Volume 100, Issue 9 February 11, 2015
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A male suspect was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a female student. REBEKA NOP Managing Editor
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The California justice system took nearly a quarter of a century from an innocent man, and for that the guilty ran free. Stephanie Gorman Hornet Reporter
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Fullerton College welcomed Thomas Goldstein as a guest speaker Monday for Jodi Balma and the Sociology department’s showcasing of the film The Exonerated. Goldstein spent 24 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit before finally being exonerated in 2004.The film featured six individuals, each exonerated from the crimes for which they were incarcerated. Each person having wrong spent anywhere between two and 22 years wrongly imprisoned, The Exonerated, directed by Bob Balaban, highlights the issues in our criminal justice system – how easily the guilty can run free and the innocent are forced to fit the frame of guilt. Goldstein took the podium clearing his throat and blinking the redness out of his eyes following the 90-minute film, telling the audience he’d never seen that film before.
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A rabid bat was found on campus poses health threat to students.
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“I want to express what we all had in common, and that’s that the system in some way failed us,” Goldstein said, “the prosecution withheld evidence, police coerced the witness, forced a false confession, the defense attorneys didn’t do their jobs…and that’s why you have so many wrongful convictions.” In 1979, Goldstein was arrested for a murder that happened in his Long Beach neighborhood. Two witnesses gave false testimony in his trial – one that Goldstein confessed to the murder and the other that saw him running from the crime scene. Despite inconsistencies in eyewitness descriptions of the suspect, Goldstein was found guilty and sentenced to 27 years to life. It wasn’t until 1997, after years and years of failed appeal attempts, did Goldstein find evidence that not only was one witness coerced with false information into identifying him as a suspect, but also the other witness was handsomely compensated for his testimony. This evidence granted Goldstein the appeal and set him free. “I lost 24 years of my life in prison…I lost all these years, and they’re long, lonely,
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wasted years, and when I speak, when I work with death penalty focus and when I address the legislatures and the colleges, I get some meaning, some value out of those years,” Goldstein said. In 2010, Goldstein filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, the District Attorney, and Long Beach, and settled out of court with the county for $7.95 million in the summer of 2014. After watching the film and listening to Goldstein’s testimony, several students were asking, "What can we do to change this?" This then sparked a serious discussion about what role college students play as young voters, and to seriously consider where we as students stand and how we'll vote on a proposition regarding the death penalty come the 2016 election. For students who are looking to get involved more intimately than voting, a program called Another Chance, based out of Urban Ministries in Pomona, works to help men and women leaving prison get clothing, counseling, and job interviews. A guest speaker Beverly Weatherhill, representing First Christian Church of Orange, said, "There are things that all of
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Students received an email on Friday Feb. 6 around 5 p.m. after a male suspect was arrested by the Fullerton Police Department for allegedly groping a female student. The incident occurred around 10:35 a.m. in Parking Lot 6 located between Sherbeck Field and the softball and baseball fields. The suspect Kevin Martinez, 22, approached the female student from behind while she was walking on the sidewalk and squeezed her butt according to Campus Safety. The female student then notified Campus Safety immediately of the incident. The Fullerton PD was contacted and officers were able to detain Martinez, driving a silver Ford Mustang near the intersection of Chapman and Pomona Ave. It is not currently known if Martinez is a student. When responding to an incident Campus Safety will do a report by interviewing the victim and getting information. Whether or not they call the Fullerton Police Department depends on the circumstances of the situation according to Campus Safety Coordinator, Jim McKamy. “Any type of sexual battery or sexual assault that is reported to us we will 100 percent of the time bring in to the police,” McKamy said. McKamy encourages students to report any incidents immediately, and to keep the emergency phone number in their cell phone. Campus safety is available for contact 24 hours a day seven days a week and offers to escort students to their car as long as they are on campus and their car is parked on campus. See ASSAULT on page 3
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1. Jan. 26, 2015 Medical aid 1000 building. 2. Jan. 27, 2015 Medical aid Baseball field.
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As the first month of school wraps up students are slowly starting to get into the routine of things.
Deadlines for FC students to keep in mind
In order to graduate with an Associate’s Degree you must apply by the deadline of Friday, Feb. 20. To apply go to admission.fullcoll. edu/Home/graduation.html. In addition, apply for Fullerton College Scholarships until Feb. 28. To apply go to fullertoncollegescholarships. com. There are workshops in the Computer Lab being offered for help in filling out the application, for more information call 714-992-7111.
Info about Qless for the clueless
In order to better serve the students and reduce the long wait in line, the Admissions and Records Office is now using a virtual line service called Qless. The program allows students to “get in line” by logging in on the kiosk at the front counter or text “FCA” to 1-310494-2718. The student will receive a text message alerting them to check in for their appointment.
Festival features foreign language films
The sixth annual French Film Festival, hosted by the humanities division will be showcasing three award-winning French films over a course of three evenings in February. All movies will be shown at the Wilshire Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. while tickets for the event will cost $6.50 per person. The films presented will be, “Sleepless Night” on Feb. 25, “Haute Cuisine” on Feb. 26 and “Amélie” on Feb. 27.
A debate between two historical figures The North Orange County Community College District office of Equity and Diversity will be performing a stage reading entitled “The Meeting: A Dialogue on Ideology and Purpose”. “The Meeting” depicts a supposed meeting between Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as they debate their varying approaches of philosophies and social problems. There will be a post-performance panel discussion with the cast, director and writer. Proceeds of the ticket sales will benefit the Chris Lamm and Toni DuBois-Walker Memorial Food Bank. The event will be held on Thursday Feb. 19 from 6-9 p.m. at the Wilshire Auditorium. Admission is $10 for students and $15 for non students.
Transfer center offering university trips
The Cadena Center will be offerring tours to the University of Southern California and the California African American Museum on Feb. 27. Students will be visiting both places on the same day. The fee for this trip is $5. The tour will last from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact the Cadena Center at 714-992-7086.
OFF CAMPUS Fullerton museum to begin new exhibit The Fullerton Museum Center will host an opening reception of its new exhibit, Heroes and Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross on Saturday Feb. 14 from 6-9 p.m. The exhibition is the first time the museum will be featuring the artwork of Ross, an acclaimed comic book artist known for his photorealism work. Ross, known as the, “Norman Rockwell of the comic world” will have features from his personal collection that will include paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures. The exhibit will be from Feb.14-May 10.
Family event raises awareness for autism The Sixth Annual Mardi Gras for Autism event will be held outside the Bourbon Street Bar and Grill on Commonwealth Ave. on Feb. 14. This event is for all ages and features face painters, balloon twisters and stilt walkers. Proceeds from the event will go towards Fullerton special education programs. For more information go to info@ fullertoncares.com.
3. Feb. 2, 2015 Vandalism 594 P.C. Parked vehicle Student Lot 10 4. Feb. 2, 2015 Vandalism 594 P.C. Graffiti 500 building. 5. Feb. 2, 2015 Trespassing 626.6 P.C. 1000 building. 6. Feb. 3, 2015 Medical aid 1000 building.
