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Parking lot robbery prompts new safety measures Student reports $115 stolen out of her hand in Lot K , authorities say Esteban Mendez Staff Writer

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Two unidentified suspects in the case of a robbery that took place on Wednesday, Sept. 26, as well as an assault that followed the robbery, allegedly by one of the same suspects prompt El Camino College Police to ramp up security on campus.

A female EC student was robbed on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m. by two unidentified suspects, authorities said. Within hours of it happening a campus advisory was sent out informing the college of what happened as well as photos and descriptions of the suspects.

Marc Stevens, EC Public Information Officer, said a student reported to the EC Police Department that he had been assaulted by one of the suspects shown in the photographs from the campus advisory about the robbery in Lot K. No new information about the suspects is available because of the ongoing investigation, said Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Ann O’Brien.

In response to these events,

the EC Police Department chose to increase their routine safety precautions, Stevens said.

“This includes officers patrolling the campus on foot and on bicycles,” Stevens added.

Stevens also said, “a campus watch program, similar to a neighborhood watch program, has been re-implemented,” in response to the recent crimes.

The program asks students to report anything unusual or suspicious to the police according to the Campus Watch web page.

It is unknown which of the two suspects involved in the robbery were also involved in the assault of another student, however, the Sept.

26 campus advisory included a description of both suspects.

One of the suspects is described as a black adult male, age 18 to 23, 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds. The other suspect was described as a black adult male, age 18 to 23, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighing 160 to 170 pounds.

Anyone with information regarding the suspects can contact the EC Police Department at 310660-3100.

Security image of suspects of a robbery in Lot K from campus advisory.

Trial moved for student who allegedly made gun threats

Court date for 43-year-old man rescheduled due to changes to restraining order Fernando Haro Staff Writer

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Ernest Cranmer, 43, was arrested Monday Sept. 10 on suspicion of making violent threats. Photo courtesy of El Camino College Police Department.

The case of the 43-year-old El Camino College student accused of threatening employees at the Special Resource Center was moved to Friday, Oct. 19, at 8:30 a.m., authorities said.

Ernest Cranmer was scheduled to appear at Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 2, to face a civil case after allegedly sending emails and voicemails, threatening to bring a gun on campus, according to court documents.

“The case will be continued at the request of the party,” said Kimberly Dotson, Commissioner.

Cranmer was arrested Monday, Sept. 10, after allegedly threatening to bring a gun on campus. No gun was found in the home nor does he have access to any firearm, authorities said.

In a previous interview, Cranmer’s mother, Mayrla Cranmer said that her son does have a disability for which he takes medication for, she added that her son is the victim.

Michael Travis, El Camino College’s Attorney said a separate

employee, not included in the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), wanted to be protected by it as well, prompting the case to be moved due to court rules not allowing the addition of another person.

Cranmer must follow the restrictions set by the TRO, Travis said.

According to the TRO, one of those restrictions is keeping a distance of 100 yards away from El Camino College and the employees listed in the TRO. Cranmer was not present for his hearing. Cranmer’s lawyer, Joseph Pittera, was also not present.

In Piterra’s place was William Tortu, “a coverage lawyer... for simple cases,” Travis said.

The temporary restraining order Cranmer received, which was effective until Tuesday, Oct. 2, will remain in effect until the day of the hearing.

The Union is currently awaiting confirmation from Trevis regarding a separate court date, Monday, Nov. 12, where Cranmer may be criminally charged.

Travis said the hearing on Friday, Oct. 19, will determine whether or not Cranmer will receive a permanent restraining order, lasting up to three years.

Online textbook sale service Chegg warns users of data breach Esteban Mendez Staff Writer

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A data breach of user information occurred from Chegg, an online educational company specializing in textbook sales.

Chegg recently announced to users that their data was breached in an email sent on Thursday, Sept. 27.

In the email, affected Chegg users were informed of the breach as well as given instructions on what to do next.

According to a representative from Chegg’s customer service hotline, Chegg highly recommends that users change their account passwords and visit their help page.

According to their help page, Chegg believes that none of their user’s financial information was stolen in the breach.

