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The Hornet Fullerton College
Serving Fullerton College since 1922
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Volume 101, Issue 1
NEWS BRIEFS ON CAMPUS
94 Percent Student Capacity at FC
The Fall 2015 enrollment reached an all-time high for Fullerton College. The headcount capped at 25,254.
One candidate’s plan to challenge the board’s trustee selection could cost the district up to $270,000.
ON CAMPUS
Food Bank Opens
For those wishing to volunteer or make a donation, the Chris Lamm and Toni DuBois-Walker Memorial Food bank opened its doors for the fall semester last week. For more information, email fccfoodbank@fullcoll.edu. ON CAMPUS
Facility Maintenance and Repairs in the Works
Various Physical Education facilities repairs and updates were recently completed. The next project of focus will involve mapping the underground utilities before starting Measure J construction. OFF CAMPUS
Founder’s Day Parade
FC will be sending representatives to the Fullerton Founders’ Day Parade and fair, September 26. Included in the college’s representatives will be President Schulz and his family as well as the Hornet football team, dance team, and the mascot, Buzzy.
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NOCCCD anticipates special election By Justine Banal The Hornet
Fullerton College Administration
Interim President Greg Schulz is starting open office hours for students and faculty to voice concerns and have face-to-face conversation with the face of the campus.
Schulz to be an open book
Interim President Greg Schulz is determined to be an accessible face for Fullerton College. By Justine Banal The Hornet
Greg Schulz started his term as FC’s interim president on July 1 after a unanimous vote in the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Board of Trustees in June. Schulz may be new to the campus administration, but he is no stranger to FC; he began his college career as a Hornet in 1986 and went on to get his bachelor’s at Cal State Fullerton, his master’s at Cal State Long Beach, and his doctorate at USC. “In my humble experience, I was a music student and eventually an accounting student, who, because of the support I had, was allowed to thrive and because
of that, I became a CPA and became interim president,” Schulz said. “Really great stuff happens here. I believe that. It’s been an incredible eight weeks and I’m looking forward to a great year.” Schulz recognized that FC has grown and changed since he was a student here. So, he started a bimonthly open office hours to allow students to voice their concerns and ideas. This opportunity is in addition to the monthly open forum, but offers a more personal experience. “This may afford a different opportunity they’re more comfortable with so we’re trying to meet people where they’re at. That’s what we try to do on the campus, understanding that everyone has a unique style and personality.” For Schulz, the most rewarding part of the job is seeing students overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, whether it’s a
vocational certification, an associate degree, or to transfer. “When you graduate, I graduate. As rewarding as it was for me to complete my associate degree or my doctorate at USC, when we get to shake your hand and cheer on you and your peers, it’s like we’re graduating all over again,” Schulz said. “We’re in the business of delivering opportunities like that to individuals and families such that when we deliver, their life is better.” While the district holds an open search and undergoes the necessary processes of hiring a permanent president, Schulz will serve as interim president until June 30 and is “giving strong consideration to applying for the permanent appointment of President of Fullerton College.” For more information regarding open office hours contact the President’s office at 714-9927001.
The NOCCCD Board of Trustees may hold a special election to fill the Trustee Area 3 position following the appointment of Daniel Billings on August 25. Billings was one of five candidates who interviewed for this position after the board advertised for a replacement following the resignation of Donna Miller. He was appointed unanimously by the board in the final round of interviews, but Al Salehi, another candidate, expressed interest in petitioning a conduct of a special election. Salehi has the right to do so under the official election rules. However, with the cost of mailing out information, pamphlets and publicizing the event, this special election could cost the district anywhere between $240,000 and $270,000. “I do think it’s going to cost a lot of money [that can be] better used for a lot of other things, but it’s absolutely Mr. Salehi’s right if he wants to force that election,” Billings said. According to the NOCCCD’s notice of provisional appointment for the position, in order to hold a special election, anyone interested would have to file a petition containing a “sufficient amount of signatures” of registered voters to the Orange See ELECTION Page 3
Long new-hire list comes with great possibilities Fullerton College’s largest group of new full-time faculty started this semester, and it means a lot for the growth of the campus. By Joshua Mejia The Hornet
California received $62.3 million in state funding to hire additional faculty for school campuses, and the money was put to good use at Fullerton College.
FC added 44 new full-time faculty members to its 201516 staff, the largest amount hired in over 30 years. The 44 new faculty members are part of the 670 full-time faculty positions that Gov. Jerry Brown hopes will be created with the money the state was granted. The new faculty members’ positions range from counselors to instructors in departments such as, music, religious studies, mathematics, fashion, history and arts.
While there are benefits to having part-time or adjunct faculty members, there are also various benefits to having full-time faculty members that an adjunct might not be able to offer. “When there’s full-time faculty […] they have office hours, they invest in the curriculum, they’re working with the students, and so there’s a lot of benefits,” said Vice President of Administrative Services Richard Storti.
