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Homecoming event schedule

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A pep rally will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the Mike Miller Plaza. Food and drinks will be served to students who attend and the homecoming court will be introduced.

The KC Rangers will battle against the Tyler Junior College Apaches, who have an overall record of 4 - 2. King and Queen will be crowned before the football game at 2 p.m.

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Hunter Stokes, Kilgore freshman, observes Jeremy Bonner, Diana sophomore, as he makes his selection for KC Homecoming King and Queen.

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CHILDREN’S OPERA

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KC students, Jacob Cartwright, Austin Freidline, Taylor Radford, Keila Reyes, Victoria Gannon and Alora Lilljedahl perform the fairy tale, “Hansel and Gretel.”

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SWEET as you think

Children’s Opera presents ‘Hansel and Gretel’ From Staff Reports The KC 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 fun fairy tale with original music and 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 night performance.

For more information or to

CATCH A PERFORMANCE: • Tuesday, Oct. 25 - 7:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Oct. 26 & Thursday, Oct. 27 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

• Friday, Oct. 28- 1 p.m. reserve seats, email Melanie Sullivan at msullivan@kilgore.edu or call 903-988-7527. — KC Press

Hyde seeks to be ‘good caretaker’ of KC family CAM WILLIAMS Staff Writer KC’s Wesley Foundation welcomed its newest pastor/ director, the Rev. Rebecca Hyde, with a reception held earlier this week. Hyde, originally from Spring, is replacing the Rev. Karen Bright.

Hyde has a heart for campus ministry, recalling her own days at Sam Houston State University.

“I was a hot mess in college, so I did not hang out at the Wesley Foundation. That’s part of why I’m so excited to be here now,” she said. “I wish there had been somebody in a place where I could have gone and been a hot mess, and there would have been people who would have loved me and hung out See CARETAKER on Page 3

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FLARE WINS BIG MAN ON MARS – For more coverage of The Flare staff’s trip to Johnson Space Center, see p. 6.

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Rebecca Hyde, (left) the new minister of the Wesley Foundation speaks with visitor Amy Phillips during a reception held for Hyde on Monday.

ESOL teaches English to internationals YOsef IbItaYO Staff writer English classes for speakers of other languages, or ESOL, are once again available after a year-long absence. The current ESOL classes, which are offered at the beginning, intermediate and advanced level, cover oral communication, the grammar of the English language, and how to properly read and write English. According to Estonia Graves, admissions officer for the international student program at KC, ESOL is open to both international and national students, although it is not a required course.

“It really depends on their English level,” she said. “[We] also look at their TOEFL scores to determine if they need to take

what we call the ESL Accuplacer, and [then] we look at the ESL Accuplacer to determine what level they need to go into in the ESOL program.”

Tina Luther is teaching all of the ESOL classes this semester.

“Our class is very diverse,” said Luther of her class’ make-up. “We have Vietnamese students, Cambodian students, we have some Nepalese, some students who are from Pakistan, some Japanese students, an African student, and a Hispanic student.”

She noted the difficulty in communication between those students from Southeastern Asian descent and those without.

“The African student, who is from Gabon, a central African country, speaks French, but none of the other students share her

knowledge of the French language with her,” she said.

Difficulty in the pronunciation of English for the Southeast Asian students is also a factor.

“A lot of countries, depending on where the students are from, have difficulties. It’s different in other places because of how they were taught and the different sounds.

It’s all about the sounds, because if they’ve never heard that sound before, they have to try to learn to speak it, so we focus on exaggerating your lips, your mouth, so you can get that sound out.”

In her efforts to mitigate a loss of communication between the students, Luther has the students participate in various activities in class in order to

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immerse them in American culture.

“We do a little bit of drama in the class,” she said. “I’ll show them different video clips of speakers in America and talk to them about how they’re speaking, and how, even in America, we have different accents and ways of speaking. It’s fun for them to see that we mess up on our words, too.”

Luther also plans to take her class to visit the Oil Museum later this month, and says that she will be taking them to a showing of “Hansel and Gretel” during class time.

Learn more about our students’ backgrounds at Cultural Awareness Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Devall Student Center Hallway. Activities will include ethnic foods, a display of cultural artifacts, music and dance, and a fashion show in the Ballroom.

