Financial aid deadline Nov. 1 Kathryn agee Staff Writer It’s the middle of the Fall semester, which means it’s already time to start preparing for the Spring semester. Here are some important deadlines for those who plan to enroll in January. Saturday, nov. 1, is the deadline to request financial aid for the Spring semester. If students have a loan that only covered the Fall semester, be sure and get loan information for the Spring semester in by this date. Students who have a Pell Grant that covers a
year of college should disregard this. Monday, nov. 3, current students can begin registration for Christmas Mini and Spring semesters. Web registration opens at 6 a.m. Log on to Campus Connect to check web registration eligibility. Course schedules for the Spring semester are available on Campus Connect as well. Wednesday, Dec. 3, is the payment deadline for Christmas Mini and Spring semesters. All unpaid classes will be dropped. For more information, log on to Campus Connect on www.kilgore.edu, or contact the Financial Aid office at 903-983-8211.
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uscles straining and aching from repetitive fan kicks, each woman strived for perfection. They were led by a single voice demanding excellence with her famous phrase, “Let’s do it one more time.” stepping in for her predecessor, Gussie Nell
Davis, Deana Bolton Covin had large shoes to fill; and she did so with pride. Keeping 40 years of tradition in mind, Covin began training and expanding the Rangerettes when she took the reins in 1979. Although some traditions were kept, Covin added more flair to their dance routines. “When she would say ‘one more time’ it really meant ten more times because ‘one more time’ was never enough and she was strict.
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Nothing got by her,” said Lisa Fortenberry, former Rangerette. “She wanted us to be the all-American girl. She wanted to make sure our uniforms were perfect, our make-up was perfect, that our hair was perfect because we were not just representing Kilgore College, we were representing the state of Texas and America in the places that we went.” Tirelessly working to expand the world’s knowledge of the Rangerettes, Covin traveled with them to places far from Kilgore such as; Venezuela, Hong Kong, Macao,
Korea, Romania and France. The parades made them famous enough to land them as a question on Jeopardy. “We staged the first parade in Macao. The people were fascinated and joined us, moving in a body along with the parade route with us,” Covin recalled in the Rangerettes’ 50th Anniversary book. “The managers and I held hands and kept the crowds from breaking the ranks behind us. I looked back and it was just a sea, taking every step with us.” Bringing together old tradition with new tradition became a habit for Covin. She joined the Rangerettes and the Rangerette Forevers (alumni) together for mutual support. “That year (1984) was the first year the Forevers ever performed in conjunction with the Rangerettes,” Fortenberry said. “Before that the Forevers had only been an organization, but they got to go to San Francisco and dance on the field with us.”
75 Years of Rangerettes PART 2 OF 3 When she wasn’t rehearsing or traveling, Covin found different ways to add to the ever-growing Rangerettes, she established the first ever Mini-Rangerette summer camp which has become a tradition and has helped produce Rangerettes. She also began scouting high school drill teams by using Rangerette Forevers. “They ensure the Rangerettes get the cream of the crop,” Covin said. See MRS. COVIN on Page 3
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International students speak out about Ebola virus Victoria WhitWeLL Staff Writer
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ould the news of the Ebola virus be more harmful than the virus itself ? So far, seven countries have been affected by Ebola, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These countries include Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leonne, Spain and the United States. The United Nations is doing everything it can to step up and meet these nations’ needs. Many doctors and nurses have risked their lives while
some have even died from contracting the virus in effort to help Ebola victims. The U.S. government is debating to stop issuing visas to people from Ebolastricken countries. The government is also considering a ban on travel to and from countries affected by Ebola. According to The Longview NewsJournal, state representative, Fred Upton, “called for a ban on the 100 to 150 people who fly into the U.S. each day from the three nations [Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leonne] at the heart of the outbreak” and then said, “‘[The outbreak] needs to be solved in Africa. But until it is, we should
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not be allowing these folks in, period.’” If this is the case, what will come of the international students who continue their education at KC? What will happen when they try to return home? The Ebola virus started spreading in the late spring, but did not come to America’s attention until late summer, when a Liberian man in Dallas died from it. So far, two more nurses in the U.S. have been infected with the virus, but seem to be recovering well. The Associated Press reported that See EBOLA on Page 3
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Ag Club trebuchet wins day at Chunkapalooza CAMRON PORTLEY News Editor Three teams competed in the KC Ag Farm’s Chunkapalooza contest on Saturday. Taking first place honors was the Ag Club and its trebuchet from last year’s competition, with some major improvements. “We had distances of 294 feet, 295 feet and 223 feet,” said Karl Steddom, agriculture and biology instructor. Steddom also said they averaged the shortest and the longest making their score 259 feet. The second group, also consisting of KC Ag students, tried a slingshot
construction, which did not work as well as intended. It made distances of 21 feet, 3 inches; and 20 feet, 4 inches. The Industrial Maintenance Technology group brought a catapult, but had a malfunction in their release system and their braces broke. Their launches went high but traveled a short distance. For fun, the IMT also brought a cannon. Since compressed air or machines are prohibited, they could not enter the competition. Only one of their pumpkins was found from the launch — at a distance of more than 1,000 feet away.