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Campus Safety Phone Number: (714) 992-7080 Emergency Phone Number: (714) 992-7777 Fullerton Police Department: (714) 738-6700 Fullerton Fire Department: (714) 738-6122
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Bat returns to FC An infected animal found on campus poses a potential health threat to students. REBEKA NOP Managing Editor
A bat was found on the concrete steps just outside the 1100 building on the east side at 8 a.m on Jan. 29 making this the second incident of this type at Fullerton College. Last year a bat was found hanging around the 400 building and was tested positive for rabies. This bat has also been tested positive for rabies. If anyone has come into physical contact with any bats on campus, contact the Fullerton College Health office at 714-992-7093. You can also call the Orange County Health Care Agency Epidemiology program at 714-834-8180 if you wish to be checked out by a nurse for possible rabies. After 5 p.m. or over the weekend, the after hours number is 714-834-7792. Leave a message with your name and number and the appropriate authorities will return your call. Rabies can be spread by the
bite or scratch from an infected animal. Some bites from small animals may be unnoticeable. In recent years the most cases of human rabies come from bat strains of rabies. According to the Orange County Health Care Agencies, To prevent rabies:
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• Avoid all contact with wild animals. • Vaccinate all cats and dogs against rabies. • Do not sleep with open unscreened windows or doors. • If bats are seen inside the house or other structure, close off the area and contact animal control. Once the bat(s) have been removed, close off any areas allowing entrance into the house. • Do not leave pet food outside where it will attract wild animals. • Immediately wash all animal bites with soap and water, being sure to flush the wound well, then contact your doctor. • Report all animal exposures to your animal control program • Report stray animals to your animal control programs More information about rabies is available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov/rabies/.
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Measure J slammed with a lawsuit After a bond measure receives a drawn out victory, it is met with opposing forces. NUR SATTAR Online Editor
Both the Orange County Registrar of Voters Office and the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office certified its result for Measure J and announced its approval in November. However, on Dec. 18 a lawsuit was filed against the District and the Registrars of Voters of Los Angeles County and Orange
County accussing them of using illegal provisional ballots. Measure J will assist with renovation and creation of facilities for the North Orange County Community College district. The $574 million bond measure will go towards facilities for job training and veterans resources. The measure passed with a 55 percent of the votes according to the North Orange County Community College District. The measure was endorsed by the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, Rep. Loretta Sanchez and the Orange County Labor Federation to name a few.
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“Be aware of your surroundings and environment and we will respond immediately if you call us from anywhere on the campus,” McKamy said. If anyone has any information pertaining to this incident, please
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Opinion February 11, 2015 The Hornet Sexual consent: only “yes” means yes Serving Fullerton College since 1922 Editor-in-Chief Martin Becerra Managing Editor Rebeka Nop Opinion Editor Hetty La A.C.E Editor Anastacia Barbosa Sports Editor Jason Burch Assistant Sports Editor Joshua Min Photo Editor Mathew Flores Layout Design Amanda Lee Online & Social Media Editor Nur Sattar Multimedia Stephanie Lara Copy Editor Gina Allstun Staff Reporters Oscar Barajas Sarah Espiritu Christian Fletcher Devin Flores Jayna Gavieres Stephanie Gorman Bianca Granado Teren Guerra Cory Knowles Dotty Liao Michelle Lopez Desiree Lucero Maianh Luong Danielle Mardahl Emily Michel Angelica Molina Ashlee Scoltock Adviser
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Consent is not consent unless proactively and freely given.
“I didn’t push him away, I never even tried to say no. I should have expected it.” These were the words of a close friend of mine the day after a wild party that ended with her lying terrified in a stranger’s bed. She had been raped, but she refused to believe it was anything but her fault. “I was so drunk,” she cried. “I should have said no, but I couldn’t.” She saw her lack of a clear “no,” as a go-ahead for her perpetrator. Let’s make one thing clear: if a woman does not say “no” to sex, that does not constitute a “yes.” Only “yes” means yes. We, as both a culture and college students, need to remind ourselves what “consent” really means. The doctrine of “’no’ means no” has long been instilled in American culture. Many of us are familiar with the image of the defiantly raised hand with the very phrase emblazoned across. But what happens if a clear “no” was never given? What happens if a victim is too intoxicated, or even unconscious, too say “no”? Although this model has long been the choice approach for many sexual assault prevention efforts, we need to reshape our
Frozen in time: time to “let it go” Disney’s “Frozen” is still one of the top movies in the United States, but when will it be time for this blockbuster hit to thaw out? Disney’s “Frozen” is still one of the top movies in America, but when will it be time for this blockbuster hit to thaw out? Picture this: It’s 7 a.m. and a cute, cuddly 2-year-old wakes from her slumber and says, “Mommy, I want to watch Elsa. Pretty please, Mommy!” In my mind, I’m thinking, “This kid doesn’t want breakfast first?” Again she pleads, “Mommy, mommy, Elsa please!” Time to get up and as Anna says, “The sky’s awake, so I’m awake.” So we must play “Frozen” again! Sound familiar? The “Frozen” phenomenon began in Nov. 2013 and is just as strong now in Feb. 2015. When is enough truly enough? To a child, it will never be enough. Children love to be encapsulated in the fantasy world of Arendelle, pretending they have ice powers and saving their world from an everlasting winter. To a parent it can become rather exhausting
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understanding of rape. Last year, California governor Jerry Brown signed legislation to instill the new ‘yes means yes’ law which would require schools under state financial aid to review their investigation processes for rape cases. Though this is a huge leap in the right direction, until America as a nation frames sexual consent as “proactively, enthusiastically given,” rape victims will have no justice. Last year at the University of Montana, a football player named Jordan Johnson was acquitted of his rape charges; an alternate juror told press that the victim gave “mixed signals and comments” to her friends. She hadn’t screamed during the attack, she admitted, and she even expressed guilt for not fighting back hard enough. The jury interpreted her lack of a clear “no” as a sign that she could have wanted
to have sex, therefore what happened was not rape. If this logic were true, this would be terrifying news for women everywhere. We would automatically be willing participants of intercourse unless we actively object. Having a casual drink would become an invitation. A kiss, or even a friendly hug, could be interpreted as a green light to take us to bed. Just days ago, CSU Fullerton received reports of a rape that occurred just one day after a rally on rape culture. The perpetrator of the assault allegedly used alcohol to intoxicate his victim before raping her. In response to this report, the university released a statement in which they reminded students that consent is required for any type of sexual activity. “Consent cannot be given by a person who is incapacitated,” the statement read. “A person is incapacitated if s/he lacks the physical and/or mental ability to make informed, rational judgments.” We as college students must actively remind ourselves of the true meaning of consent: freely and actively given by two willing participants. A drunken night does not mean “yes.” A kiss does not mean “yes.” Only “yes” means yes.
