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The Beauty of Brewing Microbrewing in Fullerton
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2012 Fitness
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6 Easy ways to get in shape
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Table of Contents Top Shelf Features 10- Astronaut
This local indie band opens up to the Torch about performing, music, and their future aspirations.
14- Spring Fashion
Trends for the summer you won’t want to miss.
18- Drag
Step into the fabulous world where its chic to be someone else.
20- Paul Abbott
A personal story of a local baseball pro/coach.
24- YouTube
Interviews with up and comming youtube stars that are just a click away.
26- Beer
Drink up “The Beauty of Brewing” with a close look at making your own beer.
30- Fitness
Get in shape and ready for summer with the Torch’s easy workout plan
34- Hospice
A touching story about a delicate time in life, told through photos
38- Food
Quick summer recipies hiding in your own backyard.
42- What 2012 are the secrets?
46- Discover Noise Polution how the natural ambiance of our every day lives can be too much to handle.
8- IfOh Places You Go boredom is taking its toll, flip on over to se our
40- The LA Food Truck beauty of how food on wheels
9- Herbs
48- Exotic Vacations
17- Future Fashionista
49- Managers Special List
quick fun places to go to break up the monotony
Safe herbal ways to fight off the stress of every day life as a college student.
Future fashionista residing on Fullerton’s campus opens up about her struggles and accomplishments.
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Check out where you said you would go if all expenses were paid. Your guide to the lightest and stronges drinks in the bar.
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Exectutive Editor: Kaeli Filipi Art Director: Mark Sutton Photo Editor: Scott Morris Copy Editors: Spencer Gower & Alex Acensio Multi-Media Editor: Delton Valentine Adviser: Jay Sidel
Thank You: The editors of the FC Torch would like to thank the Fullerton College Cosmotology and Athletic Departments, Davis Barber Studios, Fullerton College Foundation, Bootlegger’s Brewery and North Orange County Community College District Print Shop for their support and time in the production of this issue.
The FC Torch is produced every semester by Magazine Production, Journalism 135, at Fullerton College under the guidance of student editors and the advisement of Jay Seidel. Editorial and advertising content herin, including any opinions expressed, are the sole responsibility of the students in the production class. Information published herin does not represent the position of the North Orange County Community College District, Fullerton College or any other officier or employee within.
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here are many ways I wanted to start this letter, but to be completely honest, an “Editors Note” is harder to write than any other article I’ve ever written. The reason being because it’s a piece of writing that’s personal and raw. There’s no story, no information to dig up and no quotes to be quoted; it’s just simple words on a simple page. So with this simplicity, let me start out by saying that to everyone that takes the time to read this note or any of the other articles in this magazine, thank you. As college students I feel that the ability to love something comes easily. It’s inspiring to see how the love for music, art, friends, relationships or whatever it may be shines through those who are truly passionate about it. If there’s one thing that editing this magazine showed me, it was how beautiful it can be to see dedicated people come together to work on something that they love and desire to share with others. Whether their involvement was writing, taking photos, editing, or putting together layouts, passion was involved. That being said I’d like to thank the staff, my amazing Art Director Mark Sutton, Photo Editor Scott Morris, and Copy Editor Spencer Gower for their hard work and dedication to this publication. I hope that there’s at least one article that catches your eye. Making sure that the articles were diverse enough to play to different interests was such an important aspect in putting together this magazine. So, if your dosing off in math, waiting outside your classroom because your professor is late (hoping they don’t show), or because honestly the word BEER is not that easy to pass up reading. I hope you enjoy our passion, The Torch.
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In Memory of our fallen
Heros Heros
The Torch staff would like to recognize and pay tribute to the heros 10 years ago, for this September will mark a defining moment in our nations history, that will allways be in our hearts.
This September 11, 2011 will mark 10 years since the tragic events that unfolded. We pay tribute to those lost and those who fought with the up most heroism.
9 years 8 months 10 days “Justice has been done� President Barack Obama of the United States of America Sunday May 1, 2011
What’s Burning <Adventures>
Oh the 4 Golden Places to go..
By: Lauren Lejuwaan
So for endless amusement during summer, spring, and in between look no farther then the sunny borders of your very own California! 1.The Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival-For the avid chocolate enthusiast, Ghirardelli square, in beautiful San Francisco, offers a once in a lifetime two-day experience. Hosting activities as decadent and delicious as ice cream sundae eating contests and crème brulee baking, this chocolate festival can sway even the most stubborn chocolate hater into a full-blown cocoa addict. When: September 10-11, 12- 5 pm Where: San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square Price: Cheap, 15 sweet samples for $20
2.The Italian Street Painting Festival As a true hidden gem of the Golden State, The Italian street Painting festival in San Rafael is a sight for the artistic eye. Hundreds of street artists swarm the streets of the city, covering every inch of cement with original, vivid chalk illustrations viewed by over 60,000 visitors. If that feast for the eyes doesn’t satisfy your pallet, then the two stages of entertainment and performance art will definitely entice you. When: June 12-13, 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. Where: Fifth Avenue and A street in San Rafael Price: Free!
