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From Welcome Day for incoming students on Monday (pg. 8), to the Sean Bott mentalist show on Wednesday (pg. 9), to the first Lady Saints volleyball scrimmage on Saturday (pg. 10), Seward County Community College started the new school year off with a bang.

As classes are back in session and students are getting into routines, many have made it so far with the help of tips from family or friends. This issue of the Crusader is filled with tips to help you begin the year off on the right foot. I hope these tips help make college easier for you.

- Tony a L oewen, edi tor

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Welcome. With so many things going on at once, the first few weeks of college can feel overwhelming, even to returning students. College is an exciting time in a person’s life, and the college experience is filled with many things. To experience those things, sometimes a person has to step out of his or her comfort zone and do something meaningful.

Clubs and organizations are a great way to meet new people, travel, start a career and make memories.

From livestocking judging to nursing, Seward County/Area Technical school has many unique clubs and organizations. Finding which one suits you best is just the beginning. See pages 12-13 for more information about campus clubs.

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Online tutoring available SMARTHINKING is an online tutoring system free to Seward County Community College students who need help in courses from math and writing to chemistry, economics and more. New this year is a single sign-on process for students needing online tutoring services.

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ING tutoring service and to learn more about it, Seward students need to simply log on to their MyCampus account on the sccc.edu website and click on the SMARTHINKING icon in the services box.

Math services are available 24/7, with writing services requiring turnaround time.

Peer tutoring at campus Student Success Center Hours for tutors are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Mondays through Thursdays and 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Students can stop by Frances Brown’s office in A132 to schedule an appointment or call at 417-1300.

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Suggestions offered for student safety on campus Jordan M. Long Crusader staff Security is an important part of Seward County Community College, from the 24hour security guards to emergency phones located in classrooms.

If students find themselves in need of security officers, there are a couple of ways to contact them.

Anyone can call the 24-hour security number at (620) 629-0670 or call

Virginia Bruce at (620) 624-1951.

However, if students find themselves in need of immediate help, they can call 911 from their cell phone, the emergency phones in the classrooms, or by locating one of the red emergency phones located in campus buildings.

As for keeping the student body safe while on campus, safety and security supervisor Kelly Campbell suggests students need to keep their dorm rooms, suite

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mates’ bathroom doors and cars locked at all times and keep their valuables with them when switching between classes.

If students find that something is missing from their personal belongings, they will need to fill out a report Campbell’s office by the Wellness Center and then security personnel will begin an investigation.

Approximately 100 security cameras located around campus are in place to help catch images of incidents.

Students are encouraged to sign up for the RAVE Alert system which will notify all students by email and text message of emergency problems on campus or weather situations. For information about the RAVE Alert system, enrolled students should sign in to the MyCampus portal at sccc.edu or talk to the Dean of Students, Celeste Donovan.

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-Midnight on weekdays -2 a.m. on weekends

-Alcohol in the building and /or on campus -Assault -Disturbance to community -Drugs -Hall Sports -Vandalism -Keeping pets of any kind in the bedrooms, with the exception of fish, is a $30 fine -Visitation -Weapons/Firearms -Open Flames in Residence Hall -Smoking in and/or around building -Harassment -Noise

Quiet time -11p.m.-9 a.m. everyday

Quiet Hours policy -First noise complaint: Room or individual receives a warning -Second noise complaint: Room or individual is written up and documented in personal files -Third noise complaint: All residents involved are fined $50 each

Alcohol Policy ¸First offense

¸Second offense ¸Third offense

-Required student completion of an alcohol use evaluation survey -A fine of $50 and/or 10 hours of community service hours (to be determined by SCCC/ATS College Counselor)

-Required student completion of an use evaluation survey -A fine of $100 and/or 20 hours of community service hours (to be determined by SCCC/ATS College Counselor)’

-Immediate eviction from SCCC/ATS housing

Cafeteria Hours

Cafeteria Prices

Saturday and Sunday -Brunch Noon to 1:15 p.m.

-Dinner 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday -Breakfast 7:15 to 9:15 a.m.

-Lunch 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

-Dinner 5:30 to 7 p.m.

-Breakfast is $3.55 per person -Lunch is $4.80 per person -Dinner is $5.30 per person

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Jacy Sautter works in the Student Living Center office. Sautter is the director of the dorms this Fall.

