‘All American’: The CW show returns to campus, Vaccine mandate to be rescinded
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NEWS
‘All American’: The CW show returns to campus
By: Delfino Camacho
The El Camino College campus has previously stood in for the fictional Golden Angeles University, a college that the characters attend and the home of the fictional Condors Football team. Now, a Warner Brothers production crew has returned to campus to film more scenes for The CW show “All American”. Read more.
Vaccine mandate to be rescinded
By: Khoury Williams
The El Camino College Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to rescind its vaccine mandate and follow Los Angeles County guidance for COVID-19-related matters. The policy update will also affect the college's ongoing mask mandate. Read more.
Student government aims to increase access to menstrual health products
By: Kim McGill
The Associated Students Organization and the Student Health Center are working together to increase access to menstrual health products including campus bathrooms. A state law passed in 2021 requires community colleges and state universities to provide free menstrual health products. Read more.
El Camino College to be a polling station for Election Day
By: Eddy Cermeno
El Camino College will be a polling station and offer early voting services to those in the community located in the south gymnasium starting on Nov. 4 until Election Day on Nov. 8. Read more.
Political signature gatherers violate campus policy
Petitioners roaming around El Camino College have grown more intrusive and disrespectful in their attempts to obtain signatures. Some signature gatherers also attempt to enter campus buildings, violating the administration's policy on solicitation. Read more.
EDITORIAL
Campus petitioners need to adhere to college policy
By: Editorial Board
As Election Day approaches, the campus has seen an influx of petitioners asking for signatures in support of California’s propositions. The college’s administration and petitioner employers must monitor and ensure that the established rules of solicitation on campus are followed to protect the community. Read more.
SPORTS
Men’s soccer 12-2 after conference game victory over Pasadena
By: Greg Fontanilla
In a South Coast Conference matchup, El Camino prevailed over Pasadena City 5-0, walking off their home turf with four wins and one loss in conference play, bringing their overall record to 12-2. El Camino will face East Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. at home in conference play. Read more.
ARTS & FEATURES
‘Dear Harvey’: Queer joy and seldom heard history take center stage in play
Break a leg, the El Camino Center for the Arts finally premiered “Dear Harvey” the new fall 2022 semester play. Find out the history behind the play and learn just how hard the cast and crew worked to be able to bring this documentary-like story of gay activist Harvey Milk to life. Read more.
Exhibit goes beyond ‘Dia de los Muertos’, celebrates Mexican and Chicano art
By: Delfino Camacho
Art lovers rejoice! The El Camino Art Gallery has a new exhibit. Find out what the Mexican and Chicano-centric show “Aqui y Alla Y Mas” has to offer students and meet some of the colorful artists and organizers who celebrated the creation of this new exhibit during a public reception. Read more.
Meet the therapy dogs helping stressed students to unwind
By: Igor Colonno
Feeling Stressed? Therapy dogs are back on campus at El Camino thanks to a collaboration from Paws-to-Share, campus club Active Minds and El Camino College. Meet the playful pups who want nothing more than to help you destress. Read more.
Halloween costumes to be sold at Marsee Auditorium
By: Eddy Cermeno
Need a costume? It's not too late! Find out how you can purchase costumes from the El Camino College Costume Shop and how this fun opportunity was planned. Trick or treat! Read more.
The Union’s third issue of the fall semester is out now!
The Union’s third issue is here to update you on everything happening in and around campus. policies. The Union’s staff also highlights campus resources, art programs and a big update on the COVID-19 policy. You can also find an editorial piece with an accompanying story about petitioners violating campus policy.
The third issue can be found on news racks around campus starting today.
The Union Vol. 77, No. 3 features stories about El Camino College's vaccine mandate being lifted, menstrual products being widely available on campus, petitioners violating campus policy, El Camino College becoming a polling place, a Mexican and Chicano art exhibit and more.
Not on campus? Check out today’s newspaper issue here and look out for The Union’s next two issues scheduled to arrive on Nov. 17 and Dec. 8.
Tunes from The Union: A rotating playlist by journalists
With every newspaper issue comes a brand-new playlist! Check out The Union’s curated selection of songs featuring a different theme to accompany each playlist.
For The Union’s third issue, our playlist is “Spooky Songs” in honor of Halloween! Check the playlist out by clicking here or on the embedded link below:
About The Union
The Union is El Camino College’s student-run newspaper and the only local source of news for its college community. Everything published by The Union is done by student journalists. The Union is proud to present the El Camino College community with weekly newsletters delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday morning.
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