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Lack of funding delays CSUF pedestrian bridge project
After a pedestrian bridge over Nutwood Avenue was proposed in 2019, the construction has been delayed due to a lack of funding needed to design the bridge, with its final cost still undetermined. The proposed Titan Gateway Bridge will connect the Cal State Fullerton main campus and College Park at Nutwood and Commonwealth Avenue for an estimated cost of $12 million. The CSUF Physical Master Plan, issued in March 2020, proposed the bridge across Nutwood Avenue for pedestrians.
Review: God of War Ragnarok is a spectacular and cinematic sequel
God of War Ragnarok, takes players on an epic journey filled with compelling characters, engaging combat and satisfying exploration. This game is the latest in Sony’s long running series of action titles inspired by Greek and Norse mythology, and picks up where the storyline left off three years ago. In this entry, players take control of Kratos, the god of war, accompanied by his son Atreus.
48,000 UC student workers strike as contract negotiations continue
As final exam weeks approach, thousands of University of California graduate student workers plan to continue striking through the rest of the school session until their bargaining contract demands are met and ratified. The statewide student worker strike continues into its third week. This is the biggest protest in higher education history, with over 48,000 student workers protesting across the UC campuses.
Men's basketball trampled by North Dakota, 73-57
Twenty-four hours after losing to Utah Tech University, Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball was defeated Sunday by the University of North Dakota, 73-56, Sunday at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. This was the first time Titans have ever faced Fighting Hawks, and the Titans’ season record stumbled to 4-3 because of it. Guard Jalen Harris, who had a nine-point performance in the previous match, led CSUF with 15 points on 43.8% shooting. He was the only player that scored in double figures.
Men's basketball trampled by North Dakota, 73-57
Twenty-four hours after losing to Utah Tech University, Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball was defeated Sunday by the University of North Dakota, 73-56. This was the first time Titans have ever faced Fighting Hawks, and the Titans’ season record stumbled to 4-3 because of it. Guard Jalen Harris, who had a nine-point performance in the previous match, led CSUF with 15 points on 43.8% shooting. He was the only player that scored in double figures.
Review: Modern Warfare 2 gives fans a well-crafted multiplayer mode
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is the second installment in the Modern Warfare reboot series that features an excellent multiplayer offering and plenty of customization. However, the campaign pacing leaves much to be desired. Modern Warfare 2 is developer Infinity Ward's newest installment in the annual Call of Duty release schedule, with new additions to its campaign and multiplayer game modes, some of which fall flat.
CSUF plans to construct $1 million mascot statue
A $1 million elephant may be coming to Cal State Fullerton. University Advancement introduced a mockup of a mascot statue they plan to build on campus during the Tuesday Associated Students board of directors meeting. The estimated $1 million cost may change depending on inflating materials costs and when the statue’s construction will take place, said Greg Saks, vice president of University Advancement.
Women's golf places 3rd in Nevada
Playing their first tournament in three weeks, Cal State Fullerton women’s golf finished in third place with an overall score of 3-under-861 at The Clash at Boulder Creek in Nevada. The University of Nevada, Reno, placed first in the team and individual leaderboards. They scored 25-under-par 839. University of Nevada’s Victoria Gailey took first place in the individual leaderboards, scoring 9-under-par 207.
CSUF student shares her voice on singing competition
A twenty-year-old Cal State Fullerton student recently made her television performance debut on the popular singing competition “The Voice.” From San Diego, Yelka Gonzalez-Vargas, a third-year communications major with a minor in music, accomplished her dream by taking the stage and auditioning for one of her favorite music shows. After submitting a virtual audition last November, she was finally selected to perform a blind audition on the live show.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Orange County pushes Green New Deal
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, and the Sunrise Movement organized a rally at UC Irvine on Sunday, which featured five speakers who highlighted key issues in Orange County and promoted voter participation in the upcoming election. Ocasio-Cortez’s visit came a week after President Joe Biden’s visit to Irvine Valley College, where he discussed his administration’s efforts to relieve inflation.
Catalytic converter theft hits CSUF students' wallets
As catalytic converter thefts continue to rise across the nation, Cal State Fullerton is no exception. However, campus police may not have the resources to fix this problem as it worsens. There were 21 catalytic converters reported as stolen on campus last year, said Capt. Scot Willey of the CSUF Police Department. This year, there have been 14 catalytic converters reported as stolen.
'The Last of Us Part 1' gorgeously remakes a classic
Nearly a decade since its initial release in 2013, game developer Naughty Dog remastered its hit Playstation exclusive ‘The Last of Us’ revamping the modern classic in the retelling of an emotional, intense storyline the series has become recognized for. The Last of Us is highly regarded as one of the best third-person, narrative-driven action-adventure games, and its latest adaptation for the PlayStation 5 lives up to its predecessor.
Vehicle flipped in Fullerton traffic collision
A car was flipped in an accident involving two CSUF students on Tuesday afternoon behind the university’s Parking and Transportation building, said the CSUF police department. In the collision off of State College Boulevard and Corporation Drive, both victims sustained minor injuries and were transported to the hospital, said CSUF PD Captain Scot Wiley.
CSUF celebrates successes at convocation
Faculty and students gathered at Meng Concert Hall on Thursday as President Virjee delivered his 2022 convocation address, highlighting the university's accomplishments over the last year, as well as the plans for the university this upcoming year. The ceremony began with a poem titled “Convocation” from Dr. Natalie Graham, professor of African American Studies.
