Torch 2015 by Fullerton Publications

magazine 2015

fullerton college

Fr o m t h e E d i t o r What an honor it was to be the editor-in-chief of the award-winning Torch Magazine. Starting out in the journalism department as a photographer, I realized this position of editor-in-chief was a challenge I wanted to accept. The beginning of the semester was a breeze...until production started. That’s when the true chaos started. But what is an exciting life without a little chaos? This issue includes a large variety of topics. From experiencing many different cultures here in Southern California, learning about local hiking spots to reading helpful articles on life issues, the Torch 2015 has it all. Not only did I find these articles informational, but I also had the opportunity to learn about my fellow classmates’ interests and concerns about the world around them. I feel like many of the staff also had the opportunity to explore the city in which they attend college more in-depth. This semester was a wild ride for my editing team and myself, but I wouldn’t change a thing about the outcome of the 2015 issue of the Torch. We had high standards to maintain after earning the award of Magazine General Excellence at the state level this past year at the JACC annual conference. I wanted to take the time to thank all of my staff members. I couldn’t have done it without our fearless leader Kyra Kirkwood for pointing us in the right direction for the second year in a row. Kim Cisneros Editor-In-Chief 2015

Staff Editors-In-Chief

Advisor

Copy Editor

Joyce Eun Young Kim

Kim Cisneros

Kyra Kirkwood

Robert Watson

Isadora Ocampo

Angela Presentadi

Consultant Staff Writers

Monique Jimenez

Alexa Cobb

Naomi Osuna

Photographers

Alyson Lundeen

Robert Watson

Alexa Cobb

Candice Anthony

Talia Farias

Richard Rios

Claudia Chavarin

Jay Seidel Associate Editor Lindsey Evans

Creative Director Stephanie Acosta

Lindsey Evans

Dominique Gomez Erik Orozco Estefania Castro

CONTENTS

julia popick: track star

hall of famer

student extraordinaire

depression: the road to recovery

beneath the ink

fullerton art walk

laura’s boutique

jay culture

an inside look with rolando

summer slummin’

ten tips for conserving

conquer the hills

share and do good

where’s the beef?

around the world in eight days

hooked on comics

stop, drop, rock and roll

top five beaches to visit this sumemr

the love doctor

rewind to the nineties

GOING THE DISTANCE Fullerton College student Julia Popick is both a student and an athlete. She is able to manage her studies with her sport of track. It’s the hardest part for her, but she makes it work. Popick, a second-year Fullerton College student, is a track and field and cross-country athlete. Running is definitely her specialty. In cross-country, Popick focuses more on running for distance. With her track and field events, she runs sprints, throws and jumps. She enjoys both of them. She chose to do these because she wanted to be in better shape. The events she runs are the 1,500, 3,000, 5,000, and 10,000 for distance. Running may not be everyone’s favorite thing to do, but it benefits you in many ways. According to Active.com, “Running is so good for your health. It not only keeps you in shape, but it also lifts your mood. It’s a great way to increase your overall level of health.” Popick’s goal is to hopefully go to a four-year university on scholarship. One of her first meets, she stopped in the middle of the race because she didn’t know that was the end of the race, and now she’s able to distance. This shows how if you stick to something you can improve.

DON’T STOP, DON’T QUIT, -Julia Popick Photography by Richard Rios

Naomi Osuna

HALL OF FAMER Kourey George of Fullerton College is sometimes embarrassed of his vintage 1988 Honda Accord, but he’s learned to not let it bother him. He’s just grateful that it gets him to school where he tries to be the best he can be in everything he sets out to do. George’s hard work on the field has earned him a football scholarship to Northern Arizona, an NCAA Division I university, where he will be competing in the Big Sky Conference. Although this football player has bragging rights, George stays grateful, dedicated and appreciative of his opportunities. “He has a great head on his shoulders,” Coach Crooks said. “The whole football program is proud of him and we hope he keeps being as successful as he was here.” In just two seasons of playing football for Fullerton College, George has already been rewarded and named a two-time United All-Conference player, and an All-State football player for his position as defensive tackle. For his academics, George has recently earned the title of scholar athlete for the national football foundation. Before he was racking up awards in Fullerton, George was getting attention in every football program he signed up for. He joined the Los Angeles Pop Warner league when he was just 6 years old and fell in love with the sport. He started off by playing full back, but then began focusing on defense, and the rest is history from there. At Chespie Carmelite High School, in the San Fernando Valley, George earned All-League his 11th and 12th grade years. He also earned Defensive Player of his team senior year,

Photography by Richard Rios

and helped his team get to one CIF game during his high Monique Jimenez

school career. After graduating with the class of 2012, he

the support of his coaches and bonds he has made with

knew he wanted to keep playing the sport he loved.

his teammates. His talent and passion for football and life makes him a great role model to many, his coaches and

George took a year off from school to research and learn

teammates couldn’t be more proud of him.

about community college football programs. He knew for sure that he was going to play football no matter where he

“Kourey is the perfect mentor for younger students

went. He moved to the city of Diamond Bar with his father

because he’s so humble, outspoken and encouraging,”

and tried to get into the Mt.Sac football program but

said friend and teammate Jordan Philips. “You’re a Hall of

discovered the campus was very impacted and getting

Famer Kourey, and I can’t wait to see you in the NFL!”

classes was going to be a challenge. George then began emailing coaches from Pasadena, Citrus, Caffey and Fullerton. Not to long after, the first program to contact

“Thank

you

coach

him was Fullerton. After reading his profile, they were

Sober for recognizing me. I love all my coaches and

ready to sign him up. George went blindly into Fullerton

I’m very thankful for them all. They’ve had a great

hardly knowing anything about the college and practically

impact on how I do and see things. They’ve helped

nothing about the football program.

my development as a man and I love them for that.”

“I was nervous, I wouldn’t say I was scared. I didn’t know what to expect. I underestimated how great the players were gonna be and wasn’t expecting them to be as talented as they were,” George said. George had mixed emotions about his first college football game, however he felt confident playing for Fullerton College. He knew his team had a good game plan and knew they were ready to take the field. After a couple of plays, George dominated the field. Despite all the competition, he managed to stand out and earn recognition in the program. “In football it’s like after you get hit for the first time, you feel good and you’re ready to go.” George said. As soon as George hits the field he gets into his zone, stays focused, and pinpoints his opponent’s weaknesses. Although his jersey is going to change, George knows he will always be a Hornet. He will forever be thankful for

Crooks,

Junior,

Miranda

and

- Kourey George

un ordinary

Photography by Richard Rios

ontraditional students are fast becoming the

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez asked her to become

new traditional student. The National Center for

the field director for her campaign and Padilla agreed.

Education Statistics states that more than a third of college

She says that the aspect she enjoys most is the ability to

students are over 25, and a quarter were over 30. By 2019

meet and network with other people. Her day-to-day work

the trend is that there will be a 20 percent increase in the

schedule consist of obtaining a list of previous donators

number of nontraditional students.

to the campaign and figure out which people are most likely to donate, fundraising, sending out email blasts and

These students, in most cases, aren’t driven by their

ordering food and drinks from prospective donators.

parents expectations and usually do not have financial support. They work full time and go to school part time.

Miriam Villeda, 32, Fullerton College student, “Elsa lives

Some have families or are single parents supporting a

such an interesting life. How many of us could say the

child. One thing the do have in common is the drive to

we’ve worked on the Hill with so many different political

succeed and face challenges.

leaders and pillars of the community?”

Elsa G. Padilla, 29, Field Director for the Campaign to

Re-Elect

Congresswoman

Loretta

Sanchez

and

Fullerton College student states that, “What drives me

ome advice Padilla would like to give for anyone looking for an internship is to recognize key officials

and contact their staff. Make your presence known at

is opportunities that lay in front of me after I graduate. I

rallies and start volunteering. Find work, school and social

have a lot of work experience, but lack a college degree

balance. “Time management is a challenge I face. I often

so it’s harder to apply for those higher positions. Also

find myself working more hours and not working enough

knowing that I didn’t give up, even if it took me longer

on my school assignments. Making sure I do well at my

than expected.

job to keep my job so I can continue paying rent and bills. Having extra pressure can sometimes lead me to stray

Padilla was partial owner of a computer repair company.

away from my studies.”

When the business started to go under she redirected her focus. She began attending political events and

The trend of nontraditional students on campuses across

networking with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez’s staff.

America is not going away. Although, they face a certain

After obtaining an internship for the congresswoman she

set of challenges the sacrifices they make in their social

used her knowledge of an IT professional to do IT work for

life could lead to a very successful future. Finding the

congress members on the Hill. She has met and in some

right balance to succeed in all aspects of their life is very

cases worked for former President Bill Clinton; Senator

important. Networking and immersing yourself in the

Norma J. Torres; Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva;

industry you choose will help provide a better future.

