you’ll ever run,” David Ross said. “Everyone is polite and always willing to help. It would great experience for anyone and very, very safe.”
PTK meeting today at 4 p.m. FROM STAFF REPORTS Phi Theta Kappa will hold its first meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 in the Communications/ Automotive Building, Room 104. Members are asked to join for pizza and to plan for the new semester. For more information, contact co-sponsor Michele Daniels at 903983-8621 or by email: mdaniels@ kilgore.edu.
Chorale auditions now being accepted TORY VAN BLARCUM Features Editor As the semester begins, Jim Taylor, director of choral activities, is seeking students to join the KC Chorale. He is taking auditions through Friday Jan. 17. All auditions require an appointment. For auditions, students must be able to carry a tune and have a sense of rhythm. Students who have never been in a choir should realize that it is not easy, Taylor said. There are scholarships available for most students. For more information, contact Taylor at jtaylor@kilgore.edu or 903983-8122.
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ASHLEY MORALES Executive Editor The names of students who have achieved academic excellence for Fall 2013 have been released. Students named to the President’s list have earned a 4.0 GPA and Dean’s list honorees have earned at least a 3.5 GPA. Students on both lists must be enrolled in 12 credit hours, excluding developmental classes. PRESIDENT’S LIST (4.0 GPA) Abbott Eddie Muehlstein Allen Emily Diehl Austin Haley Martin Balch Springs Chidinma Nwadialo Bryan Tillsley Benson Carthage April Riley Chandler Taylor-McCall Sowers College Station Jenna Helduser, Reagan Reynolds Conroe Michael Ogden Dumas Callen Scroggins Elysian Fields Christina Stone Fort Worth Whitney Costello, Abbey Nunley Gilmer Barbie Garner, Joshua Hahn, Matthew Rice, Samantha Strickland Gladewater Morgan Davis, Anna Ferguson, Kody Hughes, Hollie Langford, Charles Lawson, Haley Loven, Mitchell, Tonya Monk, Hermelinda Moore, David Newman, Jessica Pennington, Leslie Rowe, Shay Skiles Grapevine Brianna Lutrell Hallsville Ellen Henderson Harleton Louis Wilson Henderson Timothy Carr, Olivia Hernandez-Rodriguez, Danya Mason, Elizabeth OwenLeedy, Devanee Winn Houston Joseph Willoughby Hughes Springs Siera Baird Huntington Dezirae Burnett Hurst Laura Lewis Jefferson Samnang Lay, Bethany Todaro Kerens Chelsea Crawford Kilgore Shasta Bailey, Savanah Boyd, Ana Ceja, Raymond Copeland, Carolyn Franco, Hasson Granado, Kathy Haas, Jared Jackson, Allissa McClain, Pirriane Mevo, Chloe Nisbett, Prudence Omeonga Nyande, Kelly Owens, Sumeyye Samento, Samantha Spiro, Kaitlyn Stoner, Christopher Stout, Oliver Tan, Troy Townsend, Holly , Nicole Zermeno Longview Brittany Anderson, Reve Anderson, Jay Arthur, Rachel Baracaldo, Ruangrong Barclay, Callie Blakeley, Vanessa Brown, Sara Bryan, Isaac Burnett, John Collard, Thomas Cook, Sara Coots, Micah Cunningham, Elisha Dicola, Christopher Flournoy, Jacob Fopay, Brianna Freeman, William French, Bradford Fulbright, Giselle Galvan, Brittiany Givens, Roxanne Godair, Jessica Goodwin, Christian Hampton, Jason Harris, Yan He, Kevin Hill, Bobby Holly, Sara Holmes, Sarah Jordan, Samantha Lea Ashley Lockhart, Debbie Lozano, Kristen Lynch, William Massey, Annette Moore, John Norwood, Maridalia Ortiz, Brianna Owens, Rodah Ratemo, Cleola Reeves, Jennifer Rojas, Kristy Russell, Marcus Sanchez, Dylan
