Get into the Christmas spirit safely this season
It’s still possible to celebrate the holiday season during COVID-19. There are many safe alternatives to get into the holiday spirit with friends and family or by oneself.
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Get into the Christmas spirit safely this season
It’s still possible to celebrate the holiday season during COVID-19. There are many safe alternatives to get into the holiday spirit with friends and family or by oneself.
The program Learn4Life may offer a look into the future of education
In a time when parents are considering homeschooling their kids, some might wonder how these programs operate.
Fullerton College Horticulture Department During COVID-19 Campus Shutdown
Fullerton College horticulture lab technician Ed Kim shares news on new greenhouse and e-commerce website coming soon.
Fullerton College students talk about their mental health during the pandemic
How have Fullerton College students been dealing with their mental health during the pandemic?
What is FullColl Campus Safety up to during COVID-19?
Although Fullerton College is currently closed because of the pandemic, Campus Safety is on-site 24/7.
The Bond and Airport wildfires result in advisories across Southern California
Smoke advisory and mandatory wood-burning ban in place from recent wildfires.
How Yoga Can Reduce Stress Levels
Yoga professors from Fullerton College talk about how yoga can be beneficial in every way.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom orders new Regional Stay-at-Home Order and gives COVID-19 vaccine update
Gov. Gavin Newsom explains new stay-at-home order that’s being implemented and describes new information on the vaccine distribution in the state of California.
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.
Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center lends a helping hand with wildlife injured in the fires
A look at the wildlife affected by the Silverado and Blue Ridge fires.
Governor Gavin Newsom issues stay at home order for the State of California
California attempts to curve the recent rise in COVID-19 cases with a stay at home order.
Orange County moves back into purple-tier risk level amid California COVID-19 surge
Orange County moves backward into the Purple-Tier assignment due to a surge in Coronavirus cases throughout California.
Another MAGA Rally in Huntington Beach
Surf City navigates another wave of pro-Trump supporters during the coast-to-coast “Stop the Steal” movement.
Young Kim wins re-match to represent District 39
Rep. Young Kim won House re-match to represent California’s 39th Congressional District.
Fullerton College’s enrollment numbers are down
How does this remote semester compare to others in terms of enrollment?
Veterans Day Ceremony at Fullerton College honored veterans and highlighted resources
Fullerton College hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony that highlighted all the different resources the Veterans Resource Center has for its own students.
Now that the election is over, what happens to campaign signs?
Instead of tossing campaign signs, try reusing or recycling them.
Election results see pro-Trump rally in Yorba Linda
Trump supporters showed up to protest the presidential election results in Yorba Linda yesterday.
Many NOCCCD Board of Trustees members reelected in 2020
NOCCCD Board of Trustees saw all members up for reelection reelected, and one new member elected.
Fullerton residents have spoken on Measure S and U
Residents of Fullerton opposed both ballot measures that were proposed this election.
Second chance for Newman
Tuesday nights election was the third time both candidates faced off against each other.
How do fires affect air quality?
A look into the dangers of smoke and how to stay safe from its effects.
Local
Tuesdays To Go: Does Jaxon’s Scratch-Made Chix Tenders live up to Burger Parlor’s popularity?
The new location of Jaxon’s Scratch-Made Chix Tenders near Fullerton College is serving up classic chicken tenders with many different sauce options.
Winter Wonder Wash brings COVID-safe holiday cheer and brightens up Orange County
A new festive carwash experience has popped up in Huntington Beach and is here to spread holiday cheer to anyone who may need a little help getting into the holiday spirit this year.
Small Business Spotlight: The trendy and charitable Kayla’s Cake in Fullerton staffed by local moms
Kayla’s Cake in Fullerton is female-owned and built by mothers who work hard to create beautiful French macarons, cake in a jar and custom cakes.
Local restaurant Mad Wolf Mongolian BBQ gives back to community amid economic struggles of COVID-19
Mad Wolf Mongolian BBQ offers programs to help feed those affected by the economic impact of COVID-19.
Tuesday’s To Go Review: Japanese food done right at J San Ramen
What is it about J San Ramen in Fullerton that has amassed such positive reviews?
Six captivating views to check out in Fullerton
A list of six locations for great viewpoints in Fullerton.
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.
Tuesdays To Go Review: Never grow tired of Mad Wolf Mongolian Barbecue’s endless options at the build-your-own bowl bar
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.
Healthy Hornet Drive-Thru is hosting a special Thanksgiving food drive
The Fullerton College Healthy Hornet Drive-Thru will be hosting a special holiday edition food drive for Thanksgiving.
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.
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.
Fullerton Gathers: A fundraiser event to support the Fullerton community
The Fullerton Museum Center is partnering with several Downtown Fullerton eateries in a fundraiser to support the museum’s essential programs.
Tuesdays To Go Review: Sample something new at Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen
What’s the experience at one of Fullerton’s only Desi and halal restaurants like?
