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The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

Runner Nights will let it snow

February 3, 2016

By Haleigh Earls Reporter   Students are encouraged to come enjoy real snow and the chill atmosphere of this quarter’s winter-themed Runner Nights carnival. Associate Director of Campus...

CSUB students comment on being single

February 3, 2016

By Melissa Maddux Reporter   Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, yet there are still some people at CSU Bakersfield that are single, whether they want to be or not. A majority of...

Where's Rowdy?

Where’s Rowdy?

Lindsay Costa January 28, 2016

Reporter   Rowdy the Roadrunner is the beloved school mascot for the CSU Bakersfield campus. An art installation that was made by the art department in his honor sat in Runner Park, unmoving...

CSUB gets a new director

Javier Valdes January 26, 2016

Assistant News Editor   CSU Bakersfield has hired returning staff and alumnus Vikash Lakhani to take on the position of assistant vice president for student success, retention and graduation...

‘House’ concerts offer intimate feel

Abigail Youngblood January 26, 2016

Archivist   House concerts are gaining a lot of traction in the past few years, and for many music lovers, have become a staple in their concert going schedule. The venue creates a more intimate...

CSU International program offers students a great opportunity

Garrett Willis January 26, 2016

Reporter   The CSU International Programs (CSU IP) is a program that allows students to study abroad for an entire academic year. A student could study in places such as Israel, Spain and...

CSUB gets some culture

Melissa Maddux January 26, 2016

Reporter   CSU Bakersfield music students are conducting their own opera this Friday at 7 p.m. in the Dorè Theatre. The opera will feature scenes from Chapì “La Revoltosa” (zarzuela),...

CSUB program provides outdoor fun

CSUB program provides outdoor fun

Javier Valdes January 19, 2016

Assistant News Editor   CSU Bakersfield’s Outdoor Adventures program continues to build and expand while offering CSUB students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills as they receive...

Valentine’s Day: A season of break-ups and bad experiences

Melissa Maddux January 19, 2016

Reporter   CSUB students share their bad Valentine’s Day breakups to show that each of us are not alone in the season of love. Valentine’s Day “in our society is considered the most romantic...

Staying active during the winter

Roseanne Ayala January 19, 2016

Copy Editor   Winter quarter is now in full swing, accompanied by cloudy skies and constant rain. In order to avoid overloading on stress, it is important for students to remember to maintain...

CSUB students celebrate the new year in many ways

Annie Russell January 19, 2016

Assistant Features Editor   It has been two weeks since the ball dropped in New York welcoming 2016. There are many ways to celebrate New Year’s which could mean keeping up with family...

Hoverboards banned inside buildings

Hoverboards banned inside buildings

Haleigh Earls January 19, 2016

Reporter   Balance boards, otherwise known as “hoverboards,” are a relatively new, extremely popular alternative to walking, as well as just an exciting device to own. They come in many...

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