Jan 25, 2011

“West Side Story” will be performed by SCCC/ATS and LHS students Feb. 17-20.

SCCC/ATS gets six defibrillators installed throughout campus, giving students the chance to be heroic.

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News notes • JOB FAIR will be sponsored

by SIFE and the Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 26. The job fair will take place at the Seward County Event Center. It will be open to the public. Local businesses in attendance will be accepting resumes.

• LAST DAY TO DROP classes and receive a full refund is Feb. 1.

• ALLIED HEALTH Job Fair is Feb. 17. Businesses have until Feb. 11 to sign up. Registration fee is $20 per table; lunch is included. For applications or more information, contact Norma Jean Dodge in the office of business and industry, 620-417-1170.

• HISTORIAN Ann Birney will play Amelia Earhart for Lunch in the Library at noon Feb. 7. Bring your own lunch.

Drinks and cookies will be proContact Matthew vided.

Pannkuk for more information, 620-417-1161.

• HOMECOMING candidate nominations are due Jan. 28 from clubs. Voting will be 9 a.m. to noon, Jan. 31- Feb. 2 in front of the library. The final 10 candidates will be announced on Feb. 3. See page 3 for more.

• DODGE BALL intramurals are scheduled to start Feb. 10.

Students interested can sign up now at student activity director Wade Lyon’s office in the Student Union.

• TWO AUTO PROGRAM students have been accepted for an internship at Stu Emmert’s Automotive Center. Octaviano Nievlas from the Automotive II program and Jonathan Delgado, a junior in the high school Automotive I are the first candidates for the new automotive apprenticeship program.

• FAFSA ASSISTANCE will be offered Feb. 13 between 2 and 4 p.m. in the library as part of the College Goal Sunday program. All college-bound students can receive free help applying for federal financial aid.

There will also be a drawing to give away four $500 scholarships to first-time students.

• SENIOR SHOOTOUT will be Jan. 29 at 6 p.m.in the Green House. High school seniors not intending on playing sports in college can shoot free throws to win scholarships, Saints logo apparel and other prizes. Seniors and their family and friends will also receive free pizza and tickets to the men’s and women’s basketball games.

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Art student and graffiti artist Rafael Sanchez works on a sketch in one of the art classrooms.

Sanchez has been drawing graffiti since he was 3. He is inspired by his dad, who died when Sanchez was 7 years old.

of the U.S. Code,” Kobach said, “and it says that no state can give in-state tuition rates to an illegal The Development, Relief and alien unless that state wants to Education for Alien Minors—or give in-state tuition rates to every DREAM—Act was once again U.S. citizen from whatever cordefeated in the Senate Dec. 18, ner of the country he comes 2010. With only 55 votes out of from, that’s how it’s phrased.” the 60 needed, this act was killed Kobach also explained how 10 in the Senate after passing in the states have broken that law since House.

1996 and Kansas is one of them.

According to the Inside Higher Some Seward County CommuEd, Republicans like Orrin Hatch nity College students also attendof Utah and John McCain from ed this legislative discussion and Arizona, who had had their own point once supported the of view regarding DREAM Act, are Kobach’s arguments. now against it and Maricarmen Perez, voted to block its cona member of the Hissideration.

American panic One opponent of Leadership Organithe DREAM Act was zation addresses her recently in Liberal reaction to the comDREAM Act Series: and addressed quesments by Kobach.

Part 3 tions on the issue.

“I didn’t like anyKansas Secretary of State Kris thing he had to say,” Perez said.

Kobach, a law professor at the Although she saw truth in some University of Missouri at Kansas of the things he said, she felt he City and one of the authors of the only saw one side of the issue. immigrant legislation SB1070 in “The bill wouldn’t actually be Arizona, visited Liberal’s Rock rewarding illegal parents that Island Depot Friday evening for came to the U.S. Also, if there a legislative discussion. isn’t a possibility for an amnesty, Kobach has publicly stated he at least they should encourage the is against the in-state tuition sta- process to move faster. But one tus for undocumented students thing he made sure we all knew and has indicated he would like was that he didn’t want the to see a constitutional change that DREAM Act, and I didn’t like would prohibit citizenship for in- that.” dividuals born in the U.S. to unSeward student Alexander documented parents.

Olinger also shares his opinion He has publicly addressed his towards Kobach’s discussion. status on this view, and Friday “I didn’t like what he had to night was no exception. say about the DREAM Act. Like The DREAM Act passage has about the immigration issue, he been in consideration since 2001. was really insensitive. I am for But, according to Kobach, saying the DREAM Act.” yes to illegal aliens brought to the HALO sponsor Frances Brown U.S. under the age of 15 would was present at the forum, and she be “medium-sized amnesty.” felt as if some of Kobach’s views “I think folks who prefer an were unfair toward students who amnesty think that, well, this is were brought into the United the way to get the camel’s nose States as infants by their parents. inside the tent,” Kobach said. “It “I didn’t agree with what he seems like, gosh, why wouldn’t said about the DREAM Act. To you want to give an amnesty to me, it seems unfair that students somebody who was brought into that were brought here as chilthe country unlawfully and they dren, when they turn 18 that they were probably brought in by their need to go back to their home parents, and, you know, isn’t this country as if they never lived the most sympathetic group of here, and to get in line to come people who you would give an back and to become citizens, I amnesty to?” just don’t agree with that,” He continued to explain to a Brown said. group of about 125 at the “Night Kobach expressed his disof Politics” forum how the agreement with Kansas law that DREAM Act would still be re- allows for in-state tuitions, but warding the illegal behavior of SCCC/ATS President Dr. Duane the individual because once they Dunn agrees with the Kansas law turn 18 they become responsible that allows in-state tuition rates for their own actions and have for the students who meet its the obligation to return to their qualifications, and also supports “home country.” the DREAM Act. Another side of the DREAM “I support the DREAM Act Act that has caused a lot commo- and Kansas’ current laws that tion is the school in-state tuition allow for in-state tuition for rates that supporters are trying to Kansas residents who meet the gain with the DREAM Act pas- qualifications of the law,” Dunn sage. Kobach doesn’t agree with said. this.

• Interview comments from the “The other reason I don’t like public forum with Kris Kobach the DREAM Act is because in were contributed by Crusader 1996 Congress passed a law and editor Alfredo Anaya. it’s found in Title 8 Section 16-23

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Graffiti flows from artist’s fingers damage his sophomore year of high school.

“You automatically get stereotyped when you do graffiti. They always try to group me I arrive to interview Rafael Sanchez in the into a gang category when I don’t belong student union and spot him sitting among there,” Rafael said. friends; as I get closer, I notice he is working While getting a felony might have stopped on graffiti art with a red marker. I take a seat many, it was a rebirth for Rafael. and accidentally bump his hand. There is now “I was a smarter individual afterwards. I had a stray red mark on the page, I apologize but a lot of time to think; I didn’t go out all the he laughs it off and keeps going. This piece is time like I used to. I would stay home and ruined but there are many more to come. work on my art.”

