The Hornet 2013-14 Issue 12

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he Fullerton College Basic Police Academy is nearing the end of its rigorous 10-month program, with the graduation of class number 43 set for May 27. The class begin with a staggering 52 hopefuls which whittled down to 39 by the end.

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The group now consist of 38 males and a single female, all of whom have proven their worth and shown their commitment to becoming a member of the police force.

The FCPA is an extended format program, an alternative to a full-time basic academy and takes place over the course of 38 weeks.

The primary purpose of the academy is to prepare the men and women for police service, putting them through preparatory training that equips them with the necessary professional skills required for a career in law enforcement.

There are no prerequisites to joining the FCPA

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but a 90 question multiple choice exam is required before admittance into the academy along with a physical qualification exam.

Out of 42 learning domains a handful of the material the cadets are taught consist of the laws of arrest, the procedures of search and seizure, controlled substances, reasonable suspicion and patrol techniques.

The recruits are also taught how to handle domestic violence calls, crimes in progress, selfdefense, weaponless defense, when to apply force and when talking is a better alternative.

OPINION Is it time for California to finally legalize marijuana for recreational use?

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Peeping Tom spotted on campus FC women’s restrooms have received multiple disturbing visits by a male suspect.

KAREN BALTAZAR Hornet Reporter

Two incidents were reported of a male suspect entering a women’s restroom on campus and peering under occupied stalls in the last two weeks.

Both incidents occurred on the second floor of the 400 building.

The most recent incident happened last Thursday at approximately 8:25 p.m. A male suspect entered the restroom and attempted to look under the occupied stall.

The suspect is male, with dark hair and dark shoes, possibly navy.

The first incident happened on Thursday, March 20 at approximately 6:40 p.m. in the same restroom. The suspect also attempted to peek under the occupied stall. The description of the suspect is male, Asian, between 20-25 years old, short dark hair, wearing a red shirt and black pants.

Campus Safety has already put out timely warnings to alert everyone on campus. They are taking precautions and cannot give out details since it is an ongoing investigation.

Campus Safety Coordinator Jim McKamy advises students to be aware of your location and have a clear description of the suspect ready and to contact Campus Safety if necessary.

“Have the emergency number of Campus Safety saved on your cellphone,” McKamy said. “Watch your surroundings and call if you see anything suspicious.”

With these warnings in mind, female students may feel a little less secure while on campus.

“This is both disgusting and alarming. I have pepper spray that I carry with me on my keys,” said Hannah Dodson, art history major. “I usually only take it out when I walk to my car but now I’ll carry it around with me all the time.”

Responses from female students regarding this have been of disgust and shock.

If the suspect is revealed to be a student, he will be turned in to the dean of student services but if he is not a student, he will be turned in to the Fullerton Police.

If you see anyone who matches the description of the suspect, contact Campus Safety at (714) 992-7080.

Bobby Amaro, drummer of the band Orgy inspires young minds with music.

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ON CAMPUS

Phi Theta Kappa event raises awareness

Students and faculty are invited to Phi Theta Kappa’s film screening on hidden disabilities on Wednesday, April 9 in Room 1018. The film will focus on Fullerton College students and faculty sharing their experiences as they battle psychological disorders and intends on raising awareness and help break stereotypes. Screen times are at Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Take a walk in her shoes around the Quad The Political Science Student Association is hosting “Walk in Her Shoes” on Tuesday, April 22 on the Quad. Male participants will put on women’s shoes and take a walk around the Quad in heels. This event intends to raise awareness on domestic violence against women.

The walk will take place at 10:30 a.m. There is no fee or registration to participate. Participants are asked to actively seek donations. Funds raised will go to the Holly McCrary Foundation and Community Service Programs. To join, contact PSSA at fullcollpssa@gmail.com.

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WEEKLY LOG OF CRIME STATISTICS March 24-April 6

1. March 27, 2014 Peeping into occupied bathroom stall 400 building

2. April 3, 2014 Hit & Run-Parked Vehicle Student Lot 4 3. April 3, 2014 Trespassing Warning Student Lot 10

Emergency Contacts

Campus Safety Phone Number: Emergency Phone Number: Fullerton Police Department: Fullerton Fire Department: (714) 992-7080 (714) 992-7777 (714) 738-6700 (714) 738-6122

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Have those resumes ready for the Job Fair Employers are ready to talk to students at the Fullerton College Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Quad. Employers present include: Louis Vuitton, Wells Fargo, UPS and the City of Fullerton and La Mirada. Students are encouraged to bring their resumes with them and be ready to talk to employers.

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Health Fair to give free medical info

“I want to get started right away.”

The annual Spring Health Fair is providing basic medical checks for students on Thursday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Quad.

The event hosted by Health Services will include free blood pressure checks, glucose, chiropractic and dental screenings along with over 40 health organizations with health information. Live music by a DJ and free giveaways will take place throughout the event.

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Head over to the Pre-Viva Shopping Party at Roadkill Ranch and Boutique for an afternoon of shopping on Saturday, April 12 from 3-6 p.m. Enjoy games, giveaways and prizes and have a meet and greet with the designers. Roadkill Ranch is located at 119 E. Commonwealth Ave. in Fullerton and is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the day of the event.

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Start the Easter egg hunt early

Easter eggs will be hidden and ready to be found by families at the Fullerton Family’s YMCA’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free and open to everyone. The hunts will be divided by age and ability, specifically by preschool, youth and special needs. Participants will also be able to meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy a BBQ and other food and play games. The Fullerton Family YMCA is located at 2000 Youth Way.

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Student government candidates are not discouraged with low turnout during campaign speeches.

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Cracking walls: The walls in the recently built 1400 building were left showing cracks after the weekend of shaking.

Shaking leaves minimal damage to FC buildings, leaving only a few cracks on the wall.

CHRISTIE GARCIA Assitant News Editor

Fullerton College was shaken up by earthquakes last weekend, but the school reported there was hardly any damage and classes resumed Monday, March 31.

"There were inspections of the buildings over the weekend to look at the extent of the damages," said Sergeant Jim McKamy, Campus Safety. "There was a full examination and the campus is in full operation. As far as I know, nothing has been shut down or closed."

Campus Safety officers and the custodial crew examined the damages made around campus after the 3.6 and 4.1 earthquakes that struck Friday evening.

The damages included some cracks in the wall of the 1400 building, a light fixture dangling in the 600 building and other minor damages in the 400 building.

The Library sustained larger

damage. A leaking pipe and light fixtures that came loose forced the library to close on Saturday for the safety of the students, as they brought in electricians and plumbers to make repairs.

Since the bigger earthquakes were on Friday evening and continued on Saturday morning, there were fewer people on campus. Nobody was reported to have been hurt.

However, seeing as the aftershocks were still going several days after, people on campus might find their daily routines to be suddenly interrupted by some shaking.

Some students expressed concern about the idea of finding themselves in a small desk when an earthquake hits.

"I didn't feel safe when one hit because the building I was in is so old. It really just depends where I am though," said Tiffany Carr, business major. "It's frightening but I do feel at least somewhat prepared."

McKamy's best advice to eveyone is to remember to drop, cover and hold.

"That's the most important thing right there," Kamy said.

"The best thing is to protect yourself first. That's got to be an instinct that when something starts shaking you immediately go under something, a table or whatever you can, stay there until it stops and then you evacuate."

Another suggestion is to have an earthquake preparedness kit handy. McKamy advised keeping one in your car as well.

The American Red Cross suggests equipping an emergency kit with supplies like water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, hand-crank radio, extra batteries, emergency blanket, sanitation and personal hygiene items and a first aid kit.

Fullerton College students were also prepped on evacuation plans during the state's Great Shakeout on Oct. 17, 2013. The Fullerton College emergency drill instructed students on where to go during an earthquake.

Fullerton most likely hasn't seen the end of these small aftershocks this past week. It is important to be prepared on how to deal with these earthquakes and to always remember to try to stay as calm as possible.

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The candidates running in this semester’s Associated Students elections delivered their speeches despite the lack of involvement from the student body. The audience surrounding the candidates were composed of less than fifteen people, many of them already members of A.S. The different candidates were running for A.S. president, A.S. vice president, treasurer, InterClub Council president, student trustee and A.S senator.

“I feel like it was a good turn out, there has been other elections where a single question wasn’t asked,” said Jose Solano, A.S. president candidate.

