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“This is empowering and hopefully very helpful for a lot of girls who are suffering from this kind of violence.”

FC shines a light on violence 5 women in the US against 1haveinsurvived a completed women or attempted rape.

—Holly McCrary Domestic violence survivor

As Sexual Assault Awareness Month draws to a close, campus clubs have sought to draw attention the issue with a week of informative events.

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One out of every three women in the world will be physically or sexually abused in her lifetime, according to a study by the United Nations. It is an issue that crosses geography, languages, cultures and races. In light of these glaring figures, Fullerton College looks to shine a spotlight on violence against women during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with a week of events designed to give students and faculty a chance to talk openly about issues often kept in the dark. “It’s an issue that a lot of people don’t talk about but I think it’s more common than people think,” said Jose Solano, the newly elected 2014-15 president of Associated Students. “Those people that have experienced it don’t have an outlet. We have actually had situations where students are walking by, going through some sort of abuse and see the resource to be able to start getting out of it.” On Tuesday, hundreds of t-shirts filled the Quad as part of the Clothesline Project, presented by the Psychology Department as a testimony to the problem of violence against women written on it. At the same time, the Political Science Students Association held an annual Walk in Her Heels event. The group challenged

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Peeping Tom enters women’s restroom on campus for the thrid time this semester.

men to put on a pair of high heels as a way to encourage men to relate to the issue of violence against women. Speaking at the event was Holly McCrary, who recounted the story of being stabbed 22 times by an ex-boyfriend in December 2011. Students also shared their experiences with domestic abuse and the effects it still has on their lives. “This is empowering and hopefully very helpful for a lot of girls who are suffering from this kind of violence,” McCrary said during the event. Dawn Foor, supervisor for the Community Service Program Sexual Assault Prevention Education in Orange County, spoke about the fear most women feel walking down a dark street around any man that they do not know. “If you are going to walk in our shoes, you need to understand that fear,” Foor said. The week began with guest lecturer Susan Leavy, a marriage and family therapist and sociology teacher from California State University, Fullerton. Leavy hosted a forum with students about intimate partner violence. See Awareness page 3

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More than million women have been raped in their lifetime.

44% of sexual assult victims are under the age of 18. 1.27 million women are raped each year. Somewhere in America, a woman is battered, usually by an intimate partner every

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Students elect new leaders

Student governement election results reveal a landslide win by the A.S. president candidate. GREG DIAZ Editor-in-Chief

Jose Solano will be the next president of Fullerton College’s Associated Students. Last week’s election resulted in a landslide victory for Solano, winning by more than 150 votes over Dana Rose Crystal-Grijalva. “I am excited but I realize that it’s going to be a lot of work, so before this semester is done, I’m trying to get a lot of advice from the current president,” Solano said. Solano has said that his top priority for next year will be trying to include more students in A.S. He also hopes to find more Solano funding for A.S. to increase its capabilities. “A.S. basically supports the student events but the more resources we have, the more we will be able to do,” he said. “Not just events but actually be able to give back to the students. Joining Solano leading the A.S. government are Sean Douglas as vice president and Thomas DeLoera as the new treasurer. DeLoera defeated David Burnette for the position, while Douglas ran unopposed. In the race for student trustee, Stephen Tith won by 16 votes against Ricardo Muniz and Crystal-Grijalva. For president of the Inter Club Council, Daphne Ruiz ran unopposed. All three A.S. senators who ran garnered enough votes to secure their position in the student government. Sally Jung Hyun Kim, Angela Aguilera and Kevin Espinoza had more than 40 votes each. A fourth senator ran a successful write-in campaign, getting more than the 10 votes needed to be elected. Jiselle “Ellie” Neel will be joining the student government pending a check of her eligibility to run for office. During the three-day election, a total of 301 ballots were cast by Fullerton College students. Final confirmation of the results are pending approval by the current A.S. Senate.

2014-15 A.S. Representatives President - Jose Solano Vice President - Sean Douglas Treasurer - Thomas DeLoera Student Trustee - Stephen Tith ICC President - Daphne Ruiz

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ON CAMPUS

Join the culture celebration on the Quad

The third annual Worldfest brings the diversity of different backgrounds on campus on Thursday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The goal for Worldfest is to celebrate diversity worldwide and within the community, along with educating and raising awareness of the importance of current environmental issues. Enjoy educational village booths, Worldstage, a venue for live dance and music performances, a chalk art contest and a world food court. If it rains on the date of the event, it will be moved to Thursday, May 8.

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WEEKLY LOG OF CRIME STATISTICS April 7-April 20

1.April 7, 2014 Stolen Vehicle Student Lot 4

2. April 9, 2014 Injury Traffic Accident Champan Avenue and Berkley Avenue

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Sister city art mural to be revealed

Fullerton College will host its Sister City of Morelia, Mexico mural dedication and opening night of its student art exhibition on Thursday, May 1 at 5 p.m. outside the Art Gallery in the 1000 building. The event begins with a social hour and will be followed by a brief artist lecture and the mural unveiling. The winners of the Student Art Exhibition Award will be announced afterwards. Attendees are invited to stay and tour the exhibition until it closes at 8 p.m. Parking and admission are free.

Local poet to speak at campus event

Poet Michael Miller will be speaking on his career at the 30th Biannual Visiting Writer event in the Wilshire Auditorium on Tuesday, April 29 from 3-5 p.m. The Fullerton poet has published two books of poetry and owns Moon Tide Press, which showcases talented Southern California poets. Tickets are available for $6.50 at the Box Office.

3.April 10, 2014 Peeping into an occupied restroom stall 400 building, second floor women’s restroom

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Past and present FC students will be commemorated of their great achievements and success at the 2014 FC Centennial Men and Women of Distinction Banquet on Friday, May 9 from 6-9:30 p.m. There will also be a reunion mixer before the banquet from 5-6 p.m. These events will take place at the Dining Hall in the 200 building.

OFF CAMPUS Celebrate with the Bootlegger’s Brewery

Bootlegger’s is celebrating their 6 year anniversary with Bootlegger’s Music & Beer Fest at the Muckenthaler Center in Fullerton on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Party goers will have live music, festive games, drinks and access to the Muckenthaler Gallery exhibit showroom. Tickets can be purchased for $40 online on www. bootleggersbrewery.eventbrite.com or $50 at the door. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go towards The Muckenthaler Cultural Center and the local charities they support. The Muckenthaler is located at 1201 W Malvern Ave.

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Race to raise awareness for Donate Life

Walk or run to raise awareness for organ and tissue donations at the Donate Life Walk/Run on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. on the Intramural Field at Cal State University, Fullerton. Particpants can choose to walk in the 1k or do the 5k run. After the walk/run, the Family Festival and information booths on the benefits of donating organs will be set up around the area. Participants can register for the event at 7 a.m. For more information visit www.donatelifeoc.org.