Savage, Nathaniel Seelbach, Carmen Silos, Ashlee Sloan, Kimberly Smith, Lekitha Stephenson, Desiree Sullivan, Sara Timmons, Zachary Williams, Kelvin Woolridge, Jamie Yarbrough Lufkin Callyeon Bristow Marshall Joseph Shultz, Kelsey West Mineola Marisa Ledkins Naples Shelby Ragland Ore City Leah Anderson, Robert Flori Overton Savannah Bobbitt, Rhonda Lowden, Gabrielle Portley, Penny Relford Port Neches Marli Kimball Quitman Joshua Cohen, Douglas Lee Richardson Hayat Mohammed Round Rock Emily Wendt Sugar Land Emily Cox Tatum Stephanie Browder Tyler Marina Gonzalez, Lonnie Simonson, Ashton Terry Waxahachie Elizabeth Power White Oak Rachel Boudreaux Winona Alec Wilson DEAN’S LIST (3.5 - 3.9 GPA) Abilene Brandon Phillips Allen Darren Hearnsberger Arp Briton Grove Austin Ashlee Cloud, Kelsey Johnson Avinger Michelle Rasnake, Johnny Reece Bedford Kelci Bjornlie Big Sandy Lyndsey Copeland, Zachary Hahn Carthage Christina Garcia Cedar Park Amber McMillan, Katelin Seesselberg Center Jonas Hernandez, Angelic Horton Denison Roy Patti Desoto Kendra Roberson Diana Landon Belt, Randalyn Eaton, Colo. Mitchel Dowdy Elkhart Jalla Johnson Fort Worth Simone Weaver Gilmer Shannon Bebel, Crystal Bilbrey, Jami Cannalte, Heather Crawford, Kevin
Davis, Tracie Dixon, Alexandra Furtney, Kristen Hoffman, Mason Knapps, Jessica Mahfood, Kathryn Maples, Amanda Myers, Jessi Perot, Macy Phillips, Linda Robinson, Stormy Scott, Lorena Solis, Richard Starks, Terri Tevebaugh, Brittney Tullar, Rosaline Venters, Dakota Wills, Alan Zamarron Gladewater Hailey Bowen,Haley Brewster, Colton Brown, Melissa Carroll, Eric Davis, Samuel Essary, Steven Fleming, Norman Frazier, Ryan Godlock, Chandra Hawley, Morgause Hill, Kadi Huff, Sarah Jalomo, Jonathan Jones, Joshua Newsham, Danielle Novak, Amanda Porter, Allison Simmons, Brent Underwood, Kylie Watkins, Brent Winters Gonzales, La. Bradford Coleman Grand Saline Thomas Upton Hallsville Ashley Callaway-Rocha, Sarah Lewis, Kymber Minor, Chelsea Norton, Brittany Taylor, Megan Washburn Harleton Mason Bradshaw, Cevin Oney Henderson A’erial Butler, Daniel Cahill, Jeremy Haynes, Adria Jackson, Rheana Maloney, Dalton May, Klinton McCown, Jackson Mehringer, Marsha Miller, Shane Perrault, Yadira Price,Nancy Ramirez, Kelsi Reynolds, Lilian Schultz, Leigh Smith, Carlos Vielma, Hernan Villanueva Huntsville John Humphreys, Stephen Humphreys Joinerville Jamie Stroud Katy Asia Phillips Keller Tanner Tausch Kilgore Monaliza Abdela, Adrian Amaro, Isamade Anthony, Murteza Bojkaj, Joanne Borrego Murielle Boum Ndimal, Andrew Cannon, Shelby Cayce, Shawnee Cogswell, John Courtney, Shelby Dillard, Brandon Dixon Deborah Hamilton, Austin Head, John Hill, Cody Holland, Chelsea Irving, Abake Koukpoliyi, Kaelyn Lambright, Joshua Lusk, Paige Martin, Emilio Martinez, Curt Mathis, James Maxwell, Candice Meadows, Frank Miller, Darla Nettles, Bestina Ongubo, David Petter, Megan Poe, Kellsie Ruiz, Skylar Schamber, Hans Schleimer, Michael Strong, Brittany Suarez, Heather Swingler, Trevor Travis, Taylor Walker, Josie Walls, Meagan Whisenhunt, Shelby White, Victoria Whitwell, Roland Williams, Lajohnna Woolridge, Alyssa Worthington, Jung Yi La Porte Noelie Barbay La Rue