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3.San Diego Street Scene San Diego plays host to one of the most rockin’ music festivals in California. After taking a one year break last year, Street Scene will be back with a vengeance for it’s eager and loyal fans in 2011. Boasting past acts such as The Sex Pistols, The Killers, and Modest Mouse, every August the streets of San Diego offer up five stages with over 45 bands for two nights. Street Scene covers nearly every genre of popular music, so any attendee will be in for a treat! When: August 28-29 Where: Downtown San Diego and the East Village Price: $122 for 2 days, $75 dollars for 1 day pass
4.California Worldfest A much tamer take on the infamous Burning Man festival, California Worldfest is four days of Californians coming together through music, art, and food. Most of the music you’ve probably never heard of, but the eclectic list of performers is bound to keep you wanting more anyway. Even if the melodic performances aren’t for you, a plethora of arts, crafts, and community are sure to amuse. When: July 14-17 Where: Grass Valley Price: Tickets range from $15- $120 Spring 2011
What’s Burning <Health>
Herbal Remedies “Made with eleven herbs and spices.” You may have heard this phrase before, and if you’re thinking KFC chicken then you’re exactly right. It’s one of the trademark claims made about their chicken, however there are a different variety of herbs and their not part of the famed “Original Recipe” as old Colonel Sanders would have you believe. Rather, this article concerns a different category of herbs altogether, that are consumed not for the taste but for the desirable affects they provide. This world of herbs and herbal supplements is a vast one that must be navigated with care. Many supplements claim to do “this” or fix “that,” but in fact you would be better off eating the grass from your front lawn. So why even bother to wade through the immense ocean of herbs? Well for one, they can be great source for natural remedies. Many of these herbs have been around for centuries and have been incorporated into the lives of various cultures. This is not surprising being that the list of benefits is quite extensive; some herbs are used as sleep aids, others as mood enhancers, and others still are known to produce vivid dreams. The list goes on. The best thing about these is that they are created via natural processes; rain, sunlight, and soil; as opposed to the synthetic route in which chemicals are mixed together in a laboratory. Over the years some have managed to sift through the herbal market and find what many consider to be the “golden herbs.” These plants and herbs have played a significant role in the lives of many people around the world; however with such great advances in medicine in science these natural remedies have been lost to most. Still, they are a dependable and safe source for satisfying various needs. There are many herbs to consider when trying to decide which best suits you. Some are more potent, while others
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have relatively lighter effects. Some claim to increase immunity and others to increase concentration. Still, it’s important to keep in mind that these results can vary between individuals so its important to do some research or test trials to see how they can affect you. One particular herb that has become more popular over the years is Kava, also know as piper methysticum. The roots of the kava-kava plant contain kalvatones, which are renowned for their mild sedative properties and its ability to ease tension. It also has been found to ease social situations and elevate the individuals’ mood. For many years Kava has been used by Pacific Islanders (Hawaiians primarily) as a social ceremonial plant. This is a great supplement to help alleviate some of the days stress while at the same time maintaining focus. In addition, Kava can be taken before sleeping to induce vivid dreams and restful sleep. Whatever the case, Kava has great potential, with a variety of uses recreational or otherwise. Another herb that is slowly becoming more renowned in the U.S. is Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa). This plant is native to Indonesia and Thailand; however it is now being cultivated in many places throughout the U.S. The main effects of this plant are a sense of stimulation or increased energy as well as heightened mood. In addition it is also known to create a mild feeling of euphoria and general ease. Some people have labeled it as a “working herb” as it tends to motivate people to work. Mario Medina, a sophomore at FJC explained that he would drink energy drinks quite frequently in order to give him an energy boost throughout the day. He then conceded that they had recently become less effective and actually made him tired. In situations such as this, an herb could be substituted for an energy drink, offering similar effects without the added chemicals and calories. This is just one way in which these natural products can provide benefits. Of course there are still many unmentioned herbs worth taking a look at. A few others that produce noticeable effects are: Wormwood, Damiana, Catnip (yes, like the stuff you feed your cat), Blue Lotus (euphoric ease), Passion Flower, Yerba mate, Kola Nut (both Yerba Mate and Kola Nut are stimulants) and Mugwort (dream herb). These herbs are a good starting point, still though I am sure that there are many others well worth the time it takes to find them. Herbs can seem foreign to many but in truth they have been around for centuries and in that time people have been taking advantage of them for their benefits. So what holds people back? Lack of knowledge? Suspicions? Lack of interest? Whatever it may be these plants have a variety of things to offer. Of course choosing the right herb(s) for you involves some research and experimentation on your part. Even though these can have positive effects for most people there are always exceptions. In the end, there’s no harm in broadening your horizons and taking a look at what our planet has to offer, so open your eyes.
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In the United States the indie music scene can be traced back to the late 1970s with emerging bands signing to independent labels. New York was considered the hotspot for indie music. No Wave, an influential musical scene from the mid-1970s, brought many local bands such as DNA, Teenage Jesus, The Jerks, and James Chance and the Contortions. In present time more American cities are getting involved in the indie scene. An indie music scene can happen in any city, the only requirement is “do it yourself (d.i.y.)” bands, and an independent label. In Los Angeles, the scene gained prominence once more in the 2000s with the smell scene. The Smell is a venue in Downtown Los Angeles dedicated to the principle of d.i.y. with artists and local bands playing for the anxious crowds. The venue is for all ages and does not allow alcoholic drinks. It is also very cheap, at $5 an entrance ticket. Many indie bands from the LA area perform at the smell frequently. Greg (Cole) Speakeasy, juggles school, work and his band Astronaut. He goes to school at Fullerton College, works at In-N-Out and manages his band. Astronaut formed in 2011, and released an E.P. out in March of this year called “Variables,” which shows that this fresh band is not wasting their time.
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The band consists of Speakeasy on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Johnny Chansmouth on lead guitar, John Mooney on drums, and Shea Branham on bass. The members met through mutual friends and by all of them being involved in the indie music scene. As Speakeasy explains “I met Johnny, Shea, and John through their music in a band called, The Delabre.” Johnny later clarifies that Greg came to their first show. The Delabre is a local band from Whittier with Johnny on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, John on drums, and Shea on lead guitar and back up vocals. Greg met them thorough their band and since then, they have helped Greg with his new music endeavor, Astronaut. The lyrics cover topics such as, good times, bad times, girls, social situations, party and politics. Greg clarifies each band members role in songwriting “I wrote both lead and rhythm guitar parts along with vocals. Mooney did the drums, and Shea added the bass lines. Johnny has helped me a lot in the past with songwriting, he was especially helpful in the recording process.” Their lead single of the E.P. Variables is “Good vs. Evil” the song can be heard on the youtube page of the band. Their youtube user name is simple, AstronautIndieMusic, they also have other songs on their channel and a facebook page that contains links and more interesting stuff. Like other musician’s music is very important to Astronaut, “We can all pretty much agree that music is more than half of our lives. It gets turned on in the shower, on the way to school or work, at a party or bar we’re at,” says the band “As a musician or even lover of music you’re always singing songs or thinking of cool riffs or sounds you would like to create. It’s a disease I’d say.”
