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Volume 100, Issue 3 October 8, 2014
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Measure J set to upgrade campus
Potential repair bond to upgrade student and veterans services at Fullerton and Cypress college. CONNIE LEE Hornet Reporter
Breaking Silence The purple ribbon is raised again as the nation observes and honors those affected by domestic violence. Photo illustration by Stephanie Lara, The Hornet
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Trapped, fearful and powerless, this is just a few of the many feelings or thoughts that may torment a victim of domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed during October to raise awareness and to encourage those to speak out about an issue that is becoming all too common in society. The relentless enemy knows no boundaries at it can affect anyone at any given moment. Domestic violence homicides claim the lives of three women every day and nearly 2 out of 3 Americans 15 years of age or older know a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault according to a proclamation by President Barack Obama recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “Domestic violence affects every American, it harms communities, weakens the foundation of our nation and hurts those we love most,” Obama said. “It is an
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affront to our basic decency and humanity and it must end.” A light has been shining on the domestic violence cases that typically hide in the shadows and go unnoticed. Recently cases and accusations of domestic violence have exposed notable athletes; ranging from Hope Solo, goalie for the U.S. Women’s Soccer team and Ray Rice, the now former Baltimore Ravens running back. The silent cries are no longer being tolerated as America is refusing to turn a blind eye or deaf ear to victims. Obama asks Americans to speak out against domestic violence and support local efforts to assist victims of the crimes by finding help and healing they need. “This month, we recognize the survivors and victims of abuse whose courage inspires us all. We recommit to offering a helping hand to hose most in need, and we remind them they are not alone.” Obama said.
FACTS
About Domestic Violence A woman is battered in the United States every 15 seconds.
1/3 of the homicides in this country are domestic-violence related.
National statistics indicate that as many as 50% of all women in America experience violence in their intimate relationships. Besides beatings, battering can involve threats of violence, verbal abuse and/or sexual assault. Victims of domestic violence often feel isolated, powerless, fearful, guilty and dependent financially and/or physically. Domestic violence can leave victims feeling trapped and unable to help themselves. Spousal abuse in California is a crime and the batterer can be sent to prison.
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Halloween horror nights in the harbor; see what haunts are worthy dying for.
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Creating a World: Set designs and creations of Jane Eye
Measure J, a $574 million repair bond could upgrade facilities and better train students entering the workforce. The bond, Fullerton/Cypress Colleges Repair and Student/Veteran Job Training Measure, would grant $574 million for repairs at both Fullerton and Cypress College along with School of Continuing Education. Measure J will seek to fix old science and technology buildings by modernizing them to better equip students, upgrade facilities for veterans, construct more and efficient parking space and increase access to the campus for disabled students. The goal of the measure is to provide FC with more courses in emerging fields and update facilities and the technology within it, in order to better provide students with modern necessary skills for the competitive job market. The bill would also provide students with college credits, certifications and job skills at a reasonable price so they may avoid being in debt as a result of education according to suppportourcolleges.com. All of the things that are listed in the measure are beneficial to Fullerton College’s next hundred years according to Lisa McPheron, director of campus communications at FC. “This will create funding that we currently don’t have, it would renovate the buildings, help to fix Wi-Fi and not just to download something quick on your phone, “McPheron said. “It creates an access for the students that are disabled that are taking distance learning on campus.” In addition the bill would support the Veterans Resource Center by creating a better facility as it is currently a converted office and classroom according to McPheron. Veterans such as Esmeralda Martin, secretary at the VRC, are supportive of the measure and are excited to see upgrades and improvement in the center if the bill does pass. See BOND on page 3
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SPORTS
The Fullerton College Cheeerleading Squad shows more than skirts.
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Campus Safety’s
WEEKLY LOG OF CRIME STATISTICS
ON CAMPUS
August 25-September September 29 - October 27
The Great California Shake Out is here This month is the annual Great California Shake Out. The statewide earthquake drill will take place Oct. 16 at 10:16 a.m. Everyone, everywhere, should know how to protect themselves in an earthquake. Great Shake Out Earthquake Drills are an annual opportunity for people in homes, schools, and organizations to practice what to do during earthquakes, and to improve preparedness
Transfer Awareness Week through Cadena The Cadena Transfer Center will host Transfer Awareness Week October 20th through October 24th. Workshops will be held to assist students seeking to transfer with cover letters and navigating the common application, along with visits from colleges like University of Southern California, Chapman University, and UC Santa Barbara. For more information visit transfer.fullcoll.edu
1. September 29th, 2014
Vandalism of District PropertyGraffiti 594 P.C. Student Lot 5
2. September 30th, 2014
Traffic Collision FC Parking Structure Lv 2
3. October 2nd, 2014
Coffee with the chancellors Students, staff and faculty are invited to attend the upcoming Coffees with the Board of Trustees and Chancellor. The coffee meet is an informal gatherings for staff, faculty and students to ask questions and have a dialogue with board members and the chancellor. Fullerton College hosts one coffee per semester, and everyone is welcome to attend at their convenience. Bring your coffee mug Thursday October 30th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm in rooms 224 and 226.
Indecent Exposure 314 P.C. Student Lot 10
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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 Photo courtesy of Fullco..edu
Clubs to screen and discuss “The Line” The Sociology Club and The Political Science Student Association will host a film screening and discussion called “The Line” on Monday, Oct. 13 from 3:30-5 p.m. in Room 1440. The film discusses the tangle of political, legal, and cultural questions that surround issues of sex and consent. This is important considering the law that just passed in California holding colleges responsible for educating and disciplining students involved in sexual abuse crimes.
OFF CAMPUS Fullerton hosts 2015 special olympics Fullerton to Open Doors as Host Town for the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015. Fullerton will serve as a Host Town to 100 athletes and their coaches who will be staying at California State University, Fullerton for the three days before they move to the athlete villages at USC and UCLA. “We are honored to be named as a Host Town for the Special Olympics World Games 2015,” said Doug Chaffee, Mayor of Fullerton.
A hauntingly good time Fullerton Museum Center’s popular “Haunted Walking Tours” returns for their 14th season. Tours will be given Wednesday and Thursday evenings Sept. 18 through Nov. 6, with a special Halloween tour planned on Oct. 31. Due to popularity, the tours book up fast and those interested in participating are strongly advised to get their registrations done early.
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Voice: speak up By law the campus must provide information to students about domestic violence, crimes that may have involved the issue on campus and assist those who may be a victim. “The month is to focus on the fact of the problem of this issue and educate students,” said Steve Selby, director of campus safety. “If you bring it to their consciousness and provide them with information, hopefully they will become more aware of the situation itself.”
Definition of domestic violence Domestic violence is defined as violence committed against an adult or minor and could be, regardless of current or former status, a spouse, cohabitant, dating or engagement relationship or even someone the abuser had a child with. Violence Against Women Act The Violence Against Women Act was enacted in 1994. It’s original intent was to change the attitudes toward domestic violence, foster awareness, improve services and provisions for victims, and reshape the way the judicial system handles domestic violence and sex crimes. Since it’s introduction the law has been modified and reauthorized several times. In 2013 congressed passed the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 which added measures to combat sex trafficking. According to the presidential proclamation domestic violence has dropped 2/3 since its introduction. Yes Means Yes Yes Means Yes was approved by California Governor Jerry Brown. In addition to determining what may be a voluntary agreement of sexual activity between two parties, it will help set a guideline for California colleges to follow when investigating sexual assault reports, according to Vanessa Miller, director of health servies. “Title 9 is a very complex,
many colleges including ours was asking themselves how do we do fulfill the requirements in it,” Miller said. “Thankfully Jerry Brown broke it down by giving California colleges a little more guidance on dealing with sexual assault issues [referring to Yes Means Yes].”
