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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
Trent Ledford

Trent Ledford, Staff Writer

Trent Ledford is an African-American filmmaker, screenwriter and journalist that was raised in Compton, California. Ledford’s favorite director is Spike Jonze. During his free time Ledford likes to write, read screenplays, exercise and watch movies.

All content by Trent Ledford
Kimberly Nguyen, 22, business major and John Escareno 21, English major, both are members of Empower the Community group known as ETC a non-profit organization where together they coordinate projects that supports the group's mission to empower the youth. Photo credit: Gabriela Better

Empowering others to help the community

By Trent Ledford
April 25, 2016
Yusuke Oue, photography major, is a foreign exchange student who has photographed over 7000 subjects in his five years of living in America. Photo credit: Elena Perez

International photography student finds American culture ‘amazing’

By Trent Ledford and Sebastian Spencer
April 7, 2016
Walter Jones, 26, plays the drums, Tyler Johnson, 22, plays the saxophone, Gavin Vellems, 22, plays the bass, Srimal Del Mel, 19, plays the piano and John Aparicio, 24, plays the guitar. The band met here through the music program which they consider, "one big family." Photo credit: John Fordiani

Student band brings “unique sounds” to jazz

By Trent Ledford
March 31, 2016

‘Still Life In Motion’ concert coming to the Marsee Auditorium

By Trent Ledford
March 18, 2016

Meeting online is easier than real life

By Trent Ledford
March 5, 2016
A successful performance finished by Cesar Ballardo (barritone), who sang "Bella siccome un angelo" from the comic opera, "Don Pasquale." Photo credit: Sue Hong

Instrumental students perform in Symphony Orchestra

By Trent Ledford
March 1, 2016

Students and staff talk about excuses they hear

By Trent Ledford
February 17, 2016
Maria Andrade-Reyes, 36, photography major, was one of two advanced students and two El Camino alumni to be awarded finalists honors by the Photographer's Forum Best of Photography 2015. Photo courtesy of Maria Andrade-Reyes.

