Serving the Fullerton Community Since 1922

The Hornet
  • If you have story tips for The Hornet, the best way to reach us is via DM on Instagram!

The Hornet
Serving the Fullerton Community Since 1922

The Hornet
Gerardo Chagolla

Gerardo Chagolla, Editor in Chief

Gerardo Chagolla's focus for The Hornet Newspaper is creating the best possible content that will advance The Hornet into the next 100 years. When not writing and editing for The Hornet, you can find Gerardo out in nature as he is an avid hiker. He enjoys watching and playing sports but prefers writing about them. This is his third semester at The Hornet and second as EIC.

All content by Gerardo Chagolla
New textbook program proposed for fall 2023 claims to lower book costs for students, but many are against it. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] NOCCCD hopes to increase enrollment with reduced-cost textbooks program

May 16, 2023
Regional Mexican music has recently dominated the music libraries of many Americans to the point where these artists are getting some of musics biggest awards. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Regional Mexican Music is becoming more appreciated by Americans

May 14, 2023
Sophomore first baseman Meah Almaraz played her last game for The Hornets on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The Hornets lost round two of the SoCal Super Regionals and are eliminated from the playoffs ending their season. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Offense goes cold, Hornets eliminated by the Falcons

May 14, 2023
Freshman pitcher Allyson Fuentes pitched a winning game on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Cerritos for Game 1 of the Super Regionals. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Hornets come alive late to defeat Falcons in Game One

May 13, 2023
Sophomore closer LHP Nathan McManus puts the game on ice for the Hornets at home, securing their 8-4 win over ELAC on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Hornets eliminate the Huskies, now look to dethrone the Monarchs in a best of 3 scenario

May 11, 2023
Speaking at the podium is Professor Emeritus Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Padilla, founding member of the Ethnic Studies Program of Fullerton College, celebrating its 50th anniversary at campus quad event, Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] The 50th anniversary of the ethnic studies department empowered its attendees

May 11, 2023
Elected A.S. President Isaac Choi and elected A.S. Student Trustee Chloe Serrano take a moment to smile during class days after their wins on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] 2023 A.S. election has higher turnout than past semesters

May 11, 2023
Chloe Serrano, the newly elected A.S. Student Trustee, is all smiles in class after her recent win at Fullerton College on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] 2023 A.S. election has higher turnout than past semesters

May 11, 2023
12 year old sophomore Clovis Hung is a history major at Fullerton College but aspires to be an air pilot. He graduates this spring with five degrees. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Meet Clovis Hung: FC's 12-year-old A.S. senator and youngest graduate

May 10, 2023
Clovis Hung is a 12-year-old student at Fullerton College. He will graduate this spring with five degrees but return in the fall to serve as an A.S. senator. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Meet Clovis Hung: FC’s 12-year-old A.S. senator and youngest graduate

May 10, 2023
Freshman second baseman Jordan Elias steals second base putting her at scoring position during Saturdays home game win on May 6, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Hornets sweep the Cougars to advance to SoCal Super Regionals

May 7, 2023
Sophomore outfielder Alyssa Caulford singles to shortstop during the Hornets home game win on Friday, May 5, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Hornets shut out Cougars in Game 1

May 6, 2023
2nd team All-OEC LHP Matt Romero will be on the hill this weekend in the SoCal Regionals against Chaffey College on the road May 5-6. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Playoff Preview: Hornets aim to sting the Panthers twice on the road

May 5, 2023
Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo]

Sophomore pitcher Ryan Chavez pitched the last three innings for the Hornets and gave up three runs in a losing effort game at home on Friday, April 28, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Hornets lose series finale, but still qualify for the playoffs

April 29, 2023
Sophomore guard Kobe Newton is a 2-year, stand out player for the Fullerton College Mens Basketball team. His hard work on the court and in the classroom has been noticed as he is one of the 20 Students of Distinction being recognized in 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Fullerton College athletes, artists, and journalists recognized as 2023 students of distinction

April 27, 2023
Fullerton Colleges Childs Lab received some much needed improvements, including adding some herbs and plants, during Love Fullerton, a city wide day of serving on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] The Children’s Lab School receives an upgrade thanks to Love Fullerton

April 25, 2023
The Schuhplattler Dance troupe Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla & Dana Rose Crystal

[Photo] German Cultural Event premieres at Fullerton College

April 22, 2023
Fullerton College is nearing the withdraw deadline this upcoming Sunday April 23, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] The deadline to withdraw is approaching this weekend

April 22, 2023
The Clothesline Project of Orange County has been spreading awareness since 2001, on Tuesday April 18, 2023, it visited Fullerton College to be viewed as a testimony to the problem of violence. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] The Clothesline Project came to FC with a message you can wear

April 20, 2023
Fullerton College softball is slowly starting to have their facilities be looked at for improvements. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] President Olivo pledges to investigate softball inequalities