Antuwon Williams Laneville Hannah Hunt Lindale Garrett Gunter Longview Christine Adams, Whitney Adams, Joanne Alba, Hannah Allison, Francisco Alvarez, Teela Anderson, Anthony Arrington, Nicole Baker, Ashley Barrow, Andrew Barton, Karcassidity Boyd, Breunya Bradley, Joseph Burda, Natalie Burton, Leticia Cadenas, Maria Canchola, Jonathon Clapper, Charisa Clemons, Lani Cloyd, William Cloyd, Shannon Cobb, Lisa Constantine, Michael Cortez, Francia Cotrone, Cheryl Davis, Brandon Deaton, Dee Deaver, Kelli Dial, Shelby Duran, Amber Dyer, Emma Eishen, Brian Evans, Jamal Farhoud, Jonathan Fincher, Daunte Ford, Samaura Furlong, Annitta Garcia, Jessica Garland, Atyana Gossman, Ana Guerrero, Taylor Haney, Cody Hawkins, Miranda Hogue, Rachel Holloway, David Holmes, Jazzlyn Howard, Michael Hughes, Bennie Jackson, Alexandrea Jehlen, Colin Jeter, Kaylen Jowell, Jennifer Joyner, Stephanie Juarez, Nikkolet Kauffman, Frances Kelly, Melodi King, Amy Lindsay, Ingrid Macklin, Sean Maples, Michael McMullen, Jacob McWain, Sheila Miller, Bryan Mooney, Ashley Morales, Jessica Morgan, Sherill Nelson, Kristine Newman, Timothy O’Farrell, Cheryl Orton-Burleson, Katherine Paulson, Jose Pena, Cameron Perry, Roberto Pimentel Diaz, Stacey Pittman, Linda Polk, Deneshia Poole, Thelma Porter, Heather Prince, William Pritchard, Rukayat Quadree, Chace Rackley, Ashley Ray, Kayla Reesor, Shelly Renfro, Keri Renner, Ernest Richardson, Manuel Ruiz, Kyle Russell, Max Sandlin, Scott Saunders, Alexis Scoggin, Brianna Scott, Nickolas Shelley, Catherine Shore, Kaylor Shumaker, Kasey Sides, Jacob Sisk, Flor Slemons, Hollie Smith, Sarah Smith, Chazney Spears, Lacey Spencer, John Spier, Lindsey Spivey, Lacy Storar, Shelby Sturrock, Gregory Thibodeaux, Mark Thompson, Lucenda Webb, Patrick Williams, Megan Wood, Hannah Woodard
Mabank Kathryn Baker Marshall Jose Hernandez, Oscar Lawrence, Jake Moyer, Patricia Vera Michigan City, Ind. Aubria Clifton Montgomery McKinley Lindwall Mount Enterprise Jessica Gongwer, Ashlen Marshall Nederland Marissa Weber New London Macey Stanley Ore City Jordan Bailey, Joshua Bailey Overton Jessica Espinosa, Jared Hawthorne, Madison Hudson, Brasra London Port Neches Gabrielle Jordan Richmond Alexis Aguilar, Sara Aguilar Robbinsville, NC Tyler Knowles Rusk David Berry San Angelo Collin McCrory San Antonio Carrie Matus Shreveport, La. Leoncio Cazares, Suzanne Wallace Sulphur Springs Schylar Fouse Tatum Thomas Brown, Michael Dominguez, Sonia Garza, Danielle Hillin, Christa Ragas, Jessica Robles, Rachel Thomas Troup Zachary Brigance Tyler Brian Bastedo, Tavita
Bennett, Robert Bynum, David Byrd, Rachel Caffey, William Gray, Cassidy Hale, Edward Lejeune, Nuthapong Niramolphisal, Stephanie Scudder, Zachary Simonson, Justin Stanley Van Caleb Kuntzman White Oak Ruth Alexander, Kelsea Briscoe, Seth Butler, Brittany Faulkner, Logan Frazier Rebekah Holcomb, Michael Holder, Clayton Hunter, Sarah Key, Zoe Kimbrell, Connie Lopez, Brooke McDaniel, Zack McPike, Jared Owen, Joshua Stewart, Mitzi Thompson Whitehouse Ronny Fite
