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Serving the Fullerton Community Since 1922

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Jake Rhodes

Jake Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief

Jake Rhodes is the Editor-in-Chief for The Hornet Newspaper. He has been on The Hornet Newspaper for three semesters and is a JACC award winning journalist in sports writing. Jake really enjoys covering sporting events and building relationships with the members of the Fullerton College community. He is an Assistant Coach with the Varsity Boys Basketball team at Fullerton Union High School and is also a bartender at Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ. His end goal in Journalism is to be a beat writer or a sportscaster. Jake enjoys spending time with his wife Alexis, daughters Samantha, Madison, and dog Cocoa.

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Freshman midfielder Omar Ruiz comes up just short of beating Lasers freshman goalie Christopher Azarte to the ball, as Azarte did just enough to knock the pass away at Sherbeck Field on Sept. 29, 2023.

Hornets start strong, but cannot put the Lasers away

Jake Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2023
The decision of where government aid should go between the war in the Ukraine and the back-to-back natural disasters on the west coast seems to be a hotly debated topic in Congress.

[Photo] Opinion: Biden requests $40 Billion more dollars for Ukraine amidst fires in Maui and Tropical Storm Hilary stateside

August 29, 2023
FC President Cynthia Olivo informed the Hornet community that the first day of this semesters classes would be pushed back to Tuesday, Aug. 22 due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary.

Fullerton College cancels first day of Fall semester classes amid Tropical Storm Hilary’s landfall in Southern California

Jake Rhodes
August 21, 2023
Hopscotch Tavern is known for its whiskey selection along with support of local craft beers that are constantly rotating.

Restaurant Review: Hopscotch Tavern

Jake Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2023
The Hornet Staff Writers and Editors discuss a wide variety of sports on this episode of the Around the Hornet Podcast. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

[Photo] Around the Hornet: Basketball Star or Gang Star? Time to Decide Ja

May 16, 2023
The Hornet Staff Writers and Editors discuss a wide variety of sports on this episode of the Around the Hornet Podcast. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

Around the Hornet: Basketball Star or Gang Star? Time to Decide Ja

Jake Rhodes
May 16, 2023
Sophomore outfielder Alyssa Caulford advances to second on a throw during the second inning of game two at Cerritos College on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

Offense goes cold, Hornets eliminated by the Falcons

Gerardo Chagolla and Jake Rhodes
May 14, 2023
The Hornet Staff Writers and Editors discuss a wide variety of sports on this episode of the Around the Hornet Podcast. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

[Photo] Around the Hornet: NFL is King

May 12, 2023
The Hornet Staff Writers and Editors discuss a wide variety of sports on this episode of the Around the Hornet Podcast. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

Around the Hornet: NFL is King

Jake Rhodes
May 12, 2023
Freshman first baseman Tank Espalin shows all the emotion as the dust settles from his slide, giving the Hornets a much needed insurance run in the eighth inning at home Thursday, May 11, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

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

Jake Rhodes, Sports Desk Editor
May 11, 2023
No.13 Fullerton College hits the road to Rancho Cucamonga to face No.12 Chaffey College in a best of 3 SoCal Regional Playoff Baseball series. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

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

May 5, 2023
The Hornet Staff Writers and Editors discuss a wide variety of sports on this episode of the Around the Hornet Podcast. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

[Photo] Around the Hornet: No Longer The Town

May 4, 2023
The Hornet Staff Writers and Editors discuss a wide variety of sports on this episode of the Around the Hornet Podcast. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

Around the Hornet: No Longer The Town

Jake Rhodes
May 4, 2023
The Hornet Staff Writers and Editors discuss a wide variety of sports on this episode of the Around the Hornet Podcast. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

[Photo] Around the Hornet: Heartbreak City

April 27, 2023
The Hornet Staff Writers and Editors discuss a wide variety of sports on this episode of the Around the Hornet Podcast. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

Around the Hornet: Heartbreak City

Jake Rhodes, Sports Desk Editor
April 27, 2023
An email provided to The Hornet as well as the staff of Fullerton College sharing President Olivios message. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

[Photo] President Olivo pledges to investigate softball inequalities

April 19, 2023
The Hornet Staff Writers and Editors discuss a wide variety of sports on this episode of the Around the Hornet Podcast. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

