JEREMY GARZAStaff Writer

A new season begins on Saturday for the No. 8 KC Rangers when the No. 2 seeded Rangers host No. 3 seed Navarro in a 3 p.m. contest on Saturday at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium to open the Southwest Junior College Football Conference playoffs.

KC is back in the SWJCFC playoffs for the first time since the 2010 season, where they lost in the

first round to Navarro.The winner of Saturday’s game will meet either Northeastern Oklahoma or Tyler Junior College for the SWJCFC championship.Earlier in the season KC notched a 45-35 win

over Navarro. The Bulldogs are paced by running back Traylon

Shead and quarterback Darian Godfrey. Shead’s combination of speed, patience and strength showed in their first meeting when he ran up the gut, had nowhere to go then found space outside and finished his trek in the end zone. He has rushed for more than 1,000 yards so far this season and has found the end zone 16 times. More than 100 yards (109) and four touchdowns came against the Rangers.

KC is coming off a win against arch-rival TJC to close out the regular season this past Saturday.

“We just want to control the ball,” said KC quarterback Tanner Tausch. “No turnovers and get the ball to our playmakers”

Tausch threw for 462 yards. He connected several

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Rangers to host Navarro in postseason battle Saturday

With three days until Election Day, students face tough decision

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Early registration starts Monday Nov. 16 marks last day to drop with ‘W’

Photo Illustration by Kris Dobbins / THE FLAREThe race for the presidency continues to be a thumb war between the two major candidates: Democratic President Barack Obama vs. Republican Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

ASHTON JOHNSON Co-Executive Editor

Registration for the 2013 Spring Semester and the Christmas mini semester opens Monday, Nov. 5, for current students. Students who are eligible to register themselves may do so beginning at 6 a.m.

Students can view a tab titled

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Friday, Nov. 16, is the last day for all students and instructors to drop Fall 2012 courses with a “W.”

No drops for regular fall courses will be processed after 3:45 p.m. unless approved by the division dean.

Drop deadlines for flex courses

are an exception and can be found in the registration guide on the KC website.

Instructor drops should be sent to facdrop@kilgore.edu.

Students who fail to officially withdraw may receive a grade of “F” for the semester.

For more information contact the Registrar’s Office at 903-983-8606.

Q Make sure to set clocks back an hour when you go to bed Saturday night. Daylight saving time comes to an end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4.

FALL BACK

ELECTION 2012

Classes open for spring, mini-mester

“Available Courses” on the homepage of the KC website. This tab shows all courses which have available space.

Registration opens Monday, Nov. 12, for new students or students returning to KC after taking a semester or more off.

“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 will also need to see an adviser or make an appointment with a faculty adviser.

Faculty advisers are available by appointment on both the Kilgore and Longview campuses and will advise through Nov. 30.

The payment deadline is

See REGISTRATION on Page 3

Editor’s Note: This is the third part of a four-part series highlighting the importance of voting.

BRITTANI PFAUCo-Executive Editor

Presidential campaigning is coming to an end. The time is now to decide who will run our country for the next four

years. It’s now or never.Early voting ends today. Most early voting

polls close at 6 or 7 p.m. Check with your

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local elections administrator to find out where to vote.

The only other time to vote is on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, only four more days. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

According to our KC straw poll, 80 percent of students are registered to vote.

Many students are first-time voters and took the time to vote early in this presidential election.

“It felt good. It was really good to vote for someone you really believe in. Someone who can help you achieve your goals,” said Lynn

Williams, Fort Worth freshman.With constant bombardment from the

media, it can be hard to sift through opinions in order to form your own. Just like many other politically charged environments, KC has its share of views when it comes to the presidential candidates.

“I voted for Romney because he knows how to handle money. We’re already in debt and we need someone to help get us out of debt. He’ll do better about keeping us out

FRIDAY,NOVEMBER 2,

2012

NOTEBOOK

FRIDAY, Nov. 2Q LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD1:30 p.m., Dodson Auditorium

SATURDAY, Nov. 3Q RANGER BASKETBALL vs. CEDAR VALLEY 1 p.m., Masters GymQ FOOTBALL VS. NAVARRO COLLEGE SWJCFC PLAYOFF3 p.m., R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium

MONDAY, Nov. 5Q SPRING ADVISEMENT/REGISTRATION - CURRENT STUDENTS Continues through Dec. 5

TUESDAY, Nov. 6Q�ELECTION DAYQ ELECTION NIGHT WATCH PARTY5:30 p.m. - 1 a.m., DSC Ballroom

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 7Q FUNNY T-SHIRTS10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Game room

