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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
Alex Torres

Alex Torres, Staff Writer

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Up for debate: Community college is a cheaper alternative for incoming students who want to save money

By Alex Torres
May 31, 2017
Freshman Micah Hammond has enjoyed a successful 2017 beach volleyball season. Hammond and her teammate finished as state runner ups. Photo credit: John Lopez

El Camino freshman transitions from indoor to beach volleyball

By Alex Torres
May 18, 2017

No. 5 El Camino baseball team wins game one of Super Regionals in 8-1 blowout over No. 7 Pasadena City College

By Alex Torres and Selvin Rodas
May 13, 2017

El Camino’s baseball team wins game three against Glendale College; advances to Super Regional

By Alex Torres
May 7, 2017

Sophomore pitcher throws complete game as El Camino’s baseball team beats Glendale College

By Alex Torres
May 6, 2017

Forensics Team finishes most successful season in El Camino history

By Alex Torres
May 4, 2017

El Camino’s baseball team ends the season with a five-game losing streak

By Alex Torres
April 29, 2017

El Camino’s baseball team drops fourth straight game with loss to Long Beach City College

By Alex Torres
April 28, 2017

Art reception in honor of professor showcases images of mirrors and windows

By Alex Torres
April 26, 2017

El Camino’s baseball team suffers back-to-back losses to Rio Hondo College

By Alex Torres
April 23, 2017

El Camino’s baseball team wins 25th consecutive game with 7-0 victory over L.A. Mission College

By Alex Torres
April 17, 2017

El Camino baseball team wins game two of the series against L.A. Mission College

By Alex Torres
April 16, 2017

El Camino’s baseball team defeated L.A. Mission College; winning streak reaches 23 games

By Alex Torres
April 12, 2017

El Camino’s baseball team dominates L.A Harbor College in game two of the series

By Alex Torres
April 8, 2017
Sophomore catcher Trevor Casanova slides back into first base during El Camino's game against L.A. Harbor College on Tuesday, April 4 at Warrior Field. Photo credit: Osvaldo Deras

El Camino baseball team has won 20 consecutive games after win over L.A. Harbor College

By Alex Torres
April 6, 2017

New Myriad staff looking for new submissions

By Alex Torres
April 3, 2017
Freshman outfielder Ty Conrad (No. 21) slides in to third base against El Camino-Compton Center on Thursday, March 30 at Warrior Field. Photo credit: Osvaldo Deras

Winning streak continues for the El Camino baseball team after win over El Camino-Compton Center

By Alex Torres
April 1, 2017

El Camino baseball teams’ winning streak continues after win over Cerritos College

By Alex Torres
March 28, 2017

El Camino softball team routs El Camino-Compton Center in five innings

By Alex Torres
March 8, 2017
El Camino freshman small forward Che Madrid and sophomore forward Keywhon Powns try to gain possession of the ball during a home game on Wednesday, Jan. 18. The Warriors lost to the Cougars 101-77. Photo credit: Jo Rankin

El Camino men’s basketball team falls to 0-2 in conference play

By Alex Torres
January 24, 2017
Freshman forward Kourtney Noa rushes upcourt against L.A. Southwest College on Jan. 18, at El Camino College. Photo credit: Jo Rankin

El Camino women’s basketball team opened conference play with back-to-back wins

By Alex Torres
January 24, 2017

El Camino women’s basketball team misses game-winning shot in loss to Pasadena City College

By Alex Torres
January 16, 2017

El Camino women’s basketball team falls to No. 1 ranked East L.A. College

By Alex Torres
January 10, 2017
Photo credit: Alba E. Mejia

Student Picks: Roberto Bautista

By Alex Torres
November 13, 2016
Ramon Duarte Alvarez, a speaker native of Spain, speaks to audience about the military trenches he has found from the Spanish Civil War era. Although he said that there is fortifications that date back later than the Civil War, his focus is mainly on trenches dating back to 1936-1937. Photo credit: Alba E. Mejia

Spanish Department hosts ’80th Spanish Civil War Anniversary’

