Nov. 16, 2018 Collegian

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Page 3 Inside, read Pablo Sanchez’s story about the Cash app that allows you to send money in a crunch.

Page 4 Basketball season has begun for the Blue Dragons with women at a fantastic 4-0 start.

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November 16, 2018

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In it to win it

Vol. 60 Issue 10

Kibet finishes first at National Championships

By Amanda Carney Co-Sports Editor

“It’s like climbing Everest, and the guys had to do this twice.”

Kibet was challenged throughout As Andrew Kibet crossed the finish the race by Cloud County’s Dennis line on Saturday at Garden City’s Buffalo Kiptoo and Colby’s NeDunes Golf Course, he made history. hemiah.

Kibet became the first Hutchinson He was also chalCommunity College men’s cross-country lenged by Iowa Central runner to become a national champion. runner Ezekiel KipToward the end of the race, Kibet chirchir. By mile four, ir didn’t even know he was going to hold the was Kiptoo and Kibet. title of national champion.

Kibet then pulled “To be honest, I didn’t know I was goaway for the win with a Riggs ing to win that race because I gave it my time of 25 minutes, 25.3 best,” Kibet said. “Let me go to the finish seconds. line, whoever will come pass me it is OK, Riggs had only good things to say but I will just try to go ahead of pace.” about the last meet for the season.

Kibet came from Kenya, originally “For him to come out on top in that playing volleyball and running midfield and those conditions says a lot about him and strength as a runner,” dle-distance races, to becoming a cross Riggs said. country national champion.

This is only the start for Kibet. Not “I couldn’t believe it,” Kibet said. only is he a freshman, but he still has “From being a 1500-meter runner to a track season to come. cross country champion that was a big The women’s cross-country team achievement.” also had a memorable season, finishThroughout the entire hilly course, ing 12th on Saturday 2018 NJCAA Kibet managed to have the right mindset, Division I National Cross Country despite his one loss being a hilly course.

Championships at Buffalo Dunes Gold “In cross country it’s about mentality,” Club in Garden City.

Kibet said “So, you need to plan before This is the Blue Dragons best you cross the finish line. Some people finish since 2004, when they placed have a finishing kick. In order to avoid ninth. that you need to set a pace, so they won’t Now it is official time to switch gears have the energy at the end of the race.” and get ready for indoor track season.

The Garden City course was like no “I’m just really proud of (Kibet) other course the Blue Dragon men and and all of our guys,” Riggs said. women’s cross-country teams had seen Courtesy photo/NJCAA National Cross Country Facebook page “Now it’s time to switch over and before. start working on track things, which “There’s this giant hill that’s almost With a time of 25 minutes, 25.3 seconds, Hutchinson Community College torture to make them run up,” Hutchinson cross-country runner, freshman Andrew Kibet, took the national champion- pretty much means focusing more on speed.” coach Justin Riggs said. ship at Garden City.

That’s why they call it the blues Mid-semester burnout: Instructor edition

By Brenna Eller Editor-In-Chief

From planning classes to grading homework and tests multiple times a week, many of the instructors at Hutchinson Community College experience the same mid-semester burnout similar to that of their students.

Teachers are responsible for the education of particular subjects and normally put on a “performance” to help the students learn, and simultaneously make them interested in the subject matter.

The job of the student is to sit and comprehend the teachers and if the teacher doesn’t get through to their students,

it may affect how the student does in the class.

With that stress, it isn’t difficult Niblack to imagine instructors going through the mid-semester slump.

Sociology instructor Jessica Niblack gave insight on how she views the mid-semester burnout.

“I feel like the longer we go in a semester without a break, the harder it is to stay focused,” Niblack said, “In the fall semester, we start to burn out right before Fall Break, but many are able to get that second wind that takes them to Thanks-

giving break. After that it’s smooth sailing.”

To Niblack, the spring semester is worse in burning out because of the long periods of breaks.

“After Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we don’t get a break until Spring Break, which is almost the end of March,” Niblack said.

When it comes to engaging her students with a positive attitude, Niblack feels that the more interesting topics are later covered in the semester.

The start of the semester is geared more towards terminology and research whereas at this time in the semester, students are more interested in the content.

“As we move through the semester we touch on

Important dates at HutchCC

Nov. 21-25: Thanksgiving break. Hutchinson Community College will be closed.

