Issue 5 09-30-16

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Homecoming Timeline

Oct. 7 Homecoming Court Nominees are to be submitted from Student Organization sponsors by 4 p.m. this day in Shalie Day’s office in the Devall Student Center Game Room.

Oct. 12 - 13

Oct. 10 - 11

Crowning of King and Queen will be before the football game at 2 p.m.

Oct. 24 -26

Pictures of nominees will need to be taken by Jamie Maldonado in his office/studio in the Devall Student Center.

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Oct. 29

Voting for King and Queen will begin 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. in the Devall Student Center.

A week of themed dress up days are planned by the Ranger Ambassadors and a pep rally will be held at 11 a.m., Oct. 26, in the Mike Miller Plaza.

“Charity Case” drummer Jose Mendoza plays “Simple Man” on bandmate David Degrasse’s guitar.

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FEELING ILL? SEE THE CAMPUS NURSE

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The campus nurse, Jeanette McFadden, cares for students on campus in her office.

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nside the Parks Fitness Center, you can find weights, stationary bikes and all sorts of fitness related things. But what you may overlook is one of KC’s best kept secrets. Inside an office next to the girls’ restroom sits an amazing individual in the campus nurse, Jeanette McFadden.

Before working at KC McFadden was a stayat-home mom raising three children with the help of her husband. She enjoyed being at home taking care of her children, but the death of her father rearranged her priorities.

“When my dad passed away of a heart

attack at a young age it made me stop and think, ‘How would I take care of my babies if something were to happen to my husband?’”

McFadden said.

After taking care of her children, she figured becoming a nurse would be something

relatable for her. Through a special program offered at KC, she received her nursing license. Once she received her license, McFadden began working at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances. Through that employment, she has also been able to work as the campus nurse for her alma mater — KC. She has worked for CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances for the past 11 years and five of those have been as the lead nurse for KC. McFadden would like students and staff to know she is available and here to help. Her regular clientele varies, she said. Some days she sees up to 15 patients, but other days she may not see anyone.

“During cold and flu season I usually see an increase in students. It really depends on what is going around the campus,” McFadden said.

Being a campus nurse is more than just checking temperatures and handing out bandages. Being the lead nurse for KC has multiple aspects that can’t be seen by just looking at her.

“I am an advocate for my patients, and an educator… I have multiple tasks,” she said.

Being a nurse, McFadden has seen a variety of illnesses. However, her most common cases are strep throat and the flu. She said college students seem to have a difficult time staying healthy, but she does have one

IF YOU GO WHEN: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - Noon WHERE: The Parks Fitness Center CONTACT: 903-983-8632 crucial piece of advice she gives students and faculty: Wash your hands and cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze.

In addition to taking care of students and staff, she is responsible for educating and answering questions related to health and the medical field. Educating can consume the majority of her time, but she values it because she understands the importance.

Flu season is around the corner, and while the college is not offering flu shots on campus, they are available at local pharmacies and clinics. For students they generally cost $20, if it is not covered by your insurance.

McFadden loves working for CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances and plans on working there until she retires.

“I would love to stay here as long as possible,” she said.

She enjoys working at KC and is around for anything students and faculty might need.

“You don’t have to be sick to come see me.”

McFadden said. “If you just want to talk, I’m also available.”

Free tutoring in library Night tutor on first floor of library helps in many subjects, including algebra YASMINE WILSON Staff Writer

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Tutor, Ashley Sanders, helps students in The Zone computer lab.

Free tutoring sessions are located on the first floor of the Watson Library and welcomes all Kilgore College students. Starting this week, there is a tutor available in the library on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Cole Moore, Jacksonville freshman, will be tutoring in English, algebra, history and government. An evening tutor

offers students a one-on-one learning opportunity to focus on problem areas. This creates a more private environment with fewer distractions making a tutor more conducive to learning.

“Having a tutor helps me figure out all the concepts that I don’t understand the first time,” said Gilberto Lara, Hallsville freshman. “Knowing that a tutor has already been in my position before, I know they can benefit me by showing me all the shortcuts

and telling me what I really need and what I really don’t need.”

Tutoring is a beneficial process for students who may need extra review on a certain subject, homework help, or test practice.

It can also build confidence in a student’s academic success.

Student Development director Jimmy Rieves said, “We decided to have tutoring held in the evening to meet the needs of KC students and expand our services to meet them at night.”