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and expensive. For a parent, it’s not just watching the movie over and over, it’s purchasing Queen Elsa dresses, the hair and painting children’s bedrooms to match their favorite scenes. It doesn’t stop there. Every store you set foot in has a “Frozen” aisle, where everything that can possibly be offered can be purchased, from bedding sets to dolls and puzzles. It’s not just Queen Elsa that is popular, her sister Anna is the true hero of the story and must have her own line of merchandise. The movie alone has made $1.3 billion in worldwide box office revenue, with DVD sales off the chart, earning the crown of highest-grossing animated film of all time. New parents are even naming their baby girls Elsa, according to BabyCenter’s Top 100 Most Popular Baby Names of 2014. This is the first time the name has ever appeared on the charts, the organization
shared. What a difference a movie can make on people’s choices for the future for their children. For the first time in forever, Disney’s California Adventure added a new additional to the park in January, naming the attraction “Frozen Fun.” It has increased the popularity of the park, with wait times as long as 4 hours just to get a peek of the fun. The only good news is that you can now have Elsa and Anna over at your house for the day. Although it is not much cheaper than a family of four going to Disneyland, but at least there is a V.I.P. access to the Queen and Princess Anna. Either way, you can’t escape the cast of “Frozen” they are everywhere you turn. One thing is certainly true, the movie is truly one-of-a-kind and has brought joy to many people all over the world. Anna and Elsa’s story teaches about family, sacrifice and the meaning of true love. That is what makes this movie so great. But just like all great things, we can’t stay “Frozen” forever. Sometimes in life, we just need to “Let It Go.”
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The privileges of being a college student Put your student ID to good use. Some of these student discounts are worth taking advantage of. Ah, the privileges of being a college student. Things like sleeping until noon, days off in the middle of the week and hanging with friends every day aren’t missed until they’re gone. It’s a mix of stressful studying and partying pleasure that end up as an experience to remember for the rest of your life. However, the other thing no student can forget about is the constant expenses from tuition, books, etc. It is becoming more common for students to find themselves in a black hole of debt. It seems like the one thing all students share within their school experience is balancing and managing their finances Luckily, many companies, franchises
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extra $100 credit to spend on products from the Apple Store. If you buy a new phone, you get an extra $50 credit.
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and websites are offering their help by providing students with some special saving deals and discounts. Here’s a list of student steals that offer some very nice advantages.
1. Amazon
Students get six months of Amazon Prime for free with an .edu email address. After your free trial, your membership will upgrade to Amazon Prime for 50 percent off regular price and can be canceled at any time.
2. Apple
There are plenty of student deals going on at Apple. For starters, you’ll save up to $200 on your new iMac under the education pricing. If you buy a new iMac, you’ll get an
3. Car insurance
Insurance providers such as Allstate, Geico and State Farm offer between 15 and 25 percent off for drivers under age 25 with good grades.
4. Movie theaters
You’ll get a lower price on Thursdays at participating AMC theaters when you bring your student ID. Other theaters like Edwards and Cinema City offer $5 discount days and $4 movies before noon.
5. Best Buy
Just enter your .edu email address at bestbuy.com under their college student deals section to receive coupon codes sent directly to you. Promotional codes may be entered online or coupon’s may be brought to the store.
6. Clothing
Companies like Banana Republic, Ann Taylor and J.Crew all offer 15 percent off discounts for students with a school ID or an .edu email address when shopping online. Whether you’re gearing up for your first day on campus or counting the days until graduation, make sure to take advantage of your status as a student while it lasts. Reach into your wallet and pull out your student ID (which you probably had to pay a fee for too, in addition to everything else). Embrace it like it’s a long-lost friend. This little piece of plastic is your most useful ally for saving money until you walk on stage and snatch your diploma. And don’t forget about that .edu email which is your second form of student verification. Consider it a different form of financial aid.
Valentine’s Day: Is it romance or ruse? Love is here, love is there, love is in our faces everywhere. Love is in the air! Or at least, it’s in our faces. Most people have seen the red and pink hearts imprinted on just about everything in the pharmacy aisles and grocery store shelves; tiny candy grams featuring famous pop idols suddenly crowd together in a newly-designated pink and red section of the store. Something big is happening. Something romantic, perhaps? It’s not every day you see multiple guys carrying teddy bears with a heart-shaped
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pillow donning the words “I love you,” or rushing down the aisles at the store to snatch up as many Valentine’s Day knick-knacks as they can. Men and boys alike infiltrate the grocery store lines with bouquets of roses and whatever else was left over. Valentine’s Day is serious business, literally. Like any other holiday, V-Day is a very lucrative market for big candy and greeting card companies, which is why many people in the U.S. have come to call
it a “Hallmark Holiday.” This nickname isn’t completely without merit. Valentine’s Day wasn’t always as widely celebrated in the U.S. It wasn’t until Hallmark Cards started mass-producing Valentines in 1913 during the Industrial Revolution that it began growing in public participation. The origins of Valentine’s Day are a bit convoluted and even downright macabre. Two martyrs named Valentine were both sacrificed on Feb. 14, 300 A.D. Somewhere down the line, the day meant to honor the two became confused with the ancient Roman holiday known as Lupercalia, which was also celebrated on the 14 of February as a pagan holiday. Often, the pagan rituals involved an
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animal sacrifice, drunken men drawing the names of women from jars to pursue as mates and women getting whipped with the sacrificial animal hide. The women themselves lined up for the latter ritual, which was performed by the drunken men and thought to boost fertility. When Pope Gelasius later tried to eradicate the pagan tradition by proposing that a self-titled Galatin’s Day would replace it, people must have somehow confused ‘Galatin’ with ‘Valentine’ due to their sounding similar. As far as how love and romance became involved in the equation, ‘Galatin’ also means “woman-lover,” which is why some believe Valentine’s Day is still a lovecentric holiday. Stores like Walmart, CVS and Walgreen’s have a woman-loving Pope from the 5th century to thank for their exorbitant February sales. In 2014 alone, it was estimated to contribute $17.3 billion to the U.S. economy based only on Valentine’s Day sales, according to Retail Federation. Each year, the economy sees an increase in spending on Valentine’s Day-related gifts and vacations. Big corporations may be making suckers out of the hopeless romantics around the country but the same could be said of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any other day that necessitates a cliché card. The reason Valentine’s Day is here to stay is not because of companies like Hallmark, but because of amorous consumers who keep these businesses in business. Maybe love really does make the world go ‘round.