Due to this, Chegg is not offering a credit monitoring service for their users.

Despite the breach Chegg remains open for business and anyone can still use their services.

The customer service phone number for Chegg is 818-5819880.

EC student arrested for displaying threatening behavior, authorities say

Police say suspect intimidated employees, made statements about wanting to hurt others, join ISIS Fernando Haro Staff Writer

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An El Camino College student was arrested Monday, Sept. 17 on campus, after displaying disruptive behavior, authorities said.

Thamir Kazwini was arrested and booked by Torrance Police

Department after he “displayed an angry attitude and demeanor and made statements about wanting to hurt others and join ISIS,” according to the Police Beat.

A campus advisory was released Thursday, Sept. 20 containing Kazwini’s name and photograph.

Chief of Police Michael Trevis confirmed that Thamir Kazwini was the unnamed subject in the

Police Beat.

Trevis said, “He was becoming very loud, very intimidating, he was scaring people, people were getting scared, they thought that he might do something because of his behavior.”

This was not the first time Kazwini had caught the attention of the El Camino College Police Department, Trevis said.

“His behavior was still the same.

In fact, our officers had contacted him once before, explained to him that maybe his behavior could change…and he just couldn’t do it,” Trevis said Kazwini’s behavior continued.

“Ultimately, this last occasion, he was inside Student Services, he was very loud, upset and officers were called, turned out he had a

misdemeanor warrant for his arrest from Cerritos College, where allegedly he was behaving the same,” Trevis said.

Kazwini was suspended and given a 14-day campus restriction and a temporary restraining order was granted to the district, according to the Police Beat.

Kazwini is due in court on Oct. 15

“The temporary restraining order is good until Oct. 15, at which time, the judge can either dismiss the case or grant a threeyear restraining order,” Trevis said.

If Kazwini is seen on campus or if students notice any suspicious behavior, contact the El Camino College Police Department at 310660-3100.

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POLICE BEAT

By Fernando Haro

Monday, Sept. 17, at 8:31 a.m. A student in the Humanities Building reported feeling sick and dizzy but refused any medical treatment or transportation to the Health Center.

Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 10:37 a.m. A student in the ITEC building, near Room 222 was attempting to prevent themselves from having a full anxiety/panic attack, went outside and collapsed on the floor. The student was transported to Gardena Memorial Hospital.

Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 6:53 p.m.

A student in the Art Building, Room 125, reportedly slid down their chair, struck their head on the floor and had a seizure for two to three minutes while working on a project. The student was transported to Gardena Memorial Hospital.

Thursday Sept. 20, at 12:44 p.m.

An employee reported to the Health Center after experiencing chest pains while inside the Music Building.

Officers suggested the employee go to the hospital but the employee refused.

Thursday Sept. 20, at 4:04 p.m.

A student in the Health Center had threatened to hurt themselves and said they hear voices in their head that say that their family would be better of without them or that the student should jump off a building, landing on their head. The student was taken to the Exodus Medical Center where they were put on psychiatric hold.

Thursday Sept. 20, at 9:09 p.m. A subject was stopped in Alondra park after they were spotted swinging a large machete at a tree. Upon inspection, the subject was found in possession of Methamphetamine, Methamphetamine paraphernalia, and was booked by the Torrance Police Department.

Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 8:31 a.m.

A student who has a previous history of reporting potentially harming themselves, sent an email to to an off-duty police officer that said they were feeling depressed.

The appropriate employees were notified but when the same student sent multiple messages that week, the student was transported to the Harbor UCLA Medical Center.

Thursday Sept. 27, at 11:52 a.m. A student in the Kinesiology Module reported chest pains upon finishing exercising in their Physical Education class. The student was transported to Gardena Memorial Hospital.

Corrections

In the Thursday, Sept. 20 issue of the Union, photo credit that was intended to be given to Jack Khan instead read Zach Khan.

In the same issue, a photo was incorrectly captioned “Regina Reyes, 28-year-old nursing student, fuels herself with coffee while on a break at The Common Grounds area on Sep. 14, 2018.,” the caption should have read “Mia Smith, 19-year-old music major, enjoy’s her break while drinking an iced cold Peet’s Coffee at The Common Grounds area on Sep. 14, 2018.”

