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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

Campus Programming gears up for Runner Nights

Heather Simmons October 27, 2015

Reporter   CSU Bakersfield will kick off the new Runner Nights program with a carnival-themed Halloween party at the Student Recreation Center on Friday, Oct. 30 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. This...

Last-minute holiday ideas for spooky, fun time

Marizza Espinosa October 27, 2015

Reporter   Halloween is right around the corner. You check your cabinets for some candy — empty. You check your closet for your costume and it’s nonexistent. What do you plan on doing?...

Suicide rate high among students

October 21, 2015

By Esteban Ramirez Editor-in-Chief   Life for college students can be stressful and overwhelming at times, which can lead to suicide. Therefore, with it being suicide awareness month and...

CSUB hosts first blood drive of the year

CSUB hosts first blood drive of the year

October 21, 2015

By Annie Russell Reporter Houchin Community Blood Bank has been providing safe blood supply for hospitals in Kern County for years. The first blood drive at CSU Bakersfield for the fall quarter...

Pumpkin spice off: whose tastes better?

Pumpkin spice off: whose tastes better?

October 21, 2015

by Katie Aubin Reporter   Autumn arrived this year as it always does in Bakersfield: too hot and with pumpkin spice lattes. The drink is now as much an icon of the fall season as the changing...

Shedding light on the music education program

October 20, 2015

Music Education at CSUB. By Martin Ramos   Many schools offer music as a major, but not every school offers a major in Music Education. Students in the Music Major at most schools usually...

Letters bring encouragement to freshmen

Letters bring encouragement to freshmen

October 20, 2015

By Esteban Ramirez Editor-in-chief As a way to support and encourage the freshmen at CSU Bakersfield through midterms and the rest of the quarter, CSUB had its third annual Freshman Letter Day on...

Fraternity hosts LGBTQ ally workshop

October 20, 2015

By Patricia Rocha News Editor In honor of pride week, the Alpha Gamma pledge class of the Kappa Sigma fraternity hosted “LGBTQ+ 101: Learn How to Become an Ally and Create a Safe Zone” with speaker...

CSUB Celebra Mes de Herencia Hispana

CSUB Celebra Mes de Herencia Hispana

October 19, 2015

La universidad celebra el mes de la herencia hispana con el evento llamado "Viajando por Latinoamérica" donde hubo comida Mexicana, Cubana y Salvadoreña que fue proporcionada por La Mina Cantina de Bakersfield,...

Chalking it Up

Chalking it Up

Bre Williams October 14, 2015

Senior Reporter   Artists took to the pavement with their chalk in hand at the Via Arte event put on by The Bakersfield Museum of Art. This Italian street painting festival allows professional...

99 music festival comes to CSUB

99 music festival comes to CSUB

Alejandra Flores October 14, 2015

Reporter   The 99 Music Fest hosted by Three-Way Chevrolet Cadillac debuted its first appearance at CSU Bakersfield on Oct. 10. People dressed in summer attire set up lawn chairs and umbrellas...

General Manager and Co-Founder of Savage Radio Jake Chavez shared his vision about the radio station KSVG 89.7 on Oct. 7 in the studio in downtown Bakersfield.

Station aims for broader coverage

Heather Simmons October 14, 2015

Reporter   A local public access radio station, KSVG 89.7 FM Savage Radio, wants to serve as Bakersfield’s college radio station. “We’re Bakersfield’s only community radio station,...

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