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Serving the Fullerton Community Since 1922

The Hornet

Winter 2024 Issue
Models: Victoria Arrieta (left) and Michelle Duguay
Are we letting social media destroy our young girls?
Arianna Pastrana, Managing Editor • July 1, 2024

Imagine you are scrolling though your Instagram Explore page and you come across a photo of a woman in a red, lacy, and almost see-through dress....

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Kay Sedia: Serving Up a Fresh Take to Fullerton Drag Culture
Mia Zacatenco, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024

Anyone in Fullerton who knows drag knows Kay Sedia. They may know her name is an obvious play on the cheesy Mexican dish—quesadilla. They’re...

FC Soccer Player Evan Yoell's Journey to Navigating the Field
FC Soccer Player Evan Yoell’s Journey to Navigating the Field
Alberto Orozco and Omeed Motia December 18, 2024

Meet Evan Yoell: sophomore center back and captain to the Fullerton College men's soccer team. Recently signing with Cal State L.A., Yoell has...

Spreading Holiday Cheer in Orange County
Spreading Holiday Cheer in Orange County
Angie Espinoza and Melanie White December 18, 2024

After a tense election season, it's nice to unwind and learn that people can make little differences in everyday life—especially around the...

The Wonders You'll Find at The Brick Basement
The Wonders You’ll Find at The Brick Basement
Angie Espinoza, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024

On a recent day at The Brick Basement, a customer was $4 short. Rather than walking out disappointed and empty handed, the young woman left the...

Illustration by Rebecca Price Huston
How to Find Your Personal Color Palette
Bella Do, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024

You’re at a thrift store and spot the cutest tan jacket. But will it bring out your skin tone or make you look drab and tired? And what earrings...

Illustration by Rebecca Price Huston
Vaping: A Hard Habit to Quit
Alberto Orozco and Omeed Motia December 18, 2024

“I look at them in disbelief because they’re just shaking. It’s like ‘What’s up with you? Are you alright? Do you need something?’”...

Photography by Megan Moton
SoCal Winter Fashion Lookbook
Ro Salas, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024

Despite being known for its “perfect weather,” Southern California isn’t just beaming sunshine year-round. Winters in California can mean...

Models: Ayeshan Khawar (left) and Sophia Tinoco
Ask an Expert: Skincare 101
Madeline Rhea Sigur, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024

It’s no secret that college students are prone to acne. If you look around campus, it’s not uncommon to see students with patches and makeup....

Photography by Jesse Guzman, Jacob Lopez Casarrubias and George Gurrola
Perry Webster’s Roadmap to Victory
Omeed Motia, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024

After the 2014-2015 basketball season, which ended in a 4-23 record, the culture of Hornets basketball changed completely. The athletics program...

The Brainiest Place on Earth: Best Study Spots at Disney
The Brainiest Place on Earth: Best Study Spots at Disney
Sabrina Mercado, Staff Writer • September 26, 2024

With school back in session, what better way to study than at the Happiest Place on Earth? Staff writer Sabrina Mercado takes us to the best...

Models: Victoria Arrieta (left) and Michelle Duguay
Are we letting social media destroy our young girls?
Arianna Pastrana, Managing Editor • July 1, 2024

Imagine you are scrolling though your Instagram Explore page and you come across a photo of a woman in a red, lacy, and almost see-through dress....

Is it a privilege to manifest?
Is it a privilege to manifest?
Mila Villanueva, Staff Writer • June 21, 2024

As you take your daily walk in the park, you see a woman meditating on her rose quartz crystals, stating affirmations out loud like “My dream...

Artist Spotlight: A Villain's Day Off
Artist Spotlight: A Villain’s Day Off
Brandi Kim, Featured Artist • June 21, 2024

In February, we announced our Summer 2024 artist spotlight competition, which is an exciting bi-annual opportunity for Fullerton College artists...

(Photos Courtesy of Reagan Yorke)
How Reagan Yorke went from influencer to filmmaker
Sabrina Mercado, Staff Writer • June 21, 2024

Reagan Yorke recalls rolling out of bed at 13 years old, picking up her iPhone 5c and noticing thousands of notifications on her Musical.ly (the...

Humor: The Twitter Battle of Bottles
Humor: The Twitter Battle of Bottles
Karla Garcia, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

(Disclaimer: These are not real tweets.) From the 2019 VSCO Girl aesthetic to the current Clean Girl aesthetic, reusable water bottles have...