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Students reap $6.73 million in aid refunds MAEGAN MITCHELL Senior Writer Approximately $6.73 million was given back to KC students this semester because of excess aid, loan disbursements per federal guidelines as well as refunds of all scholarships, grants and loans. Of that amount, about $312,000 was returned to students via check. The other approximately $6.42 million was direct deposited to students’ Ranger cards, or to previously designated accounts. Both the financial aid office and the business office agree that this semester’s refund process was less complicated than previous semesters.
“I think Herring Bank has also improved their services as well when the students have to call them for any reason,” Jane Hood, cashier supervisor, said. Students who are considered first-time loan borrowers and are in accelerated courses, are the only students who have not received their refunds at this time. Annette Morgan, financial aid director, said due to federal regulations, classes that started later, like the accelerated courses, have to wait 30 days into the semester before loans can be processed and put toward their accounts. Hood said that on Oct. 18 the first-time loan borrowers that are fall-only students will receive the second half of their loan
amounts. Many students applied for and received federal student loan funds and the business office still has checks for students who received money back. “These funds to help students pay educational expenses are expected to be paid back,” Morgan said. “Loans can open the door to a student receiving a college degree, but they can also close the door.” Morgan stressed the importance of understanding the “dangers of being involved in the loan program.” If a student who has gotten a loan chooses to ignore that those funds are to be repaid, leaves, withdraws or graduates from school and does not begin the repayment process
to the point the loan goes into default, that student is ineligible to return to school or get any more financial aid of any kind. The student will also be unable to retrieve their transcript. “Students don’t think of this in terms of what is going to happen in years to come, but it is very, very real,” Morgan said. Students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to wait to apply for federal loans if they do not need the money right now. “The four-year schools are three times as expensive as Kilgore College. If it is imperative for them to have the loans then See REFUND on Page 3
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FACE IN THE CROWD Why did you get into yoga and how long have you been practicing?…I have been practicing yoga on and off for about a year. But it was only in the last four months that I stared practicing in depth everyday. How has yoga influenced your life?…Yoga has taught me many things about life. The biggest influences it has made in my life is by teaching me to live in the moment and to relax. Where do you practice?…I practice in a studio and at home. What are some of your other hobbies/interests/ talents?…I love traveling. Going somewhere new and learning about other cultures are my favorite things to do. What does your typical
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FRIDAY, October 18 HALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNAMENT Southern Hills Golf Course, Gladewater SATURDAY, October 19 HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., DSC Ballroom RANGER FOOTBALL VS. SE PREP (HALL OF FAME) 3 p.m., R.E. St. John Stadium MONDAY, October 21 QUEST II COURSES Oct. 21 - Dec.13 FRIDAY, October 25 THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE FLARE SATURDAY, October 26 RANGER FOOTBALL VS. TYLER JR. COLLEGE 3 p.m., Tyler RANGER SOFTBALL VS. HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Houston SUNDAY, October 27 KC CHEER COMPETITION 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Masters Gym/Carpeted Gym, Aerobic Floor
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Walking dead for a good cause Oct. 30 CHRISTINE RITTER Staff Writer Zombies will roam around KC the day before Halloween. The KC Visual Arts Club is holding a Zombie Walk beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 30. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the Art Club to raise money for future club activities such as trips to art museums.
Students wishing to participate in the walk are asked to find sponsors. Sponsors will donate a certain amount of money per zombie. Anything from a penny to a dollar per zombie is welcome. Larry Kitchen, visual arts club adviser, said any type of outfit could qualify as a zombie. Students just need to create a fake wound somewhere on their body. Last year the walk featured a farmer
with a straw hat and a cheerleader with a wound on her cheek. The zombies will start in front of the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center, walk over the bridge to the Wesley Center, walk into the Devall Student Center to the cafeteria, stop by the science building, and finish in the Whitten Applied Technology Center. A small party with snacks for the people who participated is planned
IF YOU GO walk is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 30. Reception to follow for all participants. for after the walk. Student zombies will be pulled from class as “victims” as part of the event. For volunteer information, contact Coy Lothrop at 903-983-7596.
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MONDAY, October 28 ADVISORS UPDATES FOR SPRING REGISTRATION 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., DSC Ballroom TUESDAY, October 29 ADVISORS UPDATES FOR SPRING REGISTRATION 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., DSC Ballroom CHILDREN’S OPERA PERFORMANCE “THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES” 7:30 p.m., Dodson Auditorium TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RECRUITER 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Devall Student Center
CHRISTINE RITTER Staff Writer The KC campus ministries offer a variety of events to keep students busy and to provide an opportunity to meet new people.
