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2023-2024 Staff

Naomi Gebremichael
Staff Writer

Naomi Gebremichael

Hi, my name is Naomi! This is my second year at ECC and my first year writing for The Observer. I'm currently working on my Associates in Science.  In my spare time I enjoy watching movies. ...

Lucian Parker
Staff Writer

Lucian Parker

I am a part-time worker/ student. I am hoping to attain my associate's in journalism.

Madison Gschwend
Staff Writer

Madison Gschwend

Hi, I'm Madison! This is my second year at ECC and my first year working with The Observer. I'm working toward my Associate in Science and plan to major in Marine Biology. If I'm not working or at school, you can always find me...

Victoria Alongi
Staff Writer

Victoria Alongi

Hi there, my name is Victoria! This is my third year at ECC and my first year writing for The Observer. I'm currently working on my Associates in Arts. I have a love for writing and reading that I'm excited to put to good use...

Angela Tovar
Staff Writer

Angela Tovar

Hi ECC community! I’m Angela and this is my second year at ECC completing all my pre-nursing requirements before transfer. I’m so excited to be part of The Observer for the first time, and to be able to connect with the commu...

Kyle Mohr
Staff Writer

Kyle Mohr

Hello, everybody! I'm Kyle and this is my final semester at ECC before graduation. This will be my first and final semester writing for The Observer. I'm eager to put my love of writing to use and share stories of things happening...

Belle Adriatico
Staff Writer

Belle Adriatico

Hey there, I'm Belle! This is my first semester at ECC and my first year writing for The Observer. From poetry to academic essays, I've always loved telling stories through my writing. When I'm not writing, you can find me perfo...

Yesenia De La Torre
Staff Writer

Yesenia De La Torre

Hi I'm Yesenia! This is my second year at ECC and with The Observer. I'm working towards my Associates in Arts with my focus being Journalism. I plan on pursuing a career in the Journalism field. I've always loved writing stories...

James Kilcoyne
Video Editor

James Kilcoyne

Hello, my name is James Kilcoyne! I am a first-year student attending Elgin Community College in the pursuit of a Journalism degree. I am involved with the multimedia aspect of journalism, typically consisting of long form information...

Jennifer McDonnell
Staff writer

Jennifer McDonnell

Hi, I am Jennifer and I'm wrapping up my last semester of my transfer degree! I am a computer science major and I have a deep love for anything tech or gaming related. This is both my first and final semester with the observer...

Shayndel Valles
Digital Editor/Brand Manager

Shayndel Valles

Hi! My name is Shayndel Valles and I am a second-year student at ECC. After obtaining my Associate of Arts degree, I plan to major in Marketing at Loyola University Chicago. I look forward to continuing to work for the Observer...

Matt Brady
Editor-in-Chief

Matt Brady

Hi, I'm Matt! I'm a third-year student and the Editor-in-Chief of the Observer. I've lived in Elgin for my whole life and went to St. Edward's Central Catholic High School. I've loved photography for a long time and intend on...

Indie Wilson
Managing Editor

Indie Wilson

Hi! My name is Indie Wilson and I am a second year marketing student at ECC. This will be my second year in the student newspaper. I joined The Observer last year because I have always had a passion for writing and through that...

Eric D. Rangel
Podcast Host

Eric D. Rangel

Hi! I'm Eric. This is my first year at ECC and my first year with The Observer. I have always had an interest in writing and photography; hence, the reason I am excited to be a part of The Observer. I cannot wait to be able to ...

Vansh Patel
Podcast Director

Vansh Patel

Hi! I'm Vansh, a second-year ECC dual credit student! I am majoring in Pharmacy, and I am currently the Podcast Director for the podcast, Eye of the Observer. I run the podcast team and liaison between The Observer staff and the...

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