Speaker of the Assembly Toni G. Atkins and many school

Nontraditional students bring to college campuses work

board members.

and life experience. Candice Anthony

DEPRESSION

RECOVERY t h e

r o a d

t o

he image of my mother being depressed will never

And it’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s something to

go away. I saw how my mother went from being the

seek help for.

happiest person in the world to someone who couldn’t even get out of bed,” said Raul.

Feeling sad is part of life, but being depressed is much more serious than just feeling sad.

He has experienced firsthand how life-changing this disease is. “I can remember feeling nothing but pain and

Although depression is something that many people get,

sadness. Seeing someone you love go through so much

the symptoms are not always the same. So just like there

suffering is very painful”, he says.

are different symptoms there are also different methods of recovery, according to helpguide.org.

Throughout his mother’s depression, he had to endure the sight of her not eating, not sleeping, and not being her normal self. But thanks to the help of her family, she was able to overcome her depression and get back to the person she once was. “No matter what the cause of it may be, always remember to lend a hand and help,” he says. Depression is something that about 6.7% of us will experience in our lifetime, according to dbsaalliance.org. It’s not just something that happens to someone else, or someone’s mom. It can happen to you, or your mom.

Estefania Castro

Social support Family: Being surrounded by a loving family can be life changing. Going to them for help is the first step to recovery. Friends: If for any reason going to family isn’t an option, friends are second best. They are there to listen and help in any way. If you can’t turn to your friends, make new ones at a support group for people dealing with depression and emotional issues. A burden shared is a burden lifted.

Media: The media has done a good enough job of letting

people going through depression someone to talk to. It’s

people know that they are never alone. There will always

the one person that will be there to listen and not judge.

be some way of resource that can be used to help.

Reach out to counselors at the health center, talk to your

Lifestyle Changes

doctor or call 211 to locate low-cost counseling services.

Healthy eating: Having good nutrition is what keeps the

Medication

human body with strength; therefore it helps keep one’s

Antidepressants: Different types work for different

self with enough power to go throughout the day.

people. Although they may be a good resource, don’t limit the options to just those. Seek the help of a psychiatrist to

Exercise: Being able to workout consistently helps keep

determine the perfect medication for your condition and

the body energized. It fuels the body with positive vibes,

medical history.

plus it help to stay in shape. Getting some exercise outdoors in the sunshine is also beneficial.

It takes time to review all these options to determine which ones are the best ones for certain people to peruse.

Managing stress: Too much stress is never good for the body. Being able to control ones stress level helps by

According to helpguide.org there are a few symptoms

not having so much to worry about and it makes life that

that can be experienced during depression

much easier. Relaxation techniques: Different people prefer different techniques. Deep breaths, long walks, listening to music,

-Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness -Loss of interest in daily activities -Appetite or weight changes

sleeping, reading, and maybe even exercising can be a

-Sleep changes

few things that may help to be relaxed. It doesn’t matter

-Anger or irritability

what way it’s approached as long as it works.

-Loss of energy

Emotional Skills Building Being able to talk about ones feelings is something that everybody should be able to do and it’s also very important, more so when going into depression. Expressing feelings helps by letting other people know what’s going on. It’s never good to keep feelings bottled in.

Professional Help Although it may not always be the most affordable, any type of professional help is always available. It gives

-Self-loathing -Reckless behavior -Concentration problems -Unexplained aches and pain When multiple of these symptoms overpower one’s self on a daily basis, it is time to look for help. Although there are many options to pick from, the main thing would be for the person to ask for help. Improvement starts by taking one small step toward healing.

the With black ink all up and down his arms, one tattoo over

Langley, who works at Big Buddha Tattoo in downtown

another you can tell Joe Langley is a tattoo artist. But is it

Fullerton, has been tattooing for 15 years, and is now

art if it isn’t perfect? Think about walking into a museum

an author of three upcoming books. The Pied Piper of

and looking around at all the different paintings on the

Delaware County, The Path of Good Intentions and A

wall, not one is perfect, but they are all unique. Art doesn’t

Necessary Hell which will be released sometime this year

have to be perfect. Art comes in all forms. Famous artists

by the Permuted Press. “When my books hit store shelves,

don’t start their career creating beautiful pieces right

you officially gain the bragging rights of having been

away, it takes time and to be able to look back at your

tattooed by an author,” he said.

past work and see how much you’ve grown as an artist can be an amazing feeling. This is exactly the case for

Langley started his career as a tattoo artist in summer 2000

tattoo artist Joe Langley. His tattoos aren’t perfect, but it is

and has done it ever since. “I’ve always been drawing and

definitely art.

good at art,” he said. “I just wanted to skip college and

Photography by Alexa Cobb

start drawing.” Langley doesn’t know exactly how many tattoos he has because he hasn’t kept track. “I generally hate my tattoos, they are shitty, I did them early in my career,” he said. But why not fix them if they are so shitty? He’s a tattoo artist after all. He doesn’t feel the need to fix them because it shows how much he’s grown over the years as an artist. Langley has a tattoo on his arm that reads cheap tatoos aint good. “I asked the tattoo artist to do this tattoo with his left hand and purposely misspell tattoo.” He said. This shows that tattoos don’t always have to be perfect. “The craziest tattoo I’ve done was a portrait of a cast member from The Office, Rainn Wilson. “This tattoo got me featured on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,” Langley said. Seeing his work being recognized on TV was a highlight of his career so far and as he continues his career as a tattoo artist, he hopes to make more great memories. “I love doing portraits and new-school cartoony, but I’ll do whatever,” Langley said. “In five years I see myself here, doing this. I love what I do.”

Dominique Gomez

FULLERTON art walk

he moon shines brightly over the night sky, the air

to both the public and local artists. In March 2010, the

smells like smoke and alcohol, all types of food are

Downtown Fullerton Art Walk was created with 15 venues

being served. It’s Friday night in Downtown Fullerton.

in order to break the cultural barriers of the Orange

People from all over are coming out to have a good

County community. Some of the original venues such as,

time: college students, families, even those at the train

PÄS Gallery, Violethour Studio & Gallery and Hibbleton

station who are waiting for a train or just coming home

Gallery, have become landmarks of the event. The now 23

from work. Hundreds of people walk through Downtown

venues and several dozen mini exhibits bring in hundreds

Fullerton every Friday night, but for what? Not everyone

of people every month. Many of these venues feature

can get into the bars, getting a tattoo isn’t on everyone’s

more than one local artist. They consist of art galleries,

to-do list, and the vintage boutiques are not everyone’s

photography studios, bakeries, tea and coffee bars,

style. What is it that makes Downtown Fullerton special?

boutiques, salons, bookstores and wood workshops.

It could be the historic architecture, the fine cuisine or perhaps the growing art community.

“I think art has this ability to kind of transcend political or generational or cultural kinds of barriers and allows

On the first Friday of every month, the hotspot becomes

people to just connect with one another and I think

the Downtown Fullerton Art Walk, located in different

that having a space where people can do that is really

spots all around the downtown area.

important to me and I’d hope that we’re having a mindopening effect,” said Jesse La Tour, Hibbleton Gallery co-

The Art Walk, now in its fifth year, is gaining popularity

Talia Farias

owner and English professor here at Fullerton College.

With hundreds expected to attend, the Art Walk operates

After transferring to Fullerton College from Seattle, La

from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. as a self-guided tour with art

Tour had no idea of what he wanted to do besides stay in

galleries and booths, musical and dance performances,

school for health insurance. Although La Tour is an English

live art demonstrations, and theatrical performance art. It

professor teaching freshman writing, he began to see all

is free and offers complementary beverages at many of

the benefits and beauty of art when he was a student at

the venues.

Fullerton College.

What started as a fun idea with his four friends, La Tour

“I [attended] college at that point with zero plan so I

opened Hibbleton Gallery in 2008. He met with other

was free to explore and take classes that just sounded

local artists and downtown gallery owners through his

interesting to me with no regard with how this would fit

own gallery openings every month. In 2010, his original-

in to my GE,” he said. “But for the first year, I took tons of

idea-turned-community-effort was to create the Art Walk.

art classes actually. I was going through a hard time at the

He wanted a way to feature not only his gallery, but also

time and I actually liked painting and drawing, and I don’t

“draw the lines between formally isolated little art spaces

know if there’s a lot of science to back this up, but it was

in downtown,” said La Tour.

almost therapeutic to me. It helped me to get myself back together in a way.”

