Fullerton Cares comedy show raised money to support children with autism.
Left tackle Breontea Matthews will play Division I football in Fall 2016.
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Sock drive currently underway
The Sociology Club is currently collection donations of fuzzy socks until Nov. 29. The socks will be donated to hospices via the Southern California Hospice Foundation. The donation bin is in Room 1423. ON CAMPUS
Debate team awarded at tournament
At the Cal State Fullerton and Fullerton College Halloween “Swing” Tournament, FC won the combined 2-debate sweepstakes award, beating out 2015 National Champions Ball State University and CSUF. ON CAMPUS
Social Justice Summit on campus Nov. 20
Fullerton College’s yearly Summit is meant to raise awareness about and explore the details of social injustices. The event will include workshops, presentations, and roundtable discussions. The Summit is a free event with special guests, and will be in the Quad and 200 Building from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Student clubs will be selling breakfast and lunch, and participants can buy from an artisan market.
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Traveling memorial visits FC Students and faculty were drawn to the 32-panel long wall set up across the quad that acknowledged fallen soldiers and civilians to the Global War on Terror. PATRICK QUIRK The Hornet
Fullerton College welcomed the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance to the campus Quad on Monday, Nov. 4. The wall serves as a traveling memorial to pay tribute to soldiers and civilians that have died due to the War on Terror. On one side, the wall educates viewers with a giant, full color timeline that begins in 1983 and ends at present day. On the other side, the wall lists over 10,000 names including those who died in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and fallen armed service members over the last 30 years. The memorial wall was founded by Richard Nichols Jr. and designed by David Brown. The wall made its debut in Anaheim on September 2011, on the 10th year anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center. Since then, the wall has traveled over 85,000 miles and to 35 states transported primarily with a truck and trailer Photo by Patrick Quirk A battle cross was set up in front of the Global War on Terror Wall of Rememby driver and curator Derek brance and is a symbolic representation of the cross on the battlefield or on Hendershot. base camp to reprsetent a solder that has been killed. Hendershot said that the best part of curating the wall veterans ride up with their the wall. is the drive in that takes place motorcycles to pay a ceremo“When we do this, we are before each set up. Local nial tribute to the names on escorting our fallen in. This
becomes a sacred ground,” Hendershot said. “I know most people don’t understand that but to [veterans] that wall, that whole vicinity is sacred ground.” The wall itself takes around 2 hours to set up and consists of 32 panels. Once standing, the wall impacted and sparked interest of those who passed by until dusk on Thursday, Nov. 4. “I think it’s good that the school takes the initiative to remember all these good people that defended our nation for many, many years,” Fullerton College student Carlos Bahena said. A final candle lighting ceremony took place just before the wall was taken down and taken to its next location. As this memorial continues to grow and see more locations, Hendershot hopes that a new wall is on its way to raise more awareness about the mental illness that many veterans continue to deal with every day. “We want to combat the mental side and pain of veteran suicides, which are 22 a day,” Hendershot said. “This wall is like a front porch; it brings out resources and allows people to heal.” Until then, the wall will continue to bring people and veterans alike together to pay tribute to those who were lost defending the nation or as victims of acts of terror, and travel wherever it can find a safe environment.
District committee discussing larger class sizes and increased faculty wages
Students and faculty may be able to expect larger class sizes in the future. JAVIER TINAJERO, JR. The Hornet
The District Consultation Committee is currently in the beginning steps of the possible increase of the average class size throughout the district, including Fullerton College. Interim Chancellor Fred Williams would like FC to move up to the 75 percentile
of compatible salaries in relation to local districts. In order to move forward with this, discussions began about ways to free up ongoing funds, and an agreement was reached to possibly increase the class size. Williams and the DCC have been permissive to ensure the possible increase is beneficial for both students and faculty. With the discussion of class size increase, the DCC would be giving a four percent increase in faculty wages if they
agree to the decision. Williams believes this increase in wages would be a morale booster for faculty, and the increase in class size will assist students in the long run. Allowing more students in one class would help decrease students’ time to graduate or transfer, because more students will be allowed into impacted classes. Michelle Carranza is a current student at FC who is two semesters away from transfer. Carranza sees the increase
as beneficial for students because they allow more of them to attend a certain class. The essence of time would have been a less stressful on Carranza if the increase were to occur. She said the increase would be good for the future, but if it happened sooner, she could have cut her transfer time to one semester.
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Thursday, Nov 12 Combo Night
This concert features three award-winning instrumental jazz combos performing written and improvised jazz ranging from dixieland to fusion. Campus Theater 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 children
Friday, Nov 13
UC Application & Personal Statement Workshop
This workshop will cover questions about the UC application such as reporting courses, ranking San Diego’s six colleges, applying for EOP and the application fee waiver. Assistance with personal statements will be provided. RSVP by calling (714) 992-7086 or visit Room 212. Cadena Cultural & Transfer Center 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov 15
Last day to withdraw from classes.
Monday, Nov 16
After You Apply Workshop
This workshop will cover application acknowledgement notices, setting up university portals, reporting fall grades and spring enrollment, online application updates/transcripts, changes in reported grades/ courses, and applying for financial aid. Cadena Cultural & Transfer Center 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
President’s Open Forum Room 224 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov 17 Dean Office Hours
Deans from Humanities, Business and CIS, Library and Learning Resources and Instruction Support Programs and Services, and Admissions and Records will be represented.
October 12 through November
Room 224 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
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Wednesday, Nov 18
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Thursday, Nov 19
MEDICAL AID 1400 Building
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VEHICLE DAMAGE - Baseball Student Lot 6
Astronomy Night 8:45-10:45 p.m. Gaze into the night sky with experts at The Reserve/ Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. $5-$10. 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.
TUESDAY, OCT. 20
Friday, Nov 20
Social Justice Summit
One-day event in the Quad and Building 200 to bring together students and the community to explore various social justice issues. Quad 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Veteran’s Resource Center Packing Party
VRC will be packing donations to send to troops for the holidays. Room 518 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Monday, Nov 30
Last day to apply for UCs and CSUs.
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Campus pushing to regain police academy certification Peace Officers Standards of Training Commission and Fullerton College administration have been working closely since the suspension of the police academy credentials. JAVIER TINAJERO, JR. The Hornet
The Fullerton Police Academy and Administration are currently working closely with the Commission on Police Officers Standards and Training to reverse the current suspension of certification allowing the students to move on to the police forces once graduated. The students that are or were enrolled in the police academy courses are a primary concern. “Unfortunately what we can’t do is reimburse time,” Interim President Greg Schulz said. “But we’re doing everything in our ability to meet with the students and help them move forward with their training.” Schulz’s open-door policy has allowed the students involved to approach him with any questions they have or questions on how they can move forward with their career paths. With the current suspension, the administration is in the process of working alongside students by assisting with financial aid, counseling, and locating possible openings at other schools in nearby counties. “I’ve been in contact with POST, we’ve talked the few past weeks,” Schulz said. “I expect them to return to our site, to work with our faculty, and we want to demonstrate to them that we have the things [evidence] like we’ve had the years before.” The Commission on POST visited the campus midsemester to interact with students and instructors and better understand whether or not qualifications are met. A few days prior to the visit, Schulz and surrounding administration were notified that there were too many concerns
Photo By Joshua Mejia POLICE ACADEMY: Since FC’s Police Academy lost its certification, many students dropped their classes and are left having to search for alternatives in regards to their future training.
to keep certification. At first, administration believed POST’s decision to be a misunderstanding due to lack of documentation and quickly acted to provide support. However the decision still held to suspend the credentials of the academy. The suspension has been in effect since Oct. 5. The students were notified immediately by Interim Chancellor Fred Williams, and were later visited by Schulz. The Commission on POST found nine areas of concern in the Police Academy and asked for the school to provide proper documentation to support the areas. According to Schulz, some of these areas include instructor qualifications, electronic documentation procedures, and prescriptive content such as test materials. Faculty within the academy were disappointed when the decision was made by POST, but are working hard
CLASS INFLUX: Students see as give and take However, she and another student also see a negative side that the influx may hinder the student-teacher experience. “I think that would pretty cool to have more student in a class,” Jordan Meza, current freshman said. “But it could lead to less interaction with the teacher with all the students in the class. I guess we’ll see what happens.” There is no projected date for the next steps following
the discussion. The DCC met on Monday, Oct. 28 to begin the discussion of the increase Chancellor Williams sent out the proposal to all faculty and staff members. “We are at the very beginning of talking about possibly expanding our classes and are interested in hearing everyone’s point of view—faculty and students,” Williams said.
with their consultants as well. Faculty is addressing any questions made by POST. The FC Police Academy has been a part of the campus for over 20 years. FC will continue to offer classes such as Crime Scene Techniques
and Rules of Evidence. FC’s administration is eager for the academy to continue its courses once certification is reinstated. Schulz has notified that POST understands the college’s interest, however there is no projected date for
when the suspension will be lifted. “We are working together now, my belief is that we’ll work together towards a resolution,” Schulz said. “I just want that to happen as soon as possible.”
Fullerton College students have lower requirments for CSUF admissions
EMILY JETT The Hornet
CSU’s and UCs encouraged hopeful Fullerton College transfer students to apply to their university during the 2015 Transfer Awareness Week by providing helpful information and requirements needed to attend. With over 100 years of transfer experience, FC consistently ranks among the state’s best transfer institutions, according to the FC transfer website. The College Fair brought more than 20 schools to speak directly to students. Each had informational forms for students if they wanted to take campus tours or schedule a meeting with an Outreach counselor. Ruben, a first-time CSU Fullerton transfer representative, answered students’ questions throughout the day. As a graduate of FC, Ruben has a love for the campus. His psychology teachers at FC gave him his passion for his psych and business degrees at CSUF. “It took me 10 years to go back to school, but Fullerton College was so helpful [in choosing a major] and I live near by that proximity made it easier to choose to attend Cal State Fullerton next,” he said. CSUF had three booths at the fair that included representation for general education, STEM, and business and economics. He confirmed that FC is a feeder school for CSUF. This means a high number of FC students transfer to CSUF, and this strategy offers several benefits. CSUF has lower requirements for FC students to
Photo Credit: nsm.fullerton.edu CSUF: Fullerton College students need only a 2.2-2.7 GPA for transfer acceptance at CSUF.
attend. For example, the average grade point average required for an out-of-area transfer applicant is at least a 3.25. However, GPAs as low as a 2.2-2.7 can be accepted based on the student’s proximity to CSUF, according the campus pamphlet and website. CSUF receives more applications every year, and broke their previous record with a combined 63,000 applicants of high school and upper-division transfers in 2014. Ruben said all Orange County community colleges are counted as feeder schools. This includes FC’s sister school Cypress College and colleges as far as Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College. These OC colleges receive a slight advantage in admissions acceptance. An automatic acceptance email is sent to students that surpass the basic admission criteria, such as a 3.8 GPA and
an automatic denial email if the student has a 2.19 GPA or lower. Personnel then go through all applications after the application deadline, Nov. 30 for CSUs and UCs. Highly impacted campuses, like UC and CSU San Diego and CSU Long Beach, have more critical acceptance requirements, such as a 3.5 GPA and above, as well as a greater tuition cost. Although these campuses are impacted, they were some of the most popular booths at the College Fair. CSU Dominguez Hills is one of the only non-impacted campuses represented at the fair. Cailin, a CSU Dominguez Hills representative gave some history and information of her campus. The school is celebrating the 50th year anniversary of the Watts Rebellion, the Los Angeles riots around their town. She said there are over 90,000 alumni of CSUDH and most still live in the area. Cost is lower than other CSUs with an average of $3,100 over a fall or spring semester. Because Dominguez Hills is not impacted, their acceptance is high. Required GPA for transfer applicants is 2.0 or higher and students need only 60 semester units (90 quarter units) and their Golden Four courses. The campus is growing their STEM programs and hopes to include an engineering program in the future. The Cadena Transfer Center can answer any questions students may have and how to schedule appointments with CSUs or UCs when they are on campus.
