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Rangerettes stride into their 80th Anniversary
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Rangerettes exit the field after their first half-time performance of the season. Today is the 80th anniversary of the dance/drill team created by Gussie Nell Davis. Their debut was Sept. 12, 1940.
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Campus Calendar September 2019
Dual Credit Librarians Meeting
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Major: General Hometown: Kilgore Age: 22
Thursday, Sept. 12 9 a.m. Watson Library, Classroom 200 Contact: Susan Wilson, ext. 8239
All Campus Burger Cookout Thursday, Sept. 12 11 a.m. Mike Miller Plaza
Tri C 60-Year Anniversary Open House Celebration Saturday, Sept. 14 Noon - 2 p.m. Tri C Building
Band/Twirl Day
Saturday, Sept.14 Noon Parks Fitness Center
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What got you interested in music? “My dad was the greatest musician I know. When I listen to any kind of music and pour my soul into it, there’s still an emotional connection for us— even years after he’s gone.”
What’s your favorite band? “The Beatles, followed closely by Led Zeppelin.” Who’s your favorite member of The Beatles? What’s your favorite album? “George Harrison. He wrote
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some of their best songs. ‘Abbey Road’ is my favorite album. It’s an iconic album cover mixed with arguably some of the most beautifully written songs ever.” What are your hobbies? “Kayaking, long-boarding, soccer and painting.” Which Beatles member would you want to play in a movie if you had the opportunity to? “Paul McCartney.” What is a song you always jam to? “Umbrella by Rihanna.” What are your plans after graduating from KC? “I plan to find a job at a machine shop or something of the sort where I can work with my hands and fix problems.” What got you into Graphic Design? “It uses art in a functional way. When you’re using it for advertising, it’s very interesting to see how people react. It’s especially satisfying if the advertising works.” What do you enjoy about long-boarding? “I love the sense of freedom. When the wind blows against you, or better yet, with you,
and you’re able to ‘surf ’ along the pavement. Not worrying about the destination--only the journey.” What’s your life motto? “Love people. It’s what we all need.” What does music mean to you? “Every song is a personal experience. It can accentuate how you feel and is a real bonding experience for people, which is really the point of it all.” What’s the greatest compliment you’ve ever gotten about your hair? “After a woman awkwardly stared at me for a minute, she walked up to me and said ‘it should be a crime to have that good of a hair.’” What do you work as? “I work as a graphic designer, IT Specialist, handyman, and salesman.” What’s your dream job? “Disc jockey at a radio station, rockstar, or Spider-Man.” If you could learn how to play an instrument, which one would you pick? “Ideally, piano, but I do enough air guitar while I listen to music; it makes more sense to do that.”
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Oil museum hosting turn-of-century artifacts exhibit ending on Nov. 28 The East Texas Oil Museum at Kilgore College is hosting an exhibit by Relic Hunters of Texas as of Saturday, Sept. 7. “Digging up East Texas Ghost Town History” will be on display at the ETOM through Nov. 23, featuring artifacts from the turn of the 20th Century. Displayed items will include period glass bottles, company store tokens, original
heart-shaped Carhartt buttons, and many more unique finds. Terry Smith, a member of the Relic Hunters of Texas and an avid lover of history, was at the debut of the exhibit Sept. 7 to discuss the history and artifacts that have been dug up in the East Texas area. Smith, who has traveled extensively across the country to hunt for lost history with his metal detector, was inducted into the
Professional Treasure Hunters Historical Society in 2017. As a member of Relic Hunters of Texas (headquartered in Longview), Smith is involved with educational programs including the Civil War Living History event in Jefferson, helping preserve history and educate people on how folks lived during the turn-of-the century, and shares his historical finds at conventions
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‘Miracle on 34th Street’ to make radio stop at KC Texas Shakespeare Festival looking to complete cast for their sixth annual holiday production BAILEY KERNS Staff Writer
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he Texas Shakespeare Festival will hold an audition Saturday, Oct. 5 to fill the last cast role of this year’s holiday show, “Miracle on 34th Street.” The four shows will run December 13-15 in the Texas Shakespeare Festival’s UpStairs Space. “We will do the show in the style of a 1940s radio drama,” associate artistic director Meaghan Simpson said. “So the actors will be standing in front of forties-esque microphones that will actually amplify their voices a little bit, and they will be in costumes
that are based off of 1940s looks.” “Miracle on 34th Street” will be the TSF’s sixth annual holiday production after doing “A Christmas Carol” from 2013 to 2015, “A Wonderful Life” in 2016 and 2017, and taking a break in 2018. By performing the show in the style of a radio-play, the audience will get an upfront look on what goes into a production such as this one. “We really try to lean into letting people see how everything is done,” Simpson said. “A lot of the time there will be one devoted foley artist, the person who makes all of the sound effects. What we
try to do is eliminate that position so that the actors have to do it which makes it more exciting and electric. We think it’s fun when a person has to say a line and then walk somewhere to ring a bell, because it creates a sense of danger knowing ‘we could almost miss this thing, but we got it.’” The cast will be composed of a total of seven people, six of whom are TSF Alumni who have each been with the company at least four years. The seventh and final cast member will be the child actress who has yet to be cast. “We pretty rarely do what we’re doing with ‘Miracle
on 34th Street’ where we open up an audition,” Simpson said. “With a young person comes their siblings, their families, and their friends. Our hope with this is to continue to build our audience, and also build up our younger audience because this is one of our favorite projects to do.” The company is looking for one female actor, any ethnicity, to play 9-yearold Susan Walker - a selfsufficient city girl who is wise beyond her years and does not believe in Santa Claus. Due to the style of the show, age accuracy is less important than the vocal ability to actually portray a 9-year-old, and
both older and younger submissions will be considered. “Honestly, I think the child actress aspect of it is really exciting,” Simpson said. “We haven’t done anything quite like this for a young person, so it’s an opportunity for them that could maybe spark something in them that makes them pursue theatre more aggressively throughout the rest of their life.” The full production will include props that fit the festive style of the 1940s holiday season, completed with a live Christmas music set that will play for about 15 to 20 minutes before the show starts.