Moore added, “Having an evening tutor creates more flexible and convenient opportunities for students who participate in extracurricular activities, and others who are interested in simply having more time to work on their studies.”

The Zone Tutoring Lab also offers free tutoring and computer use. Tutors are available in The Zone from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MondayThursday from in the Student Support Building.

Connect with KC’s social media ANGELA MCFARLAND Staff Writer Over the past five years, phone applications and social media sites have become increasingly convenient, and have even taken over how businesses and colleges connect to people. KC has evolved with the rest of the world and has created a student friendly app, as well as prominent social media sites. These allow students to communicate with each

other, keep up with relevant campus news and access a mobile friendly blackboard.

“Having access to other students’ thoughts about everything going on in KC is neat,” said Andrea Rincon, White Oak sophomore.

“Anytime I have a question about KC events, I can usually find the answer on the app.”

News about events on campus such as football game times and locations or the school play can be found on the app. If students do

not have a smartphone, the social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram and YouTube are available on a laptop or desktop.

“I love the KC app because it helps find classes, directs you to Blackboard, and gives a lot of information about the college,” said Summer McCarthy, Kilgore sophomore.

It also offers a virtual lost and found, as well as a virtual garage sale for students to buy and sell

items, including textbooks.

Although the new social media sites are involving a large number of students, they are also being widely used by faculty.

“Our students are really utilizing the app and it has developed into a valuable resource for the student body,” said Trey Hattaway, KC’s director of marketing.

“One of the big reasons it has taken off is because of the input our faculty and staff are providing.”

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CAM WILLIAMS Staff Writer The Texas Shakespeare Festival has announced the events for its 32nd season.

The season opener is William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” which follows two of Shakespeare’s most beloved leads: Beatrice and Benedick.

“This romantic comedy is filled with biting wit, while seeking to unite these old flames,” said Associate Artistic Director Matthew Simpson.

Next is Edmond Rostand’s “Cyrano de Bergerac,” previously performed in the festival in 1990 and 2005. It explores the conflict between Cyrano’s promising talents and crippling insecurities about his physical features.

Next is Shakespeare’s historical tragedy “Richard III.” This follows the “short-lived reign of terror” of the titular king.

The final mainstage show is Roger Bean’s “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” featuring four female leads harmonizing classic ‘50s and ‘60s pop songs.

Two more productions are to be announced.

Tickets are available May 24 to TSF Guild Members and May 27 to the general public.

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Toby Palmer Hometown: Longview Age: 19 Classification: Freshman How has past experience helped you become a Ranger Ambassador?

I’ve always been more of a people person; in high school, I was very outgoing and I talked to a lot of people, and also just dealt with people on a daily basis. I just learned to enjoy talking and enjoy helping, and that’s really helped a lot.

Are there any events Ambassadors will attend?

Yes; at the next football game, we’re starting a student section.

We’re going to try and sit in between the band and the Rangerettes.

We’re trying to create an environment where students are more supportive of our school’s athletic teams, so we’re trying to get that started. Other than that, [on] Halloween, we’re going to have a Halloween dance, but that’s a little ways out.

Are you involved in any faith ministries?

Yes, I’m a minister down at First United Methodist Church — Ore City.

In what capacity do you serve the church?

I serve there because there’s a need. I work with their youth group for young teenagers. I’m one of the leaders there, and I’m in charge of teaching lessons.

How can the church help to serve the wider community?

I feel like the church could do a much better job of reaching out to people who need it the most. We have people who are hurting out there, people who are addicted to drugs, who are on their last leg, and rather than reaching out to these people, a lot of churches will tend to point the finger and be like, ‘Oh, well, look at you.” I would argue that, if we look at the Bible and what Jesus did, Jesus’ first response wasn’t to judge these people. Jesus’ first response was to love on them. So, if I had to pick one thing churches could be better at, I would say that, in general, churches need to work on loving more and judging less.

What are your other hobbies?

I like basic college stuff, talking to others, reading about others’ points of view and what they think. I respect other people’s points of view, even though I don’t agree with them. I respect them as someone with a right to their opinion and someone who should have a say. I try to recognize others’ opinions as valid and meaningful to that person.

The Kilgore College Music Department will present the children’s opera “Hansel and Gretel” Oct. 25-28 in Dodson Auditorium on the Kilgore campus.

The production, by Denise Page Caraher with music from the original opera by Engelbert Humperdinck, is a fairy tale with original music soundtrack, but new lyrics.

All performances, performed by KC students, are free and open to the public with daytime performances geared toward area school children. Each performance will last about 50 minutes.

Groups of 10 or more need to call to reserve seats, but smaller groups are welcome to attend any performance without reservations.

No reservations are required for the Tuesday, Oct. 25 evening performance.

More than 2,800 school children have already made reservations to watch the play.

For more information or to reserve seats, email Melanie Sullivan at msullivan@kilgore.edu or call her at 903-988-7527.

Performance schedule: 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 25; 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 26; 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27; 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28.

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Intern provides counseling, support, manages social media for local bible chair, Christian Campus Center CAM WILLIAMS Staff Writer Ellie Norris, 18, of McKinney, the new intern at the Christian Campus Center, greets and speaks with people, sends out the weekly emails and manages the social media accounts for the Tri-C on a daily basis.

“For me it’s a big opportunity to meet people,” Norris said. “I’m not a super outgoing person. I enjoy talking to people, I just wouldn’t walk up to a person and be like, ‘hi,’ but working here, it’s kind of in my job description to do that. It’s a little bit out of my comfort zone, but it’s still a lot of fun.”

Norris was born in Kilgore, but grew up in McKinney.

She found this opportunity through her grandmother, Momma Jan, who has been Assistant Director of the Tri-C for about five years, and has lived here all of Ellie’s life.

The move from McKinney back to Kilgore has been something of a culture shock, despite only being two and a half hours away.

Norris has found the two cities have completely

different atmospheres, in terms of social and dietary norms.

“People come up and talk to you more than they do in McKinney,” she said.

“Here everyone talks to me; when I go to church here [at Chandler Street Church of Christ], people know that you’re not from that church, whereas most of the time when you go to church in McKinney, the churches are so big that nobody notices if you’re new. Someone might notice, but not everyone.”

In addition to the social differences, the move has taken a toll on her diet.

Norris is a vegan, and has to go out of her way to find things to eat. Grocery stores such as Brookshire’s, Walmart, and Super 1 Foods have limited options, whereas in McKinney she was able to find a much greater variety.

“For the Tri-C, I really just want to make sure I get done what [campus minister] Britt [Davis] wants me to do; I want to make sure I’m working hard and fulfilling everything that’s expected of me, but I also want to make sure that people see me as a person they can talk

to,” Norris said. “Britt’s super awesome, but if you’re a young girl, you might not feel comfortable talking to a grown man about whatever you’re going through, or if Britt is busy a lot, I want to make sure people know that they can come to me and talk to me about anything.”

Norris continued, “I’m not necessarily pursuing ministry, but I do enjoy talking about Jesus and I enjoy helping people. As a Christian, that’s what I’m called to do. The main point in me being here is to be a helping hand and to be a friend for other students.”

However, this has not benefitted only her.

“I’m not a huge extrovert.

It has really been helping me with my personal growth and being able to talk to people,” Norris said. “If I do choose to do ministry or missions, I’m going to be around a lot of people all the time, and I’ll be talking about Jesus to them. I’m more of a listener than a talker, so this has really been helping me.”

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Time to strike down upgrades

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inexpensive ways to take a break from studying, or just need something to do on the weekends?

Longview and Kilgore both have concert venues that promote local bands.

“Downtown Live” is a free event held Friday nights at the Heritage Plaza on the corner of Green and Methvin Streets in Longview. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. There is no rule against bringing a cooler for your own refreshments;

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abbing the right analog stick back, I moved my Warlock back towards the Tower’s main plaza, while inside, I fumed.

So, you don’t update last-generation consoles to support Rise of Iron.

Okay. You disable the Destiny website and mobile app so that last-generation players can’t use it.

Alright, I can work around that.

But then you go and do something like this? Really?

That was two weeks ago. While I still haven’t deleted my three Guardians and smashed my “Destiny” game disc in a fit of rage and idiotic spite, I’m still, as some people might say, “salty” about being left in the dust.

My question: why are companies promoting such blatant forced updates in recent years, and what should we do in response?

Bungie, the video game developer behind the critically-acclaimed “Halo” game series, releases its final “Destiny” expansion, “Rise of Iron”, on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One gaming consoles this week. In preparation for this final expansion, Bungie separated the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles

from the list of supported consoles in the middle of August, and in order for lastgen players to enjoy the same experience that they have had over the past two Yosef years, they must Ibitayo spend upwards Staff Writer of $500 to upgrade. That’s half of a thousand dollars for a game that some people, myself included, view as an excellent stress reliever.

