El Camino College’s journalism program received multiple awards from the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association at the Fall National Media Convention in New Orleans, which ran from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. The Union and Warrior Life magazine received eight first-place awards from the College Media Association, including Best General News Email Newsletter and Best College Media Group...

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When I was in the ninth grade, I achieved the unthinkable. I got a “C.” My friends in Ms. Gunde’s first period class had to know why. How did I barely pass Japanese 1 when my own mother is Japanese? I am Nisei, a second-generation Japanese-American. According to the Pew Research Center, there are over 1.2 million Japanese Americans living...

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The room looks so much bigger from this angle. This was my first thought the first time I lied down on a pile of old rolled-up mattresses that would serve as my makeshift bed for two years. Am I doing the right thing? This would be a persistent question, especially when the cold months started arriving and the three single...

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Every night, homework brought me to tears. My Mom patiently read test questions aloud. I’d answer them correctly. But on exams, I’d often circle the wrong answer, unable to focus. I was constantly fidgeting, unable to stay still, which made learning an ongoing battle. I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the fourth grade. As a child, my...

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When I opened my eyes, I realized I was in the bathroom stall, sitting on the floor with a lingering aftertaste from my vomit. My teacher knocked on the stall door and asked if I was OK, snapping me back to reality. I was bewildered at how I got here in the first place. Anxiety impacted my life, making me...

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Oct. 7, 2023 – a date ingrained in the minds of many. For some, it’s the painful memory of tragedy and loss. For others, it’s the start of the long conflict and bloodshed in Gaza–which some refer to as a “genocide.” Despite a year passing, the wounds are still fresh for many in the South Bay. At El Camino College,...

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Tears streaked down their cheeks. Their voices cracked as they screamed at each other. Their bodies trembled in rage, and they choked on their sentences. The depth of their pain was evident, showing how much they regretted letting things get this far. My two best friends were arguing right in front of me. I was confused. Why were they fighting?...

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There I was, staring at my Hinge profile that I had carefully curated to appear as attractive as possible. This was my attempt at finding a partner because I was too shy, insecure and reserved to do it in person. Growing up, I never felt pretty due to my weight. I was bullied a lot by the boys in my...

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Got weed? Despite legalization, finding cannabis in the South Bay isn't easy. The bright green areas on the map - the cities of LA and Hawthorne - indicate the only areas where operating shops that sell marijuana products for medical and recreational use, deliveries, manufacturing, cultivation for sales, and growing for personal use are all allo...

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El Camino College has long been a nurturing ground for athletic talent, developing and sending numerous athletes into the spotlight of higher-level college sports after they transfer from community college. This story map dives into the journeys of five standout athletes from El Camino College who have made significant strides in their respective sports careers. Click here to join The...

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