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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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CSUB celebrates Black History Month

Graciela Aguilar and Ernesto Leon February 11, 2022

CSU Bakersfield kicked off this year’s Black History Month with a virtual event hosted by the CSUB Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA). This meet and greet event introduced students, faculty,...

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Educators Bring Philosophy To All

Ernesto Leon, Features Assistant Editor February 10, 2022

Should we punish someone for breaking the law, or shift the thinking to is the law just. What conformed their definition of justice? Society should realize that people of color have been left out of those...

They Aren’t just Students, They are a Family

Juniva Bojorquez, Staff Writer December 12, 2021

Camp at CSU Bakersfield has helped many students whose parents work in agriculture. It has given students the help they need to get by in college. Camp was established at CSUB in 2000, and since then, it...

The Power of Women's Work: Textile arts reclaimed as a creative medium

The Power of Women’s Work: Textile arts reclaimed as a creative medium

Haydee Barahona, Feature Writer December 8, 2021

Textile art refers to the use of natural and synthetic fibers to create decorative objects. Despite being one of the earliest practices in human civilization, working with textiles was not considered an...

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When immigrants from Latin America find different kind of America inside the U.S.

Ernesto Leon, Features Writer December 2, 2021

Visiting a new country can be a culture shock for many people, but for immigrants, it’s no new feeling. Here are some ways young Latin American immigrants experienced culture shock when they first...

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How GenZ is breaking down male fashion barriers

Ernesto Leon, Features Writer December 1, 2021

Putting on your daily foundation, followed by some eyeliner, a ring on every other finger, along with some bracelets and necklaces, all finished up with a crop top and a skirt before going out. For...

Student quits job to rekindle her passion

Student quits job to rekindle her passion

Ernesto Leon, Features Writer December 1, 2021

She walked into work for her shift. It was like every other day she had worked except this was her final day. She was constantly overworked with expectations to still excel in her course load in college...

From Immigrant to Published Writer

From Immigrant to Published Writer

Teresa Alcantar, Staff Writer December 1, 2021

On Friday, Nov. 16, the Kern County Library, in collaboration with CSU Bakersfield, held their annual evening with the author as part of the One Book Project. This year’s featured author was...

Members of CSUB's Edible Garden posing for a picture after finishing potting their plants on November 18th, 2021.

The Edible Garden Hosts a Gardening Workshop

Yasmin Marcelo, Staff Writer November 20, 2021

On Thursday, November 18th, the Edible Garden hosted a gardening workshop for small spaces. According to ASI’s Director of Sustainability, Najeeb Darwish, “Gardening in small spaces is part of...

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