ASHTON JOHNSON, ASHLEY MORALES & KHANDICE HORN Staff Writers T here are 11 days until Election Day. It’s a national race that requires our country’s attention now more than ever. “I know we say every presidential election is critical, but it seems to me that this one is more critical than ones that have been in the past,” said Dr. Jeff Stanglin, government instructor. Today’s slogans, commercials, TV commentary and use of the Internet dominate the political campaigns and as a result, it is often difficult to look past what the media have to say about each candidate. It all comes down to research and personal opinion built on research. “Of course the most convenient way is through the Internet, but the danger there is stumbling upon biased sources, so it’s kind of hard to sift through those websites,” Stanglin said. “I recommend going to a mainstream website.” Websites such as CNN, FOX, BBC and USA Today have election centers with all candidates’ views and often their own form of opinion. Government instructor Rick Moser concurs with Stanglin. “While the Internet is a great source of information, [students] have to be cautious about what websites they go to for facts on a candidate,” said Moser. “When they look at a website, notice who established the site and what their purpose was in doing so. For example, if you go to Obama.com you will get nothing but a rosy picture of the candidate, likewise for Romney.” Candidates are judged by the positions they take on specific issues and the leadership qualities and experiences they could bring to office. The first step in choosing a candidate is to decide the issues one cares about and the qualities one would like to see in the leaders of our country. “Anytime you hear a candidate tell you something good he has done, or something bad the other candidate has done, check the facts,” Moser said. “You can do this by going to websites that devote themselves to being ‘fact checkers’ such as Snopes.com or factcheck.org. Even then you have to be careful. Fact checking sites run by media companies are slanted either liberal or conservative.” Stanglin and Moser encourage their students to watch the news and pay attention to what each candidate has to say. “Pay attention to the news. Don’t watch biased news. Watch CBS, ABC or NBC and just pay attention to what the candidates are saying and See ELECTION on Page 3 Registration opens Nov. 5 Payment deadline Dec. 5; unpaid drops begin Dec. 6 PICKING A CANDIDATE Q The Match Game from USA Today uses a quiz asking for opinions on various issues to match takers to the candidate that best fits their views. Take it at: usatoday.com/ interactives/ news/politics/ candidate- match-game HOMECOMING ROYALTY Sophomores Morris Williams II, representing the Ranger Ambassadors, and Du’Sharme Davis, representing the Cheerleaders, were crowned Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday. See Page 7 for more highlights. Randi Vinson-Davis / THE FLARE The Flare Vol. 76 No. 7 Serving Kilgore College since 1936 Friday, October 26, 2012 + + + + + Breaking news, videos and extended coverage at www.theflareonline.com ASHTON JOHNSON Co-Executive Editor Registration for the Christmas mini semester and the 2013 Spring Semester opens Monday, Nov. 5, for current students. Students who are eligible to register themselves may do so beginning at 6 a.m. New students or students returning to KC after taking off a semester or more can begin registration Monday, Nov. 12. “Registering early gives students the opportunity to select the specific course, time and teacher they need for their own individual times and preferences,” said Pam Gatton, director of counseling and testing. Students who are currently enrolled in developmental courses must see an adviser. Beginning freshmen who have not completed a full semester are required to see an adviser in the Counseling Center or make an appointment with a faculty adviser. Faculty advisers are available by appointment on both Kilgore and Longview campuses and will advise through Nov. 30. Sign-up sheets are posted by their office doors. The payment deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 5. Students who have not paid or have financial aid in place will have their schedules dropped on Dec. 6. Web registration will reopen 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and continue until midnight Wednesday, Jan. 9. The counseling centers will continue to make appointments and register students for classes Dec. 7 -13. Late registration will be by walk-in only on Jan. 9. The Christmas mini will begin on Dec. 17. The three- week classes end Jan. 4, and the four-week classes end Jan. 11. Classes will not be held Dec. 24, Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. For more information, visit www.kilgore.edu and review the spring registration guide. Students can also view a tab titled “Available Courses” on the home page of the website. This tab shows all courses that have available space. Fact nding Beat bias by reading more It aɈects your life, but you’re not truly being represented if you don’t go vote.” Dr. Jeff Stanglin, government instructor “
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ASHTON JOHNSON, ASHLEY MORALES & KHANDICE HORN
Staff Writers
There are 11 days until Election Day. It’s a national race that requires our country’s attention now more than ever.
“I know we say every presidential election is critical, but it seems to me that this one is more critical than ones that have been in the past,” said Dr. Jeff Stanglin, government instructor.
Today’s slogans, commercials, TV commentary and use of the Internet dominate the political campaigns and as a result, it is often difficult to look past what the media have to say about each candidate.
It all comes down to research and personal opinion built on research.
“Of course the most convenient way is through the Internet, but the danger there is stumbling upon biased sources, so it’s kind of hard to sift through those websites,” Stanglin said. “I recommend going to a mainstream website.”
Websites such as CNN, FOX, BBC and USA Today have election centers with all candidates’ views and often their own form of opinion.
