Staff Reports | June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024
Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer | May 13, 2024
![Newly elected Seth Hernandez, 2024- 25 Sudent Body President](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DZ7A1550-800x1200.jpg)
![New Law Legalizes Air Fresheners and Fuzzy Dice for Illinois Drivers](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DZ7A1564-1200x800.jpg)
![ECC Plans to Unveil New Mascot](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DZ7A0915-1200x800.jpg)
![Estudiante accediendo al sitio web FAFSA.gov el 20 de marzo de 2024.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC04855-1200x800.jpg)
Angela Tovar and Sabrina Murad | April 17, 2024
Angela Tovar, Staff Translator | April 3, 2024
![Newly elected Seth Hernandez, 2024- 25 Sudent Body President](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DZ7A1550-800x1200.jpg)
The student government at ECC concluded preparations for the 2024-25 cabinet, having worked since march. Candidates, including Jessica Heiser, Brianna Zlotow and Seth Hernandez share their aspirations for the new semester. Spring term has reached its end, but not before the Student Body government...
![New Law Legalizes Air Fresheners and Fuzzy Dice for Illinois Drivers](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DZ7A1564-1200x800.jpg)
On January 1, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed Bill HB2389 with support from the Illinois General Assembly, an amendment that prevents law enforcement from pulling vehicles over because of objects hanging in view of the driver. The original Illinois Vehicle Code in section 625 ILCS 5/12-503, made objects...
![ECC Plans to Unveil New Mascot](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DZ7A0915-1200x800.jpg)
ECC students have voted on a new college mascot. And later this year, ECC officials plan to reveal the new mascot. No official date has been set. “We are excited to unveil the new mascot costume before the end of the school year to the student body,” said Ashley Zeman, senior director of marketing...
![A page from El Don, Santa Ana Colleges student newspaper at the ACP Spring Conference.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9320-1-1200x800.jpg)
In early March 2024, the Observer staff attended many different panels about the presence of Spanish...
![Matthew Bishop and Alberto Mantovano](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1612-1-1.webp)
![The Elgin Vintage storeroom on South Spring Street in Downtown Elgin.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC_0935-1200x800.jpg)
![LED candles were placed on a vigil in the Jobe lounge at the end of the event at the Candlelight Vigil for Palestine event in the Jobe Lounge on Nov. 29, 2023.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_8405-1200x673.jpg)
Staff Reports | June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024
Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer | May 13, 2024
![Newly elected Seth Hernandez, 2024- 25 Sudent Body President](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DZ7A1550-800x1200.jpg)
![New Law Legalizes Air Fresheners and Fuzzy Dice for Illinois Drivers](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DZ7A1564-1200x800.jpg)
![ECC Plans to Unveil New Mascot](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DZ7A0915-1200x800.jpg)
![Estudiante accediendo al sitio web FAFSA.gov el 20 de marzo de 2024.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC04855-1200x800.jpg)
Angela Tovar and Sabrina Murad | April 17, 2024
Angela Tovar, Staff Translator | April 3, 2024
![Newly elected Seth Hernandez, 2024- 25 Sudent Body President](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DZ7A1550-800x1200.jpg)
The student government at ECC concluded preparations for the 2024-25 cabinet, having worked since march. Candidates, including Jessica Heiser, Brianna Zlotow and Seth Hernandez share their aspirations for the new semester. Spring term has reached its end, but not before the Student Body government...
![New Law Legalizes Air Fresheners and Fuzzy Dice for Illinois Drivers](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DZ7A1564-1200x800.jpg)
On January 1, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed Bill HB2389 with support from the Illinois General Assembly, an amendment that prevents law enforcement from pulling vehicles over because of objects hanging in view of the driver. The original Illinois Vehicle Code in section 625 ILCS 5/12-503, made objects...
![ECC Plans to Unveil New Mascot](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DZ7A0915-1200x800.jpg)
ECC students have voted on a new college mascot. And later this year, ECC officials plan to reveal the new mascot. No official date has been set. “We are excited to unveil the new mascot costume before the end of the school year to the student body,” said Ashley Zeman, senior director of marketing...
![A page from El Don, Santa Ana Colleges student newspaper at the ACP Spring Conference.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9320-1-1200x800.jpg)
In early March 2024, the Observer staff attended many different panels about the presence of Spanish...
![Matthew Bishop and Alberto Mantovano](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1612-1-1.webp)
![The Elgin Vintage storeroom on South Spring Street in Downtown Elgin.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC_0935-1200x800.jpg)
![LED candles were placed on a vigil in the Jobe lounge at the end of the event at the Candlelight Vigil for Palestine event in the Jobe Lounge on Nov. 29, 2023.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_8405-1200x673.jpg)
![Matthew Bishop and Alberto Mantovano](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1612-1-1.webp)
![The hours for the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at ECC in Building B.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1038-1200x800.jpeg)
![The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office and TRIO Office at ECC in Building B.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC04712-1200x800.jpg)
![Student Life Coordinator Gaea Atta Moy works from her office at ECC.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DZ7A0211-1200x800.jpg)
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Jonathan Villagomez, Freelancer | May 13, 2024
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Zachary Viene, Freelancer | May 13, 2024
![A page from El Don, Santa Ana Colleges student newspaper at the ACP Spring Conference.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9320-1-1200x800.jpg)
![The Elgin Vintage storeroom on South Spring Street in Downtown Elgin.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC_0935-1200x800.jpg)
![Kumas Corner Burger and Fries sitting on a white square plate](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231107_123034-1200x900.jpg)
![A plate of vanilla ice cream sits on top of a crispy waffle from Coffee Haus sits on a countertop on Oct. 25, 2023.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231017_114954-1200x900.jpg)
![The trademark pumpkin head silo Happy Jack towers above the corn husk-lined entrance at Goebberts Farm in Pingree Grove, IL on Oct. 10, 2023.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_8301-1200x900.jpg)
![A close up on all the delicious variety of focaccia bread on display from Linner Bakerys table at the Elgin Farmers Market on Oct 6, 2023.](https://elginobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MG_5220-1200x800.jpg)