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Mental Health Month: I don’t want to settle for survival, and you shouldn’t either.
“Who the hell, who the hell likes livin’ just to die?” Noah Khan’s lyric has been ringing in my ears for what feels like the twentieth time today. Maybe it’s because May is Mental Health Month, and “it gets better” signage has been splattered around my hometown. Or maybe because this feeling of dread has become all too familiar. But it’s stuck in a loop. All around me, I’m faced with the incredibly daunting fact that things are different. I am different. Life is different.
What Mexican Mother’s Day Teaches Us About the Fight for Care Work
May. The month of spring, rainstorms, and growth. For Mexican mothers, the month also marks a time of celebration. Unlike in the United States, where Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday of May, Mexican Mother’s Day remains on May 10th–no matter the day of the week. So, like all good Latina daughters know. We must plan the brunch, coordinate the gifts, and make sure Mom feels appreciated and loved.
Union for Guaranteed Income Demands Billionaires Pay What They Owe
Chicago is known for its deep-dish pizza and its windy weather, but those aren’t what define the city. What truly sets Chicago apart is its people. This city is powered by individuals who care deeply about their community, so much so that they’ll step away from work, miss important events, and show up to fight for what matters.
My Must Reads, Watches, and Listens for Women’s History Month
Cue “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” by Shania Twain. It’s Women’s History Month, and in this political and economic climate, where women especially are underpaid, overworked, and carrying communities on our backs, we’re resisting. But we’re also choosing joy. So, I asked around the office for some book, movie, and music recs to celebrate how amazing women are.
With Student Debt Relief, Biden Comes Through for Multiple Generations
Mere minutes after receiving my diploma I sat at my desk surrounded by my childhood knick-knacks in my bright-colored yellow room — yet another perk of graduating mid-pandemic — anxiously waiting for the student loan page to load. Fresh from online graduation, I had no time to soak in the triumph of starting a new chapter. The hard reality of looming student debt left no room for optimism. That’s a reality I hope few others have to experience and one President Biden is taking steps to fix.
6 Secrets to Becoming a Fabulously Rich Con Artist
As the saying goes, in America everyone is entitled to a second chance — especially con artists. Herewith the 6 rules for getting a second (or third or fourth) chance to sell a giant con: 1.
Learning How to Die
Despite the extremely disheartening developments across the spectrum of worldly life, despair and defeat are—while understandable—not inevitable. That is the good news. We are never obliged to surrender the best of our humanity, even as things around us devolve. But in order to find our footing, it is important to begin by seeing the current reality without fear or illusion. We can be fairly certain that the tipping points have now tipped, that we are in for an epic unraveling.
Kansas Shows Abortion Rights Can Win in Red States
There's no place like home. No statement rang more true as the country recently turned its attention to my home state of Kansas. We're known for three things: The Wizard of Oz, our amazing barbecue, and our conservative voter base. But our ballot initiative on abortion shook that last notion up. In a referendum, Kansas voters decided between protecting abortion rights or passing a constitutional amendment to restrict them. The amendment was supposed to be an easy victory for anti-abortion forces.
Opinion | Kansas Shows Abortion Rights Can Win in Red States
Opinion | Kansas Shows Abortion Rights Can Win in Red States | Alondra Trevizo
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— from OtherWords There’s no place like home. No statement rang more true as the country recently turned its attention to my home state of Kansas. We’re known for three things: The “Wizard of Oz,” our amazing barbeque, and our conservative voter base. But our ballot initiative on abortion shook that last notion up. In a referendum, Kansas voters decided between protecting abortion rights or passing a constitutional amendment to restrict them.
Kansas Proved That Abortion Rights Can Win in Red States
There’s no place like home. No statement rang more true as the country recently turned its attention to my home state of Kansas. We’re known for three things: The “Wizard of Oz,” our amazing barbeque, and our conservative voter base. But our ballot initiative on abortion shook that last notion up. In a referendum, Kansas voters decided between protecting abortion rights or passing a constitutional amendment to restrict them. The amendment was supposed to be an easy victory for anti-abortion forces.