[Photo] Around the Hornet: It's Time to Talk About Title IX

April 13, 2023
The Hornet Staff Writers and Editors discuss a wide variety of sports on this episode of the Around the Hornet Podcast. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

Around the Hornet: It’s Time to Talk About Title IX

Jake Rhodes
April 13, 2023
Fullerton College softball team stretches before practice. Some players are frustrated with lack of equivalent facilities. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

Hornets Softball feels potential Title IX issues arising

Jake Rhodes, Pedro Saravia, and Quinn Cisneros
April 10, 2023
This installment of Around the Hornet discusses the Final Four, the NBA, the MLB, and Combat Sports. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

[Photo] Around the Hornet: Is Boxing Down and Out for the Count?

April 6, 2023
The Season 3 premiere of Around the Hornet discusses the Final Four, the NBA, Professional Soccer, the MLB, and NILs. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

Around the Hornet: Madness in March

Jake Rhodes, Sports Desk Editor
March 31, 2023
CCCAA Tournament MVP sophomore guard Shaquil Bender, usually a stoic young man, cuts down the net with a big smile following Fullerton Colleges state championship win over City College of San Francisco on Mar. 12, 2023. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

[Photo] Job finished

March 13, 2023
Fullerton College President Cynthia Olivo sat down with The Hornets Editor in Chief Gerardo Chagolla for News From The Hive on Monday Feb. 13, 2023. Photo credit: Yasmin Sotelo

VIDEO: New president wants to improve inclusivity on FC campus

Jake Rhodes, Sports Desk Editor
March 13, 2023
Recent law passed allows college athletes to gain financial compensation. In the past, “pay for play” was considered taboo and ruined careers in the realm of amateur sports. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

[Photo] Opinion: NCAA needs to stop hiding behind NILs

March 1, 2023
Recent law passed allows college athletes to gain financial compensation. In the past, “pay for play” was considered taboo and ruined careers in the realm of amateur sports. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

Opinion: NCAA needs to stop hiding behind NILs

Jake Rhodes, Sports Desk Editor
March 1, 2023
Freshman guard Jeremiah Davis slams it home during Wednesdays Nov. 23, 2022, home game against Santa Monica College. Photo credit: Matthew Gonzalez

Hornets Attack Corsairs in Second Half to Secure 18-Point Victory

Jake Rhodes
November 24, 2022
Sophomore guard Kobe Newton defends the ball from Porterville freshman forward Jalen Foy during Tuesday nights home game against Porterville Photo credit: Matthew Gonzalez

Hornets fly the victory flag over the Pirates

Jake Rhodes
November 10, 2022
Mariza Perez and Cynthia Flores finish their face paint before they perform in the Fullerton College Quad on Nov. 2, 2022, for Dia De Los Muertos event. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

Dia de Los Muertos brings life to Fullerton College

Jake Rhodes, Sports Desk Editor
November 3, 2022
During the Thursday Oct. 20 home scrimmage game, sophomore Javon Jones drives the ball into the key looking for a jump shot only to be met by Mt. San Jacinto opponent from the inside. Photo credit: Aaliyah Skipper

Hornets swarm Eagles in final scrimmage before season

Jake Rhodes
October 21, 2022
The Fullerton College mens basketball team gets together for media day before season play begins next month. Photo credit: Phil Thurman

FC men’s basketball team seeks redemption this season after injuries stalled them from a state championship

Jake Rhodes
October 12, 2022
Disney Aspire representative Cheyenne Greenwood helps a student understand about job opportunities at Disneyland during the job fair event at Fullerton College on Wednesday, Oct. 5 Photo credit: Matthew Gonzalez

Disney Aspire looks to Inspire Hornets

Jake Rhodes
October 11, 2022
Broadcast journalism student Jay Aruya and Interim President Dr. Monte Perez share a moment during the interview in the KBPK studio. Photo credit: Aaliyah Skipper

Interim President looks to leave a mark

Jake Rhodes
October 6, 2022
Freshman Dani Pardo, sophomore Catherine Cruz, and sophomore Rain Galaz hang out at Fullerton College, enjoying the in-person interaction this semester. Photo credit: Jake Rhodes

COVID rates down, student motivation up

Jake Rhodes
September 26, 2022
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