Nov. 30: Final regular day of classes, final edition of The Collegian for 2018.

Dec. 1: Salt City Bowl at Gowans Stadium, Hutchinson vs. Navarro.

Dec. 3-6: Final examinations.

Dec. 7: Rescheduled final exams.

Dec. 24-Jan. 1: Winter break. Hutchinson Community College will be closed.

Jan. 14: Spring semester starts. culture, race, gender, social class, media, which many students can relate to in some way which in turn makes it more interesting to them,” Niblack said.

When the students are engaging more, Niblack

gets excited and the process keeps her positive.

“Also, I can always see the light at the end of the tunnel,” Niblack said.

When it gets to be the end of the semester, Niblack gives her students pep

talks of perseverance and reminds them the feeling when semester is over.

For instructors or students experiencing burn out, Niblack would advise them to stay positive no matter what.

“As an instructor, our attitude can be contagious, and if we are whining and complaining, then our students will do the same.”

Regarding burn-outs, Niblack said, “Students need to understand that this is the final step into the adult world. Now is the time for them to learn to adapt and become able to meet the expectations or they will have a harder time finding success.

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CAMPUS BEAT

Upcoming events Nov. 20 — Women’s Basketball vs Lamar from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Sports Arena.

Have you been ghosted in a relationship? Would you want to be?

Nov. 20 — Men’s Basketball vs NOC-Enid from 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. at Sports Arena Nov. 21-25 — Thanksgiving Break, college closed.

Nov. 24 — Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs Hesston College from 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at Sports Arena.

“She messaged me on my birthday and later asked me out and once school started, she took her anger and stress out on me and blocked me.”

— Bryce Sloan, Hutchinson, freshman

“No, I have not and I don’t want to be.”

“No, I wouldn’t want to be ghosted.”

— Joshua Reliford, Fitzgerald, Georgia, sophopmore

— Charlie Herbert, London, England, freshman

“I dated this girl my freshmen year in high school; she cheated on me in April and completely blocked me on everything and didn’t say.”

— Corbin Schwartz, Hutchinson, freshman

“No, I don’t want to be ghosted at all.”

— Jenner Steele, Branson, freshman

Opinion

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The hero of all heroes Our view For a lot of people, the world of Marvel became an escape from reality. Superheroes existed and gave people a sense of hope that good is in this world.

Stan Lee gave the world many universes full of inspiring people doing amazing things. Sadly, the legend himself passed away Monday and the hearts of many have shattered.

Lee was the co-creator of so many heroes in the Marvel universe and gave people from all over a new world to live in.

His passing was a shock to many and sent waves of hurt through fans everywhere.

Stan started his business in 1939 and started creating many characters that have become favorites in today’s society. Some of these characters include Hulk, Black Panther, Iron Man and Spiderman.

He brought a whole

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“Gobble, gobble, don’t eat me, gobble.”

new life to comics by not only focusing on the super aspect, but on the human behind the mask.

That’s what made his characters so loving, because they portrayed their human side to the public and showed that superhumans have regular problems too.

His works have given life to so many jobs in the industry through comic books and the movies.

People have gained so much by just having Lee in their lives. His creations made people fascinated about the fight between good and evil.

We will miss him greatly and honor him by watching and reading his works and remembering how great of a man he was.

Rest in peace Stan Lee. Your legacy will live on forever.

Izzy Caldwell/Cartoonist

The Women’s Corner

Home Improvement needs a remodel Have you ever been to someone’s home and they only have the basic 30 channels? This becomes boring because you can either watch old shows or sit there and twiddle your thumbs. I just so happened to be in that situation and I tuned into the TV instead of being bored out of my mind. I flip through channel after channel but settle on “Home Improvement”.

My family used to watch that show all the time. I just remember it being one of those TV shows that made people laugh.

But after rewatching it with an adult brain, I realized “Home Improvement” is actually extremely sexist.

Now don’t get me

Columnist

Tabitha Barr wrong, I love me some Tim Allen. He’s very funny and voices a beloved Disney character. However, that show is the voice of every manly man’s ego. If you’re not familiar with the show, it pretty much follows the life of Tim and his family.

Tim is the stereotypical American male in that he’s

very passionate about his tools, his handy work, and especially his ego. He is very adamant about showing off his manhood and taking care of everything a man should.

Every episode, and I mean every single one, Tim is doing things that belittle women, especially his wife.

