Feb 24, 2011

Football to Cheering Gabe Olivas’ transition from Division I football player to Cheer Team proves successful in his first semester on the team.

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A Royal Event

Flip for Flapjacks International Pancake Day is March 8.

Festivities begin March 5 with the 5k race, flipping and eating contest and recipe contest.

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• SAINTS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS begin at with homecourt advantage at 8 p.m.

March 1 against the Labette Cardinals.

Katy Redd, SCCC/ATS psychology instructor, poses next to the Oprah “O” outside the studio in Chicago, Ill. The show Redd saw that day featured Celine Dion and twins.

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• TECH SCHOOL Student Union remodel will be discussed by the Student Government Association at the ATS Union Monday.

• KAPPA BETA DELTA induction ceremony is 4 to 6 p.m. March 1 in SW 229D.

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• FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES will begin meeting at 7:30 p.m. every Monday. This is a new club for SCCC/ATS. The meetings will be geared towards athletes, but any students are welcome.

• STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION is selling Pizza Hut Cards for $10. The card is good for a large three topping pizza and includes the tax. They are good at many Pizza Huts including those in Guymon, Beaver, Ulysses, Perryton, Garden, Liberal, Meade, Hugoton and Elkhart.

The money earned will go to SNA scholarships and to help the students cover some of their costs for an out of town clinical. If you are interested in buying one or 10 just let any SNA student know.

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• SIFE JOB FAIR is Feb. 26 at the Seward County Event Center. It will be open to the public. Local businesses in attendance will be accepting resumes.

• BLACK HISTORY BANQUET is at 6 to 10 p.m.

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West Side Story was performed Feb. 17-20.

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Homecoming King Victor Rodriguez and Queen Jeanette Contreras are crowned.

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• PHONATHON to raise money for scholarships will be April 5-7, 9-10. Students will be calling alumni, friends, family and members of the local community. Anyone wishing to make a pledge in advance should call the SCCC/ATS Foundation office at 417-1131 or go to alumni.sccc.edu/donations to pay online by credit card.

February 24

The Big Rumble

World Record title holding juggler to perform at SC “I am a world record holder for juggling. In 2001, somebody else who juggles chainsaws set a record for 56 catches. Later on in 2007, I went on a show After the snow storm that happened on Feb. 8 in Finland and I was able to top that record by Mad Chad Taylor’s performance was rescheduled to catching 78 times,” Taylor said.

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Although, Taylor has been on a variety of TV Taylor has been on “The Tonight Show” with Jay shows all over the world, he recalls two particular Leno, “The Donny and Marie Show,” and even instances of performing for out of the ordinary “Spider-Man III.” crowds.

Taylor said he enjoyed having the “One thing that comes to mind is I always try when chance to work with the director and I did a TV show in Norway beactors of “Spider-Man III” even to keep the cause I didn’t know what they were saythough a few last minute changes ing, but they they were very excited became frustrating for the per- show moving about the chainsaws and kept yelling former. and I didn’t understand them,” Taylor as fast as I “Spider-Man III was great. It was said. “Many years ago I also did a show can to keep at a nudist colony, and I wasn’t naked frustrating because I had a line as a bartender, and then they took it the audience’s but that definitely has been one of the away. So that was kind of frustratstrangest crowds I have performed for.” attention. ing, but I was still on set for two Taylor describes his show as very fast weeks and go to work with Sam paced in order to keep the audience enRaimi and Tobey McGuire,” Taylor said. tertained and focused on him.

A self-proclaimed Evel Knievel of comedy, Tay“My goal is to keep it exciting. I started doing lor has been performing on the Venice Beach Board- street shows on Venice Beach so I always try to walk since he was 13. Since Taylor has been per- keep the show moving as fast as I can to keep the forming so long, he has a routine set up to prepare audience’s attention,” Taylor said. before every show.

Taylor encourages students to come see his high “As far as keeping the juggling going, I have jug- paced show because they will see a lot of thrills gled every day since I was a teenager. I also do some they’ve never seen before and can even participate stretching and make sure I am mentally ready be- in a challenge he has for them. fore every show so I am ready to go, especially “They will see me do things they will never see, since I am juggling chainsaws,” Taylor said. like juggle chainsaws, they get to see me stunned Taylor is the Guiness World Record holder for by 100,000 volt stun guns, and I also have an aujuggling and has juggled anything from video cam- dience challenge where audience members can preteras to bowling balls. Taylor can even catch things ty much bring anything for me to juggle that they with his head. think I won’t be able to juggle,” Taylor said.

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sometimes,” Redd said Then, Redd and her friend noticed that all around them there Oprah, “The Big O,” stood were twins in the audience, and only 30 feet away from Seward some people started to say that County Community College Celine Dion was going to be on psychology instructor Katy the show and she had twins.

