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El Camino College The Union
The student news site of El Camino College

El Camino College The Union
The student news site of El Camino College

El Camino College The Union
Fernando Haro

Fernando Haro, News Editor

Fernando Haro is a journalism major at El Camino College and the News Editor at The Union. He has worked as a staff writer and news editor over the past year at The Union, covering crime and social issues. He enjoys spending time with his two dogs, cooking and skateboarding. He currently resides in Carson, CA.

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The Math Business Allied Health Building remains closed as classes at El Camino College have moved online. Ever since mid-March, students and faculty have accumulated concerns about the quality and clarity of information sent out via email. Mari Inagaki/The Union

Communication ‘inadequate at best’: students unaware in-person classes may return in fall

By Omar Rashad, Juan Miranda, and Fernando Haro
June 12, 2020
A model of the coronavirus created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A ninth coronavirus case was confirmed within the El Camino College community on Monday, June1. Photo Credit: CDC

Ninth COVID-19 case confirmed as construction employee

By Fernando Haro
June 3, 2020

Virtual Pride week to offer game night, LGBTQIA+ resources

By Fernando Haro
May 30, 2020

Officials to refund 50% of student parking permit fee

By Fernando Haro
May 28, 2020

Campus police ‘adjust the way of doing things’ during campus shutdown

By Fernando Haro
May 20, 2020
El Camino College will remain closed to the public for the rest of the spring semester and summer sessions. More than 100 of its fellow community college campuses have received guidance from the State Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley's office, instructing campuses to keep classes online. Mari Inagaki/The Union

Funds ‘don’t even begin to deal with all the need’: Chancellor leads lawsuit against U.S. Department of Education

By Fernando Haro
May 12, 2020

FBI warns against COVID-19 phishing scams

By Fernando Haro
May 12, 2020

Individual robbed at gunpoint following botched meet-up

By Fernando Haro
May 11, 2020

Refunds to be provided within next 30 days, request process yet to be finalized

By Fernando Haro
May 6, 2020

Construction on campus unaffected by COVID-19 pandemic, state directives

By Fernando Haro
April 23, 2020

Second COVID-19 case confirmed at El Camino College

By Fernando Haro
March 28, 2020

Campus services shut down, moved online for remainder of semester

By Fernando Haro
March 28, 2020
A model of the coronavirus created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A member of the El Camino College community tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday March 23. Photo Credit: CDC

Officials confirm first COVID-19 case at El Camino College

By Fernando Haro and Omar Rashad
March 24, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom urges Californians to stay indoors as coronavirus cases rise

By Fernando Haro
March 21, 2020
Classes have been cancelled from Friday, March 13 to Tuesday, March 17 at El Camino College. In-person lectures will move online from Wednesday, March 18 to Monday, April 20. Mari Inagaki/The Union

Health expert, students react to COVID-19 pandemic: ‘I’m so tired of the coronavirus’

By Fernando Haro and Omar Rashad
March 15, 2020
Students gather in the Schauerman Library's West Reading Room on Tuesday, March 10. The Health Center and the Schauerman Library are two student services that will remain open while in-person classes are moved online from Wednesday, March 18 until Monday, April 20. Molly Cochran/The Union

Student support services to remain open as coronavirus concerns force classes to go online

By Fernando Haro
March 12, 2020

Increased safety concerns prompt more police patrol around library

By Fernando Haro
March 5, 2020

Task force created to address potential impacts of coronavirus outbreak

By Fernando Haro
March 5, 2020
El Camino College chemistry professor Troy Moore, background center, works in the lab with students in one of his Monday organic chemistry classes. Some campus faculty are complying with contract regulations on enrollment size per class, as 2020 faculty contract negotiations continue. Duane Tada/Special to the Union

Faculty takes action as contract negotiations continue with district

By Fernando Haro
March 4, 2020
A construction worker provides dust control during the recent demolition of the old Student Services Center at El Camino College on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Along with the demolition of the Student Activities Center, the site will be home to the new Behavioral and Social Science Building by the summer of 2022. Photo by Duane Tada/Special to the Union