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OPINION
Aiming for absolute perfection ‘Sesame Street’ Bianca Granado introduces Hornet Staff @Beeancs33 new autistic character Lately there seems to be a lot of buzz in media about body image and beauty standards, specifically targeted towards women. Most of the time when flipping through magazines or scrolling through profiles of Instagram famous people, women are shown unrealistic expectations of how they should appear. For a while the big trend was the thigh gap. For those of you who are unaware this is something that determined basically if a girl was fat or not. Many girls were striving to have a gap between their thighs because it would classify them as skinny. Women in magazines are always photoshopped and given the “perfect” bodies. However some viewers believe that this is how they should be, many women feel that being skinny makes them beautiful. Plus-size model Tess Holliday, is an inspiration to many women both plus size and not. She embraces being big and proves to people that you can be beautiful no matter your shape or size. She promotes this by using #EffYourBeautyStandards. Eff Your Beauty Standards is also a brand by Tess Holliday. According to the brands Facebook page it’s all about embracing your body. Some of these makeup transformations include the covering of acne. Most girls are very self-conscious about their acne. Some may argue that by covering up
your acne with makeup is deceitful. Women with acne who wear cover-up makeup face being judged for that. They are looked at as being “fake.” On the opposite side, when people with acne post their pictures of bare faces they are still judged. They are judged for not having clear and perfect skin. Why is this? It seems to be that media has put out images of people with perfect skin. Which then leads to many people think that having flawless skin makes an individual beautiful. Beauty YouTuber, Em Ford had posted pictures of herself on her Instagram without makeup. Ford shared a video on YouTube sharing all the mean comments that she had received in response to her pictures. Her video is titled You Look Disgusting. She had received so many hateful comments. People called her ugly and disgusting. This goes to show that people are going to be judgmental based off of looks no matter what. When people wear “too much” makeup they are judged for not being natural. Yet when they post natural pictures they are bashed for being “ugly”. What it comes down to is that media has manipulated our views of what beauty is, and has set high standards that are only possible with Photoshop and filters. It’s important for people to know that beauty shouldn’t be defined by weight or clear skin. Often time’s society finds themselves trying to meet such high expectations. People fill their minds with images of what they need to look like. But in reality we are only comparing ourselves to altered photos.
The true walking dead Technology has driven people away from the real world and sucked them into the World Wide Web. There’s someone walking straight towards you, struggling to walk in a straight line. They do not bother pay attention to those around them. Their eyes are not keeping an eye on the walkway, but only fixated on a small screen filled with endless tunnels to the vast space we call the Internet. Whether it is in a classroom filled with students, or at a restaurant waiting for the food to arrive, the technological world has consumed many people into its hypnotizing world. The cell phone is a powerful tool, but can also be the greatest addiction one may have. Take for example a student in class: the teacher could be talking for an hour during lecture, while students in the back are glued to their phones, drowning out any other noise. According to an article on college students texting, eight in 10 college students text during class. Nearly 100 messages are sent and received each day for one student. For many professors, this is found to be rude or disrespectful to the classroom environment, leading to the “no cell phone in class” policies many of us frown upon. However, some professors have allowed the use of cell phones in class. Maybe because they know it is almost inevitable to stop it? Or perhaps because they have trust in students, and the fact of restricting them will only cause more of a rebellion. Either way, this gives students a sort of power to do almost anything they want. But texting is probably one of the many temptations mostly used by students. Take for example walking into a class on the first day of school. Many times you will find students sitting in their seats, hunched over, and scrolling through their devices. It is sometimes daunting to know that someone would much rather text in class, than actually socialize with a student next to them. Not only does this affect student activity in class, but it can also affect it outside as well. Group projects are hated by many because the lack of communication. One could be in class for over half the semester without speaking to a single
Javier Tinajero Hornet Staff @javierjr324 classmate when the professor decides to put you all in groups for a presentation due at the end of the semester. They could find themselves in an awkward state with four or five strangers all looking like shy toddlers. Except instead of hiding behind their parents, they hide behind their phones. Many can relate to these types of situations, where you must take charge and lead the group to battle for an A on the project. This follows people throughout their daily lives or during any event such as a concert. The day where fans would be jumping and screaming in excitement seems to be dwindling. Today, those who are right by the stage seem to be glued to the floor, lifting up tablets or phones rather than capturing the moment with their eyes instead watching through a digital screen. Restaurants are another environment that can be a great area to converse if the sins of technology are set aside. Some groups pile their phones on the side of the table to avoid any disruptions. It’s a great way to step away from one’s own world and to gain quality time socializing with those around. Rather than scrolling through Facebook or creating a post about not being able sleep, try tugging the phone away instead of prolonging the night. Phones can be a handy tool, however. It is a great resource at out fingertips. It is something we carry with us almost all of the time. Granted, there are times where it is inappropriate such as in the restroom or during a one-on-one conversation. But the cell is an incredible piece of technology that can be used for the greater good. Instead of looking up videos of cute kittens in class, shut the phone off because you could be missing important details for the next quiz or exam. This age of zombified-civilization doesn’t have to continue on. It can be stopped. The overpowering temptations in the pockets can be resisted.
Madison Brown Hornet Staff @madds_3
In the campaign “Sesame Street and Autism: See All Amazing in Children,” a new character has been made to shine some light on children with autism. The latest friend to join Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Elmo, is Julia. Julia has big bright green eyes and a smile that stretches from ear to ear. She’s just like all kids but learns a little differently. She has a little harder time communicating and may need things to be repeated a few times but no matter her differences, she is unique in her own way like every young boy and girl. Many children grow up with autism, and there are a lot of people who don’t know much about the disease or how to socially interact with a child who’s autistic. Thanks to the friends of “Sesame Street,” many can become educated. The program, according to CNN, is available as an app and can be added to your desktop. It will contain daily routine cards and resources to help family, friends and others who encounter children with autism. Dolores Breed, a teacher who works with autistic children, believes the new character Julia will help children understand and be more familiar with others who have autism and realize there isn’t a need to be afraid when that child is having an episode. Especially since there are many different areas on the autism spectrum, knowing about the few common ones is beneficial. When kids TV shows highlight differences of other children, it’s a great way to make children understand one another. Differences a child may possess are not bad. They make them more interesting and make us look at things from a different perspective. There is nothing wrong with not being like everyone else. If we were all the same, then what fun would that be? What could we possibly learn from each other then? While it’s more common for boys to be diagnosed with autism than it is girls, according to a report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Sesame Street” ultimately chose the character to be female. The News Observer talked to the show’s Executive Vice President Sherrie Westin who discussed how they took three years to create the newest friend. “We made sure she was a girl namely because autism is seen so much more often in boys,” Westin said. “We wanted to make it clear that girls can be on the spectrum, too. We’re trying to eliminate misconceptions, and a lot of people think that only boys have autism.” Julia will be sure to have a positive impact on children, not only to those who don’t understand it but also to those who do. It will allow children who have been diagnosed to have a way to feel connected to someone who will understand what they go through. They’ll think, “She’s just like me.” Being able to relate to someone when you’re dealing with something others don’t understand can make things easier, and Julia, along with Elmo and all his friends at “Sesame Street,” will be sure to make a big impact for those who will take the time to listen and learn.
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Meet Julia—The newest character to be introduced to the children’s show ‘Sesame Street.’
WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?
“I’m thankful for my friends and family for supporting me through the tough times that I’m going through right now.”
OPINION
“I’m thankful for being able to study music... Music has saved me from a lot of things.”
Cameron Knight Edwards Engineering major
Sydnee Bavouset Music major
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“I am thankful to be alive... I got t-boned and it sucked so I’m thankful to be alive.”
“I think over all [I’m thankful for] family, I’m blessed for everything I have, I have the opportunity to have an education, a job, a home and I’m not hungry.”
Steph De Leon Undeclared major
Christian Garcia Child Development majors
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SAFETY ISSUES SURROUNDING COLLEGE STUDENTS
Why am I afraid to ride my bike? Keeping the campus safe Stephanie Gorman News Editor @sstorminn A bicycle is not the preferred form of transportation for most all Southern California residents. But for those who do choose to travel from place to place via pedal-powered two wheels, the trek can be unpleasant. A small, but still significant, portion of students choose cycling over driving. This could be for a multitude of reasons, be it avoiding high costs of parking and gas, maintaining a certain level of daily exercise, or maybe driving just simply isn’t an option. But cycling to and from campus, even from the nearest cities, proves a dangerous feat. Anyone who has been on Chapman Avenue at the 57 freeway or on Lemon Street at the 91 freeway knows that cars consistently crowd the roads to the point of near chaos in North Orange County. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, there are over 33 million registered vehicles for just over 24 million licensed drivers in California in 2014. Registered vehicles not only outnumber bicycles, but also outnumber drivers. It’s this impossible ratio and unsafe road conditions that lead to unnerving statistics about bicycle/motor vehicle crash incidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2013, 743 cyclists were struck by a vehicle and killed, the highest number of fatalities since 2006. Statistically, just over two cyclists are killed on the road daily. According to the NHTSA, California leads the nation in the number of bicyclist fatalities. In 2013 there were an estimated 48,000 bicycle related injuries reported, although the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center estimates that only about 10 percent of incidents are reported. With heavy road construction and renovation happening all over North Orange County to create a vehicle underpass at
the railroad, a lot of the north/southbound surface street traffic is directed to Acacia Avenue. Acacia Avenue is one of the only streets available to cyclists in which the rider is entitled to an entire lane, rather than two feet on the side of the road. But, pavement conditions are less than perfect as potholes and cracks riddle the right lane. According to the PBIC, 13 percent of bicycle accidents happen because the road or walkway is in poor condition. Unsafe pavement conditions on Acacia in combination with directing most surface traffic to this street makes the margin for error in terms of bicyclist accidents increasingly small. Acacia Avenue and Chapman Avenue are two prime streets for getting to and from the college and university available to students in Orange County. The pavement on Acacia becomes increasingly bad north of the 91 freeway, and Chapman becomes impossible for a cyclist west of Raymond Avenue. Just two weeks ago, a Fullerton resident cyclist was struck by a vehicle on Chapman Avenue and hospitalized for critical head injuries. This most recent incident is a mere line item from the slew of available articles after a Google search of “Fullerton bicycle accidents.” Although bikes on the road may be a nuisance to cars in a hurry, cyclists are entitled to three feet on each side, according to the California “Three Feet for Safety Act.” Penalties for violation have a minimum $200 price tag, without any collision. Once a bicyclist is struck, fees could be upwards of $1,000. But, much like how rolling through stop signs and driving through crosswalks when pedestrians are present is wildly common, this bike safety law is regularly ignored. Statistically, bicycle accidents continue to grow in number. To ignore the problem of unsafe roads and walkways is to ignore the importance of the lives lost on the road. It’s imperative that the city take the initiative to ensure safety for residents who choose pedal power over engine torque.