According to Complex Media, the first episode has Tim mocking his wife for wanting them to go the opera, dismisses her attempts to help him build a birdhouse, and claims that women shouldn’t be working on cars because men don’t work on washing machines.

What kind of humor is this?

You can definitely tell that the target audience for this show was middle aged white men who like to show that they are truly men. It’s actually atrocious and disgusting.

Each episode’s plot line is like a plea from every man saying, “I’m a man, you better believe it.” The male characters have to have a tool in their hand at least once a day and they have to make some comment about how they do man’s work while their wives are off taking care of the house and children.

This is not the olden days. This was only written in the 90’s. Women were oppressed in TV shows even just years ago. And of

course, it’s still happening, but due to female activists, these kinds of shows are being put to a stop.

It’s insane to think that the humor of degrading women and putting men on a pedestal was seen as normal. And to think that I kind of grew up on that show disgusts me. But thanks to the changing world where women are charging towards equality, I know that this show is not worth my time, nor my laughs.

And to those who say it’s just comedy and that I just don’t understand the humor, you are proving my point exactly. If the world gives that sexist humor a platform, it will become

a norm and be seen as acceptable.

But it’s not. Degrading females for being women is wrong in every way and it shouldn’t be made into a joke. A man can show of their manliness by doing what makes them happy, but in that process, they don’t need to put women down.

We can all live in a world where women can do the handy work and men can do the dishes and everyone’s ego can still be intact.

Tabitha Barr is a Nickerson freshman studying Media Communications and Production

The end is right around the corner Hey, guess what? By the time you are reading this article, we only have TWO days of classes left before Thanksgiving Break, not including today.

While I’m sure you’re excited to go home, enjoy some good food, and spend time with family there is one slight reminder that I’m sure you don’t want.

Following Thanksgiving Break, we have one week until finals, and two weeks until the end of the semes-

Columnist

Rachel Lyons ter.

Trust me, I’m with you on the excitement for break

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Collegian

The Hutchinson Collegian is the official student newspaper of Hutchinson Community College.

It is created by the Newspaper Production class each week during the academic year, except for when school is not in session, or during final exams.

and I’m not ready for finals at all. I suppose it’s either a catch-22 or a come-so-fargot-so-far-to-go situation.

The best thing you can do right now is to keep turning in your assignment, completing assigned readings, and those things people tell you around this time of year.

Don’t be afraid, however, to take time for yourself during this time of year.

Drink plenty of water, eat regular meals, and keep a

routine.

Well, that’s my piece for this week. In case I don’t see you before then, Happy Thanksgiving. Soon it will be time to part for over a month and listen to as much Christmas music as possible before returning for another semester.

Cheers!

Rachel Lyons is a Newton freshman studying Business

Staff

Editor In Chief: Brenna Eller Campus editor: Pablo Sanchez Opinion page editor: Tabitha Barr Sports editors: Rebecca Carney and Amanda Carney Digital Content Coordinators: Cody Schroeder and Caleb Reed Social Media Editor: Emily Fehrman Design Chief: Amanda January Ad Manager: Lucas Barlow Adviser: Brad Hallier Staff members: Kathrine Collins, Jared Shuff,

Breann Rogers, Rachel Lyons, Casey Bailey.

Editorial board: Brenna Eller, Pablo Sanchez, Tabitha Barr.

Editorial cartoonist: Izzy Caldwell.

Letters to the editor:

The Hutchinson Collegian welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must include the author’s signature, address and phone number. The Collegian reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality and length. Letters may not exceed 300 words.

Send letters to hallierb@hutchcc.edu.

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Campus

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New art class allows students to figure out drawing

By Jared Shuff Staff Writer If you’ve been to Stringer Fine Arts Center anytime recently, you may have noticed some unique artwork posted on one of the walls.

Two stunning charcoal nude drawings are on display in order to advertise a particular art class focusing on human anatomy.

This class, AR112 Figure Drawing, is taught

by Scott Brown, the Fine Arts Instructor at Hutchinson Community College. The two paintings were drawn by him back in graduate school.

It helps give a better understanding of the human form and structure.

According to Brown, it is a must-have for people interested in the visual

arts, architecture, or any student thinking of being a fine arts major.

“It’s great for anybody interested in taking a relaxing art class,” Brown said.

