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Luz Silva

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief

I am a second-year student studying Criminal Justice. I decided to join the Observer because I enjoy photography and am interested in sports journalism, I thought joining would be a great opportunity to further my interests.

All content by Luz Silva
Over time, Ive had to consistently step out of my comfort zone, like talking in front of others in order to develop as a student leader.

My bare truth as a student leader

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2019
Editors Letter

Editor’s Letter

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2019
Professor Malone shared his teaching theory and recalled his first time teaching during his last lecture on Dec. 4.

Professor Malone holds one final lecture to end his teaching career

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2018
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ECC sends out thousands of individual reminders to students to fill out their class surveys.

‎ Have you filled your student evaluations yet?

December 1, 2018
Aldo Lazaro attempts to maintain control of the ball during the Region 4 Championship game against Harper College

ECC Spartans end season as Region 4 Runners-up

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2018
Oscar Chavez attempts to get past Waubonsee Community Colleges defense on Oct. 11

ECC Men’s soccer ends regular season and head into playoffs confident

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2018

One of few women with a bar

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2018
Jackson Wozniak, the Chair of PTK’s Vice President (left), and Emilio Edemni, Food Pantry co-officer (right) were reorganizing the food pantry that was recently expanded

Know your campus

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2018
Josh Noeska tees off another home run.

ECC Spartan Men crush Milwaukee Tech in round one of the Division 3 Regionals.

Luz Silva, Editor-in-chief
May 9, 2018

ECC’s speech team returns from the national tournament

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2018

Ensuring student success by hiring the best-qualified professionals

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2018
Action during ECC mens baseball victory over Sauk Valley CC, with a score of 6-2.

ECC’s baseball team starts their regular season

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2018
Chaquille Bennett drives to the hoop during the Spartans game against Oakton. The Spartans won 69-65.

Spartans’ post-season is short-lived

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2018
Long Red Line at ECC contributes to global movement

Long Red Line at ECC contributes to global movement

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2018
Rachel Dumoulin against Moraine Valley Community College

Rachel Dumoulin is Player of the Week

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Xavier Williams goes up for a shot against the Waubonsee Chiefs

Regular season for the Spartans nears an end

Luz Silva, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2018
The Big Picture Show had eight student winners. The large photographic prints will be on display in the Spartan Terrace Restaurant for the next year. The is the work of Justin Sheehan.

The Big Print Show gives the Spartan Terrance a new look

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
November 27, 2017
The Spartans work hard on defense against Harper College in a 80-69 win.

Men’s basketball off to a strong start

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
November 27, 2017
Michael Prager preparing his appetizer.

ECC students cook-off at Grand Victoria Casino

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
November 13, 2017
USAC continues to seek help for Puerto Rico

USAC continues to seek help for Puerto Rico

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
November 13, 2017
Atypical, a different kind of show

Atypical, a different kind of show

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
November 13, 2017
First-year Elgin Community College student, Ricardo Nava played as the starting forward for the ECC Mens Soccer team this past season.

‎ Freshman, Ricardo Nava, leaves a mark as Spartans' top scorer

October 30, 2017
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‎ “Make A Difference Week” engages students to get involved in their communities

Ismael Cordova, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2017

Illinois Community College Student Association Activities Conference welcomes ECC student leaders

Ismael Cordova, Luz Silva, and Lisa Lilianstrom
October 30, 2017
First-year Elgin Community College student, Ricardo Nava played as the starting forward for the ECC Mens Soccer team this past season.

Freshman, Ricardo Nava, leaves a mark as Spartans’ top scorer

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
October 30, 2017
The ECC Lady Spartans versus the Cyclones of Moraine Valley college in the seasons final soccer match

Lady Spartans end season with an unfavorable score of 2-12

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
October 30, 2017
Officer Hermesdorf leading the Self Defense workshop hosted by ECCs Womens Empowerment Alliance

Women’s Empowerment Alliance hosts self-defense course

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
October 30, 2017
Part of the cast of the play Just Like Us, that will premiere in November at ECC. (Nubia Guzman, Kristina Kounelas, Flo Perez, Gwendolyn Madrigal, Jovanna Franco, and Nicole Gilman)

ECC Theatre will present another play to promote social justice

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
October 16, 2017
Ulysses Flores head-butts the ball off a corner kick to score against the Illinois Valley CC Eagles.

Men’s soccer looks back at one of their toughest seasons yet

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
October 15, 2017
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Lady Spartans’ soccer team add a second win to their record

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
October 15, 2017
Pictured here are the three ladies that make up the Tennis team. Alejandra Abella, Marie Beyer, and Carolina Abella.

Women’s Tennis Team prepares for National tournament

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
October 15, 2017
The Advocacy in Action Guest Speaker panel consisted of Senator Cristina Castro, Illinois State Representative Anna Moeller, Immigration lawyer Shirley Sadadai, and Elgin Community College Professor Clark Hallpike. Photo by: At this event, a panel of four guest speakers spoke about the recently repealed legislation. This panel consisted of Senator Cristina Castro, Illinois State Representative Anna Moeller, Immigration lawyer Shirley Sadadai, and Elgin Community College Professor Clark Hallpike.

‎ "Advocacy in Action" keep dreams alive for ECC undocumented students

October 16, 2017
USAC President, Eloisa Basilio and Educational Officer, Estefania Sanchez with finished boxes for Operation Christmas Child

‎ USAC prepares for the holidays with Operation Christmas Child

Elizabeth Anton, Staff Writer
October 15, 2017
Editor-in-Chief, Ismael Cordova, sitting at the front desk of the WEIU Newswatch at Eastern Illinois University.

‎ My experience at the Illinois Community College Journalism Association Conference

Ismael Cordova, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2017

Golf team’s regular season comes to an end

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
October 2, 2017
Sierra Blazier dribbles past opponent from College of Dupage on Sept. 18

Lady Spartans’ hopes are high as they still have half their season to go

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
October 2, 2017
Ricardo Nava scored against McHenry County College

Men’s soccer team struggles to reverse streak

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
October 2, 2017
Panel of students and staff who shared stories for Just Like Us: What Makes Us American?

ECC shares what makes them American

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
October 2, 2017
Women’s Volleyball gets canceled but Lady Spartans continue to put in work

Women’s Volleyball gets canceled but Lady Spartans continue to put in work

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
September 30, 2017
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Lady Spartans’ first win seems a long way back

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
September 16, 2017
Luis Arias advances past Oaktons defense

Men’s soccer team refuse defeat

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
September 15, 2017
Culinary student Erin Neisendorf briefs the serving staff at Spartan Terrace on the exact content and process of producing each of the plates on the menu. This allows the staff to share with the customers any allergen information answer patrons questions. Member of the serving staff James Wolff) on the right) takes notes The restaurant opens Thursday 9/14/17 for this semester and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What’s Cooking?

Luz Silva, Managing Editor
September 15, 2017
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