Some new bands get nervous before performing onstage, but when Greg was asked if he still gets nervous he replied, “Yes and no. There will be times where you play a room with 20 people in it including the bartender. Then you’ll be at a house party with over 50 people and then it gets a little wild. Sometimes I feel when you’re up there and ready to go, an automatic rock and roll button goes off naturally and you just perform.” His advice for fellow artist who get nervous would be to “just have fun with it, accept any interpretations and enjoy (the performance).” For Astronaut being in a band together is more than a dream come true, all the members love music too much to not do it regularly. “I actually tried quitting guitar once, I had more important things to do. For two weeks I did not touch it. Then my body, naturally made me pick up my guitar and start playing again, it was an unstoppable force in all seriousness, ” says Greg about his love for music. The band also describes how fun it is to be in a band and that the excitement and the energy from the audience are two feelings that can’t quite be matched anywhere outside of a venue. What they love about performing is the people they meet and playing at cool venues. If this band doesn’t work out, the members logically reply, “We’ll probably start another one, we’ve found it impossible to quit music.” The band comprehends how the music industry functions in the current time. When asked if it was a hobby, they agreed saying “yeah it’s a hobby unless it magically took off one day. Making it in the music industry takes a lot, you may even be a great sounding band but you just lack the financial support, connections, etc. I think any musician would agree if it could be a fulltime career they’d take it in a heartbeat though.” For more information on Astronaut visit their official facebook page and be sure to catch them live.
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Springtime F By Denishia Mcormack Photography by Mark Sutton & Scott Morris
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This summer season, white is an essential color to a girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s closet. No matter what skin tone white compliments and makes an outfit.
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Wearing a straw boater hat and a long white dress acompanied with vintage gloves. She is accented with a white elastic belt, white bracelet.
On left: a sheer tank with high waisted shorts, accented with a gold necklace, gold bangle, and nude
On right: white T-Shirt with gold beading, with white shorts accented with a gold belt. Accessorised with gold earrings and gold bangle bracelet. Also wearing white cowboy boots to finish off this
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Wearing white strapless dress with a wide cream belt. It is accented with a gold and green necklace and a gold bangle, finished off with white strapped heels.
Top:Wearing tanktop and capris. Accented with gold belt, chain, broach. Strapped white heels. Bottom: Wearing white calf length dress, belted. Gold flower broach, straw boater hat with white bow, and white gloves.
Make Up Artist: Fullerton College Cosmotology Department Mirela Boldoni Maggie Thorne Sasha Perez Suzie Ludwick Models: Angela Sevilla Ashlee Fernandez Jasmine Johnson 1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I On loan from Dale Mattson Fashion: On loan from Savers Thrift Stores in Anaheim 16/// FC Torch
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What’s Burning <Student Profile>
Future Fashionista
Viviam Gonzalez By Sunita Mager Photography by Mark Sutton
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ape measurers flying across the room, models throwing on clothes at lightning speed and makeup artists working their magic just scrapes the surface of what creates the fashion show at Fullerton College. This fashion show takes place every year during the Day of Diversity Festival. The fashion promotion students, create the theme of the show, advertise and facilitate the process for students to come on stage to present either as a model or designer. Vivam Gonzalez, 27, is a fashion major taking an advanced pattern making class and will be displaying her designs at the fashion show. She is a highly motivated, energetic young woman representing many students who go back to school to follow their dreams. She started her education at FC as a biology major but chose English instead and finished with her bachelor of arts degree at Cal State Fullerton in 2002. Wanting to always do fashion, she took additional classes alongside her classes at CSUF and was able to earn multiple certificates from FC in Fashion Merchandising, Production Development and image consulting. “It wasn’t easy,” she said. “I was taking four classes at Cal State and four at the JC.” So far it has been worth while. Currently, she is working toward her Advanced Design, Dressmaking, Illus-
tration and Patternmaking Certificates. Gonzalez is different. She’s a tough little chick with short black hair that knows Jui Jitsu, is multi-talented and, being vegan, has a strong awareness of animal cruelty. “My Collection is reflecting the fact that I am vegan,” she says. “My collection is very much a reflection on taking a stand against using animal skin, fur etc.” We can look forward to seeing her designs that are made with natural fibers and materials, free from animal byproducts. She targets the contemporary junior market and uses floral and fresh colors, which are perfect for summer. There is no doubt that Viviam belongs in the fashion industry. Someone who has the courage to take on the challenge of going back to school to continue and finish her education is inspiring. What keeps her motivated is the fact that she finished her GE courses first. “Get your GEs done first,” she says. “You have to do them anyway.” She also encourages students to try classes that they’re interested in. “Finding your passion is key to continue until the end.”
“My collection is very much a reflection on taking a stand...”
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hat goes through a persons mind when they hear the word “Drag Queen?” To the common person Drag is as simple as a man that dresses up like a female, however Drag is way more then just dressing up. In this story you’ll get to know about two local Drag Queens: Lady VaJayJay (Vic Carmona) and Ginger Sparks (Cody Montoya.) You’ll get a better understanding of a drag, drag queens, reasons for doing drag, their journey, goals and future plans. Drag has been around since the 18th Century and has most recently been taking over the gay culture. Shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race: The Search for the Next Drag superstar have paved a way for many Drag artists to shine and showcase their talents; that vary from fashion, singing, comedy, runway, and beauty. Before even jumping into the world of drag I asked both our queens, what they knew of drag and drag queens and Lady VaJayJay replied with “Bitchy Drag Queens. I thought they were all meanie wienies. Most of them still feel that they are the shizznut but my mission was make a change of what I perceived drag queens to be, which at that time I didn’t realize I was doing. I wanted to show others ‘Drag Queens’ that you can be nice and humble and still gain the respect of other performers. NOT, but I do gain the respect of my followers and friends which is a lot more important to me than anthing.”
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that new drag artists look up to. “RuPaul is an inspirational figure. The fact that he has made such a huge name for himself and been able to get people to see into the world of drag on such a wide scale is very impressive and it inspires me to keep pushing myself and see where drag can take me.” Says Ginger Sparks.
