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On-campus smoking snuffed by board of trustees
Board members speak on the retirement of President Thomas Fallo Jerome Casio
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The controversial proposition to ban on-campus smoking was approved and President Fallo’s retirement were the two big topics during the Feb. 17 board of trustees meeting. According to Board Policy 3570, the ban includes the prohibition of “cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, snuff, snus, water pipes, pipes, hookahs, chew and any other noncombustible tobacco product.” There was much debate over ecigarettes and snus and whether their ban should stay in the policy. Snus, a moist-powdered tobacco product, is “basically another variant of chew,” said Vice President of Human Resources, Linda Beam. The president of the board, William Beverly, argued that e-cigarettes bear the same danger actual cigarettes do. “I think it’s overkill political correctness without any data,” Beverly said. Secretary of the board, John Vargas, agreed with Beverly’s con-
Amira Petrus/ Union Marley Negus, 26, undeclared lays on his backpack while grooming his mustache and listening to music as he smokes under a tree infront of the music building, waiting for his next class. Photo from Fall 2014.
cerns. However, after a 3-2 majority vote, the ban was passed and took effect Wednesday Feb. 18, said executive assistant of President Fallo, Cindy Constantino. Board members Cliff Numark,
Mary E. Combs and Vice President Kenneth A. Brown voted in favor of the policy, while Beverly and Vargas voted against it. Brown pointed out several data refuting Beverly’s statement, including recent studies that claim
e-cigarettes cause nicotine addiction and the alternative is not FDA approved. “I don’t (want to) have to worry about: Is that a regular cig? An ecig? … I don’t want to do all that,” Brown said when expressing his
Black Student Union showcases Spoken Word at EC Creative words and minds brought together to showcase talent
Monique Judge
have something where students can express themselves and be able to show other people and other students what they do in their spare time and encourage them to maybe show their talents,” Nikita Kinshasa, 28, business major said. Along with the several other events on campus, there will be a festival today to honor the end of Black History Month.
Final events for Black History Month on campus
Events are free and open to the public.
Hedley Nosworhy, a well-respected music teacher who spent 28 years serving the music department and the EC community at large, died on Jan. 30. “He was very well loved and very dedicated to his teaching and his student,” Diane L. Hayden, associate dean of fine arts, said. According to an email sent by Constance Fitzsimons, dean of fine arts, Nosworthy was hired to teach Applied Voice in 1986, appointed full-time status in 1991 to teach Voice Class I and Voice Class II, and spent his entire EC career making important contributions that directly benefited students. “He provided tremendous leadership in the program,” Fitzsimons said. She added that he was easy to work with and “always came to work with a happy spirit.” Nosworthy was honored and acknowledged at the Fine Arts Division meeting on Jan. 15, Fitzsimons said, with a special presentation by Joanna Nachef, professor of music. “He was always willing to join committees, and he always gave of
Advice given at workshop
FAFSA questions answered
Students to tour University
Workshop offers information
Jaime Gallegos, will be hosting an academic probation workshop titled “How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Probation” today at 1 p.m. in the Student Services Building, Room 218. For more information on the event, call 310-660-6936. This event is not open to the public.
A FAFSA application workshop will be today at 1 p.m. in the Humanities Building, Room 315. This workshop will be run by Tara McCarthy. For more information on the event, call 310660-6936. This event is not open to the general public.
UC Riverside tour on Friday, Feb. 27 that is sponsored by the Transfer/Career Center at EC. For more information on the event, contact the office at 310-660-3593 ext. 6137. This event is not open to the public.
The career center is offering an internship workshop on Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. in Humanties 101. Any student interested in finding out more information on how to choose and apply for internships should plan to attend. For more information, contact the Career Center at 310-660-3593 ext. 6137.
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Respected fine arts professor dies Staff Writer @ECCUnionMonique
Aryn Hicks
Poetry and music filled the East Lounge as students and faculty gathered together to attend the Spoken Word lounge in the activities center east lounge on Feb. 17. This event was put together by members of the Black Student Union and the event showcased musicians, singers and poets who came out to perform and entertain the crowd with original works and renditions of popular songs. “Its a great event because it brings together all kinds of races of people. I think people need poetry, its a real truth in the world,” Isaiah Getaw, 19, communication major said. The spoken word lounge brought a piece of African-American culture to EC and allowed students to express themselves through music and poetry. “I think it’s just a good thing to
personal concerns about the issue. In agreeance with Brown’s concerns, student member Kimberly Garcia pointed out that many other substances can replace the vapor placed inside e-cigarettes, including marijuana.
“Students my age are pretty creative with vapes,” Garcia said. Although her vote does not officially count toward the ballot, Garcia also voted in favor of the ban. President Thomas M. Fallo’s retirement, effective Jan. 31, 2016, and the process of finding a replacement was also widely discussed in the meeting. Before the discussion of finding a capable search committee began, Fallo took a few moments to express his thoughts about leaving. “I still love this job. It’s time to let somebody else have the joy,” Fallo said. “It’s a wonderful position, and I hope we get great candidates. And I hope you make a great choice.” Numark suggested that a search consultant firm be found by April 13, while Beam suggested that the board ratification of employment of the new president be completed by Oct. 19. According to the board meeting’s agenda, Fallo’s first day of retirement is Feb. 1, 2016. The second read and final version of board policy 3570 and brief information on Fallo’s retirement can be found on the Board of Trustees Agenda minutes, pages AS 10 and HR 2, respectively. The next board of trustees meeting is Monday, March 16.
Aryn Hicks/ Union Left to right: Tanita Dexter, Chris Barron, Briana Thomas, Michael Thompson and Kaylan Green of the Black Student Union.
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Fine Arts Divison Photo of Professor Hedley Nosworthy, sent by Fine Arts Division of EC.
himself,” Fitzsimons said. “He had a great sense of humor.” While at EC, Nosworthy served on the Academic Senate, Staff Development Committee, Division Curriculum Committee and Division Council. In her email, Fitzsimons punctuated that Noswothy’s “dedication, service, and contributions to El Camino are indeed noteworthy. “ Information on a memorial for Nosworthy will be forthcoming. “He will be dearly missed,” Fitzsimons said.
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