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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...

Teacher and Substitute Shortage

Teacher and Substitute Shortage

Somiah Alkobadi, Staff Writer November 19, 2021

Before Covid-19 impacted the lives of many across the globe, the shortage of teachers had already started. Teachers that were close to retiring, retired once classes went online. According to nu.edu, “8.5...

E-sports Club hosts Halloween gaming

Yasmin Marcelo, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

The E-sports Club at CSUB held Operation: Mash of Monsters in the Student Union multi-purpose room. on Oct. 23. The event involved a costume contest, board games, DIY mask painting, lanyard sales, and...

‘Inside Job’ is Netflix’s new must-see

Leah Truitt, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

If you are a fan of conspiracy theories, dark humor, AI, and technology gone terribly wrong (or hilariously right), then the new Netflix animated television show, “Inside Job,”is for you. Produced...

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