Sautter moves from admissions to dorm Dyl an S andel l Crusader staff Jacy Sautter is the new director of the Student Living Center and dorms at Seward.

She is married to assistant men’s basketball coach for the Seward County Saints, Jason Sautter. They are the parents of two boys named Jacob and Jason, and one girl named Jordyn.

Jacy was born in Texas and raised in South Dakota. Jacy and her family moved to Lib-

eral in August of last year.

Jacy hopes to bring some improvements to the Student Living Center.

“One of my goals here is to build a community,” she said.

Jacy said there is such a diverse group of students living in such a small space, and that is the nature of dorm residents.

Any students who have questions or concerns about dorm rules or policies can contact Jacy Sautter or any Resident Assistant.

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Workers from Southern Office Supply set up furniture for the new math lab in the library. Construction started this summer and is expected to be finished in the next few weeks.

7 Village Plaza Open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays

M ath l ab offers free tu tori ng Library location built over summer The newly constructed math lab in the south end of the library is Crusader photo/Jose Medrano part of the STEM grant improveTables and chairs have been added ments and offers free math tutorto the newly constructed math lab ing and assistance to Seward stuin the library. Computers are ex- dents. Those needing assistance now may contact Derric Moore at pected soon.

620-417-1508 to schedule an appointment in the existing math lab in Room AA159.

S even m i nu tes to save those schol arshi p d ol l ars Scholarship thank yous are mandatory Every Seward County Community College Student is required to write a thank you note in order to keep his or her scholarship. Thank you notes need to be turned in to the Foundation before Sept. 11.

A handful of students lost their scholarships last year because they did not take the

time out to write a thank you note.

When writing a thank you note, donors don’t just want a simple ‘thank you,’ they want to get to know the student and hear about how the scholarship will help that person.

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Keeping track of time Jose Medrano Editor Medrano@crusadernews.com

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New students to SCCC/ATS attended orientation on Aug. 13. Attending orientation is a major part of a student’s grade in First Year Seminar. Those who do not attend orientation stand a risk of failing the class.

Going to class is recommended Sandy Alfaro Sports editor Alfaro@crusadernews.com

Boring and daunting eight o’clock classes that seem unimportant can become very important when you see the results of not attending on your transcript.

First Year Seminar is one of those classes that you need in order to graduate. It is also a class that is not fun, and seems to have no actual point, in my opinion.

The class is supposed to be a class that helps students prepare for college. If a survey were to be done over how much students actually learn in that class, most would say they didn’t learn much.

Students are required to buy two books for this course that lasts half a semester. Students are required to have the Strengths Quest book that is $30 and students can’t buy a used book.

This has to be a new book be-

cause it has a certain code inside that you will need once to take a survey online. Students will also have to purchase the Confident Student book that is $87.

These two books will be used approximately five times in half a semester. If the student wants to refer back to this book, they could. Most will not, though.

It may or may not happen to all the student body, but when some start attending this class, it will probably seem bland and they may decide to start skipping, especially if it’s an early morning class.

There are not too many assignments to keep up with. This is also a reason why it may become easy to start missing a day, two days, or maybe even three days in the short course.

First Year Seminar is a class that is still important, and it is also easy to pass with an A. Though it may seem pointless to the freshman mind, it is necessary that it be taken seriously just like any other class.

Students need to keep in mind that it is not just about turning in assignments on time. Sneaking

assignments under your instructor’s door does not always cut it.

This fall, more and more instructors are taking attendance seriously. Most instructors are giving students around three absences, without the students having to notify their instructors.

After a third absence the student’s grade drops a letter grade.

Attendance is key in succeeding in all college classes. The transition from high school to college is substantial. Most students don’t know what to do with so many liberties that they weren’t given in high school.

Students need to have a responsible mind set. Keep in mind that even though it is just the first semester in a community college, all the credits count.

It will all remain on that transcript, the same transcript that students will want to transfer to a university. Show up to class, even if it is early.

Even if it seems pointless, show up. You don’t want a C letter grade in a class like First Year Seminar just because you were too lazy to show up.

Getting a hold on grades Cel esti na Padi l l a Crusader staff Do you have holds on your grades? It can be tiring trying to keep up with grades and knowing what your grade is can be a lot more simple than what you may have thought.

If you have a hold because you are still making payments on your tuition or any other reason, you are not able to see your grades.