Redd. After being a fan of Oprah “That’s why they were having for 25 years Redd finally got the the twin show,” Redd said. Unchance to be part of the Oprah fortunatley, Redd didn’t get the show on. Redd and a friend of oppurtunity to talk to Oprah. hers traveled to Chicago, Ill., on “That would have been someFeb. 15 for the taping of the thing, as far as the best,” Redd show. “We were just so excited,” said. According to Redd, the acRedd said. tually studio on set is a lot When Redd arrived at the stu- smaller and intimate than what is dio at 11 a.m. she had her purse shown on TV. searched for a cell The best seats in the phone or a camera and I was close studio were taken by Redd had to walk the twins up front, but through a metal detec- enough I could Redd still had a very tor. Once Redd cleared see her facial good view from where security, she was esshe was seated. “We corted to a holding expressions were up in the upper room where she wait- and those of area,” Redd said. “I ed for the first show felt I had a good view. that was being taped I mean I was even ended. Redd had a feelclose enough I could ing of anticipation because she see her facial expressions and had no idea what the show was those of Celine.” going to be dealing with. “You As the gift-giving tradition typically don’t know what the goes on the Oprah show, Oprah show is going to be about so gave everyone in the audience a there’s anticipation,” Redd said. gift package that contained two “We would have been thrilled to tickets to a Celine Dion concert be there no matter what the show on March 15 and two free nights was.” at Cesar’s Palace hotel.

Redd and her friend were full of Since the Oprah show is at it’s suspicion when Redd received a last season, Redd was very lucky strange call from the audience to have gotten tickets to the staff wanting to make sure that show. “I felt honored because if both women were 21 or older. you think of all the twins and Usually to be a member of the people that tried to get tickets, audience one just has to be 18. blessed and thankful,” Redd said.

“So we’re thinking we’re maybe Beside being on the show Redd going to have some champagne was also able to get some shopon the show cause she does that ping done on Michigan Ave.

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Seward student to represent England at Pancake Day Race al until he moved here and someone asked him about it.

The most common way to celWhen Alex Richards, 18, came to the United States last fall he ebrate the day in England is to never dreamed he’d be represent- get together and eat pancakes, ing his home country of England Richards said. English pancakes at this year¹s International Pan- are different from their American cake Day Race in Liberal, but counterparts: they are thin crepethat is just what he finds himself style cakes served with powdered sugar and lemon juice. doing.

Originally, Olney’s mayor was Richards said they are sometimes to be here for Pancake Day, but served with syrup in England, his wife’s health forced them to but he prefers sugar and lemon. cancel, and Pancake Board mem- He is looking forward to trying American pancakes, bers invited Richards he added. to represent England.

When Richards was Richards plays tennis offered a tennis scholfor Seward County arship at SCCC/ATS, C o m m u n i t y his parents encouraged College/Area Technihim to take the opporcal School, and while tunity to continue the he is from Cornwall, sport he has played England, not Olney, he since age 6 and to gain said he is excited to be new experiences. In a part of Pancake Day. addition to his parents, In addition to offerRichards Nigel and Helen, ing the traditional ‘kiss of peace’ to Liberal’s race win- Richards has two younger brothner, Richards will run in the ers, William and James. The famMen¹s Pacer Race and said he ily won’t be here for Pancake may also enter the Pancake Eat- Day, but they do hope to visit ing Contest. “Free food,” he ex- Liberal while Richards is attendplained. ing school here.

Richards’ home town, St. Richards is enjoying living Austell in Cornwall, is located on here so far. “The people are very the southern coast of England, friendly,” he said. But he does miss his friends back home. And about 300 miles from Olney.

“I’ve driven past Olney, but while he is looking forward to I¹ve never been there,” he said. seeing what Liberal’s Pancake Richards is familiar with Pan- Day celebration is all about, it is cake Day, but he didn¹t know clear where his loyalties lie. about the long-standing race tra“I think it¹s Olney’s turn to win dition between Olney and Liber- the race,” he said with a grin.

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Saintsations dancer Megan Mulanax helps lead the girls during their halftime performance at yesterday’s basketball game.

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The Saints Cheer Team helps clinic participants do a lift at the end of the performance. About 60 to 80 kids attended the clinic and performed at the game. The Cheer Team taught the children three cheers, a dance, jumps and stunts, depending on their ages.

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Cheerleaders Anh Nguyen and Natalie Cano lift a girl at the Saints Cheer Clinic Feb. 19. The clinic raises money for the Cheer Team for region games, trips, food and transportation.

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Board discusses land use Following a video conference with Bartlett & West Architect One, who are developing a longrange land use and facility plan, the Seward County Community College/Area Technical School Board of Trustees met Feb. 7 for its regular board meeting.

Among the items discussed are relocating programs in the humanities building, moving allied health to campus, expanding the bookstore and student union, adding both a north and south addition to the activities building, expanding the Area Technical School, adding new tennis courts and a soccer field, adding parking, expanding the administrative office area, improving student housing, adding a baseball and softball practice facility, and creating a better flow between the main campus and the Area Technical School.