General admission to the show is $25 per ticket, and seating is limited with only 76 seats available per performance. “We just want to put something on that is a ‘feel good’ and that everybody will enjoy,” Simpson said. “It’s sort of in the style of the forties to be standing at a microphone and looking at a script, and it’s charming. It’s so fun and cozy, and we love the way Christmas time and radio plays make us feel nostalgic.”
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Ranger Band, Twirlers to lead high-schoolers onto the field Saturday TRICIA STILL Staff Writer
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n Saturday, September 14, the band and twirlers will host high school students, grades ninth through twelfth, performing with them at halftime of the KC v. Cisco game. The Ranger Band and Twirlers will have 45 band students and 32 twirlers perform alongside them. The organizations will host students from different high schools including Kilgore, Henderson, West Rusk, Sabine, Bullard, Gladewater, Ore City, Troup, Lindale, New Diana, Tatum, Cushing, Whitehouse, Jacksonville, Carthage, Arp, Carlisle, Winona, Pine Tree and Union Grove. There will be more than 150 students total taking the field Saturday night. The twirlers’ routine will have a range of difficulty throughout their one-baton routine including high tosses, spins and flexibility.
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Madison Wilson, freshman twirler, said “I”m excited to show the high school students that baton twirling is a great sport to continue through college and how honoring it can be to become a collegiate twirler.” They will be meeting to learn their routine at 2 p.m. in the Parks Fitness Center. The twirlers are under the direction of Jordan Jenkins. The high school band students will learn a pop tune for the half-time performance. They will experience first-hand what it is like to practice and perform with a college band. Logan Greenberg, a Kilgore freshman band member, said he is ready, “to encourage the kids to do the best that they can for this game and take back what they learned to their high schools.” Band members will also meet at 2 p.m. in the band hall for this rehearsal along with Ranger Band director, Brent Farmer.
Madison Miley ends her routine with a smile while performing alongside the KC Twirlers. The auxiliary group is supported by the Ranger Band. Jamie Maldonado / Special to THE FLARE
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Weekly meetings help students feed their faith
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reshman year of college can be scary. Whether you have to move away from home or get to commute, it is a huge step to take. It’s hard to stick to our habits when introduced to such big changes, but just like brushing your teeth, keeping up with your faith is an important habit to maintain. KC has many religious centers located on campus. Along with the free lunches provided throughout the week, these organizations are chock full of activities and resources. The Baptist Student Ministry hosts a free lunch every Tuesday. Their new building is equipped with a worship stage, dining hall, game space, and even a study bar with the best view on campus. The new facility also provides a full kitchen which will soon be open to all students. The BSM also has a Bible Study every Monday and Friday with free drinks and snacks. Drop by and visit with Jaymi
Blankenship, BSM director, The Wesley Foundation has free lunches on Wednesday and is open to the public from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. everyday, except Mondays. Free snacks, coffee, and an open private chapel are accessible to all students. The Christian Campus Center (Tri-C) also has many meetups throughout the week. The building is open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. They provide free lunch every Thursday, accompanied by a mini worship session. The CCC host worship night and thought talk starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Dinner is provided. They also provide computers for student use, along with free printing. These organizations exist to serve students on campus and to be a positive place to hang out. Don’t let your faith fail this semester because of lack of encouragement. — by Dominique Burnett
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A Conversation with Chief
Heath Cariker shares how to respond in a dangerous situation
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CARRIE HARRIS Staff Writer
ctive shooter events have been in the news across the country, with one of the latest events happening less than seven hours away in Midland and Odessa. According to ABCNEWS.com, the latest statistics for 2019 show the US has experienced 19 mass shootings with a death count of 116 and hundreds injured. These events are no longer happening in the large mega cities but are striking in smaller towns as well. Is the KC Police Department ready to defend two campuses and over 5,400 students plus employees if an active shooter steps onto one of their campuses? KC Police Chief and director of public safety, Heath Cariker, took the time to address these concerns with us.