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Student art group making significant strides in showcasing art work in Fullerton. MARTIN BECERRA Editor-in-Chief
What makes FC truly unique is not just the programs offered or the staff that facilitate them but it is the community of students that call this place “home”. Nestled inside the art program is an emerging student art group that is making significant strides in pushing student artists to showcase their work outside of the classroom. Simply Underground Arts, is paving the way for both student and non-student artists, whether local or even as far as Los Angeles by providing with opportunities to get hands on experience in displaying their work in art shows. Simply Underground was the product of an art show that student Jeff Stone presented at his friend’s, Alan Adoian, e-cigarette and vapor shop; Boulevard Vapors in Fullerton. “I put on the first show and a few people showed up, and I thought to myself ‘that wasn’t good,’” Stone said. “Then I figured it would be better if we had a lot more artists showing a piece and sharing the space.” What strengthens and brings the group
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Taking a new stroke: Members of Simply Underground Arts take a picture with Comic Book Hideout owner Glynness Pruett at their first exhibit for the Fullerton Art Walk.
together is the passion of the art and the strength of the community that is built within it. This allows students to gain valuable experience to grow in their craft that a classroom environment can’t offer. “I noticed that there was not many opportunities for college students to show their work, it was either for the really gifted or the ones who graduated but I thought, ‘what about the one’s in-between who are still figuring themselves out as artists.” Stone said. It was at another art show that Stone met Mike McGinn a fellow artist and promoter of art shows for the OC Art
Walk. McGinn helped Stone in promoting the shows. “Mike and I began doing these shows at this small little vape shop and within four months it grew to 60 artists showcasing their work and 130 people showed up to the show.” Stone said. The group has been functioning strong since it’s birth seven months ago with a consistent crew of roughly 30 artists who are showcasing their work at each show. What makes the group unique is that they welcome artists from all levels of craftsmanship to all styles. When a viewer walks into a show they are not looking at
example, the habañero pesto sandwich is smothered in a habañero aoli and pesto sauce and the original sandwich comes with the traditional katsu sauce. The katsu that sits within the habañero pesto sandwich is thoroughly fried but still retains the meat’s juiciness. The sandwich provides a nice kick from the habañero aoli and the coleslaw helps balance the spiciness. Each bite is a mixture of flavors from spicy to savory to a slight sweetness from the coleslaw. The flavors from the pesto are a little underwhelming and are overpowered by the heat from the habañero. The prices of the sandwiches range around $9 to $10. It’s a good option to
consider if you want to treat yourself on your lunch break or between classes. The levels of spiciness of this sandwich ranges from day to day, depending on the peppers used. They buy fresh Habanero peppers daily, according to Jason Liu, kitchen manager. The potato puffs are a perfect complement to the sandwich. They come breaded with a soft potato filling or a curry-flavored potato filling. They are giving customers free potato puffs with their sandwiches until Feb. 13th as a grand opening special. For hours and more information call 714-986-9888.
“This was actually possible because we have a great man in our community who had a great aunt who painted all this work, a woman who studied with all the great masters of her time in the ‘20s and ‘30s,” said Zoot Velasco executive director of The Muck as he welcomed guests to the gallery. The exhibit was presented by the owners of the artwork, Dennis Boyer and Carole Renfrow, who are siblings and the great nephew and niece to Rosenthal. The event was curated by Matthew Leslie, director of exhibitions at The Muck. The Muck displayed around 70 art pieces according to Boyer. Rosenthal was a famous artist in her time and her work can still be admired today, however, like most artists her work is becoming forgotten. “It’s quite a collection, we’re just trying to get Doris back into the limelight nationally,” Boyer said. “She was an important artist of her time but like many artists after they die their work doesn’t get promoted and they get forgotten.” Boyer added that most guests at the exhibits ask about purchasing Rosenthal’s artwork, which he explains they’re not for sale but simply to enjoy and honor the memory of his great aunt. “Its very emotional [referring to seeing his aunt’s artwork displayed], my stepfather was really close to Doris he was
like a son to her and he was a real patron of her art.” Boyer said. Celebrating culture is always key to The Muck and honoring an artist like Rosenthal brought something truly special to the Fullerton community. “It brings to light somebody who is well known, it shows a time period getting further in the past and it brings a high level of work to the community,” Leslie
one art style but rather many forms. Simply Underground put on its first exhibit for the Fullerton Art walk on Feb. 5. Glynness Pruett , owner of Comic Book Hideout welcomed the group and allowed them to showcase their work for the artwalk. Over 60 people showed up to the event in support of the group. “I love original art and I am a proprietor of art work and to be able to provide the community with local original art is absolutely paramount for my store.” Pruett said. FC Students and illustration majors Jonathan Dillard and Martin Martinez believe that the formation of the group is beneficial to students in inspiring them to pursue their art while being encouraged by their fellow artists. Stone has plans to start extending the shows to multiple venues to allow more opportunites for artists to show their work. “I’m all about the journey in my art and the same thing goes for this art group,” Stone said. “We’re in the beginning stages of this group and I’m excited to see it grow.” Simply Underground meets at Big Slice Pizza every second Sunday of the Month and will have an art exhibit every first Thursday of the month at Comic Book Hideout.
Katsu sandwiches hit Orange County A new eatery spins an ancient Japanese dish for local tastebuds. NUR SATTAR ONLINE EDITOR
The ages old Japanese dish katsu, traditionally referred to as tonkatsu, a breaded and then deep fried slice of meat usually enjoyed as a curry or alongside rice has been reinvented in a sandwich. The newly-opened Mr. Katsu is a Japanese fusion sandwich shop specializing in katsu sandwiches located in Fullerton. You can choose between pork, chicken or grilled chicken cutlets in the sandwiches and most have a special sauce or coleslaw layered over the meat. For
Mr. Katsu 3165 Yorba Linda Blvd. Fullerton, 92831
New exhibit at Muck shows the simple life
A new gallery began at the Muckenthaler that showcases the perspective of an American artist in Mexico during the ‘20s and ‘30s. MARTIN BECERRA Editor-in-Chief
Just as its name implies, the Muckenthaler Cultural Center is no stranger to embracing and sharing culture to the Fullerton community. For years The Muck has been a guiding light to Fullerton, directing it’s residents back to the beauty of culture and art. This year is no different as The Muck hosted its first gallery opening reception of the year, “Doris Rosenthal - An American Artist in Mexico” on Thursday, Feb. 5. As guests walked in and were welcomed with Mexican style snacks, like churros and quesadillas, portraits of a much simpler time surrounded the rooms. One couldn’t help but feel a sense of peace as the paintings, decorated in beautiful custom engraved frames, enlightened audience what life was like for people in our neighboring country. This was the beautiful artwork of Doris Rosenthal, from her time spent in Mexico in the ‘30s.
said. “It’s such a rare opportunity to have somebody who owns a large chunk of work and to show it all at once is too good of an opportunity to pass up, I really hope the community sees it.” The gallery will be open now until April 4 with a gallery tour scheduled for March 5. The Muckenthaler Cultural Center is located at 1201 W. Malvern Ave.
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Welcome them in: Zoot Velasco, executive director of The Muck welcomes the guests to the exhibit and introduces Dennis Boyer the great nephew to Rosenthal.
Local Generosity on trend at Downtown Fullerton’s Share & Do Good The Hornet
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Giving back: A display of Sevenly t-shirts and beanies at Share & Do Good with some information on charities that they support.
