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SIFE is sponsoring a Haiti benefit lunch Jan. 31 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at First Christian Church, 920 N. Jordan in Liberal. All donations will go to the family of Seward student Regine Beauchard who is from Haiti and featured in this issue of the Crusader.
TRiO is hosting a Lunch ‘n’ Learn from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 1 and Feb. 3 and from 12:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and Feb 4 in the library. TRiO students participating will receive a free lunch, but must sign up ahead of time. Academic and career adviser Robert Herbig will be teaching success shops. “How To Use Your Time Wisely” will be 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 3, and “The Future is Yours” will be 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 10 in room A125. Crusader photo/ Logan Green
Job fair scheduled for Allied Health students The Allied Health job fair is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 4 in SW220 C and D. Registration fee is $20.00 per table. Booths will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Setup time is 10:00 am. For more information, contact the business and industry office at 417-1171.
Saints ESP offering three scholarships
Saints ESP will offer three $100 scholarships for next semester. Requirements for the scholarship include a completed application with signature, a letter of recommendation, to be enrolled in at least six credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.5. The scholarship is geared towards non-traditional business majors but not limited to that. The deadline for the scholarship is Feb. 5.
Saint freshman Victor Rodriguez kicks back in one of the new leather seats in the student union. The union was renovated by the student government organization on a budget of $6,000. For more pictures of the union renovation visit www.crusadernews.com under the multimedia tab.
SGA revamps student union Zach Carpenter Crusader staff
Extreme Home Makeover? Not quite, but Seward County Community College/Area Technical School’s Student Government has been planning for the past year to remodel the Student Union. Wade Lyon, director of student activities, got on board with the project. According to SGA president Edgar Rosales, the SGA presented its plan for remodeling to the board of trustees and the plan was approved right before winter break of the 2009 fall semester. On Jan. 14, the new furniture was moved into the union to stay. Among the new additions are four small tables, eight green chairs which accent the four black leather seats, one sectional couch, four black coffee tables and two new ping-pong tables, all from Overstock.com and Modern Line Furniture out of New Jersey. “It gives a better environment for college vibes,” Rosales said. Rosales said they still plan on adding a game console, surround sound system and another flat screen television hopefully by the end of this semester. Lyon would like to see some new wall furnishings as well. “We’ll probably keep trying to add things as we go, maybe get some artwork and some different things to liven it up even more,” Lyon said. SGA’s budget was around $6,000, and, according to some
students who frequent the union, it was money well spent. “They kind of gave it a more homey look for anyone who wants to study or do their homework so they don’t have to really strain too much to concentrate a little more,” SC student Cody Denham said. “And the two new ping-pong tables make it so that if there is a lot of people who want to play. They won’t have to have a long line of people who want to play at one table.” Celeste Donovan, dean of student services, commended the SGA students for the selections made. “I think the students did a really nice job of picking out the furniture that they really wanted, to make it a more inviting, comfortable student union,” Donovan said. “This year the Student Government decided that they would really make it happen.” SGA gathered sample pictures from different furniture companies and the students picked out the green and black furniture that now adorns the union. Sophomore Christopher Perez believes that the improvements make a nice social space. “It’s pretty good stuff, we got a lot of things where we can hang out and talk and chill,” Perez said. Rosales and Lyon both agree the student union has seen more faces than usual lately due to the recent upgrades. “People want to be there,” Rosales said.
Graduation robes on sale February only Graduation robe orders will be taken from Feb. 1 to Feb. 29 in the Saints Bookstore. There will be a graduation charge of $36 plus tax for associate degree candidates and $31 plus tax for certificate of completion candidates and is due when placing robe orders.