April 19, 2023
The Ventriloquist: A Novel by E.R. Ramzipoors takes fake news to a whole new level during the invasion of Belgium during World War II by Nazi Germany. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Review: The Ventriloquists A Novel

April 18, 2023
Christine Sison, softball athlete from 1985 to 1987 (middle) at Fullerton College, was inducted into the 2023 Hall of Fame, on Friday, April 14, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Fullerton College Hall of Fame makes its comeback after four years to cement the legacies of former Hornet greats

April 17, 2023
The number of LatinX full-time faculty at Fullerton College has increased in recent years, impacting how students approach their education. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Latinx hires on the rise but only half of Fullerton College employees are diverse

April 13, 2023
The NOCCCD Board of Trustees, pictured here on April 11, refused to vote on February 14 regarding Fullerton College’s new mission statement which gives specific mention to dismantling barriers of oppression in the institution Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Board of Trustees tables vote on newly proposed anti-racist mission statement

April 12, 2023
The womens softball field doesnt have traditional restrooms. Game attendees and the girls that play here have to attain to their personal matters in these portable potties. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Hornets Softball feels potential Title IX issues arising

April 10, 2023
Buzzy the Hornet was in basketball spirit during the celebration on campus for Fullerton Colleges Mens Basketball Champs Campus Celebration outside the 200 building on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Fullerton College Faculty and Students Highlight the State Champion Basketball Team

April 7, 2023
Naveen Kanal, adjunct faculty representative and Fullerton College womens golf head coach stating his case to the Board of Trustees and supporters during NOCCCD Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday March 14, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Adjunct faculty denied full healthcare benefits in first round of negotiations with NOCCCD

April 3, 2023
French Film Festival Cultural event was held Monday, March 27, 2023, saw husband and wife Christine and Jim Garner dance to the tune of La Vie en Rose, played by the Spencer Bowie Jazz Band. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Le Festival du Film Francais takes FC campus on a trip to Europe

March 29, 2023
Major Declaration Day 2023 at Fullerton College took place on the campus quad on Tuesday March 28 sponsored by the Counseling Department. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Major Declaration Day was declared a successful event at Fullerton College

March 28, 2023
Jordan Elias, the Hornets freshman second baseman gets under the ball to make the catch and get the second out in the first inning during Fridays home game on March 24, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Hornets strike down the hot Chargers

March 25, 2023
Jimmy Blumberg, sophomore shortstop, grounded out at his last at-bat against the Chargers on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Close, but no cigar for the Hornets

March 24, 2023
Fullerton College students look at the banners placed by the institutions who attended the Fullerton College High School Theater festival. on Mar. 17,2023 Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] FC High School Theater Festival returns in-person after three years of pandemic restrictions

March 20, 2023
Cerritos High School students interact with each other and plan their activities at the Fullerton College High School Theater Festival on Mar. 17, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] FC High School Theater Festival returns in-person after three years of pandemic restrictions

March 20, 2023
Third baseman sophomore Alendy Aguilar runs for home on a double hit to center field during Fridays home game on March 17, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Medical emergency postpones action between the Hornets and Rustlers

March 18, 2023
Many people contribute freedom of speech to being the backbone of American rights. So why is it that colleges are trying to regulate it? Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Opinion: Listen Up Colleges; Hate Speech is Free Speech

March 15, 2023
On Monday March 13, 2023, Fullerton College President Cynthia Olivo announced through her Instagram account that current North Orange County Community College District faculty Henry Hua had been hired to fill the void left by former Vice President of Administrative Services Rodrigo Garcia. Hua will begin his position by the end of the week. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] New Interim Vice President of Business and Administrative Services has been hired

March 14, 2023
Chilean American actor Pedro Pascal became an overnight heartthrob in Hollywood and internet sensation. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo]

Freshman guard Sean Newman Jr. goes for two in the lane on Saturday March 4, 2023, against San Diego City at the Hornets Nest. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Hornets march their way to the Elite 8

March 5, 2023
Right hand pitcher, freshman Allyson Fuentes pitched all seven innings allowing only two hits and eight strikeouts during Fridays home game on March 3, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Hornets cruise past the Pirates

March 4, 2023
Fullerton College Financial Aid Office is a resource for students who need help with FAFSA. Students accounts are being put on hold because of unpaid balances. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Unpaid balances continue to sting Hornets

March 2, 2023
Community college students use substances to cope with the stresses of school work. Fullerton College Health Center offers help with substance abuse. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] College stress is drowning many students in substance abuse disorder

February 25, 2023
Attendee Hilda Luna, in the Dynamic Woman, room reading the description from Mae C. Jemison, the first black woman to travel into space. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

[Photo] Allison Adams’ Groundbreaking Girls embodies female empowerment

February 20, 2023
Load More Stories

The Hornet

Serving the Fullerton Community Since 1922
© 2023 • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Donate to The Hornet

Comments (0)

All The Hornet Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest