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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
Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan

Jesus “Jesse” Canche Chan, Senior Staff Writer

Jesse Chan is a senior staff writer for The Union and the first host of The Union’s podcast. He is a journalism major with aspirations of becoming a sports and features writer.

All content by Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
The exterior of Geoffrey’s Comics is a well-known sight to many El Camino College students. Located just west of the campus, Geoffrey’s Comics originally opened in Gardena in 1979. (Delfino Camacho | Warrior Life)

Top 5 comic book stores near El Camino College

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
December 6, 2023
El Camino College English Professor Chris Page relaxes before his punk rock band tudors performs on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at The Sardine, a bar in San Pedro. This would be tudors first paid gig since the 2020 pandemic lockdowns. (Gary Kohatsu | Warrior Life)

Taking the Stage: El Camino English professor trades markers in class for drum sticks at band gigs

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
June 4, 2023
Tevete Usumalii gives his speech at the El Camino College Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday evening, June 1. He was one of the most physically demanding offensive linemen in El Camino Football history and is a member of the 1990s All-Decade Team. (Ethan Cohen | The Union)

NFL, MLB stars honored among others at El Camino Hall of Fame induction

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
June 4, 2023
Theatre arts major Kenneth Castro sings and plays ballad covers of pop songs in the Music Building on May 31. Castro said he's been playing "on-and-off" for five years and uses the Music Building's practice rooms to strengthen his skills. (Khoury Williams | The Union)

Striking a chord with the Applied Music program

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
June 1, 2023
Courtesy of the El Camino College Office of Marketing & Communications

Returning student to share her experience as graduation speaker

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
May 30, 2023
Lexx Brown (left) dodges a right hook from Thanos Sarreas during the main event match of the first inaugural Fight Night event presented by El Camino College's boxing club at the Sweet Science Boxing and MMA gym in Hawthorne on May 20. (Khoury Williams | The Union)

Fight night strikes success

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
May 29, 2023

El Camino English professor takes center stage

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
May 26, 2023

Fight Night: Season one

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
May 17, 2023
Jesus “Jesse” Chan attending a Clippers’ game in Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of Jesus “Jesse” Chan

Not afraid to take a stand

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
May 17, 2023

El Camino journalism students honored with first-place awards

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
May 10, 2023
Photo illustration by Ethan Cohen

Likes to dislikes: The social media addiction epidemic

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
April 14, 2023
Anthropology major Quinn Hartman participating in a “paint and sip” workshop at El Camino College’s Black Student Success Center on Wednesday, March 15. Hartman prefers to call anthropology “human diversity” and he regularly advocates for greater resources, recognition and support for communities who he says too often feel unwelcome in higher education. (Kim McGill | The Union)

El Camino sees growing awareness and resources for LGBTQIA+ community on campus

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
April 12, 2023
Outside hitter Daniel Reilly, left, attempts to tip the ball over the net as Antelope Valley reaches up to block on March 29. El Camino took home a 3-0 victory over Antelope Valley. (Ash Hallas | The Union)

El Camino men’s volleyball mow down Antelope Valley Marauders in home game

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
March 30, 2023
Vaqueros outside hitter Cole Richards (left) and middle blocker Sean Ortiz (right) after the warriors scored to tie the game in the second set on March 15 at the ECC Gym Complex. Santa Barbara defeats El Camino for their second win in a row 6-4. (Jesse Chan | The Union)

Santa Barbara men’s volleyball stamps out El Camino

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
March 15, 2023

Student Expo Spring 2023

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
March 15, 2023
Warriors middle blocker Kasra Alipour serves the ball to the Brahmas during the conference opener match on Wednesday, March 1 at the ECC Gym Complex. El Camino defeated Pierce College for its third win 3-1. (Jesse Chan | The Union)

El Camino men’s volleyball bests Pierce College in conference opener

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
March 2, 2023
Career and Transfer Center in the Student Services building on the second floor on Feb. 23, 2023. (Jesse Chan | The Union).

Transfer workshops should not be my only option

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
February 28, 2023
Photo illustration by Ash Hallas

Music saved my semester

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
December 8, 2022
Maj. Brenda Threatt and former El Camino College Dean of I-Tech and U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Ronald Way renders a salute during The Pledge of Allegiance at a Veterans Day event on Thursday, Nov. 10 at El Camino’s East Dining Room. (Greg Fontanilla | The Union)

Veterans Day celebrated at El Camino

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
November 11, 2022

Student government hosts the first Homecoming Carnival since the pandemic

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
November 10, 2022
El Camino sophomore Mo Cruz goes for a layup against a Santa Barbara Vaqueros player to help bring the Warriors back into the game at the El Camino Gym Complex on Tuesday, Nov. 1. El Camino won the game 64-58 at the end of regulation. (Jesse Chan | The Union)

El Camino men’s basketball rallies against Santa Barbara in late-game comeback

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
November 2, 2022
Daniel Hsu teaches student pianist Samuel Price about the importance of repetition when playing "Sonata quasi una fantasia" in C-sharp minor by Ludwig van Beethoven during his master class session held in HAAG Recital Hall on Oct. 6. Hsu utilizes his vast to help El Camino College pianists progress as musicians. (Khoury Williams | The Union)

Cliburn Bronze Medalist Daniel Hsu performs piano concert at El Camino College

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
October 13, 2022
An 'ofrenda' or offering display currently on display at the El Camino College Library, taken on Oct. 7. Students and staff members were encouraged to provide personal photos and art pieces to include in the display. (Delfino Camacho | The Union)

Dia de los muertos Art exhibit to be hosted at the El Camino Art Gallery

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
October 9, 2022
Vice President of Academic Affairs Carlos Lopez speaks to The Union staff during a newsroom visit on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Lopez spoke about his role at El Camino and his journey of learning to ice skate in his 40's. (Ethan Cohen | The Union)

New Vice President of Academic Affairs is ‘grateful’ for communities and college

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
September 29, 2022
One of the piano practice rooms available for students in the music library, the stamped music stand leaves no doubt that the equipment belong to El Camino College. Photo taken Sept. 7. (Delfino Camacho | The Union)

El Camino College to host Cliburn silver medalist pianist

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
September 8, 2022

2021 Student Campus Climate Survey reviewed at College Council meeting

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
December 7, 2021

Thanksgiving at the Warrior Pantry

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
November 24, 2021

El Camino College booster shots are available

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
November 17, 2021

Members of El Camino College community reflect on potential Gov. Newsom recall

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
May 26, 2021
Lourdes Vazquez Mejia (left) and her mother, Sandra Vazquez (right) pose for a photo between prepping meals for customers at Birreria3rageneracion, the restaurant they run out of their home backyard in Harbor City, on May 2. Photo credit: Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan

ECC student helps found family business during pandemic

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
May 2, 2021
Zoha Jan/The Union

Places to visit during spring break

By Jesus "Jesse" Canche Chan
April 7, 2021