With previous sexual assault cases on campus, it’s important for students to be aware of their safety while attending classes at Fullerton College. To keep the Fullerton College campus safe, students can look to campus safety for guidelines. There are ways all students can ensure their own safety while attending school and take the initiative to learn some safety measures. Students must always be cognizant of their surroundings. Last semester, there were a few incidents where women randomly were groped. There was also a “peeping Tom” in the women’s restroom on campus. Because of these incidents that have occurred, students might not feel as safe as they should. It’s important to look around and see who looks suspicious. Pay attention to your gut feeling. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. With daylight saving time in effect, it will be getting dark outside a lot earlier. Take extra precautions when arriving to and leaving from an evening class. Evening students should try to find parking in well-lit areas. While walking out from class and back to the car, it’s suggested to stay away from remote areas of the campus and to stay on pedestrian paths. If possible, walk with other students. To help feel safe on campus, an escort service is available to all students by calling campus safety. Their general phone number is 714-992-7080 ext. 0, and their emergency phone number is 714-992-7777. A campus safety officer will meet the student at his/her location and escort the student to class or to the student’s car. This service is available 24/7 so it’s a good idea to put the campus safety phone number and 911 on speed dial. Campus safety provides a map, which gives the locations of the emergency phones on campus. The emergency phones are connected directly to the Campus Safety office and to the campus safety officers. State what the emergency
Cristina Garcia Hornet Staff is and the location and a campus safety officer will respond to the emergency. Safety devices such as pepper spray and the Alarmfob are available to all students for purchase in the bookstore. An Alarmfob makes a loud piercing noise when pulled apart. The piercing noise will definitely attract attention. The Alarmfob costs $5.99, is easy to use and has a replaceable battery. There are different sizes and varieties of pepper spray. The cost ranges from $5.99 to $9.99. The large size of pepper spray provides 25 bursts at an 8-foot range. There is also a safety lipstick pepper spray disguised to look like a tube of lipstick and a safety pen pepper spray disguised to look like a pen. It’s a good idea to learn how to use any safety device so it becomes second nature when you need to use them. All of these tips can be used to ensure your safety not only on campus, but while going to work, leaving the mall or any other place off campus. As a student body, together we can help each other by being vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity when noticed. By taking safety seriously, this can help make for a safer campus for all students. Even though campus safety is here at Fullerton College to provide service and safety, sometimes it may not seem like it. Campus safety might not want to discuss certain incidents that occur on campus, but this gives students a false sense of security. It’s better that we, as a student body, are made aware of what’s happening on campus so that we can prevent future incidents from occurring. Overall, campus safety ensures that all students are safe at Fullerton College.
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Caitlin Orr read her piece "Sweet Misery," shocking audiences with a gruesome twist at the LiveWire event.
Photo by Andrea Ramos
LiveWire gives students a creative outlet
As soon as the lights were dimmed and a spotlight hit the reader, things got personal and poetic. ANDREA RAMOS The Hornet
Hidden above the cafeteria, Fullerton College’s literary magazine “LiveWire” held their open mic reading and art gallery on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The readings offered a look into the readers’ souls and toward the end, a few tears were shed in the room. The rooms were decorated with past
images as well as decorated posters. Featured artwork displayed in a row behind the readers’ podium encompassed the reader in creativity. The lineup included a wide variety of readings, a description of the featured artwork, mic readings and a magician. As the readings continued, each story progressively grew more intimate and personal. Ellis Macaulay read her story “The Great Stirrup-Pants Incident of 1986,” and went on an emotional journey. She read with great confidence and importance to start, then as became more immersed in the story, she began to tear up and struggled to get to the end. Nonethless, she finished with strength. There was also a feature story that
seemed very amusing and surprising called “A Sweet Misery” written by Caitlin Orr. The story described a very sweet scene in the beginning and end with a very gruesome twist. It made for a surprise reaction from the audience with a few laughs and gasps. The written pieces and readings were very artistic. A few readers shared their enjoyment of being up on the podium expressing their feelings. Readers were supportive of one another, even when things were tough to get through. To find the room, LiveWire put up their posters to guide the crowd knowing that the people who didn’t attend FC would have a hard time finding the event.
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The first song performed, “Doxologia” by Matthew Maniano, also started with the over-pronunciation of consonants, which must have been a decided stylistic choice. In this selection, it seemed that the effect was meant to convey many people speaking. One impressive concept of the song was a soprano singing lightly above the other voices coming in and out of range, like the vibrations produced in a glass when a finger slides along around its rim. Another notable moment from the concert choir came during “Hallelujah” by William David Brown. The choir seemed to have fun with this piece. They really shined and when the final chord burst forth, it was glorious. Many audience and choir members agreed that this was one of their favorites to sing and listen to. The last song, “My God Is a Rock” by Ily Matthew Maniano, also featured a handful of soloists; the bass, who had a deep, vibrating voice, the tenor, a jazzy, Michael Bublé type of voice and the soprano, a high and clear voice. Each shined individually, but as a group, their sound did not mesh as well together as the solo group from the Chamber Singers. The choir as a whole, however, had a unified power. They loved singing this song, and the audience loved hearing it. It was a great way to end the show.
Upon entry into the event, in the room were plenty of refreshments and pastries to snack on while being entertained and wisped away with all the creative energies. Towards the end, FC English Professor Amanda Walzer shared a short story called “Middle School Open House.” Once she finished reading, the LiveWire staff surprised her with flowers and gratitude for overseeing the journal. Also, as the night came to an end, Editor-in-Chief Katelyn Hall read her short piece and was well-received by the audience. The entire event and overall turnout was a success as the readers and artists were well received. Anyone can submit their work into the LiveWire website for their next issue and event.
Joyful noise filled Wilshire Auditorium
The “Hallelujah!” choral concert shares joy. MEGAN SHOWALTER The Hornet
The Fullerton College Choir created a masterful collaboration of joyful singing as the FC Chamber Singers and Concert Choir sang alongside their guest choir, Foothill High School Madrigal singers. The Fall Choral Concert, directed by John Tebay, was a mix of classical, both past and present and spiritual music. The music was advanced and learned in a relatively short period of time. “I told God, ‘I am a fool.’ I have picked way too hard of music for just the few weeks that we have,” said Tebay. “They [the students] don’t like it if it’s too hard, and then they love it once they learn it.” The concert began with the Madrigal singers directed by Chelsea Dehn. A highlight of the set was the song, “On a March Day” by Richard Burchard, commissioned by the choir after they lost a member a few years ago. The song begins soft and haunting and ends glorious and angelic. The best performance by the Madrigal Singers was “Water Night” by Eric Whitacre. They sang perfectly in tune with beautiful harmonies. It was a delight to the ears. When the Fullerton College Chamber Singers followed the Madrigal singers, there was a change in the order of the program. The first song chosen “Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein rein Herz, Op. 29, No. 1” by Johannes Brahms started rather disappointingly. Before they began to sing, Tebay explained the meaning behind the song stating that it was about David of the Bible going through stages of lament, contrition, repentance and a final return to joy at the end. The choir seemed to mirror these emotions by accident. Their voices were lacking in strength, and all that could be
heard were the consonants that were being spoken. With folders in their faces, it made it harder to hear and see them. By the time they reached the end of the song, however, they had redeemed themselves just as David did and returned to joyfulness. They found a deeper, richer sound and centered themselves creating a joyful noise. Other high points from the Chamber Singers involved their rich sound and focus on percussion and rhythm. “O Magnum Mysterium,” by Daniel Elder, was a more modern take on the classic text. The singers executed it rhythmically and harmoniously, like the sound of meditating monks. “In Your Light” had surprising percussion sections. The first clash of cymbals startled the audience out of the deep sense of peace that the previous song had left them in. The same rhythmic focus from the percussionist could be heard in the choir’s voices. “All the percussion in it adds so many dynamics. It’s a lovely piece. It’s a little bit of everything,” said freshman soloist, Kymberlin Martin. The last piece performed by the Chamber Singers, “Credo from Mass in G minor” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, was the crowning jewel for this group. The choir divided it’s sound into two with another solo choir. Despite the split in voices, the choir’s sound became even stronger. The soloists were unified in their sound, and the choir was varied and lively. “It requires a lot of attentiveness, and practice and a great choir, which is what we have,” said soloist Michael Morales, on the “Credo” piece. The concert choir was impressive for its magnitude of singers, an estimate of more than 60 members. As expected for a group this large, they had a powerful sound and it was remarkable how well they wielded it.
Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and Foothill High School Madrigal singers Wilshire Auditorium Oct. 23
Photo by Megan Showalter
Director, John Tebay, gives insight into one of the pieces.
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Ancient encounters at Fullerton College
FC professors present an art exhibition dedicated to ancient Latin American art pieces to educate and inspire others. PRISCILLA AGUILERA The Hornet
Students packed into the Fullerton College Art Gallery for the opening of Encuentros October 29. The exhibition included more than 100 pieces of ancient ceramic art and took about two years to negotiate and curate, according to Carol Henke, one of the five faculty members who curated the event. Fullerton students were an integral part of setting up the show. Archaelogy and Art Gallery students worked hand in hand to document items, clean, paint, prepare and setup the exhibition. Food and cinnamon tea were set up in the foyer for attendees to enjoy. The gallery transported students into a setup similar to museums like Los Angeles County Museum of Art or the American Museum of Ceramic Art. Visitors tip-toed around the well lit platforms that were there to protect and showcase the vessels and figures.The platforms and Plexiglass
cases were loaned to Fullerton College by AMOCA. The ceramic pieces come from the MAW Collection, an anonymous group of collectors and educators. “[They] really built the collection for the purpose of teaching,” Henke said. “So I knew that I wanted to involve other faculty, so it could serve them best in the way that they teach.” Encuentros, translating to Encounters, offered a space for students to observe ceramic pieces that came straight from pictures in their textbooks. Most students that were present at the event came directly from their classes to the view the exhibition. “My life drawing teacher mentioned [the event] and dismissed the class to come look,” said Christopher Madrigal. “There is a lot of importance in the details of the pieces, lots of symbolism, and each piece has its own story,” said Christopher Vu, a student in Intro to Gallery Practices. “When you read the history behind the pieces, it’s really interesting,” said Brandon Bravo of Fullerton College. Encuentros exhibition will be available for viewing through Nov. 30. For specific dates and times, visit fullcoll.edu
Attendees view encased items at the Fullerton College art gallery.