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hat led and attracted Lady VaJayJay into the drag world was being bored in a 5 year relationship. The relationship consisted of staying home, and Orange County had nothing to offer, So Vic (Lady VaJayJay) set out to make new friends. He reached out to a few organizations in the community. At that time the organization wanted to do a fundraiser for OC AIDS Walk and they decided that having a drag show would be a fabulous idea. What they found difficult was finding drag queens that would do the show for free. So they decided to organize and perform themselves. From there on everything kind of took off. “Was I a natural? Nope, I walked like I was stepping on broken glass and someone took a hammer to my knees. Within time though I picked it up, I learned by doing it over and over and over.” Says Lady VaJayJay. What people don’t know about drag is that it is a form of “art.” These artists take their work very seriously and study drag from previous drag queens, fashion, make-up, runway walk, and many other forms. They also get help from their drag mothers. “Drag queens newly emerging into the scene are guided by veteran Drag Queens who take them under their wing and teach them how to do their make-up, the body enhancements, and all the other things that you need to know.” Ginger Sparks explains. Drag also comes in many different
genres and styles, from: high camp drag, pageant queens, post-modernist drag, and drag that exaggerates in elegance and fashion,this type usually impersonates pop divas and actresses. Drag names also have a story to them; some could be given by a “drag mother,” some simply turn their male names to female ones, while others love to come up with glamorous and extravagant names. The Drag Queen Ginger Sparks came up with her persona name because of her red wig and “firecracker” personality. But the real question on everyone’s mind is always “Why do they do drag?” A lot of Drag Queens perform for personal gratification, as an art form, profession, hope of fame or simply just a hobby. But for Ginger Sparks it was the love of performing and being on stage. “I love dancing and have been in plays and musicals before so it didn’t seem much different from that, other than the fact that your character was of a different gender. When I was given the opportunity to dance, dress up, perform, and try something totally new I went for it. I’ve always lived by the motto “try everything once” because you never know if you’re going to like it.”
For Lady VaJayJay its not so much about inspiration but about watching and learning from other Drag Queens. The world of drag isn’t an easy world to enter. It involves challenges, struggles, and withstanding harsh criticism. But Ginger Sparks says “Go for it. Even if you don’t end up liking it, it’s a great experience and you learn a lot more about yourself just from doing it. It’s liberating and there are plenty of people in the drag scene that are more than willing to help.” Now you have a better understanding of Drag Queens but Lady VaJayJay and Ginger Sparks want to leave you with these messages. “It isn’t about a man “wanting to dress like a girl”. It’s about the empowerment you receive and can give by allowing yourself to lose your social identity as a male,” Ginger Sparks says. Lady VaJayJay adds,“Drag is about being someone else. Be humble, never seek compliments, let them find you and when you get them appreciate them. Not all drag queens are bitches, some of us are nice and it’s so important that you tip them. It cost a lot of money to look this cheap.” Drag queens are here to stay and entertain us and they aren’t going anywhere any time soon.
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playing in Major League baseball for 14 years, Abbott decided to begin his coaching career. He coached for Fullerton College, the Orange County Flyers, and is currently the Single A affiliate to the Boston Red Sox Lowell Spinners in Massachusetts. Many baseball players get drafted during college or after graduating, but Abbott was luckier than that. After graduating from Sunny Hills high school, he was drafted and signed as a pitcher by the Minnesota Twins in 1985. Five years later with the Minnesota Twins’ minor league system, Abbott played his first major league game for the Twins. His career with the Twins was successful and in 1991 he helped his team win a coveted World Series against the Atlanta braves. Abbott ended his time with the Twins three years later. He spent one year as a Cleveland Indian, and then moved on to the Seattle Mariners. There he pitched in three playoff games. In 2001, he had a career-high season, earning 17 wins. After Abbott played for the Kansas City Royals in 2003, he went on to play for both the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and the Philadelphia Phillies. Once he retired from Major League Baseball, he played in an independent baseball league, Golden Baseball League. His passion for baseball did not end there, and in 2005 he played for the Fullerton Flyers and the San Diego Surf Dawgs. For a major league player, leaving family is one of the hardest parts of the job. This was no different for Abbot and as a result, family time was cherished. Abbott married his high school sweetheart, and they now have four children: Lane, Trent, Chloe, and Reese. Trent went on to follow in his father’s footsteps and in 2007 Trent was signed by the Oakland A’s. While he was coaching at Fullerton College, the baseball team’s head coach, Nick Fuscardo, who has been coaching for 26 years, said that he valued his family so much that he would spend lots of time with his kids and he even brought them to some of the practices. Soon after Abbott retired from the majors, he began coaching. At first, he volunteered for the Fullerton College baseball team, but soon became an assistant coach that helped out with all aspects, but focused on pitching. He coached at Fullerton College for three years, and with so much experience in the Major League level many players looked up to him and appreciated the advice he gave. “The players really enjoyed Spring 2011
working with a former Major League player,” said Fuscardo. During one of the first games he volunteered at, the starting pitcher became erratic and began throwing the ball all over the place. Between every pitch he would look into the dugout with questioning eyes from the mound. Abbott went out to the mound to see why the pitcher kept looking in the dugout. While he was out there Abbott told him it was alright to walk people because that is a part of the game and to be himself. After that the pitcher went on to throw a fantastic game and season for Fullerton College. The players enjoyed and respected the knowledge he gave to them from his 14-year career as a professional baseball player. Many players don’t make it to the major league level, so knowing someone who did make it all the way to the top and was successful was inspiring. “He would tell the players that in order to help the team, they had to be themselves as players,” said Fuscardo. While coaching at Fullerton, he also coached with the Orange County Flyers. Currently, he is a pitching coach for the Lowell Spinners. The Lowell Spinners are a minor league team associated with the Boston Red Sox and are located in Massachusetts. Even though he went back to hopefully receive his pension, “He ultimately wanted to get back to the bigs,” said Coach Fuscardo. Once again Abbott is striving for the major leagues, but this time as a coach.
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“Finally, as I upload it on YouTube I wonder what my fans will think. The pressure becomes overwhelming, the moment I press submit. Knowing the whole world can view my music, I know the critics will critique and the haters will hate. I get butterflies in my stomach and it’s hard to breath as I wait. Hours later I come to my homepage, to see my song was a hit. A sigh of relief goes through my body, and the feeling is gratifying.”
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Over a 100 million video clips were viewed daily, with an additional 65,000 new videos being uploaded every 24 hours, in 2006. In 2011 the number has nearly tripled. With the success of the site, many people upload videos, hoping for their start at fame. Although not everyone gets discovered, some of the lucky ones make it big.
