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Volume 97, Issue 6
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Homecoming impacts college
Former football coach dies at 72 Gene Murphy’s legacy resonates with Fullerton.
JESSE GHAWALY Sports Editor
Cultural performace: Polynesian dancers performed traditional dances for students and faculty during the annual Homecoming celebration on the Quad.
Health Services educate students at Homecoming. SADIE WEST Hornet Reporter
Students celebrated the Hornet’s annual Homecoming football game while having the opportunity to learn about the dangers of smoking on Wednesday. A Homecoming pep rally celebrating the event was held in the Quad and was hosted by the Associated Students, the Inter-Club Council and Student Affairs. Live entertainment, Polynesian dancers, food, club booths and “Aloha” spirit were all featured at the event for students to enjoy. At the pep rally, which was held between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., the first 750 students in attendance were provided with a free lunch.
According to A.S. Senator Javier Gamez, the purpose of the event was to promote FC spirit. Several campus clubs, including the Muslim Club and Alpha Gamma Sigma, participated in the event by hosting informative booths. “We are here introducing what Islam is really about…to open [student’s] minds and educate people about the religion,” said Ramina Khanieour, Muslim Club member. In addition to entertainment, FC’s Health Services and A.S hosted the Great American Smokeout to educate students at the Homecoming event. Deanna Farsakh, health educator, has directed the event for the past eight years. “[It is] an event that different colleges nationwide do to promote students to stop smoking,” said Farsakh. Farsakh also explained that
partnering with the Homecoming pep rally provides a greater opportunity to reach a larger audience on campus. Approximately 15 students expressed an interest in signing up for the free smoking cessation service offered by the Health Center at FC. Community agencies such as La Familia, Nicotine Anonymous and the Anaheim Regional Medical Center hosted information tables at the Smokeout, educating students about of the effects smoking can have on a person. Farsakh stated that there has been an increase in smoking amongst FC students within the past three years. Following the pep rally was an evening celebration in the Student Center, this event was geared towards evening students. The Student Center was adorned with Hawaiian themed décor.
Photos Courtesy of Stephanie Reyna
Making Music: Band members participate in with an instrumental concert.
A.S offered free food to the first 300 students and raffled off tickets towards prizes for guests. Prizes included two Medieval Times tickets, four passes to the Brea Improv, two tickets to AMC Theaters and an iPod Docking Entertainment System.“We try to connect different students and
programs on campus, so why not get a chance through free food or live entertainment to sponsor or encourage our football players,” said A.S President Maria Duque. Prizes were donated by ICC, A.S. and the FC Bookstore. Hornet staff writer Jeremy Ablang contributed to this article.
Police academy graduates develop skills for a law enforcement career Family and Friends support students at graduation.
GENESIS MIRANDA Hornet Reporter
Photo by Jeremy Ablang, The Hornet
Congratulations: Graduates celebrate together after their ceremony.
ON CAMPUS
After completing 40 weeks of law enforcement preparation, the Fullerton College Police Academy graduated 53 men and women on the Quad on Saturday morning. Once they completed 10 months of extensive training, physical and academic tests were administered to students prior to graduation. “I am very happy to be graduating today, I wish I had a
job, but that will come,” said Paul Brunett, police academy graduate, 23. Of the 52 graduates, just six have been hired at a police department. “It has been a long 10 months, the economy is down so not everyone has a job, but everyone here is a little higher up than anyone else who would be hired off the street,” said Brian Tilley, police academy graduate, 24. Instructors of the academy varied from captains, chiefs and lieutenants. “The hardest part of training was all the testing because it has higher standards than other academies,” said Courtney McIntyre police academy graduate.
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Vice President of Student Services Tony DuBois followed the introduction with a welcoming speech for all in attendance. “The administration of justice has contributed greatly to the campus’ rich history,” said DuBois. [See Class 40, News 2]
Scan the QR code to view a video clip and slideshow of Class 40’s Police Academy graduation.
OFF CAMPUS
Nationally recognized author visits the Writer Event at FC.
Operation Gratitude is accepting donations for veterans.
Enjoy “An Evening of Jazz” at the Campus Theatre.
Locals can celebrate International Taco Festival at The Muck.
Purchase organic foods at the Farmers Market until December 28.
Gerald Locklin joins the Humanities Division for the 25th biannual Writer Event on November 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the Box Office.
Donated items will be used to create gift baskets for Veterans. Non-perishable goods can be donated in Room 518 until November 10. Visit opgratitude. com for a full list of acceptable donations.
Students and faculty can purchase tickets for the vocal and instrumental jazz event at the campus Box Office. The vocal and instrumental jazz event will be held on November 17 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Visit The Muckenthaler on November 10 and $1 tacos and live music by from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Taco Festival will feature live music from The Pleasure tones and tortillas filled with international specialties.
Locals are encouraged to visit the Farmers Market every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh organic produce, flowers and other items will be available for purchase.
Former Fullerton College head football coach, Gene Murphy, died on October 29. Although Murphy has been retired as head coach since 2008, he continued working with FC as a consultant for the team. Murphy was pronounced dead from heart failure at the USC University Hospital in Los Angeles. A few days before he died, Murphy had undergone surgery for cancer of the esophagus. He was in the ICU and had been receiving treatment while being overseen by the USC hospital staff. Murphy is survived by his daughter Aileen and sons Tim and Mike, and their families. Though he leaves behind his family, his legacy will be long remembered on a local and national level. His legacy that began more than 40 years ago when he took over the football program at the University of North Dakota. Murphy graduated from UND and was an all-conference quarterback while he was a student there. He was hired onto the UND staff as an offensive coordinator when Jerry Olson, the head coach at the time, retired. After finishing 5-5 in his first year, Murphy changed the script of his football program and his life in his second year coaching at UND. He led the program to a North Central Conference title. Although his team lost in the first round of the Division II playoffs, Murphy did enough to warrant the attention of the Cal State University Athletic Department. Murphy headed west to Cal State Fullerton, where he would take over as the head football coach from 1980 to the program’s final season in 1992. After the CSUF football program had an unfortunate end, Murphy found work at another football institution with the Hornets. He took over at FC and remained the head coach until 2008. Current head coach of the Fullerton Hornets, Tim Byrnes, remembers Murphy as a great man. “He guided not only me, but hundreds of other coaches. He was a mentor, a father figure, and someone that not only taught me how to coach but taught me about life,” said Tim Byrnes. [See Coach, Sports page 8]
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Courses offered in a foreign country
Spring semester allows students to study abroad. GENESIS MIRANDA Hornet Reporter
Students at Fullerton College and Cypress College have the opportunity to study in a foreign country for a semester. The Study Abroad Program provides students with an opportunity to make business and scholarly connections. “The program benefits students by giving them international experience, which is good for job placement in the increasingly multinational workplace. It also personally enhances their lives and enlarges their horizons,” said Study Abroad Coordinator Levonne Nelson. The Study Abroad program originates in Fullerton College, but also invites Cypress College students to participate. “I am an advocate of travel because it is a great way to get rid of cultural barriers. This is a fantastic opportunity for students who don’t have the chance to travel to make a connection with different cultures,” said Joyce Carrigan, dean of fine arts at Cypress College.