According to Solano, he got involved on campus and with A.S. after realizing there were many issues that he could see resolved.

The lack of attendees meant many of the candidates did not receive any questions that were directed at them. Giving them the ability to state their case without student involvement.

“Students aren’t as involved as

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Empty Quad: Students walk by as the candidates give their speeches

Campus faces scam A vendor fails to follow FC procedure and walks into a class to sell products.

BRITTANY GONZALES Copy Editor

Photo by Greg Diaz, The Hornet

Winning: Jodi Balma is the honors program coordinator, political science instructor and president of the Honors Transfer Council of California. A group of faculty and students along with President Rajen Vurdien (on the left) suprised Balma during one of her classes with the announcement. “She [Balma] is one of the best professors I’ve ever had,” said Natalie Gennaoui, public relations major. “She empowers her students and supports them in their academic pursuits.”

I think they should be,” said Sean Douglas, running for A.S. vice president.

Solano and Douglas pressed that students will only get involved if they see their peers participating in school activities.

“If you want people to be involved, you have to get involved yourself and be an inspiration,” Douglas said.

Douglas hopes that his involvement with A.S. currently as a senator will allow other students to learn and become involved too.

Giselle Neel, dance and paralegal studies major was one of the few who was present throughout the speeches and is also a write-in candidate for A.S. senator.

Among the few audience members, some of the questions directed towards the candidates involved campus budget, drought efficiency and issues among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.

“I thought they [candidates] were impassioned, mostly on point and very enthusiastic,” said Giselle Neel, dance and paralegal studies major.

The A.S. elections will continue through Thursday on the Quad.

See page 5 for an editorial on the lack of involvement from students pertaining to their campus government.

An email went out on March 26 to administration and staff informing them about an event on campus where a man interrupted a class by attempting to sell packages for paintball.

Olivia Wolf, secretary of the Natural Science Divison contacted Campus Safety after she was notified about the incident.

The email also said that the man was escorted off campus only after being seen getting credit card information from students.

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Safety said that the officers responded to the call and advised the man to go through the specific procedures required for selling items of that nature on campus.

According to identityhawk. com, scammers will specifically target college students.

Sgt. Bonilla reccomends students to research all vendors to see if they are a reputable source, especially if they are requesting your credit card information.

“If you’re interested (in the item being sold) acquire more information,” Sgt. Bonilla said.

This advice is something that everyone can benefit from. Many students have credit card debts because of these scams where the vendors can overcharge for the item.

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Academy: cadets completing the program [from page 1] They also have to endure 40 academic tests, 18 scenario tests, 25 written tests, exercise tests and five report writing exams.

With roughly $7000 worth of fees and 1,100 hours of training this may not be for everyone.

So why would someone put themselves through such a large and demanding amount of work?

“The main reason that I hear is the fact that they’ve always wanted to be police officers since they were little kids,” said Cynthia Sands, office manager.

“They are the little kids that played cops and robbers and always wanted to be in law enforcement.”

Another common reason for wanting to be a member of the police force is that it is a family tradition. Sometimes being a member of law enforcement

simply runs in one’s blood.

Sometimes there’s also the fact that a devastating occurrence changes a person. It can make them want to make a difference in the world and right all the wrongs that they’ve witnessed.

“You have to be a certain kind of person to be able to understand the kind of life that a career in law enforcement brings, and it isn’t something that just anybody can walk into. There’s going to be a huge part of the population that’s going to hate you and you have to be able to set that aside, not take it personal, and understand that there is a job to be done and protection involved,” Sands said.

The FCPA meets on a weekly basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-11 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They also meet Fridays

Heavy Duty: A FCPA cadet practices his aim during training.

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Practice Makes Perfect: Participants of the FCPA program begin their training on the field.

from 6-11 p.m. for scenarios on a case-by-case basis.

The 44th class is set to start on August 25 of this year. The three entrance exams will take place on June 7, 14 and 21. The last entrance exam is the final day to qualify for admission for the 2014-2015 year.

On the weekend of June 28 those who have passed all three entrance exams come together as class 44.

Completion of the academy results in a certificate from the Police Officers Standards in Training, commonly referred to as POST. Upon receiving the certificate, recruits can be hired by departments from all over California.

They also receive 52 college units.

The FCPA’s programs used to consist of two academies overlapping year-round, recent

school budget cuts have resulted in the program being cut to one per year.

The 44th class is set to start on August 25 of this year. The three entrance exams will take place on June 7, 14 and 21. The last entrance exam is the final day

to qualify for admission for the 2014-2015 year.

On the weekend of June 28 those who have passed all three entrance exams come together as the official class 44.

Julianna Rodriguez also contributed to this article.

Break Time: The cadets taking a second to catch their breath before they head back to the field.

Local event spotlights voices of FC students Conference allowed honors students to present different topics of research and win various scholarships.

ALEXANDRA JUAREZ Hornet Reporter

Every year the Honors Transfer Council of California aims to grow in size and quality, to open more doors for the participating students from California community colleges.

Honor students were given the opportunity to present their academic research this past Saturday and this year, 22 students from Fullerton College presented their work. The conference features community colleges from all over California. The Fullerton College group is one of the largest groups accepted into the conference.

Each student presented their research on a particular subject or discipline. The presentations were divided into three different oral presentation sessions. The event also included poster presentations, which were displayed together in one room allowing for open discussions among presenters and guests.

This event also awarded different scholarships to students. FC student, Lisa Haygood was awarded the Exemplary Achievement Award which gives up to 20 people $250 per award.

Haygood gave an oral presentation about the types of communication used by professionals when dealing with sexual abuse victims, specifically in teens and children. She also presented a poster

arguing for reforms needed in our election and campaign finance laws.

“I love these research conferences. They give me such a boost of energy about research, learning and such a feeling of comraderie,” Haygood said.

Honor students presenting their academic research will be able to distinguish themselves from other applicants on their transcripts by taking part in this conference. Students also get to practice on their public speaking skills and learn from the other participating students.

Jodi Balma, president of the HTCC, said, “Research is the coin of the realm in academia and the opportunity to present their [honors students] research in their freshman or sophomore years really puts them ahead of their peers at universities where most research conferences are for juniors and seniors or graduate students.”

The audience at each presentation was made up of family and even professors who had the ability to question the students on their research.

Honor student Paz Carisa Fluornoy presented on the subject of Legislating Bloodlines and said that she loved the exposure and the chance to learn about the many different topics by examining other’s reasearch. She had already been accepted into various universities and plans on taking this practice with her to keep excelling in her further studies.

Students interested in joining the Honors Program can apply in the Honors Office, Room 225. Applications for next year's HTCC Conference will be accepted in November 2014.

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Lack of interest in AS elections The student government is only as strong as the student involvement in it.

You may be surprised to learn that election season for next year’s Associated Student Government has been underway for weeks.

The Associated Students are running to represent the students to the administration and outside parties.

On Monday the candidates gathered on the Quad to deliver campaign speeches and answer questions from the student body. However, the student body largely failed to participate. On a campus of more than 20,000 students, only 15 made the effort to listen to what they had to say.

The participation in student government has been lacking so much that two of the candidates for office are running unopposed, while the A.S. Senate has only three students running for a maximum of 15 spots.

And that might be a bigger deal if there were more students voting. As of 3 p.m. yesterday, the first day ballots could be cast, only about 70 students had voted.

A student government functions best when it has a large variety of input and

works to keep the students informed of its actions. It is on these fronts that both parties have been letting each other down recently.

For the students, some have complained that A.S. is too insular, working in the shadows of the school and serving its own interests. Yet it is difficult for an organization to be inclusive when there is such an indifference to it.

For A.S., they need to reach out to the students more. Maybe more students would get involved if they had a better idea of what the student government has accomplished. It seemed that there was little promotion about the elections and students can’t be blamed for not being informed.

For our part at The Hornet, we need to do a better job being that go-between from the students to their representatives. The government tends to fly under our radar unless there is something scandalous to report on.

It is in the best interest of everyone at Fullerton College to have a student government we all feel represented us. But that requires action on everyone’s part.

Therefore, we at The Hornet urge every student to vote in this week’s elections. If you need more information before acting, you can go to www.hornet.fullcoll.edu to see interviews with the candidates. As it has been said many times before, change is made by those who show up.

