Articles filed under Elgin Community College
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Life's challenges helped ECC student evolveDec 14, 2011 11:00 pm - The first year of college is challenging for many freshmen: unfamiliar classmates and teachers, new surroundings and lots of coursework. But few have had to overcome the...
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All hail the holidays at Elgin Academy’s Madrigal FeastDec 14, 2011 12:00 am - If you are tired of the trappings of modern holidays, Elgin Academy offers a chance to travel back to the medieval era with its Madrigal Feast 2011. Dinner shows are set...
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Allow advertising in schoolsDec 13, 2011 4:00 am - Schools should permit product advertising to raise money for programs, thereby keeping citizens’ taxes low. Advertising should be permitted in public schools because it ...
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Don’t pay students for good gradesDec 10, 2011 4:00 am - The debate over whether students should be paid for earning good grades in school is currently a popular topic. I believe students should not be given any type of paymen...
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Allow book rental; help ECC studentsDec 09, 2011 4:00 am - A school or a college’s job is not only to educate its students, but also help them and when possible in every way. I think that Elgin Community College should allow its...
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Slots at Arlington good for horse racingDec 09, 2011 4:00 am - Illinois is losing business to other states in the gambling industry. The Illinois board would allow slots at Arlington Park. Adding slots at Arlington Park will not kil...
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Sing along with ‘Messiah’ in BataviaDec 06, 2011 12:00 am - Researchers recently discovered that community singing such as caroling or a “Messiah” singalong is not just good for the soul; it’s also good for your heart. In the st...
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ECC mock trial team holds its own at Yale InvitationalDec 05, 2011 11:00 pm - The Elgin Community College Mock Trial team received an unexpected last minute invitation to head to Yale University to compete against some of the best teams in the cou...
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NAMI to hold annual event this monthDec 04, 2011 11:00 pm - NAMI Kane County North will host its annual December event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Members, as well as family and friends, are welcome. Bring a dish ...
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Hospital interpreter honored by Elgin Hispanic NetworkDec 02, 2011 11:00 pm - Hospital interpreter is honored by Elgin Hispanic Network