Why Fullerton? Why not any other city in Orange County? “This is my community. I feel very much at home here,”

After graduating from Cal State Fullerton with his

said La Tour.

bachelor’s degree and again later, master’s degree in

Photography by Alexa Cobb

2007, he began teaching at Fullerton College in writing and has continued since. However, he never gave up on his love of art. Living in the downtown area, La Tour wanted Downtown Fullerton to break away from the bar scene and become more developed. “[Art] is sort of a lacking element in the downtown culture,” said La Tour. “At the time, there were bars or maybe tattoo parlors. There was a very limited sort of cultural range of what you could do, and so we feel like we were filling a sort of a cultural vacuum by opening a gallery where it wasn’t really expensive. We were kind of young, hip, sort of street art, or pop surrealists. We were really into, like, juxtapose magazines and the style of that.” Although they had no business experience, La Tour and his friends opened the Hibbleton Gallery in its first location on Wilshire Avenue in 2008, in a small gallery space below his apartment. He and his friends wanted a space that was different, as they were artists, writers and filmmakers. Later relocating to Santa Fe Avenue, the Hibbleton moved into an empty warehouse owned by the Violethour’s owner’s father, and shared it with Violethour Studio & Gallery and PÄS Gallery. The warehouse, located in the Magoski Arts Colony in Downtown Fullerton, now features many little art showcases, including La Tour’s newer venue, the zine gallery, Bookmachine. Monkwood custom woodwork is the latest large venue in the warehouse, joining in 2012. The Hibbleton is not only significant for its art display, but for its partnership with local nonprofit organizations as well. Every month, the Hibbleton has a brand new exhibit where they often illustrate the theme of what a nonprofit stands for. “My goal is to make [the nonprofits] interesting and

thought-provoking,” said La Tour. “I have an affinity toward

Owners Brian and Kristy Prince opened their gallery in

having shows that have cool art, but also have some larger

2009 after they felt a strong need to “unite our diverse

social-consciousness that more people should know

community of art-minded people,” said Brian. After

about. There’s a lot of little nonprofits that struggle and

moving to Fullerton to attend Cal State Fullerton in 1995,

don’t get a lot of attention or have just struggle surviving

Brian hasn’t left since because of his love for the historic

and we give them an avenue to just show what they do

background of the downtown area and the sense of pride

and involve art in some way. I think that’s kind of a unique

he gets from Fullerton residents. He believes that PÄS is

thing.”

special because it focuses more on the artist itself rather than the art. His focus is with people, not only in art, but

Bookmachine, which La Tour is working on alongside his

with the community as well. The gallery motto, “Do Art.

online blog, Jesse’s Blog, is a new zine and book store. A

View Art. Love People,” is his indication of hospitality

zine is an independently written and published magazine

within the art community. He believes art to be a binding

with original text and images. A single author can create his

tie between people that can be shared with others.

own published zines or books and have them displayed at Bookmachine. La Tour gathers his ideas through his blog

“There’s a beauty in this city that I didn’t know existed

and then puts everything together in his own zines.

when I moved here 20 years ago,” said Brian. “There’s art in Fullerton. I witness it every day. I think Fullerton also

Another gallery that hosts the Art Walk is the PÄS Gallery.

sees it. It’s happening in real time.”

Sophia Miacova modeling for Lauraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boutique, courtesy of AnaPaul Photography

L A U R A’ S B O U T I Q U E Meet Laura Stephanye Mellado of Whittier, CA. To some

In 2012, without a second thought, the boutique located

of you, this name might not ring a bell, but for most girls,

in Whittier, started as a wall measuring 10 ft. by 6 ft.,

the name Lauras Boutique (with a kiss mark at the end) is

which then quickly began to expand weekly by 800 ft.; A

more than familiar. As stated in the name, Laura is the girl

year later, Lauras Boutique opened in her hometown of

behind it all; she’s the proud owner, but also the buyer,

Whittier, and in June of 2014 store number two opened

manager, employee and all things necessary to keep

in Tustin.

both boutiques, located in Whittier and Tustin, trendy and flourishing.

Today, Lauras Boutique has become one of the must-shop spots in Orange County, and has also became a popular

Since high school, Mellado, 23, was certain she wanted

website to browse as well. Shoppers can find all the

to own her own business, but she wasn’t quite sure what

latest trends and even score an outfit that celebs like the

kind of business. Lauras Boutique was created from a

Kardashians wear.

lifetime love of fashion and the belief that we are all born to become someone important.

Have a music festival coming up, maybe even Coachella or Stagecoach? Fringe, two-piece dresses, maxi dresses,

“We all have the power to do something out of nothing,”

flannels, rompers, jumpsuits, ripped jeans, chunky gypsy

she said. “Our brains have the capacity of doing amazing

necklaces, flower headbands and booties are all the

things. I don’t like wasting time. It’s now or never.

fashion obsessions girls are shopping for and Lauras

My time is now.”

Boutique is a one stop shop for them all.

Lindsey Evans

“There is not a certain style we stick to,” she said. “We carry a lot of styles to fit all the different types of personalities that walk into the stores.” Mellado understands that building your business never ends, just like the ever-changing fashion world, “There is always new stuff we have to keep up-to-date with. Building and molding a business takes time, it’s not easy, but nothing worth it is…” In the process of buying clothes for the store, she does her research well to find the current trends. Mellado realizes that there are a million personalities and styles of fashion in the world and her goal is to reach each one. “I wanted to be big. I didn’t know how big, but my expansion of Lauras Boutique hasn’t even started. This is just the beginning!” $5 FRIDAYS! FREE SHIPPING on orders of $75 and up! Spend $100 or more you get 20% off your next in-store purchase at both locations!!

Visit and Connect 16527 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90603 2431 N. Tustin, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Monday - Saturday 11 AM - 8 PM Sundays 11 AM - 5:30 PM Shop online at: lauras-boutique.com Instagram laurasboutique Twitter @laurasboutique Facebook.com/Lauras-Boutique

Photography by Richard Rios

a little

HOMETOWN

about

La Habra/Whittier CA

INTERESTING FACT

I hate going out at night! I would be in bed at 8 PM after the stores close if it was up to me.

WORDS TO LIVE BY

“The trouble is, you think you have time.”- Buddha

FAVORITE MAGAZINE

ELLE Magazine

FAVORITE

I am OBSESSED with the hippie fashion era and I am so excited that it is coming back!

FASHION DECADE FAVORITE NAIL COLOR

Burgundy

FAVORITE DESIGNER

Balmain

FASHION INSPIRATIONS

I love the Kardashians’ fashion. They are always up-to-date with the latest trends.

Being the owner of a newspaper. Running an additional one on the side. Being a full-time professor. Dealing with hundreds of people on a daily basis. Being married with two kids. Having a successful career with a master’s degree. Being a veteran. Such is the life of Jay Seidel, Fullerton College Journalism Department icon. •

He grew up in La Habra, Calif.

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At about 6 or 7 years of age, Seidel learned to ride a bike. “I remember I had this yellow bike with a badass banana seat.”

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A bear is the animal he considers to be his favorite. The fact that they can be cute one minute and ferocious the next is what appeals to him.

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If he were to find a $100 bill in his pocket, he would spend it on either lunch or dinner.

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When it comes to his favorite food, pizza and Mexican food are his top two.

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His top two go-to places for eating out are Chipotle and In-N-Out.

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The perfect weekend for him would be spent right next to the water.

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As far as his perfect vacation goes, he’d still like to be around the beach, but he also would like to go to Vegas.

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He has two children: Rylie, who will be turning 11, and Matthew, who will be turning 9.

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With the little spare time he has, he likes to either spend time with his family or catch up on his reading.

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Seidel served in the United States Army and spent time in Iraq during Desert Storm. After the military, he went head on with his journalism career, working for Los Angeles Times.

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He learned to jump out of airplanes in Air Assault School.

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He is the current owner and publisher of the La Habra Journal.

Seidel was once a student at Fullerton College. “It’s just a great feeling knowing I can teach journalism at the very same place that I first fell in love with journalism. It’s almost like a full circle kind of thing.” For now, he plans on helping developing students at Fullerton College. This campus is home, so he doesn’t see himself leaving it until he’s ready to retire.