In addition, it is not unheard of for Bungie to accommodate disabled or struggling Destiny players, or “Guardians”, as they are known in the game. In the fall of 2014, Bungie gifted a one-of-akind weapon to Eric Levasseur, who played Destiny both before and after his surgery, to help with his mental therapy through playing Destiny. On the 18th, Kotaku, a gaming news website, ran a story about a deaf Guardian who is petitioning Bungie to add general subtitles to the game.

On a similar note to Bungie’s forced update, Apple, who released their iPhone 7 and 7 Plus last week, has released iOS 10 for Apple devices no older than the iPhone 5 and its iPad and iPod counterparts. Therefore, Apple users with devices like the iPhone 4/4S and older devices are ineligible for the iOS 10 update, and must spend a minimum of around $700 for the latest Apple products, if not the adapter for corded earbuds/headphones and adequate protection for their new phone.

Let me give one example. From what I’ve learned, Bungie has excused their forced upgrade as being necessary so that they would not be so stretched thin while supporting both current- and lastgeneration consoles, on top of developing “Destiny 2”. However, that still raises the question: why would they even bother releasing the game on last-generation consoles if they knew that, in two years, the majority of “Destiny” players would be on currentgeneration consoles? Perhaps I don’t understand economics as

well as I should, but I’d think that Bungie would have an overall greater net gain in profits if, instead of selling their games on both generations of consoles, they only sold it as a bundle on a single set of current hardware, thus preventing this situation in the first place.

Are you seeing the pattern? The average consumer of technology cannot hope to keep up with the advance of technology and the increase in prices that entails, and with the average consumer’s mindset being that they must have the latest everything, the only individuals really benefiting from these purchases are the manufacturers.

We are the ones who are losing here, and the only way to combat this trend is to stay frugal and give as little as possible to those who don’t care about us at all. If they won’t change their habits, then let them suffer for their actions.

Yosef is a Journalism Major from Longview

however, there will be food trucks and vendors selling merchandise.

Downtown Live • Sept. 30 - Leap of Faith • Oct. 7 - Thieves of Sunrise • Oct. 14- Noonday • Oct. 28- Cole Allen

Fall Film Festival features independent movies

* No show on Oct. 21 The Back Porch is a restaurant-style venue in

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Broadway Street. The stage hosts different genres four nights a week. Wednesday and Thursday nights feature acoustic artists and have no

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and Saturday nights feature full bands with a $5 cover charge.

• 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 - 2nd Childhood • 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 Dale Sullivan Band • 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 Jenn Ford • 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Cody Wayne • 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 - Bo Brumble Music • 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 Kyleen Hunter / THE FLARE

Blaine Hart Band • 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 Darby Warren & Kim • 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Ally Venable Band • 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 - Darrin Morris • 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 The Tuxedo Cats • 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, Cody Wayne • 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Todd Freeman & Bulletproof • 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 - Adam Brown • 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21Sarah Hobbs • 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 Blakbox • 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 – TEAZUR • 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28 Darrin Morris Band • 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 -

‘Café Society’, ‘Indignation’ ends six film run CAM WILLIAMS Staff Writer The Kilgore Fall Film Festival has commenced at the 4 Star Cinema.

This year, six films were scheduled for screening. Each movie plays at 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., with an additional showing at 9:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Each film runs for a few days, and then the next film takes its place. The first four have already run their course, but there is still a chance to see the final two.

The annual festival began in 1998.

Every year, independent films finally have an occasion to be seen on the silver screen in East Texas.

The features include movies that otherwise could not be seen until home video release.

Currently playing is four-time Oscar-winner Woody Allen’s “Café Society,” featuring an allstar cast including AcademyAward nominees Jesse Eisenberg and Steve Carell, as well as actors Blake Lively and Kristen Stewart. The film, set in the 1930s, is about a Bronx native who moves to Hollywood. Some of the themes are familiar from Allen’s

previous films, like adultery and unrequited love. Eisenberg and Stewart have brilliant onscreen chemistry, as they’ve proven with “Adventureland” and “American Ultra.” Steve Carell, while lately known and nominated for dramatic roles, returns to a goofy comedic role reminiscent of his character Michael Scott from “The Office.”

Ultimately, this movie is charming and clever, with a generous helping of cynical humor. Every shot is warm and gorgeous, showing that Allen hasn’t lost his touch as a filmmaker.

