The Hornet Fullerton College
Volume 97, Issue 9
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
What’s inside Local
Occupy Orange County has moved to the city of Fullerton
A crowning moment
Marcus Wilson becomes president due to resignation
Their mission is to provide a safe learning environment for staff and students on campus. The group will have to check-in with Andrea Hanstein every day they are here.
KRYSTA FAURIA Editor in Chief
Entertainment
The “California Art” exhibit brings both known and unknown artists. Now through February 21, the exhibit will be open to the public in the Fullerton College art gallery room, room 1004.
Courtesy of Alex Avina
Danielle Evans, a Cal State Fullerton student, was crowned Miss Fullerton at the annual pageant Saturday at the Fullerton College Campus Theatre. FC students Breanna Burrows and Diamond Polk received first and second runner-up in the competition. Burrows also received Miss Congeniality. The reigning queen will serve as a spokesperson for the Fullerton Community and will represent the organization in various charities for the year.
FC places Top 10 in annual math competition Math club takes high honors in nationwide event. CHRISTINA CORONA
This Day in Hornet History • • In 1983, the Fullerton Public Library got the first coin-operated computer in the OC. It was an Apple II system and charged $1 for 20 minutes. • In 1981, three CSUF students and former FC students, Randy Skretvedt and brothers Jeff and Greg Lenburg had their book, “The Unauthorized Biography - Steve Martin” published. • In 1975, Ray Bradbury lectured students on the space age as a creative challenge and the comparison of novel, stage and screen writing.
Faculty Senate President voted in
Hornet Reporter
Last semester, the Student Math League took ninth place in the national competition sponsored by the American Math Association for Two Year Colleges. The contest is divided into two rounds in the year, one in the fall and one in the spring.
The first round took place last October at FC, with a record of 77 students that participated. During the competition, students have an hour to complete the exam, which is made up of 20 multiple choice and short answer questions ranging from, college algebra, trigonometry, and probability. “FC ranked ninth in the nation in round one. Because of our large numbers of competing students, we expect to finish stronger this year,” said Dana Clahane, professor of Mathematics. “Hopefully in the top ten and maybe higher than seventh if we are fortunate.”
Some of the highest scoring participants for FC were Justin Gottula, Triet Ta, Michael Forsuelo, Tu Nguyen, Horace Robison and Melissa Riddle. Winners are established after results of the second round are in, which will take place on March 9. Scores are combined from both rounds to decide the final ranking. The top three students from FC will receive scholarships for their achievement. Clahane encourages students to participate. “The AMATYC competition is an outstanding way to sharpen one’s problem solving ability, which can
be crucial for success in graduate school and in industry employment beyond one’s degree.” Students can prepare to participate in the competition by attending study sessions that are held every Friday by Bill Cowieson, Paul Sjoberg, and Dana Clahane from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. beginning February 10 and continuing through March 2. Any student at FC who has not yet received a two-year or four-year degree is eligible to participate. For more information please visit: staff.www.fullcoll.edu/ dclahane/ma/meetings.htm
overseen construction plans and efforts throughout the project. “Once the building is done, we’ll make changes,” said Perez. “It’s a tough balance, but I think the team is working well to get it done,” Perez said.
FC hired about 20 different groups including an electrician, plumber and roofer that have been working on the buildings since last semester. Construction manager C.W. Driver and architect Randy Ranken with R2A have been in
charge of the planning and building of the two buildings. Classes are expected to resume in the buildings by Fall 2013. The welding classes may stay at the La Habra site because the site at FC has had big changes.
The Fullerton College Faculty Senate unanimously voted FC business professor, Marcus Wilson, into the position of president of the Senate at their first meeting of the semester Thursday. Wilson had been serving as the acting president of the Senate since Sean Chamberlin unexpectedly resigned from the position on Dec. 12, 2011. Because Chamberlin was scheduled to serve as president through the spring of 2013, the senate did not have someone chosen for the position when he resigned. Wilson, who served as the president of Wilson the Senate in the term prior to Chamberlin’s, was the only Senate member that was nominated to fill the position. Wilson made it clear at the meeting Chamberlain that he only planned to serve as president for this semester. Chamberlin’s resignation in the middle of his term was the first time a Faculty Senate president had done this at FC. Because this had never happened, and there are no clear guidelines to what is supposed to be done in this event, the senate has not made a decision on what they will do after this semester. When asked if anyone else has said they want to run for president after this semester, Wilson replied with, [See News: Page 3]
Construction on campus continues for 900 and 700 Buildings Construction on campus buildings are progressing GENESIS MIRANDA News Editor
Construction workers have started laying down the foundation of the 900 Building while framing and plumbing is being installed in the 700 building. The Buildings are estimated to be completed by April 2013.
The construction of the 700 and 900 Buildings is ongoing and progressing more this semester. Some minor setbacks during construction have been that crew have had to re-do construction when new equipment has been introduced. Michael Perez, vice president of administrative services, has
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Deadline for Spring graduation is February 10.
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Get informed on the Dream Team scholarship
Don’t forget the application for Spring graduation is being accepted now through February 10.
Applications for the FC Foundation Scholarship are accepted now through March 31.
A seminar on the Dream Team scholarship will be held today from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 229.
Upperclassmen’s Valentine’s Day A day to forget the Valentine’s Day Blues, The Upperclassmen will host a day of games in the STAGES theatre. Admission is $7.
OC Sierra Club offers hikes This group meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. to hike a total of 5 miles various trails around Laguna Lake in Fullerton.
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Students encourage club participation FC hosted annual fair for prospective club members. BRITTANY GONZALES
Hornet Reporter
Student clubs and organizations took over the quad last Wednesday and Thursday for the FC Club and College days to introduce students to the various ways they can get involved at FC. Many clubs passed out flyers to explain to them their purpose. The Trendsetters gave free haircuts and manicures to students, bringing in a bigger crowd to come out and join the fun. The Associated Students were giving out pizza and selling drinks, to encourage students to get to know one another. Students learned a lot from each table as they tried to find the club that best fit them. Many of the clubs do work around the communities as well as
local beaches. Lambda explained that they will be working with the organization Feed the Hungry, while Alpha Gamma Sigma will be helping with the campus clean up. Mothers Against Drunk Driving tries to raise student awareness about topics such as the dangers of drunk driving. The Writers and Readers club advertised that they will have actors come and read plays written by students every Thursday at 4 p.m. in
room 1310. Some discussed the things they have done to motivate students. “Latino Leadership Network helped me build my self esteem, it helped me believe in myself.” Said FC student Darlene Dzal. Latino Leadership Network is a statewide network that helps build a voice for Latino students in America. For more information on clubs on campus visit the Student Center 200 building.
CAMPUS INCIDENT REPORT January 19 through February 3 1. Petty Theft 488 P.C.
January 19, 2012 - La Habra Campus
2. Medical Aid
January 24, 2012 - 2000 bldg.
3. Burglary 459 P.C. (Suspect Arrested)
January 24, 2012 - 2000 bldg. Bookstore
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“No. Nobody. People who had previously expressed interest in the position have changed their minds.” Chamberlin, who, according to Wilson, gave no specific reason for his decision, did not want to comment on his resignation. “To my knowledge, the district has taken no action on this,” Wilson said regarding the situation. “The college has been very helpful though. The president and vice president [of the college] have tried to work with us to come up with solutions.” Chamberlin also resigned from
January 25, 2012 - 1200 bldg.
