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The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

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The ‘X’ factor: Embracing diversity or oversimplifying identity?

Brittany Oceguera and Jacquelin Garcia Garcia October 23, 2024

The popularization of the term Latinx has been notable in recent years. Its growing usage in media, academia and everyday conversations has generated discussions about the gender-neutral alternative for...

National champion, AJ Ferrari joins CSUB wrestling team amid mixed reactions

Autumn Newbury and Jocelynn Landon October 23, 2024

Trigger Warning: This article discusses the topic of sexual assault and harassment Cal State Bakersfield’s wrestling program is abuzz, both negative and positive, following the news of the high-profile...

Students deliberately listening to the speakers to about the support and awareness of suicide and mental health on campus.

Cal State Bakerfield host Candlelight to spread awareness during suicide awareness month

Blake Burton, Photo Editor October 10, 2024

    In support of mental health and suicide prevention California State University Bakersfield Counseling Center hosted 10th annual Candlelight Event at the Student Union Patio.  This candlelight...

Healthiest diet graphic made Marina Gonzalez.

The Health Benefits of the Vegan Diet

Marina Gonzalez, features writer September 30, 2024

The Health Benefits of the Vegan Diet  By Marina Gonzalez  People have wondered why others have chosen to switch to the vegan diet because some people may not understand that the vegan diet is...

 students, staff, and faculty enjoying the food at the Soul Food Thursday Luncheon

Food for The Soul

Blake Burton, Photo Editor September 27, 2024

  Cal State University of Bakersfield to host Soul food Thursday at The Runner Cafe.  This is the second semester that Soul Food Thursday has been a new feature at the Runner Cafe.  Due...

Alexander Heriberto attends the Kern County fair with his family. Heriberto's family donated more than 20 cans for CAPK's Feed the Need event at the Kern County Fair on Sept. 24.

Jocelynn Landon, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2024
Community Action Partnership of Kern called upon the Kern County community in order to help Feed the Need—an annual event that CAPK does in partnership with the Kern County Fair by offering free admissions to those who bring cans in increments of six.   It may have been triple digits in temperature, but that didn’t stop the community from bringing 25,638 pounds of food, equaling around 21,412 meals.  
Poster screenshot from CAPK.

Join CAPK at the Kern County Fair: Bring six cans for free admission into the fair.

Juver, Gonzales September 22, 2024
On Tuesday Sept. 24th at 4 p.m., Community Action Partnership of Kern, CAPK, is hosting their annual Feed the Need event in partnership with the Kern County Fair. The fair will be accepting canned food donations and will be offering free admission to those who donate six or more canned food items for CAPK’s food bank.  
Umoja Program Comes to CSUB Furthering Black Excellence

Umoja Program Comes to CSUB Furthering Black Excellence

Blake Burton, Photo Editor September 18, 2024

California State University, Bakersfield through the help of Dr. Parks have decided to bring the Umoja program to CSUB to support transfer students and to educate everyone about African Culture. On...

"Deadpool & Wolverine" movie poster.

Deadpool & Wolverine: Multiverse Motion Sickness

Jaki Sevieux, Opinion Writer September 18, 2024

I had measured expectations when preparing to watch yet another summer superhero blockbuster, which turned out to be a summer dumpster fire. As a long-time “Deadpool” franchise fan, I was eager to...

Simia Bhakta
Photo taken from CSUB Volleyball website

CSUB volleyball captains: It’s all about the game but also family

Autumn Newbury, Sports Editor September 18, 2024

CSU Bakersfield’s volleyball team is ready to rise to new heights. With captains, Simia Bhakta and Ella Erteltova leading the charge, as they prepare for the challenges ahead. The captains are...

The House on Mango Street book cover from Tenement Museum Shop online

The House on Mango Street Book Review

Angela Torres, Features Editor September 18, 2024

The House on Mango Street is a series of short stories that relays the Hispanic childhood experience; but I believe any culture can relate to this book. These short stories hold many dimensions and meanings,...

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie poster from imdb webpage.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice “He’s Back.”

Eduardo Martinez, Opinion Editor September 18, 2024

After decades of waiting, “Beetlejuice” is back in theaters with "the ghost with the most" returning to haunt the living and put a ring on Winona Ryder’s finger.  “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”...

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