Submitted by Johnny Fenner There is no need to recap our nation’s recent and traumatizing history of school shootings. It is a terrible common knowledge that this night mare has become a very real threat to every school across the country. It is important to note that many occurrences of these scenarios do take place … Continue reading Our Falcon Phalanx
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On Sept. 10, 2014 Missouri passed Senate bill 656 that allows higher education campuses the right to self elect school weapon holding officials for times of crisis, such as a shooting, robbery or hostage situation. The decision for a campus to have these elected officials is entirely up to the school’s administration. If a school … Continue reading Substance Use Creates Problem with Guns on Campuses
One thing every college student hears several times is that odds are the major students start their college career pursuing is not going to be the major they graduate with, but one familiar face on East Central campus made a change that may seem more drastic than most. In 1971 sociology teacher Dr. William Cunningham … Continue reading Instructor Approaches 25 years at ECC
On March 10, ECC- Student Development sent a school-wide email addressing new measures the school is taking to increase campus security. According to the ECC Development press release, the Board of Trustees approved a $4 per credit hour security fee for students enrolled in on-campus classes after reviewing a school-wide student survey. The Cornerstone spoke … Continue reading New Student Fee Increases Campus Security
At their meeting on March 7, the Board of Trustees approved a number of policies, bids and authorizations. In addition, the members approved a policy dealing with animals on the ECC campus. This policy will allow service animals on campus and inside the buildings, but prohibit non-service animals from entering inside the buildings. A service … Continue reading Trustees Approve New Service Animal Policy
Upon returning to class this spring you may have noticed the new and improved safety and emergency procedures hung in each classroom. If not, it’s vital you take a look around, for this information could one day save your life. As I sat down with Mark Eaton, director of Safety here at East Central College, … Continue reading The Safety Dance: Staff Concerns with HB 1899
In 2008 East Central College art teacher Adam Watkins decided to take a group of students to London over spring break and has gone eight years since. He came upon the idea from his past experience studying abroad in Europe. The history deriving from London plays a huge role in the art world, and it has … Continue reading ‘Ello From London!
Bethany Dixon, a 2013 graduate of East Central College, will be leaving for a two-year long trip to Uganda in November to serve with the Peace Corps. Oftentimes it is difficult for young adults to leave their homes, especially for such an extensive amount of time, and it wasn’t easy for Dixon to stay committed … Continue reading ECC Graduate Joins Peace Corps
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