Even with all deliberating put on hold until August, faculty attended another Board of Trustees meeting May 10. The issue of low wages and poor benefits will not be addressed by North Orange County Community College District board members until next fall. However, that did not stop educators from attending the meeting and speaking out. At the start of each...
The end is near, meaning students may feel too exhausted or disoriented to slay the monsters that await them. Students consider them monsters - professors call them finals. Fullerton College has many resources on campus to help students prepare for finals, whether they're tests, essays, projects - you name it. FC has students covered. From tutors to librarians to Associated...
The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) suspended the Fullerton College Police Academy’s certification on Oct. 5, 2015. POST certified training is a requirement to be sworn in as a peace officer in California. The FCPA has a handful of compliance issues, according to North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) and POST documents. Amidst the recent suspension...
By Yvonne Villasenor (Yvonne as assistant editor) + 4 others for Fullerton College Hornet - 4 min read
Fullerton College honors scholars at Men and Women of Distinction banquet
Ah, the sweet smell of the end of the semester. While some eagerly await summer vacation to begin, others reminisce on their memories at FC. The Men and Women of Distinction banquet gathered 30 students, their families and their professors. In order to win an award, these students had to be nominated by faculty, staff and/or peers. "Our job is...
By Bobby Belleville (Yvonne as assistant editor) + 6 others for Fullerton College Hornet - 3 min read
Fullerton college recognized for strong support of military students
Photo credit: Christian Mesaros
The men and women of the United States military have done so much for this country - they have put their lives on the line in the name of liberty. It is only fitting that after the service to their country is finished that their country should help with their future. Fullerton College has been recognized as one of the...
By Mara Crenessa Nogales (Yvonne as assistant editor) + 5 others for Fullerton College Hornet - 3 min read
Fullerton College A.S and community will sprint in support for autism
Fullerton College is not just a college for the education-driven student, but also takes great pride in supporting its local community. The Associated Students will be hosting a 5K Charity Run event on Saturday, May 14 from 8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. The run will take place around the entire campus, starting near the quad and ending on the running...
By Yvonne Villasenor + 4 others for Fullerton College Hornet - 4 min read
Student artist devotes piece to his long-time pal
Although nothing lives on forever, art has the power of keeping memories and simultaneous feelings stay alive. That was the case for Fullerton College artist, Tyler Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, art major, created a digital art piece called "An Old Friend" that is currently showcased in the student artist gallery. He decided to dedicate his piece to his German Shepherd/Australian Shepherd mix,...
By Olivia Hawkins (Yvonne as assistant editor) + 5 others for Fullerton College Hornet - 3 min read
Scholarships given to deserving Disability Support Services students
Family and faculty gathered at Fullerton College to acknowledge the scholarships, graduations and achievements of students helped by Disability Support Services May 5. Wasting no time, DSS faculty began to hand out scholarships. New to Fullerton College, Alexis Atkins received the Kasey Crouse Memorial Scholarship and was recognized for her work with foster children. Second recipient of the day was...
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a series of bills which will raise the smoking age in California from 18 to 21. The bill will take affect on June 9, raising the smoking age to 21. This makes California the second state to pass a bill raising the legal smoking age - the other being Hawaii. Under other legislation signed by the...
By Tae Jang (Yvonne as assistant editor) + 5 others for Fullerton College Hornet - 4 min read
Saving Huey Foundation speaks out against underground dog fighting
When talking about dogs, some may remember the phrase "Dogs are a man's best friend." Dogs are naturally compassionate animals - they stand by their owners with a stern loyalty and unbreakable bond. These characteristics go a long way in showing the world the bond between man and dog. But some people take advantage of the traits that make dogs...
