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October 18, 2019
Vol. 61 Issue 5
Haunted Horrors await Story by Emily Branson
Staff Writer
Ghosts
are something that have haunted the human mind since the beginning of time. Ghostly presences can range from many different things, such as a house having strange activity in it, to hearing names called when no one is around. People have different opinions on whether ghosts are real or not. Hutchinson freshman Kelsi Hilger is a believer in ghosts and haunted spirits. Her beliefs began when she was helping her aunt and uncle move into a new house. As they moved boxes inside, they kept hearing her family yell their names, but then realized that they hadn’t said anything at all. “I was just confused,”
Hilger said. “I didn’t think much of it.” As the day went on, Hilger and her cousins continued to hear someone shouting their names, but could not find out who, or what, it was. “I started to connect the dots,” Hilger said. “Demons will impersonate people to lure them closer to them.” As the night went on,
the strange occurrences did not stop. Hilger awoke to the shrieking of her youngest cousin, Gracie. There was no apparent reason behind the sudden terror. “The next morning, my aunt and uncle decided to move back to their old house,” Hilger said.
Fire Science family strong By Rachel Lyons Staff Writer
Hutchinson Community College’s Fire Science program comes into view, with nationwide focus on careers, and any further education necessary for a student’s chosen career, a day to explore the Fire Science Program, some of what they can expect to do during their time in the program. On Wednesday, HutchCC hosted roughly 100 of these students at the 20th Annual Fire Science Field Day. Bobby White, HutchCC Fire Science Coordi-
nator, offered a description of the day, stating that it would be a sampler of activities within the degree program. These activities included a search-and-rescue simulation, which according to fire science student Ian Frost involved suiting up in bunker gear. Fellow fire science students Issac James and Bo Thurman expanded the list of activities available to include a vehicle extraction using the jaws of life.
In 2018, thousands of firefighters found themselves fighting a fire that would ultimately destroy the town of Paradise, California. These firefighters have one common ground to stand on, in addition the brotherhood that they call their fire family. They all have some form of training. Whether this type of training comes from a department during the firefighter’s employment, See Fire, Page 5 or through a degree in fire science. Most firefighters find that having a degree in fire science (or a similar area) find that they are able to more easily progress in the field. Photo by Emily Branson/Collegian This Jason Holland talks with students about the correct techniques needed. is where
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“That was the first time that I really started believing in ghosts.” On the other hand, some people believe that ghosts are not real. Caitlyn Johnson, Clearwater freshman, has several reasons as to why there is no factual evi-
Juggling college and kids during Halloween By Tabitha Barr Editor in Chief
Halloween brings out decorations and lots of candy to those who celebrate. For students and staff at Hutchinson Community College, it can bring a little bit more, especially when their children are added into the mix. Being a parent and a student can bring some complications, but for Shamonya Young, she’s become used to the chaos. “I’ve learned how to balance my time and energy. It can be challenging at times, but it’s very rewarding,” Young said. Her two kids, Jasirie, 12, and Jai’Ke, 7, are great at keeping her youthful. Trick-or-treating benefits Young in many ways. “I love spending time with my kids the way my parents did with me and my siblings,” Young said. It’s a good way to spend time with her kids, and to see them excited about Halloween and everything it entails. Young also gets into the spirit saying, “I get to relive my childhood by dressing up and I get free candy,” she said. Going trick-or-treating is a tradition for their family and they don’t miss an opportunity to dress up. Children are
The happenings around campus
Oct. 19 — Community Open House 10 a.m. - noon Oct. 19 — Homecoming Football vs. Dodge City CC noon 3 p.m. Oct. 24-26 — A Student Showcase 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Oct. 25 — HCC Recruitment Day, No Classes 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct 26 — Women’s Soccer in Region 6 Playoffs vs. TBA Oct 26 — Cross Country at Region 6 Championships 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
dence proving the existence of ghosts. For Johnson, her religious beliefs lead her to believe that “ghostly activities” are simply the works of God. “I don’t hear voices that sound haunting,” Johnson said. “It’s more like a reassurance. It’s never scary to me.” Johnson believes that these strange happenings
Blue Dragons weekend forecast
Friday — High: 75 Low: 53 Saturday — High: 72 Low: 48 Sunday — High: 74 Low: 47
are all part of a bigger picture, one that is not in our hands. “People talk about how ghosts can sometimes be in the form of someone that they used to know,” Johnson said. “I don’t think that our souls stick around after we die. I just believe that it’s a sign from God.” Each person has their own beliefs regarding ghostly activities. Whether it’s Hilger’s story of the haunted house or Johnson’s religious practices, society can agree that it is a topic that it will not likely have a definite answer for.
Courtesy Photo Shamonya Young dresses up with her kids during last year’s Halloween.
inspired by movies, fantasy characters, and anything that they deem as astonishing. Last year, her daughter was a unicorn. And her son was Black Panther, one of the most influential films for the black community. See Kids, Page 5
Inside Scoop
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