Madalyn Amato

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Worked on 261 assignments, created 244, named on 67 bylines for Fullerton College Hornet.

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Four softball Hornets named All-OEC

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After a long and rigorous season, four lady Hornets earned their way onto the Orange Empire Conference all-conference teams. Sophomore Eryka Springer was named to the OEC first team, this being her second selection, while fellow sophomores Natasha Trujillo and Nia Rodman, accompanied by freshman Sabrina Anguiano were named to the OEC second team. "Last year I was named first...

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Six Hornets named to second team all-conference

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With three games left in the regular season, the Hornets needed as sweep against Cypress College to clinch the last spot in the 2018 state playoffs. After taking care of business at Cypress in the first game of the the three game set, the Hornets fell short in the second game, eliminating them from playoff contention. Coming up short in...

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Camille Serrano and Robert Alan Brantley named Distinguished Students of the Year

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On Friday, May 11, the Students of Distinction 2018 ceremony was held in the dining hall on campus. Students who were selected exemplified excellence in academics, service, competition and personal achievements. Out of 63 nominees, 20 were selected to be recognized. President Greg Schulz welcomed the guests of the evening, expressing his admiration for the students being recognized and the...

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Appointment Secretary of California, Mona Pasquil, has something to say

“I remember my dad always making sure we knew who we were, what our history was and that we always participated; in school, our community [and] church,” said Mona Pasquil, Chairperson of this year’s California Women Lead: Women’s Conference. Born and raised just two hours outside the city of peace and love, San Francisco, to a tight-knit Filipino family and...

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By (Madalyn as photographer) + 2 others for Fullerton College Hornet - 7 min read

Is Kanye West in the "sunken place?”

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Kanye West, born Kanye Omari West, is a Chicago native known for his gripping lyrics, outlandish statements and shifting styles. However, over the past few weeks, the rapper has taken his big personality out of bounds by expressing support for President Donald Trump. Something many in the hip-hop and African-American community are not happy with at all. West has been...

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Leaders from the Brown Administration take the stage

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On Friday, Apr. 27, the Disneyland Hotel was transformed into a place for women to connect and network during the bi-annual California Women Lead 2018 Women’s Conference. During Governor Jerry Brown’s first term, CWL was established by a co-op of Republican and Democratic women who wanted to see more women in appointed positions within state and local governments."This year, the...

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KinderCaminata brings 23rd year of inspiration

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On Friday, Apr. 27, Fullerton College's Ethnic Studies and Child Development Department's will be hosting their annual KinderCaminata event to inspire future generation college students. Supported by their families and teachers, the kindergartners will be able to experience what it's like to be "a college student for a day". Jennifer Kinkel, coordinator from the Child Development Department, stated, "Reaching young...

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The Muckenthaler presents annual speakeasy with a New Orleans twist

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1920s New Orleans came to life at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton on Thursday, April 12. Guests arrived to a dazzling 1920s speakeasy set during the times of prohibition, only to be allowed in by use of the password, "orange juice."Each room in the building was decorated appropriately for the specific era, including several varieties of patterned material draped...

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California ruling on coffee sparks health debate

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A California judge recently ruled for coffee vendors to require their java labeled with a cancer warning. This comes after a lawsuit in 2010 by the Council for Education and Research on Toxics, which claimed the beverage contained a known cancer causing agent Acrylamide, that can be formed as a byproduct of roasting coffee beans. This new ruling has coffee...

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The Fullerton Market features fresh food and fun in Downtown Fullerton

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Every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. now until Oct. 25, the Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Avenue transforms into the annual Fullerton Market, a lively event full of local vendors, hot food, family activities, and even a beer and wine garden. The Fullerton Museum Center is also available to tour for those who want to see the award winning exhibits....

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