April 3 Newsletter
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NEWS
Free speech policy discussions stalled at Academic Senate
Faculty voted to pause discussion and form a committee regarding proposed free speech policies at the Academic Senate meeting in the Distance Education Center on Tuesday, April 1. The policies indicate how students, employees, and the public can express their views and post materials on campus at El Camino College. Read more.
Parking permit enforcement returns at El Camino
By Seph Peters
Parking without a permit will now result in a $40 ticket, campus police said. Parking permit enforcement aligns with new Police Chief Matthew Vander Horck’s effort to bring the campus police more operational revenue. Read more.
Wi-Fi coverage to improve on campus at El Camino
Upgrades to El Camino College’s Wi-Fi networks are in their final phase and are expected to be completed across campus in May to improve speed, stability and coverage. Read more.
ARTS & FEATURES
Educating and inspiring generations: El Camino awards distinguished women
In celebration of Women’s History Month, El Camino College hosted its annual Distinguished Women’s Awards Reception on Thursday, March 27. The event recognized several accomplished women for their contributions and impact on women’s empowerment, education and success. Read more.
Students celebrate inclusivity during ‘Wicked’ sing-along
Students gathered in the Social Justice Center for a first-of-its-kind event sing-along screening of the musical film “Wicked,” presented in partnership with the Gender Sexuality Alliance club, Pride Center and Social Justice Center. Read more.
SPORTS
Non-collegiate sprinters shine at Dave Shannon Invitational
Club athletes dominate in short-distance events against other community colleges. Khalfani Muhammad, a standout sprinter at Notre Dame High School and NFL running back, was one of the participating club athletes. Read more.
Warriors baseball team snaps three-game losing streak
By Tina Talley
Making a late comeback in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Warriors baseball team secured an 8-7 victory over the Cerritos Falcons. Third baseman Lucas Bonham hit a triple to right center to tie the game for the Warriors. Read more.
OPINION
Guest column: Course registration should be simpler
Victor Corpora began taking classes at El Camino College five decades ago. After transferring and graduating with his bachelor’s degree in 1975, Corpora has since been a returning student at ECC. Over the years, he has found that registration has become more complicated Read more.
EDITORIAL
Campus community should be free to express itself at El Camino
In addition to a student club policy which precludes students from posting on club social media accounts, newly-proposed policies could have a campus-wide effect on the entire community’s ability to exercise free speech at El Camino College. Read more.
PHOTOS
El Camino College students campaigning for positions in the Associated Student Organization elections gather outside at the Schauerman Library Lawn during an ASO candidate forum event Wednesday, April 2. The next ASO candidate forum takes place at 2 p.m. on April 8 in the Student Services Plaza. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)
Ann Malinconico, 38, fire and emergency technology major, prepares to donate blood as registered nurse Lorraine McPherson assists in the Cedar Sinai bloodmobile parked outside the Student Services Plaza at El Camino College on Wednesday, April 2. (Katie Gronenthal | The Union)
The Union’s spring 2025 publication schedule
The Union is publishing five print newspaper issues during the spring 2025 semester. Stop by one of The Union’s newsstands on campus and take a newspaper to stay informed and support local journalism.
• March 13
• April 3
• May 1 and 15
• June 5
The Union’s second spring 2025 issue
The second spring 2025 issue of The Union is now available in print and on newsstands around campus.
Access the digital version of our newspaper here.
In case you missed it: Fall 2024 Warrior Life
The fall 2024 issue of Warrior Life magazine is still available.
Access the digital version of the issue here.
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 produced by student journalists. The Union is proud to present the college community with weekly newsletters each semester.
The Union dedicates itself to public service, accuracy, fairness and journalistic independence. The Union is committed to covering stories that deliver the truth and highlight diversity, equity and inclusion on campus at El Camino College and in its surrounding community.
If you have any comments or questions, please contact our Editor-in-Chief Nikki Yunker by sending an email to eccunion@gmail.com.