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Greg Fontanilla, Sports and Copy Editor

Gregory Fontanilla is the sports and copy editor for The Union. Greg is also an experienced photographer who's enrolled in J7 and J8 for fall 2022. He hopes to utilize and apply the knowledge and he experience learned. Greg's hobbies include outdoor activities such as traveling, being in nature, working out, sports, and training in jiu-jitsu.

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Dr. Cindy R. Escobedo, Ph.D., poses by a table containing books and artwork related to her research and education in the Social Justice Center on Wednesday, March 15. One of those books is a dissertation written by her mother, Cecilia Escobedo. (Greg Fontanilla | The Union)

Professor honors mother and daughter duos in education

By Greg Fontanilla
March 17, 2023
Greg Fontanilla with his promotion belt and certificate on Jan. 17 at Gracie University in Torrance.

How life and death led to my rediscovery of Brazilian jiu-jitsu

By Greg Fontanilla
February 28, 2023
Sequoia Gonzales poses for a photo on the track at Murdock Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Gonzales was recruited by Dean Lofgren, who is the head coach of El Caminos cross country and track and field program. It comforted me to know that I would have help here, and I wouldnt have to stress so much of getting into a four-year, Gonzales said, referring to the student-athlete resources, which drew her into deciding to attending El Camino. (Greg Fontanilla | The Union)

El Camino’s athletic program boasts success with recruiting efforts

By Greg Fontanilla
December 8, 2022
El Camino womens volleyball team during pre-game before going head-to-head against Mt. San Jacinto at home on Monday, Nov. 14. El Camino defeated Mt. San Jacinto 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-16), and will now wait for the seeding results for the CCCAA Regional Playoffs, which determines if the team qualifies for the postseason. (Greg Fontanilla | The Union)

Women’s volleyball sweeps Mt. San Jacinto in season finale

By Greg Fontanilla
November 15, 2022
Cindy Bradley talks to students during an English class in the Humanities building on Monday, Nov. 7 at El Camino College. Bradley is a ballet instructor known for discovering Misty Copeland, an award-winning ballet dancer. (Greg Fontanilla | The Union)

Coach for award-winning ballet dancer speaks to El Camino students

By Greg Fontanilla
November 8, 2022
Sophomore forward Mario Carlos (9) attempts to get past a Pasadena City defender during an Oct. 18, South Coast Conference matchup held at El Camino College. Carlos scored a goal during the second period of play. We have high expectations. For us, we need to win every game, Carlos said. El Camino will play another home conference game on Friday, Oct. 21, against East Los Angeles at 4 p.m. (Greg Fontanilla | The Union)

Warriors now 4-1 in men’s soccer conference games after victory over Pasadena City

By Greg Fontanilla
October 18, 2022
Warriors freshman Leiana Gonzales jumps to block a shot from Panthers Autumn Nicholson during a match on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Gonzales was tied for most goals scored, 4, by El Camino. (Ethan Cohen | The Union)

Warriors women’s water polo tops Chaffey College in South Coast Conference game

By Greg Fontanilla
October 12, 2022
El Camino football coach Kenneth Talanoa sits in the stands at Featherstone Field at the El Camino College campus in Torrance on Monday, May 16. Talanoa will be entering his 21st season as the defensive line coach. He has been a part of Warrior football not only as a coach, but also played for the late John Featherstone in the early 90s. Additionally, he was inducted into the El Camino football Hall of Fame and named to the 1990s All-Decade team. (Greg Fontanilla | Warrior Life)

Football Coach Transcends the Game

By Greg Fontanilla
June 1, 2022
Freshman Andrew White serves the ball during the third set against L.A. Pierce College at the El Camino gymnasium on Friday, April 1. The Warriors defeated L.A. Pierce 3-0 (25-14, 25-6, 25-20). El Camino will be on the road on Wednesday, April 6 to face Long Beach City College for a conference matchup. (Greg Fontanilla | The Union)

Men’s volleyball defeats L.A. Pierce in home conference matchup

By Greg Fontanilla
April 2, 2022
Xerxes Reamer completes a baton pass to Jaylen Allen in the mens 4x100 relay, at the LBCC Viking Invitational in Long Beach on Friday, March 11. El Camino A squad, consisting of Reamer, Allen, Matthew Irvine, and Kyvontei Campbell, ran a time of 42.58, placing 2nd overall. The Warriors will be at the RCC Open on March 18 at Riverside City College. (Greg Fontanilla | The Union)

El Camino relay squads place multiple top five performances at LBCC Viking Invitational

By Greg Fontanilla
March 15, 2022
Emily Uhrinak (left) and Athina Sarreas celebrate a point during a March 9 home game against Grossmonts no. 4 pair, Francesca Stroup and Karsen Carroll. Uhrinak/Sarreas defeated Carroll/Stroup 2-1 (14-21, 21-10, 15-6). Greg Fontanilla | The Union

Beach volleyball winning streak continues for El Camino

By Greg Fontanilla
March 10, 2022
Freshman Lulu Acuesta competing in the womens 100m butterfly during a dual meet at the ECC Aquatics Center on Friday, March 4. Acuesta placed second in her heat with a time of 1:15.19. Greg Fontanilla | The Union.

Warriors defeat Pasadena, but loses to Mt. San Antonio in dual swim meet

By Greg Fontanilla
March 10, 2022
Brea Rutledge and Leafa Juarez celebrate after a point at El Camino College on the 3s sand court during the first set against Santa Anas Kaiden Raif and Myrandah Zepeda on Thursday, March 3. Rutledge/Juarez defeated Raif/Zepeda (21-11, 21-11), allowing the Warriors a 5-0 victory against the Santa Ana Dons. Greg Fontanilla | The Union

El Camino defeats Santa Ana 5-0 in beach volleyball

By Greg Fontanilla
March 9, 2022
George Stanich, 93, holds the bronze medal he won in the high jump at the London Olympics in 1948, at his Gardena residence on Monday, Nov. 1. Photo by Greg Fontanilla/The Union

Olympian, father and grandfather makes an impact on El Camino community

By Greg Fontanilla
January 25, 2022
Sophomore DS Saki Yamamoto passes the ball after a serve by Cerritos at the Cerritos College gymnasium during a South Coast Conference matchup on Nov. 3. El Camino defeated Cerritos 3-2 (24-26, 25-20, 20-25, 25-19, 15-13), and will face East Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 5 for a conference showdown. Photo by Greg Fontanilla/The Union

El Camino hangs on, defeats Cerritos in a 5-set match thriller on the road

By Greg Fontanilla
November 5, 2021
ECC Warriors freshman defensive back Michael Sams covers a receiver in a National Central Division matchup against Riverside on Saturday, Oct. 30, at Featherstone Field. The Warriors lost to the Tigers 34-27, and will play their final road game of the regular season on Saturday, Nov. 6 to take on Chaffey. Photos by Greg Fontanilla/The Union

ECC Warriors’ lose to the Riverside Tigers 34-27 at home game

By Greg Fontanilla
November 1, 2021

The Warriors beat the Panthers,11-6 in a South Coast Conference water polo showdown. Rio Hondo mini tournament is next

By Greg Fontanilla
October 28, 2021

ECC women’s volleyball team defeats the Compton Tartars in South Coast Conference contest, 3-0

By Greg Fontanilla
October 19, 2021
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