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Last day to vote for Excellence in Teaching VICTORIA WHITWELL Staff Writer Today is the last day to vote for a favorite instructor to receive Phi Theta Kappa’s Excellence in Teaching Award. A voting booth is open 9 to 11 a.m. near the KC Sports Grill in the Devall Student Center. Voting is also available online until midnight at www.kilgore.edu/excellencein-teaching. Results from voting will be announced soon and the winning instructor will be recognized at a national meeting. “The award is distinguished because it has been chosen by the students,” said Michelle Daniels, PTK co-adviser.
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Chloe Nisbett What are your hobbies? My hobbies include exciting ventures such as watching television and movies, solving Rubik’s cubes, and being awesome. Why did you choose KC? I’ve lived in Kilgore my entire life, so Kilgore College was an extremely close, convenient choice. On top of that, my mom works here, so I grew being told that I pretty much had to attend KC no matter what. Fortunately, I love it here! Where do you plan on transferring to when you are done at KC? At this moment in time, I’m facing the difficult decision of choosing between the University of North Texas and UT Austin. What are your plans after KC? I plan to graduate from a university with a masters in communications before landing a job that makes me filthy stinkin’ rich! Who inspires you? My inspiration would have to be Ellen DeGeneres. She gets paid for giving back to others, making people laugh, and dancing around on national television! How’s that not inspirational?!
Age: 19 Hometown: Kilgore Sophomore Were you named after anyone? I was! My first name, Chloe, was actually the name of my great-great-aunt, so it goes pretty far back in my family. Also, my middle name, Kathryn, was my grandmother’s name, so basically, my entire name is made up of the names of my relatives! If you won the lottery, what would you do? I’d definitely buy a really big house solely to be able to build a super awesome lazy river inside of it! Then, I’d buy a TON of chocolate! After that I’d just spend all of my time chilling in my lazy river eating chocolate. Tell us something nobody knows about you. Sometimes, when I get super comfy on my couch and realize the TV remote is across the room, I wish I had telekinesis, so I could pick it up with my mind instead of actually having to get up to go get it.
Government department to host ‘Watch Party’ THAO NGUYEN Staff Writer The KC Government department will host an election night “Watch Party” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, in the Devall Student Center Ballroom. Students, faculty and staff are invited to see who will control the U.S. House of
Representatives and U.S. Senate for the next two years. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided. The party will last until the votes are counted, including state results, as this election is being seen as important to the future of America and Texas, according to Rick Moser, government instructor. Several of KC’s government and history
instructors will also be on hand to answer any questions. “I think it’s important for people to come out because it’s important for people to understand how much government politics affect their lives,” said Lindsey McLennan, government instructor. “Dialogue is the key to (leading) a successful nation and this is a local opportunity for KC to do so.”