“We discussed the measure during our meeting and overall we think it’s a great thing,” Martin said. “The money will help improve many things here [VRC] and I personally have endorsed it; now we are working on getting it endorsed by other veterans.” In addition to upgrades on the facility the bill would aim to improve services offered to veterans such as; counseling, support groups, advising, individual study and computer access. One of the goals of the measure is to ensure veterans are supported in completing their education and entering the civilian workforce according to supportourcolleges.com Proponents of the measure believe that it would be a tax
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Clery Act Is a federal law that requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and near their campus. The annual report includes three years of crime statistics and adds requirements to list statistics of victims of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and sexual harassment. The Fullerton College report can be accessed on the campus safety website. The information provided also included services offered by campus safety, addressing emergency procedures and how campus safety officers are to respond to certain situations that may occur on campus. The report revealed there were two domestic violence crimes on campus and one sexual assault on campus in 2013. How campus treats victims The procedure in which the campus treats a victim is very detailed. If a victim presents a complaint of sexual assault to the health center they will immediately be taken to a registered nurse on duty. Legal and medical evaluation is eligible for a patient if the assault occured within 72 hours, anything thereafter will be too late for medical and legal evidence collection. The campus has a memorandum of understanding which means the Fullerton Police Department is responsible for all crime on campus when it comes to investigating and prosecuting according to Selby. The MOU applies if a victim chooses to press charges. To read more of the article visit hornet.fullcoll.edu.
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increase worth more than half a billion dollars and fear that the NOCCCD would pull a bait and switch and not complete what they propose according to the voter ballot information. Most students are unaware of Measure J and what it may offer them and the campus. However, support seems to be rallying from faculty and students like Joshua Lopez, television and film major, whom believes the measure to be a beneficial idea. “It sounds like something I would definitely vote for,” Lopez said. “As long as it’s helping fix the school, because this school really does need it.” With a rapid approaching election day on Nov. 4, those unaware of the measure should seek to educate themselves as Measure J would need a 55 percent approval by voters.
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October 8, 2014
How to caffeinate responsibly Beat the caffeine crash and get optimally wired on caffeine
With midterm season quickly approaching, students everywhere are sacrificing sleep and stretching their study sessions into the late hours of the night in hopes of cramming as much knowledge as they can muster. Caffeine is a powerful stimulant that, when used correctly, can sharpen cognitive abilities, increase alertness and even boost memory consolidation. 400 mg a day is the magic number for healthy adults, which equals roughly to four cups of brewed coffee, two energy drinks and though not recommended, 10 cans of soda. Consuming more than this amount daily can lead to adverse side effects such as restlessness, muscle tremors, irritability, migraines and even insomnia. Fortunately, there are ways to combat these paradoxical effects and get the most out of your caffeine buzz. Here’s a quick guide to trumping the caffeine crash and getting optimally wired for all your studious needs. 1. Consume in small, intermittent doses. Think twice before downing that venti quadruple-shot Americano before your 8 a.m. math class. A 2004 study published by the U.S. Library of Medicine found that minimal doses of caffeine are actually more beneficial than large doses taken all at once. Small intakes of 20-200 mg an hour counteract the homeostatic sleep pressure that builds up in your brain throughout the day, extending wakefulness
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and enhancing mental performance. Your brain has a cap on caffeine effectiveness, so consuming too much at once won’t do you any good. Taking in smaller, more frequent doses will ensure that you’re getting the most out of your java. An average cup of joe contains around 100 mg of caffeine, so start there. 2. Stay hydrated. Without properly hydrating yourself beforehand, consuming caffeine can actually have reverse effects on your alertness. This is because caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it reduces blood flow by constricting blood vessels. Caffeine lowers cerebral blood flow up to 27 percent, a study found. Dehydration paired with this effect causes cerebral functions to reduce significantly due to the decreased amount of glucose finding its way to the brain. So before you pick up that 21 oz Red Bull, make sure you’ve hydrated yourself properly to ensure the caffeine takes its desired effect. 3. Know when to caffeinate. Yes, there is actually a right and wrong time to get your caffeine fix and it may not be when you think it is. Your body works on a schedule and produces a hormone called cortisol that is in charge of your alertness and wakefulness. So while
you’re having your daily 8 a.m. cup of coffee, your body may already be naturally caffeinating itself! By consuming caffeine during these peak cortisol levels, your body will build a tolerance to the drug, lessening its effect when you actually do need it the most, when cortisol levels are low. The best time for your morning caffeine dosage is around 9:30-11:30 a.m. during the first cortisol dip. 4. Remember there are alternatives. Instead of heading straight to the canned soft drink aisle at the supermarket, try heading to the produce section instead. Although energy drinks and coffee are usually the first to enter one’s head when thinking of caffeine, there are many other healthier alternatives to consider when seeking an energy boost. Apples are actually better at waking you up in the morning than coffee, due to their natural fiber and fructose. Ginseng tea is another strong contender, along with Vitamin B12, which can be found plentifully in fish, low-fat dairy and eggs. These items provide similar energy boosts desired without the major crash.
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Reduce risk of disease by vaccination U.S. takes a six decade leap backwards in scientific literacy in regards to vaccines.
The United States has taken a giant, almost six decade leap backwards in scientific literacy in regards to vaccines. What do Orange County and developing countries like Chad and South Sudan have in common? Well, if you guessed vaccination rates, this might shock you. You’re unfortunately correct. According to the Center of Disease Control, cases of the measles in the United States have been the second highest they’ve been since they were practically eliminated in 2000. They’ve also concluded that cases of the whooping cough have risen almost four times as high since 1990, with only 83 percent of people from ages 19-35 months receiving the vaccine. With vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases like the measles and pertussis (whooping cough) and many others making an uneasy resurgence, one has to wonder why this is happening. Andrew Wakefield, a British former surgeon and medical practitioner, published a study that claimed to have found a link between autism and the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine in a well-known medical journal “The Lancet” in 1998. Since then, the study has been retracted and 10 out of the 13 medical professionals that supported his study have now withdrawn their support. According to the British General Medical Council, his findings were fraudulent and unethical and that many of the manuscript had been falsified. In 2010, Wakefield had his medical license revoked and was banned from practicing medicine in the U.K. After this study came out, many parents with autistic children who had received the MMR vaccine began to speak out against it, using this study as their evidence.
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Many of these parents were (and still are) wellknown celebrities who used their power as a way to influence the people watching to be wary of vaccines, which makes sense considering when comparing vaccination rates in high-income families versus low-income families, studies have shown that vaccination rates are lower within the wealthy. Celebrities like Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carrey and Bill Maher have been the front runners of the anti-vaccination movement for years. These celebrities and many others, somehow believe that their wealth and power in show business equates to years of medical practice and an expertise in pathogens. Ridiculous right? Well unluckily for us, a survey done by the University of Michigan found that about 24 percent of Americans put “some” trust in what celebrities have to say about medicine. Now, 24 percent might not seem like a large number, but even at two percent, the fact that anyone believes what celebrities have to say about medicine rather than a licensed medical professional is a frightening thought in itself. The famous, mommy-blogger loving quack Dr. Oz has (not shockingly) also spoken out against vaccines, doing a whole segment on Thimerosal and the dangers it supposedly presents. McCarthy has also spoken out against vaccines for this reason. So what’s Thimerosal? It’s a mercury-containing organic compound that has been used in many biological products and vaccines. According to the FDA, “Thimerosal has been removed from or reduced to trace amounts in all vaccines routinely recommended for children six years of age and younger, with the exception of
inactivated influenza vaccine.” Even with this statement proving that vaccines are safe, unbelievably enough Oz and McCarthy are still not satisfied. Because of people like this, more and more parents are choosing not to vaccinate. “Personal belief ” exemptions are at an all-time high in elementary schools. These exemptions, whether they are based on religious beliefs or because of fearmongering celebrities, allow that child to attend school even though they haven’t been vaccinated. This is blasphemy. When did people’s personal non-religious beliefs become more important than the general health of society? In 2014, it’s incredible that there is this much of a distrust in science. There used to be a time where scientific practices and breakthroughs were celebrated but now they are criticized for working for “Big Pharma” or other monetary agendas. As famous scientist and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has said, “The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” Bottom line, it’s not okay to choose not to vaccinate your child, unless they have a condition or an allergy where they can’t receive them. It is an ignorant and selfish choice to not vaccinate your child, because not only are you putting them in danger but you risk the lives of other children as well. Due to the fact that vaccines aren’t 100 percent reliable, they rely on herd immunity, which means the majority of people need to be vaccinated in order to keep that disease at bay. If most people are vaccinated, the disease has little chance to spread. The more that people do not vaccinate, the more these diseases spread. Simple as that. So do society a favor, trust the science behind vaccines and make the intelligent decision to vaccinate.