In the same photo, image credit that was intended to be given to Kevin Caparoso instead read Kevin Caparos.

The Union regrets these errors.

NEWS

OCT. 4, 2018

Dominguez Channel homeless encampment cleared

Department of Public Works and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department evacuate residents under EC’s Lot F Melanie Chacon Sports Editor

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A homeless encampment under Lot F of El Camino College was evacuated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Department of Public Works on Tuesday, Sept. 25, authorities said.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Geoffrey Deedrick said that approximately 45 days ago, homelessness was reported in the Dominguez Channel Watershed between Alondra Park and El Camino College.

Deedrick said that upon checking the area, it was determined that there were many individuals taking shelter in the channel and the conditions in which they were living were unsanitary and unsafe.

The Department of Public Works posted signs on the concrete walls of the channel and notified residents that they would be conducting an evacuation, and that the area would be “cleared of all debris” between Sept. 25 to 28.

If the residents had possessions that they were unable to pack

or carry out, the Department of Public Works offered to take them and store them in a secure location, Deedrick said.

Tony Smith, a resident of the encampment said he had been living there for approximately four months.

Smith said that he and the other residents, refer to the encampment as “the village.” Smith said that prior to that, he had been “in the streets for a year and a half.”

Smith added that he came to “the village” after he had lost “everything.” He knew he would be accepted by the residents and not judged.

“It’s been a blessing,” Smith said. “You find good things in bad situations.”

Smith said he was working with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), to get his social security card so that he can apply for benefits and programs available for the homeless.

Deedrick said that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has a section called the Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST), that works closely with LAHSA in an effort to connect homeless individuals with services

Justin Traylor/ Warrior Life L.A. County Sheriff assists with the gathering of one the residents belongings. available to them throughout the county.

Deedrick added that as a team member and leader of HOST, his intention is not to arrest or charge anyone, but to help the homeless.

Deedrick said that there has not been an arrest or any use of force in two and a half years since modeling the HOST program.

“Being homeless is not a crime,” Deedrick said.

If you, or anyone you know is homeless, the LAHSA and the HOST program offer assistance to the many programs and resources available to those without permanen shelter.

Nixle system notifies students of ongoing danger, police say

Free program informs subscribers before campus advisories are sent out, authorities say Fernando Haro Staff Writer

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Nixle is a free program designed to inform students and faculty about ongoing, possibly hazardous situations around the college and community.

“It was implemented four years ago,” El Camino College’s Chief of Police Michael Trevis said. “It

is an opt-in opt-out app and we encourage people to sign up for it simply on your device.”

When subscribed, the Nixle program sends a text or email, alerting the subscriber of a potential ongoing threat campus police have verified.

“We needed to have a way so if there was an emergency on this campus, for example, a lifethreatening emergency; if there was an active shooter on campus, a

gas leak, we want to be able to get out information to people,” Trevis said.

Trevis works with the Marketing and Communications team at El Camino College to send out the same alert on multiple social media platforms.

A Nixle alert is not to be confused with the campus advisory students receive through email.

An alert from Nixle is an ongoing threat, while an advisory

is after the fact, Trevis said.

“If there was a real, real, active shooter, like on campus, you would be getting these advisories very quickly, these alerts would come out over the telephones that are in the office and in the classrooms, some of them will come out of the blue poles,” Trevis said. “You’ll notice that some of the blue poles, not all of them, have speakers on top, so we try various ways of notifying people.”

To receive information about any ongoing situations at El Camino College, text ECCPD to 888-777

Associated Student Organization moves forward with Metro U-Pass subsidies $6,500 from campus enrichment account used to provide subsidies to students in need, authorities say Fernando Haro Staff Writer

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A motion was passed by the Associated Student Organization (ASO) to allocate $6,500 from the Associated Student Campus Enrichment account to provide subsidies for El Camino College students in need of a Metro U-Pass on Thursday, Sept, 27.

The subsidies the ASO plans to make available will be for students that need to cover part or all of the cost of a Metro U-Pass.

Previously the ASO provided $5,000 in Metro U-Pass subsidies for students.