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Peeping Tom lurks inside restroom FC women’s restroom have received multiple disturbing visits by a male suspect. NUR SATTAR News Editor

Fullerton College has now had

three incidents of a male suspect looking under an occupied stall inside the 400 building women’s restrooms. On Thursday, April 10 a female student entered the bathroom inside the second floor of the building. As soon as she sat down the suspect looked over the top

of the stall. She screamed out and the suspect fled immediately. The description of the suspect has matched all three instances, an Asian male with dark hair and possibly a mole or freckle on his face. “We can’t go into the details of the investigation at this point,”

said Sgt. Jeff Stuart, Fullerton Police Department Public Information Officer. Stuart insisted that if anyone has any information on the suspect to contact Fullerton PD. According to Andrea Hanstein, director of campus communications, they have

increased the security around that area of campus. Hanstein advises female students to not go to the bathroom alone. If anyone comes in contact with the suspect, they should immediately call Campus Safety at (714) 992-7777.

Learning to live the Spanish way of life FC student Diana Gonzalez is currently studying abroad in Seville, Spain. NUR SATTAR News Editor

The Hornet caught up with Diana Gonzalez, business major who shared tales of her adventures from abroad. The Hornet: How long have you been in Spain? Diana Gonzalez: I’ve been living in Spain for over a month already. Time has gone by so fast! TH: What has the overall experience been like juggling classes and sightseeing? DG: This has to be one of the most challenging parts about studying abroad. Managing my time with schoolwork and traveling has been difficult but manageable. While traveling, I’ve found time during my flights or while waiting to get some homework done. TH: Have you made any new friends on the trip? DG: Yes! I have met some amazing people during this trip, which have made this experience that much better. I’ve gotten close to a group of girls from this program and we help each other with everything. When being

so far from home having a close group of friends is so helpful. I’m glad I have these girls to rely on. TH: Where are you staying? DG: I’m staying at the university residency. It has been a good experience living here but becomes hard with all the distractions. However, It can be helpful when you have any questions since your dorm mates are also the people you are taking classes with. Living with my classmates have brought us closer and it makes forming study groups much easier. TH: What has this experience taught you the most? DG: This experience has taught me to be independent and has shown me that there is so much to explore and see. I have learned that just because people do things differently doesn’t mean it’s wrong or weird. Living in a different culture has taught me to be open to new things and new skills. I’ll be going back home with a new perspective on the world. TH: Have you picked up the language? DG: I understood it for the most part but the way they speak Spanish in Seville is different. Learning this new dialect has definitely bettered my Spanish speaking skills. TH: Which landmark/region

Photo courtesy of Diana Gonzalez

Study Abroad: Diana Gonzalez (pictured second from the left) has spent her time in Seville sightseeing and studying. Sign up for next semester’s study abroad trip, which will be heading to Rome.

has stood out to you the most? DG: It’s so hard to choose just one place because everywhere I’ve been to has its own characteristic that I’ve loved. Getting to know Spain and the beautiful city of Seville has to be my favorite part of the trip. Spain as a whole has been an amazing place to live in and a wonderful place to explore. There is so much to see and experience here, I don’t want to go back home. TH: What was your Spring Break like?

DG: For spring break in Europe there are endless sights to see. I decided to spend my spring break in Paris. I got to see all the beautiful attractions Paris had to offer. My favorite part of the trip was going to the top of the Eiffel Tower and seeing the view of the city from up there. I’ve also climbed many towers of buildings with no elevators but getting to the top and taking in the view is worth every step. TH: Any advice to those wanting to study abroad?

DG: For anyone who is debating on studying abroad or would like to, my advice is to just do it. It’s an experience of a lifetime that you will cherish for the rest of your life. The cost could get in the way of the final decision but there are so many ways to get funds. At the end, you will not regret it. The next study abroad trip is scheduled in Rome, Italy for the Spring 2015 semester. For more information go to www. studyabroad.fullcoll.edu.

Awareness: reducing violence against women [continued from page 1]

About 40 students were in attendance Monday to discuss the perception surrounding domestic violence and how those notions impact the person being abused. Leavy began the discussion having students list the stereotypes surrounding both the victim and the abuser to demonstrate why people would go to great lengths to deny being in either of those roles. She then turned the room’s attention to the many reasons the abused has to stay in an abusive relationship from hope of things getting better to financial security to fear of death.

Leavy, who has spent years working with victims of intimate partner violence, explained that for women in a relationship with an abuser, the most dangerous time is when they are trying to end it. She said that most women are killed after they lave an abusive relationship. For many women in abusive relationships, Leavy says they say that the verbal and emotional abuse lingers more than the physical scars. “You can only hear that you’re fat, stupid and ugly and nobody else will ever love you, so many times from that person that is supposed to love you before you internalize it,” Leavy said. In the United States, 18.3

Shirts with a message: More than a hundred shirts were displayed on the Quad, each with a testimonial from someone who survived some form of abuse; each kind represented by a different color shirt.

Photos by Mathew Flores

Men in heels: Dozens of Fullerton College men joined together with the Political Science Student Association to raise awareness for the issues that women go through on a daily basis.

percent of women (nearly one in five) have survived a completed or attempted rape, according to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey. The Department of Justice says that approximately 1.27 million women are raped each year, which equates to more than 2 women every minute of every day. The issue is even broader on a global scale, as 35% of women have been victim of abuse or sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the World Health Organization.

For Leavy, awareness about the issue at an early age is the key to eliminating violence against women. She thinks people should start learning about intimate partner violence in middle school, before they normalize these behaviors. She also thinks these event will help more and more people affected by violence. “People are going to go out and talk about what they heard here and that spreads the word beyond what my presentation is,” Leavy said. The Sexual Assault Awareness week at Fullerton College

concludes Thursday with a selfdefense training program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Quad followed by the Take Back the Night rally and candlelight vigil. For more information about intimate partner violence and sexual violence against women on a global scale go to the World Health Organization website at www.who.it. For further coverage of the Sexual Assault Awareness Week activities and to see more photos from the week’s events, go to www.hornet.fullcoll.edu.

The Hornet Serving Fullerton College since 1922 Editor-in-Chief Greg Diaz Managing Editor Julianna Rodriguez News Editor Nur Sattar Assistant News Editor Christie Garcia Local Editor Martin Becerra Sports Editor Jeremiah Girard

April 23, 2014 Opinion Doing what the job requires

“Does it bother you to deport your own people back to your homeland?”

It could be the first instinct any person has to question a border patrol agent of Hispanic descent how he or she feels about the job. The truth of the matter is that it doesn’t matter how an agent feels. It is part of the job and if you want to keep your job, then you have to do what the job entails. An agent at the San Diego sector for Border Patrol explained it in such a way that makes you realize how moronic that question really is. The African-American agent said that you wouldn’t ask an African-American police officer how he felt about arresting a

black man or how a Caucasian officer feels arresting a white man. Why is it any different for Hispanic border patrol officers? What is it about society that makes everyone think because you are a certain ethnicity that you are automatically connected to every other person of that same ethnicity?