THURSDAY, Nov. 8Q KCEOPA MEETING11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., DSC BallroomQ LADY RANGERS VS. COLLIN COUNTY AT TJC CLASSIC4 p.m., TylerQ DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY RECRUITER9 a.m. - 1 p.m., DSCQ�SGA 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT6:30 p.m., Masters GymFRIDAY, Nov. 9Q NORTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONSORTIUM7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., DSC BallroomQ RANGER BASKETBALL VS. SFA CLUB TEAM AT TYLER SLEEP INN CLASSIC6 p.m., TylerQ LADY RANGERS VS. ODESSA COLLEGE AT TJC CLASSIC2 p.m., TylerQ NEXT FLARE

SATURDAY, Nov. 10Q RANGER BASKETBALL VS. WEATHERFORD AT TYLER SLEEP INN CLASSIC5 p.m., TylerQ LADY RANGERS VS. WEATHERFORD COLLEGE AT TJC CLASSIC1 p.m., Tyler

MONDAY, Nov. 12Q VETERANS DAY APPRECIATION CELEBRATION11 a.m. - 4 p.m., DSC BallroomQ SPRING ADVISEMENT/REGISTRATION - ALL STUDENTSNov. 12 - Dec. 5

TUESDAY, Nov. 13Q CHILD DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION ADVISORY MEETING4 p.m. - 5 p.m., ECC Playroom

WEDNESDAY, Nov.14Q CHILD DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION ADVISORY MEETING4 p.m. - 5 p.m., ECC PlayroomQ RANGER BASKETBALL VS. TOMBALL7 p.m., Masters Gym

Nov. 2 – Nov. 14

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FACE IN THE CROWD

Avery Neuendor! What’s it like living with

Aspergers? ... Well, I have a mild case of Aspergers. I have trouble with some of my social skills and it can be a little bit on the hard side for me to make friends. I have an even harder time telling the difference when someone is joking or being serious, so that ends up getting me into trouble. Why Kilgore College? ... To

save money and to see if I can handle the college experience, the atmosphere and everything college throws at you.What is your major? ...

Theater, creative writing and photographyWhat do you enjoy about

these subjects? ... With photography you can freeze that one moment in time, and make art out of it. It’s looking at the world through your own perspective. Creative Writing

allows you to make-up your own little world. Say you are in a world you don’t want to be in, you can create a way out. It’s also a way to vent. Reality vs. fantasy. Theater is like creative writing for me. It helps me explore who I truly am. Most people think theater is just saying lines, but you don’t say lines. You feel lines and become the character. Unless it’s a serial killer! Stay away from that! How do you express yourself ?

... I express myself through any creative art.What do you do when classes

are over? ... Let’s see, watch TV, listen to music, read books, read Fan fiction or origami.

What is your favorite thing to do? ... Research new things, watch anime, read manga and take a bath.

What is one of your dislikes? ... Intolerant, racist idiots

Age: 19 Hometown: Overton Classifi cation: Sophomore

Major: Theater, Creative Writing and Photography

Play about classical composers has technical challenges

Cheerleadersschedulecompetition

SGA sponsoringfunny T-shirt event

FLESH MOB

‘Amadeus’ opens Nov. 28 Works byHoustonartist onexhibit

KELSEY HANSENStaff Writer

KC theatre students are working every day on their next play, "Amadeus" by Peter Shaffer. The play premieres 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, and continues playing at 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 1, followed by a 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Van Cliburn Auditorium.

"Amadeus" is about the rivalry between the classical composers, Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Theatre director Kathy Barber said she chose this play because it is a good example of fine dramatic literature, it is theatrical, it is about one of her favorite classical composers, it fits her group of students and she loves period pieces.

The play takes place in 18th century Vienna. The set will not

have any doors or walls, but will feature a deck made to look like wood flooring or marble, two ornate columns and a chandelier.

Barber said all plays have challenges, but this play requires a strong ensemble, a large cast and is highly technical. There are many light cues, sound cues, projections and the cyclorama will be used to give the sense of different locations throughout the play.

Michael Atkins is the set designer/director for the play.

The leads will be played by Joshua Wallace, Van sophomore, and Trenton Bennett, Longview sophomore. Wallace and Bennett also played leads together in a previous play, "The Diviners."

“They work very effectively with one another and this play will offer them a great challenge," Barber said. "I believe our students are up for the task. It should be a great learning experience for us all.”

KELLY GILLIT and ASHLEY MORALES

Staff Writers

Anyone looking for something creative and inspirational can check out the colorful artwork of Michael R. Collins. “Recent Works by Michael Roque Collins” will be on exhibit Nov. 4 through Dec. 7 in the Turk Fine Arts Gallery. Pieces set to display include oil paintings as well as 3-D sculptures.

Collins, born in Houston, has received many awards and honors. He has participated in both single and group exhibitions in nine states in the U.S. as well as in Cuba, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Peru and Spain.

Collins uses oils, watercolors and paints on photographs to create his art.

His work has been influenced by subtropical vegetation and steamy smoldering atmospheres of his Gulf Coast surroundings.

