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EL CAMINO COLLEGE

A MORE HANDS ON ART EXPRESSION, P.5

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DJ ANDREX MIXES HIS WAY INTO YOUR HEART, P.8

WARRIORS WIN FIRST CONFERENCE GAME, P.10

THE UNION eccunion.com

TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA

Q&A: Top 5 for top spot

EC will be selecting a new president. The Union conducted interviews with the finalists

Dena Maloney

Sandra Mayo

Angeles

Superintendent/President of Taft

President of Moreno Valley College VP of Academic Affairs at Cerritos College

Q: What makes this job interesting to you?

Q: What makes this job interesting to you?

“I’m interested in the position because number one I am very familiar with EC, I’ve worked with EC before. I think EC has a great diversity of students, programs and the community it serves and to me that’s very excited because it truly is a community college that is responsive to the community.”

Q: What makes this job interesting to you?

“It’s a incredibly comprehensive institution, a much larger institution, it’s a single college district and it’s helping out a neighboring district. It seems like an incredible opportunity to be able to do more.”

Kathleen Burke

President of Los Pierce College

“It’s a single college district, I have 20 years of experience in a single college district, and I think it provides an opportunity to have a more direct impact for policy making.”

Q: What do you do for fun?

“I love going to the movies, so that’s one of them. And just other kinds of craft activity; sewing, knitting when I have time for that.”

Q: What’s one program you have at your current school that you would like to see put in place at EC? “EC has most programs that we have except the agriculture program and that’s pretty unique to this college, so it’s not something I would necessarily take to EC. EC has an extensive ASL program, we have that program but EC also has it.”

Q: Would you be in favor of brings back winter session?

“I would certainly look at that as a factor and I would look at that neighboring colleges and see what they were doing, in terms of winter session.”

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Q: What do you do for fun?

“I am a golfer, so I love to play golf and travel. I enjoy reading and spending time with my family.”

Q: What’s one program you have at your current school that you would like to see put in place at EC? “Rather than a specific program what I would like to see is what more or new programs we can offer in response to the needs of the community.

Q: Would you be in favor of brings back winter session?

“I can’t comment on winter session because I don’t know all the factors that went into that decision and that can be really inappropriate to comment on that.”

JoAnnaDowney-Schilling

Q: What do you do for fun?

“I enjoy cooking and there are times my husband and I will spend time in the kitchen and cook together.”

Q: What’s one program you have at your current school that you would like to see put in place at EC? “What you see outside of an institution is different than what you learn when you start doing it.

So, before one talks about adding or subtracting programs it’s important to take a look at what the community needs.”

Q: Would you be in support of bringing back winter session?

“You need to take a look at the community. Take a look at what the needs are and determine if that’s a need in the community. The whole point is to serve the students.

As we serve the students, as we bring students in the institution, it’s important that we give them the tools to move on in a timely manner.”

Ron Taylor Superintendent/President of Merced College

Q: What makes this job interesting to you?

“El Camino is a fantastic school. We do a lot partnerships with EC and I’m just very aware of what an outstanding college it is.

That’s what interests me.”

Q: What makes this job interesting to you?

“EC is a big place that does a lot of good.

That’s my primary motivation is I’m interested in having a bigger impact in my career and this is a great opportunity for that.

Q: What do you do for fun?

My background is in the arts, so many years ago I was an actress and singer in New York.

Something that is silly but I am proud of is, we have a music group at Cerritos which is made up of faculty and staff and we perform for college events and Christmas parties.

Q: What do you do for fun?

“Reading, walking, hiking, those are the big ones and occasionally I get into a bit of amateur carpentry.”

Q: What’s one program you have at your current school that you would like to see put in place at EC? “Every school is different. I would be careful to say that I would take something I’m already doing at Cerritos and bring it forward.”

Q: Would you be in support of bringing back winter session?

“Winter session is just like an additional summer session. I’m in support of a winter session as long as we’re offering the classes that student’s need, that they can’t get normally.”

Q: What’s one program you have at your current school that you would like to see put in place at EC? “I think EC is already doing this but I want to be sure. At Merced College we have a student success lab and support system right in the heart of campus and I think EC has something like that and I just want to take a look and make sure it’s in really good shape.”

Q: Would you be in support of bringing back winter session?

“It’s something to consider. Almost all colleges in the state are in something of a slump (due to low enrollement), EC’s situation is not that unusual.”

Multiple car-part thefts strike parking lots on campus John Fordiani Editor-in-chief

@ECCUnionJohn

NEWS LINE

A recent rash of auto part thefts from vehicles in parking lots around campus have increased in the past month.

“Apparently there are four bolts, and if you have a hand tool it can take you five

minutes to remove the catalytic converter,” ECPD Sgt. Dal Toruno said “The ones that are easy to remove are the ones that they are hitting.”

Catalytic converters are emission control devices that are apart of the exhuast system. The converters convert harmful pollutants into less harmful pollutants before

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they are released.

Thieves are stealing catalytic converters due to the metal platinum that is inside the converter which can be sold for a few hundred bucks to junk-yards.

The thefts have been occurring in Lots F, H and L, and thieves have been targeting Toyota Tacomas, Honda CRVs and Ele-

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ments, Toruno said.

“They usually have two or three people,” Toruno said. “ There’s one person taking the converter, a look out and a driver.”

Toyota and Honda SUVs and trucks have been targetted since they are higher off the ground and have easier access.

Over the past for 40 days approximately

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10 vehicles have had their catalytic converters stolen.

The thefts have been occurring during the day between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

“We’re aggressively investigating, my thing is to catch these people,” Toruno said.

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Mid-term classes

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As part of the STEM speaker series, EC Professor Matthew Matta will host his workshop titled “The Basics of PITCHf/x and Mathematical Modeling in Baseball,” on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 4-5 p.m. in the Alondra room above the bookstore. For more information, call 310-660-3593.

The Inter-Club Council is partnering with Iota Kappa Chi and the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to host a blood drive on campus from Oct. 13-15 in the East lounge of the Student Activity Center. For more information, call 310-660-3593 x3500.

The Great California Shakeout will take place all over campus Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m. as part of the statewide earthquake preparedness movement. All students will be asked to drop to the ground and take cover under a table to simulate an actual earthquake situation.

Fall 2015 mid-term classes will start on Saturday, Oct. 17. Students can sign up for classes on elcamino.edu/myecc while spots are still available.

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POLICE BEAT

By John Fordiani

Man goes rogue in Library Sept. 18, 2:11 p.m— Officers responded to the Library for a disturbance. According to the report, witnesses stated that a man was “going crazy” in the East Reading Room. Witnesses told the officers that a man grabbed a computer keyboard and slammed it on a table. The man who is not a student was located by officers near the ITEC Building. The man suffers from mental health issues and agreed to be self-committed to a psychological evaluation. A report was taken.

Transient caught sleeping in Marsee Auditorium Sept. 21, 7:33 a.m.—Officers responded to the Marsee Auditorium for a transient who was sleeping inside a room.