KCPD Chief Heath Cariker provided the following police reports: Saturday, Oct. 11: Disorderly conduct reported at the KC v. Blinn football game. Monday, Oct. 13: A two-vehicle collision occurred on campus. Wednesday, Oct. 15: Two incidents of drug paraphernalia were found in vehicles in the Stark Hall parking lot. Sunday, Oct. 19: Criminal trespassing was reported on campus. Monday, Oct. 20: A very intense smell of marijuana was detected on campus. Chief Cariker advises students to, “Make sure you lock your vehicles while on campus and to hide all valuables from the public eye.” Whether items are hidden under the seats or in the trunk, it’s best to not tempt someone to make a poor decision. Cariker also encourages students to walk in groups when traveling around campus. “It’s way more safe than walking alone.”
Ally Venable to play Back Porch HUNTER LOHR Staff Writer Are you ready to get your rockin’ blues on? Then check out the Ally Venable Band 8 p.m. Saturday at The Back Porch. Fronted by 15-year-old Ally Venable, the band combines rock ’n’ roll, blues and modern hits, ranging from the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Stevie Wonder, to The Black Keys and many more. Venable tinges music with performance, aiming for a memorable experience. For more information, visit thebackporchkilgore.com
CORRECTION In the Oct. 17, 2014, edition of The Flare, we mistakenly did not change the information for the Face in the Crowd, Jay Baxter. He is 22 from Kilgore and is a sophomore Advertising/Graphic Design major. The Flare regrets this error.
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Top: Terry Booker reads to the preschool class on Thursday in honor of Jumpstart’s national campaign, ‘Read for the Record .’ Left: Toddlers ride around the east side of campus to raise money for the Miracle Mile foundation. The children raised over $1,000 to donate to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. Denise Macon / THE FLARE
Mrs. Covin: Nurturing but driven From Page 1 She also created scholarships, sponsored by the Rangerette Forevers. Covin led the Rangerettes until 1993, when she turned the program over to Dana Blair. During Covin’s time, however, she did more than direct and organize the group. She also led them in areas of life. “The thing that I think made her most unique that I will never forget is that every once in a while she would sit us down and she would say, ‘Do you know how special you are?’ and it just made us light up because she would not tell us that unless she truly meant it,” Fortenberry said. Shelley Wayne, the Rangerette’s assistant director, also admired this trait in her former instructor. “When (Covin) talked to us, I always knew what she said was very sincere. She didn’t sugarcoat it and she could be direct. But she also knew how to compliment us.” Shortly after Covin’s retirement, the Rangerette Gym was renamed the Deana Bolton Covin
Rangerette Gymnasium. Adding to the Rangerettes history Covin combined her own talents with the traditions of her predecessor making the Rangerettes what they are today. “I am who I am today because of her,» Fortenberry said. «She reinforced what my parents had already taught me about discipline, about respecting your elders.” Wayne still applies Colton’s perfectionist nature in the Rangerettes’
daily practices. “We worked everything until it was a thorough and as perfect as it could possibly be,” she said. “She stressed the importance of practicing everything! She believed if it was worth presenting it to the public, then it was worth putting in the time to get it right.”