To introduce the artist, the KC Visual Arts Department is hosting a reception for Collins from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, alongside his works in the gallery.

Collins, an art instructor at Houston Baptist University, will also be hosting a panel discussion from 8:30 a.m. - noon, Monday, Nov. 5 in the Van Cliburn Auditorium for any students interested in learning more about Houston Baptist University.

For more work by the artist, see his website: www.michaelroquecollins.net

Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Carolyn Fox-Hearne, gallery director, at 903-983-8128.

CAST FOR AMADEUSAntonio Salieri - Joshua WallaceAmadeus Mozart - Trent BennettConstanze Weber - Jo WalkerEmperor Joseph II - Dustin KincaideCount Strack - Jay WilliamsCount Orsini - Rosenberg - Jonah CopelandBaron van Swieten - Cody CarsonVenticello # 1 - Ben BolinVenticello # 2 - Christian LivseyMajor – Domo and Salieri’s Cook - Demarcus ArmstrongSalierei’s Valet - D.J. Martelly Teresa Salieri - Brandi FarrellKatherine Cavalieri - Cheyenne HortmanEnsemble – Avery NeuendorɈ , Dustin Kincaide, Jay Williams, Jonah Copeland, Cody Carson, Ben Bolin, Christian Livsey, Demarcus Armstrong, Brandi Farrell, and Cheyenne Hortman

CREW1st Assistant to the Director - Brandi Farrell2nd Assistant to the Director - Christian LivseyStage Manager - Cody CarsonAsst. to Stage Manager - Dustin KincaideSound Board Operator - Ashley Jackson

They work very effectively with one another and this play will offer them a great challenge.”“ – Kathy Barber, Theatre director

ZOMBIE WALK

KC Visual Arts Club membersdressed as zombies make their way across the bridge during the Zombie Walk in celebration of Halloween Wednesday. The walk was coordinated as a fundraiser for the club. An undead-only party followed the walk.

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KHANDICE HORNStaff Writer

The KC Cheerleaders will host the Kilgore College All-Star Cheer Championships 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in Masters Gym and Parks Fitness Center.

Any competition cheer teams are eligible to compete in six divisions: Show Team, Minis Level 1&2, Youth Levels 1-4, Junior Levels 1-5, Seniors Levels 1-5 and Middle School/High School Intermediate and Advance.

For more information, contact cheer sponsor Melissa Haden at 903-983-8134 or email cheer@kilgore.edu.

Mike Miller (left) explains the rules and regulations of laser tag to

Wesley Keys (center) and D’Vante Hemphill. Student Government Association sponsored the free

event Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the tennis court parking lot. This event is one

of many activities SGA has planned for the semester. SGA will sponsor Funny T-shirts Nov. 7 and is hosting

a free movie night every Thursday in November in the TV Room in the

Devall Student Center.

LASER TAG

The Student Government Association is sponsoring a funny T-shirt event from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the Devall Student Center Game Room.

A photographer will take students’ pictures with funny backgrounds which will be printed on T-shirts.

The shirts are free.~Sheniece Chappell

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Surgical tech collecting items for homeless missionLittle g, big LOVE

Nurse encourages studentsto prevent ! u, get vaccine

Betty Jonhson of Carter BloodCare prepares to take blood from Brittany Simpson, Kilgore freshman, during Monday’s blood drive sponsored by the chemistry department. Carter BloodCare collected 61 units of blood and plasma from 56 donors.

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ASHTON JOHNSON Co-Executive Editor

KC has 12 presidential scholars for the 2012-2013 school year.

“The Presidential Scholarship is Kilgore College’s most prestigious academic scholarship and is designed to attract top, academic students to Kilgore College,” said Trey Hattaway, director of marketing and enrollment management.

The scholarship covers four long semesters, including all tuition, fees and loan of required

textbooks. To apply students must be

a graduating senior, have an enhanced ACT composite score of 25 or SAT composite score of 1100 or above, have a high school grade average of 92 or higher and have a high school rank in the upper 10 percent of their graduating class.

“The scholarship has an automatic renewal as long as all requirements are met,” Hattaway said.

Students must take a minimum of 15 hours each semester and maintain at least a 3.3 GPA each semester.

TAMEKA BULLARDStaff Writer

The KC Surgical Technology Program is holding its gLOVE clothing drive through Nov. 15. Decorated boxes have been placed in the Applied Technology Center and the Technical Vocational Building with the remaining located in hospitals and a couple of area churches.

The clothes will be donated to Newgate Mission in Longview. Newgate serves the needs of the homeless and low-income in Longview and surrounding areas. The mission provides spiritual, physical, social, emotional and financial needs.

Paula Carter, director of the surgical technology program, came up with the idea of gLOVE after attending an instructor’s forum for surgical technology where Cindy Mask, an instructor from Tarrant County Community College’s Surgical Technology Program, presented a PowerPoint regarding service learning.