Students who are interested in participating in the program must meet all of the requirements. Requirements include, “students must be at least 18 years of age, have completed 12 units of college credit, have a GPA of 2.5, and have completed Eng. 100 with a grade of C or better,” Nelson said. In addition, those interested must be full-time students and interview with Nelson and the faculty before they will travel abroad with. “Not only do these courses meet the GE requirements, but they are tailored to enhance the study abroad experience,” Carrigan said. Classes begin during the spring semester at the Anaheim District building until March to give students an opportunity to become familiar with one another. According to Carrigan, distances between countries in Europe are so short that they allow students to enhance their experience by visiting other parts of Europe. “I have yet to meet a student whose life has not been changed by this experience. It opens up a love for travel and allows students to make connections and establish international relationships,” Carrigan said. To encourage students to embark on this program, coordinators bring back students who have studied abroad to share their experience
with other students. “We try to come up with options for the future and try to find a local vendor that can make all the arrangements for us,” Carrigan said. Students interested in the program also have to be prepared financially. The program costs vary by location. Paris is approximately $9000. The Rome program, spring semester, 2013, will cost approximately the same. Students who are worried about financial costs can apply for scholarships. “There is a national Gillman Scholarship that students can apply for, if they get their application in early in the fall semester or earlier,” Nelson said. “This is a great opportunity to take advantage of, it gives you a different perspective and also looks good on resumes,” Carrigan said. Although the Paris program is full, the next trip is to Rome, Italy in spring 2013. Applications will be taken late next semester. “As a person who travels a lot, I say that if you get the chance, this is one of the best investments you can make in yourselves,” Carrigan said. For more information, students can speak to one of the program coordinators or visit the Study Abroad program’s web site. at www.studyabroad.fullcoll.edu.
Class 40 departs from FC academy [Continued from ‘Police’, News page 1] “Citizens will now depend on you for protection, service and guidance; be proud of yourselves, for you have done well,” DuBois said. Chief of the Placentia Police Department R.A. Hicks was the keynote speaker at the graduation. Special awards for scenario testing, weaponry, training and
defensive tactics, (S.W.A.T.), the Sergeant Glenn Deveney Inspirational Award, Report writing, academic and finally, Overall #1 Recruit were then presented. Marcus Zappia earned the S.W.A.T. award, while Jonathan Potts accepted the overall #1 Recruit award. David Steen, president of Class 40, concluded the graduation. “What we see here amongst
us today is selflessness and commitment; today we are successful. “May we live long and prosperous lives; this is our calling, our desire, our dream and our life,” Steen said. For those interested in more information on how to enroll in the FC Police Academy, call (714) 992-7115.
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Muckenthaler brings back roaring ’20s
Ragtime Speakesay previews local annual festival. MARGAUX BROOKE Hornet Reporter
People of all ages snuck around the east side of The Muckenthaler Cultural Center Thursday night to whisper the words “orange juice” to the doorman, in hopes of getting a glimpse of the 1920s. The venue was transformed in to the Ragtime Speakeasy, which came with all the essentials of the prohibition era. Flappers and gangsters gathered around the “coffee bar,” ordering drinks such as “Thumbscrew Driver,” “Bloody Maurice” and the party favorite, the “Orange Hitman.” The Muckenthaler Cultural Center prides itself on its artistic exhibitions, engaging performances
and it’s first-rate educational programs they offer. The 18-room establishment was built in 1924 so it was only fitting to have a “Roaring Twenties” themed event. “Tonight’s affair is a preview for RagFest, which is a festival we hold every spring. It’s all ragtime music with 1920s style singers and performers. It’s a lot of fun,” said the Muckenthaler’s Director of Marketing Allison Town The Age of Intolerance was alive inside the historic building. The men were sporting dapper ensembles of gangsters and bootleggers and women dressed as dazzling dames in their flapper costumes and makeup. Lauren Gary of Placentia heard about the event at a job fair at Cal State Fullerton and decided to check out the event. Gary wasn’t the only one dressed to impress, Miles Bruner of La Mirada was outfitted in full
mafiosa gear, sporting a trench coat, even a “doctor” giving out fedora and even a fake machine gun. “prescriptions.” Those who received “This is the exact opposite of these illicit prescriptions were who I would be in the 1920s. I’d “very sick, and could only be cured probably be one of those bohemians with alcohol.” Everyone seemed in the coffee shops like you would to be having a great time with their see in Midnight in Paris,” he said coffee and enjoying the jazz music. with a laugh. “This is my first time at a Bruner has been interning at The Ragtime event here but I’ve been Muckenthaler over the summer for to other Muckenthaler events and the administrative and educational they’ve all been great,” said Orange departments. native, Kristy Gill. He has been given many great “There is always wonderful opportunities, including organizing music here. The art they display the Ragtime Speakeasy event. and all the different exhibits they “The camaraderie among the have are always really interesting. staff and seeing how everyone has There’s just always a really fun, dug deep into character has been exciting vibe here,” Gill said. great. It’s been really fun realizing The Muckenthaler holds events that this is a job. This is what I get frequently, ranging from music to do every day, it’s pretty amazing,” festivals to art exhibits and special Bruner stated proudly. theatrical performances. The event featured live For those interested in 1920s entertainment and an authentic specific events, RagFest will come atmosphere. There was a gambling to Fulleron on April 15 and is the room in the back with a sign only ragtime music festival in displaying “Private Party” and Southern California.
Photo by Margaux Brooke, The Hornet
Freeze!: A man dressed as a cop arrests a flapper at the Speakeasy Effect.
Female reality stars are negative role models for this generation
Students help to shine light on inspiring women. STEPHANIE ORNELAS Hornet Reporter
The women of Fullerton College are standing up and taking control to host a women’s movement on campus. With help from their peers and instructors, these females have made the decision to stand up and fight for the dignity and power that women have earned throughout
the years. enlightened after watching the film The purpose of this movement “Miss Representation”, went on to is to not only to raise awareness explain how the movement will that women are exploited through begin on November 29. the media, but also to encourage The movement will begin on all women to take pride in their campus in room 1440 where they intellect and not just their bodies. will be screening the movie. Victoria Sanchez is a coordinator Shortly after, there will be a of the event and a firm believer of controlled discussion along with a woman empowerment. panel of five women. “We want to encourage people This panel will include Fullerton to turn away from what they see College students, Victoria Sanchez, on TV and in magazines... and turn Valeria Conti and Serena Porter, their heads to the women who are Fullerton College sociology politicians, CEOs and lawyers,” professor Angie Andres and sexual Sanchez said. assault prevention specialist and Sanchez, who was immediately researcher, Dawn Foor.
This event will be the kickoff to the women’s movement where all participants will be encouraged to turn away from and not buy into any type of media that exploits women for one whole week. This includes reality TV shows, movies, magazines and anything else that encourages women to use their bodies as a tool for success and not appeciating them for their minds. Serena Porter, another coordinator of the movement is passionate about this event and confident that it will make a difference as they have already
reached out to several universities in the area. “The media has such an influence on people. Women see these magazines, watch these shows and think that’s how they have to look but no one really looks like that. There are not enough women in the media to put a stop to it and there are too many men who are okay with it,” Porter said. The movement will begin on November 29 after the event at 3 p.m. and will end on December 6. Participants will also be encouraged to use the media in a positive way to find women
who have used their intellect in a positive way. Women who have exercised their equal rights and opportunities to make a difference. Despite the affect the media has on citizens, Sanchez, Porter and Conti believe that this is an important issue that should be addressed. Besides coordinating this event and movement, the FC students have made frequent trips to clubs and classrooms promoting it and have also made a Facebook page that can be found under Fullerton College Media Fast.