“You can’t pick up a random piece of paper But Rafael explains that there is a major difin this house without finding random graffiti ference between street art and graffiti tags on it,” said his sister, Valeria Sanchez. done by gangs.

As an art major at Seward County Commu“Gang tags are just scribble, chicken nity College/ Area Technical School, Rafael scratches. They don’t go into detail; they don’t is trying to improve his skills in various forms take the time to make it look good. They are of art, but graffiti seems to be his calling as the just out there to destroy and vandalize,” talent was prevalent at an early age.

Rafael said.

“When he was 3 years old he graffitied all Rafael wishes there were some outlets for over the floor and had to clean it up,” Valeria emerging graffiti artists. said.

“When you go to bigger cities, Rafael’s family is from Calithey have competitions where they fornia but moved to Liberal (graffiti artists) get some prize. It when he was 3 years old. He would be nice to have something graduated from Liberal High here to give artists some sort of opSchool in 2010 and was on the portunity. That’s why they tend to hit cross country and track teams. the streets,” Rafael said. “It is a form “I enjoy running and being of expressing yourself. Not all grafathletic,” Rafael said. fiti artists are criminals.”

The talent for art is present in Rafael took art classes in high other members of his family as school but taught himself how to well. His father was good at draw most of what he knows. drawing, his sister was an “They can teach you how to shade award-winning artist in high in class, but it’s up to you to learn school and his cousin studhow to really draw,” said ies graphic design and has a Rafael’s friend and admirer It is a form of line of stuffed animals he Omar Rios. “He has grown a lot designed himself. in the past semester. He is im“It was kind of my mom proving on a daily basis,” Rios who got me into graffiti now said. “He has more focus for it that I think about it; she now.”

Not all graffiti taught me a certain way of Rafael works in maintenance making letters in the 5th for USD 480 putting in 50-60 grade, and I built off that hours every two weeks. since then,” Rafael said.

“He works a lot, but he seems Sanchez had to grow up to keep school and his outside quickly as his father Rafael life well balanced,” said Susan Sanchez Sr. died from a heart attack June 11, Copas, art instructor. “He’s quiet but he’s got 2000, when Rafael was only 7 years old. a great sense of humor, and he’s great to have “My dad does inspire me all the time; he’s in class.” motivation for me to my best in life because Rafael is unsure of the future at the moment he has always wanted me to do what I love in but might transfer to either University of life, and follow my dreams — and art is not Kansas or Kansas State University and conjust my passion, it is my first love.” tinue in the arts. “I would like to get into However, his form of expression has gotten graphic design, maybe, or work as an art Rafael into trouble with the law as he was teacher, just something where I can keep using convicted for conspiracy to commit criminal my abilities on a daily basis.”

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Texting behind the wheel can cost you, literally and figuratively Dana Loewen Editor Kansas passed a law in May 2010 making texting while driving illegal. Law enforcement officers were able to stop drivers for texting while driving but until Jan. 1 drivers got only a warning.

Now drivers will get a $60 fine plus any local court fines.

The law includes sending or receiving text messages, instant messages or e-mails. It also includes exceptions for reading emergency-, traffic- and weather-related alerts and to report crimes.

“It’s up to the officers judgement to see if there’s cause to stop a driver,” Liberal Police Captain Patrick McClurg said.

“It’s going to take a little observation.”

According to Lt. Robert Baker dents in states that have texting of the Kansas Highway Patrol, while driving laws actually inofficers can easily tell the differ- crease instead of decrease. They ence between texting and mak- attribute this to drivers holding ing a call because dialing takes their phone further down in order only a few seconds, to hide it, causing while texting takes them to look away much longer. from the road even Still, police are findmore. ing it a difficult law to Despite its diffienforce. Since cell culty, McClurg, phones aren’t banned along with other completely, officers law enforcement, have to pay close at- Texting while Driving support the law’s tention to discern if a good intentions.

Series: Part 2 driver is texting or “The main thing looking at their phone for anoth- is that this law was created for er reason. the safety of all motorists,” Mc“It was meant for a good pur- Clurg said. “You don’t need a pose, but it’s a little vague and study to know; it’s common tough to enforce,” McClurg said. sense that if you’re being disThe law has other difficulties tracted from driving by texting as well. According to the High- you’re going to have a greater way Loss Data Institute, acci- chance of getting in an accident.”

If anything, knowing the law can raise the awareness of the danger of texting while behind the wheel. Regardless of texting or driving experience, attempting to do both simultaneously is extremely dangerous.

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, texting drivers are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash.

KDT traffic safety manager Pete Bodyk was quoted in the Newton Kansan. “Drivers take their eyes off the road five seconds per message on average.

That is long enough for a vehicle traveling 55 mph to go 134 yards farther than a football field and its end zones. We urge all drivers to ‘put it down’ when behind the wheel to avoid a ticket and to save lives.”

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Board of Trustees Crusader staff wins recognition from national competition adds new employee Connie Whiteley Crusader staff

In a recent Seward County Community College/Area Technical School board of trustees meeting, a new employee was approved for employment.

The board approved the employment of Norma Jean Dodge as the director of business and industry.

According to the board report, Dodge has worked with a community college before in the office of business and industry at Garden City Community College.

The board also heard from SCCC/ATS Dean of Student Services Celeste Donovan on providing services to students with disabilities.

Donovan reported that the college provides services to students with physical and learning disabilities with assistance ranging from tutoring, extended test time, and counseling to adaptive services, such as desk arrangements, enhanced computer screens, and classroom access, according a news release from SCCC/ATS. Further, Donovan said the services are requested through the dean’s office, which also supervises the program.

As part of the institutional goal regarding meeting students’ needs and the strategic vision element of addressing diversity, Donovan indicated that her office is monitoring student satisfaction with the services provided as well as the different types of assistance requested, the released stated.

Cynthia Rapp, SCCC/ATS dean of instruction, also reported to the board on a couple of issues.

Rapp said SCCC/ATS has teamed with Dodge City Community College and Garden City Community College to improve the effectiveness in adult learning in Southwest Kansas.

“The three colleges will work with the Kansas Board of Regents to ensure success in the GED programs and citizenship courses provided to the area,” according the report.

Rapp further reported on the SCCC/ATS cosmetology program. She said the program is looking for adjunct instructors.

“The college is seeking individuals who have instructor licenses through the Kansas Board of Cosmetology in order to meet the attendance requirements for the students to sit for their licensing exam,” said the report.

