March 27 Newsletter
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NEWS
College officials weigh in on proposed free speech policies
By Elsa Rosales and Nikki Yunker
Two newly proposed policies regarding the right to expression on campus have raised concerns at recent meetings with college leadership. The new policies will outline the time, place and manner for when students, employees and the public can exercise free speech at El Camino College. Read more.
Survey shows El Camino employees want improved communication with college leadership
By Jamila Zaki
Results from a recent survey show that El Camino College employees indicate improvements are needed with the college’s communication, executive leadership, and work environment. Out of 1391 respondents, 98 reported that the college’s leadership needs to improve communication, vision, and direction. Read more.
Annual class schedules planned at El Camino for future semesters
By Seph Peters
Year-round class schedules would allow students to plan an entire year of classes iin advance instead of choosing classes only for the next immediate semester. These schedules are being developed for the upcoming fall and spring semesters at El Camino College. Read more.
ARTS & FEATURES
US Rep. Maxine Waters hosts meet and greet at El Camino College
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters answered questions and provided updates on her work in Washington, D.C., at an address to the El Camino College community Thursday, March 20. Waters, who represents California’s 43rd Congressional District, spoke at several colleges, including ECC, Compton College and Los Angeles Southwest College. Read more.
Behind the curtains: A look into the musical ‘RENT’
The El Camino College Theatre Department presents “RENT,” a musical which portrays young artists and musicians as they try to create a life in New York amid the HIV/AIDS outbreak during the 1990s. Read more.
SPORTS
Women’s softball keeps win streak alive
The Warriors softball team pulls away in the bottom of the third inning extending their win streak to three games. El Camino’s momentum in the first inning kept a strong lead as infielder Cheyenne Navarro reached first base and later stole second. Read more.
El Camino women’s swim team dives past East Los Angeles
By Nikki Yunker
The Warriors women’s team swam against the Huskies in relay, freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and individual medley competitions. All the women on the Warriors team earned personal bests throughout the events. Read more.
PHOTOS
(L-R) Bob Timberlake plays fetch with his dogs Brodie, Molly and Ralph at the top floor of parking Lot H at El Camino College on Tuesday, March 25. Timberlake allows his dogs to run around the parking lot because, unlike at the park, his dogs can't run away. (Oriana de Quay | The Union)
Newly appointed El Camino Police Department Chief of Police Matthew Vander Horck shares with The Union, Warrior Life and beginning journalism students his experience transitioning into the new role. Vander Horck also addressed questions and concerns the journalism students had Wednesday, March 26, in the Humanities Building. (Eddy Cermeno | 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 first spring 2025 issue
The first spring 2025 issue of The Union is now available in print 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.