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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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Runner Archives

Ending DACA will not make America great again

September 12, 2017

STAFF EDITORIAL    The editorial board disagrees profoundly with the decision taken by the Trump administration, and asks for reconsideration.   The decision is not well thought out,...

Calling all gamers to Rowdy Con

September 12, 2017

By Allison Lechman Reporter     “You can have fun, and do it for a charitable cause,” said Brittany Perez, Rowdy Con president as she explains Rowdy Con.    Some...

Students line up for a turn flying down the Fun Slide during Runner Nights at CSUB Sept. 8. 
Photo by Skylar Carrasco/ The Runner

Runner Nights lights up the sky

September 12, 2017

By Allison Lechman Reporter     I’m quietly cruising down Stockdale Highway on a Friday night. My car windows are rolled down, the cool wind carelessly flows through my hair while...

Get personal with President Mitchell

September 12, 2017

By Karin Patiño Reporter     Earlier in August, President Horace Mitchell announced during his annual University Day address that he will be retiring after this 2017-2018 school...

Hispanic Heritage month has arrived

September 12, 2017

By Chantel Vargas Reporter   Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off begins Sept. 15 at the Student Union patio at 11 a.m.    On  Aug. 29 at the Affinity Groups Welcome Back Social,...

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