Advanced photography students and alumni awarded finalist honors

By Trent Ledford
February 11, 2016
Eddie Hermosillo

Eddie Hermosillo

By Trent Ledford
February 8, 2016
Students shouldn't cut corners in parking lots

Students shouldn’t cut corners in parking lots

By Trent Ledford
February 3, 2016

Students talk about plans for summer

By Trent Ledford, Juan Lorenzo Gutierrez, and Chloe Chetty
May 11, 2015

‘Runaway Runway’ showcases model talent and designer skills

By Trent Ledford and Chloe Chetty
May 10, 2015

On social media the week of May 4

By Trent Ledford
May 10, 2015

Dance department gets ready for final show

By Trent Ledford
May 6, 2015

Women’s tennis shines at Ojai Valley Tournament

By Trent Ledford
April 28, 2015

Brian Wilson’s “No Pier Pressure” is no pressure for peers

By Trent Ledford
April 22, 2015

Fair organized to aid students with careers and majors

By Trent Ledford
April 16, 2015

Dancers create an impact in The Spring Dance Concert

By Trent Ledford
April 8, 2015

Backpacks and bags are not allowed in the Bookstore

By Trent Ledford
April 3, 2015

Women’s tennis ends regular season with loss against Mt. San Antonio

By Trent Ledford
April 3, 2015

Women’s tennis team cruises to victory over Long Beach

By Trent Ledford
April 2, 2015

Myriad submissions rated and ready for upcoming reading

By Trent Ledford
March 31, 2015
Photo credit: Gilberto Castro

Tennis player makes his own path in life

By Trent Ledford
March 30, 2015

Women’s tennis team inches closer to second place after win over Cerritos

By Trent Ledford
March 27, 2015

Women’s tennis team ends midseason slump after win at Rio Hondo College

By Trent Ledford
March 18, 2015

On social media the week of March 9

By Trent Ledford
March 15, 2015

Students fill us in on their plans for spring break

By Juan Lorenzo Gutierrez and Trent Ledford
March 14, 2015

Women’s tennis team drops another game as star player remains injured

By Trent Ledford
March 13, 2015

Star player out injured as women’s tennis team drops second consecutive match

By Trent Ledford
March 10, 2015
Illustration by Eugene Chang

Students can not and will not be objective

By Trent Ledford
March 2, 2015

Win streak ends for women’s tennis

By Trent Ledford
March 1, 2015

Women’s tennis unbeaten in 7 matches

By Trent Ledford
February 25, 2015

First tie of the season for women’s tennis

By Trent Ledford
February 20, 2015

Women’s tennis wins fifth straight match

By Trent Ledford
February 19, 2015

Dangerous people are everywhere in this campus

By Trent Ledford
February 18, 2015

Fourth straight win for women’s tennis

By Trent Ledford
February 13, 2015

Students plan for Valentine's Day

By Trent Ledford and Juan Lorenzo Gutierrez
February 12, 2015
The Writing Center, located on the first floor of the Humanities Building, is open to all students looking for help with writing. The center is open Monday through Friday. Photo credit: John Fordiani

Writing Center opens its doors to all students

By Trent Ledford
February 10, 2015

Women’s tennis team stretches win streak to three with home win

By Trent Ledford
February 6, 2015

Women’s tennis team earns second away win at Santa Monica College

By Trent Ledford
February 4, 2015

On social media the week of Jan. 25

By Trent Ledford
February 4, 2015

Favorite classes of students include English and psychology

By Trent Ledford
February 2, 2015

Student reactions to last week’s shooting

By Trent Ledford
February 1, 2015

Women’s tennis team bounces back after losing season opener

By Trent Ledford
January 30, 2015
This is the Strawbana crepe from Common Grounds. According to a survey distributed in the end of October, this is the most popular crepe offered on campus. The crepe is filled with both strawberries and bananas. Additionally, it is filled with a choice of either caramel or Nutella. The crepe is topped with powder sugar, whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. Photo credit: John Fordiani

EC students comment on the dining services offered on campus

By Trent Ledford
November 4, 2014

Costume and pumpkin carving contests draw crowd to Library Lawn

By Trent Ledford
October 31, 2014

EC Financial Aid Awareness Fair 2014

By Kris Aguilar, Trent Ledford, and Jean-Paul Udeh
October 22, 2014
Lorena Solis, 35, nursing major (left), meets with adjunct counselor, Lorenda Johnson, (right) to discuss what classes she still needs to fulfill the requirements of her major. The Express Counseling service offered by EC helps students with quick questions regarding academics, such as prerequisites and major requirements. Photo credit: Gilberto Castro

October marks the time for college applications and transferring

By Trent Ledford
October 8, 2014

Up for Debate: Classrooms are for learning, not selfies

By Trent Ledford
October 1, 2014

Free flu vaccines available for students in Health Center

By Trent Ledford
September 26, 2014

Girls in the Garage Workshop

By Jessica Gualotuna and Trent Ledford
September 21, 2014

Up for Debate: Spend money on research, not ice water

By Trent Ledford
September 9, 2014
Alone in a new country

Alone in a new country

By Roger Escobar, Trent Ledford, John Fordiani, and Amira Petrus
May 22, 2014
A YouTube star is viewed

A YouTube star is viewed

By Trent Ledford, Staff Writer
May 12, 2014
Video gamers in the Student Activities Center

Video gamers in the Student Activities Center

By Trent Ledford and Gilberto Castro
May 12, 2014

Winter classes offered at area colleges

By juan lorenzo guttierrez, Coree Heard, and Trent Ledford
November 21, 2013

Gaga’s newest album deserves all the ‘Applause’ it will get

By Trent Ledford
November 20, 2013

The do-it-all photographer

By Trent Ledford
October 30, 2013

Experience Another 20/20

By Trent Ledford
October 8, 2013

“MGMT” is unique and brilliant.

By Trent Ledford
September 27, 2013
"Riddick" sequel fades in the dark

“Riddick” sequel fades in the dark

By Trent Ledford
September 16, 2013