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So long quarter system, hello semester

Annie Russell May 31, 2016

Features Editor   From three quarters to two semesters, and a list of pros and cons, CSU Bakersfield continues to move forward with their plans to change to the semester system. CSUB pledged...

A Sith barters with a vendor at the Matsuri event in the Student Recreation Center on May 20. 
Photo by Ben Patton/The Runner

From Bakersfield to Japan and beyond in one night

Karina Diaz May 24, 2016

Photo Editor   CSU Bakersfield Japan and Beyond Club brought over 500 students and community members to their annual free event at the Student Recreation Center on May 20 to promote the Asian...

Meet your ASI VP candidate: Nicole Mirkazemi

May 24, 2016

Questions by Esteban Ramirez/Editor-in-Chief Tell us who you are. Include age, major, year in school and any other clubs or organizations you are on at CSUB. My name is Nicole Mirkazemi and I am...

Meet your ASI VP candidate: Alana Lim

May 24, 2016

Questions by Esteban Ramirez/Editor-in-Chief Tell us who you are. Include age, major, year in school and any other clubs or organizations you are on at CSUB. My name is Alana Lim. I am 21 years...

Photo by James Chavez/The Runner

LGBT talks stir controversy at mayoral debate

Jonathan Wells May 20, 2016

  Reporter   LGBT discussions dominated the Mayoral Debate held by CSU Bakersfield’s Public Relations Student Society of America Thursday, May 19 in the Student Housing East...

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Shad Williams having laughs with the ladies at the bakersfield hospital booth on Wednesday,  May 11 outside of the Student Union patio.

Annual health fair returns to CSUB

Alejandra Flores May 17, 2016

Assistant Photo editor   The second CSU Bakersfield Nursing Health Fair took place Thursday, May 12 near the Student Union patio and Runner Park to promote health and wellness to students, faculty...

Steven Bacon will take over the position of dean of social sciences and education for the fall of 2016 as Kathleen Knutzen is set to retire.
Photo by Chris Mateo/The Runner

Interim dean is ready for the fall

Chris Mateo May 17, 2016

Distribution Manager   Steve Bacon is set to become the interim Dean of Social Sciences and Education on August 1 as Kathleen Knutzen, the current dean will be retiring at the end of the spring...

SHRM finishes in 12th place

Domenica Ortiz May 17, 2016

Reporter   The Society of Human Resource Management at CSU Bakersfield competed in a national two-day competition in Salt Lake City, Utah, where they placed 12th out of the 27 teams that competed. CSUB...

Coordinator set to retire

Jonathan Wells May 17, 2016

Reporter   As administrative support coordinator Diana Torres prepares for retirement in August, she takes a moment to reminisce on her 26 years at CSU Bakersfield and talk about plans for...

Aubrey Logan singing covers of different songs at the Bakersfield Jazz Festival on May 7.
Photo by Chris Mateo/The Runner

Jazz festival entertains Bakersfield crowd

Devon Halsell May 10, 2016

  Reporter   Despite the soggy conditions, the 30th Annual Bakersfield Jazz Festival, held at the CSU Bakersfield Amphitheater, drew a wide variety of patrons. When walking...

SRC looks to get campus involved

Amie Birks May 10, 2016

Reporter   For students and staff that are looking for an opportunity to get involved on campus, meet other people and have a little friendly competition the Student Recreation Center may have...

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