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Fieldworker pulls wheelbarrow as she makes her way back into the grapevine.

Through hard labor, dreams are reborn

Chris Mateo October 5, 2016

Senior Staff Writer  A warm breeze blows over the silhouette of the mountains as we wait in a line for the foreman to teach us how to pick the grapes. Imagine a simple fruit shaping your life and...

Rideshare Week brings alternative forms of transportation

Samantha Melendez October 5, 2016

Reporter  The annual environmental friendly event Rideshare Week returns to Kern County on Oct. 3. Residents of Kern County are invited to participate in Rideshare Week, an event where people pledge...

Omega Delta Phi makes debut as new fraternity

Uzziel Hernandez October 5, 2016

Reporter A new national fraternity is on its way to expand Greek life at CSU, Bakersfield and it is entitled “Omega Delta Phi.” Currently, CSU Bakersfield hosts five on-campus Greek organizations,...

This months Brown Bag Discussion consisted of a panel discussion focused on stereotypes.
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‘Do You Speak Mexican?’: Panel discusses racial stereotypes

September 30, 2016

By Marissa Patton Reporter    The smell of fresh turkey sandwiches, chewy chocolate chip cookies and potato salad filled the CSU Bakersfield Stockdale Room on Thursday, Sept. 29. Students,...

CSUB President Horace Mitchell encouraged attending students to study abroad to gain a different perspective on American society.
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President Mitchell lectures on cultural diversity

September 29, 2016

By Carla Chacon Reporter   Approximately 100 students filled the Multimedia Room to listen to Cal State Bakersfield President Horace Mitchell’s lecture on Wednesday.   Standing behind a podium,...

Picture of Magic Mammoth performing at Sandrinis Italian & Basque Restaurant & Bar. Picture taken by Cristian Macias on July 16, 2016.

The Sonic Landscape of Local Band “Magic Mammoth”

September 28, 2016

Disclaimer: This article was originally written for Communications 311 Feature Writing at CSU Bakersfield, Summer 2016 It’s Saturday night, and you’re at a local bar in downtown Bakersfield, Calif....

Award-winning filmmaker Moctesuma Esparza visited CSUB on Tuesday as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

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CSUB welcomes award-winning filmmaker

Victoria Coronado September 28, 2016

Reporter   Award-winning filmmaker and owner of Maya Cinemas Moctesuma Esparza shared his inspiring success story at CSU Bakersfield as part of a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday.  ...

Bakersfield College Student Government Association adviser Nicky Damania addressed the ASI board asking for help in educating students on Measure J.

Student governments discuss Measure J

September 21, 2016

By Javier Valdes Editor-in-Chief Bakersfield College Student Government Association President Matt Frazer and SGA Adviser Nicky Damania stopped by Fridays Associated Student Inc. meeting to talk...

Audience members raise their hands in response to the question, “How many of you have already decided who you are voting for?” posed by David Schecter during the “Election, Politics, and God” event on Sept. 15 in the Walter Stiern Library.
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CSUB informs on religion and politics

September 20, 2016

By Carla Chacon Reporter Chatter escalated in the softly lit Dezember Reading Room on Thursday evening as an estimated group of about 100 people waited for “The Election, Politics, and God” presentation. The...

Kern County returns for the 100th anniversary with carnival games, rides, contests, livestock and Deep Fried Oreos.
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Kern County Fair celebrates 100 years

September 20, 2016

By Annie Russell Features Editor CSU Bakersfield students had the opportunity to jumpstart their fair experience with CSUB’s Runner Nights hosted on Sept.16. The fair experience is far from...

Runner Nights boasted a Ferris wheel, a 20-foot slide, and numerous other carnival attractions. The event was held on the Don Hart East lawn from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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Runner Nights shatters record

September 20, 2016

  By Annie Russell Features Editor The smell of cinnamon doughnut cakes and cotton candy touched the air as the sparkle of neon lights lit up the atmosphere. The constant sound of music from...

SHRM host guest lecturer

September 13, 2016

Retired business person Jerry Matthews gave a lecture focusing on trade practices in the business development center at CSU Bakersfield on Sept. 13. The Society of Human Resource Management hosted...

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