WEDNESDAY, October 30 RANGER AMBASSADOR BAKE SALE 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., DSC Hallway ADVISORS UPDATES FOR SPRING REGISTRATION 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., DSC Ballroom SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY VISITING RECRUITER 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Devall Student Center TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY VISITING RECRUITER Noon - 2 p.m., Devall Student Center CHILDREN’S OPERA PERFORMANCE “THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES” 7:30 p.m., Dodson Auditorium
Weekly events follow:
CHURCH OF CHRIST (TRI-C) “The goal the of Tri-C is to get students involved and give them a safe place to go to,” said Britt Davis, director of Tri-C. Monday every second Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday
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THURSDAY, October 31 BLOOD DRIVE 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., DSC Ballroom CHILDREN’S OPERA PERFORMANCE “THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES” 7:30 p.m., Dodson Auditorium FRIDAY, November 1 SPRING FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE CHILDREN’S OPERA PERFORMANCE “THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES” 1:30 p.m., Dodson Auditorium
yoga practice look like?…I practice for about an hour in a class, but when I am at home then I just practice for how ever long feels right. How often do you do yoga?…I practice yoga around 10 times a week and I try to meditate at least a couple times a week. What is your favorite pose and why?...Warrior III or mermaid pose; they are fun but still challenging. Inversions are always exciting to try. Would you recommend this type of exercise to others and why?…I strongly recommend this exercise to anyone. There are so many benefits to practicing yoga. Also, you can practice at any age or body type. Yoga is more than just an exercise and poses, it is a lifestyle. What are your plans for after you leave KC?…I am transferring to a four-year university.
“The goal of BSM is for Christian students to grow in their faith, be active in ministry, and learn to share their faith with others,” said Shelly Webb, director, “While giving every student a chance to accept Christ as their Savior.” Monday
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a movie based on a book written by David Platt. Tuesday Friday
KC Early Childhood Center students students walked across campus, collecting donations.
Students in separate groups based on gender discuss how to be a godlier
FRIDAY, November 2 THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE FLARE MONDAY, November 4 SPRING ADVISEMENT/ REGISTRATION FOR CURRENT STUDENTS Nov. 4 - Dec. 4
“We offer a place to worship and study God’s word, because when they’re faithful they would be able to shine on campus and share God’s love with others,” the Rev. Amy Hodge said.
THURSDAY, November 7 KC CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts 103 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS ADV. COMMITTEE MEETING 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Early Childhood Center
GOT MILK? Sophomore Rangerettes Madison Hancock, Kaitlin Hanus and Dezirae Burnett wait for instructions while
FRIDAY, November 8 RANGER BASKETBALL CLASSIC 5 p.m./ 7 p.m., Masters Gym
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SATURDAY, November 9 RANGER BASKETBALL CLASSIC 5 p.m./ 7 p.m., Masters Gym
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Student busted for smoking pot on campus MAEGAN MITCHELL Senior Writer A student was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia on Oct. 9 in the Stark Hall parking lot. Jaylon Brown, Spring freshman, was allegedly found smoking marijuana along with Michael Wolfe, Hempstead freshman, and Demarcus Collins, Shreveport continuing education student, inside of Collin’s vehicle around 10 p.m., police reported. Lt. Tony Means was the first officer on the scene after receiving a call about students smoking on campus.
Due to the fact that he was the only officer on campus at the time, he placed a call to the Kilgore Police Department for backup in case he had to search the vehicle. “Only Mr. Brown was arrested because he ’fessed up that the marijuana we found was his. The City of Kilgore transported him for me,” Means said. “It was a very small amount… We charged him with the lowest charge because he was somewhat honest and he did not have a criminal history.” A Black & Mild box was found along with the small amount of marijuana underneath the console of the truck. Upon the request of Means, Officer Amos
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Griffin Owings transported Brown to the Kilgore Municipal Court Jail, because the charge was a Class C misdemeanor. A Class B misdemeanor, which is possession of marijuana, would have had to been given in order for Brown to be taken to the Gregg County Jail. Means said Wolfe and Collins admitted to smoking with Brown, but because Brown said the marijuana was his, the other two students were not charged or arrested. “The law reads that if there are three or four people inside a vehicle and we found some type of drugs and neither person admitted to it being theirs, then we could arrest and charge everyone,” Means said.
Blood drive Oct. 31 in DSC JORDAN BAIRD Staff Writer The KC Chemistry Department is hosting a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 in the Devall Student Center Ballroom. In order to donate, students, faculty and staff must weigh at least 120 pounds, be 18 years old and be feeling well that day. Snacks will be provided
KC has several different designated smoking areas around campus. Students should smoke only in one of the 16 designated areas to avoid a fine. “There were some who recommended going to a completely tobacco-free campus,” said Bill Holda, KC president. “We felt that the designated area approach might be a good compromise for both smokers and non-smokers alike.” According to KC Police Department, the first fine for smoking outside of a designated smoking area is $25, and the second fine is $50. “I don’t like smoking; it bothers me. I hate the smoke and the smell,” Jarkmarkus Boyd, Ore City freshman, said. “Vapor pens don’t bother me though. There is one guy in my class that uses it, and I like it because it doesn’t have a smell. You can only see the vapors,” According to Holda, if students display a lack of regard for smoking rules, it could reignite the tobacco-free discussion.