Though you can not access your grades on MyCampus, through the student portal, you can go ask to

see them at the registrar’s office.

“All they have to do is ask. We can’t print anything, but we can show them their grades on the computer screen,” says Alaina M. Rice, assistant registrar.

Another way to find out what your grades are is to ask your instructor. Setting up an appointment or sometimes simply emailing an instructor can be sufficient.

Though there is not a program offered to check grades on a weekly basis, it is possible to know your marks: holds or no holds.

Time always seems to be ticking when a person is in college. High school was always set on a schedule that someone else built, and classes started and ended at certain times.

Like most students, I never struggled with managing my time until I reached college. Unlike high school, time in college is a different story of its own.

The start of my freshman year was chaotic with having to juggle classes, work, new friends and several clubs that whisked my time away.

Having the skill of time management improves success in college dramatically. My first tip in time management is to prioritize.

Write a list of the things that are most important to you concerning college.

Obviously most people enroll in college for educational purposes while others attend solely for the experience. Sometimes a student has to cut some of their social life to join those clubs that you wanted to, or drop some classes to make room for better grades in others.

In college, you build your own schedule, unless you are like me and enrolled late and had to take early morning classes so if you like to sleep in or don’t want to

take evening classes enroll early for next semester.

Find the places where you are wasting time and fill them with something productive. Prioritize the things that you want out of college and time will be easier to control.

My second time management tip is to make a schedule. Once your priorities have been set, build a schedule on a phone, computer, or a piece a paper with all of your meetings, classes, practices and study times. Always keep updating the schedule that you built in order to stay on top of things.

If your schedule looks way too cluttered or overwhelming refer to the first tip. The third time management tip is to create some personal time.

Studying, clubs and classes can stress you out from time to time.

Set up a slot of space when you can relax and not worry about anything. Watch a movie, go out with friends, play some video games or read a book: just find a way to relax.

My fourth and final tip is to not be afraid of routine. A routine can sound boring, but it’s probably the most efficient and easiest way to deal with college. Being stuck in a routine can provide you with not only more time but also more sleep, less stress and more free time.

Remember that a day only has 24 hours in it and overloading yourself with work is not the way to go, sometimes even the most savvy of time managers can’t do everything in a day.

HALO helps student voting Matthew Adki ns News editor This year is an election year and Hispanic American Leadership Organization understands the importance of young people voting.

If you’re interested in voting, HALO will have a booth next to the library on Sept. 18 and 19 to help people register to vote.

Anyone interested in registering to vote may, but will need proof of citizenship such as a driver’s license.

Of course, anyone who is al-

ready registered to vote will just have to wait until voting starts.

Out-of-state students should be aware that voting in their states may start at a different time than in Kansas.

The voter registration deadline in Kansas is Oct. 16 and early voting starts the day after.

If you’re from a different state, you can find out when absentee voting starts for your state by searching online. Your state will likely have its own website dedicated to voting times.

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English Instructor • If the instructor writes it on the board, it’s important. Write it down and learn it.

• Come early enough to find a parking spot so you won’t be late for class.

• Always let the instructor know you will be missing a class or why you missed class. Contact is very important.

• Don’t wait for inspiration, understanding, help or be passive.

• Hope is worthy and valuable.

Unless you are hoping you will pass a class while at the same time you have done little or nothing on your own to make it happen.

Six instructors weigh in with tips to succeed

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• Attend class.

• Take notes and focus on the concept, not the wording.

• Read.

• Use your advisor.

•Listen to people who have already gone to through college.

• Take something you enjoy every semester.

• Establish a winning attitude.

• Set a goal.

• Draw up a plan to achieve your goal.

•Surround yourself with people of like mind to help you achieve your goal.

• Put your plan into action.

• Listen to your instructor with intent.

• Greet everyone with a smile.

•Pursue excellence on a daily basis!

• Focus on outcome, completion of task and finishing.

• Study hard and complete your assignments on time.

• Read the assigned material.

• Actually study for exams.

•Apply the info. to real life situations.

• Participate in the discussions.