The board approved a new program request for the Corrosion Technology program. This is the SCCC/ATS

first program to be implemented as part of the five-year Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant.

The college is once again looking at evaluating their website to make sure it is current, up-to-date and accurate, said Dr. Duane Dunn, SCCC/ATS president.

In other action, the board approved the employment of William Worley as the corrosion program technology specialist/instructor, accepted the resignation of Tom Williams, dean of administrative services, effective June 30, 2011, approved the early retirement of Betty Glenn, cashier, and Melody Ratzlaff, assistant registrar. The board approved rates for campus housing costs for the 2011-12 school year, which will remain at the current 2010-11 rate.

The next regular board meeting will be March 2. The board will meet June 27 to close the 201011 school year and the board will meet July 18 to review and publish the 2011-12 budget.

Security Report

Feb. 10 — A report was taken for an accidental fire/burn incident at the ATS. A couple of students accidently caught some gasoline on fire. No major injuries.

Feb. 10 — An accident report was taken for damage to college property. Unknown person in an unknown vehicle ran over the water main next to the cosmetology building while it was covered in snow. Accident caused cosmetology to lose water.

Damages are estimated at about $400.

Feb. 11 — A reckless driving report was taken for a student driving through the snow drifts across college grass. Fine was issued.

Feb. 12 — A report was issued for possession of alcohol by a minor. Four students were caught with alcohol in the SLC. Each were disciplined accordingly.

Feb. 13 — A criminal damage report was taken in the SLC parking lot. Unknown person(s) used a sharp object to severely scratch the paint of a resident student. Vehicle may have been keyed. Incident is still under investigation. Damages are estimated at greater than $1,000.

Feb. 15 — One EMS call for a medical emergency was made due to a worker collapsing.

Worker is OK. Report filed.

Feb. 20 — A property damage report was filed for a window found broken in the welding class at the ATS. No signs of foul play at this time. Damage estimated at about $500.

Feb. 21 — A motor vehicle accident report was taken in the north parking lot of campus.

Two people backed into each other while backing out of their parking places. No injuries.

Damages estimated greater than $1,000.

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International Pancake Day 2011 Campus closed for participation in March 8 community event Al fredo Anaya Editor The 62nd International Pancake Day is on March 8 this year, and the college campus will close to allow participation in the event. Pancake Day events start Saturday, March 5, and continue up to March 8.

Due to some extenuating circumstances the Olney, England mayor was not able to attend the Pancake Day festivities, so Seward student Alex Richards will represent Onley this year.

The events on Saturday will include the Pancake Chase 5k race, which is sponsored by Liberal Parks and Recreation. Registration for the race will be at 7:30 a.m. and the race is set to begin at 8 a.m. at the Seward County Event Center. The Pancake Eating and Flipping Contests registration will begin registration

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Monday

• Pancake Chase 5k registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Seward Co. Event Center. The race will begin at 8 a.m.

• Pancake Eating and Flipping Contest registration from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m and the event begins at the Seward Co. Event Center.

• 2011 Recipe/ Cooking Contest is at 11:30 a.m also at the Seward Co. Event Center.

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and can be purchased at the Tourist Information Center or at the breakfast.

The 62nd Annual Pancake Day races will beginning at 10 a.m. with the youth races, followed by the Last Chance Race at 11:30 a.m., the Men’s Pacer Race at 11:45 a.m. and the International Race starting at 11:55 a.m. The International Race is open for sign up until Feb. 26 for women 18 or older with a Liberal address who have “domestic duties.” High school students who are 18 should enter the youth races.

The International Pancake Day events will close with a parade at 3 p.m. down 11th Street and Kansas Avenue and ending at Trail Street.

• For more information on any Pancake Day event, call (620) 624-6423.

Tuesday

• Pancake Breakfast starts at • Dignitary High Tea • Miss Liberal Scholarship 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pageant begins at 2 p.m. at Seward Co. Event Center.

Baker Arts Center. the Liberal High School Buttons are $3 and will be Auditorium. on sale at the Tourist • Pancake Day Talent Show Information Center beings at 7:30 p.m. at the Libor at the event. eral High School Auditorium. Tickets are $7 • Races will start at 10 a.m. and are on sale now at the for the youth division, the Last Tourist Information Center. Chance Race starts at 11:30 a.m., the Men’s Pacer will begin at 11:45 a.m. and the International Race will be at 11:55 a.m.

• The Parade will be at 3 p.m. starting at 11th & Kansas.

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young group with three albums and several awards, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberal High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 and are on sale at the Tourist Information Center.

The Miss Liberal Scholarship pageant will be on Sunday, March 6, starting at 2 p.m. at the Liberal High School Auditorium. Ticket prices will be posted closer to the date of the pageant.

The Pancake Day Talent Show, sponsored by the Noon Lions Club, will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be at the Liberal High School Auditorium. The tickets for the show are on sale now for $7 and carn be purchased at the Liberal Tourist Information Center.