The Disneyland Resort continues to cut more jobs, is now affecting unionized Cast Members
Many more layoffs have been implemented across the Disney parks including unionized Disneyland workers who have been furloughed since the theme park’s closure in March.
Completed sculpture garden at The Muck calls for a ribbon-cutting ceremony
Locals and art lovers all around came together on Thursday to honor the completion of The Muckenthaler’s Sculpture Garden.
Tuesdays To Go Review: Grab quick and hearty Mediterranean food at Pita Hot
Pita Hot is an affordable Mediterranean restaurant located in Fullerton.
Fullerton PD Lends A Hand
Fullerton Police Department lent a hand to their neighboring community during the Blue Ridge fire.
Frame Coffee: Come for the aesthetic and stay for the coffee
Frame Coffee is a new coffee spot that just opened up in October and its indoor space is aesthetically pleasing for those Instagram-worthy photos.
Tuesdays To Go Review: Take home loaded crispy fish tacos from Ensenada’s Surf N Turf Grill
Ensenada’s Surf N Turf Grill serves a variety of savory Mexican seafood dishes.
Rockin Round Fullerton on Facebook paint and hide rocks to spread positivity
Facebook page “Rockin Round Fullerton” was started amid the COVID-19 pandemic with the goal to paint and hide rocks around the city so that members of the Fullerton community can participate in an uplifting, yet social-distanced activity.
FC’s Jodi Balma works to inform and excite voters with her new podcast
“A Slice of Orange,” a new podcast on North Orange County politics, provides useful insight and advice for being a responsible voter as well as an opportunity to get to know your local candidates on a more personal level.
Gary Graves teaches AIDS awareness with Chippy the Cheetah
Gary Graves, a professor teaching entrepreneurship at Fullerton College, talks about his children’s book about AIDS charity and his message about community service.
Entertainment
Show Review: Great Pretender, a flawed but amazing show
Great Pretender is amazing but has one glaring flaw that holds it back.
Film For The Soul: Top 5 Christmas Movies
In no particular order, what are some of the best Christmas movies?
Stages Theatre Closed Down Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Stages Theatre has closed as the virus was announced a pandemic and the board member President shares her thoughts on what’s in store for the theatre.
Instant Breakdown Podcast: Good Intentions and Trouble Over Deals
Celebrities with goodwill and bad and the new product of Airpods Max and more on Episode 8 of the Instant Breakdown Podcast.
Music has had an incredible impact in the year 2020
The year 2020 has brought many hard-times for a lot of individuals and with a lot of inconsistencies in routine, music has been a saving grace for many.
Instant Breakdown Podcast: Ep.7
Spotify 2020 Wrapped, Radio Disney coming to the end of an era and more on Episode 7 of the Instant Breakdown Podcast.
Creative Spotlight: The Maverick Theater fuses traditional with technology
The small theater has attracted a strong Fullerton audience with its innovative and immersive plays.
Instant Breakdown Podcast: The Ups and Downs of Entertainment
What’s the deal with the Grammys, Elliott’s coming out story, and more on Episode 6 of the Instant Breakdown Podcast.
Nicki Minaj’s new docuseries is an intimate view of her life and coming to HBOMax
It’s been 10 years since Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday” album was released and Minaj has announced something special coming that her fans can look forward to.
The next generation of Xbox is here
A look at Microsoft’s next generation of video game consoles, the Xbox Series X and S.
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.
Tanaka Farms’ drive-thru Festival of Lights
Tanaka Farms is having their first annual drive-thru Festival of Lights.
Alumni Spotlight: Gabriel Gonzalez Photography
From Chow Time to Non-Essential Entertainment, Gonzalez creates from the world around him.
Opinion: Creative Network App can Pave the Way for New Writers of Hollywood
An insight on the Creative Network and how it can forever change Hollywood and the way it networks.
Zoey Luna’s Impact in the Latinx community
Zoey Luna is making a difference and representing the LGBTQ Latinx community.
Fullerton Cameras helps Capture during Pandemic
Fullerton Cameras in Downtown Fullerton is doing their part to help provide to their community.
Series Review: The Vow
A deep dive into deception, coercion, and abuse into the HBO original series.
Top Five Netflix Originals to stream in 2020
These five Netflix Originals from 2020 are a must-watch.
AMC offers private theater rentals starting at $99
Ever wondered what it’d be like to rent an entire movie theater with friends and family? Well, wonder no more.
Show Review: Blood of Zeus is a Flawed but Entertaining Experience
“Blood of Zeus” has good visuals, but has glaring issues in its story that hold it down.
Instant Breakdown Podcast: Masculinity, Reunions and Money
What masculinity means, People’s Sexiest Man Alive and more on Episode 5 of the Instant Breakdown Podcast.
Disney pivots to focus on streaming services
The pandemic has forced the entertainment giant to restructure its business model.
Opinion
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.
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?
Opinion: Twitter and Instagram’s new updates are useless and may deter their younger demographic
The updates that Twitter and Instagram have made don’t provide anything meaningful to their platforms.