Dale Reed, associate dean of educational services, also reported to the board that the Natural Gas Compressor Technician program will have a full enrollment in the program, which a non-credit program that includes an internship with industry partners for the beginning of classes.

The next regular Board of Trustees meeting will be Feb. 7.

In other business, the board reported the following: •Dr. Duane Dunn, SCCC/ATS president, reviewed the impact of a potential change in the state aid distribution formula for community colleges.

•The board approved the purchase of replacement equipment for the Wellness Center and authorized the business office to purchase computers for the computer labs used in the computer science department in the simulation and game design courses.

•Al Shank, Jr. provided the Board with a proposal for property and casualty insurance.

The Crusader staff returned from the holiday break to the news that the paper had been named silver medalist in a national competition.

The award was based on six spring 2010 Crusader issues that were submitted to the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for critique.

“Because the Columbia Scholastic Press Association is a prestigious association, I am re-

to go that extra mile to get their work done and that was reflected in the publication.”

Reed explained the judging is anonymous and the paper receives a written critique along with the certificate.

In the overall comments, the judge praised the staff’s writing, news section and sports and offered critiques on mainly design elements of the issues.

“Overall, you have a strong paper for a two-year college— very strong,” the judge stated. “It is evident your staff works hard

to produce a professional product.”

Reed said she was happy that the writing of the staff was recognized.

Last year the staff, Reed explained, had several students who really enjoyed the craft of writing, which showed up in the critique.

For submitting an entry for the overall judging to the CSPA, the Crusader staff will now have a chance to enter 50 individual entries for judging later in the year.

“Lost Hope” by Omar Rios, 2-D art winner Photo by Jose Rodriguez, photography winner

People choose art favorites Ivan Gaytan Crusader staff Peoples Choice Awards set up some of the most appreciated art days in the fall semester at Seward County Community College /Area Technical School.

Peoples Choice is an event where art students enter works of art and people who view the exhibit vote for the best ones.

Artists may enter various art media, for example, drawing, painting, photography, or 3-D art.

“We had more people vote this time than we’ve ever had,” said art instructor Susan Copas. The contest is more than a decade old. Student voting was heavy, plus a music program that week in the humanities building brought additional community votes.

Emily Taylor, a high school student in Turpin, Okla., won the 3-D category for entering in glass blowing.

Photo by Lexi Amos-Lyddon, photography winner

Glass pieces by Emily Taylor, 3-D art winner

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for their knowledge in the field,” Reed said.

Morgan Allaman was the editor-in-chief when the awardwinning work was done.

Current Crusader editor Alfredo Anaya, who is co-editor with Dana Loewen, was a Crusader reporter and photographer in the spring 2010 was also pleased with the award.

“I am proud that all of our hard work ended up paying off, and the award really shows that,” Anaya said. “We had a lot of good writers that were willing

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ally proud of the Silver Medalist Award and the work of the staff,” said Crusader adviser Anita Reed. “It takes a lot of work for the editors to go above and beyond to the quality of work it takes to win these awards. I just appreciate the time and pride that they put into the publications.”

The contest is based out of Columbia University in New York, Reed said.

“It is one of the oldest journalism contests in existence. The judges can be from all over the United States and are selected

“I’m pretty happy because this is my first time doing something like this,” Taylor said. Not only is she happy, but her high school art teacher Lynette Hill is happy as well. “My art teacher is freaking out about this,” said the young artist.

Omar Rios, a student at SCCC/ATS, won in the category in drawing with his art piece called “Lost Hope.”

“It was unexcepted for me to win, especially because the competition was tough this year,” Rios said. “This award is one that you can learn from. It all depends on your hard work and dedication.”

A tie in photography named two first-place winners, Lexi Amos-Lyddon and Jose Rodriguez.

“I really wasn’t expecting anything, so I was shocked. I don’t think I’m a great photographer since I only do it for a hobby,” Rodriguez said.

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New G-mail service for Seward students Deisi Barboza

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A new service for e-mail is now available to Seward students.

Outlook Web Access was the old service. G-mail is the new service, and website and portal manager Craig Dusek thinks the switch over is a “winwin.”

One new feature Dusek feels students will enjoy is the mobile app.

Another good factor about the g-mail service is that it’s a free service, which works well with the IT department.

Dusek said one goal the department has is to try to cut cost without limiting options.

Students can go to sccc.edu and look under “SCCC News and Events” for a tutorial on how to set up their G-mail account.

Dusek also noted “every bit of our feedback has been positive.” He also stated one thing students have enjoyed about the service is the familiarity with G-Mail as some already have G-Mail accounts.

SCCC/ATS

Security Report

Jan. 14 — Sixteen people were written up for first warning for not having a valid parking permit allowing them to park in the SLC parking lots.

Report written.

Jan. 15 — Two written warnings were issued for unlawful parking in a handicap parking place. Report written.

Jan. 16 — A violation of possession of alcohol by a minor was reported at the SLC. Student was caught with a bottle of alcohol in his gym bag.

Student fined and further disciplinary action to be given. Report written.

Jan. 16 — A case of intoxicated and disorderly conduct was reported at the SLC. No arrest. Report written. Disciplinary action given.

Jan. 20 — Report of a two vehicle collision on the south side of the ATS Auto Body class. A student ran into the back of a parked vehicle in his attempt to park in the same space. No major injuries. Damages estimated at more than $1,000. Report written.

Jan. 23 — Eight student were given verbal warning and ordered to their rooms after violating curfew policy.

Documented through report.

Jan. 24 — Two students were issued verbal warnings for curfew violations and ordered to their rooms. Documented through report.

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One copy of each issue is distributed free to each student, faculty and staff member, with subsequent copies available for purchase in the Crusader office at 50 cents each.

Letters to the editor will be considered for publication if they are signed and the authenticity of the writer’s signature is verified. The staff reserves the right to edit for length. Opinions voiced in letters and editorials are not necessarily those of Seward County Community College/Area Technical School or the Crusader.

Staff editorials are decided on and written by members of the editorial board: Alfredo Anaya, Dana Loewen, Octavio Rodriguez, and Deisi Barboza.

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Seward gets new SIFE sponsor also a master’s degree from Colorado State University.

Students in Free En“That’s something terprise was open to the I’m proud of,” Mease idea of a new sponsor said. and Ryan Mease was Currently, Mease hasneeding to move to the n’t made any changes to Liberal area. Both the club except for the problems had one soluchanges that were necestion — Mease became sary to meet new judgthe new sponsor for the ing criteria. “I plan to club. continue with the way “Ryan will be a good things are,” Mease said. sponsor,” former SIFE The project Mease and sponsor and current SIFE are focusing on business instructor right now is the job fair Kim Thomas said. that the club is helping “She was part of a twoCrusader photo/Ivan Gaytan sponsor along with the year winning SIFE SIFE sponsor Ryan Mease, at right, works with student Liberal Chamber of team.”