By Alex Torres
November 12, 2016

Men’s basketball team defeats Cypress College in season opener

By Alex Torres
November 8, 2016
Student Picks: Micheal Williams

Student Picks: Micheal Williams

By Alex Torres
November 4, 2016
El Camino defender Miranda Ramirez (No.7) steals the ball from Long Beach City College defender Aubree Furman Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Murdock Stadium. Photo credit: Elijah Hicks

El Camino women’s soccer team ends game in a scoreless draw versus Long Beach City College

By Alex Torres
November 2, 2016

Local reporters speak to the broadcast club about their careers

By Alex Torres
October 31, 2016

El Camino broadcasting club to host seminar with guest speakers

By Alex Torres
October 27, 2016
El Camino midfielder Kalyn Kaemerle (No. 12) shoots for the first of her two goals versus Pasadena City College on Oct. 25, at Murdock Stadium. A knee injury sidelined Kaemerle for the majority of the second half. Photo credit: Elijah Hicks

El Camino women’s soccer defeated Pasadena City College, 3-2.

By Alex Torres
October 27, 2016
El Camino running back Donovan Davis (No. 22) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Mt. SAC on Saturday Oct. 23 at El Camino. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Romano

Offense stalls as El Camino football team falls to Mt. SAC

By Alex Torres
October 26, 2016

El Camino men’s soccer team remain winless after loss to Mt. SAC

By Alex Torres
October 24, 2016

El Camino women’s soccer team drop second straight game in loss to Mt. SAC

By Alex Torres
October 24, 2016

El Camino women’s soccer team loses to Rio Hondo College

By Alex Torres
October 21, 2016
(Left to right): Anjail Bakeer, Katherine Schilenko, Joseph Flint, and John Webb give a witty performance of "Schubert's Last Serenade" on Oct 14, at the Campus Theatre. The act also featured wonderful acting talents from Brad Halvorsen and Paul Szkopiec (not in photo). Photo credit: Elijah Hicks

‘One-Act Plays’ attract a sell-out show

By Alex Torres
October 17, 2016
El Camino sophomore midfielder Kalyn Kaemerle leads the womens' soccer team with nine goals on the season. Photo credit: Elijah Hicks

El Camino women’s soccer player overcomes obstacles for the love of the game

By Alex Torres and Selvin Rodas
October 14, 2016

El Camino women’s soccer team remain unbeaten with late goal over L.A. Harbor College

By Alex Torres
October 6, 2016

El Camino women’s soccer team ends in a draw at Long Beach City College

By Alex Torres
October 3, 2016

El Camino men’s soccer team is shutout at Long Beach City College

By Alex Torres
October 3, 2016
El Camino players Marcos Ambriz and Misael Serrano gaining control of the ball during Tuesday Sept. 27, game against Compton-Center at El Camino. Photo credit: Jackie Romano

El Camino men’s soccer team earns draw versus El Camino Compton-Center

By Alex Torres
September 30, 2016
Kalyn Kaemerly (12) uses her speed to gain an advantage over defender, Angie Valle at Murdock Stadium. Photo credit: Elijah Hicks

El Camino women’s soccer team wins conference opener in a rout

By Alex Torres
September 29, 2016
ABC7's general news reporter Anabel Munoz came to El Camino to talk about her life and journey as a multimedia journalist on Thursday, Sept. 22. Photo credit: Shontel Leake

ABC 7 Eyewitness news reporter visits campus to share her experiences

By Alex Torres
September 24, 2016

News reporter for ABC7 to visit campus and speak about her experience

By Alex Torres
September 21, 2016

Summer made me forget my boring birthday

By Alex Torres
September 21, 2016

Losing streak continues for El Camino men’s soccer team

By Alex Torres
September 16, 2016
EL Camino defender Leslie Landeros, No. 20, keeps the ball in the game against Mt. San Jacinto on Sept. 13, at Murdock Stadium, El Camino College. Photo credit: Marlena Keenan

