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Forensics program continues to compete successfully

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:04:10 -0400

By: David Clark

All three teams place well at Cal State Fullerton as they continue to flourish.

The Speech and Debate team competed at California State University of Fullerton’s Public Forum Policy Tournament Saturday, March 6 at CSUF’s campus. According to Jon Bruschke, CSUF Tournament Director, this tournament was the fifth largest no...

Tet festival keeps on schedule

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:43:45 -0400

By: David Clark

The festival rings in the Vietnamese New Year with many dazzling performances.

The quad was all dressed into a stage of predominant red and flashy yellow walls last Wednesday in celebration of Tết Nguyê...

Fullerton chief of police meets with citizens

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:36:42 -0400

By: Jessica Hutchison

Recently appointed Michael Sellers is first in a series of conversations.

On Feb. 25, the first meeting in a series presented by Councilwoman Sharon Quirk-Silva took place at the Fullerton Museum Center. This series, entitled “Conversation with your City”, gives Fullerton residents a chance to meet and speak direct...

Fullerton film festival kicks off with ‘La Vie en Rose’

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:34:14 -0400

By: Alexandra Ascencio

The french movie brings a bit of France to the Wilshire Auditorium.

After months of preparation, the first French Film Festival at Fullerton College is finally under way, with the first film played Feb. 28 at the Wilshire Auditorium. La Vie En Rose was the first film to be played. It portrayed the life of French singer &...

Modified smoking policy passes final vote

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:31:41 -0400

By: Nathan Percy

Administrators give the designated smoking areas a green light for smokers.

After a successful vote in the President's Advisory Council's Feb. 27 meeting, Fullerton College will implement the use of designated smoking areas around the outskirts of the campus. The motion, which passed with an 8-2 vote in the PAC meeting, was the ...

Health Center polls students’ activities

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:53:42 -0500

By: Ismael Lopez

Anonymous surveys will cover various health issues in the classroom.

Health Services is currently conducting a survey all around campus, in which any professors can apply for their class to participate. It is the National College Health Assessment which Health Services conducts every two to three years. “The ...

Fullerton College set to welcome Tet Festival

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:51:38 -0500

By: Audrey Choi

Vietnamese New Year’s celebration will take place in the quad today.

Although New Years was a couple months ago in America, on the other side of the world, New Years was celebrated on Sunday, the same day we indulged in chocolates and roses. According to the Lunar Calendar, the start of the year begins on Feb. 14. F...

Teaching culture through film

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:29:47 -0500

By: Alexandra Ascencio

The Black Student Union hosts a screening of The Great Debaters as part of Black History Month.

Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and Malcolm X are all names that we recognize. They were huge influences in America and in African-American history. But what about Shirley Chisholm, Thurgood Marshall and Douglas Wilder? They were all important too, but...

Numbers increase while class offerings drop

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:14:02 -0500

By: Audrey Choi

Despite less courses being available, more students are attending Fullerton.

When Fullerton College first opened in 1913, there were only 28 students enrolled. On January 19 of this year, 20,365 students were enrolled in classes...

Surrounding streets may soon require permits

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:11:19 -0500

By: Alyssa Navarro

Homeowners is pressing for students to by parking permits for nearby neighborhoods

The Fullerton City Council rejected a citywide mandate for parking permits on all residential streets at last Tuesday’s city council meeting. By: Kirsti Olson

Dean of technology and engineering tales over for Larry Buckley, who left over the summer.

The Board of Trustees has appointed Dean of Technology and Engineering, Scott McKenzie, as interim vice president of instruction at its meeting last Tuesday, Jan. 26 McKenzie will serve in this new position through July 2011, allowing time for a hiring c...

Students set for learning in Spain

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:21:18 -0500

By: Vicky Cid

Enrollment in studying abroad has been hit hard by the weak economy.

Despite economic downturns and low student participation, the overseas program is preparing to enhance students' cultural awareness in Spain starting next semester. According to Levonne Nelson, Study Abroad coordinator, the program’s student enroll...

Heavy cuts effect student services

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:19:22 -0500

By: Irene Byon

Campus programs look for monetary assistance as they are forced to cut.

Many classes were cut this fall semester and more will be cut in spring. However, the budget crisis is not only impacting courses, but student services as well. While reduced funds that affected the categorical programs in fall were still covered by some...

Senate votes on smoking

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:17:11 -0500

By: Kenny Connolly

FC’s smoking policy is expected to change after a student senate vote.

After last week's Associated Students senate meeting ended without a resolution on the issue of changing the smoking policy on campus, the senate voted yesterday in favor of designated smoking areas around the school. The senate’s 17-12 vote enable...

Thousands flock to FC to receive H1N1 vaccine

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:14:04 -0500

By: Vicky Cid

Southern California’s first doses of the vaccine were distributed last weekend.

Over 2,000 vaccinations were given to participants who attended the H1N1 immunization clinic on campus last Saturday. The Orange County Health Care Agency teamed up with FC to host one of several vaccination events as the first doses of the H1N1 medicine...

Purchase FC history

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:07 -0500

By: Donald Rushforth

New program encourages leaving behind a memory with a personalized brick.

Fullerton College is giving students and faculty a chance to leave a momento behind with a campaign called Buy a Brick. This operation allows community members to donate to the school for an engraving on a 4x8 brick that will be built into the Cent...

Employment event thrives

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:09:29 -0500

By: Irene Byon

The professional affair proved productive for students and employers.

The Work Force held their annual Job Fair last week, receiving positive feedback from corporate and student participants. “I know most of the employers have been pleased with the student turn out,” said Chrystal Van Beynen, Work Force Center ...

Part-time faculty hit first with cuts

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:07:19 -0500

By: Cindy Cotter

Adjunct staff is a main target during a statewide school budget decrease.

Some Fullerton College instructors are paid less than others, get fewer benefits, have poorer working conditions and no job security – not because they’re less qualified or have less experience, but because they work part-time. And now...

Purchase FC history

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:46:19 -0500

By: Donald Rushforth

New program encourages leaving behind a memory with a personalized brick....

Fair being held to help employment

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:33:38 -0400

By: Irene Byon

Multiple employers will be on the campus quad next week.

To help students get connected with employers, the Workforce Center is sponsoring the Job Fair next Wednesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. With the economy weak and California’s unemployment rate reaching around 12.2 percent, this event is aiming to help st...