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Finals song parodies COVID-19 learning
As the semester comes to an end, keep working hard and finish the year strong. Crusader brings you a funny parody that may perfectly describe your feelings towards online school.
Long distance learning changes lives of students
Courtesy of Destiny Duran Destiny Duran, Psychology major, learns from her family’s dinner table. Duran is a sophomore planning to attend University of Kansas in the fall. She said, “Online school makes me think homework is optional.” It’s been three weeks since students received an email announcing that classes were going online as a result of the spread of COVID-19. Initially, this different class style shocked students but after everything settled down, some have mixed feelings about the change.
Ballroom dancing waltzes into SCCC
Rebecca Irby and Denise Perez|March 31, 2020 Editor’s note: This story was produced by our staff before spring break. While this class no longer meets due to the statewide coronavirus “stay-at-home” order, we thought you’d enjoy it. W hen thinking of the student union, a pool table, cafeteria or the gym might come to mind. The sounds of competitive ping-pong matches melding with whistles from basketball practice are an everyday occurrence — except on Thursday nights.
Ballroom dancing waltzes into SCCC
Rebecca Irby and Denise Perez|March 31, 2020 Editor’s note: This story was produced by our staff before spring break. While this class no longer meets due to the statewide coronavirus “stay-at-home” order, we thought you’d enjoy it. When thinking of the student union, a pool table, cafeteria or the gym might come to mind. The sounds of competitive ping-pong matches melding with whistles from basketball practice are an everyday occurrence — except on Thursday nights.
Saints Stories: Podcast features SCCC students and advice to their younger selves
Elvis Polvon and Rebecca Irby March 27, 2020 Podcast transcript: Elvis Polvon: Hi guys, welcome to Saint Stories! This is our co-host Elvis. Rebecca Irby: And Rebecca and with us today we have freshman accounting major, Whitney Hay and freshman computer science major, Carlos Balderas. Today’s topic for the podcast is advice to your younger self. So to start off, I’d like each of us to give three words to describe ourselves right now. Polvon: Lost, stressed out, and happy. Irby: Carlos?
6 ways to adjust to online classes
Online classes Having trouble adjusting? No problem, these 6 tips can help. College at home can be difficult for those who haven’t had online experience with classes. Being disciplined can be hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with the two week break we had. Some are looking forward to having classes at home, while others are not. Nevertheless, below are six tips for adjusting to school at home. 1.
Six ways to adjust to online classes
Rebecca Irby Since SCCC has transitioned over to online classes, it can be difficult to maintain structure. These six tips can be helpful if you're struggling. Rebecca Irby, Reporter March 24, 2020 Since the transition to online classes started up this week, college at home can be difficult for those of us who haven’t had online experience with classes. Being disciplined can be hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with the two week break we had.
Coronavirus: what is it and what’s happening?
Everything you need to know about the Coronavirus outbreak Courtesy Photo The Coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan, China. To prevent from spreading the infection, it is recommended that you wash your hands, stay home if symptoms arise and wear a mask if possible. Rebecca Irby, Reporter March 5, 2020 As some students are preparing to travel during spring break, ticket prices or itinerary plans aren’t the only things causing worry.
10 unique date ideas for V-Day
Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification: What's 0 + 7? Are you looking for something interesting and different to do this Valentine’s day? Then try these fun and unique date ideas with your significant other! Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification: What's 5 + 1? About the Contributor Rebecca Irby, Reporter Rebecca Irby is a 19 year old Liberal local. She is a music major.
Valentine’s Day when you’re single
Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification: What's 5 + 8? With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it can feel dreadful especially if you’re single, if you just got out of a relationship or if you’re feeling lonely. But that doesn’t mean you can’t show yourself some love too! Here are some ideas for Valentine’s Day to practice acts of self-love and self-care with your friends or just by yourself.
Photo essay: SCCC Hall of Saints inducts 15 more members
Mattie Yanke, Hall Of Saints inductee from Grover, Texas, and Elizabeth Irby, Liberal hall of saints inductee, beamed after the induction ceremony. The recipients received a glass plaque and a gift bag filled with saints merchandise. Rebec Mattie Yanke, Hall Of Saints inductee from Grover, Texas, and Elizabeth Irby, Liberal hall of saints inductee, beamed after the induction ceremony. The recipients received a glass plaque and a gift bag filled with saints merchandise.
A March to Remember
Residents honor Martin Luther King Jr. through festivities Liberal residents march in remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. People of all ages celebrated the special holiday, Jan. 20., by doing service projects and uniting together. Rebecca Irby Liberal residents march in remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. People of all ages celebrated the special holiday, Jan. 20., by doing service projects and uniting together.
Black History Month is filled activities
Black History Month is filled activities Close Modal Window Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Modal Window Email This Story Close Modal Window Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close Modal Window Email This Story About the Contributor Rebecca Irby, Reporter Rebecca Irby is a 19 year old Liberal local. She is a music major.