Kansas Proved That Abortion Rights Can Win in Red States
There’s no place like home. No statement rang more true as the country recently turned its attention to my home state of Kansas. We’re known for three things: The “Wizard of Oz,” our amazing barbeque, and our conservative voter base. But our ballot initiative on abortion shook that last notion up. In a referendum, Kansas voters decided between protecting abortion rights or passing a constitutional amendment to restrict them. The amendment was supposed to be an easy victory for anti-abortion forces.
Paletero trae clásicos del verano Mexicano a los barrios de Liberal
LIBERAL, Kansas – Los tres dígitos del verano dejan a la mayoría de la gente queriendo una cosa: helado. En lugar de una gran camioneta de helados reproduciendo una melodía pegadizas, Liberal tiene paleteros tocando dos pequeñas campanas en un carrito que vende helados y barras mexicanas tradicionales. Amberley Taylor El Paletero camina las calles de Liberal empujando un carrito lleno de helados todos los dias. Francisco Solis explica que tiene sus rutas establicadas con clientes loyales.
Paletero brings Mexican summer classic to Liberal neighborhoods
LIBERAL, Kansas — The triple-digits of summer leave most people wanting one thing — ice cream. Rather than a large ice cream truck playing a loop of catchy tunes, Liberal has paleteros ringing two small bells on a push cart selling traditional Mexican ice cream and sorbet bars. They stop at parks, walk residential streets and business districts. Their presence is announced with a quick jingle of bells dangling from the cart’s handlebar.
Baseball makes regional tournament
Jordan Pepper, sophomore pitcher, fires on in to the plate. The Saints played their way into the Region VI tournament by defeating Fort Scott in a best of three game series. (file photo) Jordan Pepper, sophomore pitcher, fires on in to the plate. The Saints played their way into the Region VI tournament by defeating Fort Scott in a best of three game series. (file photo) Saints baseball solidified their spot at the Region VI tournament in Wichita this weekend.
SCCC prepares for 2018 Graduation
Graduation is right around the corner. Caps and gowns are being picked up and graduation party planning is in full gear.The festivities will begin on Friday, May 4 with the Nursing Capping and Pinning at 6 p.m. in the Greenhouse.
Photo Essay: Students participate in de-stress week
Jamel Horton, freshman, attends the de-stress week event in the Student Union. Horton chose a pig to be his stuffed animal. “I named him Loso Mel Jr., after me, and I chose the pig because I thought he looked cooler than the other choices. Also, my stuffed animal is from Queens, NY, just like me,” Horton, said. Jamel Horton, freshman, attends the de-stress week event in the Student Union. Horton chose a pig to be his stuffed animal.
Ninth annual Phonathon exceeds $30,000 goal
The ninth annual Phonathon has come to an end. Seward County Community College students and faculty gathered to call alumni and previous donors to meet their $30,000 goal. The Phonathon began Thursday, April 3 and ended Friday, April 13. The money raised will go to scholarships and organizations that SCCC students are involved in. The 2018 Phonathon was a huge success; students and faculty ended up raising $30,595 in pledges, which was $9,000 more than the total pledges raised last year.
De-stress Week: A time to relax and recharge
De-stress week is kicking off Monday, April. 23 at 10a.m. in the Student Union. The week will begin with Create a Critter. De-stress week is kicking off Monday, April. 23 at 10a.m. in the Student Union. The week will begin with Create a Critter. Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like.
Rosa Strydom: The girl behind the set
It’s opening night for the drama and music departments spring production: “You’re a good man, Charlie Brown.” Months of behind-the-scenes prep work will be center stage for all to see. For one Seward County Community College sophomore, this prep work has literally been “the scenes.” She created the sets. Behind the Charlie Brown cast will be hand-drawn and painted scenes that will take the audience back to childhood days of playing in the backyard, baseball field and the school playground.
