Class participation uncomfortable for students
Daijanae McCoy, Staff Writer
May 1, 2013
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After lecturing for about an hour, he turns to his students, scans the room and asks for someone to elaborate on what he said. Class Participation could possibly be on of the greatest fear factors for college students. Participating in class could lead to major embarrassment or either a better... Read more »
Math team places fifth in national league contest
Celine West, Union Online Intern
May 1, 2013
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After a long hour of solving a series of complex math problems earlier this spring, the EC Math team has placed fifth nationally in the 2012-2013 American Math Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC) student math league contest. They placed fifth out of 198 schools. This is the best they have ever... Read more »
Classified Employee Week to feature Creative Hobby Showcase
Johnysha Vercher, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013
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In honor of classified employee week a Creative Hobby Showcase will take place on May 16 at 2 p.m., which is exclusively for classified employees that would like to display their creative work. During Classified Employee Week, which takes place May 13-17, classified employees will have the opportunity... Read more »
Students talk about ‘Dream’ colleges
Daijanae McCoy, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013
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It's that time again. Students are eagerly waiting for that specific envelope in the mail. The envelope that determines their future and where they will continue their education. However, most students apply to universities that are a bit realistic, meaning financially realistic. But if money and... Read more »
El Camino offering high school seniors early registration
Johnysha Vercher, Staff Writer
April 24, 2013
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Incoming high school seniors will have the advantage of early registration as a new initiative has been created for them starting this Fall. Due to the community's support of the school by passing bond measures over the years and the overall support of the college educational system, EC has decided... Read more »
ECC Feminist Alliance Club hosts Sexual Assault Awareness month presentation
Celine West, Union Online Intern
April 23, 2013
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In an effort to increase campus awareness about sexual violence and what it means to be assaulted, Peace Over Violence gave a detailed presentation that was hosted by the ECC Feminist Alliance Club in the Student Activities Center. “Sexual assault is when a person is forced or coerced to participate... Read more »
Hip-hop master class event to feature celebrity judges
Johnysha Vercher, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
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Sponsored by the EC Dance Association, a hip-hop master class event will take place for students on May 11, which will include competitions as well as dance classes. Students can purchase tickets for $30 throughout this month in the PE South Room 223 or email the club at elcaminodance@ymail.com. Tickets... Read more »
Kinesiology and Fitness Complex now open to students and the public
Matt Simon, Staff Writer
April 18, 2013
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Phase one of the new Kinesiology and Fitness complex project has been completed and was opened on Monday to students and the public. "I think it's wonderful," Rory Natividad, dean of Health Science and Athletics, said. "I don't know how else to put it. It's a great facility for our community, it's... Read more »
Unique and Traditional Study Habits work well for Students
Johnysha Vercher, Staff Writer
April 18, 2013
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Being a successful student and studying enough goes hand in hand, that is why students have developed unique study habit as well as keeping traditional ones. While there are many study ideas that have been used and generally known, students have found success in non-traditional study habits and are certain... Read more »
Professors allowing use of electronics in classroom for learning purposes
Karen Garcia, Associate Editor
April 17, 2013
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Out with the old, in with the new. With talks of textbooks being replaced by e-readers and the Web having about every possible piece of information available at the tips of one's fingertips, many professors are now allowing students to utilize their computers in classrooms to assist in their learning. Darrell... Read more »