Government instructor Rick Moser concurs with Stanglin.
“While the Internet is a great source of information, [students] have to be cautious about what websites they go to for facts on a candidate,” said Moser. “When they look at a website, notice who established the site and what their purpose was in doing so. For example, if you go to Obama.com you will get nothing but a rosy picture of the candidate, likewise for Romney.”
Candidates are judged by the positions they take on specific issues and the leadership qualities and experiences they could bring to office. The first step in choosing a candidate is to decide the issues one cares about and the qualities one would like to see in the leaders of our country.
“Anytime you hear a candidate tell you something good he has done, or something bad the other candidate has done, check the facts,” Moser said. “You can do this by going to websites that devote themselves to being ‘fact checkers’ such as Snopes.com or factcheck.org. Even then you have to be careful. Fact checking sites run by media companies are slanted either liberal or conservative.”
Stanglin and Moser encourage their students to watch the news and pay attention to what each candidate has to say.
“Pay attention to the news. Don’t watch biased news. Watch CBS, ABC or NBC and just pay attention to what the candidates are saying and
PICKING A CANDIDATEQ The Match Game from USA Today uses a quiz asking for opinions on various issues to match takers to the candidate that best fi ts their views. Take it at: usatoday.com/ interactives/news/politics/candidate-match-game
HOMECOMING ROYALTYSophomores Morris Williams II, representing the Ranger Ambassadors, and Du’Sharme Davis, representing the Cheerleaders, were crowned Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday. See Page 7 for more highlights.
Randi Vinson-Davis / THE FLARE
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Registration for the Christmas mini semester and the 2013 Spring Semester opens Monday, Nov. 5, for current students. Students who are eligible to register themselves may do so beginning at 6 a.m.
New students or students returning to KC after taking off a semester or more can begin registration Monday, Nov. 12.
“Registering early gives students the opportunity to select the specific course, time and teacher they need for their own individual times and preferences,” said Pam Gatton, director of counseling and testing.
Students who are currently enrolled in developmental courses must see an adviser.
Beginning freshmen who have not completed a full
semester are required to see an adviser in the Counseling Center or make an appointment with a faculty adviser.
Faculty advisers are available by appointment on both Kilgore and Longview campuses and will advise through Nov. 30. Sign-up sheets are posted by their office doors.
The payment deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 5. Students who have not paid or have financial aid in
place will have their schedules dropped on Dec. 6. Web registration will reopen 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and
continue until midnight Wednesday, Jan. 9. The counseling centers will continue to make
appointments and register students for classes Dec. 7 -13. Late registration will be by walk-in only on Jan. 9. The Christmas mini will begin on Dec. 17. The three-
week classes end Jan. 4, and the four-week classes end Jan. 11. Classes will not be held Dec. 24, Dec. 25 or Jan. 1.
For more information, visit www.kilgore.edu and review the spring registration guide. Students can also view a tab titled “Available Courses” on the home page of the website. This tab shows all courses that have available space.
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Beat bias by reading more
It aɈ ects your life, but you’re not truly being represented if you don’t go vote.”
Dr. Jeff Stanglin, government instructor
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FRIDAY,OCTOBER 26,
2012
NOTEBOOK
SATURDAY, Oct. 27
Q FOOTBALL VS. TJC
3 p.m., R. E. St. John Memorial StadiumQ HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY BUILD
8 a.m. - noon, 300 Bagwell St., KilgoreQ HALL OF FAME
Greg Baird captures a mural of Jesus at Newgate Mission in Longview. Local artist Anup Bhandari teamed with the mission to present “From the Eyes of the Homeless,” featuring photographs taken by area homeless people. Nineteen of the photos, including the one above, are on exhibit in the Communications-Automotive Building.
Greg Baird / Special to THE FLARE
Age: 23 Hometown: Canton, Mich.Classifi cation: Freshman Major: Corrosion TechnologyFACE IN THE CROWD
Kiel PriceWhere are you from
and how does Kilgore compare to it? ... I am from a suburb of Detroit, Mich. It is a WAY bigger area than Kilgore. My high school was bigger than Kilgore’s campus. What are your interests?
... I am really just focused on doing as well as I can in my academics. It is the gateway to the rest of my life.What is your favorite
thing about Texas? ... I have to say that the southern hospitality would be my favorite thing about Texas. I have had such pleasant encounters with complete strangers. That is very different from what I am used to. What is your least
favorite thing about Texas? ... I don’t really have anything bad to say about Texas. I am not a huge fan of the relentless heat. I can’t wait for your “winter.”How is the food here? ...
It’s cafeteria food. What can you expect? I stick to the salad bar most days.What made you decide
to come to KC? ... I was drawn to the corrosion program after dabbling in a few other things at various different schools all over the country. I was turned onto the program by my father who thought it would be a good fit for my skills and interests.What is your goal in life?
... To have a family and give them the life they deserve.
