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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
Brianna Vaca

Brianna Vaca, Staff Writer

Brianna Vaca, 20, is a journalism major and a staff writer for The Union during the spring semester. Currently she is enrolled in Journalism 14, J12, J9 and J6, the photojournalism class. Outside of journalism, Brianna enjoys music, concerts and aspires to become an entertainment reporter after college.

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The front entrance of El Camino College's Administration Building, located on Crenshaw Boulevard (Brianna Vaca | The Union)

5 free services offered on campus

By Brianna Vaca
August 16, 2023
Raphael Richardson | Warrior Life

Dip into the world of the Vaca family’s not-so-spicy pico de gallo salsa recipe

By Brianna Vaca
June 14, 2023
El Camino College Dance Professor Daniel Berney leads his beginning ballet class on April 17. Besides dance, Berney enjoys swimming and surfing. “I am an avid water person,” he says. (Anthony Lipari | Warrior Life)

A dance professor’s class is more than just movement – it’s his passion

By Brianna Vaca
June 10, 2023

Kickstart college education through El Camino’s dual enrollment program

By Brianna Vaca
June 8, 2023
Kae Takazawa | Special to Warrior Life

It’s been five years and I still like him

By Brianna Vaca
June 6, 2023

More than social media: Teenage girls face mental health crisis

By Brianna Vaca
May 26, 2023

Primed for a wedding: Former El Camino journalism student engaged to Jeff Bezos

By Brianna Vaca
May 24, 2023
Julisa Carbajal points to Ivan Orozco during “Asylum,” a dance piece choreographed by Janae Morris during dress rehearsal on Wednesday, May 3 for the Spring Advanced Dance Concert. (Brianna Vaca | The Union)

Students prepare to jump to music at Choreography Showcase

By Brianna Vaca
May 23, 2023

Student government provides opportunities to acquire leadership and advocacy skills

By Brianna Vaca
May 17, 2023
Compton College Students have a variety of choices for a meal before their next class thanks to Every Table restaurant's nutritional food system and steadfast takeout service. Compton College offers a free meal for every student and staff through its contract with Everytable, which caters to restaurants on campus. (Taylor Sharp | The Union).

EBT card still not accepted at El Camino’s restaurants

By Brianna Vaca and Nindiya A Maheswari Putri
May 10, 2023
Julisa Carbajal leaps into the air during her solo piece, "A Lullaby for Dad" during the dress rehearsal on Wednesday, May 3 for the Spring Advanced Dance Concert that will be held May 5-7 in Marsee Auditorium. (Brianna Vaca | The Union)

Spring Advanced Dance Concert sees students dazzle audience on stage

By Brianna Vaca
May 7, 2023
A photo of the flyer for the Spring Advance Dance Concert that will be held on Friday, May 5, Saturday May 6 and Sunday May 7, 2023 at Marsee Auditorium.

Shimmy your way into the annual Spring Advanced Dance Concert

By Brianna Vaca
May 3, 2023

Affordable ballet classes are open to students from all walks of life

By Brianna Vaca
April 23, 2023
Jaedeyn Edwards (left) Juan Carlos Camarena and Brendan McAndrews celebrate Edwards' two-run blast at Warrior Field on Tuesday, April 11. (Renzo Arnazzi | The Union)

Warriors baseball score comeback win against Cerritos College

By Brianna Vaca
April 11, 2023

Tech professors to be given more power in equipment selection decisions

By Brianna Vaca
April 4, 2023

Designated Uber/Lyft drop-off signs should be improved on campus

By Brianna Vaca
March 30, 2023

New phase in the Guided Pathways Program is underway

By Brianna Vaca
March 23, 2023
A photo of a CalFresh Food flyer advertising the program students can apply for to receive just under $200 in groceries each month. (Brianna Vaca | The Union)

Food program offers student assistance

By Brianna Vaca
March 8, 2023
President of ECC3D Joseph Dean, left and club member Ernesto Renteria, right show lightsabers that have been made by 3D printing at their table during Club Rush on Monday, Feb. 27. Dean hopes to create a company based on the club as a way to help students get a career in computer-aided design. (Brianna Vaca | The Union)

Rainy days won’t stop Club Rush

By Brianna Vaca
February 28, 2023