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El Camino band to perform jazz songs, exclusive arrangements in upcoming concert

Jacob Iverson, 20, practices his baritone saxophone during the concert rehearsal in the Marsee Auditorium on May 15. Iverson is one of many students who will be performing jazz songs in the upcoming Studio Jazz Band concert on May 29. (Kinzie Malony | The Union) — Photo credit: Kinzie Malony

A student arrangement of a Super Nintendo song and an unpublished arrangement of a well-known R&B song are just two of the many pieces that will be performed by the El Camino Concert Jazz Band and Vocal Ensemble at their May 29 concert. Jazz Studies and Concert Jazz Band director David Moyer said he is excited for the band to...

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Bachelor’s degree program to return this fall with updated requirements

Academic Senate Vice President of Educational Policies Darcie McClelland, left, and Vice President of Logistics and Communications Maria Garcia discuss the requirements for instructors to teach video game production courses at the Academic Senate meeting in the Distance Education Center on Tuesday, May 21. (Angela Osorio | The Union)

Students can get a bachelor’s degree in respiratory care at El Camino College if they meet an updated list of requirements under discussion by faculty representatives. Out of the 40 required units in the respiratory care program, students may have to take any 12 of those units on campus in order to qualify for a bachelor’s degree. The Academic Senate...

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Next-level workout spots in the South Bay

Former El Camino student and bodybuilder Arian Razaghpanah lifts at Dave Fisher's Powerhouse Gym on Sunday, Feb. 4. (Ethan Cohen | The Union)

Step into the dynamic world of fitness in the vibrant South Bay, where hard work meets sweat and dedication fuels progress. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter pushing boundaries or a newcomer eager to embark on your fitness journey, these gyms promise an experience tailored to your needs and aspirations. Discover the top-tier gyms near El Camino College, each offering a...

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Parking permit fees will return this fall semester

An El Camino College student walks past a parking permit machine located outside of parking Lot C on Wednesday, May 22. The Board of Trustees approved the reinstatement of parking permits for El Camino students and employees during its meeting on Monday, May 20. (Clarence Davis | The Union)

El Camino College students who plan to commute and park on campus in the fall 2024 semester will have to pay for parking permits. Permits will cost $20 for every fall and spring semester and $7 for winter and summer semesters, beginning this fall. The Board of Trustees approved the reinstatement of parking permits for El Camino students and employees...

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El Camino creates communication plan for emergency situations

Ann O'Brien, executive director of marketing and communications, presents an overview of the Crisis Communications Plan during the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, May 20 (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)

The Office of Marketing and Communications has developed a plan to help El Camino College respond to emergency situations. The Crisis Communication Plan would help El Camino effectively communicate to the campus during a time of threat through specific steps and protocols. Scenarios identified in the plan as crises include terrorist acts, protests, riots, shootings, power failures, explosions and fires....

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5 places for free menstrual products on campus

Students can get free menstrual products from women’s bathroom dispensers at El Camino College. This dispenser was found in the bathroom of the Humanities Building on the first floor. (Kae Takazawa | The Union)

In 2021, California passed the Menstrual Equity for All Act, which requires all California public schools to provide free menstrual products. At El Camino College, these products are available in dispensers strategically located inside women's restrooms. The Facilities Department buys the dispensers and regularly replenishes them with Maxithins, Maxi pads and Tampax tampons from a third-party vendor. In order to...

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Bottoms Up: A beer run around the South Bay’s top breweries

One of Common Space's many murals invites guests to come in and have a pint with friends on Friday, April 19. The Hawthorne-based brewery strives to create an inclusive place where sports fans can catch up on the latest games. (Erica Lee | The Union)

Beer. First brewed by the ancient Sumerians as far back as 3400 B. C. in what is now modern-day Iraq, beer is one of the oldest drinks in human history. Beer has sustained societies across continents and shaped history for millennia. From the first meeting in a London pub in 1604 that kicked off the Gunpowder Plot, to the libations...

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Backstage Pass: A glimpse beyond the curtain of El Camino’s ‘Lost Girl’

Amid the initial stages of production, the stage is a canvas of creativity where the cast and crew of El Camino College’s play, “Lost Girl,” firmly grasp their scripts. The theatrical environment is a work in progress, where elements of the props and set design are merely hinted at, yet the actors’ performances are already alluding to the promise of...

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‘Lost Girl’ takes audience on a personal adventure of hope, love, magic and growing up

Victoria Downing, 22, who plays Wendy Darling in El Camino College's "Lost Girl,"rehearses a scene with the "Lost Boys" at the Campus Theatre on April 17. The play is a contemporary take on the classic story of Peter Pan, following the life of Wendy Darling after her adventure with Peter. ...

“Grow up, Wendy, and move on” was one of the main themes communicated to the audience at the “Lost Girl” opening night at the Campus Theatre on Friday, May 10.“Lost Girl,” a play written by Kimberly Belflower, is a contemporary take on the classic story of Peter Pan, following the life of Wendy Darling after her adventure with Peter. Theater...

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By Kae Takazawa (Angela as desk editor) + 3 others for ECC Union - 3 min read

‘The Wiz,’ Gospel edition: Local dance company brings ‘Wizard of Oz’ spin-off to El Camino

Gospel music echoes through the room. The dancers’ straightened toes and backs highlight their dynamic movements.“Everybody, close your eyes and bow your head,” Kanisha Bennett, the owner and founder of the Anointed Feet Dance Company, says to her students. Standing in position, the performers begin to pray before rehearsing the second half of their show. The Anointed Feet Dance Company,...

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