Cast members (from left) Emmanuel Hilburn, Holly
Dorsey and Kimberli Sullivan
rehearse for the fairy tale children’s opera “Little Red
Riding Hood.” Around 1,600 are students are scheduled to attend
the six performances, which premiere 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 30, in Dodson Auditorium. Performances
continue 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 1:30 p.m. Friday. The opera is
free and open to the public.
ASHLEY MORALESPage Editor
Photographs portraying the natural environment of homeless inhabits are on exhibit in the Matthew Dean Johnson
Photograph Gallery in the Communications-Automotive Building. "From The Eyes of The Homeless," features 19 images taken by the homeless community in Longview.
This project was the idea of Anup Bhandari, Kilgore sophomore from Nepal, who for three years has been involved with Newgate Mission which serves the homeless population in Longview.
He came up with the idea to distribute disposable cameras to the homeless and presented the idea to people at Newgate. Together they distributed about 20 cameras to participating artists.
Bhandari's main goal of the "Healing Art Project" was to bring hope and a healing opportunity to the homeless and to send the message that people who are suffering from homelessness are no different from the rest of us.
"The pictures they took are very powerful. It's their story. They are capturing their life through disposable cameras," Bhandari said.
The homeless photographed where they sleep, their daily life and places they go.
"They have feelings and emotions," Bhandari said. "Through art they are able to express their
thoughts and emotions in a creative way that could lead to their healing and show their talent to the community."
Bhandari has always been interested in interacting with the homeless. Three years ago he started the "Annual Blanket Drive" for the homeless during the winter.
"The response from the community was overwhelming," Bhandari said. Hundreds of blankets were donated and distributed to the homeless community in Longview.
Meeting the homeless on a personal level motivated Bhandari to do more.
"I started teaching an art workshop for the homeless at Newgate Mission called the 'Healing Art Project,'" Bhandari said.
This project took time not only to get organized, but Bhandari had to gain friendly relations with the homeless.
"It took some time for them to trust me," Bhandari said. "Once I became friends with them, they felt more comfortable with me."
There was an increase in the number of participants in Bhandari's art class after the homeless became comfortable around him.
"You cannot just go and tell them to join the class. They have been through a lot. Most of them are depressed and have some kind of mental issues," Bhandari said. "They have been ignored from our society, and most people just don't go and talk to
them. So they have to trust you first."He remembers his first art class at Newgate
Mission last year when only one person attended. After that more people started coming and Bhandari says it was kind of a healing opportunity for them. However, there were a few occasions when there was a disruption in the classroom.
"Some clients have mental disorders and they may not have taken medication. Sometimes they have mood swings, and I just have to be very polite with them," Bhandari said.
When he organized the photography exhibit at Longview Public Library and Longview Museum of Fine Arts, hundreds of people from East Texas came to see their work.
"Several artists were present and it was very inspiring for them to see their work hanging on the walls while people from the community appreciated their work," Bhandari said. Artwork was also purchased at the event.
Many of the homeless artists presented a gallery to talk about their work and themselves.
"Most people who came to see their work had tears in their eyes," Bhandari said. "It was very touching."
Hundreds of dollars have been raised so far from this project. The sales of the art goes toward Newgate Mission. Bhandari is planning to hold another exhibit of paintings during Christmas of this year.
‘From the eyes of the homeless’Photographs result of student project with Newgate Mission in Longview
MATTHEW DEAN JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY
Halloween is near and the Student Government Association is inviting all students to play laser tag 9:30 a.m-1:30 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the tennis court parking lot.
Ten can play at the same time and can come dressed in Halloween gear.
“I did this at West Virginia University and it was a lot of fun and the students had a good time,” said Ross Costanzo, assistant director of residential life. “I'm hoping to get students who commute more involved on campus and make their KC experience a little better and if it's a success we'll do it again.”
~Sheniece ChappellRandi Vinson-Davis / THE FLARE
SGA schedulesfree laser tag Oct. 30
OPERA
AWARENESS
It took some time for them to trust me.“ – Anup Bhandari, Kilgore sophomore from Nepal
N EWS 3PAGETHE FLARE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2012
Associate degree nursing program producing qualifi ed RNsEndless Possibilities
Christ the King Catholic Church sets masses for All Saints Day
Treatment center hopes drive will draw blood
’Rettes to performat Cowboys Stadium
Third-Level Nurse Whitney Clevenger of Longview demonstrates her skills in the Nursing Skills Lab as Julie Blundell, associate degree nursing instructor, checks her progress.
O. Rufus Lovett / Special to THE FLARE
TAMEKA BULLARDStaff Writer
Registered nurses make up the largest group of health care professionals in the United States. Responsibilities for RNs vary from educating patients on conditions and treatment plans, administering and coordinating patient care and providing advice or emotional support to patients and their family members.
According to the U.S. Department Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2010, most RNs worked in private and local general medical and surgical hospitals.
Other RNs work in home health services, doctors’ offices, nursing care facilities or travel to homes, schools or community centers.