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Children’s opera opens Oct. 29 KASSIDY TAYLOR Web Editor KC department of music and dance will present “The Emperor’s New Clothes” children’s opera beginning 7:30 p.m., Oct. 29, at Dodson Auditorium. Opera East Texas suggested to KC 8 years ago to have an opera geared toward children. The fairy tale, “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” was originally written by
CORRECTION Several awards were left out of last week’s announcement of awards won by Flare newspaper staffers in the Texas Community College Journalism Association awards contest. Winners included:
Hans Christian Andersen in 1837. The Danish poet and short story writer, also wrote the famous fairy tale “The Little Mermaid.” The opera will be performed by vocal majors that have practiced at least three hours a week. There will be two vocalists for each role, both performing in three shows each. Local children come from several different school districts to watch the
performance. This year, 1,558 children are expected to come to the opera. Only one opera is performed in the whole year. “It’s too hard to get the children to come to our performances in the spring due to standardized testing,” said Melanie Sullivan, music instructor. “The moral of the story is vanity, and not worrying about what we are on the outside, but what we are on the inside,” Sullivan said.
before and after the donations by the Blood Center or East Texas, but a good meal is recommended before donating. Depending on the weight and blood type of the person, the blood bank may ask an individual to donate plasma, whole blood or red blood cells. Some of those types of donations, such as plasma, may take longer than a
typical blood donation. The blood and plasma donations are delivered to the Blood Center of East Texas, which supplies blood and plasma to six East Texas counties in this area. For more information and to learn a quick way to find out your blood type contact Jennifer Chilek, Chemistry instructor, at JChilek@ kilgore.edu.
by unpaid loan debt. “If they can go to classes, do the work for the teachers and keep up their grades then they can understand this program,” Morgan said. “It’s not that students don’t understand… they understand. They just choose to ignore it.” Morgan also added that students who have a bachelor’s degree will not qualify for a Pell grant. “If you’re coming back to school and you’re changing your major, that is good and fine,” Morgan said. “Make sure you’re going into debt for a good reason. You need to make sure you graduate with a marketable skill so you can become employed and begin repaying your borrowed money.” Morgan said the Federal Loan Program was created on that logic. Federal money was made available to students to help get them through school to get a job
so they can repay their loans. “It was not created as an easy way out,” Morgan said. Taking the minimum of six hours per semester is not enough according to Morgan. “You need to be a full time student if you’re going to acquire a full-time debt,” Morgan said. If students have questions or concerns they should first contact the business office at 903-984-8531 to see if their loans have been processed. If it is an issue they cannot address, the business office will direct the student to the financial aid office. Students can contact the financial aid office at 903983-8211. For questions regarding Ranger cards or the account balances, contact Herring National Bank at 940-5525444.
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“We advised Brown of that and he went ahead and said ‘it was mine.’” After the campus housing authorities held a hearing last Thursday Wolfe and Collins were given 24 hours to remove their things from Stark Hall due to the zero tolerance policy on campus. “Brown was not kicked out of housing because his parents went and made bond to get him out of jail and then immediately came and withdrew him from KC before a meeting could be held on his consequences,” Means said. Means added this is the second incident of the semester where a student was arrested for drugs.
that is fine, but if it’s not, they should wait,” Morgan said. “It would be smart to be at a four-year school, getting a four-year degree and going into debt then.” Students can check their debt by creating an account on the National Student Loans Database System (NSLDS) which keeps a running total of the amount of debt they are acquiring. “What is so hard to understand? It can affect your IRS tax refund because if you owe, they will take it. I have seen people that have their Social Security benefits taken for unpaid loan debt. They can even garnish your wages,” Morgan said. “It can affect your credit and ability to get a job, buy a house and even a car.” Morgan has been at KC for more than 20 years and has seen many students affected
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Weekend celebration to recognize athletic standouts, contributor ASHLEY MORALES Executive Editor
KC
will host its annual Hall of Fame commemoration in honor of the 2013 inductees this
weekend. The celebration will begin today with a golf tournament at Southern Hills Golf Course in Gladewater. The induction lunch is set for 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Devall Student Center Ballroom. Honorees include football players Leonard Carey (1969-1970), Kyle Cunningham (197879) and C.G. Mata (1961-63); the women’s basketball player inductee Cheron Wells (1987-89); and the men’s basketball inductee Tom Farrell (1964-66). This year, the men’s team of 1993-94 will be inducted. Shawn Scanlan, coach from 1990-95 and David Castles, teacher, coach and administrator from 1970-present will also be inducted. Inductees will be recognized at the football game against Southeast Prep.