PTK members lend hands and hearts Students paint their hearts out for a local oraganization. MARGAUX BROOKE Hornet Reporter
Hard working members of Fullerton College’s Phi Theta Kappa were present at an Orange County home Saturday with paintbrushes, drop clothes and loads of support to help lend a hand to a homeowner in need. The college Honors Society was volunteering for Paint Your Heart Out, an organization that helps disabled, senior and veteran homeowners improve their homes Photos by Margaux Brooke, The Hornet by making essential repairs and Always Teaching: PTK advisor Floerke gives Brittany Lynne a paint lesson. giving them a fresh, clean look. leadership skills and encourages out their club. Students interested Club members wore bright them to strive for continued in joining must have completed orange shirts provided by the academic excellence by providing 12 units of classes and be able to organization with “Orange Paint a supportive atmosphere for maintain a 3.0 or higher grade Day” inscribed on the front. exchanging ideas among their peers. point average. The atmosphere was mellow “We hold officer meetings where “This is my first semester in PTK and filled with endless jokes and we will all get together and ask and I love it. I wanted to help out laughter between peers, while what we want to do for the semester. my community and saw a link to simultaneously being productive How do we want to give back to the Phi Theta Kappa on FC’s Facebook and demonstrating relentless community? We all bring our ideas page and decided to check teamwork skills. forward,” said PTK’s Vice President them out,” said current member “PTK first got involved with of Fundraising, Victoria Sanchez. Camelleih Quiambao. Paint Your Heart Out last year. One “We bring those ideas to the “I mentor a seventh grade girl of our past officer’s, Christianne Salac got us in touch with them. We general meetings to see if any of the and I thought it would be a great members have any additional ideas, opportunity to bring her to some of helped with a house in Placentia and then we plan our events for the the club’s events.” last semester as well as another in semester,” Sanchez said. “My favorite event we’ve done Orange,” said Charles Hesketh, the The Honors Society is always so far is the Hot Meals Program club’s president. getting involved with new charities, which we do every first Monday of “We really enjoyed it, so we’re such as Giving Children Hope, the month,” she said. doing it again this semester.” which they will be helping out with Anyone can check out Phi Theta Members of PTK spent one day Kappa by attending one of their a few weeks ago prepping the house, on November 19. “They do a lot of worldbiweekly meetings. which included scraping, sanding wide events with the homeless The next meeting takes place on and priming the overall exterior of November 16 at 3:15p.m. in the home. They came back Saturday community, like the devastation in Japan. So we’re going to go in and Room 1440. to finish the job. help with one of their local events “We have to glaze the windows, and fill backpacks for the homeless sand them, then tape them before children in Orange County,” they can be repainted, which is what we are doing today,” said PTK she said. “We’re going to pack them with member Amy Stump. nutritional food, school supplies The honor’s society has been and things we all take for granted, involved in many charity programs items that someone who may be this semester, including the Susan homeless or living in their parents G. Komen Race For The Cure 5k car would really need.” and Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Phi Theta Kappa is always Phi Theta Kappa offers their Helping Hands: Members pose in encouraging FC students to check members the opportunity to gain front of the house they helped paint.
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Wednesday November 9, 2011
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Success is becoming more difficult
There is no question that college is a scary and difficult time in a person’s life. Deciding what you want to do with the rest of your life right after you graduate high school is not easy for most people. Unlike at universities, most students at community colleges work at least part-time, making their schedules completely filled with work, school and homework. Because of their busy schedules, these students are forced to spend the free time that they have studying, leaving almost no time for a social life or to relax. When all you hear in the
news are stories about home foreclosures, budget cuts to schools and high unemployment rates, it can be discouraging to stay motivated. Growing up in an age when a high school diploma did not mean what it did 20 or 30 years ago, the majority of students in our society were always told that they should go to college from a young age. Students are pushed by their parents and teachers to get the highest grades and get into the best colleges and when they don’t meet those requirements, it feels like they have failed them.
But what are we supposed to think when we see protests, such as Occupy Wall Street, which are primarily composed of unemployed college graduates, sweeping the nation? Because of the recent budget cuts to public colleges and universities in California, tuition is increasing at the same time that classes are being cut. Especially for students who do not have financial support from their parents or families, it’s easy to doubt whether or not paying for college is worth it during difficult economic times like the one we are in today.
really get accomplished besides getting in the way and making a fuss? So far, protestors have been all talk with no movement towards the advancement of their cause. Protestors are beginning to seem content with just a massive camp out, rather than exploring other, more effective ways of promoting the change they wish to see. Instead of continuing to share their message with people who already know and share their views, what about moving the demonstrations in a direction that get more people educated and upset about the reasons that they are protesting about. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 16 percent of L.A. county residents lived below the poverty level as of 2009. Today, the number has risen to 19.8 percent. Perhaps a better expression of anger over the disproportion of wealth in America would be to educate and involve all those who fall below the poverty level.
Instead of holding a massive slumber party on the lawns of City Hall, occupiers could bring their demonstrations to Anaheim, where Disney workers are facing increases in all of their health care costs, while the CEO of Disney just got a raise. There are many more relevant ways that these demonstrators could go about making their point, but they continue to be vocal in their message instead of active, which only hurts their cause more. Although the issues that propelled this movement are worth taking some kind of action towards, it is clear what these demonstrators are faced with much criticism which has stemmed from the lack of the specific policy demands. Lack of specificity paired with ineffective methods of demonstration makes it unclear where exactly this movement is going and whether or not it will make any type of dent in the large issues it claims to be seeking to resolve.
Another factor that makes the future scary for current college students is the ambiguity of what jobs will be thriving when we graduate. Globalization and the decreased amount of production that takes place in the United States has already shifted America from a production economy to a service-based economy, which is why our society puts so much emphasis on the importance of a college degree. But how do we know that the Internet and increased technology aren’t going to impact other areas of specialization in the future as well?