What to do
What to do
law enforcement arrives?
law enforcement arrives?
Run:
Leave ASAP. Call 911. Know your exits and consider secondary exits.
KCPD will be the
Hide:
called.
before
Lock the door. Barricade it. Lights out. Get out of sight. Keep calm. Breathe.
Fight:
Strength in numbers. Use anything you can as a weapon. “The worst thing you can do is nothing,” - Officer Brandon Thornton, Longview PD.
when
first to arrive and always have command.
Backup will be Follow commands as to when to move.
Show your palms. Do not move until commanded to do so.
“If anyone finds themselves in an active shooter situation, run like hell, then, make an appointment to come talk to me,” -Jennifer Quine, KC counselor
Q: How do you train the vast number of people at KC on what to do in case an active shooter shows up on campus? A: KCPD does have a protocol we are trained on and use to teach those on campus. There is a video, available to everyone, on the KCPD page of the KC website that offers tips if there ever is an active shooter. For incoming students, we like to ask if they have been trained where they came from because some have been trained to run, hide and fight. Most people have not been trained at all. Our International students coming to KC may not have been trained the same way we train here. Many of them may not have firearm-based training but have been trained to deal with other types of situations like explosions, explosives, gases, vehicles, etc. Q: With the campus being spread out into multiple buildings and locations, how do you train the staff when every location is different? A: KC staff have been trained department by department or small group by small group. We go into the location where the employees are and talk about their specific area. It brings it home more and gives them an advantage because they talk about the weapons they can use in their area, the paths to escape and the places to hide. Q: How do you alert students and employees across the campus? A: Cross-campus communication is vital in critical situations. Texting is the best way. Usually, most everyone
has their phone with them. A mass message can be sent out so there’s no misunderstanding. And if there’s a large class and only a few or even one person gets the message, it will get around to everyone in the class. What we learn from that is that communication moves outward in a concentric circle. The idea is to get the text messages pushed out to people. The people in the building are going to tell everyone else in that building what’s going on. Q: What other forms of mass communication do you use? A: The RAVE Alert system also allows us to utilize email, text and phone call alerts. In social media, always look for the official word coming from the college or KCPD and avoid those that might be misinformed and not legitimate or not on the scene. Q: What should be the initial reaction and action if there is an active shooter on campus? A: Remember to run, hide, and fight. If an active shooting should occur, the best buffer of safety is distance by moving away from the sounds of gunfire. In case you can’t escape, find a location to hide. Like when you were a kid playing hide-n-seek, find the most unusual place and hide. If you are confronted by the active shooter, fight to save your own life. Fight for your own survival. For instructors, get your students out. If you cannot get them out, lock down and try to hide and be quiet. If the shooter comes in the door, jump on him and use anything you can as a weapon.
Q: If someone has their concealed handgun license and their weapon on them, can it be used as a defense? A: If you are in a place where you’re allowed to have your weapon with you it’s perfectly lawful. If an active shooting breaks out, you have every right to protect yourself and any third party but we ask that you DO NOT act as law enforcement because it can get you shot, either by the active shooter or law enforcement. If law enforcement comes on scene, immediately put you weapon down, go down on your knees, raise your hands and identify yourself as a conceal handgun licensee. If you fire your weapon, anything the bullet hits is your responsibility. If you take a shot at the active shooter, miss and hit the people behind him, that’s on you. KC is not liable for that action. Q: What should someone do if they see a person that doesn’t seem like they belong on campus or makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe? A: If there is someone that makes students or employees feel uncomfortable or looks out of place, maybe not dressed appropriately for the weather like a long overcoat in 90 degree temps, or they are talking to themselves or acting out in some fashion outside of normal, go ahead and contact KCPD. We don’t chastise anyone for calling us with a concern. We are more likely to thank you and reward you for it. That goes for our students and staff members as well. We have staff members who are very good at keeping an eye on what’s going on around campus.
