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LED candles were placed on a vigil in the Jobe lounge at the end of the event at the Candlelight Vigil for Palestine event in the Jobe Lounge on Nov. 29, 2023.

[Photo] 'Our Shared Humanity Binds us': BSA Hosts Vigil for Palestine

December 10, 2023
LED candles at the Vigil for Palestine in the Jobe lounge

An ECC student placing a candle on the Palestine vigil in Jobe lounge at the Candlelight Vigil for Palestine event in the Jobe Lounge on Nov. 29, 2023.

BSA member Diamond Cole reads a prepared speech during the Vigil for Palestine at the Candlelight Vigil for Palestine event in the Jobe Lounge on Nov. 29, 2023.

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Judge Junaid Afeef speaks on his personal beliefs surrounding the Israel and Palestine conflict at the Candlelight Vigil for Palestine event in the Jobe Lounge on Nov. 29, 2023.

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Approximately thirty people attended with some coming and going at the Candlelight Vigil for Palestine event in the Jobe Lounge on Nov. 29, 2023.

Candles adorn the steps between the crowd and podium during the vigil at the Candlelight Vigil for Palestine event in the Jobe Lounge on Nov. 29, 2023.

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Professor of History Antonio Ramirez addresses the history of Israel and Palestine as well as offering his own views at the Candlelight Vigil for Palestine event in the Jobe Lounge on Nov. 29, 2023.

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ECC student Anya Alfante begins the vigil for Palestine at the Candlelight Vigil for Palestine event in the Jobe Lounge on Nov. 29, 2023.

Fr. Zoey Wilson (12) pushing towards the hoop during their home game on Nov. 14, 2023.

Women’s Basketball loses 37-95 against Rock Valley College

Madison Gschwend, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
Fr. Meek Ater (24) goes for the rebound against Rock Valley College on Nov. 14, 2023. The Men's Spartan Basketball team lost 88-114 against Rock Valley College.

Men’s Basketball loses 88-114 against Rock Valley College

Madison Gschwend, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
So. Isaiah Smith (2) goes for the rebound against Rock Valley on Nov. 14, 2023.

Fr. Meek Ater (24) drives the ball against Rock Valley on Nov. 14, 2023.

So. Maduk Deng (34) shoots a shot against Rock Valley on Nov. 14, 2023.

Fr. Shayne Larock (14) pushes through the defenders during their game on Nov. 14, 2023.

Fr. Shayne Larock (14) attempting to get the ball through Rock Valley's defender on Nov. 14, 2023.

Fr. Ceili Ramirez (4) sets up for the pass-off on Nov. 14, 2023.

Fr. Ceili Ramirez (4) retrieves the ball from the opposing team on Nov. 14, 2023.

Fr. Elias Cole-Williams (10) and so. Ian Smith (22) defend against the opposing team Oct. 25, 2023.

Photos: Men’s Basketball loses 85-103 against Illinois Wesleyan University

Madison Gschwend, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023
A member of the Men's Spartan basketball team passes the ball to another teammate against Illinois Wesleyan University on Oct. 25, 2023.

Fr. Meek After goes up for a rebound against a player on the Illinois Wesleyan University team on Oct. 25, 2023.

Fr. Marty McCarthy goes up for a shot against Illinois Wesleyan University on Oct. 25, 2023.

Fr. Josh Bunting (1) and Elias Cole-Williams (10) defend players of the Illinois Wesleyan Team on Oct. 25, 2023.

Fr. Meek Ater attempts to drive the ball against a player of Illinois Wesleyan University on Oct. 25, 2023.

Omar Olivo heads the ball on Oct. 10, 2023.

Photos: Men’s soccer loses 0-3 against Prairie State College

Matt Brady and Madison Gschwend
October 11, 2023
Joas Plancarte runs towards the ball on Oct. 10, 2023.

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The Men's Spartan soccer team lost 0-3 against Prairie State College on Oct. 10, 2023.

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New students converse among themselves as they paint their pottery at the Pottery Painting and Pizza event hosted by New Student Connections on Sept. 21, 2021.

New Student Connections: Pottery Painting and Pizza

Madison Gschwend, Staff Photographer
September 29, 2023
The Grow Ops singing at Helm Fest on Sept. 23, 2023.

A Peek Into Elgin’s Helm Fest 2023

Madison Gschwend, Staff Photographer
September 29, 2023
Located on 214 S State Street, the Pelton House is just outside the heart of downtown Elgin.

A view of Elgin's historic Pelton House from S State Street.

[Photo] Elgin's Pelton House, a Piece of History for Sale

October 15, 2023
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A view of Elgin's historic Pelton House from S State Street.

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

Naomi Gebremichael and Belle Adriatico
October 15, 2023
These files originally belonged to Dr. Pelton, but now they can be found in the basement of the residence.

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The tiles on the third floor are original to the house. Above, a skylight looks into the attic.

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The Pelton House has won several awards for its preservation of history.

Depicted above, Dr. Pelton regularly treated patients right in his office.

The grand staircase right off the entrance has secret compartments to hold umbrellas and coats.

New students gathering together at the Pottery Painting and Pizza event hosted by New Student Connections on Sept. 21, 2021.

A student, hard at work, painting a teddy bear at the Pottery Painting and Pizza event hosted by New Student Connections on Sept. 21, 2021.

New students work together to paint at the Pottery Painting and Pizza event hosted by New Student Connections on Sept. 21, 2021.

A student focuses while painting a green frog at the Pottery Painting and Pizza event hosted by New Student Connections on Sept. 21, 2021.

A student works on her second piece after finishing a blue bear at the Pottery Painting and Pizza event hosted by New Student Connections on Sept. 21, 2021.

New students paint their own pottery at the Pottery Painting and Pizza event hosted by New Student Connections on Sept. 21, 2021.

A student secures some more paint to finish off their piece at the Pottery Painting and Pizza event hosted by New Student Connections on Sept. 21, 2021.

The singer of Ceruleum feels the music during their set at Helm Fest on Sept. 23, 2023.

Bassist of Ceruleum playing at Helm Fest on Sept. 23, 2023.

Ceruleum singer during their 5:30 pm set at Helm Fest on Sept. 23, 2023.

The Grow Ops singers, Joey and Kyle, singing at Helm Fest in Elgin.

Drummer of The Grow Ops jams out during their set at Helm Fest on Sept. 23, 2023.

Singer of the Grow Ops Kyle sings at Helm Fest on Sept. 23, 2023.

Guitarist of The Grow Ops Joey gets into the music during their set at Helm Fest on Sept. 23, 2023.

Guitarist of The Grow Ops Joey shows off some energy at Helm Fest on Sept. 23, 2023.

Singer and bassist of The Grow Ops Kyle lays down a bass line at Helm Fest on Sept. 23, 2023.

Joey of The Grow Ops sings loud at Helm Fest on Sept. 23, 2023.

Singer and guitarist of The Grow Ops Joey sings into the microphone at Helm Fest on Sept. 23, 2023.

Second-year student and student life worker Alex Georgiadis helped another student at the service desk on Sept. 13, 2023.

Are there more pros than cons being a student worker?

Eric D. Rangel and Madison Gschwend
September 16, 2023
Students dressed in dinosaur costumes run around and promote Phi Theta Kappa and the new MyECC app during Clubchella on Aug. 30, 2023.

Photos: ECC Student Life puts on Clubchella event

Matt Brady and Madison Gschwend
August 31, 2023
ECC faculty and students wait in line outside of Mario's during Clubchella on Aug. 30, 2023.

A student recieves their coffee from Hello Boba during Clubchella on Aug. 30, 2023.

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