According to the report, a custodian discovered the man while cleaning. Officers talked to the man who said he found an unlocked door, and was just trying to find a place to sleep. The officers issued the man a trespass warning, and advised him if he returns he’ll be arrested. A report was taken.

Man almost stole a bike Sept. 21, 1:56 p.m—A police cadet observed a suspicious man trying to cut a cable to a bicycle near the Humanities Building.

According to the report, officers caught the man in the process of trying to steal a bike. The man was arrested for attempted petty theft, and possession of burglary tools. The man also had $72,000 in warrants for drug and theft charges. The man was transported to Torrance Police for booking. A report was taken.

NEWS

Alleged burglar arrested near campus Grant Hermanns and Phil Sidavong

Sports Editor and Features Editor @ECCUnion_Grant and @ECCUnionPhil

Helicopters circled low and police cars swarmed Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Chadron Avenue as officers searched for and arrested a burglary suspect on Monday across from the El Camino campus.

The suspect broke into a house on Atkinson Avenue, two blocks away from the EC campus, around 2 p.m., Gardena Officer Nick Pepper said.

The neighbors witnessed the burglary taking place, Gardena Sgt. Brian Messina said, and the police were then called as the suspect and a second suspect ran out of the house.

As the second suspect got caught right outside of the house, the first suspect fled west down Manhattan Beach Boulevard, escaping view from the police, but not before the helicopter spotted him hiding in one of three houses on Chadron Avenue, officers said.

Officers from Gardena, Inglewood, Redondo Beach and Hawthorne police departments proceeded to form a perimeter of the area in order to enclose the suspect before he could escape.

Around 3 p.m., the K-9 unit drove around the houses warning residents to remain indoors until given

Jo Rankin/ Union A Gardena police officer escorts the alleged burglary suspect to a police car after being found by police officers at Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Chadron Street. the all-clear, as well as giving the want to surrender,” Officer Pepper take one of the police dogs behind He was brought outside with no suspect one final chance to surren- said. “99 percent of the time, they the house on the corner of Chad- shoes on, and he was limping as he der. surrender.” ron Avenue and Manhattan Beach was helped into the ambulance.

“Most of the time when they see After no response from the sus- Boulevard, in which they found the Messina said that it “was a reguthe dog, they hear the dog, and they pect, the officers proceeded to suspect and took him into custody. lar takedown; nothing exciting.”

New online program helps students research careers Career Coach allows students to see direct connections between careers and salaries in the L.A. area and college programs

Money missing from students backpack

Lorenzo Gutierrez

Staff Writer @ECCUnionLorenzo

Sept. 23, 11:05 a.m—An officer responded to the police lobby for a theft report.

According to the report, a student told the officer that $10 was stolen from his backpack while he left it inside the North Gym. The student was in a basketball class, and after class he opened his bag an noticed his money was missing. A report was taken.

Possible idenity theft Sept. 23, 3:10 p.m. An officer responded to the Administration Building for a possible idenity theft report. According to the report, a woman, who is not a student, told the officer that someone is using her identity to enroll in classes. The report was forwarded to the Detective for a follow up investigation. A report was taken.

Hit-and-run in Lot H Sept. 28, 10:18 p.m.— An officer took a report for a hit-andrun that occurred in the second level of Lot H. Sept. 28, 10:18 p.m.— An officer took a report for a hit-andrun that occurred in the second level of Lot H.

Gardena Sept. 21, 12 p.m. A green fluorescent bmx bicycle was stolen from a home in the 2400 block of Manhattan Beach Boulevard.

Sept. 24, 10:32 p.m. A wallet and cell phone were stolen from the 2100 block of Redondo Beach Boulevard.

Torrance Sept. 20, 10 p.m. An unknown suspect pried a door lock to a vehicle and stole the third row seats in the 17200 block or Ardath Avenue

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Jorge Villa/ Union Jake Carlson, 20, communications major and Nicole Taborelli, 19, radiological technology major kiss in behind the administration building.

Rules unclear for PDA on campus Tayler Dahm

Staff Writer @ECCUnionTayler

Couples are a common sight on campus however, there have been times when some have gone to far.

That raised the question what is to far on EC’s campus?

There are no rules and regulations in place for public displays of affection (PDA) in the student code of conduct, according to the Board Policy 5500.

The student code of conduct focuses on “academic honesty” and “maintaining an optimal learning environment.”

There are two misconduct policies listed in the school’s code of conduct that PDA might fall under.

Disruptive behavior, inappropriate conduct and expression is the

first one, and the other is harassment and threatening/violent behavior.

“Engaging in expression which is obscene; libelous or slanderous; or which so incites students as to

violation of lawful District administrative procedures, or the substantial disruption of the orderly operation for the District.” according to the Student code of conduct this is one misconduct policy.

This policy isn’t specific to PDA.

“The student code of conduct focuses on “academic honesty” and ‘maintaining an optimal learning environment.’” create a clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on college premises, other college property, or while attending any college-sponsored event, or the

“I think kissing and holding hands is OK,” Melia Rozsa, 20 sociology major said. “But if they have their hands all over each other, nobody wants to see that.”

EC wants to have an optimal learning environment, and that means the entire campus and not just in the classrooms. It is unclear what the line between acceptable and non-acceptable is, considering it is a public campus.

‘Massacre-threat trial’ stalls due to issues with scheduling Phil Sidavong

Features Editor @ECCUnionPhil

The trial for the former El Camino student accused of threatening to massacre the campus was postponed until Monday morning, Torrance District Attorney Patrick

O’Crowley said.

The 35-year old James Lemus, former student, threatened to “create a massacre” last fall and has been in custody ever since.

Just recently Lemus was assigned a new public defender, who needed more time to get familiar with the

case.

“There were all sorts of issues,” O’Crowley said. “Scheduling issues, that’s it.”

Lemus’ next appearance will be on Monday morning, where expert testimony is to be heard about his condition at the start of the trial.

l Camino College has used funds from the Career Technology Education Act (CTEA) to purchase programs and software to help students find careers.

One of these CTEA programs is Career Coach (CC).

CC helps students “find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job positions and associated education and training,” according to the EC website.

The CC program has been working since June 2015, but the program was promote at the beginning of this semester, Matthew Kline, ESL instructor, said.

This program was an idea of Virginia Rapp, Dean of the Business Division with the help of Tanysha Laney and Irene Graff, Kline added.

“I think it’s important to notify or inform students of traditional academic opportunities as well as other opportunities that might not be considered traditional, such the CTEA programs,” Yamonte Cooper, career counselor, said.

Since July, the website has had 2824 visits. The most popular career that students are looking are accounting, nursing and advertising-promotion manager, Kline said.

The CTEA program is in charge - Continued from Car part thefts.

Page 1 Victoria Spinosa, 19, applied physics major had her catalytic converter stolen from her Honda Element in Lot L. “I come back to my car at 3 p.m. and I get in and it sounds completely different. It sounded like a Harley Davidson mixed with a tractor,” Spinosa said.