“An RN has endless possibilities,” said Dayna Davidson, director of the KC Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Registered nurses also take on supervisory roles. In a hospital an RN supervisor may be in charge of a team of nurses working in an emergency or operating room or supervise a team of nurses in a doctor’s office by administering duties to the staff.
“The RN is usually in a supervisory position…you may have a more team approach…everyone on a unit and then the job responsibilities are distributed,” Davidson said.
Ten prerequisites must be completed before entering the program.
“It really is an advantage if everyone has finished all 10 of those,” Davidson said.
“They must complete all of their science courses (Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology I and II and Microbiology) before coming into the program,” Davidson said.
There is a priority registration for the science courses and students are urged to sign up for these courses immediately.
Students participating in the program are also required to take entrance exams.
A student has the choice of either taking the Health Education Systems Inc. Admission Assessment
KHANDICE HORNStaff Writer
Christ the King Catholic Church will celebrate Mass beginning Wednesday at the church, 1407 Broadway Blvd. in Kilgore.
Services for Masses for All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation, are as follows:
Q� 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, Mass in English for All Saints DayQ�7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
31, . Mass in Spanish for All Saints DayQ�12:05 p.m. Thursday, Nov.
1, Mass in English for All Saints DayQ� 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 1, Mass in
Spanish for All Saints DayMasses for All Souls’
DaysQ�12:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2,
First Friday Mass and All Souls Day in EnglishQ�8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 2, All Souls Day in Spanish
After the 6:30 p.m. Spanish Mass on Friday, Nov. 2,
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration will be held from 7:30 p.m. to midnight.
An English Mass will be celebrated 6 p.m. Nov. 1, for All Saints’ Day at Our Lady, Queen of Angels Mission in Overton.
For more information, call the church office at 903-483-2500.
(HESI A2) exam or the Test of Essential Skills Version 5 (TEAS-V). Students must be able to read at a college level so the Nelson -Denny Reading Test is also required.
Fifty students are enrolled in both the fall and spring semester. The program is 16 months long, including one summer and consists of 72 hours.
The program must retain a 70 percent graduation rate.
“The Texas Higher Education Co-Board considers us an over 70 school,” Davidson said.
Student candidates are
chosen by their overall test performance.
“They get points for their overall GPA, they get points for their science GPA, they get points for their Nelson-Denny and they get points for the entrance exam,” Davidson said.
KC does not offer job placement for the nursing students, but each student is assigned seven clinical experiences in health facilities all over East Texas.
“Every clinical experience they have, students should treat like an interview,” Davidson said.
During clinical assignments students are with nurses and directors which allows them to get to know the staff, which in turn observes their performance.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national median salary for RNs is $52,330.
Upon completion of the program, students must take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Once a student has passed the NCLEX-RN they are licensed as a Registered Nurse.
WHITNEY HOWARD Staff Writer
What do you get when you mix zombies, football and high-kicks? Answer: The Rangerettes performing at Cowboys Stadium Sunday.
The Rangerettes will perform at halftime with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and a cast of high school students during this weekend’s game. They will be dressed as zombies as they perform to a Halloween mix.
“It’s just so fun. We get to put on crazy makeup, tease our hair and let loose. It’s a completely different type of performance,” said Stephanie Aumiller,
Rangerette captain. This will be the third
consecutive year that the Rangerettes have performed in the Halloween-themed halftime show with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
“It’s a blast,” Aumiller said. “Dancing in the Cowboy Stadium alone is a huge rush, but to be on the field with all of us representing Texas and football together, it’s just so great.”
The crowd will also get to see the Rangerettes in their red, white and blue during the pregame show performing their traditional high-kick routine to “Fiesta de Tigre.”
The East Texas Treatment Center will be hosting its first Halloween Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29. The blood will be given to Carter BloodCare in order to help
replenish its blood supply. Donors must be 18 years
of age, weigh over 110 pounds and bring a valid photo ID.
The entire donation process will take about 45
minutes to an hour. The actual blood draw takes about five to 10 minutes. A unit (about one pint) of blood is drawn from each donor.
The East Texas Treatment
Center is located at 1200 Dudley Rd., in Kilgore.
For more information, visit carterbloodcare.org and click on blood facts.
~ Brittani Pfau
that should give you good enough information to make an informed decision,” Stanglin said.
Moser has encouraged his students to spend more time watching different news reports to form their decisions.
“Watch FOX news then watch MSNBC. They will see that they both report the same story, but both provide different views,” Moser said. “That is because FOX is a conservative channel and MSNBC is a liberal channel. After they have done that, start checking the facts that were presented.”
Government instructors have pushed their students not to focus solely on one issue.
“We hear so much of that in politics today, ‘this candidate is for that so I am going to vote for the other,’ I would encourage everybody not just to focus on one issue,” Stanglin said. “Of course the economy is the big issue in this election and that’s important, but actually look at what each candidate wants to do regarding the economy. But there are other issues out there as well.”
