International Students
Earnest Play
Weinkaemper, Germany, and Rios-Ceballos, Australia, are two of HutchCC’s international sutdent athletes
November 9-11 the HutchCC theater students put on a successful show of the play “The Importance of Being Earnest”
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The student voice of Hutchinson Community College
November 17, 2017
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Vol. 59 Issue10
Underdog team competes at nationals By Lucas Barlow Sports Editor
The road for the Hutchinson Community College volleyball team will end in its own arena, as the NJCAA National Championship is being hosted at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The season has been a rollercoaster of emotions so far for the team, but they’re not done yet. As the No. 15 seed, the Blue Dragons opened the national tournament on Thursday against the No. 2 seed, Iowa Western. The journey to the national championship hasn’t been an easy ride but it certainly has been a memorable one. Hutchinson opened the Region 6 tournament against a good Dodge City Community College team, who the Blue Dragons took down 3-0. The semifinals was more of the same, as they breezed by Garden City Community College 3-0. This set up a marquee matchup against the No. 3 team in the country, Seward County Community College – a team Hutchinson lost to only a week previously. As the underdogs, the Blue Dragons shocked the NJCAA, as they upset the one-loss Saints in three sets, thanks to the efforts of sophomores Paige Hiebert, Tatyana Ndekwe, and Patricia Joseph. Hutchinson coach Patrick Hall had many positives to say about his team.
“Although Seward had one of their best teams in many years, we definitely played one of our best matches of the season,” Hall said. “Each set was won by two points, so it doesn’t get much closer than that, but we stayed focused, and did what we had to do. It was a great win.” The Blue Dragons claimed the Region 6 title that night, but their journey is far from over. In just over a week, Hutchinson had to prepare for a talented Iowa Western team, an opponent that was all too familiar. In late September, the two teams met for the first time, a match that ended in a nail-bitter, with Iowa Western winning 3-2. “I don’t think there’s any doubt that the team is looking forward to playing Iowa Western,” Hall said. “Although they have some talented athletes, we’re confident that we can play with teams of that caliber.” Although the Blue Dragons will be underdogs on their home court, Hall still believes in his team and has many keys to success. “We need to be a strong inside-out team, meaning we need to establish our middle, so it opens up our outside for scoring opportunities,” Hall said. “Defense is also another big key. We’ve been playing really good defensively lately, and if we can continue that in the tournament, we’ll be able to play with anybody.”
Allie Schweizer/HutchCC Sports Information Although the journey to the national championship hasn’t been easy, the Blue Dragons are still in good spirits. Nina Pevic (4) carries a team member on her back.
Allie Schweizer/HutchCC Sports Information Raychel Reed (8) and Claira Creach (3) celebrate scoring a point Thursday against Iowa Western in the first round of the NJCAA Tournament. The Blue Dragons lost the match in three sets, 25-16, 25-23, 25-21.
Campus bookstore serves students during finals By Jack Greenwood Staff Writer
To college students, time and food are perhaps the most valuable things in life. Now, students have access to a quick, easy and delicious breakfast. In the campus bookstore, Daylight Donuts and coffee are now available for students until Dec. 6. “We saw a need for students to grab something quick on their way to classes,” said bookstore staff member Jacqueline Eaton. “So far, we’ve sold 100 percent of the donuts we provide, and about 70 percent of the coffee. It’s been so popular, we are discussing bringing it back
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The campus store is promoting their sale with this sign in the PSU.
next semester.” Currently, only students who are on a meal plan and live on campus have access to a breakfast provided by the college in the dining hall. A few years ago, there used to be a café inside the library that sold coffee, smoothies and baked goods, but it has since gone under. However, students seem to be pleased with the donuts and coffee provided in the union. “I think it’s a good thing for students that need a quick boost in the morning,” Dylan Kramer, McPherson said. “I haven’t been down there yet, but I’m excited to try it.”
Should the donuts and coffee prove popular, more options could be on the horizon. “The campus store staff had discussed offering frozen breakfast sandwiches, cereal, milk and a whole number of things but finally settled on coffee and donuts because of the cost to our students,” Eaton said. “As long as there is an interest in this by both students and staff, we would love to expand this. Into what yet, we are not quite sure,” Eaton said. In addition to serving coffee and donuts to students towards the end of the semester, the campus bookstore has several other services in store for
students. Up until December 15th the bookstore will be selling discounted HutchCC clothing and memorabilia that make for great Christmas gifts or gear for students. Some discounts are as low as ten dollar HutchCC
hoodies and $2.50 Blue Dragon drinking glasses. Additionally, although the service is not through the campus bookstore itself, a Cash-for-books program will be available in the PSU basement from December 4th-7th for students needing to sell their used textbooks.
Courtesy/HutchCC Facebook All merchandise on the carpet of the campus store are clearanced items available for a limited time.
CAMPUS BEAT
Upcoming events
What are your thoughts on Target closing?
Nov. 17-18 — NJCAA Volleyball tournament, 10 a.m. Nov. 18 — Basketball at Pratt, 5 p.m. Nov. 21 —Basketball 5:30 vs. Coffeyville. Nov. 22-24 — Thanksgiving Break Nov. 25 — Basketball at Neosho County, 5:30 p.m.
“I’d never shop there, so I could care less if it closes.” — Jaden Walker, Kansas City
“I’m really sad because that’s like the only place I shop for clothes and it’s my favorite.” — Kenzie French, Buhler
“I knew it was going to close, I was saying it months ago.” — Lacey Garoutte, Hutchinson
“I like to go there every now and then for groceries so now I’ll go to Walmart.” — Garrett Laughlin, Haven
“I work at Kohl’s so I don’t really shop at Target.” — Kayla Burk, Hutchinson