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We reserve the right to regulate Responsibility should be a part of our right to bear arms
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uns have been at the center of talk (good or bad) lately. Shootings happening around the country have people wondering what they can do to stop it or worse, where it would happen next. The issue of gun control has been a controversial topic for a long time and continues to be so even in recent weeks. While many people want the country to make changes to gun laws, there are many who believe the person behind the gun is who needs to be controlled and punished for their actions. Often, they also believe no change should be made in terms of owning and purchasing guns. Because there is no telling what the person who is getting a gun is thinking or planning . When purchasing guns, more regulations should take place. This way, the seller knows if a person will pass such rules or scans before they purchase
it. Although we live in an era where it is getting difficult to acknowledge what people’s intentions are, security and precautions are needed, as well as knowing the mental state of the person intending to buy a gun. We believe the people should be allowed to own guns and purchase guns under law regulations. The Second Amendment should be exercised for any individual to defend themselves. Without it, many of us would no longer be able to protect ourselves in a situation which demands so. Although there is evil in this world and recent events would not change the way other countries see the U.S., it is logical to argue that people would still want to protect themselves. However, the actions of one person does not represent how the rest behaves. According to the americangunfacts, 200,000
times a year, women have used a gun to defend themselves against sexual abuse. Many could argue gun control laws permitting background checks on the buyers could be an invasion of privacy as personal information that is intended to stay private could be available for anyone to see. If gun control were to be in effect, this would also lead to an increase in the illegal selling in the black market, as many sellers know that customers would want to find a way to own guns. Therefore, this would create a whole other problem. Just because the amount of guns there are gets reduced does not guarantee a person with malicious intentions would not have access to it. A person with an evil mindset will still have an evil mindset with or without
the guns. This person could still cause danger or harm with a knife or with any other options there are. Similarly, implementing gun control laws would not prevent criminals from obtaining guns if they wanted to. They still could harm someone who might be obeying the law and not having a gun with them. We are in an era where a lot of rights are being taken away from citizens. This could have a negative impact for future generations. Walmart’s latest moves of no longer selling handgun ammunition and requesting customers not to openly carry their guns into the store could be construed as examples of citizens not being able to protect themselves in case they need to. Even with the tragic shooting in Walmart in El Paso, many would be scared to go to an environment where one could not carry a gun they
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legally purchased and obtained for these situations. We are not saying guns should be available for everyone, nor are we saying guns should be taken everywhere. Instead, we believe anybody who wishes to purchase a gun should have a license obtained after a thorough evaluation has been carried out. There is a reason the Second Amendment is there and should stay there. The safety of a person is the most important reason to keep the foundation going. If we change it, there is nothing stopping other amendments from being changed in the future as well.
This editorial is a representation of the majority of our staff ’s views. It is not everyone’s opinion and it would usually be found on the Opinion Page. We encourage the exchange of ideas in a collegiate manner by writing Letters to the Editor.
YOUR VIEW How might gun rights be altered for the changing times?
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San Augustine sophomore
“They should remove assault rifles from store. People think they need guns for defense but if they take them away, the chance of the other person having a gun is slim.”
Longview freshman
“That only people who actually need them get them because guns aren’t to play with.”
Nae Fowler
Kilgore freshman
San Augustine sophomore
“I believe you need to get a background check to purchase or fire a gun.”
“Possibly ban open carry gun.”
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#2 ranked Rangers team strives to keep streak alive Rangers set sites on Cisco CHRIS PENA Staff Writer The 3-0 Rangers get set to take on the 2-0 Cisco Wranglers this Saturday at home. The Rangers are coming off a 36-26 victory over N.M Military Institute last week at home, while Cisco is coming off a dominating 56-7 victory at home vs Texas A&T. The Rangers have been on a hot streak having won 10 straight games dating back to last season. The Rangers hope to have a better outcome this time against the Wranglers as they previously faced each other during last season where KC lost 34-27 on the road, which so happens to be the last time KC lost before going on their current winning streak. KC will look to improve on their rushing from their last meeting against Cisco as they only rushed for a total of 25 yards . Rangers are coming off last week’s game in which they rushed for 203 yards and also lead
the conference with four rushing touchdowns and 1st place overall with six touchdowns.. KC also had three turnovers against Cisco. The game will feature different faces on both sides of the football as many of last season’s starters have transferred to other schools. Maintaining Cisco’s offense will be a challenge the Rangers will be ready for as Cisco averaged 47.2 points per game last season, good enough to be 1st and 2nd in the conference as well as averaging 315.8 passing yards per game, also 1st overall and 2nd in the conference. Cisco is also averaging 55 points in their first two games this season. The Rangers are currently ranked 1st in the conference averaging 39.0 points per game so far this season. The game looks to be a clash of dominating offenses, where the defense will have a big part in deciding the winner.
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Running back Chauncey Martin carries the ball down the field against the Navarro Bulldogs during KC’s decisive 43-33 victory. Read all about the action in Tyler Sutton’s report of this game online at www.theflareonline.com.
