By Michelle Bean Staff Writer Recently a controversial quote from Abercrombie and Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries has resurfaced, creating a new PR nightmare for his company. The 2006 comment contains Jeffries’ explanation of why A&F refuses to sell women’s clothes larger than a size 10. His marketing strategy is not dissimilar to countless other teen-geared …
By Caché Cantrell Senior Staff Writer It is again the time of year when students are celebrated for their academic success at CSUB. Soon-to-be graduates are anticipating that moment when their family, friends, classmates and professors watch them cross the stage and receive their mock diploma. While graduation is supposed to be a joyous occasion …
By Wanda Winkler Staff Writer The temperature sizzled as Phi Sigma Sigma sorority members served up five different kinds of pizza. “We are here serving food to California State University, Bakersfield students because it is Greek Week from May 15 through May 21 and it is a time when the Office of Student Involvement and …
By Alex Ripepi Staff Writer Two weeks ago, a powerful tornado tore through Oklahoma, killing 24 people. The coverage of this tragedy has brought to light an imbalance in the coverage of death by our media. ABC, CNN, NPR and NBC have all covered the story, adding that among the dead, 10 children are included. …
By Brian N. Willhite Senior Staff Writer Mayor Harvey Hall spoke with CSUB staff, faculty and students on May 16 for the Brown Bag Luncheon discussion in the Stockdale Room inside the Runner Cafe. Hall outlined many of the current issues the city is involved with and how he is looking forward to continuing the …
By Steven Gaede Sports Editor Departing from the Town and Country Parking lot to Foghat’s ‘Slow Ride”, the Bakersfield biking community commemorated bicyclists that have been injured or killed while on the roadways for the eleventh year of the Ride of Silence. The origin of the event goes back to 2003 in Dallas, TX where …
By Garrett Geissel Staff Writer Registering for classes can be difficult for students at times, and if the desired classes are offered during the same time slot, it can be near impossible to enroll in all the classes needed. With many courses being offered at the same time, other setbacks concerning registration can be devastating … Continue reading »
Christian Araujo Staff Writer At 6 p.m. on May 6, Associated Students, Inc. held a job panel in the Student Union Multipurpose Room where current students of CSUB were able to gather information on how to obtain a job after graduation. Among those on the panel were alumni Karen Snow, sociology; Aaron Gillies, kinesiology; Kaleb … Continue reading »
Steven Barker Opinions Editor Despite the ominous rain clouds and an occasional gust of wind, the May 9 Spring BBQ roared throughout the early evening at the Icardo Center. The combination of the barbecue’s tantalizing food, festive outside musical performances and large attendance resulted in both an appreciation of CSUB athletics and a pleasing event … Continue reading »
Steven Barker Opinion Editor On Friday, May 3, the renowned gender historian and UC Santa Barbara professor Patricia Cline Cohen presented research on marriage inequality and reform in the decade preceding the American Civil War. While Cohen discussed the dominance of men in marriage and the relaxing of divorce laws in pre-Civil War America, the … Continue reading »
By Yienessa Warren News Editor Students on the verge of being academically dismissed can now breathe a sigh of relief, at least for the time being. The Academic Senate along with the Academic Support and Student Services committee has created a system called “Academic Jeopardy.” “Academic Jeopardy” is a new program that is designed to … Continue reading »
By Nate Sanchez Sports Editor While CSUB’s academics have taken a break for the summer, the athletic department is still active, making preparations for their full entrance into the Western Athletic Conference. The first of the schedules to be released this summer is that of women’s soccer, who finished 6-11-2 (Wins-Losses-Draws). The schedule favors the … Continue reading »
By Katy McCoy Managing Editor In the midst of my undergraduate career at CSUB I wanted to become more involved on campus. I tried attending meetings of various clubs and organizations, but nothing really stood out to me. Little did I know my last option was the place I would end up calling my second … Continue reading »
By Ashley Zaragoza Editor-in-Chief On the first day of spring quarter two years ago, I hesitantly wandered into Modular East 103, a room I had no idea existed, looking for Comm 214. I vividly remember seeing a group of students in class hanging out, laughing and listening to music. I thought to myself: Maybe … Continue reading »
By Garrett Geissel Staff Writer A tremendous amount of work goes into producing The Runner here on campus, but what do students think of the school newspaper? After interviewing a variety of different students, I was surprised at some of the opinions, or lack thereof, of the paper. “I’ve never seen it before. I didn’t … Continue reading »
By Michael Wafford Senior Staff Writer Shamir Kali Griffin isn’t a fan of labels “I don’t let athlete, bi, Christian, whatever define me. I’m all these things,” said Griffin. After surviving cancer Griffin is moving on with his life as he finished his last quarter at CSUB. Born in Oakland, Griffin,23, moved to Bakersfield one … Continue reading »
By Caché Cantrell Senior Staff Writer As part of its mission statement Associate Students, Inc.’s purpose is to “…provide an official voice through which students’ opinions and issues may be expressed regarding university and statewide affairs… to assist in the protection of the rights and interests of individual students and the student body as a … Continue reading »
By Athena Skapinakis Features Editor When doctors told Angelina Jolie that she had an 87 percent chance of breast cancer because she carried the BRCA1 gene mutation, the 37-year-old celebrity decided to have a double mastectomy, the surgical removal of both her breasts. The procedure lowered her risk rate to a mere 5 percent. Jolie … Continue reading »