varying degrees; by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. It can also be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination, and attention/physical health issues, however, some individuals with ASD may excel in visual skills, music, math and art. Popular comedian Tom Green headlined the event and was accompanied on stage by fellow comics; Jeff Garcia, who hosted the event, George Perez, Kate Quigley, Keith Reza, Josh Meyrowitz, and Sam Tripoli. “The event means a ton to me because it’s a staple in Fullerton now,” said Houser. “What we’ve done is establish an event that people look forward to every year.” The Fox Theater marquee beckoned attendees towards the pre-show festivities. The smell of freshly grilled In-N-Out burgers lingered throughout the event area as guests made their way to a blue carpet backdrop where they could get their photos snapped as a token reminder of the event. Drink vendors occupied the east side of the lounging area offering a variety of craft beer and California wines. Directly across, mixed drinks and cocktails could be garnered at a makeshift bar. On the north side of the venue, crowds gathered around the outdoor entertainment stage as they lined up to snag a
burger from the massive red and white In-N-Out big rig. Peanut shells and Lays potato chips littered the floor as guests enjoyed music from the alternative rock band, SuperNaked. “F**k Autism…cause it sucks,” sang Lee Miles in a segment called #F**kbucket. When asking the crowd whom they would like to have added to the bucket, Obama was the loudest request. Young women in blue dresses directed and answered questions from the guests regarding the event, while others handed out complimentary snacks provided by Bourbon Street Bar & Grill. Pulled pork mac and cheese and juicy barbecue ribs were some of the freebies being doled out. Executive director of the night and board member of Fullerton Cares, Summer Dabbs, maintained the flow of the event and pulled the strings leading up to the main event in her sparkling high heels. “Our Community support is absolutely unbelievable,” said Dabbs. “We primarily donate funds to the Fullerton School Districts Autism specific programs but we also promote inclusion programs around the area such as Water Polo Buddies at the YMCA.” Shortly after 7 p.m., the main event kicked off with a short speech from the event organizers and a beautiful introduction and sing along to “The Alphabet Song” with some of the children involved
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Comedians come together to help children with autism
Fullerton Cares hosts Comedy Show for Autism headlined by Tom Green. CHRISTOPHER TOLAND The Hornet
Bright lights illuminated the newly renovated historic Fullerton Fox Theater that welcomed guests to the fifth annual Comedy Show for Autism on Oct. 21. The event was presented by Fullerton Cares, a local nonprofit that champions programs for autistic children in the Fullerton School District. Fullerton Cares was founded by Larry Houser in 2010 shortly after receiving the news that his son, Boyd, had been diagnosed with Autism. With the help of local restaurant manager and friend, Dan Ebert, Houser was able to host the first iteration of the comedy show which raised $3000. This allowed Houser to participate in Walk for Autism at Angel Stadium the same year. The rest is history. According to Autismspeaks.org, a nonprofit organization that supports Houser’s event, Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in
Host Jeffrey Garcia closing the show of the 5th Annual Comedy Show for Autism event held at The Fox Theater in Fullerton on Oct. 21, 2015
in the Fullerton Cares program. The comedians finally took to the stage and filled the entire Fox Theater with laughter. Garcia got the crowd nice and warmed up for following autistic comedians Meyrowitz and Reza, who offered their renditions of self-deprecating humor to start off the show. Quigley riffed on her relationship with her autistic nephew to much applause. The crowd was boisterous for a majority of the sets, however, once Green had finished his bit nearly a quarter of the audience got up and left. The sets of Perez and Tripoli fell upon mostly deaf ears as they attempted to close out the night. Although there weren’t many audience members left when Perez went on stage, he had some important words for them. “This event has evolved to the point that it is mandatory. Every year there is a new goal for me,” he said. “I met Larry about five years ago doing the show and to just see how much commitment and involvement he’s had as a father to his son, has in a way let me know that I need to be like that and I have to be here.” Fullerton Cares hopes to raise upwards of $50,000 this year between its two major events. They also hosted the Mardi Gras for Autism earlier this year in February. More information about these events, as well as future events can be found at FullertonCares.com.
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Community comes together to celebrate the dead
BIANCA GRANADO The Hornet
Students, faculty, community members and performers filled the Quad Thursday night, Oct. 29 in the Dia de los Muertos celebration. Ana Lina Garcia, an Ethnic studies student and theater major kicked off the night by singing the National Anthem. Garcia is a student in professor Gerald Padilla’s Intro to Chicano Studies class. She explained that the students were assigned a project that required them to make altars. Altars take a big part in the Dia De Los Muertos tradition in which a memorial is set up for those who have passed. Garcia’s group was assigned to make an altar in honor of the Syrian children who have recently passed away in connection to the crisis in Syria. “I just feel like no one focuses on the negative things that happen to good people in the Middle East,” Garcia explained. Following Garcia’s musical performance was a performance by Aztec dancers. More performances consisted of folkloric dancing. The high-energy performers were dressed in the traditional folklorico attire than consists of bright colors and floral patterns. Some of the dancers also had half of their faces painted as a skull. Alters were displayed throughout the Quad for attend-
ees to see. Many dedicated their altars to celebrities that have passed away and others to their family and friends that they have lost. Among the more personal altars was one created by Krystal Holguin, a health science and Chicano Studies major. Her altar was very colorful and filled with pictures of loved ones who have since passed. Holguin explained that she wanted to honor all of her family and friends who have passed away. Her altar included a picture of her grandfather who passed away twenty years ago. She gathered house decorations to decorate her alter in a way that she felt it represented her family and culture. Holguin, who is currently enrolled in Professor Adela Lopez’s Chicano Studies class, shared that the reason she took this class was to learn more about her culture. It is this class that inspired her to double major in Chicano Studies. One of the faculty members in attendance was Interim President Greg Shulz. Shulz shared that he was very excited that Fullerton College hosted this event and that he enjoyed seeing members of the community come out. Shulz also shared that it is great to see students learn about each other. Fullerton College’s Dia De Los Muertos event allowed students to showcase their culture while honoring loved ones.
Photos by Neddy Facio
FC Dia De Los Muertos Celebration..At the Dia De Los Muertos Event, there was traditional face painting, music, and folk dancing.
Fullerton Fire invites community to open house
BIANCA GRANADO The Hornet
Friends, family and members of the community joined the Fullerton Fire Department on Saturday, Nov. 7, for a $5 pancake breakfast that was made and served by firefighters, and following the breakfast was an open house. Along with the breakfast, there were fire trucks and engines out for those in attendance to take pictures and enjoy the view of. Firefighters were everywhere and were available to answer any questions and also to simply interact with the guests. On the tour that followed the pancake breakfast, guests got to see where the firefighters eat, sleep and workout. Battalion Chief James Newton
and Division Chief Chris Guerrero played the role of cooks during the event. Newton explained that this is one of many events that the fire department puts on for the community. Guerrero continued explaining that they offer different trainings such as CPR classes for Fullerton residents. Many of the firefighters said that having an open house allows for the community to see what their job really consists of and to also get to know the firefighters. “When we go out in the community we see people who came to our open house, and we have a little bit of a relationship with them," said Newton. Deputy Chief of Operations Adam Loeser shared that besides benefiting the community, having an open house is great for the
Photo By Oscar Barajas
Ventilation Deminstration. Deputy Chief of Operations Adam Loeser explains to the guest how firefighters allow smoke to vent in house fires.
families of the firefighters as well. “Our kids get to see what mom and dad do at work, and we get to take family pictures in front of the engines," said Loeser. In attendance was Kathleen Rowland and her husband, whom have lived in Fullerton for almost 30 years and brought their grandson with them to the event. "My grandson loves firemen, and they’ve always been so nice to us," said Rowland. Rowland shared that they have come out to the open house in years passed and the firefighters have always been nice to her family. During the open house the fire department also demonstrated what they do when they are called to a building fire and demonstrated why they poke holes on the roofs of buildings. During this ventilation demonstration, viewers got to see up-close and personal each step the firefighters take during such process. Many children seemed to be very intrigued by this demonstration. Ticket sales from the event are going to the Make-A-Wish foundation. The Fullerton Firefighters Association had a table set up selling their Pinktober apparel. For the past couple of years, the association has chosen a sponsor whom choses the organization that the association will donate to. Each year the association puts on Pinktober, which is a monthlong event to raise funds to fight against cancer. They do so by selling t-shirts, hats, stickers and by taking donations, For the firefighters, this year's fundraising hits a little closer to
Photo By Neddy Facio The Cooks. Division Chief Chris Guerrero in charge of the pancakes at the Fullerton Fire Dept.
home. Firefighter Rob Seeley explained that this year’s sponsor is the daughter of Fire Captain Brandon Coatney. His 15-yearold daughter, Brynn, has been diagnosed with cancer and has received treatment at Rady Children Hospital in San Diego. Brynn has chosen Rady Children
Hospital to be the recipient of this year's donations. The fire department did a great job at welcoming everyone and engaging in conversation will all in attendance. Newton and Guerrero explained that this is an annual event but admits that they haven't been consistent. Newton shares that he hopes and plans
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Dusting the chalk off
MEGAN SHOWALTER The Hornet
In Downtown Fullerton, the hustle and bustle of thriving small businesses can be heard on every corner. One local artist has made it her mission to serve these well loved small businesses with all the passion she can muster. Virginia Sandfer is an artist/ marketing director with her own company, Third & Brand. Her varied experience and past education have helped her create a business where she can help others clarify their brands and make them beautiful. When Sandfer meets with clients, she goes over the vision they have for their company and looks at whether that aligns with the messages they are sending with their logos, marketing graphics and advertising. Usually it does not, and that’s why they come to her. “Especially with the social media age, a lot of businesses can put things out there, pictures of their cats up, and not really think about the fact that the picture is representing their business,” said Sandfer. She has been working with existing brands and polishing them. She helps those businesses who want to change from being a startup to the next level, a professional business. The type of client she works for is pretty consistent. “I have a handful of businesses
that I do work for. Most of them are all small, women-owned businesses. That’s kind of my niche, creative women that are in business. I hit it off with them,” said Sandfer. Sandfer’s chalk art has become a big part of the business she does for her clients. It started as an odd job she did for restaurants that she knew, mostly as a favor for old bosses, but it became something more. “The chalk art is a big part of branding for a lot of shops. Even if I don’t do [other] branding for them,” said Sandfer. Her work with chalk board art has become renowned throughout California. She has been called upon to create chalk boards for event planners from Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and even San Francisco. Sandfer has worked for companies such as the Orange County Great Park, Karma Tequila, Savers Thrift Store in Yorba Linda and True Seasons Kitchen in Anaheim. Sandfer also does chalk art for local restaurants and retail shops. Her work for restaurants must be done after closing, and she spends hours at a time to finish the project in one night. Though the art is mostly done with chalk, many clients never remove it. “Most of the stuff I do, people never erase, so it’s almost like the art that I do is illustrations I’m painting or drawing. I consider it
hand-lettering and illustrations,” said Sandfer. Sandfer’s local connections have been very fruitful for her. Sandfer does work with the Fullerton Museum Center, teaching classes in chalk art and screen printing. Everything from her background in multiple disciplines to her connections with local companies helped her grow a business. Sandfer’s training in advertising comes from her degree from California State University of Fullerton, but her graphic design background comes from Fullerton College. While working on her advertising degree at CSUF, she decided that she really liked the graphic design part of advertising, so she enrolled in courses with Richard McMillan from the Fullerton College Art Department. “Part of the reason I wanted to be a graphic designer was because of him. I learned a lot. He was very smart and hands on. That class meant more to me than all the time I spent there [at CSUF],” said Sandfer. After graduating from CSUF and leaving classes at Fullerton College, Sandfer went on to polish her skills at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. “I tell designers, ‘You do not have to go to a four-year college. You can go to Fullerton College, you can go to OCC, just get the
Virginia Sanfer hard at work.
training. And if you still think you want to be a graphic designer and hang through that, maybe go to a specialty school,’” said Sandfer. Sandfer’s experience helps her communicate with her clients in all aspects of their business’ identity. “It was all very backwards, but now I really benefit from it,” she said. She can be what an entire
Photo curtesy of Virginia Sandfer
advertising or marketing department would be in a large company for a small local business. “A lot of people don’t do it, but for me it’s easy. It’s hard to find someone who does so much because it’s very artistic and it’s hard to find a blend of someone that’s organized, professional and artistic,” said Sandfer.
Student turns Magic Planeswalker JUSTINE BANAL The Hornet
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In the world trading card game Magic: The Gathering, players are Planeswalkers. Their goal is to hone their skills by battling others and to strengthen their own decks through new cards. Environmental engineering major Ivan Espinosa plays competitive Magic on state and national levels and battles opponents from across the globe. Espinosa started playing in high school as a freshman with his friends and began playing competitively in his junior year. “It’s a much deeper game. It’s easy to learn but hard to be really good at it,” Espinosa said. The more he played, the better he got. Local Friday Night Magic tournaments turned into large-scale competitions like the Magic Grand Prix, a two-day tournament with thousands of dollars in cash prizes. “Going to a GP [Grand Prix] and seeing all those people there was like, ‘Wow. I’m not the worst person in the room. I could do pretty well her,” Espinosa said. “I’m a pretty competitive person in general and doing well in whatever I do.” Espinosa participates in open tournaments in different states. His skills have earned him invitations to other competitions like the Star City Games Open Series Invitational. At one tournament, he placed 42nd out of over 4000 players. In Magic, players build different decks with different concentrations of power. Espinosa’s
deck, at one point, was featured in the Star City Games Open Series Invitational because a deck like that had never been seen in that setting. When asked about what motivates him to keep playing Magic, Espinosa said that the community aspect and the friendships he strengthens and creates makes it worthwhile. He sometimes travels to tournaments with other players from Shuffle and Cut Games, a La Habra-based card shop that sponsors him. For the employees at Shuffle and Cut who have watched him grow and progress his skills, Espinosa’s dedication to the game is easily seen. “[There are] very few players that have the dedication and fewer who have the talent to keep up with the dedication,” said Jason Nakonechny, sales associate and tournament organizer at Shuffle and Cut.
