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 …
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 …
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 Caché Cantrell Senior Staff Writer Every second Thursday of the month, published poets, emerging poets and those who have a love of poetry gather to read their work and embrace the work of others at Russo’s Bookstore in The Marketplace. This month’s featured poet was Estella Aguilar, 37, news assistant at The Bakersfield Californian …
By Michelle Bean Staff Writer Among the several highly anticipated movies that premiere this May, Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel “The Great Gatsby” hit theaters on Friday, meeting a hailstorm of expectant long time fans and critics. The film follows Nick Carraway (played by Tobey Maguire), a young bondsman in the …
By Steven Barker Opinions Editor As the blazing Bakersfield sun turned to cool, clear evenings on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, the 27th annual Bakersfield Jazz Festival boomed throughout both nights, filling the air with robust trumpets, rhythmical saxophones and the underlying treble of bass guitars. Sporting a lineup that included both local …
By Michael Wafford Senior Staff Writer California State University, Bakersfield broke ground for its new Art Center on Saturday April 27 at its Celebrate CSUB event. The $19 million f acility will serve as a classroom center and studio space for art students at CSUB. The center will be stocked with equipment for the arts …
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 »
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 »
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 »
By Nate Sanchez Sports Editor So far the ‘Runners have impressed fans and opponents alike, having improved their record exponentially from last year and solidifying their place in the race to win the WAC. Players have come and gone from the team, but one man remains constant; the skipper, Head Coach Bill Kernen. “He’s definitely … Continue reading »
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 »
