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Better safe than sick The flu is contagious before symptoms appear. Cover your cough, wash your hands and read more about the flu, both here and abroad, on pp. 8 and 9.
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Kegan Haynes
Saturday, Feb. 8 Gussie Nell Davis Dance Classic Contest on campus
Major: Graphic Design Hometown: Kilgore Age: 21 Q: What object do you like to create the most? A: I have a wide variety of things I like to make, but my favorite is DND minis.
Monday, Feb. 17 Last day for refunds for 16-week classes
Q: Would you do this in the future as a job? A: I’m hoping to start a business in it when I’m done with college; so if all goes according to plan I will be doing this in the future.
Monday, Feb. 10 PTK Meeting 6 p.m. Canterbury ES Bldg., Room 339 Tuesday, Feb. 11th LETU Recruiter 10 a.m. Devall Student Center Thursday, Feb. 13 TAMUC Recruiter 10 a.m. Devall Student Center Friday, Feb. 14 Student Services Staff Planning Day Saturday, Feb. 22 KilGogh Arts Festival 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Downtown Kilgore NOW through March 1 Apply for Graduation Log on through your KC Access or visit the Registrar’s Office upstairs in Devall Student Center for more info.
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Q: How did you learn to create 3-D objects? A: Mainly trial and error. I just downloaded Maya and had fun with it.
Q: What interests you about 3-D printing? A: The whole field is amazing to me. I mean you can do pretty much anything you want.
Q: Where do you see 3-D printing in the next five years? A: It’s only going to get better. The quality we have today is astonishing — in five years we will have ones that are industry grade in our homes.
A: Be patient. It can be a pain in the butt to get them printing right, but of you keep tinkering with it you will eventually learn how to fix any issue you have. Q: What are your other hobbies? A: I play lots of table top games and I like to paint. Q: What is your favorite fictional character? A: Master Elodin from the King Killer Chronicles — he’s a total nut but he is a character like no other. Q: Who would play you in a movie about your life? A: Easy. Jack Black.
Q: What advice do you have for people wanting to begin 3-D printing?
Anarchists meet to share their purpose New club seeks to re-introduce theoretical concepts of the past HUNTER MADEWELL Opinion Editor The Anarchist Club recently held its second meeting on Jan. 28 in the library, during which several current members as well as curious faculty members and students were in attendance. The club was started by KC student Austin Bundrick, who offers an interesting perspective on a concept that has for so long been regarded with notoriety. Bundrick prefaced the meeting’s content by offering a definition of Anarchy by stating that, “Anarchism is the libertarian form of socialism and communism, which
advocates the abolition of the state and unjustified authority with the replacement being a decentralized network of communities cooperating in a direct democracy.” Generally, the word anarchy has become nearly synonymous with lawless, unregulated chaos, but Bundrick assures that this is not the case with his philosophy. “All these assumptions and claims made by the media, and by big politicians, about anarchy being total chaos, you can throw that out the window right now. Anarchy, historically, is a set of principles that dates back to the Greek republics. It analyzes all forms of hierarchy, domination,
and authority, and we challenge it to prove its legitimacy,” Bundrick said. His presentation, dubbed “Anarchy 101,” covered several different concepts of the ideology, divided into economic and social categories. “So, the first question would be, why the separation of the two ideas? Even though we follow the exact same principles, not all anarchy is created equal. The reason is that the former focuses more on the structure of an anarchist economy, whereas the latter focuses more on how society ought to be structured,” Bundrick said. Collectivism, which involves
society working together for their fair share of all that is produced, is a defining trait of many of the economic concepts discussed by Bundrick, among others. Additionally, Social Anarchism promotes, for the most part, the public taking action to abolish the government in order to create a more anarchist-centered society. The meeting concluded with an open discussion, in which attendants could ask questions and challenge Bundrick’s ideas. The club’s next meeting will take place at 5:30 pm in the library on Feb. 27. For more information, contact Bundrick at bundaust7437@go.kilgore.edu.