Opinion: A fine for not wearing masks would be ideal, but impossible
As much as a majority of the public would love to create a fine for those who don’t wear masks to help decrease the spread of COVID, it should not happen.
Opinion: Why The Grammys are Corrupted
Reasons why the Grammys is corrupted and how many other artists are speaking out their issues toward the award show.
Opinion: The #Metoo movement did not reach its goals
A look at the flaws of the movement that are normally ignored.
Opinion: Thanksgiving should be changed to a day of commemorating indigenous people
Thanksgiving’s history makes the holiday something to not be thankful for.
Lisa Mcpheron: What is a stage with no actors?
What is a stage with no actors? During COVID-19 – it’s a classroom.
Opinion: Politicians should use Twitch to relate to youth
Twitch provides a unique opportunity for politicians to relate to the younger generation in a productive way.
Opinion: Michael Jordan is still the G.O.A.T.
Has LeBron James surpassed Michael Jordan as the greatest basketball player of all time after winning his fourth NBA championship?
Opinion: Why Esports should be considered a sport
Esports and sports are not as different from each other as many believe.
Opinion: Social media has hurt participation in local government
With social media constantly focused on the issues that affect everyone across the nation and world, do people forget to get involved in their own communities?
Opinion: The NFL is not handling COVID-19 well
The NFL is getting more COVID-19 cases than the NBA and fans are worried if the NFL season will go down the drain.
Opinion: Vote Yes on Prop 18
Proposition 18, a proposition that may allow 17-year-old citizens to vote, is on the ballot this year.
Opinion: Online College Should be Cheaper
The transition to online education has sparked a debate about tuition costs.
Opinion: Do major companies have a responsibility to encourage voter turnout?
Many companies are jumping on board in recognizing the importance of the 2020 election.
Opinion: Should Angel Stadium Serve As A Polling Place For The 2020 Elections?
2020 is ready for a change and the sports world is taking charge.
Opinion: How should people date during a pandemic?
In troubled times, love is immune from this pandemic.
Opinion: Is College Worth It?
Post-secondary education remains operational during pandemic.
Opinion: Is an online fall semester worth it?
With Fullerton College announcing another exclusively online semester for the Fall, is it worth students’ time?
Sports
Meet Southern California’s sports personalities
Fullerton and its surroundings are filled with talented athletes in various disciplines. Here are some of the local sports personalities you may or may not know.
Around The Hornet: Who do the Hornets believe will win the NBA Finals?
As the NBA season is getting set to tip-off soon, members of the Fullerton College men’s basketball team were asked who is their pick to win the NBA Finals.
FC Athletics opts out of first spring session
FC athletics will not be participating in the first spring session.
Around The Hornet podcast: The last dance
On the final episode of the Around The Hornet podcast for the semester there was plenty of football to discuss.
Fullerton College softball coach is hopeful for a “Speedy” return to action soon
FC Softball head coach Marian Mendoza is optimistic about having a season at some point this school year.
Around The Hornet: Going pro is never as easy at it seems
What are the true probabilities of going on to play sports at any level past high school?
Around The Hornet podcast: Who will win the atrocious NFC East?
On the 9th episode of the Around The Hornet podcast the, sportswriters predict who will win the NFC East division.
Around the Hornet: Father time will have to wait for these quarterbacks
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.
Around The Hornet podcast: Which NBA team improved the most during free agency?
Tune into the 8th episode Around The Hornet podcast here.
How FC football player Nate Ramirez found his love for the game
Nate Ramirez found his love for the sport of football at Fullerton College.
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?
FC Athletics are as Title IX compliant as they can be
Fullerton College athletics have found ways to remain Title IX compliant under athletic director Scott Giles.
Around The Hornet: Hey rookie, welcome to the NBA
The transition into the NBA has never been harder than in 2020.
FC Women’s Volleyball is staying prepared despite massive uncertainty
Women’s Volleyball is doing everything they can to condition as a team in person while social distancing.
Around The Hornet podcast: Did Russell Wilson just lose the MVP award?
After a rough outing against the Los Angeles Rams, did Russell Wilson lose his case for MVP?
Around The Hornet: How college football is hurting from COVID-19
College football has been heavily affected by COVID-19, but could it eventually end the season?
CCCAA moves forward with Contingency Plan
What is the CCCAA’s Contingency Plan and what does it mean for Fullerton College athletes?
Around The Hornet podcast: Is this it for the Buccaneers?
On the 6th episode of the Around The Hornet podcast the Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss on Sunday night was discussed.
FC Athletic Trainers pave the way for safe sports conditioning
Fullerton College’s athletic trainers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of everyone involved as teams begin conditioning.
Around The Hornet: How each major league has handled COVID-19
COVID-19 has tested every professional sports league in the US this Summer, and how some handled it is pretty impressive.
Around The Hornet podcast: When will Pittsburgh lose?
Tune in to the 5th episode of the Around The Hornet podcast.
How the SoCal fires affected FC athletics practices
The Blue Ridge and Silverado fires affected Fullerton College athletics just as they were able to return to campus.
