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Bakersfield pride biggest turn out

November 7, 2014

Written By Stephanie Cox Staff Writer On Saturday, Oct. 18 the Bakersfield LGBTQ group organized the Bakersfield Pride at Stramler Park with one of the largest turnouts since its start 11 years ago. The...

Depression common among college students

November 7, 2014

By Steven Barker News Editor Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students each year, trailing only automobile accidents. In an academic school year, approximately 10 percent...

Student mourned at Candlelight Event

Student mourned at Candlelight Event

November 7, 2014

By Robin Gracia Opinion Editor Candles flickered as the sun set on Oct. 29 at California State University, Bakersfield as students, staff and community members gathered in front of the Student Union...

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

November 7, 2014

When students arrived on campus throughout Oct. 28, many were receiving news of a tragic development regarding one of our peers. That day, word had spread that California State University, Bakersfield...

The audience was filled with faculty and students at the event on Oct. 30 in the Icardo Center.

One Book, One Kern

November 7, 2014

By Kassie Mullican Staff Writer “I think this moment is a true test for the United States. How does a great nation rise to a moment like this? How will we rise to the level of humanity that’s...

Spend the day in Tehachapi

Spend the day in Tehachapi

November 7, 2014

Now that the months are turning chilly, it’s now easier to get in the mood for festive fall activities. While Bakersfield takes a bit longer to come around, as the leaves are still waiting to change,...

Attendance rates not quite up to snuff

November 7, 2014

 By Esteban Ramirez Assistant Sports Editor Athletics is a huge part of universities, but in the first year being in the Western Athletic Conference the attendance for most California State University,...

Glory to the Hole

Glory to the Hole

November 7, 2014

By Robin Gracia Opinions Editor The Walter Stiern Library at California State University, Bakersfield has many uses. It can be used as a computer research lab, a haven to study and a repository for...

Graduation workshop helps students stay on course

November 5, 2014

By Stephanie Viloria Staff Writer A Graduation Workshop for prospective graduates took place in the Walter Stiern Library on Wed. Oct. 29 to guide students through their final year. Headed by Admissions...

Josiah Ihem, 23, a fine arts major, paints a mural on the wall facing Alumni Park on Oct. 22. He is one of a few students who have created art around campus. The mural represents various majors to show how they interact with each other.
Photo by Diana Olivares/The Runner

Student art is key to unified campus identity

October 29, 2014

By Runner Staff Just as each university has a distinctive academic specialty that differentiates itself from other colleges, we believe each school also has a unique campus identity. This leads...

Condors split home opener series with Thunder

October 20, 2014

Written By Josh Bennett Sports Editor The Bakersfield Condors opened the 2014-15 ECHL season with a pair of games against the rival Stockton Thunder on Friday and Saturday at Rabobank Arena. The...

Letters brighten up freshmens’ day

October 20, 2014

Written by Stephanie Viloria Reporter California State University, Bakersfield celebrated their second annual Freshman Letter Day that was held at the Student Union Patio on Wed., Oct. 15 to pass...

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