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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...

BC student Jacob Tover and CSUB senior EMS major Jordan Portillo on the Broadway Bridge in Portland, Ore. in summer 2015.
Photo by Bre Williams/The Runner

A road trip may be the answer for the break

Bre Williams November 18, 2015

Senior Photographer   Fall quarter is coming to a close, so why not let the adventures begin? Sometimes we need to get out of the classroom and explore the world to gain knowledge. How about...

Daily balance the key to success

Heather Simmons November 18, 2015

Reporter As one quarter ends and another begins, students will have new schedules. Maintaining a balanced daily schedule is just as important as selecting classes that will fulfill requirements. “It’s...

CSUB Campus Population Forces University to Respond

CSUB Campus Population Forces University to Respond

November 16, 2015

Reporter David Kaplan looks at the increasing trend in CSUB on-campus population and how the university is responding.

Veterans Voices Luncheon

Veterans Voices Luncheon

November 13, 2015

Reporter Julianne Mau finds out how CSUB is meeting the needs of student veterans at the university at Veterans Voices open forum luncheon on Monday, November 9th.

Attendees at the Extra Life event in the CSUB Student Union played Guitar Hero in their Halo gear on Saturday, Nov. 7 inside The Roost.
Photo by Bre Williams/The Runner

Extra Life raises 25K for children’s hospital

Martin Ramos November 11, 2015

Reporter The Campus Gamers Club raised over $25,000 with its Extra Life gaming marathon on Saturday at the CSU Bakersfield Student Union and Dorothy Donahoe Hall. All of the proceeds go to the Lauren...

CSUB honors student veterans

Julianne Mau November 11, 2015

Reporter In honor of Veteran’s Day, the CSU Bakersfield Veteran’s Affairs held a veteran voices luncheon for CSUB veterans to attend and discuss the resources that are offered. The luncheon was...

Choir ready for fall concert

Heather Simmons November 11, 2015

Reporter CSU Bakersfield’s Doré Theatre will come to life with the sounds of the choir program’s fall concert on Saturday, Nov. 14 starting at 8 p.m. This concert will feature performances by...

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