Tiffany Eugenio, 22, born in Windsor, Ontario, currently residing in Miami, Florida, has the voice of an angel. Eugenio started singing at the age of three, as her age grew so did her passion for music. She started playing the guitar at the age of 12 and taught herself how to play the piano. Eugenio, has a large amount of knowledge when it comes to hip-hop music and with it, she decided to do covers of some of her favorite artists. She used YouTube to share her talent with the world. Eugenio grew a huge fan base with covering songs by some of her favorite artists, such as Bruno Mars, J. Holiday, and Beyonce. The Canadian native has a sound like no other, with a voice far beyond her years. Her style is a mix between Soul, Easy Listening and Indie. She usually plays her cover songs on the guitar and sometimes on the piano, giving the songs her own twist. Her Canadian fans fell in love with her angel soft voice, ranking her YouTube the 21 most subscribed pages of all time, and number 78 most viewed in Canada. The singer ranges about 400,000 to 90,000 views for Spring 2011
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each video she posts. She recently recorded an EP available on iTunes called “Mirror” that she wrote herself.Eugenio is currently working on an album while still making music for her fans on YouTube. You can check out Tiffany Eugenio’s music at www.youtube.com/tiffyiffyiffy Scan here to hear Tiffny Eugenio’s music
Another unsigned talent on YouTube is JR Aquino. JR Aquino or DJ Keeno, 22, was born in Anchorage, Alaska and now resides in New York. Aquino started singing when he wasvery young and has always expressed a passion for music. He taught himself to play the guitar and write his own music. Aquino currently writes all of his own songs and music pieces. In 2008, he began taking his musical talent serious, whereas previously it wasjust a hobby. He started off performing cover songs from R&B superstars such asTrey Songz, Usher, Chris Brown and Ne-Yo. Soon fans grew to love and encourage him to take his music to the next level. Following the advice, he decided to audition for the popular Fox reality show “American Idol.” Eventually, the singer made it to the top 44 competitors, however, he did not make
it any further in the show. The aspiring singer’s fans still remained truly dedicated to him. Aquino continues to make covers on his YouTube along with his own original songs. The songwriter averages 50,000 to 100,00 views on each song he post for the public. He is currently ranked number 49 on YouTube’s list of most subscribed people of all time. JR Aquino is hard at work on his first album and has the single “You & I” available on iTunes. Scan here to hear JR Aquino’s music
An emerging artist known better for his acting has recently reached out to the music world through his YouTube. Khleo Thomas, 22, born in Anchorage, Alaska, currently residing in Los Angeles, California started his career at the age of four. Knowing he desired to be in the limelight at a young age, he began appearing in commercials and recieved his big break starring in the Disney film Holes. Adding to his resume Thomas has appeared in other movies such as; Roll Bounce, Walking Tall, Friday After Next and has worked on many television shows. Khleo as of recent took a serious interest into his music abilities and started to record music in his room. He released the mixtape “The World is a Cartoon ” in January 2009 and received around 100,000 downloads. A year later the actor turned rapper put out another mixtape, “The Next Episode”, which received even more hits than the last. Khleo has made numerous music videos for the songs from his mixtapes as well as remixes he’s produced. Recently, Khleo has accumlated an astounding 15.1 million hits from his videos. The up and coming artist has the single “Lights Out” for purchase on iTunes and is staying busy working on his third mixtape due out May 2011. Check out Khleo’s music at www.youtube. com/khleology. Scan here to hear Khleo Thomas’s music
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“Finally, it comes to me, and the words
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bleed off my pen, thirty minutes later my vision comes alive. As I hear the song over and over in my head, the pressure to make it perfect begins to increase. I have to make it right. I begin to drop the beat and start to record spitting my rhymes like I was born to do it. Flow after flow I realize this is it. I play it back a few times to make sure it sounds how I hear it in my head. My masterpiece is finished and ready for the world to view it.” says Thomas. My entire exclusive interview with Khleo Thomas can be seen at www.fctorch.net and on YouTube. Scan here to see the exclusive interview
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The beauty of
Brewing By Amanda Telson Photography by Scott Morris
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t’s Friday night and you find yourself bored with browsing the same store, looking through the selection of familiar labels that have you haphazardly selecting the usual. Underwhelmed by the old can-like taste, you find yourself craving a new fresh flavor that can hop with its hops and leave you satisfied. Maybe it’s time you change the way you think about beer. It could be time to think about making your own unique flavor, or just head somewhere local that can give you the fresh taste you want. Brad Kobold, a recent graduate from Cal Poly Pomona, has a newly-found interest in the hobby of homebrewing beer. He began his passion by taking a course at Cal Poly Pomona entitled “Beer and Culture”. His professor was a former head brewer for BJ’s Restaurant and Brew house. Inspired by his teacher’s knowledge and passion of quality beer, he bought the equipment needed to begin his new hobby as soon as he had graduated and got a job. “I would recommend brewing beer if a person likes to cook, experiment, and enjoy variety,” Kobold said. “It’s a hobby and hobbies traditionally are pretty expensive” Kobold said. The start-up cost could be anywhere from $100 to $150. After the initial cost, paying for the recipe can be rather inexpensive, costing only $20 to $40 per batch depending on the beer you are deciding to brew. This makes each bottle you brew only cost around 60 cents. If you find yourself to be an avid drinker, this hobby could be cost effective. Unfortunately cost isn’t the only set back; time plays a key role in brewing. “My first brew day went off without a hitch, but it took close to five or six hours,” said Kabold. “Since then, I’ve done about 12 batches and gotten the process down to 3.5 hours.” Brewing can be hard work; it takes research, planning, and the ability to keep an efficient pace while maintaining a clean and sanitary environment. A typical batch for home brewing consists of two weeks for your beer to ferment, and usually another week or so for the beer to carbonate in bottles.
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hen he first started brewing, every time I would be walking across the floor of the garage my sandals would stick to the floor,” Kabold’s roommate Amanda Schofeild said. “ The old spilled beer left behind fumes that remind you of how a fraternity house would smell after a large party.” If home brewing has you feeling overwhelmed and looking for an easier way to get fresh beer, a local brewery can be a great alternative. If you’re looking for a local brewery where you can get high-quality beer straight from the source, Bootlegger’s Brewery is a great place to start. It is located on Richman Avenue, near Downtown Fullerton. They open their doors to beer tastings Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. You can buy a growler to take home, which is a 64 oz. glass container for around $11 depending on the beer. Fullerton’s only microbrewery was started by Aaron Barkenhagen. He was a home brewer for 10 years when he came up with his business plan for how to open a microbrewery, while attending Cal State Fullerton. “Our goal is to produce products that can be consumed locally,” Barkenhagen says. Their plan is different from other breweries in that they would rather create mass quantities of beer to be distributed throughout Southern California, rather than have less beer distributed throughout more states. When getting the business up and running, licensing and legal regulation requirements were the hardest to get over. It took over two years with planning and legalities to be finalized before actually being able to start producing beer. “Just to get started and actually produce beer it probably cost about $125,000,” Barkenhagen said. “There is no comparison to the quality of beer you get here, and what you buy at the store,” Paul Herrmann, a loyal local costumer said. “I always come back to Bootleggers, usually every other week, to refill my growler. There’s nothing better than a nice fresh beer.”
