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Inside view of the Micro CT scanner located in the Science III building.

From California to South Africa: A Biologist’s dream

Lauren Hill, Features Editor September 26, 2019

With a dream of seeing CSU Bakersfield biology students receive a more hands-on study experience on a once in a lifetime type of journey, Professors of Biology, Anna Jacobsen and Brandon Pratt have received...

Headshot of Arun Gandhi published on the 15th annual Kegley Institute of Ethics Fall Lecture poster.

Arun Gandhi coming to CSUB campus on Saturday, Sept. 28

Lauren Hill, Features Editor September 25, 2019

  Mohandas K. “Mahatma” Gandhi has empowered the lives of thousands of individuals and has changed the world with his belief systems and advocacy for non-violence and civil rights. There are people...

Students being served tacos in the Student Union on Sept. 16, 2019.

CSUB kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

Ashley Balcaceres & Stephanie Williams, Reporters September 25, 2019

  It’s that time of year again where all Hispanic and Latino cultures get to celebrate their background with various traditions from each country. Hispanic Heritage Month is a month long celebration...

Jason Baldwin, ASI director of graduate students.

Grad student leader leaves oil field for higher education

Audrey Tobola, Reporter September 25, 2019

Associated Students Inc. has a new director of graduate students, Jason Baldwin. Although it’s only been three weeks, you might have met Baldwin or heard about him before because of his involvement...

A group of CSUB students dance during the 5th annual Runners Night Carnival.

Bright lights shine at Runner Nights

Sofia Martinez, Reporter September 25, 2019

  This year, the fifth annual Runner Nights was held on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Runner Nights is an event series that brings fun activities for CSU Bakersfield students and faculty...

Matthew Faulkner, Jason Rickett's friend from high school, shares a memory at the  memorial on Monday Sept. 9, 2019.= at McMurphy's Tavern in Bakersfield.

Friends and family gather to remember Jason Rickett

Sam Underwood, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2019

In a meeting room above McMurphy’s Irish Pub in Bakersfield, a solemn crowd gathered on Sept. 9 to honor the memory and celebrate the life of Jason Rickett, former editor of alternative newspaper The...

Stephani Williams/The Runner. On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, Brandy Plaat, a Biology major, stocks up on fruit at the pop-up Food Pantry. Located near the Student Union and the Café.

Food Pantry: Producing healthy students

Ashley Balcaceres, Feature Writer September 13, 2019

The Food Pantry here at the University is at work daily helping students to comabt Food Insecurity. “Four out of ten CSUB students experience some kind of food insecurity,” says Fernando Miranda, a...

Jared Mann/Runner File Photo, Group of attendees gather near a ride at the Kern County Fairgrounds.

Kern County Fair features Nelly on opening night

Andrea Rabago, Feature Writer September 13, 2019

Fall is upon us, and so the countdown begins to the return of the Kern County Fair.   The Kern County Fair is a tradition for many families here in Bakersfield. It is a place where families go to enjoy...

Students interact with the M.E.Ch.A. club leaders at the Club Fair on Sept. 4 outside the Runner Cafe.

Club Fair offers students ways to get involved

Maria Hernandez, Feature Writer September 11, 2019

  The CSU Bakersfield Club Fair took place at the Runner Café Quad on Thursday, Sep. 4, 2019. The fair started at 11:00 AM and ended at 1:00 PM. During that time, students were able to learn about the...

Photo provided by Lakhvir Kaur

Lakhvir Kaur speaks on the Sikh community in Bakersfield

Lauren Hill, Features Editor September 11, 2019

CSU Bakersfield is a campus that shines with the light of diversity in its students. Each community plays a lead role in the story of CSUB with many achievements and contributions. Luis Vega, professor...

Dr. Zelezny's Exclusive Interview with Eric Dean

Dr. Zelezny’s Exclusive Interview with Eric Dean

September 6, 2019

https://soundcloud.com/csu-runner/dr-zeleznys-exclusive-interview On todays episode of The Runner OnAir, your host Eric Dean sits down with President Lynnette Zelezny. Together they discuss what’s...

5 things to do at the SRC

5 things to do at the SRC

Sam Underwood, Editor-in-Chief August 28, 2019

The Student Recreation Center (SRC), located on the east side of camps, just south of the Student Union, is a resource free to use by CSU Bakersfield students. If you are interested in fun activities,...

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