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5. Damage to Personal Property - Vehicle
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Getting involved: Students approached representatives from campus clubs
his position as Co-Chair on the FC Accreditation Committee. “I don’t know how this will effect the status [of accreditation], but I don’t think it helps,” Wilson explained. In previous years, a person would serve as the President of the Faculty Senate for a term of two years. The president who served before them would act as the past president for the first year of their term. During the second year, the person who has been chosen to be the next president would serve as the president elect. Prior to Chamberlin’s resignation, this semester was going to be Wilson’s last semester as past president before they found a
president elect for next semester. “They were going to start looking for someone this semester to serve as the president elect next year,” Wilson said. Because this year was Chamberlin’s first year as president, whoever succeeds Wilson will not serve a year as president elect. Typically, the president of the Senate is given release time, which is when instructors are given less classes in a semester in order to give them time to devote to their additional responsibilities. Because Wilson’s presidency was not anticipated, he will not get release time from his classes this semester while serving as president.
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6. Medical Aid
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7. Vandalism 594 P.C.
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8. Medical Aid
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Photo by Kelsee LaRue, The Hornet
Faculty Senate President [Continued from President, News page 1]
4. Petty Theft 488 P.C.
10. Medical Aid February 2, 2012 - Quad
To request an escort or report an incident, contact Campus Safety at (714) 992-7777
11. Non-injury Traffic Accident
February 2, 2012 - FC Parking Structure
12. Petty Theft 488 P.C. February 3, 2012 - 800 bldg.
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Opinion
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Editorial
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Internet Censorship: SOPA & PIPA
Ever since the advent of the Internet, the world has been connected in a revolutionary integral system of information sharing, to the extent of which has brought the question of whether or not it should be regulated to governments across the world. While America has always prided itself on being the land of the free and courageous, our government must broach the subject of having Internet censorship, and has done so in the past. Now, regulation is not an inherently evil or anti-freedom tool and it has its place in freedom, however there comes a point when regulation becomes overt and
oppresses the people of the nation. of just banning the content from Recently there have been two new the Internet and trying to enforce legislative attempts at Internet it, these acts enable the government regulation: SOPA and PIPA. to monitor sites and remove the PIPA, the Protect IP Act, availability of certain material to intends to give more power to the Americans by way of cooperation government and patent owners to with credit card companies, protect the intellectual property Internet providers, and other lawful of American’s from rogue sites businesses and companies. that would pirate the material and Pirated material harms either redistribute it for a profit. the film or music industries by SOPA, the Stop Online Piracy diminishing the potential profits Act, also aims to diminish the able to be made. At the moment, availability of American intellectual however, with all the other cracks in property that was previously stolen America gaping open in the present, on the Internet. Hollywood doesn’t seem to be in Unlike previous legislation, the much trouble. newly proposed acts will target Needless to say, it would take piracy in a different way. Instead funds to enforce this regulation,
funds that the government plans to see returned to the economy in time through film and music revenue. However, this is a very indirect route, since the government will fund the regulation. In other words, the U.S. taxpayers will fund it. While the economy does need a boost, other areas of industry are in much more dire need of the revival. Movies and music are currently extremely expensive. If there were not pirated material that the public can consume, then the base consumption of those industries would go down drastically. Internet regulation gets tricky due to the inherent freedom of humans
that is information; humans have a natural right to information of any sort that they desire, and censorship is a blockade of that right. Yes, it would better the industry and improve the lives of some Americans if these Acts were to be passed, though at the cost of a freedom, albeit slight. As was stated, some freedoms require regulation, though only in times of absolute necessity. Only in matters of life or death, whether it is the physical bodies or social order of Americans, should one consider giving up a right. It makes one wonder, is it necessary to give up a bit of good old freedom for a bit of industry?
For years now, intellectual piracy has taken place, and the world has continued in the same pattern of downfalls and rises as it always has. Film and music are not in danger, and they were, then many of the individuals within it could probably fund it themselves. Record labels have never been a primary source for musicians anyway. Yet freedom is always in danger and is always at the cusp of existence; the only thing keeping it alive is those that practice it daily. In effect, it is a shame that intellectual property is not turning as much of a profit as it could, though only a true threat should move one towards less freedom.
T h e presidential election is always a time of political stress and controversy. Candidates have received funding from private individuals in the past for their campaigns, though the relatively recent creation of the SUPERPAC brings privatized political control to a new level. SuperPacs came about a couple years ago to the Supreme Court and the Citizens United decision allowing for the creation of a new political action committee. That decision allows independent private groups to fund the campaign of the candidate they choose. While the superpac must still disclose the donors and can’t coordinate directly with the candidate, it is a poor testament to American politics that private groups and foreign investors can control the sway of American politics;
one cannot deny that the candidate that receives the most funding and can output the most ads usually wins the campaign. Elections are all about influencing the mass populous towards thinking that you have fewer imperfections, less baggage, and more political stability than your opponents. Of course, people will still polarize between candidates based solely on his or her policies and plans, while much of the country will not take the time to research the political platforms of the candidate to the fullest extent and will to some degree depend on the gross output of campaign ads designed to slander other candidates or shine an unsubstantial light of dependability and success on the candidate the superpac supports. In this election alone private interest groups have spent near $230 million on campaign ads. There are almost 300 superpacs currently registered, each spending as much money as possible in order influence the future of America for the benefit
of their own private interests, not those of the American people. In the end it comes down to what one wants American politics to be, what it should stand on. At the moment it stands upon propaganda and the influence of the mass media, with a slight emphasis on real political issues; but for the majority of the population, most of their campaign information will come from ads likely sponsored by political action committees. As Americans we should take pride in our freedom to speak freely, though superpacs allow those without that right as Americans to add their monetary voice to the fray. As long as the outcome of elections are based upon who has the most money. American politics will stay in its current state, which frankly frustrates me to my very being, and I hope anyone reading this feels the same frustration at the superpac.
The school’s president, Pamela Ginn, has contacted both students and staff, while also addressing the public in regards to this matter. She gives no reason to believe that this was an orchestrated incident by a group of people, but instead an isolated incident by one very reckless individual. Vos, who not only tarnished the school’s respectful standing around the country, will have to answer to questions to the federal government and the bond rating services. His actions have a greater affect that a few points of inflation on the test scores do. While students don’t consider the rankings of colleges as their number one reason to go to a school, it still contributes as a factor in how they regard the school and in deciding to tamper with scores, Vos influenced students to come to Claremont McKenna School of Liberal Arts. It begs the question if these SAT scores are that important that college staffed members have to
tweak and harass the system to stay competitive with other schools. It’s also important to consider the student’s perspective on this and if it’s worth the trouble and stress of taking the SAT to get into a wellrespected college. Let’s start off with the latter, the student. If a student wants to be successful with the SAT, it’s probably in their best interest to take preparation courses. Those courses, however, range from anywhere up to the triple zeros. Is the time, money and the eventual test worth it? The SAT has been around for more than 100 years, with many changes to the testing and its name during that time. What was once called the Scholastic Aptitude Test and the Scholastic Assessment Test now stands for nothing, it is but an empty acronym, which seems to be ironically fitting. To dig deep to the answers that are hidden within this case, all you have to do is follow the money.
Everything from gas prices to colleges -yes, colleges- are driven by those green bills and rusted coins. Until it becomes about the student body finding the best fit college for their future, it will be about chasing the money down and slipups like this Richard Vos case are bound to keep happening. Reports from Arizona State University that the president was offered 50,000 dollars to raise their United States News rank, confirms this idea that doing whatever it takes to make your school attractive is necessary, even if it is a few points on the SAT’s. Money equals stress and that can lead to bad decisions. Whether or not you want to label this Claremont McKenna case in that regard, it was a bad decision. It brought competition to the school.The lives of the students who currently attend or formerly attended Claremont McKenna College forever altered the education.