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3 named to TCCBDA All-State Band PTK gains 5-star status
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hree Kilgore College Ranger Band members have earned a seat in the Texas Community College Band Directors Association (TCCBDA) All-State Band. Ranger Band members selected are Jadon Cherry (French horn) of Kilgore; Avery Taylor (tenor saxophone) of Hallsville; and Houston White (tuba) of Sabine. The TCCBDA accepts recorded auditions each October for music students from Texas community colleges trying out for a seat in the all-state band. “This is truly an accomplishment for these students,” said Brent Farmer, KC band director. “Their performance along with other ensembles showcased at the TMEA Clinic/Convention showcase the best of the best in the state of Texas.”
KC Chapter exceeds expectations for chapter; also sends 3 to the All-Texas Academic Team
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Pictured from left: Houston White (tuba) of Sabine; Avery Taylor (tenor saxophone) of Hallsville; and Jadon Cherry (French horn) of Kilgore were named to the Texas Community College Band Directors Association AllState Band. The three will represent KC at a performance in San Antonio. All-state band members will attend the Texas Music Educators Conference and Convention, Feb. 12-16, in San Antonio. At the conference, students
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) announced this week that the Kilgore College chapter, Gamma Omicron, has achieved Five Star Chapter status. The KC chapter will be recognized for the honor at the annual spring regional convention and at PTK’s annual international convention, “PTK Catalyst,” set for April 2-4 in Dallas at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. The PTK Five Star Chapter Plan offers five levels of engagement with each level consisting of prescribed activities to build a strong, active chapter taking advantage of all PTK has to offer. Also, all three of the Gamma Omicron Fall Common
Scholarship nominees were elected to the All-Texas Academic Team with only 100 students selected out of 50 colleges in Texas. All-Texas Academic Team members from KC include Kyle Kaufman, sophomore nursing major from Longview; Angie Chirino, sophomore nursing major from Kilgore; and Krista Armstrong, sophomore culinary arts major from Longview. These three students will be honored at an awards ceremony April 1 at the University of Texas at Dallas. Paul Buchanan is the faculty PTK sponsor at KC. ~KCPR
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Local art educators showcase their talents in KC Gallery IRENE LUCAS Staff Writer
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he Arts Educators’ Show currently being held in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Gallery showcases the works of five different teachers around the area. It will run through Wednesday, Feb 12. The Gallery, located in the Fine Arts Building on the KC campus, is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. • Mileah Hall is an art educator at New Diana High School. Their art work consists mostly of traditional realism. • Duane Johnson is an educator at Pittsburgh. His artwork is random imagery with acrylic. • Amanda Hancock is an educator at Tatum. They foster fellowship and friendship through their art work.
• Seth Hudson is an educator in Pittsburgh, who mostly creates sculptures with found objects. • Karen Ender is from Spring Hill. She works with a project called The Memory Project. In this instance, students receive a picture of someone around the world and paint their portrait. She works with the project because it teaches students about the impact their artwork can have. In other art news, the department is preparing to host the Kilgore College Art Symposium. The KC Visual Arts Club also welcomes anyone interested in the arts. They meet at 2:30 p.m. every Thursday on campus. Contact Larry Kitchen at lkitchen@kilgore.edu for more information.
Andria Miller and DeWayne Humphery discuss the new exhibit in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Building as they pass between their classes in the building. The exhibit features the works of local art educators and will remain in the gallery until Wednesday, Feb. 12. On Monday, Feb. 17, a new show will go up in its place, featuring several of KC’s art alumni. Irene Lucas / THE FLARE
E-Books are easy Library adds selections to virtual stacks KATHERINE BASSETT Staff Writer
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he Randolph C. Watson Library has been making more reading materials available to students. Some of these additions are physical books, but many are digital. Last August, the library held more than 43,000 physical books and more than 108,000 electronic books. The library uses an app called OverDrive which allows students to check out books digitally. The library has 821 e-books available on this app. The library also has
295 audiobooks on the OverDrive app, which can help students be engaged in books while also doing other activities or tasks. “I think that, as a student, we don’t always have the time to sit down and read, so it’s really great to have something that you can listen to in the car,” said Lindsey Harp, Jefferson freshman. “And I’m a mom, so it’s great just to have something on the go. I can do homework or listen to music that I need to listen to while I’m out, like on the way to school or on the way to get groceries.” Some students still prefer to use physical books for studying and
leisure reading. “I like real books,” said Tucker Dailey, Longview sophomore. “I like having it in front of me. It feels better than on a screen.” OverDrive focuses on pleasure reading, as opposed to the library’s Main Collection, which mostly features academic reading. Because the e-books automatically return themselves once the borrowing period is over, there are never any fines for overdue books. The library’s homepage can be found at https:// library.kilgore.edu, and the OverDrive materials are accessed by clicking on a link on the home page.
