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Racing for the finish: longtime cross-country, track and field coach to retire
Sweat dripped down his forehead, following the curvature of his eyes, dodging the brim of his nose and seeping directly through his lips. The cold air dried out the back of his throat more and more with each taken breath. For some people, that might sound like torture. On the other hand, for Dean Lofgren, cross-country and track and field coach at El Camino College, it’s part of the everyday experience and a taste of victory.
New security cameras approved and installed to enhance campus safety
New cameras installed at the Small Business Development Center and an updated intrusion alarm system were approved by the El Camino College Board of Trustees on Oct. 21, resulting in a $102,032 purchase. Quotes for the cameras were $19,820.24, while a continental computer connected to these cameras were $18,904.03. “There have been some on-campus incidents that occurred, one of which was physical safety, another that dealt with a property crime,” Board of Trustees Secretary Brett Roberts said.
Incidents involving male student stalking female Japanese students under investigation
The El Camino College Police Department is investigating two incidents involving a male ECC student stalking female students of Japanese descent. According to a safety advisory sent on Oct. 15, the student is described as a man in his late-twenties, with dark-colored hair and dark-colored eyes. Additionally, the student self-identifies as Black and Japanese. On Oct.
Seventeen student support programs featured through banner project celebration
El Camino College showcased their banner project representing student support programs at different tables on the Library Lawn from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10. Staff members expressed how proud they were of the banners put on display.
Students, faculty voice their support for Palestine after first anniversary of Israel-Hamas war
El Camino College students, faculty and people from outside the college came together to march and speak in support of Palestine on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The protest in support of Palestine was a student-run “Call to Action” that encouraged anyone to speak from noon to 3 p.m. It was the second on-campus protest regarding the Israel-Hamas war since May 21, 2024. Throughout the event, the crowd chanted “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” in unison.
Warriors cruise to a 5-1 victory over the Comets
The men’s soccer team of the El Camino College Warriors continued their winning streak to four wins after defeating the Palomar Comets 5-1 at home on Friday, Sept. 13. Opening up the game were Warriors making efficient passes, leaving Palomar Comets struggling to keep up. The Warriors continued their aggressive style of play, ignoring the multiple fouls and interceptions, leading to a goal by Warriors defender Aldahir Rau, which resulted in a 1-0 score within the first five minutes.
Phishing scheme under investigation after a fake El Camino College website surfaces
The El Camino College Police Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a phishing scheme involving a fraudulent website distributing fake checks that appear to be from the Financial Aid Office. David Brown, the assistant director for financial aid and basic needs, said there have been about 15 fraudulent checks reported. “We are not investigating who created them, it’s outside our scope of work,” Brown said.
Details on the violent altercation at an El Camino parking lot remain unknown
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the Aug. 9 stabbing incident that occurred in an El Camino College parking lot, leaving one man dead and his mother in critical condition. The man involved is a former ECC student who leaped off the fifth floor of parking Lot H and died at the scene after stabbing his mother in a violent altercation that left her in critical condition. The condition of the mother is currently unknown.
Paws for Relaxation: Therapy dogs comfort students on campus
Students were able to connect with each other and relieve stress while caressing therapy dogs when they visited El Camino College on May 29 outside of the Health Services Building. Alia Nada, 18-year-old cosmetology major, said the therapy dog event was helpful and convenient. “I had a final coming up in the class I was walking to when I saw the group of dogs. I was stressing on if I studied enough but when I saw them I just had to pet some,” Nada said.
Finding community: Incoming student government president shares her college journey
When the former Speech and Debate Club president first came to El Camino College, she didn’t have many friends. Danielle Kabboul was a shy freshman, keeping mostly to herself, but soon she met some people who dragged her into the Speech and Debate Club. “I was really lacking that community I really hoped I’d get in college,” Kabboul said. “I was going to class and didn’t really have any friends.
El Camino band to perform jazz songs, exclusive arrangements in upcoming concert
A student arrangement of a Super Nintendo song and an unpublished arrangement of a well-known R&B song are just two of the many pieces that will be performed by the El Camino Concert Jazz Band and Vocal Ensemble at their May 29 concert. Jazz Studies and Concert Jazz Band director David Moyer said he is excited for the band to perform “Get Out of My Life Woman,” by Thad Jones, Mel Lewis and Joe Williams. “That arrangement isn’t published, you can’t really purchase that or find it,” Moyer said.
El Camino College The Union
The El Camino Scholarships Office will inform scholarship applicants in September they are not allowed to use AI while writing the “Tell your Story” essay which is part of the requirements. The Scholarships Office can check if AI is being used. “We have even gotten two student applications that had the same essay submission because they put the same prompt into ChatGPT and submitted it,” Scholarship Specialist of the El Camino Foundation Team Theresa Clifford said.
Distinguished Women Awardees: 5 questions with student success coordinator
Mele Makalo, one of the six recipients of the Distinguished Women Award, is a student success coordinator for MANA, a program on campus that helps Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students succeed in education. Makalo has been working at the college since 2016 to help students and staff within the program. Q: What is your role in the El Camino College community and what are some of your responsibilities?
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