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University Singers amplify LGBTQ+ voices at regional concert
At the American Choral Directors Association Western Regional Conference Preview Concert on March 3, Cal State Fullerton’s, University Singers, showcased an excellent performance of a deeply moving piece of music that tells a moving story of LGBTQ+ experiences. The performance took place in Vaughncille Joseph Meng Concert Hall at CSUF, where the show was conducted by Robert Istad, the college’s choral director.
The uplifting impact of self-affirmations
With all the stress caused by working towards a degree, it is common for students to experience negative thinking patterns. Thinking about ourselves negatively can alter one’s outlook on life. However, there are easy ways to combat this struggle. To fight this, practicing self-affirmations regularly can help. Self-affirmation theory emphasizes the significance of maintaining one's self-perception when confronted with difficulties.
Titan Walk Party illuminates female representation at CSUF
Food trucks, music by Titan Radio and the beloved Cal State Fullerton mascot Tuffy all made an appearance as part of the The Titan Walk Party to celebrate the beginning of Women’s History Month. The host of this event, the Women’s Resource Center, organizes Women’s History Month events on campus. The Titan Walk Party served as the kick-off event for the month’s activities.
A lense into the OC Record Show
The OC Record Show, Southern California’s largest monthly vinyl record trade show, started the year with a record-breaking attendance of over 700 people last Sunday in Buena Park. The monthly event, held at the UFCW Union Hall is the only trade show of its kind, in the state, featuring over 90 tables of vinyl records and music-related items such as CDs, cassettes, movies, VHS tapes, band shirts and memorabilia.
Tracking 5 years of shootings by federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and DEA.
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National data about the use of force by law enforcement officers, particularly shootings, is limited and nearly impossible to compare. But few law enforcement shootings are shrouded in more secrecy than those by officers who work for or with the Department of Justice’s four main law enforcement agencies — the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives.
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Titans swept in doubleheader to Michigan
Upon cancellation of Monday’s game due to the rain, Cal State Fullerton’s baseball team was swept by Michigan in a doubleheader Sunday at Goodwin Field. The Titans now have a 2-4 record, having lost four of their last five games. CSUF’s pitching staff continues to struggle, currently ranked last in the Big West with an average ERA of 7.36 and have currently allowed a conference high 50 runs.
CSUF hosts entrepreneurial conference
Cal State Fullerton invited local entrepreneurs and students to the SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship event Saturday to showcase the diverse hub of innovative businesses. This year’s collaboration between CSUF’s Center for Entrepreneurship, Cal Poly Pomona, Concordia University Irvine, Cal State Los Angeles and more, increased the event’s footprint past Orange County.
Let your fashion bloom with these style tips
For students looking to switch up their spring wardrobe, Fullerton’s Fashion Association club provides style tips by sharing their fashion knowledge and their observations of popular trends to develop a spring style guide. Logan Shust, the president of the club, expressed his take on the meaning of spring fashion.
'Anything is possible' at the Muck's upcoming Jazz Music Fest
The Muckenthaler’s Annual Jazz Music Festival is coming back beginning May 13 after a year-long hiatus with the mindset that anything is possible. Muck Annual Jazz Festival: Spring 2021 is returning with new energy described as “eclectic, cutting-edge and contemporary” after having to cancel last year’s festival due to COVID-19. “Our stage will be graced by world-class performers, people who feed their soul by playing for a crowd. And they’ve been unable to do that for a year or more.
April 21, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Orange police decline to release 9-minute bodycam footage of March shooting The Orange Police Department planned on releasing video footage of the mass shooting in Orange last month, but the Orange County District Attorney’s office asked the chief not to. Read More Fullerton College Community Spotlight: French Club Join host Ryan Davis and guest Kennedy DeVries as they discuss the French club.
Associated Students candidates debate virtually
The Associated Students hosted the executive debate Monday through Zoom, where candidates answered select questions to give key insight into their intentions and qualifications. The debate format consisted of candidates answering two pre-disclosed questions for a designated amount of time monitored by Logan Ueno the current A.S. Vice President of Records.
April 20, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Around the Hornet: Bronx Bombers in a bind Paul Schulz, Will Hollon and Blare Parke have a full plate of sports topics this week. Check out this week’s episode! Read More Associated Students candidates debate virtually A.S. Student Senator Urooj Naveed hosted the debate via zoom with the candidates running for the executive positions for the 2021-2022 school year. Read More
Fullerton College to host a drive-thru commencement ceremony
Fullerton College will be hosting a stay-in-your vehicle commencement drive-thru ceremony to celebrate the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021. The event will take place Saturday, May 22, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Fullerton College class 2019. Photo credit: Fullerton College Recipients will be presented with their diploma cover and other Fullerton College branded items. Graduates are encouraged to sit in the front passenger seat whenever possible to receive the items directly.
