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Camila Jimenez

Camila Jimenez is a 20-year-old journalism student at El Camino College. She has worked as a reporter for The Union newspaper and a staff writer for Warrior Life magazine. She is now the social media editor for The Union and has received awards for the best sports story and the best column story. Below are some links to the stories she has written.

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El Camino College The Union •

El Camino students pay a $15 Associated Students Fee with limited benefits

Students at El Camino College pay a $15 student government fee each semester, but compared to nearby colleges, the benefits they receive offer fewer practical resources aimed at supporting academic and career success.
A review by The Union compared student government fees and the benefits they provide at six community colleges—ECC, Orange Coast, Santa Monica, Mt. San Antonio, Cypress and Fullerton College.
The review found that while fees range from $10 to $26, many colleges offer services such...
El Camino College The Union •

Behind the rigorous training of El Camino twin circus artists chasing Cirque du Soleil dreams

Twin circus performers Brooklyn and Brinkley Baker have been part of Le Petit Cirque since they were 10 years old, specializing in duo straps, a demanding aerial act built on strength, precision and trust.
Though they’re fraternal twins, their identical height and weight allow them to create perfectly symmetrical shapes in the air—a major advantage in their duo trapeze and aerial performances.
When Le Petite Cirque relocated to Las Vegas, the sisters lost both their performance team and their lo...
El Camino College The Union •

A quick dive: El Camino’s Bodybuilding Club targets nutrition, form and fitness

El Camino College’s Bodybuilding Club offers more than just workouts.
It’s a space where members learn the fundamentals of fitness, including proper lifting form, smart nutrition choices and how to safely achieve their fitness goals.
Members receive support, guidance and answers to their questions in a welcoming environment. 
The club meets Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fitness Center and Fridays from 1-2 p.m. in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Building, Room 102.
 
Editor’s note:

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El Camino College The Union •

Long Beach City soars past El Camino men’s volleyball

In a nail-biting first set, the El Camino College Warriors came out strong, matching the Long Beach City College Vikings with back-to-back points.
Until the Vikings found their rhythm and never looked back.
The Warriors recovered from an early 9-4 disadvantage with four consecutive kills from outside hitters Jordan Jotie and Garrett Gronbach, but the Vikings held on and won the first set 25-23, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
The Vikings defeated the Warriors, 3-0, at the ECC Gymnasi...
El Camino College The Union •

Plans move forward to demolish the Child Development Center

The Child Development Center building across from parking Lot L is set to be demolished, with demolition activity expected to begin between now and July.
The CDC building has been inoperable for the past ten years due to deterioration, water leaks and mold.
The demolition is tentatively expected to cost El Camino College between $2.5 million and $3 million.
“If you calculate the cost to rebuild the new CDC or even to repurpose the current site, it’s twice the cost of just tearing down the buildi...
El Camino College Warrior Life Magazine •

Two dreams, one vision: How these twin performers are turning circus dreams into reality

A warm glow radiates on the determined faces of 19-year-old fraternal twins Brooklyn and Brinkley Baker.
High above the ground, the twins dangle upside down from opposite sides of the trapeze bar, their bodies perfectly aligned in a mirror image. Their arms hang loosely, and their legs are crossed securely to keep them in place.
The world below seems so distant.
With effortless precision, they reach out to catch their 15-year-old sister Bixby’s arms and gracefully swing her, yet one slip could s...
El Camino College The Union •

El Camino’s infrastructure could see much-needed repairs if Proposition 2 passes

Californians will vote tomorrow on Assembly Bill 247, also known as Proposition 2, could allow public schools and community colleges to borrow $10 billion in bonds to fund the construction and modernization of public education facilities.
Proposition 2 will provide $8.5 billion to K-12 schools and $1.5 billion to community colleges throughout California if approved in the Nov. 5 election.
El Camino College could use the funds to repair and potentially replace the campus’s hydronic system, which...
El Camino College The Union •

El Camino men’s water polo falls short to Cerritos

In a South Coast Conference matchup with No. 8 Cerritos College Falcons, the El Camino College Warriors men’s water polo team fell short 15-13 at the ECC pool on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
The Falcons got out to a fast start in the first quarter as sophomore Jacob Colon scored his first goal against El Camino freshman goalie Vios Lopez.
Colon led the Falcons with five goals, two assists and three steals, while Tim Robles had three goals, one assist and four steals.
“We performed well as a team; we empha...
El Camino College Warrior Life Magazine •

From friends to strangers: A journey of self-discovery after friendship loss

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? It felt as if I didn’t exist. Neither acknowledged me until they wanted me to agree with what they had to say.
As their words grew louder and more brutal...