Fullerton is a place of many distinctions. It was originally considered an agricultural hub, known for its production of citrus fruits. It’s also become known for its high-quality educational institutes, as well as being considered the “birthplace of the electric guitar”, because of Leo Fender’s birth nearby. As well as the above, Fullerton has become known for its sports personalities....

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With the 2020-2021 NBA season around the corner, NBA fans are excited and ready to have basketball back. After pulling off a successful restart in the bubble this past October, the NBA is ready to play again after about two months off. This time they won't have the benefit of a bubble and will have to travel like every other...

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Fullerton College horticulture lab technician Ed Kim kept over 4,000 plants alive by himself during the first two months of the pandemic as well as tending to the college’s landscape. Kim oversees the day to day operations of the horticulture department. Prior to working at Fullerton College, he was a merchandise coordinator and stared at excel spreadsheets most of his...

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Fullerton College athletics has made the decision to opt out of the first spring session of sports according to a statement released by FC President Greg Schulz. The teams that will be affected by this decision include men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, football, women's golf, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball as well as men's and...

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On the 10th and final episode of the Around The Hornet podcast the sports writers discuss the College Football Playoff picture with a Notre Dame-Clemson rematch on the horizon. They also discuss whether college football should be governed separate from other collegiate sports. The conversation then pivots to the NFL where the Cleveland Browns will finish with a winning record...

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Marian Mendoza, or "Speedy" as her team calls her, is the co-head softball coach at Fullerton College. Mendoza is entering her 11th season as the head coach and 22nd season overall for the Hornets. She earned the 2019 Co-OEC Coach of the year and 2019 State Coach of the Year honors. After having last season's season taken from them, the...

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Many kids who grow up playing sports have had the dream of going pro in their favorite sport. Whether it is going to the NFL, NBA, MLB, etc. But honestly, with how difficult it is just to hear their name on draft night, draftees should garner more respect from those viewing at home. According to a study done by the...

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On the 9th episode of the Around The Hornet podcast the sportswriters opened up the episode by trying to predict who will win the NFC East. They then transition to whether the NFL made the right choice by not postponing the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints game on Sunday despite the Broncos not having any healthy quarterbacks available. The...

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The NFL has seen many different paths to success in recent years. We’ve seen dynasties rise and fall, new stars emerge, and all-time greats fade into mediocrity. At the center of each team’s success or failure is the quarterback, who is responsible for orchestrating the offense, making plays and leading teams to victory. Today the league is at a crossroads...

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The NBA free agency period has begun and the sports writers discuss which team they believe has improved the most thus far. After this the Ravens chances at turning their season around was discussed. After avenging their only loss of the season, the sports writers debate whether the Kansas City Chiefs are the favorites in the AFC over the Pittsburgh...

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