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The wall stays closed: Staff writers for La Antorcha stand along the fence at Friendship Plaza in Imperial Beach where Border Patrol agents explain how families come together to spend time at the fence to see each other and stay on their own side of the border.

You have to set your emotions aside and not let them affect how you get your job done. With that said, not all immigrants attempting to enter the country illegally are necessarily from Mexico. According to agents at the San Diego sector, a lot of aliens are coming from Central America, Russia, Romania and Asia. These agents aren’t only having to deal with the influx of people coming in and out of the country, they are faced with having to deal with drugs, weapons, ammunition and money. These are items that go in and out, crossing borders on a daily basis. One of the first concepts to think about when it comes to immigration is about the lives of immigrants and how difficult it could be when they do try to enter. However, Border Patrol is faced with violence and harsh conditions just as much as immigrants are. Depending on where they are stationed, officers deal with grim conditions with the weather and they also have to be able to work around the land whether they are near beaches, deserts or steep mountainsides and hillsides. Border Patrol officers have to be able to maintain themselves just like a police officer would. They are no different because they work along the border. An agent has to do whatever is required of them to do his or her job, no questions asked. We typically want companies and institutions to be color-blind, we should give the employees the same consideration.

A whale of a decision in Sacramento

Los Angeles Assemblyman Richard Bloom proposed the Orca Welfare and Safety Act last month.

What this bill states, if passed is that it would be illegal for SeaWorld to use their orcas for performance or entertainment purposes as well as preventing captive breeding. The bill also states that the orcas can stay at SeaWorld for the purpose of research and rehabilitation. The bill is inspired by the documentary “Blackfish” which has stirred much controversy and dispute about the alleged animal abuse toward the orcas kept in captivity. “Blackfish” claims that captivity conditions for the orcas at one point were unacceptable. The documentary also claims that orcas were kept in steel storages where mobility was limited and the orcas were treated with cruel punishment or not fed when their performances were not up to par. SeaWorld argues that “Blackfish” is making inaccurate statements based on evidence that is more than 20 years old. Both sides can argue as to how captivity conditions are for the orcas. SeaWorld claims that “Blackfish” is a propaganda

Alene Masse

Special to the Hornet

and not a documentary. Yet, can’t the same be said about SeaWorld? SeaWorld is a billion dollar company that makes a majority of its revenue, if not all, off of these marine mammals. Yes, let us sympathize with the trainers for a second. Of course trainers are there for the marine mammals. It is their job to do their best to care for these animals’ health and well-being, to make sure they are content and healthy. It is no surprise that trainers form a close and special bond with these marine mammals. And yes, maybe to some extent or aspect, these animals reciprocate. However, as “Blackfish” candidly put it: at the end of the day, these orcas do not belong to the trainers. They belong to SeaWorld. The fact of the matter is that these are wild animals. Whether they act out in aggravation, frustration or psychosis because of being held in captivity is not what we are looking at here. What we are looking at is the fact that these wild animals cannot be domesticated. We can look at other instances such as the Siegfried and Roy tiger or the Charla Nash chimpanzee

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Killer whales: Orcas raised in confinement for too long may not be able to survive if released into their original habitat but their life in captivity shouldn’t decrease life span.

attacks. We even have instances where dogs, which are kept as pets, can attack. Any animal can be unpredictable. Just because they behave a certain way for days doesn’t mean that one day they will not behave in a different way. Marine mammals are not meant to be kept in a prison-like environment for our amusement or entertainment. So what will happen to the orcas if this bill is passed? One has to think about how these orcas would fare in the open ocean. SeaWorld San Diego currently has 10 orcas at their marine mammal park and of the 10, only three were captured from the wild. Of these three, Corky would be the top candidate to be released into the open ocean. Even so, it would not be as easy as it seems as Corky would need rehabilitation, in which she would need to relearn how to catch fish on her own. Kasatka is another candidate for release into the open ocean but would most likely not be released. The reason for this is that she has three offspring that were born in captivity who are not viable candidates for release. If the bill is passed, it might be suggested that Kasatka be placed in a netted-off sea-pen with her offspring to keep them all together. SeaWorld has seen a decline in attendance in the first three months of this year. Whether “Blackfish” had an impact on that cannot be said for certain as SeaWorld claims the decline in attendance is due to a rise in ticket prices. However, SeaWorld can sleep easy at night knowing that the chances of this bill passing are slim to none. As much as I am in favor for the bill to pass, it seems highly unlikely that it will. This is due to the revenue and tourism that SeaWorld brings into the city of San Diego. When it comes to the consideration of a marine mammal or money, well we all know how that goes.

Alene Masse is a Communications - Journalism major at Cal State Fullerton.

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“Not really, if I could I would. I have work and school so I really don’t have the time for it.” Hector Lopez

Chemical Engineering major

“Sometimes I do. I go to the college fair. It’s the opportunity to look at more colleges to transfer to.”

“This is only my second semester here. I haven’t been able to fully understand when or what they are.”

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Hollywood needs to hold its tongue a little more Please watch what you say...

It should be said without merit that cursing is morally offensive and highly objectionable. Back in the day there was a time and a place to use foul language, most notably if you were in the military but it’s now heard anywhere you encounter people, especially while driving, working and socializing. It’s no longer shocking to hear what comes out of people’s mouths. Even while attending the “happiest place on earth,” I overheard people cursing in front of children and even going as far as wearing offensive clothing. Yes, I’ll admit I use foul language but it’s when I’m overly angry or frustrated. Many people just say it for no reason, whatsoever. I’m the kind of person that watches what I say, especially in front of children. I know it’s a reflection on me and my maturity, manners and morals. Children shouldn’t be subjected to that kind of

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language or behavior. The biggest factor in bringing foul language to our ears is the entertainment industry. The movies, television and music we hear is full of foul mouthed artists. The entertainment industry doesn’t care what you think or how you’ll respond. They’ll just keep churning out whatever they want without any objections because it’s freedom of speech and their first amendment rights. Many people including myself think that hip-hop and rap artist are major hypocrites. They use a word in their music they would never want to be called but use it anyway, not realizing the implications that offensive word has on our young society. How far can the entertainment industry go in abusing the rights of the first amendment before another major crisis erupts, like the one back in 2000?