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Does hazing cross the line?
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“When people are getting severely hurt, either physically or emotionally, that’s when it crosses the line.”
“It can cross the line when it starts getting dangerous and making them feel attacked personally.”
“When the persons start putting in their own moral beliefs, they can be ingratiated with this sense of identity.”
“It crosses the line even more when there is actual violence used against other people just to feel like you belong in a group.”
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Safely navigating the Campus at night
10 tips to help keep you safe when returning to your vehicle at night.
The seasons are changing and it is getting noticeably darker earlier in the evening. Being safe on and off campus is always a top priority, so here are a few tips to keep in mind when navigating the campus after dark. 1. Get off the phone. Sometimes we are so wrapped up in our mobile devices that we don’t take notice of our surroundings. Be aware of what and who is around you. 2. Form a parking lot pack. Less crimes occur when there are more people around. Walk to the one parked the farthest and that person can drive you back to your car. 3. Keep calm and move on. Or move your car during break while the sun is still shining. If the only spot you found when you first arrived on campus is the upper tier of the parking structure in the northwest corner, you know the spot, try and move your car down to a lower tier where more people will be later.
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Or if you were stuck parking on Berkeley Avenue, move your car to where your last class is so you don’t have to walk the dark sidewalk later. 4. Call Campus Safety at (714) 9927777. They provide escort services to make sure you arrive safely to your car or designated pick up area. Keep their number in your cell phone as they also can jump start your car or provide first aid services when the Health Center is closed. 5. Check in with someone. The moment you get out of class, call or text someone. Let them know where you are, where you might be going and how long you expect to take. Don’t forget to call them once you reach your destination. There is nothing like a panicked phone call from your mom because you didn’t call to say you were home.
6. Walk tall. Walk with purpose and look up. Stay in lighted areas or carry a flashlight with you. 7. Get in and get out. Once you get to your car, don’t sit there with the door open scrolling on your phone or rummaging through your purse. Get in the car, shut the door, lock it, buckle up and turn it on. It may be silly to rush into the car like a zombie from The Walking Dead is following you, but every second you linger could be an opportunity for someone to attack. 8. Never not be afraid. Forgive the double negative but yes, it’s from the movie The Croods but it couldn’t be more of a true statement. Be vigilant. If a situation or person looks suspicious, it usually is, turn back and call for an escort or find a group to walk with. 9. Confidence is key. So you walked into the scary situation anyway, take comfort in knowing that the light on your phone or a water bottle can be used as distraction tools. Flash the light in the
COUNTERPOINT F Should Universities ban Fraternities and Sororities from their school?
Fraternities and sororities have been the norm for many college students throughout the nation for the last 238 years. When it was first started, it was an honor to be accepted into one and that is still considered that today. For many schools, that is where most of their history lies. To ban fraternities and sororities would be like banning centuries old of tradition. Students that decide to join a Greek organization end up learning so many useful qualities and social skills that will take them far in life. There is no excuse to hate something if no effort was put into trying it in the first place. People who are against the Greeks need to look at the bigger picture and not just the over-exaggerated horror stories and movies. The Greek Life’s main focus has always been on integrity, respect, responsibility, the well-being of their members and keeping the sister and brotherhood alive. People are against the Greeks because of their supposed tendency to be one giant clique and the fear of being excluded. Most fraternity and sorority calendars host an event almost every day, whether it is a movie night or a formal. The Greek life opens many doors for members and is the perfect way to network while being among the familiarity of brothers and sisters. Some of the most successful people have come out of fraternities and sororities including Steven Spielberg, Paul Rudd, Condoleezza Rice and Lucy Liu and the list will just
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keep growing. Yes, being a part of these groups gives an advantage but so do so many other groups and programs on campuses. Greek life or not, if someone wants to go after what they really want, they will. The Greek name does not put a name on who is successful. Watching from the outside in, these societies may seem like just a way to get in with all of the best parties and not having to do schoolwork because of the Greek status. Greeks have been known to be one of the most hard working groups in colleges. Some of them will not let students join unless they have an above average GPA. The philanthropic activities that the Greeks do each year is more than impressive; the activities they do and the amount of money they raise. Where do people think the parties and events get funded from? Not only do the fun events help raise money to help the organizations but the colleges and communities as well. These groups even try to get the whole campus involved because everyone giving back means so much more than trying to stay within the exclusivity of an organization. Throwing away the Greek life would be like throwing a way a part of history.
Should we get rid of fraternities and sororities? Yes. They are dangerous for students. In Columbia S.C. a student was killed and they suspect his fraternities for hazing because he was running with his fraternity brothers. Pennsylvania’s Baruch College was investigated on homicide charges due to a fatality during a pledging ritual when a freshman died. The university of Tennessee had some fraternities who made pledges pour hot sauce on their genitals. In Atlanta at Emory pledges were made to eat items that are not for eating. At Wesleyan in Connecticut two women clamed to be raped by two different fraternities. This is just the recent incidents that have been reported. There are many more incidents like these throughout the history of fraternities and sororities. Fraternities and sororities are known for being party houses. They are known for being loud and crazy. The university of Connecticut was banned after they had a member lie on the floor and “sizzle like bacon” then drink until she passed out. This was only one of a few sororities that have been found forcing members to drink until they passed out. There are several more university sorority houses that were caught abusing alcohol. Fraternities also were caught drinking. Sororities and Fraternities were not made for this. They were not meant to be party houses or hazing disasters. They were put together to help students bond
possible assailant’s face or throw the water bottle and while he or she is distracted – run! 10. Be aggressive, B-E aggressive. If attacked from behind, make like Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality and S-IN-G! Elbow jab to the Solar plexus (gut), step hard on the Instep of the foot, turn and thrust your first up the Nose, and kick as hard as you can at the Groin area. This gives you a chance to get away.
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and to get recourses for a better chance of getting the job they want when graduating. Some fraternities and sororities still fallow this but those that do not should be banned. The way sororities and fraternities that still live up to the original plan should be awarded because very few have kept to this. The ones who have been able to keep their place in order are scarce and hard to come by because the average thought of any student going into college is that they are there to live life to the fullest and party as hard as they can. College is the place where the high school child is able to find what kind of adult they are. Because of this fraternities and sororities become a party and the party can get crazy just like any other college party only worse because they are in a house free to do as they please. Some students are scared to join in these fraternities and sororities because they are afraid to be embarrassed or abused by their peers because of the clams and allegations against them. If fraternities and sororities would go back to the original way they were supposed to be then there wouldn’t be as many claims and allegations against them. They would be held in high regards by their universities and colleges.