The Pancake Breakfast will be on Tuesday, March 8 from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Seward County Event Center. The buttons are $3

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from 8 through 9:30 a.m. and will also take place at the Seward County Event Center.

The 2011 Recipe/ Cooking Contest is at 11:30 a.m. and will also take place at the Seward County Event Center. The total cash and prizes is valued at more than $400 awarded to the winners. The contest is open to anyone 12 or older living within 70mile radius of Liberal. The entrees should be a unique dish made using any kind of pancake mix. It can be savory or sweet, a main, a side, or a dessert dish, it can be a twist on traditional pancakes, or something completely different from a pancake. The first place prize is $300, the second place prize is $100 and merchandise and third prize is $50 in cash and merchandise.

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Cameron Eatmon edits music in his personal studio. Eatmon will finish his next album this summer.

Eatmon signs deal with independent label Octavi o Rodri guez Entertainment editor The last time the Crusader spoke with Cameron Eatmon, he was an independent musician working within the confines of his home recording studio. Since then, he has signed with the label he previously mentioned, Livetrack Records, owned by his cousin, which in turn put off his plans of attending “Recording Connection,” a music business school in Wichita because he has already begun his musical career. “Right now we have a contract that lets me make and record the music in my studio, and then send it, which he then masters the songs and sends them to 300 online stores worldwide and also to businesses for concert placement.”

Cameron spends most of his time making music. “When I’m not sleeping or eating, I’m making music. Being in the Student Union is part of my free time.”

He admits that since signing, he has gained a notable amount of experience in the music business world. With record sales waning, and artists making less and less these days, it has become extremely hard for anyone with real talent to become a huge musical sensation. The music industry has changed drastically in the past few years, mostly due to illegal downloading.

“People think it’s easy, but it’s not. It’s 10 times harder. You have to work to promote yourself and build a fanbase. It’s really hard to please people with the music.”

He is also able to maintain his artistic freedom through his contract. Besides his solo musical ventures, Eatmon has also started a DJ service with fellow SCCC/ATS student, Antolin Ortiz.

“He’s helping me out so we can make money while DJing for parties.” Eatmon said.

They are currently signed to play at the prom in Tyrone, Okla., and are also looking for more shows in the Southwest Kansas area.

They are also trying to get booked for the K101 Music Festival in Oklahoma City, in which musicians from all around the nation come together and play a wide range of music genres.

“We’re going to try and get booked there so Cameron and I can have our own little concert.” says Ortiz The two are also creating a clothing line, named UJO, which stands for “Un-Judged Outerwear.”

Which already has its own mascot and some designs.

"It is something we have in mind, we are trying to get peoples opinions on designs so we will know what they like and not exactly what we like." Eatmon said.

“I plan on moving to San Antonio in the summer to finish the album and maybe a mixtape to give away for free. We are also shooting a couple of music videos there to promote the album and build a bigger fan base”

Life has many firsts—a person’s first birthday, first job, first car, and first time filing taxes. The time of year has come again to file federal and state income tax returns, which can be expensive. To help people, the Internal Revenue Service offers a program to file taxes for free. Before filing taxes though, people need to make sure they have all their forms including their Seward County Community College/Area Technical School forms.

According to www.irs.gov, approximately 70 percent of all taxpayers have an adjusted gross income of $58,000 or less, which may qualify the taxpayer for the free file program.

“Free File is a free, federal income tax prep and electronic filing program for eligible taxpayers, developed through a partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, a group of private sector tax software companies,” the IRS website states.

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an Internal Revenue Service form that employers are required to disperse each year. The W-2 reports an employee’s annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld from his or her paycheck.”

The forms were mailed to the person’s “mailing address on file in the college’s inter-relational database,” she said.

People who have not received a W-2 form can request one. “A W-2 request form is located on the college’s website at www.sccc.edu/go/hrforms, W-2 Replacement Request,” Weilert said.

After the form is completed, people may submit the form to the human resources office and W-2s are reissued each Friday, Weilert said.

The website to file federal taxes for free people need go to www.IRS.gov/freefile. For more information about the free file program, go The last day to file federal taxes is April 18 and for state income tax returns is April 15.

The business office also dispersed a 1098T, a tuition statement form for taxes.

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Kelly Hill of Sunset Graphics, on scaffolding, cleans the surface of a technical school truck trailer to adhere one of 26 sections of promotional vinyl wrap. Von Temple works to place the sections on the truck. The wrap features several Seward students and areas of study offered by Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School. The truck will be displayed during community promotions in the area, such as the upcoming Pancake Day parade March 8.

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To file for free, taxpayers must file through the IRS website.

The program through the IRS is for federal taxes; taxpayers may still have to pay to file state taxes.

People also need to be aware that commercial online software may have a different AGI requirement than the IRS. According to the website, requirement is the combined AGI if filing jointly.

