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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...

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...

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