President of the ASO Chinua Taylor-Pearce said, “ASO provided

subsidies last year, we plan on continuing that but we decided to stagger it. Basically, we created three different tiers.”

During the ASO Senate meeting a Microsoft Excel sheet was presented, showing the different tiers of subsidies and how much would be given per tier.

According to the Excell sheet, $6,500 will be to fund 100 subsidies that have been split into three different tiers.

One tier of the 10 subsidies covers 100 percent of the cost while another tier of 30 will cover 50 percent of the cost and the third tier will have 60 subsidies that cover 25 percent of the cost.

According to the Excel sheet the exact total cost of the motion

would be $6,210.30 despite the fact that $6,500 was allocated.

Taylor-Pearce said that this over allocation was to allow for “breathing room” in the budget.

Director of Student Services Sean Min said that there could be instead 85 subsidies instead of 100.

Min said that 50 of those should be for students in the selected programs and 35 for the general public.

“This opening for the general public is the first we’ve done ever.” said Min. Director of Academic Affairs Wiley Wilson said that it would be a good idea to wait to apply the changes until the beginning of next semester due to how far into the current semester the college is in.

Esteban Mendez/ Union Students board a bus from a bus stop on Crenshaw blvd.

In response to Wilson’s statement, Taylor-Pearce said that the motion had already been

approved for the subsidies to be released on Monday Oct. 1.

El Camino students share their perspectives on campus safety

Campus safety concerns voiced following 43-year-old student’s gun threats to campus Fernando Haro Staff Writer

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The Union interviewed students and faculty on campus to get their perspective on safety and the Monday, Sept. 10 arrest of an El Camino College student.

Ernest Cranmer, 43, was arrested two days after allegedly leaving a message that read, “I FEEL LIKE I’M GONNA BUST THIS COLLEGE ONE FUCKIN DAY 2 GET U ALL WITH A GUN.” El Camino College Police Department did not release a campus advisory until Friday, Sept.

14, four days after the arrest and almost a week from when the first threats were made.

James Luhrsen

James Luhrsen, 18, videography major, said in regards to the Cranmer situation, “I feel like they

handled it properly; if not many people knew about it then they did fine.”

“Some people might want to be informed but I don’t care as long as it is under control,” Luhrsen added.

Ronnie Samayoa

Ronnie Samayoa, 29, radiology technologist, said he is aware El Camino College, like anywhere, is not a crime free zone.

“In general, I don’t feel like super safe here. I kind of have this feeling that there could be a shooting at any time,” he said.

“The peripherals of the campus, it’s not super dangerous, but there’s potential there.”

“I understand the police don’t want to cause a panic but that would make more sense if we didn’t live in the state we live now, if I hear there is a threat, I’m not even that surprised but I would like to know there’s a threat,” he said in

regards to the delay of the campus advisory.

Samayoa has received many campus advisories in the past semesters including one about a student being robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot, he said.

Despite this, Samayoa said the El Camino College Police Department is doing a “pretty good job” patrolling campus.

“Every time I’m walking the campus, I at least come across one or two if not the actual police, the cadets,” he said.

Tais Signorelli Tais Signorelli, 18, undeclared major said, “I feel safe but knowing information was delayed, it’s concerning.”

Signorelli said she has not seen anything promoting safety and police could do a lot more to inform students.

“I vaguely see them around,” she said.

Jacqueline Rodas

“Nothing has happened to me so far, so I feel pretty safe because I’m in the classroom all the time or somewhere where there is a lot of people around,” Jacqueline Rodas, 18, cosmetology major said. “But at points, I am still on guard because I can’t really trust anyone, I don’t know them.”

nursing major said.

After night classes, Rodas said she feels “a little on edge,” while demonstrating how she puts her keys in between her fingers as a self-defense method. “Just in case somebody tries something,” she said.

Anna Mavromati

Solymar Portillo, 18, nursing major, said she feels safe knowing there is a police department on campus.

Portillo said she feels safe because police are on campus often.

English professor, Anna Mavromati said that the police presence on campus is comforting but feels it “can’t hurt to promote more safety programs.”

