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Yesenia De La Torre

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer

Hi I’m Yesenia! This is my second year at ECC and with The Observer. I’m working towards my Associates in Arts with my focus being Journalism. I plan on pursuing a career in the Journalism field. I’ve always loved writing stories and I’m excited to share them with our community!

All content by Yesenia De La Torre
(Flyer Provided by United We Dream)

New clubs on campus: United We Dream

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
December 10, 2023
ECC Success Coaches Victor Brito (Left) and Evelyn Lozano (Right)

"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" art installation in Renner Library on Oct. 25, 2023.

A Celebration of Culture: Latinx Heritage Month at ECC

Victoria Alongi and Yesenia De La Torre
October 29, 2023
Elgin Community College se asocia con Southern Illinois University

Elgin Community College se asocia con Southern Illinois University

Angela Tovar and Yesenia De La Torre
October 18, 2023
Elgin Community College partners with Southern Illinois University

Elgin Community College partners with Southern Illinois University

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
October 15, 2023
New asphalt surface on center lanes of W. Schaumburg Rd on Sept. 15, 2023.

Photos: Construction on West Schaumburg Road

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
September 16, 2023
Double Drum Roller flattening new asphalt surface on intersection of W. Schaumburg Rd. and Park Blvd Sept. 7, 2023.

View of W. Schaumburg Rd Sept. 7, 2023.

Dumper truck dropping asphalt on intersection of W. Schaumburg Rd and Park Blvd on Sept. 15, 2023

Road work signs on Park Blvd Sept. 7, 2023.

Surface removal on center lanes of W. Schaumburg Rd on Sept. 7, 2023.

Road work signs on W. Schaumburg Rd Sept. 7, 2023.

Surface removal on the center lane of W. Schaumburg Rd Sept. 7, 2023.

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
First-year student Mary Klikas reads Hosea 6:6, "For I desire faith, love, and not sacrifice" in Building M on May 8, 2023.

First-year student Mary Klikas reads from her Bible in Building M on May 8, 2023.

Forensic team member's Aleah Janae, Damian Hacz, and Hannah Carpenter celebrate at the Phi Rho Pi national speech and debate tournament. This year's tournament was hosted in Bethesda, Maryland from April 10-15.

Elgin Community College’s Forensics team earns multiple honors at national competition

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
April 23, 2023
"Aurora" by Daisy Jones & The Six was released on March 1, 2023.

Album Review: “Aurora” by Daisy Jones & The Six

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
Twenty One Pilots recently celebrated10-year anniversary of their first album, "Vessel." It was re-released in January.

Album Review: “Vessel” by Twenty One Pilots

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
April 8, 2023
Nicole Dekesha, an English instructor and the Write Place tutor, helps a student on Mar. 15, 2023.

Stressing over midterms & finals? Get to know ECC’s tutoring services

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
March 26, 2023
The Math Lab has eleven computers for students to work on. Student workers can help with troubles logging in.

The Math Lab is open for students to drop-in on the second floor of Building D

The Write Place is located in room B-274.

There are two study rooms in the Math Lab that can be reserved by appointment only.

OLAS will be hosting this event. (Flyer provided by OLAS)

Miss Latino America 2023: Behind the scenes

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
March 4, 2023
Flyers of farewell celebration situated at the entrance table for guests to grab at Dr. Tony Sander's farewell celebration at South Elgin High School on Feb. 15, 2023.

Dr. Tony Sanders Farewell Celebration

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
March 4, 2023
A portion of the scepter includes an apple keychain and a book of dad jokes.

Throughout the column of the scepter, it includes stickers of all U-46 schools.

Each item on the scepter represents what Dr. Tony Sanders is known for from his colleagues.

The base of the scepter includes all of Dr. Sanders doodles.

This portion of the scepter holds funny money and an at home COVID-19 test.

Dr. Tony Sanders and the Board of Education sitting while Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein gives her opening remarks at Dr. Tony Sander's farewell celebration at South Elgin High School on Feb. 15, 2023.

South Elgin High School student Xitlali Garcia performing La Chaparrita de Oro at Dr. Tony Sander's farewell celebration at South Elgin High School on Feb. 15, 2023.

Bartlett High School's string quartet performing Spring from The Four Seasons at Dr. Tony Sander's farewell celebration at South Elgin High School on Feb. 15, 2023.

Dr. Tony Sanders addresses U-46 board of education during his closing remarks at his farewell celebration at South Elgin High School on Feb. 15, 2023.

Dr. Tony Sanders and members of the U-46 board of education posing for a photo after the event.

Attendees were able to leave parting words for Dr. Tony Sanders at the entrance table at his farewell celebration at South Elgin High School on Feb. 15, 2023.

Dr. Tony Sanders posing with attendees during the reception at his farewell celebration at South Elgin High School on Feb. 15, 2023.

Dr. Tony Sanders during the reception shaking hands with an attendee at his farewell celebration at South Elgin High School on Feb. 15, 2023.

Photos of Dr. Tony Sanders placed on an entrance table at his farewell celebration at South Elgin High School on Feb. 15, 2023.

Dr. Tony Sanders during the reception posing with Streamwood High's dance team and mascot at his farewell celebration at South Elgin High School on Feb. 15, 2023.