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Ebola: Local input on a serious matter From Page 1 more than 4,500 people have died in Africa so far, compared to the one man in America. It seems as if the American government is not taking any chances. According to the Longview News-Journal, some schools in Dallas have closed while Texas officials asked about 75 health care workers who had contact with the infected man to sign legal documents requiring them to stay home. Obama was reported calling the Ebola outbreak ‘“a raging epidemic in West Africa’.” Meanwhile people who are treating Ebola patients are now being required to wear full body suits so absolutely no skin is open to be infected by the virus. The Associated Press reported Ebola has been declared contained in Nigeria, meaning that the outbreak is over. There were 20 cases of Ebola in Nigeria, including eight deaths. The outbreak lasted 42 days. Health and security officials also said a travel ban would be “less effective” and “counterproductive,” according to The Longview News-Journal. The report went on to say, “The disease isn’t airborne; it’s spread through direct contact with bodily fluids.” Therefore, it’s harder to contract Ebola than one thinks. White House spokesman, Josh Earnest, said “the chances for a widespread outbreak in the U.S. remain ‘exceedingly low.’” “I was scared when I first heard about [Ebola],” said Deborah Nwadialo, a KC freshman from Lagos, Nigeria. “I didn’t know anything about it until a man brought it to Nigeria (recently). But when I realized it was hard to contract, I no longer feared for my life. It wasn’t as big of a deal then.” However, KC student Sena Mevo, a freshman from Benin, thinks otherwise. “I think it’s a pretty scary disease. We need to be very careful about all the things we do now, more than ever,” she said. Mevo is from a neighboring country of Nigeria. Benin has not been exposed to Ebola and Mevo hopes it stays that way. Judith Nwosu, a sophomore from Nigeria, said Ebola is such a threat in Africa because, “it wasn’t taken seriously.” She added America is cleaner and more hygienic than most African countries. Nwosu’s family still lives in a Nigerian village, but she said they are taking precautions to prevent contracting Ebola and don’t really feel threatened by it. “I feel sorry for the countries it really hit like Liberia and Sierra Leonne,” Nwosu said. “We must put the disease in prayer. Pray for the people and their families. Nobody wants to die of this. It seems like the countries who didn’t take Ebola seriously at first are at risk of being wiped out.” Alfonse Essoh, a sophomore from Cameroon, is also from a country close to Nigeria.
“(It) hasn’t yet affected my country and I pray it won’t,” he said. “It is so sad to hear and see thousands of people dying. I don’t know how it will affect America but I pray it doesn’t because, in most cases, that means nobody is safe.” “The visa issue shouldn’t penalize anyone,” he added. “We should continue to strive for a better living and a better world. I just thank God for preserving my life, family and friends from this crisis.” Even though people are currently being screened in West African and American airports, the travel ban may cause some international students who were planning to see their families over Christmas break to no longer be able to do so. Felicia Nwadialo, a sophomore from Nigeria, was hoping to have some of her family visit her over Christmas. At present, their plans might be in jeopardy. This isn’t the first time plans to come to America seemed shaky because of Ebola, she said. “It wasn’t a huge fear of mine, but I did consider the ‘what ifs’ for returning to Kilgore College for school,” Nwadialo said. She is from Lagos — the city of the man who brought Ebola to Nigeria. Nwadialo, who lived in Nigeria at the time of its outbreak, said her country’s attitude towards Ebola was serious but not as serious as America makes it out to be. “People became more health conscious. They had masks, gloves, and even body sanitizers. The city became a lot cleaner,” she said. “People did stop helping people. For instance, a woman in church fell, but no one wanted to help her up because they didn’t want to be at risk for getting Ebola by touching her. She probably didn’t have it, but no one wanted to risk their health.” Nwadialo said the news of Ebola became a hinderance to the economy more than anything. “Businesses are at a halt; it’s like Nigeria’s an outcast. People’s jobs have been affected.” They
were advised not to go to public places, but Nwadialo and her peers continued going to the mall and movie theaters. Though the disease is fatal, Nwadialo, along with her fellow Nigerians, wasn’t overly concerned. “I wasn’t really scared. It was just something that was there,” she said. “There’s HIV/AIDS, too, and I don’t have that. At least America cares for its citizens and is doing something about it. Countries in Africa could learn from that.” Nwadialo considered the outbreak, “a deadly way to educate people health-wise.” Like Nwosu, she feels sorry for those living in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leonne. As for America, Nwadialo believes the Ebola scare will soon pass. “When I found out that international students were no longer being accepted into colleges, I thought that was crazy. I am just glad I was able to come back for school,” she said. Nwadialo isn’t the only one. A public uproar was made when Navarro College in Corsicana recently replied to an international student denying him acceptance because he was from West Africa. Since then, Navarro has made a public apology. However, the apology didn’t change the outcome of the international student’s admission to school. Many international students from neighboring nations affected by Ebola view the virus as a potential threat and hope it doesn’t spread into their countries. However, the Nigerian students interviewed seem to see it more as a stumbling block that will pass. Overall, the approach to Ebola remains divided. Some people think it’s something serious and should go to intense measures to be handled. Some disagree and believe the virus has run its course. Whether local or international, students at KC are encouraged to be thankful for the health they have and to not forget the victims of Ebola.