In regards to night classes at El Camino College, Mavromati said it is a little “creepy” at night, referring to the campus as “uncomfortable.”

“I guess at night, when people come out of studying, there’s not much patrol but normally I feel alright. I haven’t encountered anything,” Josephine Rodas, 21,

Although El Camino College’s Chief of Police Michael Trevis said there was some “miscommunication” that led to

Solymar Portillo

Josephine Rodas

Chief of Police Michael Trevis

the delay of information, Trevis encourages everyone on campus to speak out if something suspicious is happening, he said.

“I understand that what may be suspicious to one person might not seem suspicious to another,” Trevis said. “See something, say something.”

“What our officers try to do is maintain a high level of visibility on campus,” Trevis said. “You’ll see us patrolling in the patrol cars, some officers are on foot.”

“We do try our best. We have a very good response time,” Trevis said.”Our officers are trained in first-aid, they’re trained in dealing with high-stress situations. We’re very astute to what goes on on the campus.”

For more information on campus safety visit www. elcamino.edu/about/depts/police/ CrimePrevention/campussafety. aspx

ARTS

OCT. 4, 2018

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A decade of art Artist couple return to Library Yewande Olugbodi Special to The Union When it comes to art, a picture is a poem without words, and it’s principle is not just to portray, but to evoke.

Students can walk through the library of the El Camino College to see the display of Photographer Linda Detwiler Burner and the paintings of her husband, Scott Burner.

Linda Burner will host an opening exhibition on Friday, Oct. 5, in the lobby of the Schauerman Library for people to come and experience her art.

“It is my tenth year displaying my art at the El Camino Library,” Linda Burner said.

Linda Burner said she has displayed her photography at other places like the Orange County Fair, San Gabriel, San Pedro, as well as an art gallery in Pennsylvania, where her mother is from. “I have displayed much around at different galleries in different cities,” Linda Burner said.

Their art will be displayed for the remainder of fall semester at the El Camino College Library, Torrance but might change a few works from time to time, Linda Burner said.

(Below) “On Duty” by Linda Detwiler Berner. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

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Justin Bell/ Union (Above) Students can view “A Clustered Collection” by Bradley “Scott” Berner and Linda Detwiler Berner, in the Schauerman Library. Oct. 3, 2018.

Mari Inagaki/Union (Above) Students view “Deck the halls...Halloween style” by Linda Detwiler Berner and Bradley “Scott” Berner on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

ARTS EVENTS CALENDAR

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6 Choreography Showcase |

Student 1-Act Plays| Campus Theatre | 1 p.m.

Student 1-Act Plays| Campus Theatre | 8 p.m.

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We Banjo 3| Marsee Auditorium | 8 p.m.

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Tibet: Alight in The Darkness| Marsee Auditorium | 8 p.m.

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ECC Concert Jazz Band | Marsee Auditorium| 3 p.m.

Fall Advanced Dance Concert| Campus Theatre | 1 p.m.

ECC Studio Jazz Band| Marsee Auditorium | 8 p.m.

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Fall Advanced Dance Concert| Campus Theatre | 8 p.m.

Fall Advanced Dance Concert| Campus Theatre | 8 p.m.

ECC Guitar Ensemble Haag Recital Hall| 5 p.m.

Campus Theatre| 1 p.m. 7 p.m.

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ECC Chorale Chorale | Campus Theatre| 7 p.m.

Editor-in-Chief, Arts Editor........................................................Ernesto Sanchez News Editor, Managing Editor.................................................Quinn Buffandeau Assistant Editor...............................................................................Justin Traylor Sports Editor................................................................................Melanie Chacon Staff Writer....................................................................................Fernando Haro Staff Writer...................................................................................Giselle Morales Staff Writer...............................................................................Roseana Martinez Staff Writer.................................................................................Alexa Kinoshita Staff Writer.................................................................................Kevin Caparoso Staff Writer.................................................................................Esteban Mendez Staff Writer..........................................................................................Justin BellStaff Writer......................................................................................Brenda Lopez Photographer...........................................................................................Jack Kan Photographer.....................................................................................Mari Inagaki Photographer................................................................................Analucia Lopez Photographer...................................................................................Jeremy Taylor Advertising Manager.........................................................................Jack Mulkey Adviser.............................................................................................Stefanie Frith Photo Adviser.......................................................................................Luis Sinco

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FEATURE

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OCT. 4, 2018

New found motivation leads to success later in life Not wanting to be a burden to her daughter, a mother goes back to school

Roseana Martinez Staff Writer @EccUnionRoseana A private conversation of a daughter and her boyfriend emerge from Rebecca Donegan’s home as they discuss marriage.

