Are EC sports teams supported by the student body?
Celine West, Union Online Intern
May 20, 2013
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While the EC athletics department has more than five competitive sports teams with star players being spotlighted, the varying degrees of student attendance to these sporting events can still have an effect on player performance. Football and basketball are, more often than not, the most attended... Read more »
Decline in students enrolling in college
Cynnamon Baker, Staff Writer
May 20, 2013
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Not being able to afford college is no laughing matter when students aren't able to continue their education due to budget cuts. Over the years, California along with other states have suffered cuts to education and lots of students can feel the pain of budget cutting. "Budget cuts are ruining student's... Read more »
Students’ plans for summer break
Cynnamon Baker, Staff Writer
May 20, 2013
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The summer break is upon the students and faculty but a break from academics isn't always the best idea. Students and teachers cheer silently as they finish finals week and grades are posted; it's a sign that the stress from school is far away and summer is now here. "I just want school to me over," Rebecca... Read more »
Saving money while in college: Tips on ways to save
Cynnamon Baker, Staff Writer
May 11, 2013
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Better hold on to that change, it can turn into some dollars. Many college students understand how difficult it is to struggle financially. There are ways to learn how to prioritize in college that can help build better saving habits for the future. "Focus on saving money for things you need. I'm... Read more »
Instagramming food linked to weight issues
Daijanae McCoy, Staff Writer
May 11, 2013
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After waiting forever for her meal to arrive, she angles her plate perfectly, and then pulls out her phone to capture a picture for Instagram. “Foodstagramming”, capturing picture of food for Instagram, can be seemingly an annoying gesture. Not only that, Instagramming food has been linked... Read more »
Bike to El Camino College Day to take place Thursday
Elizabeth Aviles, Staff Writer
May 10, 2013
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The Sustainability Committee is hosting the Second Annual Bike to ECC Day on Thursday in conjunction with Metros Bike to Work Day. In it’s efforts to fulfill its goal of creating a green, more sustainable campus environment, the Associated Students Organization (ASO) Sustainability Committee is... Read more »
Financial costs affects college decisions
Johnysha Vercher, Staf Writer
May 10, 2013
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Increase in college tuition greatly affects students in deciding on which four-year universities to attend and whether or not their dream colleges are worth it. An on going concern for students is the tuition increase at four-year universities. These financial increases have become the main difference... Read more »
Social networking allows students to stay connected
Cynnamon Baker, Staff Writer
May 8, 2013
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Social networking is taking over. Individuals are constantly checking emails, texts and social networks to stay tuned into their social life with the latest news and gossip. "Social networks are addictive. They are dumb and making society stupid too. It's a false reality where people go to be fake,"... Read more »
Associated Students Organization candidates to begin campaigning today
Johnysha Vercher, Staff Writer
May 6, 2013
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With the spring semester winding down, the Associated Students Organization (ASO) is undergoing preparations to select the 2013 fall cabinet members and having hope of getting students engaged in the voting process. "We want ASO to be more recognized in the student body and we also want a more active... Read more »
Off-campus Wi-Fi an alternative for students
Cynnamon Baker, Staff Writers
May 4, 2013
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Having a reliable source of Wi-Fi on campus can have its difficulties as it can be unreliable at times. However, with restaurants across the street, mostly on Crenshaw, it may be beneficial in solving the connection problem. Access to the Internet is difficult to receive while hanging out on campus... Read more »