Commerce Feb. 26.

Berakah Carter during SIFE’s meeting on Tuesday.

Mease moved from The club came up Fort Collins, Colo., where she was working as an with a list of businesses in town and sent out letadviser at Colorado State University. Mease wanted ters to the businesses. “ The Chamber of Comto move to the area to be near her fiance. She inter- merce has been a big help,” Mease said. viewed for the opening after her roommate, who Mease is still getting acquainted with her new corresponded with business chair Marcia Hatcher, surroundings and is currently trying to get to know told her about it. the community.

Mease has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and

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SkillsUSA officers, state treasurer David Winkler, state parliamentarian Brandon Bruner and state vice president Caleb Crawford, sport new Carhart SkillsUSA state officer jackets in the new Natural Gas Compression Tech shop. The jackets were donated from Carhart.

Seward Homecoming activities surround Feb. 12 game Reanna Tuml i nson Crusader staff Basketball, a king and queen, poker and dancing.

These are only a few of the activities that will be leading up to the Seward County Homecoming, Feb. 12.

Club deadlines for turning in homecoming candidate nominations is noon Jan. 28. Each club may submit one female and one male candidate for homecoming queen and king.

The first round of voting will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 31- Feb. 2 in front of the library.

The final 10 candidates, five females and five males, will be announced on Feb. 3.

The final round of voting will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 9-11 in front of the library.

On Feb. 8, the Saints Bookstore will offer free donuts along with the weekly free coffee Tuesdays.

Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., SGA will sponsor the making of free funny T-shirts. Students will be able to have a picture taken and placed on a Tshirt.

On Feb. 10, the first night of the intramural dodgeball tournament will take place in the gym.

Students wishing to participate need to sign up with student activities director Wade Lyon by Feb. 4.

Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m., a Texas Hold-’em Poker Night will be in the Student Union. Students wishing to participate need to sign up with Wade Lyon

by Feb. 10. Approximately $,1000 worth of prizes will be awarded that night to the winners.

Homecomi ng wi l l be on Feb. 12 and the King and Queen will be announced at the Saints basketball game.

A homecoming dance will follow the men’s game from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Student Union.

Other ideas for the week, such as a homecoming parade, a comedian/magician, laser tag, or prizes have been discussed. Final decisions will be made

by SGA at its meeting Monday.

Any ideas or suggestions for homecoming may be put in the SGA suggestion boxes around campus or taken to Wade Lyon in the Student Union.

Facility plans move to next phase Al fredo Anaya Editor A new facility plan, which has been in development since December, is continuing its design phases. The Board of Trustees will continue discussion on the facility plan on Feb. 7 for another update on possible designs.

“Wednesday, I met with the architects and we narrowed it down to one design and we are going to go back over that with our planning team. Next week we are going to have a video conference with them, and then they’re going to talk to the board Feb. 7 for another update,” Seward County Community College President Dr. Duane Dunn, said.

“I would say they’re at an about 75 percent completion phase with the design if they get approval from the board then they will work on more of the inside design of the building.”

The new design features include the main entrance being moved to where the humanities building currently is, adding soccer fields, and more tennis courts and making the current Hale Court into family housing, single parent, or family dorms, according to Dunn. Along with those features, there are many

possible feature improvements for the humanities building, including more classrooms, an art gallery concept and a larger theatre.

Students are encouraged to give any suggestions they might have in improvement on the upcoming design, as with the past design concepts.

“As we get this next design done we will have them put out for comments, in December we had them out in the hallways for student input, but to be honest we didn’t get very much feedback, some, but not very much,” Dunn said.

Although a current proposal by Kansas legislature may affect how the school is funded based on a number of factors including programs offered at the college and enrollment rates.

“Our funds are distributed from the state down to the institution for the last 10 or 12 years there’s been the form that it goes back to the institution based on percentage of enrollment change,” Dunn said. “If your enrollment goes up as long as your enrollment exceeds everyone else’s enrollment percentage than you get additional money if there’s money available.”

The 19 community colleges

and six technical colleges have developed a tiered system in order to prioritize high cost programs and low cost programs based on a tier system from one being low cost programs and high cost programs being Tier 6.

“It’s a really fair way of saying, ‘OK, if you teach more expensive programs then you should get more state aid to do that,’ and it’s also based on the Department of Commerce and these are programs that really need people.

Nursing is a critical area, machine work is a critical area, and the state is rewarding some of the places that are teaching in these programs offsetting some of the costs, so that part of the formula works really well for us.”

However, the proposal also includes a part that will reduce the amount of state money received by a school if its students are from the home taxing county.

“If students are from the home taxing county, which for us is Seward County, because you already tax and get local support for that, you don’t get as much state support,” Dunn said. “For us about 68 percent of our high cost programs enrollment is from Seward County so we would be getting less back from the state.”

Students at risk of losing scholarships have options Raul Lemus Crusader staff What greeted many students returning for the spring semester was a selection of pink notices scattered throughout campus, announcing that their “scholarships may be at risk.” Students skimmed through the long list, dreading to find their names with the prospect of losing their scholarships.

Relief came when students were informed that what was required to keep their scholarships was a simple thank you in the form of a letter, card, or notice.

“The thank you notes are sent to donors who help the foundation,” Tammy Doll, director of the Development Foundation, said.

This was not the only scholarship surprise students may have encountered this semester. Academic scholarship may not have been renewed because of a change in protocol.

“Because of the funds available for scholarships, the Development foundation decided to cancel scholarships, rather than do a probation semester,” Donna M. Fisher, director of financial aid, said.

The Development Foundation is in charge of presidential, academic, and book scholarships.

In order to receive certain scholarships it is requirered for students to meet and uphold set standards. In past semesters, a probation period was given to students who did not uphold the standards of their scholarships. “We are probably one of the last colleges with a probation period,” Doll said. “We were not following our own policy and allowing students to breach the stipulations of their scholarships.”

When a student receives a scholarship he or she must agree to the stipulations attached to the award, such as maintaining certain GPA, being member of a campus club, or as simple as turning in a thank you note to the foundation office.

“We... were allowing students to achieve less of what was expected of them,” Doll said. “Following our own policies makes students achieve more academically.”

While a number of scholarships awards may have been canceled, Fisher, in an e-mail to SCCC/ATS faculty, emphasized “wanting to create more awareness of the scholarships that are provided by the Kansas

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According to Fisher, SCCC/STS students benefit yearly from approximately $12,000 in KBOR scholarships. The number of scholarships students benefit from has also grown, SCCC/ATS students have received scholarships in minority ethnicity, nursing and teaching.

