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Also on today's calendar: Fall 2027 Transfers: Applying to the UC & PIQ Assistance and Open Lab and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Grad student lands teaching role at North Orange Continuing Education (fullerton.edu) — A Cal State Fullerton graduate student has turned his passion for linguistics and TESOL into a teaching role at North Orange Continuing Education, serving local adult ESL learners. He describes how switching majors at CSUF opened doors to scholarships, hands-on classroom experience, and a new career path, and encourages other students to seek real-world practice alongside their studies.
2. University celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month 2026 (fullerton.edu) — Cal State Fullerton is marking LGBTQ+ History Month with campus events, including a curated book display at Pollak Library and the Titan Pride Gala on Oct. 22. Fullerton-area students and residents connected to CSUF are invited to engage with resources, celebrations, and educational programming that highlight LGBTQIA+ history, resilience, and community on campus.
3. Deputies arrest west OC suspect on methamphetamine sales and weapons charges (newsantaana.com) — An Orange County Sheriff's narcotics arrest in Midway City is prompting a broader look at methamphetamine enforcement, where cities like Fullerton, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Westminster see frequent investigations. For Fullerton residents, the piece explains common meth-related charges, health risks, and how proactive patrols can uncover more serious drug and weapons offenses affecting nearby communities.
4. Viral video of Santa Ana Police takedown prompts internal investigation (newsantaana.com) — A recent viral video of Santa Ana police taking a man to the ground has prompted an internal investigation, with city leaders urging patience until body-camera footage and reports are reviewed. For Fullerton-area readers, the piece recalls the Kelly Thomas case and other Orange County controversies while explaining how investigators judge whether force is objectively reasonable under California law.
5. Rethinking Some Blood Thinners: New Model for Hospitalists (medscape.com subscription) — A Providence St. Jude Medical Center cardiologist in Fullerton joins other experts warning that many heart patients stay on aspirin plus blood thinners longer than needed, raising bleeding risks. They highlight new research showing systemwide medication reviews can safely reduce unnecessary dual therapy and urge hospital teams to reassess these drugs at every visit, especially during admissions.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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