In 2000, parents were on the streets to protest Eminem’s album, “The Marshall Mathers LP.” The album was highly controversial, offensive and promoted hate. It pushed the limits on freedom of speech. Government officials took notice and objected the album, trying to find loop-holes in the first amendment to pull the album off store shelves. However, nothing could be done because the album was protected with full freedom of speech rights. Every generation has a different dialect and speech. This generation is being a little more outspoken and controversial than the one before it. People will change how they speak for every new generation that comes. When I’m old and withered, my

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The cause and effect of affirmative action Affirmative action is the policy where special treatment is given to people who are at a disadvantage and are discriminated against because of race, sex or national origin for employment or education. Although this policy seems great because it is giving people an even playing field, it completely disregards the qualification aspect of things. It is giving a leg up to people who are minorities, thinking that it will help them in the long run. A person who falls under this policy can have an unfair advantage over someone who is more qualified for a job or for a spot at a university. Most college applications always asks the question: What is your race? Top UC schools may want to appear well-rounded, therefore they will choose to admit students based on their nationality or race and not how high a GPA or how qualified they may be for that school. It doesn’t seem fair for those who work really hard to get an outstanding GPA to only be turned away because they aren’t part of a minority. “Some minority students who get into a top school with the help of affirmative action might actually be better served by attending a less elite institution to which they could gain admission with less of a boost or no boost at all,” said Dan Slater in an online article for the New York Times. As a person who is viewed as a minority, I wouldn’t want to be given this so-called “advantage” if I am not qualified for it. If I was accepted into a university

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or given a job position just because they wanted to “color” things up a bit, my career or college experience may be limiting and short-lived. There was an episode on The Simpsons where Bart mistakenly got accepted into a “smart school/class” and he was completely unprepared for it. He didn’t fit in with the “smart kids” and it put him further and further behind on his studies. “One long-simmering objection to affirmative action was articulated publicly by Clarence Thomas years before he joined the Supreme Court in 1991. Mr. Thomas, who has opposed affirmative action even while conceding that he benefited from it. Affirmative action placed students in programs above their abilities,” Slater said. “The idea that affirmative action can harm those it’s supposed to help by placing them at schools in which they fall below the median level of ability and therefore have a tough time.” Affirmative action seems like a great idea but it’s not something that is necessarily fair or without flaws. Giving someone an advantage even though they’re not qualified for it could cause a ripple effect. It could leave them as a mediocre student or employee because a great opportunity was handed to them; instead of getting said great opportunity because of hard work.

Affirmative action is also known as positive discrimination for a reason: the effects that come as a result of it doing nothing but good for minority groups, especially for those who are college students. The idea of affirmative action is to try to obtain some equality by giving preference to minorities rather than those from the bigger groups. Affirmative action unfortunately does not guarantee equal results but what it does do is create more opportunities. Members of these minority groups deserve the extra boost. Simply being white, male and able-bodied, for example, gives them an advantage that other people do not have. Overall people from these groups benefit more in life and succeed more just because of these qualities. If it starts from college then it could lead to minorities being better represented in the work force in the future. According to the ACLU, white men make up only 48 percent of the collegeeducated workforce, yet they hold 96 percent of CEO positions, 86 percent of law firm partnerships, over 90 percent of the top jobs in the news media and 85 percent of tenured college faculty positions. People of color today make up about 36 percent of the workforce overall. With the help of affirmative action, more minorities would be given the chance to attend colleges. Affirmative action does not favor one group over another. The purpose of it is to equally treat individuals equally. There are not quotas that need to be fulfilled

grandchildren could speak even more controversial or revert to a moral language that’s long gone, but not forgotten. Erik Edlund majors in history at Fullerton College.

The California legislature recently discussed a bill that would have brought back affirmative action in regards to California College admissions. Though it died, two writers discuss its potential affect on students. Christie Garcia

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but rather goals that they aim to achieve. Positions should be given to students who are the most qualified. It’s not that this group of people are necessarily taking it away from others. Those people from non-minority groups are not being left out and minorities are the only ones being chosen over them every time. There is a system to it and even though it was challenged, it has still remained in place. The case of Fisher v. University of Texas came up when a white female, who was rejected from a local college complained of discrimination because it was due to a person of color who was granted admission instead of her because she was white. The decision from that case reaffirmed the ruling that upheld affirmative action because nothing out of the ordinary was occurring. Not only does this give an extra helping hand but more minority groups also helps to diversify the campuses. A student’s college experience is only enriched by being exposed to more interactions with students from different cultural, social and economic backgrounds. A system of admitting students using at least some extent of affirmative action would make for a more diverse campus and more opportunities open to students in college and in the future.

Arts and Entertainment

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Fullerton College hosted a night of music from classical to pop.

May 5

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Spring blooms with music from an outstanding concert conducted by music director Dean Anderson and the Fullerton College Symphony. The concert ranged from classical to pop genres, starting the spring concert series with a refreshing opening night at the Campus Theatre. The program began with a performance led by violinist Hannah Yim and the Fullerton College Symphony Orchestra where they executed a wonderful interpretation of a piece by M. Bruch. This opening pulled in the audience and prepared them for the exciting music to follow. The program included Zun Hin Woo, a special guest conductor who lead the orchestra through two classic pieces by O. Respighi and P. Tchaikovsky. Anderson continued to participate by joining the orchestra while Woo conducted. After the intermission, The West Valley Guitar Quartet joined the FC symphony to begin a fun version of “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams. This was a greatly entertaining piece that

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Violin dreams: Hannah Yim was the featured performer for the opening number at Monday’s Symphony performance by the music department. It was a beautiful performance of “Concerto No. 1 in G minor.”

moved the classic music into the pop genre. Anderson said that although he likes to focus on traditional standards of orchestra, he also wanted to challenge his students to learn modern pop, “to learn the music from our time.” He included popular interpretations of music from Broadway and other modern music including highlights from “Wicked,” “Les Miserables,” “Pirates of the

Caribbean” and the theme from “Mission: Impossible.” All of the pieces mentioned was something that the audience was familiar with and it seemed like everyone enjoyed it. Anderson encouraged the crowd to sing or hum along. This concert marks Anderson’s last concert as music director at Fullerton College, he has been appointed as the Director of Orchestra at La Sierra University in Riverside.

Anderson has been part of the Fullerton College faculty since 2008 and has contributed a lot to the department. He has helped the Fullerton College Orchestra grow throughout the years and plans to continue to support his students and the music department even though he will not be returning to FC next semester. Anderson is really proud of all his students and gave the audience a memorable night.

