KATHTRYN AGEE

Executive Editor

A few KC students have the opportunity to go directly to legislators to change things at KC for the better. Members of the Student Ambassadors will attend Community College Day on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Capitol in Austin.

The event has been held annually for the past decade. It is hosted by the Texas Association of Community Colleges. The TACC is a non-profit organization that includes all public community college districts in Texas.

1,500 community college supporters, including both students and administrative staff, will come and participate in the state government. Students have the opportunity to ask Texas representatives questions and tell their own stories about how community college has changed their lives.

A rally will take place at 10 a.m. on the south steps of the Capitol. Legislators, student government representatives, and college leaders will speak. Group photos will then be taken. Attendees will then move into the capitol to see the House and Senate in session.

This year, attendees are encouraged to use social media to update how the event is going throughout the day by using the hashtags #BetterBeginsHere, #txlege, and #CCDay2015. There will be selfies taken on the South Steps of the Capitol, and there will be a Selfie Station at lunch. The website suggests to take selfies with legislators, in the Senate and House galleries, and in the Capitol Rotunda.

This is an opportunity for KC students to have a hands-on experience in the Texas government and learn what goes in the government on a day-to-day basis.

DAVID MCCARTY

Staff Writer

KC is a finalist for Stanley Security’s “Together for Safer Schools” Grant Program, with the winning campus receiving $100,000 in Stanley Security products and services.

“Security upgrades are much needed in order to keep our students, faculty and staff safe,” Heath Cariker, KCPD Chief said. His submission on why KC needed such a huge grant was accepted and the school was added into the program. Since KC is a finalist, the campus is competing with schools across the nation from Chicago to Bronxville, NY.

“Our infrastructure is aging,” cited Cariker in his letter. “Funds to upgrade security features on campus have been hard to come by.”

There are 350 on-campus residents who KCPD serves and protects.

Voting is allowed once a day for each way of voting. The voting is open to students, faculty, administrators, parents, alumni and community members who are encourage to vote. With the grant, the campus police department will be able to update door locking systems and hardware, video security,

and residence hall security features. “Our Police department works hard to keep everyone safe, but

we need the addition of proper hardware and technology to see that this is accomplished,” Cariker said. KC has remained in the Top 5 almost since voting began on Jan. 19. The contest will continue to run until Friday, Feb. 13. With three ways to vote, KC can quickly update with Stanley Security to help protect our family and friends on campus. Help keep our campus and community safe simply through a text or tweet.

KATHRYN AGEE

Executive Editor

Protests in support for and against the Longview Police Department have been scheduled for noon Saturday, Feb. 7, at 302 W. Cotton Street in Longview.

The protests are in re-sponse to the shooting of 17-year-old Longview resi-dent Kristiana Coignard. Her death has affected not just people in the East Texas area, but across the nation.

Kristie Brian, Public In-formation Officer for the LPD, said. “We are current-ly monitoring activity across social media and watching what’s going to happen,” in regards to who and how many people will be in attendance.

Coignard was shot four times by Longview police officers in the lobby of the Longview Police Department at about 6:30 p.m. Thurs-day, Jan. 22. Her reasons for entering the

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LEAH BRYCE

Features Editor

Adding to their ever-growing list of accomplishments, the Rangerettes will be awarded with the Texas Medal of Arts in the category of dance.

This award is distributed biennially in several different categories like Film, Television and Literary Arts to Texas natives who have gone on to achieve

greatness in their particular fields. “I definitely feel honored. The Rangerettes

have been around for 75 years and that is a big deal. A recognition this big is good for our reputation,” said Jordan Baird, Magnolia sophomore.

The award was first given in 2001 and has been presented to many “big-name” recipients like Willie Nelson, Tommy Lee Jones, Laura Bush, ZZ Top and Texas Monthly.

The Rangerettes will receive this award along with Jamie Foxx, the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Rick Lowe and Chandra Wilson.

“I know who Chandra Wilson is and I know people who attended Booker T.