Businesses like Netflix and DVR services have already impacted advertising in television and the amount of jobs available in the industry. The Internet and increased access available to the news has decreased advertising for newspapers and news television programs, decreasing the budget for newspapers throughout the nation. Although this does not mean that these jobs will not be available at all, the amount of jobs available are much more scarce and competitive than they were only a couple years ago. For people going to school to
pursue these careers, it can be scary and discouraging knowing that the market for these jobs is so competitive. However, as college students, we are the future of America’s economy. Despite what we hear or see on the news about the employment rate or the job market, we have to keep pursuing our goals for the future and doing all we can to make them a reality. Regardless of what plans the government has to bail companies out or create jobs in our society, it is ultimately survival of the fittest in a capitalistic economy, which is what we live in as Americans
Occupy LA protesters wasting their time JESSICA WILSON
Hornet Reporter
In attempts to influence action that would separate money from politics, demonstrators of Occupy Los Angeles have remained camped outside of the L.A. City Hall for several weeks now. But are these demonstrations really making a difference or will this movement not make a dent in the growing disparity in wealth? Demonstrators involved in the “Occupy” protests are asserting their disapproval of corporate influence on democracy, the growing disproportion of wealth and the lack of any legal consequences for the recent global financial crisis. But how much impact is this campout really going to have on change? As a movement with no designated leader and very little organization, how does anything
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Troop withdrawl leaves questions Monogamy vanishes from sight about whether we made a difference JANET GARCIA
Hornet Reporter
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Many Kurdish and Shiite rebels were targeted and killed, under Hornet Reporter Hussein’s regime. Edward Wong of the New York Times reported, “An Iraqi court charged Hussein with genocide April 4, 2006.” Eight years have passed since the The court said, “he sought to invasion of Iraq. annihilate the Kurdish people in Obama announced October 1988, when the military killed at 21 that the U.S. will withdraw least 50,000 Kurdish civilians and nearly 40,000 troops by the end of destroyed 2,000 villages.” the year. Hussein was a fascist dictator Our boys are coming home from with a long list of war crimes. the war and now we can begin Without U.S. intervention, Kurdish to question. and Shiite Muslims would Was it all worth it? have been decimated against “No one should miscalculate Hussein’s military. America’s resolve and commitment The war forced Hussein into to helping support the Iraqi hiding and enabled Iraqis to form democracy. We have paid too high their own government. of a price to give the Iraqis this “More than 1 million Americans chance. And I hope that Iran and have served in Iraq and almost no one else miscalculates that,” 4,500 lost their lives there,” reported said Tenure Secretary of State the LA Times. Hillary Clinton. It’s hard to calculate what The United States saved someone’s life is worth in terms of thousands of Kurdish and Shiite value and we lost almost 4,500 of lives by ousting Saddam Huessein our own men and women fighting from power. this war.
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Anyone who has ever been in a relationship is familiar with the word monogamy. It’s what defines a relationship in our culture. The October issue of Playboy magazine features “How to Run a Mistress,” an article on the right and wrong ways to conduct an affair. This article is of course geared towards men, but take out a few of the vulgar words men find appealing, and it could speak to women too. The article gives the low down on how to choose the right mistress, one, who of course, understands they will always be the mistress. The writer is adamant about choosing one mistress and one mistress only. It says that having multiple is a receipt for disaster. It then goes on about how to keep an affair under wraps
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America spent more than $1.3 trillion on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nation building is an expensive process, but a necessary one. Unstable governments produce unstable countries. The Iraq War helped establish a constitution and parliamentary democracy in Iraq. Poverty and crime continue to plague Iraq and will probably always be an issue. Iraq is divided by three groups of people the Sunnis, Shiites and Kurdish. On top of the local politics, Iraq neighbors Iran, Syria and Saudi Arabia. It’s not the ideal environment for democracy to thrive. Helping democracy grow in a place like Iraq is in itself a victory. The Iraqi liberation justifies the money and lives spent making Iraq a safer, democratic state. Even though Iraq has many obstacles ahead, the invasion and occupation was a step in the right direction.
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all while maintaining a happy home life. The writer targets marriages in particular because married couples feel more pressure of monogamy versus any non-marital relationship. It explains that the cheater is extremely happy with their partner but wants more from life. But suggests this lifestyle is not for everyone. The writer describes the reason for needing a mistress is based off selfishness. This is the key word. Since childhood, most of us are told that monogamy is the only way to keep the happily ever after marriage? But what if everything mentioned above was one way to a happy marriage. Not the only way, but simply a way for some people to find happiness. Over the years, marriage can diminish some of the enjoyable aspects of a relationship. Men and women want two completely separate things from a relationship. Men want to be the supporter, the bread winner if you will,
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and they need to feel respected and loved. Women are the glue which holds the family together and they simply ask for the things to make it possible to keep a family happy. If the man provides and loves his wife, then things are a success. The same applies to the woman. But what about personal needs within oneself, such as feeling wanted. During the hustle and bustle to maintain a happy household feeling wanted can be tossed aside and on the chance a couple gets a one night romantic get-away, it doesn’t always do the trick. Unfortunately, an affair comes into play when someone needs a temporary fix. The article is discusses a way to manage a respectful affair. Someone to give you what is missing and cannot be found within the marriage any longer. Many would argue it’s wrong to have an affair and to work at the hurdles the couple faces. It sounds ridiculous and it’s downright sinister, but who’s to say it’s not successful in maintaining a happy marriage. The Hornet is a proud member of the following associations: Associated Collegiate Press, California Newspaper Publishers Association, and Journalism Association of Community Colleges. THE HORNET 321 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832 714-992-7134
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be paid off, this program offers NICOLE DERAKHSHANIAN individuals who spend 10 or more Hornet Reporter
The debt from student loans of current college students has recently surpassed $1 trillion and is continuing to climb. The amount is larger than the credit card debt of the nation. Tuition prices for secondary educational institutions are at an all time high. Across the United States, both former students and current students are rejoicing over President Obamas new law that was recently passed by Congress. This law will allow students to only have 10 percent of discretionary income annually to eligible borrowers. In addition, this law will help the remainder of a former student’s debt eliminated after 20 years. In addition to decreasing interest rates and lowering the number of years required for a loan to
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years in public service positions to have their loans forgiven at the ten year mark. This cuts the time it would have taken for the loan to be forgiven without this law in half. This program to help consolidate the debt acquired through student loans is absolutely a step in the right direction to helping these desperate students begin their lives without the overwhelming pressure of outrageously high monthly payments. It is common for most students to believe that the higher degrees one earns, the higher paying jobs they can get. As so many students are realizing, as they attain these higher, more expensive levels of education, the higher pay is just not materializing. As it is now, students hoping to earn higher degrees must do so with the understanding that whatever money they earn as a result of the education will go straight back into paying for that
Will Obama’s plan to help with student loans really make a difference for students? education, leaving them without the means to really begin their life as a professional. While speaking to the students of Colorado University in Denver, he stated, “I know you’re hearing stories from friends and classmates and siblings who are struggling to find work and you’re wondering what’s in store for your future. And I know that can be scary… This is something Michelle and I know about firsthand. I’ve been in your shoes.” He went on to discuss that education is of the utmost importance in this country and stated “we want you in school. But we shouldn’t saddle you with debt when you’re starting off.” What this program will do for those students, although it will not completely remove the strain, is lessen the day-to-day worry and struggle regarding their debt so that they can continue to build on what their education has given them. The vast majority of college students will benefit from Obamas student loan plan.
JESSICA WILSON
Hornet Reporter
Obamas plan to consolidate student loans and decrease the interest rates is nothing to praise. The plans impact will only save students between $4 and $8 a month and won’t help those students who are already suffering from debt. It’s no news to anyone that one of the many long-term issues that the U.S. economy faces is the debt acquired through student loans. As the cost of education has drastically risen over the years and continues to rise, incomes remain the same. A study by the New York Bureau of Economic Analysis found that student loans have increased by 511 percent since 1999, but meanwhile disposable income has only increased by 73 percent.
