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The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

Community celebrates CSUB

Community celebrates CSUB

Wanda Winkler May 1, 2013

Staff Writer Celebrate CSUB's annual 5K Run/Walk was held on April 27, drawing an impressive crowd from the community. Alumni, athletes and students gathered together to celebrate the academic, athletic...

Runner Café hours trouble students

Garrett Geissel May 1, 2013

Staff Writer It is no secret that college students get hungry on campus while attending classes, studying, or just hanging out. With this in mind, one would assume that the food services on campus fully...

Where does my textbook money go?

May 1, 2013

By Michelle Bean Staff Writer Over the four years required to complete a degree most students will spend around $6,000 on textbooks alone. "I was very surprised that I had to set aside $500 for books...

Students weigh in on transition to semester system

Katherine Downey May 1, 2013

Staff Writer In recent months, there has been talk of the possibility that California State University Bakersfield will be converting to the semester system. It was originally introduced by former Chancellor...

Counseling Center holds sexual assault awareness event

Cache Cantrell May 1, 2013

Senior Staff Writer In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Janet Millar Counselor and Training Director in the CSUB Counseling Center hosted an open session Thursday evening with activities and discussion...

CSUB polls students on drinking habits

April 29, 2013

By: Michael Wafford Senior Staff Writer From April 15 to 18 the Alcohol and Drug Education Committee held a series of alcohol screenings and  awareness activities, and gave students information about...

‘Runners drop final double-header at home

April 26, 2013

By Nate Sanchez Sports Editor After the second of two double headers in two days, the 'Runner softball team walked away from the Roadrunner Softball Complex for the last time this season with a win and...

Cruising Bakersfield for good eats

April 26, 2013

By Alex Ripepi Staff Writer Every once in a while, it’s nice to break the day to day norm of eating whatever is the most convenient or the closest thing possible. Falling into the trap of chain restaurants...

Student-parents thrive at CSUB

April 26, 2013

By Michael Wafford Senior Staff Writer   From April 15 to April 18 the Alcohol and Drug Education Committee held a series of alcohol screenings, awareness activities and gave students information...

Online parking permits ease congestion at cashier’s office

April 26, 2013

By: Katherine Downey Staff Writer The ability to buy parking permits online is the newest news to hit campus this quarter. When students stood in line along with hundreds of others to get their parking...

ASI student elections on the horizon

April 26, 2013

By: Garrett Geissel Staff Writer It is nearly that time of the year for the Associated Students, Inc. elections on campus. Becoming a student representative for ASI is a way for students with leadership...

Bakersfield lacks entertainment for students

Caché Cantrell April 26, 2013

Senior Staff Writer The first time I ever heard of Bakersfield was when I was watching the movie “Cast Away,” starring Tom Hanks. There is a scene in the movie when the shell of a Porta-Potty floats...

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