As she tip-toes through her own house, she can’t help but stop to overhear their conversation through the thin walls.

“You have to know that if you marry me my mom will have to come live with us,” Donegan’s daughter said.

Listening to her daughter say this was the beginning of Donegan’s life-changing decision.

“It just shocked me, this poor child had such a burden to worry about her mother who was single, this was ridiculous. So I thought if I went back to school I’m earning a Master’s Degree,” Donegan said.

In 2003, Donegan’s only daughter was her motivation to go back to school to earn her Associated Degree in geography.

Six years later she earned three degrees in geography: Associated, Bachelors, and Masters.

After receiving her Master’s degree Donegan’s first job was a part-time position at El Camino College, and six years later she became a full-time geography professor on campus.

Geography was always something Donegan enjoyed learning about.

Her passion started at Glendale Community College where she took history and geography culture with the same professor.

“The way she taught history with maps showed us the path of where things moved, where wars were fought, where world domination happened and it was just beyond fascinating,” Donegan said.

“I think I was just destined to become a geographer.”

-Rebecca Donegan Her decision of becoming a

teacher came because of how old

she was.

“Because I was 50-years-old, I thought I want a job where I don’t work 40 hours a week, 50 weeks of the year,” Donegan said.

For Donegan teaching college was something she enjoys because of the benefits, like meeting students, helping them succeed, the freedom of going at her own pace, and the hours she works.

As for her students, Donegan enjoys sharing her story about the struggles she went through in college because it’s a way she can relate to them.

Her struggles revolved around finding new ways to study, learn and stay focused again because after graduating high school in 1970, it had been about 33 years since she was in school.

In class, Donegan talks about the struggles with prioritizing and teaching her students to do what is most important in their lives first.

“That was hard because school was my priority and everything else felt second. You have a goal and you have to learn to stick to your goals because that’s how you meet them and realize them,” Donegan said.

“To my students, I try to teach them to overcome anything. You have to make up your mind on what you want. Why you’re here.

You have to remember what your goal is,” Donegan added.

Sharing her experience with students is important to her because she wants them to realize that regardless of age everyone struggles with similar situations when they are in school.

“It’s beyond geography, I want them to take an attitude of ‘I want to succeed.’ It’s a mindset and an attitude to try to succeed,” Donegan said.

Roseana Martinez/Union Rebecca Donegan, 66, was inspired by her daughter to return to school at the age of 50.

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FEATURE

OCT. 4, 2018

Two cats leisurely sitting up-right analyzing their surrounding by the Music Building on Wednesday, Oct 3, 2018.

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You Gotta Be Kitten ME The cats that have decided to make El Camino College their home.

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This bluish-black feral cat looks fierce standing near the Student Activities Center on Wednesday, Sept.

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Jack Kan/ Union This fluffy white cat hunkers down, south of the Student Activities Center on Friday, Sept. 28.

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A cat staring off into the distance east of the Humanities Building on Thursday, Sept. 6.

SPORTS

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OCT. 4, 2018

ECC running back Raymond Graham (No.25) fights off a Raiders defender during the ECC vs. Moorpark College football game at Murdock Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 29.

BREAKING DOWN THE COMPETITION Photo Essay by Jack Kan With its most recent win against the Moorpark College Raiders, the El Camino College football team (3-2), is on a three-game winning streak.

ECC’s defensive lineman (and occasional QB) Jonah Tavai (No.56), scores a 2-yard touchdown run in the second quarter at Murdock Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 29.

(Right) ECC’s Kyrin Cannon (No.10), jukes a Raiders defender for a 38-yard reception at Murdock Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 29.