Burger Records is one of the local independent stores (and record label) that opened in 2008 in Fullerton. Their website describes themselves as a “rock n roll philanthropic quasireligious borderline-cultish propaganda spreading group of suburban perma-teen mutants.” Sean Bohrman, owner of Burger Records and co-founder of the label, has been participating in Record Store Day every April for the past four years. “It’s definitely our biggest day of the year and it’s just getting bigger and bigger,” Bohrman said. “People connect through music. Kids are realizing that vinyl is special and that’s why it’s exciting, the fact that you’re discovering music in record stores and flipping through

bins of old and new music. You never know what you’re going to find.” He explained that vinyl is an important part of the music world that will be around forever because records are not disposable. “It’s something personal and physical that you can hold and collect and keep,” Bohrman said. “Sound quality is also better. If you have a good setup, it will sound crystal clear better than any MP3, CD or tape.” Greg Meyer owns Port of Sound Record Shoppe in Costa Mesa, which opened in 2011. Port of Sound, often described as one of the most organized record stores in Orange County, also participates in Record Store Day and Meyer says they work

really hard to try to get every title that has been released. “We open early and as a small business, we appreciate the extra business it brings in,” Meyer said. He attributed the reemerging interest in vinyl to the increasing amount of access. “There was a limited amount of vinyl available from the early ‘90s through the beginning to mid 2000s,” Meyer said. “Now when bands come out with new music, they make more vinyl than any other physical format.” Meyer said that the popularity of records has grown due to the “cool factor” that goes along with it. “Records are also just so nostalgic,” Meyer said. “The first record I bought was in 1976. I was in fourth grade and it was Elton John’s Greatest Hits.” Josh Senne, a music major, thinks that Record Store Day is a beautiful concept. “I think the fact that people are willing to give you discounts and free stuff to encourage buying actual physical records is really nice because there’s so much pirating,” Senne said. “Digital downloads are convenient and instant, but it’s much more nice to have the physical record.” Senne is looking forward to celebrating Record Store Day this year at Coachella. “The record store they have on the fairgrounds will still have

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Vinyl celebration on the ones and twos Local independent record stores are keeping the vinyl market alive for fans of the declining medium. ROSIE WADDELL Hornet Reporter

Not everyone remembers carefully flipping through endless bins of vinyl at their local record store. To those that do, the listening station was their holy grail, the place they looked to for inspiration. Music from Elvis Costello, the Ramones, Iggy Pop, Led Zeppelin or thousands others. Music enthusiasts, both young and old, are the ones who keep the tradition of local independent record stores alive. Record Store Day was created in 2007 to celebrate this feeling associated with independent record stores. The internationally recognized day highlights the culture and the unique role that record stores play in their communities. It brings together the staff, customers, artists and fans with special live performances and limited edition vinyl and CD releases. Every third Saturday in April (this year April 19), people flock to their favorite indie record store for performances, meet-andgreets with artists, cook-outs, djs spinning some of the exclusives and other various festivities.

Spin it again: Record Store Day was established in 2007 to keep alive the business of vinyl for music fans. Every April, independent record stores invite fans of the old format to buy exclusive releases.

the same discounts and deals and special releases,” Senne said. “Last year one of my friends got a bunch of old CDs of bands that were at Coachella during Record Store Day for around $10.” On the other hand, Bill Evans, owner of Black Hole Records in downtown Fullerton is frustrated with Record Store Day, even though he has participated every year since it started. Black Hole Records opened in 1986 and joined forces with Stray Cat Vintage and Costumes in 1991. “In theory, Record Store Day is a great idea, but now people are adding cassettes and CDs when it’s supposed to be about vinyl,” Evans said. “It’s about supporting your local record store and originality and where things started.” Evans said that there are many titles and special exclusives that only big retailers like Amoeba Records can get their hands on. He finds this ironic because Record Store Day is supposed to be about the local mom and pop independent stores. “The guy that started Record Store Day didn’t invent records being sold again; it’s just that kids are now the ones buying them,” Evans said. “Everyday kids are the ones who change the music world. They are buying new bands as well as the old stuff like Bowie, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, the Stones, you name it.”

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Remember back in the day when music television played music videos? Do you remember when great dramas and sitcoms were the norm on every station? Well, once reality television struck a chord in 2000 it was here to stay, but reality television isn’t reality television, it’s as simple as that. If you pay close attention to the reality show you’re watching, you’ll see that every episode has a major plot line. Something dramatic always has to happen that has to be worked out. Either from getting a divorce, getting married, needing to lose weight, or having a business fail. These so-called “reality shows” are scripted for entertainment purposes to receive high viewership and ratings. It’s depressing to know how many viewers can become fixated with reality television. They can’t seem to get enough of what’s going to happen next. Some viewers even go to lengths to reenact what they just witnessed. A perfect example of this would be the reality show “Jackass.” This show displayed a group of guys performing stunts that were considered cheap-thrill entertainment to gain viewership. The reality is that a good amount of viewers wanted to relate with the guys, wanting to be a part of the “Jackass” group. So they would imitate the stunts Johnny Knoxville from the show “Jackass.”

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or create their own videos, hoping to get recognition. Because of this, “Jackass” had to place a disclaimer at the beginning of their show to warn viewers to not reenact any of the stunts. More shows like “Jackass” now have disclaimers as well, such as “Ridiculousness,” “Pranked,” “Tosh.0” and so on. It irritates me to see reality stars becoming major celebrities out of nothing. Take Kim Kardashian for instance: She’s on magazine covers, entertainment news programs, and is advertising beauty products, clothing and more. Why? In my opinion, she hasn’t done anything to contribute to society. She made a sex tape that somehow got “leaked” and it got her noticed. Then she was offered a reality show that shows just how dysfunctional her family is. However, credit must be given where credit is due. Kardashian is a smart businesswoman who took advantage of her sex tape release. It led to the reality show, that then led to multiple business ventures. Now she is raking in millions of dollars each year. I’ll admit the acting on reality shows is good, but that’s the beauty of it. They’re comfortable in their own environment and can improvise. Yes, we get a look into their lives, but not their complete lives. We see only what they want us to see. In the meantime, we might as well enjoy reality television because it’s here to stay. There’s no end in sight.

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Fullerton library talks about earthquakes Cal State Fullerton professor encourages residents to take more caution in being prepared for earthquakes.

MARTIN BECERRA Local Editor

The Fullerton Public Library opened the doors of their conference room for concerned residents who were impacted by the recent 5.1 magnitude La Habra earthquake on March 28. The crowded room was filled with guests eager to know why and how the earthquake happened as well as what they can do to be prepared for a future

earthquake. Dr. David Bowman, a seismologist and professor of geological science and interim dean of the college of Natural Science and Mathematics at Cal State Fullerton was able to answer the hard-hitting questions and concerns of the attendees. “This earthquake was a real wake-up call for us,” Bowman said. “It his us all right where we live; literally.” Bowman explained the science behind the quake in an informative and comedic interactive lecture in which he encouraged the attendees to not hesitate in interrupting him and asking a question.

Bowman discussed earthquake faults that pose what he called a significant hazard to Southern California such as the Puente Hills fault which stretches from Yorba Linda and heads west to Downtown Los Angeles. The 1994 Northridge earthquake was discussed by Bowman and the relation it could have with Fullerton. “There is a lot of parallels of the Northridge earthquake that could be a potential model of an earthquake here in Orange County” Bowman said. He went on to explain what a blind thrust fault is which is when a body of rock is thrust over another to make a hill

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Bumpy ride: Dr. David Bowman a seismologist and professor a Cal State Fullerton explained to Fullerton Residents from a scientific standpoint on what happened during the 5.1 La Habra earthquake on March 28.