“Cindy Mask’s husband is a firefighter and he does the ‘Fill the Boot’ fundraiser for his organization,” Carter said.

This idea encouraged Mask to start her own project. Surg techs constantly use gloves throughout their work day so the idea for naming the project gLOVE was only right.

“Little g, big LOVE,” Carter said.Students participating in the program are

encouraged to gather new or gently used mittens, scarves, hats, coats and other items that can keep people warm during the winter.

“This class has embraced the process,” Carter said. “Last year we had donations overflowing their bins and over $120 in cash donations.”

Cash donations can be dropped off with Carter in ATC 102.

Carter is proud of the surgical technology students and their efforts.

“I hope this will enable the students to see the world through someone else’s eyes and let them know they can make a difference,” Carter said.

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Wednesday, Dec. 5. Students who have not paid

or have financial aid in place will have their schedules dropped on Thursday, Dec. 6.

Web registration reopens 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and continues until midnight Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013.

The counseling centers will continue to make appointments and will

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.

The payment deadline for the Christmas mini is midnight Dec. 16. Students must be registered and paid prior to class on the first

class day. Late fees apply to students

who register or pay on the first class day.

The KC Bookstore on the main campus will be open Dec. 17 and 18 from 8 a.m.- noon. 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.

Zombie Rangerettes perform during Halloween halftime at the Cowboys football game Sunday in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. The Cowboys lost to the New York Giants, 29-24. The Rangerettes will return to Cowboys Stadium when they perform at the Cotton Bowl game Jan. 4, 2013.

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SYMPTOMS:FeverHeadacheGeneral aches, painsFatigue, weaknessExtreme exhaustionStuɈ y noseSneezingSore throatChest discomfort, cough

Treatment

Prevention

Complications

COLD:RareRareSlightSometimesNeverCommonUsualCommonMild to moderate; hacking coughAntihistamines, decongestant, anti-infl ammatory medications

Wash hands often; avoid close contact with anyone infected

Sinus congestion, middle ear infection, asthma

FLU:High temperature; lasts 3-4 days CommonOften SevereCan last 2-3 weeksUsually at beginning of illnessSometimesSometimesSometimesCommon; can become very severeAntiviral medications - See your doctor

Annual vaccinations

Bronchitis, pnuemonia

ASHLEY MORALES Page Editor

With flu season right around the corner, it’s time students think about receiving the flu vaccination. Getting the flu vaccine can protect from influenza and may also avoid spreading influenza to other people.

KC Nurse Jeanette McFadden shares

information on the subject.“The flu is highly contagious and has

serious health dangers to people with weak immune systems,” McFadden said. “The easier way to prevent it is to get vaccinated.”

Local pharmacies where the vaccine is available include Wal-Mart and Brookshire’s for $25 or Walgreens and CVS for $31.99.

See list of symptoms for cold and flu below:

Presidential scholars named

Registration: Payment deadline Dec. 5

HALLOWEEN HALFTIME

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ELECTIONWATCH PARTY

Tuesday, Nov. 65:30 p.m. untilNew President

Elected

Devall StudentCenter Ballroom

Free Food & Drinks33333333

Callyeon Bristow- LufkinSara Bryan- Longview Jessica Espinosa- Overton Caitlyn Glorioso- Marshall Marina Linkinhoker- Kilgore Kirsten McBride- Longview Karla Mojica- Kilgore Elizabeth Power-Waxahachie Heather Prince- Longview Kevin Shaw- Longview Jackson Threadgill - Henderson Jessica Tolle- Kilgore

Presidential Scholarship recipients are:

PRESIDENTIALSCHOLARS

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KHANDICE HORNStaff Writer

The KC Lady Rangers are almost ready to make the long

practices, numerous sprints and extra drills pay off in victories.

The Lady Rangers will participate in the Tyler Junior College Classic at Wagstaff Gymnasium Nov. 8-10 in Tyler and then visit Ranger College on Friday, Nov. 16. The team’s home debut is set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, against Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf.

“I’m really looking forward to the this season,” said Alex Samples, Hallsville freshman. “It will be a lot of hard work but it will be fun.”

This year the Lady Rangers have eight freshmen and six sophomores on the team.

The sophomores are Keira Phipps, Tanisha Winston, Cieara Jimmerson, Victoria Billingsley, Amanda Lawson and Gabrielle Jackson. The freshmen are T’Kyh Jones, Alex Samples, Destiny Coley, Demoneyca Spivey, Maria Leaks, Bladine N’Goran and Chassity Irving.

“The biggest challenge for this season will be taking the new players and binding

them with the returning and transfer players,” said head coach Roy Thomas.

Lawson transferred from the University of Houston and Jackson transferred from Cisco Junior College.

After being the men’s assistant coach from 2006 to 2012, Kenderick Franklin is now the assistant coach for the Lady Rangers.