Washington High School,” said Emily Diehl, Allen sophomore.

The ceremony will be Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the end of their two-day celebration in Austin. This is the first time in Rangerette history that they will receive this award and the second time in the Texas Medal of Arts that the dance category will be received by a dance group, instead of a singular dancer.

“It is very neat to know that I am a part of the team that is honored. I feel blessed to be a Rangerette,” Baird said. “It gives me a sense of honor and pride to know that my team is so well known and respected.”

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WHO: Stanley Security

WHAT: The “Together for Safer Schools” Grant Program,

designed to

WHERE AND HOW: To vote, go to https://

stanleysaferschools.com/Vote/ID/kilgore or text kilgore to

334455. Vote on Twitter by tagging #Stanleysecurity and

#kilgore.

WHEN: Voting can be done daily until Feb. 13. Winners will

be announced March 3.

VOTING INFORMATION

WHO: The Kilgore College Rangerettes

WHAT: Receiving the Texas Medal of Arts

Award in the Dance Category at the Long

Center for the Performing Arts in Austin

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 25

Q The Texas Cultural Trust has presented

the Texas Medal of Arts award biennially

for the past 8 years. The Trust has given

awards to 83 Texans who have achieved

success and promoted cultural diversity

and awareness for the arts.

A CLOSER LOOK

Security grant voting continues until Feb. 13

Community College Day gives voiceto students

Protest planned in response topolice shooting in Longview

KCPD Chief Heath Cariker shows some of the spots where security cameras would be installed in the Communications/Automotive

Building if KC wins Stanley Security’s “Together for Safer Schools” grant.

IF YOU GOQ Community

College Day

is slated for

Tuesday Feb. 3

at the Capitol in

Austin. A rally

is slated for

10 a.m. on the

south steps of

the Capitol.

SECURITY UPGRADE COMPETITION

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‘Together for Safer Schools’ grant would provide $100,000 to KCPD

NICK SHELLEY

Staff Writer

Every student receiving aid must attend a Financial Aid Awareness Seminar. Financial aid will not be given to the students who choose to not attend. The seminar will give students information on their account for the future. The meetings will benefit students with important information.

“Our kids are worth it,” said Annette Morgan, financial aid department head. From the seminars, students will receive needed information that will help them in future semesters to acquire their financial aid.

Students will need to bring a picture ID to enter the event (Student ID, Driver’s License, passport, military ID). Children are not allowed at the seminar, and seating is limited.

A drawing will take place each day of the seminars for the attendees with prizes that include a Kindle Fire HD Tablet, BEATS earbuds by Dr. Dre, and Bluetooth Portable Speakers.

The remaining seminars on the Kilgore campus are at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2, in the Devall Center Ballroom. The remaining seminars on the Longview campus are 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Feb. 2-5 and Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 9-10, in the Special Events Room in the Longview North Building.

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Why did you choose KC?

I returned home to Kilgore after over a decade away to attend to some family matters and help care for my elderly mother. I was set to go to school in New York and didn’t want to let any more time pass on my education. Aside from these reasons, I have roots at Kilgore College. My sister went here two decades ago and I did a couple of KC theater productions and a Texas Shake-speare Festival production when I was a child. What are your plans after KC?

To transfer into a historical honors program at UT-Austin then move on to grad school. I have a strong passion for learning and would love to teach history at a community college one day. Why do you want to be a teacher?

I believe there is a lot lacking in our education system and that we need passionate educators that not only follow a system to teach a curriculum, but can truly engage students to truly inspire a passion for learning and guide them in critical think-ing. I believe the model set up for an industrialized society is antiquated in the information age and a fast-paced, globalized world. When did you join the Navy? Why?

I joined the Navy in July of 2001. There are many reasons why I enlisted. It’s easier to answer why I chose the Navy over the other branches. It was simple really. I figured no matter how bad it could be, I would at least always be by the ocean and a beach. What was the best part about being a bartender in New

York?