Correction Several errors appeared in the story concerning Kathy Barber’s retirement as head of the theatre department. Barber left her MFA studies at the University of Houston, not Stephen. F. Austin State University, to accept a job with a Broadway director in New York City. While there, she worked on three Broadway shows, three operas at Lincoln Center and four productions at the American Shakespeare Theatre as assistant to the director — not as director. One one of the Broadway musicals, she served as associate director. The Flare regrets the errors.
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Ranked 2nd nationally before loss FROM STAFF REPORTS The KC Rangers dropped their first game of the season Wednesday night, losing 85-78 on the road to San Jacinto College to drop to 13-1 and 4-1 in conference play. The Ravens went on a 20-2 surge in the second half with 14 unanswered points to give San Jacinto the lead. San Jacinto had 54 free throw shot attempts in the game. KC was 12-of-17 from the free throw line. KC’s Stefan Moody led all Ranger scorers with 22 points. “I didn’t think we played well enough to win on the road in that environment,” Coach Brian Hoberecht said. “It was a good game. We gave ourselves some opportunities, but we were not able to capitalize down the stretch.” Prior to the loss the Rangers were ranked No. 2 nationally in the National Junior College Athletic Association poll, trailing only Northwest Florida State College. As the second half of the season begins, Hoberecht is pleased with the team’s performance. “These guys have been very receptive to our philosophy,” he said. “They have worked hard, listened, and been very coachable.” |———| The Rangers took a convincing win in Masters Gym last Saturday over Coastal Bend, 67-51. Jamarcus Weatherspoon led with 16 points, including one 3-pointer,
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while Jonathan Milligan hit a trio of 3-pointers to rack up 13 points overall. That was matched by Stefan Moody, who also had seven assists and three steals. Kalif Wright pulled in seven rebounds, followed by Weatherspoon and Tom Bush Wamukota with six apiece. KC shot 38.5 percent in the first half and improved to 42.9 percent in the second stanza. They shot 75 percent from the free-throw line and were 8-21 from 3-point range for 38.1 percent. The defense held Coastal Bend to a 32.8 percent shooting percentage. Through 13 games as of Jan. 4, the Rangers were shooting at a 60 percent 2-point fieldgoal percentage, while hitting two-thirds of their shots from the free-throw line. From beyond the 3-point arc, the squad was averaging 41.1 percent. The team held its opponents to a 38.6 shooting percentage and has chalked up nearly double the total number of rebounds. Moody led the team in scoring average at 18.3 points, followed by Weatherspoon at 14 points and Wright at 13.3 points. The 7-foot Wamukota led off the boards with 98 rebounds, closely followed by Wright with 95. Moody also led the team in steals with 29 so far, trailed by Michael Thomas with 17. KC hosts Lamar State-Port Arthur at 4 p.m. Saturday in Masters Gym in another conference match.
We gave ourselves some opportunities, but we were not able to capitalize down the stretch.” passes off during an early season game.