The final film, “Indignation,” has not yet been shown. Based on the book by Philip Roth and starring Logan Lerman, it is the story of a Jewish student struggling with anti-semitism and sexual repression during the Korean War. The first movie of the festival was “Love & Friendship,” based on Jane Austen’s novella “Lady Susan,” directed by Oscarnominated Whit Stillman. It tells the story of Lady Susan Vernon (portrayed by Kate Beckinsale) who takes residence at her in-laws’ estate, and plays matchmaker for

her relatives as well as herself.

The second picture was a documentary titled “The Music of Strangers” from Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville. Featuring music legend Yo-Yo Ma and The Silk Road Project, it teaches about the ways that international music brings cultures together.

I actually had a chance to see the third picture, “The Meddler,” starring Academy-Award winner Susan Sarandon as the titular character. It is a moving, sincere portrait of an overbearing mother who is no longer as involved with her daughter (portrayed by Rose Byrne) as she would like to be. It demonstrates the effect of a dead husband/father on the surviving family, especially a mother who is trying to keep it together for her daughter, while maintaining her own happiness. Academy-Award Winner J.K. Simmons guest stars as Sarandon’s love interest, a former police officer (who rides a Harley-Davidson!).

I also saw the fourth film of the Kilgore Fall Film Festival, “Captain Fantastic,” starring Academy-Award nominee Viggo

A CLOSER LOOK NOW PLAYING: ‘Café Society,’ a film by Woody Allen, is set in the 1930s and features a Hollywood allstar cast. Showtimes are 1:30, 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. now through Saturday, Oct. 1. It is rated PG-13.

UPCOMING: ‘Indignation’ is a taut, coming-of-age drama based on a Philip Roth book. It runs Sunday, Oct. 2 through Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 4 Star Cinema, 1607 Highway 259 South in Kilgore. For more information, call 903-983-3848, or visit www.foothillsentertainment.com Mortensen of “Lord of the Rings” fame, about a man who raised his family away from society and is forced to return to it, with his kids.

This was one of the quirkiest and most wonderful movies I’ve seen this year. It will make you question society, religion and your own way of life. It is definitely worth seeing, whether or not you are the introspective type.

“Café Society” is now playing through Saturday, Oct. 1, and “Indignation” will play Oct. 2 through Oct. 4.

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Media not the bad guy in educating free society

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t is time journalists and media everywhere finally apologize for everything they have done. First of all, we would like to apologize for this election season. It is our fault we forced American citizens to vote for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in the primaries.

We would also like to apologize for the tragic death of Harambe, the Gorilla from the Cincinnati Zoo who was mercilessly gunned down after a child fell into its animal enclosure. It was every media worker who pushed the child into the enclosure. We’re sorry.

While the above may sound ridiculous, many people blame the media for malicious activity happening around them. While not quite so literally as the examples, it does sound as ludicrous.

The goal of journalists and the media is to get the truth out to the public and provide audiences with information they want or need to hear. We are servants of the people; it’s a difficult job.

According to multiple surveys taken over many decades by the Pew Research Center, the desire for bad or sad news is more than the desire for nice or what journalists call, fluffy news. So, if consumers complain about only seeing bad news online, on television or in news What kind of effect do you believe the media has on national matters?

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print, to be blunt, it is your fault. We provide you with what you want, so let us just take back our apology for the nominees and Harambe.

Every time a journalist logs on to their personal Facebook, we see many different complaints. Most of them concerning what is covered in the news and what is not. “Why is there an article about a police officer killing a person and not soldiers dying while fighting for the United States?” A post saying “Like and share if you hate the Devil and love Jesus” usually follows.

Obviously, we have to agree. There are biased news sources out there, and some people tend to believe The Onion, a satirical “news” website, is a great source of information and is true. So we are here to let you know it is not. Also, there is a lot of dislike sent in the direction of FOX News and CNN, both filled with journalists who voice their opinions in the style of a television show that is the equivalent of an opinion column in news print.

The final statement from journalists you are able to trust: check your sources, don’t blame the media for what you want to see and be aware of “news” sources who wish to sway you.

“I think it has a huge impact on national matters. The media can really sway people’s opinion on any matter, important or not, to match whatever agenda they are trying to cover.”

“I believe that the media has a huge effect on national matters, both good and bad.”

“It shapes national opinion and sometimes national views.”