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Go Strong Out of the Starting Block Early Alert : Students who like skipping class and think they might have a good reason to do so but do not know how much it hurts them. Early Alert is a letter that is sent to the students about the fifth to the sixth week. Not every instructor issues an early

alert letter. When they do, though, it is best that the students do not ignore or wait until later to deal with it. Students need to do whatever they can to fix the reason once they get the letter. They need to not drop classes before asking an advisor’s or an instruc-

tor’s opinion. Showing up sometimes is the best thing they can do! Teresa Waymeyers and the people who send the letters, notify the instructors in the 4th week and mail them in the 5th week of the semester to anyone the instructors feel might be

struggling in anything. “We want to let them know early enough so the students have time to take action during the course.”says Teresa Waymeyers. When students receive this letter contact both your advisor and your instructor.

Jared Haas Biology Instructor • Develop good note taking skills.

• Spend time learning how to organize and prioritize information.

• Be motivated by remembering these things: - You are determining your future right now.

- If you get good grades, you will have many great opportunities in the future.

- If your GPA is not good, the doors of opportunity will close very fast.

- You can start building a happy and productive life for you and your family here at SCCC. • Be responsible.

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Lady Sai nts Openi ng Night volleyball team will host the opening night against the Colby Lady Trojans at 6:30 p.m on Sept. 5 in the Green House.

A Player’s View: How fans can support the volleyball team Julia Frey Crusader staff Frey@crusadernews.com

Volleyball is an emotional and entertaining sport. The whole team has to fight for each point and every point is important.

The quality of play of an experienced team becomes stronger

with volume. Loudness, constant conversation and communication on the court keeps players excited, so a successful team also needs their fans.

The players love it when they see that their fans are showing that they are proud of their team.

Players like it when fans wear clothes with the initials and logos of the team.

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In conclusion one can say that everybody benefits from this cooperation, not only the players but also their fans.

So it is worthwhile to attend a match on Wednesdays or Saturdays in the Green House for a great show. Go Lady Saints!

The Seward County Baseball program will be hosting the Saints Baseball Alumni game this Labor Day weekend in order to raise funds for scholarships, starting at 9:00 a.m at the Brent Gould Field. There will be optional home run derby competitions before the alumni game against the Saints at

12:00p.m.. Dinner and auction activity will be held at Vargas Restaurant that evening. Sunday there will be activities held at Willow Tree Golf Course.

For more information regarding the activities for Alumni weekend, contact Roy Allen at 620417-1553 or at roy.allen@ sccc.edu.

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New era PE courses fit students’ interests Ci nthi a S erna Crusader staff Running long miles, lifting heavy weights and sweating nonstop are parts of a long heavy workout. Not everybody is cut out for those types of exercises. Thankfully, SCCC has a variety of P.E. classes that can be taken.

Zumba, where you not only get a really good work out but you have fun while dancing the class away. With instructor Lydia Augustine, students will learn many dancing routines that include Latin music, slow and fast rhythms making it a fun way to earn you credit.

Yoga is an exercise that is easy to learn, requires little equipment, tones your body, and relaxes the soul. Yoga is also taught by Lydia Augustine and is a classin which students will learn how to train their mind and body and connect with their spirituality. Students will be taught the basics of Yoga and enjoy a nice workout.

Archery is a sport that includes a bow and arrow. With the help of Craig Michael Dusek, you will learn to im-

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Seward student Socoro Martinez works out on an Apex chest press in the Wellness Center. prove your accuracy and learn the basics of how to manage the bow and arrow.

Aqua aerobics or water aerobics is an exercise that is done in shallow water. The class is taught by Allison Lyon where students are taught basic landbased exercises but in water.

Scuba Diving is a sport and a profession which many people enjoy doing. It’s the practice of diving into shallow water with the use of scuba equipment which allows them to breathe under water. Students will be taught how to correctly dive into shallow waters with the help of Michael Hale.

Golf and bowling are taught

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Seward students Blake Romero and Zack Stout working out in the SCCC/ATS Wellness Center.

Wellness Center Hours are Monday through Thursday at 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

in two semesters. Golf will take part in the first semester where the climate is perfect for practicing outside. Bowling will be taught during the second semester where classes will be held at the local bowling alley. The basics of golf and bowling will be taught by Rusty Tunman. If students enroll in one semester they are not required to take part in the second semester and vice versa.

Personal Wellness is a class in which students can go and exercise on their own time.

There is a meeting once a month where students will be given assignments that they will need to complete by the next scheduled meeting and have to complete 30 hours in the gym by the end of the semester.