THE FLARE FRIDAY, OCT. 21, 2016 n On October 26, 2001, the United States passed the U.S.A. Patriot Act into law. The law expanded the goverment’s power in relation to the prevention of terrorism.

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n Alfred Nobel was born. The Swedish inventor of dynamite. His fortune was used posthumously to institute the Nobel Prizes, and the synthetic element nobelium was named after him.

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Alumni group seeks members YasmIne WILsOn Staff Writer KC Alumni Association applications are now available in the office of Paula Jamerson, alumni relations coordinator, in the Whitten Applied Technology Building, Room 111, or in President Dr. Brenday Kays’ office in the Administration Building.

The association is open to anyone interested in being known as a friend of KC, including current students.

Membership supports association programs and student learning and success.

The Alumni Association hopes to strengthen the Ranger network by promoting the interests and welfare of KC students.

“If students were to sign up for the Association they would be strengthening their connections with Kilgore College and also be eligible for many benefits on campus,” Jamerson said.

Benefits include free admission to basketball and softball games, plus a $5 discount on season tickets for football, $2 off all theatre productions (Texas Shakespeare Festival excluded), 10 percent discounts and monthly discounts for cardholders in the KC Bookstore, 25 percent off purchases made in the KC Brew Coffee Shop, and 10 percent off purchases made in the KC Sports Grill, among others.

“We are working toward having strong wi-fi signals campus wide and improvement of the dorms. Our goal is to have a good response to this initiative, so we will be able to have benefits for current and future students,” Jamerson said.

Dues are $25 per year or $250 for a lifetime membership.

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Anthony Dunn Hometown: Longview Classification: Freshman What’s your favorite part of the day?

Morning.

What is your major?

Advertising and Graphic Design.

What made you take O. Rufus Lovett’s photography class?

I’m very interested in getting into photography. I’m crazy about working for Apple because they go above and beyond for their customers as well as their employees. For example, AT&T offered a tuition reimbursement.

What are you most afraid of ?

Failure. Anything I set myself out to do, I always give it my best.

What is your strongest personal quality?

I am a thinker. I like to think before I do.

What is a skill you’d like to learn and why?

Symposium addresses Religion, Politics LeaH bRYCe Managing Editor

Age: 33

Graphic Design, to help people advertise their business and people’s events.

What age do you feel right now and why?

I feel like I’m only in my twenties because I’m attending Kilgore College and I’m around younger people. I’m in my thirties.

If you could go anywhere where would you go and why?

California. I’ve visited it before and I loved the atmosphere.

If you could only keep 5 possessions what would they be and why?

My Apple cellphone, camera, iPad, truck and Bible.

How do you spend your free time?

Reading If you won the lottery what would you do?

Pay tithes to church, and find some type of organization to give back for kids.

A few days before the 2016 national presidential election, the third annual Kilgore Symposium will be held Sunday, Oct. 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Devall Student Center Ballroom. This meeting will discuss the religious beliefs behind each of the candidates and what that means for America after the election.

During the symposium KC’s government instructor Jeff Stanglin will lead the meeting with an opening presentation. Refreshments will be provided for all who attend, After Stanglin completes his opening, the Symposium will discuss the topic “Religion and Politics in the 2016 Election: What to Expect in a Religiously Diverse Society,” with keynote speakers the Rev. Darwood Galaway of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, the Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler of Pilgrim Lutheran Church and Dr. Glenn Young of First Baptist.

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Students gather around the newly placed art exhibit by art teacher, Larry Kitchen.

Larry Kitchen: Artist’s Statement

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read one time “Great art is about life.” That had the ring of truth to it, and I have tried to reflect that in my work. I try to communicate truths about the world we live in and the life we have. As an artist that has many years in the commercial art industry, the belief that communicating a clear message was part of my training. These works reflect my experiences around the world, and are a narrative. Travels to Iceland, Germany, England, Shetland Islands, Faroe

Islands and other locations, have enriched my life and given resources for my art. Many of these works represent a moment of pausing somewhere and getting my sketchbook.

Drawing or painting a moment on location has its problems, but it is really worth the time and struggle.

Making a sketch of an idea or location has enriched my life in many ways.