The thefts are costing victims hundreds of dollars to replace the converters and can be a burden for many.

“It cost about $1,700 dollars to replace it, and my dad and I welded a

of handling the “state and federal resources to all community college districts to enable individuals to achieve academic, vocational and technical knowledge, and skills necessary to attain employment further their education,” according to the EC website.

“The company that makes this is called the Economic Modeling Specialist Incorporated (EMSI) and they make this for other colleges and universities as well, but the one that we have is for our local area, so the information about jobs and careers is for our local area and the programs is about EC’s programs,” Kline said.

In addition to that, Cerritos and Santa Monica Colleges also provide this program.

Kline said that the Career Coach website is very interactive, the website has a career assessment and also it has a resume builder.

Some undecided majors like Gerardo Gudino, 19 learned about Career Center by talking to his counselor.

“She recommended me (to) the Career Center,” Gudino said “ She gave me the pamphlet with the online career assessments and websites.”

Cooper also said that students with undecided majors, come to the Career Center feeling embarrassed because they don’t know what career they want to pursue.

“Our role as career counselors is really to provide opportunities and options that students can be aware of, so they can make more informed decisions,” Cooper said. cage around it so no one will steal it again,” Spinosa said.

El Camino isn’t the only place with an increased amount of catalytic converter thefts, Gardena have seen a recent increase in the thefts.

“We’ve seen a dramatic increase in the past month,” Gardena Police Lt. Russ Temple said. “They come in waves, one month it’ll be down then the next month it’ll increase.”

In the past 10 days, three catalytic converters have been reported stolen in Gardena, according to Temple.

FEATURES

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Honors program leads students to transfer success El Camino’s Honors Transfer Program is one of the top three community colleges in the state for transferring students Clarissa Romo

Staff Writer @ECCUnionClarissa

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ollege application deadlines are approaching and transfer program deadlines are around the corner.

Students looking for help with going forward, academically, are encouraged to seek the El Camino’s Honors Transfer Program.

The Honors Transfer Program (HTP) is a top-tier program that started about 25 years ago around the same time honors programs began nationwide, started by faculty, not counselors.

It is one of the original founding programs in the whole state and one of the original TAP schools with UCLA, making it an even more unique program.

The main goal of the program “is to prepare the students for the increase academic depth of classes, so that when they get to the UCs or privates they have that way of thinking and can look into the subject in a greater depth so its not just a GE but a whole discipline,” CoDirector of HTP Joe Holliday said.

Even though the program consists of only 600 students, there is no problems with transferring.

“We are one of the top three honors program in the state in size but we feel that we are the No. 1 in quality,” Holliday said. “Our number of students that got into UCLA was the highest out of the 110 community colleges and 93% of the UCLA applicants got in. That beats all the other schools.”

“We’re the only community college that participated in all three

honor student research conferences last year and all over the state, It takes a lot of effort and budget to make this happen,” Holliday said.

The program encourages students to apply as soon as possible so that it increases their chance of getting into a top university.

For UCLA prospects, Holliday highly recommends them to apply because “through this program along with TAP allows UCLA applicants to list two majors on their application and this in turn doubles their chance of being accepted to UCLA.” “The HTP played a significant contribution to my overall experience at EC and the transfer process to UCLA,” former student Alex Cabrera, 20, sociology major said.

“From the challenging honors curriculum courses, to the UC Irvine research conference, each service enhanced my academic abilities and interests in research and education.”

The program has outreach programs that help identify and reach out to first generation students and other students from underrepresented populations.

“We try harder than most honor programs, for students who may feel that they aren’t qualified, but we know they are,” Holliday said.

Stephanie Pedrahita, 20, psychology major said that the program has helped her a lot.

“Not only has the program been helpful to me,” Pedrahita said. “But it has also opened doors to a lot of other programs, such as the ambassador program. Also (I’ve become) ASO Vice President because of the HTP program and its workshops.”

Jo Rankin/ Union Kahea Kamahele, the program assistant for the Honors Transfer Program explains the rules to students before a HTP seminar on Sept 29.

The Honors Transfer Program Office is located in the Counselor’s Office in the Student Services Center.

El Camino’s HTP will remain open for spring 2016 enrollment until Oct. 31 HTP encourages students to apply.

Keeping up with the new professors Recently hired full-time instructor answered questions about their new home teaching at El Camino

Joseph Evans Communication Studies Instructor

Q: Were you working as a parttime instructor before? or not?

Jo Rankin/ Union Professor Rhea Lewitzki interacts with her English 1A students during one of her Friday classes on Sept. 18.

Rhea Lewitzki English Instructor

Q: How long have you been a full-time professor? What was it like when you got offered the position?

A: “Yes I did. I was the assistant debate coach and part-time instructor for two years before I got hired full time.

Q: Do you have any connection with EC? A: “Yeah, I do. I actually was a student here when I first came out of high school and then I competed in their speech and debate team, so I kew a lot of the faculty coming back here, I knew the administration.”

Claire Nitchman/ Union Joseph Evans is one of 19 new full-time faculty members hired by El Camino College. He is a commuincation studies professor and a coach on the debate team.

A: “It is my 4th week as a full-time professor. When I got offered the full-time position I was out of Q: What inspired you to teach? words to express how happy I felt.”

Q: What has been your overall experience as a professor at El Camino?

A: “El Camino is student centered. I get the impression that students come first. We look to have the best teachers, and as a result we have some of the best students.”

Q: Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of school business?

A: “I’m in a punk band and I am the bass player. I also enjoy boxing.”

A: “My mom is a teacher and I sort had it through out my life that teaching was really important. I got the chance to teach in high school, when I did some tutoring and I fell in love with that and decided that it was something to consider as a career path.”

Q: What is your focus on teaching?

A: “I focus on argumentation and debate and that’s what I primarily teach, so I am the assistant debate coach and the majority of my classes I teach in the communication department are argumentation classes.”

A new “Keeping up with the new professors” will be featured in each issue this semester

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OCTOBER 1, 2015

New club connects students through gaming

El Camino’s Table Top Gaming Club is hoping to expand and play games as a community

Lorenzo Gutierrez Staff Writer @ECCUnionLorenzo

The classroom was full of students talking; some of them were well focused, thinking about the next move; while other students were with five cards in their hands waiting their turn.

“Hey guys, welcome to our first the Tabletop Gaming Club meeting,” Adrian Padua, president of the club said.

Sixty-plus students attended to the meeting where they played, “The Walking Dead” board game, chess, Pandemic, and Empire.

The meeting was hosted in the Humanities Building, Room 216 at 1 p.m., where students had the opportunity to experience some table games and play something new.

“It was fun,” Oscar Castillo, 24, accounting major, said. “There is a lot of variety of games and people, definitely a relaxing place for students.”

Therefore, Padua felt that his goal was met because the club had a variety of people.

“Everything started with an idea,” Padua said. “I want to see people from different backgrounds in the school. We have such a diverse population in the school and I just want something that can bring people together, like a common interest in a way that everyone can get behind.”