“Men’s basketball is played above the rim, whereas women’s basketball is not,” Franklin said. “I’m looking forward to watching the team develop over the course of the season.”

Last year the Lady Rangers finished with an overall record of 16-12 and finished fourth in conference with a 9-9 record. This year they are picked to finish sixth in the women’s division for the 2012-2013 season.

“To be successful we will need to get better each game and take it one game at a time,” Thomas said. “They have to take care of the ball.”

Thomas is expecting leadership from the sophomores throughout this season. The Lady Rangers will face TJC, Trinity Valley Community College, Angelina College, Paris Junior College and Jacksonville in conference

play.“One of the toughest teams

we will play is Trinity Valley, which was ranked No. 1 in NJCAA and went undefeated last season,” Thomas said.

The Lady Rangers had their first scrimmages Oct. 5. The team played Murray State College, Western Oklahoma State College and Seminole State College. The Lady Rangers played six halves, won three, lost two and tied one. NOTES: Tickets for the

Lady Ranger games will be sold at the door, $4 for adults and $2 for students. KC students and employees get in free with current ID. If interested in purchasing a season pass, contact Ronda Callaway at 903-988-7491 or email at rocallaway@kilgore.edu. The season pass is good at home games and cost $30.

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KADE MORRISONStaff Writer

The 2012-13 basketball season is under way for the KC Rangers.

With one game already in the books (see results from KC’s Thursday season-opener vs. the SFA club team at theflareonline.com), KC will host Cedar Valley in a 1 p.m. contest Saturday in Masters Gymnasium.

The Rangers were picked fifth recently at the annual Region XIV Media Day in Tyler. Although KC head coach Brian Hoberecht said the preseason poll rarely ends where it begins, the poll was a fair ranking for his team, considering where KC finished a year ago.

Hoberecht begins his fifth season as the Rangers’ head basketball coach. Joining the program this year is new assistant coach Joe Reagan, who served as assistant coach at Odessa College before coming to KC.

Reagan said he feels welcomed here and looks forward to the upcoming

season.“It’s little adjustments

here and there, but I think its a good fit,” Reagan said.

The Rangers who were 16-13 last season have won all five of its scrimmages this fall.

Hoberecht feels the Rangers have added some depth and athleticism that was needed, and he wants his team to mature during the course of the season, learn to control the game and develop a mentality of how to generate stops and baskets.

Returning players for KC are Nardi Bogues, Maurice Taylor, Chinedu Amajoyi and Micheal Eneh. Hoberecht expects his returning sophomores to take charge and set a good example for the freshmen and transfers.

“Game-time leadership” is an aspect of the collegiate ball that Hoberecht also expects his sophomores to provide for the team.

The program has added two transfers and an incoming freshman group that should add to the dynamic of this

year’s team.Sophomore guard Quinton

UpShur transferred from Virginia Military Instituite and sophomore point guard Lonnie McClenahan transferred from Odessa College.

Freshmen on this year’s team include a solid back court with four strong forwards and three guards that will help bring the balance coach wants.

The seven freshmen include Andre Horne Jr, Myron Chapman, Chris Gracela, Kalif Wright, D’ Andre Anderson, Matt Gamberoni and Erick Diouf.

“Versatility and balance are some of the great strengths within this team thus far,” Hoberecht said.

This year the Rangers will have a good balance with players who can play several positions. The team will also benefit from players who complement each other well.

The coaching staff plans to use improve each game and bounce back from last year’s first round loss to Tyler Junior College.

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To be successful

we will need to get better each game.”

Versatility and balance are some of the great strengths within this team.”

– Roy Thomas, head coach

– Brian Hoberecht, head coach

Rangers add depth, ready to roll

Lady Rangers look for fresh start

Rangers picked ! fth in Region XIV Conference

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Jon Vashey /Special to THE FLARE

Shelbi Crews / THE FLARE

From left: Maurice Taylor, D’Andre Anderson, Myron Chapman, Micheal Eneh, Chris Gracela, Andre Horne Jr., Matt Gamberoni, Nardi Bogues, Quinton UpShur, Lonnie McClanahan, Erick Diouf, Chinedu Amajoyi and Kalif Wright.

From left: Maria Leaks, Destiny Coley, T’Kyh Jones, Amanda Lawson, Demoneyca Spivey, Bladine N’Goran, Cieara Jimmerson, Gabrielle Jackson, Alexandria Samples, Victoria Billingsley, Tanisha Winston, Keira Phipps

* Conference game

* Conference game

Date Opponent Location Time/ScoreNov. 8 TJC Classic vs. Collin County Tyler 4 p.m.Nov. 9 TJC Classic vs. Odessa College Tyler 2 p.m.