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Lady Rangers take third straight Squad hosts Paris Saturday FROM STAFF REPORTS The Lady Rangers won their third straight at home Wednesday night, overcoming a slow start to take an 81-58 win over San Jacinto in Masters Gym. Imaobong Akpan dominated with 22 points, 11 rebounds and nine steals to pace the Lady Rangers. Sha’Georgia Williams added 14 points, Macy De’Gruy contributed 13 points and Pre’Franz
Dominick and De’Moneyco Spivey each had 11 points. The Lady Rangers dominated on the boards with 27 defensive rebounds to 15 offensive rebounds for the Lady Gators. KC overcame a slow first half shooting offensively, at just 41.2 percent, to improve to nearly 63 percent in the second half. The win improves the Lady Rangers to 8-5 on the season and 2-2 in conference play. KC hosts Paris at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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The KC Lady Rangers came off a three-week layoff and won both of their contests in the Lady Ranger Classic held at Masters Gym Jan. 2-3. KC defeated SW Christian College, 66-37, on Thursday, and defeated the Arkansas Baptist Lady Buffs, 62-47. KC capitalized off the Lady Buffs’ mental mistakes in the latter game. The Lady Buffs had 26 turnovers and KC scored 16 points off them. KC also had 17 second-chance points. Both teams crashed the boards all night long as they each took down 43 rebounds. The Lady Rangers played solid defense in the first half, holding the Lady Buffs to only 15 points on 22 percent shooting from the field. KC shot 38 percent from the field and 83 percent from the free throw line in the first half. KC led the Lady Buffs 34-15 at halftime. In the second half, the Lady Buffs outscored the Lady Rangers, 32-28, shooting 39 percent from the field, but the Lady Rangers shot 46 percent from the field and 50 percent from long range. They were able to make
defensive stops when they needed to hold off the Lady Buffs for the win. KC shot 42 percent from the field for the game, and 60 percent from the free throw line. Guard Imaobong Akpan recorded her first doubledouble of the new year. She had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and stole the ball four times. She went 8-14 from the field, including 2-2 from the 3-point line. The other guard Sha’ Georgia Williams, had 10 points, four assists, and two steals. She shot 4-9 from the field and 1-2 from the 3-point line. |———| On Friday, KC continued its winning ways, blowing out SW Christian College, 66-37. KC was hot from the field this game. They shot 42 percent from the field for the game and 67 percent from 3-point range. They led SW Christian at the half, 31-14, and didn’t look back from there. The Lady Rangers’ defense was in effect all game long. They held SW Christian College to 28 percent shooting for the game and 9 percent from the 3-point line. No player for SW Christian scored over eight points. KC scored 19 points off 31 SW
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Team takes pair in Lady Ranger Classic after 3-week break DEVIN BROOKS Sports Writer
Name: Sha’Georgia Williams Hometown: Dallas Height: 5 feet, 3 inches
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Forward Danesha Richardson goes up for a shot during a earlier season game in Masters Gym. Christian turnovers and has 58 defensive stops for the game. Twenty-six of KC’s total points came from the paint and they out rebounded their opponent 41-31. Point Guard Williams was on fire from start to finish. She had 30 points and 3 steals. She shot 12-15 from
the field including a perfect 4-4 from long range. Forward Alexis Hill had an impressive stat line as she recorded five points, seven assists, and 12 rebounds. Danesha Richardson also had a solid game as she had 8 points and 7 rebounds shooting 2-4 from the field.
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Be Flexible Yoga class teaches variety of breathing techniques ASHLEY MORALES Executive Editor
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Zach Vanderberg, Arlington sophomore, works on a warrior 3 pose during a recent yoga class.