(Left) ECC wide receiver Assam Burroughs (No.85), takes on three Raiders defenders on a punt return vs Moorpark College at Murdock Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 29.

SPORTS

OCT. 4, 2018

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Football team grinds out another victory

ECC wide receiver Aaron Magee (No.7) drags a Moorpark defender on a 26-yard reception at Murdock Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 29.

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Warriors extend winning streak to three in feat over Moorpark Radiers Justin Bell Staff Writer

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efense was the name of the game for the El Camino College football team on Saturday, as the Warriors were able to grind out a 23-13 victory at home against the Moorpark College Raiders.

While the El Camino (3-2) offense struggled to move the ball in this game, the defense was stifling. They held Moorpark (1-4) to minus 10-yards rushing and the Raiders managed only 100-yards of offense for the entire game.

“We have instilled this mentality where as a defense, we expect (stops) every time,” sophomore linebacker Jaymin Austin said.

As good as the Warriors defense was, they started the game in a 3-0 hole because of a fumbled punt by sophomore wide receiver Kishawn Berry.

After a botched hand-off between freshman quarterback Grant Ferrauilo and freshman running back Kameron Denmark led to an easy Moorpark touchdown, El Camino was trailing 10-0.

“If you’re out there making plays on defense, and the offense turns the ball over, you get a little upset,” Austin said. “It gets us a little fired up to go out there and get stops.”

The Warriors defense, lead by freshman defensive lineman Justin Martz, would go on to sack the Raiders four times and only allow three more points the entire game.

Stopping Moorpark’s offense was only half the battle, as the Warriors were also tasked with putting up enough points to gut out a victory. That effort would be led by sophomore quarterback Grant Ferrauilo.

Starting just his second game of the season, Ferrauilo completed 12-23 passes for 213-yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown on a trick play that saw sophomore wide receiver Trevon Clark throw his second touchdown pass of the year.

While El Camino was at full strength with Ferrauilo and sophomore quarterback Aaron Thomas both available, the same cannot be said for the Raiders.

After both of Moorpark’s quarterbacks were knocked out of last weeks game with injuries, the Raiders were forced to start

“I think that we can still play better on defense. We have the talent to be dominant,” Lindheim said.

—Gifford Lindheim, ECC football head coach converted wide receiver Vinny Corso at quarterback.

“He’s only 5’8”, he can barely see over the offensive line,” Moorpark head coach Michael Stuart said. “Not to mention, he only had a week to get ready. It’s hard to find that rhythm.”

The Warriors would find a rhythm of their own as they headed into the second half. Trailing 13-0 and looking for a spark, the Warriors called 310-pound defensive lineman Jonah Tavai’s number.

In an unusual formation, Tavai received the snap in the shotgun and barreled his way in for a

2-yard score. After the trick play from Clark to Ferrauilo, early in the third quarter, the Warriors took the lead for good.

“We have put in a lot of effort in practice these last few weeks to get some wins and figure out how to be a great football team.” Martz said.

Great football teams can take care of business on both sides of the ball, however, and the Warriors have yet to put together the type of all around performance that their talent would suggest.

“We didn’t play very well on offense today,” Warriors head coach Gifford Lindheim said.

While acknowledging the great play from the defense, Lindheim saw room for improvement there as well.

“I think that we can still play better on defense. We have the talent to be dominant,” Lindheim said.

Despite the lackluster offensive performance from the Warriors, the team managed to get a big win in its quest towards a conference title.

After losing their first two games, the Warriors have now reeled off three straight wins heading into their bye week.

“It was very important to get on this three-game winning streak as we head into our league games,” Ferrauilo said. “The offense did what we had to do to get the win, and that’s all that matters.”

The Warriors will get their next chance to extend the winning streak on Saturday, October 13, when they head out on the road to take on the San Diego Mesa Olympians (3-2). Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.

ECC’s Kyrin Cannon (No.10) makes a 38-yard reception during the football game at Murdock Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 29.