KC Theatre will present ‘Crazytown’ Feb. 20-23 1st Spring production a ‘low-tech comedy’
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ilgore College Theatre is proud to present the comedy, “Crazytown,” beginning Thursday, Feb. 20, in Van Cliburn Auditorium on the Kilgore campus. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 20-22, with a matinee performance 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. Discounted ticket pricing is available for groups of 10 or more. The play, by Jonathan Rand, is a modern comedy appropriate for
all ages about a small town where things seem a bit backwards and upside down. The play is appropriate for all ages, but children age seven years and younger will not be allowed. The box office will open one hour prior to each performance. Purchase tickets online at www.kilgore. edu/drama or by phone at 903-983-8126. For more information, e-mail the KC Theatre Box Office at boxoffice@ kilgore.edu.
The play is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. About the play: “Crazytown” is a lowtech evening of comedy designed to take the audience on a tour of the most messed up town in America – from the police interrogation room where the nicest guy in town is issued a strange ultimatum, to the elementary school for a heated political debate on critical issues like tater tots.
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Renovated theater shakes new life into 40-year East Texas Oil Museum EMILY SALAZAR Special to The Flare
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Kilgore Mayor Ronnie Spradlin (left) and Dr. Brenda Kays, KC President, celebrate the City of Kilgore’s contributions to renovate the East Texas Oil Museum on KC campus.
n Saturday, Feb. 1, The East Texas Oil Museum hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand reopening of the new and improved Boomtown Theatre. Since the opening of The Boomtown Theatre in 1980, it has been one of the most visited attractions in the museum. Thousands of visitors, over the years, have learned about the rich history of the East Texas Oil Boom. While the theatre was a great crowd-pleaser, there needed to be some upgrades to provide a better experience for its guests after years of operation. This two-year renovation upgraded the theatre by refinishing the seats to maintain a vintage sense, adding a digital projector and an improved version of the theater’s movie, “The Great East Texas Oil Boom.” This movie is now a digitized version of the original film with an additional two minutes of production. “The upgrades to the theatre, as well as the movie, are state-of-the-art, and we’re excited to show the public,” said Olivia Moore, East Texas Oil Museum Manager. Besides members of the city coming to view this restoration of the theatre, Kilgore College President, Dr. Brenda Kays, U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert, and Kilgore
Mayor Ronnie Spradlin were present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. These renovations were possible due to a $140,000 grant from the city of Kilgore. “We are thankful to the city of Kilgore for providing funds to renovate the museum and enhance the experience for our guests,” Moore said. Before the guests could see the improved theatre, both Dr. Kays and Moore gave a brief introduction on what it took to make this renovation achievable. “Our museum could not run without our volunteers,” Moore said. “Each and every one of them are extremely special and bring something special to our museum.” After acknowledging the people who volunteered their time, Kays presented Kilgore Mayor Spradlin with an honorary plaque to recognize the city’s elfless act, on behalf of the East Texas Oil Museum and Kilgore College, that will hang in the theatre to memorialize this grand reopening. “Without a doubt, we would not be here today without the generosity of the City of Kilgore,” Kays said. “We thank the city of Kilgore for its visionary leadership and generosity providing the funds we needed.” With this new and improved theatre, it will provide a better experience for The East Texas Oil Museum visitors.
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Museum-goers enjoy a digital movie with added scenes upon visiting the newly remodeled “Boomtown Theater” in the East Texas Oil Museum.
