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El Camino College The Union
The student news site of El Camino College

El Camino College The Union
The student news site of El Camino College

El Camino College The Union
Eddy Cermeno

Eddy Cermeno, News Editor

Eddy Cermeno is the News Editor for The Union. He enjoys listening to music and collecting vinyl records of some of his favorite albums. Since he has an interest in technology, Eddy hopes to have a career in technology journalism in the future.

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Connecting through injury: how hurting my ankle reminded me of struggles my mom experienced

By Eddy Cermeno
November 17, 2024

Frames to fame: Animation club discusses film, hosts festival

By Eddy Cermeno
June 4, 2024

Emerging artists: Student artwork showcased in gallery

By Eddy Cermeno
June 3, 2024
Lyn Miles, a Torrance community gardener, 82, waters flowers and other plants in her garden plot inside the community garden located in Lago Seco Park on Saturday, May 11. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)

Let it grow: Public gardens near El Camino

By Eddy Cermeno
June 3, 2024
An El Camino College student walks past a parking permit machine located outside of parking Lot C on Wednesday, May 22. The Board of Trustees approved the reinstatement of parking permits for El Camino students and employees during its meeting on Monday, May 20. (Clarence Davis | The Union)

Parking permit fees will return this fall semester

By Eddy Cermeno
May 22, 2024
Ann O'Brien, executive director of marketing and communications, presents an overview of the Crisis Communications Plan during the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, May 20 (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)

El Camino creates communication plan for emergency situations

By Eddy Cermeno
May 22, 2024
View of the Gardena Cinema theater on Tuesday, May 14. "When the Smoke Clears," the second episode in the "Age of Embellished Relic," an American independent crimes series which will premiere exclusively at the theater on Thursday, May 16. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)

El Camino student edits sound on film series set to premiere at local theater

By Eddy Cermeno
May 15, 2024
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
Mt. San Antonio College Mounties Thomas Folsom and Tyler Perez play against El Camino College Warriors Alejandro Blanco and Shubham Waldiya in a tennis doubles match at the ECC Tennis Courts on Thursday, Feb. 29. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)

Mt. San Antonio men’s tennis overwhelms El Camino in conference win

By Eddy Cermeno
March 2, 2024
El Camino College Police Chief Michael Trevis explains the parameters of an upcoming active shooter drill, taking place on Friday, April 12, to the members of the Academic Senate on Tuesday, Feb. 20. (Osvin Suazo | The Union)

Active shooter drill to take place on campus

By Eddy Cermeno
February 21, 2024
El Camino College Rocket League esports team captain Pedro Carrillo plays on online match of Rocket League in the Warrior Esports Center on Monday, Dec. 11. Carrillo has been playing Rocket League since the game released in 2016. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)

Rocket League captain and Warrior esports team boosts into undefeated season

By Eddy Cermeno
December 15, 2023
Inside the Study Center located on the second floor of the Schauerman Library during the power outage on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Buildings across campus were left without electricity which affected elevators, doors, lights and computers. (Kae Takazawa | The Union)

Citywide power outage leaves El Camino in the dark

By Eddy Cermeno
October 12, 2023
An El Camio men's water polo player attempts to make a pass against a Chaffy College water polo player on Oct.11. (Jared Abarca | The Union)

El Camino men’s water polo overwhelm Chaffey College in conference game

By Eddy Cermeno
October 12, 2023

District and Federation of Teachers reach tentative agreement

By Eddy Cermeno
September 26, 2023
Federation members picket their way across campus to a Board of Trustees meeting at El Camino College on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (Isabelle Ibarra | The Union)

Solidarity march: Faculty protest ‘no contract, unfair labor’ ahead of Board of Trustees meeting

By Eddy Cermeno
September 7, 2023
New Academic Senate President Charlene Brewer-Smith (left) standing next to former President Darcie McClelland during public comments in the first senate meeting of the fall semester on Tuesday, Sept. 5. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)

New Academic Senate President begins her term, growing enrollment discussed during meeting

By Eddy Cermeno
September 6, 2023
An El Camino College graduating student raises her fist triumphantly as she walks from the Murdock Stadium tunnel into the football field which is where the 2023 El Camino commencement ceremony took place on Friday, June 9. (Delfino Camacho | The Union)