Infographic: Continuum of sexual harm
Rebecca Irby is 19 years old and is a Liberal local. She is currently majoring in music. After getting her associate's degree, she plans to further her...
Infographic: Protect your friends
Rebecca Irby is 19 years old and is a Liberal local. She is currently majoring in music. After getting her associate's degree, she plans to further her...
Diversity rises, but gender stigmas remain
Jaime Torres practices taking pulse and blood pressure. The Liberal nursing major chose to ignore the masculinity stigma of male nurses by focussing on his passion for caregiving. Rebecca Irby Jaime Torres practices taking pulse and blood pressure. The Liberal nursing major chose to ignore the masculinity stigma of male nurses by focussing on his passion for caregiving. Rebecca Irby Rebecca Irby Jaime Torres practices taking pulse and blood pressure.
Diversity rises, but gender stigmas remain
Nursing major, Jaime Torres, chooses to ignore the masculinity stigma of male nurses by focussing on his passion for caregiving. Rebecca Irby Nursing major, Jaime Torres, chooses to ignore the masculinity stigma of male nurses by focussing on his passion for caregiving. Rebecca Irby Rebecca Irby Nursing major, Jaime Torres, chooses to ignore the masculinity stigma of male nurses by focussing on his passion for caregiving.
Children teach college students a lesson
Curiosity in an infant is one indication of healthy mental development. Rebecca Irby Curiosity in an infant is one indication of healthy mental development. Rebecca Irby Rebecca Irby Curiosity in an infant is one indication of healthy mental development. Rebecca Irby, Reporter November 15, 2019 Behavioral science professor Katy Redd provides an opportunity every year for her developmental psychology students to apply the knowledge they learned during her course, to the outside world.
Stay healthy this season with these ten tips
Rebecca Irby, Reporter November 5, 2019 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification As the temperature outside drops, having the energy to exercise lessens, and the urge to stay in bed with a cup of hot chocolate increases. Due to homework, jobs and holiday stress, many find themselves in bed with a bug. Dean of Allied Health, Dr. Suzanne Campbell, provides 10 tips to stay healthy in the fall and winter months.
Photo Essay: Clubs host spooky games for community kids
Rebecca Irby, Reporter November 1, 2019 Scary goblins, super heroes and beautiful princesses lined up to go through the Student Union on Oct. 31 for the annual Trick-or-Treat Street. The event is put on by Seward County Community College’s clubs for the community’s children to have a safe place to go trick-or-treating. Club members dress up in costumes, decorate the student union and come up with games for the children to play … and of course, there’s candy and semi-spooky music.
24 different cultures are represented at SCCC
Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification The United States has been described as a “melting pot,” in which different cultures add their own “flavor” to American culture, and Seward County Community College could be described the same way. With non-white students making up 78% of the student population, and 24 international countries represented, the Seward campus is filled with diverse races, languages, and cultures. The SCCC campus is very diverse.
SCCC hosts new community jazz band
Music majors, Ruby Molina and Miguel Armendariz, play their alto saxophones, while sophomore Maggie Ibarra adds cowbell to a latin tune. Rebecca Irby Music majors, Ruby Molina and Miguel Armendariz, play their alto saxophones, while sophomore Maggie Ibarra adds cowbell to a latin tune. Rebecca Irby Rebecca Irby Music majors, Ruby Molina and Miguel Armendariz, play their alto saxophones, while sophomore Maggie Ibarra adds cowbell to a latin tune.
Saints tennis begins individual season
Sophomore Sander Jans and freshman Nil Moinet, focus on how high they have to throw the tennis ball in the air for them to get a good serve. Monica Gonzalez Sophomore Sander Jans and freshman Nil Moinet, focus on how high they have to throw the tennis ball in the air for them to get a good serve. Monica Gonzalez Monica Gonzalez Sophomore Sander Jans and freshman Nil Moinet, focus on how high they have to throw the tennis ball in the air for them to get a good serve.
College celebrates 50 years over Labor Day weekend
Rebecca Irby, Reporter September 3, 2019 This year marks the 50th anniversary of Seward County Community College’s opening. To celebrate this milestone, SCCC hosted many festivities over the Labor Day weekend such as a pancake breakfast, an opportunity to check out seward athletics, lawn games, campus tours, the Hall of Saints Alumni induction ceremony and lots of free food. A car show and time capsule ceremony closed up the fun. On Sept.
The Crusader | Cameryn Martin
Cameryn Martin, sophomore from Sheridan Lake, Colorado, uses the Student Success Center to glance over notes from the first week of class. What do you want to do with a degree in social work? Well, I love kids and I was originally an education major but I decided it wasn’t for me. So, I’d like to be around little kids for my job. What is your favorite class so far? My developmental Psychology class. I took a developmental psych class at my old college but I didn’t like my professor, but I enjoy Mrs.
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