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(the World Health Organization) recently declared the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, first identified in Wuhan, China, on Dec. 31, 2019, a Public Health Emergency. Since recognizing the virus, more than 19,000 cases have been confirmed globally, with 11 cases having already been identified in the Unites States, and an additional 170 cases in more than 20 other countries. Anytime a virus such as this becomes the center of international concern, we can’t help but be reminded of the pandemonium that was the H1-N1 virus in 2009. But we must also remember that we were informed, acted accordingly, and thus
persevered. First, let’s begin by defining what a coronavirus is, and how the 2019 novel strain varies from previously identified viruses. A coronavirus is a family of viruses, ranging from the common cold to more severe respiratory ailments, such as MERSCoV and SARS-CoV. A novel virus is simply a virus that has been previously unidentified in humans, which is the main cause for concern as treatment is currently unknown; however, this is not reason enough to panic. For vaccines to be created, a virus must first be spotted, so now we must take the necessary precautions until a solution is found. The WHO reports that the origin of the virus can be traced back to a cluster of pneumoniastricken individuals
in Wuhan, China, who had been exposed to a contaminated seafood and live animal market. The virus then began to spread to family members of those exhibiting symptoms, as well as to the health-care providers who treated them. From there on, sick individuals boarded trains, ships, and planes, thus spreading the virus to other parts of the world. The first case identified in the U.S. was a man who had recently returned from a trip to Wuhan; he eventually sought medical help after learning of the virus upon his return to Washington. As of January 30t, he remains hospitalized, but, fortunately, “all symptoms have resolved with the exception of his cough, which is decreasing in severity,” according to The New England Journal of
Medicine. After WHO declared the situation a Public Health Emergency, the United States issued a mandatory travel advisory urging citizens not to travel to China, and all travelers who have left Wuhan and effected areas within the past two weeks must submit to mandatory quarantines, as ordered by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Other states that have confirmed cases of the virus are as follows: Arizona, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Washington according to the CDC. The WHO states that the virus’ incubation period is between 2-11 days, with symptoms being typical of previously identified coronaviruses, which can range from mild respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing
difficulties, to more severe symptoms, such as pneumonia and severe respiratory infections. The method of transmission is still being determined but is generally thought to be confined to droplets carried by sneezing and coughing, and also any object that may have come into contact with a sick person. The groups most at risk include older people and individuals with pre-existing medical conditions. Currently, there is no specific medication or treatment options available to those who have contracted the virus, but supportive care has shown to be the best defense thus far; however, the WHO and the CDC urge the population to take preventative measures in order to avoid potentially contracting the virus.
These guidelines include standard hygienic practices, such as hand washing, covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meats and eggs, avoiding contact with live animal markets, and, of course, refraining from any close contact with people exhibiting symptoms. While it is alarming to realize that so little is known about this virus, we must find comfort in the fact that many individuals are in fact recovering, and even though the virus continues to spread, governments and health organizations from around the world are working to become better informed on the prevention, transmission, and treatment options, while ensuring that the public does so as well. — by Hunter Madewell
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Lady Rangers win on the road against Angelina Clutch Free Throws clinch victory in nail-biter
Clutch free throw shooting by Sarah Matthews at the end of the game Feb. 1 helped the Lady Rangers defeat Angelina College, 7271, in a key conference matchup at Shands Gymnasium. Matthews made two free throws with seconds left to give the Lady Rangers a twopossession lead, while AC struggled at the free throw line late in
the game. Jada Hood led all scorers with 25 points and an assist. KC's Sarah Matthews was also in double figures for the Rangers with 14 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal. Angelina had four players in double figures with Lovietta Walker with 21 points, Tai'Sheka Porchia with 14, Tyeisha Smith with 13 and
Britney Thompson with 10. The win improves KC's record to 17-5 overall and 6-4 in Region XIV play. The Lady Rangers will face Blinn College -- who sits just ahead of KC in the conference standings -- on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. from Masters Gymnasium. - KCPR
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Rangers Guard Jada Hood looks ahead for an open teammate in the match against Angelina College.
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Rangers Guard Tara Kessner looks past defenders for an open lane to pass the ball.
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Sarah Matthews dribbles as she sizes up a possible free throw during Saturday’s away game.
