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Mar 20, 2025

The Union has published its first print issue of the spring 2025 semester. Read it online here.

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NEWS

(L-R) El Camino College journalism students Jaylen Morgan, Erica Lee, Greg Fontanilla, Nikki Yunker, Isaac Ramirez and Angel Pasillas hold Apple Awards at the College Media Association's Spring National College Media Convention in New York City on Saturday, March 1. (Stefanie Frith | The Union).

El Camino journalism department wins several national, statewide awards

By Jamila Zaki

Staff from The Union newspaper and Warrior Life magazine recently traveled to national journalism conventions in New York City and Long Beach, where both publications and individual staff members were recognized with numerous awards. Read more.

Workers continue efforts on the Modular Village project Tuesday, March 4. Originally set to be completed in January 2025, the project has been delayed to June of this year. When completed, the site will contain the Warrior Pantry, Warrior Closet, Wellness Center, and dance and yoga studios. (Tina Talley | The Union)

Completion delayed on Modular Village construction project

By Tina Talley

Despite a winter completion date, efforts are still underway to finalize the construction of the Modular Village located on the south end of campus. Once completed, the site will house the Warrior Pantry, Warrior Closet, Wellness Center, and a dance and Pilates studio in individual buildings. Read more.

ARTS & FEATURES

Students from the University of Fine Arts Münster, Germany gather in front of a paint mural they created in collaboration with El Camino College students in the Art Gallery on Monday, March 17. The mural depicts shared stories and perspectives among the students. (Eddy Cermeno | The Union)

Art students from Germany unveil mural in El Camino College Art Gallery

By Sydney Sakamoto

Students from the University of Fine Arts Münster, Germany unveiled their vibrant new mural in the Art Gallery, Monday, March 17. The Art Gallery partnered with the Experimentally Structured Museum of Art extension to present the students’ mural as part of ESMoA’s “Stations” exhibition. Read more.

Communications major Curtis Lee Lovegren, 26, walks by the entrance of the Art Gallery on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Several walk-in art workshops and other free activities, including game night and karaoke, are available at the Art Gallery. (Osvin Suazo | The Union)

Art Gallery hosts free art workshops at El Camino College

By Drex Carratala

Collage, screen-printing, pin-back buttons, and papier-mâché are some of the workshops available in the Art Gallery this semester. The workshops are free and open to both students and the public. Read more.

SPORTS

Men’s baseball keeps rolling in match against LA Harbor

By Jaylen Morgan

The Warriors baseball team pulls away late in the bottom of the eighth inning to move their win streak to six games at Warrior Field on Thursday, March 13. Right fielder Matt Hammond was perfect at batting, having five hits in five attempts for the Warriors, giving the team momentum when winning over the LA Harbor Seahawks. Read more.

OPINIONS

Radiology major Liam Cox, 20, is more neutral about AI and hasn’t had much of a need for it. In class, Cox said his professors have noticed AI’s growth and have expressed that it may be useful. (Melissa Palmer | The Union)

Campus viewpoints: AI in the classroom

By Union Staff

As technology rapidly advances, artificial intelligence is becoming an everyday tool in the lives of many. With much controversy and differing opinions surrounding AI, The Union took to campus asking students about how AI should be used in the classroom. Read more.

PHOTOS

The colorful "Oaxaca on Wheels" food truck offers an alternative Mexican menu for everyone at El Camino College on the southwest side of campus next to the South Gym on Wednesday, March 19. The vendor accepts contactless payment. (Daimel Garcia | The Union)

Cherry blossoms bloom outside the Behavioral and Social Sciences building at El Camino College on Wednesday, March 12. (Melissa Palmer | The Union)

The Union’s spring 2025 publication schedule

The Union is publishing five print newspaper issues during the spring 2025 semester. Stop by one of The Union’s newsstands on campus and take a newspaper to stay informed and support local journalism.

• March 13

• April 3

• May 1 and 15

• June 5

The Union’s first spring 2025 issue

The first spring 2025 issue of The Union is now available in print on newsstands around campus.

Access the digital version of our newspaper here.

In case you missed it: Fall 2024 Warrior Life

The fall 2024 issue of Warrior Life magazine is still available.

Access 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 produced by student journalists. The Union is proud to present the college community with weekly newsletters each semester.

The Union dedicates itself to public service, accuracy, fairness and journalistic independence. The Union is committed to covering stories that deliver the truth and highlight diversity, equity and inclusion on campus at El Camino College and in its surrounding community.

If you have any comments or questions, please contact our Editor-in-Chief Nikki Yunker by sending an email to eccunion@gmail.com.