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By Crystal L Smith "She Kills Monsters" is a play By Qui Nguyen which made its debut in 2011. Nguyne wrote the play in a way that allowed for diversity where anyone could play the characters. The play tells the story of Agnes Evans, who after finding her sister's module for D&D embarks on a … Continue reading ‘She Kills Monsters’ on the ECC Stage

Category: Creative Non-Fiction First Place: “Adolescent Etude in a Minor Key,” by Kimberly Chua, Rolla High School Second Place: “Because There’s No Reason Not To,” by Rachel Bolte, Union High School Third Place: “I am Music,” by Cooper Snodgrass, Union High School Category: Poetry First Place: “Cheese,” by Kimberly Chua, Rolla High School Second Place: “Atomic Turquoise,” by … Continue reading ECC Humanities Fest Winners

The East Central College English Department has announced the winners of the annual Poetry and Research Writing Contest. In the poetry category, Christian Emory received first-place honors for, “Well-done.” In the research essay category, Jillian Stigge's "Dangerous New Censorships in Education” was the first-place winner. First-place recipients received $100 in prize money. Second-place winners were … Continue reading ECC Spring Writing Contest Winners

By Cooper Snodgrass Music-- organized noise. Something so simple yet intangible. Something so powerful yet invisible. I am music; this is my song. Freshman year, my father tried to kill my sister- then tried to kill himself shortly after. All I could do was watch as it happened. It wasn’t my age, experience, or lack … Continue reading I Am Music

By Rachel Bolte “Okay, now I’m going to need you to look away for just a second.” Tensing, I try my best not to flinch as I feel a poke in my arm, focusing instead on the “Why Donate Blood” brochure in my hand. The phlebotomist steps away, telling me to squeeze my hand every … Continue reading Because There’s No Reason Not To

By Kimberly Chua “Waiting to see his friend,  Hoping he will come again…”  I sway with the music as I sing. My brother joins me as the music picks up, and I roll over on the plush carpet and swipe the lego bricks from my calf.  “Wishing and hoping and waiting and dreaming of flying … Continue reading Adolescent Etude in a Minor Key

By Jacy DeLoach  It rained three, maybe four times during my stay. Where I’d anticipated a biting cold that stung my eyes and the tips of my ears, there was only my turtleneck and trench coat sitting unworn on top of my suitcases. It was cold, cold enough for scarves at least, although this need … Continue reading On Finding Home at the Age of Nineteen

By Joe McInnes            When I saw East Central College in the flesh for the first time on Aug. 20, 2020, after months of looking at pictures and videos of the college online from my home in Scotland, I felt nervous yet excited. A new beginning. A fresh start. As I … Continue reading Life as an International Student-Athlete at East Central College 

By Ruthie Cordia When planning my summer trip I started by asking myself Where, When, How, how, and What. Where do you want to go? Are you a city person, nature person, a little bit of both. There's something out there for everyone. Google and Pinterest are amazing for finding those one of a kind … Continue reading Planning Your Summer Trip

By Ruthie Cordia Step 1:             Find a local gym near you. To start, go onto google and simply search gyms near me. Most (not all) gyms allow you to tour their facility and always try to before going to one. If you don't feel safe going alone to the gym then find a gym … Continue reading So You Want to Go to the Gym