In this podcast, we interview Professor Vincent Gaddis, a history professor at Elgin Community College. We discussed World War II and its history and philosophy and introduced significant technological advancements that still affect modern-day society. This episode marks a special moment since it's our...

I walked into a dimly lit building A on an overcast August morning in the Fall of 2021. The hallways were barren for the first Monday of classes. It wasn’t even necessary for me to be at ECC, but I figured physically being in a school environment would kick my mind into gear. Three months prior,...

In the frigid North Dakota air, stands the “Gateway to the West.” Fargo, North Dakota is one of the Midwest’s fastest growing cities. A boom in oil production and a burgeoning tech sector has seen the city’s metro population grow by 20,724 since 2010. The city’s downtown has seen property values...

Smoke billowed into the night sky on a warm July night in Niles, Michigan. The outdoor movie theater was illuminated by a blaze that engulfed the giant white movie screen. Photographer Lance Lagoni was driving when he saw the glowing fire; he followed the smoke and stumbled upon the scene. “I...

No matter where people are, emergencies are bound to occur. Thus, people in emergency situations need directions to guide their behavior to be as safe as possible during a dangerous event. Elgin Community College has emergency posters located all over campus. However, these posters were created years...

It’s probably fair to say that for most Elgin Community College students, you drive to school, hustle to your classes, leave when they are complete to go home or to work without noticing the natural elements of campus exterior. But, ECC’s campus grounds have a long, interesting history. Native...