With this election focusing on multiple issues, the voters between the ages of 18-30 have more to lose than the older generations.
“[Those elected] are going to be making decisions that are going to affect your life. Think about what is at stake right now,” Stanglin said. “We’re talking about Social Security, Medicare which affects everybody. These are programs that every American is a part of and whoever is making
these decisions is going to affect how much is going to be available to you in the future.”
Will Massey, Longview freshman, is a 37-year-old student who has participated in five presidential elections. Massey informs himself of the candidates by watching the debates and doing online research.
“People need to vote for the person, not down the party or racial lines,” Massey said.
He makes a point that this election will very much affect the college students.
“They need to find the candidate that they will be most comfortable with for the next four years,” Massey said. “When they graduate from school, whoever is elected will be in charge of the economy.”
For many students, voting may not seem important, something that will affect them but all will eventually feel the repercussions of their desicions, whether they voted or not. Washington may seem far away but in the grand scheme of things, it’s really close to home.
“Everybody’s vote matters. If you’re voting, you are affecting your future. The fewer the people that vote, the less representative our government becomes beacuse the people who are voting, the people who are informed, they’re the ones that have the most say and so they’re the ones who are influencing the desicions made,” Stanglin said. “It affects your life, but you’re not truly being represented if you don’t go vote.”
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Crunch time
Playo! position still pending
Quarterback Ty Chapa gains yardage in KC’s 53-0 Homecoming shutout against Southwest Prep. The Rangers will end regular conference play 3 p.m. Saturday when they host Tyler Junior College at St. John Memorial Stadium.
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Date Opponent Location Time/ScoreSept. 1 Dodge City (Kan.) Kilgore W 26-15Sept. 8 Tyler Tyler W 38-30
Sept. 15 Trinity Valley Athens W 34-16Sept. 22 Navarro Kilgore W 45-35Sept. 29 Cisco Cisco W 29-14
Oct. 6 Blinn Brenham W 28-27Oct. 13 N.E. Oklahoma A&M Miami, Okla. L 42-24Oct. 20 Southeast Prep (Homecoming) Kilgore W 53-0Oct. 27 Tyler (Hall of Fame) Kilgore 3 p.m.Nov. 3 First Round of Playo! s TBA TBA
Depending on the outcome of the KC/Tyler Junior College game and the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M/Navarro game, the Rangers could be anywhere
from a first through fourth seed in the playoffs.
With a Ranger victory Saturday, Kilgore will be assured a home playoff game next Saturday, Nov. 3. If KC loses, it will depend on the outcome of the Navarro
at NEO game as to where and who the Rangers will play next Saturday.
One thing is for sure: Kilgore, Navarro, NEO and Tyler are in the playoffs. Blinn, Cisco and Trinity Valley have been eliminated.
JEREMY GARZAStaff writer
The KC Rangers demolished Southeast Prep of Houston, 53-0, in a non-conference win Saturday.
KC had a true homecoming after being on the road for three straight weeks. The Rangers ended their road trip with a loss to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College.
“There’s nothing like home, there’s nothing like home, there’s nothing like home,” said head Coach J.J. Eckert. “Sometimes you take playing at home for granted when you aren’t on the road for three straight weeks. That was a tough three-week stretch.”
On the opening kick, Ranger cornerback James Jones recovered a fumble that set up KC for its first touchdown of the day.
Emory Miller, starting at quarterback due to an injury to regular starter Tanner Tausch, connected with tight end Mason Powledge for a touchdown on KC’s opening drive of the game.
After a successful two-point conversion and a 30-yard field goal from KC kicker Yovany Arvizu, the Rangers led 11-0 heading into the second quarter.
The remainder of the game was a joyride for KC, which put up 42 more points.
Along with shutting out Southeast Prep’s offense, the KC defense helped put points on the board when cornerback Tristen Holt took one of his two interceptions to the house.
KC quarterback Ty Chapa entered the game early, and in the second quarter Chapa threw his first collegiate
touchdown pass – a scoring strike to tight end Steven Borden.
“The touchdown pass was an awesome feeling. Steven made a really good catch in the end zone,” Chapa said. “That being my first college touchdown, it’s something I’ll definitely remember for a long time.”
Chapa ended the day completing 8 of 12 passes for 94 yards, while sophomore Emmanuel Roland rushed for 115 yards.
In the second half, the clock ran continuously by request of Southeast Prep.
KC will now finish off the regular season by hosting arch-rival Tyler Junior College on Saturday.
“We’ve got a lot of video to watch, and we’ve got a lot of work to get done between now and then,” Eckert said.
JEREMY GARZAStaff Writer
For the KC Rangers, securing a win against Southwest Junior College Football Conference rival Tyler Junior College on Saturday would create a double reward.
A KC win guarantees a home playoff game for the Rangers and at least a share of the conference title, depending on the outcome of the game between Northeastern Oklahoma and Navarro. If KC wins and Navarro defeats NEO, the Rangers win the title outright. The Rangers defeated the Bulldogs 45-35 earlier in the season.