Jo Rankin/ Union (Above) Students have fun playing Cards Against Humanity at the first meeting of the Tabletop Club on Sept 24. The Tabletop Club meets every Thursday in the Humanities Building Room 216 at 1-2pm.

Jonisha Ford/ Union (Right) Adrian Padua the President of El Camino Table Top Game Club letting everyone know games are bout to begin.

At the first meeting on Sept. 24 between 1-2p.m.

However, Padua said that when he was searching for an adviser for the club he wanted to find someone that has “the personality and the image” for this club.

In addition to that, Padua found two advisers, Kevin Degnan and Christopher Page, both are English instructors.

Degnan said that one of his former English 1C class students and friend of Padua recommended him as possible adviser, and Degnan presented Padua to Page.

Padua said that to became an EC official club he has to fill up some papers.

Also for more information about the club like them on Facebook ECC Tabletop Gaming, Padua said. Club members are allowed to bring their own table games.

Also Padua said that they will look for a bigger room for meetings and he wants to get a Friday session going every other week in the Student Activities Center.

Both professors invite students to join the Tabletop Gaming Club and have fun.

“Gaming is fun, you should come and play,” Degnan said.

Page had some advice and thoughts on students joining the club.

“Research also shows that students who join to a clubs get higher GPA than students that don’t,” Page said. “Join one you are going to play games at.”

Next Meeting: Today from 1 to 2 p.m.

Where: Humanities 216

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Pearson Lord, 21, architecture uses the method of throwing to work on his clay coffee cup.

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ooking for a transferable art class? Every Tuesday and Thursday the beginning ceramics class meets in the art building. The class teaches students how to work clay on a potter’s wheel into different things such as cups, bowls, and even masks; the class is currently working on making cups.

Ceramics Professor Vince Palacios demonstrates various ceramics techniques each week. On September 24, Palacios demonstrated how to make different types of cup handles to the ceramic students. He showed the easier technics first and then some harder ones stating that “ you can’t run until you can walk, and you can’t walk until you can crawl.”

Making ceramics takes time and practice, and everyone has their own style. Palacios encourages his students to try new things but to also learn the basics. He explains that ceramics “teaches students to be creative problem solvers” also that tak-

ing the class “allows the students to think outside of the box, it displays the beauty of handmade objects.”

The ceramics process is more complex than one might think.

May Thuzar, 33 a student who has come back to school to take more art classes after getting her degree in Fine Arts said that ceramics is “probably the most challenging art form there is.”

Then she exclaims, “It’s addicting.” One of the reasons Thuzar enjoys ceramics so much is that you can make practical things such as cups and bowls. “I’m looking forward to making bowls because you can use them.”

Ceramics qualifies as a transfer requirement so if students are looking for a hands-on art form that is challenging, that will also be transferable, they should look at ceramics. Joceline Gallegos, 19, photography major says that the class is “a stress reliever,” and that “it’s a fun class to take. At first you think it’s hard but in the end it’s worth it.” Gallegos took ceramics because she was looking for a more hands-on art that she could use as a requirement.

Student ceramic masks on display in the ceramics class room. Current students will be creating their own masks later on in the semester. Claire Nitchman/ Union (Left) EMT student Holly Stewart, 20 works on her ceramics work with delicacy, that is made of clay. Claire Nitchman/ Union

(Right) May Thuzar, 33 presents the work she is most proud of in her morning ceramics class. Claire Nitchman/ Union

EDITORIAL

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October 1, 2015

The Union POV

Jorge Villa

Photo Editor @ECCUnionJorge

Islamaphobia is a constant battle against ignorance

Illustration by Eugene Chang/ Union

‘Career Coach’ will save you a trip to the counselors El Camino’s recent purchase of the online program, Career Coach question test and CC will give you career suggestions based on your (CC), is a convenient alternative to the crowded counseling lines that interests. are a nuisance to El Camino students every semester.

As much as the school has made steps to facilitate this process, some Career Coach is a website that allows students to see direct connec- students have such a congested work schedule or are out-of-state future tions between careers and salaries in the Los Angeles area and pro- students who want information on what EC offers to them academically grams that are offered at the college. and a sit-down counseling appointment is not realistic.

Every semester, students make sure to go online and make their From 2009-2014, EC has averaged 820 international students, accounseling appointments early. Topics ranging from academic plans cording to EC’s 2014 Annual Fact Book. to just not knowing what you want to major in or For this huge population of the school, Career even what to do with your life are discussed at these Coach is an ideal starting point to vital access of talks. All this is a common and necessary part of information that would otherwise be spread across being a college student. the internet.

However, given the over 20,000 students at EC The simplicity of the CC’s home page is also an The issue: compared to the precious few counselors available, appealing factor for less than tech-savy students.

Students don’t utilize Career 20 as of last week, some students will realistically The home page has six distinct sections: Career never have an opportunity to have these conversa- Coach as much as they should Search, Program search, Military Background, Not tions. sure where to Start, Career Services at EC, and See Our stand: Ways to decrease this have been brought up in Hot Jobs.

Students should use Career the past. One such alternative is the express counWhile some may say that all the information and seling line in the administration that is walk-in, no Coach instead of the counseling support given by CC can be found elsewhere online, appointment required and is a chance for students other sites are not specifically tailored for EC stuoffice for time efficiency to get quick questions about their college life andents or are as easy to grasp a hold on compared to swered on the fly.

CC. Does this cover all students who need counselUltimately, CC is an excellent starting point for ing at EC? The answer to that is no. current and future students who want to research There are students who need detailed informawhat lies ahead of them after finishing their college tion on topics ranging from career research to a careers. section entitled,”Not Sure Where to Start?”, a six-

Two weeks ago, a 14-year-old Muslim boy was put in handcuffs by police and suspended after showing his teacher a handmade clock who mistook it for a bomb at MacArthur High School in Texas.

Ahmed Mohammed is one of many cases of Islamophobia, a fear or hate towards Islam and Muslims.

I think that after 9/11 the media has anthologized extremist acts that have profoundly affected the Muslim-American communities with misperceptions of their religion.

“The media puts so much emphasis on Arab countries and people associate them with Muslims believing blindly,” Sarah Desmond, 21, undeclared major and President of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) said.

Desmond says she has had people treat her differently because of the way she dresses and that it has made her feel small and vulnerable.

People should not be blamed or treated this way to compensate for the atrocities of terrorist groups who use the faith as justification. ..

Mohammed is one of the many cases that fall prey to Islamophobia.

The media’s portrayal of Muslims is wrong by making broad generalizations to peddle the same non-sequitur arguments that add fuel to the same people who believe in it have constructed this negative frame around Muslims.

So who is going to explain the facts to the misinformed?

Sadly, when the media tries to report this issue to shed some light, anchors and producers usually

push their own agenda. Unfortunately what surfaces are a roundtable of “sophisticated” people who bombard members of the faith with racists questions and claims.