“Yet, the money is growing and students should be more aware of the opportunity,” Fisher said. “It is state aid that students should be utilizing.”

These scholarship applications are available online. Applicants are required to pay a fee of $25 in order to apply as well to have their FASFA completed by April 1. “This should be one of the only times a student would have to pay for applying for a scholarship,” Fisher said.

Jessica Luallen, financial aid officer, in a campus email stated that students whose awards may have been cancelled for the spring semester are “eligible to reapply the next term should they improve their academic standing.”

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011 TECHNOLOGY —

Texting, walking proves dangerous of us ever thought of what it costs us when we walk and text?

Yes, you could do as I have done and run into a pole in pubCrusader lic or you could do as Cathy S taff Cruz Marrero did and fall into the mall fountain. While I feel that running into poles, fountains, walls and sometimes other people is a horrible ordeal, I’m also of the opinion that the issue goes even deeper than just bodily harm.

I know that I personally use my cell phone as a security blanIt was an overcast and ket for times when I feel alone. windy December day and I was in desperate need of It’s so easy to text someone you mascara and other vitally im- know when you are alone in a portant supplies. After parking crowded room or when you’re my car in the nearest spot I can walking alone in a hallway, but find at our friendly Wal-Mart, I you’re missing out on those litbegin battling the wind in the tle connections we used make long trudge to the door. with people day to day.

I, like every other person I That awkward eye contact you know, carry a cell phone with make with the stranger when it’s me at all times just in case just you and them about to pass someone has earth-shattering in a hallway, the crucial socialnews (or a Facebook update). ization skills that used to be As I’m walking, I check my inbox and begin to respond to gained when forced to mingle the influx of “hey” and “what with people you’ve never met, R U up 2” text messages I and having to learn how to deal with simply being alone. have just received.

In the next minute of walkWe as a generation are missing ing, disaster struck in the form out on these social experiences of a bright yellow, concrete every day. We don’t make conpole holding up a handicapped nections in person the way our parking sign. Yes, my ducked parents did, now we meet people skull made direct contact with via a friend request on Facebook, this sign made to help the disthen progress to texting, before abled.

I was knocked to the ground, finally making a face-to-face conmuch to the amusement of all nection.

While that may be acceptable in that region of the parking 40 percent of the time, that’s not lot.

With watering eyes and a the way things are meant to opthrobbing dome piece, I erate every time. shamefacedly went and bought This month I challenge everythat dratted mascara. one and myself to get out there Afterwards, I began to really and resist the urge to text every think of how often I text and second of the day and instead enwalk at the same time. gage in real conversation and Most people have seen the make that awkward eye contact commercials showing the conwith the person you have never sequences of texting and drimet.

In the long run you’ll be ving, and we’ve all heard the horror stories of people who better and more approachable for have lost a loved one to some- it. n Natalie Cano, when not one who chose to answer an insignificant message (And yet walking into poles or water founwe all still do it, but that’s a tains, can be reached at different topic.), but have any Cano@crusadernews.com.

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Have the heart to help others More than 250,000 Americans die of sudden cardiac arrest every year, but up to 50,000 of these deaths may have been prevented if an Automated External Defibrillator had been available for use during the emergency.

Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by the same factors that lead to other cardiovascular disease. Drinking, smoking, high levels of stress and often having unhealthy diets high in fat and sodium make even college students susceptible to developing cardiovascular diseases.

Seward County Community College/Area Technical School has placed six AED kits around campus from the Shank Humanities Building, to the Hobble Academic Building, the gym, Epworth Allied Health and the Wellness Center this semester for emergency use. AED machines along with the use of CPR can increase survival rates from between 50 through 80 percent in a sudden cardiac arrest case.

Q:

If you had a heart attack at school would you want someone to use the college’s defibrillator on you?

If so, why?

The AED checks a person’s heart rhythm, recognizes an abnormal rhythm and advises the rescuer if a shock is needed.

It prompts the rescuer on what steps to take through voice, lights and text. According to American AED, modern machines are safe for anybody because they are designed to only deliver a shock if the patient really needs it.

Ultimately, the decision on whether somebody needs the shock from the machine is made by the defibrillator, and not the rescuer.

Even if the rescuer accidentally pushes the button, the machine will not shock unless it is absolutely needed.

Good Samaritan laws, adopted by most states including Kansas, have made it so that a rescuer acting in good faith, not part of his or her occupation, cannot be held liable for unintentional harm or death caused by acting in good faith in case of an emergency. (Laws on Cardiac Arrest and Defibrillators NCLS.org)

If students are ever presented a situation where they have to chose between doing the right thing by trying to help somebody in serious danger, or worrying about the repercussions of making a mistake, it would be the better choice to at least try to help, because the AED machines have been developed enough to where they know if the case really does require that vital shock to save somebody’s life or not.

It is comforting to know that Seward has provided students and staff with the machines to save somebody’s life in case of an emergency, and not just interesting new wall decorations to look at while walking down the hall.

So be aware of where they are located, what to do if you ever need to use one and be willing to step up and help somebody in the case of an emergency — because at least trying can truly be the difference between life and death.

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Adam Regier “No, I’d rather have them get me to a safe place where people know how to do it correctly.”

Ricky Rodriguez “No, I wouldn’t unless they were certified in using the AED Defibrillator.”

Victor Rodriguez “Yes. In a ‘heart beat!’ I’ve been through first aid training and I know students that take that class know what they are doing.”

STUDENT LIFE —

Open mind brings new appreciation of music Zachary Carpenter Crusader S taff

I can now say with the utmost certainty, that if you are going to be a teacher in any field, you must have an open mind. But let’s not pretend that this is easy.

I give drum lessons to a few of my friends and some of their younger siblings.

For instance, one of my students likes some country, another one of my students likes a little bit of hip-hop. Now for a metal head such as myself who prefers to hear ear splitting guitars, machine-gun sounding double bass and harsh sounding vocals, I have to find common ground with my students in order to teach them.

Students that I’ve had, no matter what they usually listen to, do

like to listen to rock of some kind, be it classic, just normal hard rock, or anything along those lines with some sort of syncopated rhythms.

The fact that myself and each of my students likes rock of some kind serves as our middle ground, which is also important in teaching someone. When you find that middle ground with that person, no matter how big or small it is, you can always build on it to expand.

My boss over in the humanities building, Magda Silva, she doesn’t care about metal, but she is open to not only listening to it, but also helping me dissect it in order to understand the complexity of many of the rhythms in that style of music. She’s willing to get past her own personal feelings about the music and help me to see how basically all music, all rhythms, in some way or another is connected.

Our common ground is that we are both music people. Working around her has also helped me to appreciate other forms of music.