Rangers come away with victory ending New Mexico Military Institute’s comeback
TYLER SUTTON Staff Writer Facing a hostile environment for the first time this season, The number 2 ranked Rangers did what they needed to do and took care of business by knocking off New Mexico Military Institute 35-26 Saturday night in Roswell, New Mexico. It was KC’s 10th straight win dating back to 2018 and moves them to 3-0 on the season and 2-0 in SWJCFC play. New Mexico Military Institute drops to 1-2 and 0-2. The Rangers got on the board first when Quarterback Jacob Frazier ran it in from 1 yard out for a touchdown and a 7-0 early lead. NMMI’s offense got off to a quick start but the Rangers defense was able to hold them to two Roland Tyson field goals to cut the lead to 7-6 early in the 2nd quarter. But the Rangers answered with
Frazier hitting Gabe Douglas for a 26 yard touchdown pass with 2 seconds left in the 1st half to give KC a 13-6 halftime lead. NMMI quarterback Braylon Grice opened up the scoring in the 3rd quarter with a 17 yard touchdown pass to Kevon Purcell and Tyson’s extra point knotted the score at 13. But KC answered with Frazier running it in from 1 yard out to give the Rangers the lead back 20-13. NMMI once again had a answer as Grice found Taylin Ralls for a 24 yard touchdown pass but NMMI’s 2 point try was unsuccessful and KC kept a 20-19 lead. The Rangers offense struck again early in the 4th quarter as Frazier found running back Earnest Crownover for a 14 yard touchdown catch to extend the KC lead to 27-19. NMMI again answered with Grice finding Bronte Griffin for a 1 yard touchdown catch to cut the KC lead to 27-
26. But the Rangers put the game away with Omar Manning scoring a touchdown that sealed the victory for KC. Frazier ended his night 15-27 for 216 yards with 2 touchdown passes and 2 interceptions. Crownover lead the Rangers rushing attack with 14 carries for 56 yards while Scooter Adams had 10 carries for 50 yards. Both Douglas and Manning hauled in a touchdown pass each and Lucky Daniels also had a good night with 3 catches for 71 yards. NMMI was lead by Grice who went 12-16 for 153 yards and 3 touchdown passes. Fred Jackson led their ground game with 20 carries for 53 yards. Ralls had 3 catches for 40 yards and 1 touchdown. The Rangers will be back at home at R.E St. John Memorial stadium on Saturday as they host Cisco College at 7 p.m.
Catch the Lady Ranger Softball Fall schedule Sept. 14 - KC College Round Robin 11 a.m. HSU JV vs Grayson, 12:45 p.m. HSU JV vs EOSC 2:30 p.m. Grayson vs EOSC, 4:15 p.m. HSU JV vs KC 6 p.m. EOSC vs KC @ KC Commons Sept. 25 - KC v. Hill College 2 & 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25 @KC Commons
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KCPD reports on criminal activity around campus September started off busy for KCPD with three drug-related reports on campus as of Tuesday, Sept. 10. The first report was of an odor that smelled of marijuana at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at one of the Quads Residences. The second was the recovery of a controlled substance around midnight Thursday, Sept. 5, in Nolen Hall. The third report was of another odor resembling marijuana at 8:42 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, also at the Quads Residence. KCPD also responded to the following calls from Sept. 1-10: • Officer Jessica Copeland conducted
a follow-up investigation at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, near campus with a female student who was afraid of her boyfriend. Copeland also assisted another agency with a request at 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, near the Applied Technology Building. • KCPD Chief Heath Cariker issued a Criminal Trespass warning to an employee who was found in KC Housing at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, on campus. • Officer Tristan Caudle witnessed a verbal disturbance between a couple at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Quads Residences. Caudle also issued a Criminal
Trespass warning at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at 101 E. Methvin St. in Longview. • Officer Copeland assisted EMS with a female student who had a seizure in front of the library at 9:06 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. The KCPD is a state-certified police agency on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Chief Cariker encourages all students and staff members to put their numbers in your phone. KCPD in Kilgore 903-983-8650; in Longview 903-236-2011; Or dial 911. As a service to the students, staff and
visitors, campus police will assist with minor vehicle problems such as jump starting low batteries and accidental lockouts. Students are also encouraged to sign up for the Rave Alert System on the KC website, or visit getrave.com and search for Kilgore. Once you have signed up, you will receive text messages about school closures or delayed openings and emergency situations. -Compiled by Justin Gill, staff writer
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English department transitions to be more HUNTER MADEWELL Staff Writer Several changes will be taking place in the English/ Language Development department at KC beginning this semester. English instructor and Department Chair Jason Graves sheds light on some of the department’s newest adjustments. Recently, the entire English department became a part of the new Quality Enhancement Plan, more commonly known to students as “Write Your Future.” This is a new program aimed at helping students to better develop their writing skills. The Quality
Enhancement Plan, or QEP, gives students enrolled in English composition courses access to the new Writing Studios, which are located on the first floor of the library. Students attending the Longview campus may receive services from the KC-Longview Zone tutoring center. At these locations, students can practice their writing and receive additional help from trained individuals. Graves also said that other disciplines will have access to the Writing Studios in the future. (see chart below) In the meantime, students not enrolled in English classes may
receive additional help at the Zone’s two locations, either on the Kilgore or Longview campus. Graves said the adjustment to the new eight-week schedule, “So far, has been really positive. Students seem to like it, and attendance has been good.” In regard to the new eightweek schedule, the English Department now offers 26 sections of hybrid courses, which are taken both in class and online to allow students to complete more classes each semester. Graves also mentioned that students taking English Composition I will now take a “Grammar Boot Camp” at the
beginning of the course, rather than the traditional “holistic approach,” where instructors would aid with grammar while also teaching their regular course material. Graves said the boot camps are in place in order to ensure “[students] have a good exposure to standard, basic English grammar.” In other news, English instructors have experienced their fair share of changes as well. Long-time English instructor, Bennie Brown, has just recently celebrated her 50th year of teaching last Spring. Similarly, the department has said goodbye to Lynda
What is the QEP, and How Does It Affect Me?
