Welcome to a new episode of Eye of the Observer! In today's installment, we're thrilled to welcome the esteemed Doctor Sam to our podcast. Join us as we explore the fascinating background of Doctor Sam, delving into some intriguing fun facts about the accomplished guest.
But that's not all – the main highlight of today's episode is a deep dive into the world of academia, specifically the role of a college president. Doctor Sam shares insights into the challenges, responsibilities, and unique experiences of being at the helm of an educational institution.
Additionally, we address a timely and crucial topic—the recent tuition increase at ECC. Prepare for an insightful discussion as we explore the reasons behind the decision and its potential impact on students.
Tune in for an engaging conversation that combines personal anecdotes, professional wisdom, and a critical examination of current events in higher education. Don't miss out on this enriching episode of Eye of the Observer!
13 Nov 2023
College Apps: A word of Advice for Transfers and First Years
Welcome back to the Eye of the Observer where today we cover College Applications! It is the season for the final deadline for first-year applications, and we thought that we should share some of the advice that we heard of, with you.
6 Nov 2023
Spooky Halloween Tales! (ft. Podcast Team)
Happy Halloween, and welcome to the eye of the observer! Today we talked about our past Halloween experiences and funny moments/memories while reliving the spooky holiday.
30 Oct 2023
How to Podcast! (ft. Podcast Team)
Welcome back to the Eye of the Observer! Today we talk about how to podcast, and why we started this podcast. Since we are nearing the end of this season, we would like to provide a guide for podcasting, at least how we did it. We'll see ya next time!
23 Oct 2023
What is our Favorite Game? (ft. Podcast Team)
Welcome back to Eye of the Observer! Today we talked about the upcoming releases of games and what we think is our favorite game! This episode features a twist, with the podcast team taking over the episode instead of being behind the scenes!
16 Oct 2023
What is the history behind Oppenheimer? (ft. Professor Gaddis)
Welcome back to the Eye of the Observer! Today we take a look at the history behind Oppenheimer and what he meant in history. We also discuss the movie Oppenheimer as well as how much of it was true and the long-lasting impact of Oppenheimer's actions. See ya next time!
9 Oct 2023
What is Ethics? (ft. 23-24 Eye of the Observer Team)
Welcome back to Eye of the Observer! Today we talk about ethics and how can one define it. We also cover industrial ethics focusing on medicine, law, and many more. Partially introducing some of the new team in this episode, we give our take on ethics and what it actually means to be ethical.
2 Oct 2023
How to Write a Resume!
Welcome back to the Eye of the Observer! In this episode, we tackle the critical issue of how to write an effective resume! We broke down the components of a resume and effectively explained how to get hired just based on your resume (after an interview of course).
25 Sept 2023
Interviewing Ryan Kolbusz, the Voice of the ECC Students
Welcome back to the Eye of the Observer! In Today's episode, we interviewed Ryan Kolbusz, the 2023-2024 student trustee for Elgin Community College. We talked about Ryan's background and the process he had to go through to become the Voice of ECC Students.
18 Sept 2023
Spartan Terrace: An Honest Review
Welcome back to Eye of the Observer! In today's episode, we give our honest review of the student-run restaurant called Spartan Terrace! We cover all the bases from the moment we walk in, to the amazing Key Lime Tart for dessert, and many more captivating topics that will leave you laughing, crying, or maybe all of the above! Reserve a table at the Spartan Terrace here! (https://elgin.edu/life-at-ecc/food-services/spartan-terrace/)
11 Sept 2023
Movie Theaters vs Streaming Services
Welcome back to Eye of the Observer! We hope you had a great summer break, and we are ready to get into Season 2! Today's episode, we tackled the hot topic of which one is better, Movie theaters, or streaming services. Insightful conversation, and a little bit of laughter, makes this a great season opener! As always, make sure to check every week for new content!
15 May 2023
World War II and Humanity’s Advancements (ft. Professor Gaddis)
Welcome back to Eye of the Observer! Today we interviewed Professor Vincent Gaddis, a History professor at Elgin Community College. We discussed World War II and its history and philosophy and introduced significant technological advancements that still affect modern-day society. This episode marks a special moment since it's our final episode for this season. We hope that you enjoyed this podcast season and we will see you for Season 2!
8 May 2023
Why Should You Join The Observer? (ft. Nick Obradovich and Jenna Mckee)
Welcome back to the Eye of the Observer! Today we discuss the Observer and its accomplishments with our advisor, Nick Obradovich. We discuss many things including the significance of the awards that the Observer wins, the history behind it, Nick's experience with the Observer, and more! We also have a special surprise in this episode with a special appearance from Jenna Mckee, playing a cover of Everlong a song by FooFighters.
1 May 2023
What is the Spartan Pantry? (ft. Arielle Gonzalez-Guerra)
Welcome back to the Eye of the Observer! In today's episode, we discuss the Spartan Pantry. Spartan Pantry is a project started by the National Honors Society at Elgin Community College called PTK (Phi Theta Kappa). We go through many discussion topics, including, but not limited to, how to volunteer at the pantry, why the pantry is important for students, the importance of donating to the pantry, and many more topics in today's episode.
24 Apr 2023
A Culinary Discussion with Chef Jim Guzzaldo
Welcome back to the Eye of the Observer! Today we discussed the Culinary Department here at ECC. We go into the topic of the workings of the on-campus restaurant "Spartan Terrace" and what life is like as a culinary student.
17 Apr 2023
Why is Cafeteria Food so Expensive?
Welcome back to the Eye of the Observer! Today we are discussing why cafeteria food is so expensive here at ECC. In this week's episode, we dive into multiple topics such as the disagreement price, profit margins, student food alternatives, and more!
10 Apr 2023
What's a drag show? (ft. Kip Kane)
Welcome back to the Eye of the Observer, today we talked about the upcoming Drag Show, hosted by SWANS, a club dedicated to the LGBTQ community at Elgin Community College. We start off by introducing the president of SWANS, Kip Kane, and transition into the big question, what is a drag show? We dive deep into the behind-the-scenes of the show and move toward the current state of the LGBTQ community nationwide.
5 Apr 2023
A Walk Through Fargo with Evan Phan
Welcome back to the Eye of The Observer! In this week's episode, we talk about Fargo, North Dakota, and how the city has beneficial features and how it became a walkable city. We also dive into what notes other cities should take. As always, I'm Vansh, and we will see you next time!
5 Apr 2023
Meet the Newsmakers of The Observer (part 1)
Welcome back to the Eye of The Observer! In this week's podcast episode, we talk to Indie Wilson (our digital editor) and Dominic Di Palermo (our editor-in-chief) where we talk about the Observer Staff and who we are as a group. As always, if you like this episode, suggest more ideas in the comments and check out our website for all of our stories as a group. As always, I'm Vansh, and we will see you next week!
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