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FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE Monday, May 8 – Thursday, May 11 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY CLASSES CLASS TIME

EXAM TIME

7 or 7:30 a.m. 7-9 a.m.

8 or 8:30 a.m. 8-10 a.m.

9 or 9:30 a.m. 9:30-11:30 a.m.

10 or 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

11 or 11:30 a.m. Noon - 2 p.m.

12 or 12:30 p.m. 1-3 p.m.

1,1:30,2 or 2:30 p.m. 3:30-5:30 p.m.

3, 3:30 or 4 p.m. 2:30-4:30 p.m.

5 or 5:30 p.m. 5-7 p.m.

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Mon., May 8 Wed., May 10 Mon., May 8 Wed., May 10 Mon., May 8 Wed., May 10 Wed., May 10 Mon., May 8 Mon., May 8

EVENING CLASSES EXAM TIME

TUESDAY OR THURSDAY CLASSES

CLASS TIME

EXAM TIME

6, 7, 7:30, 8 or 8:30 a.m.

8-10 a.m.

9, 9:30, 10 or 10:30 a.m. 8-10 a.m.

11 a.m. or Noon 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 or 1:30 p.m. 1-3 p.m.

2 or 2:30 p.m. 1-3 p.m.

3, 3:30 or 4:30 p.m. 3:30-5:30 p.m.

5 or 5:30 p.m.

5-7 p.m.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

DATE Thurs., May 11 Tues., May 9 Thurs., May 11 Tues., May 9 Tues., May 9 Thurs.,May 11 Tues., May 9 Thurs., May 11

7:30-9:30 p.m.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

7:30-9:30 p.m.

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Monday, May 8 Tuesday, May 9 Wednesday, May 10 Thursday, May 11

*Classes beginning at 6 p.m. or later ** All Friday only classes will test at regular class time on Friday, May 6.

All Saturday classes will test 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 30. Flex classes (classes that follow a different calendar than the regular semester) may test at different times. See course syllabus or instructor to confirm the exam date and time. Web Class finals are arranged by the instructor.

Grades may be accessed and printed at www.kilgore. edu – click on the myKC link. Grades will be available as soon as they are posted by your instructor. Grades will not be mailed.

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Phi Theta Kappa members, adviser bring home awards

Tina Marie Reed / THE FLARE

Phi Theta Kappa members and adviser show off awards earned at a conference in Corpus Christi. Jose Ramirez, Overton sophomore, brought home the Hall of Honor Region award; Michele Daniels, adviser, earned the Distinguished Adviser Award; and Kassey McDonald, Kilgore sophomore, excelled in the All-Texas Academic Team award.

PTK

receives state-wide honors in Corpus Christi

“I was flabbergasted when I won my award. I forgot they nominated me for an award in the first place.”

Jose Ramirez, Overton sophomore

LONNIE ROSS Staff Writer

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embers of KC’s chapter Gamma Omicron received awards for their activity in Phi Theta Kappa at the annual convention held in Corpus Christi last month.

Kassey McDonald was chosen for the All-Texas Academic Team. Every year around 100 community college students are chosen from 50 districts in

Texas. Members of the team represent students who excel in academics in leadership and service.

“I’m honored to have been chosen for All-Texas Academic Team,” McDonald said. “It has taken a lot of hard work and dedication to pursue the dream that God has placed in my heart and I know I will succeed with Jesus by my side.”

See PTK, on Page 3

KC relay team to assist in fighting cancer at Relay for Life event Sarah Redford Staff Writer

Tina Marie Reed / THE FLARE

Purple ribbons wrapped around benches and light poles flutter around the KC campus representing the support of this weekend’s event.

As part of American Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life fund-raiser, this year’s theme is ‘Paint Kilgore Purple.’ Purple represents the color of all cancer survivors, according to Laura Mulanax, KC academic adviser and

Ranger Relay team member.

The ribbons were placed around campus with the help of KC’s softball team, Ambassadors, the Latinos en Accion and Relay team member Jeanette Miller.

This year’s Kilgore Relay for Life event will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in the Kilgore City Park.

The Luminarias will be lit around 9:30 pm, with closing ceremonies to follow.

Each team will have a booth set up to continue their fund-

raising efforts.

“This year’s focus will be walking, and there will be singers, dancers and acrobats for entertainment. There will also be games and food at some of the booths,” said Jennifer Quine, KC’s Relay Rangers team captain.

The KC Jazz Band will perform at 3 p.m. and will stick around to show support for this year’s “Hero of Hope” — KC band director, Glenn Wells.

Last year’s recipient, Manny Almanza, KC social marketing

liasion, will present the award to his colleague.

“We are so proud of winning this award two years in a row,” Mulanax said.

For the past 15 years, Relay for Life walks have been held in Kilgore, and KC has been involved since the beginning.

Mulanax got involved through Jennifer Quine’s sister.

“Her sister, Julie, was sick with lymphoma, and that See RELAY, on Page 3

KC Dance Concert set for May 5 From Staff Reports

Jensine Dalfrey and Baleigh Williams will debut their chosen student works Kilgore College dance students will as well.” showcase their broad range of dance The choreography is a collaboration skills at the annual spring dance of the students and instructors: Aulds concert set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, in for ballet and modern dance and Van Cliburn Auditorium on the Kilgore Shelley Wayne for tap and jazz.

KC offers a complete transfer program campus.

The concert, “Spectrum,” will offer a for dance majors planning to attend variety of dance styles and techniques four-year universities. The program taught by the KC Dance Department. includes ballet, tap and jazz, modern “It will give dance students the dance, improvisation and composition, opportunity to display their talent and dance appreciation and performance. show what they have accomplished Tickets are $10 and $5 for students in the ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and with KC identification. Reserve tickets modern dance classes taught at KC,” online at www.kilgore.edu/dance or by said Angela Aulds, KC dance instructor. calling 903-983-8633.

“Our dance department’s own Tickets can also be purchased using Industry Dance Company will premiere cash or check beginning at 6:15 the night its original work, Sonder pt. II. of the performance at the auditorium’s Sophomores Gabby Azios and Ramsey box office. The auditorium will open at Shobe and freshmen Myah Brown, 6:30 p.m.

