Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

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...

Trevante Hammonds
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...

Celebrity deaths affect us all

Tamrah Johnson May 10, 2016

Reporter   Merle Haggard, Prince, Nancy Regan and Michael Jackson are a few of the many celebrity deaths that we have encountered. It is common for people to develop a parasocial relationship...

A Mexican Mariachi playing for students during Cinco de Mayo festitivies. 
Photo by James Chavez/The Runner

Cinco De Mayo celebrated at CSUB

May 10, 2016

Photos by Karina Diaz, James Chavez, Alejandra Flores and Chris Mateo/The Runner  

Photo Courtesy of Bakersfield Jazz Festival

Jazz festival returns to CSUB campus

Devon Halsell May 3, 2016

Reporter   It’s springtime here at CSU Bakersfield which means Bakersfield Jazz Festival is here for its 30th year and another round of jazz music, food, fun and friends. The 30th Annual...

Sorority spikes it up for good cause

Domenica Ortiz May 3, 2016

Reporter   The Gamma Phi Beta “Moon Ball” tournament will be held at CSU Bakersfield’s Student Recreation Center from May 11 through 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Moon Ball name stands...

Alessia Cara performs in the Icardo Center on April 23.
Photo by Alejandra Flores/The Runner

Cara reflects on her success

Jonathan Wells April 26, 2016

Reporter   Though Toronto-based singer and songwriter Alessia Cara is known for songs “Here” and “Wild Things,” she still thinks she has to prove herself wherever she goes. Cara...

Load More Stories