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The pandemic, which forced schools like ECC to close down campus and use distance learning, has caused a variety of challenges for ECC students.

“The biggest challenge for me has been retaining my excitement to keep learning.”

Hadley Corbett, Lukas Munoz, and Evan Kuhn
December 14, 2020

The Observer wins 2nd in state competition

The Observer wins 2nd in state competition

Observer staff
November 30, 2020

The D2L homepage will again serve as the central hub for online learning this coming spring semester.

ECC announces continued virtual education in the spring

Hadley Corbett and Lukas Munoz
October 28, 2020

Preferred names and pronouns to come to ECC’s systems in the spring

Hadley Corbett, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2020

Printmaking staff at ECC has set up guidelines regarding in-class precautions.

How is ECC dealing with in-person classes?

Evan Kuhn, Staff Writer
October 12, 2020

The old Colonial Cafe building--ECC's newest purchases.

ECC buys curbside property

Lukas Munoz, Managing Editor
October 12, 2020

On late Thursday, June 4, ECC students faculty, staff and interested community members marched from the parking lot A. The route went out on Spartan Drive, north on Larkin Avenue, east on Larkin Avenue to Highland Avenue, across the Fox River to Douglas Avenue north to the Elgin police station for a rally.

Protesters march from ECC to Elgin Police Department

Lance Lagoni, Staff photographer
June 9, 2020

ECC has not held classes on campus since Friday, March 13. Besides a small number of essential staff, no one is allowed on campus.

ECC administration plans for potential changes to fall semester

Camryn Cutinello, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2020

Local Big Apple Bagels complies with the Illinois Governors mandate to close all restaurants except for take out.

Should States Reopen So Soon?

Allison Formeller, Managing Editor
May 13, 2020

The Asian Pacific Heritage Month committee had to think outside the box to host events that could be done entirely remotely.

ECC celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month

Camryn Cutinello, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2020

Recent shortages on processed meat shows how economic strain from Covid-19 has impacted consumers and producers alike.

Economic Uncertainty In the Pandemic

Lukas Munoz, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020

Members of the Fall 2019 Observer staff pose on a sidewalk in Washington DC. The staff attended the ACP/CMA conference.

Observer recognized with 13 awards by ICCJA

Observer staff
April 11, 2020

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