I’m not sure I can narrow this down to just one thing. Being a part of a progressive movement with craft beer and craft cocktails was an incredible experience. I also loved the interper-sonal nature of the job and how much was to be learned from such a diverse demographic that Manhattan Island provides. The biggest thing I took from it was learning the true value of community.

If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who

would it be?

Hermann Hesse. I’ve read almost everything he has written and been deeply moved by all of it. It has been quoted that he was the last of the enlightened thinkers. His deep perspective on the human condition is breath taking and I would love to sit at a dinner table and glean from him. What would you name a pet unicorn?

Horny. All pun intended!If you were stuck in an elevator for an extended period of

time, what three items would you have with you?

A book, some water, and a teleportation machine.What’s the most interesting place you have been to?

Hands down I would have to say Malta, which is a small island in the Mediterranean. It is absolutely stunning in its beauty and ancient architecture. It also has one of the most charming cultures I’ve ever experienced in my world travels and appeals to the history geek in me. It is home to the oldest temple ruins in the world and was known as the center of the universe in antiquity. What’s your biggest fear? Why?

Being imprisoned or trapped in isolation. I have an insatiable wonder, lust and thrive from new travels and new experiences. I can’t imagine being cut off from all of the world and life. I would rather die and embark on that adventure than sit idle with no new experience or progression. What is the one thing you have always wanted to do?

I have an extensive bucket list. However, my biggest desire is to circumnavigate the globe again, but in my own boat and plotting my own course this time.

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KC on community service honor rollJULIANNA KENDALL

Staff Writer

KC has done it again. For the second year in a row, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has awarded the college to be named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This is the highest recognition an institution may receive in its efforts to give back to the community, civic engagement and

service learning. “We’re honored to receive this

prestigious award and owe much of it to the students themselves,” said Patty Bell, Director of Career Services and Service Learning. “They’re the energy driving our commitment and they’re the ones who will make it happen.”

Launched in 2006, CNCS administers the award in collaboration with the American Council on Education and Campus Compact, the Interfaith

Youth Core, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

KC has participated in many projects throughout the community such as food drives, Habitat for Humanity and has supported many organizations such as the Women’s Center of East Texas and the Truman Smith Children’s Center.

“It makes me happy that Kilgore College received an award like

this because of all the negative thoughts that go around about Kilgore College,” Ivon Abeldano, Henderson sophomore, said. “I love helping people that don’t have food or clothes. Kilgore College has a lot more to offer than what most people think.”

Abeldano, like many other KC students, has been involved in the community with projects such as Make Kilgore Shine, Teens for Jeans and Cinco De Mayo. More examples of

KC’s service learning projects include education & tutoring opportunities, environmental service opportunities, involvement in service organizations in the Kilgore, Longview and other nearby areas, as well as promoting financial stability & independence.

“Kilgore College strongly supports service learning and believes in preparing our graduates to be active leaders and participants in an ever-changing world,” Bell said.

NICK SHELLEY

Staff Reporter

The Excellerate program is a long semester delayed start program. If a student is hoping to enroll in a class but doesn’t have financial aid, the program allows the student to still begin school in the current semester. The Excellerate semester starts February 9 and ends May 8. Classes are 12 weeks long as opposed to 16 weeks. Class times will be longer than normal, but they allow students who don’t start on time to end when everyone else does.

Students enroll in the program if they are not admitted on time, if their financial aid is not in place in time, or a scheduling conflict with work makes it impossible for them to start with everyone else. “Typically most of the students who take those classes are people who came late and were too late to get into classes that started at the beginning of the semester,” stated Pam Gatton, academic counselling and advising department head.

The different courses in the program are composed of the normal core classes, such as Grammar and Composition (ENG 1301), Probability and Statistics (MATH 1342), the three different modular math classes, Public Speaking (SPCH 1315), Success Strategies (COLS 0300), Government of the US (GOVT 2305), and Integrated Reading/Writing (ENGL 0307 and ENGL 0309). Since the aforementioned classes are in the Texas State Core Curriculum, they are transferrable to other specialized learning institutions.