El Camino shuts out Mt. San Jacinto to remain undefeated

By Alex Torres
September 16, 2016

Smoking continues on campus despite ban

By Alex Torres
September 12, 2016

El Camino women’s soccer team remains unbeaten after win over Santa Ana College

By Alex Torres
September 12, 2016

El Camino women’s soccer team notch easy win over Fullerton College

By Alex Torres
September 12, 2016

First home game of the season ends in a draw for women’s soccer

By Alex Torres
September 1, 2016

EC’s music department presents its ‘Holiday Chorale Extravaganza’

By Alex Torres
December 5, 2015

Students reveal their favorite places to study

By Alex Torres
December 2, 2015

Star Wars Vs. Star Trek Campus Viewpoints

By Alex Torres
December 1, 2015
Warriors freshman forward Kalyn Kaemerle looks to score during a home game Friday, Nov. 13. El Camino's women's soccer ended its season with a loss to the Mt. San Antonio College Mounties, 1-0. Photo credit: Jo Rankin

Season comes to an end for women’s soccer

By Alex Torres
November 16, 2015

Women’s soccer falls to Cerritos College

By Alex Torres
November 12, 2015

Women’s soccer easily defeats city-rival L.A. Harbor.

By Alex Torres
November 7, 2015

Women’s soccer postseason hopes fading

By Alex Torres
November 6, 2015

Playoff dreams shattered for men’s soccer

By Alex Torres
November 5, 2015
Freshman midfielder Miranda Ramirez trying to take control of the ball during the game against Long Beach City College Friday, Oct. 30 at El Camino. The Warriors defeated the Vikings, 5-2. Photo credit: Jackie Romano

Women’s soccer sneaks a win against Long Beach City College

By Alex Torres
November 3, 2015
Freshman forward Jorge Gutierrez(16) looks to make a pass upfield while being defended by a Long Beach City player. The Warriors lost to the Vikings, 3-1, during a home game on Friday, Oct. 30. Photo credit: Jo Rankin

Playoff hopes for men’s soccer slipping away after loss to Long Beach City College

By Alex Torres
October 31, 2015

Women’s soccer earns eighth loss of the season

By Alex Torres
October 28, 2015
Sophomore tight end Colin Hindle runs into the endzone for a touchdown during an away game at L.A. Harbor College. The Warriors defeated the Sea Hawks 37-17 on Saturday night. Photo credit: Jo Rankin

Football avoids losing three games in a row with a victory over rival L.A. Harbor.

By Alex Torres
October 26, 2015
Freshman defender Princess Butler sprints away from a defender on Friday. The women's soccer team defeated El Camino-Compton Center 4-0 on Friday. Photo credit: Shontel Leake

Women’s soccer earns third shutout of the season

By Alex Torres
October 25, 2015
Sophomore tight end Colin Hindle runs into the endzone for a touchdown during an away game at L.A. Harbor College. The Warriors defeated the Sea Hawks 37-17 on Saturday night. Photo credit: Jo Rankin

Warriors football wins rivalry game

By Alex Torres
October 25, 2015

Women’s soccer falls to Mt. San Antonio

By Alex Torres
October 22, 2015
Sophomore midfielder Tonya Gonzalez heads the ball for the Warriors during Friday's loss at home against the Cerritos Falcons, 4-1. Photo credit: Jorge Villa

Women’s soccer falls to Cerritos College

By Alex Torres
October 17, 2015

Women’s soccer ties game four in conference

By Alex Torres
October 15, 2015

Women’s soccer ties third game of the season

By Alex Torres
October 11, 2015

Men’s soccer falls to Long Beach City College

By Alex Torres
October 10, 2015

Win-streak ends for women’s soccer at Long Beach City

By Alex Torres
October 10, 2015

Women’s soccer improves record after defeating Pasadena

By Alex Torres
October 4, 2015

Women’s soccer dominates Compton College with a shutout

By Alex Torres
October 2, 2015

Women’s soccer comes up short at Mt. San Jacinto

By Alex Torres
September 24, 2015

Women’s soccer’s fifth game ends in a draw

By Alex Torres
September 20, 2015

Women’s soccer earn first victory of the season

By Alex Torres
September 13, 2015

Game three ends in a draw for women’s soccer

By Alex Torres
September 10, 2015

EC women’s soccer 0-2 to start the season

By Alex Torres
September 6, 2015