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The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

Jesus Banuelos, candidate for Executive Vice President. AJ Alvarado/The Runner

Meet your ASI candidate: Jesus Banuelos

May 13, 2015

Tell us about yourself. Include your age, major and year in school: My name is Jesus Banuelos I am 18 years old, my major is engineering management with a minor in criminal justice and I am currently...

Meet your ASI candidate: Michael Gongora

May 13, 2015

Tell us about yourself. Include your age, major and year in school. Hollah, my name is Michael Gongora, I’m 18 and a freshmen here at CSUB. i am currently undeclared, but plan on declaring my major...

Laura Castro, candidate for Executive Vice President. AJ Alvarado/The Runner

Meet your ASI candidate: Laura Castro

May 13, 2015

Tell us about yourself. Include your age, major and year in school. My name is Laura Castro, I am 21 years old and a fourth year student double majoring in Chemistry and Religious Studies. Why are...

Unkle Funkle drummer gives an energetic performance at the 29th Annual Bakersfield Jazz Festival on May 9.

29th annual Jazz Festival livens up CSUB

May 12, 2015

  Festival season is upon us, and the notes of the 29th Annual Bakersfield Jazz Festival were floating through the air last weekend at CSU Bakersfield’s amphitheater. Over the two-day event,...

Grandson of Cesar Chavez talks about his goals and family legacy

Grandson of Cesar Chavez talks about his goals and family legacy

May 12, 2015

CSU Bakersfield student Andres Chavez may not be following exactly in the footsteps of his  grandfather, Cesar E. Chavez, but he is trying to continue his legacy by helping people in a different way. “There’s...

Ricardo Perez, candidate for ASI President. AJ Alvarado/The Runner

Meet your ASI candidate: Ricardo Perez

May 12, 2015

Tell us about yourself. Include your age, major and year in school. I am a first-generation college student that has grown to be a strong, independent individual living in a diverse society. I study...

Mike Kwon, candidate for ASI President. AJ Alvarado/The Runner

Meet your ASI candidate: Mike Kwon

May 12, 2015

Tell us about yourself. Include your age, major and year in school. Hello Roadrunners!! My name is Mike Kwon, I am a senior year Philosophy major with a Concentration in Pre-Law. I am running for...

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Left to Right: Joe Griffith, Rob Griffith, and David Keiffer comprise the band Life of Dillon.

Introducing Life of Dillon

Shelby Parker May 8, 2015

Senior Columnist The band, Life of Dillon, might be new to the music scene, but with their new single “Overload” and a tour in the works, big things are in store for these British musicians David...

ASI candidates talk platforms at debate

May 7, 2015

By Steven Barker News Editor In an attempt to persuade voters to support them in the upcoming Associated Students Incorporated elections, ASI candidates participated in a debate in the Multipurpose...

Senior Columnist Alex Ripepi prepares a Ceviche dish on May 2, which included ingredients such as tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic, jalapenos, shrimp, lemon and salt.
Photo by Marisel Maldonado/The Runner

La Cocina Curiosa: El gringo guapo cocina ceviche muy delicioso

Alex Ripepi May 6, 2015

  Senior Columnist   This week, I went with a pretty simple meal in ceviche. The reasons for this are threefold. One, the fan in my kitchen broke while remaining completely...

Voting patterns for potential removal emerge

May 6, 2015

By Steven Barker and Esteban Ramirez News Editor and Sports Editor Amid a potential removal from office faced by Ricardo Perez, Associated Students vice president of external affairs, some ASI members...

ASI's maximum cost with respect to student benefits is $44,385. That amount, and ASI's budget, is funded by an ASI fee paid by students. Eric Garza/The Runner

The Cost of Governance: ASI costs exceed $40,000

May 6, 2015

By Steven Barker News Editor When the Associated Students Incorporated elections end on May 14, the victorious executives and directors can expect to receive up to a combined $44,385 in financial benefits...

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