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The Runner

Runner Premier: The Who’s Tommy

March 5, 2020

A preview of CSUB's spring musical, The Who's Tommy.

Rebecca Bender signs an autograph on her book, "In Pursuit for Love" for an attendee at her event.

Human Trafficking survivor tells story to the Kern County community

Estefany Henriquez, Reporter March 3, 2020

  The atmosphere was attentive and sobering as human trafficking survivor Rebecca Bender revealed the reality of her victimization by the illegal human trafficking business.    Bender is a survival...

Panel members speak at the Gun Violence Prevention panel at CSU Bakersfield on Feb. 20.

Bakersfield Police Department holds gun violence prevention panel at CSUB

Francisco Ruiz, Reporter March 3, 2020

 There are six speakers. Two of them are dressed up in their work uniforms, and one of them wears a light blue uniform with her name embroidered into it. She’s a crime analyst. The other guest wears...

Students gather at the Hinduism resource table to talk and speak with representatives at the Interfaith Resource Fair on Feb. 19.

Many faiths, one love: Conversation and community at the Interfaith Resource Fair

Lauren Hill, Features Editor March 2, 2020

 The Common Grounds Club on CSU Bakersfield’s campus works tirelessly to display the colors of belief and religion that cover the world. Groups of students surrounded tables, and the smiles of representatives...

Kung pao chickpeas makes a colorful dish that helps students consume their recommended daily vegetables without being too expensive.

Runner recipes: Kung pao chickpeas

Destinee Sims, Opinions Editor March 1, 2020

Buying groceries each week can get expensive, making it difficult to cook on a college student’s budget. Thankfully CSU Bakersfield has the Food Pantry; there are a variety of meals that can be made...

“Consider Me, Include Me”

Yoana Andrade, Reporter February 27, 2020

  Bullying is an emotional topic, but that shouldn’t stop teachers, students, parents, etc. from teaching what it is and how to prevent it in schools and households. Bullying happens all over the world...

Bakersfield police chief speaks on leadership ethics

Bakersfield police chief speaks on leadership ethics

Francisco Ruiz, Reporter February 26, 2020

 The room was filled with guests from all around the community. Most of the guests were dressed up in tuxedos, waiting patiently and talking to one another. As time was getting closer to start the event,...

Tina Sickle holds her U.S. flag with pride to show her support of President Trump’s arrival at Meadows Field Airport on Feb. 19.

Presidential visit: Pride and Protest

Amy Pachla, Copy Chief February 25, 2020

  President Donald Trump's visit to Bakersfield Wednesday, Feb. 19 brought both supporters as well as protestors out into the streets.     In the morning, protestors and local political candidates...

Photo Contributed by Curt Asher

Library Dean Curt Asher set to retire

Estefany Henriquez, Reporter February 25, 2020

  Walter Stiern Library Dean Curt Asher recently announced his upcoming retirement from CSU Bakersfield. Dean Asher will depart in June 2020.     Asher was chartered as a librarian in 1998, having...

Once the jackfruit has been prepared, the sensory experience will be similar to that of eating traditional tacos.

Runner recipes: Jumping jackfruit tacos

Destinee Sims, Opinions Editor February 21, 2020

We all know that cooking on a college student’s budget can be hard; making food that tastes good and has any quality nutrients seems even harder. In a world of rising prices, students need to learn to...

Profile image of Rebecca Bender pulled from a press kit on her website, rebeccabender.org.

Human trafficking survivor Rebecca Bender to speak in downtown Bakersfield

Estefany Henriquez, Reporter February 11, 2020

 Human trafficking is a worldwide multibillion-dollar industry and a crime. Human beings, including children, are being sold and treated as possessions to be controlled, and commonly forced into prostitution.    ...

Illustration by Lauren Hill.

Bernie Sanders to send campaign team to CSU Bakersfield

Lauren Hill, Features Editor February 10, 2020

  Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is sending his campaign team to CSU Bakersfield for an election rally on Wednesday, Feb. 12.     Phillip Agnew and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez are national...

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