Graduation 2023: Future ‘commences’ for El Camino students

By Eddy Cermeno
June 15, 2023
Several Associated Students Organization cabinet members gathered together after a meeting in the Communications Building on May 30. (Taylor Sharp | The Union)

Student government faces budget deficit

By Nasai Rivas, Eddy Cermeno, and Matheus Trefilio
June 1, 2023
Two rows of drying machines on a wall inside Magic Laundry located in a small plaza between Rosecrans Avenue and West 145th Street in Lawndale on Sunday, March 26. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)

Wash, rinse, repeat: Best laundromats near El Camino

By Eddy Cermeno
May 25, 2023

El Camino braces for less state funding; Planning committee moving fast to develop new budget

By Eddy Cermeno
May 24, 2023

USC campus tour offered by El Camino

By Eddy Cermeno
May 21, 2023
Music major Anthony Lipari leans over a shrub in the Chemistry Courtyard on March 22. Lipari joins a select group of students being awarded the Presidential Scholarship for the Spring 2023 semester. (Khoury Williams | The Union)

Music and journalism student earns Presidential Scholarship Award

By Eddy Cermeno
May 18, 2023

Unlocking success: El Camino presents path of academic resources, professional opportunities for STEM students

By Eddy Cermeno
May 17, 2023
Business administration major Uzair Pasta plays a game of “Mafia” at the Social Justice Center on April 5. Pasta’s work with the forensics team has garnered him more than 20 trophies, over 100 medals, and about a dozen certificates. (Khoury Williams | The Union)

El Camino student climbs to success through the power of community

By Eddy Cermeno
May 11, 2023

Dean of Humanities shares her leadership journey at El Camino College

By Eddy Cermeno
May 10, 2023

El Camino forensics team wins top speaker award for first time in 22 years

By Eddy Cermeno
May 10, 2023
Photography student Yolanda Flowers (left) discussing her photos in a display case with two attendees of the Traces Photography Exhibition on Thursday, April 27. Flowers said one comment she gets about her photos is people asking “How do you get your shots?” (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)

Students showcase their work at the Traces Photography Exhibition

By Eddy Cermeno
May 3, 2023

Behind the scenes: El Camino’s Forensics team

By Eddy Cermeno
April 7, 2023
Photo illustration (Igor Colonno | The Union)

A major switch: Starting a new career path

By Eddy Cermeno
April 6, 2023
El Camino's Chief Technology Officer Loic Audusseau speaks about campus-wide Wi-Fi infrastructure upgrade during the Board of Trustees meeting on March, 20. In addition to upgrading the Wi-Fi infrastructure across campus, Audusseau said the current plan also expands Wi-Fi coverage to all parking lots and stadiums. (Khoury Williams | The Union)

El Camino feels the need, the need for Wi-Fi speed

By Eddy Cermeno
March 30, 2023
Second-year business major Natalie Martinez speaks with Pepperdine Recruitment Advisor Jose Lozano on Thursday, March 23. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union) Photo credit: Eddy Cermeno

[Photo] Spring University Fair offers resources for transfer students

By Eddy Cermeno
March 28, 2023
Forensics coach Joseph Evans (left), Director of Forensics Francesca Bishop, Jana Abulaban, Sheriff Abdrahman, forensics coach Brittany Hubble, Uzair Pasta, Cody Hagemeier at the Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, March 12. (Photo courtesy of Francesca Bishop)

Forensics team excels at international tournament, wins multiple awards

By Eddy Cermeno
March 28, 2023

El Camino’s Wi-Fi to get speed boost

By Eddy Cermeno
March 24, 2023
El Camino sophomore Leafa Juarez tips the ball over the net as Rio Hondo College sophomore Faith Wada (right) attempts to block during a March 17 conference matchup at Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union) Photo credit: Eddy Cermeno

[Photo] Rio Hondo College suffers its first beach volleyball season loss to El Camino

March 17, 2023
El Camino sophomore Leafa Juarez tips the ball over the net as Rio Hondo College sophomore Faith Wada (right) attempts to block during a March 17 conference matchup at Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union) Photo credit: Eddy Cermeno

