When Albert Sandoval walks into the Center for Applied Technology, he strolls in with confidence – something that has developed over years of experience. Wearing tattered, worn-out Carhartt overalls to his lecture at El Camino College, Sandoval embodies the spirit of a craftsman who has wrestled with his career path and emerged stronger. At 26, this is Sandoval's first year...

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Air Jordan Retros aren't just a shoe – they're a culture. On campus, several of the 35 variations of the sneaker can be found on students' feet. Those who are interested in a pair should get them while they're hot and join the Retros culture before they go up in price by resellers. Here are the five most popular Retros...

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On a Sunday morning at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, the air buzzed with anticipation. The congregation settled into the pews, their eyes fixed on the front. The music began softly —a gospel song filled with reverence and devotion. Jennifer Chambers, an 18-year-old psychology major at El Camino College, stepped forward. Born in Texas but raised in...

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The South Bay is home to a variety of ramen shops, with each offering a unique take on the classic Japanese dish. From rich tonkotsu broths to lighter soy-based options, these five establishments near El Camino College stand out for their distinct flavors and dedication to authentic preparation.1. Hakata Ikkousha With a head chef from Japan, Hakata Ikkousha in Torrance...

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Alex Fleming, 34, is dressed in a monochromatic gray polo and pants, accessorized with an assortment of beaded bracelets and dark lens aviator sunglasses he’s rarely seen without. Aside from his sunglasses, one thing he won’t part with is his Segway. The engineering technology major at El Camino College has built a unique connection with a 30-pound piece of transportation...

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Arriving in an operating room full of doctors, laying on an operating table, I was preparing to get my pelvic bones pierced by sharp needles. My bone marrow was about to get sucked out. I was very nervous but that went away as soon as a sleeping gas mask was placed over my face. I ended up in this situation...

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Seventeen years ago, Cass Cisneros stood on the sidewalk outside the North Hollywood office of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), terrified to step inside with her four-year-old daughter, Savannah. Earlier that day, DCFS called to say they needed an updated photo of the toddler and ordered Gonzalez to come to the office before 5...

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Home Alone. The Grinch. The Polar Express. The holidays can hardly be celebrated without watching one of these classics. In light of the upcoming season, Warrior Life surveyed the campus community to find the best holiday films. Here are the campus' top nine favorites and where to stream them.1. Home Alone (1990)This Christmas comedy about a young boy accidentally left...

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On a Monday afternoon, inside the El Camino College Gymnasium, the women's basketball team is getting ready for practice. Some players are doing their stretch routines and others are getting shots up. In the background, R&B music plays. The players sing along to Tyrese, and then all of a sudden you hear: “Hi Coach Carla.”Carla Shaw, 35, is wearing a...

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Volt was the only squirrel El Camino College’s humans ever named. On Nov. 21, 1997, ECC classes were canceled due to a power outage. Two weeks later on Dec. 4, The Union newspaper ran an editorial crediting the blackout to a squirrel that student reporters called “Volt” because he “fried” himself – a particularly cruel choice of words – on...

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