Hello! My name is Nat Leon and I am a second-year student at ECC. I joined the Observer last semester and look forward to gaining more experience with it this school year. Outside of writing, I enjoy reading, listening to music,...

I'm Alejandro Santoyo, I graduated from Elgin High School back in 2017. This is currently my 5th and final year at ECC. I graduating with my Associates in Arts here at ECC, afterwards I am planning to transfer to a University...

This is my first semester at ECC as I spent my first semester at Western Kentucky University. I'm a lifelong sports fan and I recently picked up my passion for music. I'm a Bears, Bulls, and MMA fan for sports. I'm a journalism...

I am an ECC student here part of the Observer. This will all be a new experience for me. I have never been part of a newspaper before. I went to Dundee Crown High School. Graduated 2011. Hadn't been part of a school since. Just...

I'm Dominic Di Palermo. I'm the Editor-in-Chief of the Observer. This is my second year at Elgin Community College and my second year with The Observer. I've been a photojournalist for four years and a reporter for three. After...

I'm Ava Pollock, and this is my first year at Elgin Community College. I graduated from Jacobs High School in 2021. Journalism is one of my planned degrees in my college career. As of now, I'm working towards my Associate in Arts....

This is my second year at ECC, and I am working on getting my Associate in Science. Afterwards, I plan on majoring in biochemistry, and I'm interested in pursuing astrobiology or wildlife biology. I joined the Observer because...

Hiya! My name's Gwen and I am a film productions major. I have only worked at the Observer for two semesters, but it has been my greatest time at this school and I want to thank the '21-'22 staff and our advisor, Nick, for...

It is currently my second year at ECC, and I am working towards my Associate in Science. I am planning to major in Civil Engineering once I leave ECC, but I love to write during my free time, which is what drew me to joining the...

This is my second year at ECC and I am working on finishing my Associate of Arts. I joined the Observer to gain more experience with professional writing and to be more involved in our school. I hope to transfer to a school in...

Continuing education student in Art (photography) B. A. , M. B. A. Michigan State University Accounting, business law, economics, finance & marketing majors. Retired after 45 year career in Business. Active in...