My passion is my art. I wake up thinking about making a new creation, and go to bed dreaming

about what new creation tomorrow will bring. I have had a wonderful life focused on making, teaching and talking art. It is as if my joyful childhood never ended. Since that was my calling, it has been a wonderful trip with many surprises. I hope as you look at these scenes from a child’s adventure, you will be enriched.

Some lyrics are actually recycled from older songs.

“Too Dumb To Die” is taken right from “Sex, Drugs & Violence” from 2012’s “¡Tré!”. Perhaps the greatest difference from their previous work is the lack of adult language.

Track 8, “Youngblood,” has two f-words, but the rest of the album is totally clean, perhaps further evidence of their deviation from punk.

Despite the band’s decaying originality, I once again must admire their loyalty, which I reciprocate.

They don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.

Even in their mid-40s, they are here to shout at the world through their music that things need to change.

Larry Kitchen is the Visual Arts Director for KC

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Artwork inspired by Iceland and below are presented in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Gallery.

REVIEW: ‘Revolution Radio’ CAM WILLIAMS Staff Writer Green Day is still breathing, as singer Billie Joe Armstrong will remind you in the seventh track on their 12th studio album, “Revolution Radio,” which dropped Oct. 7.

The best thing about Green Day is their loyalty to their music. They keep making it, even if it doesn’t break any new ground.

Musically, there aren’t any new sounds in “Revolution Radio.” The cohesive sound is essentially a summary of all their albums since 2004’s

“American Idiot.”

Lyrically, however, Armstrong definitely has something new and relevant to say. The titular song encompasses the message of all 12 songs: a pseudopunk revolt against violence in America. Its first lines, “Scream! with your hands up in the sky, Like you want to testify for the life that’s been deleted” reflect the waves upon waves of police violence that have plagued the US for years now, and Armstrong’s desire to start a revolution against it all.

The second track and first single, “Bang Bang,” is from

the perspective of a mass shooter.

I think Revolution Radio is more of a personal expression of Armstrong’s angst regarding the state of the US, rather than an intensive analysis of it. Its message is too muddled and vague; one song repeatedly declares: “We live in troubled times.” Times are usually troubled for aging ex-punks.

In December Billie Joe tweeted “my mission for 2016? to destroy the phrase “pop-punk” forever.” Green Day has been referred to as pop-punk for ages and Armstrong hates

it. He wants to prove that he and his band are truly punk, but can you really be punk when you endorse Hillary Clinton, or any political candidate? I don’t expect him to endorse The Donald, nor do I think he should, but punk has always been about fighting the establishment, and Green Day has lost sight of this, if they ever knew it at all. This album certainly hasn’t destroyed pop-punk.

If there’s one word to describe the way Revolution Radio makes me feel, it’s tired. As much as I love Green Day, I’m ready for something new from them.

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Green Day’s “Revolution Radio” album cover.

CARETAKER: New pastor at Wesley Flare staff with me and kind of spoken to me in a way that would have made sense for where I was at.”

Hyde has been a pastor for a couple years and it currently working toward a master’s degree at the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University.

Previously, she was a youth director for eight years, and before that, a preschool teacher. She also spent time as a personal assistant for an event coordinator and was featured in MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16” through this job.

Hyde was appointed to KC’s Wesley Foundation by

her district superintendent.

“I was very excited to get the opportunity to come to Kilgore College and get to meet students and be in ministry here.” She is engaged to the Rev. Steven Newcomb, senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, where she attends sometimes.

“One of the nice things about being part of the United Methodist Church is we’re one big family. It’s nice that I can kind of bop in anywhere on Sunday morning and I know what to expect of my Methodist family,” she said.

Hyde’s role here is to know

and serve the students and community at KC. “It’s hard to be transitioning in life, and so my job is to come in and to be a resource for people and to offer the love of Christ in a time that can be really difficult and kind of tumultuous for these people.

So that’s my job. It’s a pretty sweet job,” she said. “I want this to be a place where they feel like they can learn more about who they are and who God is calling them to be and who God is in ways that make sense for them. I think sometimes that God can feel super far away from us; God is so close and sometimes

it’s hard to see that in the midst of all the things that we have to do. So I think my hope is that this will be a place where we’re able to draw close to one another and to God.” Many former KC Wesley students were on hand to welcome Hyde at Monday’s open house. “I think people have a real love and a fond remembrance of their college days,” Hyde said.