South Elgin High School Band was in attendance providing music while guests were entering the gymnasium at Dr. Tony Sander's farewell celebration at South Elgin High School on Feb. 15, 2023.

Trista Skelnik poses for a photo on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023

Trista Skelnik: ECC student athlete and aspiring elementary school teacher

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
February 12, 2023
Lizzo, Doja Cat, Taylor Swift, and Bad Bunny (left to right) at the 65th annual Grammy Awards hosted in Los Angeles, California on Feb. 5, 2023.

How did your Grammy picks turn out?

Yesenia De La Torre and Shayndel Valles
February 11, 2023
When music gets stuck in your read, it is known as involuntary musical imagery, or "earworm."

Why do songs get stuck in our heads?

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Group of students from different clubs sitting together and working on the variety of gingerbread houses.

Photos: Elgin Community College’s Office of Student Life sponsors a Stress Free Zone

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
"I'm grateful that we get these events every once and a while," said first-year student Brianne Forrest. She worked alongside first-year student Tatiana Scheeler on their gingerbread reindeer and sleigh.

Student Life Coordinator Erik Enders handing out gingerbread houses for students to build.

Meet Cody, a 5 year old Cairn Terrier looking to receive a treat from a student. Cody is a therapy dog that attended the event alongside Loni Ryan from Anderson Humane.

Students showing endearment to Cody.

Comfort dogs from Anderson Humane were also present at this event. Students were seen petting and asking for pictures of the comfort dog.

ECC's Wellness Services gave out resources for students interested along with bubbles and other sensory items while ECC's Student Life was handing out a variety of gingerbread houses for students to build and take home.

Students waiting in line for free coffee from Dapper Brews Coffee, a traveling coffee shop. They provided different types of sweeteners along with three different types of drinks during the event.

ECC's Office of Student Life sponsored a Stress free zone for ECC students on Wednesday, Dec.7 in the Jobe Lounge.

ECC clubs participated in the International Street Fair by representing different cultures on Thursday, Nov. 17 in the Jobe Lounge. The proceeds from this ECC event went to the Ukraine Relief Fund.

Photos: Various Elgin Community College clubs participate in the international street fair

Hannah Soukup and Yesenia De La Torre
November 26, 2022
ECC student Hannah Garcia, member of ECC's Asian Filipino Club, brought in figurines that are relevant to her family's culture. This particular figurine was used by her father when he lived in the Philippines.

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Davina Mahakhouanvong, a nursing student and member of the Associated Nursing Students Club at ECC, wraps a string of yarn around the wrist of an ECC student. This Laos tradition is believed to send blessings and positive vibes to the person with the bracelet.

Members of ECC's Anime Club represent Japan with trinkets, festivities, and culturally-appropriate food.

ECC's Organization of Latin American Students represent Mexico and even include a board with information on Mexican culture.

The Black Student Achievers club at ECC represented Jamica and provided information on Jamaican culture for the International Street Fair.

The Student Government at ECC prepared Italian cuisine and decor to represent Italian lineage for the International Street Fair.

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ECC's honors society, Phi Theta Kappa, represents Poland for the International Street Fair.

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Henna artist Denise Lazzara paints henna on dual-credit student and Vice President of ECC's Phi Theta Kappa, Kelly Stoffle. Henna is known to be a part of Indian culture and is worn culturally, but as it has popularized, it is often utilized in the fashion world.

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Attendees visit various tables in the Jobe Lounge on Nov. 17, 2022. Attendees viewed what each club had to offer for the International Street Fair.

The Gamers United club at ECC chose to represent Germany for the International Street Fair.

Members of ECC's Associated Nursing Students club represent Laos for the International Street Fair.

ECC's United Students of All Cultures Club represents India for the International Street Fair and provides several cultural relics for viewing purposes.

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The Asian Filipino Club at ECC represents the Philippines for the International Street Fair and provided several cultural stories and items for fellow ECC students to enjoy.

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Illustration of NASA's DART at the Didymos System

NASA hits bullseye with their first Planetary Defense Mission

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
The Vitale family displays their annual Halloween decorations at 502 Horizon Drive West in St. Charles.

Photos: Halloween Decorations around Elgin and neighboring towns

Dominic Di Palermo, Matt Brady, Lance Lagoni, and Yesenia De La Torre
October 23, 2022
Renee McGinnis; "Born Again". Located in Building G.

Lighting Up the Way: ECC’s art department puts up new artwork around campus

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
October 23, 2022
E. Max von Isser Gallery in Building B

E. Max von Isser Gallery in Building B

Untitled artwork found in Building H

Campsite Halloween decorations in Hanover Park.

Horror on Hanover Park's Aspen Drive

Horror on Hanover Park's Aspen Drive

Bianca Diaz (left) Ashley Letteney (right)

Need help staying organized? Success Coaches are here to help.

Yesenia De La Torre, Staff Writer
October 2, 2022
Calendar Page in D2L

Google Calendar after process

Alexia Smith's extensive Lego collection.

Spectacular spotlight: What students do off campus

Kip Kane and Yesenia De La Torre
September 18, 2022
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