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n Catch our college graduates walking across the stage at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday, May 12, in Dodson Auditorium.

Commencement times are degree specific.

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n KC offers at least 12 unique summer

camps for children and youth. Swimming lessons will also begin in June. Enrollment fees and age requirements vary. Visit www. kilgore.edu for more info about sports, music, dance and acting opportunities.

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n On April 28, 1986, Vremya, the primary evening newscast of the former Soviet Union, announces the Chernobyl nuclear disaster after nearby Pripyat was evacuated.

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‘Pay Now’ program in place for pay-plan A new online payment portal for students has been launched through KC Business Office. “Pay Now” will replace QuikPay for online student payments. The payment forms are debit or credit cards only – no bank accounts. American Express is not accepted.

Students who are enrolled in Housing will have to make separate Tuition and Housing payments.

The new payment plan is called College Green. No payment plan is available for summer.

However, the semester-long payment plans offer more flexibility for students, as they can choose the day of the month they want their payment to be taken out, as long as a payment is made by the 15th of each month.

Payments can be drafted weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. A $30 enrollment fee is still applied as before. The student can also log on and change their payment draft date. Three payment plans will be available for Tuition and Housing which are time period specific.

• Early Registration – Open from April 26 – July 16 – Tuition Only; the Housing Payment Plan will open May 15.

• Regular Registration – Open from July 18 – Aug 23.

• Late Registration – Open from Aug 25 – Sept 1.

For more information, call Jonnie Stice, KC Controller, at 903-988-7495.

IN THE CROWD

Club News TRI C The Christian Campus Center will hold their annual celebration of director Britt Davis’ birthday at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, in the Mike Miller Plaza. The Chandler Street Church of Christ will break out the fryers to cook catfish and fries. Cake and soft drinks will also be served. The event is free to everyone.

The Tri-C will also be open during the summer. According to director Britt Davis, the building is open if you see the flag hanging from the porch. Members will also be working with the Texas Shakespeare Festival by providing lunches for the cast and crew.

Ethan Hill

Hometown: Gladewater Classification: Sophomore What is your degree plan?

I would love to eventually have a bachelor’s in English with a minor in political science.

What are your career goals?

I do not have a major yet, but I would love to eventually become a child advocacy lawyer. It’s not the best paying type of lawyer, but it uses my skills well and I can go in feeling confident that I’m helping families.

What inspired you to become a writer?

I love stories. Always have, always will. I’d love to eventually go on to write screenplays because, as an audiovisual kind of guy, I love telling stories with movies and music the most, but being a novelist is an excellent place for me right now.

How many books have you written so far?

I have written four, and am working on my fifth, titled “Glass Doors.”

Have you had any books published?

All four are self published! Though I’d eventually love a publisher.

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Age: 17

What do you like to write about?

I write about everything! I have yet to truly escape science fiction and fantasy, but I enjoy spreading my wings and seeing what I can fit into a cognitive story. That’s one of the reasons that my books are as whimsical and off-the-wall as they are.

What audience do you wish to gain interest in your books?

I honestly don’t care; as a person, I like just about everybody, and so anyone I can get interested is my target audience.

However, while I am not certain why this is the case, I have noticed that my books sell particularly well with pre-teen girls.

I’m assuming that it’s because they typically love to read and are interested in fun, spunky, cute, clean, original stories. This is the audience that still enjoys cartoons but also wants to move toward “real literature” at the same time, and I hope to accomplish those two points. But that’s just my theory.

What is your website called?

Ehowardhill.weebly.com

Phi Theta Kappa The last meeting for the semester will be held at 1:45 p.m. Monday, May 1, in the Communication-Automotive building in Room 104. Spring scholarships are still available for members. For more information, contact Kassey McDonald at mcdokass3918@ go.kilgore.edu.

New officers for the 2017-18 academic year are: President: Catherine Camp Secretary: Jose Ramirez VP Public Relations: Ana Ontiveros VP Service: Stephen Dunn VP Fellowship: Carsen Shafer VP Scholarship: Donald Anglin VP Leadership: OPEN Wesley During Finals week, the Wesley Foundation will not be serving Wednesday lunch; however, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. they will be serving snacks at the Wesley. Everyone is welcome.

Band The Wind Symphony, Percussion, and Jazz Band will perform their Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, in Dodson Auditorium.

The concert will feature a variety of music, including movie soundtracks and pop selections. In honor of Star Wars Day, “May the 4th be with you,” the band will perform selections from the soundtrack arrangement of “Rogue One.” Clubs KC’s Game Club meets at 3 p.m. every Thursday at the Devall Student Center in the TV Room. Following the meeting, the Maniac Committee, an offshoot of the Game Club, will meet at 4 p.m. in the same location.

— Information compiled by Lonnie Ross

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KC Wesleyans to welcome new director in July Lonnie Ross Staff Writer

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Gene Evans, the soon-to-be Wesley director is scheduled to take his spot this July. Evans’ main goal his first semester is to create a positive presence on campus and become involved in student activity.

PTK: Chapter recognized nationally for exceeding membership goal From Page 1 Jose Ramirez, secretary of KC’s PTK chapter, won the Hall of Honor Region for Officers Award. The officers were selected based on the recipient’s demonstration of leadership, promotion of Honors in Action and other engagement in the society.

“I was flabbergasted when I won my award. I forgot they nominated me for an award in the first place,” Ramirez said. “I’m still

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KC’s PTK chapter was recognized as a group for their college project of beautifying the campus by meeting the four-star status, receiving the 2017 College Project Award of Merit.

The chapter was also recognized internationally for exceeding their membership goal with an

increase of 15 percent over the year.

Michele Daniels received the Distinguished Adviser Award. The qualifications for this award are: being involved for four years; making significant contributions to the growth of the membership; serving as the chapter’s advocate on campus; and encouraging the chapter to be involved in the local, regional and

international levels of the organization.

Jon Vashey, former Coordinator of Marketing and Graphic Design at KC, also received an award for “Outstanding Friend of Texas Phi Theta Kappa.”