Some of the teachers for the Excellerate program are the same as they would be for the long semester while others are not. There are no Excellerate classes during the summer or Christmas minimesters.

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Turk Fine Arts Center. Pace and Wright are professors for the University of Texas at Tyler. Here, students walk past Pace’s wall-

mounted mixed-media work.

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MAX CERVANTES

Staff Writer

The KC Workforce Development-Continuing Education Department has added more courses in February with a wider variety of classes.

Yoga-Breath and Body will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays for six weeks beginning on Jan. 27. The Yoga-Core and More course will be held from 6 to 7p.m. on Thursdays for six weeks beginning Jan. 29.

“The first course is easier for those who are not physically fit,” said Eva McClellan, Training and Development Coordinator.

“Yoga also teaches you how to relax,” said Jan Washburn, Training and Development Coordinator.

Cost is $75 for each class and students can take both. Both classes will be held in the Parks Fitness Center’s dance studio.

A dog grooming beginning

course will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays for seven weeks beginning Feb. 2 at the Bert E. Woodruff Adult Education Center in Kilgore.

“They have to have pet clippers and blades,” said Washburn, “the instructor can provide dogs but your own dog is preferable.”

Dog grooming advance will begin on March 30. “Anybody wanting to take dog grooming can take it as a hobby,” Washburn said.

Tuition for each class is $125.

Many substitute teacher courses will be offered this semester beginning in February.

Additional courses also include Computer Courses, Foreign Languages, Sign Language and Private Pilot Ground School.

To register or for more information on these courses call 903-988-4726 or email emcclellan@kilgore.edu.TORY VAN BLARCUM

Design/Photo Editor

Internships are now available through the Ag department.

This is a new program for students to take advantage of. It’s a three credit course that teaches sophomore students hands-on life science.

“We will be looking for responsible, mature students,” said Dr. Karl Steddom, Biology and Agriculture instructor.

Students will work with scientists from Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Overton on projects that will involve maintenance and data collection.

Once the project is complete students will sign up for course and write a report of their results for the course credit.

To qualify for the internships students need to have completed either Biology 1406 or 1407, Introduction to Biology for majors.

Students also need

to apply and pass an interview.

“This is a great way to see how science is really conducted and looks great on your college applications,” Steddom said.

For more information contact Dr. Karl Steddom at ksteddom@kilgore.edu or 903-983-8656.

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Although the Rangerette line changes annually, their legacy is a large part of the program and this award is a part of the 75th Rangerette line’s legacy. This award is presented by Texas Cultural Trust and the event is co-chaired by 2013 TMAA Honorees, Gene Jones and Charlotte Jones Anderson (they received the award under the category Individual Art Patrons).

“It makes me even more proud for all the women that have gone through the ’Rette program,” Diehl said. “It’s an exciting accomplishment and it drives me to want to work even harder from this point forward.”

According to Baird, the Rangerettes were told of their honor in class and directly after they were read off the list of this year’s other TMAA winners. This allowed them to recognize the importance of the award.

“I had never heard of this award, but after I found out about it I did my research and now I understand just how

prestigious it is,” said Katie Seesselberg, sophomore. “I have had an amazing experience on the ’Rettes and this just makes it even better.”

As performers, the Rangerettes look into the crowd with smiles on their faces and see the reactions of the spectators as well as their directors. This award recognizes not only each artist and performer’s talent, but also their work, dedication and philanthropy.

“After a big performance looking at the directors and seeing them clap over their head is always a favorite moment of mine,” said Kelci Bjornlie, Bedford, sophomore. “After working so hard in practice that pure moment of joy was worth all the hard work. That is what I will take and use in my future, that hard work really does pay off.”

As the Rangerettes celebrate their Diamond Anniversary is this year, many people are looking to the Rangerette past and their legacy, but this award also honors future Rangerettes.

building and the officers’ motivations for shooting are currently unknown. A preliminary autopsy report has ruled the death a homicide. The three LPD officers involved are on paid leave and the Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

The shooting has raised questions varying from reforming police protocol to the nation’s current state of mental health care. Coignard had reportedly been struggling with depression and bipolar disorder, cited a family member in the Longview News-Journal.

