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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...

Make friends fast

By Silvia Lopez Medero, Reporter February 13, 2019

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 friending came from...

Expression Nights celebrate creative art on campus

Expression Nights celebrate creative art on campus

February 13, 2019

Event moved from Thursday to tonight. By Lauren SilvisReporter Attention: calling all creative people. CSU Bakersfield’s monthly Expression Night has been moved to tonight at 7 p.m. CSUB hosts...

Rebecca St. Croix Martinez showcases her children’s book, “Rocket Baby & Burt The Bunny,” on Tuesday, Feb. 5 in the Dezember Reading Room.

Student author offers lit advice

Sam Underwood February 12, 2019

Reporter Rebecca St. Croix Martinez spoke at the second annual Author Showcase and told a story about her childhood, that she would get in trouble for daydreaming in class. Her teachers would send...

Scholarships: How to get free money

February 3, 2019

Chelsea L. McDowellMarketing Manager For broke college students the prospect of having to apply for a scholarship may seem intimidating. Students may not believe that they will qualify for a scholarship...

CSU Bakersfield professors highlight Author Showcase

CSU Bakersfield professors highlight Author Showcase

Sam Underwood February 2, 2019

ReporterThis Tuesday, Feb. 5, the Walter Stern Library will be hosting the second annual Author Showcase.  Five authors from the faculty and staff, right here at CSU Bakersfield, will be featuring...

The ropes course receives its final touches as construction continues on Jan. 21, 2019.

Student fees pay for ropes course

Rylee Smith February 2, 2019

Opinions Editor If you’ve taken a look past the Student Union and seen a large new structure, it’s not the stress of the new semester making you imagine things. CSU Bakersfield is coming to...

Meet Runner alumni: Where are they now?

January 28, 2019

See where some of our former staff members have gone after graduating CSUB. Toni DeRosa, Staff Writer, Entertainment Editor, Managing Editor, 2003-2005 Some of my favorite times were on The...

Meet Runner alumni: Where are they now?

January 28, 2019

See where some of our former staff members have gone after graduating CSUB. Megan Oliver, Business Manager, 2017 After graduating, I dealt with some serious health problems. After I got everything...

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