More concealed guns in the O.C. Loosening the requirements for concealed weapons could be dangerous.

Orange County recently loosened the requirements for carrying concealed weapons in public, but what does this mean for Fullerton College?

Fullerton is already known for its high crime rates, right behind Anaheim.

According to city-data.com, Fullerton has a crime rate of 235 crimes while Anaheim has a rate of 259. The average U.S. crime rate is 301.

So would this increase the number of crimes? Maybe. This would definitely scare people enough to get a gun themselves.

March 16 there was a stabbing in Fullerton, so who’s to say that if they lose the concealed weapons requirements that these types of crimes will be worse? The fact of the matter is that safety is hard to achieve and no one ever feels safe. One

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could argue that carrying a weapon would make people feel safe, but then it could make it even more dangerous.

Lt. Jeff Hallock told the LA Times that he has received a “huge influx” of requests for permits to carry concealed guns since the ruling on February 19. The court majority said law-abiding residents have a right to bear a gun in public.

The right to bear guns is one that should be followed but under certain regulations.

Interviews are held to see if a person should be allowed to have a gun. There are many people who want a gun, should we just give it to them?

These new requirements can also save people. This can help people to be able to stop an attack if something were to happen

or someone were to try to hurt them they can use their gun to protect themselves.

This was the main reason that the court was trying to loosen the requirement.

This license has not yet gone through but if it passes then there may be many people that are allowed to get a gun whether for protection or just to have it.

This may protect the students of Fullerton College allowing students who are law abiding citizens to get a gun and protect themselves.

John Lott, author of the book ‘More Guns, Less Crime’ said in an interview with the University of Chicago, “Concealed handgun laws reduce violent crime for two reasons. First, they reduce the number of attempted crimes because criminals are uncertain which potential victims can defend themselves. Second, victims who have guns are in a much better position to defend themselves.”

Why is it so hard to fire bad teachers?

Professors collect their checks, students miss out on better education.

With higher education tuition fees on the rise nationally, higher education students want to know where their money goes.

A portion pays the professors’ salaries, whether they are competent or not.

Community college campuses across the nation have their share of professors who do not meet the needs of the students, yet they still hold their tenured positions.

“Tenure is the status of holding one’s position on a permanent basis, granted to teachers, civil service personnel, etc. On the fulfillment of specified requirements,” defines Webster’s New World College Dictionary.

Tuition is expensive and it is important that it be applied to something that helps improve the education students pay to receive.

Of course professors should be paid for their job, but as in any other job, duties and responsibilities must be met.

Students should not have to rely on websites such as RateMyProfessors.com to find out if it is even worth their time to

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attend a certain professor’s class.

That alone is proof that tuition money is being spent on professors who do not do their best job but continue to be employed in colleges.

California’s Education Code, section 87732 states that a tenured professor, also known as a faculty member, can be fired for several reasons, including unsatisfactory performance as long as the appropriate procedures are followed.

However, the reality is that termination of a tenured professor can be a difficult, lengthy and an expensive process.

“In one of the first legal test cases challenging the firing of a teacher for ‘unsatisfactory performance’—which recently replaced ‘incompetence’ on the statutory list of acceptable reasons for teacher dismissals—costs are estimated to run as high as $500,000,” wrote Sigrid Bethan in his 1999 article, “Tracing the Roots of Teacher Tenure,” published in the California Journal.

The strongest evidence on how difficult it is to fire a tenured professor is the lack of evidence itself. The last tenured

professor fired in the state was a University of California Riverside finance professor, Sarkis Joseph Khoury in 2012.

It took more than two decades for the Khoury to be dismissed as he and the university continuously filed lawsuits against each other.

A tenured professor has the right to dispute the charges presented against him, which is another reason why colleges shy away from trying to dismiss them in the first place.

“If it is difficult --- purposely difficult --- to fire a tenured professor, it’s also very hard to become one,” states the National Education Association website.

In the state of California contracted or probationary academic employees of community colleges are considered for tenure based on annual evaluations for three consecutive academic years’ service.

Probationary professors are held more accountable than tenured ones who only need to be reviewed once every three academic years.

This is a flaw in the system; tenured professors need to be evaluated more often.

It would give them a reason to do their job well and not become complacent with their teaching.

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Don’t Fear The Reefer, No Madness in Sight

ontrary to what popular belief was for the majority of the 20th century, marijuana does not make people crazy or violent. Nor does it necessarily slow or reduce brain function.

Truth be told, it does not have nearly the amount of negative side affects as drugs that are already legalized, like alcohol and tobacco. It is important to legalize marijuana for medicinal use in every state, and to that end it needs to be removed from the Drug Enforcement Agency’s “Schedule I” drug list.

The “Schedule I” drug list is designated for drugs that have no medicinal use. That is clearly far from the truth about marijuana. We already know about the benefits marijuana has in treating cancer patients going through chemotherapy. In addition, it’s use as a pain reliever is monumentally safer and less harmful to the body as prescription pain medication. But it’s what scientists are finding out recently that should pull even the most fearful of opponents towards the light.

Doctors and scientists are beginning to study cannabis in more depth than ever before and their findings are fascinating. Recent research on marijuana has shown that the plant can actually improve cognitive function and help to treat diseases that affect the mind. These results could go a long way in shifting public perception of the plant.

A new study out of Germany by Andras Biokei-Gorzo reveals that marijuana releases cannabinoids, which in turn release antioxidants in the brain that act as a cleansing mechanism, scrubbing the brain of damaged cells. These findings may be groundbreaking because the process of activating cannabinoids in the brain can help treat diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s.

Biokei-Gorzo says, “Cannabinoids system activity is neuroprotective, and increasing it could be a promising strategy for slowing down the progression of brain aging and for alleviating the systems of neurodegenerative disorders.”

Another contributor to the study, Dr. Gary Wenk professor of neuroscience, immunology and medical genetics at Ohio State University is optimistic as well.

Wenk says, “I’ve been trying to find a drug that will reduce brain inflammation and restore cognitive function in rats for over 25 years; cannabinoids are the first and only class of drugs that have ever been effective. I think that the perception about this drug is changing and in the future people will be less fearful.”

For the longest time public officials and law-makers have blown the dangers of the drug way out of proportion. Most well educated people today realize that marijuana does not cause people to go crazy as the 1936 film “Reefer Madness” suggested. Sadly though, there is still a segment of conservative America that clutches onto this concept with white-knuckles. See Nancy Grace.

People fear drugs like marijuana because they simply do not know enough about it.

Their ignorance comes from relying on outdated studies, anecdotal tales and isolated incidents with the drugs.

President Reagan’s “War on Drugs” campaign in the 1980’s created an irrational fear of drugs among our nation.

His campaign has led to many senseless arrests that have stripped citizens of their civil liberties. With the help of scientists and doctors today we are coming to realize that marijuana is nothing to fear. It has real medicinal benefits and should be decriminalized.

The reality is that legalizing marijuana might actually reduce crime rates. According to a study by The University of Texas at Dallas, utilizing statistics straight from the FBI, the rates of homicide and assault actually declined in states that legalized marijuana. Most researchers believe that the biggest reason that marijuana is involved in criminal activity is the fact that it is a “Schedule I” drug.

As a result of more and more scientific case studies law makers as well as citizens are becoming more educated on the topic of marijuana. This is leading to changes in state laws and hopefully it will create better communication between state and federal law makers. Unfortunately, the current federal laws still outlaw use of marijuana. This is sad considering all that we already know about the plant.

Marijuana is far less dangerous than other drugs that we take for granted in the United States. Alcohol and tobacco are known killers, yet they are completely legal.

They both have high potential for abuse and addiction. Prescription pain medication like Vicodin and Oxycontin are the leading cause of documented emergency room overdoses in the United States.

The more scientific and clinical studies on cannabis that are done, the more benefits we will find and more informed we will be. The more informed we are, the better chance we have to legalize the plant nationwide. If marijuana can become legalized nationwide, the more likely the Drug Enforcement Agency is to consider decriminalizing the mislabeled plant.

Around the FC campus perceptions are shifting towards legalization.

Communications Major Amanda Ford says, “I feel like if you we are allowed to smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol, then we should be able to use marijuana. As long as you are 21.”