“He, luckily, has both. He has an understanding for how the game is played and also the time to learn it and master it.” Nakonechny, who has been playing Magic for 20 years, also noticed that although Espinosa competes at intense national events, he’s still down to earth and eager to help out new players. “He’s basically part of the community. He may be one of the better players, but he’s still part of everybody,” Nakonechny said. With the will of a champion and a down to earth personality, every game Espinosa plays is simply Magic.
Photo by Christian Fletcher
Ivan Espinosa patianetly awaints his opponents next move. His skills have earned him invitations to many competitions.
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Dash to the finishline MEGAN SHOWALTER The Hornet The Muckenthaler Cultural Center celebrated it's 50th anniversary with a fundraiser to benefit their art education programs. Local amateur and professional artists donated their artwork to the Muckenthaler Cultural Center for the $50 Art Dash Fundraiser on Nov. 5 to celebrate the center's 50th anniversary. This was one of many events this year and The Muckenthaler's education outreach spans through Fullerton and Placentia, and reaches foster children and refugees. The art dash was the first attempt at an event of this kind for the Muckenthaler and was inspired by a $90 art dash that the Palm Springs Art Museum had put on in the past. When guests arrived, they were allowed to mingle and examine the art, but no clues were given as to the identity of the artist for each piece. If a guest
wanted to see the item up close, a museum staff member would remove it from the wall carefully, so as not to expose the name of the artist written on the back. It was hard for the Muckenthaler staff members and volunteers to keep tight lips about the pieces. "I love to talk about art, and I have to keep my mouth shut tonight," said Devin Quitral of the Muckenthaler. Once the guests had enough time to browse the art, the excitement began. Staff members explained that at the decided time, guests were supposed to dash into queues in front of the piece of their choice and ask for the ticket corresponding with their choice of painting or sculpture. If they were the first to request that piece, they would then take the ticket to the register and purchase the piece. Once the piece was their own, the guest was given a piece of paper explaining their art, the medium it was created in, and of course, the name of the artist who created it.
"We can tell you if they are a significant artist of the 21st century or your local mayor..." said Zoot Velasco, the center's executive director. "Or local celebrity, or someone who works at the Muck, or all three," continued Matthew Leslie, who works as a curator for the center. Of the many artists who participated, there were some exceptionally distinguished artists who also donated their work. "There are artists' work up there who are internationally renowned artists. There are people up there who are founders of art movements [and] people up there who are in the Getty right now," said Velasco. Many of the artists who donated their pieces were there for the guests to talk to. Adrian Gonzalez, a contributing artist, shared that the structure and instructions for the pieces must have been limiting for the other artists. Though the artists were asked to remain within a five by seven canvas, some could not help but
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Let the sale commence at the The Muckenthaler Center for the $50 Art Dash.
let their imagination expand their pieces into bigger proportions. "I was the kid who got a bad grade in kindergarten or first grade because I drew out of the lines, but I wanted to go that way," said Gonzalez. Guests at the event did, however, question how to display their pieces, especially the heavier or bulkier ones. Excited guests came to support the Muckenthaler, eat, and catch a chance at owning a piece from favorited artists. Roy Zartman, a supporter of
the Muckenthaler, said that he came out for the John Sollom pieces and Steve Metzger pieces. Metzger is a part of the Fullerton College art faculty, and Zartman was very proud that he was able to purchase one of his pieces. "I got a Metzger. I could tell. I knew his style right out the gate," explained Zartman. The excitement of the night ended with the grand opening of the Muckenthaler's 50th Anniversary exhibit 2.0, which will be in residence and available for viewing until Jan. 3, 2016.
From star athlete to momentous artist Getting help in the right place for veterans
CHRISTINA NGUYEN The Hornet
One of the many challenges that college students face is figuring out what they want to study or pursue professionally in the future. Local Fullerton artist Rene Cardona ultimately chose to pursue the artist lifestyle over becoming a student athlete after he realized how rewarding it was. Cardona grew up in La Mirada where he attended La Mirada High School and was actively involved in sports throughout his high school career. Cardona was captain of both the football and wrestling teams. He helped lead the football team to a league championship after an eight-year losing streak. Cardona’s younger brother and current Cerritos College football coach, Michael Cardona, ended up taking the athletics path after high school. Emulating his toughness, tenacity and pure desire to win on the football field or wrestling mat was what drove Cardona’s brother to compete at the level he was able to. Although very different, the two share a genuine bond and mutual respect in the careers they have chosen. “My brother was the most intense athlete I have ever seen. He just competed with reckless abandon, true competitor!” Cardona’s brother said. Cardona spent most of his senior year of high school in the art room. It was then when he decided to pursue art and leave his aspirations of athletics behind. He wanted to stay clear from the aggression and high male testosterone that he found attached to himself as an athlete and instead found spirituality while pursing art. “Art was a different kind of exhilaration, and I found it more rewarding with the social content of what was going on with my life at the time. It was a good change,” Cardona said. After graduating high school in 1989, he was fortunate to have
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Reflecting. Rene Cordona reflects on his work at Fullerton College’s new exhibit.
found immediate success. While doing framing at an art store in Irvine, he encountered an agent who helped him financially. The financial security allowed him to quickly move into a space at the Magoski Arts Colony in Fullerton where his studio space is still held in. The space allowed him the freedom to be expressive and not have the hindrance of lack of space to exercise his creativity. He also enjoyed the unity of the community within the colony and was able to form relationships with other fellow artists. In 1991, Cardona first attended Fullerton College for painting and art classes where he found incredible instructors that opened up many doors and pathways of creativity. “They allowed me to be who I was rather than putting me in the conformity of the classroom,” Cardona said. Shortly after his time at FC, he began a 10-year apprenticeship under scenic painter and designer Ed Gallagher, who worked at the Fullerton Civic Light Opera at the time. Gallagher acted as a mentor and was an influential figure in Cardona’s career. Cardona also involves himself with the art walks as well as
other events that are held, such as the “Day of Music,” where he helps build panels and decorate the city. The inspiration for his work comes from many daily life activities and the different occurrences that accumulate over time. Art was a way for Cardona to stay positive all while still acquiring the negative information that was happening in society. He described his art as an “exaggeration of beauty” and developed his creative style after 5-10 series of artworks. Brian Musil, former owner of a gallery called Art From The Hive, was a fan of Cardona’s artwork and expressed his interest with his paintings. “His art, to me, had a lot of depth and after meeting him, you can see there’s a part of his wonderful crazy mind in every piece,” Musil said. Rene said that he does not layer or glaze and doesn’t concern himself with any of the discipline of what goes on with the art institutes today. “Art is that moment that sits back and it could be rude [and] honest. It can be anything. It’s free to express what’s going on in the culture,” Rene said.
The transition back to civilian life after being in the military for many years can be a much more difficult feat than one may think. After months or years of a very specific schedule, intense training and many challenging adventures, it may take time to get back on track to a “normal” life. At least for business major, Giovanni Cruz, it was roughly a year-long transition. “I took a year off to try and get myself together,” said Cruz. “So for that whole year, I pretty much didn’t really do anything. I was really kind of just like… shut down.” Cruz, now the president of the Veterans Club, turned to the Veterans Resource Center to seek help in getting back on track and furthering his education. “What helped me out in the transition was connecting with the veterans out here,” said Cruz. The Veterans Resource Center is a place where vets, active duty, reservists and even dependents of military personnel can find the proper resources to help them get through school. Such services include counselors, information on the benefits they can receive and just a great place to relax. “It’s kind of secluded, you know, an away space where you can study if you want to or just hang out and talk to people who have similar experiences to what you do,” said computer information systems major, Travis Mahaffey. Another great benefit of the VRC is the tutoring service they offer. Tutors specialize in math, reading and English and is offered during the office hours, where walk-ins are accepted as well.
According to Raquel Beutler, a biology major, she’s doing a lot better in her math class because of the tutoring services. Located in the 500 Building, the VRC offers a great quiet place to study with many computers available to use with printing capabilities. This semester is also the first time they have a full-time counselor on duty, as well as a part-time counselor who can also be found at the main counseling center. “The counselors are amazing. They connect with you. It’s not just ‘Hey! Let’s do this and let’s get you out of here.’ No... you connect with them,” said Beutler. Not only are there counselors available to help with the educational journeys of those who use the VRC services, there is even additional help for those going through challenging transitions. The Veterans Crisis Line allows vets and their loved ones to receive confidential support 24 hours a day. The Veterans Club and the VRC go hand in hand when it comes to events and activities that they plan in order for their students to feel a part of a community of individuals who are accustomed to the military life. Overall, students feel welcomed and at-home when they visit the Veterans Resource Center because of the friendly staff, who also know what it’s like to receive benefits from the Veteran’s Assistance program. They’re knowledgable and have the proper connections to help find answers to make the road to finishing school become a lot smoother. The VRC is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m to 7 p.m., and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Bray’s Redemption After taking a year off of football, sophomore left tackle Breontae Matthews has become one of the top offensive lineman in JUCO football. JASON BURCH
Sports Editor
Psssssshhhhh, it was one percent! How could Mrs. McNeil-Gordon do this to me? Doesn’t she know I’m Breontae, the big football player. If she would’ve just let me slide, I would be getting ready to play college ball right now. Those were the agonizing thoughts enveloping former high school football standout, and current sophomore Hornet left tackle Breontae Matthews’ mind as he patrolled Union Station in Washington D.C. wearing his starched blue and gray uniform. Trading his football pads for a security badge was never in his plans, but when his high school grades squandered his once bountiful scholarship prospects, Matthews chose to walk away from football and work a nine-to-five job. At 6-foot-6 and 320 pounds, Matthews physical gifts and talent on the field are undeniable, but growing up off the field is something he had to learn the hard way. Matthews’ crucible of maturity has led him back to the precipice of receiving a big time Division-I football scholarship. His mercurial journey back to football over the past two years is one of tremendous personal growth off the field and redemption on the field. Matthews, like countless other star athletes before him thought that his physical gifts and talent on the field would transcend the classroom. That attitude would prove to be problematic when universities starting probing into his academics. Matthews by his own admission slacked-off in the classroom, assuming that the overflowing interest from Division-I colleges he began receiving his junior year would automatically translate into scholarship offers. Unfortunately though, the opulent interest shown by college football programs that Matthews had taken for granted never actually materialized. “I had a bunch of Division-I schools coming and looking at me, but after they would look at my transcripts, I would never hear from them again,” Matthews said. Matthews received an offer from Division-II St. Augustine University in North Carolina, contingent on him passing a Chemistry class in summer school to bump up his GPA. He finished the class with a 69 percent grade, but his teacher Mrs. Gordon wouldn’t budge an inch and Matthews lost his offer. “I asked her if there was anything she could do to give me that one percent and she said ‘no,’” Matthews said. Bowie State University in Maryland became his last resort. He spent a week on campus enrolling in classes, meeting his coaches and teammates and moved into his dorm. Then Matthews was hit was some more bad news. It turned out that because his parents had a D.C. address, Bowie State had to charge him a $6,000 out-of-state tuition fee. With no recourse, the Bowie State football coach advised Matthews to attend a JC for a year and just forget about football. “I was in all these big all-star games and all these college coaches wanted me, so for [the coach] to tell me to forget about football like that, it really messed me up.” Disheartened by what seemed at the time like a series of dream-crushing blows, Matthews decided to put the sport he loved on hold and took a job patrolling Union Station in D.C., hanging up his jersey for a security uniform. The plan was to work for a little while, then eventually come back to football. After a few months of steady paychecks though, Matthews got comfortable in his new position and started to put football out of the picture altogether. He planned on pursuing a career in law enforcement and shed his football persona. Although, when you’re 6-foot-6, 320 pounds and everybody knows you as the big football player, it’s hard to avoid the constant attachment and accompanying reminders. Those close to Matthews were supportive, urging him not to give up on his dreams and go back to college. Coaches would call him to see how he was doing and ask if he planned on getting back to playing. Matthews coworkers often felt obligated to remind him how time has a way of slipping by, subtly robbing you of your best years. Then there were all the people that recognized him as he patrolled Union Station, always wanting to know what happened to him and why he swapped uniforms. One year of watching from a distance as friends and fellow players moved on to play college ball started to eat away at Matthews, one instance in particular stood out to him. “I saw this real big time player from D.C. down at the station getting picked up, he had just committed to the University of Tennessee, had his whole uniform on and it just hit me,” Matthews said. “I was like damn, I could have been doing that, playing on TV and all that-- all
my friends used to know me as Breontae the big football player, now when everybody sees me they say, ‘why aren’t you playing football anymore, you’re just a security guard now.’” With a renewed hunger for the game, Matthews called his former middle school coach Donald Griggs for advice. “I just called [Griggs] at the right time, the right moment, because he had just scheduled a visit for his son to come out and visit [Fullerton College],” Matthews said. Matthews took that fate-altering flight with Griggs and his son, former Hornet quarterback Chris Jeffries, to come meet the FC football coaches and try out for the team. Cracking a smile, Matthews admitted that when Griggs told him about “this JUCO program in Fullerton,” he didn’t realize JUCO was short for junior college. He was just excited to play football again.
