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Schools Open Enrollment Begins Next Week

February 14, 2012

The Fullerton School District will begin its open enrollment application period for the 2012/2013 school year. Open enrollment provides an opportunity for parents to apply to have their children attend a school other than their school of residence.  Interested parties may request an Intradistrict Transfer form at their school of residence. Parents may call...
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CSUF Receives Grants Targeting Obesity, Nutrition and Agriculture

February 7, 2012
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By Mimi Ko Cruz –   In a first for Cal State Fullerton, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to the university for projects tackling obesity and promoting good nutrition and related research. As a newly-designated Hispanic-Serving Agricultural University on the Federal Register, CSUF garnered three USDA grants: $280,343...
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CSUF Student History Journal Best in Nation for 25 Consecutive Years

February 3, 2012
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By Mimi Ko Cruz – The pressure was on. Would Cal State Fullerton’s Welebaethan be proclaimed the best student history journal in the nation for the 25th year in a row? Absolutely, the journal judges for the National History Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta, decided. The journal’s writers and editors and their faculty advisers...
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Help Acacia Elementary

January 24, 2012
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Rain Greets Students at CSUF and FCC on First Day of Semester

January 23, 2012
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By Megan Alyse Hanson – Rain and flooded sidewalks greeted Cal State Fullerton students today for the start of the Spring 2012 semester. Letty Tinajero a communications student said “driving to campus took me 38 minutes from my home.  I actually got to campus at 9 to be here for my class at 11....
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TV Producer Offers Advice to Junior High Schools

January 17, 2012
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By Megan Alyse Hanson – Emmy winning television producer Peter Murrieta visited Nicolas Junior High and Ladera Vista Junior High Tuesday to talk about careers in show business. “Find what you’re passionate about… Find something that you love doing so much it doesn’t feel like work, and then work really hard at it”  Murrieta...
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Sunny Hills High School Open House & COFA Showcase

January 11, 2012
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By Keili Fernando – Sunny Hills High School held their school-wide Open House and 8th Grade Welcome event Monday, as prospective 8th graders visited the campus. The prospective students and their families attended to gain a better understanding about the academic and extracurricular programs the school offers. Each department of study and various clubs...
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FCC Mens Basketball Team Rising to the Challenge

January 10, 2012
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By Tim Tuttle – Fullerton College men’s basketball coach Andre Smith faced a daunting challenge in November. “We didn’t have anybody who played college basketball last year,” Smith said. “I’m looking at the roster and thinking, ‘It’s going to be a long, long year.’ “ But the Hornets’ third-year coach also knew the team...
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Interim President Named for Cal State Fullerton

January 3, 2012

Dr. Willie Hagan, vice president for administration and chief financial officer of California State University, Fullerton, has been named interim president of the university effective Jan. 9. Hagan will serve in the capacity until a permanent replacement is found to succeed President Milton A. Gordon, who is retiring after serving as president of the...
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First-Year City Leaders Reflect on 2011 Achievements

December 25, 2011
Fulleton City Hall, in downtown FUllerton, Orange County, CA

By Jennifer Karmarkar – If ever there was a year that might make our elected officials question why they ran for office, 2011 would be it. A $10 billion state budget deficit, allegations of corruption, and a recall effort targeting three councilmembers have combined to make this one of the most difficult years in...
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