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. ...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...