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is top 10 and that’s “ Breontae saying something, because we
have sent probably 40 guys off to Division-I Programs
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-Head Coach Tim Byrnes
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Breontae Matthews Year: Sophomore Pos: Left Tackle Height: 6’6” Weight: 320 lbs Offers: Iowa State, Arizona State, UNLV, UAB, East Carolina
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Matthews’ sight set on Division-I
Breontae Matthews with the rare double-pancake block, springing running back Phillip Butler for a long run against Grossmont College at Mashin-Roth Stadium on October 24
MATTHEWS: Continued from page 11 Over the past two seasons, Matthews has evolved into one of the most heavily sought after offensive tackles in all of community college football. Hornet quarterback Trey Tinsley thinks that Matthews is one of the top three lineman he has ever been around. “It’s unbelievable to see how he can drive one guy off the ball and then work to the next level, hit that guy back and have him on his heels, then hit the next guy and burry him,” Tinsley said. Head coach Tim Byrnes and offensive line coach Trevor Watters agree that Matthews is one of the top 10 lineman they have ever coached. “Breontae is top 10 and that’s saying something, because we have sent probably 40 guys off to Division-I,” Byrnes said. Byrnes said that he was already skilled physically when he came to Fullerton, but his technique was raw. He also talked about how much he has matured over the last two years, especially in the last couple months. Perhaps the most impressive of Matthews’
accomplishments has been the way he changed his perspective on how everything turned out. “I’m really proud of Bray,” said his father Marcus Matthews. “Him lasting out there [in Fullerton] by himself really showed me that he matured.” Matthews has come to appreciate all of the obstacles he has faced, even his chemistry teacher, Mrs. McNeilGordon, who wouldn’t bump his grade up. He realizes now that if she would have let him slide, maybe he wouldn’t have learned the lesson and been in the position he is in now. “If ever see her again, I’m going to sit down and thank her to tell her how much I appreciate what she did for me,” Matthews said. Matthews’ journey has certainly come full circle. He currently has a 2.7 GPA, so when schools come inquire now, they stick around. So far he has received offers from seven Division-I programs, including Arizona State, Iowa State and UNLV. “My recruitment since coming to Fullerton is 100 times better than it was in high school,” Matthews said. Byrnes is confident that Matthews will have at least 30 scholarship offers before the end of the year.
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What a difference two years can make. With all of the offers coming his way now, Matthews has a whole new problem on his hand-- deciding which college to commit to. Matthews said that one important factor in his choosing a school is developing a relationship with the team’s offensive line coach. Matthews credits his relationship with Watters as a big reason for his success since coming to Fullerton. “Coach Watters has had a really positive impact on me since I’ve been out here, whether he knows it or not,” Matthews said. “I can talk to him about anything-- he will tell me when I mess up, but he will tell me when I play well too.” Matthews is still weighing out his options and has some campus visits to make before deciding which university to attend. This week he will be traveling to Iowa State University for his first official visit. “Sometimes you hear stories like [Breontae’s] and you just shake your head, like what if he never came back, where would he be-- now within the next year he will have his college education paid for,” TInslely said.
Winfield’s game is louder than words MATT ANDERSON
The Hornet
Soft spoken All-State and AllConference hitter Alex Winfield is quietly leading the Lady Hornets women’s volleyball team with her play on the court. If you wanted to find a decorated player on the Lady Hornets volleyball team, look no further than team captain, Alex Winfield. The sophomore was selected to the AllState and All-Orange Empire Conference first teams in 2014 and by all measures, is well on her way to another all-conference selection this season. Although, if you wanted to learn more about her accolades and accomplishments, Winfield would probably be the last person to tell you. Boasting just isn’t in her nature. “She is a little bit shy,” said Jason Dillard, Lady Hornets associate head coach. “She’s very humble, but that’s just her personality.” The accolades she has received could imply that Winfield has been playing volleyball her whole life, but she’s relatively new to the sport. According to her mom, Connie, Winfield didn’t start playing volleyball until her freshman year at Lakewood High School. Softball was her sport of choice prior to high school, where she excelled at shortstop and competed from the ages of 7-14. When she arrived at Lakewood,
Winfield’s 5-foot-10-inch frame instantly caught the eye of Lakewood volleyball coach Mike Wadley, making volleyball a no-brainer. “Right when I got to high school, the coach saw me and encouraged me to try out because of my height,” Winfield said. While her height was a plus, it wasn’t the only reason Winfield had excelled. She can thank her parents for the athleticism. Her father, Rick, was a baseball player and pitcher, while her mother played softball and volleyball as well. Alex’s mother said that once she “got a taste of volleyball,” she was a natural. When Winfield is on the court, she brings a calming influence to her team and plays with a positivity that rubs off on her teammates. “She makes it easy to forget the last play and move onto the next,” said Grace Lopez, fellow Lady Hornet and Winfield’s best friend. The two of them began playing together under their current FC coach, Dillard, at the Golden West Volleyball Club when they were 17 years old and have complemented each other well ever since. “I’m a bit more talkative on the court, whereas she’s more laid back and a lead by example type,” Lopez said. Dillard confirmed Lopez’s sentiments. “She’s definitely a leader by example on the court,” Dillard said. “She’s asked to do a lot, whether it’s setting, hitting or blocking, it’s fun to watch on the volleyball court.” Winfield’s on court persona seems to
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Team captain Alex Winfield before her match against OCC on Nov. 4 at the South Gym.
already be a match with her future career choice as a nurse. Being a team player with a calming, positive influence are traits that should bode well for her down the road. Transferring to a four-year college is the main goal of Winfield’s, and although the volleyball coaches are sure to come calling, her choice of schools is dependent on the nursing programs that they would be able to offer. “I really want to go to a four-year and play, and I want to play as long as I can,” Winfield said. “But if I can’t, then I’d really
like to pursue the nursing career path and a good program would do that for me.” If any coach can offer Winfield what she’s looking for in a four-year, they would be getting a supremely gifted athlete in return. She’s an athlete that played beach volleyball for the first time last spring and still managed to make the All-OEC second team. The sky is the limit for Winfield, just don’t ask her about it. She’ll likely smile and modestly deflect any praise.
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2015-16 Basketball Preview
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Hornets fresh start at finding success
TEREN GUERRA
Asst. Sports Editor
With an influx of new talent and new head coach, the Hornets men’s basketball team look to rebound from last season’s letdown. Head coach Perry Webster looks to turn around a struggling men’s basketball program, which is only 10 years removed from a 37-0 season and put it back on track to success. Fullerton won only four games last season and the administration knew a change was needed and Webster was that change. Webster, 26, is one of the youngest coaches at the community college basketball ranks, but don’t let the inexperience fool you. Webster traveled the path that many Fullerton College student-athlete strive for. He started at Saddleback College before transferring to Cal State Fullerton to complete his degree. He returned to Saddleback where he has been a assistant coach until accepting the job of taking over the men’s basketball team at Fullerton College. Webster didn’t wait long to make an impact on the program by recruiting virtually, a whole new team. Only two Hornet players returned from last year’s team and look for a complete turnaround with the new team. The Hornets look to change the program back to what fans expect from the men’s basketball team and put the four win season last year behind them. “This program and administration is set up for success. I don’t like to put expectations of wins and losses, but our team will play hard and we will be competitive,” said Webster. “We are not worried about last year, we are looking forward to showing everyone what we have to offer.” A holdover from last year’s team is sophomore forward Isaiah Clark who
decided to stay despite interest from other schools and looks to help the team improve. “This year’s team has bought into the system which wasn’t what happened last year and that will help us, hopefully win more games than last year,” said Clark. “I gotta come in and play hard and get rebounds.” A newcomer to the program is sophomore guard Blake McBride. McBride is coming to play for the Hornets after a year at Bryant University in Rhode Island.
Like Clark, he turned down interest from other schools for a chance to play for Webster. “Coach told me he was going to push me like I haven’t been pushed before and get the best out of me, and he’s done a good job so far,” said McBride. “I am looking to help the team win, and refine my skills to show I belong on the highest level.” The new coach and influx of talented players hasn’t gone unnoticed. The CCCAA released their preseason polls
which saw the Hornets ranked #14 in the South Region after being unranked for most of last season. Fullerton started their season over the weekend in the Cuesta Tournament. The Hornets come back with a 2-1 record after a disappointing loss to host Cuesta College. The Hornets now set their focus on the Fullerton College Classic which is held on campus Nov. 11-14 from 9 a.m to 11 p.m. Fullerton opens up at 7:30 p.m. against Los Angeles Southwest College.
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Lady Hornets look to come back strong TEREN GUERRA
Asst. Sports Editor
The women’s basketball team is hopeful to improve on last season’s first winning record in three years. The Lady Hornets basketball team is entering the season led by head coach Marcia Foster, who is entering her third season at the helm and her first as a Fullerton College faculty member. “[Fullerton] is perfect fit for me,” said Foster. “It allows me to make the most impact not only as a coach but as a instructor.” Foster brings over 18 years of collegiate coaching experience to Fullerton. Since Foster’s arrival, the team has improved from only six win 2012-2013 season followed by seven win season and a 16 win season last year which saw the Lady Hornets qualify for postseason play. Foster and the Lady Hornets look to take the next step and improve from last season’s SoCal Regional Playoff first round exit. The team also looks to find a replacement for first team All-Orange Empire Conference selection, Noelle Cobb who led the team in points and rebounds. “Collectively we can be a very good team,” said Foster. “We are not looking for one person to fill the shoes of somebody we lost, I am looking at a whole team coming together.” One player looking to make Foster’s job easier is sophomore guard Emilee Dy who is a returning after averaging 9.2 points a game last season. “Were are a completely different team but the goal is still to win conference,” said Dy. “I just need to give 100 percent and help my team win.”
