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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.
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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 Sandrini's 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...

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