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Artist, Shuji Nishimura, works on his piece based on Raphael’s Madonna della seggiola on Oct. 19, 2019 during day one of Via Arté at the Market Place.

Via Arté 2019

Tony Hernandez II, Photographer October 21, 2019

On Oct. 19 through Oct. 20, Via Arte took place outside the Market Place. Many artists came out to express their creative minds in a unique form of chalk art.

Poet Lindsay Wilson reciting a poem on October 14 in the Dezember room in the Walter W. Stiern Library part of the California Writers Series.

Poet laureate returns home to Bakersfield

Sam Underwood, Editor In Chief October 21, 2019

“Not only should you be inspired, but think about ‘how can I be up there someday’,” advised English professor Matt Woodman as he introduced Lindsay Wilson, former poet laureate of Reno, Nevada. Students...

The student struggle is real

The student struggle is real

Lauren Hill, Features Editor October 21, 2019

The CSU Bakersfield campus is flooded with individuals who have different lives, experiences, and journeys. One thing that every student has is a common struggle. Being a student requires that sacrifices...

Freshman English major Alec Dotson, and Senior Double major psychology and interdisciplinary studies Samantha DeLaCruz talks to Freshman Nursing major PerlaMartinez about what Club Gen has to offer students during the Pride resource fair happening in the student union patio on Monday Oct. 7 2019.

CSUB celebrates the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Week

Angie Saavedra, Reporter October 16, 2019

  CSU Bakersfield is committed to being an all-around campus by being accepting of every student and staff member, no matter their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. From Oct....

Breast cancer awareness workshop for female students

Breast cancer awareness workshop for female students

Andrea Rabago, Reporter October 15, 2019

  The month of October is that time of the year when breast cancer awareness is promoted extensively to female students. Although many are aware of the seriousness of this illness, there are a few...

Physical media copies of the films mentioned.

Six artfully terrifying films to watch this Halloween

Tony Hernandez II, Photographer October 14, 2019

  In the last decade, mainstream horror has been dominated by films with jump scares, minimal character development, and a lack of originality. However, there have existed horror films that artfully...

March for equality to occur during CSUB Pride Week

March for equality to occur during CSUB Pride Week

Angie Saavedra, Reporter October 7, 2019

CSU Bakersfield is committed to being a well-rounded campus by being accepting of every student and staff member, no matter their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. To embrace this,...

Mac Miller on a big screen while he performs “Congratulations” at Camp Flog Gnaw in Oct. of 2017. 
 
Screen capture of a video taken by Damian Lopez.

One year has passed since death of Mac Miller

Damian Lopez October 4, 2019

  Malcolm McCormick, known as Mac Miller, was a rapper and record producer from Pittsburg, PA. Miller produced five full-length albums, each one ranking within the top five on Billboard 200 charts during...

Stock photo of a suit.

J.C. Penney partners with CSUB to prepare students for the future

Angie Saavedra, Reporter October 2, 2019

For the second year, J.C. Penney will be closing their doors to the public early and reopening them for current CSU Bakersfield students only for their annual “Suit Up” event. The event will beheld...

Arun Gandhi speaking at Dore Theater on CSUB Campus on Sept. 28, 2019.

Arun Gandhi speaks on Non-Violence at CSUB

Alex Chapa-Kunz, News Editor October 1, 2019

  The Kegley Institute of Ethics’ 15th Annual Fall Lecture occurred on Saturday Sept. 28 in CSU Bakersfield’s Dore Theater. Speakers Arun Gandhi and NipunMehta discussed the teachings of Mahatma...

Regina Carlos poses on a staircase to show her outfit.

Fall Fashion: Aesthetics, Colors, and Styles to know

Sofia Martinez, Reporter October 1, 2019

It’s officially fall, which means that new styles are surfacing everywhere. Fall fashion is very subjective. Most retail companies have been releasing animal prints, silk or satin shirts with...

Event coordinators and International Students on campus gather around during talk time for fellowship on Sept. 3, 2019.

CSU Bakersfield helps international students succeed in America

Maria Hernandez, Reporter September 27, 2019

The Friendship Partners Program helps international students to succeed academically. The program offers international students the opportunity to explore Bakersfield and other nearby cities. International...

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