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April showers form puddles on CSUB roads

April showers form puddles on CSUB roads

April 12, 2016

After a couple of dry weeks, Bakersfield gets its first April showers.    

Photo by Karina Diaz -CSUB men's basketball fans gather together to watch as their team takes on Oklahoma University at the NCAA tournament.

CSUB feels the spirit

Javier Valdes March 18, 2016

News Editor   It was a sad ending for CSU Bakersfield as the Oklahoma University men’s basketball team took the big win  82-68 during the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in Oklahoma...

The bench celebrating after a big defensive play by the Runners.

CSUB fans react to NCAA tourney berth

Melissa Maddux March 17, 2016

Reporter   The CSU Bakersfield men's basketball team is set to play against second-seeded Oklahoma in the first round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 18. With...

CSUB celebrates Homecoming & National Rec Day

CSUB celebrates Homecoming & National Rec Day

March 9, 2016

Reporter Maria Rodriguez talks to students and faculty about homecoming and National Rec Day held at the Student Union Patio at CSU Bakersfield.

University Advancement gets new interim director

University Advancement gets new interim director

March 9, 2016

By Graham C Wheat Features Editor The recent resignation of the vice president for University Advancement has led to a temporary in-house hiring for the position. David Melendez abruptly resigned for...

SRC gets new Fitness and Wellness coordinator

SRC gets new Fitness and Wellness coordinator

March 9, 2016

By Annie Russell Assistant Features Editor CSU Bakersfield has welcomed in a new Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Leah Bank this winter quarter. Bank is now a part of the Student Recreation Center...

Alejandro Saucedo performs the “So-Hay Shuffle” on March 4 in the Doré Theatre. This was the 40th Jazz Jam for CSUB.
Photo by Ben Patton/The Runner

Jazz Jam blares in Doré

March 8, 2016

By Jennifer Aguilar Reporter   CSU Bakersfield hosted its 40th Annual Jazz Jam, directed by Jim Scully, in the Doré Theatre on March 4. “Jazz music is such a melting pot of culture...

For some students, prayer is the answer when it comes to finals

Haleigh Earls and March 8, 2016

Abigail Youngblood The Runner Staff It’s that time of the quarter again where students reach the point of maximum stress, as final course grades are usually determined by how well they do on their...

Is Rowdy at a standstill?

Lindsay Costa March 8, 2016

Reporter Rowdy the Roadrunner has stopped dead in his tracks in front of the Science buildings on CSU Bakersfield campus. After the Runner ran the story about his hide and seek game on campus, Rowdy...

CSUB Model Casting

CSUB Model Casting

March 7, 2016

Reporter Maria Rodriguez talks to the contestants and one of the judges at the Model Casting hosted in CSU Bakersfield by the Fashion Club. Participants practiced their runway walks.csub

Lancaster axes Comm

Abigail Youngblood March 2, 2016

Archivist The communications department at Antelope Valley College will no longer be offering the major to students as the department officially closes its doors. “Anyone who was in the program prior...

Funds still around for students

Gina Butler March 2, 2016

Staff Member The last day to achieve priority filing, which gives students the opportunity to be considered first for CSU Bakersfield scholarships, has arrived. The official priority deadline is March...

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