Construction on campus expected to continue until 2025

By Fernando Haro and Logan Tahlier
March 3, 2020

Student reports attempted larceny in Schauerman Library

By Fernando Haro
March 2, 2020

Walkway between North Gym and old Student Services Center closes for six months

By Fernando Haro
March 2, 2020

Voting center to impact parking, traffic around campus

By Fernando Haro
February 27, 2020
Attendees of a meeting regarding the new voting system being instated in Los Angeles County test touchscreen-operated voting machines on Saturday, Nov 2, 2019 in El Camino College's East Dining Room. The new program, Voting Systems for All People (VSAP) is expected to help expedite and make voting easier for those with busy schedules, disabilities and language barriers. Rosemary Montalvo/The Union

Campus to serve as voting center during presidential primary elections

By Fernando Haro
February 26, 2020

Officials offer free parking for first two weeks of spring semester

By Fernando Haro
February 19, 2020

Scammers continue to target students with fraudulent job offers

By Fernando Haro
February 18, 2020

Student robbed at gunpoint near Schauerman Library

By Fernando Haro
January 26, 2020
Supporters of LGBTQIA+ community hold rainbow flags and posters promoting love and equality outside El Camino College on Monday, Jan. 6. Counter-protestors overwhelmed the handful of Westboro Baptist Church and anti-gay demonstrators.

Counter-protestors overwhelm Westboro Baptist Church picketers

By Fernando Haro
January 6, 2020

How a finger infection helped me appreciate the little things

By Fernando Haro
November 13, 2019

Nursing program, Grand Canyon University to host private education fair at Marsee Auditorium

By Fernando Haro
October 28, 2019
Emilio Pensado, 27, theatre major, walks toward the entrance to Mexico via the United States' southwest border on Friday, Oct. 4, with bags full of women's and children's clothing to donate to a refugee shelter. Rosemary Montalvo/The Union

Humanitarian pushes through traumatic past to help others

By Fernando Haro
October 23, 2019
Inter-Club Council President Alyssa Eckley discusses the minutes on the agenda, which include the homecoming dance and club mixer, during an Inter-Club Council meeting Monday, Oct. 22 at the Distance Education Center. There were no new updates on the homecoming dance during the meeting.

Student-run organization raises dance budget in effort to increase homecoming attendance

By Fernando Haro
October 22, 2019
El Camino College defender Jordan Lopez-Perez clears the ball away from his penalty area during a match against Cerritos College at the PE and Athletics Field on Friday, Oct.11. Cerritos scored three goals to start the first half of the game. Viridiana Flores/ The Union

ECC men’s soccer team drops in national ranking

By Fernando Haro
October 15, 2019
Long Beach City College midfielder Yesenia Hernandez runs toward El Camino College goalkeeper Kelly Gallagher after an attempt at a goal that hits the upper right side goal post during the second half of the match Thursday, Oct 11, at the PE and Athletics Field. ECC lost 1-0 to LBCC and only had one shot on goal throughout the entire match. Rosemary Montalvo/The Union

ECC women’s soccer team to play College of the Desert following shutout loss

By Fernando Haro
October 14, 2019
An ECC student walks through the coming out door during the National Coming Out Day event at the El Camino College Library Lawn on Thursday, Oct. 10. David Odusanya/The Union

Organizations aim to bring awareness, visibility with National Coming Out Day celebration

By Fernando Haro
October 10, 2019
Therese Rico, (left) who plays a woman named Glory locks eyes with Daichi Marian during a rehearsal of Almost, Maine on Monday, Oct. 7. The romantic comedy is divided into nine short but connected plays. Jaime Solis/The Union

Romantic comedy ‘Almost, Maine’ to be presented at Campus Theatre

By Fernando Haro and Jaime Solis
October 8, 2019
El Camino College women's soccer team No. 13, Ashley Herm and No. 11 Desiree Jeanes fight for possession of the ball against a Cerritos College player at ECC Field on Friday, Oct. 4. Cerritos defeated El Camino 2-1. David Odusanya/The Union

Cerritos College defeats ECC women’s soccer team for first loss in three weeks

By Fernando Haro
October 5, 2019
Associated Students Organization President Urwa Kainat speaks to a student during last semester's ASO Discount Fair, formerly known as the ASB Faire, on Wednesday April 3. The event will feature vendors of locations that offer students discounts with an El Camino College ASO Sticker. Elena Perez/The Union

