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El Camino College ethnic studies instructor Takahito Tanaka is in his second year teaching at ECC. The ethnic studies instructor previously taught at California University State Fullerton. (Mario Trejos | The Union)
Free service-learning trip offered for spring break 2025
By Nick Miller October 9, 2024

El Camino College professor Taka Tanaka is offering El Camino students currently enrolled in his classes a free trip to San Diego near the US-Mexico border. The trip will allow students to experience the...

Munira Shatarah, a 61-year-old Palestinian from Jaffa and a nursing major, demonstrates the Palestinian flag at a Palestine rally at El Camino College on Oct. 8, 2024. Shatarah said it's "miserable" for those living in Gaza, as families are killed and people are left in poor humanitarian conditions. She added that the land belonged to Palestine, and that they would get it back soon. “[It’s] not their [Israel's] country, it’s our country," she said. (Angela Osorio | The Union)
One year later: Oct. 7 anniversary evokes painful memories, strong sentiments among campus community
By Angela Osorio October 9, 2024

Oct. 7, 2023 – a date ingrained in the minds of many. For some, it’s the painful memory of tragedy and loss. For others, it’s the start of the long conflict and bloodshed in Gaza–which some...

El Camino College students, faculty and other people not associated with the college protest the Israel-Hamas war on the corner of Manhattan Beach and Crenshaw Boulevard on Tuesday, Oct. 8. As the group protested on the corner street, some cars honked their horns in support while passing by. This was the second on-campus protest regarding the Israel-Hamas war since May 21, 2024. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)
Students, faculty voice their support for Palestine after first anniversary of Israel-Hamas war
By Kinzie Malony October 9, 2024

El Camino College students, faculty and people from outside the college came together to march and speak in support of Palestine on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The protest in support of Palestine was...

The El Camino College Inter-Club Council executive cabinet and officers meet in the Communications building on Wednesday, Oct. 2. ICC holds general meetings every Monday in Library Room 166 located in the Distance Education Center from noon to 1 p.m. Cabinet meetings take place every Wednesday in Communications Room 102 located in the ICC office from noon to 1 p.m. (Elsa Rosales | The Union)
Inter-Club Council encourages student participation, aims to streamline operations
By Elsa Rosales October 3, 2024

El Camino College's Inter-Club Council executive cabinet and officers met on Wednesday, Oct. 2, to discuss service to the campus community through event-hosting and participation in the decision-making...

An Evening of One Act Plays are returning to campus starting on Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. in the Campus Theater (Elliott Bullock II | The Union)
An Evening Of One Act Plays coming soon
By Elliott Bullock II October 3, 2024

Under the direction El Camino College students, three one-act comedy plays will take place at the Campus Theater from Friday, Oct. 11 to Oct....

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Left to right: Larry Steen, David Moyer and Dean Koba entertain the audience on Sept. 28 in the Campus Theatre. The performance featured a six song set list. (Taheem Lewis | The Union)
Jazz faculty show highlights various styles of dynamic jazz sounds
By Katie Volk September 30, 2024

El Camino College’s Faculty Jazz Showcase Concert took place at the Campus Theatre on Sept. 28, where faculty members performed dynamic...

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Lynn Kim | Special to The Union
El Camino Needs to Make Online Counseling Simpler
By Nick Miller October 8, 2024

One of the main reasons someone attends a community college is to transfer to a four-year university and obtain their bachelor's degree. From my experience,...

Lynn Kim | Special to the Union
Revitalizing campus culture: growing a community through organizations and events
By Editorial Board September 30, 2024

Since El Camino College reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic, campus culture has been making a comeback. The Union editorial board would like to acknowledge...

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