Ruanne Hall Kilgore freshman

Brendan Dunahoo Gilmer freshman

Jacob Cartwright Gladewater sophomore

“It has all the impact because everybody uses social media.”

Cory Whartson New Orleans, La. freshman

“Media impacts national matters because it informs the public. Without that information, the public wouldn’t be able to hone in on their voice and influence on current events.”

Madeline Greene Kilgore freshman

Thrill-seeker enjoys sober 21st birthday I

t’s your 21st birthday; there are other things to do besides get sloppy drunk or go clubbing all night long. A 21st birthday shouldn’t always just be about drinking until you pass out and having random dudes grind on you while you are trying to enjoy the party, so I switched it up.

Friday, Sept. 16 was my 21st birthday and I had the opportunity to enjoy a great day of school, followed by a basketball scrimmage against my teammates and so much more. I enjoyed a free pedicure up to $30, free Bundt cake from my hometown, a lovely dinner with my teammates at Applebee’s and laser tag in Longview to wrap up my day. The real fun occurred the following weekend as I rang in my 21st birthday.

Extreme, extreme, extreme! I took the extreme part of life and put it to action to celebrate my 21st birthday. However, before I

could get extreme I enjoyed Texas Blast Off consisted a lovely birthday dinner of being launched into in Tyler at FD’s Grill the air by bungee ropes, House followed by a game making the speed go from of bowling. After a calm zero to 60 miles per hour family oriented dinner and within a half a second. In a fun game of bowling I comparison, as you were headed out for Dallas. launched about 80-100 feet Da’Jah Zero Gravity Thrill Thompson into the air you were flipped Zone Amusement Park in Staff Writer upside down and side to Dallas is optimal for true side while trying to enjoy adrenaline junkies. I first decided the thrill of the ride. Let’s just say, to take part in the “Nothin’ But I’m glad I survived to cross that off Net” attraction which consisted of my bucket list; but, to go a second being dropped 130 feet in the air, time, I would need to reconsider.

130 feet! Imagine being up so high To wrap up my day of extreme in the air you can see clear over a events I attended Dave and Busters large area, feeling as if you were for great food and games. Although looking down from an airplane’s I wouldn’t consider Dave and view, which turned my family Busters extreme, it can definitely waiting on the precious ground get competitive! Of course there into ants. As I screamed “I’m 21!” I was plenty of drinking going was dropped into a giant net which on around me that I very much in turn lowered me to the safely to could have took part in as most of earth. Following the 130-foot drop, the crowd watched their favorite “Texas Blast Off ” was up next. college football team play on

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the big screen. Since I drove up to Dallas, drinking and driving would have not been approved by my parents or to myself; however, with the excitement of the long day of thrill and excitement I still had one more day to celebrate my 21st birthday the responsible way.

Sunday morning, Sept. 25, I was able to enjoy a great sermon by a guest speaker at my hometown church, Universal Heights Church of Christ, then off to the casino I went.

Shreveport, Louisiana was my next destination as we headed down I-20 toward the Margaritaville Casino. After being checked by security, we broke our big bills down and headed for the cheapest slot to start off our gambling. As I approached the first one-cent slot, inserted my dollar and pulled the lever, my heart dropped to my gut. Instantly the machine landed on three blue diamonds back to

back to back and I needed just two more blue diamonds to win an easy $4,000 on just my first try. My first try! Unfortunately, I did not win nearly as close to $4,000 that day, but I did break even, spending twenty dollars and winning back a total of ten dollars and one penny. I wasn’t quite as lucky as I thought I was, but hey, I know I’ll have better luck next time.

Hey 18, 19, and 20-year-olds that will soon be 21, not saying you shouldn’t drink and party, or you will die. Just spice it up a little, do something adventurous that you will always remember because you only turn 21 once!

Da’jah Thompson is a Communications major from Tyler.

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SPORTS All-Star players compete at Commerce

Manda Wilmoth, sophomore outfielder from Mineola: Played in 20 games as a freshman for KC last spring, hitting .258 with a double and six RBIs. So far this fall for KC, she is hitting .429 with a home run, six RBIs, four doubles and eight runs scored in nine games.

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KC Sophomore Kylie Bush, slides to successfully steal 3rd as she causes the baseman for Texas Elite to lose control of the ball Saturday during the KC Travel Ball Round Robin Tournament.

Ranger Softball schedule VS.

Date

Letourneau Univ.

