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NEWS
Students frustrated by lack of restroom mirrors
By: Nick Miller
Across El Camino College most men’s and women’s restrooms lack mirrors. A survey by The Union found only eight out of the college’s 42 student restrooms were equipped with mirrors. El Camino students shared their frustration about the lack of mirrors inside restrooms. Read more.
El Camino's infrastructure could see much-needed repairs if Proposition 2 passes
By: Camila Jimenez
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, California voters voted in favor of Propostion 2, which could allow public schools and community colleges to borrow $10 billion in bonds. Last year, the hydronic systems in the Administration Building and Schauerman Library malfunctioned, forcing the buildings to close for two days. Kerri Webb, the director of public information and government relations said El Camino plans on overhauling the hydronic system with the help of Prop 2. Read more.
Petty theft, hit-and-runs, criminal threats reported across campus
By: Seph Peters
Since the last Police Beat update on Oct. 31, a petty theft, a hit-and-run and a criminal threat occurred at the El Camino College campus. Read more.
OPINION
Political violence has gone on for too long: it is time to search for peace
By: Teresa Galvez
The assassination of political figures and threats to world peace have put the public in a state of constant fear. It is time for peaceful solutions to conflict to reduce political violence. Read more.
SPORTS
Racing for the finish: longtime cross-country, track and field coach to retire
By: Kinzie Malony
After almost 40 years of coaching at El Camino College, Dean Lofgren will soon be stepping into the door of retirement at the end of the cross-country season. Some former student-athletes of the longtime coach take time to reflect on their time as a student of the sport, which transcends beyond running on the trails or the track. Read more.
El Camino men’s soccer team shuts out East Los Angeles, clinch South Coast Conference title and first-round bye
By: Angel Pasillas
After taking down East Los Angeles on their home turf, the El Camino men’s soccer team clinched back-to-back South Coast Conference titles, and will be heading back to the postseason to retain their state title. The team has secured a first round bye. 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 4 on Nov. 7 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 fourth issue of the fall semester is here
The Union’s fourth 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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