However, before people can file their taxes, they need all necessary forms, which may include forms from SCCC/ATS. According to Deb Weilert, director of human resources, students should have already received forms from SCCC/ATS. “Forms are required to be disbursed by midnight January 31,” Weilert said. “Forms for 2010 were dispersed on January 21, 2011."

Weilert explained students may have received forms for financial aid reasons, but she said people employed by the college in 2010 received W-2 forms.

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OUR VIEW —

Time for tech school union updates The Area Technical School student union seems as thought it has not seen a remodeling since the day it was created. The current student union is home to a dilapidated pingpong and pool table, that have both seen better days, a TV and a number of couches. The union is also home to an estimated 23 tables and 92 chairs, where students can eat — as the student union serves as both a place where students can relax as well as a cafeteria. Even the furniture at the ATS student union has seen better days. “If you sit on the couches from the ATS student union, you sink in,” a Seward student said.

SCCC/ATS students who recently visited the technical school student union were amazed at how little the place has changed since they last visited the technical school back in high school.

From this visit, an idea was born. The idea began with asking about the possibility of the addition of public computers to the student union, like the Internet Cafe in the main campus.

“It would be a good idea to install computers at the ATS student center,” Alberto Quijano said. Quijano, who currently attends classes at the ATS, felt that it would benefit the technical school as well as the student body.

Many students and faculty members from the main campus are unaware of the current state of the technical school student union, because they are rarely on that campus. The issue of the possible addition of some computers was discussed with Seward/ATS faculty and students, some of whom were unaware changes might be needed in the student union.

“I’m unaware of the current state of the ATS student union; I cannot say what changes should be made or needed,” SGA president Victor Rodriguez said. “ATS has just recently been merged with the main campus, not a lot of planning has been done.”

While some were unaware of the need, a number of staff members showed surprise that this idea had been overlooked.

“It is an excellent idea that should be put into place,” Dean of Students Celeste Donovan said. “Some planning would be required in order to install computers in the ATS student union, as some wiring may be needed. But it would benefit the students.” Donovan recommended taking this matter to the SGA student body.

The idea of installing computers in the ATS student union was brought up to the SGA meeting Monday. During the SGA meeting,

this idea was discussed, and a concensus was reached. With input of SGA members, the idea of installing computers evolved to encompass a complete remodeling of the ATS student union.

“It is necessary for students to feel comfortable. The better the atmosphere for students who wish to study, the better the student grades and atmosphere of the campus will be,” Rodriguez said.

The Area Technical School and Seward County Community College were incorporated into one institution in 2008. This merge brought benefits to both campuses as well as to students. During the first period of the ATS/SCCC merge priority remodeling and updates were made. However, this is a ongoing process, as some changes are still needed today.

SGA plans to meet at the ATS student union on Feb. 28, in order to assess the remodeling needed as well as future plans.

“I want students from the technical school to feel part of the Saints tradition,” Rodriguez said. “We are no longer two separate institutions, but one. We are a big family now.”

STUDENT LIFE —

Cheap food costs more Alfredo Anaya Editor

We’ve all heard about how breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I couldn’t agree more because after long nights of sleeping, food is definitely the thing my body needs to re-fuel.

However, since I am generally running around, I can’t always sit and have a full-on breakfast like I would like to.

I used to take the time to cook oatmeal in the mornings, but my motivation to get up early enough for that soon went away.

I tried the granola bars, but those have no decent nutritional value, whatsoever, and are just packed with sugar and other tasty, yet unnecessary, ingredients.

But I’ve gotten to a point where I will eat anything in the morning now just to keep my stomach full and my mind happy.

In one instance, I was about to get some breakfast at Burger King, but in order to be thrifty and my usual cheap college student self, I decided to pay a visit to the dollar store. It’s amazing that two dollars got me a pack of cookies, and a drink.

I would say overall I got a great deal, and enjoyed my cookies and drink. However, when I got to a point where I was about to throw those cookies away I took the time to look at them and realized the calorie content was 540 calo-

ries, equal to the amount of a meal I could have had at Burger King.

Although originally I thought I was a genius for spending two dollars on some tasty snacks, now I felt like an idiot for spending two dollars on something that was probably worse than a breakfast item at Burger King.

Oh, the roller coaster of emotions I had gone through in the span of an hour. Of course, all of this could have been avoided if I would have just taken the time to look at what I was about to devour in the first place.

Heed the warning of my tale.

Pay attention to the cheap food you buy because in the end it may cost you more than just paying for a regular meal somewhere, or finding time to grab something to eat at home. n Alfredo Anaya , who now knows sometimes it’s better to go with Burger King, can be reached at Anaya@crusadernews.com.

TECHNOLOGY —

Google gives the answers Dana Loewen Editor

My answer to every problem is ‘Just Google It.’ I’m to the point where I hardly even stop to stop to think about it, I just grab my iPod Touch and type it into the Google search box and I usually

have my answer in a couple seconds.

Questions from ‘what’s that actor’s name?’ or ‘where is Tran?’ to ‘do these pants make me look fat?’ All are acceptable Google questions.