Downtown Fullerton store generates positive impact through fashion brands with powerful stories ASHLEE SCOLTOCK Hornet Reporter
Share & Do Good is doing things differently in the heart of downtown Fullerton. Located on the corner of Wilshire Avenue and Harbor Boulevard, store owner Lilly Tokuyama aims to change the attitudes of consumers working with 30 different socially conscious brands that strive to make a difference in the lives of others. Attracted to Fullerton’s charming hometown feel, Tokuyama, seeks to engage the community in a deeper way. “We not only want to give people the opportunity to share their resources, but we also want to encourage people to share the stories behind the products we sell,” Tokuyama said. Previously in marketing, Tokuyama worked at music festivals and conferences where she came across trendy fair-trade brands that were reaching a young demographic. The brand Krochet Kids Intl., that works with women living in poverty, caught her eye. Inspired by the socially conscious groups around her, she aimed to create a store that housed all these brands under one roof. These world-changing groups include: Sseko Designs: employs women in Uganda to make sandals to help them earn money for a college education and empowers them to pursue a better life. 31 Bits: creates fashionable accessories and provides care for Ugandan women through holistic counseling, health education, finance training, and guiding the women through a five-year program that will aid them in establishing their own businesses. Raven + Lily: an ethical design company, make handmade products created by poverty-stricken women in India, Ethiopia, Kenya, Cambodia, Pakistan, Guatemala, and the USA at fair trade wages. Enabling them to attain a safe job, sustainable income, health care, education, and chance to break free from poverty. Sevenly: an online retailer, teams up with large charities to provide fundraising by producing a weekly shirt themed for each charity for only $7. Sevenly also calls the second floor of Share & Do Good home to their world headquarters, making
Share & Do Good the sole retailer of the shirts. Along with being a haven for these brands, Share & Do Good also hosts educational awareness events. In January, two events were hosted in hopes to educate the public on human trafficking in the community. Hosted by organizations such as The Salvation Army and Purpose Jewelry, these events were created to help customers go beyond the purchase, by creating personal connections and awareness. “We want to use our store as a platform to share stories of what these organizations are doing around the world. We want to directly connect the community with the people running these companies,” said Jane Chen, Share & Do Good event coordinator. “We hope good conversations will come from entering here and that those conversations will inspire people to do something,” Tokuyama said. As a previous Fullerton College student and working with many college students in her past, Tokuyama knows how impactful young people can be. She wants to transform the minds of her shoppers. “Instead of buying 10 statement necklaces from Forever 21, you can buy one necklace that can make a difference and an even bigger statement,” Tokuyama said. The Share & Do Good staff never stops dreaming about how they can make an impact in the community around them. Tokuyama will be gearing up for an internship program this fall for college students to “practically use what they’ve been learning in school to help others.” The generous shop seeks to partner with social justice clubs, host events, and help support outside efforts of doing good. One day she hopes to organize entrepreneurial and educational workshops for students and members of the community who wish to use their gifts and talents to change the world. Ultimately, Tokuyama, aspires to work with others to make this world a better place and create opportunities for people to do the same. Share & Do Good continues to grow and influence a positive impact in the world. “There are so many bad stories in the world, we are happy to curate a store full of good stories,” Tokuyama said. To connect with Share & Do Good contact Lilly Tokuyama or Jane Chen at (714) 305-5582 or follow them on social media @ShareandDoGood.
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Arts, Culture & Entertainment February 11, 2015 Hollywood newcomer shines in “McFarland”
Up and coming actor brings humility and honesty to Disney’s inspirational Cross-Country film “McFarland USA”. ANASTACIA BARBOSA ACE Editor
Carlos Pratts entered the audition process for a project titled “McFarland” in an attempt to land the role of Danny Diaz, a heavy set yet sensitive day laborer and was met with disappointment when the casting director told him that he wasn’t suited for the role. His heart nearly sank until it was suggested he would be better suited for Thomas Valles, the captain of the historic champion cross-country team. “Honestly I was excited to see who was going to be Thomas, I knew the role would go to someone great,” Pratts said. After a multi-round audition process, Pratts landed the headlining role. Now his name is plastered on billboards, posters, trailers, and more right next to his Academy Award winning co-star Kevin Costner. Known for his roles in “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones” and FX’s “The Bridge”, “McFarland USA” will be Pratts’ first major motion picture and it’s debuting to cheering audiences and raving reviews, his movie career is taking a big step in the right direction. Big name entertainment outlets are praising his performance with Forbes describing him as “flat-out supurb” and Variety describing how the “excellent” Pratts “brings a grave emotional intensity to the role of the team’s most compelling
Carlos Pratts: the man who will soon need no introduction:
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individual.” The Hollywood Reporter describes his performance as “convincing” and it will be no surprise when Pratt’s name is tossed around during the 2015-2016 awards season. Anyone who listens to Pratts talk about the film and his experience is humbling for anyone around him. His genuine heartfelt personality shines through with every word he speaks and continues to influence his on screen performance. “This is all just very new to me and I’m living in this moment. I’m thankful for each day.” The ever humble actor is still in shock in reaction to all the praise coming his way. “Since production I’ve actually been going to church more. I’m so thankful every day.” With his endearing humility Pratts, it’s no surprise that when asked about the early chatter of him being the next Hollywood heartthrob, he just hoped people will focus more on his work than
his looks. “There’s more to a person than just their outward appearance. And that’s important in this industry, but I’m more than what’s on the surface.” Although, he did thank the ladies for their attention; Pratts did not disclose his relationship status. Pratts’ big movie star dream? To be the first Latino Marvel superhero. Maybe it’s time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to give some screen time to Captain Universe. About “McFarland, USA” McFarland is a town in central California, just a few miles north of Bakersfield. It is a simple town in the middle of nowhere, but in 1987 this mainly Latino populated farmworking town was the home of the first ever California Cross-Country State Champions. Captain Thomas Valles, under the advisory of Coach Jim White, led the unlikely team of field working students to victory and beyond. “I met him (the real Thomas Valles) and Coach White for a minute, but I was in between scenes. Though I did see them again later when we screened the movie for the first time.” Pratts disclosed. The original members of the team made their appearances in the film and the real Thomas Valles, who to this day still works with the McFarland track and field teams, were proud of the film and have publicly stated their gratitude for the film and that their story is being told.