2015 Hornets men’s basketball team looks to find success and put the past behind them under leadership of new head coach Perry Webster
Someone looking to add their skill set to the team is incoming center Monica Hanna. Hanna looks to be the voice of the team down low and help the team on and off the court. “I know I am on my way to becoming a dominate post player because of coach Foster,” said Hanna. “I feel comfortable with the team. It feels good to be around
people with the same goals and same mindset, it can only help me succeed.” Foster will be helped by her staff Neal Day and Tai Huskey who are former Hornets themselves. Day has been a part of the Lady Hornets basketball team with previous coaching staffs and Huskey is a former player for the team. “They provide a different perspective
because they are young and can relate to the players, but both know the game and played the game which will help bring the program back to what we want it to be,” said Foster. The Lady Hornets officially open the season Nov. 13 at the Santa Barbara Crossover Tournament when they open group play against Moorpark College.
2015 Lafy Hornets women’s basketball team look to use a complete team effort in their pursuit to improving and finding success under head coach Marcia Foster
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Perú: seguridad ciudadana cada día más grave ¿Qué es cuota? Por Patricia Rangel
pagos de mordidas por servicio público a los hogares. Para los hogares con ingresos de hasta 1 salario mínimo, este impuesto regresivo llega a representar el 13.9% de su ingreso. En Michoacán cuota es más grave por la acción de los carteles. Por esta razón es que un nuevo grupo en Michoacán se ha desarrollado llamado, “Los Blancos de Troya” tal y como lo reporta la revista mexicana, Proceso. Ellos son “dispuestos a defender a Michoacán ante el asesino de los carteles”. Dicen,“Queremos un Apatzingan libre de cuota, rateros, secuestradores y de todo aquel que se pase de listo con la sociedad” se lee en la publicación. Este solo es un grupo tomando acción contra el problema pero entonces la pregunta es: ¿qué pasa con los ciudadanos comunes que viven con miedo? Antonio Sandoval habla sobre la dificultad de ser músico con la cobra de cuota. Nos comparte la historia de su primo en como el fallo de pagar “Plaza” en una tocada. Y por esta razón su familia fue amenazada y se tuvieron que mudar de México a los estados unidos, por la seguridad de su familia. El problema de la corrupción no sólo ocurre en México sino en otros países. Los países de todo el mundo ven a la cobra de cuota como un problema social muy grande. Hacen cumbres, organizan programas, etc. Todo esto en fin de arrancar de una vez con este problema.
Cuota, soborno, mordida, pedir plaza, todo depende de tu origen, y de tu país, para entender la forma en que se usa cuota. En sociedad moderna cuota ya no es pagar por cada frontera para usar una carretera más rápida, sino es una forma de corrupción usada por gente que trabaja ilegalmente pidiendo cuota a negocios en la calle o simplemente los carteles que no permiten que los ciudadanos vivan en paz dentro de su propia comunidad. Ciudadano de Morelia Michoacán, Ruben Rangel, nos comparte su opinión sobre la situación actual en el estado. Foto: Aristarco Rivera Rubén Rangel nos habla sobre Simbólica Plaza de Armas lugar de reunión del pueblo pidiendo fin a la violencia, Noviembre 2014. el uso de cuota en su país. Nos describe el uso de cuota en una ativa al turismo en el Perú.” talecer la seguridad ciudadana DELIA RIVERA situación legalmente, “SimpleCausas en el Perú. La Defensoría del La seguridad ciudadana en mente una cuota se cobra como El Programa de las Naciones Pueblo (Órgano Constitucional el Perú continúa siendo grave. en una caseta de cobro en las Unidas para el Desarrollo sostAutónomo del Estado Peruano) Según una encuesta del Barómetautopistas.” En contra la situiene que hay factores que aumen- con fecha junio 2015 a través de ro de las Américas del Proyecto ación mas común, que es ilegal, tan el riesgo o agravan la vulnerun comunicado de prensa hizo de Opinión Pública de América “Puede ser que si uno anda abilidad de las sociedades. Entre una serie de recomendaciones a Latina (LAPOP) que realizó un manejando algún carro en Méxestos identifica la abundancia de la Policía Nacional del Perú, al ico y lo paran ahí pueden decir estudio en 28 países de América hombres jóvenes marginalizados Poder Judicial, a la Fiscalía, al que envés de pagar la fracción, Latina entre enero del 2013 y y la urbanización desordenada Instituto Nacional Penitenciario, le quieren cobrar dinero, 100 o entre otras instituciones. Sugirió febrero del 2014 nos dio a conoc- (factores demográficos); famil200 pesos, eso es una cuota.” ias disfuncionales; desempleo; que se cree un sistema de alerta er la triste realidad, Perú ocupa el Cuota se ha convertido en un temprana en cada distrito y así primer lugar en inseguridad pues las nuevas oportunidades y grave problema que no solo ha tecnologías para el crimen, la fortalecer la seguridad ciudadana 30.6% de personas aseguraron afectado negocios pero el estilo pobreza y la desigualdad (factores en el país. Otra medida haber sido víctimas de la delinde vivir para los ciudadanos económicos); la escasa legitimplanteada es dotar de recursos, cuencia. de México. Este mal afecta la idad del Estado y los conflictos tecnología y personal suficientes Índices de Criminalidad armados (factores políticos); al servicio de investigación crimi- sociedad porque pone en duda El Ministerio Público a través de la credibilidad de los gobiernos. los usos sociales que implican nal de la Policía Nacional. su Observatorio de Criminalidad el consumo de drogas y alcohol, <no entiendo esta frase> Por También pide que se cumpla nos da otros alcances: altos índiesta razón gente no vive en paz y así como el porte de armas; las con el patrullaje integrado entre ces de percepción de inseguridad, pautas culturales que toleran la el Serenazgo y la Policía Nacional, no saben en quien confiar. ya que 9 de cada 10 personas vive violencia; y la ineficiencia e inefi- tal y como la ley lo impone. Que En el 2001 y 2003 estudios de con el temor de ser víctima de cacia de las instituciones encarga- se estandarice e interconecten los La Encuesta Nacional de Corrupun delito. El Ministerio también ción y Buen Gobierno (ENCBG) das de la seguridad y la justicia. diversos sistemas de vigilancia dio a conocer un mapa con los La delincuencia está correlamunicipales con los de la Policía muestran que en promedio las distritos que registran el mayor “mordidas” costaron a los hogacionada negativa y significativaNacional a fin de garantizar una índice de denuncias por robo en mente con el desempleo sin imrespuesta oportuna y eficaz frente res mexicanos $109.50 por año. nuestra capital y son: La Victoria, portar el grupo de edad. Nuestro Lo anterior implica más 23.400 al delito. Santiago de Surco, Villa María del país presenta un grave deterioro millones de pesos anuales en También hizo recomendaTriunfo y Villa El Salvador. Entre de la calidad educativa y ésta ciones sobre Mejoras en el Sistelos tipos de delincuencia más cofalta es integral, ya que si los ma Judicial a la Policía Nacional, munes están: robo al paso (32%), conocimientos son escasos aún al Ministerio Público y al Poder robo seguido de amenazas (19%), más escaso es la educación en Judicial. Este organismo sugirió robo a mano armada (18%), robo valores. Hoy en día la corrupción la creación de una Comisión de viviendas (12%), robo seguido es una de las causas por las que de Alto Nivel, especializada e de extorción (8%). nos acecha la inseguridad, ya que interinstitucional que identifique, En la entrevista a Hellen Herno hay autoridades que hagan sistematice y recomiende mediencia, Coordinadora de Carga de respetar el orden jurídico y que das para evitar las liberaciones la empresa Transerper SAC, quipuedan proteger al ciudadano. El indebidas de personas procesaen reside en la ciudad de Lima, desnivel de riqueza que existe en das, condenadas y reincidentes en en el distrito de Jesús María y nuestra sociedad, hace que haya delitos graves. trabaja en el distrito de La Molina una marcada diferencia entre los En cuanto al Ministerio de nos dice: “ la inseguridad es por ciudadanos. Justicia y al Instituto Nacional determinados lugares, donde hay Los datos sobre criminalidad Penitenciario (INPE) aconsejó la semáforos tengo que esconder mi y delincuencia son alarmantes, implementación inmediata de un cartera, ya antes me han robado, según informe del Ministerio Pú- sistema de bloqueo de comunigolpeado, roto la luna del auto blico a través de su Observatorio caciones ilegales en los penales para llevarse la radio y/o cartera”. de la Criminalidad. Ser pandillea nivel nacional y que se intenEn la opinión de Gisella Gatica, ro es el primer paso en la carrera sifique la labor de inteligencia y profesora en el Waldorf High delictiva. Reclutan a niños desde control penitenciario. School de Pasadena de naciolos diez años y extienden sus La Defensoría del Pueblo nalidad peruana que vive en tentáculos a actividades mayores. considera que estas acciones de California percibió la inseguridad Según el psicólogo social corto plazo contribuirán directaa través de otras personas: “ a mi Federico Tong, la situación del mente a que la ciudadanía pueda me gustaría que mis amigos que pandillaje se ha agravado. Las observar resultados concretos en viven en California conocieran pandillas están desapareciendo y la reducción de la violencia y la todos los lugares hermosos e muchas criminalidad. importantes de mi país, pero no se están convirtiendo en bandas me atrevo a decirles que viajen delictivas. Los gobiernos no le solos, les digo que me avisen han prestado adecuada atención a para acompañarlos o que mis éste tema. Por: Patricia Ramgel familiares los podrían acompañar Acciones para fortalecer la El intercambio de pesos, puede ser por una causa normal o ilegal? porque sé que hay mucha insegu- seguridad ciudadana ridad en mi país” Tomado Noviembre 2015. Diversas medidas para for“Esto le da una connotación neg-
NOTICIAS La sequía que atormenta California Por: Mitzi Rodriguez Torres
Los Californianos afrentan otro ano seco y caluroso, con pastos ásperos y cafe, limitados a su uso de un elemento tan vital como el agua. La sequía en California ha tenida graves consecuencias en nuestras comunidades estos últimos cuatro años y sin duda ha tocado las vidas de todos en cierta manera o otra. Según estadísticas del Distrito de Agua del Condado de Orange (OCWD) el año 2014 fue el año más caluroso registrado en el estado y el 2013 fue el año más seco. Estos datos son más que un aviso para los más de 38 millones de habitantes de California. Estas estadísticas son un llamado a acción, varios estudios concluyen que este fenómeno es más que la falta de lluvia e intenso calor. También indican que el calentamiento global causado por los humanos agrava la sequía. Un estudio realizado por el Instituto de la Tierra de la Universidad de Columbia, calculó que el calentamiento global humano ha agravado la sequía por un 25 por ciento de acuerdo al informe del The Washington Post. El profesor Park Williams, de la Universidad de Columbia, señala que la lluvia es un método de cómo obtener agua pero explica que “el calentamiento cambia la cantidad inicial de agua que está disponible, ya que envía el agua de nuevo en el cielo.” El artículo de The Washington
Post declara que la sequía de California es un fenómeno natural causado por las variaciones climáticas pero la gravedad es causada por nosotros. Los expertos anuncian que hay poca lluvia, y poca nieve en las montañas que puedan recargan acuíferos y todo debido al calentamiento global causado por los humanos. Una investigación realizada por investigadores de la NASA y la universidad de Cornell y Columbia pronosticaron que California puede caer en una megasequía de 30 años para el año 2050 si las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero no se reducen. Everardo Torres, residente de Fullerton y estudiante de la High School de Fullerton, en su último año de estudio recomienda que los jóvenes de esta generación sean más responsables con su consumo de agua y que sean ejemplo para las futuras generaciones. Desafortunadamente si los californianos no toman acción de las advertencias, la calidad de sus vidas será impactada gravemente. BBC mundo reporta que a causa de la contaminación en áreas tales como la Bahía, San Francisco, el centro y el sur de California se han reportado un aumento de personas que son tratadas por médicos por problemas respiratorias. Estas ubicaciones han prohibido que los residentes enciendan sus chimeneas de sus hogares. El ambiente solo se
