Boxing instructor at ECC dies at 79, Joe Jonas spotted on campus and students report newfound struggle with social interaction
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NEWS
Martial artist and boxing instructor at ECC dies at 79
Mitsura "Mits" Yamashita, a martial artist and self-defense coach who taught boxing and physical education at El Camino College, died in the hospital at the age of 79 after battling a heart disease. Read more.
Joe Jonas spotted on El Camino College
By: Manuel Guzman
Musician and actor Joe Jonas was spotted on campus. The reason for the star's appearance is unknown, but TV/film production was also spotted at ECC. Read more.
Q&A with the El Camino College presidential finalists
By: Molly Cochran
As the presidential race for El Camino College comes to an end, three of the finalists discussed their plans for the college in a Q&A. Questions range from diversity to campus reopening plans. Read more.
EDITORIAL
An open letter to the new president of El Camino College
By: Editorial Board
As the hiring of a new El Camino College president commences, The Union’s Editorial Board encourages the new president to prioritize transparency and diversity, among other things. The consideration of these requests will help not only The Union, but also the students and staff of El Camino College. Read more.
HEALTH
Students may struggle with social interaction post-pandemic
By: Elizabeth Basile
Throughout the pandemic, many students have face mental and emotional turmoil and challenges, such as anxiety, depression and isolation. As California continues to re-open, some students are anxious about seeing people again in person. Read more.
OPINION
California’s June 15 reopening is too soon
By: Abigail Puentes
It has been revealed that the state of California is planning to re-open the entire state by June 15. Although there is progress being made during this pandemic, such as vaccinations, it is too early for California to reopen at this time. Read more.
Turning 18 in quarantine
By: Maureen Linzaga
Although my 18 birthday occured during a worldwide pandemic, my family and friends were still able to make that day special. Though far from those I loved, I learned the importance of connecting with others, even if we are physically distant from one another. Read more.
FEATURES
ECC student helps found family business during pandemic
A 19-year-old El Camino College student started her three-generation birrera tacos business, Birreria3ragencion with her mother during the pandemic. Despite the hardships that came with COVID-19, they overcame their difficulties. Read more.
LIFESTYLE
Clubs and organizations at ECC emphasize equity, diversity and inclusion
By: Khoury Williams
The International Club, Muslim Student Association, AANHPI Equity Initiative and other clubs and organizations at El Camino College prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for marginalized students and groups. Read more.
Quarantunes: A playlist delivered to you every two weeks
Times can be tough right now, and so many of us are just hoping to push through what seems like it may be home-stretch in this pandemic. We’re all being impacted by the coronavirus in different ways. To cheer you up, we will be curating a new playlist every two weeks just for you.
This week, our playlist is called “Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month” in honor of May and our favorite AAPI artists. Give it a listen here or click below:
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A little bit 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. Despite barriers to reporting created by COVID-19 and other forces, our entire staff works incredibly hard to keep the El Camino community informed.
With the impacts of the coronavirus far-reaching, The Union has expanded its scope of coverage to include countless communities where El Camino College’s students, professors, employees and community members live. As the campus remains closed, we remain publishing to deliver local news to the people of ECC.
If you have any comments or questions about this issue of The Union’s newsletter or any of the stories you’ve read, please contact our Editor-in-Chief Molly Cochran by emailing her at molly_cochran@elcamino.edu. If you feel satisfied with what you read today, let us know by sharing this newsletter and tagging us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.