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By Amari Jones + 2 others for ECC Union - 5 min read
EOPS trying to raise number of participants since pandemic
The Extended Opportunity Program has seen a decrease in students enrolled in the program since the pandemic. During the pandemic, many classes, programs, workshops, and resources were pushed online, causing a decrease in participation from students around Los Angeles County at community colleges and universities. With some decreases more drastic than others, it leads to questions, including what caused the...
By Amari Jones + 1 other for ECC Union - 10 min read
Segway surfer: how one engineering student built a connection with his electric scooter
Alex Fleming, 34, is dressed in a monochromatic gray polo and pants, accessorized with an assortment of beaded bracelets and dark lens aviator sunglasses he’s rarely seen without. Aside from his sunglasses, one thing he won’t part with is his Segway. The engineering technology major at El Camino College has built a unique connection with a 30-pound piece of transportation...
By Amari Jones + 1 other for ECC Union - 3 min read
From the tightest curls to the loosest waves, here are 5 products to tame your mane
Some days you love your hair, some days you hate it – like really hate it because of all the work it takes. Let’s not get straight to it…first comes the washing, then the styling, and you better love it or you'll be rewashing it, only to style it again and by that time you're late to class. With the...
By Amari Jones + 1 other for ECC Union - 6 min read
My big fat online dating encounter: My experience as a plus size woman finding love virtually
There I was, staring at my Hinge profile that I had carefully curated to appear as attractive as possible. This was my attempt at finding a partner because I was too shy, insecure and reserved to do it in person. Growing up, I never felt pretty due to my weight. I was bullied a lot by the boys in my...
