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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...

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...

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