With the power of social media serving as the main platform for everyone’s opinion. When does it stop becoming a hot topic or a trend of the month and being brought up in discussions?

Some may claim that Mohammed’s clock did look like a bomb and that he wasn’t targeted because he was Muslim. YouTuber Joey Salads conducted an experiment “out of curiosity” to see if he would get reactions as a white male sitting down around public places with a briefcase clock.

Some people in the video double looked at Salads homemade clock.

Some genuinely looked suspicious of him but after confrontation, and some of them would say “he didn’t look like he would have bomb.”

So is it so surprising that he did get arrested?

Yes, because a 14-year-old boy with menacing glasses and a NASA t-shirt looks like a security threat.

This multifaceted problem is very hard to clear up due to the media’s poor portrayal of Muslims, but if people investigated and talked to members of the faith, some common misperceptions could be diminished.

Islam is not a race or ethnicity, its a religion that any person of a different race can be a part of.

The time is now to start a narrative in society, talking to someone who is Islamic and exchanging knowledge as equals and getting rid of any misconceptions.

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There is a time and place for everything

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The campus has rules and guidelines saying that public displays of affection (PDA) are not allowed in certain settings.

According to Board Policy 6131.2, “Private conversations or inappropriate displays of affection” are considered to be a violation of the student conduct code and is also “disruptive behavior” in class.

The Union believes that there needs to be a rule that is very blatant and open about what you are and are not able to do on campus, or outside of class.

After a couple of hours of struggling to find even the smallest inkling relating to public displays of affection on the school website, there is really not much.

The rules itself are very hazy and only consider classroom situations, in which instructors will be teaching or watching.

There are some tidbits about Board Policy 6131.2, but never anything more and consequences for indecency can only be acted upon if caught in class. Everything within the rule is situational, and not only that, there is nothing to be said about what can and cannot be done with your significant other outside of class.

Now if you have a boyfriend, or girlfriend, that’s great and all; but honestly, keep what you do in private to a private setting. In our opinion no one needs, or wants, to see you sucking on each other’s faces before class, or as we walk around campus.

A kiss goodbye, a big hug or even a whisper in your significant other’s ear saying that you’ll see them later would suffice. But fondling on your partner or grabbing/ touching what should be touched in private at school is not what you

want other people seeing.

The campus rules do not say whether or not things of that nature can be cited or stopped, even if called attention to. A police officer may stop something that seems to be harassment; but there needs to be a line for sexual indecency, or what we consider is “private.”

There are some exceptional moments that can occur on campus, and we strongly believe there should be a much better way to inform students and faculty, that these things should be done in private.

The Union isn’t saying that couples shouldn’t be allowed on campus, or that you can’t show a little bit of love to them; but there is a time and place for everything.

A sexual act with your girlfriend or boyfriend at school is not one of them.

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OPINION

October 1, 2015

EL CAMINO COLLEGE UNION 7

CAMPUS VIEWPOINTS By: Alba Meija @ECCUnionAlba

Should you care about the presidential forum?

Maria Ochoa, 20, psychology “(I care), then you know what experiences they’ve had, if they’ve had any at all. (You know) what they’ve done in the previous work just so we know what we’re dealing with. I would like to know who our president is going to be.”

UP FOR DEBATE

Illustration by Eugene Chang/ Union

Akari Nakajima, 18, undecided “I care, just because you always want to make sure we’re successful. You don’t want to give your trust to someone that isn’t going to do their job.”

Should the students care about the presidential forum?

Students should use their voice and be heard The presidential forum heated up as the El Camino president’s tenure is about to come to an end.

Down to the final five presidential candidates: Kathleen Burke, JoAnna Downey-Schilling, Dena Maloney, Sandra Mayo and Ron Taylor, the real question arises: Who is going to be elected as El Camino’s new president?

This pivotal event will also mark as the Clarissa Romo first ever presidential forum that EC has ever Staff Writer hosted. @ECCUnionclarisa This is an important event because it will serve as a great opportunity for the EC community to unify as a whole and to get to know the candidates.

These forums will occur from Oct 5-6, and this is no better time and place for all of the EC community members to question their candidates and address any concerns they might have.

Surprisingly however, not many students are fully aware of what is going on, even after an email was sent out to the whole campus informing students of these forums.

This raises deep concerns about the active participation of the students.

Students are failing to realize the importance of their engagement in this forum and the significant role they play in it.

During his presidential term, Fallo has led to the successions in construction bonds, one in 2002 and another in 2012. That both have had a huge contribution in the progression of the campus.

As a student, faculty and/or EC community member you have the right to be selective with your new leader because it can and will have an impact on you, whether it be small or huge.

By part-taking in these forums you will get your message across while also making your opinion matter.

The board strongly encourages all members of the EC community to attend this forum, to meet and greet the five prospective candidates, and to become active participants in it.

Witness as these candidates prepare for the final stretch of their presidential campaigns, while also becoming part of this progressive historic moment at EC. So I am reaching out to you all and stressing the importance of these forums, the ball is on your court.

Use your voice, after all it is your most powerful asset.

Empower yourself through it.

It is pointless for students to attend El Camino College has scheduled a presidential forum for Monday Oct. 5 in search for a new president; after Tom Fallo, the college’s current president, announced that he will be stepping down from his position in 2016.

The presidential forum is an event open to students, faculty, and community members to get an introduction to the top five presidential candidates and question them about their intentions for the school.

Anaiya Ford In other words, it is an opportunity for the Staff Writer presidential candidates to publicly recite their @ECCUnionAnaiya prepared answers to the many logical questions people may ask during the forum. Questions for example regarding Wi-Fi, student transfers, and financial stability. The EC presidential forum is simply just a competition to see who is the best crowdpleaser and the reward could possibly be well over $100,000 a year in salary.

According to EC’s salary report, Fallo made $239,574 in 2005 and will be making $362,000 annually by the time he steps down from his position.

If faced with the possibility of receiving a salary that may or may not closely resemble Fallo’s check stubs from the past 20 years, what answers would you give to the people that may dictate your presidential future?

Ultimately the decision of who will be filling the college’s presidential seat will be up to the members of the board of trustees, who will be doing their own individual interviews with the candidates.

The students and faculty aren’t even in control of who will hold the fate of their educational and financial futures.

Supposedly the board will be taking into consideration the crowd’s perception of the candidates during the forum to help make their decision, but it will all come down to who they find to be the suitable choice.

In addition, many of the students on campus are completely unaware of the presidential search, since many of them may not have been students when Fallo announced his retirement in 2012.

Two out of the 15 students were asked if they were aware of the presidential search answered yes. One of the two thought I was asking about the US presidential campaign.

If so many people have failed to care about EC’s presidential seat before, why care now?

Just to have five candidates peacefully hashing it out for a position paying way more than most of us will make on our hourly minimum wage as we balance work and school?

Or maybe so they can be elected and the next generation of El Camino students that will fill our seats can be completely oblivious to the president’s existence.

Anthony Tuiaana, 19, music “I really don’t (care), and I feel like there’s not much advertisement (to promote forums). I don’t think I’ll be attending (the presidential forums).”