Sunday, Oct. 2

Time

2 p.m./4 p.m.

Place Longview

Univ. of Texas at Tyler Tournament Saturday, Oct. 8

TBA

Tyler

TX Glory White Gold 18U

Saturday, Oct. 15

10 a.m./Noon

Kilgore

Houston Baptist Univ.

Saturday, Oct. 23

2 p.m./4 p.m.

Houston

Jo Rivera, sophomore catcher from Richmond: Played in 32 games as a freshman at Tyler Junior College last spring, hitting .333 with four home runs, four doubles and 21 RBIs. So far this fall for KC, she is hitting .318 with a home run and two RBIs in nine games.

These two will play in the Texas Junior College Coaches Association Sophomore All-Star Event at Texas A&M-Commerce on Saturday.

KC will travel to Longview on Sunday to face LeTourneau University at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

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Tight End, Tyreik Gray, Houston freshman, pushes toward the end zone.

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The Ranger football team gathers before a game and builds team spirit.

Rangers rise, fall within four quarters ELIJAH BANKS Sports Editor After a strong performance in the first half, the Rangers were outscored 45-14 in second to lose to the Blinn College Buccaneers 52-41.

With KC’s first loss they are now, 2-1 overall and 1-1 in conference play. Coming into the game the Rangers outscored their opponents a combined 102-29. After gaining a huge lead in the first half it appeared that KC would run away with another blowout victory, but after a meltdown the last two quarters and a big night from D’Anthony Hopkins, the Rangers could not hold on to the victory.

On the Rangers’ first drive they went three and out and punted the ball to the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers’ started their first possession moving right down the field, but on the seventh play

the drive came to a halt when they coughed the ball over to the Rangers.

KC would capitalize on the Buccaneers turnover by ringing up a seven play, 52-yard TD drive.

With 9:52 on the clock in the first quarter Chandler Eiland connected with a wide open Jarod Wood for a 27-yard TD. A minute and twenty-nine seconds later the Rangers could smell the end zone again, this time it only took one play. Starting deep into the Buccaneers territory Tyreik Gray, of Houston, shot down the field untouched for the 33-yard touchdown. Alvin Kenworthy missed the point after.

With time running out in the first quarter the Rangers offense were put back in business from a 11-yard punt by the Buccaneers . The drive started on the Buccaneers 28-yard line; on the fourth play Marquis Broussard, Edna freshman,

punched the ball over the goal line for the 2-yard TD. In the beginning of the second quarter, KC’s offense was set up with good field position once again. With 13:29 on the clock LaDarryl Randolph, of Dallas returned a Buccaneers blocked punt to the one-yard line. One play later Reshod Williams got into the end zone to increase the lead. The extra point pushed the score to 270.

Shortly after KC’s drive, Blinn answered for the first time. On the fourth play of the Buccaneers drive D’Anthony Hopkins took the ball to the house for a 49-yard TD. The score going into halftime was 27-7.

After halftime the Buccaneers stayed in the end zone.

They opened the third quarter with a 7 play 72-yard drive, that was capped off by an 8 yard Kentory Matthews TD run. The run made it a 13-point ball game.

The Rangers came up empty on their first drive of the second quarter, giving the ball back to Blinn with good field position. The Buccaneers put together another quick touchdown drive. The 3 play 27-yard drive ended with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Hill to Dandre Reed. That touchdown brought the Rangers lead to only 6.

After 21 unanswered points KC finally got things going again.

The Rangers went on a 6 play 62yard drive that ended with another Eiland to Wood connection.

The Rangers were successful on their two-point conversion making it a 14-point game. KC’s touchdown only fueled a fire for the Buccaneers. They went on a 4 play, 84-yard drive that ended with a Ryan Buckley 10-yard field goal, and a one-yard drive that was set up by a recovered fumble on the Rangers one-yard line. Following Caleb Hill’s quarterback sneak

and Buckley’s point after the Buccaneers was only down by four.

The Rangers weren’t ready to let go of the lead just yet. Five plays after a crafty 65-yard kickoff return by Anthony Thomas, of Montgomery, Eiland scooted to the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown.

The missed extra point made it a ten-point game.

KC’s touchdown didn’t let them off the hook. On Blinn’s next drive D’Anthony Thomas took the ball coast to coast for a 66-yard touchdown. Blinn did not look back from there scoring fourteen more points.

The Rangers look to get back on track when they face off against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. The game will start 3 p.m. at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.