Free movie, amusement park tickets offered through student government discount fair

By Fernando Haro
October 1, 2019
Wide receiver Taariq Johnson, of El Camino College, celebrates the first touchdown of the game, on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Alonso finished the game with two touchdowns. (David Alonso/ The Union) Photo credit: David Alonso

Warriors football team outscores opponents 96-30 over last two games

By Fernando Haro
September 24, 2019

Officials approve $307 million spending budget for 2019-2020

By Fernando Haro
September 3, 2019

Police Beat June 10 to 16

By Fernando Haro
August 28, 2019

Police Beat June 3 to 9

By Fernando Haro
August 28, 2019

Police Beat May 27 to June 2

By Fernando Haro
August 28, 2019

Police Beat May 20 to 26

By Fernando Haro
August 28, 2019

Police Beat May 13 to May 19

By Fernando Haro
August 28, 2019
Parking lots around El Camino College fill up on August 19, the first day of the fall 2019 semester. Parking will not require a fee or permit for the first two weeks of classes. Rosemary Montalvo / The Union

Parking on campus free for first three weeks of the semester

By Fernando Haro
August 26, 2019

Muslim Student Association holds Eid prayer at Murdock Stadium

By Fernando Haro
August 13, 2019
The newly constructed Student Services Building sits adjacent to Manhattan Beach Blvd. Beginning Wednesday, July 31, programs like Financial Aid, Special Resources and Counseling moved into the new building, providing different student services all in one place. Omar Rashad / The Union

Incoming student government officials aim to improve campus equity, budget

By Fernando Haro
August 6, 2019
A board showing most candidates and their platform sits on the Library Lawn on Wednesday, May 29. The ASO will be responsible for setting the budgets of several clubs and program on campus. Photo credit: Jun Ueda

Student government releases election results

By Fernando Haro
May 31, 2019

Police Beat May 6 to 12

By Fernando Haro
May 30, 2019
Carlos Paz, 21, sits with his Indian Ringneck parakeet Blu and dog Chikis after a long day at El Camino College and working as a mechanic on Monday, May 6. Paz said he owes his success to his father who encourages him to pursue his outmost goals in life. Photo credit: Rosemary Montalvo

Living as an undocumented student under the Trump administration

By Fernando Haro
May 30, 2019
There has been a recent increase in bicycle thefts at El Camino College since Tuesday, May 14. Five bikes were stolen that week. Photo credit: Jun Ueda

Investigation launched over bicycle thefts

By Fernando Haro
May 30, 2019

Bicycle thefts increase on EC campus

By Fernando Haro, News Editor
May 30, 2019
A Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters attempt to rescue students stuck in an elevator on Monday, April 1. The students were stuck for five minutes. Photo credit: Rosemary Montalvo

Campus plagued by elevator entrapments this semester

By Fernando Haro
May 29, 2019
The Natural Science Building along Manhattan Beach Boulevard Thursday, May 23. A man was arrested for defecating south of the building on Saturday, May 11. Photo credit: Fernando Haro

Intoxicated, partially nude man arrested for defecating on campus, police say

By Fernando Haro
May 23, 2019
A bicycle wheel lays flat while still locked to an El Camino College bike rack near the Humanities Building on Wednesday, May 22. Bike thefts at EC have increased over the last two weeks. Photo credit: Fernando Haro

Bike thefts increase on campus

By Fernando Haro
May 22, 2019

Plan created to improve success rates among disadvantaged students

By Fernando Haro
May 22, 2019

Police Beat April 29 to May 5

By Fernando Haro
May 9, 2019

ASO elections to be held in late-May

By Fernando Haro
May 6, 2019

Police Beat April 22 to 28

By Fernando Haro
May 5, 2019
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sonia Nazario shares the story of missing undocumented children on Thursday, May 2. Nazario says the 100 detention centers for undocumented children are running out of space. Photo credit: Rosemary Montalvo

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist shares her story of Mexico’s ‘La Bestia’

By Fernando Haro
May 3, 2019

Health officials prepare in case of measles outbreak

By Fernando Haro
April 30, 2019

Police Beat April 15 to 21

By Fernando Haro
April 23, 2019

[Video] 19-year-old El Camino College baseball player killed by suspected intoxicated driver, police say