Facebook “Likes” IPOs Elected Officials and the Power of SUPERPAC LAUREN LA CARRIERE
Hornet Reporter
F a c e b o o k ’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, seemed to “Like” the idea of making the social networking site public when he decided to file a $5 billion public offering on Wednesday. Facebook has been an extremely successfully since it began and has continued to be up and running for eight years. Zuckerberg started Facebook at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Coinciding with the well-known movie titled “Social Network”, the site had first began as a means of connecting students through a university based site strictly for Harvard University students. Little did he know it would turn into a way of life and make him a billionaire. The popularity of the site grew fast. It spread to all other Ivy League universities, and later, to the world. It was more than just a simpler way for college students to stay connected; it was a way for businesses to boom, social media to grow, and friends from all around
the world to stay in touch. Based on Facebook’s rapid growth, it looks like it will become one of the world’s most valuable companies now that it has hit the stock market. In hopes of $5 billion, the figure could easily reach $100 billion based on appraisals of the investors who bought while the company was still private. That means that the CEO’s 28.4 percent stake will turn into 28.4 billion dollars. Before the IPO, Forbes magazine declared Zuckerberg as one of the richest people in the U.S. at an estimated $17.5 billion, and this IPO will only make him richer. Just in 2011, Facebook had profits of $1 billion on sales of $3.7 billion. Facebook already has more than 500 investors, and it is required by law under SEC regulations to make certain financial information public. Some are worried that by going public, Facebook will lose some of its “cool” factor, but it is really just opening up many more opportunity to new success. This means more cash flow, the value of stock will attract other companies, and from there 3,000 Facebook employees will become
millionaires. There is no doubt the company will take off successfully. When Facebook goes public it could be three times more expensive than Google and up to 40 times more expensive than the average IPO over the past 40 years according to analysts. Unfortunately, most of the “dotcom” companies had expectations that were too high and things didn’t play out as planned. Zynga Inc, which is a business that provides a variety of games to play on Facebook, had their stock fall 5 percent below its IPO price during the first day. This is where investor’s began to doubt the IPO, but Facebook is more than just a leisure activity. Facebook is a more than just a social network; it has become a lifestyle, and it is for people to use for their careers. Students use it for school and to better their educational experience. It is much bigger than that, and it will exceed our expectations as it enters the stock world. They also note that the World War II GI Bill did include such schools, and that over half of those veterans participated in some type of vocational training.
KYLE WILSON
Hornet Reporter
Presidential Polls SAT scores becoming too much ANA MORALES
Governor, possibly the most preferable of the Republican side, I tend to be more has more than likely gotten my vote. conservative when He supports combat operations in it comes to politics. Afghanistan, he is pro life, and does I did not vote in the 2008 election not support same-sex marriage. because I was not old enough, but I Romney has taken first place in encouraged others to vote for John Florida, but Newt Gingrich, former McCain. U.S. House Speaker Gingrich is not If you ask me, the only change giving up. Barack Obama brought to this However, I don’t think he will country is the fact that he is the first out shine the biggest rock star of African-American man that was them all, President Obama. elected as president. Since day one, Obama has been I know what you are thinking, constantly reassuring the people of “What about the new Health Care the United States that the troops Reform Bill that Obama passed in will be brought home. the year 2010?” Throughout his entire presidency It is nothing but a way to mislead thus far, no actions had been taken the people into thinking that he until recently to bring home our really is bringing change into the United States soldiers. United States. Despite this, the people of This Bill, although it sounds America have idolized Obama quite useful, still has its broken regardless of his broken promises. parts to it. Arguments go back and The American people love him forth saying why we should or and his appeal, which is why I should not have it. believe that he will prevail in the Mitt Romney, former California upcoming election.
JESSE GHAWALY
Hornet Reporter
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In connection to inflating the school’s SAT scores, V.P. and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Richard Vos of Claremont McKenna, has been removed. For every student who sent their statement of intent to enroll at Claremont McKenna in the past seven years, there’s a very likely chance that their SAT scores were tampered with. Apart from the inflated scores, which factor into the rankings of colleges nationwide, these students were outright lied to. Claremont McKenna, which was ranked ninth by the U.S. News college ranking system, will surely take a hit. How far down the rankings and how far down the chain of staff at the college will this controversy go?
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NICOLE DERAKHSHAOpinion Editor
Today, more than 23 millions teachers nationwide have earned their right to tenure. For those who are not familiar with what tenure is, it is simply a way of saying that someone has earned their right to their vocation and cannot easily be terminated. These were first introduced after a large amount of women nationwide were being laid off for reasons that had nothing to do with their jobs. Throughout the course of the budget cut that has affected the California public school system, a large amount of experienced professors have been able to keep their jobs and their high salaries because of the fact they have received tenure. No matter how much the school
system attempted to cut back by replacing experienced teachers for inexpensive new teachers, they could not. Marcia Rothman, a professor for 14 years, stated, “They don’t want old experienced teachers who are too expensive. It’s a concerted effort to harass older teachers, so they can hire two young teachers.” Finding instructors to teach in an economy that starts teachers off with a very small salary is not the least bit appealing for people to go through years of schooling. Tenures allow teachers something to look forward to in the long run and ensure a lifetime of a secure, stable job with financial success. This benefits all parties involved: the school system, the instructor, and the student. Many think eliminating tenures are best for the schools because teachers have jobs that they do not deserve to; the reality of the matter is that they do deserve to be there, but if they are abusing the fact that
Should professors have the ability to have tenure? they were awarded tenure, stricter regulations should be enforced throughout the hiring process. If there are inadequate teachers, the administrators are to blame. Despite what people may think, tenure does not mean that the teacher cannot be laid off. Each state has different steps as to how to remove someone from tenure. More often than not, the process to remove a teacher from tenure is tedious and rightfully so. It protects teachers from being wrongfully terminated, sometimes from things that have little to nothing to do with their job. Despite the fact that the majority opinion resides with the common opinion that teachers should not have the ability to have a tenure, they typically do not have all of the facts. The truth is, tenure is a great opportunity for instructors to have the salary they deserve for continually doing their part to educate students in public schools.
KYLE WILSON
Hornet reporter
There is no doubt as to the value that America’s teachers hold within our integral society; teachers help to shape the youth’s mind and orient them towards education as best they can. While teachers have always pleaded to be underpaid, the tenure they receive after proving themselves adequate more than makes up for the extra dollars in the job security it provides. But do all teachers deserve the security that comes with a few years of noncontroversial work? There are teachers out there that have attained tenure yet have either lost their skill, patience, or memory for teaching and some Fullerton College students that have experienced this lapse in
necessary teaching characteristics. in education by proving they are There are more teachers yet that worthy enough and capable of don’t particularly have any adept educating others. skill at teaching yet still manage to So long as they stay in line with gain tenure for nothing more than that same performance that they mediocrity in teaching. exemplified for years, then their Now I do acknowledge that jobs are secure. there are teachers who escalate And if they lose the ability to their students’ minds beyond teach as effectively as is necessary, what they previously were and then they should be fired. these educators are that are worth It is a simple principle: if one keeping around. can do the job, they should be However, with all of the above employed to do so, if they cannot said, the existence of tenure is not do the job then they should not a just system. receive the money for the service It does not benefit the public that falls short. school system or any others that Without tenure the field of are involved, with the exception of teaching can become competitive the instructor. and progressive as current and No person should be able to prospective teachers strive to get to a point where they will not improve and maintain their skills in Cincomost de Mayo get fired butShould for the absolute the facebe of celebrated other intelligences that obscene reasons. may be more apt teachers than they. in America? In fact, firing a tenured teacher In the end, tenure does provide takes so much money and effort that security, but not for the future of the it is easier and more cost effective to youth, instead for those that may no simply retain inadequate teachers. longer be fit to be employed. Teachers gain their position
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By The Numbers
Recovering from Superbowl Sunday
How much is being said about SOPA on Twitter?