Eddie Velarde, 20, psychology “I’ve never been too informed when it comes to school presidents but it is a big change. Now that I know they are changing for sure I want to stay informed.”

Tyrell Bennett, 19, psychology “I haven’t heard of it, if this affected me on a personal level I would like to know more about it.

I would like to attend (the forums) if it fits my schedule. I feel like it’s important to be informed.”

ARTS

8 EL CAMINO COLLEGE UNION

October 1, 2015

MOVIES:

RATED AND REVIEWED BY THE UNION Everest

Photo Courtesy of Universal Pictures

“What’s so beautiful about ‘Everest,’ besides Salvatore Totino’s firm cinematography, is that it doesn’t excessively dramatize the events that happened in 1996. Instead, the film pays a respectful tribute to its subject matter with raw emotion that’s already provided by the tragedy it’s based on.” - Jerome Casio

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials “Director Wes Ball, whose directorial debut was the first “Runner” film, continues to show his skills in this film, creating a number of memorable action sequences and shots, as well as a few really creepy and scary scenes involving the zombies. His close-up camera angles and fast-moving slightlyshaky pursuit angles really draw audiences in and keep us involved.

‘The Scorch Trials,’ does not capture the same aura of mystery and suspense as the original, But the action, visual effects and performances save this movie from its devolution into the same, boring formula of young adult adaptations being too distracting.” - Grant Hermanns

Sicario

“‘Sicario’ isn’t just another violent movie. Like all of Denis Villeneuve’s movies, it’s a tautly directed thriller with political acuity and grim, but alluring, detail you can’t avert your eyes from.

At times, it may be unbearably agonizing and tragic to watch, but Roger Deakins’ visuals are so stunning, the music so haunting and the performances so raw, that ‘Sicario’ is currently, and undoubtedly, the best film of 2015.” - Jerome Casio

Photo by Jo Rankin Union

Andres Eddowes, 19, a computer-science-turned-sound-engineering major mixes tracks at his home studio on Sept 27. Eddowes is a rising DJ in the scene who placed in the Top Six during 7UP’s Your Shot DJ Competition hosted by Tiesto.

Electronic dance music puts a spin on DJ’s life B. Rene Norman

Staff Writer @ECCUnionRene

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young and impressionable 12-year-old’s world changed after his dad returned from a “boy’s trip” in Spain with a mixing board.

One day Andres Eddowes, 19, computer science saw his dad, a disc jockey, practicing his craft and expressed his excitement for the art.

After the encouragement of his dad, Eddowes tried to put his own spin on it and fell in love.

Eddowes said his dad came up with a great idea — to surprise all his friends and deejay his own pool-party.

The scene at this 13-year-old’s birthday party was ecstatic.

“It was my birthday party too and our friends were so surprised,” Eddowes’ twin sister, Danika, 19, film major said.

“They thought it was the coolest thing ever and talked about it for weeks,” she added.

Movies out in October - Steve Jobs (Oct. 9)

Since then, Eddowes aka “DJ Andrex” has spun for numerous parties and events.

It is this talent of mixing that has gotten him noticed and in demand for deejaying parties and events.

“Andrex has come a long way since he started deejaying when he was 12,” Danika said. “His mixes have gotten a lot more flow into them. They aren’t as choppy as they were when he was just 13.”

Eddowes soon realized he wanted to produce his own music. “Producing is fun but it is a lot of work.” he said.

Eddowes heard through social media about a competition for aspiring DJ’s hosted by the band OMFG. With confidence in his producing abilities, he entered his first competition.

And with raw talent and pure passion for his craft, Eddowes was one of top 30 contestants selected out of thousands of competitors.

The “Your Shot” competition included a four-week training course

by DJ Jono Fernandez, head trainer

Three student directors will helm one-act plays in festival showcasing ensemble of talent Staff Writer @ECCUnionAlba

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- Crimson Peak (Oct. 16) - Bridge of Spies (Oct. 16) - Beasts of No Nation (Oct. 16) - Goosebumps (Oct. 16) - The Last Witch Hunter (Oct. 23) - Rock the Kasbah (Oct. 23) - Scott’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (Oct. 30) Photos Courtesy of Universal Pictures

On The Scene

hree plays directed by students, “This is a Test,” “The Whole Shebang,” and “The Quiet Place,” will be part of the “Student One-Act Plays Festival,” taking place at El Camino’s Campus Theatre.

Before being able to direct these plays during the fall semester, students went through a process that started in the spring semester.

According to the official website of the festival, students took a directing class in which they read various plays.

After an intensive process, which included being handpicked

by Ronald Scarlata, theatre professor and adviser, a production committee selected a lineup of potential one-act plays and talented directors.

“After interviewing six students, and reading 12 plays, we picked three of the plays we see have most potential,” Scarlata said.

After reading various plays, students ultimately had to decide between two of them.

Student 1-Act Plays Oct. 9 & 10 — In the nights of Oct. 9 and 10 at 8 p.m., three student-directed plays will be shown at the Campus Theatre.

“The Whole Shebang,” originally

by Rich Orloff, will be directed

by Blaise Avery; Eddie Kennedy’s “The Quiet Place” will be

As if things couldn’t get better, Eddowes found out that world-renowned DJ Tiësto, one of his most respected icons, was headlining the competition as one of the judges.

“When I was 12, he was the first person I ever listened to.” Eddowes said.

Even before this competition he would read about how hard Tiësto worked to become, at the time, the

No. 1 DJ in the world, he added.

“I’m so excited about Your Shot because it takes the idea of the DJ competition and turns it on its head,” Tiësto said in a statement.

This contest really provides aspiring DJs with an opportunity to realize their dreams.”

“My mom wanted to impose a curfew on me,” Eddowes said.

“She said bad things happen after 10 p.m.”

Eddowes would be the youngest of the competitors to Dj at the pool party venue in Wet Republic, one of Las Vegas’ lively dayclubs.

“Because Las Vegas is a 21-andover town, a lot of people don’t want to deal with a 19-year-old kid,” Eddowes said.

“One of the negatives in the competition was the age factor and being treated as the little brother,” he added As the youngest in the competition, it made him want to win that much more because people discounted his ability.

Unfortunately, Tiësto did not pick Eddowes as the winning DJ.

It’s a decision Eddowes is okay, because he knows that a bright future filled with deejaying lies ahead of him.

He is still pursuing a degree in sound engineering as a back-up plan.

“What I took away from “Your Shot” was that, even though I didn’t win, I’m young and have more time to develop,” Eddowes said. “For some of the other contestants it was ‘make it or break it’ for them.”

“What’s cool is that I started out at a pool party, and now I just played at Wet Republic, which is a huge pool party,” Eddowes added.

Because of the exposure Eddowes earned at Wet Republic, he will be flying to Peru as DJ Andrex in November to deejay at the Sukha Bar. His father will be going with him making this their “boy’s trip.”

