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‘The Big Thirst’ author taps into water issue

November 1, 2016

By Samantha Melendez Reporter   Charles Fishman, author of “The Big Thirst” discussed his book at CSU Bakersfield on Oct. 27 as part of the One Book, One Bakersfield, One Kern event. Fishman...

Student Leadership Conference brings up social injustice issues

October 29, 2016

By Marissa Patton Reporter It wasn’t the talking or laughter that echoed down the hallway. It wasn’t even the smell of delicious Panera sandwiches and cookies. Rather it was the righteous fight...

By Javier Valdes/ The Runner

Runner Nights returns with a Haunted Vegas celebration

Annie Russell October 24, 2016

Features Editor  As Halloween nears, the sights of the fall season transition are in full bloom. As carved pumpkins are appearing in every porch and students are mulling over what costume they will...

Dale Wolf, art studio major teaching Dylan Scully, 11 how to throw pottery during the Taste of the Arts event on Sunday.
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Taste of the Arts showcases student creativity

Victoria Coronado October 23, 2016

Reporter    CSU Bakersfield’s music, theater and art department opened their doors and allowed students, faculty and members of the community to come join them as they showcased their art...

Business major Santeri Salomaki spoke to a representative from the Natural Resources Conservation Service at the fall career expo Wednesday, Oct.19
By Karina Diaz/ The Runner

Career expo brings employers to campus

Devon Halsell October 21, 2016

Assistant Features Editor      CSU Bakersfield’s Center for Career Education and Community Engagement hosted the 2016 Fall Career Expo in the Student Recreation Center gymnasium on Oct....

Festival brings Greek food and culture to Bakersfield

Carla Chacon October 19, 2016

Reporter   A light, chilly breeze swirled the savory aromas of Greek food into the air, tempting the senses for a taste. St. George Greek Orthodox Church held its annual Greek Food Festival...

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.
Etelvina Castillo/ The Runner

‘Do You Speak Mexican?’: Panel discusses racial stereotypes

September 29, 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,...

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