I’m still not crazy about opera, but I think it’s cool in the sense that it tells a story. I write books, so naturally as a story teller I admire another’s creative genius. From the musical per-

spective, it’s cool to see how certain melodies and textures of notes are brilliantly weaved and written to evenly match what is happening in the story that is being told.

The story being told within the music is an expression of something familliar to the compser/author’s own experiance. The experiances that we gain in our lives, as a result of being open minded, are begging to get out and be expressed.

I read on a poster, “Music is what feelings sound like.” As a musician, I know that is true.

Artists and bands, opera writers, we’re all trying to communicate something to our audiences.

Many times it’s what we are feeling. We long to reach out to somebody, even if it’s through a piece of writing or the way a melody is written. If there is no expression behind it, why the heck would anybody want to read or listen to it? Who knows, maybe all these people who are singing about violence and hooking up and rage are trying to express something. Sure, at first when I think of songs that have one of those topics as the center of their message, I think, “Wow...how did you ever manage to get famous? Was that a joke?

Your lyrics suck and there is nothing to them at all!” But as I said earlier...maybe they are trying to express something. You can only express what you have experianced. Now, I’m not condoning the content of those songs, or saying we should all feel sorry for the the artist. What I am saying is that being open minded can in some ways take you into the very center of another person’s heart. It can take you on their journey as well.

The purpose of this column is not to harp on how rap is evil and metal is the “devil’s music” (give me a break!) and how the values of this generation have gone out the window. Its purpose is to point to the source, the breeding grounds for all that stuff. It starts in the heart. What is it in our hearts that screams to get out, wheather good or bad?

Luke 6:45 (New International Version, ©2010) says, “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” n Zachary Carpenter, when not listening to music of all sorts, can be reached at Carpenter@crusadernews.com

Blame games with bigoted views only bring more tragedy Alfredo Anaya Edi tor

On Saturday Jan. 8, an Arizona man shot at a crowd of constituents gathered to meet with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

This assassination attempt ultimately resulted in the death of six innocent people, including U.S. District Judge John Roll, 9year-old Christina-Taylor Green, and 14 wounded. This became a tragedy for not just the residents of Arizona, but also for the nation as a whole.

This should have led to unity and support for the people affected by this violent crime in their time of sorrow.

However, a lot of people had the wrong idea. Instead of seeing this as a time of unity and support, many saw this as a time to pass the blame for what had occurred.

Both sides of the political spectrum viciously attacked each other in the media at this time instead of coming together in the face of tragedy.

One the main reasons events like this happen is because our society is becoming more and more intolerant while also becoming more accepting of violence. Arizona was just an example of a state with high levels of intolerance that led to violence.

After all, Arizona did just approve a law only last year that discriminates against Hispanics and, ironically, the intern who

helped save Giffords’ life is Hispanic.

In order to stop more tragedies like this from repeating themselves, we need to attack the problem at its source.

Pointing out the differences in others has become more important to this country that finding common ground with one another and working for a common goal.

This was beyond clear when both Republicans and Democrats saw this as a time to try to blame each other for the actions of a mentally unstable man instead of coming together in support of the country.

We have to stop passing on the blame to others, and must simply worry about our own choices, mistakes and views and try to fix them now before our bigoted views lead to further tragedies.

While growing up, my mother always taught me to not judge people by the way they look or where they come from but, rather, who they are. This is something that I will always live and am very fortunate to have been taught at a young age.

Unfortunately, many people were not brought up with this idea. Some people are afraid of change and things they don’t understand.

I hope my generation will try not to worry so much about what makes somebody different, but rather, focus on what goals we all share and be as respectful towards others as we can be, even when we don’t agree.

It’s up to us to fix the past mistakes that have led to assassinations and oppression of the innocent by spreading tolerance and kindness, not bigotry and hate. n Alfredo Anaya, who is sick of the senseless blame games and doesn’t judge a book by its cover, can be reached at Anaya@crusadernews.com

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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The Zany Zodiac New year, new changes, and this time, to the Zodiac. The earth has shifted since the time the Zodiac was created, and a new college Zodiac has arrived. We don’t believe in lies, only in valid truths. The following are the new Zodiac signs for college students to follow.

Crusader photo/Octavio Rodriguez

Performers waiting for directions on the set of “West Side Story” are, from left, Luis Fuentes, Sandro Juarez, Giovanni Macedo, Angel Rodriguez and Orlando Galvan.

The sign of the Ramen Noodles 2/19-3/20 — Time to stop hitting up that value menu so much, it’s not always going to be there for you.

The lucky pencil you find on the ground 8/239/22 —Today you will find a couple of extra bucks in the dirty jeans you left laying around.

Appreciate the little surprises in life.

Your social sidekick, the cell phone 3/21-4/19 — You’re immersed in your cell phone all the time. It’s time to look up and realize your partner’s having a love affair.

Coffee for the long nights 5/21-6/21 — Today you will find romance where you least expect it. Open your eyes to the new opportunities that will unfold for you today.

Socks used for everything 11/22-12/21 — Today you should stop procrastinating and take initiative to do your laundry. It’s time you remove the dirt from your dorm.

That paper you write an hour before it’s due 9/23-10/22 — Luck is on your side, but don’t rely on it too much. Sooner or later you’re going to have to drop the class.

The sweats for the lazy days 10/23-11/21 — We all have our lazy days, but don’t go overboard, sometimes you just need an energy boost to get on with your day.

The teacher that won’t shut up 12/22-1/19 — Keep an ear open, because somewhere in that rant there might be something important you’ll need in the future, like a test date.

Your go-to snack 7/238/22 — Quit over-indulging yourself. Go out and get some fresh air, but don’t trip, potato chip.

Toast for when you’re in a hurry 4/205/20 — Leave the negativity behind, you’re only affecting yourself.

Learn to see the bright side of things.

The book that cost $50 for class, but you don’t ever use 1/20-2/18 — The planets are aligned in your favor. You will be pushed to turn in that late paper that was due two weeks ago.

The annoying rolling backpack 6/22-7/22 — Time to move a little bit faster with life. You’re slowing yourself down.

‘West Side Story’ prepares for premiere showing Octavi o Rodri guez Entertainment editor The Seward County Community College/Area Technical School drama department’s combined effort in conjunction with the community and Liberal High School is almost here.

The musical being performed is “West Side Story.” based on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” and is directed by Alison Chambers and Lauren Peck.

The musical is set in 1950s New York City and focuses on the rivalry between the Jets and Sharks, two street gangs with different ethnic backgrounds.

The musical will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17, 18 and 19 at the James Maskus Auditorium at Liberal High School, with a matinee showing at 2 p.m. on Feb. 20.

