El Camino Union

Major dates for spring semester '09

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Spring semester classes begin/ Saturday, February 14, 2009 Campus closed (Washington's Day holiday)/ Monday, February 16, 2009 Weekday classes commence/ Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Last to Add/ Friday, February 17, 2009 Last to Drop and be eligible for re

EC Graduation '09

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Business major Gilbert Zermeno was laid off from his job at this time last year causing him to have to go back to school and get a degree to look for a new opportunity. Come June 12, Zermeno will be among those students who will walk into Murdock Stadium as part of the Class of 2009.

Ecomony downturn makes people turn to education

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Students realize that the slumping economy is a good reason to pursue educational goals and now is a good time to do it.

"I can't keep up with the economy. If it -cost of living - goes up $3, my salary only goes up $1," Deborah Addison, administration of justice.

Football team looking toward another strong season

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This season, the Warrior's football team is looking forward to improving their record from a season a go, a respectable 9-1 regular season record, that was good enough to win the National Division Central Conference championship and earn an invitation to the playoffs, where the Warriors eventually lost in the second round to the College of the Canyons, 36-27.

GSA at LB Pride

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Campus clubs are traveling all over and the Gay Straight Alliance is no different, traveling to Long Beach to attend the LB Pride Festival on May 16 and 17. "There were vendors, performers, and other schools there trying to get exposure," Dottie Wine, of the Southbay Center said, who attended the festival with ECC students.

News Line

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There will be a TAG Workshop for those who are interested in learning about Transfer Admission Guarantees today, May 21 in H111 from 1p.m. to 2p.m. By participating in the TAG program, students can receive early review of their academic record, early admission notification and specific guidance on major prep and GE coursework.

Police Beat

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

May 11, 11:38 a.m.
Officer received a medical aid to the auto shop about a student feeling pain in his chest. He was taken to the school health center to find his vital signs were OK. He was recommended to see his personal physician.

Health teacher preaches determination

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As a young, skinny, undersized high school volleyball player, health professor and former volleyball coach Sharkie Zartman was told by her coach that she was too small and suggested she should try another sport because she might not make it as a volleyball player.

Pursuit of fire career will not diminish love of volleyball

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In the first South Coast Conference game of the men's volleyball season, freshmen outside hitter Craig Narr was held out of the starting line-up.

The Warriors fell two games behind in a best-of-five match and coach Dick Blount looked to Narr to add a much needed spark against Santa Barbara City College.

Track and field members end season strong

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As the favorite heading into the California Community College Track and Field Championships, Sophomore Na'I Leni not only became the state champion by dominating her opponents but conquered the title on her first throw.
Leni won her second consecutive state championship in the shotput competition last Saturday May 16 at the College of San Mateo.

Congratulations to EC graduates

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Graduation is the best closure a student can have with EC for whatever reasons brought them to school in the first place. For people who came back to school to get second degrees and to better their skills (and themselves), walking down Murdock Stadium signifies every accomplishment from the last semester or even three years.

EC doing all it can to fix warning

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Reports from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) evaluation committee placed EC, along with several other community colleges, on warning Oct. 6, 2008 to correct nine "noted deficiencies."

EC was required to complete two follow-up reports that established that EC is fixing the indicated problems.

No, body hair is too rough and visually unappealing.

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Despite the natural occurence of body hair, American culture does not support its existence.

Body hair can be characterized by long scraggly bushes or tendrils under the armpit, dark patches on arms, legs, torso and hair on the head. Unfortunately for those born with a unibrow, attention centers more on the unibrow than their personalities.

Paper dominated life, will be missed

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I must admit that I am sighing in relief knowing that this is our last issue for the semester. After all, this semester has been a whirlwind for me, being the editor-in-chief for both the newspaper and the magazine on top of my 15-unit workload and job.

With that said, however, I must also admit that I've learned more in this semester than I have in the three previous semesters at EC combined.

Staying immature can make life worth living

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A century ago, when a person turned 20 they would have been considered middle aged. Back then, the average lifespan of a human was a mere 40 years old. However, by today's standards, dying at 50 is considered by society to be a premature death.

Medical advancements have allowed humans to nearly double the average lifespan in just a century's worth of time.

Body hair can be attractive if it's carried with confidence

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Campus Forum

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Rotaract President, Tiffany Panlilio
What is the Rotaract Club?
It's the college version of the Rotary Club. It's the oldest community service group in the US. We have over 400 clubs just in the US, Canada and the Caribbean. We have clubs all around the world.

Heed warnings and sidestep problems

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I should have seen it coming. It all started yesterday afternoon when the lights in my house began to randomly flicker and dim.

Now I am sitting here in the dark desperately trying to finish this column before my laptop battery dies.

Not one person in my family decided to do anything about the flickering lights yesterday, and now we are stuck without electricity completely.

Artists flood EC with talent

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Aspiring artists from various artistic backgrounds fill EC with their talents. Some students aren't quite professional artists yet, but they are EC's finest.

The student-produced artwork us exhibited in the annual showcase which began Monday, May 18 and will run through Friday, June 5.

Movie Review: "Angels and Demons"

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Just when movie-watchers thought "Star Trek" was the highlight of the summer blockbuster season, "Angels and Demons" hit the audience hard and knocked "Star Trek" one spot down the film box office.

Robert Langdon, played by Tom Hanks, returns to the movie screen in the film version of the book "Angels and Demons.

On the Scene

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

* The Art Gallery welcomes the Student Art Show May 18 to June 5. The show will display works by students from the Fine Arts Department.

A reception and open house will be held on Friday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission is free.

Trebunskaya makes all her dancing dreams come true

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Celebrities hit the dance floor on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" along with well trained, professional dancers such as none other than EC's student, Anna Trebunskaya who is currently an undeclared major.

"I've been dancing since I was seven. My inspirations are probably my mom because she's also a professional dancer and has been for almost 30 years," Trebunskaya said.

Graphic art design club enforces its vision

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Disappointment is what Lily Frederick felt when she first came to El Camino.

The lack of an open art community is what drove her, Kevin Rosa, Toro Roan, and Ian Abinoja to create Vision 218.

"The main concept of this club is to bring together designers and to make known that there is an art community here at El Camino," Frederick said.

KECC radio is on a mission to be heard

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

While trudging through the monotony and commercial-ridden airwaves of the radio looking for a good song or topic, give KECC 1500 AM a listen.

KECC is EC's radio station that is completely run by students from the radio club, and they have full control over the music that is played and the topics discussed on air.

EC students on relationships

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Solution sudoku

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

EC Fashion

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Camping out at Lake Havasu, lounging next to a white Ford 150 with 35 inch tires and 20 inch rims, with a favorite dirt bike in site and loud rock music contributes to one fashion style. There are several, whether it be changing into a wet suit in the sand, walking through every store at the mall, or never taking off headphones.