FC President Greg Schulz noted that when schools are able to give people full-time employment, they are able to invest a lot of their time with students. It strengthens the school’s investment in supporting students as well as helping students achieve degree completion, transfer, or certifications that will help them transfer into the work force. See FACULTY Page 2
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Faculty influx to change the campus
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Continued from Page 1 Frank Guthrie is one such new-hire jumping in as a professor for FC’s Digital Arts Department. Being an instructor is something new for Guthrie, who has over 20 years of experience working for companies like Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers and ABCmouse.com. He also has his own studio, Honeycombs and Clay, that specializes in creating 2D-Design, 3D-Models and 3D-Prototypes. Guthrie feels that being a full-time instructor as opposed to an adjunct will allow him to help students in a way that an adjunct instructor might not be able to due to the inability to interact with students as much outside of class. “If we had more full-time teachers, we would have people who would be part of the growth [of the departments], we would have more voices advocating for growth and for positive change,” he said. He is currently working with instructors Phil Dimitriadis (digital arts) and Stephen Klippenstein (advertising and graphic design) in getting FC to
become the first community college in California that offers a consumer product certificate. He hopes that they can help develop a stronger digital arts department that incorporates 3D printing, motion-capture and more technically advanced techniques. Guthrie hopes that with his involvement in FC’s Graphic Arts Department they can get to the point where it is known to major entertainment studios like Disney, Warner Brothers and Dreamworks. These corporations get most of their employees from schools like Cal State Fullerton, Cal Arts or Art Center. Guthrie’s enthusiasm and excitement as a new full-time faculty member is just one example of new full-time instructors that will help Fullerton College’s various departments grow in helping students achieve their goals.
Water in California still a mirage
EVENTS CALENDAR Your listing of events on and off campus
Wednesday, September 16
Thursday, October 15
Fullerton College Art Collection now open FC Art Gallery M-Th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2- 4 p.m.
Great California Shake Out Campus-wide 10:15 a.m.
Monday, September 21
Wednesday, October 21
Associated Students Used Book Sale Fundraiser Quad 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fall College Fair Visit transfer.fullcoll.edu for a list of participating universities. Quad 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday, September 22 Veterans Family Day Rooms 224-226, 229, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. To RSVP and to find more information, visit veterans.fullcoll.edu. UC Application and Personal Statement Workshop Cadena Cultural and Transfer Center, 5-6:30 p.m. RSVP at 714-992-7086
Friday, October 2 CSU Application Workshop Cadena Cultural and Transfer Center, 12-1:30 p.m. RSVP at 714-992-7086 Downtown Fullerton Art Walk 223 W Santa Fe Ave Fullerton, CA 92832 6 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7 LGBT Students Forum Room 226, 3-4:30 p.m. “Twelfth Night” by FC Theatre Arts Pre-sale tickets $12.50, $15 at the door Campus Theatre, 7 p.m.
By Joshua Mejia
The city of Fullerton has printed hundreds of signs to be place all over town to remind citizens to reduce water usage.
By Bobby Belleville The Hornet Lawns are no longer green, lakes and rivers are becoming more shallow, and public service messages remind Californians that we’re in a drought. California has always been a dry state, and it relies on reserves to help irrigate the crops and get drinking water to citizens. Those reserves are drying up, but Governor Jerry Brown has put plans in motion to slow down the amount of water the state uses. With El Niño conditions presenting themselves, people may think the end of the drought is near, but this doesn’t always mean more water for our reserves. In the seven years with similar conditions since 1950, three of those years were wet, one was average, and three have been dry, according to the State of California Department of Water Resources. This means that California is not out of the drought yet. There is still water to be saved, and people are doing their part. California is in one of the worst droughts on record, but due to the combined efforts of citizens and businesses, it is still reducing its water usage. Californians are coming together to help save water. Dozens of cities all over the state have saved 15 percent more than what was required of them. Typically in July, one of the hottest
months when water is consumed the most, Californians decreased water consumption by 31.3 percent, exceeding the 25 percent water reduction mandate set by Governor Brown. California saved 74.6 billion gallons of water in July 2015, more than four times as much as the previous year (18 billion gallons). Fullerton College looked into artificial turf for some locations. Unfortunately, without government assistance it could get too expensive to make the necessary replacements to the entire campus. Fullerton College is still saving water where it can, on average watering 50 percent less in most locations. “We tested one location with drought tolerant grass and removed turf from another section to test drought tolerant plants,” said Larry Lara, manager of Fullerton College Maintenance & Operations. “Over time, we will replace select planter areas with more drought tolerant plants.” Some restaurants have stopped serving tap water, and serve bottled water at cost to the customer. People are letting their lawns fade to brown, buying water efficient appliances, and shortening shower times. These are small but important steps people can take to preserve the most precious resource in California since the 1849 Gold Rush.
UC Admissions Panel Room 224 2-3:30 p.m.
Friday, October 23 Fall Choral Concert Wilshire Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Admission $10, Seniors/Children/Students $7
Thursday, October 28 Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Ethnic Studies Department Annual Celebration. Quad 6:30 - 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 31 Homecoming Football Game vs. Saddleback Yorba Linda High School Stadium, 12:30 p.m.
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Study Abroad: don’t let high cost deter you
By Sarah Espiritu The Hornet
Graduates and students alike dream of traveling all over the world. That desire is one that only grows as the years go on, but not many have the means to get up and leave their lives behind—neither work nor school schedules could be so appeasing. One way students can continue their schoolwork while traveling is to participate in a study abroad program. Many community colleges have at least one program per year, and universities usually have them as year round programs in different countries. This year, Fullerton College will head to London during the spring 2016 semester and offer classes in critical thinking, literature and history where all credits are transferable to Cal State Universities and Universities of California. In addition to the travel experience, Fullerton College's study abroad website states that: • Community college students who study abroad transfer faster than those who do not • Students who study abroad finish their Bachelor’s Degrees faster than those who do not • Students who study abroad report that they enjoyed college more than students who do not And most importantly: • Students have the opportunity for a change in scenery leaving Southern California to a completely new country. Study abroad programs help students by putting them in a new environment and force them to become better leaders who can adapt to new social and cultural settings. Many employers also see students who have traveled abroad as stronger candidates with international knowledge and skills.
The requirements are fairly easy to meet and are the same requirements for a transfer or graduation, but the cost has a lot of students turning away. On top of needing 12 college credits, completing English 100 (or an equivalent class) with a “C” or better, a GPA of at least 2.5 and being over the age of 18; a trip may cost roughly $10,000. But what most students forget is that this includes airfare, housing, entrances to museums and tours and an Oyster Pass, which covers traveling through the city via public transportation. Although the amount accounts for several accommodations, the dollar figure is very intimidating. What students don't know is that financial aid is available for study abroad programs along with scholarships. The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is one of the more popular scholarships to apply for. They offer over 2,700 awards that can be up to $5,000—half of what is needed for the program in only one scholarship. Fullerton College also offers scholarships through the John T. Walker and Joy A. Wanden Study Abroad Scholarship program as well as the International Students Program Fund. With scholarships and financial aid available, students should not feel discouraged to apply solely because of finances. The deadline to apply for the upcoming London trip is October 1. The travel dates for this session go from March 1 to May 17. For more information visit studyabroad.fullcoll.edu. For more information on the Benjamin A. Gillman International Scholarship, visit http://www.iie.org/ Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program.
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Photo by Stephanie Lara
The study abroad program is heading to London in Spring 2016, and the application deadline is October 1.
Illustration by Bryce Gier IG: @brycegier
Special election could cost district $270,000
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County Superintendent of Schools before September 24. “[The process] would be time consuming, and we’d be happy to do that under normal election cycle,” said Interim Chancellor Fred Williams. “My overall stance is to do what’s legally required, but I don’t think it should be used at this point.”
This provisional appointment would last until the next election in November 2016. However, if Salehi garners enough valid signatures, a special election will be held within 130 days. “What he is doing now is taking opportunity away from students and he could’ve waited until November 2016. That’s not student-focused,” said Francisco
Aviles Pino, student trustee. Should no one petition for a special election within 30 days of Billings’ August 25 appointment, he will officially be seated as the Trustee Area 3. “Democracy cannot wait and time is too valuable to have decisions be made by unelected and under-qualified officials,” Salehi said. “When vacancies occur in
Congress, the State Legislature, or the County Board of Supervisors, special elections are a requirement. In principle, I believe this should be the case for our educational districts as well.” For more information, visit the NOCCD’s website www.nocccd.edu.
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ALWAYS A HORNET Giles Appointed A.D. Longtime Hornets coach, Scott Giles accepts management position as new FC Athletic Director. By TEREN GUERRA
Asst. Sports Editor
The long awaited sculpture of historic Fullerton College football coach Hal Sherbeck was unveiled in front of the field that bears his name. By JASON BURCH
Sports Editor
Legendary Fullerton College football coach Hal Sherbeck was immortalized with the unveiling of his sculpture at Sherbeck field before a crowd of nearly 600 former players, colleagues and admirers on Saturday. The event was an all day affair that began with a Celebration of Life at the Fullerton College Campus Theatre, capped off with the unveiling ceremony later in the day at Sherbeck Field. Throughout the day many former players and colleagues spoke about Sherbeck’s impact on their lives, both on and off the field. The celebration also acted as reunion of sorts, bringing over 30 years of Fullerton College alumni together to honor and share memories of their beloved coach. The pedigree of Sherbeck’s mentoring reached all the way to the pinnacle of the sport. One of the keynote speakers at the Celebration of Life segment of the event held inside the Campus Theatre was former Hornet quarterback and assistant coach Jim Fassel. Several years after leaving Fullerton, Fassel became the head coach of the New York Giants. Fassel made it crystal clear just how influential Sherbeck was to his young men as he fondly remembered his first phone call after winning the NFC Championship game. “Coach, pack your bags because you are coming with me to the Superbowl,” Fassel said. Sherbeck’s on the field accomplishments are as impressive as any coach in college football history, including a 47 game winning streak that spanned five seasons, three national titles, 16 conference titles and a 247-70-8 career record. “When you can win 47 straight games over five years and have a bunch of misfits winning those games for you, that’s great coaching,” said Fassel. The measure of Sherbeck’s influence is impossible to quantify. That is because it was off the field where his impact was truly felt. The testaments overwhelmingly poured in throughout the day. “I came to Fullerton JC because I heard they had a winning tradition, I had no idea how it was going to affect my whole life,” said Jim Vernes, who
