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On the Edge of Glory

On the Edge of Glory

February 11, 2015

Story by Athena Skapinakis Editor-in-Chief Photos by AJ Alvarado Assistant Photo Editor   Inside the dark gym known as CrossFit CrazyHouse, those who gather dare to push themselves far past...

Kayla Dacoron and her boyfriend, Crismat Mateo enjoy a game of chess outside on their valentines date.   Styled by Crismat Mateo and Photographed by Bre WIlliams/The Runner

Fashionable Last Minute Valentine’s Day Plans

February 11, 2015

Valentine’s day planning can get stressful and expensive—which makes it even more stressful.  However, with a little bit of creativity, this day can still be enjoyable and budget-friendly.  Here...

African American Student Union Kicks off Black History Month

February 11, 2015

On Monday, February 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. the African American Student Union held their Black History Month kick-off in the multipurpose room of the California State University, Bakersfield Student Union. The...

Love is in the air, everywhere you look around

February 11, 2015

I have always loved Valentine’s Day. Maybe it’s my obsession with hearts, love songs or those Sweetheart candies, but ultimately I love that we have a day to celebrate the love that is all around us....

Kidzania, A new kind of theme park

February 11, 2015

There is a new type of theme-park that eager children across the world are giddily lining up to enter. This isn’t the easily imagined theme-park of our youths—where roller-coasters loop cursively against...

Vance Joy played a free show in Bakersfield

February 11, 2015

The Cielo 9 Bar on Rosedale Hwy was filled with music fans, waiting to see a free performance by new artist, Vance Joy on Wednesday night. The lounge atmosphere was a bit smoky and empty at first glance,...

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Rowdy’s host Karaoke night

February 4, 2015

Tuesday, January 28 from 12 to one p.m., the Associated Students Inc. hosted a “Way Back Wednesday” karaoke hour at Rowdy’s in the California State University Bakersfield Student Union. Students...

English Professor talks about his passion for film and the plans for more film classes in the future

February 4, 2015

Dr. Gregory Miller is an inspiring teacher of film and English at California State University, Bakersfield. His passion for film started at a young age and has carried over into his career. During his...

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Amy Poehler shares wisdom and stories in “Yes Please”

February 2, 2015

Amy Poehler might be best-known for her time on Saturday Night Live or her role as political figure, Leslie Knope, on NBC’s comedy “Parks and Recreation.” In her book, “Yes Please,” the comedian...

Meghan Trainor is about more than just ‘That Bass’

February 2, 2015

Meghan Trainor released her debut album, “Title,” on Jan. 13, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. While most of the songs sound similar, she shows that she can stretch her material...

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