tudents looking to get in a class that will help alleviate stress should consider taking Beginning Yoga. “Yoga is the science of calming the mind,” Cecile Craft, yoga instructor, said. Craft believes the benefits of yoga allow college students to rediscover a sense of wholeness in life. “We are not our feelings and our thoughts; they simply move through us. Yoga focuses on paying attention to the present moment while watching the breath,” Craft said. “If you can’t breathe, you can’t do anything. I like to think of yoga as the practice of breathing and stilling the mind.” Craft said breathing into the belly can immediately lower stress response and the pranayama practice is vital to a healthy body. “The practice of meditation is simply watching the breath as you would watch the ocean. [It] allows a person to not only oxygenate body more efficiently, but allows the mind to calm and the senses to become sharper,” Craft said. “When you start living in the moment, not worrying about the future or grieving over the past, life opens like sunshine on a flower.” Craft has had students use breathing techniques to help calm the mind and improve activity capabilities off the mat as well. “They find [their] focus is better while studying and other students’ activities have become stronger, such as a runner finds length in hamstrings and hip flexers which leads to increased speed. Choir students state their voice is stronger; my golfers see a dramatic improvement in range of motion and focus,” Craft said. “This goes on and on... Eventually as the mind becomes still and focused, the inner spirit starts to shine and bring out the true essence of the individual.” Craft wants to stress that yoga is not only for females. “We are seeing many more guys signing up for yoga. The strength, endurance, flexibility and stress reduction cannot be found in any other practice.” Students have the necessary skills to enter any intermediate yoga class with confidence and safety after completing Beginning Yoga. “The students gain knowledge of techniques to create more overall flexibility and strength,” Craft said. Introduction to meditation and breath work used in yoga gives the student life-long loops for stress management. For students wishing to join the class, Craft suggests each student purchase a yoga mat, but mats will be provided for those who do not. The class uses blocks, straps and blankets. All props are available in the yoga studio. “I can’t think of anything any more important for a college student than to: Slow down, be calm, be strong and be healthy. Just breathe and enjoy life.”
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Oliver Tan, Liberty City freshman, goes into the triangle pose.
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Dixie Burns, Kilgore sophomore, is in a seated meditation pose. At the end of every class the teacher says “namaste” and the students repeat “namaste, the goodness and light in me, honors and recognized the goodness and light in you, making us one.”
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When you start living in the moment, not worrying about the future or grieving over the past, life opens like sunshine on a — Cecile Craft, Yoga Instructor
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Jesse Eddins, Recklaw freshman, executes a variation pose.
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o have a successful college experience, you have to get involved in organized on-campus activities and events. It’s a great way to perspective, I urge you to be safe and secure. That your valuables, and being aware of your surroundings. Exercise common sense and good judgment in where you go, and what you do. Never allow others be illegal, immoral or harmful. This is the beginning of And of course, you will want to have the KCPD phone
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H good in all situations A ttitude is just as important as ability. – Keep your attitude positive P
tudents really need to understand that success at Kilgore College isn’t found in deep, profound words of wisdom or intricately mapped out strategies. Rather, it’s the student’s focus on basic principles of self-discipline that lead them to success in accomplishing their goals. First, show up! Regardless
every summer in orientation that even if they have to roll into class on a gurney with IV tubes coming out of their arms, don’t
help. We are here to prepare students for success in life… It’s our mission, our passion and our privilege.
— Mike Jenkins, Vice President of Student Development
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P and stay positive Y ou are unique, with special gifts, use them. – Never forget you have talent
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N ew beginnings with a new year. E nthusiasm a true secret of success. W ishes may they turn into goals.
to get there! Deadlines will be here Also, don’t get into the habit of
Y elders, listen E A day. R balance in your life.
Have high expectations for every assignment no matter how small. In the end all procrastination does is
will have more time to do things you prosperous and blessed New Year – Happy 2014.
— Ashley Morales, Executive Editor of The Flare
— Judy DeRouen Support Specialist
The Flare EXECUTIVE EDITOR Ashley Morales
ILLUSTRATOR Cody Davis
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MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014
Rangerettes line up National Anthem.
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Performing alongside the Rangerettes at pre-game were high school drill team members from across the nation.
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Alexa Garza, Garland freshman, stands in position
Red, White & Bowl Rangerettes perform at the Cotton Bowl Classic
DEZIRAE BURNETT Assistant Editor
The Rangerettes performed for the 64th time in the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Jan. 3 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Rangerettes were part of pregame, and halftime activities.
