Bob Pruessner | Assistant Editor Eight men sit in a classic American diner, sipping coffee, enjoying breakfast and discussing the meaning of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” before arguing whether or not it is right to tip waitstaff. It’s not just way too many guys taking up too much space in a restaurant, it’s the opening … Continue reading ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Has Bark and Bite
Hayley Vawter | Editor Recently, fear about sex trafficking has taken social media by storm. In the last few months, several women in the Franklin and Phelps county areas have made social media posts about sex trafficking and their experiences with possible instances of trafficking. Every post is different, but several mention being followed at … Continue reading Sex Trafficking Fear in Franklin County: Not a ‘problem’ but ‘possibility’
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
By Joshua Kierns|Reporter LouFest is quite possibly one of the largest musical festivals in the St. Louis area, or at least it would be. That is if the festival itself was not cancelled. However, let us delve deeper into the underlying business of LouFest itself, and see how these turn of events occurred. Mike Van … Continue reading LouFest: What Went Wrong
Gwendolen Minks|Staff Reporter East Central College Theatre is presenting “Doublewide, Texas” on Oct. 4-6.The laugh-out-loud comedy is filled with humor as the play follows a trailer park in Texas that take a stand against the neighboring town, Tugaloo, who wants to annex their homes. The plot thickens as the audience watches the relatable and comical … Continue reading “Doublewide, Texas” Coming to East Central College Stage
Robert Pruessner | Reporter The ECC Student Government Association (SGA) is back in session. SGA is held every Thursday at 2 p.m. in Room 286 of Hansen Hall. SGA is a place for students and club members to come together and organize events benefiting the student body, school and surrounding area. SGA meetings are open … Continue reading SGA Meetings Kick Off New Plans for the School Year
Nick Wesner | Reporter “A Quiet Place” is a film that takes its interesting premise and runs with it for the first half of the movie, then gets winded and takes a brisk walk all the way to the end credits. From actor-turned-director John Krasinski, “A Quiet Place” is a film about a family struggling … Continue reading ‘A Quiet Place’ Lacks Shock Value
Alex Hilse | Reporter This is going to be a very open and honest expression about how I have learned to combine the struggles of mental illness with the passion that I have for art. There may be things said in here that can be triggering, so please be cautious while reading. For as long … Continue reading Art Through Mental Illness
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
Adam Fitts | Reporter I was invited to the Art Club’s London trip this year as part of ECC English instructor Leigh Kolb’s mass media group. I wasn’t entirely sure about it, but after being reminded of my sister’s adventures in London, I decided to go. As a group, we went to the Tate Modern, … Continue reading Boy Meets London: My Experience at Canterbury
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