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HauntS Aboard THE SHIP
The Haunted Harbor takes over Long Beach’s most iconic attraction. ALEXANDRA JUAREZ Local Editor
Halloween takes over theme parks in the month of October with haunted theme attractions and decorations to spook guests who dare to enter the ship. The iconic Queen Mary is said to be haunted year round, with multiple sightings of real spirit who always welcome their guests to stay aboard their ship. This year, “Evil Lurks Within” invites the audience to experience the history of the haunted souls that live within the Queen Mary Haunted Harbor. Characters are inspired by the frightening stories of multiple sightings.
The opening night of the Haunted Harbor featured an introduction of the main characters hosted by The Ring Master who tells the tales of the rest of the souls abroad the ship. The captain was devoted to the Queen Mary and now he is the captain of the Dark Harbor and all of the spirits who haunt it, “beware, he may just choose you to serve along side his vicious spirits” said the Ring Master. One of the new mazes takes you through the most haunted cabin of the ship, B340, this room has been reported to be the most paranormal of all and has even been shut down until now. Guests are invited to walk through the journey of Samuel The Savage’s tale, the character who is said to have had a mental breakdown and went on a killing spree and later ripped himself apart in that room.
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The haunting cast: The characters that inspired the mazes of the Haunted Harbor gather to scare those who dare to enter.
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Reclaiming the ship: The captain of the Haunted Harbor rises to take control of his ship and everyone aboard.
Soulmate is also a new maze that follows the story of Graceful Gale, whom vanished upon the ship and is now looking for a soul mate to join her for eternity. Voodoo Village is the newest twist brought to the Haunted Harbor, this maze takes guest through the Voodoo Priestess’s village of horrifying sacrifices and murky bayous. The Voodoo Priestess is a powerful creature who emerged from the swamps to take over the Haunted Harbor. The returning mazes such as Deadrise, Circus, Submerged and Freakshow still had those who dared to enter screaming as they made their way through the mazes. The newest and most anticipated maze of the nights is “Encounters,” this maze takes you through an exclusive haunt, the downside of this new attraction is that they charge an extra $15 to participate,
plus they make you sign a waiver. This maze is the most terrifying but not included with general admission. The Queen Mary may not be as large as some of the other theme parks available this Halloween season but it definitely has a different kind of scare. The chilling creepiness of a truly haunted harbor can be felt in the cold rooms of ships. It already has a haunted background that most other places create from scratch. Overall the Haunted Harbor offers a spooky and entertaining night to its guest, It is far less crowded than the theme parks across Southern California and lines go by much faster. The Queen Mary Haunted Harbor will run now through Nov 2.
Nights of horror
Universal Studios keeps satisfying horror fans year after year, with new twists and gory details. ALEXANDRA JUAREZ Local Editor
This year, John Murdy, creative director of Horror Nights and his team decided to create a 3D clown maze with music created by Rock n Roll music icon Slash, best known as the former lead guitarist of Guns N’ Roses. “Sweet Licks Frozen Clown Pops Family Amusement Center” follows the story of Sweet Licks and his two deranged children after their once thriving family business dies out. The family turns it into a roadside scheme with free ice-cream to lure in customers that will soon become part of their demented games. Slash and Murdy began working on this
collaboration since last year, when Slash visited Universal Studios Horror Nights. He immediately wanted to be a part of Murdy’s team and was inspired by the clowns 3D maze to create the soundtrack. “Clowns are disliked by many people, some have phobias of them,” Murdy said. He likes to tap into those fears to create these terrifying mazes. The maze delivered the scares that people have been expecting from universals studios mazes on their opening night, this was one of the more popular ones. Murdy believes that some people like to get scared , because its a right of passage. Some of the most popular mazes that hosts some of longest lines at the park include both “The Walking Dead” and the Terror Tram. The Walking Dead is a maze created by the critically acclaimed award winning hit TV series created by Robert Kirkman.
Clown Props in place to terrify whoever walks past them.
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This series is anticipated by many dedicated fans, that want to feel like they are a part of their favorite shows. The maze recreates scenes inspired by season four, and takes people on the realistic maze that is well propped with scenes taken right from the TV series. This year the maze beings were where it ended last year. Murdy and his team evoke the feeling of being part of the series and brings those characters alive. Murdy works hard to make the mazes as real as possible , one of the parts of the maze even has real jail bars. He begins working on these mazes as soon as the current one is over. The rest of the Mazes to look forward to this year are: The Walking Dead: The End of the Line, From Dusk Till Dawn, Clowns 3D Music by Slash, AVP: Alien vs. Predator, An American Werewolf in London,Dracula Untold: Reign of Blood, Face Off: In the Flesh, and The Purge: Anarchy. Universal Studios, Hollywood doesn’t fail when it comes to giving their fans what they came for, realistic scares and eerie vibes thrive through the park.
Sweet Licks Frozen Clown Pops Family Amusement Center is one of the mazes that you can experience at Halloween Horror Nights.
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Knotts tricks and treats
The theme park that started the haunt delivers a night full of entertainment for guests of all ages.
Unstrung and Calico Mine’s The Witches Keep also returned to Haunt this year. The Witch’s Keep in the Calico Mine Ride, features the Green Witch whom has found a powerful source in the mines and wants to make sure her visitors don’t make it out alive. With minimal scare and limited props due to its expensive refurbishment, this is the most kidfriendly of the Haunt, but still very entertaining and fun. Elvira returned for her second year in a row, after a 12 year hiatus, as the highlight of Haunt in her must-see event, “Elvira’s Big Top.” Elvira’s show is transformed into a traveling circus of sorts with a sword swallower, contortionist, and her back up band of demented dancers, the Academy of Villains. Elvira is just as witty and well, busty as ever. With 11 mazes, 4 scare-zones, and the park filled with terror, Haunt is definitely worth the trip for spooktacular fun. Knott’s Scary Farm runs through Nov. 1.
ALEXANDRA SCHEGETZ Hornet Reporter
The original theme park of horror opens it’s doors yet again for this frightful time of year. Knott’s Berry Farm kicked off it’s 42nd annual Scary Farm with as many scares and thrills as ever on Sep. 25. The gates opened at the command of the well-known Green Witch, monsters eyed their victims from atop turnstiles and tried to grab guests as they passed by. “This is my park, my show, and will be your worst nightmare all done my way,” The Green Witch said. “Except for one small infestation that pushed out my precious necropolis.” As the witch snarled her commands a Photo Courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm Towering Screams: A Clown terrorizes the theme park to catch anyone trying to helicopter arrived and hovered over the escape. crowd telling the citizens that the zombie wanted to upthrust the volume of shock apocalypse was upon them and to rescue value with this maze. any survivors. Voodoo was the most aesthetically The helicopter scene was a promoting pleasing maze. It takes the visitor through Scary Farm’s brand new interactive maze, the dark, murky bayou and through the Special Ops Infected. rooms of witch doctors. Skulls and candles In this maze, 10 guests are given a gun decorate the rooms which gives it a creepy, and follow two squad leaders through an but wonderful ambiance. infected area located in Camp Snoopy Trapped: Lock and Key came back for with orders to kill the living dead. its third year featuring a whole new script, Unfortunately for the participant, the more rooms and more puzzles so those zombies are only stunned and come back who pay to play in the separate ticketed to life so it’s up to the group to band event still get the fear they received from together as a team in order to make it out previous years. Starting price for an alive. individual ticket starts at $39 for a group In addition to Special Ops Infected, of six guests it will cost $60. two new mazes were introduced this year; Knott’s turned up the volume of shock Tooth Fairy and Voodoo. value in their mazes. Forevermore, a maze Tooth Fairy was the most “risqué” of based on some works by Edgar Allan Poe, the mazes with gory scenes of mutilated Trick Or Treat, Dominion of the Damned, children who fell victim to the sick The Gunslinger’s Grave, Black Magic demented creature who took the Tooth Photo by Alex Schegetz, The Hornet featuring Houdini’s ghost, Pinocchio Fairy’s place. Seems as though Knott’s Elvira’s Big Top Show: The witty scare icon entertains guests at her show.