Fall 2019 marks the official beginning of the five-year implementation of Write Your Future, the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for Kilgore College. Kilgore College designated three strategies to accomplish this goal of enhancing student writing: 1. Implementation of a Grammar Boot Camp integrated into all sections of English 1301 2. Establishment of Writing Studios, concrete and virtual, staffed by professional tutors to coach developing writers 3. Presentation of professional development and support to faculty to hone already embedded and contextualized writing assignments throughout the core curriculum The following is the schedule for courses to be phased-in to the QEP: Year
Semesters
1 2 3 4 5
Fall 2019/Spring 2020 Fall 2020/Spring 2021 Fall 2021/Spring 2022 Fall 2022/Spring 2023 Fall 2023/Spring 2024
Courses Included in QEP Rollout
English Composition Language, Culture, Philosophy and EDUC 1300 History, Government, Social and Behavioral Sciences Creative Arts, Life and Physical Sciences All courses with a writing component
According to this schedule, during the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters, English composition course instructors will be provided professional development regarding writing assignments; additionally, English composition students will have access to the Writing Studios on both KC campuses, as well as free use of the online tutoring service, Tutor.com. While all other courses are not yet included in the QEP rollout, all KC faculty and students can access the printable resources available on the Writing Studio webpage (https://www.kilgore.edu/writingstudios) at any time. Please refer to the QEP webpage (https://www.kilgore.edu/qep) for any questions regarding the QEP, or contact Karen Dulweber, Director of the QEP and Writing Studios, at kdulweber@kilgore.edu.
Brooks, who has taught English classes here at KC for years. Although she retired last Spring, Brooks continues to teach literature classes online. In regards to faculty changes, there have been seven new adjunct instructors hired, and, according to Graves, this has been the most adjuncts, “in recent memory, added in a single semester.” Graves also highlighted Sigma Kappa Delta, which is the English Honor Society at KC and the only national organization that recognizes English students at community colleges. Recently, the organization held a promotional event at the
Party in the Plaza. For information regarding upcoming events and admission, contact either of the organization’s sponsors, Stephanie Laszik or Heather Fitch. From the new services, such as the Writing Studios to the adjustments in faculty, there have been many changes in the English/Language Development department this semester. With the implementation of the new eight-week class schedule, it becomes even more imperative that students get the best tools they can to succeed.
BY THE NUMBERS Statistics related to the attacks carried out by al-Qaeda terrorist group on Sept. 11, 2001.
75
75-80 percent of the victims were men.
445
445 first responders have died since 9/11 due to illnesses.
600
$600 million was the estimated cost of cleanup.
2,753
2,753 people killed in the attack on New York City. Source: Forbes, New York Magazine
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Local journalists to discuss freedom of speech ‘The Flare’ Speaker Forum, Sept. 16 will be held in Longview-North, DSC Ballroom
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ilgore College will host a “Freedom of Speech Forum” Monday, Sept. 16, featuring local journalists who will discuss what freedom of speech means in today’s society. Though the text and principle of the First Amendment have stayed the same, judges, lawmakers and scholars continue to struggle with balancing strong speech protections with the necessity of maintaining a peaceful society. Panelists at the forum will also discuss how they feel freedom of speech is compromised and/or affected by today’s technology and/or social media. The forums will take place at KC-Longview at 11:30 a.m. in the Longview North Building’s Special Events Room and will speak at 6:30 p.m. the same day in the Devall Ballroom on the Kilgore campus. The forums are part of a Distinguished Lecture Series at KC, hosted by The Flare, the student newspaper at Kilgore College. Featured journalists include Sonya Roberts-Woods, editor and founder of the TriCounty Press; Tasneem Raja, executive editor of the Tyler Loop; and Christopher Groskopf, deputy editor for graphics and interactives at FiveThirtyEight.com. Both forums are free and open to KC students and the public. There will be audience question-and-answer opportunities during the lecture as well. For more information on the events, contact Rachel Stallard, adviser of The Flare, at 903-983-8194 or rstallard@kilgore.edu.
Sonya Roberts-Woods The Tri-County Press
Express Yourself! We want to know your thoughts on Freedom of Speech! Visit one of our Bulletin Boards in KC-Longview North (across from the Special Events Room) or in the Devall Student Center Hallway (near the Ballroom) and answer some questions on our board. Civil discourse encouraged. Remember, just because you have the right to be a jerk doesn’t mean you have to exercise it. (Of course that’s just our opinion.)