Estefania Castro

ROLANDO an inside look with

Many students here at Fullerton College tend to get their

College Readiness Program, the High School Outreach

degree, or to move onto a university, or even to get their

program, is a Liaison for the CSUF GearUp Program, and

certificate. But not many would say that they got their start

has helped with the STEM summer camp.

here at Fullerton College. Even fewer of the College’s graduates could say that they actively give back to their

“I love starting programs, I love, doing different things.”

community and to the college. Rolando Sanabria could

He said “When I think of teaching and learning, to me

definitely say that he does all of this, and more.

it’s not just about the classroom. To me teaching and learning happens in many areas, yeah? It happens in the

Rolando Sanabria is a counselor here at Fullerton College

classroom, but it also happens me doing a presentation at

and has worked here for the past 19 years. His roots come

a high school. The one thing that I really love doing; I like

from Guatemala where he lived with his mother until they

speaking to parents. Love speaking to parents.”

moved to the U.S. He attended high school here in Orange County, but he says that his real start was here at Fullerton

Sanabria has been heavily involved here at Fullerton

College.

College for several years and he feels very lucky to have had the opportunity.

“This is where I live, this is where I grew up.” He said “Fullerton College is where my story started. And not only

“It happened to be that I was very blessed that the only

in the sense of professionally, but most important of all,

job I’ve ever had full time, is here at Fullerton College. And

my personal story. The fact that I met my wife, most of my

this was exactly what I wanted to do all along.”

good friends have come from here.” Reaching back and giving back to the community is He got a job working in the EOPS office as a peer counselor

something that people always seem to talk about doing,

after transferring to Cal State Fullerton, and worked there

but Sanabria does this frequently through the programs

for two years. While working on his Bachelor’s in Human

designed to reach out to high schools and their students.

Services, he did several internships throughout Southern

He’s heavily involved with the Counseling 50 classes

California, but his last internship was here at Fullerton

which are designed to be taught directly at high schools

College and he fell in love with working here. Today, he

to reinforce college readiness through the High School

works as a Student Development Instructor and is heavily

Outreach Program. His goal isn’t just those classes, but to

involved in coordinating multiple programs including the

get as many students into college as possible.

Erik Orozco

Photography by Alexis Cobb

“The idea is just to build bridges,” he said. “And as you

Having worked at Fullerton College for 19 years now,

know from bridges, all bridges look different. And my

Sanabria has a lot of experience as a student as well

philosophy is: I don’t care how the bridge looks, let’s just

as a mentor, and offers his advice to new, current, and

build a bridge that can cross. Cause if I can get them here,

continuing students here at Fullerton College, and

I believe we have other people who are here, who are

wherever else they may go.

professional and good enough, and mean well, and will take care of them.”

“I think the advice I would give students as a result of what I have learned personally when I was a student here, and

ut building bridges to high schools throughout the

knowing what I know now after 19 years of working here. In

county isn’t the only way he gives back. Interns are

order to make it out of a community college; it has nothing

a common sight in a lot of offices, and here at Fullerton

to do with academics. It has to do with personal life. The

College it’s no different, but Sanabria says that they’re his

academics is the easy part. What my experience has been,

secret weapon.

the difference between those that make it and those who don’t; those who make it are willing to do the work,

“I have six interns with me. The reason I value interns, is

whether academics comes easy or not, they’re willing to

because I know what it did for me…but I also believe that

do the work. Anybody can do the work. But if you want to

we have to cultivate people to follow us,” he said “And at

be a successful student, you have to control your personal

the same time, if I was a one person show with no interns, I

life. You have to control your personal life. And that looks

wouldn’t be able to do everything I do. My secret weapons

different for everybody. It affects everything!”

is my interns.”

Summer Slummin’: The Must Sees and Must Reads of the Summer Written by Claudia Chavarin Torch writer Claudia Chavarin sits down with Screenwriting Professor Victor Phan. With 17 years of experience under his belt, he let us in on his opinion of the top 10 movies that people should view this summer. Jaws (1975) The Avengers (2012) Die Hard (1988) The Dark Knight (2008) Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) Midnight in Paris (2011) Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Bridesmaids (2011) Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) Here at Fullerton College there are many different classes you can take. The most popular class to take is English. Almost all the English classes transfer to a University. Mike Mangan is a professor here at Fullerton College. He teaches different levels of English. At the end of this year, this will be his 5th year here at Fullerton College. He didn’t always want to be a teacher. After grad school he met his wife. They wanted a life together. Teaching was an easy thing for them at the time. He chose English because he was good at reading and writing. “Being an English major you have more options, and I love reading,” said Mangan. English was definitely a perfect match for him. The top books to read for summer:

Non-Fiction Fast Food Nation, by Eric Schlosser. The Sixth Extinction, by Elizabeth Kolbert.

Fiction Ask the Dust, by John Fante. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, by Junot Díaz.

EN TIPS TO CONSERVE

It’s hard to ignore that California is running low on water when driving on the freeway has now turned into a reminder. Bulletin boards and traffic updates screening “California in major drought. Conserve water,” houses that once had a vivid green lush on them are covered in dirt, and many homes are having to work a schedule around the best time to wash their clothes or take showers. None of this information is quite as shocking learning the statistic that Southern California alone uses over 18,000 gallons of water a day. Fullerton College students met up with a nearby Ecology Center to get a couple tips on what students could do to start preserving water in Southern California now. Buy food from a local farmers market- the closer to home you buy your food, there is less amounts of water being used for packaging. Focus on eating veggies over meat once a week- meat take water for growth of grain, bathing, transportation and packaging. Eating vegetables instead of meat once a week can cut down on water use tremendously. Get your car washed at a carwash as opposed to washing it yourself- car washes recycle the water they use on each car and treating yourself to having someone else do the dirty work could save up to 50 gallons each time. Switch to biodegradable soaps and cleaners- everything that goes down the drain will eventually end up in the ocean, lets keep the oceans clean by making sure the products we use aren’t harmful towards the environment. Wash your dishes by hand- yes, dishwashers are a huge convenience when picking up after a huge dinner party, but if it was just you eating the dish water isn’t needed. wash the couple dishes you’ll have by hand to conserve water. Get a reusable water bottle- plastic bottles that aren’t recycled the right way will end up in our oceans and take 6 gallons of water to manufacture. Using a reusable water bottle will not only help the environment, but save you money. Cut back on using your bathroom sink- we all have to brush our teeth, but the sink is commonly left on while it’s not being put to use. Change your habits and cut the water when brushing your teeth and always make sure water is not left on when you are not home. Simply doing this could save 10 gallons of water a day. Water your plants and yard after the sunset- watering at night will insure that the plants get the water before the sun dries it out, making it wasteful. Dedicate a day to washing clothes- the washing machine takes not only water, but energy to run. dedicate a specific day to washing your clothes (and families clothes) to make sure that you are only washing full loads will not only save water, but cut down on your water expenses. Cut back in the shower- it’s easy to get caught up in the shower, while either thinking about life or singing out loud to your favorite jams, but this fun is coming at a cost. Make it a fun game in your family to see if you can take a shower in 7 minutes or less.

These 10 steps will take (at most) $20 and an hour of your time. If everyone took their part to spend ways we could all cut back on water, California will hopefully be able to conserve. We all need water to live, why not take serious action towards keeping our access available to us?

For more information on how to help make our planet a beautiful one: theecologycenter.org youtube.com/theecologycenter

Alyson Lundeen

CONQUER the H I L L S

It’s a warm summer night. The soft breeze stirs the leaves on the trees, and the tall grass carpeting the hills waves in time with the wind. The city lights twinkle far below, stretching on for miles as the sun makes its slow descent over the horizon. This can be found in many places in North Orange County, but you can’t get there by car. Fullerton and its surrounding cities have miles of hiking trails to explore. If you find it hard to escape this summer, turn to your own backyard for a sense of escape and freedom. Whether you like to ride a bike, walk your dog, take a jog or break a sweat on an uphill climb, there are spots out there for every skill level and preference. Fullerton has easy, rolling trails that are great for beginners.

There is a trailhead on the corner

of Berkeley and Harbor, a stone’s throw from Fullerton College. The main trail is the Juanita Cooke Greenbelt trail, which is a peaceful walk through residential areas. If you continue north on this trail for about 2.5 miles, you will reach Laguna Lake Park. This destination has a small lake, picnic tables, and an equestrian center. You may see some horses near the trail as you approach the lake. This is a great trail for beginners. If you want more challenging terrain, you can head west down the Hiltscher Park Trail, which crosses Juanita Cooke about a mile in. This trail is good for advanced hikers and mountain bikers, and runs along a ridge of low hills, providing a great view of

Story and Photography by Alexa Cobb

Fullerton and Buena Park. There are other trails off of Juanita Park, and a few not connected to it but still easy to reach. Check out http:// www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/ to see a complete list of Fullerton’s trails and how to get to them. For terrain that makes you feel like you’re a hundred miles from home, check out the Powder Canyon nature preserve in La Habra Heights. It’s a bit farther away from Fullerton, about 7 miles north on Harbor Boulevard, but well worth it, and easy to find. This area has trails of all difficulties, but all are quite scenic, as the park is protected and full of native vegetation. A hike to the top of these hills provides a view that stretches from Fullerton to South Los Angeles County, almost to the ocean. For more information about Powder Canyon, go to lamountains.com and click on the hiking trails link. This is a great source for a variety of other trails, too. Carbon Canyon Regional Park, a very unique area, is located on Lambert Road, east of the 57 Freeway in Brea. It costs $3 to park, but the lot has great security and a ranger’s station. This park has a grove of young redwood trees, and it’s the only one in Southern California. It’s a winding walk through the hills, with many varieties of native wildflowers and local wildlife. Orangecountyparks.reserveamerica.com is the place to find detailed maps, descriptions, and amenities for all the parks in Orange County, including Powder Canyon. Hiking is good for the soul, but it’s also a great way to get toned and tanned for summer fun. Its health benefits are far reaching and it’s a bit more exciting than the treadmill. Get out there and have fun and fresh air!