This award is given to the person who is not a member or adviser of PTK, but has demonstrated exemplary support.

RELAY: ‘Our KC family is very supportive and I am very proud of them’ From Page 1 started my interest,” Mulanax said.

Quine added, “I was my sister’s bone marrow stem cell donor.”

Julie has since gone into remission and is attending this year’s Kilgore relay as part of the KC team.

The Relay Rangers are comprised of staff, family members, KC retirees and those affiliated with KC in some way.

Quine became team captain last year when Jeannie Butler, formerly a support specialist for housing, stepped down, “I think she wanted new blood,” Quine said.

“She gave me a two-year internship before she retired.”

The KC team holds fundraisers throughout the year.

Their biggest is the Potato

Bake. Aramark donates all the food except the desserts, which are donated by team members. This allows 100 percent of the money raised to go to the relay. “This year’s bake raised $2,032,” Quine said.

Mulanax said she sold relay cards, some of which were shaped like a footprint, for 25 cents each and raised $120. Jeanette Miller also has a Super Bowl betting pool each year that does very well.

Quine’s fundraiser was held at Kilgore Skateland over spring break.

“We had 90 kids attend and they split the door receipts and gave us over half,” Quine said.

Mulanax is also selling Luminarias this week as well. A Luminaria is a bag decorated in remembrance of someone lost to cancer,

in honor of someone battling or someone who has won their fight with cancer. Each bag is lit at sunset to show they are not alone.

“Our KC family is very supportive and I am very proud of them,” Quine said.

For more information on the Kilgore Relay for Life, visit their Facebook page at ACS Relay For Life Of Kilgore.

Relay for life was inspired by Gordon “Gordy” Klatt, a doctor from Tacoma, Washington. He walked for 24 hours and raised $27,000 for cancer research.

He had the idea to make this a team event and the very next year Relay for Life was held.

This fund raiser has become the American Cancer Society’s signature event.

For more information on Relay for Life, log on to Relayforlife. org.

The semesters are in the process of changing and the Wesley Foundation is changing with it.

The Rev. Rebecca Hyde is leaving for another assignment on July 1, and Gene Evans will take over as director of KC’s Wesley Foundation.

“He is a great fit with his previous experience working with youth ministry,” said Sharron Westbrook, administrative secretary at the Wesley Foundation. “He builds relationships quickly and is tuned into this generation.”

Evans comes to KC from Greggton United Methodist Church in Longview.

With almost 20 years of experience in ministry, he holds several positions at Greggton UMC: youth director, worship leader, communication director, community ministries and the discipleship pastor.

Evans was born in Berlin, Germany into an Army family. His family settled in Sugar Land during his high school years, where he graduated from Kempner High School.

His last two years of high school, Evans had been in and out of the detention facility in Rosenberg. His mom and the youth director at his mother’s church made a deal that he would be allowed to stay home on the weekends to attend church.

“The youth director heard me sing, then asked me to join the youth choir,” Evans said.

While performing, his mother and the youth director created a video to send to Lon Morris College.

The day of graduation, Evans received a note from his mom on his pillow. It read: “You can get a job.

Come back and visit. You can join the military, come back and visit. Or you can go to Lon Morris College, come back and visit. You have ‘til the end of summer to move

out of my house.”

Along with that note was an acceptance letter to Lon Morris College with a fullride scholarship in music.

Evans made the decision to go to college.

“I can make noise on every instrument in the orchestra,” Evans said.

Evans received his bachelors in vocal performance opera and later his masters degree in choral conducting. After college, he became a professional musician, singing with the

“I can make noise on every instrument in the orchestra.”

Shreveport, Longview and Houston Opera Chorus. He has also held the role of composer.

In 1998, at Liberty Baptist Church in Longview, Evans gave his life to Christ. He sensed God was calling him to give more of himself so he told his wife Susan, “if I’m going to give my life to Him, I got to give Him everything — including my vocation.”

He then started looking for churches that needed choir directors. Evans relocated to Houston where he stayed for about 10 years before returning to East Texas in 2011, with his wife and their three children.

Evans said his first goal is to make his presence known on the KC campus.

Evans will see where he can establish types of gathering in spiritual development or worship.

“I’m going to let the Holy Spirit and the people who are present here to help and guide me in that way,” he said.

TRiO launches summer program to assist transfer students Sarah Redford Staff Writer TRiO’s annual Summer Launch Program will begin on May 23, and run through May 25. The program will focus on preparing sophomores for the transition to a four-year college.

All TRiO participants who have at least 24 credit hours are eligible and sign up ends on May 10. Space is limited, so sign up now by going to the TRiO office.

Tuesday, May 23, and Wednesday, May 24,

activities run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 25, they run from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Students who attend will develop skills in communication, interviewing and working on group problem solving.

On Thursday, there will be a luncheon where attendees will learn proper table etiquette, and they will also tour the University of Texas at Tyler.

For more information, contact the TRiO office at 903-988-7591.

Grant money locks in new keys for all buildings GABRIEL WADE Staff Writer KCPD has been making buildings more secure with the re-keying of campus buildings this year. This project was made possible since the college won the national Stanley Safety Grant in Fall 2014 against other schools.

“We entered the competition to have the funds to rekey our campus and update our lock and

door hardware,” said Heath Cariker, KCPD Chief.

Although they did not have a definite schedule, they only have two buildings left to do, he said. “All of the educational and administration buildings on both campuses will have been rekeyed and a great deal of hardware replaced.”

Cariker wanted to remind students that officers are on both the Kilgore and Longview campuses to help.

They are on 24- hour duty

at KC and on the Longview campus during business hours.

While there has been no evidence of gangs operating on campus, Cariker wants students to be aware of their surroundings.

“It’s the end of the school year. Guard your belongings, especially your books, phones, and computers,” he said. “Thefts go up at the end of the semesters.”

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SPORTS

Rain delay brings blue skies

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Pitcher Katy Worrell winds up for a pitch in Saturday’s game against Bossier Parish Community College. The game was later continued the following Monday, due to a lightening delay.