April 18, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Fullerton College will be hosting a drive-they commencement ceremony for this year’s graduates.
Music to Zoom’s ears: the experience of student performers online
Limited access to campuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been a damper for most students for a variety of reasons. Performing arts students are some that have been impacted the most. To share a glimpse into the life of a student performer who had to go virtual amid these unique Zoom-centered times, Antonio Serrano was able to share some of his experiences and give some insight into those shared by his peers.
April 9, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Music to Zoom’s ears: the experience of student performers online Opera student Antonio Serrano shares his experience as a musical student having to perform and learn through Zoom. Read More A decade of fighting human trafficking in Orange County shows progress The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force discussed the release of their 2021 annual report while celebrating 10 years of collaboration. Read More
Associated Students seeking candidates to run for spring elections
The Associated Students of Fullerton College are preparing spring elections for the 2021-22 school year. The deadline to apply is April 12 at noon and campaigning will take place from April 12 through April 23. All executive and student senate positions will need to be filled.
South Orange County Virtual Job Fair offers career moves for job seekers
Orange County One Stop Center will be hosting the South Orange County Virtual Job Fair Wednesday, April 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The job fair will consist of several participating employers, who will each have a virtual booth where job seekers can enter to chat and possibly conduct interviews. Flyer for South OC job fair Photo credit: Crystal Bender Employers may also request an optional face-to-face video chat, so job seekers are encouraged to dress as though going to an in-person interview.
April 5, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Qualified students are needed to campaign for all student leadership positions with Associated Students.
Downtown Fullerton is foreshadowing a return to normalcy following Orange County's transition to the orange tier status
As of March 30, Orange County has met the COVID-19 severity level data requirements necessary to transition into tier three, or the Orange Tier. According to California’s Blueprint for a safer economy, a county must receive over a 7-day period a score between 1-3.9 for their adjusted case rate and a test positivity rate of 2-4.9% in order to qualify to be placed in this new, progressive tier.
April 4, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Orange County is now in orange tier status, which allows a further reduction of social-distancing restrictions. As a result, businesses in Downtown Fullerton are experiencing a returning trend of traffic in the once-bustling area.
Californians 50 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
The eligibility to receive vaccine shots as of April 1st now includes anyone 50 years of age or older. Those who qualify due to the change can begin registering for an appointment to receive their vaccine. California is preparing to increase its supply of incoming vaccines by the end of April to about 4 million vaccines received per week. According to current data, California has received about 1.8 million vaccines per week.
Fullerton College is now offering free grab-and-go meals to students
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an ongoing effort on behalf of Fullerton College and NOCCCD faculty to provide students with access to resources that help meet their needs while on-campus services remain closed. Walk-up view of grab-and-go breakfast in 200 building dining hall on Mar. 26. Photo credit: Crystal Bender To ensure the school can provide access to healthy meals for students, Fullerton College has launched a new resource to provide students with healthy meals.
March 26, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Fullerton College is now offering free grab-and-go meals to students Students are now able to receive hot meals provided by Fullerton College for breakfast and lunch on select weekdays. Read More Women in theatre: Fullerton College professors share their stories Three instructors within the Fullerton College Theatre Arts Department speak on the trials and tribulations of being a woman within the world of theatre. Read More
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Art With Impact shows a cinematic view of mental health In a fight against the stigma of mental illness in American society, Art with Impact presented Movies for Mental Health on Friday, Feb. 19 in an effort to raise awareness on the real issues of mental illness. Read More A summary of Dr. Cheryll Marshall’s tenure as NOCCCD Chancellor Dr. Marshall has, with the help of fellow leaders within the district, made history with several wide-reaching changes in the NOCCCD.
An anti-racism campaign is being developed by the Office of Diversity and Compliance
North Orange County Community College District announced that The Office of Diversity and Compliance is working to develop an anti-racism campaign. The campaign will be a collaboration between all three NOCCCD campuses and will include faculty, staff, managers and students. The campaign is planned to be unveiled tentatively on March 24, 2021. Protestors who stood with Black Lives Matter last summer were enacting an anti-racist agenda.