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share AND DO

A of

warm

glow

Share and Do Good, a local giving boutique that houses

the twinkling, lit-up trees standing in the center

around 30 socially conscious brands, is owned by Lilly

downtown

eludes

Fullerton’s

from streets.

the

tops

Below,

people

Tokuyama. Her goal? To teach people what good can

are enjoying what this historic and eclectic area has

come from consumerism. What makes the purchases in this

to offer. In one corner, a couple of guys relax outside a

boutique unique is that every product helps someone

bar with cigarettes dangling loosely from their lips and

in a different part of the world in a different way.

fingers, while down the street a couple of college students

For example, one of the brands sold is Sanctuary

are unwinding at a café. In another block you’ll

Spring,

find people stepping in and out of retro shops,

handmade by women in the Philippines escaping

vintage stores and upscale boutiques. Someone in the

prostitution. Purchasing these cards creates jobs for them

area is most likely receiving his first or 10th tattoo.

so that they avoid less-dignifying work. Furthermore, these

collection

quirky,

colorful

cards

products do not remain stagnant with the consumer; they But, in one corner of the neighborhood, a customer

create connections among the consumers themselves

just purchased a necklace that helped a woman

leading them to tell stories of the good deeds coming

in Uganda go to school. And there’s more where that

from their purchases, which in turn, hopefully bring more

came from.

shoppers in to help even more people in need.

Isadora Ocampo

Photography by Richard Rios

Tokuyama is a former Fullerton College student who

a jewelry line that uses fashion and design to empower

thought of the idea of opening this giving boutique when

people to rise above poverty. These jewelry pieces are

she attended a Christian music festival in 2011. Here,

made by women in Uganda, and when a 31 Bit piece is

she came across Hello Somebody, an organization that

purchased, the consumer supports them. Their online

was selling brightly colored silicone watches that helped

website explains that 31 Bits is more than a brand. It is a

improve the lives of kids in need. People would then ask

program that works with these women to create products

about her watch and she would refer them to the brand

and provide them with counseling, health education,

and let them know it helped feed hungry children in Haiti.

finance training and business mentorships. Now, wearing

She realized, “a well-designed product can tell a story

a bracelet can mean so much more.

of good and have it go that much farther.” She said she

“It’s so unique, people will ask and you can tell a story like,

could have easily given money to the organization, but

‘I helped to provide a way for a girl in Uganda go to

she liked how the watch was tangible.

school,’” Tokuyama said. “Think about how empowering that is, knowing you can make a difference by being

“This is living and breathing. You wear something

stylish and creative.”

and people comment on it, it can go anywhere,” said Tokuyama. “It creates conversation and tells a story.”

Jane Chen, events coordinator of Share and Do Good, enthusiastically shares the same belief of these products

Leaving this one-stop shop allows people to help others

with a cause. “I’d rather support someone directly than go

and tell many different stories. One such brand is 31 Bits,

to Forever 21 or Nordstrom.”

Lilly and staff have great relationships with their brands, some of which allow the consumers to track how their purchase is helping others. Take Public Supply, for example. This brand’s mission is to support creative work in our country’s public schools. Some teachers can’t afford art supplies; even entire art departments are being cut out. This brand sells writing, art and office essentials than channel 25 percent of the profits to a classroom in need. The journals they sell have a tracking code in the back that consumers can enter online and learn how their money is helping. And helping someone can even hit close to home. A quickseller from Share are The Giving Keys from Los Angeles. This brand employs those who are “transitioning out of homelessness to make jewelry out of repurposed keys that get sold and shared around the world,” the website describes. Every key has an encouraging message, whether it is “hope” “dream” or “courage.” When the consumer feels someone needs an encouraging message, they must give the key to that individual. These keys support those actively seeking a better life after homelessness, and customers can also choose who and when to brighten someone’s day. It’s a two-fer. Not only does the staff share the passion that comes from this corner in downtown Fullerton but customers as well. Shopper Sarah Towne loves how “connecting to places like Share and Do Good connects us to something far broader and deeper and long lasting than just a cute necklace. And not only are the products at Share beautiful and of high quality, they ground you. They remind you that there’s much more going on all around you, all the time. Share gives you the opportunity to participate in something much bigger than yourself. And that’s a very good thing.”

In a world like ours today, it is really easy to hear about the

Lilly’s Advice 1 Look outside yourself, don’t be self-focused. That will always lead to problems. 2 Ask yourself “what do you enjoy doing?” See if there is a way to give back through that. 3 Volunteer. There is always someone who may need a helping hand.

bad stories; we should focus on turning them into good ones and continue telling the good in the world already. With stores like Share and Do Good, this is a very easy way to give back. From candles to beanies, journals and cards, to sandals and bags, there is a way to leave the store happy not only for yourself but for someone else as well. As for the future, Tokuyama would love to open 10 more stores. “I want to make these products as accessible to people as possible,” Tokuyama said. We don’t have to be rich, or have a high seat of power to make a difference. The little things like acknowledging a person or giving a smile can make a difference in someone’s day. But by educating yourself on bigger issues around the world, and giving back in ways that can spark another person to do the same, can make you pretty powerful. And that is the chain reaction this boutique is creating that is being felt around the world. As one shopper, Katie O’

4 Be brave.

Brien puts it, “We gotta take care of each other.”

Visit and Connect 110 East Wilshire Avenue #101, Fullerton, CA 92832 Monday - Thursday 11 AM - 6 PM Friday - Saturday 11 AM - 7 PM Sundays Noon - 6 PM Instagram shareanddogood Facebook.com/ShareAndDoGood Pinterest Share and Do Good

Pictured above: Zoe Towne and Lily Tokuyama

The Portland // Burger Parlor

the

where’s

top five spots for vegetarian eats

ho is Clara Peller? Ask most people and they would not be able to tell identify her as the

actress that gave life to the infamous catchphrase “Where’s the Beef?”. In

the

1980s,

the

Famous chef Jamie Oliver had an infamous battle with fast food giant McDonalds in 2011 over their use of

Wendy’s

chain

hamburger

establishments were looking for a way to distinguish themselves from competitors when actress Clara Peller forcefully uttered the phrase and put Wendy’s meat on the market. Making its way into pop culture history, the phrase went viral through television shows, films, and other media outlets. Ironically Wendy’s is one of the many fast food chains now under scrutiny for questionable food practices about their meat, where it goes and how. A recent Reddit thread asked employees of fast food establishments which menu items they would not order and Wendy’s employees were eager to enlighten users that “the meat used in the chili, yeah that comes from the meat on the grill top and expires and dries up that’s put into the warming drawer until you have enough for a batch of chili.”

ammonium hydroxide to “bleach” their meat. In his tv series Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, Oliver revealed to the audience that McDonalds has a process that involves “grinding all the unwanted trimmings and fat from beef, washing it in ammonium hydroxide – these parts of the meat apparently have the most bacteria – then using it as a hamburger filler”. McDonalds refuted the statement by stating that their meat is “100% USDA-inspected beef – no preservatives , no fillers, no extenders-period”. With high rising concerns about the meat industry, the once scorned option of vegetarianism is now taking center stage. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) reported that the total number of land animal consumption has decreased by 300 million between 2008 and 2009 alone. To those looking for meat alternatives, here are the top five meat free options floating around the Southern California area.