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ollege football is a juggernaut when it comes to bringing in revenue. Major programs in college football bring in billions of dollars a year from their football teams alone. The RICHARD University of Kentucky NGUYEN hosts an event called Big Blue Madness where they showcase their basketball players. This year’s BBM even had hip-hop artist Drake warming up with players. A question that gets asked a lot is, “should these students playing for these schools that are making millions of dollars off of their hard work get paid?” I don’t think they should. It’s pretty clear in your title when you accept a scholarship that you will be a Student-Athlete, not an Athlete-Student. You are a student before you are an athlete. Could you imagine a world where schools like the University of Alabama or University of Texas could bid on an 18-year-old high school player? At that point, does it really matter where he’s going to school, or what education he’s getting as long as the highest bidder is willing to pay enough? You know the kid will go there. Today’s college athletes are faster, stronger and want to get paid right now. University boosters will go under the table to make sure certain players are taken care of, giving them gifts ranging anywhere from dinners to tattoos. Some even give prized players a free car. Just ask Reggie Bush, former University of Southern California running back. Bush had won the Heisman Trophy, the highest honor for an individual in college football, in 2005 after a spectacular senior season. In 2010, an investigation by the NCAA found that Bush had received many “gifts” from USC boosters. These gifts included: a brand new car, a house, shoes, and many other items over the course of his time at USC. Bush would later have to forfeit his Heisman Trophy back to the NCAA, making him the only player in history to have to give up this award. Was it worth it in the end? I don’t think so. But then again, I didn’t get a free car. Now I know players will argue that we don’t know how hard they work, and how much effort they put in so they deserve to get paid. And I can reason with that, but that brings back my point: What’s to stop a powerhouse school like Kentucky from going out and bidding on all these players, and bringing in championship after championship? It takes the competitive integrity out of the game. The reason why college fans love college sports so much is because the student-athletes are actually working for something. They aren’t just working for a paycheck. They are giving their all on the field or on the court for their teammates, coaches, fans and family. The moment you add a paycheck, you can throw all that out the window. Take away a professional player’s paycheck and see how many games they show up for. They won’t even visit the facility. This is why college sports are so great. We see a passion that you don’t see in the professionals. This will be always be a point of debate when discussing the college game. But plain and simple, a student-athlete will decide where he goes to school because of the team he wants to play. But if they are not being held to the same academic level as everyone else, then they will continue to believe they are an AthleteStudent. Richard Nguyen is a journalism major from Sterling,Va.
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Rangers end fall season in defeat Logan HoLLoway Staff Writer The KC Rangers closed out their Fall schedule this week, and it was a busy one. After double-headers on Wednesday and Thursday, the Rangers finished up the semester with a match-up against Houston Baptist in Houston. Wednesday saw the Rangers visit Hill College and split the two tilts, walking away with a 9-5 victory in the early game before dropping the second 11-8. Marisa Ledkins and Renee Jones both homered and drove in three runs. Hayley McCullers and Lexi Lopez hit a double apiece and Keambria Hunter added two RBIs on two hits in the early game. Bianca Van Vlerah, Madison Goolsby and Jones each doubled in the late game and Ledkins joined them at two hits apiece. Jones and Goolsby each drove in two runs, and Ledkins and Ryan Lunceford both added one RBI in the defeat. Renee Jones had six strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings while only giving up two runs on four hits to earn the win. Bailey Day was credited with the loss in the late game. The Rangers moved onward for a pair of games against Stephen F. Austin on Thursday, but unfortunately were unable to leave the city victorious in either match-up. The visiting Rangers were able to jump out to a quick 1-0 lead in the early game before surrendering five straight runs in the bottom of the fifth. Hayley Vavra managed just one strike out in the loss, while Lunceford, Taylor Seiber and Hannah Tomme were responsible for Kilgore’s three lone hits. The offense was far more effective for the second game, as Sieber led the way with a triple, a double and three RBIs. Tomme, Lopez and Morgan Woodruff each had two hits, with Woodruff adding two RBIs as well. Despite signs of life from the offense, the Rangers were still defeated after giving 14 runs to their hosts, ending up with a final of 14-8. Renee Jones was credited with the loss. Sunday led to another defeat for the Rangers, this one a 13-4 thrashing from Houston Baptist. That game finished up the Fall schedule for the Rangers, who will resume play for the Spring in the Galveston College Tournament on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015.