g n i v i L y h Healt Irresponsible drinking is bad for your health
A study from the Center for Disease Control found that about 4 out of 5 college students consume alcohol. This study includes students that are not of legal age and students that are. There are many negative consequences that drinking and binge drinking can do to students. Here are some of the bad effects that drinking can lead to: 1. Bad Health effects Drinking too much can result in excessive weight gain and a damaged liver. 2. Bad decisions Alcohol is a psychoactive drug, meaning it affects brain function resulting change in perception and behavior. This can cause drinking and driving,
public intoxication arrests and other College women are at a high risk for troubles with the law. Having a DUI on contracting sexually transmitted diseases. your record can ruin your chances of Men are also victims to sexual getting most jobs. assault when intoxicated, just as much If you are one of the students who as women. drink and are underage, it is even 3. Drinking ruins friendships more dangerous. and relationships Getting caught by the police while Drinking is not always fun and intoxicated and underage is a lot games. It may be at first, but that can worse because you will end up in jail always change. and with a record that will stay with Being in a different state of mind will you forever. lead you to not control what you do or say. Another bad decision that you can All in all, drinking has many more bad make while being intoxicated is that effects than it does good. you may not pay attention to your If you are of legal age and you have sexual health. a drink here and there, that is fine. But Drinking can leave you in a very binge and underage drinking is not only vulnerable situation, especially if you are harmful to your physical health, but also around people you do not know, which to your mental health. can leave you easily manipulated. —Patricia Ditzler
This plan would provide remainder of the debt that has been students who are taking out forgiven come from? loans in the future with more Who is going to make up for manageable payments. that money? Although it will not benefit It can’t just disappear, so those who have already taken it will leave the government out loans in recent years, after at a greater deficit rather than all, aren’t the students who are individual students with their in debt now the inspiration for own debt which does not help this legislation? anyone at all. So does it seem fair that they According to an analysis by cannot reap any benefits from this finaid.org, that was based on the new program? Department of Education data, The president’s program does the average student’s debt after not benefit students who took attaining their bachelor’s degree out loans prior to 2008 and who coupled with this program would do not plan on taking out any only save them approximately $4.75 future loans. to $7.75 per month. This alone cuts out a large The savings are clearly not percentage of the students who an adjustment that will save the are suffering right now. economy or greatly lessen the Even if you are included in the overwhelming debt. Should de Mayo beprogram celebrated students who have Cinco oppressively This excludes those high debt to pay off as a in result students whose debt was the driver America? of student loans, don’t count for the creation of the program in on this helping you out at all if the first place. those loans were private. It will barely scratch the surface Since this money is being of the average student’s debt from funded by the federal government month to month, this program seems with money borrowed from to be gaining greater hype than the government, where will the it’s worth.
By The Numbers The estimated number of Occupy L.A. protesters
Number of troops that have died in Iraq:
4,500
=
100,000 Amount of money the U.S. has spent on the war:
$1.3
Trillion
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Do you think the Occupy Los Angeles protesters are wasting their time? Kirsten Rowley, Psychology
“No, They need to keep protesting and get the medias attention. Protesting at least makes people aware of what is going on.”
George Ghareb, Electrical Engineer
“No I don’t think they are wasting their time. I don’t agree with what they are doing but I am glad people are stepping up for things they believe in.”
Leslie Alvarez, Theater
“I believe in people having their own right to stand for what they want to do and if they strongly believe in it then go for it. Its better to stand for something than nothing at all. So it is not a waste of time.”
Alexis Monroy, Music
“I do actually because the whole job situation and them saying there is jobs just no one is getting them. If they get enough people to protest it then it will be worth their time. ”
Wednesday November 9, 2011
OFF CAMPUS EVENTS
ON CAMPUS EVENTS FC Invitational Choral Festival
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Wilshire Auditorium, 8 a.m.
Combos Night
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Campus Theatre, 8 p.m.
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Jazz Band and JTrain Vocal Jazz
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Boys (Nov. 18-19) 18 Cabana Campus Theatre, 8 p.m.
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Campus Theatre, 8 p.m.
Photo by Dylan Hughes, The Hornet
FC electronic music ensamble teams up with special guest. RUTH TELEHUN Hornet Reporter
FC’s first electronic music class performed their first on campus show of the semester. Sound Clouds was held last friday in the campus theatre. FC Instructor of seven years, Marcus Burger, put together a large variety of sounds that wouldn’t fall into what most people think of when thinking about electronic music. Burger has managed to get grants for the music department so students will be able to take their ideas to the next level. The money for the concert goes entirely into the upkeep of all their new equipment. When asked what to expect from
this concert Burger responded, “Electronic [music] is from more than one group so you can’t really describe it, but think Jimmy Hendrix meets Jay-Z.” The crowd was treated to a performance by a special guest who flew in from New York. Hans Tammen, who has a Ph.D. in composition, had a 40-minute set where he took playing guitar to a whole different level. He connected his guitar to his laptop and used everything he could find to play it, his watch, cell phone, sponge, a magnet and a bow, which is used to play the violin. Tammen took all the sounds he created and layered them using the “Max program,” which he is the director of. In return the sounds produced were beyond anyones wildest imagination. Tammens performance was followed by a group of three FC
students. They definitely entertained the younger crowd in the audience, doing songs like “We are the Robots.” Eric, also known as E.Bry, had an impressive solo on his MPC 5000 electric drum pad. “I believe the audience will take away more of an understanding and greater insight on how modern instruments and methods are used,” one performer said. Later the group of boys where joined by Burger, who accompanied them on piano and added German lyrics to really mix things up. Jordan Fox used more traditional instruments with his band who played his original song dedicated to his father called “Upon the Falls.” Fox sings and plays the piano. “I love the resources here, I can always find something to work with,” said Fox. “Rock Star” was performed by Andre Island, drummer/singer/
song writer, and his band. Island has been in the music program at FC for two year and believes the program is great, “I look for variety in electronic jazz, rock and rap,” said Island. Techno Tony took the audience right back to the ’80s during the house movement with his outstanding performance. This music is what most of the younger crowd hear at clubs and raves. He had beats within other beats which was an impressive set to be able to experience. Along with his mix of sounds he had a background that complimented his music. Tony mentioned that if listeners wanted to hear more from him, they can find his videos with his music on Youtube. Wrapping it up for the night was a boy band known as June Humor that performed two great songs also with traditional instruments.
Metallica and Lou Reed are not such a great mix.
KELLIE KNEZOVICH Hornet Reporter
The highly anticipated but criticized collaboration between classic-rock legend, Lou Reed, and the heavy-metal masters of Metallica, is a recipe for success. The collaboration titled, “Lulu,” could’ve had the potential to be absolutely astounding. Seriously, what could go wrong? The world’s biggest metal act of all time, paired with an experienced and creative rock legend, couldn’t possibly result in anything less than amazing, right? Wrong. The drastically different approach to music composition between the two artists almost completely hampers their ability to find anything that actually works. Reed’s singing style, consisting of mostly “street talk,” doesn’t fit with well with Metallica’s usual heavy and brutal guitar sound. They seem to struggle throughout the album to find any common ground between the two separate sounds. On the brighter side, the album shows some promise when Metallica’s guitars are the lone feature. Portions of rapidly fast, heavy metal guitar riffs pave the way for chest-pounding drums and the usual “hey-yahs” from the band’s front man, James Hetfield.
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Weird Al Yankovic
The Grove of Anaheim 8 p.m.
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Dirty Heads
The Grove of Anaheim 7:30 p.m.
Woodwind Ensemble Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
MOVIES Tearing it up on stage: Hans Tammen, blows the crowd away during his set with his uique style of performing on his guitar that is synced up to his laptop.
Thrice
House of Blues Anaheim 7 p.m.
Showtek
Campus Theatre, 8 p.m.