Kickoff for Saturday’s game at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium is 3 p.m. It will be aired on 105.3 FM and streamed online at www.kxal.org.
The game Saturday will be the 113th meeting between KC and Tyler and the second this season. KC defeated the Apaches 38-30 in a non-conference game that came down to a last-second play where the KC defense held off TJC.
KC’s lone loss came from NEO, which defeated TJC 65-59 in double-overtime. Tyler’s other two losses came from Blinn and Navarro, teams KC defeated this season but by a total of 11 points (45-35 over Navarro and 28-27 over Blinn).
The offense for TJC has put up staggering numbers this season on multiple teams. The Apaches have been led by quarterback Tyrik Rollison, who is a threat in multiple ways.
KC shuts out Spartans
Emmanuel Roland rolls over Southeast Prep defenders in his fi rst start on oɈ ense. He racked up 115 rushing yards on 11 carries in the game Saturday.
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Grudge match has playo ˓ implications for both teams
Hallof Fame
2012
Weekend celebration to recognize athletic standouts, contributor
Men’s Basketball Team 1962-63 • Coached by Joe Turner
Men’s Basketball Team 1961-62 • Coached by Joe Turner
KC Athletics will host its annual Hall of Fame commemoration this
weekend in honor of the new 2012 inductees.
Festivities will begin today with a two-man scramble golf tournament at Southern Hills Country Club in Gladewater.
The induction lunch is set for 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Devall Student Center Ballroom.
Honorees this year include football players Wayne Barginear (1961-62), Daniel Losak (1965-66) and Michael Wright (1977-78).
The men’s basketball inductee is Ronnie Monks (1961-63). The women’s basketball inductee is Shanna Clayton-Johnson (player from 1984-86 and assistant coach from 1988-97).
This year’s teams to be inducted are the 1961-62 and 1962-63 basketball teams.
The contributor award will go to Archie Whitfield, longtime employee at KC.
Inductees will be recognized at the football game against Tyler Junior College 3 p.m. Saturday at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.
WAYNE BARGINEARBarginear played football for KC from
1961-62 under coaches Carl Ellis and Darrel Shaver. He was co-captain of the team, honored as an All-American and All-Texas player.
After KC, Barginear played football at Texas Tech University where he was named as an All-Southwest Conference player and graduated with honors.
He had several oɈ ers to play professionally, but due to shoulder problems he declined the oɈ ers.
Barginear has been married to his wife, Cindy, for 46 years. They have three children and four grandchildren and have resided in Dallas since 1965.
DARNELL LOSAKLosak attended KC in 1965 and
was captain of the 1966 National Championship team, playing fl anker and rover for the Rangers.
Losak attended Wichita State in Kansas where he played rover and defensive end for the Wichita State Wheat Shockers from 1966 to 1968.
He married Anita Moore in 1999. They are now retired and live in Dallas, where they like to play golf and travel.
MICHAEL WRIGHTWright attended KC from 1977-
79. He was a member of the football team where he was named First Team All-American and First Team All-Conference in 1978.
After KC, Wright became a two-year starting running back for Texas Christian University. Wright took his football career professionally, playing for the Atlanta Falcons in 1981 and the Houston Oilers from 1983-85.
Wright is currently employed by the city of Dallas as assistant manager of the Equipment and Building Service Department.
Wright has been married to his wife, Kassandra, for 26 years. They have fi ve children and 21 grandchildren.
He is active in the Dallas community, where he resides today.
RONNIE MONKSMonks attended KC from 1961-63
where he played basketball under head coach Joe Turner and was selected to the All-Tournament Team for the regional tournament in 1963.
After KC, Monks played basketball for Baylor University. He was then in the Army Reserve in Louisville, Ky., from 1965 to 1971.
Monks has been married to his wife, Shirley, for 46 years. They have two sons and six grandchildren.
SHANNA CLAYTON Clayton attended KC on a basketball
scholarship from 1984-86 where she played under Evelyn Blalock. She was part of the fi rst team to go to the National Tournament where they fi nished seventh in the nation in 1986.
After KC, Clayton played basketball at East Texas State University in Commerce. In 1988 Clayton then became a graduate assistant for KC.
She coached girls basketball and track at Garrison High School. Clayton was then oɈ ered a full-time position at KC as an assistant girls basketball coach, helping lead the Lady Rangers to two National Championships.
Clayton has been married to her husband, Patrick, since 2000. They have six children.
She is currently the girls head basketball and track coach for Harleton High School.
1961-62 BASKETBALL TEAMThe 1961-62 men’s basketball team
fi nished its season with a 20-11 overall record and 11-1 in conference play, winning the East Conference Championship under Joe Turner.
The team played three rounds in the Regional Tournament, defeating Jacksonville Baptist 86-70; Paris 68-62; but lost to Lon Morris 82-81.
All-Tournament Team players were Norman Bonds and Gerald Woodard.