And I usually get good results.

The simple ones like ‘when does the Pirates movie come out?’ can be found in a couple seconds; more complicated ones like ‘what does my favorite color say about my personality?’ can take a little longer.

Generally I’ve always been able to find an answer, except for once. Nowhere can I find how clothing manufacturers are able to produce distressed jeans with holes that still have all the horizontal white threads in tact.

It seems the older generations, and some of the younger, are of the opinion that the increased use

of media in our generation is turning our brains to mush. I can’t speak to all the implications of media on this generation, but I do feel like Google has made me smarter. Or at least more intellectually diverse.

Without Google, or the Internet in general, I would have to get most of my information from books. Which means I would possibly know a whole lot about certain subjects, like C.S. Lewis or crime solving, but not the random tidbits of information I know now.

For example, I highly doubt I would have read a book about bodily functions, but because of Google, I now know what causes hiccups. n Dana Loewen, who plans to make a T-shirt with the logo “Just Google it”, can be reached at Loewen@crusadernews.com

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GUEST COLUMN

Bill McGlothing

Nationally recognized Telolith seeks 2011 entries A visitor to the notorious Green House will be doubly awed: first, the trophy cases, crammed with a hoard of championship trophies and awards, and, once inside the gym, the ranks of green and white banners festooning walls and rafters. These are the spoils of the athletic wars, symbols of the victors in decades of Saint triumphs, both team and individual, proudly and defiantly displayed as evidence that this is “The Home of the Saints.” The barrel-jawed, sleeve rolling, combatscowling “Fighting Saint” reinforces this message as sports mascot: a place where winners come to play.

Last year in this space, I wrote of success in another area of SCCC/ATS students’ achievement—the Telolith, the annual publication of student creative writing and art. I concluded with the following: “For proof see the Telolith’s 17 national award plaques stashed in H-109.” H-109 is a classroom. More accurately, the Art computer lab. But no less a tribute to excellence.

In fact, the number of

plaques has grown in the last year, all on display, although some are hidden behind others due to shrinking space in the chalk tray lining one side of the room. Five certificates of merit and place awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association to individual Telolith writers and artists, along with awards for Outstanding Article, Outstanding Story, and Outstanding Design, as well as recognition of the entire Telolith staff for typography. Two more awards to individual writers from the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Media Association.

From the American Scholastic Press Association, two individual writer awards for Outstanding Article and Outstanding Story. And then, over the last two decades, three ASPA First Place awards and five for First Place with Special Merit to the publication as a whole. Also, from CSPA, two Silver Medalist certificates and one Gold Medalist certificate to the last three Telolith issues.

And finally, to the 2010 issue, from the National

Scholastic Press Association, Associated Collegiate Press, the toplevel All American Honor Rating, with marks of distinction for writing and editing, photography, art, graphics and typography, layout, and concept.

The “House” where these awards are displayed is neither green nor grand. But here too can be found the trophies of winners, champions, and, year after year, one award-winning team after another.

Like to win? Want to play? Deadline for submissions of original and previously unpublished art, photography, poetry, short fiction, personal essays, and creative nonfiction, is Friday, March 11.

Submission forms are available from Telolith advisors Susan Copas (susan.copas@sccc.edu/ 417-1453/ Humanities 108) and Bill McGlothing (bill.mcglothing@sccc.edu/ 417-1457/ Humanities 107).

ENTERTAINMENT

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The Jetts, from left, Brandon Ridge, Jimmy Bert, Lauren Sarchet, Brian Francis, Allen Semisch, Trey Duerson, Makyla Johnson and Mick Mages during the community musical’s performance of “Cool.”

Musical Review | Octavio Rodriguez

‘West Side Story’ impresses,gives out ’50s culture vibe Brian Francis and Angel Rodriguez, discussing the big rumble.

Tony and Maria, portrayed by Ben Mann and Flor Parral, meet for the first time during the school dance. The starstruck lovers are later sperated due to the almost irreconcilable differences of their families and friends, which endangers their lives.

I would like to start this review by saying that this recent performance of “West Side Story” blew my preconceptions of talent in the high school age level out of the water. The performers had incredible talent on display.

“West Side Story” is basically a modernized version of Shakerspeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” in 1950s New York City. The story revolves around Maria and Tony, a starstruck couple doomed by the differences between their family, friends, and cultures, those of which become resolved after tragic events that happen to them and the people around them. This story has been told countless times, so there’s nothing really new.

One thing that stood out in a major way while I watched it was the marvelous performance by newcomer Flor Parral. No offense to any of the other performers, but she really stole the show. She embodied the character of Maria extremely well and had an incredible singing voice for being so young. I would love to see her in any future productions.

Another thing that really stood out was some of the choreography throughout the show, especially during the school dance,

and the fight scene. The dancing was almost perfect and extremely entertaining to watch. The performers dancing was a perfect example of choreography from the 1950s.