played linebacker on the 1967-68 teams. “Besides my dad, he was the most influential man in my life,” said Kirk Dodge, who played linebacker for the 1980-81 teams. “The players don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care,” said Fassel. “That was the one thing we all knew, they [the coaching staff] cared about us.” The idea to make Sherbeck the first statue on campus was dreamt up by FC Sports Information Director Phil Thurman five years ago. “I think it’s important for generations to come to see what Hal Sherbeck meant to this campus and pass the torch,” said Thurman. “He was one of the main cogs to, in my opinion put this school on the map.” Former Dean of Fine Arts Bob Jensen stepped in as the executive producer for the project, seeing the event and sculpture to fruition. “It is one of the most satisfying days of my professional life,” said Jensen. “To see 600 alumni return to the campus and honor a coach whose transforming love influenced their lives, can’t beat that.” The entire event and Sherbeck sculpture was fully funded through donations collected by the Fullerton College Heritage Foundation over the past five years. “It’s a sweet sense of victory because all of this was funded by money from alumni, all of it, when you realize thats how much they cared to make something this significant-- a $100,000 project happen, it speaks to the generosity of spirit they all have,” said Jensen. Don Treadway, a FC sculpture professor for 30 years created the Sherbeck sculpture. Treadway has worked on several notable projects like Angels Hall of
Famers Rod Carew, Nolan Ryan and Pee Wee Resse. Prior to the unveiling Treadway shared that this project was far more meaningful to him, having a personal connection to Sherbeck during his tenure as professor at Fullerton. Transformative love and uncommon achievement. That is what Sherbeck was known for and so many came to celebrate. Throughout the day countless former players credited their beloved coach for transforming their lives. The unveiling was met with a standing ovation and numerous impromptu speakers took the podium to pay their respects, keeping the event going until the sun began to set. “This is exactly what we wanted, we wanted to have a reunion type atmosphere and have everybody come reunite and tell their stories,” said Eric Sherbeck, the honoree’s son. “Once a Hornet is not just a phrase, these guys all love each other,” said Sherbeck.
The Sherbeck Legacy • 241-70-8 career record (.768) • Winningest coach in community college history (at time of retirement) • 3 national titles (1965, 1967, 1983) • Nationally ranked (top 25) 21 times • 16 conference titles • 13 bowl game appearances • 47-game unbeaten streak (1964-1968) • Coached more than 100 All-Americans • Sent more than 500 players to 4-year schools • 1994 California Community College Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame Inductee • 2001 California Community College Athletics Association Hall of Fame Inductee • 2005 Fullerton College Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee (Inaugural class) • 2005 University of Montana Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee • 2014 Fullerton College Centennial Hall of Fame Inductee (Inaugural class)
Photos by Christian Fletcher
PROUD SON— Hal Sherbeck’s son, Erick officially unveiling his father’s sculpture.
Scott Giles has been appointed as the new permanent athletic director of Fullerton College starting this fall. Previously, the position was a faculty position that worked hand in hand with the dean of P.E. This is the first time for the athletic department of Fullerton College to have a Management position for an Athletic Director. In the past, Giles has been an assistant athletic director during the fall semesters while passing the duties off to head football coach Tim Byrnes during the spring. Giles will no longer be a part of the faculty like he has been since 2002. The former Fullerton College “Coach of the Year,” will no longer be able to teach or coach where he has had so much success. As the women’s tennis coach, he has sent off multiple players to the state tournament as well as winning two state championships in 2013 and 2014. Giles also was the head coach of men’s soccer from 2003 to 2007 where he led the team to a state final four appearance. “It’s definitely going to be different. For the last 20 years I’ve always had at least a class to teach,” said Giles. “I am looking
Photo by Ricardo Zapata Scott Giles has been coaching and teaching at Fullerton College since 2002.
forward to the opportunity and excited to start.” Giles has worked his way through the junior college ranks, being a product of Snow Junior College in Ephraim, Utah, before moving on to Brigham Young University. Along with that experience and being the previous assistant athletic director, Giles wants to make some changes to the athletic department. “As a staff member, I want to reach out to the community more, our alumni and current students,” Giles said. “We have great facilities and coaches and our students will be prepared for the next step whether it be just being a student or continuing to be a studentathlete.” There is a change in responsibility for Giles and his family, but he has no hesitation to accept what comes with the job. “I love this school; I believe in this school. My family and I see ourselves staying here in Fullerton for 10-15 years until I am ready to call it,” said Giles.