ABC’s sitcom debuts fresh concepts From the minds and childhood of Eddie Haung, Fresh Off The Boat sails right into the American sitcom. JOSHUA MIN Asst. Sports Editor
“Fresh Off The Boat” is ABC’s brand new sitcom based on chef and food personality Eddie Huang’s childhood. The show is the second ever network program to feature an Asian-American family after All-American Girl aired one season in 1994. ABC scheduled the first two episodes of the series on Wednesday night, coming before and after an episode of Modern Family. The Huangs are a Taiwanese family who move to Orlando, Fla. in 1995 from Washington D.C. as Eddie’s father, Louis (Randall Park), has bought into the idea of the American Dream. This move forces his wife Jessica (Constance Wu) and his three sons to acclimate to a new life in the suburbs. Eddie is an 11-year-old boy who relates to the musical genre of rap/hip-hop and is always shown onscreen wearing shirts that feature the biggest rap stars during that generation. “If you were an outsider, hiphop was your anthem,” said
the real-life Eddie Huang, who narrates the show. Louis owns a wild west themed steakhouse that struggles to lasso customers into the restaurant and this does not sit well with his ambitious wife. One reason why “Fresh Off The Boat” is one-ofa-kind is that many of the show’s subplots are relatable to viewers who grew up in Asian homes and encountered similar circumstances unique to the culture. Eddie feels left out when the other students at school alienate him from the cafeteria because of the smell of his mother’s homemade cooking. This leads to Eddie bringing Lunchables to school to fit in with the other kids. Another subject that was touched on was the importance of obtaining good grades. Fearing that the school curriculum is not challenging her sons, Jessica forces extra
education on her boys after school. This obviously does not sit well with Eddie who would rather be playing outside. The serious issue of racism was also addressed in the pilot. A fellow student remarks with a racial obscenity when there is a conflict between the two. The characters’ accents onscreen is a minor hindrance because it is not identifiable and the parents speak with perfect grammar, which is understandable as listening to broken English every episode might be tiresome. The last few months have been monumental for Park, who seems to be inching toward his peak as an entertainer. He played a major role in the controversial film “The Interview” which was released last December and is now starring on his television show. It is nice to see this success after playing minor parts in various television series
including NBC’s “The Office.” Wu is a relatively unknown actress, but that might change after “Fresh Off The Boat’s” first season. She is a scene-stealer and does an excellent job in her role as the mother/wife. She delivers some hilarious lines, like when she finds out one of her sons is lactose intolerant, she quips “his body is rejecting white culture, which makes me kind of proud.” “Fresh Off The Boat’s” first two episodes started off the series nicely displaying some potential for the future. This could be Park’s breakout role and skyrocket the careers of his castmates as well. Catch “Fresh Off The Boat” airing Tuesday nights at 8 pm on ABC. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
Just like the original 1987 team, a real brotherhood was formed during production with the actors portraying the teammates. Pratts said that reuniting with the boys, while filming the Juanes music video for “Juntos (Together)” in the town of McFarland, felt like a day hadn’t passed and they picked up just where they left off. “My castmates are my family,” Pratts said. “I’m so blessed.” It’s apparent that these men, especially Carlos Pratts, are showing that Latinos have a place in Hollywood and they’re not slowing down … literally.
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Minute Review: Jupiter Descending
The intergalactic film with a massive budget flops at the box office. NICOLE KING
Special to the Hornet
The planets were not aligned for the release of “Jupiter Ascending” this weekend, a new action packed science fiction film written, produced and directed by Andy and Lana Wachowskis (“The Matrix,” “Speed Racer,” “Cloud Atlas”). The film stars Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis and Eddie Redmayne in an epic battle over the ownership of Earth. With the release of “Jupiter Ascending,” the Wachowskis have another flop on their hands. But it is also the most expensive film the duo has released, costing a staggering $175 million to make. The film follows the life of Jupiter Jones, played by Mila Kunis, who is an average Russian-born cleaning lady who “hates her life.” The film is set in modern day Chicago, and her world is turned upside down when she meets Caine Wise, Channing Tatum, who represents an alien race from another galaxy. Together they fight to discover and unfold the secrets of the universe in order to save the human race on earth. The overall mood of the film appeared to have a “Star Wars” wannabe attitude, with each new world more fantastically overdressed than the last, and dialogue that would make George Lucas cringe. True science fiction fans and easy moviegoers may find the film enchanting and entertaining. But for those looking for a well developed intergalactic phenomenon that leaves you sitting on the edge of you seat, will not find it in “Jupiter Ascending.” Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars
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9 Arts, Culture & Entertainment Silly Seussical Two world perspectives the musical comes to town The Hornet
Artists offer up different viewpoints in this semester’s first art show.
3D Theatricals opened a wildly funny and perfectly silly Suessical the Musical Saturday night. STEPHANIE GORMAN Hornet Reporter
Director David Engel and 3D Theatricals brought “Seussical the Musical” featuring Broadway’s Cathy Rigby, to Fullerton’s Plummer Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 7. Rigby was nominated for a Tony Award for her Broadway performance of Peter Pan, a role she bid farewell in 2013 after 30 years in the role. “No we don’t say goodbye, because saying goodbye means forgetting and I’m not forgetting,” Rigby said. “I’m just going to find another adventure.” So, luckily her adventure lead her to 3D Theatricals and Plummer Auditorium as the host and MC of “Seussical the Musical, the Cat in the Hat.” Seussical is based on a compilation of selections from Dr. Seuss’s books, including Horton Hears a Who!, The Lorax, Horton Hatches the Egg, Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!, Green Eggs and Ham and several more. The line awaiting doors to open for this whimsical performance was wrapped around the front of the building. Children dressed their best for Saturday’s opening show. When the doors opened, the scramble of families, groups and couples all locating their seats began, front and center were completely sold out. The sound of tuning instruments started and the lights began to dim over an oddly quiet opening night audience, something Rigby, playing a charming Cat in the Hat, fixed almost immediately. Rigby played a perfectly charming, silly and surprisingly aerodynamic Cat in the Hat. She kept the audience delighted and smiling with laughter throughout the show. She invited the audience to “think some thinks” and introduced us to Horton the Elephant and all the other creatures of Dr. Suess’s Jungle of Nool. Matthew Downs played the innocent, sweet Horton, whose mission is to save Who, the tiniest planet in the sky floating on a speck of dust, from destruction. Rigby brings us close into Who to meet the Mayor (James Campbell), Mrs. Mayor (Tracy Rowe Mutz) and the mayor’s son JoJo, the tiniest Who of all, played by cute little Grant Westcott. He stole the hearts of the audience members from the beginning, thinking all his silly little thinks that drive Mr. and Mrs. Mayor up the wall. As Horton becomes more attached to the world of Who, the animals of the Jungle of Nool, especially Sour Kangaroo (Amber Snead), become more and more frustrated with Horton’s shenanigans. But Horton’s neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz (Melanie Mockobey) is by his side the whole way. Mockobey played a very memorable Gertrude McFuzz. She had complete control over the audience, she commanded the stage and brought the auditorium to complete laughter in more than one scene. Rigby kept her perfectly silly performance all the way through the show, even once beginning her scene from within the audience, stepping over attendees, cracking a Super Bowl joke over her cell phone and heading to the front of the stage to take a selfie with the audience. Engel brought a light, whimsical show to the stage for the whole family to open 3D Theatricals’ (3DT) 2015 musical theatre season. 3DT has eight more shows planned for Plummer Auditorium before Feb. 22, but don’t wait to meet all the people of Who and the animals of the Jungle of Nool. The messages of Dr. Seuss are ageless and timeless. Everyone could use a friendly reminder that, “a person’s a person, no matter how small.”