The 1961-62 team included: Freddie Steele, CliɈ Hankins, Norman Lunday, Robert Stalling, Ronnie Monks, Heidie EgelhoɈ , David Payne, Jim Chandler, Norman Bonds and Gerald Woodard.
1962-62 BASKETBALL TEAMThe 1962-63 men’s basketball team
coached by Joe Turner fi nished its season with a 22-8 overall record and 10-2 in conference play, fi nishing second.
Freddie Steele was named as an Honorable Mention All-American.
The team played four rounds in the National Tournament, defeating Paris 98-74; Panola 77-65; Lon Morris 86-66 and were eliminated by South Texas.
Gary Hape, Ronnie Monks and Freddie Steele made the All-Tournament Team.
The 1962-63 team included: Gary Hape, Ronnie Monks, Freddie Steele, Bradley Peters, Norman Lundy, Mike Parkins, Stanley Rosenblat, Wylie Jenkins, Richard Stewart, Jim Duncan, Heidie EgelhoɈ and Bobby Stokes.
ARCHIE WHITFIELDThis year’s Hall of Fame Contributor
is Archie Whitfi eld. Whitfi eld graduated from JeɈ erson
High school, attended Tyler Junior College and the University of Texas at Tyler where he earned a Master of Arts Degree in interdisciplinary studies, political science, speech and journalism.
Whitfi eld served as KC’s director of college relations from 1985-2000. In 2000, he was named director of development and marketing for Laird
Memorial Hospital in Kilgore where he worked until 2004.
He and his wife, Mildred, have two children and three grandchildren.
His greatest contribution to the athletic department was helping compile KC’s athletic histories.
Whitfi eld is an active member in the Kilgore community and continues to keep the oɉ cial books for the Rangers and Lady Rangers during basketball season.
Darnell Losak Football Player, 1965-66
Cominghome
Willie Gooden, co-defensive coordinator, signals defensive plays from the sidelines in hopes of a Homecoming victory.
James Fields (left) and Rodney Watson cheer for the Rangers in their 53-0 victory over Southeast Prep of Houston.
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Manager of the Rangerette Residence Hall Erin Oian crowns cheer representative Du’Sharme Davis Homecoming Queen during pregame Saturday. Morris Williams II, representing the Ranger Ambassadors was elected King.
Sophomore cheerleader Kaliegh Beniot does a toe touch while cheering for the Rangers. Saturday.
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A Ranger Band member plays “Run Away Baby” during the halftime performance.
Randi Vinson-Davis / THE FLAREKC cheerleader Patrick Babin leads the Rangers onto the fi eld in Saturday’s Homecoming game.
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Highlights of celebration
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Should voters be required to show photo identifi cationin order to vote?
Will decreased domestic oil drilling lower gas prices?
Are more federal regulations on guns and ammunition needed?
Are the March 2010 federal health care reform laws (“Obamacare”) good for America?
Should undocumented immigrants have access to social services such as Medicaid, welfare or public education?
Should the U.S. use military force if Iran does not dismantleits nuclear program?
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“No. I haven’t had time.
Yes. I do because I am
infl uenced by my family and
who I look up to.
Yes. I have researched
somewhat because that’s who
will make important decisions
for our country”
Those between the ages 18 and 30 are the least likely to vote in the presidential election.
Many of us don’t educate ourselves on political or economical matters. We don’t research. We don’t listen. We just don’t pay attention. Many of us are in what seems to be a
bubble, a bubble that is immune to all that is happening in the world. Our focus tends to stay centered on our jobs, sometimes school and our social lives. We don’t stop to consider that
something as crucial and important as the presidential election will have a tremendous effect on our generation. What’s more is that we have the
power to help change the course of any election if we will only practice the right we so freely take for granted.The Pew Research Center reports
young voters are significantly less engaged in this year’s election than at a comparable point in 2008. This age group now lags far behind older voters in interest in the campaign and
intention to vote. The share of voters younger than 30 who are following campaign news very closely is roughly half what it was at this point four years ago (18 percent, down from 35 percent). For voters under 30, Pew polls show
61 percent are highly engaged in the 2012 campaign, down from 75 percent four years ago.Our generation seems to follow a
herd mentality. It is so easy for us to vote in favor of a certain candidate because that is who our parents or friends are voting for. We urge you to establish your own convictions this year.Research both candidates. Find
which views fit your values. Form your own opinion from what you have learned, not based on what someone else says. Frankly, at this point in our economy,
our generation has the most to lose. Our livelihoods are going to be
dramatically changed by this election. So get out, research and vote. It’s the
least you can do.
Why can’t you be your own person? People are so stereotypical these
days. If you’re black you must be
ghetto, if you’re Mexican you must be illegal, if you’re Asian you must be smart and if you’re white you must be snobby and hate every other race and so on.
It doesn’t matter what race you are. There will be somewhere you don’t fit into society’s view of what you should be. It is very frustrating when you do something and someone is
whispering in your ear asking, “Why are you doing that. You’re not black, or white or Mexican.”
