By Taylor Greife Your thumb meets the spark wheel as our fingers interlock, igniting the blue flame by the time we hug goodnight. My heart is bursting but in a good way, and the flame lights the wick from that very first night. The warmth of your touch overwhelms me with consolation. And the spark … Continue reading Pile of Wax
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By Dillon McDuffie Staff Writer There’s a man in the mirror But I don’t know who He walks like me He talks like me He does whoever I do From his head down to his shoes He’s covered in sin There’s a man in the mirror But I don’t recognize him The man in the … Continue reading Man in the Mirror
By Chloe Knehans Staff Writer Early in the morning on September 5, 2028, 4 years ago Madison and Sam became that special person in each other’s lives. Today Madison will propose to Sam where they first saw each other for the first time, outside of the local hospital ER where Sam is an OBGYN while … Continue reading Love is Love No Matter What
By Taylor James The Student Government Association (SGA) at ECC had their last meeting of the fall semester on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Here are the highlights of what happened. SGA will be putting on focus groups for students who are interested in sharing their voice about things going around campus. The Student Diversity and … Continue reading SGA Meeting 11/21
By Taylor James Staff Writer Sports Journalist Howard Cosell once said, "Sports is the toy department of human life.” This still applies today within American sports media. Many Americans are losing faith with national media. According to an article from Axios, a news website based out of Arlington, Va., Americans' trust within mass media has … Continue reading Chris Stigall and the impact of Sports on Politics
By Katie Oreskovic Staff Writer When you hear the words “breathtaking” and “picturesque” it is not likely for Franklin County, Missouri to be the first image to come to mind. However, upon taking time to hike the right local trail, the humble beauty of Missouri can be uncovered. With the tolerable temperatures of fall capturing … Continue reading Exploring Franklin County: Fall Hiking in Missouri’s Scenic Wilderness
By Chloe Knehans Staff Writer Your first day of college can be scary, but especially scary or seen very hard if you have special needs or require a little extra help no matter how big or small. East Central College has a department called Access/ Disability Services for its students. You might be wondering what … Continue reading Access Services
By Taylor Greife Staff Writer According to a study done by Springer Link, there is a positive correlation between student engagement and students’ relationships with their professors. Students that have a positive relationship with their professor are more likely to engage in class and enjoy their time at school. More often than not, building a … Continue reading Professor Relationships Impact Student Performance
By Dillon McDuffie Staff Writer Within the modern political world hitting a specific focus target has never been more important as well as understood. In a world of influencers and celebrity endorsements the name of the game has changed. The younger demographic has been a key target of recent political pursuits by both democratic and … Continue reading Social Media’s Electoral College
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