LADY HORNETS Still Stinging
FC women’s water polo sweeps Saddleback tournament to open season, extending their historic winning streak. By JASON BURCH
Sports Editor
The Lady Hornets water polo team entered the 2015 season just as they finished their previous campaign, going undefeated to win the Saddleback College Invitational Championship over the weekend. With the four victories to begin this season, Fullerton has now won 40 consecutive matches spanning all the way back to the 2013 season. The tournament began on Friday and saw Fullerton play two matches before the night was over. The Lady Hornets took on Rio Hondo in the afternoon, defeating the Road Runners by a score of 20-4. Later that evening the returning state champions took on Palomar and found similar success, defeating the Comets 18-3. FC played the final two games on Saturday. In the semifinal game, the Lady Hornets matched their previous game’s goal total, putting away the host Saddleback Gauchos 18-5. The final was a bit more tightly contested than the previous three contests, but FC prevailed without much of a scare 12-6 over the Grossmont Griffins to take home the tournament trophy. The Lady Hornets only returned seven players from their
(35-0) CCCAA Championship squad from last season, with 12 freshman picking up the slack. Head Coach Gabriel Martinez was impressed with how the freshman heavy team responded to their first test, but acknowledged room for improvement. “We played pretty well, but it was the first game of the year so there were some jitters involved,” said Martinez. A trio of freshman were the top tournament scorers, Shannon Tully and Marissa Vaccher led with 9 goals, while Hart Garcia finished with 8. “This year our freshman are having a big input on our team, they are getting into the flow and understanding what the expectations are here,” said Martinez. Martinez praised the play of Tully and fellow freshman, goalie Megan Siemsen throughout the tournament. Fullerton will face off against Saddleback again Wednesday at home, with a 3 p.m. start time.
NEXT GAME
@ Santa Ana (0-0) Sept. 23 at 3 p.m.
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BACK ON TRACK
Hornets defeat Mt. SAC Tinsley and Markush connect for two touchdowns in overtime to knock off the top ranked Mounties. By JASON BURCH
Sports Editor
Behind the strong play of freshman quarterback Trey Tinsley down the stretch, Fullerton College defeated Mt. SAC in the home opener Saturday at Shappell Stadium. In just his second game as a Hornet, Tinsley showed everyone why coach Tim Byrnes was so high on him coming out of El Toro High School, connecting on two picture perfect deep balls in overtime to wide receiver Ryan Markush from the 25-yard-line into the back of the end zone to for the 36-30 victory. “I just tossed it up, put a lot of air on it and just let my guy go get it,” said Tinsley. “He [Markush] is an unbelievable athlete and he deserves the credit.” Tinsley and the Hornets started off the game slowly, not scoring
until the second quarter. “Once we got that first one under our belt we were ready to roll,” said Tinsley. After the seal was broken, Tinsley and the Hornets passing game opened up and things began to click. Despite trailing from the second quarter through midway in the fourth quarter, the Mounties refused to roll over. Quarterback Anfernee Bruton’s scrambling and deep play ability finally brought the game even and forced overtime. Two of the top CCCAA ranked football teams coming into the season, #5 Fullerton College and #1 Mt. SAC entered week two trying to erase the disappointment of their week one upsets. It is rare that in the second week of the season, two top ranked teams are fighting for their playoff lives. After a lackluster week one that saw both the Hornets and
NEW PUPIL—Head Coach Tim Byrnes and freshmen starting quarterback Trey Tinsley preparing for a big day.
Photos by Chelena Gadson
DOUBLE UP—Wide receiver Ryan Markush gets past Mt. SAC defender to catch his second overtime touchdown.
Mounties lose in upsets, that’s exactly what both teams were up against. A second loss could potentially spell the end of their State Championship hopes. “Anytime you beat that football team right there you are taking huge strides, that’s the best football team in California year in, year out,” said Byrnes. The first score came with just over three minutes remaining in the first quarter, when Bruton scrambled 8 yards for the touchdown. The score was setup by a 58-yard fade down the visitor sideline from Bruton to Ryan Reed. Fullerton’s offense started showing signs of life in the second quarter. Tinsley aired it out over the middle to Cameron Oliver for a 65-yd touchdown, their first of the season. Three minutes later the Hornets
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followed that up with a little trickery. Tinsley tossed a lateral pass to Jordan Wiley split wide, then Wiley threw it over the top of the defense to a streaking Coray Keel for the 66-yard touchdown. The Hornets got a nice contribution from running back Pop Thomas, rushing for 95 yards, most of which came in the second half. Tinsley finished with 305 yards and 3 touchdowns. Markush caught 7 passes for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns. Leading the Mounties, Bruton passed for 184 yards and 3 touchdowns, while rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown. The Hornets also got solid defensive efforts from linebackers Thomas Cletcher who finished with 15 total tackles and a sack, and Jakob McCarthy who finished
with 8 total tackles and a pair of sacks. “[Cletcher] was flying all over the field today, I mean he would come out of nowhere and make tackles all game long,” said Byrnes. The Hornets (1-1) will look to continue the momentum when they hit the road Saturday to take on No. Box Score Mounties (0-2) Hornets (1-1)
1 2 3 4 OT FINAL 7 0 3 13 7 30 0 17 3 3 13 36
GAME LEADERS
RUSHING—Hornets: Thomas 18-94; MSAC: Gates 7-60 PASSING—Hornets: Tinsley 22-37-3 305; MSAC: Bruton 14-27-3 184 RECEIVING — Hornets: Markush 7-117; MSAC: Reed 1-48
NEXT GAME @Cerritos College (2-0)
Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.