The surveillance video of the shooting was released online this past Wednesday. This has only raised more questions instead of answers. The hacktivist group, Anonymous, has claimed responsibility for attacking the City of Longview’s website on Sunday, Jan. 25, in response to the shooting.

Anonymous has thousands of members all over the

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“The most meaningful moment is the look I get from little girls while I am wearing the uniform. I love that I am a role model for them,” Seesselberg said.“I think this

is an amazing thing for the Rangerettes. It will put our name out there even more and I believe it will open up so many doors for years to come.”

country, and many have said they will travel to Longview to protest. Protesters are legally allowed to gather peacefully. Police are prepared for any incident that may occur.

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The KC Men’s Basketball team survived

a scare from the Panola College Ponies de-

feating them 56-54. This win gives them a

6-5-conference record, and it keeps them in

striking distance for a good spot in the con-

ference playoff seeding.

Once again the Rangers were in a close-

knit battle all throughout the game. They

had a horrible first half shooting. They shot

5-25 from the field and scored only 18 points

in the first half while Panola shot 40 percent

and scored 21 points. The second half the

Rangers were able to find their shots and

they erupted for a 38-point half while hold-

ing Panola to 33 points in the second half.

The Rangers shot 30 percent from three land

for the game, and that has been their achil-

les heel all season. They also shot 61 percent

from the free throw line, but late in the game

they made them when it mattered most and

that is something that they have excelled at

all season long making their free throws in

the closing seconds. Both teams managed to

pull down 35 rebounds but the Rangers got

three more defensive stops than the Panola

Ponies and they also made more free throws

than them, which further resulted in their

victory.

Guards, Jonathan Milligan and Jaleel

Wheeler, both dropped 14 points and dished

out assists on the night while post, Miles

Banks, ripped down 11 boards and recorded

a steal as well.

KC will face off against uptown rival Tyler

Junior College in their next contest. KC beat

Tyler both times last season, and they look

to continue that streak this year as well.

tip-off will be at 4 p.m., Jan. 31, at Masters

Gymnasium.

DEVIN BROOKS

Sports Editor

The KC Men’s basketball

team outlasted conference

foe Paris Junior College 60-

57 on Jan. 21 to give them a

5-5 conference record on the

year. This was KC’s first win

against Paris in two seasons,

and his was a much needed

victory for the Rangers.

This victory keeps them in

striking distance for a top

tier spot in the conference

playoffs. In a game that

was close the entire time,

KC made plays at the end

as needed. They made their

free throws down the stretch

with numerous defensive

stops to secure this timely

victory.

Both teams packed it in

the paint during the first

half. Neither team could

make a shot from three land.

Paris shot 20 percent from

long range while KC shot

25 percent. KC made plays

from the inside rather than

settling for long range shots

in this game. In the first half

Paris was leading KC by

four points. Guard Quantez

Brown then took flight on the

whole Paris team and threw

down a nasty tomahawk

dunk. It seemed like his

head was even with the top

of the backboard. That dunk

gave KC momentum and

they ended up taking a 33-

28 lead going into halftime.

Both teams flipped flopped

leads in the second half

until the game was nearing

a end. Late in the game

point guard, Jonathan

Milligan, took control of

the game making, he made

free throws and drove to the

basket creating plays for

himself and his teammates.

Paris missed several shots

under the basket and several

free throws that would have

given them a edge late in the

game, but KC’s plays took

this game away from the

Paris Dragons.

KC shot 36 percent for

the game, 16 percent form

the three point line and 88

percent from the free throw

line. On a night when points

were hard to come by, KC

made plays to get some easy

buckets. They had 22 points

in the paint and 24 bench

points. Milligan scored

17 points and dished out

three assists while Bakari

Copeland had 12 points and

three assists as well. KC

continued conference play

on Saturday, Jan. 24 when

they traveled to Carthage to

take on the Panola College

Ponies.

