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Warriors men’s volleyball swept by Vikings in final match of the season

The El Camino College men’s volleyball team wrapped up its season Friday, April 10, with a 3-0 home loss to Long Beach City College, closing out the year with a mix of progress and frustration.
The Warriors were swept in straight sets: 25-20, 25-22, and 25-16. Although the second set was close, errors at key moments hindered the team.
Still, Warriors’ coach Tyler Sompa stated that the team’s energy was a highlight.
“I think our energy was great, overall,” Sompa said. “It was one of our best matc...
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Ideology Bubbles Limit Debate, Even on Campuses That Seem Open

Many students claim to feel safe sharing their opinions on institutional grounds, but outside the context of studies conducted, the reality looks different.
The most recent Student Campus Climate Survey, released by El Camino College in 2024, found that many students reported feeling respected on campus and believed the college supports diverse perspectives.
The report highlighted generally positive perceptions regarding the campus climate. But, also identified areas requiring improvement in co...
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Beyond the Fireworks: What does the Declaration of Independence mean to you?

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, the milestone is not only a moment to celebrate, but also a chance to reflect on whether the nation is living up to the ideals declared in 1776.
On July 4th, fireworks, parades and concerts will take place throughout the United States. But anniversaries have a way of making one demand a difficult question: Does America still stand for what it proclaimed in 1776?
The Declaratio...
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New officers sworn in to serve campus community

Two new police officers were sworn in on Thursday, April 2 during a ceremony held in the Kenneth A. Brown Board Room, located inside the Administration building.
The ceremony marked the start of their duties on campus, as family, colleagues, and administrators gathered to welcome them to the department.
For officers Pablo Garcia and Ryan Brown, this moment arrived after months of training and field experience.
“I hope to learn a lot,” said Garcia, adding,”to understand the campus, the polici...
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El Camino falls 5-0 to Mt. SAC, but tightly contested matches show progress

The El Camino College’s women’s beach volleyball team lost 5-0 to Mt. San Antonio College on Friday, March 20, but several closely contested matches, including the only three-set battle for the No. 3 doubles, highlighted the Warriors’ improvement despite the sweep.
ECC No. 3 pair Justine Sapitanan and Ava Ober played the three-set doubles match to break a tie against Bella Fairley and Jasmyn Stampley of Mt. SAC.
Mt. SAC got the better of the first set, winning 21–19, while ECC rallied with a 21–...
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Late goals sink Warriors in 3-2 loss to MiraCosta in men’s soccer season finale

MiraCosta College scored twice in the final two minutes to stun El Camino College men’s soccer team, 3-2, ending the Warriors’ season despite a strong second-half performance and a highlight free-kick goal.
The Warriors (12-6-6) fell to the Spartans (13-4-6) in the second round of the 3C2A Men’s SoCal Regional Playoffs in a neck to neck battle Saturday, Nov. 22 at the ECC Soccer Field. According to the ECC athletics website.
The match kicked off with the visiting side applying high pressure, and...
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Men’s soccer headed to semifinals of the South Coast Conference Tournament

The No. 4 ranked El Camino College men’s soccer team came from behind to defeat the No. 5 ranked Cerritos College Falcons, 2-1, on Friday Nov. 7, according to the Warriors’ athletics website.
Friday’s win moves the Warriors on to the South Coast Conference Semifinals, where they will face the No. 1 Mt. San Antonio College Mounties (10-2-5) on the road Monday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m.
During the game, the Falcons took an early lead in the 28th minute when forward Nathan Pineda found the back of the ne...
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In the name of the law: When justice turns against the people it should protect

One of the strongest pillars of democracy is the rule of law.
It ensures that everyone is treated fairly and equally under the same set of rules.
But throughout history and even today, some laws created in the name of order have caused deep injustice and pain.
Discriminatory laws targeted Black Americans for nearly a century during segregation, which lasted from about 1877 to the mid-1960s in the United States, according to the Jim Crow Museum.
These laws excluded people from restaurants, school...