OPINION The Hornet Dear Nicole Arbour, it’s not funny
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Serving Fullerton College since 1922 Editor-in-Chief Jayna Gavieres Managing Editor Stephanie Lara Opinion Editor Sarah Espiritu News Editor Stephanie Gorman Local Editor Oscar Barajas Arts, Culture & Entertainment Editor Kim Cisneros Sports Editor Jason Burch Assistant Sports Editor Teren Guerra Online & Social Media Editor Hetty La Photo Editor Christian Fletcher Staff Reporters Matt Anderson Justine Banal Bobby Belleville Madison Brown Katelyn Chavez Neddie Facio Chelena Gadson Cristina Garcia Biana Granado Sue Hwang Emily Jett Jhony Juarez Danny Lee Joshua Mejia Christina Nguyen Patrick Quirk Andrea Ramos Megan Showalter Javier Tinajero
Stephanie Gorman News Editor
A YouTube video titled “Dear Fat People” that now has over 4.6 million views has caused YouTube to shut down the poster Nicole Arbour’s channel. Why? Arbour’s channel is described as comedic. Everyone knows that comedians push the boundaries of what’s acceptable to laugh about. But any respectable comedian can say with ease that she crossed the line. Arbour described fat-shaming as a productive force encouraging people to lose weight. However, what she describes as fat-shaming is more appropriately described as bullying, ruthless bullying at that. The American Medical Association found that kids who are bullied are more than twice as likely to consider suicide. Moreover, bullying contributes to deep-seeded depression and anxiety not only in kids, but also in teenagers and young adults. Contrary to her predisposition that obesity can only stem from poor health decisions, depression and anxiety both contribute to eating habits, be it binge-eating or starving. Also, much to Arbour’s misunderstanding is the term “big-boned.” This is a euphemism to describe someone genetically predisposed to carry more weight. A huge contributing factor to obesity, despite Arbour’s views, is genetics. Genetics affect hormones that affect fat regulation in the body. Obesity is more than day-to-day meal decisions and much more than deciding to make it a meal at Jack in the Box. The only conclusion to be drawn is that Nicole Arbour does not understand what fat-shaming is. Fat-shaming is not a word “fat people made up,” according to what Arbour’s video says. It is not a word used to describe people being mean to fat people, and it is not an excuse to ignore the health implications
of morbid obesity. Fat-shaming stemmed from the term “body-shaming” and is a word used to describe a society that exclusively glamorizes an extremely slim figure in the media that people constantly consume. A woman with an average physique (a little “cushion-for-the-pushin’” as Arbour so eloquently put it) can walk into a store and really love an outfit, but she won’t feel comfortable wearing it because she doesn’t think she has the “right” body for that outfit, as if there is a wrong body to have. A person who is obese might choose to stay home rather than go out and deal with the staring and the judgment because our lovely fat-shaming society can easily say they’re all the same unhealthy people without even knowing their name, let alone their background. Suffice it to say, people are entitled to their story, and no one can accurately judge someone’s health or their effort to maintain a healthy lifestyle by looking at them. People who are obese may have struggled with their weight their entire life. Perhaps they’re a wounded veteran and can’t physically exert themselves as much as they’d like, or maybe they’ve already lost 40 pounds.
Similarly, no one can look at someone who is very petite and assume they have a healthy lifestyle just because they’re slim. They could suffer from anorexia nervosa, or just as likely have an extremely fast metabolism. No one can look at someone who is average-sized and tell that they exercise for 90 minutes, six days a week or if they just take their dogs for a short walk after dinner. It’s clear to Arbour that no matter someone’s history, medical or otherwise, if they aren’t aesthetically pleasing, no excuse in the world can give them any worth. Arbour compares #BodyPositive to things like meth use and smoking. If all other statements in her video should be taken with a grain of salt as comedy, this comparison should not be taken lightly. #BodyPositive is not even remotely the same as promoting smoking, drug use or any other bad habit. It’s about looking in the mirror and loving what you see despite not looking airbrush ready for a magazine cover. It’s a movement for the betterment of self-image. And one person’s lack of empathy, compassion and respect for those around her cannot take that away.
A still from Nicole Arbour’s “Dear Fat People” video.
