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
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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
Colleen Narup | Editor He has posted his experimental food creations for years on social media, worked at several restaurants throughout the St. Louis area and graduated from East Central College three times. These are just a few things that Stephen Danso, 30, of Union, has done in order to achieve his goal of opening … Continue reading ECC Alumnus Creates Culinary Masterpieces, Works Toward Lifelong Dream
Colleen Narup | Editor "Fake news" is a term that has been thrown around a lot in the media as of late. Cambridge Dictionary defines "fake news" as false stories that appear to be news that are spread on the Internet or other forms of media, usually created to influence political opinions or as a … Continue reading ‘Fake News’ vs. Actual News: Learning the Importance of Media Literacy
Amanda Straight | Reporter To hear it from the Oxford dictionary, fitness is simply “the condition of being physically fit and healthy.” Of course, this kind of broad definition leads to many interpretations. A professional athlete is likely to have a different opinion on what “being fit” is than someone who sits in a cubicle … Continue reading What does Fitness mean to ECC?
Ben Johnson | Reporter Fine arts artist Kerra Taylor recently displayed her “The Theatrics of Storytelling” collection at ECC. She describes the work as “large-scale paintings, narratives involving [her] family.” “I’m coming with stories,” Taylor said. “I’m commemorating memories that didn’t actually happen. When I painted this collection, I wanted to feel a sense of … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Kerra Taylor
Colleen Narup | Editor After lying dormant for over a year, the ECC Anime Club has returned at the start of the Spring 2018 semester, with its first meeting taking place on Jan. 25. The club is led by President Izzabella Rucker, Vice President Brianna Summers, Secretary Nicholas Rost and Treasurer Bobbi Francis. "I think … Continue reading Students Revive Anime Club
Alex Hilse | Reporter The Spring 2018 semester has begun, which means the East Central Art Gallery will bring new exhibits for the community to see. “This semester features four group shows, and what's interesting is that the four groups are at quite different stages in their lives,” Jennifer Higerd, East Central College Gallery Coordinator, said. … Continue reading ECC Art Gallery Welcomes Local Artists
Darcy Becker, News editor R&R club features the ideal life setting, rest and relaxation. Dr. William Cunningham heads the club as adviser, while Rick Sansom conducts as club president. “R&R are a bunch of nerds, and we have been since the beginning,” Bryce Gojohn, secretary of R&R, said. “The club originally started as a group … Continue reading R&R Rises from Underdog Role
Colleen Narup, Reporter From April 6-9, East Central College Theatre performed their last show of the 2016-2017 season, "The 39 Steps." The play, based on the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock, is what theatre department executive Chris Swanson describes as a "'whodunnit?' farce comedy about being at the wrong place at the wrong time." "It … Continue reading The 39 Steps ECC Theater Production
