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Profile: Kaia Johnson Gears Up for Another Runner’s Softball Season

Brayden Snyder, Sports Writer March 13, 2024

Kaia Johnson is a red shirt Junior for the California State University, Bakersfield Runners Softball team. She is a centerfielder with big hopes for a great season. In past seasons the Runners have...

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Profile: Cal State Bakersfield’s Matthew Kurata talks about his experience playing for The Runners

Erik Ortega, Sports Writer March 4, 2024

Matthew Kurata, junior infield and catcher, has been a standout player in his first two years at California State University, Bakersfield. Now the starting catcher for the team, Kurata plans to win...

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Here are Five Bakersfield Instagram Accounts You Should Add To Your Follow List

April Reed, Features Writer February 28, 2024

Looking for a burst of inspiration to fuel your creative pursuits? With countless accounts dedicated to showcasing their talents and creativity, you’d probably be shocked to find out many of them come...

Screenshot of Geddy Lee's, lead singer and bass player from the band Rush, memoir called “My Effin’ Life".

Review: My Effin’ Life by Geddy Lee

Marina Gonzalez, Features Writer February 22, 2024

Legendary rock musician Geddy Lee opens up about his life and career in his brand new memoir called “My Effin’ Life”, which was published back in Nov. 2023.  This memoir was very mind blowing...

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Review: Kelly’s Tandoori Grill: A blend of Indian and Mexican Cuisine

Izabella Gonzalez, Features Writer February 21, 2024

After hearing about numerous Indian food places around Bakersfield, a friend told me to try Kelly’s Tandoori Grill. As I have never tried Indian food before, I was excited to see how good it really...

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Profile: Modestas Kancleris

Hector Soto, Sports Writer February 21, 2024

Modestas Kancleris from Kaunis, Lithuania, brings a powerful sense of self-discovery off the basketball court. Playing forward, with a height of 6’9 for the Cal State University, Bakersfield’s...

Screenshot of CSUB Homecoming flyer for 2024 from Campus Programing.

Homecoming season is kicking off at Cal State Bakersfield and Its time for all to get Rowdy

Jocelynn Landon, Features Editor February 20, 2024

The week of homecoming started off with a kick as ‘Runners were introduced to the homecoming candidates and gathered to learn more about upcoming events that are taking place from Feb. 19- Feb. 24.   Students,...

CSUB Students Share Love, and Friendship Advice for Valentines Day

CSUB Students Share Love, and Friendship Advice for Valentines Day

Jocelynn Landon, Features Editor February 14, 2024

Love is in the air and no matter if you have a partner, a bestie, or are in one of those classic situation-ships... everyone can use a little love advice.   On Feb. 13, Cal State Bakersfield ASI...

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Three places to eat this Valentine’s Day in Bakersfield

Angela Torres, Features Writer February 13, 2024

Wondering where to take your valentine this year? There are various spots to choose from in Bakersfield for a romantic date, but here are three spots that can enhance the glamour of a Valentine’s Day...

Some of the 2024 Black Grammy winners on Feb. 4.

66th Grammy Awards show stirs up conversations regarding inconsistent award metrics

Jocelynn Landon, Features Editor February 9, 2024

The 66th annual Grammy Awards show was hosted on Feb. 4, and through celebrity speeches and emotional reactions of fans on social media, there is a conversation around how in 2024 the Grammys are possibly...

Photo by Jocelyn Landon of President Zelezny outside her office.

President Lynnette Zelezny reflects on time in the CSU system

Autumn Layton, Features Editor December 5, 2023

“CSU is in my blood. I started when I was 24 as a student, and now I’m ending my retirement. It’s almost been 50 years,” said President Lynnette Zelezny.        From scrubbing pots as...

An employee of Houston's Hot Chicken brings out Houston’s Hot Chicken's hottest tenders and shows
them off to the spectators.

Review: Bakersfields new ‘Houston Hot Chicken’ brings a new taste of chicken

Ruben Gladin, Staff writer November 22, 2023

A new hot chicken place opened on Rosedale Highway, bringing a unique flavor to Bakersfield. The grand opening of Houston TX Hot Chicken, or HHC, was Nov. 4, with a car show and a $1,000 competition to...

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