Rangers sweep Bossier Parish to end regular season play ALLISON TALIAFERRO Sports Editor After a rain delay on Saturday, April 22, the Rangers stormed through a doubleheader against Bossier Parish Community College. Before the sweep, the Rangers clinched their place in the Region XIV tournament at Angelina May 6-9.

“The sweep was a great way to end the regular season and to head into the tournament,” said Leslie Messina, head coach.

The Rangers defeated BPCC 9-6 and 5-4 on the following Monday when action resumed. Messina said she had wanted to hold off on the game until Monday instead of waiting out the rain delay on Saturday.

“I didn’t want to put added pressure on the team by picking up the halted game where we had left off in the 6th inning,” Messina said.

“Amber (Williams) led off with a base hit that started our rally since we were behind 5-6,” Messina said.

William’s single in the bottom of the 6th helped tie the game.

“If Amber didn’t get a hit, then things could have turned out differently,” Messina said.

The Rangers continued to chip away at BPCC. “I bunted Cailon Palmer and with her great speed, was safe on the bunt, as well as moving,” Messina said.

Kaitlin Stebelton was walked to load the bases. Hannah Carpenter hit a sacrifice fly to right field to score pinch runner Sarah Valdez as the tying run.

By the bottom of the 9th inning, the bases were loaded and Brianna Davis smashed a 3 run walk-off homer.

In the second game the Rangers found themselves scoreless in the first four innings of the game. In the 7th inning, Stebelton, Palmer and Carpenter all scored runs to put the Rangers ahead of BPCC. This appearance in the Regional Tournament is a first for the Rangers softball organization.

“This is a boost for our program to make our first regional tournament and get our own field,” Messina said. The Rangers will end their first season playing in their own facility with a trip to the Region XIV Tournament.

“Making the tournament and our new facility will help recruit quality student-athletes,” Messina said. She and the softball team plan to take the Regional tournament by storm on May 6 through 9 when they travel to Angelina College in Lufkin, “The plan is to win the regional tournament” she said. “We have strong pitching, timely hitting and solid defense,” Messina said.

“This is a boost for our program to make our first regional tournament and get our own field” - Leslie Messina

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Rangers preview upcoming football season with second pre-season scrimmage Third scrimmage to be held on April 20 at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium WARREN THOMAS Staff Writer The Kilgore Ranger football team held their second spring scrimmage on April 20 at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.

The offense battled against the defense in a competitive scrimmage. The offense had two touchdowns - one from quarterback Jalil Kilpatrick, Mansfield freshman, to wideout Zecharius NashKelly, Roundrock freshman, and one from quarterback Dontre Thomas, Silsbee

freshman, to receiver Tommy Heard, Rockwall freshman.

The defense forced three turnovers - two interceptions coming from safety Renault Griffin, Greenville, Georgia freshman; one of which was a handed snag away from the wideout. The other interception came from linebacker Ty Hayer, Garrison freshman.

The Rangers will scrimmage again on April 26 and will finish up spring ball May 3 at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.

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ccess to Wi-Fi is a necessity for college students to succeed.

Tests, homework, projects and research are almost always accomplished online.

So why is access on campus becoming so difficult?

According to Chris Jones of Information Technology KC, a transition from an older Wi-Fi to a newer Wi-Fi is being made at this time.

While on your phone or other devices that require Wi-Fi, you might notice three wireless connections: Ranger Net (the oldest of the connections), KC Guest and KC Net (the newest of the connections). The older, Ranger Net is supported by Cisco, while the newer, KC Net is supported by Aruba.

One of President Brenda Kays’ goals when she first came to KC was to make the students’ experience at KC as best as it could be; this includes improving the Wi-Fi. However, because of the lack of funding, the transition to the newer WiFi system is taking longer than the administration would like.

Currently the school is applying for a technology grant to assist them in replacing the Wi-Fi units around both the Kilgore and Longview campuses. Until then, the goal is to create one access point a semester or one per year, according to Jones.

As of now, KC Net is installed in Old Main, the Health/ Science Center, the Randolph C. Watson Library, most of the S.L. Canterbury Jr. Engineering and Science Building, the Information Technology part of the Bonnie Porter Business Administration Building, the Welding Academy and every biology classroom in both Kilgore and Longview.

Another factor in the speed of the Wi-Fi is how many devices students are using at the time.

Students usually carry around one to three devices that require Wi-Fi, according to Jones. The amount of devices connected to the Wi-Fi causes the connection to be slower.

While the transition is in progress, students will have to be patient; however, the lack of Wi-Fi is problematic for the success of students. Students who live on campus have to struggle with connection issues every day. Students who do not have internet at home and use the schools Wi-Fi have to struggle to connect. So where should we complete our assignments? The library is not open all of the time and some students feel more comfortable doing homework at night.

In conclusion, something needs to be done not just for the betterment of student connection, but also for the connection of potential students.

with Wi-Fi

Campus Connections Wi-Fi strength around campus

Those searching for Wi-Fi signal on campus have found that it is lacking. The Flare staff tested the signal across the Kilgore College campus, finding that it was strongest when we climbed a tree near Old Main and the Rangerette Gym. •

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Ranger Net Wi-Fi seemed to have the strongest connection near a tree between Old Main and the Rangerette Gym. The Library and Plaza seemed to have the next strongest connection, but the speed was unbearably slow.

The S.L. Canterbury Engineering and Science Building had a decent connection, but lacked speed. The Wi-Fi worked best near the dumpsters.

The Student Center/KCPD had a decent connection, but the speed was slow.

The Wi-Fi in the Administration Building was unable to connect to any device.

The Wi-Fi in Old Main was more accessible on laptops than cellular devices The Wi-Fi was unable to connect in Dodson Auditorium.

In the Communications and Automotive Building the Wi-Fi

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connection was non-existent.

The Wi-Fi doesn’t work in the Tri-C, Wesley, or BSM buildings.

Ranger Net Wi-Fi was not accessible in any of the designated smoking areas.

Study conducted by students enrolled in COMM 2315

YOUR VIEW

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How often do you use the school’s Wi-Fi?

“I use the college’s Wi-Fi 8 hours out of the day and sometimes I have trouble with it two hours out of that eight.”