LEONARD CAREY Leonard Calhoun Carey, Jr. was born and raised in Beaumont. Leonard attended Beaumont public schools and graduated from Beaumont High School in 1968 where he played one year of high school football and was named All-District. He attended Kilgore College in 1969 and 1970 where he played linebacker for the Rangers. In 1970, he was voted team captain and named to the All-Conference team. The team won the TJCFF Conference Championship that year. Leonard went on to attend Southern Methodist University and played football for Head Coach Hayden Fry. At SMU, Leonard earned honors such as team captain, All-Southwest Conference and played in the Blue-Gray game and the American Bowl. After graduating from SMU, Leonard followed Coach Fry to North Texas State University as a graduate assistant for two years to earn his master’s in education. Upon graduation, Leonard was hired at Lake Highlands High School. The highlight of his years at LHHS was winning a state championship in 1981. In 1987, Leonard accepted the head coach and athletic director position at Bowie High School in Bowie ISD. After retiring from public education, Leonard went on to coach at Bishop Lynch High School, a private Catholic school. As the offensive line coach, he coached the team through four years of playoffs, two state semi-final games and one state championship. He retired from Bishop Lynch and in 2011. Leonard married former Rangerette Cindy Smith in 1973. The couple just celebrated their 40th anniversary. They have four children: Chad, 36; Keith, 34; Mark, 31; and Gloria, 26. KYLE CUNNINGHAM Kyle Cunningham grew up in College Station and graduated from A&M Consolidated High School in 1978. Cunningham was a part of the KC national championship football team from 1978-79, when he played safety. He was an All-American and an AllConference player. After KC, he played football for Tulsa University and graduated in 1982. Cunningham coached high school and college football for 15 years at schools including Howard Payne, Leander, McNeil and Westwood St. Stephens. In the 1990s he established Cunningham Builders, a residential contracting, building and construction company he still runs today. He has been married to his wife Betty Schneider, who was his sweetheart at KC and also a Rangerette, for 30 years. They have three children: Michael, Richard and Cara. C.G. MATA Walking on to the Ranger football team from Edna High School, Mata became a two-year starter at safety from 1961-63. He had 12 career interceptions at KC, including three in a single game against Henderson County Junior College. His last of the three was in the final minutes of the game that secured KC’s victory. After KC, Mata attended the University of Houston Pharmacy School. He also walked on and made the roster of the Cougars baseball team where he played for one season. Mata graduated University of Houston in 1967, worked in Houston for four years and then moved back to Kilgore. He served 12 years on the KC board of trustees, was president of the Ex-Students Association, was honored as an Outstanding Ex-Student by KC and headed the committee to raise money to build the new field house at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium. Mata married Nina Miller of Kilgore, who was also a Rangerette. They have three children: Rafe, Brazie and Miller, all who attended KC. CHERON WELLS Wells was born in raised in Dayton, Ohio and attended KC on a women’s basketball scholarship from 1987-89. Her freshman year, she was part of the national championship team and was invited to try out for the U.S. Junior Olympics in 1988. While at KC, Cheron was named to the AllFreshman Team, All-Conference, Conference MVP and was named a Kodak All-American. After KC she attended Clemson University again on a basketball scholarship and was invited to the 1992 Olympic tryouts in Colorado Springs, Col. Cheron graduated from Clemson with a bachelor’s degree. In 1994 she married the late Robert C. Bland and had one son, Dante’ J. In 1996 she joined the Air Force and in 2007
1993-94 MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM Head Coach Shawn Scanian Assistant Coach Roger Raper
CHERON WELLS
Kilgore College Basketball 1989
KYLE CUNNINGHAM Kilgore College Football 1978-79
DAVID CASTLES
C.G. MATA
Kilgore College Administrator/Coach/Teacher 1970-2008
Kilgore College Football 1961-62
LEONARD CAREY Football 1969
TOM FARRELL Kilgore College Basketball 1964-66
SHAWN SCANLAN Kilgore College Men’s Basketball Coach 1990-95
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she joined the Army. She now lives in her hometown, Dayton, with her 17-year-old son and works for the United States Postal Service.
TOM FARRELL Originally from the Bronx, Farrell played basketball for two years at KC during 1964-66, under head coach Joe Turner. Towering at 6’4” he was often called “The Bronx Bomber” for his outstanding shooting ability. He was a forward his freshman year, played in 32 games, scored 484 points, including 102 free throws, averaging 15.1 points per game. As a sophomore he played in 27 games and was KC’s leading scorer. He scored 782 points including a then-record of 210 free throws, averaging 28.9 points per game. Farrell was named to the North Zone Region XIV All-Star Team his freshman and sophomore seasons and was selected twice for the Texas Eastern Conference basketball team. 1993-94 MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM This was a banner year for KC. The Rangers made a comeback from the previous year’s 16-14 record and they earned a trip to the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kan., for the first time since 1965. The team was 22-12 under head coach Shawn Scanlan, his third 20-win season at KC. There were only 14 seasons of 20-win seasons in school history at that time. After a late-season stretch where the team went 2-5, KC re-grouped and went through the regional tournament, earning a bid to Kansas. The state champion Rangers included four sophomore and six freshmen. Sophomores included Osita Nwachukwu, 6’8”; Elliot Batts, 5’11”; Derrick Watkins, 6’5” and Bryon Young, 6’5.”