The advice Barkenhagen would give to those looking to get into the business of brewing beers is to: “get a job at a brewery.” Experience and knowledge along with the hard work it takes to run a brewery can send you on your way to becoming your own brew master.
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Bootleggers Brewery
Other Local Breweries
401 S Richman Ave Fullerton, CA 92832
The Bruery 715 Dunn Way Placentia, California, 92870
If you are looking into home brewing a great place to visit is:
Deans Brothers Brewing Company 1004 S Hathaway St Santa Ana, California, 92705
Addison Homebrew Provisions 1328 East Orangethorpe Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831 714.752.8446
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Noble Ale Works 1621 S. Sinclair St. Suite B Anaheim, California, 92806
Silver medal winner at LA County Fair, in a commercial beer competition
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SUMMER FITNESS: Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Hot Body By Ashley Haro
Photography by Scott Morris
> Learn the body slimming, muscle building and core toning excerises that will get your body into shape for the summer. The beach body you dream of is easy to earn.
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aking time to work out can be hard, especially when you have a busy schedule. Whether you are keeping yourself in shape or finally toning up in time for summer its important to make excerise a daily rountine. Not only will the 20-30 mins of action that elevates your heart rate be beneficial to your health, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also be the most ripped or slimmest body on the beach. Whether you have a gym membership or not, here are a couple easy excerises that can be done in the few minutes you have to spare to earn the beach body you dream about. Before starting any workout remember it is essential that you stretch and warm up to avoid injury. 30///FC Torch
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WOMENSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Workouts Excerise#1 Back Kick:
Stand with one leg flat on the ground and your right knee pulled up to your chest. Hold a 5-pound weight in each hand against your chest, keeping your elbows close to your side.
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Stand with feet at hip-width apart. Squat into normal squat position, and remember to keep abs tight. From squat position explode up-ward, jumping as high as you can. Land back in starting squat position with knees slightly bent. Continue at a fast paces. (muscles targeted: Quads,gluteus.)
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The Southern California Hospice Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a breath of resources to terminally ill patients who are facing the end-of-life. The goal of hospice is to make the patients as comfortable during this delicate time, providing them with a team of medical professionals dedicated to meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The patient seen here is Helen Mckeand with her Companion Hospice Home Health Aide, Kobi Jones.
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Story & Photogrphy by Katherine Tran
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Helen going through her checkups with her hospice nurse Kobi
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Helen surounded by her loving family
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Helen finds peace here, in the comfort of her home.
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Healthy Foods from Fullerton Gardens Just a few suprises you’ll find from the local Farmers Market.
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Story and Photos by Amanda Telson
ts dinner time, you get home from work. Your stomach feels like a boundless void waiting to be filled. Looking through the fridge you find nothing substantial, only frozen hotdogs and left over’s that probably should have been thrown out a week ago. In your mind there is no hope to get anything healthy so you end up driving to the closest fast food place to grab yourself a cheap quick meal. Openly ignoring the fact that you are going to be lacking the nutrition your body needs. You are what you eat; a common phrase heard but not truly understood. We are continually bombarded with challenges in our day to day life, and sometimes it’s hard to break a routine and try new things. Take a minute to examine your eating habits; are you really getting the nutrition your body needs? The truth is, as a study from the U.S. Agricultural Department; Federal Statistics: Eating and Exercise states, 17.3 percent of Americans have a “poor” diet, and 70.5 percent “needs improvement”. It’s very likely that you are in one of these two groups.Our body runs off nutrients we provide for it; affecting our moods, thoughts, and our body shape. Start making your diet a priority. Once you start actively trying this small positive change in your life, happiness and realization of its importance soon will fallow.
Getting started eating right is the hardest part. A great way to begin is to examine how you buy your food. Do you pay attention to produce in season, or do you just buy the cheapest and fastest things to make? Our lives usually dictate our eating habits. Most of us are in a rush with little to no extra spending cash on food, take the extra 20 minutes to cook your meals and you will feel a difference in your day-to-day life. One thing that can be done is to find a local market that sells fresh and local produce. Buying fresh and local food helps stimulate money for local farms and gives you the cheapest, freshest, seasonal ingredients free from unneeded pesticides.
Fullerton Market
Located on Wilshire Ave., in the Downtown Plaza Open April 7- Oct. 27, 2011; Thursdays from 4 to 8:30 p.m. This market is a great place to keep you connected with your local community and to find affordable fresh produce. Another reason people find it hard to eat right is simply because they don’t know where to start on buying buy the right ingredients or the fact that they don’t know how to cook it. California in summer has many different fruits and vegetables, that make for a wide variety of delicious meals.
Grilled Chicken Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich with Grilled Zucchini and Squash
Ingredients Grilled Chicken Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich 2 boneless chicken breast, cut thin sliced 4 ciabatta rolls 1 onion, sliced ½ tomato, sliced 3 tbs. of pesto 2 tbs. of olive oil 2 leaves of lettuce 1 tbs. of salt 1 tbs. of pepper Grilled Zucchini and Squash 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 zucchini, thin sliced 1 yellow squash, thin sliced 1 tbs. of salt 1 tbs. of pepper 2 tbs. of olive oil
Summer Ingredients included: onions, garlic, tomatoes, squash and zucchini
Directions Grilled Zucchini and Squash 1. Pre heat grill 2. Place sliced zucchini and squash on a large piece of aluminum foil. Season the vegetables with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Enclose the vegetables in the foil. 3. Place on contents on grill and cook for 15- 20, until vegetables are tender Grilled Chicken Pesto Ciabatta Sandwich 1. Preheat Grill 2. Spread Pesto sauce on the already sliced chicken breasts, then add pepper and salt. 3. Place the chicken breasts on the grill, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good idea to get the vegetables started on the grill at the same time. 4. Drizzle some olive oil on the slices of tomatoes and sprinkle in some salt and pepper for taste. 5. Cut the ciabatta bread in half. Drizzle some olive oil over the over the rolls and add a pinch of garlic. 6. Place both the sliced tomatoes and bread on the grill when the chicken and vegetables are about finished. Leave on until it creates a nice sear. 7. Add sliced onions and olive oil on a stove top pan add olive oil, heat onions until they reach a golden brown hue. 8. Combine cooked ingredients, and enjoy!