Why should that matter? If I want to do something, let me do it. I don’t care if it is not normal for a black person to do, so why should you?
I have heard many people talk
about how I should act or what I should do, saying, “You talk white.”
Do I talk white because I am well-spoken or is it because I’m not loud? I speak how I was taught in school. Another thing I hear is that I’m not black because I don’t eat fried chicken very often.
I’m sorry. I’m trying to be healthy. I don’t want to eat fried, fattening pieces of chicken all the time.
A guy from my high school was in utter shock when I told him I didn’t know how to roll a joint.
He told me, “All blacks roll joints and that they are the best joints.”
What world are you from? I don’t even do drugs, let alone know how to roll a joint.
Just because you see a lot of black people doing something does not mean every black person in America does that.
I get tired of people always assuming I should be something just because of the color of my skin.
When I was younger, I used to be ashamed of who I was because people told me that I was not
what I was supposed to be. But I realize God put my soul
in a black body for a reason. I hear all the time, “You should have been born white.” No, I should not have! God knew exactly what he was doing when he made me. Maybe He did it to teach stereotypical people that a person should not be confined by society’s views or by the color of one’s skin.
Khandice Horn is a freshman business communications major from Longview.
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Johnathan Davis Longview freshman
Micah BowmanDangerfi eld sophomore
O’Ryan WileyHouston freshman
“Yes. I like having a voice as an
American to be able to choose
who I feel should lead our
nation.
No. I do not prefer either
candidate.
Yes. I feel we all should be
aware and know who will lead
our nation and not blindly
choose just from visual bases.”
Are you registered to vote? 72% Yes
Do you have an informed opinion about who you
want to vote for? 70% Yes
Have you researched candidates’ views? 63% Yes
“Yes. It’s the fi rst year I’m
able to, and I want to make a
diɈ erence.
Yes. I watch the news and
debates and discuss it with my
family.
Sort of. I have not thoroughly
researched my choice, just
going oɈ the news and
debates.”
“Yes. Because every vote
counts.
Yes. Listening to the debates
has helped me.
No. I really haven’t taken the
time to do so.”
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“YES. I read/watch the news and listen to people’s opinions and
form my own.”
“YES. It’s important to vote because of the issues not because we
are Republican or Democrat.”
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Q Points for Pints Blood DriveTuesday, Oct. 309:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.mEngineering Science Building Room 342Chemistry students can earn test credit for donatingQ Crim Theaterror112 S. Kilgore St.Oct. 26 - Oct. 317 p.m. - MidnightAdmission: $10, ages 9 and olderFree children’s event 4 - 6 p.m. Oct. 31Information: www.theaterror.com, 903-988-4117Q Cannibal HillOpen - Oct. 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 Nov. 2, 3Friday - Saturday7:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.Monday, Oct. 29, Tuesday, Oct. 307:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.Halloween Night7:30 p.m. - Midnight
KC Visual Arts Club is looking to recruit more students for its Zombie Walk this Halloween. Participants will walk across the bridge and make their way across campus as zombies.
Those interested will meet at noon Oct. 31 at the fountain in front of the Turk Fine Arts Center, dressed in costume and ready to participate.
A $5 entry fee is required. The club will host an undead only
party after the walk in the art studio, FA 210.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/KCZombieWalk or contact the Visual Arts Club at [email protected].
~Kelly Gillit
Beware of the undead; Zombie Walk Oct. 31
Ghoulish gourds, grave concerns part of open house
HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIESHALLOWEEN FESTIVITIESKC students and employees are welcome
to attend the Watson Library’s open house from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, on the first floor.
The library is also sponsoring contests for pumpkin decorating and a best epitaph. First place prize is a $25 Wal-Mart gift card and second place is a $10 Wal-Mart gift card.
Participants must turn in their decorated or carved pumpkins between 8 a.m. Monday and 8 p.m. Tuesday with their name and phone number on the
back. If carved, it must be in a pan or box. No flames are allowed.
An epitaph is an inscription on a tombstone. The epitaph’s beginning size should be 8.5 x 11 inches and may be shaped and decorated. Epitaphs can be submitted any time before 8 p.m. Tuesday. The participant’s name and phone number must be on the back.
For more information, contact Susan Black, public services librarian, at 903-983-8236.
~ Kelsey Hansen
General Admission - $12Return Same Night with Bracelet - $915 years and under with parental supervisionNot recommended for children 10 and underMore info at www.cannibalhill.comor like on facebook.com/cannibalhillQ Fall Fest ‘12Trinity Baptist ChurchSunday, Oct. 284 - 6 p.m.Free AdmissionQ Runaway Fright Train and Halloween Fesitival400 E. Austin St., JeɈ ersonOct. 26 - 8 p.m., Oct. 27 - 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.Admission: $15Information: www.terroronthebayou.com866-398-2038Q Halloween Luncheon Ranger CaféWednesday Oct. 3110:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. All you can eat for $6.92 (plus tax)