Orchestra Concert
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GAMES
- J. Edgar - Immortals - Jack and Jill
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- Happy Feet Two - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt.1
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- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 - NFS: The Run - Assassin's Creed: Revelations
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Angels & Airwaves - “Love: Part Two” Kaizers Orchestra - “Violeta Violeta Vol. ||” The Checks - “Deadly Summer Sway”
Enrique Iglesias - “Euphoria Reloaded” Bryan Webb - “Provider” Drake - “Take Care” R.E.M. - “Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage” Sometime In November - “Sometime In November”
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Unfortunately, Reed’s contributions to the album are what truly bring it down. Because of the tough and rugged instrumental aspect of the album, the singer’s voice just simply doesn’t fit. He isn’t a metal or hard-rock vocalist. Honestly, I’m not even really sure if he is a vocalist at all in this album with the way he just talks rather than producing actual vocals. The combination of unusual guitar sounds and Reed’s “talking” makes the album sound like they set up shop in a garage to start jamming while Lou recited theatrical verses. The album’s main problem is that almost all of the songs give a bad first impression, starting off with slow violin introductions and quiet melodies. This will usually keep most people from listening through all of the songs, especially the more lengthy titles on the album “Dragon” and “Cheat on Me,” which are more than 10 minutes long and “Junior Dad,” which is 20 minutes long. The fifth track of the album, “Iced Honey” is the only normally structured song on the album, with its countdown introduction and heavy guitar riffs that explode right off the bat. From the very first verse of “Lulu,” there is already the hope that it can’t get any worse; but it does. The type of lazy vocal delivery of Reed overshadows everything that Metallica does on the album. Eventually, Reed’s voice becomes more of an
annoyance than anything, like a pestering fly that you just want to swat away. The good people of the metal community have found themselves thinking, “Why would Metallica want to collaborate with someone on the opposite end of the musical spectrum?” No one really knows. It’s like putting A-1 sauce on a perfectly good steak: A-1 is for making a bad steak better, but when poured atop a perfectly grilled filet, it’s almost insulting. Like the filet, Metallica is entirely good by itself. These metal legends need no additives or enhancements. To the dismay of the Metallicafaithful, the album comes as a disappointment. Metallica fans themselves already dislike anything released by the band unless it reflects their original “Master of Puppets” sound. The album’s distastefully diverse sound will surely send Metallica fans running frantically for the hills. The outlandish style of the “Metallica-Reed hybrid” has left a foul taste in mouths of Metallica and rock fans alike. Fortunately for us, Metallica was quoted on saying that “Lulu” isn’t an actual Metallica album, and was just a fun project that they wanted to take up. This reassurance given by the band is hopefully a hint towards the release of another “normal” album in the future. I guess we can only hope.
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Animator returns to draw success
Former student inspires change for the art department. JANET GARICA Hornet Reporter
Not everyone thinks they’ll become a teacher and others never get the chance to live their dream. Luckily for Professor Philip Dimitriads, he had the opportunity to do both. Dimitriads started his dream of becoming a professor while he was a student at FC. Just over a year ago, his life took a turn down a path which lead him back to FC. This time, instead of being a student, he was given the opportunity to teach. Before he took on this career as a teacher, he learned about his passion in the professional world. When Dimitriads was a young boy he loved to draw. It was his passion and he was determined to make it his career. After high school, he enrolled at FC, where he met professor Marshall Vander. “He was a huge impact in building my confidence as an artist and steering me in the right direction,” said Dimitriads.
After meeting the academic requirements, he transferred to Cal State Fullerton, where he graduated with his bachelors degree in entertainment art/animation. For the next 13 years, he went on to work for companies such as Sony, Disney and most recently, Warner Brothers. While at Warner Brothers, he began work on the series “Batman: The Brave and The Bold.” During the production, he received a call from Vander that would change his career path. “There was opening in the Computer Graphic Department at FC and he wanted me to apply,” Dimitriads said. He admits teaching was something he wanted to do in the past. He debated leaving Warner Brothers and, in the end, realized that taking the job as a professor would given him more time to spend with his family. “It’s neat to be back at Fullerton. It’s a small community with a lot of possibilities,” Dimitriads expressed. He recently finished his first year of teaching and has already embarked on big plans for the department. Along with mentor Jim Dowdalls, he wants to create a strong program in which students
can build an impressive portfolio. Dimitriads is currently working on expanding the lab where the students work, by adding computers that are up to date with the industries standards in both software and technology. His goal is to get ahead of the competition so FC has the best department of any other community college in California. “It’s been a long road so far and every minute of my time is dedicated to expanding this program,” Dimitriads said. The best part about teaching for him is watching the students blossom into professional artists. Although he admits to having a strict course, he is simply trying help shape the students for their future careers. “I try to teach them to never be late to class. Because if you are late to your job, it reflects poorly on your work.” He uses his 13 years of experience to train the students what it’s like out in the real world. “You get what you put in it. And I want the students to succeed.” He hopes the changes in the art program will bring more success for the students and the school as a whole identity.
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Images come to life: Inspired by his passion for drawing Philip Dimitriads brings life to the characters he creates.
Students entertain audience with choreographed dancing FC faculty teach students to dance to music. ALLAN WEST Entertainment Editor
Fullerton College students showed off their dance talent at the Faculty Dance Concert showcasing various types of dance styles choreographed by students, special guests and faculty. Before the dance concert began, Melanie Kay Rosa, Artistic Director and department chair introduced 21 students that were selected to go to the American College Dance Festival. The festival allows students from various dance departments to perform and receive helpful criticism and advice about their technique as dancers. Each student was, chosen by professor Rosa, and professor Robin Conrad, another FC dance instructor. The two act concert, consisted of six parts, including many different types of dances, such as Modern,
Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Middle Eastern and Afro-Modern dances. The concert started out with a dance piece about love and some of the different types of love. The dancers told choreographed stories about love with songs such as “Stuck on You” by Elvis Presley, “I Never Loved a Man (The Way
I Love You)” by Aretha Franklin, “Hallelujah I love Her So” by Ray Charles and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen playing in the background. An interesting dance piece to see was entitled “Journey,” it featured live performances of drums for the dancers. It was a very long and
intricate choreography, switching between various dance solos and big group numbers. During the second act, there was the fun dance piece that had the dancers playing two rival bicycle gangs racing against each other while Queen’s “Bicycle Race” was playing in the background.
The concert wasn’t just about fun and games. It even had a dark aspect to it. A dance work entitled “Death March (POWs)” was about the cruelty of Filipino and American soldiers went through during World War II while under the hands of the Imperial Japanese Army.
The night ended on a high note with the dancers dancing to songs from the musical “Memphis.” The audience indicated that they really enjoyed the last performance, which consisted of ‘50s style rock and dancing, when they gave the dancers a standing ovation at end of the performance.
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Dancing in the dark: FC students dance the night away and stun the audience with their talent and creativity during the “Heavy” dance piece the in the Campus Theater Saturday night.
Raving Rabbids is raving with glowsticks of fun
It is a horrible Harold and Kumar Christmas
Those crazy rabbits are back and they know how to party.
This movie will not become the next holiday classic.
