Month: October 2015

‘My Shelf to Yours’ book sale returns to assist KCKCC students

by Kelly Rogge

Looking for some great deals on used books, while helping students in financial need? Then Kansas City Kansas Community College’s upcoming “My Shelf to Yours” Book Sale is the place to be.

The book sale is returning to KCKCC this month, raising funds for students on campus. The sale is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20 and 22 in Room 2325 on the lower level of the Jewell Building on the KCKCC campus, 7250 State Ave. It will also be open 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 21. The sale is open to the public as well as students, staff and faculty.

All books will be $1 or seven books for $5. Proceeds will be placed into a student scholarship fund for textbooks and tuition for those in financial need.

In addition, there will also be beverages and snacks for sale as well as fashion jewelry and other local vendors. Those who attend the book sale and purchase at least $5 worth of items will be automatically entered into a raffle for a KCKCC Bookstore Certificate.

“We really look forward to the My Shelf to Yours used book sale each semester,” said Brian Patrick, director of cultural outreach at KCKCC. “Not only are we able to help students afford their textbooks, but we also are able to promote reading and literacy. So many people are excited to get books of their own. Parents in particular are excited to be able to afford books for their children. It is heartwarming to see so many get excited about books.”

Created in 2010, the goal of “My Shelf to Yours” is to promote scholarship, leadership, entrepreneurship and sustainability by selling donated used books both on-line and on-ground. The student-operated store has gained national recognition from eBay’s Green Team for recycling books to help fellow students who need assistance with purchasing textbooks and with college tuition. Since the event started almost six years ago, more than 55,000 books have been donated from 310 individuals. This has helped 284 students with 755 textbooks and has awarded more than $13,000 in scholarships.

Any unsold book donations from the sale will be donated to local charities and organizations.

“We are really excited for this year’s sale,” said Madison Nesselhuf, vice president of the KCKCC student group ENACTUS. “We have collected more than 5,000 books and lots of students are working hard to get everything ready. I think it will be bigger and better than ever.”

For more information, contact Brian Patrick at 913-288-7362 or by email at bpatrick@kckcc.edu or Barbara Clark-Evans at 913-288-7504 or by email at bclark@kckcc.edu.

Kelly Rogge is the public information supervisor at Kansas City Kansas Community College.

Opinion: What the Houston Astros’ fans don’t know

Window on the West: Special Royals edition
Opinion column
by Mary Rupert

Having seen quite a few Kansas City Royals games this year on television, I have noticed something about the Royals that many of the fans in Houston, Texas, don’t know.

As an editor who has seen this sort of behavior in many areas, I would call their conduct procrastination. The Royals often wait until the end of the game to seriously rally and win a game. Sometimes they wait until the end of the playoffs, with a do-or-die deadline, until they rally and win.

I can spot this sort of behavior, of course, because I was the same way in college when working on my bachelor’s degree, occasionally waiting until the last minute to finish the work. (I was able to change that behavior, though, in grad school — except for those occasional instances, of course, whereI haven’t changed.)

The Royals have fooled quite a few people already in these playoffs, including some network announcers who thought the Astros would win, and even the governor of Texas, who reportedly tweeted a congratulations to the Astros before the Royals batted in the eighth inning today.

Eventually the Royals won today, 9-6, coming back from a four-run deficit that seemed insurmountable for quite a while. The Royals’ comeback also matched a comeback for Eric Hosmer, who was slumping until today in the playoff games.

I think it’s great that the Royals have the ability and the confidence to come back. Now the Royals return to Kansas City for the fifth game of the playoffs, to be played on Wednesday night. If they procrastinate again, and it works for them, it’s fine with me.

To reach Mary Rupert, editor, email maryr@wyandottepublishing.com.

KCKCC holds ‘Dig Pink’ volleyball game vs. Labette Wednesday

by Alan Hoskins

Pink will be the color of apparel Wednesday as Kansas City Kansas Community College plays host to Labette in the annual “Dig Pink” volleyball game.

Prizes will be awarded to the two best dressed fans at the Jayhawk Conference contest that will tip off at 6:30 p.m. in the KCKCC Field House. The annual “Dig Pink” game supports the nationwide fight against breast cancer.

The Lady Blue Devils are coming off three weekends wins in four contests in the Central Nebraska Tournament played in Columbus Friday and Saturday. The wins came over North Platte 25-23, 16-25, 25-21, 25-19; Northeast Nebraska, 25-23, 20-25, 25-20, 25-16; and Williston, N.D., 25-18, 25-19, 25-18; before losing their final to Bismarck, N.D. 20-25, 25-16, 22-25, 18-25.

Alan Hoskins is the sports information director at KCKCC.