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DEVIN BROOKS

Sports Editor

The KC Ranger softball team held

their third annual softball signing

on Friday Jan. 16. They signed

eight new high school seniors who

are all from the greater East Texas

area. These new signees will debut

their softball careers for KC in the

fall 2015 semester.

The signees are: Blake Bennet,

shortstop/second baseman-

Forney; Alicia Davila, outfielder;

-Dayton; Brianna Davis, first

baseman- Sugarland; Ali

Modisette, pitcher - Harleton;

Adriana Mosley, pitcher- Lufkin;

Kristen Terry, third baseman/

second baseman - Pearland;

Amber Williams, third baseman/

first baseman- Kilgore; Manda

Wilmoth, outfielder- Mineola.

This new set of players were

selected to give KC more depth and

talent, in addition to what they

already have.

“I’m very excited to have this

new group of players to join the

KC softball family,” said Leslie

Messina, head softball coach.

“These players have speed, great

defensive minds, and they bring in

some more pitching depth that we

can use down the road.”

These players will join the KC

softball program for its third

year in existence with the 2015-16

season.

The spring season for this year’s

KC softball team will begin today

as they travel to Galveston to

play in the Galveston College

Tournament. Their first game of

the tournament will be against

the Blinn Community College

Buccaneers.

The Rangers first home game

will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4,

against Grayson County College at

Stream-Flo Field in Kilgore.

Eight high school seniors signed letters of intent to play for the KC Ranger Softball Squad on Friday, Jan. 16. The new

recruits will join the team for the 2015-16 season marking the third year of organized conference play for the college.

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Tyler Junior College at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in Masters Gym. The men

will follow at 4 p.m.

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Lady Rangers extinguish Paris JC Dragons’ fire

DEVIN BROOKS

Sports Editor

The KC Lady Ranger basketball

team overcame an 11-point

halftime lead to defeat the Paris

Junior College Lady Dragons 49-

37. The Lady Rangers have a 3-7

conference record, and this win is

just what they needed to give them

some momentum for the upcoming

games.

The Lady Rangers had a

forgettable first half. They scored

only 13 points shooting under 20

percent in the half, and missed

every three point attempt in the

first half. It seemed like only Paris

scored, but they were shooting just

as bad as KC. KC was down 24-13

at halftime. Both teams played a

sloppy first half, but in the second

half, KC looked like an entirely

different team. They came out

with a full court press and tortured

the Lady Dragons from that point

on. KC scored six quick points

out of the gate in the second half

due to turnovers from the Lady

Dragons. They quickly took the

lead after some fast break buckets,

and they never looked back. They

Panola College Lady Fillies kick KC women down

DEVIN BROOKS

Sports Editor

The KC Lady Rangers dropped

their last contest against the

Panola College Lady Fillies 69-54.

That gives them a 3-8 record and

their playoff chances are looking

bleak as of right now, but they

still have time to improve before

conference play ends.

The Lady Rangers were

outrebounded 40-28, and they

had a hard time making shots

throughout the game. They shot

31 percent from the field for the

entire game and a devastating 7

percent from the three-point line.

They scored 15 points in the first

half and 34 in the second, but

they couldn’t get any stops when

they needed it to get the game

back in striking distance. The

Lady Fillies bench players played

a big role in the win scoring 34

points while KC’s bench players

scored 10.

KC did what they could with

the players that they had. Star

forward, Pre’Franz Dominick,

has to have season-ending surgery

on her torn ACL and a meniscus

tear. She has been playing

through her injury all season,

but she can’t go forward with the

damage that has already been

done to her legs. Guard, Darreion

Clark, who recently returned

from her injury, led all scorers

with 16 points while sophomore

guard, Imaobong Akpan, dropped

10 points and ripped down eight

boards for the game.