Nov. 10 TJC Classic vs. Weatherford Tyler 1 p.m.Nov. 16 Ranger College Ranger 5 p.m.Nov. 20 Southwest Collegiate Kilgore 5:30 p.m.Nov. 28 McLennan Community College Kilgore 5:30 p.m.Dec. 4 McLennan Community College Waco 5:30 p.m.Dec. 8 Jacksonville College* Kilgore 4 p.m.

2012 Lady Ranger Schedule

Basketball preview

Date Opponent Location Time/ScoreNov. 3 Cedar Valley Kilgore 1 p.m.

Nov. 9 Tyler Sleep Inn Classic vs. SFA Club Team Tyler 6 p.m.

Nov. 10 Tyler Sleep Inn Classic vs. Weatherford Tyler 5 p.m.

Nov. 14 Tomball Kilgore 7 p.m.

Nov. 16 Northeastern State JV Kilgore 7 p.m.

Nov. 17 East! eld Kilgore 4 p.m.

Nov. 20 Angelina* Lufkin 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 24 East Texas Flight Kilgore 7 p.m.

Nov. 28 Jacksonville College* Kilgore 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 1 Lee College* Baytown 6 p.m.

Dec. 5 Blinn College* Kilgore 7:30 p.m.

2012 Ranger Basketball Schedule

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Rangers prevail over Apaches

First-round showdown

First-round playo! tickets: all seats general admission, $5

Ranger playo! T-shirts availablein student center

SGA sponsoring 3-on-3 basketball tournament

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 W 45-24Nov. 3 First Round: Navarro Kilgore 3 p.m. Nov. 10 SWJCFC Championship TBA TBADec. 1 Bowl Game TBA TBA

2012 Ranger Football Schedule

Wide receiver Ed’Marques Batties holds oɈ a defender as he gains extra yardage in Saturday’s game against Tyler Junior College. Batties ended the night with 12 catches for 182 yards and two touchdowns.

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Tail back Courtland Smith secures the ball as he weaves through tough Apache defenders in Saturday’s game against Tyler Junior College. The Rangers will host Navarro College in the fi rst round of playoɈ s 3 p.m. Saturday at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.

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Need a job and know how to swim? The Parks Fitness Center needs a certified lifeguard for the 9 a.m. water aerobics class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

If interested, call 903-983-8630 or go by the Fitness Center Office.

~Khandice Horn

KC will host a Southwest Junior College Football Conference semifinal playoff game 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium against No. 3 seed Navarro College.

All tickets are $5 general admission. Students and employees must purchase a ticket. No season passes will be accepted.

Tickets will be sold at the gate beginning at 2 p.m.

Due to the time of the football game, the men’s basketball game against Cedar Valley has been moved to 1 p.m. in Masters Gym.

For more information, contact Ronda Callaway with KC Athletics at 903-988-7491 or visit www.kilgore.edu/football. ~Ashton Johnson

JEREMY GARZAStaff Writer

The KC Rangers ended the regular season with a 45-24 win over the Tyler Junior College Apaches Saturday at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium, claiming a share of the Southwest Junior College Football Conference title.

Quarterback Tanner Tausch led the way with 462 passing yards, four passing touchdowns in the first half and a 32-yard TD run after missing last week’s game against Southeast Prep due to injury.

“I felt grateful to just get the chance to go out and compete again,” Tausch said.

KC put points on the board early in the game when Tausch connected with tight end Steven Borden for the 35-yard TD. Linebacker Charles Woods joined the scoring festivities when he picked off TJC QB Tyrik Rollison and returned it for a 71-yard score, making it 21-3. Woods ended the game with two interceptions.

Tausch found wide receiver Ed’Marques Batties for a pair of TDs, one of them being 60-yards. Tausch also threw an 80-yard bomb to wide receiver Darrin Brown.

KC led 35-10 at the half.TJC attempted to claw its way

back into the game in the second half.

Rollison threw a 44-yard TD pass to WR JaVante Mack and on their next drive threw another 73-yard TD pass to Marquise Smith, making the count 38-24.

With less than four minutes left in the game, Tausch ended hopes of a TJC comeback when he ran

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times with wide receivers Ed’Marques Batties and Darrin Brown, who combined for 380 receiving yards and 18 catches.

“I think if we just keep it simple and play our game, we will have an opportunity to win,” Tausch said.

The win over TJC made the Rangers co-champions of the SWJCFC with NEO. NEO beat KC earlier in the season, to earn the No. 1 seed.

Defensively, KC hasn’t missed a beat. The Rangers picked off TJC QB Tyrik Rollison four times, returning one for a touchdown.

“We have a healthy team now,” said cornerback James Jones. “Navarro is a great team and the stats are there, but we feel we have one of the most dominant defenses in this conference.”

The game will be aired on 105.7 KXAL and streamed live online at www.kxal.org.

down the sideline for a 32-yard TD, putting KC ahead, 45-24.