AWARDS FOR THOSE WHO DARE
The capital of entertainment awards their annual Horror Nights creators and biggest inspirations. ALEXANDRA JUAREZ Local Editor
The annual Eyegore Awards Ceremony hosted by Universal Studios prepared the opening night for Horror. Universal studios opened up their Horror Nights Festivities on Friday Sept. 22 with their annual Eyegore Awards Ceremony. This awards night was to celebrate and honor Hollywood’s Horror icons. For the first time this year fans were offered the opportunity to be a part of
the awards ceremony, by allowing them to buy tickets to the event, and had an opportunity to see surprise celebrities walk the red carpet. The Eyegore awards opened up with host McKenzie Westmore from the reality TV series, “Face off ”. Westmore is also the daughter of legendary makeup artist Michael Westmore , who was also been a part of the horror nights. The first Eyegore Award of the night was presented by former Eyegore award winner and special effects makeup artist Rick Baker to the director of American Werewolf In London, John Landis. Baker and Landis reminisced the moment they met. Landis was excited about the award and explained to the audience his experience
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John Landis: Director of American Werewolf In London exited to receive his award.
of walking through the maze inspired by his film stating that “it scared the shit out of me.” The second Award of the night was presented by the creator of The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman and talk show host of “Talking Dead”, Chris Hardwick, who wad the crowd laughing the whole time.
The award was presented to Gregory Nicotero, special effects director and actor. The next award of was presented by Actor Danny Trejo , who was honored to be a part of the event,” The Eyegore Awards are the bad ass of the Oscars” said Trejo whom presented the Eyegore Award to film director and producer Robert Rodriguez. The last award was Presented to Rock n Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Slash who performed his new song “Nothing Left to Fear” with singer Miles Kennedy . “I cant wait to see the maze come together” Slash said. The night was successful, the audience was pleased and entertained with the closing performance that got them prepared for the Universal Studios Horror Nights grounds and mazes. Music icon Slash receives Eyegore Award for the soundtrack to the clown maze.
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Arts, Culture & Entertainment
October 8, 2014
Families and cosplay artists assemble
Comic book enthusiast and costume performers flooded the Long Beach Convention Center for the sixth annual Long Beach Comic Con.
realm of costume performing. Raychul Moore, a widely-popular social media cosplayer with over 23,000 Twitter followers and a published gaming journalist, has been cosplaying since 2006 and has made a name for herself in the process. She was one of the handful of professionals that met with fans who share the same passion for dressing up as she does. “I think passion is the number one most important thing about cosplay,” Moore said. “Be passionate about where you are getting your creativity from, passionate about who you are representing as a character and passion for the industry.” Moore was not only a featured guest at the convention but acted as one of the four judges in this years LBCC cosplay contest. Judges Reeves FX, Vegas Power Girl, Raychul Moore and a Miss Lauren from Castle Corsetry. Guest filled the Hero Complex theater in room 104A to get an up close glimpse of this year’s entries. The contest, hosted by Bernie Bregman from Nerds Like Us, a self-proclaimed community celebrating nerd culture, showcased a number of contestants from the very young and adorable to the more experienced and intricate. The event started off with the youth competition that witnessed the appearance of characters like: Guardians of the Galaxy’s Starloard and Rocket Raccoon, Captain Hook and Despicable Me’s Felonious Gru accompanied by one of his minions. The winners of the youth portion Photo by Nicole King, The Hornet of the contest went Spiderman posses as he prepares to to Starload and Rocket Raccoon, swing through Comic Con. also known as Mario and Alexander Alcaraz. Their father attributed the win to their love for comic books. “They’ve seen the movie like five times but they knew about the characters before then. I would read them the Guardians of the Galaxy comic books. I read comic books to them all the time so when they saw the movie they decided to dress up as the characters,” Said an ecstatic Mr. Alcaraz. “They dress up every year for Comic Con but they weren’t old enough to enter contest until this year, and they won.” The Best in Show and $500 was awarded to Gru and his minion from Despicable Me. The suit was entirely held together by glue with the majority of the clothing items purchased at thrift stores. Upstairs, surrounding the lobby were 7 large rooms that were dedicated to offering fans compelling stories and true insider information on everything from comic books,
novels, films and television. Josh King, veteran Comic Con attendee, came to this year’s convention with the intention of sitting in on The Magic of Batman 66 panel, a discussion about the new Batman comic book series that is based off of the television series from the 1960s staring Adam West. The panel included Batman 66 editors, artist and an appearance from KROQ’s Ralph Garman, who cowrote two issues of the series with film director Kevin Photo by Cory Knowles, The Hornet Smith. “Panels are the Raychul Moore gave a cosplay demo real treat of comic to convention guest. book conventions,” King said. “They [panels] give people the opportunity to get on a personal level with their idols, you get to see the true motivating force behind their creativity and I think that’s awesome.” The weekend was filled with convention-goers of all shapes and sizes, of all ages and of all walks of life. Comic Con once again successfully brings superheroes, villains, the walking dead and those who hunt them down, beings from outer space, television and film icons, radio and podcast personalities and the fans that adore their very existence under one roof for one ultimate purpose, to geek out.
look at some technological innovations and network with fellow tech-heads. There was a line outside the venue and inside crowds had already formed around booths that gave freebies and AMANDA LEE offered demonstrations of the products. Hornet Reporter For three hours the theater was filled with loud music while people enjoyed cold beverages and were able to Technology blog network Engadget, brought their final get a sneak peak at some of the latest developments in event of the year to the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles technology. on Friday evening, giving gadget lovers an opportunity to Sponsors such as Huawei, a global networking and telecommunications company, gave freebies to anyone who signed up for their newsletter. Iolo Technologies, an Internet and productivity and software development company, offered free trials of their computer enhancement optimization software, System Mechanic. Virtual reality hardware and software development Photo by Amanda Lee, The Hornet company Jaunt VR, had Engadget Live attendees line up outside the Huawei booth for some swag and their Oculus Rift virtual demonstrations. reality headset for attendees
to experience. The headset put attendees on the red carpet for the Guardians of the Galaxy premier, an Avicii concert and even submersed them in a horror movie, which resulted in screams from some users who felt completely immersed. Scott Broock, vice president of content for Jaunt VR, showed the headset and passed around a smartphone paired with Google’s do-it-yourself virtual reality viewer made from cardboard that provided a similar experience. People who own Android smartphones can experience Google Cardboard by downloading the app along with gathering the items that are necessary for the construction of the headset. Another sponsor with long lines was Vapshot, attendees over 21 could inhale vaporized alcohol. Home security technologies had a presence at Engadget Live. Ring Video Doorbell from Doorbot has motion detection and two-way talk that allows users to monitor what is going on outside their home. Homeowners who have this device installed can use their smartphones or tablets to find out what is happening at home and have a video conversation with someone standing outside their door. The expo brought technology aficionados and novices together so that everyone who appreciates the tech world could experience cutting-edge products and learn about the companies that develop them.
