Robert Pruessner, Reporter | Released on April 28, “Humanz” is the newest album from the British virtual band Gorillaz, who mix rock and hip hop in their songs to achieve a sort of fusion between the new and the old in the music world. You might know Gorillaz from such hits as “Feel Good Inc.” … Continue reading Gorillaz Goes Political
Kody Wagemann, Guest Reporter | "John, if we made [redacted] legal, it would benefit our country as a whole,” Jane said. “I think that it is in our best interest to prioritize our rights to make such choices." "You've been making a strong argument, Jane, but I'd still have to disagree,” John said. “The legalization … Continue reading Disagreements Without Division
Trevor Sommer, Reporter | This semester, in DSSC Room 200, a new lounge is open for students who have previously served or are on active military duty. This is a result of concerted efforts from Lorrie Baird, a financial aid specialist at East Central College. Baird has been petitioning for a private area for veterans … Continue reading ECC Creates Veterans Lounge
Trevor Sommer, Reporter | The East Central College Student Government meets every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Hansen Hall Room 286. This semester they are headed by veteran member Melissa Yetkin. This year, the student council is focusing on community outreach and fundraising, which includes the blood drive on Nov. 15 and the life … Continue reading Student Government Opens Fall Session
Hayley Vawter, Reporter | Currently when a student enrolls at ECC, it’s mandatory for them to meet a certain level of math and English credits. The math track usually ends for most students with College Algebra or Statistics and English with Comp I or Comp II. Students are required to either test into these classes … Continue reading Multiple Measures: New Placement Tool
Jake Timms, Reporter | It’s that time of the year again, time to turn your attention and look ahead to a big and exciting season in Falcon Athletics. Right out of the gate, the Falcons Soccer team has started off fast despite an early loss to the immensely tough Kansas City Community College. ”I think … Continue reading Jake’s Take: Fall Athletics
Jennifer Somers, Editor | Strange Folk Festival is a place where, once a year, all of the St. Louis metropolitan area’s wackiest, craziest, hungriest and craftiest gather to support around 200 independent artists while enjoying the sound of local bands and the taste of food truck cuisine. The free-admission event draws in crowds with its … Continue reading Strange Folk Festival Promotes Local Artists
Colleen Narup, Editor | With the start of a new semester at East Central College, new changes are sure to come about. For the Fall 2017 semester, one of the biggest changes is the reorganization of the instructional and faculty design. "I wanted to design a structure that would allow us to provide a better … Continue reading ECC Reorganizes Department of Instruction
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
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