A trip similar to the one Eddowes father took in Spain before bringing home the beginning of a new life.

‘Student One-Act Plays Festival’ highlights directing talent Campus Art Gallery Alba Mejia

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at The Academy, the official training site for the 2015 competition, in Los Angeles.

After training concluded, in a downtown club in front of 500 people, the 30 contestants had to compete again, hoping to make the final six and eventually travel to Las Vegas to compete for the final prize.

Again with persevering passion and skill, Eddowes made his way to Las Vegas.

directed by William Boschelli; and “This is a Test,” by Stephen Gregg, will be directed by Maya Hardison. Tickets are $10 and available at the Ticket Office, online at centerforthearts.org and by calling (310) 329-5345.

For Maya Hardison, her choice was easy when deciding between a comedy and a drama.

Hardison ultimately chose to direct a comedy, “This is a Test,” written by Stephen Gregg, which is about a student named Alan who gets an anxiety attack when he is faced with a test during school, and he feels like if he doesn’t pass this test he won’t have a future.

“What makes this story so great is that it’s relatable to anyone. I’m pretty sure everyone has had an anxiety attack at least once in their life,” Maya Hardison, art major, said.

In this story the audience will get to see the kind of pressure high school teachers put on students and why many students feel like failures when they don’t pass something as simple as an exam, Hardison added.

Just like Hardison, there are other student directors who had to go through the same process.

Blaise Avey, theatre major and William Boschelli, are the other two directors who will get to show their talent come through center stage.

Through this tragic incident, the

audience will see Sheila’s struggle to tell the truth, Danny is pressured, by Danny’s former gang, to conceal evidence from the police, as they try to solve his death, which was caused by drugs and alcohol.

On a whole other spectrum, is “The Whole Shebang,” directed by Avey, which is significantly distinguishable from Hardison and Boschelli’s ideas.

“The Whole Shebang,” is a story with an interesting perspective about the universe we live in.

According to Center for the Arts website the play asks one simple question: “What if the entire universe was just some nerd’s science project?”

All three plays will be shown on the days of Oct. 9 and Oct.10 at 8 p.m. at the Campus Theatre.

Tickets are on sale for $10, but students with the ASB Sticker can get their ticket at half price, if they purchase tickets 30 minutes before show starts. So you have to buy your tickets For more information visit EC’s Ticket Office, online or call (310) 329-5345.

Natural Wonders of the Northeast Coast - Virginia Beach To Maine Oct. 12 — A screening of the documentary film “Natural Wonders of the Northeast Coast - Virginia Beach to Maine” will be shown at the Marsee Auditorium Oct. 12 at 3p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Directed by John Holod, “Virginia Beach to Main,” is a

travel documentary that features hotspots primarily around the Northeast Coast, including Virginia Beach and Plymouth Rock. Tickets will sell for $8 and are available at the Ticket Office and by calling (310) 329-5345.

will exhibit the work of graphic designer

Anaiya Ford

Staff Writer @ECCUnionAnaiya

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he El Camino College Art Gallery will be celebrating the work of graphic designer and photographer David Jordan Williams in its upcoming exhibit.

“Binocular: David Jordan Williams,” is a collection of work from the titular artist, from Oct. 5 to 29.

The Art Gallery will hold a reception on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and an artist lecture at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, according to a press release.

Williams’ work addresses various subjects from classic to hallucinatory flipped image, according to a press release.

The Art Gallery, located on campus, is open Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m.

Admission to the EC Art Gallery and its events are free, but campus parking permits are $3.

For more information, call 310660-3010 or visit the El Camino College website.

Pearls of the Caribbean Oct. 26 — A screening of Marlin Darrah’s “Pearls of the Caribbean” will be shown at the Marsee Auditorium Screenings will be shown at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets will sell for $8 at the Ticket Office.

SPORTS

OCTOBER 1, 2015

EL CAMINO COLLEGE UNION 9

Cross Country makes progress at Golden West Invite Men finish eighth out of 16 teams; Women’s place seventh out of 13 Roy Garza

Staff Writer @eccunionroy

It was a day of ups and downs for the Warriors Friday morning, with some running their personal bests and others struggling with the conditions at the Golden West Invitational in Huntington Beach.

El Camino tied for eighth out of 16 teams in the men’s race, while the women were seventh out of 13 teams in another strong field, according to directathletics.com.

“There’s still some teams we should be beating right now, but we’re getting there,” freshman David Hodges, who finished second for EC, said.

Freshman Solomon Kanehailua was the Warriors’ top runner, placing 20th overall with a 22:10 time, followed by freshmen Hodges (35th; 22:30), Michael Moody (58th; 23:04), Jacob Helfgott (63rd; 23:12), and Chance Weston (81st; 23:35), according to directathletics.com.

Coach Dean Lofgren knows there are still things the team needs to work on.

“Overall, our time gap from first to fifth is way too big, and they know that,” Lofgren said.

While not the best race, Hodges noted an improvement from the week before despite not feeling 100 percent, attributing the heat to his discomfort.

“I didn’t prepare properly, I was really dehydrated and halfway through the race I started to fall apart,” Hodges said.

Meanwhile, the women had two strong performances at the top, despite not finishing in the top five

as a team.

Sophomore Hannah Griffie has emerged as EC’s top runner, placing first for the Warriors in each of the three meets this season.

According to directathletics. com, Griffie finished 28th overall with a 21:03 time, and was followed closely by sophomore Xiomara Perkins (40th; 21:22), who set her own personal record.

“I PRed (personal record), so it was really fun, I feel like next time I can get into the 20’s,” Perkins, who is in her first year running cross country, said.

Freshmen Jennifer Villarreal (59th; 22:48), Jacquelin Rodriguez (61st; 22:54), and sophomore Jackie Rodriguez (79th; 24:20), rounded out the top five for EC, according to directathletics.com.

“I think that we did great. For the girls’ side, I feel like if we were a little bit closer together it would’ve been better, but we had some girls who were injured contribute,” Perkins said.

Sophomore Jackie Rodriguez was one of those who had to step up, and in her second race coming back from injury took a spot in the top five as sophomore Judith Torres dropped back after suffering from a “side stitch,” Lofgren said.

“They’re capable of running more together on any given day,” Lofgren said.

As for the runners, Perkins and Hodges were both “confident” about their team’s chances for state, and their hope is that the team can improve and advance that far.

Up next for the Warriors is the Irvine “Brubaker” Invite on Oct. 9th, at Irvine Regional Park.

(Top Photo): Freshman Michael Moody cruises ahead of the competition at the Golden West Invite on Friday, Sept. 25.

(Right Photo): Freshmen Jennifer Villarreal (379) and Xiomara Perkins (374) remain focused as they help lead the women’s team to place seventh at the Golden West Invite on Friday, Sept. 25.

Photos by: Roy Garza/Union

Men’s water polo remains winless after loss to Cerritos; hope to bounce back

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Jackie Romano/Union Sophomore goalie Ryan McKinney coming up for a block during the game against Cerritos College on Monday at El Camino. The Warriors lost to the Falcons, 3-22.

