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Vansh Patel

Vansh Patel, Podcast Director

Hi! I’m Vansh, a second-year ECC dual credit student! I am majoring in Pharmacy, and I am currently the Podcast Director for the podcast, Eye of the Observer. I run the podcast team and liaison between The Observer staff and the podcast team.

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While faith may be disappearing in the United States, 71% of college students identify as having a religious affiliation.

Faith in Focus: Exploring Religious Diversity on Campus

Eric D. Rangel, Vansh Patel, and Yesenia De La Torre
May 13, 2023
A line of computers in the Write Place, taken on Mar. 15, 2023.

An outside view from the write place. Taken on Mar. 15, 2023.

ECC student Rosa Benitez works on an assignment at the Write Place on Mar. 15, 2023.

Nicole Dekesha, an English instructor and the Write Place tutor, helps a student on Mar. 15, 2023.

[Photo] Stressing over midterms & finals? Get to know ECC's tutoring services

March 26, 2023
ECC student Rosa Benitez works with a tutor for her essay on Mar. 15, 2023.

Yesenia De la Torre (left), interviews the head of the Write Place, Scott Vazily (right).

Pre-K students play and laugh underneath the playground during recess at ECC's Early Childhood Lab School on March 2, 2023.

Photos: A morning at ECC’s Early Childhood Lab School

Dominic Di Palermo and Vansh Patel
March 5, 2023
Students eat lunch and socialize at ECC's Early Childhood Lab School on March 2, 2023.

Students eat lunch and socialize at ECC's Early Childhood Lab School on March 2, 2023.

One of the kids working with the Early Development Staff and Students, while eating. Picture was taken on Mar. 2, 2023.

Students eat lunch and socialize at ECC's Early Childhood Lab School on March 2, 2023.

Some kids are working with the Early Development Staff and Students, while eating. Picture was taken on Mar. 2, 2023.

Students work with Lara Schumacher at ECC's Early Childhood Lab School on March 2, 2023.

Students eat lunch and socialize at ECC's Early Childhood Lab School on March 2, 2023.

The kids are socializing and eat during lunchtime in the Early Development Center at Elgin Community College. Picture was taken on Mar. 2, 2023.

Students eat lunch and socialize at ECC's Early Childhood Lab School on March 2, 2023.

The kids eat and socialize at the ECC Early Development Center. The picture was taken on Mar. 2, 2023.

Students eat lunch and socialize at ECC's Early Childhood Lab School on March 2, 2023.

The kids are eating and socializing at the ECC Early Development Center. Picture taken on Mar. 2, 2023.

The kids eat and socialize at the ECC Early Development Center. The picture was taken on Mar. 2, 2023.

All the kids eat and socialize at the ECC Early Development Center. Picture taken on Mar. 2, 2023.

The kids are eating and socializing at the ECC Early Development Center. Picture taken on Mar. 2, 2023.

A picture of all the kids eating and socializing at the ECC Early Development Center. Picture was taken on Mar. 2, 2023.

The kids are socializing with the Early Development Staff and students. Picture was taken on Mar. 3, 2023.

The kids are socializing and eat during lunchtime in the Early Development Center at Elgin Community College. Picture was taken on Mar. 3, 2023.

The play area in the Early Development Center at ECC. Picture taken on Mar. 3, 2023.

A picture that shows how many kids were at the center during lunchtime. Picture was taken on Mar. 3, 2023.

Some of the kids were working with the Early Development Staff and Students, while eating. Picture was taken on Mar. 3, 2023.

Some kids are working with the Early Development Staff and Students, while eating. Picture was taken on Mar. 3, 2023.

One of the kids working with the Early Development Staff and Students, while eating. Picture was taken on Mar. 3, 2023.

Some of the kids socialize and eat during lunch time in the Early Development Center at Elgin Community College. Picture was taken on Mar. 3, 2023.

Matthew Tavolacci, a first-year dual credit student, works out in the ECC Gym on Feb. 28, 2023.

A picture of Matthew Tavolacci, a first-year dual credit student, at Elgin Community College. Taken on Feb. 9th, 2023.

“A main concern of mine was if I would find friends.”

Vansh Patel and Eric D. Rangel
February 12, 2023
Students walk around Jobe Lounge during the Nacho Ordinary Club Fair hosted by Student Life on Jan. 25th, 2023.

Student Life hosts the Nacho Ordinary Club Fair

Eric D. Rangel and Vansh Patel
February 11, 2023
Organization of Latin American Students members at their smile at their booth during the Nacho Ordinary Club Fair on Jan. 25th, 2023.

Associated Nursing Students and their members laugh at their booth during the Nacho Ordinary Club Fair on Jan. 25th, 2023.

A robot built by the Engineering Tech Club roams around the Jobe Lounge during the Nacho Ordinary Club Fair on Jan. 25th, 2023.

A picture of the entire fair and the club booths. Taken on Jan. 25th, 2023.

Rani Patel (left) and Ely Thompson (right) sitting behind the PTK booth during the Nacho Ordinary Club Fair on Jan. 25th, 2023.

SAD affects young adults more frequently, so it is important to use strategies to decrease symptoms.

Seasonal depression has arrived. Here is what you need to know.

Vansh Patel and Eric D. Rangel
December 9, 2022
Many ECC students work in pharmacies.

