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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.

Etelvina Castillo/ The Runner

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.
Photos by Ben Patton/The Runner

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.
Photo by Ben Patton/ The Runner

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.
Photos by Ben Patton/ The Runner

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...

Then-freshman, Ian McCool plays a carnival game at Runner Nights on Oct. 30, 2015. 
Photo by Julie Perez/The Runner

Runner Nights returns next week

Mark Saso September 7, 2016

Reporter   The CSU Bakersfield Division of Student Affairs is bringing the fair to campus in the first round of Runner Nights. The event will take place on Friday, Sept. 16 from 9 p.m. to...

Ocean makes waves with new album

Anthony Jauregui September 7, 2016

Opinions Editor   "Did he drop?" "He announced!" "Oh my god, he dropped!" Frank did it. On Aug. 20 through an exclusive deal with Apple Music, Frank Ocean released his second studio album...

CSU Trustee meets with Students

September 7, 2016

By Devon Halsell Assistant Features Editor CSU Bakersfield hosted its first Brown Bag Discussion of the year which was highlighted by Chair of the Board of Trustees Rebecca Eisen who discussed student...

New Associate VP supports student success at CSUB

September 7, 2016

By Carla Chacon  Reporter    In April, Vernon Harper joined CSU Bakersfield as the university’s associate vice president for the Office of Academic Programs. With hands rested softly...

Criminal justice professor excels outside of CSUB

Marissa Patton September 6, 2016

Reporter   Studying crime brings intelligence to the surface. At least that is the case for criminal justice professor Anthony Flores who has dedicated his life to the subject. Dr. Anthony Flores...

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