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Gamers and cosplayers unite at Rowdy Con

Chantel Vargas & Sandy Ornelas October 10, 2017

The Runner Staff       Rowdy Con 2017 was Sept. 30, and the turnout was great. There were over 25 themed game rooms, panels, contests, and more, all for a great cause.  ...

Guitar duet serenades CSUB throughout the night

Karin Patiño October 10, 2017

Reporter   On Thursday, Sept. 21, CSU Bakersfield welcomed classical guitarists Johannes Möller and Laura Fraticelli for the 8th Annual Guitar Arts Series concert.   The Guitar Arts Series...

Women climb to the top

October 10, 2017

Chantel Vargas Reporter   Women Rock began last year with the intentions of empowering women and encouraging feminist ideals.   Rock climbing is often seen as a male-dominated sport, but...

Enjoy a taste of the arts

Allison Lechman October 10, 2017

Reporter   Music notes, brush strokes, and words from acting folks will fill the air at this year’s Taste of the Arts. This event will be on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at CSU...

Saudi Student Association shared their culture with CSUB

Saudi Student Association shared their culture with CSUB

October 1, 2017

By Veronica Morley Features Editor  On Friday, Sept. 29, CSU Bakersfield experienced its first ever Saudi Arabia National Day. Hosted by the Saudi Student Association, it is a holiday similar to...

Photos by Skylar Carrasco/The Runner
Different tribes, including the Tajon Tribe, Tule River Tribe, and Mississippi Band of Choctaw Tribe dance to the pounding of the drum circle at the CSUB campus.

Native American Pow Wow

September 28, 2017

The Tejon Tribe played host to a Native American Pow Wow at CSUB Campus on Sept. 23 and 24.  Many tribes were in attendance including the Tule River Tribe, Mississippi Band of Choctaw, and Navajo...

Brent McCanahan II talked at CSUB about his life and his experience with Kappa Alpha Psi.
Photo by Veronica Morley/The Runner

Hazing victim McClanahan moves on

Veronica Morley September 26, 2017

Features Editor    “They kept assuring me that, every night that I was gonna get these things when we were done. And then I was at my house and I just collapsed, and my disk, my L2L3, was...

Dreamers look to the future with uncertainty

Karin Patiño September 26, 2017

Reporter    On Sept. 5, the Justice Department announced the plan to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and in turn is giving Congress six months to save the policy. Many...

Retired professor discusses fake news

Allison Lechman September 26, 2017

Reporter    There is a creature that has been around for many years, and it takes different forms. This villain is manipulating and feeding on unsuspecting victims. This creature’s name...

Upcoming pride week celebration

Chantel Vargas September 26, 2017

Reporter    Pride Week starts on Oct. 9 with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Kickoff and Resource Fair. On Oct. 10, there will be a Meet & Greet Mixer & Social. The...

CSUB celebrates Hispanic heritage

Todd Banker September 26, 2017

Freelance Reporter    CSU Bakersfield continues celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and events on campus are scheduled through Oct. 12.    Hispanic Heritage Month started...

Photo by Simer Khurana/TheRunner. One of the many attractions included was the Ferris Wheel. Students were happy to line up and experience a carnival classic.

Runner Nights

September 14, 2017

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