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It was more of a family affair than a gathering of fanboys as the event boasted record ticket sales. This year’s convention was host to more than 90 exhibitors and vendors including over 80 panel discussions and conversations with artists and professionals within the comic and pop culture industries. Comic book stores and Online retailers from all over the area set up shop with an abundance of comic books, graphic novels and toys for convention-goers to purchase. Anaheim’s own Phat Collectables was on-hand to take part in the festivities and capitalize on the thousands of potential shoppers. New kids programming entertainment exhibitions were introduced this year to take aim at those families that read and play comic books together. The LEGO fun zone allowed kids to partake in the craft of Lego building with a mountain of blocks at their disposal. Some adults joined in the fun as well. The kids’ zone also featured a Star Wars themed laser tag course, complete with stormtroopers and a table area for card games. There were more than 10 separate workshops and panels set up geared towards harnessing the creativity in kids including; how to draw the “Simpsons”, “Futurama” and “How to Train Your Dragon” demos. There were also free sketch giveaways and reading workshops. The epicenter of the exhibit was Artist Alley, a place where fans had a chance to meet with the artists, writers and creators of their favorite comics. This section also gave attendees a peek at up-and-coming talent in the world of comics. On the outskirts of comic book row and beyond the congested lanes of artist alley and nestled in the pit of the convention floor, laid the consistently bustling Cosplay Corner. Costume artist and cosplay bloggers set up shop and offered a number of how-to demos for beginning Photo by Cory Knowles, The Hornet costumers and The Mittwer family dresses up as The insights to the Joker and a mini-Harley Quinn.
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Batmann ‘66’ writer Ralph Garman and artist Ruben Procopio answer questions from fans.
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Arts, Culture &Entertainment Fullerton Colleges own radio flyer The Hornet
New assistant program director helps radio program elevate to a new level. CONNIE LEE Hornet Reporter
The campus radio station, KPBK, is pretty quiet when there’s no class in session but if you were to walk in there at night, you would see Ethan Morse busy at work, making sure the students and campus have the best possible radio station to work with. Morse is one of the first names that everyone hears when you’re a student in the radio department. There’s more than just a good reason for that, he has helped change the radio department and the college for the better. “I came out here thinking I was going to be a PA and work on a movie set but then I realized I did not really like it. That’s when my friends started encouraging me to produce my own stuff like television shows and movies while I was going to school right here at Fullerton,” Morse said. Not originally from California, Morse got his first taste of entertainment in Northern New York as an intern with the small radio station, 99 Hits. “I realized that the reason I got involved in radio is because I love to talk and it was the only entertainment at the time in my small town,” Morse said.
Before coming to California and really getting into the radio business, Morse enlisted in the military. He was a paratrooper and wanted to go overseas to Iraq or Afghanistan. Instead, he was stationed in Washington D.C. for his entire enlistment. He knew he had to come back and pursue his dreams for entertainment. When Morse came to Southern California, he knew that he had to work in movies. He was pursuing his dreams while attending school full time and working. “I got my A.A. in T.V. and Film Production but I also took all of the radio classes. I then transferred to Biola University for media management,” Morse said. “I lucked out and started producing traffic and weather segments for KTLA’s morning news.” He has been at KTLA for five years and he loved it at first but then realized that he did not like the news. Morse then shifted his gears back towards radio. “Ryan Seacrest holds the standard but at least he can produce stuff, promote it and have his own show; that is why I came back to it,” he said. Thankfully, a job was open here for KBPK and Morse got hired in a heart beat and has been at Fullerton College since. He helps KPBK with their production, social media, studio work and on-air prep. He still works part time at KTLA as a fill-
Creating a world
Students bring the stage to life on the set of Jane Eyre. ANASTACIA BARBOSA Hornet Reporter
This month the Fullerton College Theater Department will present it’s fall production of “Jane Eyre,” a stage adaption of Charlotte Bronte’s 1847 novel. “Jane Eyre” is a novel about a young woman and the hardships she faces in life through her school years, her professional life as a governess, her romantic liasons with her master, and the fall-out of facing the truth. In the story the settings of the manors and houses take on a life of their own. Thornfield is the manor in which the protagonist finds herself most of the time. The manor is described as gothic and gloomy, large and secluded. On the contrast the grounds of Thornfield are described as vibrant and healthy. These different sceneries give way to the tone of the action throughout the play. “I got inspiration from the story, in itself as a woman coming of age, but truly it’s a love story,” said set designer and Fullerton College professor, Kevin Clowes. “I tried to meld the two and come up with a non-
literal scenic atmosphere that can be used for interior and exterior scenes. So the details come in the specific units.” Clowes described drawing inspiration from the British Victorian-era, specifically the Gothic period. “We have three lab classes. The students come and build, paint, and load the sets for both shows.” Clowes said. The set construction has been ongoing for five weeks, with the sixth week wrapping up the construction. Students around the theater department are covered in paint and sawdust head to toe and loving every moment of it. “I have returning students who act as sort of leaders and newer students who have never picked up a hammer before this and they’re learning as they build the sets . . . so what you see is a truly student run production.” The Fall production of “Jane Eyre” is directed by Fullerton College Theater Professor Arlyn McDonald and runs Oct. 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. at the Fullerton College Campus Theater. Tickets are available at Box Office right now. Pre-sale tickets are $12.50 and $15 at the door. For more information go to boxoffice. fullcoll.edu
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Students from the set design team of “Jane Eyre” are hard at work with the construction of the main stage piece.
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in producer. Morse is doing his work here at Fullerton and KTLA and is also producing movies on the side and is getting offers from some big names including the History Channel. “One project I am working on right now is a documentary about the Army and the unit I was in,” Morse said. “We raised money through a kick starter and flew back to to the East Coast to film it. It’s called ‘The Unknowns.’ We have no idea how to finish it but we’ll figure it out.” Morse also wants anyone that wants to be involved in radio to know that it isn’t easy. “Anyone that gets into radio should know that they will probably have to move,” he said. “I may seem lucky but everyone seems to forget that I moved across the country to Hollywood. That doesn’t mean they won’t get any jobs here but don’t be surprised if they get hired somewhere like Montana or Minnesota.” After Morse completed the radio program, he immediately received four job offers. He believes that his time at Fullerton College has opened up many doors
for him. “Even if kids get nervous here because it is their first time on the radio, they know they’ll learn and just push the play button again,” Morse said. “The show must always go on.”
Banned Book Week is an annual event held to celebrate the freedom of reading.
aficionado Christian Grey and embark in a passionate love affair. 5. “The Hunger Games” (series) by Suzanne Collins. Reasons given: religious viewpoints. Summary: The series follows Katniss Everdeen in a dystopian future where kids are sent to battle for their lives in a reality show to keep the peace and her rebelliousness eventually starts a revolution against the Capitol. 6. “A Bad Boy Can Be Good for A Girl” by Tanya Lee Stone. On the list for the first time for: drugs, alcohol, nudity, offensive language and sexually explicit. Summary: This story follows three high school girls who fall in love with the same boy. 7. “Looking for Alaska” by John Green. On the list a second time for: drugs, alcohol, sexually explicit and unsuited to age group. Summary: The book follows a group of friends at a prep school that deal with guilt of a friend’s death. 8. “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chobsky. The sixth appearance for: drugs, alcohol, homosexuality and sexually explicit. Summary: The book follows intellectual yet socially awkward Charlie during his first year of high school. 9. “Bless Me, Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya. Appearance for: occult/Satanism, offensive language, religious viewpoint and sexually explicit. Summary: It’s a semi-autobiographical coming of age story set in a small New Mexican town. 10. “Bone” (series) by Jeff Smith. A first appearance for: political viewpoint, racism and violence. Summary: Comic book series following the adventures of three cousins.
