Observer – The Student News Site of Elgin Community College

How do ECC prices compare to other retailers?

Camryn Cutinello, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2019

Between the cafeteria, vending machines and bookstore, Elgin Community College has hundreds of items available for ECC students to purchase. Whether it’s a textbook, laptop or some mozzarella sticks, ECC has it, but have you ever wondered how the school decides on the pricing for these items? “We take the cost of the product, what are distributors charging us and we adjust that according to...

Meet ECC’s Student Body Government

Breyana Perry, Staff writer
September 13, 2019

When Eloisa Basilio ran for Elgin Community College's student government, she wanted to make sure that students felt comfortable coming to anybody in the student body to discuss any concerns or issues that they have, so finding a solution can happen. Eloisa Basilio is ECC’s first deaf person to be in office as president. Basilio graduated in 2014 and is a returning as a part-time student to continue...

Free Dental Screenings Offered at ECC

Camryn Cutinello, Editor-in-Chief
July 30, 2019

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation will be offering free dental screenings at Elgin Community College for children under 5. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at ECC’s Dental Assisting Clinic. The Foundation will provide free preventative and diagnostic services such as cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments, sealants and X-rays. For children starting kindergarten,...

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