Carson Mowery, Staff Writer Following the tragic fire that destroyed parts of the Notre-Dame de Paris, commentary has resurged regarding the role of Christianity (and religion overall) within our society. Despite religious barriers, historical holy places such as this one are beloved by many and are regarded as a loss to more than their congregations. … Continue reading The Hopeful Unity of Holy Places
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Joshua German| Reporter East Central College’s Scholar Bowl Team went to compete in Nationals, or the 2019 Community College Championship Tournament, in Orlando from March 1-2. It was a very competitive tournament, and there were a total of 24 teams from across the country competing. We were able to compete in this tournament because of … Continue reading Scholar Bowl Places in 2019 Community College Championship Tournament
Hayley Vawter| Editor On Friday, Feb. 1, East Central College held its annual Friends of the Foundation Gala. The event was held at the Union City Auditorium, the first location of East Central College classes in April 1969. More than 200 people attended the event and students, faculty, staff, administrators and board members, as well … Continue reading ECC Celebrates 50 Years at Foundation Gala
Sara Ireland| Reporter I had an abortion. In November of 2014, I found out I was pregnant. I was 4 weeks along when I found out. Yes, that’s early. One of the perks of already having two children was being acutely aware of my body. It took my partner at the time and I all … Continue reading I had an abortion.
Madelyn Pecka| Reporter Intimacy and relationships are on the decline. In the past, love, relationships and connections were a focal point of society, whereas now, the center of society is self. Our society has become self oriented. What’s causing the focus to shift? There are a number of reasons attributed to the decline in relationships … Continue reading A Shift in Focus Leads to a More Evolved Society
Lucy Roth | Reporter On Friday, Sept. 21, my sister, Clare, and I travelled almost four hours to report on President Trump’s rally in Springfield, Missouri. Clare is a reporter for the Columbia Missourian, and her editor required her to be granted press credentials for the event, if she wanted to cover it. She requested … Continue reading Journalism in the Trump Era
Campbell Hamai | Reporter Celebrating the history, culture and people of Japan, the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the largest and oldest festivals of its kind in the United States. Since 1977, the Garden has proudly hosted this unique event at one of the largest Japanese gardens in North America: … Continue reading Bringing Japan to St. Louis
By Lucy Roth | Reporter On Monday, Sept. 10, at New Haven High School in New Haven, Missouri, the documentary “Angst” previewed to a group of fifth through twelfth grade students, along with faculty and staff. The research and interview based film focused on the causes, symptoms, and effects of stress and anxiety on individuals. … Continue reading New Documentary Sheds Light on Anxiety
Gabrielle Gleeson | Guest Reporter “How was London?” “Hey, it’s the world traveler! How was your trip?” These are constant greetings I have received since coming home. Some truly want to know, others are just being polite. But here is the uncut version I wish I could sit and tell everyone. Let’s begin in March 1991. … Continue reading Reflections on London
Lucy Roth | Guest Reporter This article is dedicated to those of us who have lost any loved ones at the sight of or thereafter a mass shooting. Forever in our hearts. “He wears a mask and his face grows to fit it,” is a quote by George Orwell in his famous essay “Shooting an … Continue reading Toxic Masculinity Encourages Violence