Ruiz designs new crusader logo
Taycee Ruiz, a sophomore and graphic art major, enjoys spending time with her “babies”. Ruiz’s “babies” include: three dogs, three cats, and a bearded dragon. Taycee Ruiz, a sophomore and graphic art major, enjoys spending time with her “babies”. Ruiz’s “babies” include: three dogs, three cats, and a bearded dragon. Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like.
Crusader Logo gets a Makeover
Crusader News unveils a new masthead and social media icons. SCCC graphic design student Taycee Ruiz created the design. She made a t-shirt design such as this one, as well as the new header that you'll find at the top of the website. Check out the new social media icons on our facebook, instagram and twitter pages. Crusader News unveils a new masthead and social media icons. SCCC graphic design student Taycee Ruiz created the design.
Ag partners with cafeteria for higher quality vegetables
The farm to table approach has just made its way to Seward County Community College. The SCCC Agriculture department has started producing the vegetables that are being used in the cafeteria. The first set of locally grown lettuce and cucumbers were put out on Tuesday, March 12 and students are already beginning to taste the difference. The day the fresh greens were put out a student responded with a positive note. “The salad was great!” an anonymous student said.
Hawkins presents “Lawbreakers for the Common Good”
Anne Hawkins tapped walls and examined floorboards in the 19th century limestone Kansas farmhouse she grew up in. As a young girl, the native Kansan hoped to find secret passageways and hidden rooms where escaped slaves might have harbored. Finding none, she searched the archives to learn where fugitives in the Free State hid and were helped to freedom. What she found sparked a lifelong interest, even a career at Washburn University teaching U.S. History as an adjunct professor.
Benancio Fernandez
Why did you choose physical education as your major? “I think it will make me a better person to teach younger kids. I also love sports.” What are your life dreams? “I want to begin my career as a P.E teacher and someday become a basketball coach. I would also like to get a house in Texas.” What is your favorite childhood memory? “I don’t know why, but I remember being in 6th grade when our class went to the Wonderland Park in Amarillo, Texas. Year in college: Freshman
Women’s Tennis dominates Lions
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Email This Story Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Send Email Cancel The women’s tennis team traveled to Midlothian, Texas and won against North Central Texas College. The final score was 8-1. With that win under their belt the Lady Saints are now 5-1. In the doubles category the Saints dominated the Lions.
Women’s Tennis wreck the Cougars
Sophomore, Steffany Bermudez playing a singles round. She lead the Saints to a first place finish in the singles category. Sophomore, Steffany Bermudez playing a singles round. She lead the Saints to a first place finish in the singles category. Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Email This Story Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Send Email Cancel The Women’s tennis team traveled to Plano, Texas this Thursday.
The Crusader | Kemberly Zamora
Why did you choose education as your major? “I love children and I want to make a difference in the educational system.” What are your life dreams? “I want to someday make educational changes to the school systems. I want to move up in the educational field and change the curriculum. The curriculum is focused on standardized testing and I want it to make it more flexible and hands-on.” What is your favorite childhood memory? Why?
Mad Chad performs mad crazy show at SCCC
Mad Chad attempts to get on a unicycle with the help of two SCCC students from the crowd. When Chad was balanced on the unicycle, he was given two swords and an apple. He encouraged the audience to shout, “Eat it!” and each time they did, he would take a bite of the apple in the middle of juggling the swords and apple. Mad Chad attempts to get on a unicycle with the help of two SCCC students from the crowd. When Chad was balanced on the unicycle, he was given two swords and an apple.
The Twelve Days of Finals
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SCCC students anxiously await Christmas
As November hits, Seward County Community College students prepare for the upcoming holidays. While some are more than willing to put their christmas tree up and jam out to Christmas carols, others aren’t in a hurry to skip Thanksgiving dinner. Spending time with family during the holidays is important to some SCCC students and the longer break makes them cherish Christmas a little more than Thanksgiving.
Backpack necessities and mishaps
Backpacks are a sacred place where important textbooks and homework are placed, but some students at Seward County Community College have some unusual necessities in them. With these items come horror stories that show having a backpack may cause more trouble than it actually helps. Many students at SCCC face the struggle of their necessities causing a problem; depending on the type of “necessity” they have, things can get pretty messy.
