SPRING 2011
WARRIOR LIFE
SPRING 2011
Editor-in-Chief: Samantha Troisi
Copy Editor: Nelson Amaya
Design Editor: Samantha Troisi
Photo Editor:
Sylwia M. Ozdzynski
Page Designer: Samantha Troisi
Staff Writers:
Nelson Amaya, Evyn Blair, Mike Botica, Ashley Curtin, Donn Gruta, Candice Helderle, Danielle Hutton, Erica Martinez, Stephanie Perez, Nicholette Raecke, Alma Zazueta
Staff Photographers: Anna Ashkinadze, Jose Flores, Shiggy Ichinomya, Andrew Kang, Roger Morris, Patrick Osborne, Valerie Rodriguez, Mike Williams
Advisers:
Kate McLaughlin, Lori Medigovich Published by El Camino College Student Publications. To advertise, contact the Student Publications Advertising Office: (310) 660-3329 or ElCoUnionAds000@yahoo.com
Never judge a book by its cover. It’s such a simple concept that for many is extremely difficult to follow. In a society that is constantly passing judgment on its neighbors based on appearance and wealth, the true gems of EC often go unnoticed. Ours is a diverse campus, and there’s no way to know by looks alone just what each student or faculty member brings to the table. I’m proud to have produced a magazine that steps away from the trite and superficial ideas that society clings to and to bring a magazine to you that represents our campus and student body. Firefighters, nurses and volunteers who may have grown up in a rough part of town decide to dedicate their lives to helping others. A student who has lived nearly her entire life without a home finds success here and receives scholarships to continue her education. A rapper and lyricist plans to take a seat one day in Congress to bring a voice to those who don’t have one. These are the real stories, the real heros, of EC that no one would otherwise have known. With the help of my amazing staff and instructors I am thrilled to present the spring 2011 edition of Warrior Life, a magazine that is the heart of El Camino. I hope you all enjoy the magazine and get as much from the experience of reading it as we did from the process of creating it.
Warrior Life is published every fall and spring by El Camino College journalism students. The office is located in Room 113 of the Humanities Building at 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. in Torrance, CA 90506. Single copies of Warrior Life are free to members of the campus community and visitors. Additional copies cost 25 cents and may be requested from the office or by calling (310) 660-3328 during the fall and spring semesters.
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COVER ART BY ANDREW KANG TABLE OF CONTENTS PHOTO BY JOSE FLORES BACK COVER ART BY MIKE WILLIAMS
FEMALE MECHANICS PG. 16
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MIXED MARTIAL ARTS By Donn Gruta Keith Lincoln faces his first mixed martial arts match.
ENERGY DRINKS By Nicholette Raecke The truth about caffeine and its dangerous effects on the body.
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TRASH MAKES ART
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FIREFIGHTING
By Ashley Curtin One man’s trash is another woman’s art exhibit.
By Stephanie Perez A traumatic experience inspires one student firefighter.
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MUSIC AND POLITICS By Nelson Amaya A rap artist tells of his plans to one day join the world of politics.
WOMEN AND CARS By Nicholette Raecke “Girls in the Garage” pass on their knowledge of mechanics.
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NURSING PROGRAM
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HOMELESS STUDENT
By Erica Martinez Students pursue a health care career in EC’s top program.
By Alma Zazueta Keythema Bush finds academic success through life’s trials.
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FROM PERU IN LOVE By Evyn Blair A young couple marries and travels to the United States for college.
FACEBOOK FURY By Danielle Hutton A social media addict gives up Facebook for one week.
GEOFFREY’S COMICS By Mike Botica A Local comic book store houses more than just books.
SERVICE LEARNING By Candice Helderle Giving back does more than just raise students’ grades. WL SPRING 2011
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