Solomon Morris Houston freshman

“I used the Wi-Fi all the time, until I had classes across the bridge.”

“I use the Wi-Fi all the time, but if I’m on it for too long it kicks me off every 10 minutes.”

Dina Robertson Kenia, Alaska sophomore

Hana Noble Henderson sophomore Photos by Cheyanne Huntsman

Not-so-hot hot spots = Wi-Fi “strongest” at these locations

Infographic by Allison Taliaferro and Da’Jah Thompson

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Gregory Oden Jr. imprisoned for sexual assault at KC, editor attends court case

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he crisp clicks of clasping handcuffs shattered the silence of the courtroom. Nine hours of angry whispering and solemn testimony were followed with a sentence of five years in prison with a chance of appealing within the next ten days for former KC f r e s h m a n , MEAGHAN G r e g o r y MORTON Oden Jr., Executive Editor T h u r s d a y, April 25, in the 188th court.

In November 2015, Oden was arrested on two counts of sexual assault on campus with one female being a minor. I was asked to testify.

At the time I was not aware of the accusations that had been made against him; I only knew he had approached me twice while I was walking to class.

Now I was sitting in the courtroom watching the man who forced himself on two women be taken into custody.

For me, scheduling for this hearing was hectic. One day it was going to be held this day, and another day I would get a call saying it had been moved back. This happened about three times over two months: I then got the call from the district attorney’s office Oden had pled guilty.

The next week, he changed his mind and I was called to court the next day at 8:30 a.m. in David Brabham’s courtroom at the Gregg County Courthouse.

I got to the building and within an hour he pled guilty; however, evidence still had to be shown to the judge to determine sentencing. During this time, I heard things that made me want to vomit, laugh in frustration, cry and punch the marble walls outside of the room.

I heard the defense lawyer ask redundant questions and say he wasn’t trying to make less of the women’s situations, but again, a knife or gun was not brought out.

I heard the same lawyer ask if it would have been more difficult for the defendant to take advantage of one of the victims since there was a gear shift in the way of him reaching her.

I heard a victim testify Oden said, “If you don’t do what I’m telling you to do, I will get someone who will and it will be worse!”

I heard a man who preached at Oden’s church for 40 years say if his daughter had been a victim of a crime like this he would just pray with her about it.

In reality, I know no father would be this calm.

For the sake of privacy, I will not disclose Oden’s actions on the two women who were physically assaulted; however, I believe he was far too calm.

I fell into the defense lawyer’s trap. He brought family members to the witness stand: Oden’s father, aunt and his family preacher. They told stories of him as a child, how he had a learning disability, but was still happy and did well for himself. I sympathized with a predator.

I was sick when I realized it. I remember reading a comment on Tumblr one day that reminded me of the feeling. There was a gif of Adolf Hitler flirting with someone behind a camera; he was smiling and gesturing to the person behind the camera. A commenter posted how uncomfortable seeing that made her feel, then someone else followed up expressing it was weird because we usually do not see this side of the monster. For a man who murdered six million people (or in this case, a man who sexually assaulted two women) it was difficult to comprehend them having any kind of life besides that.

After many recesses and determination from the judge, it was decided that because of his age and lack of criminal record, Oden would receive five years in prison.

This man would have not been sent to prison if these two women had not come through and reported him. Yes, it was frustrating sitting through court, but to see the relief on the victims faces was reassuring.

No, their lives will never be the same after what happened; they are always going to live with it. But they did a brave and wonderful thing by coming forward and telling the police. Please, both men and women, report times you feel uncomfortable around someone or you just don’t get a good vibe from them.

Please let people know because there could always be another victim.

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percent

The amount of rape victims who subsequently suffer from chronic physical or psychological conditions.

42 percent

The amount of college women who are raped and tell no one about the assault.

20 percent

Meaghan is a Journalism major from Trinidad.

The amount of women who are sexually assaulted while at college. Four percent of college men will be sexually assaulted.

Information from Dosomething.org

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Kilgore campus:

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR Meaghan Morton

MANAGING EDITOR Timothy Stuckey

SPORTS EDITOR Allison Taliaferro

STAFF WRITERS Fungai Peta, Lisa Harris, Yosef Ibitayo, Kaitlin Mitchell, Sarah Redford, Lonnie Ross, Allison Taliaferro, Gabriel Wade, Alexia McGee,Whitney Ervin, Da’Jah Thompson, Warren Thomas and Yasmine Wilson PHOTOGRAPHERS Max Cervantes, Lisa Harris, Cheyanne Huntsman, Yosef Ibitayo, Tiffany Johnson, Hailey Pennington, Sarah Redford, Tina Marie Reed and Grant Worley

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he Rangers rallied together in an attempt to raise money to benefit the fight for cancer at their “Strike out Cancer� game.

Money was raised by selling raffle tickets to win a pink bat and softballs; however, because of the game being rained out, the amount of money raised has not yet been verified.

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Sliding into the base, the runner makes it in time to be safe before the baseman catches the ball to get her out.

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A Ranger donning the color pink whips the bat around to send the ball flying.

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Jo Rivera, Richmond sophomore, reaches for a pop-up foul ball for a chance to get an out.

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With dirt flying behind her, Katy Worrell, Maud freshman, uses her strength to send the ball toward the batter.

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Don’t have a lack of summer plans b Bowling b Movies b Summer School b Snow cone Stand b Six Flags

Amusement Park in Arlington

b Splash Kingdom: Canton, Nacogdoches, Shreveport b Gators & Friends: Shreveport b Traders’ VillageGrand Prairie b Area lakes b Volunteer: Parks,

Kilgore’s Boys and Girls Club

b Galveston b Catch up on

reading

b Take up a new job or internship (boost resume). Local hospitals, businesses, clinics and labs can all use free labor.

Many have preexisting volunteer and internship programs. b College Visits / Fairs

schools, and camps all need teens. Many have summer programs for low-income children and are looking for volunteers, such as

If you haven’t considered traveling yet, make a plan and budget for a road trip or short vacation.

n The Randolph C. Watson Library will be closed from May 15 until May 19. During this week, students or faculty requiring books may call the circulation desk at 903983-8237 to request them and the book will be pulled for pickup.