The Super Bowl is over and now it’s time to recover from the toxic diet of beer, pizza and nachos with extra cheese. You gained some yards around your belt, and you’re breathing a little heavier when you walk up a flight of stairs. It’s time to return to a normal diet, or perhaps create better one. This may not come easy to most people, but it becomes one of those things that has to be done to get your pre-Super Bowl body back. Mind you, this is not just another diet. Food and alcohol binges can send you straight down a path to diabetes if you don’t just simply moderate yourself. There are three concepts you should keep in mind to recover from a binge. 1. Hydrate. Fluids, you can never have enough. You have to release the toxins in your body, so that means you need to be well-hydrated. If you were binge drinking for the Super Bowl, your body is probably dehydrated and in desperate need of water. Don’t replace your fluids with soda, coffee, or energy drinks that only exacerbates the problem.
Your body needs water, plain and simple. 3. Exercise. Ideally you want to exercise in According to ScienceDaily; some form every day. “While drinking water is often the best way to Not everyone, especially college students, replace lost fluids, other liquids including milk, have the money or time to spend an hour everyday tea, soup, fruit juice and sports drinks also are at the gym. very effective!” Learn to improvise throughout the day to 2. Watch your intake. Watch what you eat from challenge your body: Park farther away from your a nutritional perspective. destination for a brief walk, stretch every time Use the food pyramid as a guideline to balance you exit the bathroom, find a way to make the your meals. motions of your work into an exercise. Parking If you used the Super Bowl as an excuse to further away from your class at the FC campus munch endlessly on nachos, pizza and an array should be an easy thing to do, if not unavoidable of other junk foods and snacks, you should curve to most. your diet away from carbohydrates for at least a There are unlimited opportunities for you to few days. add exercises in your daily life. This doesn’t mean deprive yourself of Don’t restrict yourself to the idea that exercises carbohydrates or your favorite foods, but be can only be done in a gym. It can be done literally aware of the portions and nutritional value of the anywhere at anytime. foods you eat. Make an effort to keep exercise part of you day. All of your meals should consist of vegetables, If you keep these three concepts in mind next carbohydrates, and protein. time your belly growls, you’ll be to recuperate “An easy way is to fill your plate half-full of from Sunday’s nutritional fumble. vegetables, one-quarter full of protein, and onequarter full of carbohydrates, preferably whole - Jeremy Ablang grains,” according to Health.com
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What are your plans for Valentine’s Day?
Nick Cunze, 23, Technical Theatre
“I am going to either be here at school or try and get a shift at work.”
Johana Diaz, 19, Dental
“My boyfriend is going take me out, but I don’t know where.”
Alek Herman, 19, Media Arts
“I am going to the Redondo Beach Pier.”
Dillon Mora, 20, CRTV
“I have to go to a youth ministry meeting at my church. ”
Wednesday February 8, 2012
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Plans for Bicycle Sharing Station arrives in Fullerton
This European concept is making its way to Downtown.
nearby downtown, proximity of destinations to the Metrolink stations, three local colleges in the area and a network of bike-friendly
infrastructure,” OCTA officials said in a report. After choosing the contractor by May, the new stations will be places
near Metrolink stations, colleges and universities, employment centers and transit hubs. “The goal of the bike-sharing program
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Fullerton College commuters will see a more earth-friendly, budget conscious and healthier alternative way to get to campus and around the community in the next few months. Fullerton has been selected to run the first bicycle sharing station in Orange County as part of a pilot program. The program, which was approved by the Orange County Transportation Authority board late last month, will serve about two square miles of the city with 15 stations and 150 available bikes. “Fullerton appears to have more overall demand given the
Courtesy of Michelle Stack Innovating ideas: Fullerton has been chosen to test out this new concept that will allow commuters to share bikes with neighbors and friends.
is to target commuters and to accommodate the first and last mile trips from the bus or train,” said Laura Scheper, an OCTA spokesperson. According to the Orange County Register, OCTA’s budget for the pilot program is $921,000. According to OCTA’s report, both Fullerton and Irvine have the most supportive infrastructure for this program, but Fullerton college students and business and property owners appeared to have more interest in the program. Fullerton College has long been considered a “commuter school” and the new program appears to be a step in the right direction. “I think it’s a great program,” said Manuel L. Contreras, an FC film major. “I think student commuters who are campus three or four days a week will find it to be the most beneficial.”
The OCTA would like to have the program up and running by the summer, and daily, weekly, monthly and annual membership prices will be determined after a company is chosen, Scheper said. To use the new sharing station, after purchasing a membership, the member takes a bike where they got off their bus or train and head to wherever they’re going, usually less than three miles. Upon arrival, the member returns the bike at the destination’s sharing station. Riders usually have a 30-minute period to use the rental before additional charges will be incurred. The OCTA is aiming to increase more cost-effective and green transportation commuter alternatives with the program by relying more on Orange County’s more than 1,700 miles of existing and planned bikeways.
Valentine’s Day deals and ideas for you and that special someone Romantic ideas for you and your sweetheart this V-day. KELSEY SMITH Hornet Reporter
If you find yourself wanting to ditch the painful cliché of a Valentine’s Day candlelight dinner for two, you are in luck. Southern California may have more in store for a pair of lovebirds than one would expect. One way to have an exciting and unique V-Day is with an authentic Gondola cruise in Newport Harbor. Capture the romanticism and tradition of Italy on the canals of our own extended backyard. Typically, on this lovers’ holiday,
three is a crowd. But if the third is your own personal Italian gondolier gliding you and your loved one on the moonlit canals of the Pacific, three people might not seem so bad. The gondola price this Valentine’s day is $85 for two. Visit www.gondalas.com for more information, and do not hesitate because reservations are limited. If a gondola for two does not exactly tickle your romantic fancy, upsize to a yacht with Newport’s own Starlight Dinner Dance Cruise. Indulge in a four-course dinner included with a private table for your group, dancing, drinks and entertainment, all while admiring the scenery that this 3-hour yacht cruise presents. Weekend rates start at about 77
dollars per person, not including conditional discounts. Visit www.hornblower.com/hce/ port/overview/nb+dinnerdance for details and bookings. If you are not looking to spend all of your Christmas money on one night, or give your casual Valentine an overly eager impression, ditch the waters and head to the elegant, yet pleasantly cheaper coastland. Visit the local state beach, Corona del Mar, and stroll along the waters, snag a fire pit (who’s to say hot dogs and s’mores aren’t romantic?) and adventure on the large rocks that line the inlet. With Corona del Mar you get a romantic, oceanic atmosphere, without the costly prices that the boat rides charge.
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If the thought of long walks on the beach, and cuddling up in a gondola while being serenaded
down the open waters makes your stomach turn, you have not been forgotten.
Venture into the uncharted this Valentine’s day with a twisted interpretation of the celebratory day of hearts and candies. Join several other frightened foregoers at the two-day event hosted by the famously frightful Sinister Pointe attractions. Sinister Pointe has been hosting events in various Southern California locations since 1996, and this year it graces us with a haunted presence in our very own neighboring city of Brea. For $60 a person, the evening includes a three-course meal, twohour frightening show, prizes, and “a little something special for all who attend.” Visit www.sinisterpointe.com for Photo by Kelsee LaRue, The Hornet more information and reservations Walking on the beach: These two lovers are enjoying a romantic sunset if you dare. during their date. This is one of the many perfect, affordable ideas for a date.