GINA ALSTUN Hornet Reporter
The ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom complies a list of the top ten most frequently challenged books in 2013. 1. “Captain Underpants” (series) by Dav Pilkey. This marks the series’ fifth appearance on the list for: offensive language and violence. Summary: The series follows two fourth grade boys and their comic book creation, Captain Underpants in adventures within their school that discourages imagination and fun. 2. “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. Challenged for: offensive language, sexually explicit and violence. Summary: The story is set in the Midwest during the Great Depression and follows a young girl who develops an inferiority complex due to her skin color. 3. “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie. This book is on the list for the fourth consecutive year: drugs/alcohol/smoking, offensive language, racism and sexually explicit. Summary: Arnold, a medically challenged Native American is sent to school off of the reservation and deals with the challenges of being a fish-out-of-water and family tragedies. 4. “Fifty Shades of Grey” by E.L. James. The book’s second appearance in a row to being challenged in schools for: nudity, offensive language, religious viewpoints and sexually explicit . Summary: College student Ana meets young business entrepreneur/bondage
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Ethan Morse takes a break from his work to pose for a photo.
Hornet Sports Still flying with the Hornets
Assistant football coach, Kevin Sampson has been connected to Hornets football for over 50 years. AMANDA LEE Hornet Reporter
wild west shootout Hornets win shootout against Golden West 66-43, despite Rustlers duo d’Entremont and Manning. JASON BURCH Sports Editor
The Hornets hosted Southern Conference foe Golden West College Saturday night in a 66-43 shootout victory over the Rustlers. The game had serious Southern Conference title implications. The Hornets and the Rustlers both came into the game with only one loss on their records, but both undefeated in conference play. It was the Hornets ball-hungry defense early, and unstoppable running game late acting like bookends to seal the Hornets victory over the Rustlers talented aerial assault. The Hornets defense had their hands full with the Rustlers potent tandem of QB Chris d’Entremont and WR Zimari Manning. The prolific passing duo came into the game having connected on 11 touchdowns and over 470 yards through the air in the first four games. d’Entremont also entered the contest with 16 TD’s and no interceptions. The fierce battle between the d’Entremont-Manning connection and the Hornets defense was a tale of two halves. The Hornets first team defensive unit clamped down through two quarters, holding the tandem to one big play, but with guys banged up and a large lead after the half the Hornets sat several key defenders and Manning looked indefensible and un-tackleable. Fullerton’s defense came out brimming
with confidence and tried to close the door on Golden West early, forcing a punt, three fumbles including two returned for touchdowns, and a turnover on downs in the Rustlers first five possessions. The game looked all but over before the glaring crimson sun set over the Yorba Linda hills surrounding Shapell Stadium. The score was 28-0 just over two minutes into the second quarter. Defensive Coordinator Brian Crooks commented on his defense creating turnovers early on. “We did tackle circuits and turnover circuits. It was individuals week. I told my guys play hard, and they came out and played hard.” Hornets QB Joey Verhaegh hit WR Jarell Moss in the back of the end zone for a 24-yard score two minutes into the second. It was the quarterback’s second score of the game. Verhaegh played a near flawless game finding success spreading the ball around to nine different receivers for 216 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. The Rustlers offense wasn’t dead though, they showed a spark of light when Manning caught a short pass from d’Entremont and took it 71 yards for the score with just over 11 minutes to play in the second. However, the Rustler offense went silent for the remainder of the half. The third quarter started out with the Hornets driving 56 yards capped off by a QB sneak from the one-yard line to put FC up 42-6. The drive was setup by an interception by DB Walter Roberson on the Rustlers first series. It wasn’t until there was under two minutes to play in the third quarter that the Rustlers finally began to strike with some consistency. That is when
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Head Coach Tim Byrnes and his football team prepare for battle against visiting Golden West on Saturday night. Hornets won 66-43.
d’Entremont found Manning on a fade route for a 64-yard score. “We lost a corner that was man to man on him all first half. Marnez Ogletree, he was defending him (Manning) all game. He went down and we just didn’t have anyone to cover him after that,” said Crooks. Ogletree who left the game early in the third quarter, finished with four solo tackles, two pass breakups and a forced fumble. This left the defense more vulnerable. Manning hauled in two more scores through the air and finished with a unreal 82-yard kickoff return for a touchdown too, giving the wideout five TD’s and 296 yards for the game. The kickoff return was one of the most unbelievable plays one will ever see, Manning was bottled-up at about the Rustlers 45-yard line by what seemed like all 11 Hornets defenders, I know at least 8 touched him, but somehow Manning kept fighting, spinning and churning his way free at the Hornets 45-yard line, broke free and took it the distance for the touchdown. Every time the Rustlers tried to mount a comeback late in the game, the Hornets would answer right back with a score of there own. Hornets running back Khalil Wilson scored midway through the fourth on a 44-yard touchdown. Then late in the fourth Hornets running back Oran Maxwell joined the party with two scores of his own (37, 26 yards). The leading WR for the Hornets was LJ Gainey, who finished with five catches for 48 yards. See SHOOTOUT on page 11
Kevin Sampson, the Hornets offensive assistant football coach, is currently coaching his 23rd season although he has been around the Hornets football team for over 50 years. His father had coached with Hal Sherbeck, who was the most winning coach in JC football history, so he grew up around coaches and was a ball boy back in the ‘60s. After high school, Sampson accepted a congressional nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy but after a year he decided to return to the Fullerton College football family as a quarterback. He went on to attend Long Beach State with a football scholarship and during his senior year in 1982 played at the national conference game. Sampson started teaching at Fullerton College as a substitute P.E. teacher in 1990 and is now an Administration of Justice instructor. He has been coaching the Hornets since 1992 and for some time got to coach alongside his father, Marv Sampson. Working with the football team is personal enjoyment for Sampson, he sees the change student athletes go through as they enter the school during their teenage years and become more mature as they enter young adulthood. “Football is an unusual game, it requires a tremendous amount of intensity,” said Sampson. He described it as a collision sport rather than contact sport wherein the athletes not only fear the result of the game, but also their personal health and safety. One important part of the job for Sampson is the connection between student athletes, sacrificing and striving to succeed. The sport is not just about winning and losing but rather working together to succeed. “There is a parallel between the military and student athletes,” said Sampson. They have the responsibility of schoolwork and sports also require time and effort, making time management a skill they have to learn. “You tip your hat off to them,” he said. “Education is most important other than family,” Sampson said. “Education is the lightning rod to dreams.” He hopes that students not only complete their degree but also take their coursework and interaction seriously. Social responsibility is also something that he hopes his students learn. He hopes to inspire “wanting of being socially responsible” in his students and for them to understand the needs of others. The basis of a team is to cooperate for success, developing a family atmosphere is something that the team does and with every new season they have to start over. Fullerton College has a football program
See SAMPSON on page 12
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10 Questions with Dylan Prohoroff Stephanie Lara Hornet Reporter
Freshman Dylan Prohoroff is a starting pitcher for the Hornets baseball team. He finished last season second on the team in wins, innings pitched and strikeouts. Prohoroff will be counted on to deliver again this season as one of the aces of the staff. Hornet: What is your major? Prohoroff: “Business Management” Hornet: What did you want to be when you were a little kid? Prohoroff: “A professional baseball player,” Hornet: Who’s your biggest inspiration? Prohoroff: “My mom because she has Kidney Disease and seeing as she is battling it, and how she’s overcome it, is inspiring.” Hornet: Are you dressing up for Halloween, if so, as what? Prohoroff: “Yes, I’m going to dress up as something, but you’re going to have to wait to find out.”