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KC dominates first half enough to fizzle out Paris Dragons TYLER SUTTON Staff Writer In another important conference game for the Rangers chances at winning a conference championship, KC held off a Paris second half comeback and defeated the Dragons 97-84 on Saturday at Masters Gym. The Rangers jumped out to an big early lead leading 50-35 at halftime after shooting a hot 52.6 % ( 20-38) from the floor and 43% ( 6-14) from three. But Paris jumped right back into the game starting the second half on a 22-6 run to open the second half to take their first lead of the afternoon five minutes into the second half. Both teams would battle back and forth for the last 15 minutes of the game trading the lead seven times as the two stars of the game, KC’s Cameron Gooden and Paris’s Lamar Everd both put on a show. Paris actually outscored
the Rangers 49-47 in the second half but KC’s big early lead was enough of a cushion to hold off the Dragons comeback attempt. The Rangers were lead as mentioned by Gooden who had 35 points ( 26 in the second half ). He was 10 of 16 from the floor, 8 of 13 from three and 13 of 13 from the free throw line and also had 5 assists. Michael Thomas chipped in 16 points off the bench along with 2 rebounds. D’Rell Roberts put up 10 points and 3 rebounds and Stephan Morris also dropped in 10 points and 2 rebounds and 5 assists. Paris was lead by the 34 points from Everd who was 8 of 12 from the field and 17-21 from the free throw line. Carl Parker also added 19 points and 9 rebounds and Starlin Hamilton put up 10 points and 2 assists. The Rangers are off on Wednesday but travel to Carthage on Saturday to take on Panola college. Tip is set for 4 p.m.
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Rangers Guard Michael Thomas goes up for a decisive dunk during a key point in the game. Jamie Maldonado / SPECIAL TO THE FLARE
Rangers Guard Montrell Horsey gets by defenders on his way to the net.
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Ranger Football team welcomes new class of recruits High School Name Position HT/WT Alief Hastings Kollin Jackson WR 6’3 / 175 Alief Taylor Mike Jones LB 6’1 / 210 Arlington Bowie D’Aunte Prevost RB 5’10/ 185 Keane Winters LB 6’1 / 210 Bellair Willie McCoy III WR 6’ / 173 Carthage Ty’Kieast Crawford OL 6’7 / 320 Clear Lake Brendan Holmes RB 5’9 / 180 Conroe Alex Morrison DB 6’ / 170 DaKerric Hobbs DB 6’ / 180 Crockett Cristian Brice DB 6’ / 180 Cypress Ranch Devante Keys DL 6’5 / 250 Cypress Ridge Ja’Nyus Morgan LB 6’2 / 215 Je’Vaun Dabon DB 6’1 / 175 Dickinson Deonza Yoakum DB 5’9 / 170 Derrick Martin DT 5’11 / 290 Eaton Oscar Moore DB 6’ / 200 Eisenhower Anthony Isom WR 6’0 / 175 Damon Dosewell LB 6’1 / 210 Traveon Newsome OL 6’2 / 290 Fort Bend Marshall Warren Robinson DE 6’2 / 230
High School Name Position HT/WT Galveston Ball Moses Alexander DB 6’3 / 175 Humble Demarcus Crosby DB 5’11/ 175 Katy Seven Lakes Tiago Sumbo DT 6’3 / 295 Kilgore CJ Brown OL 6’ / 290 Kilgore Davondrick Crowe ATH 5’11 / 175 Kilgore Kenneth Lacey RB 5’9 / 170 Nacogdoches Riley Birdwell OL 6’4 / 320 Nacogdoches Nazavian Floyd WR 6’1 / 185 Porter Joseph Guillory DB 6’1 / 175 Porter Zhyon Bell LB 6’0 / 220 Richardson Cameron Turner WR 6’2 / 180 Rowlett Wallace Unamba OL 6’4 / 310 Shadow Creek Chanceller Byers DB 6’ / 184 Silsbee Christopher Martin RB 6’1 / 199 Spring Bailey Davenport WR 6’1 / 187 Sulpher Springs George Greenway V LB 5’11 / 205 Sweeny Trayvon Brooks DT 6’5 / 293 West Mesquite Kyree Miller OL 6’4 / 350 Worthing Jackson Harris V ATH 5’9/170 Klein Forest Maurice Westmoreland DE 6’2
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Rangers Softball team pitches fresh season at home Calleigh King singled to start the bottom of the eighth, later scoring on an RBI single by Madalyn Spears to tie things and Kilgore College completed the comeback when Mackenzie Pierpoint hustled home on an error to give the Rangers a 10-9 win over Grayson on Monday, Feb. 3, at The Ballpark at KC Commons. The win moves KC to 1-2 on the
young season. The second game of the scheduled twinbill was postponed. Grayson scored a run in the top of the sixth to tie things at 8-8 and force extra innings, and added a run in the top of the eighth to take a 9-8 lead. King led off the KC eighth with a single, moving around to third after a walk and a flyout and scoring on Spears’ single before
Pierpoint — who had walked earlier — hustled home on an error for the walk off win. Hannah Grumbles doubled, singled three times and drove in a run for the Rangers. Pierpoint had three hits and an RBI. King singled twice and drove in a run. Marissa Medina had a single and two RBI. Dani Moreno had two hits and an RBI, and Spears and Lauren Corley both singled.