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OCT. 4, 2018

Women’s soccer team battles LA Harbor for win at home ECC Forward, Sophmore Robin Riggs, scores both goals in Warriors 2-1 win over Seahawks Alexa Kinoshita Staff Writer

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n Friday, Sept. 28, El Camino women’s soccer team defeated LA Harbor College in a gruesome 2-1 home game.

From the sidelines, El Camino’s blue jerseys and LA Harbor’s neon ones clashed as soon as the game started at 2 p.m.

In the first half, LA Harbor had more control over El Camino’s side of the field where their goal stood, but the Warrior’s pushed through and did not let them score.

After a long battle, El Camino’s forward Robin Riggs, No.3, scored the first goal of the game, ending the first half with a 1-0 lead.

As soon as the second half began, both teams attempted to score multiple times. For the first 31 minutes, neither team was successful.

In the 30th minute of the second half, the Warriors were fouled a third time and El Camino’s forward, Nalleli Mendoza, attempted to score but was caught.

During the second half’s 39th minute, midfielder Elizabeth Velasquez, No.4, passed to Riggs who scored the second and final goal for the Warriors.

Soon following, LA Harbor scored their first goal, ending the game with a 2 to 1 lead by El Camino after a final attempt for a goal by LA Harbor was

Continuous effort was given from both teams, but the Warriors improved on a skill that was vital for their success in this game with LA Harbor.

“A lot of talking. A lot of communicating. And those ended in goals,” Mendoza said when asked about hoe they achieved the goals that were met.

This was very obvious after watching back and forth conversations that were held between the coaches and lady Warriors. intercepted by the Warrior’s Goalkeeper Joelle Niimi, No.14.

It was evident that the Warriors played an intense game that paid off in their favor and Head Coach, John Britton said that “even though the girls have been getting bored during passing patterns in practice, [they] actually did that in the game which cleared [them] out of several dangerous situations.”

Britton went on to add, “As a team we played one of the better games of the season because [in the previous game] we were disjointed. Today we had more teamwork. We connected more which is good.”

September ended in a win for the lady Warriors. They are now 4-4, overall. Its next game is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. vs the undefeated Cerritos College (9-0).

(Top) ECC midfielder Izabel Gutierrez, boots the ball past a Seahawks defender on Friday, Sept. 28, at El Camino College.

Mari Inagaki / Union (Bottom Left) ECC defender Erica Holcombe (No.5), keeps the pace with Seahawks player in women’s soccer game at El Camino on Friday, Sept. 28.

(Bottom Right) Warriors Goalkeeper, Joelle Niimi, saves a goal attempt by LA Harbor at El Camino College on Friday, Sept. 28.

Photo Credit: Mari Inagaki / Union

First conference game for men’s soccer team ends in tie at home ECC Forward, Sophmore Robin Riggs, scores both goals in Warriors 2-1 win over Seahawks Jack Kan Special to the Union @ECCJackK

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ECC midfielder, Jean-Pierre Dejean Macksa (No.6), strikes the only Warriors goal during the El Camino vs L.A. Harbor College game at the Athletics Field on Friday, Sept. 28.

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he ECC men’s soccer team (now 4-2-3) played their eighth game of the season against the L.A. Harbor College Seahawks on Friday, Sept. 28, but this was their first home opening conference game.

The Warriors fell behind early, when a defensive miscue in the 5th minute allowed Seahawk player Daberchukwu Anyadike to poke the ball past ECC keeper Andrew Argueta.

However, in the first minute of the second half, ECC defender Mason Briggs played a throughball assist which midfielder JeanPierre Dejean Macksa slotted home, tying the score, 1-1.

Macksa remained very dangerous, with two other clear scoring opportunities within the next 15 minutes, but he shot both wide of the Seahawk goal.

Play got a little chippy at times, with a total of twentyfive fouls committed (15 by L.A.Harbor, and 10 by ECC) and five yellow cards issued (3 to the Seahawks, and 2 to the Warriors).

The Warriors got two other opportunities to win the game.

Cole Prince shot one wide, while midfielder Dara Fakhouri tantalizingly headed the other one over the Seahawk crossbar at the 90th minute. The game therefore ended in a 1-1 tie.

The Warriors next game will be at El Camino College on Friday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. against conference opponent Cerritos College (7-1-1).