The lighting was also a major standout. While I watched the show, besides the brilliant performances, I couldn’t help but notice how incredible the lighting was. It made the stage look great, even absolutely enormous at times.

The music played by the band was extremely well done. One scene that made it really hit home was the dream sequence during the show. The music was very moody and the lighting was perfect for it. The band played it extremely well.

The only thing I was bothered by were the sets. Some (except the school dance backdrop, which was very well done.) seemed a bit too simple throughout the show. I felt as though a better job could have been done. Though the musical isn’t anything extremely new or bold, the rendition shown was done incredibly well and was not one to dissappoint. Anyone who missed out on the show missed out on an incredible performance.

The classic 1950s retelling of Shakespeare’s classic, “Romeo and Juliet” was a community based effort between SCCC/ATS, Liberal High School, and the community of the city of LIberal. It premiered at the James Maskus Auditorium.

Rosalia, Francisca, and Consuela, portrayed by Kenny Del-Val, Dalia Camacho and Katie Burnett during the performance of the most recognizable song from the musical and hit classic “America.”

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Saints honor five, win 84-59 Saint clinch Jayhawk West Conference title, guarantee home playoff game Jose Vazquez Crusader staff

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At the last regular home game in the Green House Wednesday, five Saints sophomores are honored, from left to right, Chris Chaney, Isaiah Thaw, Marquez Patterson, Jeremy Jones and Marky Nolen. The Saints played the Garden City Broncbusters and won the game 84-59.

A matchup between the Seward County Saints and the Garden City Broncbusters at the Greenhouse Feb. 23 saw the Saints defeating the broncbusters 84-59 on sophomore recognition night.

With the win they clinched the Jayhawk West Conference title.

In the early start of the game, the Saints jumped out to a 6-0 run before Garden City Coach Baumann called a time out. After the timeout the Broncbusters had their own run, a 8-0 run, to lead the game 8-6.

The Saints and the Broncbusters started trading bucket after bucket and with 9:45 left in the first half the score was 24-12.

The Broncbusters scored 11 unanswered points with Andre Phillips hitting a 3 pointer to cap off their run. After the Broncobusters run, Coach Bryan Zollinger called a timeout with the score 24-23.

After they continued from the timeout, the Saints defense started to pick it up with them rack-

Crusader photo/Zach Carpenter

Jeremy Jones brings the ball up court after a steal to start a fast break play. ing up steals with Jeremy Jones throwing up an ally-oop to Daveon Boardingham. Also with Jones and Marquez Patterson picking apart the Broncbusters defense. With their slashing and passing off to the open team-

mates, they racked up 12 assists total.

The Saints defense only allowed the Broncbusters to score 9 more points when the Seward team headed into the half with the score 44-32, the Saints leading the Broncbusters.

When the second half started, the Saints kept the pressure on the Broncbusters.

The score was 65-51 with 9:35 left in the game.

The Saints had the ball and Rafriel Guthrie drove into the lane and found Patterson open for a 3. Then the Saints defense started to pick up when Silas Mills went for a shot and was blocked

by Saints foward Daveon Boardingham, one of his four blocks for the game.

The Saints shot 55 percent from the field and put the game out of reach with the score 8459. The Saints had inbounded the ball from a Garden City turnover.

With 1:15 left in the game, the Saints recieved a standing ovation from the home crowd. The Saints will now host the Labette Cardinals in playoffs at the Green House on March 1 at 8 p.m.

Lady Saints win 62-59 Megan Kearns Crusader staff The Lady Saints defeated the Garden City Lady Broncbusters 62-59 Wednesday night, taking the winning lead in the final minute.

With sophomores Hanna Rotolo and Morgan Skomal playing their last regular season home game at the Green House, the Lady Saints managed to control the lead by 10 near the end of the first half with 32 points, holding Garden City to 22 points.

Garden City started gaining on Seward County in the second half.

Seward freshman Ashlynn Knoll showed her skill with four back-to-back shots, adding 10 points before the Lady Broncbusters caught up. Knoll scored a career high 32 points plus eight rebounds Wednesday night in the

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Ashlynn Knoll shoots a jumper in the lane when going against the Lady Broncbusters in the Green House. The Lady Saints pulled out a win in the final minutes, 62-59.

Green House.

With about three minutes left in the game, the Lady Broncbusters gained the lead. They stayed in the lead until freshman Kayla Thomas earned two free throws, putting the Lady Saints up 60-59. Knoll hit two more.

The win helped the Lady Saints stay alive in the race for a home playoff date in the Region VI playoffs.

“We played good tonight,” Coach Toby Wynn said. Wynn also stated the last time the Lady Saints played Garden, they lost to them for the first time since 2003.

The next game the Lady Saints play is at Butler on Feb. 26.

“This is a huge game,” Wynn said. If the Lady Saints win this game they will be fourth in the playoffs and their next game will be at the Green House. If they lose, they will be fifth and have to go on the road.

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Hannah Rotolo passes the basketball over the Broncbuster defense.

