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Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Circle K hosts fundraiser for cancer

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Raising an estimated $600, the Circle K Club hosted a charity ball Friday night for the pediatric department at St. Mary's Hospital in Long Beach, Lisa Nena, 20, Circle K president, said.
Located between the Gardena Police Department and the fire station, the charity ball was at the Ken Nakaoka Community Center in Gardena.

Fundraiser at the Marsee will raise money for cancer

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Teens Against Cancer (TAC) will be hosting the Second Annual Teen Variety Show at the Marsee Auditorium on June 25. The money raised will be donated for pediatric cancer patients at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital, Jennifer Matsui, 17, TAC president, said.
Eighty percent of the money raised will go to the Derek Hoffman Rhabdomyosarcoma Research Fund.

Mesa student to blast off with NASA

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Some of America's most brilliant engineers work in NASA's space centers collaborating on new ideas and one EC student has received the opportunity to work with them this summer.
Mario Cabrera, aerospace engineering major, never would have imagined he would be traveling to NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) Thursday through Saturday, and be working with the top aerospace engineers in the country.

Police Beat (5/13)

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

1.Faculty member contacts
police due to voice mail

May 10, 9:00 a.m.-Police were contacted by a faculty member who had one of his students leave him disturbing voice mails. Previously, officers had been called to this class when the same student had become enraged and disruptive.

Read posters unveiled in library

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Intended to encourage students to utilize the Schauerman Library, two new posters featuring faculty were recently unveiled in the lobby.
The two faculty members chosen are Elaine Cannon, sociology professor and Elizabeth Shadish, philosophy professor.
"I can't tell you how surprised I was to be on the list for the Read posters," Cannon said.

Scholarships given out at Marsee

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Through the EC Scholarship Office, more than 332 students received scholarships last Thursday in the Marsee Auditorium, Kahea Kamahele, scholarship coordinator, said.
"More than $320,000 in scholarships were distributed to current EC students and to a few high school seniors who plan on attending EC in the fall semester," Kamahele said.

Student government elections are a success

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Although the turnout was not as large as it was last year, the Associate Student Organization (ASO) election last week was a complete success, Josh Casper, 19, president of ASO, said.
"From what I can tell, the election has gone very well," Casper said. "It was not as big of a competition as it was last year.

Summer brings kids to pool

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

South Bay residents will have a chance to learn how to swim or improve upon their skills with EC's summer swim program starting June 14 at the campus pool.
The program is run through the athletic department as a fundraising program which will help provide an estimated $29,000 for the campus and also for the aquatic sports programs at EC, Corey Stanbury said.

Transfer students look to the future

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

After filing transfer applications for universities, students must play the waiting game to see whether or not their dreams will be answered.
A few months later when a large envelope arrives in the mail the student thinks "Could it be?" He or she opens it and reads, "Dear student, on behalf of the university, we would like to welcome you to our fall semester admission.

Various employees accused of mistreating students

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Not enough communication and just a lack of politeness are some of the issues that students are facing at various facilities that are meant to help students.
When Alura McNeely, 19, criminal justice major, and her mother went to get help from admissions concerning a misunderstanding about her classes, they were met with disrespect and false accusations, McNeely said.

Workload reduced for psychology majors

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

To keep up with universities, the Behavioral and Social Science's Division will change its psychology major requirements starting in fall, Dean Gloria Miranda said.
The current number of units required for the psychology major is 26 to 27. The proposed change by the Division's Curriculum Committee will decrease that to 20 units.

YES: Is the Arizona immigration law a good idea?

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The founding fathers believed that every citizen has the right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures according to the Fourth Amendment in the Bill of Rights.
It is up to police and law makers to determine what is reasonable, and with the crime rate in Arizona on the rise from drug cartels smuggling goods over the border and illegal immigration out of control, having the right to ask for valid papers with the new immigration law is completely necessary and reasonable.

News Line (5/13)

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

1.Scholarship awards to be announced today

There will be a Foundation Scholarship award ceremony next Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Marsee Auditorium.

2.Last day to drop classes with a 'W" is tomorrow

The last day to drop courses with a "W" is tomorrow, May 14.

