Last Call for ReasonOne young woman struggles with an alcohol addiction. Her situation is common, according to college statistics.
By most standards, Cynthia fits the description of an alcoholic. The 24-year-old Fullerton College student drinks daily, often to excess; she frequently drives while intoxicated and occasionally goes to work after having a few drinks. On a slow day she may only have two drinks, though she admits to repeatedly drinking until she blacks out.…
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See the World
Picture yourself in a boat on a river, with tangerine trees and marmalade skies. As you drift through this for-eign land, a man with a thick accent shows you things you've only ever dreamt of or seen in textbooks. Every-thing around you is unfamiliar and all you want to do is explore.…
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The Evolution of Thought
If you are a college student, it is natural to assume that you are in college because you want to learn. No one goes to college for the ambiance of the campus or the pristine conditions of the state-of-the-art restrooms. People go to school to learn, and in order to learn, you must have an open mind.…
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There Will be 'Blood'FC student Frank Garcia is more than an amateur videographer. For nearly a decade this student has taken an aggresive approach at creating art through directing.
The smell of fresh butter-topped popcorn filled the air. A line outside the theater began to form and excitement was present in everyone's eyes.
Frank Garcia, also known as "Frank the Tank" to his friends, is a student at Fullerton College majoring in film production.…
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Books: Good ReadsMust-have classic novels for the summer range from the life of a schizophrenic to a drug-addicted 15-year-old girl.
"The Minds of Billy Milligan" is an intimate look into the first documented court acquittal of a man with a multiple personality disorder. Facing charges of rape and armed robbery, Billy undergoes psychiatric evaluation and is determined to have 24 distinct personalities sharing his body, each fighting for the spotlight.…
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FeaturedJust Shoot MeUsing the Holga 120The Holga is a toy camera that leaks light, is made primarily of plastic, has only one shutter and aperture combination, and produces blurry, sometimes overlapping images. It is also used by serious photographers. Fueled in part by websites such as lomography.Parting ShotCaffeine inspire art. I'm living proof.
Music: Good BeatsThis summer, put down the discs you've been listening to an pick up something new. Here are two acts you must get into.
Food: Good EatsFrom Grease to GreenMany of us don't think twice when we shove pizza slices down our throats or cram french fries in our mouths, forgetting how much grease is loaded in each bite. What immediately crosses your mind is the instant gratification you get when satisfying your hunger.The Science of Sleep
Beyond the BasicsBeauty begins skin deep.Cleanse, tone and moisturize: three words that everyone should keep in mind when going through their daily routines. As a society, we decided what are important habits to keep up with, such as taking care of your skin. It takes a good five minutes every morning and night to properly care for your skin, but most men and women believe that they do not have time in their busy schedule to do so.Do You Copy?I wondered why the Associated Press Stylebook was getting bigger. Then it hit me.Have you ever heard that old adage about sticks and stones? I used to believe it, but now I'm beginning to wonder … My lifelong adventure as a logophile - a person fascinated with words - started innocently with comic strips in the newspaper. I was two or three years old.A Psychadelic Renaissance Yields to No OneThe truth about raves from an insider's perspective.It's the burial ground for hostility and normality, and the reincarnation of love, sound, and energy. It's like a black fly on America's chardonnay. It's a place where ecstasy is the motor. It's a raveAn Addictive Taste
All Work and No PlayMy story will be about students who struggle with work and school combined and how different students work to deal with the amount of stress.A Dream Come TrueThe story of Kristen Gonzales and her new career as a singer.
Blinded by the LimelightA look into the world of the paparazzi phenomenon.In a world obsessed with the lives of celebrities, could you live without them?Global Community (College)Fullerton College is often the first stop for many international students on their way to earning a degree at a university.
OurSpace61 percent of all FC students have listed MySpace profiles. Is physical social interaction being replaced by instant messages and photo comments?
Death of the BookWill the computer screen replace the printed page? For many students, it already has.
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