Music Major Dennis Doroshenko says, “I don’t think marijuana is something to be feared. It is not like you can turn it into crack. It is not that dangerous. I think there needs to be an open dialogue between the state and federal officials about marijuana.”

The list of medical uses for marijuana is growing and the time is now to move forward with further studies of the plant. It is by no means the miracle cure for everything, but it definitely has many quality uses in the field of medicine.

JASON BURCH Hornet Reporter

Statewide ban on plastic bags not worth the cost Every community has its problems, whether it be overcrowding in prisons, increasing high school dropout rates, transportation and congestion, high crime rates or housing shortages. But a large problem in the minds of Sout hern Californians lately is banning plastic grocery bags.

Senate Bill No. 270 would essentially phase out single-use plastic grocery bags statewide and would require that other bags such as reusable, paper and/ or compost can only be distributed with a minimum 10 cent charge. The bill, beginning July 1, 2015 would also allow plastic bag manufacturers access to $2 million in recycling funds to reconfigure their plants to making reusable bags.

“The shower, because it’s a hassle to get out and put on your clothes.

I would panic!”

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It will affect supermarkets and large grocers at first, and later extend to pharmacies and liquor stores in 2016.

Senator Kevin de Leon, one of the three senators who introduced the bill, said that the 10cent fee incurred on shoppers is meant to reimburse retailers for the cost of providing an alternative, as well as encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable bags to the store.

So what does this mean for grocery stores and the environment? Will it drastically affect the amount waste per capita and the amount of litter showing up in marine habitats? Or is it just another way for big grocers to make money?

According to the National Center for

Policy Analysis, plastic bags make up less than 0.5 percent of the entire waste stream (a minuscule amount of landfill space) and less than 0.6 percent of litter nationwide. People tend to prefer plastic bags because they are lightweight and take up much less space that paper or reusable bags, not to mention the many uses for other purposes. Reusable bags actually require more resources to produce and are most often made in China, meaning higher costs for transportation and, in some cases, toxic chemicals.

The NCPA also points out that reusable bags can cost upwards of $4 a piece, a high price from something that can only be reused approximately 7.81 times prior to disposal. They quickly become dirty, and a University of Arizona study found evidence that reusable bags often harbor harmful bacteria, such as salmonella and E. coli, leaving the bacteria to grow on conveyor belts, checkout counters and in car trunks.

Another important factor is that the bill will only ban the distribution of plastic bags in supermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores, but will have no affect on retail stores and restaurants.

After all, the restaurant industry is biggest consumer of plastic and consequently the biggest source of plastic litter.

Cities that have already employed the ban are showing no savings in city budgets that include waste collection and removal and sanitation disposal costs. For example, Brownsville, Texas, has found no discernible patterns suggesting that solid waste has decreased. In fact, Brownsville saw an increase in solid waste revenues and expenditures during the first two years of the ban.

Despite the evidence that clearly suggests the bad ramifications, legislators are still pushing to make this a statewide law, even though the ban does not seem to be worth the time, cost and effort.

Where is the worst place to be during an earthquake?

“The bathroom, the second floor of a building in the bathroom.”

“Probably the tenth floor of a building.

It feels more intense than the first. ”

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America loves its Captain

Marvel studios remains on fire with newest movie offering.

SHIRLENE VASQUEZ Hornet Reporter

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” treats the audience to a movie sequel that not only meets but also exceeds the expectations of movie watchers and comic enthusiasts alike.

Directors and brothers Anthony and Joe Russo did an excellent job integrating the movie into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

They move its main character Steve Rogers, also know as Captain America or Cap, on to normal life after waking up from a frozen stasis at the end of “Captain America: The First Avenger” and the fiasco that occurred in New York City in “Marvel’s The Avengers.”

At the beginning of the movie, Captain America pulls out a small notebook and the camera zooms in to show him adding a soundtrack to his to-research list that includes the moon landing, Steve Jobs (founder of Apple) and “Star Wars”/Trek.

Again, normalcy does not last for Captain America, who in true comic form finds himself looking for the villain who threatens to destroy an unsuspecting population of the world.

Even a great superhero like Captain America needs help stopping terrible things from happening and luckily for him, fellow Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division (better known as S.H.I.E.L.D.) agents are seamlessly written into the plot.

New S.H.I.E.L.D. agents are introduced including The Falcon played by Anthony Mackie and Agent 13 played by Emily VanCamp, respectively. Both fit into the Marvel universe and the exciting fighting scenes, seamlessly.

Although, no one holds their own better than S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and Avenger, Natasha Romanoff or as the Marvel universe knows her, The Black Widow, played by Scarlett Johansson.

Any fan of the Marvel comics or movies knows that this girl can kick some serious bad guy behind. The audience is not left disappointed as she is given a lot of screen time in “Captain America: Winter Soldier” to demonstrate her skills.

Her character is written with more personality versus just the muscle with a pretty face from other Marvel films.

Throughout the movie, Romanoff persistently tries to set Rogers up on dates. Johansen applies her natural charisma to play the beefed up part.

Third time is certainly the charm for Chris Evans who plays Captain America more naturally this time around.

Captain America keeps true to his patriotic self; an outstanding role model who does the right thing no matter what, even if he is the only one fighting for the cause.

In “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” audiences get a counterestablishment undertone as Captain America stand against his own

government.

The movie also has its quick hits of the humor thanks to the Russo brothers, who are well known for their comedic works. Their credits include the comedies “Arrested Development,” “Happy Endings” and “Community.”

The movie was successfully made. It had action, drama, humor and most importantly, it stayed true to the comic universe and its characters.

As the ninth installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” erases any negative connotations that are associated with the words movie sequel and left the audience eagerly anticipating the next Marvel movie release.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Directors: Joe and Anthony Russo Cast: Chris Evans, Robert Redford, Samuel L. Jackson MPAA Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 136 minutes

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It is lights out for Letterman on the ‘Late Show’ The golden age of late night talk shows comes to a close with the retirement of Letterman.

Giuliani displayed during the tragedy and asked others to do the same.

“Courage as you know defines all other human behavior,” Letterman said. He went on to thank NYC firefighters and police calling them New York’s finest.

His tribute to talk show legend Johnny Carson upon his death in 1992 was another memorable and sincere high point in Letterman’s career.

Letterman has been on air for a recordholding 31 years as a talk show host. He is the last surviving link to the golden age of the late night talk show, which began on NBC’s “Tonight Show” in 1954.

Regarded as the most obvious choice as heir to Carson’s desk, Letterman was stunned when NBC passed him over for Jay Leno, despite being groomed for the job and hosting NBC’s “Late Night” for 10 years.

CBS jumped at the opportunity to woo him away from NBC studios in “beautiful downtown Burbank.” He would then host his own show, “Late Show with David Letterman” airing opposite of “The Tonight Show” during the 11:30 p.m. time slot.

Although, Leno typically beat Letterman in the rating wars, Letterman’s legacy will be far greater for being an innovator and reinventing the evening talk show format in his own quirky image.

“Now everybody out there…the two Jimmys (Fallon and Kimmel) and Conan (O’Brien) and (Steven) Colbert and (Jon) Stewart, are doing what Letterman did. He is the crown prince of the new age of irony.

He did more of a parody of a talk show itself and that’s what they’re all doing now,” said Robert Thompson, media professor at Syracuse University.

Famous for off-the-wall comedy-stunt features such as “Stupid Pet Tricks,” “Stupid Human Tricks” and the “Top 10” list (an American institution unto itself), Letterman also pioneered the use of no-talent talent. He used them as comic foils, turning staff members and business people nearby the Ed Sullivan Theatre into awkwardly funny characters.

His stage manager, Biff Henderson and the owner of Hello Deli, Rupert Jee were often the targets of these anti-sketches that seemingly mock the form.

CBS may even consider dropping the talk show altogether in favor of experimentation. The genre has evolved vastly, becoming more expensive while yielding less money.

When Carson was the only game in town, the now hard-to-reach young male audience, an advertiser’s trophy, was very

consistent. Averaging 9-12 million nightly viewers, Carson was able to strong-arm NBC into a $60 million per year contract in his last years.

Letterman garnered $30 million a year in his prime when the “Late Show” grossed $200 million per year and averaged 4 million viewers per night. Today’s late night stampede has whittled this down to 2.5 million viewers.