On Deck (5/13)

Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Baseball:
Super Regional Playoffs
Game 1:
Tomorrow vs. Palomar at
Warrior Field at 11 a.m.

Game 2:
Saturday vs. Palomar at
Warrior Field (time TBA)

Game 3: *(If necessary)
Saturday vs. Palomar
at Warrior Field (time TBA)

Men's and Women's Track and Field:
Southern California
Finals:
Saturday at Saddleback
College at 10 a.

Police Beat (week of 5/20)

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

1.Man suspiciously stares at student

May 18, 12:05 p.m.-A student reported to an officer that two weeks before, a suspicious looking man in his car at Alondra Park, sat and stared at him and his girlfriend for a long time.
When the two approached him, he sped away.

News Line (week of 5/20)

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

1. TAG to offer workshop
for transferring students

There will be a Transfer Admission Guarantee workshop today from 1 to 2 p.m. in MCS 100B. This workshop is designed to inform students about specific requirements associated with signing a TAG.

2. Tour to CSU Long Beach
will take place tomorrow

CSU Long Beach tour will take place tomorrow.

Alumni News

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The ECC Athletic Hall of Fame inducted seven new members this past Thursday at the 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Banquet. Other awards were also given out. The following is the list of winners:

2010 Hall of Fame Inductees:
Roy Benstead, football, 1954-1955
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Badminton team's season abruptly halted

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

With early losses Friday morning, the Warriors sat on their respective bench with heads low and morale even lower, as they were beaten in three games by Pasadena City College preventing them from securing a place in the state championships this year.
The South Coast Conference Championships in Manhattan Beach last Friday set the scene for an agonizing defeat in three games at the hands of Pasadena City College.

Baseball coach in a positive position

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Not many people are fortunate enough to wake up in the morning looking forward to their day at work. But for baseball coach Nate Fernley, it is more like a blessing.
A native of Southern California, Fernley, 33, is in his fourth year teaching and coaching and has turned the baseball program around since his arrival.

EC athlete performs well through pain

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Despite the roaring crowd and cheering from teammates, the track is silent to all of those who are on it as they approach the next hurdle. One, two, three, jump, one two, three, jump.
Once the tenth hurdle has been cleared, over the 400 meters that make up a lap, sophomore Warrior KayC Wharton can finally catch her breath and usually smile at her success.

Petter prevails against Pierce

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Eight scoreless innings came and went and neither pitcher had given up a run.
But in the top of the ninth inning ace pitcher Kyle Petter helped led off with a one-out triple that would eventually score the only run.
When Petter was up at bat, he seemed shaky, not knowing if he would change the course of the game.

Tennis captain leads a green team onto the court

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In the midst of flying green tennis balls and the sound of feet sprinting across the court, one player's confidence is as steady as the swing of her racket.
As the only returning player for the women's tennis team for two seasons, Eunice Na, 19, finds her love of tennis pushing her forward.

Track team performs well at Saddleback

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Many athletes in Jovan Beason's situation on Saturday would have crumbled under the added pressure he was under from rushing to the meet after his grandfather's funeral services earlier that day.
As a freshmen who qualified for the finals, Beason placed in ninth with a throw of 45 feet, 1.

Warriors are going to the 'ship

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Moments before starting pitcher Nick Turner threw the first pitch Sunday afternoon in the game that would send the Warriors to the state championship or end the season in defeat, Turner knelt down in prayer.

"I was praying for victory," he said, "and to be able to go all nine innings.

Former third baseman finds his place behind home plate

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

When ace pitcher Kyle Petter needed someone to catch for him during an Atlanta Braves visit, childhood friend Aaron Deguire filled the catching vacancy.
Despite not having caught since little league, Deguire was so impressive behind the plate that the scout suggested he permanently move to catcher if he wanted a shot at playing professional ball.

Top 10 finish for track team at state

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Battling through a foot injury EC sprinter Shale' Garland helped the Warrior women to an eighth place finish and the men received a tenth place out of a crowd of more than 45 programs that were in attendance Saturday at the Southern California track and field Championships at Saddleback College.