February 10, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Umoja’s Beat Café Virtual Open Mic builds community Students showcased talents while NBC’s “The Voice” Nelson Cade III performs and tells a touching story about Stevie Wonder. Read More An anti-racism campaign is being developed by the Office of Diversity and Compliance North Orange County Community College District’s Office of Diversity and Compliance is working on an anti-racism campaign with two ad hoc teams in need of student and faculty contribution. Read More
Opinion | Serving the Fullerton Community Since 1922 | The Hornet
Opinion: “Baby It’s Cold Outside” should have its radio ban lifted 1949 classic “Baby It’s Cold Outside” is still under scrutiny two years later as being unacceptable to today’s societal norms. Read More Opinion: Celebrating without masks during the COVID-19 pandemic is risky Trump having been projected to lose the 2020 election caused multiple celebrations to take place all around the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 who?
Local restaurant Mad Wolf Mongolian BBQ gives back to community amid economic struggles of COVID-19
Random acts of kindness inspired Mad Wolf Mongolian BBQ’s programs to help feed those affected by the economic impact of COVID-19. Mad Wolf Mongolian BBQ has been serving build-your-own style Mongolian barbecue to the Fullerton area for over 30 years. As a family-owned mom-and-pop restaurant with a great selection of dishes to choose from, Mad Wolf has become popular with the locals and the customer base is extremely loyal.
Opinion: Thanksgiving should be changed to a day of commemorating indigenous people
Thanksgiving is celebrated annually in the United States of America as a day to remember the many blessings of the year and celebrate the Fall harvest. Common knowledge is that the Thanksgiving Dinner tradition is modeled on a celebratory feast between the pilgrims of Plymouth and the indigenous people of the Wampanoag tribe. While this story does hold truth, there is more to the story of pilgrims and indigenous people that often is not mentioned.
November 28, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Although the NFL has seen an influx of new-era quarterbacks in recent years, the traditional pocket passers still have a few years left as the faces of the league.
Fullerton College's Thanksgiving drive-thru food drive marked 51 years of holiday giving
Fullerton College hosted a Thanksgiving drive-thru food drive on the morning of Nov. 24 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. The event was a collaborative effort between the team from The Healthy Hornet Drive-Thru consisting of Pathways of Hope and Sodexo and the annual Fullerton College Thanksgiving Food Drive. This year’s drive-thru event marked 51 years of annual food drives carried out by the division of support services MEChA Fullerton College and the Ethnic Studies department.
November 25, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Fullerton Cameras helps Capture during Pandemic Fullerton Cameras in Downtown Fullerton is doing their part to help provide to their community. Read More Fullerton College’s Thanksgiving drive-thru food drive marked 51 years of holiday giving Healthy Hornet Drive-Thru teamed up with the Fullerton College annual Thanksgiving Food Drive on Tuesday to provide holiday style meals and gift cards to students. Read More
Tuesdays To Go Review: Never grow tired of Mad Wolf Mongolian Barbecue's endless options at the build-your-own bowl bar
At Mad Wolf Mongolian Barbecue, the menu contains only one main entrée, yet it still manages to provide an endless selection of flavors and variety at the same time. This local Fullerton eatery traditionally serves as a sit-down restaurant and includes an all-you-can-eat option. However, amid the pandemic, it now offers to-go ordering which can also be called in or ordered online as well as an outdoor patio for patrons who chose to eat on location.
November 24, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
The build-your-own bar offered at Mad Wolf Mongolian Barbecue allows customers to build a customized meal of noodles, meat, toppings and sauce combinations that offer a brand new variety of flavors with each bowl.
Top Five Netflix Originals to stream in 2020
Streaming services have been a life-saver for many sitting at home, not sure what to do. Netflix is the most popular choice and is very affordable nine dollars a month. Netflix has a large selection of movies, shows, and documentaries of all genres. The giant streaming service also provides an array of Netflix Original options to stream, and the following list shares the top 5 Netflix originals from 2020. 1.
November 23, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Series Review: The Vow A deep dive into deception, coercion, and abuse into the HBO original series. Read More MAGA demonstrators rally in Beverly Hills and Huntington Beach to protest curfew The Trump train traveled from Beverly Hills to Surf City on Saturday to demonstrate against Gov. Newsom’s coronavirus curfew. Read More Do FC student-athletes feel safe conditioning on campus? Do Fullerton College student-athletes feel safe with the COVID-19 protocols that have been put in place? Read More
Healthy Hornet Drive-Thru is hosting a special Thanksgiving food drive
In light of the upcoming holiday, Fullerton College has been working with its partners to host a special Thanksgiving Healthy Hornet Drive-Thru starting Tuesday. Fullerton College has been partnering with Sodexo and Pathways of Hope to distribute pre-packed bags of groceries along with other basic needs since the beginning of the summer semester at the Healthy Hornet Drive-Thru. The Thanksgiving food drive is scheduled on Tuesday, Nov.