Moreno and Mattie McQuary pitched four innings apiece. Moreno struck out one and did not allow an earned run. McQuary fanned four and gave up two earned runs. LATE SATURDAY KC DROPS 2: KILGORE — Weatherford held off Kilgore rallies on both ends of a doubleheader on Saturday to
sweep the Rangers in the seasonopener at The Ballpark at KC Commons. Weatherford notched a 7-5 win in the opener, building a 6-0 lead early. In the nightcap, Weatherford scored five times in the fourth to build a 7-2 cushion. KC answered with three in the bottom of the sixth, but gave up a run in the top of the seventh. In the opener, Marissa Medina
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and Hannah Grumbles had three hits apiece, with Brooke Arnold and Natalie Castillo adding a couple of hits and Dani Moreno, Reagan Busby and Madalyn Spears chipping in with a hit apiece. Arnold homered, Spears doubled and Grumbles, Spears and Castillo all drove in runs. Mattie McQuary struck out four and walked five to shoulder the pitching loss. In the second game, Nicole King doubled and drove in three runs to pace the KC offense. Medina had two hits and an RBI, and Lauren Corley singled. Jenna Lewis struck out four and walked two in 3.2 innings. Moreno did not allow an earned run in 3.1 innings inside the circle. -from Staff Reports
Catcher Nicole King, Graham sophomore, cannons off the softball to first base during Saturday’s game.
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Dani Moreno, Humble freshman, winds up to pitch during one of the Rangers’ softball teams’ afternoon games this past week. The team had to battle the weather and field conditions in order to get in two days of play at home.
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Marissa Medina, Kerrville freshman, reaches to make a stop while guarding the bag.
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Opinion
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Columnists, fans recall impact of Kobe Bryant
“K
obe Bryant killed in a helicopter crash”: those are the words that I read. What I initially believed to be a joke or a hoax, quickly turned out to be real. With conflicting reports ongoing and no confirmation besides the original report, I hoped for the news to be a mistake. But soon after, many media outlets began to confirm the reports and added that his daughter, Gianna, 13 years old, and seven others perished in the helicopter crash. Many around the world began to mourn and were in denial of the sudden loss. People began questioning how something like this could happen to someone who was considered to be bigger than life and who many thought to be immortal. He was a superstar, and his daughter, a rising star of her own, both gone. It’s important to emphasize that the loss of Kobe Bryant is in no way bigger than the rest; the world also mourns Gianna Bryant, Payton and Sarah Chester, Alyssa, Keri, and John Altobelli, Christina Mauser, and the pilot Ara Zobayan. Kobe’s impact reached internationally due to his super-stardom and accomplishments, as well as his memory
that will live forever as a result of the foundation he laid. Kobe Bryant was undoubtedly one of the greatest players in the history of basketball. Watching Kobe play felt like witnessing history every time he stepped on the court. Kobe would light up the crowd and I always felt as if he could drop 50 points on any team on any given day. His rise did not start immediately. Being drafted straight out of high school raised red flags, but Kobe sought to prove them wrong. Through his first few seasons he was not a starter, but still, he was a rising player on his way to becoming an All-Star. With a head-coach change in Phil Jackson, Kobe was part of the three-peat, championship winning Los Angeles Lakers next to Shaquille O’ Neal, as the two dominated the NBA and became arguably the greatest duo in history. After Shaq left, Kobe proved the critics wrong when he, alongside a strong roster, led the Lakers to back-to-back titles in 2009 and 2010. Kobe became one of the league’s marquee players and an icon who would later receive a first ballot for Hall of Fame. There is no denying how big of a loss
