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Staples Center to host public memorial in honor of Bryant and victims
Staples Center is scheduled to host a public memorial on Feb. 24 in honor of Los Angeles’s Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven other victims of the helicopter crash that took their lives, according to the Associated Press. Since the tragedy, fans have gathered at L.A. Live and Staples Center to remember and pay their respects to Kobe Bryant, who along with his daughter Gianna and seven others tragically passed away in a helicopter crash that took place Sunday morning, Jan.
2021 Students of Distinction winners announced
The Fullerton College Student and Life Leadership announced the 2021 Students of Distinction winners Friday, May 7. Raymond Robles and Dorian Weldon-Obando received the top two awards as the 2021 Distinguished Students of the Year, out of 20 students nominated from three categories: Academic Achievement, Personal Achievement, and Service Achievement. Fullerton College Student Life & Leadership honors 20 recipients of the distinguished award.
May 11, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Paul Schulz, Will Hollon and Blare Parke discuss a great rivalry series in LA baseball as well as some of the latest news in basketball.
'La Llorona' immerses viewers in its drama therapy, multiple themes
Fullerton College Theatre Arts Department explores death, tragedy and motherhood in its virtual show titled “La Llorona,” debuting May 6 – 8 and closing May 13 – 15. The show is an online experience including videos, letters and web pages that are used to tell the story of four women who all have experiences with death. It is much more inspired by the story of the Mexican folktale as opposed to being an actual retelling. “It’s a modern retelling, inspired by La Llorona story.
May 10, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Fullerton College Theatre Arts Department takes an old folklore story and gives it a modern, psychological twist.
Marvel's 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier' bids farewell... for now.
The Falcon and Winter Soldier wrapped up a chapter of Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes’ (Sebastian Stan) story with Friday’s sixth and final episode. The series follows Wilson and Barnes as they deal with a post-blip world without Steve Rogers’ Captain America and a group known as Flag-Smashers whose plan is to fight and foil the world governments’ plans to relocate the population that returned after the blip.
April 28, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Fullerton College Community Spotlight: Mindfulness Club Join host Ryan Davis and guest Gareth Waughan as they discuss the Mindfulness Club—a club that brings awareness to emotions and thoughts, encompassing students’ personal lives and mental health. Read More Marvel’s ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ bids farewell… for now. The show comes to an end after its short six-episode run but leaves the door open for new stories to be explored.
Fullerton community comes together for city-wide serve day after last year’s cancellation
OC United held its annual Love Fullerton serve day Saturday, hosting more than 45 projects city-wide with over 1,200 volunteers after last year’s event was postponed and later canceled due to the pandemic. In past years, Fullerton’s serve day initiated with an in-person gathering and rally. Because of current circumstances, this year’s rally was held virtually with a pre-recorded video that premiered at 8 a.m. About 60 people watched it live.
April 24, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
OC United hosted its annual Love Fullerton serve day that brought together over 1,200 Fullerton community members to help better the city.
Jouvon Michael Kingsby reflects on his art, encourages other artists
Jouvon Michael Kingsby is a local artist based out of Santa Ana who goes by the name JOUVON. He made a name for himself in Orange County through his mural and portrait art, as well as his veteran backstory and interest in the spiritual and metaphysical world. He started his artistic career drawing cartoons but eventually gravitated towards murals and portraits due to the demand that he saw from people that wanted artwork of their dogs.
April 14, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Fullerton College Community Spotlight: Sociology Club The Sociology Club is a service-focused club that strives to give back to the community while also educating its students on sociology and the opportunities that come with it. Read More Jouvon Michael Kingsby reflects on his art, encourages other artists Jouvon Michael Kingsby discussed his inspirations and gave advice to the artists going through tough times. Read More
Show Review: 'WandaVision' sets up Marvel's Phase 4
Marvel’s “WandaVision” on Disney+ has finally come to an end after seven weeks with Friday’s episode titled “The Series Finale,” leaving a legacy with its storytelling and paving the way for future Marvel shows such as “The Falcon and Winter Soldier” premiering in two weeks. Fans of the series waited in anticipation for weeks on end to see the conclusion of the show and what it means for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
March 6, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Show Review: ‘WandaVision’ sets up Marvel’s Phase 4 The Disney+ original show “WandaVision” is closing one door, but opening others for many Marvel Cinematic Universe projects to come. Read More The I-nclusivity in Team Athletes thrive in adverse conditions, but often it is the collective strength and vision of a team that resonates. Fullerton College explains how to find the I in team. Read More
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Fullerton College’s newest art exhibit is much more than ‘Just Food’ The virtual exhibition is part of the college’s Artist-in Residence Program featuring works by local emerging artists. Read More Celebrate the art of classical music free and online with The Muck Celebrate local classical musicians with The Muckenthaler in the free seven-week Classical Music Series live stream event starting this Thursday.
The Muckenthaler Student Art Showcase celebrates the artists of tomorrow
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center is currently showcasing promising and diverse student artwork in its “Pre-Season Showcase of FJUHSD Student Art”. Students’ works in the art show are from Fullerton, Buena Park, La Habra, Troy, Sunny Hills, and other local schools in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. The art ranges from mixed media, 3D sculptures, digital photography, drawings, and paintings– displaying students’ potential and their current skills as artists.