There are many classes that are offered to students so they can have a variety to choose from. SCCC tries to have classes that students are interested in order to get their P.E. credit. SCCC will soon offer new classes such as: rock climbing, ropes course, camping skills, hiking and backpacking, and many more.

Screenshots above and at left are from “Call Me Maybe” video featuring the U.S. Olympic swimmers directed by Olympic swimmer Kathleen Hersey. The video has had 7.6 million hits since it was uploaded on July 26. The Olympics caused a splash of interest in swimming and rode the wave of a popular theme song from the summer.

S C offers free p ool ti me for i nterested stu dents With more than 3 billion people watching the Olympics this summer, many have been inspired to gain a better physique. The SCCC Wellness Center and pool is a good place for students to start building a swimmers body, especially since it’s free.

Student Union Open Weekdays 7:45 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Seward students Juan Tiscareno, Jose Tiscareno, Kevin Villeda and Bryan Murillo play pool in the student union to relax between classes.

SCCC Swimming Hours Monday- Thursday 6 a.m.-9 p.m. (Closed at times because of classes.)

Friday 6 a.m.-7 p.m.

Weekends 1p.m.5:30p.m.

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The SCCC wind ensemble with conductor Darren Workman performs at their 2012 spring concert. The band and choir hold two joint concerts each year. Ticket sales go towards scholarships for band members.

Band/Choir

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Sponsors: Magda Silva (Show Choir) Daren Workman (Wind Ensemble) Meet: Mon, Wed, Fri. Band-1 p.m. Choir-3:30 p.m.

Sponsor: Donald Hayes President: To Be Announced Meet: Aug. 30 at 10:30 a.m., Room A140

Are you interested in performing music? If so, band or choir might be the thing for you and Seward has both. The director of the wind ensemble is Daren Workman and the choir director is Maghda Silva. Band and choir are both on Monday, Wednesdays, and Friday band at 1 pm and choir at 3:30 pm. The only requirement for band/choir is the ability to play an instrument or sing. At the end of each semester the band and choir hold a joint concert to raise money for book scholarships. The scholarships go to students who participate in band and choir.

Pathways is a club at Seward dedicated to helping students who are in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields of study. Throughout the year the club is engaged and involved in many activities that range from community service projects, fundraising, and trips. Students who are interested in joining can contact Donald Hayes or attend a meeting the club is open to all students interested in Pathways.

SNA Student Nurse Aide Sponsors: Nancy Bansemer, Dawn Hemphill, and Vita King Meet: Once a month TBA Want to become a nurse but not sure what jobs are available? Seward offers an organization for students who want to pursue their goal in becoming a nurse or wanting to learn more about the different areas in the medical field. Members will meet once a month in the afternoon and will be held at the Allied Health building. Speakers will be brought to the members to speak and teach about the different areas in nursing. Students will be provided with much information making it easier on member to look into the specific field they would be interested to earn their degree.

Kylix students hosts an art day for kids in the spring of 2012.

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Students In Free Enterprise

Art Club

Sponsors: Karen Crow President: Danna Pulido Meet: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 p.m.

Students in Free Enterprise is an organization at Seward that promotes business and leadership.

SIFE aids in several projects in the community and at the college.

Some of the projects that SIFE has done in the past involve the chilli cookoff and trick or treat street.

The organization is lead by students and promotes leadership in its members. Students who are interested in joining can contact Karen Crow in the business department office.

Sponsor: Susan Copas President: Yesli Ochoa Meet: Aug. 28 4:30 p.m.

Kylix is an art club at Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School that focuses on art education and expanding students skills as artists. The club advisor is Susan Copas and their current president is Yesli Ochoa.

Their first meeting is on Tuesday August 28 at 4:30pm in the art studio, room H120. Anyone who has a love for art or is interested can join Kylix just contact Susan Copas for more information on joining.

Current Issues in HALO SGA Hispanic American Leader- Student Government AssoTechnology ship Organization Technology Club

Sponsors: Rusty Truman and Mindy Holder Meet: Tues. 12 p.m. in Room AA109 Current Issues in Technology is a club at Seward. Students learn and discus about issues such as advances in computers, software and technology. The club is open to any students who are interested. One of the events that the club has hosted in the past is a raffle for a custom built computer. Students who are interested in joining to can attend a meeting which are held on Tuesdays in room AA109.