Tasneem Raja The Tyler Loop
Sonya Roberts-Woods has literally spent her entire life in journalism. As a newspaper and yearbook student at Mount Pleasant High School, she began freelancing for local publications before graduating in 1988. She continued her studies at Northeast Texas Community College and later received a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and English from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1991. As an educator for nearly two decades, Woods has worked as a journalism and English teacher for two local school districts and also as a college administrator where she mentored and advised hundreds of students. Prior to starting her career in higher education, she also received a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2001. An accomplished writer, Woods worked as a features editor, managing editor and freelancer for several print media publications in the region before deciding to start her own media company in 2013.
Tasneem Raja is a co-founder and executive editor of The Tyler Loop, a nonprofit journalism startup that explores policy, history and demographics in Tyler. She is an award-winning journalist who has reported for NPR, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Mother Jones and other national outlets. A former senior editor at NPR, she launched a popular podcast exploring issues of identity and race with NPR’s Code Switch team. At Mother Jones, she specialized in data visualization and led a team that built the first-ever database of mass shootings in America. She earned her master’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, where she created an independent thesis in digital and multimedia journalism. Raja is a pioneer in the field of data-driven digital storytelling, a frequent speaker on issues of digital journalism, and a die-hard fan of alt weeklies, where she got her start as a local reporter. She lives in Tyler with her husband, her stepson, and two imperious terriers.
Chris Groskopf is co-founder of The Tyler Loop and a member of its board of directors. He is a pioneer in the field of data-driven storytelling, having worked as a reporter, graphics and interactive journalism specialist at The Chicago Tribune, NPR and Quartz. In addition to his work as a journalist, Groskopf runs a software engineering team for Enigma, a New York City-based data technology startup. He is an expert in project management and organizational leadership, and he is excited to contribute his multifaceted skills to his adopted hometown of Tyler.
Chris Groskopf FiveThirtyEight
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OPINION
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Don’t let writer’s block stop your progress
Vol. 82 • No. 2 Thursday, September 12, 2019 Executive Editor Adriana Cisneros Emerson Copy Editors Jon Frazier, Carrie Harris, Nadia Hill, Jennifer Ibarra Staff Writers Maria Ango- Bilogo, Maya Bolden, Dominique Burnett, Jon Frazier, Justin Gill, Jennifer Ibarra, Bailey Kerns, Chris Pena, Hunter Madewell, Bailey Kerns, Alaija Nivek, Tricia Still, Brandt Varnell Photographers Jon Frazier, Justin Gill, Rainy Harrison, Nadia Hill, Irene Lucas, Tricia Still, Morgan Walker Cartoonist Alexandria Wooldridge Adviser Rachel Stallard
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HUNTER MADEWELL Staff Writer KC has recently implemented a new program designed to enhance students’ writing abilities, dubbed “Write Your Future.” In order to strengthen their writing skills, students will now be faced with additional writing assignments in their classes. So, with a curriculum that now focuses heavily on writing, I thought it would be necessary to discuss something that all writers fear: “Writer’s block,” and how, you, too, can kill the dreaded beast. It’s a peculiar phenomenon, I think, how one can be successful in their writing one day and then fail completely another. The feeling of staring at a page absent of any markings or gazing into
the pixelated depths of a fourcorner encompassed LCD monitor can quickly become a student’s worst nightmare. But, as you must remember, the only way to get past the evilest of all evil, the most infamous and universally despised “writer’s block,” is to write, and then write some more. I believe that the first step should ultimately focus on not only acknowledging that everyone experiences “writer’s block,” but also that it is a temporary state. No, you didn’t just completely forget how to form a sentence, you simply are either one, overthinking your project, or two, overworking yourself. You cannot write well if you are constantly comparing your work to another’s. Rest assured that all writers do this, but you must remember that your work is unique, whether you think so or not, and just because you have read that seemingly godawful sentence a hundred times, doesn’t mean that it isn’t correct. Additionally, people are simply not designed to be able to sit still and concentrate for hours a day and then continue to function at a
high level; in other words, you will burn-out eventually. Thus, steps should be taken to ensure that your work is continuing to remain accurate and fresh. As I tell students who come to see me for tutoring, to write is to commit to a process that involves steps, and although some steps may be completed in any order, they must all be completed, nonetheless. First off, be knowledgeable about what you are trying to write. There have been countless times when a student will come to me with an essay only to be caught like a deer in the headlights when I ask the question: Did you do any research? Of course, like so many other students who juggle school and work while also trying to maintain a social life, they did not do the research. Finally, after picking up the pieces and explaining to the frightened deer that the wolf that is their English professor will literally eat their essay and spit it out with a smile if they do not commit, we are able to finally begin. So, be prepared, read the instructions, and have an
idea about what you want to write before you actually begin. Writing, by itself, can be daunting for those who tend to look at an essay as a complete and solid piece of work. An essay is, if anything else, incomplete and fluid. Your professor may assign you a 1,000 word essay, and although writing a thousand words may be excruciating if you’re inexperienced, it is worth acknowledging that an experienced writer could turn your 1,000 words into 10,000 words, and this is only because, like so many writers before them, they practice their craft. Writing is a craft, and it can always be improved. In summary, the advice that I offer to any student struggling with writing is that you’re not alone. Everybody experiences “writer’s block,” but the only way to improve your skills is to take the process one step at a time, be prepared, and do your research. Great writers are not born but made. And, by acknowledging this, your skills as a writer will improve dramatically.