KC linebacker Sam Williams had two interceptions of his own.

WR Batties ended the day with 12 catches for 182 yards and Darrin Brown had six catches for 199 yards. Running back Courtland Smith rushed for 84 yards on 17 carries.

“It’s great to know so many guys can make things happen,” Tausch said. “It makes the job a lot easier.”

Tausch and the Rangers now head into the first round of playoffs, hosting Navarro 3 p.m. Saturday at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.

Saturday’s winner moves on to the second round to play the winner of the N.E. Oklahoma A&M College and TJC matchup.

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KC scores earlyin second win over archrival TJC

PlayoɈ : Rangers open postseason against Navarro

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Ranger playoff shirts will be sold for $15 from 10 a.m. to noon today in the Devall Student Center.

The Rangers are hosting Navarro College 3 p.m. Saturday in the semifinal playoff game.

~Sheniece Chappell

The deadline to sign up for the 3-on-3 basketball is Monday, Nov. 5. Teams will compete at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8,in Masters Gym. The games will take place every Thursday through Dec. 6. Teams may upgrade to 5-on-5 if enough teams sign up. One substitute is allowed for 3-on-3 and two subs for 5-on-5.

~Sheniece Chappell

I felt greatful to just get the chance to go out and compete again.”

– Tanner Tausch, quarterback“

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Helping Hands

Kilgore Habitat Build workers begin construction on a Habitat for Humanity home in Kilgore Saturday. The build continues from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 3, at 300 Bagwell St. Forms are available at the site for anyone who would like to volunteer. Contact Patty Bell, director of career services and service learning, at 903-988-3713 for more information.

Left to right: Paula Cedillo, Mariana Cedillo (home owner), Linda Robinson and Charlie Hale ( member of KC Board of Trustees) spend a Saturday morning helping with construction at 300 Bagwell St. in Kilgore.

Kris Dobbins / THE FLARE

Kris Dobbins / THE FLARERandi Vinson-Davis / THE FLAREKenny Knowles, Longview sophomore, uses his carpentry skills to help with the build.

Service learning comes to life as KC community helps with Habitat for Humanity Build

OP I N I O N THE FLAREFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012 7PAGE

Romney wins KC straw ballot

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DISCLAIMERTHE FLARE is the student newspaper of Kilgore College and is published every Friday by

the journalism department, except during examination periods and vacations. First copy is free, subsequent copies are available for 50 cents. THE FLARE is a member of the Texas Community College Journalism Association and the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association.

All people holding editorial staɈ positions are Kilgore College journalism students. Comments and views expressed in THE FLARE refl ect the thoughts of the individual writers, and do not necessarily refl ect the beliefs or opinions of other students, staɈ members, faculty members, administrative oɉ cers or the Board of Trustees.

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2011 First Place, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors – Non-Daily College-University Division

EDITING STAFFMelissa Aouad, Jasmine Chappell, Dillon Sandifer, Jessica Stovall and Jessica Tolle

STAFF WRITERSTameka Bullard, Jeremy Garza, Kelly Gillit, Kelsey Hansen, Khandice Horn, Whitney Howard, Travis Hull and Kade Morrison PHOTOGRAPHERSShelbi Crews, Kris Dobbins, Kim Hill, Lauren LaBoyteaux, Shelby Ragland and Gabriel Espinosa, Randi Vinson-Davis and Marci Wells

VOL. 76, NO. 8 Q Friday, November 2, 2012 Copyright 2012, The Flare. All rights reserved.

CO-EXECUTIVE EDITORSAshton JohnsonBrittani Pfau

WEB EDITORJonathen Ruesch

ILLUSTRATORKelly GillitADVERTISING MANAGERSBetsy Foreman Jonathen Ruesch

PAGE EDITORSSheniece ChappellAshley MoralesKeira Phipps

LAB MANAGERJamie Maldonado

ADVISERBettye Craddock

PHOTO ADVISERO. Rufus Lovett

Yes 41+Mitt Romney“We need to get America back in shape, instead of falling apart.”

Photographs by Lauren LaBoyteaux and April Procell / THE FLARE

Adonnis CentersLongview sophomore

Laura ChandlerGilmer freshman

Alisha HallDallas sophomore

Wydham JonesLongview sophomore

Yes18-25Barack Obama“Because I compared both plans and liked Obama’s more.”

Are you registered to vote?What is your age?Who will you be voting for?Why will you be voting for this person? Or why are you undecided?

Yes18-25 Barack Obama “I am a democrat and he is representing democrats. Also, I like his view.”

Yes 18-25 Undecided “They are both incredibly good candidates, so I’m weighing my options.”

RESULTS• 265 PO

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Answers given onlineFROM THE WEB

YOUR VIEW

WHO WILL YOU BE VOTING FOR? WHY?

“I’m voting for Obama because he has actually tried to improve America and our good standing with world leaders. He has also created several hundred jobs for us Americans.”

