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Daniel Nachampassak

Daniel Nachampassak, staff writer and editor-in-training

Nachampassak is entering his third year at ECC pursuing an Associate of Arts. He joined The Observer because he wants to learn how journalism works. but also it’s the stepping stone of getting more opportunities to work in professional spaces. The content Nachampassak is interested in are sports, mental health and improving the experience of ECC. Nachampassak is hoping to improve the quality of his stories but also be more consistent. He is also hoping to communicate with photographers more in this semester. His personal motto is “Focus on yourself and keep on moving.”  

 

Contact Information: [email protected]

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Guard Abigail Esparza calls for the ball to shoot a three against College of Dupage, on November 6th 2025. Esparza scored the second most points (20) for the team, shooting six threes in her 33 minutes played.

Women’s Basketball team secures first win of the season

Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer and Editor-in-training
November 10, 2025
ECC men's basketball team listen to their coach during a timeout, in the ECC gymnasium.

Men’s Basketball team defeats DME Academy

Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer and Editor-in-training
October 27, 2025
Soccer balls intended for the game is gathered while the team warms up on September 18th 2025.

Men’s soccer falls to Prairie State College

Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer and Editor-in-training
October 13, 2025
Soccer balls intended for the game is gathered while the team warms up on September 18th 2025.

Despite a slow start, men’s soccer beats Moraine Valley

Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer and Editor-in-training
October 2, 2025
Midfielder Reyli Perez dashes down the field, navigating through teammates and defenders, on September 18th 2025.

Men’s Soccer Beats Kishwaukee

Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer and Editor-in-training
September 24, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event to deliver remarks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission at the Museum of the Bible, in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

ECC students rate U.S. president

Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer and Editor-in-training
September 8, 2025
Melanie Schaefer pleasantly receives back her orange basketball from sophomore, Adrian Diaz, in her office.

Q & A with Melanie Schaefer

Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer and Editor-in-training
September 2, 2025
Students study for final exams in the UBC Life Building of the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada April 14, 2025.  REUTERS/Chris Helgren

Ready for finals?

Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2025
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Indie Writer Visits ECC

Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer
March 20, 2025
This is the starting point of the Spartan Trail at ECC.

Running into Spring

Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer
March 20, 2025
Here are some of the executive orders U.S. President Donald Trump has recently signed.

Executive Orders: Explained

Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
Q & A with Yaakov Galvez

Q & A with Yaakov Galvez

Daniel Nachampassak, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
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