Story and photography by Joyce Eun Young Kim

Seabird’s Kitchen // Costa Mesa

Súp Noodle Bar // Buena Park

If Seabird’s kitchen had a mantra it would be, why fake

Pho, once a foreign sounding word has become the

it when you can make it with vegetables?

staple to many hangover regimens of the

Their menu is not filled with faux

OC crowd. The ever comforting warm

meats, rather it capitalizes on the

broth with its lengthy noodles that

tastiness of vegetables and strives

swirl as you add the condiments and vegetables and spritz the

to make those flavors shine.

lemon is the sign of all better

Having evolved from a food

things to come after a hard night

truck to a brick and mortar,

of drinking. What is elusive is

Seabird’s

has

artisanal

approach that involves seasonal

a good bowl of vegetarian pho

produce and from scratch sauces.

because the stereotype is that the

Perfectly suited in the anti-mall

luscious flavors of pho are developed

also affectionately known as “The Lab”

from meat based stocks.

in Costa Mesa, Seabirds is another great Sup Noodle Bar has a vegan broth that is ready to fill the void. Herbaceous, the broth is a little oily but full of flavor.

restaurant making vegetarian and veganism attractive and approachable.

You can add tofu or veggies to fill up the already hefty bowl and of course you do get your regular accompaniment of

The Holy Smokes bowl is a standout. A combination

sides like a rind of citrus, basil and sprouts.

of brown rice, barbecued jackfruit, sautéed greens, broccolini, pickled red onion, and coconut bacon with

What’s great about Sup Noodle Bar is that they specialize

their special Seabirds sauce and Kentucky BBQ sauce, you

in Northern style pho so in addition to having the thin

can practically smell the wood chips smoking. It’s a savory

noodles that one is accustomed to in their pho, they also

piece of heaven and the portion size may seem large until

have large flat noodles for those craving a more satisfying

you start digging in and before you know it, it’s gone.

mouthfeel of noodles. Feeling like going all out and having a feast? The truffle fries are a must for the

Shojin Downtown // Los Angeles

vegetarian crowd and if you have room for dessert

Always take the suggestions of your servers seriously. They

the

work around the food all the time and know the ins and

matcha

green

be a crowd favorite.

tea

crème

brûlée

seems

outs of not only the kitchen but what people are ordering.

Dynamite Roll 2.0 // Shojin Downtown

The dynamite Roll is a staff favorite at Shojin and rightfully

The Portobello burger has a grilled Portobello with a

so. Spicy tofu and avocado is a classic combo that always

marinated patty, aioli sauce and drizzled with balsamic

delights the tastebuds. The spicy torched mayo with the

vinaigrette. This meatless burger personifies umami and is

dynamite and mango sauce will have you wishing you had

so flavorful it could really fool any meathead that this was

brushed up on your chopstick skills before coming here

the real deal. You could practically taste the grill marks.

because you will fight to the death to get the last piece of the roll if sharing with friends.

Burger Parlor // Fullerton Say Portland and automatically you may think, vegetarians

Not only is everything at Shojin vegetarian but it’s a great

paradise, which is exactly what you get from this local

atmosphere perfect for first dates. What doesn’t say

establishment. Sandwiched in between the buns is a thick

romance like tofu and dim lighting?

slab of marinated beet, that humorously enough looks

Healthy Junk // Anaheim

like a hunk of bloody beef. It lays lazily on top of indulgent fried mozzarella sticks and is dressed with pickled carrots,

Close your eyes and let your finger mysteriously land

sprouts, arugula, tomato confit, and herb sauce. Don’t call

on anything in Healthy Junk’s menu and you couldn’t

this a burger substitute because this beauty stands all on

really go wrong. This vegetarian/vegan spot really caters

its own. Also another great tip: At the burger parlor you

to everyone with their take on chili cheese fries, tacos,

can now substitute any of the proteins in the burgers with

hamburgers, pizza and general crowd pleasers.

a crispy Portobello or grilled Portobello.

in eight days

local hot spots for the cultural connoisseur

Isadora Ocampo, Claudia Chavarin, Lindsey Evans

he feel of sweet summer is just around the corner. The scent of suntan lotion is in the air, barbecues are all around and summer dresses are in full swing. The nights are longer and summer memories are waiting to happen. For many,

people are ready to pack up and leave town to visit x, y and z in some part of the world. But for those who can’t jet set around the globe, there are many local places in and around Fullerton and Southern California to get a taste of the world without even needing to spend money on a plane ticket. Let’s go!

Where to first, you ask? Why not Mexico? Olvera Street, also known as El Pueblo Historical Monument, Calle Olvera, and La Placita Olvera, is full of rich and historical Mexican and Latino culture. A beautiful bricked block, where you can experience the oldest part of Los Angeles. The street is filled with culture, history and true fiestas. Taste the culture by either getting your hands on a strawberry filled churro (don’t forget the homemade horchata) while shopping the vendors, or sitting down at an authentic Mexican restaurant (try La Luz Del Dia for a margarita).

Craving sushi? Try Japan. If you want to experience the Japanese culture within driving distance, then Little Tokyo is the perfect place for you. It has a whole bunch of dining places, boutiques, churches, theaters and cultural arts as well. Komasa Sushi, Marukai Market, mochi ice cream, Pocky, vegetarian egg rolls and tofu are all the must trys.

Day three on the itinerary: Koreatown. Palm Tree L.A. in Koreatown is a karaoke club where they have private rooms with Korean, Japanese and English songs to sing. Don’t forget about the Korean barbecue restaurants such as Parks BBQ where they cook your food at your own table

right in front of you. Koreatown also has museums, movie theaters and market places in the area as well as other things that will immerse you into the Korean culture.

Up next - China! Now, you can drive up to Los Angeles to get a little taste of this big country. China Town was one of the Nation’s first malls and first modern American Chinatown, says the China Town website. It was built and brought up by the Chinese. Strolling around this hub you will see and experience many people, buildings, architecture, decorations and food to immerse yourself as if you were really in the great big country. And when the sun goes down, this year they will be hosting “Chinatown Summer Nights” on June 27th, July 25th, and August 22nd, where there will be an opportunity to take part in Chinese cultural activities, watch Chinese chefs perform cooking demonstrations, sip on craft brews and much more. It is the perfect chance to see the town lit up all aglow to feel that electric warmth of the night.

Make Germany your next stop! The Old World Village in Huntington Beach is where you can experience the German culture with some shopping, dining, arts and entertainment all in one place. It’s a quaint little village with different places and stores to visit. Make sure to try the bratwurst, German pretzel, potato pancakes and goulash.

In the village is the Old World European Market where they have German, British, Austrian, Dutch and Polish foods. Don’t forget about the European music, European clock stores and the various vintage boutiques selling wares reminiscent of the region.

Take a pizza pit stop in Italy. Little Italy is located in the heart of San Diego in a hip and historic neighborhood. Make it a day trip, or stay over night at one of the historic hotels and enjoy all the specialty shops, authentic food and make sure to save room for the famous cannoli’s and gelato. Every Saturday, a farmers market is held, where they sale a wide array of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and sweets.

Fulfill your sweet tooth in France. Ooh la la! Behold the macaron, France’s most coveted cookie. This is a one-of-a-kind treat with a lite crunchy outer shell, moist and chewy inside. Oh, crêpe! Not far from Fullerton College, the Anaheim Packing District houses the Crêpe Coop, a merchant that creates and sells crêpes that will surely have you coming back for your fix. What’s a visit to France without admiring art at a museum? Luckily this summer, there are some Southern California museums where you can see the genius of artists past. The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena will hold an exhibition called Tête-a-Tête: Three Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay. You can head on over to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and check out the French art coming to you.

Long live the Queen! Last stop Great Britain. In the historic Villa Del Sol located in downtown Fullerton, the British Grocer is a little shop filled with goods from the U.K. available for you to take home. This little place has knick-knacks, food, and even traditional English tea sets for that Sunday afternoon tea. From authentic jams, biscuits, pudding, teas and chocolates, this is your one-stop shop to all things Britain. The Olde Ship is a British-inspired pub serving meals and drinks. They serve fish-n-chips, clam chowder, sausage rolls and other authentic British meals. A favorite of desserts is their sticky toffee pudding. What they strive to do for their guests is to give them that full-on British experience that is so special to them. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about being relaxed and throwing away your worries at sea and enjoying the ride at The Olde Ship.

how to get hooked on

Reading comics for the first time can be an intimidating

“When a person comes up saying ‘I want a strong female-

to read and daunting task. The new reader may not know

led comic book, but I don’t want it to be superhero’, well

what comics to buy, good writers or what genres exist

there are about four or five that I can recommend,” Munoz

in comics. Some comic book experts weigh in and give

said.

some advice for new readers or casual readers looking to get more serious.