Hornet: What’s your favorite holiday and why? Prohoroff: “Christmas is my favorite holiday because you get gifts.” Hornet: Would you rather get caught singing in the mirror or spying on your crush? Prohoroff: “Get caught singing in the mirror.” Hornet: Would you rather wear earmuff or nose plug? Prohoroff: “Wear earmuffs.” Hornet: Would you rather be born with an elephant trunk or giraffe neck? Prohoroff: “Be born with an elephant trunk.” Hornet: Would you rather have a missing finger or an extra toe? Prohoroff: “Have a missing toe.” Hornet: Would you rather fight Mike Tyson or talk like him for the rest of your life? Prohoroff: “Fight Mike Tyson, for sure.”
See the rest of Prohoroff ’s answers at hornet.fullcoll.edu
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“We played good, came out fast and aggressive. Everybody was on the same page and playing as a unit. Our coaches made a big deal this week about capitalizing on our opportunities and we did,” said Gainey. Gainey was injured late in the second quarter, but he did not stay on the trainers table long. The wideout was back on the field to start the second half. “I got tackled and he (the defender) rolled up on the inside of my foot and sprained it. The trainer definitely said I sprained it. I probably should of sat down, but I didn’t want to let my teammates down,” Gainey added. Despite the overwhelming success of both the first team offense and defense, there are still areas that need to be addressed. Crooks thinks there is room for improvement within the second and third units. “We lost a lot of guys with injuries and then those guys (backup units) showed why they are down there, why they are a
three. They need to watch the film and learn. They need to get in there and learn and get better. We don’t have a bye week until week 10, so we need to stay healthy.” The Hornets stuck with their rushing attack and it was probably the difference in the game. Early on it did not seem like there were many holes in the Rustlers front seven, but FC continued to pound the rock and closed out the game strong. Three separate running backs finished with over 73 yards on the ground, Khalil Wilson lead the bunch with 114 yards and one TD. The Hornets finished with 309 total rushing yards and the Rustlers were held to 22 yards on the ground. The Hornets (4-1, 2-0) will try to get their injured well in a hurry. The next game is at Riverside City College (3-1, 1-0) on Saturday, October 11th at 6 p.m. The Tigers are coming off a blowout win of their own, beating El Camino College last week 31-7.
Photo courtesy of Ricardo Zapata
High energy: The Hornets stormed the field Saturday night and outdueled Golden West 66-43 at Shappell Stadium in Yorba Linda.
Sports Connie Lee
Hornet Reporter
Many know one of baseball’s greatest players as “The Captain,” “Captain Clutch,” and “Mr. November.” New York Yankees star Derek Jeter was definitely one of a kind and his final days wearing those pin stripes showed how special he really was to the sport. Jeter’s final game was the perfect close to his career. On Sunday, the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-5. The Red Sox paid their respects to the captain by bringing out legends Paul Pierce, Carl Yastrzemski and Bobby Orr. They also donated $22,222.22 to Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation. Loved is an understatement for Jeter. In the 20 seasons that Jeter has played with the Yankees, he has a World Series MVP Award, five World Series rings, All-Star Game MVP Award, 13 All-Star Game appearances, five Gold Gloves and four Silver Slugger awards. This would be more than just impressive trophy case for any player. People think of Jeter as mediocre and overrated just because of how much praise he receives but know without a doubt that he really is a great player. They even use the fact that there have been many other
The Captain hangs ‘em up
“greatest players in the world” before him. Of course there were greats before him. Sooner or later there will probably be a Derek Jeter prodigy, but that does not change the fact that his records are some of the best of all time. As soon as Jeter graduated high school, the Yankees drafted him. He made his MLB debut in 1995 and in just the following year, he won the Rookie of the Year Award, became the team’s starting shortstop, and helped them win the 1996 World Series. Not many rookies, especially at age 22 are even capable of achieving all this in just two years. ESPN’s Keith Olbermann went on a rant about why he thinks Jeter was not one of the greatest of all time. “Objects in the mirror may appear smaller than they appear. He has been in that mirror for 20 seasons and to many fans, basically every sports fan under 30, he is the only object that has been in that mirror. In fact, you have to be at least 41 or 42 to have a clear memory of the New York Yankees winning a World Series without Derek Jeter, hence this victory lap.” That being said, Olbermann makes a lot of money, and has defined his career by offering his unique brand of contrarian
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opinions. The worst criticism that one can pose Jeter, is that he is so overly worshiped and has such a fan frenzied legend that nobody can possibly live up to it. That sounds much more like every ballplayer’s dream growing up. Speaking about the past does not affect the present and future. Jeter was a great asset to the Yankees for the 20 seasons. Is being called overrated in his case that bad anyways? He was worshiped, loved, and treasured by many for doing what he loves.
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Sampson: Dedicated to Hornets Football.
family members.” You can see Sampson out at the football game, inspiring and leading every Saturday. The Hornets next game is at Riverside College Saturday at 6 p.m.
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that students from around the country now participate in. Being involved in the historical tradition of football and mentoring some of the best quarterbacks is something that Sampson is proud of. Last year, the Hornets were one of the best teams in the U.S. There was chaos, hugs and fights within the team but they worked together towards one goal and played in the national championship. This year’s football team is a “young team but talented,” said Sampson. They have to put in effort and “help each other out as
Photo by Amanda Lee, The Hornet
Hornets assistant offensive footbal coach Kevin Sampson
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FC Hornets
October. 11 at 6 p.m. @ Wheelock Stadium, Riverside
vs FC Hornets
SAC Dons
October. 18 at 6 p.m. @ Santa Ana Stadium
Sports October 8, 2014 More than just pom-poms FC’s unheraled cheer squad, a hidden gem in Hornets athletics. ANGELA PRESENTADI Hornet Reporter
The Fullerton College cheer team is more than short skirts and cheerful chants. Blue mats, iridescent gymnasium lighting, laughter and an entire cheerleading team getting ready to start their practice. That is the scene that can be found weekly at the Fullerton College cheer team’s practice. As the proud sideline supporters of the Hornet’s football and basketball teams, many people are still unaware that Fullerton College has a cheerleading team. The team puts in at least five hours a week into on-campus practices, under the watchful eyes of their coaches, Shelly Altman and her husband Danny Altman. The practices consist of stretching, stunting, going over routines or game day material and ending with conditioning. Along with these practices they also spend numerous hours at games and
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FC Cheer working on stunts in the basketball gym.
open gym sessions perfecting their skills. Not only do the members train week in and week out to make sure that they are ready to cheer on their school, they also train to compete against other colleges, both locally and nationally. The Hornets compete in local competitions in order to get their name noticed and national competitions to earn titles. Competition routines are usually 2 1/2 minutes jammed packed with a choreographed dance, basket tosses and stunts, which consist of one or more team members lifting another member into the air to perform a number of
different skills. These airborne skills consist of jumps, tumbling and pyramids, which involves all team members lifting squad members into the air while usually being connected together. “Cheer is a sport. We train hard, we get hurt and we compete.” said Erik O’Dowd, a first-year member to the team. The team participates in the Relay for Life events, sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Red Ribbon Week activities at elementary schools along with other community events they are invited to. Although, they support many of the
teams at sporting events and are involved in the community, many students, athlete and fans are unaware there’s a squad on the campus. “We want students to know that we exist,” said Ryan Marie Dixon, squad member. “We are here, we work just as hard as anyone else.” While working to receive some recognition, the team is still striving to be the best they can be. They attend practice ready to work, built a team bond with one another and donned ‘FC’ with pride. The squad is always ready to entertain and perform in front of the crowd regardless of reaction according to Daniel Chavez a second-year member of the team. Although, they may not be as recognized in front of the crowd or athletes they support, it does not affect their reason for being a part of the team “I’m here to represent my college.” Chavez said. The cheer team can be found in action at all home games for the football team and are in a showcase for La Sierra High School in the Inland Empire on Nov. 15.