GINA ALLSTUN Copy Editor
Fullerton College Art Gallery opened up its doors to allow guest to enter a new world with art exhibit The Natural World on Thursday, Jan. 29. Visitors were treated to a table full of tasty refreshments of falafels, marinated vegetables, hummus and pita bread as they milled about the entrance and watched the video of Adonna Khare working on some of her pieces. Shortly after 5 p.m., FC president Rajen Vurdien invited everyone, “to enjoy and feast their eyes on the beauty that you see tonight.” Artists Khare and Jon Ng were on hand interacting with visitors throughout the evening. Entering the gallery you immediately notice the difference between the two artists. Turn to the right and you enter the whimsical surreal carbon pencil drawing world of Khare. Her large pieces, held simply by tacks to the gallery walls. The piece to the immediate right, Rhino with bananas, were accompanied by drawings that Khare made directly on the wall
continuing the picture out and up toward the ceiling. “There is no name for this series. It was inspired after a life changing event,” Khare said. “The Light and the Dark Bears are my first two drawings and they symbolize the falling and floating I felt at the time.” Each time you look at her pieces you find something different. Another animal, a hidden phrase, another detail to take in. The pieces are so detailed and large that it takes time to fully see everything. Now if you were to turn left at the entrance, you are greeted by the soothing landscapes of Ng. Each acrylic piece is beautifully framed and from a distance it seems like you are looking out of a window instead of a painting. Up close you can
admire the detail in his work, the use of light and the sweeping brush-strokes. The clouds on some pieces look as soft as cotton balls. “I like the way it captures the natural environment in contrast to what’s outside. It’s kind of like time travel. I love the natural beauty,” said Stephen Tith, Associated Students senator. If you need a break from the chaos of the start of the semester, stop by the gallery and escape into The Natural World. For more information on this and upcoming events follow them on Facebook as Fullerton Art Gallery and Instagram @ fcartgallery. The Fullerton College gallery is open Monday–Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. The exhibit runs through Thursday, Feb. 19.
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Overcoming the pressure Photo by Mathew Flores, The Hornet
Alexandra Altamirano in action against the Glendale Vaqueros on Tuesday.
The road for women’s tennis captain, Alex Altamirano, was not an easy one but she’s pressed through adversity and has become a formidable athlete.
MARTIN BECERRA
Editor-in-Chief
The tennis ball smacks the pavement; back and forth it goes as she inhales the deep breaths to find the strength to take the next swing. It’s her first collegiate game, her first time playing in the number one spot and all eyes are on her. A slew of emotions flood her thoughts; a lingering nervous feeling of how her first match will pan out. A familiar foe of anxiety tries to take hold and remind her of the pressure of how important it is to not let her team or her coach down. Alex Altamirano was built to handle the pressure. In the midst of it all she finds the strength within her, the reminder that at the end of the day it’s all about having fun in playing the sport she loves; she wins. Altamirano, a freshman nursing major, has taken the role of captain for the Lady Hornets tennis team. However, like all roads the path was not always straight
and becoming the captain and playing in the number one spot has not been an easy road to walk for Altamirano. “I didn’t like tennis at first because I was forced to do it,” Altamirano said.
Tennis has been Altamirano’s sport since she was seven, but the love of the game was not always present when she first picked up the racket. Altamirano’s father forced her to play, she can’t recall why he chose for her to play tennis but she tells the story of the misery behind the strict rules of training with her father. “My dad was hard on me, he said it was for me to get better but his negativity made me feel like I wasn’t good enough,” Altamirano said. “He always expected me to do my best; it was too much pressure and it made me resent it [tennis].” Where her father lacked patience in her, Altamirano displays a stark contrast in her personality when working with her teammates and coach Akhom Inthavong. With three wins and two losses only in the preseason Altamirano inspires her team both on and off the court with her easy to get along with personality. She has proven to be an effective captain that is able to unite her team and bring them together. “When Alex is not here the team is dead, she communicates well and is very helpful,” said teammate Sabrina Formalejo. “She’s understanding and doesn’t get pissed off easily.” Watching Altamirano play it easy to recognize her talent. Despite having played varsity all four years in high school at Ayala and even winning MVP of the Sierra League, Altamirano hasn’t enjoyed playing tennis as much as she does now in her college career. Altamirano really credits her mom, who has always supporterd her tennis, and her coach Inthavong for really pushing her and regaining passion for playing the game. “My mom has always supported me playing tennis, and now I have a coach that is very supportive and takes a more positive approach in training me,” Altamirano said. Altamirano originally started out to play on the third spot of the team but was promoted to the first after one was offered a scholarship somewhere else and the other couldn’t play due to circumstances, according to Inthavong. What stood out most to Inthavong besides her skill was her devotion to constantly work hard and the fact that she didn’t hesitate in accepting the number one spot. “I see the commitment and the joy in playing game, that’s what really struck me, “ Inthavong said. “She embraced her role as captain and all the girls look up to her not because of her skill but because of her personality.” Altamirano plans to transfer to a four-year university and hopefully play tennis for whoever may have her. One thing is for sure she’s ready to make a sting and play right here, right now. “My primary reason for playing tennis is I see myself getting better, I need support and encouragement every step of the way and I know I have it through my mom, coach and teammates,” Altamirano said.
Rivera’s 5 RBI lifts Hornets over Mounties
The Hornets defense struggled mightily, but Rivera delivered clutch hits in each of his final three at bats to topple Mt. SAC in 10 innings. JASON BURCH Sports Editor
After a 22-3 victory over Grossmont on Thursday, the Hornets came into Saturday’s home game against Mt. San Antonio College flying high and sporting a four game winning streak to start the season. The Mounties almost knocked Fullerton from the ranks of the unbeaten, but catcher Julio Rivera had a game that will not soon be forgotten. The Mounties jumped on the board early after a bundle of miscues in the field by the Hornets. After getting beaned by Hornets starting pitcher Kyle Lazcano, Mountie right fielder Nathan Alam promptly stole second base. With the next batter at the plate, Rivera chased down a wild pitch by Lazcano then tossed the ball into left field to bring home Alam and give Mt. SAC an early 1-0 lead. The Mounties held on to a 4-2 lead going into the bottom of the eighth inning, but Fullerton wouldn’t quit. The Hornets offense received a spark when pinch hitter David Miranda walked
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Swing and a win: Julio Rivera delivering game winning hit against Mt. SAC on Saturday. The Hornets defeated the Mounties 6-5 in 10 innings.
