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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...

Alumni Association continues excellence

: Domenica Ortiz May 31, 2016

Reporter   CSU Bakersfield’s Alumni Association represents more than 45,000 graduates. The association promotes educational excellence by engaging and connecting alumni students, campus partners...

CSU Board of Trustees adds Nilon to council

Tamrah N. Johnson May 31, 2016

Reporter   CSU Bakersfield alumnus John Nilon has been appointed to the California State University Board of Trustees as the new alumni trustee. Nilon was elected by the CSU Alumni Council...

Clutter creates email chaos for students, faculty

Tamrah N. Johnson May 31, 2016

Reporter   Recently, students and faculty were experiencing problems receiving their CSU Bakersfield Office 365 Outlook emails. Rather than bulk junk mail clogging inboxes en mass or important...

Students to be honored at Arts & Humanities ceremony

Devon Halsell May 31, 2016

Reporter   It’s a week away from CSU Bakersfield’s graduation ceremony which means it’s academic award season. Students within the School of Arts and Humanities who impressed faculty members...

Nursing student nominated for award

Annie Russell May 31, 2016

Features Editor   Senior nursing major Danica Adoc was nominated for the Outstanding Student award for Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering department. “I felt really honored to...

Art alum reflects on life after CSUB

Patricia Rocha May 31, 2016

Writing Coach   As many graduating seniors are contemplating their next big adventure, CSU Bakersfield art alum Tanya Darapiza offered some advice through her own reflections of her time at...

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...

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