Along with the understanding of human form in art, a student will also learn different techniques with multiple types of drawing materials.

Brown used a technique known as reductive charcoal drawing. In this process, the artist darkens a sheet of paper with charcoal, then blends it to an even grey. After this, the artist uses an eraser to create shapes and images.

Each drawing took about two hours. When asked if he had any difficulties creating them, he had a surprising response.

Blues

• Continued from Page 1 They need to also understand they they will get burnt out at their jobs, they may not like their boss, or the people they work with, but learning to deal with these obstacles are all part of life.”

Another instructor at HutchCC is Amanda Smith, who teaches psychology. When it comes to burning out mid-semester, she said she understands how the students may feel.

“I was a college student for many years, and I can empathize with this feeling,” Smith said, “Coursework is demanding, but students also manage other stressors throughout the semester – jobs, sports and other campus activities, relationships, paying bills, health, family, etc.”

Psychology instuctor, Dr. Amanda Smith Smith also recognizes the stress for students that come with finals and projects being put off to the last minute.

“Even though students are typically made aware of end-of-semester deadlines at the beginning of the semester, it is easy to ignore them until all are simultaneously looming in the near future (only a few weeks away),” Smith said “Now, more than ever, it is important to be intentional in how you use your time and stress does not come

“For me, they’re mindless,” Brown said.

“It’s the one activity I don’t have to think a lot about.”

As for the class, Brown is hoping the artwork will increase enrollment. The class has been offered since 2005, but has normally been taught during the summer. It can get pretty hot in the art studio during these months.

“We figured we’d try it in the spring,” Brown said.

He said he hopes that the artwork along with the semester change in “draw” more people to the class.

If any students are interested in enrolling, there is still time to meet with an advisor to add this class to your schedule. from the events, but from how you perceive these events.”

Keeping a positive mindset is how Smith believes students should perceive the mid-semester stress.

“If you perceive the events as temporary, and that you will soon be done, this can help you feel more optimistic,” Smith said.

Smith also likes to remind students that a break is right around the corner. When asked if she experiences the mid-semester burnout, Smith said, “Oh, my yes.

For every hour I spend in front of the class, I need roughly 3-4 hours in preparation.”

Dr. Smith also spends 6-8 hours a week grading homework or tests.

Even though she gets stressed at this time of the semester, Dr. Smith is still positive.

“I love what I do and

This app is simply Cash

Cash app logo

By Pablo Sanchez Campus Editor Cash (me) outside how bout dat?

Cash is an app in the Google Play store you can download, and after you download it you can invite your friends, and you and your friend will receive $5.

The app only needs your phone number or your email, which ever students prefer is best.

Students will then make a username, this will be your $cashtag, followed by your name that you want it to be.

Once students or adults have completed those steps, the first thing that will pop out is a green screen, with a big $0, along with digits at the bottom, as if you are about to call someone.

Students can request up to $99,000, but that’s up

to whoever is willing to spend that much, and if that’s the case please hit me up.

However, adults or students can pay for dinner, rent, etc. Sometimes, students may not even want to receive cash anymore, and to have this happen simply tap the left corner, and scroll all the way down and tap privacy, and then switch it off not to receive cash.

Cash will give you a free debit card, and students or adults can customize however they like with limitations, but before making one it will give you an option to “boost” your card.

There are nine different places students can choose from, and from those different places, it will tell that it will only work every 30 minutes. It will allow you to use 10 percent off on the item, and at no extra cost using a boost card.

Whether students or adults are going out to eat, and don’t have money on them, anyone can send money over to them by simply finding their $cashtag and sending them any amount of money.

I highly recommend only sending money to friends who will pay back, and those who will not.

Photo by Emily Fehrman/The Collegian The artwork from Figure Drawing, from instructor Scott Brown, is on display at Stringer Fine Arts Center.

I love my students, so even when I’m exhausted, it never feels burdensome,” Smith said.

In order to fight off stress or exhaustion, Dr. Smith makes sure she is in good health. Sleeping is a very important aspect for Smith and she believes getting the right amount can help immeasurably. “Even though you do not feel as if you have enough time, make time for sleep, exercise, and short breaks, all of which can help with focusing attention, learning and memory,” Smith said.

Smith also makes sure she has quality family time as well as prioritizes her exercising and work schedule. “There are only 24 hours in a day, which unfortunately is not going to change.