The Student Government Association is currently preparing for the 2010 homecoming. The coronation ceremony has been scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20 following the Lady Saint’s 6:30 p.m. basketball game against Dodge City Community College. Campus Ministry for Christ has nominated Kiara Lowery and Logan Michael Green; HALO will be represented by Jessica Palacios and Saul Rico; Phi Theta Kappa has nominated Jordan Eder and Zane Atchley; Edgar Rosales and Lily Torres will represent SGA. Shaley Thomas and Layne Greeson will represent SIFE; Haley Adkinson and Frank Ruano for concert band; Jasmine Mitchell for Skills USA and Brandi Colvin will represent SNA. Jeanette Contreras and Omar Rios will represent Kylix and the Crusader will be represented by Morgan Allaman and Will Rector. The deadline for student organizations to nominate one female and one male candidate is Jan. 29. Names should be submitted to Wade Lyon in the Student Activities office next to the bookstore. The schedule for voting will take place thereafter, with first round voting Feb.1-3, final announcement of candidates on Feb.4, and final round of voting Feb.15-17. Following the men’s game which starts at 8 p.m., there will be a dance from 10 p.m.-1 a.m in the student union. SGA will continue planning for homecoming events during regular meetings on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. above the bookstore and welcomes any students to come.
SC gets involved with Kansas day Sigma Chi Chi is teaming up with Seward County Historical Museum, Kansas Corp member Lacy Garcia and USD #480, today to provide Kansas Day activities for eight Liberal fourth grade classes. Students attending will be: Mario Armendariz, Corey Clark, Dayton Davis, Carlos Enriquez, Aaron Gibler, Mark Hartle, Keaton Kliner, Dominique Lee, Dustin Little, Michael Mages, Andrew Mains, Francisco Moreno, Jaime Peralta, Adam Regier, Enrique Rodriguez, Janette Vargas and Garcia.
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PTK plans induction ceremony for spring The spring 2010 Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony for new members is scheduled for 2 p.m. Feb. 21 in SW229. In order to be eligible to be invited to join PTK, students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours and have a 3.5 GPA. Contact Debbie Stafford at debbie.stafford@sccc.edu or 417-1106 for more information.
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TRiO hosts lunch and workshops
Student Government Association is bringing in Zapped Laser Tag Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Laser tag activities will be in conference room SW229C and SW229D. Students may bring a team or show up alone.
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SGA prepares for Feb. 20 homecoming
SIFE sponsors Haiti benefit luncheon
SGA provides laser tag for SC students
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Haitian student shines in time of hardship Anti goné Lowery Crusader staff
Haiti, a small country in the Caribbean, continues to undergo reconstruction from a 7.0magnitude earthquake that hit the country on Jan. 12. More than 1 million people were affected by the first destructive earthquake, while recent earthquakes of smaller magnitudes have also added to the country’s damage. Haitian student Regine Beauchard, who arrived at the college in the fall of 2009, has also been affected by the earthquake despite being away from home. “This recently outrageous
disaster that just happened to my country was probably one of the most terrifying moments in my life. Not knowing anything about my family caused me to have so many negative thoughts running through my mind,” Beauchard said after she heard the news of Haiti’s first earthquake. Beauchard tried many times to reach her family once she heard the devastating news of Haiti, but was happy when her family reached her two days after the earthquake hit. “I felt so relieved and had an intense feeling of well being by just hearing their voices,” Beauchard said. None of Beauchard’s family
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members or neighbors have been injured or killed by the earthquake, but their homes, have been devastated. “I’ve been told a few people
have left the city to go to the provinces to join other family members, but the majority remain in the street near their homes,” Beauchard said. Beauchard’s host family, Fred and Karen Cress, as well as teachers and students, have been very supportive during this time of grief away from family and friends. “My host parents were being so supporting during this tragic event by reassuring me they will be ok, and calling others to keep me and my family in their prayers,” Beauchard said. “Throughout last week, several people, such as teachers and former classmates, came up wondering if I was ok, saying ‘I
thought of you a lot.’ I’m so thankful for their concerns.” As a student-worker for the associate dean of educational services, Dale Reed, Beauchard’s work ethic and personality is also noticeably apparent. “Regine is an outstanding young lady; pleasant and seemingly always in good spirits. I would take a dozen of her as both a person and a worker,” Reed said. “She will be successful in life.” Beauchard also works with the administrative assistant to educational and student services, Sara Marshall, who also
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