Orange County moves back into purple-tier risk level amid California COVID-19 surge
Orange County is currently ranked in the most restrictive tier of the California Department of Public Health’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy Tier system. In the past few weeks Orange County had been assigned a less restrictive Red-tier, however, due to a surge in coronavirus cases throughout California, the county has moved back into the purple-tier. Orange County is currently reported as having 10.8 New COVID-19 cases per 100k with a 4.6% positivity rate.
November 17, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
What’s the experience at one of Fullerton’s only Desi and halal restaurants like?
Rockin Round Fullerton on Facebook paint and hide rocks to spread positivity
“Rockin Round Fullerton” is an online community aimed at Fullerton residents where members decorate rocks to hide around the city for others to find. Members use markers, paint, and other arts and crafts supplies to decorate these rocks or write messages on them. “As natives of Fullerton, we created this group to spread joy and positivity. If you find a rock please post it for all to see! You can choose to keep it or re-hide it.
Gary Graves teaches AIDS awareness with Chippy the Cheetah
Fullerton College business and marketing Professor Gary Graves has recently gained some recognition for his new children’s book that draws attention to AIDS and HIV awareness, LGBTQ+ themes and general community involvement for the betterment of all people.
Fullerton College women's soccer sees light at the end of the tunnel
Amid the pandemic caused by Covid-19, the Fullerton College women’s soccer team was forced to halt all sports activities. Fortunately for them, they didn’t have to stop in the middle of the season like the spring sports did. The sudden halt also didn’t stop last semester’s transferring sophomores from retaining their scholarships at the university level and transferring amid all of the other uncertainty.
October 15, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Fullerton College women’s soccer sees light at the end of the tunnel After having to halt all activities, the Fullerton College women’s soccer team looks forward to returning. Read More Santa’s Bidding delivery service hopes to bring back holiday spirit Santa’s Bidding is a new online business that provides safe pumpkin and Christmas tree delivery services while also giving back to the community.
Fullerton looks to increase sales tax and ban fireworks this election
Voting is an important part of democracy and all eligible voters should utilize the opportunity given through voting to use their voice in this country. However, voting without knowledge of all the choices in a ballot is a very risky decision that should be avoided at all costs. This Election Day will present Fullerton residents with two measures to vote on. One is called Measure S: Community Services, Street Repair and Emergency Measure.
October 13, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Hispanic street vendors determined to still achieve their dreams during COVID Hispanic street vendors in Orange County continue to work tirelessly through a pandemic and Hispanic Heritage Month. Read More Fullerton looks to increase sales tax and ban fireworks this election On this election ballot, Fullerton residents will vote on whether to increase sales tax for city funding and ban the use of fireworks.
Fullerton College's Student Leaders gathered at the Hornet Student Leadership Retreat 2020
On September 25, Fullerton College student leaders were invited to join the 2020 Virtual Student Leadership Retreat. The event was sponsored by the Hornet Leadership Retreat Program Student Life and Leadership with Umoja. The virtual retreat was scheduled to include a variety of different hosts speaking on leadership and other advice to help students carry new leadership skills to their clubs and programs. FC Student Life and Leadership posted this graphic to their Instagram to promote the retreat.
October 1, 2020 | The Hornet - Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Creative Spotlight: Introducing Darden, one of the OC’s hometown bands Orange County’s own Darden highlights their family strengths that have launched their music career in this week’s Creative Spotlight. Read More Korean-American Artists Display Nature-Themed Artwork At The Muckenthaler Solitude meets harmony and bliss at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center as eight contemporary Korean-American artists come together to present Nestle Into Nature: Movements Seeking Balance.
Tour Knott's Berry Farm's seasonal snacks at Taste of Fall-O-Ween
Knott’s Berry Farm remains closed to the public this fall due to COVID-19, but the theme park has otherwise decided to offer a unique themed food tasting event they’ve titled “Taste of Fall-O-Ween.” To gain entry, guests must purchase a ticket online after selecting the date of their choice. You can get a regular adult ticket for $35 that comes with five different tasting card items. Two of which can be alcoholic beverages.
First Ever Virtual Live Ceremony: 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards
Despite the current state of a global pandemic with strict social distancing deadlines, this year’s Emmys managed to deliver more quality of entertainment than seemed feasible. The 72nd Emmy Awards for Primetime Programming hosted live by Jimmy Kimmel from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday. The ceremony this year was not the usual Red Carpet scene viewers are accustomed to, yet it finally began to serve many people who’ve been fighting for intersectionality for decades.
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