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“Everyone has a camera and once they take a picture, it blows up... and it’s out there forever.” Isaac Jimenez History major
“I think it’s a really good reflection of human beings. It reflects the positive and negative rather than reflecting just one of them. It’s run by human beings and meant for human beings.” Alexander Gednov Computer Science major
“I think since we’re in this day and age where technology keeps growing and growing and criminals keep getting smarter and smarter, it’s that they want the attention, and they’re using the media to get it.” Caroline Benner Child Development major
“Honestly, I don’t think anyone should share something like that [WDBJ shooting]. No one needs to be seeing people being killed on live TV. I don’t think anyone should see that. That’s awful.” Ashley Alger Science major
EDITORIAL
From killers to instant celebrities: how the media glorifies criminals By now, it’s a familiar scene in the news world: person commits terrible crime, kills innocent people, and by the next day, everyone knows his name. The same photo is plastered on TV screens and social media sites everywhere. Sometimes there are videos that circulate. Speculation of motives escape the mouths of anchors and make headlines everywhere. Something seriously twisted is happening: the media is transforming heartless killers into hot celebrities. When a 24-year-old mass murderer shoots up a movie theater with the intent to terrorize and destroy, he should receive a life sentence, not a massive hoard of fan girls and love letters from his twisted fan club. Unfortunately, this trend in media terror sensationalism dates far back. “America puts killers on the cover of Time magazine, giving them as much notoriety as our favorite movie stars,” Marilyn Manson wrote in a 1999 article for Rolling Stone following the aftermath of the
now-infamous Columbine school shooting. And usually, this fame and notoriety is exactly what these killers are aiming for when they commit their crimes. In 2014, when a young man shot and killed 6 people out of anger in Isla Vista, CA, he made his grievances well known via video the night before. These videos were then aired on news outlets nationwide. Just a few weeks ago, the man who shot and killed WDBJ reporters on live television carefully planned out his viral attack - fully intent on becoming a national sensation. In a grotesque twist to the attack, he filmed a first-person point of view video which he then posted on Facebook and linked them on his other social media sites. “See Facebook,” he stated simply and gravely. Unsurprisingly, the video went viral, with the help of television and online news outlets. In the days following the attack, his picture aired on prime time television news seemingly endlessly. Details of his mental
health and speculations of his motives were talked about like it were last night’s episode of CSI. Although these tragedies do spark conversation about important issues such as mental health awareness and gun control, the way in which they are reported create more problems than they help solve. The media’s glorification of these criminals help foster the idea of instant fame. It tells the world’s lost and lonely souls that if they can create enough terror, their name will be etched in the history books forever. Grotesque details of the killings, the murder weapons, the biographical retelling of the killers’ tale may inspire copycat killers and create a horrific chain reaction that may never end. It is not to say that we should ignore these incidents completely - it is imperative that they be reported and accounted for - but this must be done responsibly, and sensitively. As reporters and journalists, we hold a responsibility to the public that we serve. The chain can be broken, and it is up to the media to start the remedy.
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Firefighter hosts annual 9/11 memorial CHRISTIAN FLETCHER Photo Editor
Over 50 people stood in silence in front of Scott Townley's home friday morning where he held a tribute dedicated to the lives lost on 9/11. Scott Townley, a Fullerton resident, is a firefighter with the Orange County Fire Authority and every year he erects a memorial to the fallen men and women of the September 11 attacks. Every year Townley uses his vacation days to set up and watch over his memorial from September 6 to September 12. This is his 14th year hosting the memorial and it continues to grow. As the men and women who worked on "The Pile" during the rescue and clean up pass away due to the various toxins they were exposed to, Townley's memorial expands. It all started with a sign that Townley posted in his yard, but it didn't stay that way for long. "It started growing exponentially with flags, people were leaving magazine articles, pictures and things like that and it just grew from there," Townley said. People from all over come to see this memorial. It has been featured on multiple major news outlets and the crowd varies from year to year. This year's turnout was modest compared to last year, but that doesn't bother Photo By Rachel Thorson Scott Townley pauses for a moment of silence on Friday, September 11, 2015 Townley. "It's ok with me, I mean last year it was packed. There were news vans up and down the street and it was busy." Townley said. "Next year is a leap year and it falls firefighter to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner". By 9 a.m. he had called for a moment on a Sunday so I'm expecting a rather large turn out." of silence, which was followed by "Amazing Grace" played by a local bagpiper followed The memorial has separate sections for the different service men and women that by various other hymns. made the ultimate sacrifice, FDNY, NYPD, New York Port Authority, civilians, 9/11 After the music was over, people gathered to talk and many stood in reverence of the rescue and clean up members and military lives lost in The War on Terror. memorial remembering those we lost and the experience from 14 years ago. When Townley meets a family member of one of the fallen, he gives them the flag or Local police even stopped by to pay their respects. cross that bears the name of their loved one, and replaces the flag. "We make an attempt to be here every year," said Sgt. Wren and Officer Song when The entire memorial was created by Townley, but the neighborhood helps him set up asked if the Fullerton Police Department was here on official business. on September 6 and tear down on September 12. The visiting spectators seemed to appreciate the presence of the police as many At 8:54 a.m. Townley explained his memorial and introduced the daughter of a fellow thanked them for attending and for their service.