Sponsor: Francis Brown President: Josefina Alvarado Meet: Twice a month, Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

HALO or Hispanic American Leadership Organization is open to all students regardless of ethnic background. The objective of HALO is to teach students how to interact within their own communities through service work.

HALO helps in community service organizations, voter registration, and volunteer in such international fairs like Cinco de Mayo.

If interested contact sponsor Francis Brown.

ciation

Sponsor: Wade Lyon President: Oscar Donjuan Meet: Mondays at 4:30 p.m.

Meetings commenced on Aug. 20. They take place in the East conference room SU214. SGA meetings are held on Monday’s at 4:30 pm. SGA sponsors and plans many events for students in the school year. There are no special requirements needed to join SGA. For further information please contact the club’s president, Oscar Donjuan or the Director of Student Activities Wade Lyon in his office located in the union.

Members of SIFE promote their haunted house while competing in a chili cook-off in the fall of 2011 on the day of the duck races held each year.

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Drama Club New thespian and theatre club Sponsor: Allison Chambers President: Tyconda Millsap Meet: Tuesdays 3:00 p.m. in the theater or room H111

Members are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa. These students had a 3.5 GPA which the club.

The Crusader Student lead campus newspaper Sponsor: Anita Reed Co-Editors in Chief: Tonya Loewen and Jose Medrano Meet: Mondays nights at 6:30, Room AA131 The Crusader’s staff members work deliberately each year to give their audience a good quality of newspaper concerning; sports, news, opinion and entertainment that occur on the SCCC/ATS campus. The Crusader is an award winning newspaper both regionally and nationally. Students are welcome to join and earn credits through journalism courses, or participate as a club member. The Crusader staff travels to several competition locations throughout the year. Interested in joining contact advisor Anita Reed in room AA131.

CMC Christian Messengers of Christ Sponsors: Miles Boucher, Beth Glen, Cecil Stall Meet: Mondays, 9:00 p.m. above union Christian Messengers of Christ is a worship group on campus that holds weekly meetings.

CMC holds a bible study and a worship session at most of their meetings. Local pastors typically attend the meetings as guest speakers. CMC also sponsors events on campus such as see you at the pole. All students are welcome, students interested in joining may attend the weekly meeting.

Phi Theta Kappa

Sigma Chi Chi

Honors society

Criminal Justice organization

Sponsor: Debbie Stafford President: Alan Grajeda Meet: Aug. 30., 5:00 p.m. in room SW229 (above union) Phi Theta Kappa is an honors society organization that students are invited to join if they meet certain criteria. Students will be invited to join PTK if they have a gpa of 3.5 of higher after their first semester and must matain their gpa high to stay in the organization. PTK and its members volunteer in the community through service projects and other events. Scholarships are available to students who are transferring. The first meeting for all current members is this Thursday at 5:00 p.m.

S.P.E.C. Saints Promoting Education Careers Sponsors: Janice Northers and Susan Copas President: Amanda Collins Meet: Sept. 6., 5:30 p.m. room H109 Saints Promoting Education Careers is an organization that helps educate students who are interested in teachering. The clubs co-sponsors are Janice Northers and Susan Copas. The Spec organization will have meetings at least once a month.

The SPEC organization is involved in many projects in the community. Different events related to education are planned throughout the year. For more information contact Janice Northerns or Susan Copas in rooms H105 and H108.

Sponsors: Cristy Mulanax President: To be Announced Meet: Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Room AA154 For students interested in law enforcement Sigma Chi Chi is a Criminal justice Club that participates in various fundraising events for to compete in college trips. One such trip is held in Warrensburg, Missouri on October 19th thru the 21st and boasts such activities as mock crime scene investigations, shooting range practice, and physical agility courses. The club meets on Wednesdays between 1 pm and 2:15 pm in Hobble, room AA154. Elections for club officers will be held in a few weeks.

Students who are interested in joining Sigma Chi Chi can contact Cristy Mulanax.

Kappa Beta Delta Business Honors Society Sponsor: Tanya Wynn There are several different organization in Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School, Kappa Beta Delta is one of the few honors society organizations on campus. Kappa Beta Delta or KBD is an honors society. Students wanting to join must meet certain criteria. Students must be majoring in business with a GPA of 3.5 or higher after the first semester of college. For more information students can contact Tanya Wynn in the business division.