Scoring nothing in the first period led to a 0-8 deficit and a shaky second period start against Cerritos College for the Warriors.

But after a goal shook the net against Cerritos, the lead was cut down to seven.

The men’s water polo team tried to rally back against the Falcons, but to no avail as the Warriors (06) fell against the Cerritos Falcons (12-3) 3-22 at home on Monday.

El Camino has yet to score more than four points in a game all season, but with the almost completely new roster, there is lots of room to improve, coach Corey Stanbury said.

“We played better,” Stanbury

said. “We had better intensity and we have been starting to anticipate counter attacks. At first we were just dumbfounded.”

Stanbury felt the team wasn’t fast enough to receive the ball, that they need to focus on the offense, and recognize when someone is open.

The players have to not only focus on the ball, but they have to do it while swimming and even more so, “wrestle underwater.”

“There’s this finesse of the game that they’re still learning,” Stanbury said. “Like learning how to foul without it looking like a foul, or wrestling without it seeming like it’s wrestling.”

Freshman captain Richard “JR” Beck felt the game went better compared to other games.

“Most people never played,” JR

said. “We played an experienced team that’s really good. They kind of went easy on us, but I have to work on calling out more and talking to the guys more. Since I have the most experience, I have to guide the guys.”

Freshman Jack Bradford thought the defense in this game was good, but towards the end there were problems.

“We have to work on the endurance at the end,” Bradford said.

“We let a lot of goals go at the end. There’s a lot to improve on.

We have to find the open person.

I mean, if there is no one open, nothing will happen.”

The Warriors look to earn their first win as they travel to L.A. Trade-Tech on Monday, Oct. 12.

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SPORTS

10 EL CAMINO COLLEGE UNION

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Men’s soccer ends losing streak with a draw Grant Hermanns

Sports Editor @ECCUnion_GrantH

Quarterback Jorge Hernandez makes a play with a run up field during Saturday’s game at Citrus College. The Warriors defeated the Owls 23-20.

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Football opens conference play with a win over Citrus College Eric Ramos

Staff Writer @ECCUnion_Eric

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l Camino’s freshman kicker, Nathan Hierlihy, calmly walked onto the field in the fourth quarter with the score tied at 20-20.

Hierlihy, who had tied the game about three minutes earlier with a 44-yard field goal, kicked a 48-yarder for the game winner, giving the Warriors a 23-20 conference win over Citrus College on Saturday.

“I just stayed focused and did what I had to do,” Hierlihy said. “I felt good going into the kick. The strength is not the problem, it’s the accuracy.”

The Warriors’ defense had a stellar game, recording 11 sacks and holding Citrus’ quarterback Brian Meyette to 65 passing yards.

On the second-to-last drive of the game for Citrus, El Camino sophomore defensive end Taniela Lolohea sacked Meyette three times to end the comeback hopes for the Owls.

“I just focused on beating the man in front of me and getting to the quarterback as fast as possible,” Lolohea said. “I got the first sack and I just did the same thing on the other two.”

Citrus led 17-3 in the second quarter before freshman wide receiver Dajuan Parham, a Venice High School alumni, took the handoff on a reverse and juked his way to a 27-yard touchdown.

A five-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Jorge Hernandez to freshman wide

receiver Russell Shaw evened the score at 17-17 going into halftime.

“Everybody is on the same page and we are starting to become a football team,” Coach John Featherstone said. “I’m glad they won a game like this on the road.”

Citrus had one last chance at a comeback, but freshman defensive back Darious Flowers intercepted Nolan Brammer with the clock winding down to seal the victory for the Warriors.

Sophomore linebacker Azizullah Fifita led the defense with a sack

and 10 tackles. Lolohea added seven tackles and three-and-a-half sacks to his team’s stats.

Freshman wide receiver William Morehand caught six passes for 108 yards.

“Our defense is full of players that can get up the field fast,” Featherstone said. “We are only going to get better.”

The Warriors will host Riverside City College on Oct. 3 at Redondo Union High School. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.

The Warriors’ men’s soccer team travelled to San Bernardino on Friday for its seventh game of the season, tying the game at 1-1, according to the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)’s website.

El Camino started the game strong with an early goal at the 1:59 mark from forward Manuel Paez, with the assist going to midfielder Everado Cadenas to give the Warriors a 1-0 lead.

The Wolverines’ midfielder, Robert Morales, would get his team back in the game at the 33:33 mark to tie the game at one, and neither team would be able to make the right plays to earn the win.

San Bernardino finished the day with 21 shots, with midfielders Hector Hernandez, Aldahir Madrid, and Robert Morales leading their team with three shots each.

El Camino finished the day with 12 shots, with forward Manuel Paez leading the Warriors with three shots on the day.

The Warriors finished the day with 11 total saves, while the Wolverines finished the day with three total saves.

The Warriors’ record is now 1-5-1, and look to turn their record around as they travel to El Camino’s Compton Center on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Women’s water polo drops eighth straight match Warriors are yet to win a match this season Phil Sidavong

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omen’s water polo (0-8) took on Cerritos College (4-6) on Monday and lost its eighth straight game of the season, but scored the most goals of any game so far, 4-23.

“We could have been better,” freshman Kyria Sanchez said.

“Our communication was a lot better and we were more in sync. I mean, we can’t get any worse.”

There was much to look forward to, considering many of the players are new and have never played before.

“They reacted better and were more experienced,” freshman Annette Flores-Linares said. “But we learned a lot, we got to shoot more and set things up (correctly).”

Coach Corey Stanbury thought

it was great that the women scored the most goals this season, but thought there was a lot of work to do with the new squad.

“We have a lot to learn with where to position ourselves,” Stanbury said. “But we shot well (compared to before), we shot toward the corners instead of at the goalie.”

The next match for the women’s water polo team is against Pasadena City College, but Stanbury and some of the members have said that the PCC team is very good.

“It will be a difficult match,” Stanbury said. “They’re much, much faster. We could get a few strokes ahead of them and they’d beat us to the ball. It’ll be difficult.”

The match against Pasadena City College will be at 3 p.m. in the Pool at home and it will be a conference game.

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Freshman goalie Mishael Umejesi coming up for a block during the game against Cerritos College on Monday at El Camino. The Warriors were defeated by the Falcons, 4-23.

WARRIORS SCHEDULE MEN’S SOCCER: Friday vs Pasadena City College 2 p.m.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Tuesday vs Pasadena City College 4 p.m.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: Friday vs East Los Angeles College 6 p.m.

MEN’S WATER POLO: Friday, Saturday at Saddleback Tournament

FOOTBALL: Saturday vs Riverside College 5 p.m.

MEN’S & WOMENS’ CROSS COUNTRY: Saturday at Pasadena-Rose City Invite

WARRIORS SCOREBOARD MEN’S SOCCER: Warriors 2 (1-5-2), El Camino-Compton Center 2

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Warriors 4 (2-4-2),

El Camino-Compton Center 0

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