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in which he also added is the fault that broke causing the Northridge earthquake and is what Coyote and Puente Hills sits on. “The fault [puente hills] is probably not the one this earthquake happened on.” Bowman said as he explained that there has only been three on this fault the past 11,000 years. The San Andreas fault was a topic of concern to Bowman during the lecture. “It is the single biggest threat to Southern California, it is our Hurricane Katrina,” Bowman said. “I say that because it hit an area that wasn’t prepared for it and it has the potential to be ours if we are not.” Throughout the lecture guests interrupted Bowman during his lecture and voiced either concern or questions ranging from earthquake preparedness to the 8.2 magnitude earthquake in

Chile. Ozzy Venegas an Anaheim resident was one of the many attendees eager to hear Bowman and his information on the earthquake. “It was very informative and I felt he answered a lot of questions I had,” Venegas said. “I was also thankful he covered the subject of fracking.” Venegas attended the lecture on behalf of sister who lives in Coyote Hills after her house was damaged by the earthquake. The heart of the meeting was preparedness and making sure resident’s questions were answered. Bowman informed residents on tips on how to be prepared and having an earthquake proof home. “This earthquake is the warning on making sure we are prepared,” Bowman said. “It wasn’t big enough to do serious damage.

Know what your craft brews Learn the meaning behind what you drink and impress your friends with some knowledge. SULEYMI RECINOS Special to the Hornet

The craft beer culture has been continuously growing in popularity in recent years. Particularly in Orange County with the emergence of microbreweries such as: Bootleggers, The Bruery and Valiant Brewing Company. As everyone is enjoying these delicious brews some individuals may want to know more about what their drinking. Here are some terms that new and old craft beer aficionados should know about. A session ale: is a craft beer that is usually 4 percent or less in alcohol volume and meant to be drank as many as possible in a single sitting session. Hops: gives some beers what is known as that “hoppy” unique bitter taste. According to byo. com hop comes from dried seed cases of the Humulus Lupulus plant. IPA the acronym for India Pale Ale a type of hop-style beer that is widely popular. Malt according to world of beer.com is after a beer is made, the grain is made to release enzymes that make fermentable sugars to give the beer its flavor. Lager: according to world of beer.com can be dark or light and usually made and fermented in low temperature. Most of the beers out in the

market fall into one of two done to give sour ales that flavor. categories of ale or lager. “Some of the bacteria used is “Most of the beer you see are similar to what you would find in lagers and ales. There’s a lot more yogurt,” said Weiss. in ales than in lagers over 100 Hops are grown by farmers different styles,”said Director of mainly in the regions of Oregon, Marketing and Cicerone at The Washington, Belgium, Germany Bruery, Benjamin Weiss. and the Czech Republic. ABV meaning alcohol by Grains and barley are grown volume. in the mid west of the United IBU international bitterness States. Most breweries will have unit which measures how hoppy their grain, barley or wheat and/ or bitter a beer tastes. shipped malted due to it being a SRM stands for standard separate process. reference measure. Which Beers are recommended to be measures the color of a beer. tasted weakest to strongest. Aside from terms and There is the common abbreviations craft beer misconception according to aficionados should know about TheBruery.com that the darker there are some facts that are good the beer the higher the alcohol to familiarize with as well. content. This isn’t true always Aging beer doesn’t only the color and alcohol doesn’t happen in a barrel or cask. Steel correlate together. Color is can also be used to age beer. determined by the malting “Wood adds character to a process. beer,” said Weiss. This is just the surface of craft In every bar and brewery beer knowledge there’s always there’s glasses of different shapes more to explore and learn. and sizes to serve that nice cold brew. The shape and style of the glass really does matter for the temperature, sensory and that nice foam seen at the top of the glass. “It’s not crucial, but the glassware does make a difference. Temperature for the beer can depend on how the glass is held it could get warmer or stay colder,” said Weiss. “The Bruery uses a tulip glad for all beers.” There are living Photo courtesy of The Bruery microorganisms in beers Worth the wait: Barrels of craft beer in such as bacteria. This is barrels

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emotional health. It is powerful enough to create a domino effect that is bound to affect a person’s mental health.

DONNA LAZARESCU Hornet Columnist

Turning adversity into an advantage is of high significance; a pivotal point in a victim’s experience is to learn and grow strong from it. Leaving negative thoughts in the past will allow for achieving wellness in the future, thereby finding happiness. The World Health Organization defined wellness as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” To be happy, one needs to be well. Specifically, wellness comprised of these parts: physical, intellectual, social, environmental, spiritual, occupational, mental. One often disregarded is

It is difficult to achieve wellness when facing certain debilitating circumstances and having trouble dealing with the emotions or getting past them. Everyone has experienced a negative issue that has affected him or her deeply: Emotional, verbal, or physical abuse; financial stressors; health ailments; legal issues; society pressures; betrayal; family problems. There are countless events in life that may possibly break a person down emotionally and consequently place the title of “victim” on them. After an experience has occurred, a person is allowed to feel anger and sadness; It is important to allow oneself to feel emotion because it is a component of normal human health. The problem with misfortune is that many allow it to control their outlook on life, change their health and affect their future happiness.

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each person in various ways, the weak will be more affected, and strong will have stayed and fought. And yet – it is not this theory that explain what seems to be the precise reason for later issues and unhappiness, because problems usually pass; It is the reaction, how people deal can make all the difference. Mental issues may occur due to the strong negative effect that a painful experience can have on a person. Genes or biochemical physical processes cannot be controlled, and unfortunately at times even the environment factor is out of his or her power - yet there is an important factor that they can control. Reacting well to situations can make all the difference, by steps to influence not only optimistic but realistic thinking and thus, changing daily train of thought and demeanor. This is the track to becoming a more pleasant and content person overall, after having adopted a positive outlook.

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It is imperative for a person to be honest with himself/herself and see the situation as it was. After recognizing what happened, they need to ask themselves these questions: 1. Why did that occur? 2. Did I have much control over it? 3. What did I learn from this? 4. How did this make me a better person? Sometimes, we were at fault. Other times we were not. Regardless, life happens continuously and we must move on to better things. There is a vast amount of adventures to be had, and a world full of people to be explored. Allowing oneself to be hostage of negative experiences can hold one back from his or her true potential.

a person stronger than he or she ever was, and taking this into account, it is possible to overcome ANY obstacles in life. Constantly striving for a quality life through positive thinking will influence supporting behavior that can lead to growth. Furthermore, taking charge of the situation and not allowing oneself to be negatively affected by the difficulties experienced in the past can be a life-changing practice. Resilience is a characteristic in successful people. Some do not all have a perfect life with amazing opportunities – they had difficulties just like any other person, possibly even worse. The difference is, those nowsuccessful people did not allow the past to regulate their future negatively. They took on the challenge and fought back! Hardiness can help one deal with any situation thrown at them. The tougher the times, the tougher you become! When you feel like life is a battle: Feel. Learn. Grow.

