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The Runner

Cynthia Lee Fontaine discusses self-love at Drag Queen Bingo

Cynthia Lee Fontaine discusses self-love at Drag Queen Bingo

Destinee Sims, Features Editor October 15, 2020

Cynthia Lee Fontaine called the shots on Oct. 14, getting to know Runners while announcing the lucky bingo squares during CSU Bakersfield Campus Programming’s digital Drag Queen Bingo event. Celebrating...

Runners come together virtually for Dia de los Muertos Paint Night

Runners come together virtually for Dia de los Muertos Paint Night

Destinee Sims, Features Editor October 14, 2020

Runners came together over Zoom for Paint Night organized by the Dreamers Resource Center (DRC) and the Multicultural Alliance and Gender Equity Center (MAGEC) on Oct. 9.   Jarad Mann was the evening’s...

It is critical that voters make informed choices when they fill out their ballot.

How voters can prepare to cast their first ballot

Jennifer Samano, Features Writer October 13, 2020

With presidential elections approaching and early voting now available in some California counties, millions of newly eligible voters are getting ready to cast their ballots for the very first time.   First...

Hosted by CSUB Campus Programming.

Drag Queen Bingo: A night of games and prizes with Cynthia Lee Fontaine

Destinee Sims, Features Editor October 13, 2020

Bringing together the Hispanic Heritage Month and OUTober, celebrity drag queen Cynthia Lee Fontaine will be the caller for Drag Queen Bingo on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. on Zoom.   Hosted by CSU Bakersfield,...

These cheesy garlic bites will satisfy some of the toughest snack cravings.

Runner recipes: Cheesy garlic eggplant bites

Alyson Bravo, Photo Editor October 11, 2020

Fresh produce can get expensive, and with many Runners finding themselves unable to work during the pandemic, limited finances may prevent them from purchasing groceries. Though, Runners may be unable...

A Conversation with La Raza Magazine’s Luis C. Garza

A Conversation with La Raza Magazine’s Luis C. Garza

Melanie Romo, Assistant Features Editor October 7, 2020

The Latino/a Faculty and Staff Association (LFSA) at CSU Bakersfield hosted an event with guest speaker Luis C. Garza, photographer for La Raza Magazine, in honor of the 50-year anniversary of the Chicano...

OWL to hold webinar as 100-year anniversary of 19th amendment approaches

OWL to hold webinar as 100-year anniversary of 19th amendment approaches

Melanie Romo, Assistant Features Editor October 7, 2020

The Organization of Women Leaders (OWL) is hosting a virtual event on Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. focusing on the 19th Amendment.   This year marks a special moment as the country commemorates the hundredth...

CSUB turns 50: Celebrating with digital telethons, trivia, and Sir Richard Branson

CSUB turns 50: Celebrating with digital telethons, trivia, and Sir Richard Branson

Maria M. Lopez and Destinee Sims October 7, 2020

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of CSU Bakersfield’s establishment, President Dr. Lynnette Zelezny announced on Oct. 1 that the university would be holding its first digital telethon to help raise...

Hicks shows off her work environment with one of her classes' frequent furry visitors.

Contributed by Hailey Hicks.

Instructors aim to adjust to the virtual classroom

Valeria Roman, Features Writer October 6, 2020

Transitioning from in-person classes to digital has not only been a change for students, but for the instructors as well. Instructors have had to make changes to how they teach in order to adjust to...

Abuse is never the victim's fault.

Surviving in silence: Domestic violence victims spend the pandemic with their abuser

Jennifer Samano, Features Writer October 5, 2020

Stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines have become the new reality as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, forcing the creation of restrictions mandating the closure of non-essential...

Top the funnel cakes with powdered sugar and other fun toppings for a tasty treat!

Runner Recipes: Funnel cakes and deep-fried Oreos

Destinee Sims, Features Editor October 4, 2020

Fair food cravings pop up year-round, but unfortunately, the fair is not available often. While the fair is still offering a drive-thru style event for consumers looking to satisfy their yearly craving,...

Preview: CSUB to hold virtual Día de los Muertos Paint Night

Preview: CSUB to hold virtual Día de los Muertos Paint Night

Destinee Sims, Features Editor October 4, 2020

CSU Bakersfield is bringing together Hispanic Heritage and Pride Month for a digital paint night on Oct. 9 over Zoom. While the art design will not be announced in advance, students can look forward to...

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