The Lady Rangers will have a

week to regroup, and then they will

host rival Tyler Junior College

in a heavy-weight conference

matchup. KC will look to get back

into the playoff conversation

within the conference. Tip-off is

set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at

Masters Gymnasium.

outscored Paris 36-13 in the second

half. Ironically, KC held Paris to 13

points in the second half just like

Paris held KC to 13 points in the

first half. KC had 15 team assists

and they pulled down 29 rebounds

as a team as well. They also had

20 points off 24 Lady Dragon

turnovers. That was the difference

in the game.

Guards Imaobong Akpan and

Adrianna Edwards scored eight

points a piece while Mariah

Hopkins posted 11 points and

ripped down eight rebounds for

the game.

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A D V E R T I S EM EN TTHE FLARE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 20156PAGE

It’s been a month into the new year and by now the majority have lost their will and determination to overcome

their New Year’s resolutions. People have gone back to their schedules filled with work, school, family, friends and so on. When 2014 reached its end, people seemed to be more relieved than happy in hopes and high expectations that 2015 would be a better year - a year of triumph. I was one of these people.

As 2015 came into fruition, I immediately was called back to preparation of school and work. This was something I had expected, but my responsibilities felt like they had more weight to them than usual. Less than two weeks later, some family members of mine were involved in a horrific

car accident, causing one of the passengers to be thrown out of the car. Thankfully, all three of my relatives are fully healed and are doing well, but at the time the accident was targeting my personal life.

Once school started, I went into my first day knowing that my classes would be even better than last semester’s. However, as my day went on, the fire I had dwindled to a spark. I didn’t understand why I was feeling so low. My friends and I have our health, my teachers are great, my jobs aren’t overbearing,

so what could possibly bring me down?

Apparently, I wasn’t the only one feeling this way. I was talking to one of my friends, and she was venting to me about how disappointed she was with her first week of school. She then made a statement saying, “I guess it’s just another one of those semesters.” I was feeling what she felt and almost agreed with her, but her statement just did not sit right with me. It was like she already accepted that her expectations would only disappoint her.

What a defeated perspective. Why do we accept things for the

way they are?We don’t like what is taking place

in our lives, make resolutions to medicate our tribulations yet surrender at the first trial.

Where is the push? Where is the will? Where is our visualization of having victory?

I began to realize that my thoughts only consisted of me overcoming my last semester at KC by me transferring to my next school, but I never considered what would take place during my semester. In order to get to where I want to be, I have to go through whatever comes at me on my way there.

With whatever goal I have, no matter how big or small, obstacles will come to try to stop me. Even in overcoming these obstacles, if I face them with an attitude of disappointment and defeat, by the time I obtain my goal, I’ll just see it as a burden and not even be able to enjoy it.

When a runner participates

in a marathon, they visualize themselves crossing the finish line. Great runners, no matter how tired, will finish the race strong with their hands high in the air embracing sweet victory. These runners knew that the race would be hard and in the end they would be exhausted, but the reward would surpass all obstacles that came their way.

Going into 2015, I admonish people to have this kind of perspective. Obstacles are inevitable, but the little victories over them will only make the ultimate victory sweeter. My year had a rocky start. Nonetheless, 2015 is still a year of triumph.

Victoria Whitwell is a sophomore Mass Communication major from Kilgore.

VICTORIAWHITWELLManaging Editor

Collegefee or free?

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YOUR VIEW How do you feel about Obama’s free community college proposal?

The new year was broken in with some big news when U.S. President Barack Obama announced he would be proposing a bill that allows for free community college across the country.

This is a huge step forward in the right direction. More often than not our country’s education system is looked at as a flawed system. According to Pearson, an education company, the United States is ranked 14th in overall education out of the 39 countries they account for. This ranking system looks at cognitive skills and educational attainment.

Almost all the countries that rank higher than the U.S. offer some form of free education after high school. Higher paying jobs in America today require some form of certification or a degree in that field.

There will be questions such as, “who will pay for school?” “How do we determine who gets to go to school for free?” And most importantly, “Who will provide jobs for everyone after they finish school?”

