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The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

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The risks of binge drinking

Sam Underwood, Reporter March 16, 2019

Eric vaguely remembers falling and crashing through his oven door.  One Sunday, in January of 2015, Eric, who wishes to not disclose his last name, had some co-workers over for drinks. The CSU Bakersfield...

CSUB softball girls during practice on February 2019.
Photo by Sergio Hernandez

Batter up because it’s softball time

Vanessa Villalvazo, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

Softball has opened their season with a win against UC Santa Barbara on Feb. 8. The Roadrunners beat the Gauchos with am ending result of 4-3. CSUB lost against Sacrament State University 0-6, but got...

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Luz Zamudio-Torres, a Dignity Health Community Wellness Specialist, spoke to
students on December 3, 2018 about the changes students can make to their diets
at a more affordable price.

Free nutrition workshops offered by Dignity Health

By Sarah Jane Atkinson, Reporter March 14, 2019

The CSU Bakersfield Food Pantry is planning on partnering with Dignity Health in a four-week health workshops. Dignity Health will provide workshops for students that include meal planning, food labels,...

From left to right, Julian Ness, Tyler Miller, Jade Jackson, and Jake Vukovich perform at Temblor Brewing Company on Feb. 23.

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Jackson’s simple roots grow big

Vincent Perez, Features Editor March 14, 2019

The ferment of IPA beer and country with a twist of rock guitar filled the back room inside Temblor Brewing Co. on Feb. 23. It was Jade Jackson and her bandmates who played their catchy country/Americana...

Sensei Ashitemasu, author of 'So, About That... A Year Of Contemporary Essays on Race and Pop Culture', swaps ideas with the Black Student Union during a live podcast on Feb. 28 in the Student Union Multi-Purpose Room.

Black History Month comes to an end with live podcast

Aaliyah Beed, Reporter March 13, 2019
Sensei Ashitemasu, author of 'So, About That... A Year Of Contemporary Essays on Race and Pop Culture', swaps ideas with the Black Student Union during a live podcast on Feb. 28 in the Student Union Multi-Purpose Room.
Andrea Herskowitz, from the Tatou Uma dance school of Bakersfield, brings the crowd together to teach them the basics on Polynesian dancing on Mar 9 in the Student Union Multi-Purpose Room.

Dance Marathon 2019

Bre Parks, Photo Editor March 13, 2019
CSUB Students learn a Polynesian dance at the Dance Marathon on Mar. 9 in the Student Union Multi-Purpose Room.

Runner Nights artist revealed

By Sarah Jane Atkinson, Reporter March 12, 2019

The long awaited genre, rap, has finally made its way forward by introducing Tyga as this year’s Runner Nights artist. On March 12 at the Student Union, CSU Bakersfield students waited in anticipation...

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Students share ‘The Afro Experience’ within the LGBTQ+ community

March 8, 2019

By Samantha Cook Reporter Black History Month came to a close with The Afro Experience: LGBTQ+ event on Feb. 27. Though small in numbers, the event attracted great participation among its audience...

Students come together for the women's celebration kick off event at CSU Bakersfield's SU Patio on Monday, March 4. 

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Women’s History Month kicks off at CSU Bakersfield

March 8, 2019

By Silvia Lopez Medero Reporter On Monday, March 4, campus programming started off Women’s History Month by hosting the celebrating women kick off event in the SU Patio that offered students the...

CSUB African Student Association’s Kings and Queens dance team took the floor to perform an African dance during the International Women’s Day event in the Stockdale Room on Friday, March 8.

International women celebrated

By Lauren Silvis, Reporter March 5, 2019

Friday, March 8, was International Women’s Day. In celebration, the Organization of Women Leaders of CSUB planned an event to celebrate women of all cultures. On the Student Union patio, songs celebrating...

Three pieces by Black Student Union Advisor, Kelly Dozier: “BLM,” “Humanity,” and “I’ve been black too long and I know this shit don’t look right.” Leo Garcia/The Runner

Black Student Union Presents: “BLK OUTSIDE THE BOX” Art Show

February 27, 2019

CSU Bakersfield students showcase their paintings, sculptures, and photography in the Performing Arts Building and Lecture Building on Feb. 16, 2019. The Black Student Union meetings are in the...

Homecoming king gives up crown

Homecoming king gives up crown

Lauren Silvis February 26, 2019

Reporter The announcement of the homecoming king and queen came as a shock as the winner of the king title decided to give up his crown during the homecoming game Saturday night. Deon Danehy...

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