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Entertainment
Does IT Deliver?
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Sequel does not float as well as the first movie CHRIS PEÑA Staff Writer Arguably the most anticipated horror movie of 2019, “IT Chapter Two” delivers a worthy follow-up to the first film, but does not quite live up to the standard of the predecessor. “IT Chapter Two,” expectantly, has scares along the way, but very few compared to the previous installment. The film’s story takes place 27 years after the first film and revolves around “The Losers’ Club.” After a tragedy occurs, they come back to their hometown to fight the demonic entity known as “It” and try to stop It (pun intended) from terrorizing more people. The film, based on the novel by Stephen King, starts off with an intense opening scene that earns the film’s “R” rating but slows down as the film goes on and on. With a run time of 169 minutes, the movie has a lot of slow-paced scenes and feels very dragged
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out at times, with the feeling of many scenes being unnecessary to the plot and just being there for the sake of having the “R” rating. The film’s cast is terrific and is completed with strong acting. Bill Hader, who portrays the older version of Richie, one
of the “losers,” steals nearly every scene he is in along with Bill Skarsgard, who portrays Pennywise the Clown. Although it feels as if he has lesser screen time in this sequel in comparison to the first film, it might have worked to his favor as it was good enough for me to want to see more of his portrayal. Whereas the first film had charm and levity, it felt like this film was simply lacking such material. Although going into the film I knew that the child actors from the first film would return to portray the young Losers’ in flashbacks, I did not expect the amount of time they were given. The back and forth of switching from the older versions of the Club to the younger versions felt tiring after a while and the pacing of the film started to get lost, so much so that at times i was confused about how it all connected to the story. Under no means is “It Chapter
Two” a bad movie, therefore, on a thumbs up or thumbs down rating, I give it a thumbs up. The film will definitely attract the hardcore horror film fanatics. It also has a lot of humor--more than actual horror. As where I loved the first film, I walked out of this one feeling underwhelmed and quite disappointed when I realized that rooting for the kids to win worked better than with the adults. Maybe it was the expectations I had coming into the film after its predecessor that gave me higher hopes for the overall result. “IT Chapter Two” will be a big hit in theaters regardless, and it is still an enjoyable film that has a good conclusion to the series and is enough for a great night out that will not leave you feeling as though your time was wasted.
Stranger things happening this weekend Friday the 13th Friday the 13th is known as an unlucky day in Western superstition. This weekend will be the first Friday the 13th of 2019, and the last one will occur in December.
Full Harvest Moon A Full Harvest Moon will peak early in the morning on Saturday. “Harvest moon” is an old European term used for the full moon that rises closest to the beginning of fall. It is said that the bright light of the moon allows farmers to work later into the night to bring in their crops before fall begins.
Palindrome Week Palindrome Week is a series of days where each date reads the same both backward and forward. This year’s Palindrome Week is from Sept. 10 to Sept. 19. The next Palindrome week will occur in 2021, making this one the last one of the decade.
Peter Andrew’s artwork brings outside beauty inside the halls of KC Artwork by SFASU professor on display in Turk Fine Arts Center The KC Visual Arts Department presents “Local Color” by artist Peter Andrew through Sept. 25 in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Gallery on the Kilgore campus. Andrew heads Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Art - Advertising Design program, and teaches workshops at locations all across America, sharing his passion and knowledge about color and design with
enthusiasm. His goal is to energize students by working in creative and dynamic handson studio sessions. An artist and educator, Andrew has exhibited his artwork in shows including three presidential inaugurations by invitation from the Texas State Society. A Fulbright Fellow and member of the New York Society of Illustrators, Andrew is a working artist
with the Liquitex Artist Outreach Program. He attended the Rhode Island School of Design, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School, and has worked in the Barnstone Studios. He has also collaborated with artists Wolf Kahn and Stanley Phillips. His professional experience includes 12 years of art direction in advertising, publishing and freelance work as a design
software trainer for the printing industry. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free. For more information, contact Larry Kitchen, gallery director, at 903-9838166 or lkitchen@kilgore. edu. To view some of Andrew’s artwork visit www. peterandrew.net -KCPR
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