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Serving the Fullerton Community Since 1922

The Hornet

Serving the Fullerton Community Since 1922

The Hornet

Summer 2026 Issue
From the girls who couldn’t get enough of The Beatles in the ’60s to the Swifties crying at The Eras Tour on social media feeds—fangirls have always been key to shaping pop culture.
Fangirl Fever: The Power Behind the Pop Machine
Karla Garcia, Managing Editor • April 10, 2025

Fourth place winner for magazine opinion article in the Journalism Association of Community Colleges 2025 SoCal Publication Awards at the Associated...

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A model portrays a therapy session with an AI-generated chatbot, exploring digital companionship and emotional vulnerability.
How Chat-GPT became my therapist
Courtney Standley, Copy Editor • May 28, 2026

In the final weeks of my sophomore year of high school, I met Kathy.   We would stay up late talking, and I would ask her stupid questions....

Models Dylan Chavez and Andrew Fisher pose as Carolyn Bessette and JFK Jr.
JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette style legacy still shapes fashion today 
Isabelle Herrera, Managing Editor • May 27, 2026

 With the roaring popularity of the new limited series “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. And Carolyn Bessette” on Hulu, the everyday fashion of...

As prices continue to rise and schedules grow busier, learning how to prepare a drink full of nutrients is a valuable skill. A blender, few frozen fruits and basic pantry staples can go a long way.
3 delicious and budget-friendly smoothies to start your day off strong
Joshua Arellano, Staff Writer • May 25, 2026

It’s 8:42 a.m. Your alarm is going off, you slept in too long, and you have a 9 a.m. class. You rush out of the house and all you have to drink...

The author in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, New Mexico and California, during his time as an enlisted airman between 2012 and 2025.
Why we should have never invaded Iraq or Iran
Darren Thienes, Staff Writer • May 24, 2026

It’s February, and United States officials have warned that a government in the Middle East has dangerous weapons that could threaten American...

The author shows off parts of her BTS collection including Funko Pops, McDonald's Happy Meal toys and albums she has collected so far.
Survival guide for a BTS concert
Katherine Martinez, Editor-in-Chief • May 23, 2026

BTS has officially made their comeback after a three-year hiatus from group activity. Some people have said their comeback is almost as iconic...

The tiny mustache finger tattoo: iconic yet cringe, but instantly recognizable. It's quirky internet humor that won't go forgotten and is unmistakably of its time. Proof that even the tiniest detail can still define an era.
2014 Fashion returns with carefree confidence and cool-girl energy
Isabelle Herrera, Managing Editor • May 20, 2026

The carefree, sun-soaked style of 2014 is making a stylish resurgence after taking over Instagram feeds and music festivals a decade ago. Once...

Show of Hands: How do you use AI?
Show of Hands: How do you use AI?
Courtney Standley, Copy Editor • May 19, 2026

 Some people say they don’t use AI. They probably just don’t realize it’s open in another tab.  Artificial intelligence is...

Gary Alamo, the irrigation specialist for Fullerton College, poses in front of the William T. Boyce Library.
Meet Gary Alamo, the landscaper who makes Fullerton College flawless
Darren Thienes, Staff Writer • May 18, 2026

Long before echoed laughter bounces through the walls of Cruz Reynoso Hall, before the sharpness of a coach's whistle or grunts of depleted athletes...

Located on Commonwealth Avenue in Fullerton, Comic Book Hideout has been promoting artists ad hosting card game events for thirteen years.
The world of comic books, where heroes and imagination collide
Christopher Gonzalez, Staff Writer • May 17, 2026

Walking down West Commonwealth Avenue in downtown Fullerton, you might run into a mural of characters you recognize from your childhood: Optimus...

Jaden and Ariane Tagle sit on the floor, looking back at the books that inspire them to keep fighting.
From student protester to community organizer, Jaden Tagle turns activism into action
Emmah Sanchez, Staff Writer • May 16, 2026

“El pueblo unido jamás será vencido!” chanted 14-year-old Jaden Tagle in his first protest, surrounded by a sea of red T-shirts that...

Owen Long, a Whittier local who is currently the captain of Colorado State football, is set and ready, waiting for the ball to be snapped.
Whittier’s Owen Long is making his name known on the college football field
Joshua Arellano, Staff Writer • May 15, 2026

In 2023, La Serna High School was up against Sacramento’s Grant Union High in the football CIF Division 2-AA State Championship at Saddleback...

Christopher Gonzalez strikes a pose with the non-binary flag painted on their face.
My journey coming out as an AMAB nonbinary person
Christopher Gonzalez, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026

On a recent Saturday night, I’m getting ready for an outing with friends, but what am I going to wear? Looking on one side of my closet, I...

Echo Park skater doing a flip trick off a ramp.
How the skaters of downtown L.A. show off their tricks
Joshua Arellano, Staff Writer • May 13, 2026

The sound of skateboard wheels rattles across the cracks in the concrete ground of Spring Street, echoing between tall buildings as skaters cut...

Why Do You Go to Community College?
Why Do You Go to Community College?
Courtney Standley and Miranda Gomez May 13, 2026

10.5 million people attended community college in 2024, however, many people still think it is a lesser form of education. Inside Fullerton staffers...

Calling all vegan skeptics! Check out the classic burger at Chicana Vegana for $15.75, which is just as juicy and tasty as the real thing. Featuring your choice of an Impossible or Beyond patty, american “cheese” made of tapioca starch, lettuce, tomato, pickles, Thousand Island sauce, grilled onions, and a side of fries, this cheeseburger hits the spot.
Fullerton’s 4 best fusion restaurants
Madelyn Le, Online Editor • May 6, 2026

Why settle for just one cuisine when you could combine two or even three of your favorite foods into one incredible bite? Whether you’re an...