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Rivalry Renewed: KC looks to clinch home advantage against Apaches KEVON PRICE Staff Writer The KC Rangers are on the road to take on the Tyler Junior College Apaches in KC’s season finale. The Apaches are coming off a severe loss, losing in Corsicana to Navarro of 5845. This is one of the oldest rivalries in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference. This upcoming game will be the 116th time that KC and TJC have duked it out on the gridiron. This rivalry began in 1947. TJC leads the alltime series 66-48-2. KC will be looking for revenge since TJC defeated KC last year in the season finale, resulting in KC missing the playoffs. Coming into this game the TJC offense is ranked one of the best in the nation. TJC is second in the nation in points per game (58) and in total scoring (464). They are also fourth in the nation in total offense (4,351) and yards per game (544). TJC is a very well balanced offense. They really like to run the ball, as they are fourth in the nation in total rushing yards with 2,162 yards and first in the nation in rushing touchdowns. Leading the way for the Apaches, is freshman quarterback Sederian Copeland. Copeland has thrown for 1,386 yards, 14 touchdowns and three interceptions on the season. The TJC ground game is lead by Chaston Bennet. Bennet has touched the ball 147 times for 924 yards and is first in the nation with 18 rushing touchdowns.
The Rangers are coming off a breath- taking win as they barely scraped by Blinn by a score of 49-40. The KC offense really took it to their opponents by scoring 42.1 points per game and also averaging 461 yards per game. They are 10th in the nation in total offense with 3,687 yards, which is 280 yards passing and 180 yards rushing per game. Javelle Allen and Averion Hurts have had a solid season. Allen is coming in with 94 completions for 1,249 yards,11 touchdowns and only one interception. Hurts has put up similar numbers with 77 completions for 919 yards, 13 touchdowns and five interceptions. Another thing that helps the offense is the ground game. Corey Davis leads all running backs with 93 touches for 564 yards and eight touchdowns. Eddie Smith comes in second with 75 touches for 483 yards and seven touchdowns. The Rangers complement this highpowered offense with a stingy defense. KC has only surrendered 24 points per game and given up around 338 yards per game. They are very good when it comes to forcing turnovers and tackling whoever has the ball. They lead the nation in total tackles (868) and tackles per game (108.5). The defense is led by Cliff Butler, sophomore defensive lineman; DeQuinton Osborne, freshman defensive lineman; and Joe Lynch, sophomore linebacker. This monumental game will be at 3 p.m. Sat. Oct. 25 at Tyler Rose Stadium.
