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Fullerton looks to increase sales tax and ban fireworks this election

This elections Fullerton ballot will tackle the use of fireworks and look to increase sales tax. — Photo credit: Jocelyn Rabadan

Voting is an important part of democracy and all eligible voters should utilize the opportunity given through voting to use their voice in this country. However, voting without knowledge of all the choices in a ballot is a very risky decision that should be avoided at all costs. This Election Day will present Fullerton residents with two measures to vote...

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Fullerton College's Student Leaders gathered at the Hornet Student Leadership Retreat 2020

Woman wearing earphones smiles down at her laptop. — Photo credit: Vlada Karpovich

On September 25, Fullerton College student leaders were invited to join the 2020 Virtual Student Leadership Retreat. The event was sponsored by the Hornet Leadership Retreat Program Student Life and Leadership with Umoja. The virtual retreat was scheduled to include a variety of different hosts speaking on leadership and other advice to help students carry new leadership skills to their...

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Tour Knott's Berry Farm's seasonal snacks at Taste of Fall-O-Ween

Knott's Berry Farm Taste of Fall-O-Ween Event Orange Creamsicle ICEE float from Log Ride Mix-it-up — Photo credit: Crystal Bender

Knott's Berry Farm remains closed to the public this fall due to COVID-19, but the theme park has otherwise decided to offer a unique themed food tasting event they've titled "Taste of Fall-O-Ween."To gain entry, guests must purchase a ticket online after selecting the date of their choice. You can get a regular adult ticket for $35 that comes with...

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First Ever Virtual Live Ceremony: 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards

Bryan Cranstron during a skit showing how celebrities' spend their time during quarantine from THE 72ND EMMY® AWARDS — Photo credit: ABC

Despite the current state of a global pandemic with strict social distancing deadlines, this year's Emmys managed to deliver more quality of entertainment than seemed feasible. The 72nd Emmy Awards for Primetime Programming hosted live by Jimmy Kimmel from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday. The ceremony this year was not the usual Red Carpet scene viewers are...

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By Crystal Bender (Crystal as photographer) + 2 others for Fullerton College Hornet - 2 min read

Tuesdays To Go Review: Korean Fried Chicken is Drowned in Cheese at Chicken University

The entire order from Chicken University, at one of their patio tables. — Photo credit: Crystal Bender

Chicken University in Fullerton describes itself as "Serving A+ Korean Fried Chicken" that pairs well with their various cheesy-topped dishes. The Chicken University Combo, priced at $27.99, is ordered with your choice of either a 16 piece of chicken wings or popcorn chicken featuring three levels of spiciness. The chicken is served smothered in cheese fondue. It also comes with...

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Movie Review: Mulan Makes a Comeback in 2020

Disney+ has released the live-action Mulan movie in September 2020. — Photo credit: Disney

Disney released the new live-action Mulan for viewers on Sept. 4, 2020, on their live-streaming platform Disney+. The movie shares the familiar inspiring tale of a young woman who risks disgrace for her family and joins the Chinese soldiers and disguises herself as a man in order to protect her aging and frail father from the draft, all the while...

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