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The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

A CSUB Student Uses one of the many maps around campus in order to be guided in the right direction. The current maps all receive an update in the fall of 2018.

CSUB maps in need of update

February 9, 2018

By Armando Estrada-Rodriguez Reporter Transfer students and incoming freshmen might be confused if they are trying to locate the new Humanities Office Building (HOB) on the campus directory, as...

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Hijab challenge comes to CSUB

February 8, 2018

By Norma Hernandez Reporter  Hijab-wearing students experienced Muslim culture at the CSU Bakersfield Hijab Challenge, held on Feb. 1 2018.  The Muslim Student Association let students and...

CSUB institutes hold Japanese internment panel discussion

CSUB institutes hold Japanese internment panel discussion

February 7, 2018

By Christopher Sanchez Reporter The Kegley Institute of Ethics and Public History Institute hosted “Executive Order 9066: The History, Legacy, and Lessons of Japanese Internment” on Jan. 30 in...

CSUB student lends hand after disasters in Southern California

CSUB student lends hand after disasters in Southern California

By Norma Hernandez, Reporter February 7, 2018

A little boy, about eight years old, and his family were surrounded by mud at a local shopping center. One of the soldiers stretched out his arms to the boy but the boy hesitated. Private First Class...

Student Health Center: hidden gem on campus

Student Health Center: hidden gem on campus

February 6, 2018

By Christopher Sanchez Reporter Three years ago, a forklift ran over my left foot when I was working at a warehouse. Due to pride and stubbornness, I never got my foot examined. My foot developed...

Belay Clinic anchors students

Belay Clinic anchors students

February 6, 2018

By Chelsea L. McDowell Reporter It was a cold Tuesday morning in Bakersfield, when three students found themselves tied to The Rock in the Student Recreation Center. CSU Bakersfield offered a...

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Many clubs at the Club Fair featured information for students at CSUB on Jan. 31.

Profile: Entrepreneurship Club

February 6, 2018

By Chelsea L. McDowell Reporter CSU Bakersfield held its first Club Fair outside of the Career Center Jan. 31 to showcase the options the campus has to offer students. The Entrepreneurship Club...

W.I.N.G.S. program inspires local youth

W.I.N.G.S. program inspires local youth

February 6, 2018

By Runa Lemminn Features Editor The girls had looks of amazement and delight as they got off the school buses in front of CSU Bakersfield’s Icardo Center. After all, being greeted with cheers and...

CSUB student shares how breathe freely campaign helped her

CSUB student shares how breathe freely campaign helped her

December 17, 2017

By Chantel Varges Reporter Sarah Montano is one of CSU Bakersfield’s students who stopped smoking since the breathe freely campaign started in September 2017. Montano is a mother of two and a...

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Students snuggle with Marley’s Mutts

December 15, 2017

By Veronica Morley Features Editor   In the midst of finals week, the study strong campaign turned the area in front of the Student Union patio into a relaxing dog park. The Associated Students,...

Finals Week Is Another Headache

December 13, 2017

By Tanner Harris News Reporter   Finals week is here again. As unwanted as a doctor’s visit, we cannot avoid it forever. With finals, comes stress. Finals exams can negatively affect...

Students Take Advantage of Kegley Center

December 13, 2017

Tanner Harris News Reporter   The Kegley Center, a building designated for helping student-athletes academically, has resources being taken by non-student-athletes. Non-student-athletes...

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