Tickets are now available in the humanities office or by calling 620-417-1451. Tickets are $6 each in advance and will be $8 at the door. Liberal High School and SCCC/ATS students are admitted free with a valid student ID, but must have ticket upon arrival.

Seats will not be assigned and the show will take place in the James Maskus Auditorium at Liberal High School.

Telolith deadline for literature, art March 11 Octavi o Rodri guez Entertainment editor The Telolith is an annual art and creative writing magazine at Seward in which students enrolled during 2010 through 2011 may submit their own work for consideration.

Certain requirements must be met for the categories.

For the literature category, original poetry, short fiction and personal essays will be considered. The work cannot have been published elsewhere prior to this publication. Submissions must be typed, and preferably saved to a disk or as an e-mail attachment and submitted to English instructor, Bill McGloth-

ing.

For questions and submissions, contact McGlothing in Room H107, call 620-417-1457, or email at bill.mcglothing@sccc.edu.

The art category will consider drawing, painting, sculptures, photography and two- or three-dimensional pieces completed in the past year. Any art pieces must be submitted to art instructor Susan Copas for consideration and will be returned after photographs of the pieces are taken.

For questions and submissions, contact Copas in Room H108, call 620-417-1453, or email at susan.copas@sccc.edu. Entries are due by March 11.

Pancake Day talent show entries due by Jan. 29 Contributed to Crusader The 2011 Pancake Day Talent Show preliminaries are set for Feb. 5, with the finals slated for March 7 at Liberal High School. Entries for the preliminary competition must be postmarked by today or taken to the Tourist Information Center in Liberal by 2 p.m. Jan. 29. The $40 entry fee should be included with the forms. At the preliminary round on Feb. 5, judges will score all entries and choose five acts in each category to move on to the finals. The contest is open to all non-professional entertainers with the exception of the ProAm division. A professional entertainer is defined as anyone who has received $2,000 or more from

entertaining.

The March 7 finals will spotlight 25 acts as they compete for trophies and prize money in five categories: Tiny Tot (4-8), Intermediate (9-12), Junior (13-16), Senior (17-20) and Pro-Am (open to all professional and amateur entertainers, regardless of age). An average of $2,700 in prize money has been awarded each of the last three years.

Entry forms and official rules can be obtained by calling 620-626-0170 Monday through Friday, emailing tourism@cityofliberal.com or picking up at the Liberal Tourist Information Center. Entry forms are also available on the Pancake Day website: www.pancakeday.net.

Amelia Earhart historical performance, workshop Contributed to Crusader Scholar/performer Ann Birney of Ride into History will take the audience back to 1937, just before Earhart’s disappearance over the Pacific Ocean.

She will impersonate the famed aviator and talk about her thrilling flights at noon Feb. 7 at the Seward County Community College/Area Technical School Library and at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Liberal Memorial Library.

Immediately following the performance at the college, Birney will give a workshop on historical performances and how to choose a historic figure to research, interpret and create.

Each performance is free and open to the public.

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Seward celebrates No. 33 college ranking during 33rd day of year Jeanette Contreras Crusader staff Seward County Community College, which is currently ranked number No. 33 in the top 50 list for best national community colleges, is celebrating that ranking on Feb. 2 at the basketball games against Hutchinson.

Feb. 2 is the 33rd day of the year and an appropriate time for the college to showcase that the “Washington Monthly” published a list for top 50 best community colleges in the United States in 2010 which placed Seward County at No. 33 out of 650 community colleges. The list was made from a survey of information collected by an organization called Com-

Feb. 2

munity Colleges Survey of Student Engagement and graduation rates published in the U.S. Survey. Information is based on four-year college rates, student effort, faculty and student interaction, support for learning, and collaborative learning.

The ranking means SCCC/ATS is the best public community college in Kansas.

Other top 50 Colleges in Kansas were No. 2 private college Hesston College, and No. 50 Barton County Community College.

This list is the first of its kind, and colleges from now on are going to be challenged to get on the top 50 best Community Colleges list.

As part of the celebration Feb. 2, cheerleaders and dancers will be throwing out mini basketballs when SC teams score the 33rd point of each game, and also at the

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33rd minute of each game.

The first 10 tickets ending with the number 33 will get the holder a free T-shirt.

The college will also highlight a new community promotion known as “Green Wednesdays.” Since Feb. 2 is a Wednesday, community sponsors of “Green Wednesdays” are being invited as special guests, according to Roy Allen, sports information director.

The “Green Wednesdays” sponsors are AYR Lanes, Edward Jones, Fashion Tree Boutique, First National Bank of Liberal, Great Lakes Airlines, Hay Rice and Associates, KSCB Radio, Laser Magic, Liberal Chamber of Commerce, National Beef, National Carriers, Southern Pioneer Electric, Spencer Browne’s and State Farm.

asketballs will be thrown at 33rd minu b C te of th iS e games. i l w l b e t h r Min t a o s w n l the 33 l a b t rd p ske oint f d Lady Sa Mini SC ba or the Saints an ints.

Lady Saints defeat Dodge Megan Kearns Crusader staff The Lady Saints basketball team won 69-42 against Dodge City on Saturday night, making it their 14th win this season.

Shooting a season high of 47 percent from the field on 25-53, the Lady Saints allowed the Lady Conqs 26 percent shooting and forced 24 turnovers.

Ashlynn Knoll and Mariah Lee each scored 10 and Hanna Bognar retook the Jayhawk West lead in blocked shots over with 5 rejections in the contest.

Dodge City had possession of the ball as the game started but the Saints managed a 7-0 run, taking a 7-2 lead. By the end of the first half, the Lady Saints had a lead of 32-15 due to their tough de-

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fense and shooting 44 percent of the period.

In the second half, the Lady Saints did not start out with the first points but followed up by making it 41-17. By the end of the game, the Saints were up 69-42.

Second year Assistant Coach Penny Jones said the Lady Saints have been playing better than at the beginning of the season.

“We did better at the start of the second half,” Jones said, “With a lot more intensity.”

The Lady Saints will travel north tonight to play a 5:30 p.m. game against Garden City Community College, who has a record of 1-5. Following this, the Lady Saints will host Butler on Saturday in the Green House.

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Freshman forward Mattie Yanke watches after she shoots to see if she made her shot in the Jan. 15 game against Pratt. SC won that game 63-55. The Lady Saints will travel to Perryman Center tonight at 5:30 p.m. to play Garden City Community College.

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Saints continue winning as team conquers Dodge City Conquistadors Joseph Hoffman Crusader staff The Saints dominated the Green House Saturday night with a 92-65 win over the Dodge City Conquistadors.

The win put the Saints to five wins in a row since the tough 8075 loss to No. 1 Hutchinson on Jan. 8 and puts their overall record at 17-3.