ALLAN WEST Entertainment Editor
The Xbox Kinect is finally getting a taste of what mainly was for the Wii and it taste like crazy “Rabbids.” There is no story to “Raving Rabbids: Alive and Kicking,” it’s all about the mini-games and watching the “rabbids” freak out over everything. The “rabbids” are an insane bunch of rabbits that shot and scream nonsense the whole time. It sounds annoying, but it’s done in a cute and funny way. “Raving Rabbids: Alive and Kicking” is feeling like the perfect party game for any type of person. Experienced with video games or not, it’s going to be an enjoyable experience for everyone. Sadly, the demo only features three different types of gameplay,
but they are all great. Remember that this game is on the Kinect, so everything you do has to be without a controller or better yet, “your body is the controller.” One of mini-games called, “Guitar Zero” is a “Rock Band” style of gameplay. To play it, you must have your arms in the correct air guitar position and strum every time a note comes down to the neck of the guitar. There’s only three colors to keep track of and you don’t have to be exact with the timing to get it. The fun part about this minigame is when you start rockin’ the “rabbids” who are watching you will start bangin’ their heads to the hilariously cheap rip-off of AC/ DC’s “Highway To Hell.” The other mini-game called, “Whack A Rabbid” is exactly how it sounds, it’s wack-a-mole, but with “rabbids.” They will appear all around you and to score points you need to stomp on their heads. If you don’t stomp on them correctly you’ll just squish their heads, which is actually funny to see, it doesn’t give you the points,
so you have to try again. The last mini-game named, “Silhoo-wet,” is a fun charadesesque game. A shape will form in front of the shower curtain and to scare the “rabbids” away, you have to fill in the shape with your shadow. Sounds easy, but think about how you can make your body into a butcher knife. That was impossible to do in the minute they give you to figure out how to fill in the shape. The demo also allows for some muiltplayer gameplay to happen. In “Guitar Zero” and “Whack A Rabbid” only allow for two players to play at a time, but for “Silhoowet” a max of four players can play at a time. It was difficult enough figuring out how to place my body in the correct position. The idea that four players have to think, work together and move their bodies all in a minute is my idea of annoy fun. The “Raving Rabbids: Alive and Kicking” demo may not have a lot to it, but it’ll make you think about buying the full game for the next holiday party.
ALLAN WEST Entertainment Editor
Harold and Kumar are back in another bogus stoner adventure, but this time it’s Christmas-y. After the events of Guantanamo Bay, Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn) aren’t the close friends they once were. They have moved away from each other and made new friends until one day a mysterious box appears at Kumar’s apartment that causes him to go to Harold’s house. The second Harold and Kumar are back together trouble ensues. They somehow burn a prized tree to the ground, which starts their Christmas story of finding another Christmas tree. Apparently, finding another Christmas tree is extremely hard to do. Don’t forget that “A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas” is in 3D. You
don’t forget that it’s 3D because the movie will never let you forget it, not even for one second. It must have been someone high up that just loves the cheesy “everything flying at your face” shots because there are a lot of those in the movie. Everything is flying at you; eggs, glass, fingers, cocaine, etc. The acting was suitable for the this type of movie. There weren’t any real emotional scenes to play for the actors. Penn and Cho are so comfortable playing Harold and Kumar that there’s nothing to say about their performance because it’s so natural. It’s two friends hanging out, who are also making a movie. That’s how natural it was. The new friends in the movie were Amir Blumenfeld of College Humor fame and Thomas Lennon from “Reno 911.” They both acted well with the few lines that they were given. The highlight of the entire movie was Neil Patrick Harris playing an outrageously sex-driven version of himself, Harris only adds to the ridiculousness of this movie. The
way Harris plays his fictitious self as the crazy sex-addict that pretends to be gay just to get close to women is strangely hilarious every second he’s on screen. It’s a shame that he’s in it so little. The Harold and Kumar comedy that everyone has come to expect is still there, but for the most part, it pushes the cheap jokes to the limit. The racial stereotypes jokes were pretty lame and there’s enough of them to get annoying after awhile. If you like a lot of lowbrow marijuana infused jokes with a ton of cheap 3D shots, then this movie is for you or if you really want to see some really great Neil Patrick Harris acting then this movie is perfect for you. Other than that, it’s a complete pass.
Review
“A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas” Warner Bros. 2 out of 5
Hornets shot down in loss
Wednesday November 9, 2011
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BASKETBALL PREVIEWS ALEX MILLEDGE Hornet Reporter
Men’s Basketball
Fullerton was shut down by rival IVC in a blowout loss. SERGIO GOMEZ Hornet Reporter
As they took on the Lasers of Irvine Valley, the Fullerton Hornets couldn’t hold their own in a lopsided game, 3-0 sets on Friday. The Hornets (12-6, 6-5) were
unable to sustain any strong rallies as they fell 16-25, 21-25, 21-25. “I think we came out a little flat, they made us work for our points,” said head coach Eddie Rapp of Irvine Valley’s game plan. “We had some good plays here and there, but were unable to be consistent enough to get the match tonight,” Rapp said. The Lasers (11-5, 7-4) used timely kills to deflate any late rallies the Hornets tried to make. Hornets’ sophomores Chanel
Gardner and Sigourney Rockmore kept the match close but were unable to lift the rest of the team over the hump. Gardner led the team with 10 kills, while Rockmore had eight of her own. Sophomore Samantha Adams led the team in assists yet again with 24 over the evening. Adams also
led the team in digs with 11 digs against IVC. Jennifer Brazynetz finished behind Adams with 8 digs in the match. “Chanel had a good game and led our team in kills and we need her to continue playing strong for the rest of the season,” Rapp said. As the season moves forward, Fullerton needs to work on their
style of play. The talent is there, but the energy has matched up. “We need to work on our energy. Putting more energy sometime produces our own luck and helps us make those plays,” Rapp said. Fullerton looks to rebound when they travel to Golden West to face their conference foe on Friday, match starts at 6 p.m. Courtesy of Zak Yanez
Focused: Libero and defensive specialist, Jennifer Brazynetz readies herself to launch the ball back to IVC’s side.
Mounties climb over FC Winless streak ends As the season winds down, football failed to get a win.
JESSE GHAWALY Sports Editor
The Fullerton Hornets fell apart in the second half and dropped their fourth football game in a row to the Mt. San Antonio Mounties Saturday night, 35-24. Though the season didn’t go as ideally as the Hornets have wanted it to, they trained hard all week, especially in honor of the recently passed coach Gene Murphy. The Saturday night game, as well as this season, started off well, without too much of a challenge until the second half began. In the second half of this season, the Hornets (5-4, 0-4) began to turn the ball over more than usual and let opponents run over their defense. In the second half of this game, the Mounties (8-1, 4-0) took over control in the third quarter and never looked back. Though Fullerton would score first in the game, the teams were dry for most of the first quarter. It was a first quarter that included three punts, an interception and a missed field goal until the Hornets went on the board with a six yard touchdown run by running back Jason Douglas. The second quarter was soon underway with much of the same script as the first quarter. Each team would do nothing with the ball until the Hornets’ second possession of
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the quarter when Conor Bednarski launched the Hornets to the 2-yard line with a pass to receiver John Griffin that went 29 yards. The Mounties would hold the Hornets at the goal line as they settled for a field goal by kicker Jesse Sandoval to put the game’s score at 10-0 with just under seven minutes to go into the half. Mt. SAC stopped the slide and stung the Hornets back with a 28-yard pass completion to Darrin Duncan from quarterback Cameron Deen. The score would stand at 10-7 at the quarter’s end. The second half started slow, much of the same way every quarter had the entire game. The Mounties continued their inefficient play with a turnover early, when Deen threw it to Fullerton defender Tra Sumler. Though the game was mostly uneventful at that point of the game, Fullerton blocked a field goal attempt by Mounties kicker, Travis Coons. Daymond Brinson picked the ball up and ran it all to the way to the end zone to extend the Hornets’ lead to 17-7. With four minutes to go in the quarter, quarterback Deen found Alonzo Agwuenu for a six-yard touchdown reception. The lead was down to three, 17-14. Only two minutes later, the Mounties got the ball back after holding the Hornets to five plays on their unsuccessful drive. Quarterback Deen connected with Agwuenu again, but this time for the biggest play of the game, a 76-yard touchdown pass that finally put the Mounties ahead of the Hornets, 21-17.