Drama club is a new club at Seward County Community College. The purpose of drama club is to promote theater and thespian culture. Drama club is planning to take a trip to New York City later in the year to attend a Broadway musical. Currently drama club is in development, and throughout the year will put on skits, shows and fundraisers will also be held to raise money for projects. The club is currently looking for new members who are interested in joining. For more information contact Allison Chambers in room H102.

Block and Bridle Agriculture Club Sponsor: Bert Crow Meet: To be announced (contact for information) Block and Bridle is a agriculture club at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School.

Block and Bridle hosts a student lead pig sale, cookouts, and other events throughout the year. Block and Bridle is the only agricultural based club at Seward. A first meeting date is currently being arranged and officer postitions are available. Students who are interested in Block and Bridle should contact Bert Crow at bert.crow@sccc.edu.

The SCCC cheerleaders are a common fixture at most sporting events along with the dance team.

Saints Dance Team and Cheerleading Dance and Cheer Sponsor: Scarlette Diseker Meet: Mondays - Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Gym The Dance and Cheer leading teams are unique organizations at Seward. Both of the teams are lead by Scarlette Diseker. The clubs are open for anyone with an good physical form and a positive personality to join. Throughout the year teams travel with the Saints athletic teams where they perform and cheer. Students who are interested in joining should contact Scarlette Diseker .

The dance team performs at basketball games during half-time.

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Fashion How to look good on a budget Students don’t have to spend $1,000 just to look amazing everyday. You can have the most stylish looks within your budget or even under your budget. Just adding little pieces together makes a great masterpiece.

This school year, come back trendy and fun like Chloe Davis.

Davis is a freshman from Scottsdale, Ariz.

She got a volleyball scholarship and is majoring in Sports Medicine.

Telolith wins gold The Telolith is a writing and literature magazine that allows students to show off their art skills to the community. Last week the Telolith received a Gold Medalist award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Students can submit art, writing,

poems and photos to the Telolith, starting in January. Students willneed to fill out a form and hand the form in to Susan Copas or Bill McGlothing. More information will be provided as the year goes on.

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ON CHLOE: Cheeta Skirt, Wet Seal, $10; Black cover-up, H&M, $15.99; Gold Bracelet, Forever21, $7.99; Necklace and other bracelets, her own; Turquoise undershirt, Wet Seal, $5.99; Shoes, Old Navy, $8.99

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∙Life of Timothy Green ∙Hit and Run ∙The Expendables 2 ∙ParaNorman ∙The Bourne Legacy ∙The Campaign $1 discounts SCCC Student ID di scoufor ntstudents for stuwith dents with the exception of a matinee.

For show times, see southgate6.com or call (620)-624-5573.

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The sun shines blindingly. It is barely 4 p.m. Janae looks at her feet, takes a deep breath, and instantly jumps with her board. She goes airborne. She flicks her skateboard with her heel and it does a 360 along its axis.

Janae lands her heelflip and smiles.

Janae Snodgrass, 18, is a freshman at Seward County Community College who is not only a cheerleader, but also an avid skater. Snodgrass embraced skateboarding when she made friends in Wichita who were so passionate about skating themselves. With only a year of practice, Janae can perform an ollie, pop shove it, and a heelflip. She loves pushing the envelope and creating new challenges out of skateboarding. And even though “being one of the few girls to skate is a bit intimidating in a male dominant sport,” she intends to continue skating until she is “physically unable to.”

Getting started People interested in skateboarding should simply get a pair of skate shoes and a skateboard. Tony Hawk’s Huckjam Series skateboard is available at Wal-Mart for only $45. It is not a professional level skateboard, but it works pretty well on both the streets and at the skatepark. Tek-style, located on 164 Pancake Blvd., also sells skateboards but they cost a bit more. Their helmets cost about $23. Protective gear is optional, however, falls and bruises are a guarantee.

Skaters don’t just wear skinny jeans to make a fashion statement. The jeans help protect against scrapes and burns. When it comes to actual skating, watch a lot of YouTube videos and practice often.

Ollies need to be learned first since they are the foundation for other tricks. Start by practicing them on grass, which is a more forgiving cushion. One will find the chances of falling are less than on concrete.

Be aware that tricks may take weeks if not months to land. Don’t be afraid to ask skaters themselves for tips, for most of them are cool as beans.

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Auditions for play Oct. 23 A production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 in the SCCC/ATS Showcase Theater.

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