“One of the strengths of campus ministries is that it becomes a family place, so what I think I’ve inherited is a new kind of family, and I hope to be able to be a good caretaker of that family.”

sweeps at college competition HOUSTON — The Flare staff took home Sweepstakes for Newspaper in Division 2, and two staff members placed in live competition during the Texas Community College Journalism Association convention held last weekend at University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Tina Marie Reed won third in feature photography while Meaghan Morton received an honorable mention in news writing for coverage of events held at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

During canned competition, the staff received Overall Excellence for The Flare Magazine in an open division and General Excellence for The Flare newspaper, as well as first place in website for Division 2. O. Rufus Lovett and Rachel Stallard advise the publications.

First Place awards: Kathryn Agee, editorial writing; Tiffany Johnson, feature photo; Meaghan Morton, layout and design;

Richard Nguyen, sports photo and sports action photo; Tina Marie Reed, cover design (magazine); and Staff, picture page or panel. second Place awards: Tiffani Branch, picture page or panel; Rain Cohn, news photo; Victoria Gilchrist, picture page or panel; Sarah Hooten, cartoon; Tiffany Johnson, sports action photo; Meaghan Morton, layout and design (newspaper), layout and design (magazine); Richard Nguyen, second place in sports photo and in picture page or panel; Tina Marie Reed, picture page or panel; and Nick Shelley, column writing.

Honorable Mentions: Alex Bridges, non-journalism story for magazine; Devin Brooks, sports news writing; Lucia Lopez, journalism story for magazine; Meaghan Morton, two awards in news writing; and Richard Nguyen, sports news writing, layout and design (magazine).

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NAVARRO 52-RANGERS 45

Hall of Fame miracle game falls short ELIJAH BANKS Sports Editor

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he Rangers couldn’t complete the 4th quarter comeback in a 52-45 upset against The Navarro College Bulldogs.

Prior to Saturday’s loss the Rangers traveled to New Mexico and defeated the New Mexico Military Institute Broncos, but unfortunately could not keep the momentum going against the struggling Bulldogs. With that loss KC is third in the conference with a 4-2 overall record.

The Rangers offense kept KC in the game with a total of 583 yards. The offensive leaders were Chandler Eiland, Canton sophomore, Joe Lewis, Aldine sophomore, and Byron Proctor, of San Antonio.

Eiland did most his damage in the air throwing for 441 yards and four touchdowns. He finished the game with six touchdowns. Lewis had his biggest game of the season with 6 receptions for 190 receiving yards. Proctor contributed in the run game racking up 100 of the Rangers 142 rushing yards. All three players had season high numbers.

The Bulldogs started the game with the ball and didn’t waste time getting on the board. Kenneth Arthur threw a 35-yard touchdown to his receiver Dominique Harris.

The point after by Benigno Heredia put Navarro up with an early 7-0 lead.

The Rangers answered with some early points of their own. They finished their drive with a 44-yard field goal from Alvin Kenworthy.

After the two early scores neither team would see points until the second quarter. With 7:53 in the second quarter the Rangers finished a 13 play, 56-yard drive with a 2-yard TD run from Eiland.

Kenworthy’s point after put the Rangers up 10-7.

The Navarro didn’t allow KC to hold on to the lead for long. The Bulldogs put together a 20 play, 70yard drive that ended with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Arthur to Timothy Taylor. After the Heredia made extra point, the score was 1410 going into halftime.

The Bulldogs were just getting started, they scored 17 more unanswered points in the 3rd quarter pushing their lead to 21 points. Marurice Gordon scored the Bulldogs first two 3rd quarter touchdowns. Gordon’s first TD was set up by a bad snap from the Rangers deep snapper leading to his 8-yard touchdown. The second one was a 78-yard foot race to the house.

With 4:54 left in the 3rd quarter, the Rangers finally got back on the board with a 4play, 69-yard drive that ended with a Eiland 32yard touchdown pass to Marquis

Wide receiver, Kyle McBride a Dayton sophomore charges through the Navarro Bulldogs line.

Broussard. Edgar Sanchez’s point after made the score 31-17. KC’s touchdown led to a back and forth offensive showdown between the two teams.