Soccer
Nov. 11 @ Orange Coast, 3 p.m.
Nov. 11 vs. Cypress College, 3 p.m.
Nov. 12 @ Saddleback, 6 p.m.
Nov. 11 @ Golden West, 6 p.m.
Nov. 11-12 SoCal Championship
Nov. 11-12 SoCal Championship
@ Riverside College, All Day
@ Riverside College, All Day
Water Polo
SERGIO GOMEZ Hornet Reporter
With the season coming down to the wire, women’s soccer needed to step up in a big way against rival Irvine Valley. The team pulled off an impressive 1-0 victory against the Lasers in a big win last Friday afternoon. The win snapped their 10 game winless streak. The Hornets (5-12-2, 4-10-1) last got a win September 20 against Saddleback. They were able to shutout the Lasers (2-13-3, 1-11-2) with a strong defensive effort in the unpleasant cold.
The game was held on the football field, the faster field helped the them outrun the Lasers. “It was an advantage playing on this field, it is a lot faster,” said head coach Pamela Lewin. Sophomore Candace Rodriguez was able to beat the Lasers defense and their goal keeper to give Fullerton the lone goal in the game for the much needed victory. “It was one of our longest winless streaks so I’m happy that we finally got this and hopefully it will be motivating and keep us going,” Lewin said. Though the Lasers didn’t get many chances at evening the score, Fullerton freshman goal keeper, Nadia Ruiz, stopped both shots that came her way. The Hornets finish the season with a home game when they host Cypress at 3 p.m. this Friday.
Courtesy of Zak Yanez
Pushing ahead: Forward Monique Moran gets to the ball just in time to stop Irvine Valley’s Stephanie Garza from capitalizing on field position.
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Volleyball
Water Polo
*All Times Subject To Change*
Fullerton did enough to beat rival Irvine Valley.
Coach Murphy remembered
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Fullerton answered back as the fourth quarter was underway with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Bednarski to Richard Turner that capped off a 10 play, 55 yard drive for the Hornets. With the game on the line and seven minutes to go, the Mounties put together two touchdown drives to cap off the win and stun a hardworking Fullerton team. The first score came when Alapeti Magalei rushed for 14 yards that capped off a 65-yard drive. The second score would symbolize how ugly the game and season has gone so far for the Hornets. Tubetein Taylor fumbled his hold of the ball on the kickoff and Leo Aukusitino returned it 23 yards for a touchdown. The score was at 35-24, which is where it would end. The game was hard fought all the way to the end, but the Hornets let one slip. The loss leaves them winless in conference, but not completely hopeless. Though this game went on much like the second half of the season has, the Hornets played inspired football this week after the passing of Gene Murphy. Inspired linebacker Mark Wilson stood up and called upon the team to finish this season strong. Brian Cooks, offensive coordinator, stated simply their goal next week, as the Hornets push to make it to a bowl game. “It’s all or nothing next week,” Cooks said. They will travel to Saddleback to face the Gauchos in the season finale this Saturday at 6 p.m.
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Clap it up: Gene Murphy’s storied career was defined by his character.
Murphy’s legacy has a nationwide reach on the college and professional levels of football. He’s opened the doors for some highly successful coaches on his staff over the years. Former coach of the Oakland Raiders, Tom Cable, was an offensive line coach. Current head coach of the Raiders, Hue Jackson, was the running back coach for Murphy at Cal State Fullerton. Murphy also worked alongside Mike Heimerdinger, a successful offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets. Another product of his staff
was ex-NFL coach, turned television analyst, Steve Mariucci. Mariucci was the special teams and quarterback coach under Murphy. Though he has the credentials and achievements to back up his success, Murphy made the largest contribution in football to all the players he has ever coached and the coaches he has ever worked with. “I have played or coached with Murphy for the last 26 years. Just about every memory I have regarding football he was part of,” Byrnes said. The memorial services were held over the weekend, but any memorial donations can be made to the Eugene “Gene” Murphy Football Endowment within the Univ. of North Dakota Foundation, 3100 University Avenue, Stop 8157,
The Hornets Men’s Basketball team had a disappointing season last year after they finished fourth in conference play. With that said, the Hornets came out during the offseason this year with determination on their side and the eagerness to get back on the court to prove that they won’t settle for less. In their attempt to become among the elite in the Orange Empire Conference, the Hornets are starting this season with a strong recruiting class and a quicker defense. The Hornets have added freshmen standouts Chris Nelson and Rico Garrett. They recruited Nelson from Atlanta, while Garrett came from Cimarron Memorial in Las Vegas. Not only did Fullerton recruit during the offseason, but await the return of players from last year who sat out because of ineligibility. Kunnu Shofu comes back to the Hornet squad. Though they seek the return of Shofu, his spot on the roster was swapped with current ineligible player, Julian Caldwell. Caldwell made the All-OEC first squad in 2010 and finished sixth in individual scoring in the OEC. The loss of Caldwell stings a little, but they have five returning sophomores ready to lead the team that include returning point guard Isaiah Johnson, guard Gregory Bewerwick and forward James Mansfield. “We are going to play up-tempo defense, push the ball, get easier shots and make the opposing teams waste their shot clock,” said coach Andre Smith. “Mental Attitudes, staying together, mental preparedness. If we can do these things, I think we will be right at the top,” Smith said. The Hornets will host their own Fullerton College Classic. They’ll face Rio Hondo on November 16 in the opening rounds of bracket play.
Women’s Basketball If there is any symbol that the Hornets’ women basketball team embodies, it is commitment. From the head coach to incoming freshmen, the Hornets will look to step it up to repeat the successes of their past few seasons. Fullerton has managed backto-back undefeated seasons in conference play, a third OEC Championship and the reputation that has labeled the program as one of the elite basketball programs in Southern California. A reputation that began upon the foundation of commitment. “I don’t think the sophomore class would settle for anything less than another trip to the state tournament,” said Debi Woelke, head coach of the Hornets squad. The team lost a few players who committed to four year universities, but they have seven returning sophomores that include Carlisha Phillips, Chanel Benson, Loren Gurrola and Aujunay Chambers. The Hornets have added two new assistant coaches over the offseason, Mary Hagerty and Krystal Urzua. Hagerty graduated from UCLA in 1985 and is considered to be one of the top 15 Women Bruins of all time. Urzua, a recent graduate of Cal State San Bernardino, where she played basketball all four years, joins the program for her first year of coaching experience. With such a strong presence inside and the post, the team is going to run a two-post offense along with their motion offense, giving themselves two options to run during the season. “The team has really great chemistry. They practice together as well as hangout,” Woelke said. The Hornets will open the season on Friday in Sacramento as part of the Cosumnes River College Tournament. Their first home game will be November 30 against Long Beach City College.