Benefits from swim lessons reach beyond children

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

n The issue:
EC holding swim lessons at the campus pool over the summer.

n Our stand:
A positive environment for children and a good opportunity for the school.

Swimming lessons and programs working with youth are beneficial not only to the children who receive these experiences, but also to the venue that holds these classes.

Campus Forum

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Ian Abinoja is co-president of Vision 218 club. What is the purpose of this club? It is to expose EC students to design because design is all around us. We waant to expose them to unique places in L.A. as well. We also encourage design students to join. Their art really does improve because it is getting critiqued and showcased for people to see.

Campus Forum: Lisa Nena

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Lisa Nena is president of Circle K
International .
When and where do meetings take place?
The meetings take place every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Music 143.

How many members are in the club?
We used to have more, but there are about 40 members right now. Anyone can come and join if they would like.

Campus Insight: Hurt students seek equal treatment

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

When you're injured and you need medical attention, it's always good to have a place where you can be easily treated for anything from a cut on the arm to a sprained ankle.
There's a room located on the bottom floor of the South Physical Education Building, (the same building that also contains the dance department dance rooms), called the Athletic Training Office that has facilities available to treat such injuries.

Changes from the Academic Senate

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As we near the end of the 2009-2010 academic year, El Camino College students can celebrate significant academic improvements. For the past year, EC's retention rate (82 percent) and success rate (66 percent) are the highest they've been in the past five years.

End of the year brings reflections

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

What a time to have attended community college in California.
The U.S.'s economy is shaky at best and we are at school trying to get an education for careers that may or may not be there by the time we graduate and get our degrees.
And in my case (journalism) definitely won't be there.

Everyone needs an attitude adjustment

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The issue:
Campus employees as well as students having bad attitudes toward one another.

Our stand:
Everyone should treat
each other better and kinder.

Rude comments and snide remarks are something that our campus can do without, whether it's with our employees or students.

NO: Is the Arizona immigration law a good idea?

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

With the beautiful diversity that makes up American society, there is no way to tell if an American citizen is in fact a citizen or is undocumented based upon their physical appearance.
Therefore, to have a law that allows any law enforcement officer in the state of Arizona to stop an individual because there is reasonable suspicion "that the person is an alien who is unlawfully present in the U.

Staying in school may be hard, but is worth it for students

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Some students are still choosing to take themselves out of school and are dropping out before transferring or achieving a degree or certificate.
While for some school is not the place for them, many who drop out are doing so before they really give it a chance.

Viewpoints: Is the Arizona immigration law a good idea?

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

1. JNkemjika Iheanaju,
19, Theater major
"Yes. To be sure that people are naturalized citizens, according to law, something has to be done."

2. Michael Gibson, 20,
Business major
"No. I don't believe that is right because it is discrimination and if it was them, I'm sure they wouldn't like being discriminated against.

Yes: Is offshore drilling a good idea?

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As the U.S. keeps wasting billions of dollars importing oil from some of the most unstable parts of the world, one has to wonder when enough is enough. The government should look to alternative ways of quenching America's thirst for energy. Granted there are better alternatives out there than drilling.

Academics and relationships are not meant to be combined

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The issue:
Students taking classes with significant others.

Our stand:
Not a good idea due to the high possibility of a break up.

College is a place to learn. Though people may meet their significant others on campus, they must remember not to let a relationship overshadow the reason they are here.

Column: Thrill seekers resort to dangerous tactics

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

I'm all for adrenaline thrills from snowboarding to roller coasters, but too often today, young people attempt to get that rush or thrill by extremely dangerous, and often deadly methods.
Yesterday, Malibu Police spent the day searching for Johnny Strange after he was seen car-surfing on Pacific Coast Highway.

Music videos still cause judgments

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Disorderly conduct is a class C misdemeanor punishable with up to a $500 fine. This was the punishment that recording artist Erykah Badu recently received when she walked through Dallas naked for her latest music video "Window Seat."
Music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote music sales.

No: Is offshore drilling a good idea?