this is for the league, having one of their most influential players dying tragically at such a young age. It feels as though he was getting started on an even bigger chapter in his life as a family man and a new force in the entertainment industry. Kobe wrote a short-animated film, “Dear Basketball”, about his journey of loving basketball since he was a kid. The short film won an Oscar for Best Animated Short film — the first Oscar for a professional athlete, and the first African- American to win the award for that category. He strived for greatness, worked hard for what he wanted, and was talented beyond just playing basketball. He was a rising star in his own right and I was excited to see what he would have done next. Kobe was unlike any other. Many compared him to Michael Jordan throughout his career, but he was not Jordan; he was Kobe Bryant. He had an impact on many lives throughout the world, even in those who didn’t play sports. His attitude, work ethic, and drive will continue to live in all of us. He was not a perfect man; yet, he would do his best to set an example for future generations and become a better man,
father and husband. Nothing can ease the pain, but Kobe would want for people to continue his legacy and the “Mamba Mentality” that made him great. His Mamba Academy, founded in 2016, will continue to further his legacy and influence future athletes. What matters most was the husband he was to Vanessa, and the father he was to Natalia, Gianna, Bianka and Capri. His impact has touched the world with the hashtag #girldad trending and highlighting his love and support for his daughters. Even in his last moments, he was on his way to coach Gianna’s basketball team. My love and support goes to all the families that lost a loved one, and to know that their loved ones will never be forgotten. They will be forever remembered. “Those times when you get up early — those times when you stay up late — when you’re too tired — you don’t want to push yourself, but you do it anyway. That is actually the dream,” he once said. Rest on Kobe. — by Chris Peña and Nadia Hill
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Opinion
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Big Brother won’t welcome ‘Rico’ in
Vol. 83 • No. 10 Thursday, February 6, 2020 Executive Editor Carrie J. Harris Digital Content Editor Jennifer Ibarra Features Editor Nadia Hill Opinion Editor Hunter Madewell Sports Editor Chris Pena Copy Editors Maria Ango-Bilogo, Morgan Walker, Tricia Still, Rainy Harrison Staff Writers Katherine Bassett, Dominique Burnett, Haylee Cook, Justin Gill, Irene Lucas, Tricia Still, Tyler Sutton, Morgan Walker Photographers Dominique Burnett, Jennifer Ibarra, Hunter Madewell, Chris Pena, Tyler Sutton, Irene Lucas Cartoonist Alexandria Wooldridge Adviser Rachel Stallard
LETTERS
illustration by Alex Wooldridge
U.S. Territory deserves more than lip-service as disasters continue to bring disillusion
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uerto Rico has been at the forefront of the news since even before Hurricane Maria. As an unincorporated U.S. territory, the people of Puerto Rico are considered citizens as the United States by law, yet do not possess the same rights or shown the same respect as citizens of the mainland. Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in September 2017, destroying much of the country and cutting power to the island. The response of aid from the U.S. was less than adequate, spiking concerns of how differently Puerto Ricans are treated. Hurricane Maria initially took the lives of 64 people, but because the U.S. neglected the needs of its Puerto Rican citizens, 1 out of 5 Puerto Ricans didn’t have access to clean water following the storms. Pharmacies were not open, doctors were not available, hospitals had no electricity, and relief given by the U.S. was almost nonexistent. The official death toll, as a result of Maria is 2,975 people. Nearly 3,000 U.S. citizens died as a result of the United States government negligent actions. The concerns spiked once more in the beginning of 2020 when not one, but two, large earthquakes shook the island into an utter disaster. Seismic activity reached a magnitude of 6.4, tearing
down major structures and leaving much of the island in the dark. In early January, U.S. representative Carlos G. Smith tweeted, “Puerto Rico still hasn’t received the billions of dollars Congress approved over 700 days ago because of Trump’s hatred for the island.” The people of Puerto Rico are getting none of the help they so desperately need. They are waiting in poverty and rubble for help, and we are doing nothing about it. The citizens of Puerto Rico pay taxes just like we do, yet they are alienated and treated as unequal to those who reside in the states. In 2016 alone, Puerto Rico paid $3.5 million towards Social Security. Although Puerto Ricans are granted the benefits of Social Security, they are still excluded from the SSI, or Supplement Security Income, which provides assistance to individuals who are 65 years or older, or suffer from a disability. If they pay the federal government the same as everyone else, why are they being deprived of these rights? Not only are the Puerto Ricans being denied help from the U.S., but they are also being denied suffrage. Puerto Ricans can only vote in the primary elections, meaning these U.S. citizens do not possess the right to vote for the leader of their own country, Puerto Rico’s lack
