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The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

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...

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...

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