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he called his friend, Beverly Hilton Chef Roy Choi, and told him his idea. He thought he was crazy too, but the more Choi thought about it, the more he believed in it. Less than a month later, Manguera and Choi started Kogi BBQ, the first gourmet food truck in Los Angeles. This was Manguera’s drunken brainchild—mesh the flavors of Korean barbecue with Mexican taco trucks, and sell it late at night to partygoers. Manguera’s truck quickly gained a cult following. He would post his location on Twitter and hundreds of people would show up waiting to get a taste of the cuisine everybody was talking about. Now its 2011, and L.A. is full of gourmet food trucks. KoreanMexican fusion is found in many more trucks, but there are now hundreds of delicious cuisines to choose from. The street food world has stepped it up to serve you high quality meals on the go. From vegan burgers to Vietnamese Bahn Mi to Indian baby back ribs, you can find interesting menus from around the world within ten miles from your house. Almost every food truck is on Twitter now, ready for you to follow them and taste their innovative recipes. So go out and get some South African street food or a Gogi Philly cheese steak while I finish my Japanese hot dog.
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t’s Dec. 21, 2012. Will you be living a typical day during the holiday season? Or will you be preparing for what some see as the end of the world? The Mayans were the most sophisticated group of their time period, and now has become notorious for the ending date of their calendar. December 21 is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Since the date is where the ancient civilization’s calendar stops, and being that the date is rapidly approaching, people have begun to latch onto the idea that the date could in fact be the end of the world. UC Santa Barbra stated in a press release on October 5, 2010 that they believe the calendar to be inaccurate by 50 to 100 years, maybe even more. Scholar by the name of, Ian O’Neill, states that this is one of the many calendars created by the Mayans. However, with all of the natural disasters occurring recently around the world, could there be some legitimacy to the Mayan calendar? The most recent natural disaster was the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The massive 9.0 earthquake created a powerful tsunami that reached an unbelievable height of 23 feet. In its wake, it left a total of approximately 22,000 people dead, along with sparking a nuclear reactor crisis. The tsunami was so great that it swept away houses, cars, tore apart buildings, cracked highways, and made skyscrapers sway. People were forced to find refuge on the roofs of their homes and their neighbors homes. Panic was so great in the United States that residents of the West Coast became concerned about radiation floating across the Pacific Ocean. Many even went so far as to buy potassium iodide pills that help protect against cancer caused by radiation. Fear also lead people to believe that
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as a result of the earthquake, a larger earthquake was to hit California. However geologists were quick to respond to the growing concern, stating that there is no connection between the two outer Pacific plate faults. Does this recent disaster have anything to do with the end of the world? For centuries people have been fascinated at the idea that the Myan calendar, could actually be right. Strange enough, the two other corners of the Pacific Plate have had major earthquakes recently: New Zealand and Chile. A month before, on February 22, an earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand. This earthquake leveled thousands of buildings and had an estimated death toll of 166 people. The residents also were without basic services like electricity, sewage, and water. Another earthquake hit Chile on January 2nd. At the beginning of 2011, just two months before the crisis in Japan, torrential rain hit Australia creating flooding. Queensland and Victoria on the eastern part of Australia were affected by the large amount of rain. As recent as March, rain keeps pounding the region. On January 12, 2010, the earthquake in Haiti had a magnitude of 7.0. It killed 316,000 people and caused lasting damage for the underdeveloped country. On February 27, 2010 an 8.8 earthquake in Chile occurred, leveling buildings and killing more than 200,000. These are only some of the recent disasters that have plagued the world. Although there have been many disasters throughout the world’s history, it seems as if there have been more and more over the past two or three decades. They very well could be signs that the end of the world is actually near.
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t’s 7:00 am on a Saturday morning and you’re already wide awake. The sounds of your neighbor’s lawn mower seep through your walls and permeate the very depths of your mind. You think to yourself, “who the hell mows their lawn this early in the morning!” as you silently will the sound to stop. You’ve had another one of those weeks; you know the type with lots of last minute cramming, gallons of that double shot espresso nonsense, and more than a few late nights of slaving over the computer screen until your eyes are blood shot. Weekends mornings are (or at least were) YOUR time to steal back those many hours of sleep which you lost during the week. Instead, you spend the next hour listening to the atrocious sounds of grass cutting. Can you relate? Whatever the case, it’s not hard to imagine, especially when you live in the busyness and stress of Southern California. Excess noise is everywhere, the noisy jackhammer outside of your classroom, sirens that seem to never end, or just the sound of the cities slow respiration and electric pulse. Noise has become so prevalent in our everyday lives that a term was invented to describe it, “noise pollution.” Yeah, pollution consisting of noise. Is it possible that within all this excess noise we have lost the true value of silence? This is an important question to ask because hearing is one of the many ways which we perceive the world. It helps us interpret our surroundings and communicate with one another. In this way, our perception is greatly affected by the various sounds we hear. Over the years, as population and industry have increased, the concentration of noise has seemingly doubled. This is especially true for people living in larger cities or urban areas. Although many may not notice, we are constantly surrounded by noise. There is strong evidence that links noise pollution with many adverse health effects. According to epa.gov some of the main negative effects include, stress related Illnesses, high blood pressure, speech interference, hearing loss, sleep disruption and lost productivity. With such a long list it of undesirable health affects it would seem as though you’re reading the label on a new anti-depression type pill, however it’s much simpler. Adam Blanco, a sophomore at FJC explained how the excess noise has at times adversely affected his life. He reminisced of when the 1400 building was being built saying that “it was a constant annoyance every time he was at school.” He continued on exclaiming how “at times the sounds of construction were overwhelming.” This is just one example of how sound can affect people’s lives. Sometimes the best remedy for over-worked ears is silence; however for many it seems the idea of “no sound” is an abstract one. Additionally, many people find silence to be unsettling. It seems that this is merely a perception that culture has engrained into us, and perhaps this is an idea worth a more serious consideration. “Where can I find ‘true’ silence?” you ask. The answer is unsettling. There aren’t many places left in which you an experience true silence, or at very least the sounds of nature. My suggestion; buy yourself a good pair of sound blocking ear phones. It’s easy to overlook something which you can’t see but sometimes these unseen things can have powerful and unexpected affects. Noise, especially of the excess variety, can be overwhelming to many and in a time of continuously growing world population and building it’s not going to get any less noisy. So the question becomes; when is too much noise, too much? FC Torch\\\47
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London, Jamaica...Brazil, Spain, Japan... Where would you go? By Troy Bermudez
Photo Courtesy of Brazil Travel Bureau
When 100 people from FC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where would you go on Vacation if all expenses were paid for a week?â&#x20AC;? First Place 1: The Winner was Italy/Rome with 15 of 100 wanting to go to Italy 15% Second Place 2: It was a close tie with 6 people wanting to go to Hawaii and 6 people wanting to go to Spain Hawaii/Spain 12% Third Place 3: Here there was a three way tie with 5 people wanting to go to Mexico, 5 wanting to go to Brazil, and 5 wanting to go to Japan Brazil/Japan/Mexico 15% Fourth Place 4: People chose to go to Space with 4% Fifth Place 5: It was a 6-way tie with three people each wanting to go to the Caribbean, Paris/France, Greece, Jamaica, Ireland, Costa Rica Greece/Caribbean/France/Jamaica/Ireland/Costa Rica 18% 64% of the people wanted to go to these 13 locations. The other 36% of the people wanted to go to places like Tahiti, North Pole, Germany, and 25 other countries. One person finished up the survey saying every day was their vacation. 40/// FC Torch
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The Drink Meter
By Ashly Haro
The weather is getting hot, and your down for a drink. Here are a few drinks to concider next time your at a summer party or a night out-on-the town with your friends. One of our local bar tenders has put together a list of drinks for you to consider.