Locals “Crawl” to Downtown Fullerton OSCAR BARAJAS
Finding fitness in Fullerton Sarah Espiritu Opinion Editor
Local Editor
Finding the time to stay fit between classes is a great way to stay focused and motivated in both health and education. Not everyone realizes how convenient the Fullerton area is when it comes to fitness. There are many options that are located just within a couple miles of the Fullerton College campus that can be within a student budget.
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Chuze Fitness
In late September, a new gym will open up, called Chuze Fitness. They offer a very affordable start-up rate that is cheaper than most gyms. Another perk is that this location has what they call a "cardio cinema room." They will play action or comedy movies and inside there are treadmills, ellipticals, and bicycles to get cardio time in while watching whatever is playing that day. 2. Boot Camp FX Boot Camp FX, located near Cal State Fullerton, is not exactly what it sounds like: there's no yelling involved, but it still has an intense workout program. They pride themselves on getting their clients into shape and staying fit with their versatile workout routine that lasts for only 30 minutes a day during various times in the morning and evening. Even going three days a week can make a big difference.
Heroes Bar hands out hot links at Fullerton Crave & Crawl.
Photo By Christian Fletcher
With the goal of connecting new customers to local cuisine, E-foodie.com hosted their first Downtown Fullerton Crave & Crawl on Thursday August 27, 2015 where 40 restaurants throughout Downtown Fullerton gave out free samples to participating members. It was a busy day for E-Foodie founder Brian Williams who was working at the check-in table. “Crave & Crawl was an idea we had to introduce people in the community to Downtown Fullerton and to really give them a feel for the community around them,” Williams explained. 1700 people signed up to visit the crawl. Immediately after checking in, the first stop was Heroes Bar and Grill, a Downtown Fullerton favorite for many locals. They had a long, but fast-paced line where they were serving spicy sausages. Heroes owner Jack Franklin was also there to see how the event turned out, which he loved “I brought in 600 units of sausages, and we burned through that so I had to go find some more,” said Franklin. All throughout Downtown Fullerton you can see people crowding the restaurants to get their share of free samples. Live music was performed outside of The Night Owl. Hapa Cupcakes had a big turnout in their shop and many people know them for competing on the TV show, Cupcake Wars. They made about 700 cupcakes for the event. “We were told only to make 500, but I have been to events like this and we always run out quickly,” said owner Hanayo Martin. Many shops ran out of samples within the first hour of the event. Bolü Bakery Cafe had a sign on their window stating they had ran out of free samples. They only made 100 macaroons according to an employee working in the shop. Branagan’s Irish Pub was also very busy. They were serving small bowls of chowder. It became clear that their paying customers were being neglected due to the Crave & Crawl participants who were lining up for their free samples. However, the entire event was enjoyed by all the participants. “I don't know if I can decide on my favorite restaurant, but my favorite part was all the free food,” said Steven Ju from Fullerton. Cindy Myers, also a Fullerton resident brought her children to the crawl. “This is where we are from, so I think it's great that my kids know the area and also teaches them that you don't have to spend much money to have a great night in town.” Overall, the event was a big success and all restaurants are expected to participate again next year. “I plan on it being an annual event. This is the first one so far that we've have a great turnout and it's continuing to grow. The restaurants are measuring their success on this event, so I expect this to happen again next year." Williams stated. When Heroes owner was asked if he was gonna participate again next year, he replied, “Of course, it's for Fullerton!”
3. 24 Hour Fitness Just a couple of miles south on Lemon is a 24 Hour Fitness for those who have a busier schedule and need more flexible hours. They offer classes such as Turbo Kick and Zumba on set days and times, but there is also a basketball court, cardio room, weight room, and a pool to cater to whatever fitness plan works best for your schedule. 4. UFC Gym The UFC Gym of Fullerton is a great place to relieve stress. With a membership, they offer an unlimited number of classes for boxing, kickboxing, and UFC fit every month. They even have personal training sessions for an additional fee if becoming an MMA fighter on the side is something you aspire to be. 5. Purple Yoga If the gym-rat life isn't the type of thing you are into, a great option is to try Purple Yoga. They offer over 50 classes every week for both yoga and cycling, and it's even within walking distance from campus. They offer a Yoga 101 workshop every month for those new to yoga, so they know what to expect and learn about the etiquette required to take part in the lifestyle. 6. The Fullerton Loop For those who crave a little more adventure and enjoy a nice bike ride, the Fullerton Loop Trail is an 11.2 mile trail composed of 15 percent sidewalk and the rest mostly dirt. It's a little tougher for beginners who have never been mountain biking, but makes for a great workout if you're up to the challenge! It's located northeast of Fullerton College and overlooks beautiful scenic areas, but also has steep climbs as well. With all of these great options for staying fit, there's no excuse not to find one that works best around your school schedule and in between study sessions. Find a few school friends with a common goal of staying fit and being stress-free this semester, and you'll be on the right track to kicking finals in the ass.