Rangers survive late rally, top Blinn DEVIN BROOKS Sports Editor The KC Rangers escaped with a 49-40 victory over the Blinn College Buccaneers Saturday at home to clinch a playoff berth for the second time in three years. KC was leading Blinn by 28 points in the early fourth quarter until Blinn cut the lead down to eight points, but KC was able to withstand the wild rally by Blinn to secure the win. Blinn wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Coming into this game, Blinn was ranked No. 1 nationally in offense and they showed why they have this title. On the second play of the game, redshirt freshman quarterback Jake Hubenak threw a 71-yard bomb to wide receiver Jordan Randolph who ran in for an early touchdown. Afterward, Blinn was in position to score again when defensive end Dequinton Osborne ripped the ball out of the hands of Blinn receiver Dede Westbrook giving KC the ball back. Next, KC quarterback Javelle Allen drove his team down the field inside the five-yard line, which set up a three-yard touchdown by running back Eddie Smith, tying the game up at 7. On KC’s next offensive possession they decided
to go with some trickery. Quarterback Averion Hurts flicked the ball to receiver Joe Lewis who was behind Hurts, and Lewis threw a pass to a wide-open Patrick Brown who walked into the end zone for the KC touchdown. This gave them a 14-7 lead with eight minutes left in the opening quarter. Safety Nick Fisher saved a touchdown for KC when he intercepted Hubenak in the back of the end zone just before the conclusion of the first quarter. Both teams scored a touchdown apiece in the second quarter. Allen rushed for an 11-yard touchdown and Hubenak found his receiver Damion Ratley on a 49-yard touchdown pass. KC led Blinn 21-14 at the half. KC got on the board one time in the third quarter while keeping Blinn scoreless for the quarter. Hurts found tight end Chris Chumley for the 14-yard touchdown pass to increase the KC lead to 28-14. Early in the fourth, KC was trying to pull away. Running backs Smith and Corey Davis scored rushing touchdowns to bump the KC lead to 42-14 with 10 minutes left in the game. From there the wheels completely came off the bus for KC. Blinn scored 21 unanswered points within two minutes to make the score 42-34. Hubenak threw
three consecutive touchdown passes, two to Ratley and one to Westbrook. KC drove the ball down the field and running the time out in the process to set up a one-yard touchdown run by Smith. That gave KC a 49-34 lead. Hubenak hooked up with Ratley once again to lower the KC lead to 49-40 after a failed two-point conversion. Blinn attempted an on-side kick, but KC recovered this time and they ran the clock out to win the game. Allen and Hurts combined went 22-39 for 311 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Smith had six carries for 30 yards and three touchdowns while Davis had 16 carries for 110 yards and one touchdown. Allen also rushed for 83 yards on 11 carries and had one touchdown. Hubenak went 30-50 with 581 yards and a ridiculous six touchdowns. Ratley caught nine catches for 275 yards and four touchdowns. KC’s defense had four takeaways and two sacks on the day. KC will battle with long-time rival Tyler Junior College in their season finale. This will be the 116th meeting between these two football programs and KC has a 15-16 record against TJC since the 2000 season. Kickoff will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Tyler Rose Stadium.
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o celebrate National Chemistry Week, Oct. 20-24, the KC Chemistry Department distributed free cupcakes and demonstrated how to make candy Wednesday and Thursday. “We had pop rocks at that table that contains carbon dioxide which is what dry ice actually is.” said Ronda Howe, chemistry instructor. Free cupcakes were laid out as the shape of the periodic table and had each element written in icing on top. Students took part in a demonstration called chromatography, which reveled colors in black ink. Marshmallows and Twinkies were blown up in a vacuum chamber and students watched how rock candy was made. “Hopefully we have been successful in increasing people’s knowledge of chemistry in a small way.” Howe said.
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Chill out.
I don’t think so. “Yes; Keeping my distance.” Kendra Roberson De Soto Sophomore
Yes “I don’t know. But I’m taking precautions.” Wayne Wells Lake Charles, La Freshman
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Yes “Yes, wash hands often, stay home if you have an symptoms and go to the doctor.”
Zac C. Kage Longview Freshman
Kali Lay Tatum Freshman
No “Not even remotely. Fluid-to-
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Do you think that Ebola is something to worry about in East Texas? Do you know how Ebola can be transmitted? If so, what prevention method are you using?