These are important questions to ask, but they should not overshadow the fact that we are building toward a smarter, stronger country.

Tennessee passed a bill in 2013 allowing students access to free community college called the “Tennessee Promise.” The scholarship program has been a huge success in the state with more than 65 percent of high school seniors applying.

Many people will say that if we offer free community college, too many people will take advantage of it and the money will go to waste. The scholarship will not simply be handed out to anyone; there will be criteria to obtain the scholarship.

Tennessee’s criteria include: applying with FAFSA, completing at least eight hours of community service and attending a mandatory meeting coordinated by a partnering organization.

When all is said and done, we believe the reward of an educated civilization far outweighs monetary risk.

Super BowlXLIX

Sunday, Feb. 1, at 5:30 p.m.

on NBC

University of Phoenix Stadium,

Glendale, Ariz.

Recipes to put in your super bowls

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 20158PAGE

RICOTTA AND SAGE FRIED MEATBALLSIngredientsServings: Makes 24

1/3 cup whole-milk ricotta 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for frying 3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted, lightly crushed 1 1/4 teaspoons dried sage 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces ground pork 24 fresh sage leaves 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg, beaten to blend 2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

Instructions1. Line a baking sheet with parchment. 2. Stir ricotta and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl until smooth. Mix in garlic and next 5 ingredients. Add pork; gently fold. 3. Scoop out a tablespoon of the pork mixture. Roll portions between your palms into 1-inch balls; place on sheet. If mixture sticks to your hands use a small amount of water to dampen your hands. Wrap 1 sage leaf around each ball; press gently to adhere. 4. Place flour, egg, and panko in 3 separate medium bowls. Working with 1 meatball at a time, dredge in flour, rolling between your hands to remove excess flour. Dip in egg; allow excess to drip back into bowl. Roll meatball in panko, pressing gently to coat. Return to sheet.5. Deep-fry meatballs in batches at 350 degrees. Fry meatballs, turning often, until light golden and crisp, about 1 minute (they will finish cooking in the oven). Transfer to wire rack; let cool. Place a lined baking sheet under the rack to catch excess oil.6. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Bake meatballs on wire rack in baking sheet until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Serve with warm marinara sauce.

INDIAN SPICED CHICKEN WINGSIngredients2 tsp cumin1/2 tsp turmeric1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)3 tbsp butter1 clove garlic turned into a paste 12 chicken wings2 tbsp fresh chives 2 tbsp fresh cilantro

Instructions1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.2. In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp. cumin, turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional), salt and 1 Tbsp butter. 3. Toss in the chicken wings, mix until they are evenly coated.4. Spread them out evenly on a cookie sheet skin side down. Bake for 30 minutes.5. Rotate the wings so that the skin side is up and bake for 8 more minutes.6. While the wings are baking, heat 2 tbsp butter; add garlic and 1 tsp. cumin. Cook until the mixture sizzles. Set aside until the wings are done.7. When the timer’s up, remove wings from the over. Spoon the ghee, garlic and cumin sauce over each wing evenly. Bake 5 more minutes.8. Garnish with chopped chives and cilantro.

Serve warm with lemon or lime wedges on the side.

Recipes submitted by Kat Jackson, KC Culinary Arts instructor

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Seahawks

375.8

367.1

Total Yards

Total YardsVital Stats

Vital StatsOFFENSE PER GAME

DEFENSE PER GAME

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Patriots

365.5

344.1

203.1

185.6

24.6

15.9

172.6

81.5

Passing Yards

Passing Yards

Total Points

Total Points

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Rushing Yards

257.6

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$4 - 4.5 million.

Q The NFL found the Patriots used 11 deflated footballs

in the AFC Championship.

Q The Seahawks are the first team to go to back-to-

back Super Bowls since the Patriots of 2004-2005.

Q The winning team of the Super Bowl will get paid

$97,000, while the losers will receive $49,000.

Q A ticket to any Super Bowl is the most sought after ticket

in sports.

Q Katy Perry and Lenny Kravitz will be the half time

performances.

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