Many ECC students work in pharmacies.

[Photo] More than medicine: Inside the lives of pharmacy workers

December 9, 2022
The setup for the Vidhi (Pithi Ceremony). The vidhi is a set of ceremonies that take place before the wedding, the Pithi Ceremony indicates that the bride has entered into adulthood and is ready for the marriage.

Photos: Observer photographer provides inside look at an Indian wedding

Vansh Patel, Staff Photographer
November 27, 2022
A picture of white roses on a table, labeled with a quote from Plutarch, an Ancient Greek biographer, and essayist. Picture taken on Nov. 23.

Through the viewfinder: Hear from our photographers

Vansh Patel, Staff Photographer
November 27, 2022
Pumpkins with an inscription reading "Neal & Mallory," the names of the bride and groom sit on a table on Nov 26, 2022.

The dinner area outside of the wedding hall inside the Crowne Plaza in Albany, New York.

The Bride and Groom's swing before the Oonchal. The chain of the swing signifies the eternal bond between the couple and Almighty (Lord Ganesha).

A statue of Lord Ganesha, or Ganesh, the elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise and is the patron of intellecutals, bankers, scribes and authors.

A picture of the main fountains inside another courtyard with Koi Fish swimming around in the Crowne Plaza located in Albany, New York, on Nov. 26, 2022.

A picture of the table decor commonly used among Indian Weddings.

A picture of a courtyard outside the wedding hall inside the Crowne Plaza in Albany, New York on Nov. 25, 2022.

A picture of Trenton Shelton, a freshman guard for the ECC Spartans, driving down the basketball court during ECC's Men's Basketball Game against Milwaukee Area Technical College. The picture was taken on Nov. 6.

Through the Viewfinder

Vansh Patel, Staff Photographer
November 13, 2022
A picture of the trees during the early morning hours, outside of Building B.

Through the viewfinder: Hear from our photographers

Vansh Patel, Staff Photographer
October 23, 2022
ECC students Emily Mostaccio, left, Ely Thompson, front, Michelle Gembala, right, and Sfo Foley pose at the Honors in Action table at Fall Fest on Oct. 5, 2022.

Photos: ECC 2022 Fall festival

Vansh Patel and Matt Brady
October 23, 2022
Various snacks sit on a Spartan's Pantry shelf.

The fresh produce sign on the vegetable rack.

A Spartan Pantry shelf filled with canned foods, including chicken noodle soup.

Second-year ECC student Brian Awosika picking up a pack of crackers at the Spartan Pantry on Oct. 21, 2022.

Second-year ECC student Brian Awosika, picks up a pouch of fruit snacks at the Spartan Pantry on Oct. 21, 2022.

ECC second-year student Brian Awosika shops for food and goods at the Spartan Pantry on Oct. 21, 2022.

[Photo] What to know about the Spartan Pantry

October 23, 2022
The open sign in the Spartan's Pantry.

ECC second-year students Hannah Garcia, left, and Rafael Manjarrez represent the Strength and Wellness Club at Fall Fest on Oct. 5, 2022.

ECC students Cole Thornton, left, a third-year student and Destiny Guevara, a second-year student represent Educators Rising at Fall Fest on Oct. 5, 2022.

Casandra Cook, owner of Intune DJ & Entertainment, plays music at at Fall Fest on Oct. 5, 2022.

A skeleton decoration at the Strength and Wellness Club's table at Fall Fest on Oct. 5, 2022.

Pumpkin Carving Table

Dan Herbst from Herbkoe Fun Foods mans the Taffy Apple table at Fall Fest on Oct. 5, 2022.

Dan Herbst from Herbkoe Fun Foods mans the Taffy Apple table at Fall Fest on Oct. 5, 2022.

A rose in full blossom near Building B.

Through the viewfinder: Hear from our photographers

Vansh Patel, Staff Photographer
October 2, 2022
Fence view of the brick chimney undergoing construction between Buildings D and F. On top of the scaffolding near the righthand side, a construction worker stands putting down scaffolding.

Photos: Construction on campus

Vansh Patel, Staff Photographer
October 2, 2022
Two cranes near Lake Spartan by Building B.

Photos: Nature around ECC’s campus

Vansh Patel, Staff Photographer
September 28, 2022
A picture taken early in the morning of a tree by the pond.

A different angle of the Chimney under construction by Buildings B and D.

ECC dual credit student, Hannah Soukup, 18, poses for a headshot in front of the B Building at ECC.

Elgin Community College dual credit student, Hannah Soukup, continues the sequel to her book, "To Be Consumed."

[Photo] Are you trying to be a published author? Here is what you need to know

October 2, 2022
Elgin Community College dual credit student, Hannah Soukup, 18, poses near the B Building of ECC.

Elgin Community College Dual Credit student, Hannah Soukup, 18, shows off her Ebook, To Be Consumed, on the ECC campus.

Elgin Community College dual credit student, Hannah Soukup, 18, shows off her recently-published novella, To Be Consumed, on the ECC campus.

Panned out view of the brick chimney undergoing construction between Buildings D and F.

Ground view of the brick chimney undergoing construction between Buildings D and F. Top right-hand corner of the picture is a construction worker laying down pieces of scaffolding.

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