Other viruses pose bigger threat
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or many, right now in the U.S. the biggest threat isn’t ISIS, the flu, or even failing chemistry. It’s Ebola. With it being one of the biggest hot topics of the year, plastered all over the TV and papers, it’s easy to understand why. The media are hyping it up, trying to get more viewers and sell more papers. But truth be told, should Americans, more specifically, should East Texans be worried about the possibility of getting Ebola? The simple answer is not really. While yes, Ebola is a horrible virus and has infected a large number of people in Africa and has a high mortality rate, that doesn’t mean that we are in any immediate danger. The virus in not airborne: which immediately makes it less of a threat. According to the World Health Organization, Ebola is “transmitted among humans through close and direct physical contact with infected bodily fluids, the most infectious being blood, feces and vomit.” So if you’re not actively sharing needles, a plumber or a nurse surrounded by projectile vomiting, odds are, you’re safe. The virus can also be spread indirectly by contact with surfaces and objects that have been contaminated, but the risk is low and if your momma raised you right, you clean up quite well, thus making this particular way of getting infected be next to zero.
If none of this makes you feel any safer, then lets talk about how Ebola has done so far outside of Africa. The first nurse from the Dallas hospital who contracted the virus has already started to recover and is feeling much better. Over in Spain, the same is happening for a Spanish nurse who had also gotten it. And Louise Troh, the fiancée of Thomas Duncan, the first case of Ebola in the U.S. is expected to leave her quarantine Monday. She, along with her son and two nephews, all who were in close proximity of Duncan, yet none seem to have gotten sick. Two of the countries in Africa that had Ebola have now been declared Ebola free. It can, and will be brought under control. Ebola is spreading in Africa due to five months of it going unchecked. WHO did not declare it an emergency until it had already spread to numerous countries, the countries do not have as many doctors and many more reasons that do not apply to us. To us East Texans, Ebola should not be predominantly on our mind. Instead, we should be more worried about the flu, a seasonal virus that can and will infect people all across the country. Go and get your flu shot and worry about studying for your next major exam. The only reason you should think about Ebola is to pray for the victims and donate to a charity that aims to help.
Death of inspiration teaches lessons I
speak for myself when I say there have been moments in my life when I feel like I could have done more. I could have branched out more in high school. I could have read more this past summer. I could have spent more time with my great grandmother, Onnie. Every summer, a family reunion takes place at my grandmother’s house and the person everyone looks forward to seeing is Onnie. A woman of elegance and intelligence, Onnie was a role model to her three children, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. What captivated me the most about
Onnie was her heart. A unique servitude and patience wrapped in love exuded out of her. Onnie had a love for her VICTORIA family, her WHITWELL community, and the Lord. She was a woman who would do everything for you but never ask for anything in return. Her selflessness never ceased to amaze me. This past summer, the family reunion took place as usual, but this time it was on
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my birthday. I worked out a plan to where I could go to the family reunion, but I would leave early to still hang out with my friends. My friends are all still here. However, Onnie is not. She recently passed away, and I can’t help but remind myself that the last time I saw her was the few hours I was at the reunion. How much more would I have learned from her if I made time to spend with Onnie? What other memories would have been made if I had stayed at the reunion the whole time? These questions have crossed my mind, but I will never have definite answers.
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I appreciate and cherish the moments I did have with Onnie, and I wouldn’t trade them for the world. Even her passing gave me insight and a self-check. Yes, I could have done more, but that is the past. Today is a new day. Today, I will do more. Today, I will get myself out of the way and look to others’ needs. Maybe one day I will inspire someone to be selfless, patient, and loving just as Onnie has inspired me. Victoria Whitwell is a Mass Communications major from Kilgore.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, had the opportunity to be interviewed by the sports editor in the school newspaper department, in the person of Mr. Devin Brooks. The story that he covered about me had great impact on the people in my hometown. Different people walked up to me and were amazed that I decided to go back to school, even though I was retired just to get training in welding to help other people that may not be able to afford to go to school to get the proper training in welding. I have also heard about high school students that were inspired by this same story that was in my hometown newspaper and I am sure that students here at KC were inspired as well. Thanks for taking the time to interview me and getting the story to the school campus. I was honored that the story made the front page.
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Sincerely, Johnny Flowers Marshall freshman
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