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The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

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...

Homecoming maid nominee Melissa Lovera plays corn hole at the SRC’s National Rec Day on Monday.
Photo by Alejandra Flores/The Runner

CSUB’s Homecoming week festivities under way

February 24, 2016

By Javier Valdes Assistant News Editor   Homecoming at CSU Bakersfield is more than just dances, Homecoming courts and sports. It’s an invitation for alumni to return to their alma mater...

The Runner staff takes home a national award for seventh place, best website - small schools, at the ACP Midwinter National College Journalism Convention on Feb. 21, 2016.

Student paper receives state and national awards

Adriana Ruvalcaba February 24, 2016

Copy Editor   CSU Bakersfield’s The Runner newspaper won six awards at this year’s Associated Collegiate Press’ Midwinter National College Journalism Convention held in Los Angeles on...

CSUB junior guard Dedrick Basile goes up for a layup against New Mexico State on Jan. 23 in the Icardo Center.
Photo by AJ Alvarado/The Runner

Icardo likely to sell out once again

February 24, 2016

By Joe Macias Sports Editor   In an expected sellout the CSU Bakersfield men’s basketball team will be hosting Grand Canyon University Saturday Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in an effort to gain momentum...

A group of students participating in Zumba at National Recreational Day on Monday, Feb. 22. 
Photo by Karina Diaz/The Runner

SRC celebrates Homecoming week

February 24, 2016

By Rose Ayala Reporter   The homecoming dance is just around the corner and the entire CSU Bakersfield campus is prepared to spread school spirit this week. The Student Recreation Center...

Some students plan to party after Homecoming

Haleigh Earls February 24, 2016

Reporter CSU Bakersfield’s Alice in Wonderland themed homecoming dance will be held on Feb. 27 at the DoubleTree Hotel. The homecoming dance is a time for students to socialize together and have a...

Old Homecomings remembered

February 24, 2016

By Abigail Youngblood Archivist   Homecoming offers a time to celebrate, be festive, and reminisce as students past and present come together to celebrate their school. CSU Bakersfield once...

CSUB students celebrate Ash Wednesday

CSUB students celebrate Ash Wednesday

Javier Valdes February 17, 2016

Assistant News Editor   CSU Bakersfield’s Newman Catholic Club began the season of Lent with an Ash Wednesday ceremony and service in the Student Union Multipurpose Room on Feb. 10. The...

CSUB ethics team takes gold

CSUB ethics team takes gold

Esteban Ramirez February 16, 2016

    Editor-in-Chief   The CSU Bakersfield ethics bowl team achieved something unprecedented in the school’s history when it won the California Regionals Ethics Bowl. The...

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