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The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

Off-campus eats to combat your hangry

Off-campus eats to combat your hangry

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

CSU Bakersfield's campus has a variety of locations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  Nevertheless, the same four or five places can get old after a time.  When you are ready to head off campus and...

Juana Romo, a senior business managament major, stands near the Music Building at CSU Bakersfield on May 1. Romo is graduating this semester.

Graduation: Last step to the future

By Vincent Perez, Features Editor May 21, 2019

Graduation. One word that defines a student’s next chapter. Not everyone has the same plan prior to graduation but nerves are there even for the most prepared. Juana Romo, a senior business management...

Steven Bacon, Dean of Social Sciences & Education, reads and walks down the halls of the Education Building.

Bacon retires, staff reminisce

By Lauren Silvis, Reporter May 21, 2019

Steven Bacon, Dean of School of Social Sciences and Education, has had an impact on the life of students and staff at CSU Bakersfield. Just this semester, Bacon has announced his retirement after 24 years...

CSU Bakersfield students make dumplings during the dumpling workshop on May 8 in the Break Room in the Walter Stiern Library.

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Students get a taste of Chinese culture

By Silvia Lopez Medero, Reporter May 17, 2019

Learning a language can be hard, but it is a worthwhile experience that can embody both the language and culture of another country. In CSU Bakersfield’s Chinese I class we got a taste of how learning...

CSUB SRC Tennis Club members practicing at the SRC’s courts on May 10.

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Tennis club makes ground in first semester

By Vincent Perez, Features Editor May 17, 2019

Evan Lostetter was a soccer forward for Liberty High School for four years. Yet, you would not find him on the pitch playing with the men’s soccer team on campus. You’re more likely to see the CSU...

Jennifer Sanchez commenced the Sustainability Recognition Ceremony, on May 15, and CSUB President Lynnette Zelezny was also in attendance. 

By Sergio Hernandez

Recognition ceremony recognizes sustainability efforts by students

By Aaliyah Beed, Reporter May 16, 2019

On May 5 the sustainability office closed the year with its second annual recognition ceremony held in the Stockdale Room at CSU Bakersfield. Individuals and projects were acknowledged and thanked for...

Taking the road less traveled: A literary experience

Taking the road less traveled: A literary experience

By Samantha Cook, Reporter May 16, 2019

Every college student has been there when someone finds out you’re in college. Wide-eyed with fleeting interest, a family member, friend or stranger asks you what your major is. Normally, one might...

From left: Karina Miranda, Daisy P., and Yuridiana Pantoja demonstrated a dental dam during the Let’s Talk About Sex event on April 10 inside CSU Bakersfield’s Multi-Cultural Alliance and Gender Equity Resource Center.

MAGEC hosts open sex talk

Sam Underwood, Reporter May 3, 2019

In the remote west end of the CSU Bakersfield campus, at the Multi-Cultural Alliance and Gender Equity Resource Center (MAGEC), a group of students converge to talk about sex. The room was packed to capacity...

Photo courtesy of the SRC Climbing Club

SRC climbers reach new heights

By Vincent Perez, Features Editor May 2, 2019

Your pulse is racing. A bead of sweat rolls down your cheek, falling off. For some reason, you agreed to rock climb and your nerves are getting the best of you. You look down. Someone is encouraging you...

Photo courtesy of Hannah Banks

Annual Greek Week ends with talent show and BBQ

Aaliyah Beed, Reporter May 2, 2019

Associated Student Union alongside the Greek council held the annual Greek Week Barbeque April 25 on the Student Union Patio. Student, staff, and Greeks enjoyed food provided by ASI as well as a talent...

Students educate each other about sexual ethics

Students educate each other about sexual ethics

Sarah Jane Atkinson, Reporter May 2, 2019

Representatives from many associations on and off campus lined the Red Brick Road to promote safe, consensual and ethical sex on April 25. CSU Bakersfield students and staff were given the opportunity...

EDM festival coming to Bakersfield May 8-13

By Silvia Lopez Medero, Reporter May 1, 2019

Imagine going from camping out at night under the stars, and then waking up to experience cultural dances, yoga, and a wide range of EDM music all in the same general location. Bakersfield will be experiencing...

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