The Bond and Airport wildfires result in advisories across Southern California
There are currently two active air quality advisories in place due to the recent Bond and Airport wildfires that have swept through parts of Southern California including Orange County. According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s website, there is a smoke advisory in effect. The recent Southern California wildfires produced large amounts of smoke and have caused varying degrees of unhealthy air quality levels.
December 5, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
What are the true probabilities of going on to play sports at any level past high school?
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Reasons why the Grammys is corrupted and how many other artists are speaking out their issues toward the award show.
The next generation of Xbox is here
Microsoft has recently launched their next generation of video game consoles with the introduction of the Xbox Series X and Series S and giving consumers a choice between power and affordability. The consoles launched on November 10, 2020, and since then, they have been very hard to come by. With the launch of this new generation of video game consoles the Xbox Series X and S bring with them some substantial upgrades over the previous generations’ Xbox One.
November 29, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
The next generation of Xbox is here A look at Microsoft’s next generation of video game consoles, the Xbox Series X and S. Read More The 2021 Grammy nominations announcement leaves many feeling an abundance of emotions The 2021 Grammy nominations are locked in and music lovers everywhere are happy and disappointed with a lot of mixed emotions regarding the nominees.
Wetlands and Wildlife Care Centre lends a helping hand with wildlife injured in the fires
When wildfires break out, wildlife that lives in affected areas are at serious risk and sometimes sustain serious injury. With the recent Blue Ridge and Silverado fires being a huge talking point, what happened to the wildlife injured during the fires? When it comes to wildlife, the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach is the main location in Orange County where wildlife was sent to during the fires.
November 20, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Gathering of Friends live-stream event shares holiday recipes and an update on the Fullerton Arboretum The Fullerton Arboretum hosted a live-stream event to help support its operations and to bring back the holiday spirit by sharing some recipes from culinary experts. Read More Disney California Adventure reopens for outdoor dining and retail Disney California Adventure’s Buena Vista Street has reopened for outdoor dining and retail as an extension of the Downtown Disney District. Read More
Governor Gavin Newsom issues stay at home order for the State of California
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a mandatory stay at home order on Thursday, November 19, 2020. The curfew will take effect on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. and is expected to last one month from that date.
November 19, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
California attempts to curve the recent rise in COVID-19 cases with a stay at home order.
Fullerton College's enrollment numbers are down
With school moving to a remote learning environment, Fullerton College has seen a decrease in the number of students enrolled in the Fall 2020 semester. According to Joseph Ramirez, Fullerton College’s interim director of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the school has a total of 21,792 students taking classes this current fall semester. If we compare this to the same time last year, there is a noticeable change.
November 12, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
What is the CCCAA’s Contingency Plan and what does it mean for Fullerton College athletes?
How do fires affect air quality?
With the events of the recent Blue Ridge and Silverado fires, it’s important to take a look at how wildfires can affect air quality. When the fires first began, Orange County was under a smoke advisory all the way through Friday October 30, 2020. So how do fires like these affect the air quality? According to the California Air Resources Board, wildfires can give off a range of harmful air pollutants.
Tuesdays To Go Review: Take home loaded crispy fish tacos from Ensenada's Surf N Turf Grill
Just off the 57 freeway on Nutwood Avenue, Ensenada’s Surf N Turf Grill specializes in Baja style fish tacos and seafood. The most popular item at Ensenada’s is the fish tacos. The fish tacos include swai fish topped off with pico de gallo, cabbage, sour cream and salsa all wrapped in a corn tortilla. All of these ingredients complemented each other very well. The swai fish was grilled to perfection, had a mild fishy taste and a flakey texture to it, making it fall apart with every bite.
November 3, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Has LeBron James surpassed Michael Jordan as the greatest basketball player of all time after winning his fourth NBA championship?
Instant Breakdown Podcast: Staying Humble
Episode 2 of the Instant Breakdown Podcast is now live. Host Janice Garcia is joined by guests Joshua Jurado and Diana Michelle Robles in episode 2 of Instant Breakdown, The Hornet’s weekly entertainment podcast where we discuss all things entertainment and give personal opinions from each member of the show.
Opinion: Why Esports should be considered a sport
The question of whether or not Esports or competitive gaming should be considered an actual sport has been posed for a long time. The answer to that question is yes, it absolutely should be considered a sport. Sports and Esports aren’t as different as many people may think they are. In fact, they share way more similarities than differences.
October 25, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
A local artist who attends Cal State Fullerton discusses several aspects of Inktober and how it can be helpful for other local artists in social media.
Everything LinkedIn! For FC Students reinforced the value of LinkedIn and its various services
The Fullerton College Career Center hosted a virtual seminar on Wednesday that took a deep dive into navigating LinkedIn, LinkedIn Learning and all the benefits students can get out of the online service while also reinforcing the importance and convenience it offers for finding a job. The virtual seminar was hosted by Cheyenne Mann, a Professional Expert in internships and workforce at the Career and Life Planning Center.
October 16, 2020 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Even from a distance, both candidates continued to throw sharp attacks at on another.
Tuesdays To Go Review: Vietnamese pho simmered for 24 hours at PhoReal Kitchen
Tucked away in a college plaza just a mile away from Fullerton College, PhoReal Kitchen offers a variety of Asian and Vietnamese inspired dishes and does so with patience and care in its cooking. PhoReal Kitchen features the Chef’s Special, which is a beef pho. It contains prime brisket, tendon and ground beef meatballs, filet mignon and oxtail with cilantro and green and white onions. Their beef broth is made from beef bones that are simmered for over 24 hours until they are white.
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.
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