El Camino students and faculty show support for Palestine, march around campus
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NEWS
El Camino students and faculty show support for Palestine, march around campus
About 70 El Camino College students, faculty and other individuals not affiliated with the college marched around campus on Tuesday, May 21 to protest the war between Israel and Hamas. The protest started as a student-led “Teach-In for Palestine” which held discussions and allowed a variety of people to speak on current events. Following the teach-in, supporters led a march throughout the El Camino College campus, starting at the Student Services Plaza and making their way to the corner of Manhattan Beach and Crenshaw Boulevards. Read more.
Parking permit fees will return this fall semester
By Eddy Cermeno
El Camino College students who plan to commute and park on campus in the fall 2024 semester will have to pay for parking permits. Permits will cost $20 for every fall and spring semester and $7 for winter and summer semesters, beginning this fall. The Board of Trustees approved the reinstatement of parking permits for El Camino students and employees during its meeting on Monday, May 20. Read more.
$20 million additional funding requested to expand training center
By Nick Geltz
A $20 million request by the Health Sciences and Athletics Division to further expand the new Public Safety Training Center at El Camino College is pending approval from the Planning and Budget Committee. Students who are training to become paramedics, firefighters and emergency medical technicians are currently being trained at a center located in Inglewood. The new center will be located near parking Lot L and will have a bigger training space for students. Read more.
El Camino degree credit program undergoes rebranding
El Camino College is adding new services and rebranding its program that allows students to earn credits toward any degree of their choice. The ECC Evolve initiative is a new version of its meta-major program previously known as Guided Pathways. Meta-majors group similar college programs into general subject areas, allowing students to try out different fields and earn credits from those courses that can be applied to any degree they pick later. Read more.
El Camino unveils technology plan; cybersecurity, improved internet access, among priorities
A three-year technology plan, including proposals to provide artificial intelligence and better wireless internet access, will begin at El Camino College this year. The plan includes providing ubiquitous wireless internet access, upgrading technology within classrooms, improving information technology and cybersecurity and implementing artificial intelligence. Read more.
Bachelor’s degree program to return this fall with updated requirements
Students can get a bachelor’s degree in respiratory care at El Camino College if they meet an updated list of requirements under discussion by faculty representatives. Out of the 40 required units in the respiratory care program, students may have to take any 12 of those units on campus in order to qualify for a bachelor’s degree. Read more.
El Camino creates communication plan for emergency situations
By Eddy Cermeno
The Office of Marketing and Communications has developed a plan to help El Camino College respond to emergency situations. The Crisis Communication Plan would help El Camino effectively communicate to the campus during a time of threat through specific steps and protocols. Scenarios identified in the plan as crises include terrorist acts, protests, riots, shootings, power failures, explosions and fires. Read more.
ARTS & FEATURES
Bottoms Up: A beer run around the South Bay’s top breweries
By Erica Lee
From gardens broadcasting March Madness to ones that sell libations worthy of a Viking party to one with a resident brewery cat, let The Union take you along for a beer run around five of the South Bay’s top breweries. Embark on a beer run to the top five breweries around the South Bay. Read more.
5 places for free menstrual products on campus
By Kae Takazawa
The Union went around El Camino to find the best places for free menstrual products. From the Industrial Technology Building to the Humanities Building, students no longer have to worry about buying expensive products. Read more.
SPORTS
Hurdler clinches state title, longtime coach to retire
Sophomore Anthony Taylor clinched the state title in the men's 110-meter hurdles at the 3C2A track and field state championship, setting a new personal best of 14.12 seconds. Taylor, who finished as runner-up last year, separated from the pack in the final hurdles to secure his victory at Saddleback College on May 18. During the women’s 200-meter dash, The Union caught up with Dean Lofgren, who will retire from coaching the ECC track and field program after 33 seasons. Lofgren will return for cross-country in the fall as his final season. Read more.
Next-level workout spots in the South Bay
By Ethan Cohen
Whether you’re a seasoned lifter pushing boundaries or a newcomer eager to embark on your fitness journey, these gyms promise an experience tailored to your needs and aspirations. Discover the top-tier gyms near El Camino College, each offering a unique blend of cutting-edge equipment, expert guidance and community spirit to propel you toward your fitness goals. Read more.
VIDEOS
Police Chief Michael Trevis will be retiring after 50 years in law enforcement and 16 years of service at El Camino College. Throughout his career, Trevis has worked for several city police departments, including the city of Huntington Park and Maywood. He has also worked for school districts in addition to El Camino, including Los Angeles Unified School District and Pasadena School District. Trevis, loved by several members of the campus community, has left a lasting mark on the campus as he makes his departure this semester.
By Nick Geltz
Get to know El Camino College alumnus and Board of Trustee Katherine Maschler. Maschler has spent almost 50 years of her life at El Camino in different capacities. Watch as she talks about her job as a trustee and as a wife to her late husband Timothy Maschler.
By Erica Lee
First introduced for the 1948-1949 semester, the jewelry fabrication and design program is one of the oldest courses offered at El Camino College. Students get the opportunity to learn how to design and create works of jewelry through a variety of skills including welding, sandblasting, enameling and metalsmithing. In order to receive a certificate of achievement, students must take a beginner and an intermediate skills course. This includes a six-hour lab workshop, which meets weekly on Friday afternoons. All skill levels are welcome in this inclusive hub of creativity.
Join The Union in exploring the behind-the-scenes of the production of “Lost Girl” by the El Camino College Theatre Department. “Lost Girl,” a play written by Kimberly Belflower, is a contemporary take on the classic story of Peter Pan, following the life of Wendy Darling after her adventure with Peter.
By Erica Lee
Scene One Film Club is a long-running student organization that connects film fans across all majors. During weekly meetings in the Haag Recital Hall and outside the Music Building, members discuss movies, debate topics such as “Are film adaptations good?” and plan meet-up groups to watch the latest Hollywood releases. Scene One will also host an upcoming film festival showcasing the works of El Camino College’s up-and-coming filmmakers on Friday, May 31 at 5 p.m. in the East Dining Room.
By Ethan Cohen
Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look with Liz Hazell, coach of El Camino College Women’s Volleyball team. This video explores coach Hazell’s upbringing, coaching philosophy, training methods and her unique approach to fostering success. Discover what makes her a standout leader and mentor, and get a glimpse into the hard work and dedication that drive her team to excel on the court. Join us for an inside look at the passion and commitment that define the El Camino College Women’s Volleyball program.
Actors are deep into their scripts, running lines and getting feedback from director Nathan Singh. The stage adorns partially built set pieces that suggest the makings of a teenager’s bedroom, inviting the imagination to envision the final look. The dialogue, stage directions and lighting cues create a magical atmosphere on stage. A whirlwind of creativity and dedication occupied the Campus Theatre, where the cast and crew of “Lost Girl” rehearsed their spring production. The Union was covering the process of the play. Take a behind-the-scenes look at some of the moments that were captured during an evening rehearsal on April 17.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
By Elsa Rosales
From left, El Camino College track and field assistant coach Kirsten Green, distance runners Ami Jacobson and Sequoia Gonzales, coach Dean Lofgren and Director of Athletics and Kinesiology Jeffrey Miera gather after the Women’s 5,000-meter at the 3C2A State Track and Field Championships at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif., on Saturday, May 18. Gonzales took 3rd place in 17:38.95, as well as 1st place in the Women’s 10,000-meter Friday. Jacobson took 7th place in 17:53.76, as well as 3rd place in the Women's 10,000-meter Friday.
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