to leadoff the inning. The Mounties defense helped out Oscar Heredia as the second baseman missed an easy grounder. Justin Row brought in Miranda with a sacrifice-fly. The comeback was capped by Rivera, who came up with a clutch double that knocked in the both the tying and go ahead runs, 5-4. In the ninth Fullerton brought in closer Randall Ortiz, who had been perfect in save situations this season, to shut the door on the Mounties. However, poor defense and a wild pitch allowed the Mounties to tie the game. Ortiz was
credited with a blown save despite the run being unearned. Rivera was not done yet. After Lane Huffman singled and Row walked, up stepped the man of the hour. Rivera halfheartedly turned to bunt on the first pitch, but didn’t offer. After a brief meeting with third base coach Nick Fuscardo, Rivera stepped back in the box and decided it was time to swing away, drilling the ball into the outfield bringing Huffman, the winning run in from second. “I pulled Julio aside after that first pitch and I said ‘why are you looking at me like
you don’t know the bunt sign, you know what, forget it just go win the game’,” Fuscardo said. The entire team rushed the field and swarmed an ecstatic Rivera near second base. For Rivera it was just another day at the office. “I wasn’t nervous. I was just happy because I did my job and helped my team win,” Rivera said. Offensively the Hornets relied heavily on Rivera, who finished with four hits, a stolen base, and five RBI including the game winner. In each of his final three at bats, Rivera came through with clutch hits driving in runs that brought the Hornets back into the game or gave them the lead. Row also had a productive game, reaching base all five plate appearances, collecting two hits, three walks and one RBIe. Lazcano looked good in stretches, going 6 2/3 innings with six strikeouts and two earned runs. Changing speed and good movement allowed Lazcano to keep the Mounties off balance and navigate through a couple difficult innings that featured poor defensive plays and his own struggles finding the strike zone. Next up the Hornets face off against Southwestern College at home on Tuesday February 10, at 2 p.m. A couple days later they will be at home against Palomar on Thursday at 2 p.m.
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Time to pull Vino off shelf
JOSHUA MIN
Assistant Sports Editor
Kobe Bryant has had a long run, is it time for him to hang up his sneakers? After 19 illustrious years in the NBA, it is time for Kobe Bryant to hang it up and retire. Bryant’s last three seasons in the league have ended prematurely thanks to injuries. It may be no coincidence that his body is starting to break down after playing professionally since he was 18. The wear and tear on the 36-year-old is difficult to ignore, especially after only playing an estimated 41 games out of a possible 164 since the 2013-2014 season. Only four players in the history of the NBA averaged above 15 points per game when they were 37 years old or older: Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and John Havlicek. Bryant definitely belongs with that group because he’s played at total of 46,774 minutes to date, which is more mileage than any of the athletes listed above. It’s important to note that Bryant also skipped college and entered the NBA straight out of high school. This means more time was spent training and maintaining as a professional athlete than most players. There are only two players before Bryant to directly come out of high school and make it past age 37 in the NBA. Kevin Garnett, elected to 15 All-Star games, is still active but is averaging a measly 6.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game since he turned 37. Three-time MVP Moses Malone played for three different teams in three seasons since turning 37 and mustered 4.7 points per game to go along with a .414 field goal percentage. Bryant has done an incredible job of keeping his body in peak condition but
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everyone succumbs to Father Time. If Bryant is going to return to basketball, he should want to do so at a dominant level. Despite playing in Los Angeles, Bryant’s Hollywood ending to a storied career is unlikely. The Lakers currently have one of the worst records in the league and are looking to rebuild for the future, as opposed to contending for the championship. It is unfortunate that this future Hall of Famer may end up rotting away in a mediocre basketball team. Bryant should be proud of his achievements as there is not much for him to chase. The all-time points record is nearly 6,000 points away which would require 3-4 seasons of elite scoring production. He passed Jordan on that list earlier this year but finishing No. 1 is doubtful. One of the biggest criticisms on his career was that he was unable to lead a championship team without the help of Shaquille O’Neal but he rattled off backto-back titles in 2009 and 2010, earning two Finals MVP awards in the process. He is one of 10 players to win multiple in NBA history. Throughout his career, Bryant has proven his critics wrong, but now there are too many obstacles in his way. Bryant should retire before the world sees a once-dominant athlete lose all of his invincibility.
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Defiant Bryant will rise again
JASON BURCH Sports Editor
Over the past couple weeks, one question has loomed over LA sportsmedia outlets. After a third consecutive season ended abruptly due to injury, Should Kobe Bryant finally retire? Kobe Bryant has been trying to re-write NBA history since the fearless, spindlyframed 17 year-old hurled up his first three point shot from 33 feet out. Over the years, Mamba's frame filled out, and so has his stat sheet. For all of the talk that Bryant is on the decline, there is hard evidence that the 17 time all-star is still playing at an elite level. In fact, outside of a bit of bad luck the past three seasons, one could argue that offensively Bryant is performing roughly as well as he ever has minus a few peak seasons. Bryant has made a career out of doing what critics thought he couldn't do. After winning three consecutive titles with the help of Shaquille O'Neal from 1999-2002, then only appearing in and losing two titles over the next six seasons without him, the knock on Bryant was that he couldn't win a title without O'Neal. Bryant silenced all the critics when he made it to three straight NBA Finals from 2007-2010, winning the latter two, including two NBA Finals MVP awards. This season Bryant averaged 22 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. Even a rabid NBA fan would be hardpressed to name three current players that can claim those stats. Actually there are only three in the entire NBA. Lebron James, James Harden and Russell Westbrook are the only ones to match Bryant. Seriously, that's the extent of the list. Bryant has also stated that his shoulder was actually bothering him pretty much
the entire season and that might be the reason his shooting percentage was down this year. Head coach Byron Scott has also made it clear that he will manage Bryant's minutes much better next season. So, it's entirely plausible that Bryant could actually play at an even higher level next year. Why would Bryant want to come back to such a bad team? Yes, the Lakers are a bad team right now. That may be discouraging for a star player in his final years. However, if we have learned nothing through Bryant's career it is that he is the ultimate competitor. Where many see a struggle, Bryant sees opportunity. Lifting the Lakers back to greatness is just another motivation. Another value-added component of Bryant returning is that he will serve as a mentor to usher in the new regime of future stars like Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson, not to mention the potential two or three first round picks that the Lakers may have next season. The narrative is that they are a bad team and are a long way from being good again. I contest that they have a legitimate chance of turning it around as soon as next season. In addition to multiple first round picks next year, the Lakers will also have Randle returning, who most insiders believe will be an all-star caliber player. Clarkson could turn into one of the steals in the draft. Since being moved to a starting role, Clarkson is averaging 17 points per game. In addition to the stock-pile of young talent the Lakers will have, they will also have a ton of cap room and Bryant back too. For the Lakers and Bryant, the future might be much brighter than most realize.
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February 11, 2015
Top: Lucero Photography Inc. on Wilshire featured self taught artist Shannon Leclair and her paintings and handmade accessories. Bottom: Some of the pieces that Lucero Photography had on display for the Art Walk.
Many of Annabella Pritchard’s photos have a darker underlying tone and exhibit an erotic and mysterious vibe.
FULLERTON ART WALK
The Fullerton Artwalk kicked off Feb. 6 and will take place the first Friday of each month from 6-10 p.m. Hippietiques, a boutique on The galleries are spread all throughout Downtown Wilshire, featured artist Josie pieces, many of which Fullerton and are in independent businesses. Lucero Weber’s were focused on florals. Photography, Hippietiques and Oh, Hello Friend are some of the venues for this event.
Oh, Hello Friend was decorated with pastel flowers and balloons.
Helen Joo’s art at Oh, Hello Friend focused on gouache painting, a style similar to watercolor painting but heavier and darker, inspired by her recent trips to Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole.
Photos by Rebeka Nop, The Hornet