February 12, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
The Muckenthaler Student Art Showcase celebrates the artists of tomorrow The Muckenthaler showcased art by FJUHSD students for the community, nurturing and encouraging a new generation of artists. Read More NOCCCD Chancellor Cheryl A. Marshall Announces Retirement Chancellor Cheryl A Marshall’s retirement announcement was posted on the NOCCCD board meeting agenda on Jan. 26. Read More
2021 Faculty of the Year: Who will win?
Fullerton College students can make their voice heard by nominating their favorite faculty member for Fullerton College’s Faculty of the Year. The deadline to submit a nomination is February 10th at 4 p.m. The Nomination Form is simple and to the point. Photo credit: Joshua Mejia The process is fairly straight-to-the-point. Students are asked to answer seven basic questions, which shouldn’t take more than five to ten minutes.
February 4, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
This year’s annual Faculty of the Year nomination is coming to an end soon.
Time to Talk: Ep. 2
In this episode of “Time to Talk,” GEM student leaders discuss the first reported case of COVID-19 at Cal State LA, and ways to avoid “cabin fever” while California is self quarantining.
Greta Rallies the Troops
Joshua Mejia, Staff Photographer November 6, 2019 “Fridays for Future” continued last week as thousands of youth rallied together to take the streets of Los Angeles in a united school strike. This time joined by Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg. The rally went from the steps of City Hall to marching through downtown to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Los Angeles office to demand for new oil drilling in California be brought to a halt.
One Earth, One Chance
Millions of youth across the world took to the streets in a global strike to protest climate change Thousands of students skipped school and took to the streets of Los Angeles in a historic global effort to make their voices heard about climate change. The protest came just in time as the United Nations Climate Action Summit took place over the weekend in New York.
Upcoming Bar/Restaurant in Belleville, Nj
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Featured Classified | Job Listing Joshua Mejia, Business Belleville-Nutley, NJ | 1m Hello guys! New Bar/Restaurant in town. We are currently looking for Bartenders, Servers, Barbacks, Bussers, Hosts and Kitchen staff.
“Us”: An Instant Psychological Classic
US Press Release Image Joshua Mejia, Photo Intern March 26, 2019 Filed under Culture Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Jordan Peele delivers a masterful original horror thriller in his most recent film, “Us.” The film follows the Wilson family (Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Evan Alex, and Shahadi Wright Joseph) as they are vacationing on the beachfront of Santa Cruz.
October 12, 2017 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Atelier Mela brings vintage flair to Downtown Fullerton Mela Hoyt-Heydon, retired head of the Fullerton College costume department, opens up her very own millinery shop. Read More Unorthodox Fest showcases Orange County’s up-and-coming hip-hop artists Local artist Gremlin hosted the last show for Unorthodox Fest at LA’s Open Space Cafe, bringing other talented artists to the stage with him. Read More
Unorthodox Fest showcases Orange County’s up-and-coming hip-hop artists
Open Space is a cafe on Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles. A place one might describe as being “hipster”. Brick walls, chalkboard menus, the smell of coffee beans art on the walls, hanging-bulb lights, wooden top tables and rustic chairs. Open Space regularly hosts shows in their theatre located in the back of the café which includes movie screenings, parties, meetings, improvs and open mics. However, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sept.
TuiDaShark: Uncensored injustice
Former US military service member and local from Anaheim, Mosamoa Tuiteleleapaga, who goes by “TuiDaShark”, has been making music since he was a four year old. His mother was an entertainer and vocal coach to well known artists when Tuiteleleapaga was a child which kept him immersed in music. His mother’s career allowed him to meet various artists such as Aaron Carter, Bruce Willis and Phylicia Rashad. When he enlisted in the military, he had to sign away certain rights of his.
October 22, 2015 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Aloha, Princess Moana Disney recently introduced their newest princess, a 14-year-old Hawaiian, named Moana. Read More Bright future for FC’s Digital Art Department Three Fullerton College digital art instructors are working on putting FC on the map by making it the first school in the state to offer a consumer product certificate. Read More Auto Show Returns to OC Patrick QuirkSue HwangOctober 22, 2015 Previews of 2016 models were revealed at the annual OC International Auto Show. Read More
September 30, 2015 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Wings Cafe lands at Fullerton Airport After nearly two years of anticipation, the new cafe has finally opened its doors at the Fullerton Municipal Airport. Read More Getting help in the right place for Veterans A place for veterans to come together and find they’re not alone in this new journey. Read More Hornets settle for tie in conference opener Fullerton men’s soccer used a late goal to begin Orange Empire Conference play with a 1-1 tie against rival Santa Ana College. Read More
September 26, 2015 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
De Niro and Hathaway make audiences fall in love with a story that makes you laugh out loud and feel like age is just a number when you put your mind to it.
Evacuation in the 1000 Building
At around 12:30 p.m., the arts building evacuated students and teachers when the fire alarm was pulled in the lecture hall, Room 1002 . The alarm is believed to have been pulled by an elderly man who walked in and was unaware of his surroundings. Fullerton College Campus Safety was quick to respond, having four safety patrol officers arrive on the scene. Shortly after they were followed by the Fullerton Fire Department. Campus safety and the Fullerton Fire Department quickly arrived on the scene.
September 17, 2015 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Buzz Worthy: student involvement? Bianca GranadoSarah EspirituSeptember 17, 2015 Buzz Worthy: Quadchella edition. Can it help students become better students? Read More Is Netflix the new cable TV? While the popularity of Netflix and their original series grows, some may think cable TV is dying… Read More Tebay ready to provide support Interim Dean of Fine Arts John Tebay is newly appointed at Fullerton College. Read More
A longer new-hire list comes with greater possibilities
California received $62.3 million in state funding to hire additional faculty for school campuses, and the money was put to good use at Fullerton College. FC added 44 new full-time faculty members to its 2015-16 staff, the largest amount hired in over 30 years. The 44 new faculty members are part of the 670 full-time faculty positions that Gov. Jerry Brown hopes will be created with the money the state was granted.
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