Mindfully managing that time, working smarter and more efficiently, is vital to decreasing stress,” Smith said.

When it comes to keeping positivity Smith and her coworkers try to help each other out as much as possible. “I often talk with other instructors; we have a wonderful camaraderie

and encourage one another. And if all else fails, I keep a stash of chocolate in my desk drawer!,” Smith said.

For students managing time and stress, Dr. Smith advises a decreased amount of time on cell phones.

“Put your mobile devices away while you try to study, as these are only going to distract you! Instead stay connected by getting some coffee or lunch with members of your support system (friends, family),” Smith said.

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Sports

Roundup: HutchCC women start strong

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Athlete of the week

(Nov. 4-Nov. 10) Dejanae Roebuck women’s basketball

Photo by Bre Rogers/The Collegian Hutchinson Community College’s Tia Bradshaw drives to the basket during the Blue Dragons’ season opener against the Bethany College junior varsity at the Sports Arena.

Sophomore Dejanae RoeBooster Club Classic with a The Blue Dragons will yards. He also had one punt

By Rebecca Carney buck had a good weekend as pair of wins. play Murray State and return for 33 yards and one Co-Sports Editor well, finishing with 16 points James Rojas and D.J. Labette next weekend in El kickoff return of 25 yards.

The Hutchinson Commuand 13 rebounds for the Mitchell both had career Dorado.

HutchCC suffered its nity College women’s basteam’s first double-double of highs as the No. 9 Blue Football: The Blue Dragworst defensive game of ketball team earned its first the season. Roebuck was 6 Dragons raced past the ons dropped their 2018 regthe season as Iowa Central win over a nationally-ranked of 6 from the line.

Redland Cougars 117-85. ular-season finale 54-16 on quarterback Blake Dever team this season on Saturday Sophomore Tia Bradshaw The Blue Dragons move to a frigid Saturday at Gowans threw five touchdown passes at the Best Western/Cougar was 4 of 5 shooting and 5-0, going 3-0 on a current Stadium to the Iowa Central and 237 yards on 17 of 28 Booster Club Classic at Barfinished with 11 points and five-game road trip.

Tritons. passing. ton Community College. three assists. Abby Ogle, Rojas scored 28 points The No. 8 Blue Dragons The Dragons had two Three players scored in Tijuana Kimbro, Keeley Tini on 10 of 14 shooting and completed the regular season early chances to score double figures and HutchCC and Jada Mickens all added seven of eight from the foul 8-3 and lost to Iowa Central with interceptions from shot better than 50 percent six points as well. line. Mitchell had a secfor the first time in six De’Mareyae Givens and for a third straight game. The HutchCC hit 29 of 55 total ond-straight big game with games.

Latayveon Beaton but Blue Dragons move to 3-0 shots, shooting 52.7 percent. 25 points on four of seven The lone offensive were unable to score off overall.

Men’s Basketball: The from 3-point range. bright spot for Hutchinson either one.

Freshman Makayla Vannet men’s basketball team Five Dragons scored in Community College was Despite the loss, the Blue hit a season high of five surpassed the 100-point double figures. Chris Giles receiver-turned-quarterback Dragons will still play in 3-pointers, going 5 of 10 mark for the third-straight added 13 points, while Fred Khalil McClain, who rushed the Salt City Bowl on Dec. from distance to lead the game and closed out its stay Odhiambo and Josh Perkins nine times for 95 yards and 1 against Navarro, Texas at team in scoring. at the Best Western/Cougar added 10 each. touchdowns of one and 12 Gowans Stadium.

The week: Roebuck scored 22 points and added five rebounds Roebuck and five assists in Hutchinson’s 88-65 Friday win against Murray State. The next day, she had 16 points in 12 reboudns in a win against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. The season: Roebuck is averaging 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds a game for 4-0 Blue Dragons.

Schedule Basketball, men’s nonconference

Nov. 16, vs. Murray State at El Dorado, 3:30 p.m.

Nov. 17, vs. Labette at El Dorado, 3:30 p.m.

Basketball, women’s nonconference

Nov. 17, at Central Christian JV, 3 p.m.

Nov. 20, LAMAR, 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 24, HESSTON, 5:30 p.m.

Football

Nov. 10, IOWA CENTRAL, L 54-16 Dec. 1, SALT CITY BOWL, vs. NAVARRO, 1 p.m.