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EDITORIAL: UPD fails to warn students

September 6, 2016

Staff Editorial   On Aug. 29 The Runner broke news on an inappropriate touching incident that happened at CSU Bakersfield in an attempt to inform students and the CSUB community. The next...

The alleged inappropriate touching occurred near the Student Affairs Office and the Walter Stiern Library Monday, August 29.
Photo by Javier Valdes/The Runner

Perpetrator located and banned from CSUB

Javier Valdes and Chris Mateo August 30, 2016

The Runner Staff   University Police Department officers have located the subject that inappropriately touched at least two students yesterday. The perpetrator was found near Dorothy Donahoe...

The alleged inappropriate touching occurred near the Student Affairs Office and the Walter Stiern Library Monday, August 29.
Photo by Javier Valdes/The Runner

Student reports inappropriate touching near Walter Stiern Library

Chris Mateo August 30, 2016

Editor's Note: This story has been edited to clarify the nature of the incident. The University Police Department is still investigating whether this case is sexual misconduct or sexual assault. Senior...

Computer science major Cesar Loya signing up for campus gamers at the club fair on Friday, August 26.
By Karina Diaz/The Runner

CSUB Welcome Week ends on a high note

August 29, 2016

CSUB Welcome Week hosted a multitude of events to welcome student back for the fall semester. CSUB hosted a Club Fair, Rowdy Run, ASI Barbecue and Rowdy Hour to kickstart the academic year.

CSUB students play volleyball at the second annual Rec Fest Monday, Aug. 22.
Photo by Chris Mateo/The Runner

Second annual Rec Fest showcases SRC programs and services

Chris Mateo August 22, 2016

Contributor   The CSU Bakersfield Student Recreation Center hosted its second annual Rec Fest on Monday, where the center welcomed students to bring awareness of the services it has to offer. The...

Photo by Javier Valdes/The Runner

SRC returns with new equipment

August 19, 2016

By Javier Valdes Editor-in-Chief   CSU Bakersfield’s Student Recreation Center is ready to begin the fall semester with new trips, extended hours and more equipment available to CSUB students. From...

CSUB gives variety of ways to become more involved

August 19, 2016

By Daniela Miramontes Marketing Manager   The new school year brings opportunity for students to get involved at CSU Bakersfield. The majority of CSUB students live in the Bakersfield...

Lotsa PokeStops at CSUB

August 19, 2016

By Megan Oliver Distribution Manager   The new semester system isn’t the only new thing coming to CSU Bakersfield. Over the summer the release of the new Pokemon Go application has increased...

Pesco named new ASI director

August 19, 2016

By Julie Mana-Ay News Editor   Associated Student Inc. welcomes a new ASI executive director to its team. ASI’s previous director was Taren Mulhause who announced she was retiring February...

Sophomore nursing major Andrew Nguyen checks out a student at the CSU Bakersfield Bookstore on Sept. 9. The bookstore is inside the Student Union, which is one of the many building or centers that assist students. Photo by AJ Alvarado

Don’t break your banks

August 19, 2016

By Devon Halsell  Assistant Features Editor   The first week of school consists of a routine: getting to campus on time, hunting for a good parking spot, and finding a decent price for the...

Local startup aims to empower girls through code

Local startup aims to empower girls through code

July 1, 2016

By Javier Valdes Editor-in-Chief Local startup corporation Empower With Code is looking to change gender disparities in the field of computer science in Kern County by providing local girls with...

A graduate poses as the ceremonies begin at the CSUB Amphitheater on June 10.
Photo by Ben Patton/The Runner

Students celebrate achievements at 46th annual commencement

June 10, 2016

Photos by Ben Patton/The Runner In front of friends and families, CSU Bakersfield students from Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Administration and Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering...

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