Missing student found dead, COVID-19 cases on the rise as students complete their first fully-online semester
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NEWS
Mass held in light of student’s death
By: Jeniffer Torres
Following the discovery of a missing student's body buried out in the Mojave Desert, his family gathered to hold a public mass in his honor. Still following COVID-19 restrictions, attendees paid their respects to both him and his loved ones. Read more.
New dean’s list procedure could allow more students to make the list
Procedure AP 4200 could allow a wider group of students to qualify for the dean's list. By cutting back on eligibility requirements, school officials hope the list will become more inclusive, while others remain skeptical about its outcome. Read more.
Statewide trends indicate decrease in community college enrollment from diverse groups
By: Nicholas Broadhead, Rachel Maldonado, Madison Phan and Jeniffer Torres
As El Camino College begins to address disproportionate opportunities among students, enrollment from diverse groups has decreased statewide, including at ECC, Santa Monica College, Fullerton College, and more. Read more.
EDITORIAL
It’s simple: Stay home
By: Editorial Board
Prompted by the actions of the younger population, stricter guidelines have been enacted in Los Angeles County and across the state to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Union's Editorial Board urges young folks everywhere to commit to this task and stay home. Read more.
HEALTH
Four more cases of COVID-19 on ECC campus
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, El Camino College has experienced an increase in cases on its campus. Four new cases were confirmed during the month of November, Los Angeles County tells people to stay at home. Read more.
OPINION
My learning disability did not end my dream
By: Maria Cornejo
What can be defined as a label and roadblock to some, can be viewed as an opportunity to others. I decided to throw difficulty aside and dive head first into pursuing the career of my dreams, doing whatever it takes to succeed. Read more.
FEATURES
Dr. Janet Schaeffer, psychologist at El Camino, dies
Janet Schaeffer was a psychologist at El Camino College who died on Nov. 12. Her colleagues reflect on her selfless personality and the ways in which she served ECC. Read more.
Overcoming depression to find inner musical talent
By: Walter Jay Jr.
De Ana Abinante, an independent singer/songwriter overcomes her depression and finds a passion for music. She reflects on the ups and downs she faced to become who she is currently. Read more.
ARTS
Photography professor hosts masterclasses to boost students’ engagement
By: Maria Cornejo
To motivate her students and keep them engaged amidst hours of online schoolwork, photography professor Darilyn Rowan hosts masterclasses for them and invites actively working photographers to speak about their experiences in the field. Read more.
Performance groups find harmony in trying times
By: Walter Jay Jr.
The Concert Jazz Band and Chorale Ensembles have found a way to rehearse together without the sound delays that come with most telecommuting platforms. By using Jamulus, the performance groups can rehearse in real-time and hear one another as if they were in-person. Read more.
PHOTOS
9 photos from the Give Thanks 2020 event
By: Mari Inagaki
The Warrior Pantry partnered with various other Los Angeles County based organizations to give out food to families and veterans this Thanksgiving holiday. Read more.
From our table to yours: Cooking a turkey
By: Jaime Solis
A mother walks you through her preparation of the Thanksgiving turkey. Read more.
Quarantunes: A playlist delivered to you every two weeks
The times are tough. You might feel unproductive being stuck at home. You might miss your family or friends. 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 “Winter Holiday jams” in the spirit of the holiday season. From everyone here at The Union, we wish you a happy holidays! Give it a listen here or click the button 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. Whether it’s pulling an all-nighter to write human interest stories or push everything aside in order to deliver breaking news, 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. This includes more coverage on coronavirus and its impacts on cities including Gardena, Hawthorne, Torrance, Inglewood, Carson, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach.
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