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A new theater was added during renovations of Building H next to the Blizzard Theater.

Phase Two: What’s New in Building H?

Belle Adriatico, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
ECC Students created their own graffiti with markers and coloring sheets in the Jobe Lounge on Dec. 6.

The Visual Element of Hip Hop: BSA Celebrates “All About Graf”

Belle Adriatico, Staff Writer
December 10, 2023
Several vintage advertisements collected by Linda Rock and her husband, Jeff White, were displayed at the event on Nov. 30.

A Community of Giving: Celebrating the History of Elgin

Belle Adriatico, Staff Writer
December 10, 2023
Linda Rock displayed several of her Elgin artifacts relating to the holidays at the event on Nov. 30.

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A vintage Lady Elgin watch was on display at the event on Nov. 30. This would be a common holiday gift to give.

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Myrtle, portrayed by Linda Rock, greets the audience in the Gail Borden Library on Thursday, Nov. 30.

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Vintage holiday photos displayed at the event on Nov. 30 depicted familiar holiday characters.

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Attendees of the Holidays in Elgin event on Nov. 30 learned about Santas arrival in Elgin on a helicopter.

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Students at ECC dropped by the All About Graf event to make their own graffiti on Dec. 6 in the Jobe Lounge.

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BSA members Mallory Woods (left) and Destiny Guevara (right) prepared for the All About Graf event by creating their own graffiti on Dec. 4.

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Apollo Camembert, mejor conocido como Eckhard Gerdes, en su oficina en ECC.

Eckhard Gerdes lanza su nueva novela, The Isolate

Angela Tovar and Belle Adriatico
November 29, 2023
Ava Johnson and Terry Holt performed as Caroline and Anthony in ECCs production of I and You which opened in the Spartan Auditorium on Nov. 10, 2023.

Finding Togetherness Amongst Challenge in ECC’s Production of I and You

Belle Adriatico, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
Apollo Camembert, mejor conocido como Eckhard Gerdes, en su oficina en ECC.

Eckhard Gerdes’ Latest Novel, The Isolate

Belle Adriatico, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
Doctor John D’Emilio leyó sus memorias, “Memorias de una Niñez Católica Gay: La Mayoría de Edad los Años Sesenta”, en ECC el jueves 26 de octubre.

El autor de “Memorias de una Niñez Católica Gay” visitó ECC

Angela Tovar and Belle Adriatico
November 1, 2023
Dr. John DEmilio read from his memoir, Memories of a Gay Catholic Boyhood: Coming of Age in the Sixties, at ECC on Thursday, Oct. 26.

Author of “Memories of a Gay Catholic Boyhood” Visits ECC

Belle Adriatico, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023
The Fry Street Quartet performed at the Blizzard Theatre on Oct. 6, 2023, as part of Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project.

The Intersection Between Art, Physics, and Our Dying Planet

Belle Adriatico, Staff Writer
October 15, 2023
A view of Elgins historic Pelton House from S State Street.

Elgin’s Pelton House, a Piece of History for Sale

Naomi Gebremichael and Belle Adriatico
October 15, 2023
The Fry Street Quartet performed in front of images that depicted the current state of our Earths biosphere during Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project at the Blizzard Theater on Oct 6, 2023.

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Robert Davies lecturing on the power of exponential growth through the example of folded paper during Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project at the Blizzard Theater on Oct 6, 2023.

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The crowd giving a standing ovation at the end of the performance during Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project at the Blizzard Theater on Oct 6, 2023.

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After the performance, the Crossroads Project held a Q&A session for attendees during Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project at the Blizzard Theater on Oct 6, 2023.

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Tommy Hensel, Senior Director of Performing Arts, introduces Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project on Oct 6, 2023.

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Robert Davies giving a lecture on stage while the Fry Street Quartet accompanied him with music during Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project at the Blizzard Theater on Oct 6, 2023.

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Analiz Salazar posando para una fotografía en el Edificio F. Este otoño marca su primer semestre en ECC.

Regreso a casa: El viaje de Analiz Salazar desde la Universidad hasta ECC

Angela Tovar and Belle Adriatico
October 6, 2023
Analiz Salazar posing for a photo in Building F. This fall marks her first semester at ECC.

Homecoming: Analiz Salazar’s Journey from University to ECC

Belle Adriatico, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
Student Success Coach Victor Brito shares his personal struggles with imposter syndrome at the You Belong Here... No Cap workshop on Sept. 7, 2023.

Combatting Imposter Syndrome at ECC’s “You Belong Here… No Cap” Event

Belle Adriatico, Staff Writer
September 16, 2023
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