Once, there was just Carson, then Letterman and Leno. Now, there are 20 shows trampling each other for the limelight.

To make matters worse, most young male insomniacs today are not big fans of television, opting instead to surf the Internet, snacking off the YouTube buffet or lounging on social media sites.

For Letterman, the conundrum is compounded because his average viewer is 58 years old, according to the blog Boomersville.

In cyberspace, the new guard thrives well; Jimmy Fallon has over 3 million subscribers that check out his sketches and monologues. Letterman on the other hand has a meager online following of 40,000.

Nonetheless, Letterman’s departure is end of an era. Unlike Cher, Letterman will actually retire. Stewart can match his intellect, Kimmel his elfin prankishness and O’Brien his rebelliousness. The problem could be solved if CBS would fit 3 nutty people onto one chair.

Wed. Apr. 9 Jazz Combos 7:30 p.m. @ Campus Theatre A mix of award-winning small jazz ensembles.

Mon. Apr. 21 Symphony 7:30 p.m. @ Campus Theatre An evening of classical and pop music.

Tues. Apr. 22 Big Band and J Train 7:30 p.m. @ Campus Theatre An evening of instrumental and vocal jazz.

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CBS has a year to fill some big circus clown-sized shoes in 2015 as legend of late night television; David Letterman has announced that he will be abdicating his throne.

He explained his decision to retire at 67 is to keep a promise to his wife Regina Lasko to spend more time with her and their 10-year-old son, Harry.

In 21 years of hosting the “Late Show,” Letterman has had his share of unforgettable moments.

He was flashed by Drew Barrymore, steamrolled by Robin Williams, Don Rickles and Mel Brooks, feuded with Oprah Winfrey and Madonna and nearly had his head kicked off his neck by a crazed Crispin Glover.

Famously known as a funny guy, Letterman was refreshingly honest and strikingly eloquent when the situation called for it.

In his monologue after 9/11, Letterman poured his heart on air stating he did not want to do the show but per, then New York City mayor, Rudy Giuliani’s request.

He followed the courageous example

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Check your ca Associated Student President Solano’s focus is on reaching out to the students. He would like to help students and spark that interest in those who have lost it. Solano feels like his two years on campus along with his heavy involvement, specifically in Associated Students, can help with getting to know people better.

“The more students that I can help, the more I’ll feel accomplished.”

Crystal-Grijalva wants to make FC more afforadable for students as well as being more accessible. She wants fees, like the A.S. benefits, to be optional or at least cheaper. She would like to institute different workshops and programs to teach leadership and preparation.

“My main focus is to help students become better leaders.”

Associated Student Vice President Douglas believes his past experience in the A.S. Senate makes him the best person for the job since he is familiar with all of the responsibilities that come with being an A.S. executive. He wants to focus on the smaller and overlooked details that need work on campus. He would like to listen to what students are saying and asking for in order to improve the campus as a whole.

“Anything I’m going to do I’m going to do 110 percent.”

Associated Student Treasurer DeLoera knows his experience as a math major best suits him for this position, allowing him to do the best job possible. He plans to put in extra effort to succeed as treasurer for his peers and A.S.

ICC President Daphne Ruiz

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andidates Voting began yesterday and continues today and Wednesday on the Quad from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and north of the 200 building between 5 and 7 p.m.

Student Trustee

Muniz’s main goal is to be the voice of students at the district level. He believes that the A.S. meetings are when the biggest decisions are being made, so it’s important for the students to be heard. Muniz considers himself to be very involved with the campus and the students on it, which is ideal to be able to accomplish the best work that the students ask of him.

Overall, Tith would like to bring back pride. His goal is to make students be proud that they go to FC. Other students have been an inspiration and motivation for him to continue, so he would like to return the favor. As Student Trustee, Tith intends to wholeheartedly serve his community, fellow students, school, and district.

Crystal-Grijakva wants the district to know that the current budget issues are hurting students at FC. She would like to help voice what students want heard on issues regarding the budget and construction and to come to a compromise that works best for most students.

She wishes to build a stronger, more united campus.

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Beating the drum for a new generation

Looking beyond his own career, Bobby Amaro seeks to instill a passion for music into the next generation of musicians.

JASON BURCH Hornet Reporter

It’s a typical lazy Sunday in Southern California. Perfect weather for the beach or taking a walk in the park but in La Habra, there is one person working hard to make sure his love lives on.

Bobby Amaro, drummer for the band Orgy, takes the day off from making music to mentor young musicians and provide private drum lessons.

At his beautiful home behind the pillars and past the gate is a quaint garage transformed into a music studio that embodies the dreams of every starting musician.

Two days a week he finds time to give back and mentor the next generation of drummers and musicians.

Requests for Amaro’s assistance is in high demand as he shuttles from La Habra to Hollywood daily to work on an abundance of projects.

He recently completed a new single “Wide Awake and Dead” drumming with his band and is currently working on their next album release.

Amaro finds his day is often filled with writing, arranging or drumming for a number of bands while working to release new singles for his own.

Amaro mentioned that he feels his busy schedule is essential to him and he quite enjoys it.

At the heart of all that he does, is the drive to share his passion and knowledge of music.

He mentors 10 kids in Orange County and Los Angeles. His mission is to inspire youths to find their passion, whatever it may be and follow it.

“Since I was seven years old, music has been my savior. It feels good now to know that I am in demand,” Amaro said. “My goal is to let them know that it is possible to follow your passions.”

Amaro believes that the hard work will pay off for what he refers to as his future superstars in training.

“You have to take your passion seriously.

I want to know it [the music business] so

Photos by Mathew Flores, The Hornet

The next generation: Italy Burch a 10-year-old student of Bobby Amaro practicing a new drum beat at his La Habra studio.

well that I can pass it on to kids,” Amaro said. “So that whoever is ready, when they are ready, I can give all of them a shortcut.”

At 17, he realized that being a musician was what he wanted to do for a living. He auditioned for a Latin band, Voz Demando and won the job as their drummer.

His father, Robert Amaro explains how the defining moment was explained to him.

“Bobby came back from Puerto Rico and said ‘Dad I was on the beach in front of 20,000 [people] and the feeling was so powerful,’ at that point we knew music was it,” Robert said.

Robert also went on to say why Amaro connects and mentors the kids.

“He wants to teach the kids, so that he can keep his field alive.”

Robert believes that the art of music is in danger since music is not offered at

Beyond the beat: Bobby Amaro has a passion to not only educate his students on music and drumming techniques but to show them to follow their dreams and go for it.

most public elementary schools anymore.

Amaro tries to keep the cost of the lessons affordable for everyone.

“I am not in it for the money, it is just something that I love and it should be fun for my students,” Amaro said.

He got some of his pupils as a result of donating his time to local schools and community centers. The rest are all referrals or word of mouth through friends and acquaintances of Amaro’s.

Corrinne Stoterau’s seven year old son Landon has been working with Amaro since he was three. Stoterau explained why Amaro is so effective.

“He talks to the kids [Landon and his brother] like they are on his level,” she said. “He does not dumb it down for them.

He is not just a teacher, he is a friend to Landon. He has come to his talent shows and school events.”

Stoterau also thinks Amaro’s influence has helped her son’s development.

“Landon has matured both as a musician and as a person since finding Bobby,” Stoterau said.

Jimi Ocampo, is the grandfather of Nathan, an eight-year-old who has been working with Amaro since November.

Ocampo already sees music in Nathan’s future.

“I am sure music is something he will pursue when he gets older and I will totally support him,” he said. “I can’t wait.”

Ocampo went on to describe the zeal behind Amaro’s work.

“He [Nathan] has been with him [Amaro] since November and the progress has been amazing and it is the best choice we could have made,” Ocampo said.

“Bobby has a real knack for getting kids to follow him instantly and he challenges them too. Bobby really has such a heart and is a natural teacher.”

It is still to be determined if and when any of his troupe of future musicians will make that leap and pursue music as a profession when they get older.

One thing is certain, if they do choose to follow it, Amaro will be in their corner.

Amaro is currently working on his second single with the band Orgy. The single is targeted for release in early April.

He is also in the process of writing an original music-based animated kids television show called “Freddy and The Poppettes,” which has already received funding from private investors and is being looked at by the BBC Network. No release date has been set for this project.