New local coffee shop offers extended hours The Night Owl is serving up a new way to enjoy coffee. Margaux Brooke Local Editor
coffee lounge is meant to bring the community together and allow people to engage in the many aspects of art and music. The Night Owl isn’t supposed to resemble the commercial coffee shops such as Starbucks and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, where people dart in and out before work. It is supposed to be a place where the creative community can come together over a cup of fair trade, organic coffee in a real, ceramic mug. The walls are covered with art by local artists and the back of the shop features a stage fit for small shows. The venue plays indie-rock during the day but occasionally has live shows at night. Musicians can host concerts at The Night Owl free of charge to the audience, but guests are encouraged to tip the bands. The coffee shop has its own program called “Play It Forward,” where they match all tips the musicians make, dollar for dollar and donate it in the form of a grocery store gift card to a local family in need. Their coffee, music and art is supplied by community members, so it’s no surprise their selection of pastries is as well. The venue serves no hot food, but includes a
It’s always exciting to find a new, and unique local coffee shop to hang out in. The Night Owl joins the ranks of downtown Fullerton’s competitive café scene, but what makes it original are its hours of operation. While the coffee shop doesn’t open until 10 a.m., it stays open until five in the morning, making it one of the latest places spots in the area. On the corner of Harbor and Ameriage, this stylish café is adorned with a large owl mural, no doubt representing its name. The coffee shop is furnished with mismatching vintage chairs and Photo by Dylan Hughes, Hornet Staff couches, giving it a cozy feel. Doing what is necessary: Occupiers have set up tents near Brea Dam Park to stand up for what they believe in. The walls dawn dark hues of brown and red, which contrast The group explained a list of 23 Rabbit Hole,” formed by several nicely with the green and yellow grievances that they have on their tents in a circle with a large tarp lamps. Pair these with bohemian website, which they hope to bring draped over the top. curtains and you get a modern, to the forefront of discussion by Duties distributed throughout the hipster vibe, something new to the setting up camp next to the busy camp with people being encouraged Fullerton area. intersection. to try responsibilities, such as camp According to the owners, Joe One of their main focuses they pickup to cooking, or security detail, Rosati and Bob Anderson, their DYLAN HUGHES want to bring attention to is the which ensures that everyone is Hornet Reporter practice of predatory lending, and safe and being respectful to others. other acts by financial institutions Sometimes supporters will bring In the past few weeks a small, that have made an impact on the food and supplies to the camp. self-sustaining community has lives of many college students. According to one of the camps’ sprung up on the corner of Harbor One challenge the occupiers say leaders, Dew-b, who has been a and Brea Blvd. A chapter of the they have is trying to manage the part of the Occupy movement for Occupy movement has taken camp on a daily basis while still several months, one of the best residence across the Fullerton maintaining a relatively low impact ways that people can show their Tower, and is planning to stay there presence. support is to call the Fullerton City as long as it takes to convey their On the outskirts of the camp, a Council and voice their approval message. solar panel, the trademark sign for the movement. The Occupy OC movement of an occupation camp, can be Fullerton’s Occupy OC has assured the city to that the seen with cables leading into a movement plans to continue to occupation remains a peaceful tent loaded with equipment that operate for as long as their permit demonstration by getting a provides power to other areas of with the city will allow, and hopes permit by the city to camp, as the camp. Water is allocated into to continue to maintain a good well as complying with local law reusable aluminum containers to standing with the city in their quest enforcement. The occupiers see cut down on the amount of plastic for financial equality. their clean reputation with the city waste. There is also a cooking For more information go to Photo by Margaux Brooke, Hornet Staff as a priority and are very adamant and cleaning station, as well as a www.occupy-oc.org. Fresh: A Night Owl employee creating an all natural strawberry peach about maintaining it. communal area nicknamed “The
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smoothie for one of the guests while they wait in the cozy Fullerton shop.
Photo by Margaux Brooke, Hornet Staff
Enjoying desserts: a fresh chocolate croissant along your strawberry banana smoothie.
variety of delicious pastries from Sweet Lilikoi Patisserie in Orange, including cakes, tarts, croissants and macaroons. The food was actually really tasty and beautifully made, which paired well with the earthy, bold flavored coffee. They also provide hemp milk on request and a variety of sweeteners. Their coffee menu is simple, consisting of drip coffee, lattés, tea and hot chocolate, but it is always changing. Another thing that makes this place unique is the owners’ desire for their customers to dictate the menu. If you have a recommendation, they are more than happy to consider it. If you are looking for a new coffee drinking experience, pay this place a visit. Bring a book, your laptop (they provide free wifi for guests), catch up on homework in between classes on the back heated patio or come to enjoy a free show at night. The Night Owl is what you make of it.
The Night Owl (714) 525-0305 200 N Harbor Ave Fullerton, CA 92835
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Medieval Times premieres new show
This classic dinner show vamps up its performance. Sports Editor
DYLAN HUGHES Hornet Reporter
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Horsing around: A knight in the newly revamped Medieval Times show tames a wild stallion in front of a large crowd on opening night, last Thursday.
crowd riled up. The lights going train that horse to do that,” said around the arena makes it a perfect guest Deanna Kelly, from Whittier. blend of Medieval Times meets the “That was neat.” UFC. It actually took 18 months to The knights then compete in produce this new show, with all the some pretty entertaining challenges training and rehearsal to make it on horseback to see who wins. Then just right. the audience gets another knight “We actually had 10 days of on horseback prancing around the intense rehearsing and training arena floor as if the horse were coming into today,” said King dancing around which is pretty Carlos. “For the past 18 months, spectacular. the knights were training with their “I bet that took a lot of work to horses almost twice a day.”
Artists proudly display work for locals during monthly event in Fullerton
Photo by James Macias, The Hornet
Hearts all around: Vintage valentine’s day cards create an aesthetically appealing setting at the Fullerton Art Walk.
Downtown venues host to share culture and creativity. JAMES MACIAS Hornet Reporter
The Fullerton art community came together Friday to celebrate and share their work with the public for the monthly Downtown Fullerton Art Walk. For nearly two years, on the first Friday of every month, Downtown Fullerton has become home to the art walk. To date, 30 venues participate in the event, ranging from art and photo galleries to vintage shops and dance studios. The public is invited to observe the art, enjoy refreshments provided by local venues and meet the artistic community that contributes the featured pieces. Jesse La Tour is co-owner of Fullerton’s Hibbleton art gallery and the Art Walk’s founder, teaches English at Fullerton College and Cal State Fullerton. His art show and book release for, “An American Comedy”, a memoir of his twenties, took place at Hibbleton gallery during the art walk.
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SERGIO GOMEZ Medieval Times is back with an all new show that entertains, captivates and mesmerizes the imagination of the audience. Once you enter the premises, it’s like walking into a time machine. The staff speaks to you in old English, the rooms are full of medieval memorabilia, and the torture chamber was a pretty freaky room to walk in. The pre-entertainment of torture chambers and such is a nice way to keep the children entertain but there are two full bars for the adults to be entertained as well which is a nice build up to the dinner and show. Getting to a seat is a breeze with the superb crowd control. There is a welcome surprise, once seated, of no utensils to go with the food to fit the times, which can get pretty messy for some but lots of fun for others. The meals consists’ of tomato soup, garlic bread, a big piece of chicken, a bbq rib and for dessert a nice warm apple pie. For those vegetarians in attendance, there is a vegetarian choice. Now on to the show which consists’ of six knights. Each section in the crowd cheers on one knight. Once the show starts you get introduced to King Carlos and Princess Catalina who the knights are trying to impress. The knights come out in some of the most stunning horses one can ever see, prancing around to get the
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La Tour talked with people and signed copies while attendees looked at his framed sketches of literary figures and custom-made composition notebook covers that were on display. “We felt that there were a lot of local artists but not a lot of venues for them to show their work, especially young artists. We wanted to give a space to those who were doing stuff we thought was cool,” said La Tour. “I just started walking around with a clipboard to the different businesses, who I thought might want to bet involved in something like that.” One of the businesses that has been involved from the start was Adorned, an accessory boutique owned by Armina Contreras. Her shop is located in the Carpe Diem Experience, an artistic living marketplace and home to the Mercantile Flea Market, on the corner of Harbor Blvd. and Santa Fe Ave. Adorned has jewelry and other handmade accessories created by local artist and designers. Friday, Armina showcased, World War II era, Valentine’s Day cards that hung on the door and picture frames. “It’s about supporting the art without any restrictions. Each
venues offers something really different,” said Contreras. “The whole idea is to bring art to the community of Fullerton.” The art walk offers a range of venues, like Blanquel Art on Wood, which imports art from Guadalajara, Mexico. Another art walk participant is Out of Vogue, which sells vintage furniture, clothes and vintage records. Otto Shop and Gallery, owned by Pam Atta, dedicates the first twelve feet of the shop for displaying original artwork from local artists. “I’ve run into a lot of Fullerton students. A lot of people just get groups together and go out on the town. I think it’s cool that the college is really involved,” said Connor Simpson, sophomore, photography major and newest intern at The Otto Shop. “It’s a cool experience and I think it should be pushed forward.” Next month, the Downtown Fullerton Art Walk will celebrate its second anniversary, on March 2, 6-10 p.m., at the Fullerton Museum Plaza. All of the venues will come together for one large show. There is going to be visual and performing arts, kids activities and food trucks as well as a beer and wine garden.