Freshmen were Joe Newton, 6’1”; Haymond Robinson, 6’1”; Terrance Davis, 6’4”; Ronald Nunnery, 6’2”; Raphael Edwards 6’7” and Tony Lane, 6’8.”’ Edwards and Davis were All-Tournament selections at the regional tournament in Waco. Davis was also chosen as third-team All-TEC. He was joined on by the team by honorable mention selections Watkins, Edwards and Nwachukwu.
SHAWN SCANLAN Born in Lawrence, Kan., Scanlan graduated from Fredonia High School in 1974. After high school, he attended the University of Kansas where he earned a bachelor’s in education in 1978. He then attended Baylor University where he earned a master’s physical education and educational administration in 1982. He also earned 12 postgraduate hours at Texas A&M Commerce. Coach Scanlan began his coaching career as head basketball coach in 1979 at Ransom High School in Kansas where he coached until 1980. In 1986, Coach Scanlan accepted the position of head men’s basketball coach at Paris Junior College. In 1990, Coach Scanlan was named head men’s basketball coach at Kilgore College where he coached for five seasons. At KC, Scanlan’s record was 101-56 and his teams made the playoffs all five seasons. His most successful season would come in 1994 when the Rangers were conference champions, Texas/New Mexico junior college champions and qualified to play in the national tournament in Hutchinson, Kan. After his success at KC, he was named head men’s basketball coach at South Plains College where he was 97-57 through five seasons.
After South Plains, he was named head basketball coach at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, N.M., a position he would hold until 2009. Shawn has been married to his wife, Kristen, for 27 years. They have two children, Erin and Fallon. DAVID CASTLES David Castles was born in Corsicana and graduated from Corsicana High School in 1962. He received his associate’s degree from Navarro College in 1964, bachelor’s in political science from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1966 and a maser’s in political science from SFA in 1968. David began teaching at Nacogdoches High School in 1966 for a year, and then taught for three years at John Tyler High School. In 1970, David began working at KC as a government instructor. From 1974-75, he served as the chairperson of the Social Sciences Division at KC. From 1976-1991, he was the Director of the Social Science Division and from 1991-94, he served as Administrative Assistant to the President. From 1994-96, David was the tennis coach at KC. While coaching the tennis team, three of his teams made it to the national tournament. In 1996, his women’s tennis team finished with a No. 8 national ranking. From 2000-08, David was Vice President of Student Development and athletic director at KC where he had a big impact on athletics and student development for the next six years. He didn’t fully retire in 2008, though, because he began teaching government as an adjunct instructor in 2009 and still teaches government part-time for KC. David and his wife, Kay, have three children, all of whom graduated from KC: John, Phil and Michelle.
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Defense key to win for Rangers Playoff hopes still alive with win over Northeast Oklahoma DEVIN BROOKS Sports Writer KC prevailed over the Northeastern Oklahoma Golden Norsemen, 35-21, Saturday in a must-win match-up. The game, originally scheduled for 3 p.m. was delayed more than an hour due to thunderstorms. NEO received the ball first to start the game. On third down, cornerback Michael Mathis intercepted NEO quarterback Anthony Kiefer’s pass and returned it for 22 yards, giving KC some early momentum. After a KC three-andout, Kiefer found receiver Austin White for a 22-yard touchdown pass with 8:40 left in the first quarter, putting NEO up 7-0. KC’s offense would respond as running back Eddie Smith rushed for a 12-yard touchdown as time expired for the first quarter. The score was deadlocked at 7-7. On the ensuing kickoff, Mathis forced a fumble with a hit on NEO’s running back Kendall Holmes. The Rangers recovered the ball on the 34-yard line. Two possessions later, Mathis intercepted Kiefer’s pass, and he ran it 60 yards in for the touchdown. KC would take the lead 14-7 with 9:27 left in the first half. KC’s offense stayed hot as running back Keevon Aldridge punched in a 1-yard touchdown with 5:19 left in the second quarter. KC increased its lead 21-7. KC’s offense hoped to increase the lead going into halftime, until cornerback Devron Moore intercepted
quarterback Averion Hurts’ pass and ran 74 yards for an NEO touchdown with 38 seconds left, trimming the lead to 21-14 going into halftime. Deep into the third quarter, KC’s offense was on the move. After a couple of smooth runs by Smith, Hurts handed the ball off the receiver Morris Williams on a motion play, who ran 51 yards for a touchdown. KC led NEO 28-14 with 1:19 left in the third quarter. At the beginning of the final quarter, KC’s offense practically walked down the field as NEO gave up 37 yards worth of penalties on a single play. Multiple unsportsmanlike conduct penalties resulted in a NEO player getting ejected. KC would take this advantage as Aldridge rushed for another 1-yard touchdown with 13:21 left in the game, bumping the lead to 35-14. NEO would score on its next possession as running back Sheldon Wilson rushed for a touchdown, closing the score to 35-21. KC then would run the clock out to end the game. Hurts went 13-18 for 127 yards. Mathis led the KC defense with two interceptions, one touchdown, and one forced fumble. The KC defense forced four turnovers on the game; Mathis was responsible for three of them. KC next will host its Hall of Fame Game as the Rangers battle the Southeast Prep Spartans in a non-conference match. The game starts at 3 p.m. Saturday at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.