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Cactus Cooler Shot:
In Shot Glass: ½ oz Trip sec ½ oz Citrus Vodka In short glass: Fill half way with half Pineapple Juice Half RedBull
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Washington Apple:
1 ½ oz whiskey 1 ½ oz Sour Apple Liqueur Fill with Cranberry Juice
Watch how to make this drink You probably won’t rememeber this
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If you’d rather taste it then get wasted Life-Saver: Mediocre Mixed Drink 1 oz Coconut Rum ½ oz Melon Liqueur Adios:
Four Horsemen:
½ oz Bourbon ½ oz Jagermeister ½ oz 100-Proof PeppermintSchnapps ½ oz Sambuca
Fill with Pineapple juice ½ oz Vodka ½ oz Rum ½ oz Tequila ½ oz Gin ½ oz Blue Curacao Fill with sour mix
Watch how to make this drink You should PROBABLY take Axe Murderer ½ oz Vodka a CAB
½ oz Grenadine ½ oz Gin splash of Tequila ½ oz Rum ½ oz So Co ½ oz Trip Sec ½ oz Amaretto splash of Tequila Fill with Cranberry Juice
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Last Call
Some Final Words from the Art Department.
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his song just came to mind when I started this note, it comes from the classic sitcom years ago known as Cheers, a place where everyone knows your name. This semester I have returned for my second semester on the Torch as art director, In the Art Department I am accompanied by Scott Morris our Photo Editor who is making his first semester here on the Torch Staff. For the Spring 2011 Torch Issue, we have had quite a creative force burning in the Art Department, many ideas have been thought of, and only a few get their chance to make it into this publication. It has been a very hard decision, with many late hours working on this publication. There is definitely a fire and passion in this publication to continue on what the Torch represents, as well as taking steps forward lighting the way to future endevors that will cary on the flame that burns here at the FC Torch. The theme for this issue was not discovered easily, even though it was just sitting right in front
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of me. There were quite a few weeks, where we were asking as to what we wanted to represent this semester. Many ideas were still going around until we had realized that a local brewery was being featured. The idea of all the characteristics that you find at your local Bar or Public house were running through my thoughts. You take a look at all the stories in the book and you realize how diverse the topics can range, as do all the people and friends you meet when you go to the bar. A bar/pub was a place where people came to gather, and life stories were shared...just like they are here now. Cheers, and thank you to everyone. Just look out for next semester as the Torch will ignite once again and bring light to the lives of the Fullerton College Students.
Mark Sutton Art Director Torch Spring 2011
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his was my first semester being on the Torch and I must say what an honor it has been. I signed up for the class just to put more credits on my schedule. It was my best friend Mark Sutton who told me he knew this great journalism class that was easy to get into. Imagine my surprise when on the first day the instructor says, “Hello, and welcome to magazine production, you will be the writers and photographers for the Torch magazine!” With each reluctant step forward, my desire to punch Mark diminished and my admiration of the work being put into the Torch grew. After working with some of the writers and being able to get behind a camera, I quickly discovered the emotion behind every article in this magazine. Each writer and photographer brought something different to the table. Yet, in a weird way it all came together almost perfectly. With the help of our Executive Editor and Art Director, this publicaton has become something we can all be proud of. The work that has been put into everything in this magazine is truly a form of art. Thank you all who helped make my first semester memorable and a big thanks to the support given by all the outside sources we have used. I am looking forward to the next semester and seeing how Fullerton College’s students can amaze me once again.
Scott Morris Photo Editor Torch Spring 2011
Photograpy by Alex Aviña
Spring 2011
Be a Part of a New Online Publication
Want to utilize your Spanish language ability and be a part s something new? Enroll in JOUR 196 and be a part of Fullerton College’s Spanish Language online publication - La Antorcha. There are no prerequisites and you don’t have to be a journalism major. You just have to be interested in exploring the Spanish speaking community. You will learn the basic skills to write, edit, photograph and stream video for an online publication. You can cover: news, sports, entertainment, politics, fashion, culture, technology, or anything else. A whole new world is waiting for you. Enroll today!
Sea parte de una nueva publicación en línea
¿Quiera utilizar su capacidad de español y ser una parte s algo nuevo? Aliste en JOUR 196 y sea una parte de la publicación en línea de la español de la universidad de Fullerton - La Antorcha. No hay requisitos previos y usted no tiene que ser un comandante del periodismo. Usted solo tiene que estar interesado en la exploración de la comunidad de habla hispana. Usted aprenderá las destrezas básicas para escribir, para corregir, para fotografiar y para fluir el vídeo para una publicación en línea. Usted puede cubrir: noticias, deportes, hospitalidad, política, manera, cultura, tecnología, o todo lo demás. Un nuevo mundo entero le está esperando. ¡inscribese hoy!
JOUR 274
Mondays/Wednesdays at 2 - 3:50 p.m. Room: 722A
Spanish-Language Media Be a part of Fullerton College’s