“Personally, I do not care for either of the candidates, but he [Romney] is the “lesser of two evils.” I live my life day to day and hope the values of America will be upheld by Romney if he is to be in oɉ ce.”

Yes18-25Undecided“Need more information on what both candidates bring to the table.”

Barton AndrewsMarshall freshman

Ayla CookLongview sophomore

Yes 26-30 Mitt Romney “His military and economic plans seem stronger and he represents more of my political beliefs.”

Yes18-25Barack Obama“I will be voting for Obama because I feel he truly believes in helping lower classes who are struggling.”

Yes18-25Mitt Romney“The economy is in need of serious reform and Obama is wasting valuable time with useless healthcare legislation. I vote Romney so he can help get this country back on its feet. Krystal Harvey

Whitehouse sophomore Dylan ThomasGladewater sophomore

Election: Tuesday last chance to cast ballot

Are you registered to vote?

What is your age?

Who will you be voting for?

Are you male or female?

Numbers vary due to some fi elds being returned with some fi elds left blank.

Will you vote straight party ticket?

No42%

No20%

Female60%

Romney46%

31-3

63%

Obama33%

18-25 77%

Undecided16%

Other 5%

41+ 8%

36-40 6%

26-30 6%

Yes58%

Yes80%

Male40%

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of debt better than Obama did,” said Sammie Jo Oller, Gilmer sophomore. “If he can manage his own money then I know he can help manage ours. That’s my main reason. He knows how to manage money and cares about everyone, not just the middle class. He’s not just concentrating on making the rich richer and the poor rich.”

Others, like Williams don’t necessarily agree.“Mitt Romney is trying to take away our education.

I don’t want to stay poor. I want to go to school and make a better life for myself,” Williams said. “Romney is trying to raise taxes for the middle class and lower them for the higher class. That’s why I voted for Obama; he’s for education. It’s all about the education.”

In order to make an informed decision, both Oller and Williams researched their candidate’s views and chose the man they thought had the strengths that

best fit those required of a president.“I looked at both of them [candidates] and decided

which was worth my time and vote,” Williams said. “I weighed to pros and cons. If the con’s outweighed the pros, I knew to go on to the next person.”

Though voting doesn’t seem to be very popular among those aged 18-25, it’s still important to some.

“It’s important to vote, especially as a woman. Men were above us in everything. So it’s nice to have that opportunity,” Williams said. “It’s also important as an African American. It’s nice to have the same opportunity as everyone else.”

Though the evolution of the voting process is noteworthy for some, the chance to get their voice heard is something else to be grateful for.

“It’s very important to vote. People always give their opinion but if you don’t vote, you don’t really have room for you opinion in the matter because if it comes to a tie that one person’s vote could’ve made a difference,” Oller said.

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PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT

Mitt Romney / Paul Ryan (REP) Barack Obama / Joe Biden (DEM)

Gary Johnson / Jim Gray (LIB)Jill Stein / Cheri Honkala (GRN)

U. S. SENATOR Ted Cruz (REP)

Paul Sadler (DEM)John Jay Myers (LIB)

David B. Collins (GRN)

U. S. REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 1

Louie Gohmert (REP)Shirley J. McKellar (DEM)

Clark Patterson (LIB)

RAILROAD COMMISSIONERChristi Craddick (REP)

Dale Henry (DEM)Vivekananda “Vik” Wall (LIB)

Chris Kennedy (GRN)

RAILROAD COMMISSIONER ! UNEXPIRED

Term Barry Smitherman (REP)Jaime O. Perez (LIB)Josh Wendel (GRN)

JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 2

Don Willett (REP)RS Roberto Koelsch (LIB)

JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 4

John Devine (REP)Tom Oxford (LIB)

Charles E. Waterbury (GRN)

JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 6

Nathan Hecht (REP) Michele Petty (DEM)

Mark Ash (LIB) Jim Chisholm (GRN)

PRESIDING JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS

Sharon Keller (REP) Keith Hampton (DEM)

Lance Stott (LIB)

JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 7

Barbara Parker Hervey (REP) Mark W. Bennett (LIB)

JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 8

Elsa Alcala (REP) William Bryan Strange III (LIB)

MEMBER, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRICT 9

! omas Ratli" (REP) Sherri L. Little (LIB)

STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 1Kevin P. Eltife (REP)

Stephen H. Russell (DEM)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 7

David Simpson (REP)

JUSTICE, 6TH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT, PLACE 2

Bailey C. Moseley (REP) Frank L. Supercinski (DEM)

JUSTICE, 12TH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT, PLACE 3

Sam Gri# th (REP)

Election DayTuesday, Nov. 6

Polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

B A L L O TPolitical Party Key:(REP) - Republican(DEM) - Democratic(LIB) - Libertarian(GRN) - Green

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