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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Orange County Parks has been selected to receive up to $10,000 in assistance to develop new bike facilities at Ted Craig Regional Park, in Fullerton. Through the International Mountain Bicycling Association’s Bike Park Initiative the facility will also receive a further $10,000 through a matching grant from OC Parks. Along with OC Parks, key partners in this initiative includes local IMBA chapter SHARE-MTB [a mountain biking club] and Jax Bicycle Center, a chain of eight bicycle retail outlets throughout southern California. “OC Parks is very pleased to continue our collaboration with IMBA on planning and development of biking amenities in Orange County’s regional parks with this design effort,” said Stacy Blackwood, Director Orange County Parks. “Our community partners, including SHARE Mountain Bike Club, Laguna Canyon Foundation, Irvine Ranch

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Valerie Hauturuk has been fighting a battle with Leukemia for the past year. She has given strength to FC’s softball team. JEREMIAH GIRARD Sports Editor

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Serving it up: Captatin Cailin Mitchell gets ready to unleash a serve as the Hornets’ women’s tennis team prepares for the State Championship Tournament.

Fullerton College women’s tennis is getting ready for a shot to repeat as California State Champions. JEREMIAH GIRARD Sports Editor

The Hornets’ womens tennis team is fresh off of a 5-1 victory over the Orange Coast College Pirates on Saturday to clinch their second consecutive So Cal Championship. They won the State Championship last season and will be given a chance to do so again, Wednesday, against Sierra College. “The team is playing their best tennis of the season,” said Fullerton College assistant coach Ian Lang. “I definitely think that we are going in with a lot of confidence and have a very good shot to come back as repeat champions.” The team is anchored by the doubles pairing of Sarah Anderson and Sarah Edwards. Anderson was last year’s state runner up in singles competition and will look to take the top spot at next weekend’s individual championships in Ojai. “We feel good going into it,” Anderson said. “All of the girls have been playing good tennis and I think we are the team to beat.” In doubles play, Anderson and Edwards have gone the whole year without losing a match and will look to keep that momentum going. “Anderson won the doubles title last year with Victoria Vo,” said head coach

Scott Giles. “I think the pairing this year may be even better. Anderson is incredible on the serve and Edwards is one of the best net players that we have had come through this program.” The team is 20-2 on the season and took home the Orange Empire Conference title, April 10, against Riverside. Anderson took home the conference championship in singles and Anderson and Edwards took home the doubles title. The confidence is high, but the team knows that there is some stiff competition ahead over this upcoming week. “We know how good the teams are that we are going to play,” Edwards said. “But, given the way we have been playing and what happened last year, we are kind of looking at the title as ours to lose. The team has thrived this year because of their depth and experience. They feel confident with all of their players one through six, in singles and one through three in doubles. “We have a lot of great depth on this team,” Giles said. “Our number two player Cailin Mitchell, our captain, has been great for us and our number four Jasmine Catolico had to bounce back from an injury early in the year and is playing her best tennis also.” Catolico, Anderson and Mitchell are the three sophomores on the team and have seen what it takes to win a state championship. The team is different than last years but appears to be just as good. “I definitely believe that this team has a chance to win it all,” Mitchell said. “All of

our attitudes are right and we came into this season with the expectation to make it back to state and now that we are here, it has been validated.” The first step is Wednesday against Sierra for the team championship. The Hornets took home the So Cal championship and Sierra is the Nor Cal champion. “I definitely think that we should be able to bring home the team title,” said Catolico. “Our depth is really hard for teams to compete with.” Then, Thursday through Sunday, the team will be up in Ojai for the individual championships. The individuals are broken into doubles and a 90-person singles tournament. The pairing of Anderson and Edwards is the favorite to win the doubles title, and Anderson has proven that she will definitely be in the running for the singles title. “Anderson took home second last year in the individual,” Giles said. “But we qualified four girls, our sophomores and Sarah Edwards. I think that all four of them have a chance to play deep into the singles tournament.” Beyond on-court ability, there is a lot that goes in to a team winning a championship. The FC players and coaches seem to agree that the team has what it takes overall. “This is an amazing group of girls,” Giles said. “Sure, they are great on the court. However, they are all great in the classroom and they are great citizens.”

Late in the season, teams are often times playing to move up in the standings, but the Fullerton College softball team is playing for much more. They have decided to dedicate this season to Valerie Hutauruk, who is known as Victorious Val. Hutautauk was a collegiate basketball player herself before she was diagnosed with leukemia. “One of our assistant coaches, Crystal Aguirre found a Facebook page called “Prayers 4 Val” and we were touched by it,” said head coach Marian Mendoza. “We decided that we wanted to take the team and head to City of Hope and meet this girl.” During finals week in December 2013, all of the coaches and all 22 players made their way to meet Victorious Val. Coach Aguirre went armed with a Fullerton College softball shirt with the number 21 on the back and “Victorious Val” printed across the top on the back. “At the time when they came to visit me I was kind of struggling,” Hautaruk said. “When they came in and welcomed me and made me part of the family, it gave me some strength through the battle and the continuous support has encouraged me to keep going.” Though Valerie says that she has been encouraged by the Hornet softball team, they insist that she has done way more for them than they have done for her. “We were able to go and witness her not only get through cancer but do it optimistically with a smile on her face,” said pitcher Alyssa Felipe. “We see something like that and we think if she can get through that and not complain, then we can push that extra little bit in practice and we can get through adversity in our games.” The Hornets went out to City of Hope during finals week and there was a chance that they would not get to see Hauturuk at all if she was not feeling well. They did get to see her and expected to stay for 15 minutes to a half hour tops. It turned out to be so much more. “Before we knew it we had looked up at the clock and it had been a couple hours and some girls were going to be late for finals,” Mendoza said. “We loaded some girls back up and headed back to school while I was mad rushing to call professors and let them know what had happened.” The team’s relationship with Hauturuk did not stop after that visit. They decided that they were going to dedicate this whole season to her, and they wear orange wristbands that say Victorious Val on them. A couple weeks later came Christmas, and some of the girls decided that they wanted to do something for Victorious Val. See Victorious Val on page 11

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Felipe created a video project that showed her go around and have members of the community hold up signs to let Hauturuk know that people were praying for her and believed she would get better. The end of the video shows some members of the team singing a version of “Hallelujah” with lyrics changed for Hauturuk. They also put together a basket with some items in it that they thought represented Victorious Val. “We found out that she was going to have to still be in the hospital for Christmas,” Felipe said. “That was not okay for us so a couple of the girls got together and decided that we wanted to do something to motivate her over the holidays.” Felipe said that she just hoped it was able to put a little smile on Victorious Val’s face. “That visit close to Christmas

meant so much to me,” Hauturuk said. “They went through and told me what every item in the basket meant. Just that constant acknowledgement and letting me know that they are praying for me has meant so much.” Hauturuk was given a great gift for Christmas but so was her family and the Hornet’s softball team. After a stem cell transplant from her father, Victorious Val was determined to be cancer free on Chirstmas Day 2013. To this day, there are still struggles, but Hauturuk has begun the process of getting her life back to how it used to be. “I can’t wait to be able to get back on the basketball court,” Victorious Val said. “I have already started dribbling and doing some things. It will be great to get that part of my life back.” Hauturuk’s doctors have been very careful with her, but she was able to make it out to the Hornets’ game last Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Marian Mendoza

Drawing inspiration: The Fullerton College softball team and coaches pose wtih Hauturuk (top row with facemask). The team has decided to dedicate this season to “Victorious Val” who is now cancer-free.

