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The Student News Site of Elgin Community College

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Allison Formeller

Allison Formeller, Staff writer

My name is Allison Formeller, and I am a staff writer for the ECC Observer. This is my second year at ECC, but my first year on staff. When I transfer, I plan to continue my career in journalism.  I graduated from South Elgin High School in 2018, where I was the Arts &  Entertainment section editor for our school newspaper.

All content by Allison Formeller
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
Student works on homework from the comfort of her home.

Students’ day-to-day lives changed in quarantine

Allison Formeller, Managing Editor
May 6, 2020
A portion of Reyes-Carrillo's half of the mural, depicting a woman on a journey filled with unknowns and insecurities. Upon the print date, the mural is a work-in-progress.

Student-made mural to be painted in ECC library

Allison Formeller, Managing Editor
March 7, 2020
A portion of Josh Selvig's half of the mural being created in the Renner Library Hallway Gallery. Slevig used vinyl stickers to create this print.

A creation of Reyes-Carrillo, these horned creatures can be found throughout the mural. They peer at the woman shedding her skin.

A portion of artist Yetzy Reyes-Carrillo's half of the mural. The woman is beginning to shed her skin.

An up-close look at the print Selvig is creating. Each sticker originated as an individual drawing in his sketchbook.

Stickers like these are being placed around campus to create hype for the opening of the installation. These can be seen in the hallway in Building G, near the Spartan Auditorium.

Vinyl stickers created by artist Josh Selvig to transfer his prints from paper to the wall.

Student job postings are listed on this bulletin board outside the Financial Aid office in B156

ECC raises pay for student workers

Allison Formeller, Managing Editor
February 15, 2020
Goodwill, along with other thrift shops, have recently been raising prices. This aisle shows clothes with pink price tags.

As thrifting becomes trendier, people who need to thrift can’t afford to

Allison Formeller, Managing Editor
February 1, 2020
Char McAllister singing while Brennan Meyers and Marc Beth sit at the soundboard.

ECC introduces new music classes to curriculum

Allison Formeller, Managing Editor
February 1, 2020
A light therapy lamp shining brightly in the Wellness Services office.

Wellness Services offer students light therapy treatment

Allison Formeller, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019
The Grow Ops playing a show at The Darkroom earlier this month.

Local bass player creates venue for upcoming bands

Allison Formeller, Staff Writer
November 16, 2019
Leanne Zshornack loves using her phone to take selfies, and with the help of a friend, full outfit pictures. She uses Instagram to post and share her photos.

Smartphone cameras make photography easier thanks to ease and convenience

Matt Karambelas and Allison Formeller
October 24, 2019
Callegario answers a question asked by an audience member.

According to Callegario, there is a huge correlation between eating well and feeling well. "You are what you eat, but you also feel what you eat," said Callegario.

Callegario showed just how easy it is to eat healthy by showing what he packed for lunch, including fruit, peanut butter and an egg. "Once you know [how food affects you]... you can balance your diet to be more efficient [for your lifestyle.] said Callegario.

[Photo] Wellness and Empowerment Summit diet and habits

October 26, 2019
Douglas Callegario, a chef with a Bachelor's in gastronomy, and a speaker at the Wellness and Empowerment Summit, encourages students and faculty to make healthier choices.

Callegario shares a slide that diagrams the nutrients that you should be eating daily.

A diagram of how mood and food are connected.

The Wellness and Empowerment summit took place at Elgin Community College on Oct. 17, 2019. The summit encouraged students to engage in healthy habits and learning about how diet connects with your mood.

Callegario served Brazilian, ginger and black tea for a mood boost at the end of the summit.

Target, along with other popular retailers, sells a variety of holiday candy.

How does Halloween affect your health?

Allison Formeller, Staff writer
October 13, 2019
Students talk to college representatives from historically black colleges and universities in the Jobe Lounge on Saturday.

ECC holds third annual HBCU Fair

Allison Formeller, Staff writer
September 30, 2019
A map depicting the cities in which the international students at ECC come from. Located near the cafeteria in Building B.

ECC goes global: students come from abroad

Allison Formeller, Staff writer
September 17, 2019
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