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Estudiantes del High School Waldorf de Northridge, Mayo 2013
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Según datos de PISA 2015, en el que participaron 65 países, Finlandia perdió el primer lugar que ha sido ocupado por China (Shanghai). Finlandia retrocedió en las tres asignaturas, matemáticas, habilidad lectora y ciencias. El informe del Programa Internacional para la Evaluación PISA (por sus siglas en inglés: Programme for International Student Assessment), se basa en el rendimiento de estudiantes próximos a concluir el Grado 12, a partir de unos exámenes elaborados cada tres años por la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico (OCDE). Para algunos expertos a PISA le motiva el deseo sincero de mejorar la educación en Europa, Asia y América. Sin embargo, no faltan voces discrepantes sobre los procedimientos, ejecución y evaluación de pruebas PISA. Finlandia en el primer puesto (*) Desde que inició la evaluación PISA en el 2000 al 2012, Finlandia, país nórdico, con un poco más de cinco millones de habitantes, destacó como el mejor sistema de educación del mundo. Este país ha venido ocupando los primeros lugares por más de una década. El sistema educativo de Finlandia se basa en el engranaje de tres estructuras básicas: la familia, la escuela y los recursos socioculturales (bibliotecas, cines, ludotecas). Estos se interconectan permanentemente y funcionan de forma coordinada. Las familias finlandesas. Los padres
tienen la convicción de que son los primeros responsables de la educación de sus hijos, por delante de la escuela y complementan el esfuerzo que se hace en el colegio. “Los finlandeses consideran que el tesoro de la nación son sus niños y los ponen en manos de los mejores profesionales del país”. La lectura en casa resulta fundamental. El sistema social finlandés contribuye con numerosas ayudas oficiales a las familias, que pueden conciliar su trabajo y la atención a sus hijos. Los niños finlandeses. Los niños finlandeses de 4 y 5 años acuden a guarderías y no empiezan la escuela hasta los 7 años. Durante los primeros seis años de la primaria los niños tienen el mismo maestro que vela por que ningún alumno quede excluido. Es una manera de fortalecer su estabilidad emocional y su seguridad. Hasta 5º no hay calificaciones numéricas. No se busca fomentar la competencia entre alumnos ni las comparaciones. Maestros, los mejores. Los profesores están muy bien considerados socialmente en Finlandia. Es un honor nacional ser maestro de Primaria. La diferencia radica en la elevada calificación académica del profesorado en Finlandia, principalmente en educación primaria. Se considera que hacia los 7 años el alumno se encuentra en la fase más manejable y es cuando realiza algunas de las conexiones mentales fundamentales que le estructurarán toda la vida. Por eso, se considera esencial seleccionar a quien ayudará en este proceso. Para ser maestro se necesita una calificación de más de un 9 sobre
podrá limpiar con las tormentas invernales que deberían llegar este invierno. Si no es así la polución solamente continuará aumentando. los primeros de Abril del 2015, el gobernador Jerry Brown declaró restricciones de uso de agua obligatorias. A pesar de que el calentamiento global agrava la situación, también es importante saber cómo consumir la poca agua que tenemos en el momento de manera efectiva. Las restricciones se están llevando a cabo de diferentes maneras en diferentes ciudades y municipios. Cada condado ha determinado distintas restricciones y maneras de controlar el agua. Pero también hay ciertas maneras universales para conservar el agua, porque es importante recordar que el agua es un elemento esencial para nuestras vidas diarias. Para instructores de natación como Meghan Weston, el agua limpia en la piscina donde ella trabaja es esencial para que ella mantenga ese trabajo. Weston es una estudiante de segundo año del colegio de Fullerton. Vivió un semestre en la Universidad Bradley en el estado de Illinois en la cuidad de Peoria. Ha crecido en la ciudad de Fullerton la mayor parte de su vida en el Norte del condado de Orange. Cuenta que antes de las restricciones de agua su familia estaba orgullosa de su pasto verde y lleno de vida que adorna su casa. El
10 en sus promedios de bachillerato, se valora una gran dosis de sensibilidad social, su participación en actividades sociales (voluntariado). La educación es la llave para el desarrollo de un país, por eso el país nórdico dedica del 11 al 12% de los presupuestos del estado para financiar este modelo de educación. Destaca Harri Skog, secretario de Estado de Educación de Finlandia. EE.UU. desciende en 20 puestos Estados Unidos desciende casi 20 puestos en la lista global del Programa de Evaluación Internacional PISA. En 2009 el país ocupaba el puesto 17 y ahora está en el 36. La nación no supera la media de la OCDE en ciencia y matemáticas. Estos resultados muestran que EE.UU. no se recupera y que se aleja de los primeros puestos en las tres asignaturas medidas. La Décima Enmienda de la Constitución de Estados Unidos formula el principio de que “los poderes no delegados a los Estados Unidos por esta Constitución, ni prohibidos por ella a los estados, están reservados a los respectivos estados o al pueblo”. Por lo tanto, en Estados Unidos el ejercicio del gobierno es bastante descentralizado y el control de muchas funciones públicas, como la enseñanza escolar, depende primordialmente de los estados y las comunidades locales. En entrevista a Gisella Gatica, máster en Educación y profesora del Colegio Secundario Waldorf de Pasadena, nos relata su percepción sobre el uncionamiento del sistema educativo en California: Los bajos índices en el rendimiento académico y el fracaso en los exámenes estandarizados por parte de decenas de miles de estudiantes de las comunidades pobres y marginadas se combinan con los recortes presupuestarios constantes y las corrientes privatizadoras del sector educativo público. Para algunos analistas la educación en los Estados Unidos responde a un modelo educativo que funciona como una mercancía; es decir, algo que se puede vender o comprar. No hay ninguna alusión seria al desarrollo del estudiantado como seres humanos integrales que respondan a una serie de valores como la honestidad, la cooperación y la solidaridad. Lamentablemente, el modelo educativo estadounidense deja mucho que desear; ya que fomenta
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La costa de California en la playa Laguna, Septiembre 2015
pasto que ahora adorna su hogar en la cuidad de Fullerton algún día fue verde y estaba vivo, ahora es color café y está seco. Comenta que su semestre fuera del estado fue revelador para ella. Se dio cuenta de que ella era la única que reciclaba, que apagaba electrónicos innecesarios cuando no se estaban usando, y conservaba agua. Dice que ella era la única estudiante que hacia conciencia de que los recursos tales como el agua son importantes pero como los estudiantes de otros estados incluyendo Illinois no se daban cuenta que tan grave puede ser una sequía como la de el individualismo, la arrogancia y el desinterés. Comentó Roberto E. Mercedes en su nota ‘Crisis de la educación en Estados Unidos’ La mala actuación del país en el informe PISA ocurre a pesar de que la nación gasta más por cada alumno al año que casi todas las demás (naciones) participantes. Por ejemplo, mientras EE UU invierte 115.000 dólares por estudiante, Eslovaquia, que está por delante, paga 53.000 dólares. Perú y los PISA Este país viene ocupando los últimos lugares en las pruebas PISA desde que participa en las evaluaciones. Perú es el país de Sudamérica que menos invierte en educación (en % del PIB), solo el 3,3%. Tiene una brecha en infraestructura estudiantil de 18 mil millones de dólares. Hace 10 años las fuerzas políticas y organizaciones sociales suscribieron un “El Pacto Social en Educación”. La meta era duplicar la inversión en educación al 2011, es decir llegar al 6% del PIB. Desde entonces los sucesivos gobiernos de Perú no han cumplido. Prof. Rony Ramos, de Lima, Perú, psicólogo y profesor universitario, entrevistado por “La Antorcha” opina: “Se ha pretendido desarrollar un sistema curricular donde se fragmenta el conocimiento, las capacidades, y las actitudes, desconociendo su integridad como recursos internos que tiene toda persona. El problema radica en que se conciben los aprendizajes como experiencias rutinarias que prioriza el memorismo sin sentido práctico. Otro factor es la formación docente, continua ejerciendo una práctica con ese enfoque tradicional y nada funcional. Pienso que todo esto es consecuencia de la falta de capacidad y decisión política de los gobiernos…” Destacados especialistas consultados por el diario El Comercio, Perú, consideran que hay falta de políticas educativas estables. Para entender esta crisis educativa y llegar a soluciones concretas, los expertos aportan ideas que pueden ser consideradas por los gobiernos. León Trahtemberg: El Estado debe aumentar la inversión en educación y mejorar la ejecución del presupuesto “La bonanza económica no se traduce en mejoras en educación si no hay políticas premeditadas para mejorarla”. “Construir colegios para llamarlos
California. Igualmente Brenda Garibay, estudiante de segundo año en el colegio de Santa Ana en la ciudad de Santa Ana en el condado de Orange dice que la sequía ha afectado su vida personalmente. La sequía solo se agravara si no se toma acción a las medidas que se están implementando. Si se logra mejorar las condiciones del calentamiento global y se aprende a usar los recursos vitales de vida tale como el agua efectivamente iremos por buen camino hacia una mejor vida con años menos calurosos en el pronóstico del futuro. emblemáticos o repartir computadoras a ciegas no son políticas educativas”, criticó el educador Trahtemberg. Hugo Díaz: “Si hubiese salarios más atractivos, los profesores estarían más motivados“ . Díaz, alerta que el Estado no tiene la capacidad para dar cursos adicionales a los profesores. “La mayor parte de políticas aplicadas, desde el primer gobierno de Alan García no funcionaron”. Otros expertos consultados coinciden en que el costo público en educación debe ser visto como una inversión y no como un gasto. “El cumplimiento de los compromisos educativos, como el Acuerdo Nacional sobre Educación (2005) es vital para mejorar el rendimiento de nuestros escolares” Para Yong Zhao, de la universidad de Oregón, América Latina debe aprender tanto de Finlandia cono de Asia, pero “ninguno de estos sistemas debe ser un modelo. La educación es algo muy complejo, copiar otro sistema no funciona”, acotó. Críticas a PISA y a la OCDE Los críticos suponen que los expertos de Pisa están motivados por un deseo sincero de mejorar la educación, pero no se entiende cómo su organización se ha convertido en el árbitro mundial de los medios y fines de la educación en todo el mundo. Los académicos y docentes advierten sobre “posibles daños” a la educación provocados por las pruebas PISA. En carta dirigida al director de OCDE, doctor Andreas Schleicher, publicada por The Guardian, dicen “Estamos profundamente preocupados de que se utilice un único criterio acotado y sesgado en la medición de una gran diversidad de tradiciones y culturas educativas, lo que provocaría un daño irreparable a nuestras escuelas y nuestros estudiantes”. Recomiendan una supervisión a cargo de un equipo internacional independiente, que observe la administración de PISA desde la concepción a la ejecución, evaluación de las pruebas y el procedimiento estadístico y de puntuación. (*) Resumen del estudio de Javier Melgarejo, exdirector del colegio Claret de Barcelona, publicado por M. Arrizabalaga en ABC.es: “Así consigue Finlandia ser el número 1 en Educación en Europa”
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