Some examples of good comics for new readers to start with are Amazing Spider-Man and Justice League because

Enrique Munoz, owner of Comic Hero University on Santa

they have big characters, they are well written and they

Fe Avenue, grew up speaking Spanish. He had a rough

are great sellers so readers could discuss storylines

time in elementary school, but this all changed when he

with friends, Meyer said. Munoz suggested some non-

was 7 years old and his parents took him to 7-11. They

superhero comics based on some popular genres. If the

gave him a dollar to buy something. His parents expected

reader likes horror, he can read a psychological thriller

him to buy some candy, but he had other plans. Young

called Severed. If she likes sci-fi, she can read a science-

Munoz walked out of that store with his first Spider-Man

gone-wrong comic called Black Science. If he likes pulp

comic and he started to get a better grasp on the English

noir, he can read The Fade Out.

language. Munoz described the comic Saga as being a cross between “There was something about the picture with the word

Star Wars, Game of Thrones and Romero and Juliet.

that really worked out for me,” Munoz said. “This comic book is like eating a bag of chips you try that It is not better to start with superhero or non-superhero

first issue you’re guaranteed to come back,” Munoz said.

comics because it depends on the tastes of the person. If they are fond of superheroes, then start with superhero

There are benefits to reading issue-to-issue versus

comics, Munoz said. He said it is much more about the

waiting until the issues are compiled in a book called a

genre they like and less about superhero versus non-

trade, Glynnes Pruett, owner of Comic Book Hideout on

superhero.

W. Commonwealth, said it becomes a weekly routine to

Robert Watson

Meanwhile, at the Comic Book Hideout...

Photography by Richard Rios

read issues. The new reader can go down to the local

new reader should look at comic book forums and see

comic shop and pick up their issues and see what other

what people are saying about new comics, Meyer said.

customers are picking up. Issues have the potential to

Comic books can help someone through a rough time like

become collectible but with collections that is far less

it did with Enrique Munoz or it can be a fun pastime, but

likely, said Jonathan Meyer, owner of The Realm Games &

you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know until you try it. Go and visit any of these

Comics on E. Imperial Highway.

three comic shops and they will help you find your first comic.

Reading collections is a great way to get caught up on a series. It is also a good way to get back issues or old issues which are hard to find, Pruett said. Reading collections is like binge-watching shows and reading issue to issue is

Comic Savvy Terms

like watching weekly episodes, Munoz said.

Current Issue - An issue released within the past 3 months Back Issue - An issue released more than 3 months ago

The most intimidating thing for new readers is starting on

Variant - Cover is an issue with a special cover.

a series with a high issue count with issues that may be

Indie Comic - Is a comic that is not published by Marvel or

in the hundreds and knowing where to start, Pruett said.

DC comics.

Another problem is trying to deal with history of these

1st Edition - First printing.

comics that may have been going for 20 or 30 years and

Graphic Novel - Loosely interchangeable with trade, but

not knowing who a character is or an event referenced. A

is a comic that was not in comic form and went directly to

way which comic companies have made dealing with this

book form.

problem easier is by releasing a new #1 issue to a series

Trade - A collection of issues put in book form.

or jumping-on-points so people know a good place to start Pruett said. Do not be afraid to look up things on Wikipedia, and Marvel has their own wiki, Munoz said. There are not any writers who are better to start with over others, Meyers said. He said a few who are good writers and have popular comics are Geoff Johns of Justice League, Matt Fraction of Hawkeye, Jonathan Hickman of Black Science and Ed Brubaker of The Fade Out. Comics are the only place that a person can judge a book by its cover, Pruett said. She suggested that people look for a comic with a cover that draws them in. All three of these comic book shop owners suggested the best piece of advice to new readers is to talk to the staff and ask questions. The staff is there to help people find comics which they will love and answer questions. The

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summer, music and drugs

air gets lighter. Skin gets darker. Water gets

lights, loud bass and crowds of people filled with good

warmer. Drinks get colder. Nights get longer.

vibes draw all of us to the fields underneath the stage. To

Music gets louder. Life gets better. At last summer is

many, music festivals are the purest and most enjoyable

here, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with

way to experience live music. However, there are a lot of

possibility. Summertime is the best time to have fun, but

people who think they need drugs to have a good time at

just because the weather is great outside, does not mean

these festivals even though it is not the safest choice.

that danger can’t rain on your parade. Sometimes we

“I’ve helped patients at music festivals and clubs,” Mychal

get so caught up in all the fun of summer, that we put

Williams, EMT for Northern Orange County said. “The

ourselves in danger and place safety at the bottom of our

most common drug overdose at these events is from

“to do list.” Some of the most fun (and most dangerous)

Molly. When people are overdosing or experiencing the

places many college students plan on attending are

bad side effects of Molly, we give them fluids and also

the countless music festivals that begin once the

administer Narcan and opiates to help bring them out of

thermometers begin to rise.

the drug effects.”

We all either have gone to or know someone who has

From marijuana to cocaine to LSD, almost all stimulants

attended a music festival. To name a few held during the

pale in comparison to the much more widespread usage

warmer part of the year are: Ultra Music Festival, Coachella,

of the party drug MDMA, otherwise known as Molly

Bonnaroo, Electric Daisy Carnival, Electric Forest, Northern

or Ecstasy. According to the DEA, MDMA affects brain

Nights, Hard Summer, Lollapalooza, Woodstock, FYF. The

cells that control serotonin. Serotonin regulates mood

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and sensitivity. Studies show that this drug can damage

Buying or taking drugs from a stranger is probably the

your serotonin system. Isn’t it ironic that a drug taken to

most dangerous thing you can do. Some people won’t

increase pleasure can possibly damage and reduce a

mind ripping you off as long as they make a quick buck off

person’s ability to ever feel pleasure again?

of it. Today there is little purity in Molly. According to the DEA, since 2009 only 13 percent of the Molly confiscated

Just like cocaine and amphetamines, MDMA increases

by law enforcement in the state of New York, had MDMA.

motor activity, alertness and blood pressure. It causes:

USA TODAY reports that DEA finding pure MDMA or

muscle tension, tremors, teeth clenching, muscle cramps,

Ecstasy have dropped since 2008, meaning that those

nausea, faintness, chills, sweats and blurred vision. This

Molly pills out there are most likely knock-offs.

drug messes with the body and makes it hard to regulate temperature, making hyperthermia occur, making the

According to The New York Times, the Drug Abuse

liver, kidney and cardiovascular system fail. Even death

Warning Network reported that the number of MDMA-

can occur. MDMA is currently a Schedule 1 drug, which

related emergency-room visits has doubled since 2004.

the DEA defines as a dangerous drug with high potential

There have also been a number of deaths at music festivals

for abuse and no currently accepted medical treatment.

due to Molly’s use. Last year’s Electric Zoo Music Festival

“It’s best not to take drugs at all because of all the health

in New York cancelled its third day because of multiple

risks,” Williams said. “Whether you choose to do drugs

overdoses and deaths caused by MDMA.

or not, there are ways you can stay safe at festivals or anywhere you go where there are a lot of people.”

Sure it’s easy to blame festival culture and clubs to have been the breeding ground for the cultivation of Molly’s

-Stay abstinent from drugs. -Control yourself and know your limit. -Watch your drink and don’t leave it unattended incase someone puts something in it. -Be aware of everyone around you. Not everyone at festivals

popularity, but each individual has the power to end the spread and distribution of this drug. So next time you head out to another music festival, stay safe and make the night memorable, not forgettable. Go to music festivals for the music, not the drugs.

has good vibes. -Take vitamins that help with brain function, metabolism, and your immune system such as B6, B3, C and E. -Don’t take anything or buy anything from strangers.

Photography by Kim Cisneros

BEACHES S’AN D five beaches to visit this summer

There are over 1,000 miles of California beaches along the coast, and over 450 beaches to visit. We Californians

are very lucky because we have the opportunity to go to every beautiful beach on our coast. The best beaches to enjoy the waves, the sand and the sun, really depends on what you’re looking for. Some beaches you should check out this summer are:

Venice Beach The world famous Ocean Front Boardwalk sometimes upstages the Pacific Ocean. A few feet from the sand, is a half mile boardwalk filled with hundreds of street vendors and performers. You can also: check out the urban shops, marijuana dispensaries, the freakshow, have your fortune read, check out the street art, play basketball, skate at the skatepark, or workout in the legendary Muscle Beach. 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice.

Santa Monica State Beach The main attraction of this beach is it’s pier. The pier is known as Pacific Park and is a full-service amusement park.

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You can checkout unique rides and activities such as: a five-story roller coaster, the only over-water miniature golf course, and the iconic nine-story Ferris wheel – the only over-water Ferris wheel in California, and the first solarpowered wheel in the world. 100 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica

El Matador Beach If you’re looking to escape hustle of the city or looking for the perfect romantic picnic spot, you’re in luck! Keep your eyes open for a tiny brown sign marking the beach, or you could miss this beautiful place. The beach is very secluded, there are no lifeguards or other facilities so you will find a lot of privacy here. While you are here you can

N D SURF explore its famous ridged cliffs, massive rock formations and hidden coves. Between Broad Beach and Decker Canyon roads along Pacific Coast Highway.

