On February 12, from 5pm to noon on February 13, most of East Central College's internet-based technologies were unavailable. This downtime left many students without the ability to complete online tasks, such as submit assignments and complete quizzes. In addition, instructors relying on ECC's email system were unreachable to offer assistance to students in need. While it may seem … Continue reading Plan Ahead: IT Outages for February 19th
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On February 12, from 5pm to noon on February 13, most of East Central College’s internet-based technologies were unavailable. This downtime left many students without the ability to complete online tasks, such as submit assignments and complete quizzes. In addition, instructors relying on ECC’s email system were unreachable to offer assistance to students in need. While it may … Continue reading Plan Ahead: IT Outages for February 19th
Chronicle:: Ferguson is an educational, historical photo book documenting the events in Ferguson. The launch party and kickstarter was hosted in St. Louis on Jan. 14. To donate to the kickstarter go to http://www.chronicleferguson.com/
I began taking journalism seriously after Mike Brown was killed in 2014. Since then I have penned a social issues column and plan to direct my career in journalism toward a path of uncovering truth and being a vanguard for social justice movements.
The prophecy foretold of a man who save the galaxy and bring balance to the force. That man is...not me. Hi I'm Robbie, a writer for the Cornerstone. Currently, I am entering my second year at ECC and am majoring in mass media. Throughout this year I will be writing a lot of articles about music and politics.
There’s that saying about things being too good to be true, and it’s something we’ve all been wary about at some point of another. Whether it’s hidden fees, contracts, or a free item with $54.99 shipping and handling, “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is” isn’t a bad motto to live by. … Continue reading The Free to Play Stigma
Everybody should be aware of non-discrimination policies here at East Central College: it’s in every syllabus we get here. And although the notice itself is good information to know, it’s relatively vague. No details are given about each type of discriminatory act, and only a single email is given. More information on any of these … Continue reading Title IX in Effect at ECC
There has been a diligence in many of the teachers’ attendance taking procedures this semester. Many of the instructors are beginning class with taking attendance on their new computer software. This new record keeping system had helped the instructors and the school to be able to compare and see discrepancies and produce accurate records. “Two … Continue reading New Record Keeping for Attendance Policy
If you have been near a television recently, there is a strong chance you have heard at least some talk about the upcoming 2016 presidential election. News outlets such as NBC, CNN or Fox News have released regular poll numbers and airing debates. Or perhaps you’ve heard certain candidates being the epicenter for many comedians … Continue reading Curing the Election Fever: An Interview with Local Government Expert Associate Professor Dennis Pohlman
Bethany Dixon, a 2013 graduate of East Central College, will be leaving for a two-year long trip to Uganda in November to serve with the Peace Corps. Oftentimes it is difficult for young adults to leave their homes, especially for such an extensive amount of time, and it wasn't easy for Dixon to stay committed … Continue reading ECC Graduate Joins Peace Corps
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