The Saints seem like a new team since the start of the spring semester, winning five straight conference games, with a margin of 23 points against rival Cloud ending 80-57 and a 27-point victory over Dodge City.

The Saints showed maturity as they faced a hostile environment in Concordia, Kan., by forcing the crowd to silence as they started the game on a 14-0 run in the first 3 minutes, and also winning

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against No. 9 ranked Missouri State-West by a score of 90-78 in Chanute.

“The guys have seemed to have found their identity as a team,” Seward assistant coach Jay Cyriac said. “They have bought in to what we have been teaching them, and meshed working even harder at practice.”

“The break has definitely played a big role as everyone seems to be fresh and focused after getting to go home and see their families,” Cyriac said.

As the season presses on, the team tries to keep its focus, and prepares for each game day-byday and tries not to get too caught up in rankings.

“When you are leading your conference, everyone has you scouted and is aiming for your title,” Cyriac said. “It definitely keeps us on our toes and prepared

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Sophomore guard Jeremy Jones rises above the Dodge City Conquistadors Saturday night at the Green House. Jones had 18 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists as he led the Saints in scoring to a 92-65 win.

for every game.”

Every member on the team brings something to the table of Seward County’s success, from the scoring of sophomores Jeremy Jones, Marky Nolen, the off-the-bench leadership of sophomores Isaiah Thaw and Chris Chaney, and the play making ability of sophomore guard, Marquez Patterson.

Incoming freshmen Daveon Boardingham, Irvin Hollinger, Phil Hawkins, Markee Mazyck and Raphael Gaiamo have also provided enthusiam, athleticism and a new energy to the Saints to lead them on in their successful season.

The Saints next game takes them to Garden City to face off against the Broncbusters tonight in another conference game.

Score WL Record 109-57 W7-2 90-862 W8-2 84-83 W 9-2 84-76 W 10-2 90-78 W 11-2 103-91 W 12-2 75-80 L 12-3, 0-1 82-70 W 13-3, 1-1 67-64 W 14-3, 2-1 69-66 OT W 15-3, 3-1 80-57 W 16-3, 4-1 92-65 W 17-3, 5-1

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The races are in a format where runners compete to earn points for participating or competing.

There are awards for both categories of competition and participation. There are currently 13 races planed for the year, with several of these including more than one individual race.

The Founder’s 5k-1 mile predicts race will take place Jan. 29

and benefits the Seward County Historical Society. It is the second race of the series, and it is codirected by Seward County Community College/Area Technical School library technician Emery Swagerty and Gary Scott.

Swagerty ensures that even if one does miss a race they can double up for the next race. “It’s still not too late to join, because you can double up on the next even to make up for the points missed at the last race,” Swagerty said.

Included in the list of races is an upcoming Feb. 12 race for homecoming that will benefit the SCCC/ATS Development

foundation.

Swagerty encourages students to participate in these races for the experience and meeting new people. “If you haven’t done a fun run before, get some friends together, and meet some new people. Everybody has a chance to win,” Swagerty said.

Former cross country runner and Seward student Maggie Maier had a comment on running.

“Running is a great way to stay in shape,” she said. “And it’s not an easy sport for many people to do. So, you feel accomplished after a long run and competing and racing is super fun.”

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Defibrillators on campus fixing one heart at time Al fredo Anaya Editor County Community Seward College/Area Technical School has installed six AED defibrillator machines throughout campus from the Wellness Center to the Hobble Academic building.

Sudden cardiac arrest kills up to 250,000 Americans a year, but with AED defibrillators, 50,000 of these deaths could be prevented.

The administration made the choice to have the machines installed because they wanted the machines to be available if an emergency was ever to occur.

“The administration made the decision to get the AED machines, they felt it was necessary to have the proper equipment if an accident would occur,” Kelly Cook, director of wellness, said.

The AEDs are new this semester, since they couldn’t be installed at the beginning of the school year due to the high cost of the machines, which is around $1,600.

“We didn’t have the money to get them at the beginning of the school year, so when there was enough money, the administration approved it, we got the machines in November, and they put them in over the Christmas break,” Liz Nosbisch, Athletic trainer, said.

The machines are available to be used by anybody in case of an emergency, since Kansas signed SB 102 in 2009 that made a person not able to be held liable for attempting to help someone in an emergency and acting in good faith.

Ultimately, the choice to use the machines in case of an emergency is up to the public.

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someone or not. It’s ultimately their choice, but the machines are there,” Cook said.

Currently, the only students who have had training with the AEDs are the lifeguards through the Wellness Center, but anybody can use a machine in case of an emergency. The machines give command prompts on what steps to take during an emergency.

“Right now, the only students who have been taught how to use the machines are the lifeguards in the Wellness Center, but they can be used by anyone in case of an emergency, all you really have to do is open up the machine and listen to the instructions on what to do,” Cook said.

defibrillators

How does it work?

• Call 911 — If somebody collapses, immediately call 911 and get medics to the scene. If there are people around, assign someone to call, that way it decreases confusion on what is happening and ensures 911 is called.

• Assess the Patient — Determine that the patient is over 8 years of age or weighs more than 55 pounds and is both unresponsive and not breathing.

• Prepare the Patient — Open the AED lid, wait until the LEDs illuminate. Remove clothing from patient’s chest.

Ensure that patient’s skin is clean and dry. Dry the patient’s chest and shave excess hair, if necessary.

• Place Pads — Attach the adhesive AED pads in the appropriate locations. The AED should include a diagram on where pads should be placed.

• Analyze the ECG — During this step, use the AED to analyze the heart rhythm of the patient. Do not touch the patient and wait for the next prompt.

• Deliver a Shock — Ensure that nobody is touching the patient. Press the shock buton. Note if you do not press the shock button within 30 seconds of hearing the prompt, the AED disarms the charge and prompts you to start CPR.

• Administer CPR — Give the patient chest These guidelines are not a substitute for AED training.

compressions: Place the heel of one hand on the chest between the nipples. Place the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand. Lean over the patient, keep your elbows straight. Press the patient’s chest down rapidly one-third the depth of the chest, then release.

Most defibrillators can deliver up to 1,000 volts. It takes approximately 120 volts to power the average light bulb.

The defibrillator was invented in 1930 and was first tested on a dog’s heart.

The average price of an AED is between $1,500 and $2,000.

Unlike the average battery, AED batteries last up to 5 years and sell for a starting price of $100.

SB 102 was passed in Kansas in 2009 and allows the use of AED defibrillators by any person acting in good faith under the good samaritan law.

There are six types of defibrillators.

Some include manual internal and external defibrillators, semi-automated defibrillators and implantable cardioverter defibrillators.