The library’s summer hours will be Monday and Wednesday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. and on Fridays, 7 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.

Interlibrary loan will be available all summer.

Don’t forget to log into Overdrive for your summer reading pleasure and recommend your favorites or books you would like to read but that are not listed.

n The Brew, KC’s premier coffee shop, will have new summer hours. Students and faculty can purchase their favorite brews from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday.

On Fridays the Brew is closed.

The pastries are fresh and they also offer smoothies, teas, snacks, salads and water. n The Zone, KC’s tutoring lab, will have new hours for the summer months.

Monday through Thursday, the lab will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. On Friday, the lab will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The Zone is closed weekends.

— by Sarah Redford

KC Summer hours

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Unbreakable: faith and food Culinary student pursues dream following kidney transplant Lisa Harris Staff Writer

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he little girl sitting in the school nurse’s station was not ready for the ambulance that was about to pick her up that day. At 11 years old Vanessa Powell’s mom and dad had noticed she was getting thinner and was always extremely tired. After a doctor visit and some blood work it was determined that she had type one juvenile diabetes. A blood sugar over 200 was considered bad and that day in the nurse’s station it was reading at 600.

Vanessa recalls the nurse saying, “I’m surprised you’re still standing.”

The baby of the family, Powell struggled to understand; why her? None of her siblings had health issues. As a Longview native, growing up in a big family, there was always food. Her mother fixed healthy foods, and hardly ever fried. But at Christmas time she was the “Queen of the tea and pound cakes” Powell recalled.

Powell learned to give herself shots (usually administered in the arm or leg and eventually in the stomach) by practicing on an orange. Learning to regulate her blood sugar, especially while playing sports wasn’t easy. She fainted often and was regularly sent to the hospital. Powell went from having high blood sugar to low blood sugar and became labeled “a brittle diabetic.” Powell didn’t find stability in her diabetes until after she had her first daughter, at the age of 15.

She continued exercising and eating healthy while working in several different food establishments over the next ten years. The diabetes was under control for the most part, but a fainting spell from low blood sugar landed her in the hospital once again. Two life game changers were on the horizon that day. The doctors came in the room to inform Vanessa that she was pregnant again, which

was a surprise to her and her now husband. The pregnancy news was still fresh in their minds a few days later when she received the news her kidneys were failing due to the diabetes and she could die. Without hemodialysis to cleanse the kidneys regularly, they would shut down.

The pregnancy posed a

“I’m

The surgery and recovery went well and to this day she is still in shock. “The hardest part was breaking the habit of checking my blood sugar,” she said. A lifetime of anti-rejection pills and a steroid is a small price to pay for life; and she is happy to take them.

With a passion for food there was no doubt Vanessa

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fearing woman” major stress on her body’s failing kidneys. She was bedridden at Baylor Medical for three months. Determined to get back on track, she maintained her exercise and healthy eating habits enabling her kidneys to last another ten years. After her second daughter was born, she started hemodialysis for three months until doctors discovered her veins were too small, to continue. She was put on a nightly Peritoneal dialysis lasting nearly two years.

On Christmas Day 2014 her kidneys stopped working properly.

She let her daughters have a normal Christmas morning by waiting until the next day to go to the hospital. It was time to get on the transplant list. “I’m a God-fearing woman, was raised in a church” Powell said. That day she gave it to God and said “Let Your will be done.”

Two months and two days after officially being on the transplant list, she received the call while shopping in Walmart. She left the buggy full of groceries behind, and they headed out. A young man killed by a drunk driver was a match. In March 2014 at age 39 Powell received a complete kidney and pancreas transplant.

wanted to get a degree in culinary arts she made several attempts to begin, only for her health to get in the way. The journey was about to begin when she was re-acquainted with Julee Rachels, the founder of the non-profit business, Heartisans Marketplace.

Heartisans is centered around God, a place “where love serves and giving back is priority.”

Volunteers manufacture around 75 percent of items sold in the store, with all profits going to the women in the community who have been out of the workforce or struggling to find a place in the workforce. “Heartisans was and is great! That place is so special to me” she said. Vanessa completed the three-month program at Heartisans last year.

“We are so very proud of Vanessa and all she is accomplishing in her life; she is an inspiration to all of us as she excels in all she does,” Rachels said. Powell is about to complete her first year with Chef Kat Jackson in KC’s culinary arts department. She is looking forward to her sophomore restaurant project, especially since Southern soul food classic with a twist will be on the menu.

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Vanessa Powell sits in the KC Culinary Arts Kitchen in Longview High School. After being given a second chance at life, she is pursuing her dream to someday own a non-traditional food truck.

On the road to accomplishing her dreams, Powell remains humble. “I was so thankful” Vanessa said. Holding down a fulltime job, being a full-time student and maintaining a family life is hard work.

She knows all too well that without her family she wouldn’t have this second

chance at life. “Family is my rock,” she said.

For Vanessa, support and love is priceless.

Rather than being a culinary chef at a five-star restaurant or maybe a little deli on the corner, Vanessa wants to own a food truck.

But not a traditional food truck, she said. Keeping the

details secret, she smiled and said, “I don’t want to give it away: can’t have anyone stealing my idea.”

One thing is certain — she will never have to worry about what she eats anymore. As her struggle with diabetes has ended, she considers herself a living testimony.

“God is good” Powell said.

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escribed as being “level-headed” and “Never too high or never too low” by Lady Ranger coach Anna Nimz, Richelle Velez is held in high regard because of her effort, humility and her leadership.

The Brazoswood freshman quickly became one of the best sharp shooters in KC history when she set two school records for threepointers within a month of each other this spring. Velez connected on eight against Louisiana College on Feb. 8, then nine against Angelina College on March 1.

Of Velez’s three siblings (two older sisters and a younger brother), she is the only one involved in sports, picking up the basketball at five years old.

“My family members are all musically talented, but it was never really my thing,” Velez said.

“I used to play with the guys in my neighborhood when I was little. It was funny because they were all scared of me,” she said. “I do like to play piano though and I like to sing. It might be bad, but I don’t care.”