Then it was time for the main event, the moment everyone was waiting for, the jousting and fighting which was a lot of fun to watch. It was very exhilarating and it is telling that the production value was pretty high as it all went off without a hitch. “I came here about ten years ago and it was ok but this new show was pretty cool,” said Erik Santana, from Tustin. “I really liked this new show.”
It was a great blend of entertainment, imagination and outright fun. The audience made it a great atmosphere and it really makes a person embrace the times. “This is what we live for, to make the audience happy and to keep them entertain,” said Princess Catalina. “There’s nothing more we can ask for.” The Medieval Times will be hosting a special Valentine’s day feast and show next week.
Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with growing kids, as they quickly outgrow their clothes or toys in a matter of months, Peace.Love.Swap is something that helps parents get their children the things they need, while preventing waste as well. The way it works is, parents pay a five-dollar admission fee to get into the venue that the swap will be held at. They are also encouraged to bring items their children no longer need or that they have gathered at past swaps and donate them back so that other parents can use them. Then they take as much as they need for their children’s current age group. The only rules are don’t take more than what you need, and not to sell off what you get. The north Orange County swap happens about every three months, just long enough for kids to outgrow what their parents got them from previous swaps,” said Event Coordinator, May Evangelista. The swap moves to different venues through out many major cities with the goal of giving parents an opportunity to have their unused items go to somewhere productive, rather than just storage or a landfill. For more information about Peace.Love.Swap check out their website here.
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Markus Burger composes for German TV show FC professor creates new theme song for Gottschalk Live
KELLIE KNEZOVICH Entertainment Editor
Thomas Gottschalk is to Germany as Jay Leno is to America – popular and powerful. "Gottschalk Live," Germany’s number one late night show, searched for a talented soul to create the theme song. Professor Markus Burger, widely known for his piano playing skills, won the golden ticket and his talents are featured every night in Germany. Who would have guessed that the celebrity picked is a professor at Fullerton College? But this isn’t what brought Markus Burger to stardom. Born in Germany, Burger began learning to play the piano at age 6. Even at such a young age, he won many awards and competitions for his piano playing skills. Burger was able to develop his unique sound from such influences like Elton John, Miles Davis, and Stevie Wonder, to name a few. About 11 years ago, Burger left his native land and entered a whole new world: America. It wasn’t until 2005 he came to Fullerton College. Over the past seven years,
Burger helped the piano program grow. Although the piano program existed on campus before he arrived, Burger brought the program to greater extremes. “I’d say I’m about 80% responsible for the pianos here at FC,” said Burger. Aside from being a popular Fullerton College professor, Burger’s popularity spreads across the world. Heading back to his home land, Thomas Gottschalk, a famous TV personality, rightfully chose Burger’s sound as the theme of the show. Even though the show is recorded in Germany, one must wonder how our very own Fullerton College professor was picked. Surprisingly, the process wasn’t too rough for Burger.
“I have an agent that got wind of the fact that there would be this opportunity out there,” Burger said. “The initial process, it’s called pitching – you get a cut trailer and you have to put your music underneath it. Then the guy who makes the decision gets like 6 or 7 tracks with his trailer and your music underneath. And he picked the song that I made for him.” But Burger wasn’t the only one who tried to land this job. With so much competition, Burger found a way to separate himself from the others, by being unique. “I knew the guy didn’t like jazz,” Burger said. “I researched a little bit and knew he liked rock ‘n’ roll. I basically did my homework.” Burger found enough
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Performing proudly: Markus Burger intensely plays the piano in Kharkov
information needed to compile the perfect theme song for “Gottschalk Live.” The host’s favorite band is the Rolling Stones. Burger, with such ability, played to Gottschalk’s liking. The music Burger put underneath the trailer resembles the Rolling Stones perfectly. Burger ending up sending his music in three different types of clips – the full theme song, the clip that is played before the commercial break, and the clip that is played when the show returns from the break. Each clip is cut differently. Gottschalk enjoyed Burger’s rendition of the theme song and ultimately chose him as the winner. Burger’s research and unique sound earned him the title of the creator of the “Gottschalk Live” theme song. When Professor Burger is not teaching, bettering the piano program, or creating theme songs for German shows, he performs around the world. Just last weekend, Burger was touring in the Ukraine, Kharkov and Donetsk. Fortunately, Markus Burger is performing here at Fullerton College Feb. 9 in the show “Sound Clouds, Cinema for the Ears.” Tickets for “Sound Clouds, Cinema for the Ears” are $10 for adults and $7 for students. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. Such a performance is not one to be missed, this man is hot off the press.
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Frederick R. Weisman Foundation comes to campus FC Gallery presents culture from the last 50 years. SULEYMI RECINOS Hornet Staff
In the last five decades, America has gone through several different artistic eras. The Frederick R. Weisman Foundation collected artwork during these different time periods and has set up an exhibit at Fullerton College. The exhibit, “California Art,” is a collection of artwork bought between the 1960s and 2009. “[The exhibit] is an initiative that explores L.A. as a major art city,” said Carol Henke, Fullerton College’s Interim Gallery Director. The Weisman Foundation is hosting the exhibit. Frederick Weisman made a name for himself as he began collecting art and spreading his knowledge and love for modern and contemporary art. In the 1980s and 1990s, Weisman and his wife, Billie Milam Weisman, collected the majority of their pieces for they knew their collection would emphasize contemporary art by emerging artists and already established
artists. After Weisman’s passing in 1994, the foundation and collection was left to his wife. “[Weisman’s] vision was to share his collection. He loved art and really loved to share it. He was lucky enough to buy it but felt it belonged to the culture and [community],” Henke said. The exhibit brings both wellknown and unrecognized artists together so the viewer can focus on the unique artwork and not just on the name. John McLaughlin, artist of “No. 5,” was recently noted in an L.A. Times article. “I’ve had people tell me they haven’t seen art of this caliber in the time they have been here,” Henke said with a smile on her face. Ronald Davis, an artist who created a plethora of dodecagons between the years of 1968-1969, was featured at the exhibit. His piece, “Bend III,” was reviewed by art historians and art critics who realized how his pieced influenced the time period greatly. The art gallery will continue to show “California Art” through February 21, 2012. The exhibit, located in the Fullerton College Art Gallery, which is in room 1004, can be seen Monday through Thursday.
