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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...

Concealed weapons ban sparks discussion

Haleigh Earls January 19, 2016

Reporter   Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that prohibits the carrying of concealed guns on school and university campuses in California. This goes for guns only; other types of weaponry...

Weather creates wet conditions at CSUB

Weather creates wet conditions at CSUB

David Kimble January 19, 2016

Reporter   If adjusting to a new schedule for this quarter was not a hassle enough, the unpredictable weather seems to be assisting in the daunting task of returning to classes. Students...

Students adjust to class relocation

Students adjust to class relocation

Julie M. Perez and  January 19, 2016

Adriana Ruvalcaba The Runner Staff   As CSU Bakersfield prepares to remove two of the three east modular buildings, students that have classes in those buildings have will be relocated to...

CSUB gets new public affairs representative

CSUB gets new public affairs representative

January 19, 2016

BY ALEX NORMAN-WASHINGTON Reporter   Already less than a month on the job and Michelle Lyday, has set high expectations for herself as the new Director of Public Affairs and Communications...

Antelope Valley College closes campuses due to threats of violence

Esteban Ramirez December 1, 2015

Editor-in-Chief   Antelope Valley College has closed all of its locations, including CSU Bakersfield and have canceled all the day classes for Tuesday, Dec. 1  due to threats of violence against...

Caltrans Prepares HWY 58 for El Nino Winter

Caltrans Prepares HWY 58 for El Nino Winter

November 23, 2015

David Kaplan gets the CSUB Tehachapi commuter and Caltrans perspective about the recent mudslides on HWY 58 and what Caltrans is doing to prepare for the predicted Godzilla El Nino Winter.

Parade honors service members

Parade honors service members

Alejandra Flores November 19, 2015

Reporter The 95th annual Veterans Day parade honored veterans from all branches in downtown Bakersfield on Wednesday morning. The parade began at 10 a.m at L Street and 21st Street and ended between...

Fallout 4 allows for companions, such as a dog or robot, to help carry supply loads. 
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Storyline, player control highlight ‘Fallout 4’

Martin Ramos November 18, 2015

Reporter   Fallout 4 by Bethesda Softworks is so addicting it will have players feeling like they are binge-watching Netflix. Fallout 4 is a first-person shooter released on Tuesday, Nov....

The mariachi band “Grupo La Plaza” performs at the Alumni Park for La Gran Posada event on Thursday, Nov. 12.
Photo by Dayshanae James/The Runner

La Gran Posada celebrates hispanic tradition

Alee Gonzalez November 18, 2015

Reporter     People gathered at CSU Bakersfield’s Alumni Park on Thursday, Nov. 12 to celebrate and enjoy the 16th annual La Gran Posada which was hosted by Delta Zeta Tau. Celebrating...

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