Search continues for missing student, campus police undergo racial equity analysis and many prepare for Halloween despite pandemic-related restrictions.
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NEWS
As family honors missing student, questions arise on law enforcement, elected officials
By: Jeniffer Torres and Juan Miranda
A month has passed since the disappearance of Juan Carlos Hernández, a part-time engineering student at El Camino College. In honor of his 22 birthday, his family give back to the homeless community on Skid Row. Read more.
Police and community relations subcommittee will serve to analyze campus police behavior
By: Camden Foster
A subcommittee in Dena Maloney's advisory committee on race and equity analyzes campus police behavior in order to "promote social justice as a whole.” The subcommittee looks at incidents where campus police were called in order to make recommendations on future responses. Read more.
EDITORIAL
Student Health Services provides wellness resources to students in need during difficult times
By: Editorial Board
Guidelines and precautions put in place following COVID-19 have made it difficult for people to schedule appointments with health professionals. This semester, the ECC Student Health Services have been working hard to provide students in need with more mental and physical assistance. Read more.
OPINION
7 socially-distanced Halloween activities from the Warrior Food Pantry and more
By: Khoury Williams
As government officials advise trick-or-treaters to remain home this Halloween due to the coronavirus pandemic, ECC’s Warrior Food Panty and neighboring cities are offering activities that are fun for everyone, at a distance. New Halloween traditions will keep the same holiday spirit but in a safe and healthy manner. Read more.
HEALTH
Access to health care among students becomes a priority during coronavirus pandemic
By: Walter Jay Jr.
Student Health Services at El Camino allows students to be treated physically and also mentally with the availability of prescriptions, vaccines and workshops hosted by psychologists and psychiatrists. Read more.
ARTS
Fall Advanced Dance Concert moves online
By: Oscar Macias
The online Dance Film Festival will replace El Camino’s annual in-person Fall Advanced Dance Concert this year because of COVID-19. Students interested in participating can enroll in the eight-week Concert Dance Ensemble class by emailing dance professor Elizabeth Adamis. Read more.
LIFESTYLE
Campus Viewpoints: Best scary movies for Halloween 2020
By: Madison Phan
Looking for movies to watch to get into the Halloween mood? Six students give their favorite spooky movie recommendations. Read more.
How students are celebrating Halloween in quarantine
By: Madison Phan
Halloween is the time of year where people dress up and get together to attend horror night events, spooky-themed parties, and go trick-or-treating. But with COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, students at El Camino had to change up their annual plans this year. Read more.
FEATURES
Health Center officials help students with mental health struggles
By: Estrella Ramos
Maria Nazarian, a clinical psychologist for the student health services department at ECC is taking a virtual turn to help students. The workshops are there to help students learn about mental health and coping mechanism. Read more.
SPORTS
Senators create legislation related to college athletes making profit on their names and likeness
By: Logan Tahlier
Senators have created framework for bills on the subject of university athletes making money on their name, likeness and marketability. Although legislation is different on the community college level and on the university level, this framework could lead to similar laws regarding community-college athletes. Read more.
AROUND EL CAMINO
9 photos taking a look around an abandoned campus at night
By: Jaime Solis
Most people have only seen the campus during the day. Here are some pictures showing some familiar locations around campus at night that convey the eeriness of the Halloween season. 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 “Spooky SZN” in the spirit of Halloween to brighten up spirits while we find new ways to celebrate this holiday season. Give it a listen here or click the button below.
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