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe

Huntington Dog Beach A fan favorite for dog lovers. The beach is kept up by a non-profit organization that helps to keep it safe and clean for the animals. When you arrive to the beach you park on top of a hill and walk your dog to the bottom of the

If you’re old enough to drink and want to relax on the sandy

beach. Once you’ve reached the sand, you can unleash

shore of Malibu, then this is the place to go. Technically

your dog and watch him run freely and socialize with other

this is a café, but it is one of the few places in Los Angeles

dogs and people. If your dog does not want to go into the

where you can legally drink alcohol on a beach. The café

water, that’s fine. Let him play the way he wants to; he can

serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, and gives you

still enjoy the socialization and freedom of the dog beach.

the option of renting a private cabana where you can BYOB. Things get a little crazy here on sunny weekends. 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu.

100 Goldenwest St., between Seapoint Avenue and 21st Street, Huntington Beach.

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oy meets girl. Boy likes girl. Girl likes boy back.

even thoughts about kids. Chemistry can blind us, said

Boy courageously asks girl out. Girl says yes.

Lee. Instead, listen to what they’re saying. Be attentive and

Congratulations, you have a first date! Now what?

apply feedback when necessary. Take note of what their likes and dislikes.

First dates are intimidating regardless of how long or how well you know the person you’re going out with.

Pay attention to your gut. “There are sometimes

What do you wear? Are you meeting somewhere or are

things you don’t want to see,” said Lee. If your date does

you getting picked up? Do you kiss? Fullerton College

something that you don’t necessarily agree with, figure out

psychology professor, Callista Lee, gives us tips on how

how big of an issue you think it is to you and decide from

to make a successful first date, as well as some things to

there if you want to continue to see them. Your head may

avoid bringing up.

be filled with attraction, but your gut sends out a warning

Here is what to do: Be authentic. Avoid putting up an act. Let your date see who you really are. Lee said that if you try impressing your

sign. Pay attention to it. For example, “if this is a person who is cruel to animals or mean to waitresses, they just aren’t respectful,” said Lee. “Don’t assume they won’t be mean to you.”

date by acting like someone else, they could potentially start liking the false version of you. If you end up really

Get to know each other before having sex, especially

liking them and suddenly, you’re no longer acting like the

if you want a relationship. Be aware of sexually transmitted

person you used to be, there may not be a happy ending.

infections, said Lee. “The majority of people will not have

However, if you continue to pretend to be someone you’re

obvious symptoms. They probably don’t know they have

not, you’re not going to be happy.

anything.” If you aren’t ready to get tested, use a condom. Lee warns you to think about if you want to be emotionally

Be a good listener. “You see someone as physically attractive and then you build this thing in your head of

and physically vulnerable with the person you are seeing. Getting tested means you care.

what they’re like. It has a lot to do with wishes rather than reality,” said Lee. Just because you view someone as

Do something you both like to do. Don’t be afraid to

physically attractive doesn’t mean they’re going to have

speak up if you don’t like something that your date likes.

the same taste in music, views on political views, food, or

For example, they may like going for runs, but you’d rather

d octor be binge-watching Netflix while eating pizza. You both like to go to the local comedy club though, so why not go there? Relax. You should be comfortable on your date rather than worrying about the “what-if’s.” Relaxing will help you open up to them as well as being an active listener. Before entering a relationship, create a list of your deal-breakers. Lee suggests adding emotional and physical abuse to that list. If you can’t tolerate smoking add that to the list. If you’re allergic to cats, add “no cats” to the list. Whatever it may be, make sure you know what you can and can’t tolerate to make sure you’re not in denial about your date. If you find during your date that you may not necessarily like them, Lee said the best way to stop seeing them is to simply say, “I’m not feeling the connection.” Be honest with them without attacking them. You many think you’re incompatible with someone, but it may be that you’re not communicating well. Incompatibility has to do with when your values are different, said Lee. Clear communication should be that you want to solve the problem together.

About Callista Lee Callista Lee is a human sexuality professor within the psychology department at Fullerton College and has been teaching for 25 years. The topic of teen pregnancy prevention sparked her interest back in high school, but now enjoys teaching about what makes for good relationships and sexual assault and helping survivors of sexual assault. If you’re interested in learning more a b o u t l o v e a n d s ex u a l i t y, Lee teaches Psychology 120 Human Sexuality during the school year in addition to other psychology courses.

“You want us to win, not me or you,” said Lee.

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It can be hard for some people to learn communication skills because they may not have had a good model of communication skills with their parents. This can be more obvious in those who come from families of abuse, parents with a bad relationship, or divorce. “Anything that is a skill is something you can learn,” said Lee. Therefore, seek help if you recognize that you may have poor communications skills. You can individually find a therapist, try couples therapy, or be around a couple that shows good communication skills and ask them questions on how they work things out when they have problems. If you’re still thinking about whether you want to ask someone out on a first date, but don’t know how, be casual. Lee suggests, “would you like to get coffee sometime?” This allows you to dress casually and just talk. Be low-key. Avoid spending a first date at a theme park or a place where you feel compelled to spend all day with them. Lee said that just in case you find out you don’t like your date, go spend an hour or two at a coffee shop or a public area where you can leave if necessary. After landing a couple more dates after a successful first date, there may be a moment where you believe you love someone. Before you know it, they tell you they love you. But do you love them? There’s not a time frame on whether you can say that you love someone or not. However, Lee points out that love at first sight doesn’t necessarily exist.

In fact, what we feel for the first 18-24 months of our relationships is a release of hormones of new romance. This means that we’re infatuated with the idea of loving someone and having a romantic bond with them. “When you’re high, your brain doesn’t see clearly,” said Lee. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, however, Lee said to avoid any major commitments such as moving in together or getting engaged until that high has had a chance to mellow out. Above all else, remember to communicate well and respect one another. Not only will this help you in your dating relationships, but it will also help with any interpersonal relationship.

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REWIND NINETIES “I wanna really, really, really wanna zig-a-zig-ah.” Who said

Today, most people are constantly thinking about the

there could have never been a sixth member of the Spice

future, it’s nice to reminisce on these days. Who could

Girls? I could have totally rocked those sky-high platform

forget those VHS tapes, those ancient black rectangular

shoes and union jack print.

relics that contained movie strips where we had to rewind to a certain spot or die trying. As I am eating my meal in

But gone are the days where I obsessively listened to the

present day, I guiltily laugh about the then-boys-hairstyles.

Backstreet Boys and *NSync on my mom’s Walkman CD

The super spiky or the long-haired middle part. But don’t

player. The days where I watched Britney’s “…Baby One

get me wrong, I would so date a 90’s Leonardo DiCaprio

More Time” music video on repeat. Yup, I am talking about

or Freddie Prinze Jr.

the 90’s. Looking at the books by our plates which include a heavy A friend and me decided to meet up for lunch one day

French textbook and a business calculus book, we couldn’t

(present day, 2015). And we found time to spend a couple

help to think about Goosebumps books. If R.L. Stine didn’t

of hours to chit chat. Amidst all upcoming exams, work

send a shiver down your spine, I don’t know what did. And

commitments, family responsibilities, the list-can-go-on

then we have the video games. My choice? The Super

responsibilities, all while trying to maintain our grades and

Nintendo Entertainment System, where I would play Super

our sanity. Most college students can relate.

Mario for hours. And here is a true 90’s kid struggle only we can remember: when the TV froze, the trick was to eject

But as we were sitting in this café, smartphones by our side,

the game and give it a blow to release any dust or particles

we reminisced on the olden days, being a kid in the 90’s.

that would ruin my hard work of finding Princess Peach.

It was a great time for TV, movies, games, music and style.

Kids today definitely don’t have to worry about that.

That last one is debatable. Not only was the music chart topping, but once we had a long hard day of elementary

But one thing is for sure, although it’s nice to reminisce

school where our worries included “I don’t want recess

and long for the easier days, it really is a great time to be

to end,” “Will Thomas choose me in a game of tag,?” the

an adult. Maybe we look too far into the past sometimes,

television would be waiting. Nickelodeon and Disney

or too far into the future. But it’s always important to enjoy

Channel thrived. Rugrats? Hey Arnold? Rocket Power?

the present just as much, if not, more. As I did when I

Recess? Binge-worthy shows! Sitcoms such as Full House

stuffed that last forkful of cheesy pasta in my mouth.

and Boy Meets World entertained you and sublimed you with life lessons.

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