NJCAA Tournament possible thanks to support and #SaintsPride

How many basketball teams can say that they made the Sweet 16? How many can say that they made it to Nationals? The answer is not many and the Lady Saints Basketball team ended their season in both. I am so proud to be a part of such an amazing team who overcame so much adversity throughout the season and accomplished what we did. Nationals was a once in a lifetime experience and the memories that I made there are memories I will cherish for the rest of my life. While competing for the biggest award in NJCAA basketball we got to meet some amazing people. Our hostess, Jr. coaches, and our most valuable fans made our experience one to remember. Not very many teams can say that their season was as successful as ours. We couldn't have done it without the amazing support that our fellow students, faculty and staff here at SCCC/ATS, and we definitely couldn't have done it without the support we received from the community. Not to mention the mentoring and motivation that we got from our coaches and parents even before the season started. I am truly blessed to be apart of such an amazing team with amazing support behind it! Go Lady Saints!

Students Go 0-60 in a Matter of Days

It's sad to say, but welcome back everybody! I can’t believe Spring Break is already over! Where did the time go??

I hope many of you enjoyed your week, because things are certainly getting kicked back into full swing here at Seward! While we're all going to be struggling to get our sleep schedules back on track, find the time to actually start those big term papers, and catch up with friends, we're also expecting a lot to happen this week!

Starting March 23, Seward will be hosting its annual Phone-a-Thon scholarship fundraiser. The fundraiser is a great opportunity to help raise funds for future Saints, get involved with the community, and for current scholarship recipients to show their thanks! If you’re in a club or organization, check with your sponsor to see when your group’s timeslot is. Prizes will be awarded to those who raise the most money!

Also this week, you can find the Saints softball and baseball teams out on the fields. The softball team will bat against Colby Community College tomorrow at 3 pm. The baseball team hosts Clarendon College this Wednesday, March 25 at 3. If you happen to miss that game, you can catch them again this weekend, March 28 and 29 as they play Rose State. Good luck to both teams!

On that note, congratulations to the Lady Saint Basketball team for making it in the Sweet 16 at the NJCAA National Tournament over Spring Break! The season may not have ended on the note they wanted, but their hearts and passion were definitely present all season. Good job Ladies; you made Seward proud!

To finish out the week, members of Phi Theta Kappa will be participating in Bowl for Kids’ Sake this Saturday, March 28. This fundraiser helps out the Liberal charter of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program to fund future children and adolescents in providing them with mentoring relationships and opportunities.

There you have it! There's your quick run-down of just a few of the many different activities Seward Saints are taking part in this week! There will be plenty more to come before the year winds down, so stay tuned! Go Saints!
– Ruben Pando

Presidential Scholar Reflects on Relieving Stress

Hi, my name is Sheldynn Reynolds. I am a freshman at SCCC/ATS, and I'm originally from a small town in Oklahoma. I am a Presidential Scholar, student ambassador, and work in the Admissions Office.

College students seem to always be busy with classes, homework, work, and extracurricular activities. This can cause a lot of stress. To get away from this stress sometimes we need to just take a break and treat ourselves to a little relaxation. So maybe when you get a 30 minute break watch something on Netflix, play some videos games, take a nap, or catch up on social medias sites! #LetGoOfTheStress #TakeABreak #GetStartedAgain

My experience here at SCCC/ATS :)

SCCC/ATS has been a great place to start out! I have made many memories that I will never forget. I know the friends I have made will be lifelong friends. The college and staff are very welcoming and friendly. The campus isn't very big so it is not overwhelming at all. The classes are small and you get to know everyone. The teachers are always here to listen and help out in any way possible. The dorms are a great place to live and experience living away from home. The dorm directors keep it fun for the students. Working on campus has been a positive thing for me. I worked in the admissions office and it has been a great experience. I got to interact with current as well as future students. I worked school activites like career day and xtreme challenge. I enjoyed giving tours to future students. I really liked coming here to college. It was affordable and close to home! I will take the things I have learned at SCCC/ATS and carry them over as I finish my degree at Emporia State University! -Miranda Ramsey

Preparing for Finals

Preparing for finals can be tough for most college students. You have to sit down and study when you really want to be hanging out with your friends and watching netflix all day. The best way to get ready for finals is to manage your time studying. Don't over study to where you're burnt out and don't want to study for other class finals. Look over all the final reviews you have even if the next final is in 2 days. Then you can have an idea of what may be on that final so the information won't be so new to you. Also, right before the class final begins, look over the study guide. This will help bring back what you've studied. Hope this helps and good luck on finals!!!!! :) -Bri Scott

Spring Fiesta 2014

On Sunday, April 27th starting at 1 p.m. our annual spring fiesta is taking place! Fun for the whole family! This is something you don't want to miss! There will be carnival games, face painting, live music, inflatable games, and fun prizes! The fun will begin at 1 and end at 4 p.m. so get there quick! There will also be food and drink concessions sold by different student organizations here on campus. Dont miss out!! Hasta luego!! :D - Jairo Vazquez

Transfering & Trio

Have you ever thought about transfering and continuing your education on to receieve a higher degree? Some people come to SCCC/ATS to just get an associates and go straight to the work force. While others want to get a bachelors degree which is a four year degree so they transfer after two years here at SCCC/ATS. Some jobs pay more the higher the degree you recieve. This is always a good thing! Seward County is a great place to start and we have many services to offer each student who plans on transfering. One of theses services available is Trio! Trio is a student support service and all students are welcome to apply. It is for first generation or low income students that need extra help while at SCCC/ATS. They offer advising, financial advice, and even tutoring. Some student's parents have never had a kid in college or been to college themselves so they are also new to it all. Trio can help you make that next step an easier one. They even take students on transfer visits to other colleges for free! It's definetly something to think about! Marissa Wiggins :)