Lady Saints finish 19-10 overall, 9-6 in the Jayhawk West.

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Saints cheerleader leaves football behind Deisi Barboza Online editor In the middle of the Green House during the halftime at the Saints and Lady Saints basketball game, the Saints cheerleaders perform a vast variety of stunts. The stunts are impressive and seem effortlessly done, so it is hard to believe this is current Saints cheerleader and former Division I-A football player Gabe Olivas’ first semester as a cheerleader.

Olivas played football for three years in high school. “I used to be the bad boy. I didn’t think it [football] would take me anywhere, but then I started getting letters. Football is my life as it has given me a lot of opportunities,�

Olivas said.

He enrolled in the University of New Mexico. During his first year he was red shirted which meant he couldn’t play but he did practice with the team. Although most athletes enjoy getting all the playing time they can, Olivas saw the positive side to it. “It gives you time to adapt to the new style and you learn the play book,� Olivas said.

In his second year he began getting some playing time. He left the UNM in the summer of 2010 for personal reasons and relocated to Colorado for the following semester.

Olivas enrolled at Pueblo Community College but was soon unsatisfied as “Colorado was expensive.� Benefits Olivas looked at with Seward were that he had family in town, as his dad got transferred to Liberal for his job, and it was cheaper than PCC. He hadn’t planned to go into cheerleading until his friend Jeannette Contreras suggested it to him. “He told me he needed help with money. I

told him that cheerleading offered a good scholarship,� Contreras said.

The cheer squad was down three guys at the beginning of the semester, according to cheer sponsor Scarlette Diseker. “We needed guys who could pick up quickly,� Diseker said.

Olivas was exactly the fit as Diseker noted that he was learning stunts that can take a semester to learn in only two practices. Overall, Olivas’s background in football has been a benefit to his success in cheerleading. “He’s a total team player. I think he learned that from years in football,� Diseker said.

Although Olivas was picking up quickly, he does admit it wasn’t easy. “It’s a different life style from a football player to a cheerleader. You have to adapt to that sport. Football is mesmerizing plays and physical ability, and cheerleading is about being in tune with your partner.�

The support of his teammates is also something he credits to making the transition easier. “Going from a football player from a cheerleader is hard, but a lot of other guys on the team used to play football, too.� “When I was a football player I didn’t think it was important,� Olivas said of cheering.

But after trying cheerleading, his view changed. “At first I was shy and nervous but it’s cool now.�

Olivas currently plans on getting his associate in business after this semester. He is looking into the University of Houston but hasn’t made his final decision yet. His ultimate dream is to own his own business in the architect field.

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After defeating the Rangers, the team will take the week off of game action until Saturday when they open their defense of the Jayhawk West crown with a four game set with the Colby Trojans at Brent Gould Field.

The double headers start both Saturday and Sunday at 1p.m.

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Sophomore recognition The Lady Saints softball team defeated Clarendon with a double win Wednesday at home with the scores of 9-0 and 7-2, leaving them with the record of 7-1. On Saturday, the Lady Saints go to Trinidad, Colo., where they go against Trinidad State.

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At the last regular home game in the Green House, the cheer team sophomores were recognized. Dance Team Saintsation sophomores Lizuly Monarrez and Sugely Mendoza, not pictured, were also recognized.

Saints challenge for scholarship funds Reanna Tuml i nson Crusader staff

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High School student Alan Grajeda participates in the 5k, ending in first place and winning an MVP award, on Feb. 12. Grajeda is a senior at Liberal High School and finished first in both of the races.

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Emery Swagerty, who works in the SCCC/ATS Library, was in charge putting this event together and running it. This was his fourth and final race in five weeks. “In a first year event it’s hard to predict how it’s going to work out.� Swagerty said.

Dr. Duane Dunn, president of SCCC/ATS, raised more than $600 for the Development Foundation with his prediction challenge. He proposed a challenge for people to donate $10 to the Development Foundation and try to predict how long it would take Dunn to finish the 1.5K race.

The person with the closest prediction won a $60 gift certificate to the Country Club.

Alan Grajeda, a senior at Liberal High School, was awarded

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Homecoming queen Jeanette Contreras smiles after being crowned by 2010 queen Jordan Eder.

Contreras was nominated by the cheer team this year.

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Homecoming king Victor Rodriguez flexes his muscles after being crowned as he stands with 2010 homecoming queen Jordan Eder. Center page below, Eder assists flower girl Lauren Christie and crown bearers Jackson Dodge and Bret Lyon.

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Homecoming candidates Brandi Colvin, Janette Vargas, Ashley Martinez, Marycarmen Perez, flower girl Lauren Christie, queen Jeanette Contreras with king Victor Rodriguez, Carlos Ruiz, Omar Rios, Saul Landeros and Luis Pauyac stand after the crowning ceremony. The candidates were nominated by student organizations and voted on by students and faculty for the results. • For more photos, see CrusaderNews.com