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El Camino College The Union

The student news site of El Camino College

El Camino College The Union

Robin Dreizler gives a speech to family, friends and colleagues in celebration of his retirement in the East Dining Room at El Camino College on Wednesday, April 17. (Nick Miller | The Union)
After nearly three decades working at El Camino, enrollment services dean set to retire end of the month
By Eddy Cermeno April 24, 2024

A former professional baseball player who became an El Camino College dean is approaching the end of a nearly 30-year career working to support students.Cheers and applause from the dean’s family,...

LGBTQIA+ Student Success Coordinator Kenny Simkins presents events that will celebrate El Camino College’s Pride Week starting on May 20 during the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, April 15. (Nick Miller | The Union)
Pride Week returns to El Camino in May
By Nick Geltz April 22, 2024

“Drag Bingo,” “LGBTQIA+ Prom” and “Lavender Graduation” are just some of the events happening to celebrate El Camino College’s Pride Week starting May 20. LGBTQIA+ Student Success Coordinator...

Polly Parks, an associate professor of biology, announces sign-ups for the Teaching Academy for Continuous Learning during the Academic Senate meeting on Tuesday, April 16 in the Distance Education Center. The goal is to teach skills faculty can apply to their classrooms come fall 2024 to create a more inclusive study space. (Erica Lee | The Union)
Summer program available for El Camino faculty to learn more inclusive teaching skills
By Erica Lee April 17, 2024

While students are enjoying their summer break, El Camino College faculty members will be heading back to the classroom. Polly Parks, an associate professor of biology, announced during the April 16...

Okinawan drumming group Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko - Los Angeles Branch performs during the Dr. Nadine Ishitani Hata Memorial Cherry Blossom Festival at the El Camino College Student Services Plaza on Tuesday, April 2. The festival included the reading of haiku by ECC creative writing students and Japanese treats from Kansha Creamery in Gardena. (Elsa Rosales | The Union)
Beating drums, haiku poetry: Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates spring season, former faculty
By Nikki Yunker April 4, 2024

The sun’s rays beat down on the ground as the dancers flow forth in a gentle wave and bow to the audience. The dancers raise their arms and instruments to the sky. Their wooden sticks meet their drums...

Battle of the Boats: Students, professors race in cardboard boat competition
By Raphael Richardson April 21, 2024

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El Camino Colleges advanced dance team coordinates its dance routine on April 4, 2024 in Room 230. (Joseph Ramirez | The Union)
El Camino students spring into dance with upcoming performance
By Jaylen Morgan April 17, 2024

As one approaches the PE South Building, a rhythm suddenly catches the body. Feet start to tap, fingers move back and forth and the head begins...

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Rhiannon Ellis | Special to The Union
Give students control of their club's social media
April 24, 2024

The Student Organization Handbook, which lays down the rules and regulations for clubs and organizations on campus, has a new social media policy. The...

Eduardo Salas | Special to The Union
We are not helpless while we witness a genocide
By Abiya Hasan April 24, 2024

As students walk through El Camino College doors, clutching their backpacks, it is symbolic of the future that awaits them. An 11-year-old Palestinian...

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