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Michael Mathis lead the Rangers defense with two interceptions and a forced fumble.
KC faces Southeast Prep in final home match MILES MARABLE III Staff Writer The Rangers look to win back-to-back games for the first time this season, as they take on Southeast Prep out of Houston in the Hall of Fame game 3 p.m. Saturday at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium. While Head Coach J.J. Eckert said it was a great win he still believes his
Lady Rangers scrimmage DEVIN BROOKS Sports Writer
The Lady Rangers basketball team had its first scrimmage of the season last Saturday in Frisco. The scrimmages were played in halves, and KC won two and lost two. Head Coach Roy Thomas was not concerned about who they played or what the score was; he was just concerned about his team playing together as a whole. “They played hard and competed, but I was very
disappointed in their lack of offensive execution and concentration,” Thomas said. “They need to learn how to play together as a team, and communicate better on offense.” This year’s squad has a dozen newcomers, he added. “We have 12 new faces, and it will take some time for the team to really get used to each other, and learn my complicated system of offense,” he said. “The team will need to work together and concentrate on the basics of the game – and learn how
to trust one another.” Thomas believes that when his team gets used to playing together and learns how to play against collegelevel competition, the Lady Rangers will be a hard team to beat. Thomas wants his team to play good defense, rebound, and execute on offense. The Lady Rangers next scrimmages Saturday in Carrollton. The team opens season play in the McLennan Community College Classic in Waco on Nov. 1.
Rangers split pair of scrimmages in Plano JEFFERY JAMERSON II Staff Writer Over the weekend, the Rangers men’s basketball team travelled to Plano for a double-header, in which they went 1-1 in a pair of scrimmages. KC won their second game against Collin College,
but lost their opener to Weatherford. “The score is not as important as the scrimmage,” Coach Brian Hoberecht said. Statistics were not taken, but Hoberecht did say the team needed improvement on its defensive chemistry, and “developing their defensive
philosophy as a team.” Despite what the schedule says on the KC basketball website, the scrimmage at UT-Tyler on Oct. 25, has been postponed until a later date. The first game of the season is at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 in Masters Gym, against Stephen F. Austin’s State University Club team.
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team needs to be a lot more disciplined if they hope to keep winning. “I think there was a lot of positives that came out of the game,” Eckert said. “But one thing that I thought was a glaring problem we’ve got to get fixed were the penalties” KC and NEO combined for 27 penalties including 10 unsportsmanlike conduct penalties between the two
teams. While this week’s game against the Spartans does not count toward their conference record or playoff hopes, Eckert has his team treating it like it is. “We have not had backto-back wins in the 2013 season yet,” Eckert said. “ That’s the focal point. Let’s do whatever we have to do to get back-to-back wins so we have something to continue
to build upon.” The Rangers are 3-4 with a 3-2 conference record and are in third place in the Southwest Junior College Conference standings. The Spartans come into this game with a 0-7 record and are coming off an 80-0 loss to No. 14 Navarro College. KC will play Tyler Junior College in the last game of the season at 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at Tyler Rose Stadium.
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Pumpkin chunking featured at ag farm TORY VAN BLARCUM Features Editor The KC Agriculture Student Association has found a unique way to get rid of the large number of pumpkins it has grown at the KC demonstration farm. Chunkapalooza features a pumpkin chunking contest that will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the farm, located at 2211 Texas 135 just south of Overton. The ASA wants clubs or groups of students to build catapults or trebuchets, which are medieval military engines for hurling heavy missiles, to chunk their pumpkins. The contest will determine which team’s device can throw a pumpkin the farthest. Students are asked to do most of the building of their contraptions and not buy them. No explosives, engines, motors or compressed gasses of any kind are allowed on the devices but the pumpkin has to go a minimum of five feet. The ASA is looking for more teams to join this event; seven teams have signed up so far. The event costs $20 per team. The teams can have as many members as they’d like to have. Each team will be given three pumpkins ranging in weight from seven to 15 pounds
but only two must be launched to qualify to win. The teams’ score will be the average of the farthest and shortest throw. The teams are competing for percentages of the total entry fees. Awards will be given for the first, second and third farthest distances and for the most creative launching device. “Our goal for the pumpkin patch is to provide a fun way to get the community and our students out to the farm,” Dr. Karl Steddom, biology and agriculture instructor, said. “A lot of people in the community don’t know Kilgore College has this facility,” . “We are also looking at this as a recruiting tool for the college where we can show off our activities to the community. The more we can get Kilgore College’s name out to the public the better.” Activities also will feature a pumpkin patch where people can buy pumpkins grown at the farm and at a table run by the Early Childhood Development Center students that will have pumpkin decorating and other activities for children in the community. There will also be a hayride to show students how the farm operates and what it offers. ASA hopes to make this an annual event, but needs campus support to make that possible. For more information, contact Steddom at ksteddom@kilgore.edu or 903-983-8656.