By Fernando Haro, News Editor
April 22, 2019

Non-student falls off car while shooting video

By Fernando Haro
April 20, 2019

Campus police hold non-student at gunpoint

By Fernando Haro
April 20, 2019
The construction site of the new Administration Building April 20, 2019. The building is expected to be ready by the end of this year. Photo credit: Rosemary Montalvo

Tools burglarized from construction site

By Fernando Haro
April 20, 2019

Police Beat April 8 to 14

By Fernando Haro
April 17, 2019

Police Beat April 1 to 7

By Fernando Haro
April 14, 2019
Several candles cover the parking lot of the South LA plaza on Wednesday, April 3. Fans of Nipsey Hussle continue to gather around his store The Marathon Clothing to pay their respects. Photo credit: Jun Ueda

Nipsey Hussle’s death leaves a hole in a grieving community

By Jun Ueda and Fernando Haro
April 7, 2019

Police Beat, March 25 to 31

By Fernando Haro
April 2, 2019
Former encampment resident Jay Tran looks onto Manhattan Beach Boulevard on Oct. 3, 2018, about a week after last year's clean-up. Tran lived in the Dominguez Channel for about two years. Photo credit: Mari Inagaki

Homeless encampment removed from Dominguez Channel; residents displaced

By Fernando Haro, Omar Rashad, and Jun Ueda
March 27, 2019

Police Beat March 18 to 24

By Fernando Haro
March 26, 2019

Police Beat March 11 to 17

By Fernando Haro
March 22, 2019

Police Beat March 4 to 10

By Fernando Haro
March 22, 2019

Police Beat Feb. 25 to March 3

By Fernando Haro
March 22, 2019
This elevator in the Art and Behavioral Science Building is one of El Camino College's older ones, said EC Chief of Police Michael Trevis. It does not have any cameras so police do not have any leads on the perpetrator behind the vandalism. March 22. Photo credit: Fernando Haro

Swastika discovered inside Art Building elevator

By Fernando Haro
March 22, 2019

Police Beat Feb. 11 to 17

By Fernando Haro
February 24, 2019

The Union is here to serve you

By Fernando Haro
February 23, 2019
EC Parking and Traffic Advisory Council to meet about updating parking machines

EC Parking and Traffic Advisory Council to meet about updating parking machines

By Fernando Haro
February 22, 2019

VP of Administrative Services resigns

By Fernando Haro
February 20, 2019
El Camino staff, faculty, and students, including ASO President Joey Mardesich (far right) mingling during the aftermath of the latest BOT meeting. Feb. 19, 2019. Photo credit: Fernando Haro

Student government handed $450,000-plus budget

By Fernando Haro
February 19, 2019
Students, faculty, and staff smiling as they collect their soul food as part of the "Taste of Soul" event. Feb. 14, 2019.

[Photo] Black History Month celebration begins with a ‘Taste of Soul’

By Devyn Smith, Staff Writer
February 17, 2019

Media company filming at EC

By Fernando Haro
February 14, 2019

Parking at EC is free for the first two weeks

By Fernando Haro
February 14, 2019
The Board of Trustees(BOT) discussing the next item on the agenda during the first meeting of the year. Jan. 22, 2019 Photo credit: Fernando Haro

Student government wants full control of student budget

By Fernando Haro
January 23, 2019

Shooting in Torrance bowling alley leaves multiple dead, others injured

By Fernando Haro
January 5, 2019

‘Dean of cats’ found dead on campus

By Fernando Haro
December 18, 2018
Smaller items such as keys and wallets are held inside a cabinet at the lost and found. Dec. 13, 2018. Photo credit: Fernando Haro

Lost items waiting to be found, police say

By Fernando Haro
December 13, 2018

Bomb threats emailed to EC, authorities say

By Fernando Haro
December 13, 2018

Dressing as a drag queen is more than a hobby for EC student

By Fernando Haro
December 6, 2018

‘The Nutcracker’ comes to EC

By Fernando Haro
December 5, 2018

Police Beat: Nov. 24 to Nov. 30

By Fernando Haro
December 5, 2018

Police Beat Nov. 17

By Fernando Haro
November 30, 2018
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