The Bulldogs went on a 6 play, 72yard drive that rewarded Andre Bonner with 24-yard TD. Heredia PAT made the score 38-17.

The Rangers offense would not be out done. They quickly answered with a Eiland to Zach Newbell 30yard touchdown. The touchdown drive brought the Bulldog lead back to only 14, but every time the Rangers look to grab the momentum the Bulldogs would end it.

With 13:04 in the 4th quarter NC capped off a 10 play, 62-yard drive with a 1-yard quarterback sneak from Arthur.

The Rangers office returned the favor once again. The second play of the drive Eiland found Lewis for a 50-yard gain. Two plays later Eiland scouted in the end zone for a four-yard score. Sanchez’s point after made the game 45-31.

It only took the Bulldogs one play to push the lead back to 21 points.

Gordon shot down the field for a 45-yard TD. That was the Bulldogs final TD of the game.

With less than 7 minutes left in the game the Rangers made things

interesting. They put together a 2 play drive that consisted of Lewis and Eiland. With two defenders draped on him, Lewis was able to bring down a 32-yard TD pass from Eiland. The Sanchez PAT made the score 52-38.

KC’s defense was able to get the ball back for their offense.

With 1:27 left in the game, Eiland hooked up with Anthony Thomas for a 10-yard score. The Rangers brought the Bulldog lead to only seven points.

The game came down to a Rangers on-side kick. The Rangers first attempt was recovered by Navarro, but the Rangers were

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given a second chance after the Bulldogs were called for an offside penalty. On the Rangers second attempt that were given a great opportunity after the ball bounced off a Navarro player, but the Rangers were not able to grab the ball in time before it headed out of bounds.

After the failed on-side kick the Bulldogs were able to walk away with the upset.

The Rangers will look to get back on the winning column when they Travel to Athens to face the 4-1 Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals. Kickoff will begin at 3 p.m.

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With determination Zecharius Nash-Kelly Round Rock freshman, does a balancing act while a Navarro defender attempts to bring him down.

Time: 3 p.m. Saturday Stadium: Bruce Field Coaches: Kilgore: J.J. Eckert; Trinity Valley: Brad Smiley Last Week: Kilgore 45, Navarro 52 ; Trinity Valley 65, Tyler 41 Players to watch- Kilgore Offense: QB Chandler Eiland (25/52 attempts, 441 yards, 4 TDs); WR Joe Lewis (6 receptions, 190, 31.7 yards avg., 1 TD) TB Byron Proctor (7 carries, 100 yards, 14.3 yards avg.)

Kilgore Defense: LB Michael Jackson (19 tackles, 12 solo tackles, FF, FR); LB Troy Burnett (16 tackles, 8 assist); Nick Wiggins (9 tackles, 6 solo, BRUP) Keys: Defense and the offensive line protecting the QB. After a disappointing hall of fame defeat, the Rangers look to spoil TVCC’s homecoming plans. In KC’s two losses the defense gave up too many big plays; they can’t afford that this week against an explosive TVCC offense. Also the offense has to continue to light up the scoreboard and prevent the QB from getting tossed around.

Did you know?: Saturday’s showdown will be the 98th meeting between KC and TVCC; the series currently stands at 47-47-3. The two teams have also met in the regular season and playoffs the previous two seasons.

In 2015, TVCC ran away with the regular season matchup with a 61-32 blowout, but KC won the war with a 2421 OT victory in the playoffs. A week later KC captured the SWJCFC championship after defeating Navarro.

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Head first, Kyle McBride, Dayton sophomore, gets upended by a Navarro defender.

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YOUR VIEW

What scares you about the clown sightings?

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“I have a phobia to clowns, so I would probably pass out.”

Johanna Romero Kilgore freshman

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“My fear is that they are angry.”

JaQuincey Randair Longview freshman

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“What scares me is to think that kids might be in danger.”

Karlin Garcia Kilgore sophomore

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“They could harm people with weapons they may have.”

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Stay safe from possible Halloween clown attacks

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lowns have become infamous for striking fear in the community as the Halloween season approaches, but this year the fear is becoming a reality. The slew of clown sightings began to take over social media platforms beginning in October. The clowns are trying to spook anyone they encounter, and are turning society into a fearful rage.