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BSM skit ‘engages’ students CHRISTINE RITTER Staff Writer Students from the Baptist Student Ministry performed a play for Engage 24 in the ballroom on Oct. 10. Engage 24 is a national day for students to share their faith with others. BSMs at other colleges and universities work together to tell students about Jesus while having fun and learning about faith. The skit portrayed the struggles young people go through in in their lives. The testimonials given at the end weren’t in the original skit, but were added so people could realize they’re not alone in their struggles. Kelsey Graves, Longveiw freshman, suggested the skit for Engage 24 because of how it emotionally impacted her.
“I cry; I cry every single time,” Graves said, “I’ve been through everything in this skit.” The skit was six minutes long and was about a young person’s relationship with Jesus and how life’s struggles can get in the way. Shelly Webb, BSM director, said the skit was run by the students and she hasn’t seen this skit before; although she has seen a similar one before. “It’s a powerful reminder of what college students are dealing with and the forgiveness that can be found in Jesus Christ,” Webb said. Semi Cheksa, Kilgore freshman, was the main character, a young woman. She said the skit was really powerful, and showed how we struggle but Jesus still loves us and wants to help. Derek Henning, Longview
freshman, played Jesus. The play really got his attention because he has never seen anything like that before. Willie Edwards, Gladewater freshman, played as money and greed. He threw dollar bills and the girl tried to catch them. Jasmine Barnes, Longview sophomore, played the model. The model addresses how women view models and represents how the media portrays beauty. She hasn’t seen the skit before being in it. Caroline McNeil played the drunk. The drunk represents alcoholism and drinking to solve problems. Nick Fuller, who attended KC last year, played as the boyfriend. He said this was a powerful skit and showed how all the things could get in the way. Graves played Satan in the skit.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION Michael Dan Kellum speaks about his Vietnam experiences at the Randolph Watson Library last Monday. Kellum has published two books about his war tours. Laura Hernandez / THE FLARE
Nurses’ group aims to give back DEZIRAE BURNETT Assistant Editor The goal of the KC Student Nurses Association is service and giving back to the college, as well as the community. The SNA currently has between 80 and 100 members according to Julie Blundell, the organization’s sponsor. “Historically, Kilgore College has the largest Student Nurses Association associate degree program,” said Blundell. Like most clubs, the SNA has a board of officers that helps to organize events and oversee projects throughout the year. Officers include president Ernesto Guevara, vice president Brittany Bryant, secretary Delaney Newman, treasurer Bridget Witherspoon and cotreasurer Dana Hass, as well as level officers. The nursing department is broken down into four levels. Each level represents a semester of the twoyear degree program. These levels each have a representative on the officer panel. The level officers for this semester are Level IV Ally Gideon, Level III Amanda Peables, and Level I Kaylee Mitcham. There is no Level II representative this semester as a result of how the semesters are organized within the degree program. The organization is very active in community service.
In addition to working with Gus Lafosse and his homeless outreach program, the SNA organizes nursing scholarships, assembles buddy packs for needy school children and travels to businesses administering $20 flu shots so that people don’t have to take off work to get vaccinated. The last round of flu shots given went to 600 people, according to Blundell. The association is currently working on organizing a supplies fundraiser for new nursing students and establishing a mentorship program for underclassmen. The Student Nurses Association has won many awards for its work in community service. Generally, the organization takes two trips each year, the first of these trips being to the Council of Schools in Austin. The convention features keynote speakers, module classroom learning sessions, opportunities to
mingle with other nursing students and brainstorming sessions to cultivate ideas for fundraisers and new service projects. The second convention takes place during the Spring Semester. Presently, the SNA is preparing to participate in a Zombie Run fundraiser later this month.
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ormer KC student Brad Baker, currently a doctoral student in piano perfomance at the University of Alabama, presented a solo concert last Friday in the choir room of the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center.
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Rain washes out flag football MILES MARABLE III Staff Writer The intramural flag football tournament was postponed due to weather conditions. The tournament will continue 6 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 22 at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium. As a result, three games will be scheduled next week. The Juggernauts will play Squad in the second round of the winner’s bracket and the winner will face
the Ruff Riders. The Loony Tunes will play We Are White Oak and the Police Academy will play the Back Ups in the loser’s bracket. Another round of games will be scheduled after that since it is a doubleelimination tournament.
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Hall been taken care of immediately, to avoid the residents from cleaning up? What would you have done?
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Faster reaction needed next time issue occurs
Yes “Filed a complaint with the trustees.”
Yes “The people that should be taking action should have been the maintenance people.”
Timothy Williams
Monica Deluna
Yes “Students don’t know how to clean a toilet. KC needs more people to take care of it.”
Yes “I would’ve found the nearest janitor and ask help.”
