Geography professor top male veteran finisher in marathon
Monique Judge, Staff Writer
March 9, 2013
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Geography professor Matt Ebiner does more than just run down lists of places from a map; he runs around those places as a marathon runner. Ebiner, 52, was the top male veteran finisher in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, which take place each year in January in the financial capital of India. Ebiner... Read more »
Community gathers to celebrate the grand opening of MBA Building
Philip Prins, Staff Writer
March 7, 2013
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Faculty elite, prominent EC patrons and news crews were all in attendance March 6 for the Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Math Business Allied Health (MBA) Building, which opened at the beginning of the 2013 spring semester. The ceremony included catered food, a ribbon cutting, guided building tours,... Read more »
Cherry Blossom event celebrates spring, life and memories
Viridiana Vaca-Rios, Union Online/ Warrior Life Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2013
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Sounds of beating drums were heard on campus as the Taiko Center of Los Angeles pounded away at their instruments in celebration of the 12th annual Cherry Blossom event. Tom Lew, dean of humanities, was at the event to introduce a few of the special guests and explained what the event was about. "It... Read more »
Deadline for Women of Distinction Award nominations this Friday
Johnysha Vercher, Staff Writer
March 6, 2013
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Women's History Month has arrived and EC is celebrating this month by honoring women of EC and the community. In honor of Women's History Month many events are taking place on campus to showcase and celebrate women from all walks of life. One event in particular is something faculty, staff, students... Read more »
Transferable class provides students with musical insight of the Beatles
Daijanae McCoy, Staff Writer
March 6, 2013
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For students interested in listening to the sounds and lyrics of The Beatles, they may do so in a class offered at EC called “Music of the Beatles.” The class has been offered since Spring 2011, Dr. William Doyle, music professor said. “It fills up instantly. I always have to turn... Read more »
Rise in gas prices effects more than just transportation
Cynnamon Baker, Staff Writer
March 6, 2013
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Recent hikes in gas prices has forced students look for alternative ways in saving money. Students here at El Camino that commute have the challenge to balance their budgets when the ever changing gas prices. "The gas prices are entirely too high," Van Alexander, 20, communications major, said, " It's... Read more »
The many responsibilities of President Fallo
Monique Judge, Co-Opinion Editor
March 6, 2013
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There are a number of people on the EC campus that do not understand what it is exactly that Tom Fallo, EC president and superintendent, does for the campus and community. Ken Brown, vice president of the EC board of trustees does not find this surprising. His explanation of Fallo’s job likens the... Read more »
Mixed emotions for new MBA Building
Steven Tran, Staff Writer
March 6, 2013
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The doors of EC’s new Math, Business and Allied Health building have finally opened this semester with high hopes to improve the learning experience for students. “The building is just so functional: there are places to gather, wireless Internet for interaction, and more than enough room; Everything... Read more »
No "time-outs" for Child Development Center
Johnysha Vercher, Staff Writer
March 6, 2013
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Closure of the Child Development Center would be seen as the end of a program that is vital for students and the community. Since 1993, the Child Development Center (CDC) has been a safe haven for students with children at EC, as well as the community, Sandra Parvis, Director of the EC Child Development... Read more »
The Dream Act aims to help students reach goals
Karen Garcia, Associate Editor
March 6, 2013
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With the passing of two assembly bills, AB130 and AB131, the California Dream Act created by Assembly, authored by Gil Cedillo, became a law extending certain grants and college free waivers to students. This law gives documented and undocumented, students that meet the AB540 criteria, eligibility... Read more »