However, when it’s the middle of the

night and a random clown walks by, remember they’re still humans and they’re probably just pulling a prank.

The severity of the onset of clowns has led Target to pull clown masks off their shelves just weeks before Halloween. These instances caused society to act hastily in forms of violence when they encounter the clowns.

It could be hard to tell the intentions of the clowns. Instead of being armed

and slaying the clown, take the proper steps to ensure your safety and those around you, including the clown. When in confrontation with an attacker focus on the body’s most sensitive areas: face, groin and the legs in order to disable your attacker and escape. Do not step any closer to the attacker to strike them. Every move made should be evasive with the intent of getting free. When striking the target’s upper body, use

the palm of your hand, moving in an upward motion for the most effective blow. If put in a situation, do not be afraid to use everyday items such as keys, key chains or pens. Use your resources when faced in a duel in order to remain safe. Don’t forget this Halloween season that not all clowns are clowning around; but check the situation before putting anyone in harm.

Don’t let your anxieties constitute changes in your life

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y life has been anything but simple. I grew up in a military-oriented family, as well as with parents who had been divorced twice. My family was always traveling and I moved numerous times.

All of this taught me that change is an inevitable part of life. Many people welcome change and embrace it as a challenge while others, like myself, silently panic.

Change became a routine to me: get in the car, drive to the place, see the thing, meet the people.

However, that didn’t mean I was happy about any of it. My parents would get so annoyed with my

unwillingness to try anything new.

One time my dad got so frustrated, he tied my feet to the pedals on my bike so that I was left with no choice but to learn how to ride. It taught me to look differently at Kaitlin Mitchell everything around Staff Writer me. This lesson was particularly helpful when I was left with no other option, but to overcome my anxiety issues.

Anxiety is a terrible, full-body feeling that consumes your entire

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mind. Even things as simple as picking an item on a menu become difficult. For a second it almost feels like an adrenaline rush, until the butterflies start kicking.

For me it involved forgetting how to have an appropriate response and often putting my foot in my mouth. Because of this, when my anxiety flared up I would just ignore it and stay silent. I would rely on my twin to do all of the talking and socializing for me and if he wasn’t there I would just hide my face behind whatever book I was reading. On the inside I was screaming and praying for them to go away.

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR Meaghan Morton MANAGING EDITOR Leah Bryce SPORTS EDITOR Elijah Banks

PHOTO ADVISER O. Rufus Lovett ADVISER Rachel Stallard

STAFF WRITERS Kendall Hurtt, Yosef Ibitayo, Angela McFarland, Kaitlin Mitchell, Richard Nguyen, Allison Taliaferro, Kayla Terrazas, Da’Jah Thompson, Gabriel Wade, Cam Williams and Yasmine Wilson PHOTOGRAPHERS Tiffany Johnson, Tina Marie Reed, Cheyanne Huntsman, Elizabeth Lumpkin, Sam Rodriguez, Diana Castillo, Baylor Roberson, Richard Nguyen, Kiana Rose and Timothy Stuckey

My sophomore year of high school my twin moved to another town and I no longer had my crutch of him speaking for me.

I just continued hiding behind my stories until I stumbled upon a quote by Albert Einstein that changed my entire mindset, “Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing it is stupid”. I never fully understood the gravity of these words until I was forced to experience things without my twin. It was like a light bulb came on. These words became an encouraging mantra that I would

repeat to myself.

If my family had never encouraged me to break outside of my comfort zone, I never would have learned that I could do anything I set my mind to. Now I am a person who loves to travel and experience new things.

Living in a bubble of constant worry is not living at all. While obstacles may arise more than we’d like, learning to overcome them helps us grow. Be grateful for all of the lessons that life has to offer because one little push can make all the difference.

Kaitlin Mitchell is a journalism major from Overton

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All people holding editorial staff positions are Kilgore College journalism students.

Comments and views expressed in THE FLARE reflect the thoughts of the individual writers, and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or opinions of other students, staff members, faculty members, administrative officers or the Board of Trustees.

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HOUSTON — A Martian landing is gaining ground at NASA as astronauts and scientists prepare for a trek off of our home planet and onto Mars, where no human has ever stepped foot.