They came back from a 7-2 and were able to win the game 10-7 after an eight-run sixth inning. “I think Val’s presence played a huge part in that game,” Mendoza

said. “When the team turned around and saw that she was there, I think it lit a spark for us, and made us start playing harder.”

Victorious Val started off as a nickname for Haututuk but has become more of a truth over the past few months, now that she has a victory over cancer.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors: Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and the Clippers are ready to show that the Clippers can win in the playoffs. Not only that, but that they are a serious contender to make a run to the Finals. DeAndre Jordan looks to have a big series both rebounding and shot-blocking with the Warriors absence of center Andrew Bogut. Stephen Curry and Klay

Thompson are the best perimeter shooting duo in all of basketball. They will need to have a good shooting night every game against a dangerous Clippers team. Prediction: Clippers in 7.

Howard in the middle, James Harden and Chandler Parsons on the outside. However, Howard has looked banged up towards the end of the season. The Blazers also have a great balance with LaMarcus Aldrige at forward, and Damian Lillard directing traffic. Both teams are among the top three in three-point attempts, so expect to see a shootout. Prediction: Trail Blazers in 7.

What to expect in first round of the 2014 NBA playoffs BENJAMIN SIEPAK Assistant Sports Editor

Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks: The Pacers were the best team in the East for most of the year but lost nine of their last 15 games, including a 19-point home court loss to Atlanta. As an eight-seed, the Atlanta Hawks are not a team to overlook. Led by Jeff Teague, they won seven of their last ten games to secure a playoff spot. Prediction: Pacers in 6. Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Bobcats: LeBron James isn’t satisfied with two championship rings and is on a mission to get his third in a row. The Bobcats should be nothing but a speed bump for him, as he averaged over 37 points in their four regular season meetings. To have a chance to win any games in this series, the Bobcats need to play their best basketball. Kemba Walker is their best offensive threat and must rely on his quickness and playmaking abilities to pose problems for the Heat backcourt. Prediction: Heat in 4. Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets: The Toronto Raptors have been one of the more surprising stories in the NBA this season. They finished with the third best record in the conference, after missing the playoffs a year ago. The Raptors’ star guards, Terrence Ross and Demar Derozan will be making their playoff debuts. The Nets enter the postseaon with the most combined playoff experience, with 399 games played by their roster. They have also been one of the hottest teams in 2014, finishing the season 34-17. Prediction: Nets in 7.

Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards: Tom Thibodeau has coached his Bulls team to arguably the finest defensive team in the league. They will have the inside advantage over the Wizards, as Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson will dominate the paint. The Wizards backcourt is as quick as it gets, with John Wall and Bradley Beal running the floor. They will be the biggest problem for the Bulls veteran backcourt. The Wizards won the regular season series 2-1. Prediction: Bulls in 6.

San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks: With the best record in the NBA, the Spurs still don’t get credited with the respect they deserve. Their roster doesn’t consist of highflying superstars. However, they play fundamentally sound basketball, and their chemistry makes them an offensive juggernaut. After coming within less than a minute of an NBA title last postseason, the Spurs have some unfinished business to take care of, starting with the Mavs. Dirk Nowitzki and Monta Ellis have no problem putting points on the board for the Mavs. However, they rank 20th in the league for opponents points per game. Against a disciplined Spurs offense, this will be a problem. The Mavericks defense will need to step up. Prediction: Spurs in 4. Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Oklahoma City is just too quick and athletic for the Grizzlies. Not to mention they are a great defensive team as well, with Serge Ibaka plugging up the middle. The only chance the Grizzlies have against the Thunder is by being physically tougher. Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol should cause problems. Tony Allen will have the task of defending Durant, who is the likely favorite for this year’s MVP race. Prediction: Thunder in 5.

Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers: This series will be the best of the Western Conference first round. The Rockets have a great inside-out game with Dwight

April 23, 2014

Veggie-tales: Eli Hofshi from Eli’s Farm has been participating in the Fullerton Market for over 20 years and is proud to be part of it, bringing a wide selection of vegetables.

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Bag it up: Tote bags are some of the many hand-crafted items that can be foundat the Fullerton Market that occurs every Thursday until October 30.

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SEASON The Fullerton Farmer’s Market is back at it again for year 23, ready to entertain the community with food and commerce.

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Fullerton Farmer’s Market is back at it again with farm-fresh produce, baked goods, homemade jewelry, arts and crafts, live entertainment, food vendors and an outdoor beer garden. It was a beautiful Thursday afternoon for a short walk from campus to the Fullerton Farmer’s Market. Upon arrival, the marketplace was already filled with people eating, drinking and laughing. There was a dining area gated off just for those who were old enough to partake in the beer and wine tasting. One part of the Farmer’s Market was for vendors to sell their produce and their handcrafted work. You can find things

like strawberries, avocado, kale and much more. Eli Hofshi is one of the many farmers who come to the Farmer’s Market to sell produce. “I’ve been coming here for over 20 years. I like the big crowds, there’s lots of people and it gets busier as the season goes, especially after spring break,” Hofshi said. “I have a farm and a farm stand. People like ripe avocados, we specialize in that.” Ruben Lugo and Patricia Caldera, Fullerton residents, have been attending the Farmer’s Market for two years. They enjoy the atmosphere and that it is dog friendly. “There used to be a guy (vendor) with dog treats but I don’t see him this year. We like to bring our dog every time we

come,” Lugo said. There is a playground right across from the Fullerton Museum. In the playground area, they have a bounce house, a carnival toss game and a train that makes it’s way around the tiny playground area. There is also a face painting and balloon animal booth where Gesika Douville is a worker. “I’ve been doing this for three seasons. I do face painting and balloon art. The advertising and the kids are really fun. I’ve seen some kids grow up from the past few seasons,” Douville said. The Fullerton Farmer’s Market occurs every Thursday from Bottom’s up: Fullerton resident, Jeff Jones, enjoys a fresh beer from 4-8:30 p.m. until Oct. 30. the outdoor beer garden at the Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Avenue. It is located in the Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Ave. between Harbor Blvd. and Pomona Ave.

Choo Choo: Trains On The Move takes part in the Fullerton Market every year by giving rides around the playground across the street that can be enjoyed by both children and adults of all ages.

Paint it black: FC student Gesika Douville has been participating in the Fullerton Market for the past three seasons by doing face painting and balloon art. Here, she paints 4-year-old Aubrey’s face.

Photos by Julianna Rodriguez and Rebeka Nop