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ast week, a flooding occurred in Stark Hall that left residents from the sixth floor to the third in a scramble to clean up the debris of a single overflowed toilet. Although Edward Williams, director of residential life and student activities, said that he nor anyone else told students they were responsible for cleaning up the mess, but in reality, no one was called fast enough. Both Williams and residents of Stark had different answers when asked when custodians cleaned up the mess. Williams said custodians arrived early Sunday morning but did not enter students’ room because of the time of day and privacy policies. Some residents complained they did not receive help in cleaning up and it was Monday morning before they saw custodial staff. We believe that whether or not this
issue emerged at 3:45 a.m., 7 a.m. or 4 p.m., it should have been taken care of immediately. Sunday morning when students awoke, they should not have gotten out of bed to find water flooding their rooms — with or without fecal matter. The flood spread enough to destroy students’ possessions on the floor. Under the college’s policy it “is not responsible for any damaged property.” The only recourse students have is to file under their parents homeowner’s policies, if that is possible. We believe if the flood got to the point where it was going down to other floors as well as destroying student property, then nothing was done quickly enough. Certainly the lesson here should be that a prompter response in cleaning up might have alleviated considerable Stark Hall resident unhappiness over a rather nasty incident.
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Women’s costumes get short shrift A cowboy sporting a mini skirt or Captain America in a tank top. Where would you see this? The answer is in the women’s section of the Halloween costume department. The majority of women’s costumes available in stores are most likely to be the sexy version of the male’s costumes. Looking through a costume store, most of the items for women are gussied-up versions of bees, cartoon characters, and random things, such as hippies and huntresses. That means skirts added to costumes that wouldn’t call for them, such as a Ninja Turtle or an army soldier. This makes looking for a scary or an
accurate version of a certain character difficult. You might not think it’s that bad, that there can’t be that much of a difference between the women’s and men’s costumes. But if you compare men’s costumes and women’s costumes you’re in for a shock. CHRISTINE The women’s mummy costume is a toilet-paper RITTER looking dress while the Staff Writer men’s version is what you image a mummy to look like — covered in bandages from head to toe. The biggest difference can be seen in
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the Cookie Monster costume. The men’s version is an accurate Cookie Monster with a mask. Meanwhile, the women’s version is a mask-less blue dress with a headband with eyes on it. Most of these costumes are cute and creative, but there’s still a problem. The problem isn’t the costumes themselves or anybody who wants to wear them. The problem is that there should be more choices for women. Halloween costume designers make a variety of things for the guys to choose from. They get to pick from silly, scary and even sexy. They should make women’s costumes that are diverse or just stop making certain things gender specific.
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Instead of making different versions for women and men, the costume makers should make some costumes gender-neutral and then make alternative versions of that costume. If a woman wants to dress up like a superhero without a miniskirt, she either has to make the costume herself or go to the men’s section. My recommendation is for people to wear whatever costume they want. If somebody wants to dress like Batman or a vampire, then they should get whatever version they like best, regardless of what gender is on the cover. Christine Ritter is a journalism major from Big Sandy.
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Fright Nights Sara Holmes / THE FLARE
Here are a few local haunted attractions you and some friends can attend for a good scare FROM PAGE 1 GRAYSTONE HAUNTED MANOR 13481 FM (Farm To Market) 968 W, Longview Three attractions: The manor, Oak Raven Cemetery and Labyrinth of Time Hours: Oct. 18 - 20, 25 - 27, 31 - Nov. 2, 7 p.m. - midnight and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Sundays. Admission: General admission tickets $18 includes admission to all three attractions, VIP tickets $25 includes front of the line admission to all three attractions, Midway tickets $5 does not include admission to any three attractions however, classic horror movies will be played throughout the outdoor picnic area. TERROR NIGHTS 816 E. Oakwood, Tyler Ages 10 and up Group sizes 5 - 6 Hours: 7 p.m. - midnight on Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays Admission: $20 for general admission and $27 for VIP admission CARNEVIL OF THE DAMNED HAUNTED HOUSE 1602 State Highway 49 East, Jefferson Hours: Oct. 7 - 29, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: Friday $8, Saturday $10,Sunday $8 1800 sq. ft. CarnEvil of the Damned Haunted House DOCWILKES HOUSE OF HORRORS 1228 Market Street, Longview Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m. - midnight October 16, 23, 27, 30, 31, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Admission: $10 per person FOUR WINDS RENAISSANCE FAIRE; HAUNTS OF FOUR WINDS 21852 County Road 2178, Troupe Attractions: Black Forest Trail, Haunted Hayride, and Chateau du Mort Haunted House Admission: $5 per attraction or all three for $12 Hours: Oct. 14 - 30; Saturdays and Sundays 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Ages: Family friendly AXE OF HORROR 16619 HWY 155 South Noonday Hours: Oct. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 27-31, 7:30 p.m. - Midnight Admission: General admission $15, VIP $20 (Bring two canned goods to get $2 off general admission.)