By Michelle Bean Staff Writer It seems to me that recently the trends in fashion have focused on a policy of skin, skin and more skin. Amidst the increasingly revealing styles found on campus, one group of students that upholds and promotes modesty is the Muslim Students Association (MSA). This past Thursday I participated in … Continue reading »
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Linguist gives punny lecture
By Garrett Geissel Staff Writer “A cardboard belt would be a waist of paper,” said Dr. Russel Schuh, as laughter erupted to meet his play on words illustrated on the projector. Schuh, a faculty member of the UCLA Department of Linguistics, gave a lecture titled “Amusing and Abusing with Language” in the Business Development Center … Continue reading »
CSUs focus on six-year graduation rates
By Michael Wafford Senior Staff Writer California State University Bakersfield appears to have a low graduation rate. The average for its four-year graduation rate is 15 percent, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. CSUB’s rate of 15 percent which is below the 17.4 percent average of the CSU system as a whole. However … Continue reading »
Mayor discusses local issues with CSUB
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 … Continue reading »
Ride of Silence: Pedaling for those who no longer can
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 … Continue reading »
Hookup culture has lasting effects
By Robin Gracia Senior Staff Writer It’s the end of an era. Relationships have been dethroned and the “hook up” has stolen the crown. The non-committal hookup can range from dates to casual sex, with many men and women participating. Hooking up has become rampant in modern-day America and is alive and well at CSUB. … Continue reading »
Community trades four wheels for two during Bike Month
By Brian N. Willhite Senior Staff Writer May is National Bike Month and that means it’s time to roll out those bicycles hidden in your garage, strap on a helmet and leave your car keys at home. The open road is calling and now is the opportunity to get out and experience what riding a … Continue reading »
Conflicting classes cause chaos
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 »
Panel offers insight on careers after college
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 »
CSUB students support the fight against cancer at Relay for Life
By Garrett Geissel Staff Writer CSUB students and alumni were out in full force Saturday May 4 at the 22nd annual Relay for Life to support their community in the ongoing fight against cancer. The event was held at Wingspoint on the corner of Merle Haggard Drive and Airport Drive in order to raise money … Continue reading »