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The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

Rowdy sets the mood in the Icardo Center during the pep rally on Thursday, Feb. 21.

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Students and campus rally for homecoming court, prizes

Sam Underwood February 22, 2019

ReporterIt was easy to get caught up in Runner school spirit at the pep rally homecoming week.  Pom-poms waived, pep band music filled the air, and shouts of “go Runners” could be heard over the...

Joiner seeks out NBA future

Joiner seeks out NBA future

Vanessa Villalvazo February 21, 2019

Sports Editor From Mississippi to Bakersfield, Jarkel Joiner is on his way to hopefully going pro one day. “We really liked what we saw, so coach Barnes then started actively and heavily recuriting...

MAGEC asking for new or gently used books

Vincent Perez February 21, 2019

Features Editor University classes are known to be progressive and forward-thinking. CSU Bakersfield’s clubs want the same for the students, who will be the future. In an effort to educate...

Andrea Gray, a business major, holds a raffle for the participating students in the Student Union Multipurpose Room on Feb 12, 2019.

Symposium brings awareness to gender

Samantha Cook February 20, 2019

ReporterThe 11th annual Gender Matters Symposium, hosted by Club GEN, took place at CSU Bakersfield on Feb. 12, 2019.  Since the first Gender Matters Symposium in 2009, topics have included gender roles,...

CSUB chapters prove worth students’ effort

Silvia Lopez Medero February 20, 2019

Reporter Many assumptions are made about Greek life, but not many know what it means to be a part of a sorority or fraternity. “You have to be committed to be in a sorority it’s a lot of...

CSU Bakersfield students gather in front of the Student Union building on Monday, Feb. 18 to receive food at the kickoff BBQ for homecoming week.

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Kickoff BBQ welcomes homecoming court candidates to students

Lauren Silvis February 19, 2019

Reporter If you were walking through campus yesterday, wondering why there were over a 100 students lined up, it’s Homecoming Week. Festivities began Monday afternoon with a free BBQ Kickoff. Students...

Events will highlight Black History Month at CSUB

Alliyah Reed February 16, 2019

Reporter Black History Month is upon us. Although we are halfway through the month there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved and celebrate on campus and in the community. CSUB’s...

Randy Arevalo and Trent Cardenas climb on The Rock at the Student Rec Center on Feb. 14 during the partner climb night.

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Climb challenges partners

Sam Underwood February 15, 2019

Features Reporter Valentine’s Day has traditionally been about love and romance; however, there is more to a relationship than just that. There is trust, reliability, good communication and the...

Students begin to break the ice over snacks and drinks on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019.

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New speed friending event comes to CSU Bakersfield

Silvia Lopez Medero February 15, 2019

Features Reporter On Feb. 13, Sonny Medina, the Director of Educational Events, hosted CSU Bakersfield’s first-ever speed friending event in the Student Union Multipurpose Room. The idea of speed...

Credit available for students

Credit available for students

Lauren Silvis February 15, 2019

Reporter Picture this: A CSU Bakersfield student is sitting in the library trying to finish her first research paper of the semester, when she realizes she can’t ignore the TurboTax ads anymore....

(L-R) REBEL WILSON as Natalie and LIAM HEMSWORTH as Blake

Last minute Valentine dates

Samantha Cook  February 14, 2019

Reporter Flowers, teddy bears, and heart-shaped boxes wrapped up in big red bows flood the shelves in every retail establishment around. The past month has been spent in a rose-colored haze as...

Consent club raises sexual assault awareness

February 14, 2019

Violeta Trujillo Reporter Consent is crucial, especially at universities where rape culture is prominent.  At CSU Bakersfield, a club has taken initiative to educate campus community on sexual...

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