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Pasta Night is a success at Vida Vegan

Alexis Shofner, Staff Writer March 11, 2022

As a vegan, Vida Vegan has been a frequent spot for me since their opening in 2019. The eatery serves a variety of dishes, from “chickn’” sandwiches to veganized ceviche, and is heavily influenced...

Illustration done by Faith Okoli for Womens History Month

Affinity Group Celebrates International Women’s Day

Marlene Hererra, Staff Writer March 10, 2022

In anticipation of Women’s History Month, CSU Bakersfield’s affinity group, the Organization of Women Leaders prepared a variety of virtual sessions held on March 8 in honor of International Women’s...

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Netflix Series Love is Blind: An Interesting Approach to finding Forever Love

By Gisselle Gamez, Opinions Writer March 8, 2022

Imagine choosing your life partner without even knowing what they look like. In the Netflix reality television program "Love is Blind" fifteen men and women participate in an experiment to find love without...

Shakespeare Unmasked: Gissela Zelaya, left, playing the role of Desdemona, Vanessa Beltran, right, Playing the role of Emilia. Zelaya is holding tight to the arm of Vanessa Beltran.

Jumping into Women’s History Month with Shakespeare

Fatyma Cendejas, Staff Writer March 2, 2022

This week, join CSU Bakersfield's theatre department as they kick off Women's History Month with a special performance of "Shakespeare Unmasked: Celebrating Shakespeare’s Women." “In creating...

Mother and son Advocating Support Team for Indigenous & Native People.

Cameron D.C. Garcia(Left)- Chalon Nation, Mother and son Advocating Support Team for Indigenous & Native People. Cameron D.C. Garcia(Left)- Chalon Nation, BC Student and incoming CSUB Fall 2022 transfer student. Arianne Chow(Right)- Chalon Indian Council of Bakersfield Chairwoman, CSUB Student. 

Photo by Aaron Pryor provided by Arianne Chow.

Native on foreign land: The Native American experience at CSUB

Carlos Hernandez, Digital Content Producer February 27, 2022

Students walking through CSU Bakersfield take in the cold breeze as they pass by empty benches and hear the rustling of the trees. Making up less than 1% of the student population, these students don’t...

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The Best Study Spots Around Campus

Xochitl Martinez, Features Editor February 25, 2022

This spring semester at CSUB, the university expanded in-person classes. With this change comes more students that are new to the campus. To help new and returning students find their favorite study spot...

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Top 5 Chameleon Facts

Alexis Shofner, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

Chameleons are one of the most interesting lizards to learn about within the reptile species. Living in today’s world from the past, the oldest findings of them are from over 60 million years ago. Below...

Renderings of new Energy Innovation Center scheduled to be constructed at CSUB south of Science III building - images provided by Jennifer Self

A New Innovation for CSUB

Adeli Arvizu, News Reporter February 22, 2022

California Gov., Gavin Newsom, incorporated $83 million in funding for the creation of CSU Bakersfield’s Energy Innovation Center on Jan.10 in his 2022-23 budget summary.  “It will house the engineering...

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The Alumni Hall of Fame event recognizes and awards past alums

Fatyma Cendejas, Features Writer February 22, 2022

The Alumni Hall of Fame event recognizes and awards past alums for serving and making positive changes in the community. The 2022 alums are Paula Parks, Stephen Neal, Terri Church and Connie Perez-Andreesen....

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Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker Review: Is it for Everyone?

Ashley Soren, Opinions Writer February 21, 2022

Winter of 2021 was a huge year for the gaming industry, as many anticipated titles finally saw their release in that year. One of the most anticipated releases was Final Fantasy XIV’s latest expansion:...

Lori Blodorn sitting with "Champ" the campus German Shepherd

German Shepherd Finds Forever Home Through Campus Staff

Marlene Hererra, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

With the anticipation of a rainstorm, many individuals began to worry about the German Shepherd, now named Champ, that had been spotted on campus. He had made CSU Bakersfield his home since the month of...

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Avocado Toast provides a fresh bite

Alexis Shofner, Staff Writer February 14, 2022

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then it should be a meal you enjoy. This loaded avocado toast is the perfect balance of fresh and savory and looks like a high-class vegan café meal...

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