By Taylor Greife, CUSP Editor Franklin County’s voter turnout for the November 2024 Election, the most recent presidential election, was 72.19 percent; the Municipal Election turnout in April that same year was 13.04 percent. Why is the number of voters so much smaller for an election that is arguably more impactful to the citizens in Franklin County? Municipal election … Continue reading Municipal elections matter: voting in small elections makes a big difference
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By Drew Garner Staff Writer Moving to college can be an exciting experience for many, but it also comes with its fair share of worries. One of the biggest worries can be what there is to do for fun in a place that people are not familiar with. Luckily East Central College (ECC) is located … Continue reading What’s around ECC?
Katie Oreskovic Reporter The love humans hold for animals has remained persistent throughout history, so much so that human influence has shaped the relationship domesticated animals have with the world today. As the force that integrated pets so deeply into modern life, humans have a responsibility to maintain their wellbeing. Caped Crusaders Cat Rescue of … Continue reading Caped Crusaders Cat Rescue: New Shelter in Union Puts a “Paws” in the Homeless Cat Population
By Audrey Ellis Staff Writer East Central College student Caitlyn Hanna traveled to Washington, D.C., from Sept. 15th through the 17th as a student ambassador for the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE). She was joined by Alice Whalen, director of Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) at ECC. Together, they paired with adult learners and … Continue reading Student Takes their Voice to DC, to defend Adult Education
By Taylor James Cornerstone Editor County citizens within the ECC taxing district went out to the polls on April 9 to make their voice heard. Proposition ECC was introduced for the second time, hoping to help out the school’s infrastructure. The vote failed in Washington, Franklin, and Crawford counties. The measure spanned over the ECC … Continue reading Voters deny Prop ECC
By: Taylor Greife Students and people in the community came out to have some fun and enjoy the spring weather. Booths are setup from various organizations, student and community giving out free goodies and chances to win some prizes. Uno, the mini-horse, came to say hello to students and staff, while grazing our lovely campus. … Continue reading ECC hosts Spring Fling on the quad
By Katie Oreskovic Staff Writer There is something fulfilling and even whimsical about pushing aside a dew-covered leaf to expose a rare, edible plant, knowing that it can be taken home to create a meal. Sustainability has gained a renewed, tender appreciation in recent years, which has brought attention to the foraging of wild edibles. … Continue reading Environmental “Morels”
By Dr. Jon Bauer Guest Writer Is college for everyone? This is a question that circulates widely these days, and it’s deceptively simple. For many, college means leaving home and studying the liberal arts. For some, college only means a bachelor’s degree. For still others, college means years of study and insurmountable expense. Some would … Continue reading The Community’s College
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