In the pregame show, the team performed a pom routine to the Lady Gaga hit, “Applause.” The halftime performance consisted of their traditional high kick routine, performed to the pop remix of “Fame.” During both performances the Rangerettes were accompanied by high school drill teams
and dancers from across the nation, dancing as members of Coast to Coast Productions, another annual member of Cotton Bowl entertainment. The team also served as a red, white, and blue backdrop during the singing of the national anthem, which was performed by Pat Monahan, the lead singer of Train.
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During the pre-game performance,
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The Rangerettes performed
Dreams of becoming a Cowboy cheerleader
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hristmas break for the Rangerettes is a time to get back all those lost hours of sleep and to rest your worn-out muscles from a harsh first semester. The directors advise us to stay active and maintain a healthy eating pattern throughout the break, but I was doing just the opposite. I spent my time lying on the couch all day after sleeping in past noon. That pattern steadily went on until one evening I received a text from our freshman sergeant, asking if there were any women who were available to do a performance on Dec. 29. Never missing an opportunity to perform in that beautiful red white and blue costume, I simply agreed and couldn’t wait to be out on the field again. Little did I know I was going to be the main attraction at the halftime of a sold-out Dallas Cowboys football game. I don’t think I had ever been so excited in my life being that I am a huge Cowboys fan — not only because of the handsome quarterback Tony Romo, but because it is my dream to be a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader. The night before the game I tossed and turned as I dreamed of just how great the day
ahead of me might be. Five a.m. came sooner than I had expected, but I was up in a hurry to perfect my “Rangerette curls” and get out the door in less than an hour. I had a four-hour trip to Dallas, and I was bound to get lost, so I gave myself a JORDAN little extra time for a wrong BAIRD turn. Staff Writer Upon my arrival at the hotel where the Rangerettes would be spending the night, I was ambushed by my teammates, whom I hadn’t seen in three weeks. We were immediately rushed to a ballroom where practice would begin. The first time we practiced the high kick full out for the directors was probably the hardest thing all of us had ever done. Taking three weeks off from the Rangerette life and being thrown back into it that quickly definitely made my body ache and struggle for air as I held my ending position. As practice came to an end, we grabbed our belongings and got on a bus that would take
us to AT&T Stadium for lunch and of course more practice. The first step onto the freshly laid turf was incredible. I had never seen such a beautiful place in my life. The thousands of seats and the Jumbotron made me feel so small. The practice on the field didn’t get easier. My body grew weak and sore, but I knew it would all be worth it. After practice, we were invited to watch America’s Sweethearts, the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, do a run-through of their performance for the game. My heart pretty much stopped as they strutted out onto the field while holding their huge pom poms. Nothing less than perfect was exactly what each of them were. We all applauded in awe when they hit the ending pose. It was something I will never forget. The time ticked away and each moment grew closer to game time. The Rangerettes were placed in a waiting room where we would get ready for the game and try to get some food into our stomachs. My heart raced as I tied my belt string and bobby pinned my hat in place. We were
minutes away from halftime by now. I had never been so nervous for a performance. As we walked to the gate, I heard the roar of the crowd. I felt a bit overwhelmed. It was time. Our captain called us to attention. We walked on to the field just as we did for every other performance. I looked up as we entered the full stadium, just catching a glimpse of the 80,000 people who sat above us. The music began, and the adrenaline surged through my body. It was a feeling unlike any other I had felt before. And just like that It was over before I knew it. We hit our ending position and the crowd cheered. Walking out of the stadium and into the tunnel I had yet to catch my breath. I felt on top of the world. Performing as The Dallas Cowboys halftime entertainment was an unforgettable experience. The opportunities that Rangerettes gives dancers like me are ones that no other dance team can live up to. I hope that one day I will be out there on that field performing again. Jordan Baird is a freshman journalism major from Magnolia