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The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

Lack of sleep can have greater consequences

October 7, 2015

By Alee Gonzalez Reporter   College students balance schoolwork, jobs, extracurricular activities, a social life, and fitness. As a result, sleep gets put on the back burner. This demanding...

CSUB Tejon Tribe

CSUB Tejon Tribe

October 6, 2015

Reporter Julianne Mau interviews Tejon Tribe Secretary/Treasurer Sandra Hernandez and former CSUB student Lorena Lara as the Tejon Tribe hosts their first annual ceremony.

"White Water" ride at the Kern County Fair

“White Water” ride at the Kern County Fair

October 6, 2015

Reporter David Kaplan interviews fair visitor Maegan Darling while on the "White Water" ride at the Kern County Fair. Special thanks to the Kern County Fair.

Beach Boys bring 'Good Vibes' to fair

Beach Boys bring ‘Good Vibes’ to fair

David Kaplan September 30, 2015

Multimedia Editor   Cars, surfing and girls pretty much sums up almost every Beach Boys song. Their music has “feel good” lyrics as well as sound. The Beach Boys music takes you back to...

Family affair: A glimpse at fair food history

Family affair: A glimpse at fair food history

September 30, 2015

By Bre Williams Senior Reporter Walking into the fair, there is an instant aroma of salty fried treats. Food is part of the fair going experience and each year people crowd around the stands for...

Punk legend rocks downtown record store with newest book and band

Punk legend rocks downtown record store with newest book and band

September 30, 2015

By Patricia Rocha News Editor Legendary punk frontwoman and activist Alice Bag gave a reading and musical performance to fans at Going Underground Records last week to promote her newest book, “Pipe...

Blackboard issues eased by helpdesk

September 30, 2015

By Patricia Rocha News Editor   Though the online learning management system Blackboard has been a part of CSU Bakersfield for quite a few years now, updates to the site can cause headaches...

ASI President Mike Kwon presents CSUB students with the Runner Ride bike share program as they launched it at the ceremony on Sept. 16.
Photo by Julie Perez/The Runner

Free bike share program takes off at CSUB

Graham C Wheat September 17, 2015

Features and Opinions Editor   In an effort to become a more sustainable campus and promote active transportation among students, the Runner Ride bike share program officially launched for the...

CSUB students fill their backpacks with cans of Red Bull from the crate that was left on campus.
Photo by Alejandra Flores/The Runner

Red Bull surprises CSUB students with free drinks

Alejandra Flores and Esteban Ramirez September 16, 2015

Runner Staff   As CSU Bakersfield students filled the campus on Sept. 14 for the first day of the fall quarter, they encountered a crate filled with more than 800 multi-flavored cans of Red...

Senior communications major Daniela Miramontes works on the cash register at the CSUB Bookstore on Sep. 9. Photo by AJ Alvarado

CSUB offers job opportunities on campus

David Kaplan September 13, 2015

Multimedia Editor If you are a CSU Bakersfield student looking for an on campus job, there is no shortage of jobs.  CSUB students are employed every quarter at the eateries, such as The Runner Cafe,...

Associated Students 
Incorporated President Mike Kwon has projects in the works, including a campus monument. Photo courtesy of ASI

ASI directors talk about future plans

Graham Wheat September 13, 2015

Features and Opinions Editor CSU Bakersfield’s Associated Students Incorporated is looking to leave a lasting mark on the campus during the 2015-2016 school year, while also furthering initiatives...

Students can go to the Student Health Center to receive medical assistance and services. The center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Photo by Graham Wheat

Services available to students

Patricia Rocha September 13, 2015

News Editor Life as a college student can sometimes be tricky, but at CSU Bakersfield, there are plenty of resources to take advantage of for a well-rounded successful education. Faculty and Administration There...

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