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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...

CSUB students show their adoration for Alessia Cara at Runner Nights on April 23.
Photo by James Chavez/The Runner

Festival delivers for students

Jonathan Wells April 26, 2016

  Reporter   CSU Bakersfield hosted its first Spring Music Festival at the final Runner Nights event of the year Saturday night in the Icardo Center. The event hosted Toronto...

Pierra Peasha performs with his piano in Bakersfield's Got Talent at Celebrate CSUB on April 23.
Photo by Diana Olivares/The Runner

Celebrate CSUB takes the stage

Devon Halsell April 26, 2016

Photos by Karina Diaz, Diana Olivares and Alejandra Flores/The Runner     Reporter   Celebrate CSUB is a chance for students, parents, faculty and their families to...

Sculptor Miko comes to CSUB for Visiting Artist Series

Andrea Flores April 26, 2016

Staff Member   CSU Bakersfield holds ‘Visiting Artist Series’ every other Tuesday in the new visual arts building. As part of the visiting artist series, Sanchiko Miki introduced the...

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