Over 40 students gathered at the NASA press conference held Friday, Oct. 14, at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

S c r e e n s sur rounding the crowd displayed plans to reach planet Mars and each step scientists and astronauts will have to take.

A space suit was tucked in the corner with lights reflecting off of its golden visor. In this meeting, plans to touch down on Mars were brought to the public. These plans include three major categories: Earth Reliant, Proving Ground and Mars Ready.

“In a science perspective, it’s phenomenal,” said Mars Research Scientist, Dr. Elizabeth Rampe.

The Earth Reliant step will be closer to home and will involve the International Space Station, approximately 150 miles above the Earth’s surface.

This is to make it easier to receive instructions and supplies within the first few missions. Each step presented is different based on how astronauts will be trained or conditioned to the change in surroundings.

“One of the main goals is to test systems on longer duration missions,” said leader of the Exploration Mission Planning Office, Joe Caram.

The Proving Ground step is focused on the Earth’s moon and how it can be used as a midpoint between Earth and Mars. Supplies will be shipped to the moon and held there for later transportation to Mars.

Caram said the mission would be 70,000 miles past the Earth’s moon to eventually reach Mars.

Finally, the last step for NASA is Mars Ready. This is when humans will be given the signal to touch down on Mars and make the first step into the red dust covering the planet.

Scientists have discussed where to land and since the contact of the Curiosity Rover to Mars, have found around 50 exploration zones.

Shipment of supplies and communication between the Earth and Mars are concerns scientists involved in the Mars exploration have.

“Curiosity was one metric ton,” said Exploration Integration and Science Directorate, Michelle Rucker. “A human carrier is 20 metric tons to 40 metric tons. It’s going to be more difficult with all of the extra weight.”

This extra weight will be a hinderance to the amount of supplies taken on the shuttle.

5 p.m. if the event is cancelled. Depending on circumstances a makeup date to view the stars will be posted as well.

The Astronomical Society suggests all attendees keep an eye on the weather and dress appropriately for the chance of rain and

mosquitoes. The society also asks that instead of aerosol mosquito repellents, use repellent wipes instead.

For more information, contact the Astronomical Society at info@asetexas. com or text any question to 903-520-7338.

“In a science perspective, it’s phenomenal” - Dr. Elizabeth Rampe

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Banners leading to information about NASA Apollo missions hang from the ceiling in a space shuttle hangar at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Star gazing event: Students wanting to brush up on astronomy will have the chance to at the star gazing event at the Mineola Nature Preserve.

The program is free to everyone and will begin

at the amphitheater next to the pavilion in the preserve at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21.

The event hosted by the Astronomical Society of East Texas, will end around 9 p.m.

If inclement weather or cloud cover occurs, the program will be postponed

or cancelled. In the event of a cancellation, a notice will be posted on the calendar page of the Astronomical Society’s website at www. asetexas.org on the same day as the viewing. An announcement will also be aired by the KMOO 99.9 Mineola station by

“Taking all of the supplies is not practical,” Rampe said. “We are going to have to learn to make things on Mars.”

One of these resources will be water. Mars is also covered in iron and other elements that will help in the production of supplies; this includes making the fuel to return home.

Also, the lag in communication was introduced by Rucker.

“You’re a budding journalist, right,” she said, motioning to a student. “Ask me a question.”

“Will you have enough supplies,” the student said.

“Hold that thought,” Rucker said. “I’ll have that answer in 45 minutes.”

Rucker used this as an example to show there will be 45 minutes of communication lag time between the Earth and the astronauts on Mars.

45 minutes later, Rucker said no, we won’t have enough supplies.

NASA has plans to have physical human contact with Mars by the year 2030 and are accepting applications from people with a background in science and who are physically healthy.

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Artificial Intelligence robots prepare to assist on a mission to Mars. This photograph took third place at the TCCJA competition held at NASAJohnson Space Center last weekend.

Your chance to recognize a teacher who has influenced your life.

Excellence in TeAching Award VOTING

Oct. 17-28

1. Vote in person at voting tables on Kilgore and Longview campuses 2. Voting can be accessed via Blackboard 3. Vote at the information window at KC-Longview 4. Vote by contacting Paul Buchanan (ES 339/341) or Michele Daniels (CA 108) To vote you must include the first and last names of teacher, your name and ID number and the reason you are voting for this instructor.