Velez attended Brazoswood High School where she was named to first team alldistrict her senior year.

Along with all-district, Velez received two previous offers from Sul Ross State and McNeese State before deciding on KC. “I feel really blessed to have been given an offer. I didn’t expect it. I didn’t even know Coach (Mike) Brown was there to watch me play,” she said. “I picked Kilgore because they were the first school to offer me to a full scholarship.”

The chance to go to college was not the only thing that Velez gained from that night on the court. She also got a chance to spend more time with her mother, who had been battling cancer.

“December 28, 2015 was the best day of my life,” Velez said.

“My whole family was there and it was an emotional moment. My mom had called me and all of my siblings. She was crying, so at first I thought it had gotten worse and that it was bad news, but she told us that she had had a CAT scan and that she didn’t have cancer anymore. That motivated me and inspired me to play harder because she got through it,” Velez recalled She says her relationship with her mother is everything to her.

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Richelle Velez holds the KC record for three-pointers. The player beat her own record within a month of each other this spring.

“It’s more than a mother and a daughter,” Velez said. “She’s my best friend and everything goes back to her. I talk to her every night and I have to pray with her before every game.

She’s a tough woman and her faith has helped me.

Despite everything she went through, she stayed strong and it allowed me to have faith in God too.”

Along with prayer, Velez has developed a signature routine before every game.

“I am very superstitious,” she said. “I eat Subway and drink a root beer. It’s my key to being able to make three

“I am very superstitious. I eat Subway and drink a root beer. It’s my key to being able to make three pointers.” pointers.”

Velez’s method might not be as off as it sounds because she went on to start 25 out of 26 games, averaging 14.8 points for the season and a total of 107 three-pointers, which is fourth in the nation.

“If I make one shot, I feel

like I can make them all. I don’t let injuries stop me.”

Velez said. “Even through success, I try to stay humble.

If you work hard and stay humble, God will bless you.”

Off the court, Velez is a Criminal Justice major and aspires to be a detective or a private investigator. She

aims to attend school closer to home.

“I want to attend Sam Houston because they have the best criminal justice system in the state.” she said. “I’ve always enjoyed critical thinking and watching things like CSI and detective shows. I think that’s also why I love math; I like solving puzzles.”

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Paralegal instructor caters to her dreams Fungai Peta Staff Writer

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s a student in John Whitehead’s paralegal class, Mona Jimson never thought that one day she would also be an instructor at KC. Jimerson was born and raised in Ohio, and grew up in very large Hispanic family. The youngest of four girls, Jimerson moved from Ohio to Texas when she was 18 years old. After working for a while she got hurt on the job, so she decided to go back to school so she could find something different to do. ”Going back to school was a life-changing experience, attending Kilgore College was one of the best life decisions I made. KC opened a lot of doors for me,” Jimerson said.

After attending the paralegal

program, she went to work for her husband and also worked for Congressman Louie Gohmert.

In 2009, Jimerson received a call from Whitehead, asking her if she was interested in teaching paralegal classes at KC. Jimerson laughed at Whitehead because she thought he was kidding. She has been an instructor at KC for eight years, teaching three classes a semester. Jimerson’s goal is to touch someone’s heart and change their life through teaching. She learned most of her job skills through life experience, and attending the paralegal program.

“My job gives me time to help people when they need help the most, I have met and helped a lot of people through my job,” she said. Through the paralegal

trade Jimerson also met her husband, Michael Jimerson, the Rusk County District Attorney.

Jimerson has two sons: David, who is 9, and Josh, 34. She also has a 7-year-old grandson named Waylon.

She also runs her own catering business, Simply Southern, and has been doing this for three years. She makes mainly Mexican food and Southern cuisine with the help of her three sisters, who live in East Texas. Every year she holds a party for Kilgore, Henderson and all other neighboring police departments at her house. She plans on expanding her catering business and currently stays busy with events such as this weekend’s Children Advocacy Center fund-raiser.

Mona Jimerson, KC adjunct paralegal instructor, attributes her success to skills learned from life experiences and knowledge acquired at KC. Cheyanne Hunstman / THE FLARE

Dedicated director keeps TSF young at heart Alexia Mcgee Staff Writer

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pon meeting ArtsView Creative Director Jason Richards one immediately senses his humility. But his wealth of knowledge when it comes to the theater is also impressive. Richards has proved himself a jack of all trades in the world of stage as a playwright, director, and actor.

“I am glad that I get to do all three, I would be sad if one of them left me,” Richards said. He feels comfortable in all three roles but he states that you always get a sense of “the grass is always greener

when performing one role”.

While directing, Richards said he sometimes thinks “if I could just be an actor and play one role,” or while he is acting, “If I could just direct because sometimes it’s good to have your hands in everything.”

Richards finds directing to be very satisfying because there is a lot of teaching.

“For me I like directing, especially in a situation like this because there is a lot of teaching involved and that’s who I am at my core — a teacher.”

When Richards speaks of his passion for theater, a light seems to illuminate from him and one can feel

the love he has for his art.

“It is the reason why I am on the planet,” he said.

His words, along with his accomplishments, instill confidence that he is doing what he is called to do in this life.

Richards has dedicated his talents and time into teaching at the ArtsView Children’s Theater in Longview as the creative director and general manager.

ArtsView focuses on changing young lives through education, outreach, and the performing arts. There are several events going on year round to get children of all ages involved. ArtsView

partners up with many of the school districts in East Texas to bring education of the performing arts to students and parents alike.

They offer classes, camps and outreach programs, while putting on several productions which include tots, youth of all ages, teens, and young adults.

You can check out the events and the summer and spring camps that are coming up at www.artsviewchildren.com.

Richards, a KC alum, earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Directing from Baylor University and a Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Nebraska. Most recently

he was the guest plays throughout his career. director of KC theatre’s production Richards has traveled across of “Brighton Beach the country Memoirs”.

He is also active in to critique his craft and create the only professional theater in East productions in the realm of the Texas — the Texas performing arts.

Shakespeare Festival.

