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School's out. Now what?
As Orange County moves into the yellow tier, businesses are slowly allowing indoor gatherings at 50% capacity. With summer around the corner and restrictions loosening, students will be looking for activities to keep busy. Here are six activities to do during this summer season. 1. OC Fair The OC Fair will be returning to Costa Mesa on July 16- Aug 15, 2021. Photo credit: LA Times Welcoming back Orange County residents the annual OC Fair is back for the summer. Starting on July 16 – Aug.
May 22, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Here is a list of six local activities to keep things interesting this summer.
LA artist Eloy Torrez explores "Us" in new Muckenthaler exhibiton
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center’s current art exhibition by Los Angeles artist Eloy Torrez, “Shades of Us,” consists of a range of portraits that capture the transcendent personality of his subjects; “Shades of Us” captures the “diverse spectrum of individual expressions in the American social and cultural fabric,” according to guest art curator Jimmy Centeno.
April 30, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
The Muck “Shades of Us” exhibit by portrait artist Eloy Torrez captures the diverse culture and personality that make “us” who we are.
Earth Day reminds students to think globally, act locally
It’s Earth Day, an annual reminder to be more environmentally conscious and help take part in sustaining our planet. Similar to past years, the pressing issue remains on climate change and its effect global warming continues to have. Climate change continues to serve as the basis of all other environmental issues that need to be uncovered. While climate change is initially about the warming of the Earth, Fullerton College professor of Oceanography and Earth Sciences, Dr. Roman P.
April 22, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Earth Day reminds students to think globally, act locally Fullerton College’s Environmental Science department staff shares facts about the state of the planet and encourages everyone to take part in sustaining it. Read More Opinion: California is opening up too quickly The future for re-opening California is seemingly optimistic as many Californians get ready to return to open bars, live concerts and nights out at the movies. However, the state is not fully out of the woods. Read More
Native American Faculty and Staff Alliance seeks entries for logo design contest
The newly formed Native American Faculty and Staff Alliance (NAFSA) is holding a contest, looking for help from NOCCCD students to design a logo representing Native American Indian heritage or culture. The contest is being held from March 26 until May 5. Submissions must be sent via email in PDF or EPS format to NativeArtContest@nocccd.edu. Entries must be submitted by 10 p.m. No late entries will be accepted. A winner will be chosen by NAFSA members and a cash prize will be awarded.
April 16, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
The contest is open to current or former students of Fullerton College, Cypress College and NOCE.
Enrollment down 7.2% at Fullerton College, while associate degrees awarded increase
The Spring 2021 semester is seeming to be a record low for student enrollment for Fullerton College within the past decade. According to Joseph Ramirez, Fullerton College’s interim director of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the number of students enrolled for the current spring semester is 19,734, which is 7.2% fewer students than the previous spring semester. During the 2020 fall semester, there were 21,792 students attending the community college.
April 15, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
Student enrollment declines, while associate degree completion is on the rise as Fullerton College remains online for the Spring 2021 semester.
FC Enrollment down despite associate degrees increase
The Spring 2021 semester seemed to be a record low for student enrollment for Fullerton College within the past decade. According to Joseph Ramirez, Fullerton College’s Interim Director of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the number of students enrolled for the current spring semester is 19,734, which is 7.2% fewer students than the previous spring semester. During the 2020 fall semester, there were 21,792 students attending the community college.
Electronic epilogue: Daft Punk's mixing leaves a loud legacy
On February 21 popular French music duo Daft Punk released an eight-minute-long video to YouTube titled “Epilogue” and announced that they would part ways after a 28-year long career together. In the video, the duo is seen at a silent standstill in the middle of a desert, wearing their signature “Daft Punk” titled jackets and helmets.
March 12, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
These 2 female educators are helping draw up the future for women in art history The art department instructors address their efforts to acknowledge women, further the diversity in art history and cultivating a culture of building each other up. Read More Electronic epilogue: Daft Punk’s mixing leaves a loud legacy Nearly three decades of collaboration come to an end with six Grammys and millions of fans across the world. Read More
40th annual High School Theatre Festival goes completely virtual
The Fullerton College Theatre Arts Department is hosting their High School Theatre Festival virtually for the first time Saturday, March 27. This year’s event marks 40 years since Fullerton College first held its now annual festival. Students from dozens of Southern California schools come to participate in various acting and design competitions, improvisations and workshops.
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
Sports | Serving the Fullerton Community Since 1922 | The Hornet
Is Tom Brady the G.O.A.T.? Tom Brady’s seventh Super Bowl title once again brings up the debate of who is the greatest athlete of all time. Read More Around the Hornet: Where will JJ Watt end up next? Taking a look at JJ Watt’s most likely destinations after his release from the Houston Texans last week. Read More Super Bowl LV: An unexpected game After the Buccaneers’ surprising blowout, where do both teams stand going into the offseason?
News | Serving the Fullerton Community Since 1922 | The Hornet
A socially distant study space is coming to Fullerton College soon Fullerton College will temporarily convert the dining hall into a socially-distant student study space. Read More Activists march and share stories honoring Black History Month Orange and Los Angeles counties social justice organizations collectively hosted a march in the city of Long Beach to celebrate Black History Month.
The Disability Support Services office continues to provide access and accommodations virtually
DSS strives to create equal learning opportunities for students with disabilities and continues to do so by providing many online resources and easy access to staff members. DSS Director Dr. Edward Roth, ensures a full remote connection process while Fullerton College continues distance learning. Current and incoming students can enroll at the DSS Remote Office through Canvas and visiting their website. Upon enrollment, DSS students’ next step is to come in contact with a DSS counselor.
February 21, 2021 | The Hornet – Serving Fullerton College Since 1922
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.
Playing Soccer during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Fullerton College Sophomore Morgan Dack eagerly awaited the start of her soccer season last year as her success in 2019 made her hopeful for a spot as 2020 team captain. Morgan Dack during the Hornets 2019 season Photo credit: Morgan Dack With the 2020-2021 season scheduled to occur in the midst of a pandemic, her 14-year soccer career was seemingly coming to a close. “Coach Pamela gave us hope, but cases kept rising and there was not much we could do,” Dack said.
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.
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