Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

Gamers collect coins

Gamers collect coins

Patricia Rocha November 3, 2015

News Editor   The fourth annual Extra Life fundraiser hosted by CSU Bakersfield’s Campus Gamers hopes to save lives through gaming. The Extra Life program is similar to signing up to run...

Then-freshman, Ian McCool plays a carnival game at Runner Nights on Oct. 30, 2015. 
Photo by Julie Perez/The Runner

First Runner Nights Event a success

Annie Russell November 3, 2015

Reporter   The first Runner Nights at CSU Bakersfield was held on Oct. 30 and was presented by CSUB Student Affairs. Up to five hundred students were expected to attend. “It exceeded...

‘Dia’ celebrates the dead

Alee Gonzalez November 3, 2015

Reporter   Dia de los Muertos is a cultural celebration to honor those that have passed. It is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2 every year. The origins of this holiday started with the Aztecs...

Water-wise gardens may soon be near

Julie Perez November 3, 2015

Assistant Multimedia Editor   Pat Jacobs, Assistant VP of Facilities Management, talks about the upcoming changes made to the water conservative project. Jacobs said, “We’re developing...

50 Aniversario Huelga de Delano

50 Aniversario Huelga de Delano

November 3, 2015

El 50 aniversario de la huelga de uvas en Delano fue recordado y platicado por un panel de jueces en el Dezember Leadership Room en la biblioteca de California State University of Bakersfield. Lorraine...

New Runner Arcade at CSUB's Student Union popular among students

New Runner Arcade at CSUB’s Student Union popular among students

November 3, 2015

Reporter Julianne learns more about the new Runner Arcade in the Student Union that has been a big success with students.

Alcoholic Awareness

Alcoholic Awareness

October 28, 2015

Reporter Elvira Garcia reports on Alcohol Awareness at CSUB's Runner Park on October 19th.

CSUB Campus Population Forces University to Respond

CSUB Campus Population Forces University to Respond

October 28, 2015

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

The Bakersfield Halloween Town is an attraction for the community and is running until Nov. 1. The big black cat is located at Halloween Town on Riverlakes Drive on Oct. 22.
Photo by Bre Williams/The Runner

Getting into the spirit of the season

October 27, 2015

The Bakersfield Halloween Town is a seasonal attraction for the community that is open until Nov. 1. There are individualized houses inside Halloween Town that are sponsored by local businesses that provide...

COLUMN: Don’t rely on store items

Patricia Rocha October 27, 2015

News Editor Buying a brand new Halloween costume is cheating. Don’t even open the flyers and packets you get every year from those money-hungry annual costume stores. They are creativity killers,...

A recent class of Sensational Sophomores poses during an event.
Photo courtesy of Sensational Sophomores

CSUB group helps students grow

Eva Delgado October 27, 2015

Reporter   As the name of this organization suggests, Sensational Sophomores are a group of students who are sensational. With 60 active students, Sensational Sophomores is an organization...

There are scary movies for everyone

Bre Williams October 27, 2015

Senior Reporter   It’s that time of year again, so hold a loved one close, pop some corn and prepare to be scared. Halloween is approaching quickly and to get into the spooky spirit movie...

Load More Stories