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El Camino College The Union
The student news site of El Camino College

El Camino College The Union
The student news site of El Camino College

El Camino College The Union
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(L-R) El Camino College journalism students Jaylen Morgan, Erica Lee, Greg Fontanilla, Nikki Yunker, Isaac Ramirez and Angel Pasillas hold Apple Awards at the College Media Association's Spring National College Media Convention in New York City on Saturday, March 1. (Stefanie Frith | The Union).
El Camino journalism department wins several national, statewide awards
By Jamila Zaki • March 20, 2025

Staff from The Union newspaper and Warrior Life magazine were recently recognized with multiple awards at two national journalism conventions. Six students attended the CMA Spring National College Media...

Workers continue efforts on the Modular Village project on Tuesday, March 4. Originally set to be completed in January 2025, the project has been delayed to June of this year. When completed, the site will contain the Warrior Pantry, Warrior Closet, Wellness Center, and dance and yoga studios. (Tina Talley | The Union)
Completion delayed on Modular Village construction project
By Tina Talley • March 19, 2025

Despite a winter completion date, efforts are still underway to finalize the construction of the Modular Village, which is located near Lot L on the south end of campus. The Modular Village, a $13.5...

(L-R) Robotics Club members Ramiro Rodriguez, 25, a computer science major; Jonathan Aquino, 19, an aerospace engineering major; and Yit-ming Chin, 20, a computer science major; sit alongside the club's creations at Club Rush in the Schauerman Library on Wednesday, March 5. The Robotics Club always brings along their creations for Club Rush. (Katie Gronenthal | The Union)
Club Rush showcases student organizations amid rainy days
By Union Staff • March 14, 2025

A queen captures a piece. Robots warm the hearts of onlookers. Students share laughter and connect over common interests. At the first day of Club Rush, hosted by the Inter-Club Council, tents...

The Social Science building, located on the south side of El Camino College's campus, is seen in a closeup Wednesday, March 12. A statutory rape was reported to have occurred in the building Tuesday, Feb. 18. (Osvin Suazo | The Union)
Statutory rape involving juveniles reported at El Camino College
By Sydney Sakamoto • March 14, 2025

A report of statutory rape was made to the El Camino College Police Department regarding an incident which occurred on Feb. 18 at 10:33 a.m. The investigation is closed. The incident involved two juveniles,...

Arts & Features
Students from the University of Fine Arts Münster, Germany gather in front of a paint mural they created in collaboration with El Camino College students in the Art Gallery on Monday, March 17. The mural depicts shared stories and perspectives among the students. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)
Art students from Germany unveil mural in El Camino College Art Gallery
By Sydney Sakamoto • March 19, 2025

Twelve students from the University of Fine Arts Münster, Germany, unveiled their vibrant new mural in the Art Gallery on Monday, March 17. The...

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Communications major Curtis Lee Lovegren, 26, walks by the entrance of the Art Gallery on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Several walk-in art workshops and other free activities, including game night and karaoke, are available at the Art Gallery. (Osvin Suazo | The Union)
Art Gallery hosts free art workshops at El Camino College
By Drex Carratala • March 19, 2025

Collage, origami, lettering, textiles, pin-back buttons, and papier-mâché are some of the workshops available in the Art Gallery this semester. The...

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Opinion
Guest Column: AI won’t replace college writing faculty
By Jeff McMahon • March 14, 2025

Lately, I’ve been bombarded with dire predictions that ChatGPT will render college writing instructors obsolete. These doomsayers clearly wouldn’t...

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Bots Stealing Spots: Fake students take spaces
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Many students enter community college with the intent to transfer to a university. To complete an associate's degree, students must dedicate countless...

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Trending Stories
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El Camino College students gather outside the Student Services Building on Tuesday, March 4. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)

Artificial intelligence software bought to detect fraudulent enrollment at El Camino College

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The Social Science building, located on the south side of El Camino College's campus, is seen in a closeup Wednesday, March 12. A statutory rape was reported to have occurred in the building Tuesday, Feb. 18. (Osvin Suazo | The Union)

Statutory rape involving juveniles reported at El Camino College

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Police Chief Matthew Vander Horck, who worked at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 33 years, is seen in front of the Campus Police station hours before he was officially sworn in on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Vander Horck is the 10th police chief of the El Camino College Police Department. (Nikki Yunker | The Union)

New chief sworn in at El Camino College Police Department

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The playground outside of the Child Development Center at El Camino College is seen abandoned on Monday, March 3. (Erica Lee | The Union)

Plans move forward to demolish the Child Development Center

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J.J. Cole (center) models in a life drawing class at El Camino College on April 4, as students Hyekyung Kim (left) and Fumie Coello (lower right) paint his portrait. Cole has worked as an art model for 25 years after retiring from a career as a professional dancer in Houston, New York City and Los Angeles. (Kim McGill | Warrior Life)

The naked truth: Art models at El Camino inspire students to portray humanity in all its forms

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The Union Vol. 79, Issue 6, March 13, 2025
Warrior Life, Fall/Winter 2024
Editorials
Kim McGill | Special to The Union
Officer Kenny Galan using El Camino Police Squad car in a state mandatory perishable skills training at the top of parking lot f on Sept 24. El Camino partnered with Gardena Police during this mandatory training. (Kayla Mitchell | The Union)
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