El Camino’s Eid al-Fitr prayer leaves feelings of unity and disappointment; Turnout shy in student government election
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El Camino’s Eid al-Fitr prayer leaves feelings of unity and disappointment
Over 5,000 Muslims from the South Bay and Los Angeles area gathered at Murdock Stadium to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, April 21. However, several Muslim Student Association members pointed out a lack of support from El Camino College. Read more.
Meta-Majors Center aims to connect majors, services, clubs
By: Ari Martinez
created to bring the seven meta-majors offered on campus together, (behavioral and social sciences; business; creative arts; health and community wellness; industry and technology; languages, composition and journalism; and STEM) the Meta-Majors Center is now available for students to explore and give feedback. Read more.
El Camino to hold emergency evacuation drill
An emergency earthquake evacuation drill of buildings will be held at the El Camino College campus on Friday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Based off of an earthquake evacuation, the exercise aims to improve El Camino College’s evacuation plans. Read more.
Turnout shy in student government election
By: Anthony Lipari and Nasai Rivas
The Associated Students Organization released its election results on Monday, April 17, with a total of 166 votes for a new slate of student representatives. The Associated Students Organization released its election results on Monday, April 17, with a total of 166 votes for a new slate of student representatives. Read more.
Student Health Services offer weekly mental health workshops
By: Erica Lee
Mental health workshops designed to help students recognize symptoms and gain effective coping strategies against stress, anxiety and depression are being offered by El Camino College’s Student Health Services. Meetings run on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Yoga Studio/Gymnasium Room 216. Read more.
SPORTS
Warriors beach volleyball team scores back-to-back wins to finish regular season
By: Khallid Muhsin
El Camino College’s beach volleyball team utilized consistent offensive and defensive tactics against both College of the Desert and Long Beach to score a flawless 5-0 victory and a closely contested 3-2 win, respectively. The El Camino College Warriors are set to begin the South Coast Conference Pairs Tournament at Long Beach City College on Friday, April 28. Read more.
OPINION
Top 5 Things to Try at Café Camino and El Cappuccino
El Camino offers a variety of food on campus but ever wondered which meals are the best? In this story, Multimedia Editor Nindiya Maheswari searches for the best food options available on campus. Read more.
VIDEOS
By: Brianna Vaca
Affordable ballet classes are open to students from all walks of life. Dance Instructor Daniel Berney invites students to explore various dance classes offered at El Camino College. View here.
By: Joshua Flores
Tabletop Gaming Club fosters a sense of community by hosting weekly board and card games. The club meets every Tuesday and Thursday at noon in Schauerman Library’s collaborative room. View here.
By: Greg Fontanilla
After winning and breaking record-setting performances, including an award for 2023 South Coast Conference Swimmer of the Year, El Camino College swimmer Mia Park just wants to swim faster. View here.
Extra! The Union’s third spring 2023 issue is here
The third issue of the spring 2023 semester is here!
The Union Vol. 77, No. 8 features updates on the death of former Board of Trustees President Kenneth Brown, The Board's vacancy process, The Eid al-Fitr prayer, Child Development Club and more.
Look out for The Union’s paper on news racks located around campus.
Not on campus? Check out the digital edition issue here and look out for The Union’s next two issues on the following dates:
• May 11
• June 1
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.
This issue’s playlist is titled “Hitting a high note 💚” in honor of 4/20. The Union asked several students around campus about the songs they listen to while high and their selections inspired this playlist. Listen here.
About The Union
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