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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...

Parade celebrates Black History Month

Parade celebrates Black History Month

Javier Valdes March 2, 2016

Assistant News Editor The community of Bakersfield celebrated Black History Month with a parade and festival in Bakersfield’s downtown area on Saturday, Feb. 27. The event closed down streets to...

Jobs aplenty at CSUB fair

Jobs aplenty at CSUB fair

Annie Russell March 2, 2016

Assistant Features Editor Dressed in slacks, dresses and flats, students crowded into the Student Recreation Center gymnasium with several copies of their résumés. CSU Bakersfield held its first...

Students take steps to be nutritious

Haleigh Earls March 2, 2016

Reporter Being that March is three months after January, the month that kicks off New Years’ resolutions, it’s an interesting time to see if students have remained true to their resolutions and...

Memo misleads: clarifying the impending strike

March 2, 2016

STAFF EDITORIAL Recently, the office of President Horace Mitchell circulated a memorandum to students concerning issues involving the possible faculty strike in April. What is heinous in this memo...

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