Grammy award winner and FC professor shares secrets of success Guitar instructor takes teaching to a new level at FC. JOE JAUREGUY Hornet Staff
Fullerton College professor Joe Jewell is not your average professor. Most days he walks into class wearing a bowling shirt. His beefy forearms sport more than one tattoo, and it’s easy to tell from his stories that he’s never been average. Besides having earned his doctorate in Studio Jazz Guitar at USC, he’s also an accomplished performer of both jazz and classical music with a wide array of expertise in the professional world. He has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, where he played with Garth Brooks in 2000. He also has recorded for TV, movie, and video game sound tracks. Jewell began playing guitar at an early age, but it wasn’t until 1964, when the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show, that Jewell developed a true passion for music. “It seemed to be the cool thing to do. I wanted to be the fifth Beatle,” said Jewell, grinning. Originally from Syracuse, New York, he attended Onondaga Community College before transferring to and graduating from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s in music. Ironically, he didn’t start college as a music major since the school didn't offer the major he wanted. “They told me there was no guitar major, so I just started school
Off the edge in ratings "Man on a Ledge" is not as thrilling as it may sound. TOMMY FELIX-NEAL Hornet Staff
How far are you willing to go to clear your name? In “Man On A Ledge,” Nick Cassidy is willing to put his very life on the line. The movie centers around Cassidy (Sam Worthington), a man arrested for stealing a priceless diamond from his former employer (Ed Harris). To prove his innocence, Cassidy climbs out onto the ledge of a hotel, threatening to jump, unless he is given the opportunity to tell his side of the story to negotiator Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks). However, unbeknownst to her, Cassidy has set a plan in motion to justify the truth. With the help of his family, he plans to steal the diamond to prove his innocence once and for all. This movie had awesome potential. Unfortunately, the key word is had. Too bad the overall delivery of the movie fell short of its expectations. The writing felt very amateurish and cliché. The story looked good
on paper but when it came down to it, the script was so predictable and typical that people in the audience figured out the plot and ending long before anything happened. The acting was pretty uninspired, as well. Everyone seemed so one dimensional, it was surprising that they were even portrayed by real people. The actors could have used some work when it came to portraying their character’s personalities. Worthington failed to convince viewers of his desperation to prove his innocence. Even Ed Harris, who has had some pretty impressive performances over the years, failed to impress. The cast just didn’t seem to have their heart in the film. Overall, “Man On A Ledge” didn’t live up to its expectations at all. In fact, it fell far short of what this movie could have been. Perhaps that man was better off jumping off the ledge.
as a general studies major.” A student who was majoring in guitar got Jewell back on the "right track: -- the music track. “I was a person who learned by theory and methodology.” He believes that approach to learning music has assisted him in his long career teaching it. Very active in the performing scene during his school days, Jewell began teaching private lessons to other students at the age of 17. “It seemed like a natural thing,” Jewell said, “people just began approaching me for lessons.” Eventually education and experience added up to a spot teaching lessons at the community college he had attended in Syracuse, New York. After a few years of coaching students, Jewell took a trip to California to try his hand at the
studio scene. In 1999, Professor Jewell arrived at Fullerton College with the intent to grow the guitar program. To do so, he created two classes; one for intermediate rock guitarists, and another that teaches sight-reading to jazz guitarists. “I tried to think of classes that were really relevant to what guitar players wanted to learn and what they really needed to learn.” Julian Montes, a second year guitar student, has studied with professor Jewell for a year now. “He takes you in more like a disciple than a student,” Montes genuinely said. FC music major Jon Collier agreed that the experience of studying with professor Jewell was different than with other teachers. “He pushes you,” said Collier, “he makes you rise to the occasion
and find stuff you didn’t even know any points, but the students at you knew.” Fullerton know better. Although it’s hard to remember sometimes, teachers have a life outside of Fullerton. Professor Jewell is no different, and spends much of his free time performing. He plays in the pit for musical theater, and during peak performance times such as this month, performs sometimes four or five night a week. In addition to his work in musicals, professor Jewell keeps himself busy on the club scene, playing locally at Steamers in Fullerton at least monthly. One of his groups, the Organ Trio, will be there February 15. “We’re not there to prove a point,” Jewell said mischievously, Courtesy of Joe Jewell “We’re not there to make history. Master of guitars: FC music professor We’re just there to have fun.” Joe Jewell plays a few chords on his He may not think he’s proving guitar to show off his stringing abilities
Cinderella couples with ballet in magical pairing
Fairy tale ballet to hit Segerstron Hall this weekend. MARGAUX BROOKE Local Editor
In honor of the ‘Monaco Takes Orange County' cultural celebration, Costa Mesa's Segerstrom Center for the Arts is bringing Cinderella to the stage like never before with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. The inventive choreography of Artistic Director Jean-Christophe Maillot alongside the harmonizing composition of Sergie Prokofiev brings this contemporary version of a romantic classic to life, in a oneweekend-only performance, taking
place February 9-12. The performance is part of a week long event that is being held under the Presidency of Her Royal Highness The Princess of Hanover in collaboration with the Consulate General of Monaco, the Monaco Government Tourist Office in and the Princess Grace FoundationUSA, an organization that awards grants to up-and-coming talent in the fields of dance, theater and film. "Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo exemplifies the rich artistic heritage and regal traditions of the Principality, and we are delighted to invite residents from coast to coast to embark on a magical journey as Les Ballets celebrates a triumphant return to the United States with an exclusive West Coast engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts and
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Lovebirds: The pair shares a passionate moment striking a graceful pose. The Segerstrom Center will be hosting this show this coming weekend.
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Group Number: The dancers perform a choreographed routine in costume during a dress rehearsal.
then onto New York City's Joyce Theater in the 30th anniversary year of the Princess Grace Foundation," said the Honorable Maguy Maccario, Consul General and Director, North America, Monaco Government Tourist Office. In addition to the ballet performance at Segerstrom Hall, this celebratory week will include Monégasque-inspired food at local restaurants, an art installation in South Coast Plaza's Jewel Court displaying Princess Grace's collection of photos, videos and ballet rarities, as well as an exclusive raffle, where participants will get the chance to win an allexpenses-paid trip to Monaco. Segerstrom Hall has also started a new program, Access For All, that offers $10 tickets to various shows throughout the season.
"We hope the $10 Access for All tickets will encourage those in the community who may never have attended a Center performance to explore the ambitious array of Anniversary Year education and performance programs we have planned," said Segerstrom Center President Terrence W. Dwyer. Rush tickets are also available for select performances. These are special tickets that become available at the box office one hour prior to the show for students and seniors. Please call (714) 556-2787 regarding student discounts. Tickets for Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo start at $13.60 and can be purchased at the Segerstrom Hall box office, online or by phone. For more information go to http://www. scfta.org
Hornet offense goes cold in loss
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Fullerton is unable to score much at the hands of Cypress. ANDREA GRAVES Hornet Reporter
The Hornets’ women basketball team was unable to keep their five game winning streak going as they suffer a tough loss against Cypress College on Friday. Fullerton (18-8, 7-2) came out cold in the first half against the team they are competing with for first place, only able to shoot 28.6% from the field. Taking advantage of their miserable shooting, Cypress (8-1) went on a 17-2 tear before the Hornets were able to battle back to cut the lead 29-21 to end the half. The second half was another story as Fullerton came out on fire, going on a 13-2 run to take a 47-46 lead with just over eight minutes to go in the half. The Hornets’ run wouldn’t last long as Cypress took back control of the game once again and held the Hornets to 2 points in the last 7
minutes of the game. Earlier in the week, the Hornets battled back from behind to beat the Riverside Tigers, 64-55, in a close game at home on Wednesday. The Tigers held a grip on the Hornets early in the game. While they went on the attack, Fullerton ran into some traveling trouble. The Hornets’ leading scorer, Aunjanay Chambers, helped keep the team in the game with 18 points in the first half, finishing the game with 22 points and 7 rebounds. “We played really hard, but didn’t contest Riverside enough,” said Fullerton head coach Debi Woelke. “We had good production from the bench. “ Fullerton allowed the Tigers to take uncontested shots, which allowed Riverside to shot 46.4% from the field in the first half as Heather Wohlk led the Tigers with 11 points. The Hornets shifted their defense coming out of halftime and shut down the Tigers’ offense. Riverside was held to only 31% shooting from the field in the second half. “We executed some better things offensively, but really what we did
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Driving through: Hornets’, Carlisha Phillips, dribbles by the Riverside defense, she finished the game with 6 points.
was we mixed up our defenses,” Woelke said. “So we came out the second half we were playing a zone defense and Riverside kind of freaked out.”
The Hornets’ defense led to more offensive opportunities and they shot 50% from the field. Fullerton maximized on their opponent’s offensive struggles as they scored
26 points off turnovers alone and holding Wohlk to 2 points in the second half. Fullerton travels to Saddleback today. Game starts at 5:30 p.m.
Confident Hornets have high hopes Baseball looks to redeem last well, we have a brand new group of girls but our expectations our high,” Graves said. The new faces, along with a strong sophomore core, have led to a strong blend of players with one goal in mind, “to hopefully go to the end and win a lot more games than we did last year, and come together as a team,” Applerose said. Conference play may be a week away but as the pre-season rolls in, the team will use this as an opportunity to set them up to a strong season. ”We have high expectations that we’re going to do really well and we expect to do well in conference,” Mendoza said. “Hopefully make playoffs and go to state which is our ultimate goal.” After losing the first two games in the FC Mini Tournament hosted by the Hornets last weekend, Fullerton rebound as they went on to win their last game of the tournament on January 28 4-3 against Bakersfield College. Then they went on to beat LA Valley College 13-5 in 5 innings this past Monday. The Hornets next play host to Cypress College this Monday as they open up conference play, first pitch is 3 p.m.
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Off and swinging: Hornets’ freshman starting pitcher, Ellen Bock, takes a hack against Bakersfield College. FC ended up with a loss 13-10 on Saturday.
Women’s softball only returns one starter this season.
MARK MONTES Hornet Reporter
The Hornets softball team looks to rebound from a disappointing 2011 season, where they missed the playoffs for the first time in some years, as they embark on a fresh 2012 season. With one returning starter, three sophomores, and 13 freshmen,
the coaching staff is very excited to start fresh again but have been realistic about expectations. “We’re going to probably start a little slow at the beginning,” said head coach Marian “Speedy” Mendoza. “But we’re getting better every day with hard work and good practice.” The Hornets will be led by sophomore starting center-fielder, Andrea Graves, who red-shirted last year, as well as the lone returning starter, sophomore shortstop Dani Applerose and freshman third baseman Breana Pineda. “I really think we’re going to do
ON DECK (2-6) vs. Golden West Feb. 13 @ 3 p.m.
(1-5) @ Orange Coast Feb. 15 @ 3 p.m.
National Signing Day
Fullerton College athletes, along with athletes throughout the country, celebrated National Signing Day last Wednesday. The Hornets football team sent 17 players on their roster on to 4-year colleges, with possibly more on the horizon. Fullerton’s leading rusher, Kelvin York, signed with Utah after initially committing to USC. Here’s a list of the players that had a special day on national signing day.
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Mike Saenz - Fresno State, La Serna HS, CA
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Louis Covington - Utah State,
Central HS Baton Rouge, LA
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HS, FL •
Brandon Guerrero - Univ. Texas San
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Junior Gauta - Washington State, Valencia
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Justin Bernthaler -Wyoming,
HS, CA
Pestalozzschule
Mark Wilson - Troy University, Lincoln
Antonio, Lakeside HS, CA
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Chima Ike - Northern Arizona, Walnut
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Steven Garcia - Northern Arizona, St.
John Bosco HS, CA
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Isiah Jones - Northern Colorado, El
Dorado HS, CA
Jody Thomas - Marist University
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Derrick Price - Stony Brook Univ., Bonita
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Matt Goggans - North Carolina Central,
HS, CA Amador HS, CA
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Darius Banks - Central Washington,
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Nick Finney - Abeline Christian, Santa
HS, CA
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Has Eli passed Peyton?
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Zach Ruston - Mars Hill Bretheren, Christian HS, CA •
Chile Muwele - Benedictine University
season’s forgettable mishaps
With the Super Bowl fading away in our rear view mirror and those super hangovers a few days removed, it’s time to really focus on what happened this past Sunday. The game was exciting and the better team won, but that’s not the headline many football fans are paying their attention to. The game was about Manning and not just Eli. It’s a new age in the Manning family with Eli’s second Super Bowl win. It’s not only his second, but his second against Tom Brady. He didn’t just win this game, his team rallied in the fourth quarter to win, just like they did the last time around against the New England Patriots. It finally seems that Eli can be compared to Peyton now, doesn’t it? It makes sense to compare the two. Having each won a Super Bowl, Super Bowl most valuable player awards, and regular season most valuable player, these brothers don’t mess around. While Eli’s success has placed him in elite status, Peyton keeps surfacing as the better quarterback. While Eli signs off this season as champion, I find it completely against my will to go against the best quarterback in the league, the quarterback who can compete with the best, lead a team of misfits, defeat any opponent, the quarterback who almost ended his career with a neck injury. Peyton Manning is the bar that all other quarterbacks need to strive to compete with. While you can’t spell Elite without Eli, you can’t picture a better quarterback than Peyton Manning.
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Hardball: FC looks forward to fresh start for after last season’s controversy.
FC Baseball ready for new beginnings after last season. MARK MONTES Hornet Reporter
Coming off a 2011 season that was filled with controversy and forfeited games, the men’s baseball team and coaching staff looks to redeem themselves in 2012. The roster will have new life as 21 freshmen make up the 31 man roster, giving the baseball team and staff a fresh start. Leading the way will be sophomore starting pitcher Richard Lucas out of El Dorado and freshman second baseman Derreck Garcia out of Servite.
The team opens up conference play Thursday, Mar. 1 when they host Golden West College. In preparation for the game, they opened up their pre-season schedule this past Saturday. The team played at The College of the Desert tournament this past weekend, Friday through Sunday. In their first and last tournament of the season, the Hornets dropped both their games. On Friday they lost to Chaffey College, 8-7, in a game that went down to the wire and on Saturday they lost 7-6, in a 10 inning showdown against College of the Desert. Though the Hornets don't open up OEC play for a few more weeks, they will host their first home game of the season this Saturday against the Oxnard College Condors, game starts at 1 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs. Santa Ana College February 15 @ 7:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Santa Ana College February 15 @ 5:30 p.m. Baseball
@ Compton College February 9 @ 2 p.m.
Softball
vs. Golden West College February 13 @ 3 p.m.
MARK MONTES Hornet Reporter
Peyton vs. Eli, it’s a common theme we have been hearing since Eli first entered the league in 2004. Many will argue the four regular season MVP awards (NFL Record) and one Super Bowl ring along with a Super Bowl MVP award would be the envy of any young quarterback, but after the results of Super Bowl 46, Eli Manning now holds two Super Bowl rings and two Super Bowl MVP’s. When it’s all said and done that might mean a little more. In 2006, Peyton Manning finally won his first Super Bowl ring against a not-so-good Bears team in a favored match up. In 2007, Eli Manning shocked the world by leading a late drive in the fourth quarter to beat Tom Brady and the undefeated, 18-0, Patriots. Yet the masses still believed Peyton was the better of the two, the reality was Eli was just keeping up with his older brother. In 2009, Peyton got another shot to win a Super Bowl. With 3:24 left in the Super Bowl, the unthinkable happened, Peyton threw a pass intended for Reggie Wayne, but Tracy Porter intercepted the pass and took it back over 70 yards for the game ending touchdown resulting in a 31-17 loss. This season, Eli did it again, with a late fourth quarter drive, he completed a game changing 38-yard pass to Mario Manningham, which helped ignite a 9-play, 88-yard drive that resulted in the Super Bowl winning touchdown. At first glance, it might seem like a dumb question, but if we measure quarterback legacies by Super Bowl rings, this is an easy answer, it has to be Eli.