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Last month, President Barack Obama proposed the biggest expansion of offshore drilling in 50 years that extended from the coast of Virginia, south Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and to the waters off Alaska.
It would be safe to guess that Obama wanted to expand oil drills because of the current economic situation.

Going to community college is a great stepping stone

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

I have always been told that getting my degree is not a race, and that I should not rush my education, yet as I very well know, despite what my parents and peers think, it sure does feel like a race.
Stay or go, big school or community college, these are all questions that students have when leaving high school, questions even I asked myself before leaving for college in 2007.

'Babies' unites audiences

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Award-winning French filmmaker Thomas Balmes with producer Alain Chabat have produced one of the most original documentaries of the year with universal appeal titled, "Babies." Documenting the development of four babies, the film follows the journey from birth to each baby's first steps.

Art exhibition showcases student work

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Digital collages, a marionette puppet adorned in feathers hanging from the ceiling and a ceramic bust of a vampire are just a few of the sights to see in the annual student exhibition in the Art Gallery.
"It is a huge event that takes months to prepare for," Art Gallery curator, Susana Meiers said.

Local bands unite for benefit concert

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Budget cuts to the South Bay Youth Orchestra (SBYO), a part of the Community Education Program on campus, have inspired a benefit concert this Saturday at 6 p.m. in Marsee Auditorium.
"This concert has a wide appeal to our campus and will help continue the music going to the youth of our community," music theory instructor and SBYO artistic director Patrick Schulz said.

RISING STAR

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Seeing actors perform on stage for a local Torrance production for the first time, Xandra Myers, 12, whispered to her mother, "That's where I want to be."
Years later at West High School in Torrance, Myers began to blossom into a performer, which is just what she had dreamed of as a young girl.

On the Scene (5/13)

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

1. 'Our Town' debuts at Campus Theatre

The 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, "Our Town," direceted by Caryn Desai, opens Friday at the Campus Theatre.
The American play with themes of love and loss will run until May 23. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from the box office.

Singer changes his tune

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Playing in a heavy metal band with long hair and piercings post- high school, Anthony Moreno, 24, music major, never thought he'd be singing at an outdoor festival in St. Gilgen, Austria.
Surrounded by orchestra members, they played in unison as singers sang American songs knowing most of the audience could not understand.

Degrees are handed over to the well deserved grads

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As students get ready for the big day they reflect on all the beneficial experiences they had faced. While some take classes to excel in the world others look to the next chapter in a University.
"Most students who come to a community college are here to get vocational skills to get a job or they want to take the courses here so they can transfer," Don Ferguson, counselor, said.

For some, life is their general education

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Imagine the anticipation as a student in cap and gown slowly makes his or her way down the aisle at graduation. The student's family is are sitting in the stands, proudly cheering him or her on as the student lines up with fellow graduates.
Although this seems like the classic graduation experience, many students choose not to feel such graduation bliss.

No professor can mend a broken heart

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A student walks into the class and remembers her late-night breakup with her now ex-boyfriend. She sees him in the class sitting in his usual seat and feels all the emotions of the breakup return. It's then when she regrets taking a class with him and hopes the end of the semester will come quickly.

Photo Essay: The High Life

Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A woman is flung into orbit, where at the apex of her flight she performs a toe-touch trick. Back on Earth, the "bases," or team members who executed the toss, await the woman's landing.
This high-flying act, dubbed the "basket toss," is no circus stunt, but one of many advanced routines accomplished by members of the Cheer Squad.

Cheaters always play dirty

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A partner is crying, yelling, fighting and may break loose from a security guard because they just witnessed their significant other engaging in a sexual act with someone else. This describes a typical scene out of the TV show, "Cheaters."
Host Joey Greco and his "Cheaters" team make a living out of catching infidelity and cheaters in action, while the viewer may find humor in other peoples' misfortune.

Wedding bells ring as the semester ends

Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Fidgety and anxious, a young woman is waiting for her boyfriend to arrive at her house.
He has said that he has something important to tell her, and she has no idea what this means.
When she opens the front door, he is kneeling on one knee, dressed in a formal black suit, with slicked back hair and a clean shaven face with a velvet box in his hands.