Rio Hondo College suffers its first beach volleyball season loss to El Camino

By Eddy Cermeno
March 17, 2023

Audience captivated at El Camino Speakers’ Forum

By Eddy Cermeno
March 5, 2023

El Camino College enrollment recovers after pandemic drop off

By Eddy Cermeno
March 2, 2023
Sophomore Athina Sarreas (left) and Orange Coast sophomore Paige Cutwright (right) play in one of the five duos matches at El Camino College on Thursday, Feb. 23. The Warriors lost 4-1 and will play San Diego Mesa on March 3. (Anthony Lipari | The Union)

Orange Coast serves El Camino beach volleyball its first season loss

By Eddy Cermeno
February 23, 2023

Forensics Team to host fundraising event to compete in Tokyo

By Eddy Cermeno
February 19, 2023

Thanksgiving meals to be given away at El Camino

By Eddy Cermeno
November 21, 2022
(From L-R) The Union editors Delfino Camacho, Khoury Williams, Ethan Cohen, and Greg Fontanilla stand in front of The Washington Post with the Associated Collegiate Press "Pacemaker 100 Finalist" award on Saturday, Oct. 29 in Washington, D.C. The publication was formerly known as "Warwhoop" before becoming "The Union." (Photo courtesy of Stefanie Frith)

The Union brings home national awards from Washington, D.C., conference

By Eddy Cermeno
November 14, 2022
El Camino Warrior guards Teena Ponce and Nalani Higa defend Citrus Owl forward Giselle Garcia-Nunez with 3:14 left in the game on Friday, Nov.11 in the ECC Gym Complex. Citrus defeated El Camino 49-46, and will play their next ECC Crossover game against Irvine Valley on Wednesday, Nov.16 at 5 p.m. at Irvine Valley College. Photo credit: Eddy Cermeno

[Photo] Citrus College narrowly defeats El Camino 49-46 in women’s basketball

By Eddy Cermeno
November 14, 2022
Warriors point guard Brandy Castaneda is surrounded by two Desert defenders as she tries to break their defense on Wednesday, Nov. 9. El Camino won the game against the College of the Desert 57-16. (Ash Hallas | The Union)

Warriors top College of the Desert 57-16 in one-sided women’s basketball game

By Eddy Cermeno
November 10, 2022
Radiology major Emily Nava would give back to the community if she would end up winning the lottery. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union) Photo credit: Eddy Cermeno

[Photo] Campus Viewpoints: What would you do if you won the lottery?

By Eddy Cermeno and Khallid Muhsin
November 2, 2022
Architecture major Leila Ramos in front the Marsee Auditorium, which served as the makes shift sales floor for the Halloween Costume Sale on Thursday, Oct. 20. Ramos said she usually buys pre-made Halloween costumes but appreciated being able to buy clothing items for her costume on campus. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union) Photo credit: Eddy Cermeno

[Photo] Halloween costume sale is a holiday treat for students and employees

By Eddy Cermeno
October 26, 2022
A sign outside the Marsee Auditorium advertises the upcoming Halloween costume sale, photo taken Saturday, Oct. 15. (Delfino Camacho | The Union)

Halloween costumes to be sold at Marsee Auditorium

By Eddy Cermeno
October 16, 2022
An "I Voted" sticker glimmers in the sunlight in Torrance, California, on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Students and employees should expect the campus to be busier in the next few weeks for the Midterm Election. (Ethan Cohen | The Union)

El Camino College to be a polling station for Election Day

By Eddy Cermeno
October 13, 2022

New Canvas update causing issues on loaner laptops

By Eddy Cermeno
October 13, 2022

Title IX and related resources offered at El Camino

By Eddy Cermeno
September 22, 2022
Marlin Darrah, far left, interacts with guests during intermission while other guests enjoy refreshments at the Marsee Auditorium on Monday Sept. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union) Photo credit: Eddy Cermeno

[Photo] Discovery Film series premieres with ‘Tropical and Exotic Asia’

By Eddy Cermeno
September 21, 2022
A photograph of a flyer advertising the 2002 Discovery World Travel Adventure Series taken on Sept. 16. The flyers are readily available in the Marsee Auditorium. (Delfino Camacho | The Union)

Returning film series hopes to ‘reel’ in audiences at El Camino

By Eddy Cermeno
September 18, 2022
A screenshot of the Warrior sculpture during its original unveiling taken from the El Camino College website on Sept. 18. (Delfino Camacho | The Union)

Searching for a statue, finding ideal representation

By Eddy Cermeno
September 18, 2022