For further information on Bobby Amaro, visit www.orgymusic.com or www. facebook.com/bobbyamaro.

Photo courtesy of Bobby Amaro

Friendship: Bobby Amaro with 7-year-old Landon after a school play, showing their relationship stretches beyond the music.

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German inspired festival draws in big crowds to celebrate spring season.

ALEXANDRA JUAREZ Hornet Reporter

More than 600 people were on hand as The Phoenix Club in Anaheim kicked off their spring festivities with the hosting of Bockbierfest. The festival is a traditional event that welcomes the spring season and celebrates the arrival of the freshly brewed German bock beer.

The festival, held Saturday March 29, was also an historical event that celebrates culture and brings people of all ages

Dancing the night away: Many gathered at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim and danced to the music.

together.

Bock beer is a type of lager beer ranked among the most heavy and maltiest, yet smoothest, beers in the world.

There is a large variety of bock beers and different seasons bring various new tastes.

To settle the beer, revelers ate traditional German foods such as delicious Bratwurst, Salzkartoffeln (potatoes) and brot (bread).

The food

was authentic and very fulfilling for a great price. Desserts were also offered and non-alcoholic beverages were sold for the nonbeer drinkers.

To start entertaining the audience the festivities began with the Die Germutlichen Schuchplatter dance team, they kicked off the Bockbier festivities playing the German instrument Alphorn. Of course a festival is not complete without live musical entertainment and the Express Band brought it all together and got the audience

Photos by Alexandra Juarez, The Hornet

Blow the horn: Die Germutlichen Schuchplatter dance team member blows the German alphorn during the festival.

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Artesia based restaurant gains a new home in Downtown Fullerton.

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Cha2o 100 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite B. they can be close to $6 when you get up into the 32 ounce range.

On the food side, the restaurant caters to people looking for a full on meal, or a couple just coming in looking for a late-night dessert after a date night.

The rice dish is pineapple fried rice served in a hollowed out pineapple. They leave a little bit of the pineapple at the bottom so that the customer gets a little bit of pineapple after everything.

The food is also very affordable. There is a wide range of appetizers, from Asian tacos to tornado potatoes that are mainly in the $4 range but some are as much as $6 and some are only $2.

The main courses are all under $10.

The location is perfect for a new business. It is right on the corner of Harbor and Commonwealth so they will not need to do much advertising.

Anybody walking through Downtown Fullerton is bound to see it and if they stop in once, chances are they will continue to come back.

The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.

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It’s late and suffering from mental fatigue after a massive amount of studying, one question arises in the typical college student’s mind; “what is open for me to get some food right now?”

Usually, they are forced to result to fast food but a new door has opened in Downtown Fullerton that is providing high quality food and drinks, until the early-morning hours.

After a highly successful run at their first location in Artesia, Cha2o has decided to expand their hours and come to Fullerton.

There is a nice dine-in area inside but there is also the to-go area for customers just looking to get one of Cha2o’s countless drink choices.

The drinks range anywhere from normal milk tea to the bikini peach smoothie, which is a peach smoothie with strawberry swirls and strawberry bits topped with seasonal fruit.

The Laughing Buddha is pineapple green tea with orange juice and bits of pineapple.

All drinks also have available add ons. The add ons can be as simple as boba or as wild as aloe vera. The menu seems to never end.

Even though they are gourmet, the drinks remain very affordable. Most drinks stay within the $3-$4 range, although

moving on to the dance floor.

The band performed a variety of music for all different dance styles. The band got the audience dancing with the help of the Die Germutlichen Schuhplatter. Together these two acts completed the event and everyone had a blast. The dancers where enthusiastic and the band even took requests of traditional German songs from the crowd.

The festival included over 10 locally brewed Craft Beers and German imports on tap, the attendees were eager to experience the traditional German Beer and traditions, the beers were offered at $4 for a small and $8 for a large.

The Bockbierfest was a very successful festival and was very family friendly. The staff and hosts of the event were very welcoming and made everyone leave joyed. The attendees were

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Why you shouldn’t cheat sleep

DONNA LAZARESCU Hornet Columnist

According to the National Institute of Health, one out of three Americans get fewer than seven hours of sleep per night.

Sleep is a part of life and not only is it unavoidable but it is necessary to live. As students, we have the most difficult time getting adequate sleep in our busy and stressful schedules.

Sometimes it is understandable that someone will have to pull an all-nighter. The problem is chronic sleeplessness, which means that a person is missing sleep night after night.

The Issue

The National Institute of Health helps us understand that sleeplessness can cause a variety of health issues: Weight gain: Lack of sleep can change regular body processes, with the metabolism not working properly as well as undesirable hormone changes. This happens because without sleep, the body keeps ghrelin, the hormone that makes an individual feel hungry, at a high level and leptin, the

hormone that makes one feel full, at a low level. This will cause someone to have a high appetite, making them prone to overeating. Eating more calories than the body consumes will lead to overweight, which is a cause of low self-esteem.

Body repair and maintenance: Sleep can help the body grow, develop and heal any type of damaged cell/tissue. If one does not get adequate sleep, his or her immune system can get suppressed – and the body will be more susceptible to all types of ailments, which include not only a “regular sickness” but give someone higher chances of contracting sexually transmitted diseases due to the body’s inability to fight off bacteria or viruses when they come in contact with it. Think of it this way: if you’re tired, your body’s killer cells are tired too, so they cannot do their job in fighting off intruders.

Cardiovascular health: chronic sleeplessness may contribute to high blood pressure, diabetes, high stress hormone levels and irregular heartbeat.

Mood: Lack of sleep can make a person impatient, easily angered and unable to concentrate. These mood changes can affect many aspects in life from social and professional

A cup of brew with Rue

Placentia bar owner shares his story behind opening the doors to the Bruery.

SULEYMI RECINOS Special to the Hornet

Founder and CEO of The Bruery, a bar located in Placentia, Patrick Rue graduated from Chapman University Law School but decided upon graduation to start his hobby of home brewing into a business.

While attending Chapman, Rue brewed as a hobby and competed in many craft beer contests in Orange County and nationally.

Currently many of the craft beers offered to customers at The Bruery have been honored with awards from the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival.

“He wanted to do something he loves doing everyday. He encourages creativity and wants to provide value with customers and employees,” said The Bruery Director of Marketing Benjamin Weiss, “There’s new beers every week.”

According to Rue the first batch he ever made was in his kitchen an amberish ale with cascade hops.

When he finished law school he realized it wasn’t his life path so he wrote a business plan for The Bruery and decided that was his passion.

In 2007 Rue began building

The Bruery in its’ current location of Placentia and in 2008 it became operational and has grown to be a local favorite with an original beer like the Saison Rue which has been offered since the bar’s opening.

Rue aside from giving his passion into making craft beers for many to drink and enjoy, he gives back to the community by hosting at least one to two large scale events each year such as The Bruery’s anniversary party.

The charity events raise $20,000 or more and all proceeds are donated to the Orange County Boys and girls club and Lestonnac Free Clinic which provides medical and dental care to low income and no income families in Orange County.

The Bruery’s distribution has expanded to 24 states and internationally.

“Six years since it’s opening we’ve expanded to half the U.S and internationally to Europe, Japan and Brazil,” Weiss said.

“The next time you’re at your great beer spot try something you haven’t tried before. You’ll experience a whole new flavor of beer and hopefully become a connoisseur of it. Cheers.” Rue said.

The Bruery is located at 715 Dunn way in Placentia. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5pm.

Tasting room hours vary.

relationships as well as negatively affected mental health.

Sleep deficiency is a possible contributor to depression and suicide.

Productivity: Sleep is necessary for the brain to function well. Tired students will have trouble paying attention, learning and memorizing important things. Lack of sleep can affect problem solving, creativity and decision-making.

Also, it can make it even more difficult to handle stress.

Did you know?

If you do not take the time to sleep enough, you can fall asleep multiple times throughout the day, while you are awake! This is called microsleep. Chances are, you have experienced it before.

It will make you function like a robot, sitting in a lecture but not comprehending it or driving to a destination and not remembering your trip. Your body decides to sleep because it is tired.

Microsleep is a dangerous occurrence that cannot be controlled.

The Fix

1. Sleep your recommended hours. *Refer to diagram below* 2. Try to keep the same schedule on weekdays and weekends. If you want to sleep in extra, do not sleep in more than an hour. This can disrupt the body clock’s sleep-wake rhythm.

3. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. The body is comfortable when it can predict sleep times. After a while you may not even need an alarm clock!

Hours per day

Age

4. For an easy time falling asleep, the hour before bedtime should be relaxing and quiet.

Avoid any type of bright light, television or exercise.

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Newborns Preschool-aged children School-aged

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5. Avoid caffeine or nicotine for 8 hours before bed. These stimulants keep the body awake. It is important to keep in mind that chocolate and soda as well as some teas have caffeine.

6. Take a hot bath or use meditation to relax before bed.

At least 10

children

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Teens

7. A short nap in the middle of the day is OK. If you need to nap throughout the day, you should not nap for more than 20 minutes (children should nap for longer amounts of time.)

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Adults (including the elderly)

The Health Buzz is a biweekly column on advice for student health by Donna Lazarescu. She has her B.S. in Health Science from CSUF and is the Health Director for the local nonprofit organization Mommy & Me Cancer Foundation.

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FC women’s tennis clinches their second consecutive OEC title. See page 15.

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Reigning Supreme Fullerton College’s winningest baseball coach has been on the Hornets’ coaching staff for 33 years, but it is unclear how much longer he will be remain with the team.

BENJAMIN SIEPAK

N Asst. Sports Editor

ick Fuscardo is in his 28th year as head coach of the Hornets baseball team, and has totaled over 575 wins, making him the winningest coach in Fullerton athletic history.

Fuscardo has been coaching the game he loves for 46 years now, but has been involved in the game for much longer as he was a prominent player himself before becoming a coach.

His coaching journey began when he was a sophomore at Serra High School, where he played shortstop for the varsity baseball team. Fuscardo says that his varsity coach wasn’t much of a coach, and the team took it upon themselves to learn the game.

“He was one of those lazy coaches that would just roll the balls out there, and after one hour he’d be done with practice,” Fuscardo said.

As a leader of the team, Fuscardo would have the team stay after to continue practicing and run drills, basically coach themselves.

“I learned a lot from that. He’d sit in the dugout, and we would be giving each other our own signs,” Fuscardo said.

“It was as if we really didn’t have a coach. I knew I wanted to be a coach then as a sophomore in high school, and I pursued that direction.” [see Fuscardo on page 15]

Reason to celebrate: Legendary Hornet baseball coach Nick Fuscardo celebrates after a big play.

Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Baseball drops third consecutive OEC game FC baseball loses 5-1 to Riverside Community College after a late Tigers rally.

BENJAMIN SIEPAK Asst. Sports Editor

The Hornets dropped their third straight conference game, 5-3, Saturday, in a back-and-forth battle against the Riverside Tigers.

Fullerton has now lost six of the last seven, and is losing ground in the race for the Orange Empire Conference title.

Josh Bornstein started on the mound and pitched five innings for the Hornets.

He gave up one run on four hits in a solid outing.

“Our starting pitching has been good all year,” said head coach Nick Fuscardo. “I thought Bornstein pitched well today.”

He gave up his only run in the third on a base hit by RCC shortstop, Nick King.

For the Tigers, Bryan Conant pitched the first seven innings, giving up three runs and seven strikeouts. He gave up his

first run in the fifth, when Christian Prado crossed the plate after a single by left fielder, Vince Vinegas.

King broke the 1-1 tie after driving in another run in the seventh inning off Hornets reliever, Jake Lyons.

Fullerton answered back and took their first lead of the game on a two-run homerun from center-fielder, Dakota Wix. He homered over the left field ivy, bringing home Prado.

With a 3-2 lead going into the eighth inning, the Hornets started the inning with Nico Casteneda on the mound. After getting the first two batters out, outfielder Cade Egri singled and stole second base, representing the tying run. Austin Monte singled him home and tied the game back up before the Hornets got out of the inning.

Fullerton could not respond against lefthanded reliever Austin Sodder, sending the game to the ninth inning even at 3.

In the top of the ninth, the Tigers got runners on base with two straight bunts, both for singles. With no outs, runners

on first and second, catcher Garrett Dean laid down the third straight bunt, this one a sacrifice bunt to move the runners into scoring position.

Infielder Paul Martinez, grounded out to the shortstop, but the run crossed the plate and the Tigers recaptured their lead.

Sodders capped off the final run of the game with a base hit, scoring the runner from third and extending their lead to what ended up being the final score, 5-3.

“Its always a competitive battle against them, its the way its been for the last 20 years,” said Tigers head coach Dennis Rogers.

The Hornets are now (8-8) in conference play, and (18-11) overall, while the Tigers move ahead of them at (9-7) in conference play.

After their third straight loss Fuscardo said, “We have to learn how to play fundamental baseball.”

The Hornets will try to get back in the win column when they face the Tigers for the third time on Tuesday in Riverside, with the series split at one game a piece.

Photo by Marisa Reyes, The Hornet

Providing relief: Right-handed relief pitcher Daniel Tessone gets ready to throw a pitch in a game earlier on in the season.

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Dodgers’ television battle heats up

JASON BURCH Hornet Reporter

The MLB season is upon us and Dodger fans all across Southern California are excited to watch Yasiel Puig, Hanley Ramirez and the rest of the Dodgers on television. Unfortunately, if they do not have Time Warner Cable, they are out of luck. Time Warner currently holds the rights to the television station, Sports-Net-LA which airs the Dodger games and they are not sharing. Dodger fans are up in arms.

Fans who subscribe to Dish, DirecTV, Comcast, AT&T Uverse, Cox or Verizon Fios are caught in the middle of a multi-billion dollar negotiation between their cable provider and Time Warner.

During the off-season Time Warner paid the Dodgers an eyepopping $8.5 billion to create a Dodgers television network. Now they are in the driver seat with power over who and how they release their precious station. The negotiations are stalled on the point that Time Warner wants to charge other service providers $4 per subscriber to release the station.

So far, Dish, DirecTV, Comcast, AT&T and all other providers collectively are balking at the

notion. They feel it is unfair to raise all of their loyal subscribers rates when a good portion of them are not even baseball fans and are not likely going to be watching the games anyways.

It would only take one of the major providers reaching a deal to start the domino effect. DirecTV is the largest service provider in Southern California, so if they can reach an agreement with Time Warner it will pressure the others to follow.

Dodgers President Stan Kasten recently spoke with Steve Dilbeck of the LA Times and stated his displeasure with the state of negotiations.

“I am disappointed that deals haven’t been closed yet,” Kasten said. “And I have to tell you with the season underway, I am now concerned that some fans at the start will not be able to see games.

That’s disappointing and it shouldn’t be happening.”

This is where things get tricky.

Technically the Dodgers own Sports-Net-LA, the station in the midst of the controversy. Time Warner is the station operator though. Kasten has said that they are not involved with negotiations.

It begs the question, if the Dodgers

are really frustrated with the state of negotiations and care about their fans getting to watch games, why aren’t they putting more pressure on their operator to make the deal?

This should not come as a shock to anyone, but the Dodgers, Time Warner and all the other operators are all businesses and their primary goal is to make money. The bottom line is when there are billions of dollars involved, negotiations tend to move slowly and there is nothing fans can say or do to speed them up.

Most fans were not too concerned about missing Spring training games earlier this year, but to miss out on regular season games now is really causing unrest among Dodger faithful. This stalemate is not going to be decided by fans complaining. If fans want to hear Vin Scully’s golden voice this year, they better hope that the suits can get along and play nice soon.

In the meantime, diehard Dodger fans can visit ineedmydodgers.com. On the site you can voice your complaint and identify your service provider. The site also has a list of local sports bars carrying the game. Another option is always to tune in to AM 570.

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Sports 15 Women’s tennis clinches conference title The Hornet

The Hornets’ tennis team beats OCC and picks up second consecutive title.

JEREMIAH GIRARD Sports Editor

The Fullerton College women’s tennis team wrapped up their second consecutive Orange Empire Conference championship, Thursday, against Orange Coast College, with a 7-2 victory.

The Lady Hornets dropped one match in both the singles and doubles catergories. They went 5-1 in singles and 2-1 in doubles.

The top pairing of Sarah Anderson and Sarah Edwards once again did not dissapoint.

