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
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The Cornerstone newspaper serves as a source of information to the East Central College community and as an educational experience for students in journalism classes.
By Taylor James Cornerstone Editor ECC Campus Life and Leadership hosted the 2025 Student Involvement Fair on Sept. 3, this was a chance for new students to interact with clubs and organizations. There were 19 clubs and organizations that had a table. According to the Campus Life and Leadership Coordinator, Andy Klingensmith, 110 students passed … Continue reading Campus Life hosts Student Involvement Fair for Fall Semester
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
By Chase Godfrey Staff Writer Your freshman year we have all been there and done that once, in high school, middle school, and now college. But now you are on your own, throughout high school and grades below your hands were held with every decision you made. Up until now, you are in college where … Continue reading It’s Your Freshman Year, Again!
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