Trick or Treat Street: a Spooky good time
Monster Mash echoed through the room, as the yellow lights were dimmed and was replaced with glow sticks and neon lights. Outside of the student union, eager children awaited entry to Seward County Community College annual trick or treat street, where kids in costumes run from one club’s booth to others in hopes of filling their bucket full of candy by the end of the night. The event began at 5:30pm, but a line started to form long before then.
Squiggly eyebrows leave SCCC unimpressed
Makeup trends are always changing and the latest fad has Seward County Community College students scratching their heads, grabbing their eyebrow pencils and looking up youtube tutorials. Squiggly eyebrows are achieved by applying gel to the brow hairs in a wavy way. Next, you fill in the eyebrows by applying the brow product slightly above the brow and then back down to the normal way to make the squiggle. Last, clean up the brows by applying concealer.
Louie’s Place comes to SCCC
The need to rush home and get food before class will no longer be an issue! Louie’s Place, a food and convenience store will open its doors to Seward County Community College in Mid-October. Louie’s place will be located at the Technical School and provide a wide range of food options. The idea of Louie’s place is to provide an area for students, faculty, and even visitors a place to eat and hangout. Dennis Sanders, vice-president of finance and operations, is excited about the renovation.
Louie’s Place is a work in progress
Need a quick snack? Head on over to Louie’s Place. There are several snacks to choose from chips to pizza. Need a boost? Louie’s Place has you covered with coffee and hot chocolate. Louie’s Place just recently opened, but is still a work in progress. New signs are to come to make the place feel more as a cafe and be known as Louie’s Place. There are several things to come, along with a freezer for ice cream sandwiches and other goodies.
Midterms hit SCCC
Notes are being looked over, the sound of highlighters being smeared on flashcards echo the over crowded library full of anxious students. Tensions are high as Seward County Community College students brace for midterms. For some students the pressure to pass their midterms has their anxiety at an all time high. “I’m currently freaking out about midterms” freshman Daniela Marquez, a general education major, said.
Students feel the heat
SCCC students rush to eat the pickle jalapenos in the contest. The contestants were able to remove the stems before the contest started to make the jalapenos easier to eat. With shaking hands and watering eyes, Jose Alvarado took the table to defend his title as the quickest jalapeno eater at the Seward County Community College Annual Jalapeno Eating Contest during Hispanic Heritage Month. While some could handle the heat, others had to get out of the kitchen.
Library to start online book club
The Seward County Community College library is starting an online book club via the “SCCC Library Book Group” Facebook page for students or staff that enjoy reading. The online book club allows you to interact and have fun with your fellow book-loving peers. Every month, the book club will draw the name of three books. The books are chosen from recommendations that members have.
Freddy’s opens, chaos ensues
Cars circled out onto the streets of Liberal as the doors to Freddy’s opened for the first time on Sept. 17. When I arrived at the restaurant, the line of people on foot curved around the new building. I wasn’t sure if this was going to be worth my time or not but I wanted to know what Freddy’s had to offer. Liberal has been waiting for a Freddy’s to open for very long time.
The Crusader | $10 budget meal
Finding a good and affordable restaurant to eat at isn’t always easy. Yes, there are several fast food restaurants with dollar menus, but having cheeseburgers and fries as the only option isn’t quite appetizing all the time. The Crusader News staff decided to see what a student can get with $10 at different restaurants. Crusader reviewed a few restaurants in town and ordered as much as they could with $10. Finding a good and affordable restaurant to eat at isn’t always easy.
Concealed carry laws change
Students can now be exposed to firearms on Seward County Community College’s campus. In 2013, the State of Kansas passed a law for the open carrying of firearms in the state of Kansas. On July 1, 2017, the concealed carry law became relevant to college campuses, including SCCC. Many students are unaware of the passing of the new gun control law. SCCC students that are legal citizens and at least 21 years old are able to carry a firearm with them on campus.
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