Both of them won their singles matches, and they won their doubles match. They head into the state playoffs as one of the favorites to take home the doubles title.

“I think this year’s doubles pairing is at least good as last year’s,” said head coach Scott Giles. “And, last year’s team went all the way and won it all. They are a great team in all aspects.”

Last season, Anderson took home the state doubles title with

former partner Victoria Vo. She also came in second in the singles tournament.

She will be tested early on in the playoffs in the singles tournament. Fullerton was taking on El Camino in the Southern California regionals at the time of production. Anderson dropped a singles match to El Camino’s Panitnart Sgolsutyatorn earlier on in the season.

“That was a tough match for her,” Giles said. “It will be good for her to get a chance to avenge that loss. I think if she goes out there and plays her game that she will definitely have a solid chance to pick up the win.

Anderson won her singles match with ease (6-0, 6-1), while Edwards did have to work a little bit harder (6-2, 2-6, 6-4). They won the doubles match 8-5.

“They both played well,” Giles said. “But the thing with tennis is that is truly is a team sport. A win by your number six player is worth the exact same as a qin by your number one. It is huge to be able to compete at any spot.”

Jasmine Catolico also won both of her matches on the day.

She beat OCC’s Nadine Baquiran

Photo by Mathew Flores, The Hornet

Heavy favorites: Sarah Edwards awaits a serve in a doubles match against El Camino. Edwards and her partner, Sarah Anderson, appear to be one of the top teams in California heading into the playoffs.

(6-4, 6-0) in singles competition.

She also teamed up with Allison Enomoto to take down Sydney Farzadkish and Ann Pham (8-5).

“The thing that sets this team apart is our depth,” Giles said.

“Some of the teams that we have

played against, Jasmine would be their number one player. She is our number four.”

Farzadkish picked up the only victory in singles for OCC with a sweep (6-2, 6-2) over FC’s Brenda Gollaz. Gollaz did not take part

in a doubles match.

Pending the result of Tuesday’s match, there will be a match next Tuesday for the semi-finals. The championship is next Saturday.

Then, after that all that is left is the state finals in Ojai.

Fuscardo: FC baseball’s constant factor

[continued from page 13] He became familiar with community college baseball after high school as he played for El Camino College, where he was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame for his athletic achievements.

From there, he went on to play shortstop at West Liberty University in West Virginia, and received his Bachelor degree.

He furthered his education at Cal State

Fuscardo’s wins by season

Information courtesy of Fullerton College baseball media guide.

Fullerton and received his Master’s in Education Administration so that he can fulfill his dream of making coaching and teaching his career.

His first coaching job opportunity came in 1969, when he was offered a coaching/ teaching job to take over as head coach of the Troy High School junior varsity baseball team. The following year he was offered the varsity position, and won the Freeway League championship as a rookie coach.

He stayed at Troy for 13 years where he won four more championships and 11 playoff appearances, before making the decision to begin his college coaching career.

After the word began to spread about Fuscardo’s departure from Troy, he was offered assistant coaching positions at both Cal State Fullerton and Fullerton College.

After attending a FC football game, he was impressed with the school, and admired the university feel it had too it.

He scheduled an appointment to meet with FC Hall of Fame coach Mike Sgobba, and was offered a job as an assistant coach.

He decided to accept the job as part of the Hornets staff to coach under Sgobba, who was the previous holder of the school’s most career wins with 487.

“Probably the best move i’ve made was coming to Fullerton JC. I don’t regret one moment,” stated Fuscardo.

After four years of helping out the coaching staff, he was offered the head coaching position going into the ’86 season.

This was a big step for “Skip”, which is what his players know him as. He would finally become a head coach at the collegiate level, in one of the toughest community college conferences in America.

“It was a real blessing, I’ll never forget that day,” Fuscardo said. “I called my Dad and told him that I just got the job as head coach for Fullerton College, and that there’s only 50 baseball teams in the state of California, and was given the chance to be one of the 50 guys. He was always real proud of that.”

Since taking over 28 years ago, he’s built a program that prides itself on success and discipline and education.

“If my kids are successful playing the game, but they don’t go to class and they can’t go to the next level, then its counterproductive to what our mission statement is here at Fullerton College,” Fuscardo said.

Several players coached by Skip have made it on to play at four-year colleges and universities, and a number of them have even gone on to play in the big leagues.

Former San Diego Padres catcher Tom Wilson, and former New York Mets pitcher Steve Trachsel are two notable former players of Fuscardo who made it to the pro’s.

Over fifty of his players have gone pro, and over 150 have gone on to play at the four-year level. Skip does his best to keep in contact with all his former players, even from his early coaching days at Troy.

When not on the baseball diamond, Fuscardo is a big family guy. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Susan, and their three children: Julie, Marci and Joey.

He also has three grandchildren who he loves to be around, and of course his baseball family, his team.

Although the offseason is limited for a full-time college instructor and coach, he tries his best to travel during his team’s offseason. One of his favorite places to travel is in Havasu, where he goes to visit his brother.

“I’m a big family guy and I love family.

My team, they are my family too and I make sure they understand that,” Fuscardo said.

After nearly fifty years of doing what he loves, it is unknown how much longer Coach Fuscardo will be coaching.

“I tell everybody I’m year to year, ill assess where I’m at at the end of the year,” Fuscardo said. “ill assess where the program is at the end of this year, then I’ll decide.”

Baseball has been a huge part of Skip’s life as he’s taught his knowledge to so many students of the game, and his love for the game will never die.

“It’s the greatest game in the world, its not controlled by clock its controlled by players and umpires,” Fuscardo said.

“I still love it, I love what I do, I love the challenge.”

As of right now, the Hornets are in the

Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Looking on: Fuscardo looks on and coaches in a game earlier this year. The Hornets have been on a little bit of a slide lately and find themselves trying to just battle for a spot in the playoffs.

race for a conference championship and look to get back to where they were last year. Last season was perhaps one of Skip’s most memorable years of coaching as his team won the Orange Empire Conference title, and made a run to the state championship. Fuscardo was awarded 2013 OEC Coach of the year, and 2013 All-American Coach of the year.

“We play in the toughest league and to watch our kids compete and play hard, go to the championship. It was an absolute lifelong thrill, something that I hold dear to my heart,” Fuscardo said.

Although it is not certain much longer Fuscardo will giving batters signs from the third-base line, it is certain that he will be the winningest coach in Hornets history when its all said and done.

The contribution he’s made to Fullerton College and it’s community, and the impact he’s made on so many students’ lives is astounding.

He has devoted himself to Fullerton College as a coach and educator, and his continued success is a reflection of how good he is.

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April 9, 2014

VIVA FRIDA!

Photos by Mathew Flores, The Hornet

These are some of the many art pieces from the Frida Kahlo, Her Photos gallery that are on display at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach.

Perfect exhibit to showcase the life of an influential Latin American artist in time for National Women’s History Month.

JULIANNA RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor

The Museum of Latin American Art opened its doors to the addition of its newest gallery Frida Kahlo, Her Photos on March 15.

The gallery showcased photographs that were taken by Frida Kahlo and other photos from her father and various friends.

What makes this exposition different than any other gallery is that it doesn’t just feature the artwork of Kahlo.

It features over 200 “images of Frida, by Frida and for Frida.”

These images were personal items found in the home of Kahlo.

Kahlo is a key player in the Latin American art world and her photographs take an inside look at who she was and why she is so influential in the lives of many.

Kahlo is a great role model for how she portrayed herself and for the beauty she left for all to see what she inspires.

The opening night started with a welcoming statement from Stuart Ashman, the president

of the museum and from Hilda Trujillo, director for Museo Frida Kahlo at La Casa Azul in Mexico.

Guests walked through and admired the gallery.

The night finished with music from Quetzal and Metralleta de Oro. The exhibit will continue to travel to other museums in Brazil, Austria and Germany.

Visit the gallery at MOLAA in Long Beach until June 8.

One of the strongest women in history, Kahlo lives on in her artwork, photography and in her fans.

Quetzal was one of the performances that played for visitors that wanted to take a break from the gallery.

Attendees view the many photographs taken by Frida Kahlo that are on display at the gallery.

Hilda Trujillo, director for the Museo Frida Kahlo at La Casa Azul in Mexico, and Stuart Ashman, president and CEO of the MOLAA give a brief speech before the opening of the exhibit.