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NEWS
Students, faculty voice their support for Palestine after first anniversary of Israel-Hamas war
By: Kinzie Malony
El Camino College students, faculty and people from outside the college came together to march and speak in support of Palestine on Tuesday, Oct. 8. It was the second on-campus protest regarding the Israel-Hamas war since May 21. Read more.
Woofs and wiggles: therapy dogs make their way to El Camino College
By: Rosemarie Turay
On Wednesday, Oct. 2 the Student Health Services hosted Positive Paws, an event for El Camino College destress and find comfort in the four-legged animals. Paws-to-Share, a non-profit organization brought the dogs to campus. Liliana Romero, a student organizer with Student Health Services said “The dogs are here for the students’ mental health, they’re a great way for them to destress.” Read more.
One year later: Oct. 7 anniversary evokes painful memories, strong sentiments among the campus community
By: Angela Osorio
One year has passed since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, which claimed the lives of 1,200 people. The attack by Hamas and Israel’s response continues to evoke strong emotions. Sascha Recht, a Torrance native and American-Israeli who was interviewed by The Union last year now lives in Haifa, Israel. Her friend, Carmel Gat, was taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack. In late August, Carmel Gat was found dead inside a tunnel in Rafah, Gaza. For others, the conflict and bloodshed in Gaza is seen as a “genocide.” Read more.
SPORTS
Warriors football team hang on by a thread in National Northern League matchup with Renegades
By: Greg Fontanilla
In their second league clash of the season, the El Camino football team came out on top over longtime rival Bakersfield. A strong first half by the Warriors and a last nail-biting second half renewed the 67th meeting between the two teams. Read more.
Warriors women’s volleyball team falls to the Falcons in first conference clash of the season
By: Camila Jimenez
In their first South Coast Conference battle with Cerritos, El Camino dropped their conference opener at home on Oct. 4. El Camino sophomore outside hitter Zariah Honeycutt recorded a career night despite the loss to the Falcons. Read more.
ARTS & FEATURES
An Evening Of One Act Plays coming soon
From Oct. 11 to Oct. 13, El Camino College students will perform three student directed one-act plays in the Campus Theatre.
The plays include “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” written by Don Zolidis and directed by Dean Castro, “Switcheroo,” written by Mora V. Harris and directed by Bianca Ondatje and “Here Comes the Bride… And There Goes the Groom” written by Billy Wayne St. John and directed by Meyonni Varnado. Read more.
OPINION
El Camino Needs to Make Online Counseling Simpler
By: Nick Miller
Students who take courses online have to rely on the My ECC website, which many have stated is hard to navigate. Having simpler navigation on MyECC to help students find access to counselors and look for good classes would help students prosper. Read more.
Revitalizing campus culture: growing a community through organizations and events
By: Editorial Board
El Camino College has encouraged campus diversity through promotion of various clubs and campus events. The acceptance of diversity within ECC is visible thanks to encouraged embracement of campus culture. Read more.
The Union’s Print Edition
The Union will be publishing five physical newspaper issues during the fall 2024 semester. Be on the lookout for Vol. 79 issue 3 on Oct. 24 and make sure to stop by The Union’s news racks found throughout campus to keep informed and support local journalism.
• September 19
• October 3 and 24
• November 7
• December 5
The Union’s second issue of the fall semester is here
The Union’s second print issue of the fall 2024 semester is now available on news racks around the El Camino College campus.
Read the digital version of our newspaper here.
Warrior Life magazine spring issue still available
The spring 2024 issue of Warrior Life magazine is still available in print on news racks around the El Camino College campus.
Read the digital version of the issue here.
About The Union
The Union is El Camino College’s student-run newspaper and the only local source of news for its college community. Everything published by The Union is done by student journalists. The Union is proud to present the El Camino College community with weekly newsletters delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday morning.
The Union will commit to covering stories that deliver the truth and highlight diversity, equity and inclusion on campus at El Camino College and its surrounding community in Torrance, California.
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