For the last 15 years Although his accomplishments he has served as a Jason Richards writer, actor, and are many, he is humbly creative director at Kilgore College’s TSF. He committed to making a has written and directed the difference in the lives of children’s production for children in East Texas while the festival for the past six continuing to keep ArtsView years, including this year’s at the forefront of the arts production “The Witch movement for children. of Pickle Patch,” and has written and directed several

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complicated emotion 4 Star Cinema A Student reviews book about anger management hosts 19th year of indie film festival Kaitlin Mitchell Staff Writer

The Kilgore Film Festival celebrates 19 years of collaboration with 4 Star Cinema starting April 26 and running through May 9. The spring lineup includes: •Uncertain – (Rated UR) Wednesday April 26 – Thursday May 4, 4:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Directed by Ewan McNicol and Anna Sandilands, the town of Uncertain, Texas, has their livelihood compromised while their beloved lake is being choked by an aquatic weed, upsetting the natural balance of things. In an attempt to secure a more stable future three men embark on a personal journey and learn to move forward and accept the past.

•A United Kingdom – (Rated PG-13) Wednesday April 26- Saturday April 29, 2, and 7 p.m.

Based on a true story and set in 1947, the King of Botswana, Seretse Khama, meets Ruth Williams, a London office worker. Although they were deemed a perfect match, their proposed marriage was challenged by both their families as well as the British and South African governments.

•The Last Word – (Rated R) Sunday April 30 - Tuesday May 2, 2 p.m., 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Harriet Lauler, a formerly successful businesswoman, is inspired after reflecting on her accomplishments and appoints a young local writer, Anne Sherman to tell her life’s story.

The Zookeeper’s Wife – (Rated PG-13) Wednesday May 3 – Saturday May 6, 2, 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Set in 1993 Poland during World War II, Antonina Zabinski, and her husband, Dr. Jan Zabinski, run the highly successful Warsaw Zoo. After their country is invaded by the Germans, the couple used their business to work with the Resistance.

•I Am Not Your Negro – (Rated PG-13) Sunday May 7 – Tuesday May 9, 2, 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Set in 1979, James Baldwin writes a letter to his literary agent describing his next big project, a film that will question black representation throughout Hollywood; by taking into personal account the lives and assassinations of his close friends Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. Admission: $8.50 for adults, $7.00 for seniors and matinees. For more information on tickets and films contact 903-983-3848 or visit www. foothillsentertainment.com

As an avid reader I am always on the hunt for new and interesting books. One book that stood out to me in particular, Venomous

by Christopher Krovatin, is your standard teenage angst ridden novel. This being said, the author approaches everyday issues in a clever and almost satirical way.

For example, throughout the story Locke Vinetti fastens an image for himself by means of an alter ego which he refers to as “The Venom.” In reality, the venom is a metaphor for a very serious anger management problem and maybe even a slight hint to a mental disorder.

Vinetti is portrayed as a very introverted and cynical character even down to his choices in wardrobe, namely. A trench coat and a pack of cigarettes. In the opening lines of the book he actively criticizes himself for having dark thoughts and violent tendencies but openly admits that he enjoys the feelings behind it.

A few scenes later he is shown crying over the fact that he has embarrassed his little brother and expresses a desire to be better for him.

These scenes stuck out to me the most because I appreciate that the author developed a character who’s identity is so in-depth and not stereotypical. Vinetti changes and grows in each chapter and I think that style of writing is what makes this book engaging to readers.

Throughout the story, the light spot in all of Vinetti’s rage is his best friend Randall, who despite Vinetti’s short comings has always accepted him. Even though Randall has always been there for him, Vinetti constantly relays that Randall will never truly understand what is happening with him because he hasn’t experienced it himself. I think this also adds to the depth and over all message of the novel, because no one can fully understand what another is thinking, they can only respond to it.

Each chapter follows Vinetti as he encounters a series of “firsts”

while battling his own inner demons. Throughout his inner turmoil and largely in part to Randall intervening, Vinetti meets several other outcasts who change his perspective on the way the world works.

This aspect of the story related to me because as someone who has struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, it’s not always an easy task to explain yourself to people or describe what exactly is going on in your head. I think that the author’s use of friendship, as well as a journal like entry of Vinetti’s alter ego is an extremely clever way to explain a very complicated emotion. Everyone

has a “first” story and it’s a unique experience for each individual.

People also have their own way of coping.

By illustrating the struggles that Vinetti faces through a narrative point of view, as well as the character’s point of view, the author allows the reader to see both sides of the spectrum.

Overall this was an interesting read and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Although it has some explicit and seemingly crude content, I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys stories about the struggles of everyday life and books that make you think.

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Walk the line Linemen take to the sky at Lineman Rodeo

Graduates of the KC Power Te c h n o l o g y P r o g r a m demonstrated skills learned over a 10week period at the lineman rodeo on Friday, April 21.

Tim Paige attempts an insulation change after climbing at least 30 feet in the air.

Graduation candidates, listed by hometown: Blossom: J. Blake Little Bonham: Ethan Fox Burke: Saul Herrera Centerville: James Mullen Commerce: John Giles and Damian Gwin Cooper: Ryan Longshore Corrigan: Trevor Brooks Crestview, FL: Aaron Phelps

Diboll: Ruben Acevedo and Carlos Gurrola Ector: Nathan Johnson Farmersville: Bret Hoover Forney: Joseph L. Spillman Grapeland: Shiloh Crouch Henderson: Lance Drake Lufkin: Caleb Boles and Zach Smith New Braunfels: Tim Page Pittsburg: Troy Morris, Jr. Reno: T. Parker Termin Savoy: Ryder Caplinger Tyler: Blake Story

Photographs by Tina Marie Reed

Dummies hang from the front three power lines for “hurtman rescues” while linemen perform a variety of other challenges to demonstrate their knowledge of line repair and insulation change.

KC Power Technology lead instructor Robert Bryson greets the crowd as he announces what activity the graduates will be participating in next.

Shiloh Crouch loosens the dummy from his harness in an attempt to bring him down to the ground safely during a “hurtman rescue” demonstration.

Gabriel Powell, 2016 KCEPT graduate, removes his hat as the National Anthem is played.