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The Runner

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The Runner

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Melissa Lozada-Oliva on Oppression Bonding us like Sisters

Marlene Herrera, Staff Writer May 19, 2022

Guatemalan Colombian poet Melissa Lozada-Oliva captivates readers with her prominent and engaging narrative take on navigating life  as brown women in a world that conditions us to feel bad for taking...

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Tinashe, an artist who deserves to be heard and seen

Yasmin Marcelo, Freelancer May 18, 2022

Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe, more commonly known as Tinashe, is a multitalented artist across various media. She is a singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, and trained dancer. Her genres include...

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Fresh Review: A film About Untasteful Dating

Alexis Shofner, Staff Writer May 10, 2022

Adding on to Hulu’s top 2022 horror films, "Fresh” is Mimi Cave’s first film debut. Sitting at an 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, this cliché romantic comedy meets unnerving horror and addresses the struggles...

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Mixed drinks for graduation and beyond

Frankie Nadal, Copy Editor May 9, 2022

Let’s start things off properly with a round of applause for our 2022 CSU Bakersfield graduates. (Pretend there’s an exclamation point at the end of the previous sentence.) The road was long and hard,...

Plated carnitas dish with rice

Runner Recipe: Pork Carnitas

Frankie Nadal, Copy Editor May 8, 2022

Now, I may just be a humble Indigenous/Latine guy with a special interest in cooking and baking, but that doesn’t mean you need to have spend several months consuming every piece of media related to...

The official FleaMarketShawty sign.

Local designer strengthens herself through her passion for fashion

Alexis Shofner, Staff Writer May 5, 2022

Paris, France is commonly referred to as the fashion capital of the world, being home to the first fashion designer and leader of all things couture-related. Since its creation in 1826 fashion has evolved...

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‘Kaisen 0’ follows story of undying love

Marlene Herrera, Staff Writer April 28, 2022

Anime lovers, specifically Jujutsu Kaisen fanatics, long anticipated the showing of the prequel to the beloved series.  Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (JJK) is part of the manga series written and illustrated by...

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Movie Review: Frida continues to influence others with her legacy of perseverance

Marlene Herrera, Staff Writer April 26, 2022

Frida (2002) goes out of its way to portray the life of now widely known and recognized painter and feminist, Frida Kahlo, with the portrayal of critical and pivotal events of her life while at the same...

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Five Ways to Go Green in College

Alexis Shofner, Staff Writer April 25, 2022

Being sustainable as a college student doesn’t cost much more than some dedication and spirit. There are often courses available to learn more about environmental awareness as well as clubs both on campus...

Najeeb Darwish and Viviana Ramirez, the founders of the club. They were volunteering their time at the edible garden, weeding and cleaning out the storage.

Coalition of Chicken Enthusiasts is one of CSU Bakersfield’s newest clubs

Fatyma Cendejas, Staff Writer April 5, 2022

The C.C.E, Coalition of Chicken Enthusiasts is one of CSU Bakersfield’s newest clubs. It was established back in December 2020. Viviana Ramirez, a psychology major and French minor, is the president...

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Turning Red Movie Review: On the Comfort of Coming of Age Movies

Marlene Herrera, Staff Writer April 5, 2022

Turning Red perfectly conveys how uncomfortable and awkward it is to wake up and discover your body is changing and everyone around can see it.  This coming of age story is told through the portrayal...

The view of the market from The Hen’s Roost garage.

Small businesses showcase products at Bakersfield second Saturday event

Jocelyn Green, Staff Writer April 2, 2022

The city of Bakersfield had a second Saturday on March 12, 2022 downtown at the farmers market. The event had some small businesses showcasing their supplies and products. One of the small businesses named...

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