of political power continues to make it easy for politicians to dismiss the prominent issues at hand. A study conducted by CNN shows that the Democratic party would have a significant upper hand in any election when compared to Republicans. Most Puerto Rican affairs come down to one political party wanting to win over the betterment of the lives of U.S. citizens. The topic of granting Puerto Rico statehood has been up for discussion for several years. According to Stanford Daily, it’s been kicked around actively since 2015. It’s only been a “serious issue” since last year. Puerto Rico has introduced a statehood bill to Congress, as of October 30, 2019 by Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Jennifer Gonzalez-Colon. If passed, the final vote will not commence until November 2020. These people do not have the means to make changes by themselves. They are citizens, no different than us, and should be treated as such. We need to take action and help to make a change. Give Puerto Rico counterparts a reason to be proud of the title they hold and let your elected officials know this is not how we treat each other. Raising awareness is the first step in making a difference.
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Entertainment
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Oscar s brin g books to life Jennifer Ibarra / THE FLARE In honor of the Academy Awards, which will be televised at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, on ABC, here are some films over the last 90-plus years that originated as adaptations of previously published materials. Some of these were merely nominated, while others won in several categories. This year’s nominees for Adapted Screenplay are: “Little Woman”, “The Irishman”, “Joker”, “Jojo Rabbit” and “The Two Popes.” This will be the second time Louisa May Alcott’s 1868-69 classic “Little Women” has been featured in this category. Tweet us which of these adaptations you have read and interact with us this weekend @theflareonline.com. 1931/32 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde -- Percy Heath, Samuel Hoffenstein 1932/33 Little Women -- Victor Heerman, Sarah Y. Mason 1937 A Star Is Born -- Dorothy Parker, Alan Campbell, Robert Carson 1939 Gone with the Wind -- Sidney Howard (HM) The Wizard of Oz was also released in 1939 1961 Breakfast at Tiffany’s -George Axelrod 1962 Lawrence of Arabia -- Robert
Bolt, Michael Wilson To Kill a Mockingbird -Horton Foote Mary Poppins -- Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi 1972 The Godfather -- Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola 1973 The Exorcist -- William Peter Blatty 1979 Apocalypse Now -- John Milius, Francis Coppola 1981 Sophie’s Choice -- Alan J. Pakula 1985 The Color Purple -- Menno Meyjes
1986 Stand by Me -- Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans 1988 The Accidental Tourist-Frank Galati, Lawrence Kasdan 1989 Born on the Fourth of July -- Oliver Stone, Ron Kovic 1991 The Silence of the Lambs -Ted Tally 1994 Forrest Gump -- Eric Roth The Shawshank Redemption -- Frank Darabont 1999 The Green Mile -- Frank Darabont
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring -Screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson Shrek -- Written by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Joe Stillman and Roger S.H. Schulman 2002 Chicago -- Screenplay by Bill Condon 2007 No Country for Old Men -Written for the screen by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen 2009 Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire -- Screenplay by Geoffrey
Fletcher
2010 The Social Network -Screenplay by Aaron Sorkin 2012 Lincoln -- Screenplay by Tony Kushner 12 Years a Slave -- Screenplay by John Ridley The Wolf of Wall Street -- Screenplay by Terence Winter 2016 Moonlight -- Screenplay by Barry Jenkins; Story by Tarell Alvin McCraney 2018 BlacKkKlansman -- Written by Charlie Wachtel & David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee