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Serving the Fullerton Community Since 1922

The Hornet

Summer 2024 Issue
Sisters, Natalie (left) and Paulina Alonso (right), share their birthday celebrations with a cake picked by their mother.
Uprooted: Mental Health Struggles in the Foster Care System
Paulina Alonso, Staff Writer • January 16, 2024

I was in the middle of an activity in my third grade class when the phone rang and my teacher Mrs. Ortega rushed to the opposite side of the...

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The Brainiest Place on Earth: Best Study Spots at Disney
The Brainiest Place on Earth: Best Study Spots at Disney
Sabrina Mercado 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...

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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...

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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...

(Art by Eli Young & Xochitl Hood)
Book Review: How “All About Love: New Visions” by bell hooks continues to teach younger generations lessons about love
Leilani Pongco, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

It seems like this sentence could have been written in 2024, when culture and politics have become more divisive than ever in our country: “Our...

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Mickey's Munchies: The Best Spots for a Quick Bite
Sabrina Mercado, Staff Writer • June 3, 2024

Imagine being at Disneyland, walking down Main Street with the instrumental song from the movie “Up” in the background, catching a glimpse...

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Pixel Panic: The Threat of AI in Animation
Melanie White, Staff Writer • June 2, 2024

On the cinema screen, the audience is welcomed to an animated home in California with a TV blaring a news report that the electricity in the...

Show of Hands: Let's Talk Politics
Show of Hands: Let's Talk Politics
Arianna Pastrana, Managing Editor • June 2, 2024

Trump or Biden? Just kidding—we have bigger questions to ask. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 70% of adults...

Unity in Reading at the LA Times Festival of Books
Unity in Reading at the LA Times Festival of Books
Karla Garcia, Staff Writer • June 2, 2024

Over 150,000 people gather at USC annually to celebrate the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books—the largest literary and cultural festival...

Evolution of Romance Novel Book Covers
Evolution of Romance Novel Book Covers
Karla Garcia, Staff Writer • May 28, 2024

As book lover Jullie Carranco enters through the large double doors of Barnes & Noble, she is greeted with the #BookTok display. From the...

Dungeons & Dragons turns 50! A look into the new generation of players
Dungeons & Dragons turns 50! A look into the new generation of players
Melanie White and Eli Young May 26, 2024

The 50th anniversary of the popular role playing game Dungeons & Dragons is upon us. Staff writer Melanie White and photo editor Eli Young...

In Photos: What People Wore to PARTY2K at Ziing's Nightclub
In Photos: What People Wore to PARTY2K at Ziing's Nightclub
Mikey Moran, Editor-in-Chief • May 21, 2024

If you’re a night owl, raver or club rat who likes to party and dance with your BFFs all night long, then you know all about Ziing’s...

Summer Snaps! The Best Photo Spots in Orange County
Summer Snaps! The Best Photo Spots in Orange County
Mila Villanueva, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024

If you're seeking summer photography spots, Orange County is a must-visit destination. Its breathtaking mountains and picturesque beaches offer...