'New Orleans Mardi Gras' Homecoming and College Hour festivities will be held Wed., Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the quad. Faculty and staff are encouraged to release classes early so students can participate in College Hour between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. The event will also include a pep rally, live music, booth competitions, and a free Jambalaya lunch for the first 750 Hornets.

The Hornet Football Game will be held on Sat., Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. at Yorba Linda High School. Come cheer on our Hornets as they take on the Palomar Comets! 

The Staff Development Committee is currently working on a proposal for a comprehensive Professional Development Plan for Fullerton College. The committee values input and would like to hear feedback about the perceptions of professional learning at Fullerton College. They ask that faculty and staff assist them by filling out the survey here no later than Wed., Nov. 12. 

Fullerton College student Kayla Briet produced a short film regarding the need to sustain STEM majors. The video can be viewed on Facebook. 

Associated Students is seeking donation for its CareBank Program, which provides short-term emergency assistance to Fullerton College students who are in need. CareBank, which is funded completely by donations, is expecting the number of students in need to increase during the new year. To make a 100 percent tax-deductible donation, please email Jenny Matti or call (714) 992-7118. A payroll deduction form can be viewed here. 

FOOTBALL: The Hornets outlasted Saddleback College at the Snake Pit on Saturday night, holding off a late Gauchos rally on their way to a 21-16 victory. #4 Fullerton remains the only undefeated team in the Southern Conference at 5-0 and has secured at least a share of the Southern Conference title, its third in three years. Up Next: Fullerton (7-2, 5-0) looks to finish undefeated and outright conference champs with a 1 p.m. faceoff with Palomar College next Saturday, Nov. 8, at Nathan Shappell Stadium. It's homecoming so come on out and support your Hornets!

WOMEN'S WATER POLO: The #1 Lady Hornets continued their undefeated streak last Friday beating Santa Barbara College 13-5 and Mt. San Antonio College 13-3 in the Hornet Pool. Up Next: Fullerton (28-0, 6-0) will play in the Orange Empire Conference Championships at Golden West College Nov. 7 and 8.

MEN'S WATER POLO: Fullerton played in the Ventura Mini-Tournament last Friday and was victorious in both game they played. In the first game, FC handled Mt. SAC 14-2. In the second game, the Hornets beat Ventura College 12-6. Up Next: Fullerton (17-8, 3-2) will play in the Orange Empire Conference Championships at Golden West College Nov. 6 and 8.

CROSS COUNTRY: The 2014 Orange Empire Conference Championships were held at Fullerton's Craig Park on Friday, October 31st with Orange Coast College claiming the men's title with a time average of 20:42.02 and Riverside City College winning the women's with an average of 18:43.02. Both the Hornet men's and women's teams placed  fourth overall. FC's Brandon Velasco placed fourth overall out of 76 runners and Tia Streeter placed seventh out of 62 for the ladies. Up Next: The SoCal Regionals at Woodley Park in Van Nuys on Friday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: #7 FC took one on the nose at #5 Cypress College last Friday falling to Chargers  for the second time this season 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-20) . Up Next: The Hornets will look to rebound when they host Orange Coast College in the South Gym on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m.

MEN'S SOCCER: The FC men's soccer team hosted Irvine Valley College last Friday with the game ending in a 1-1 tie. The Hornets are still in the mix for a playoff spot but must win the next four matches to make their case. Up Next: Fullerton (6-5-6, 4-3-3) will travel to Norco College this Tuesday, Nov. 4. Game time is at 3 p.m.

WOMEN'S SOCCER:  Fullerton got roughed up at Santiago Canyon College on Friday losing to the Hawks 6-1. Up Next: FC (5-12-1, 2-10-1) will host Golden West College on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m.

WOMEN'S GOLF: The FC women's golf team rebounded from last week's disappointments with their strongest performance of the year at the final OEC regular season event. The team ended the regular season of conference play by shooting a season low round of 326 at Woods Valley Golf Course, good for third place. FC was led by Tiffany Kohyama's 77 and Kacy Kachi's 78. Freshman Stormi Perry set a personal best of 87. Up Next: The Orange Empire Conference finals will be held over two days Nov. 3 and 5 back at Woods Valley.