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The Runner

The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

Energy resource center to open in winter

October 14, 2014

By Stephani Cox Staff Writer A new research center will open, providing new opportunities for student-researchers during the winter quarter at California State University, Bakersfield. The new California...

New CECE director at CSUB

October 14, 2014

By Jennifer Reynolds Staff Writer California State University, Bakersfield has a new director for the Center for Career Education & Community Engagement. Dr. Markel Quarles has been at CSUB for less...

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Artists work to finish their chalk and pastel art pieces at

Via Arté italian street painting festival

October 14, 2014

Written by Dylan Knight Staff Writer The Bakersfield Museum of Art celebrated its 16th annual Via Arté festival, which is modeled after Italian tradition, honoring the mutual love of art in our community....

Retention rates continue to climb

Steven Barker October 10, 2014
Since 2009, the university has seen a 6.5-percent increase in the number of students who remain enrolled at CSUB for their sophomore year. That increase is the second-highest improvement of any CSU in that same time.

Valadao, Renteria clash in campus debate

Steven Barker October 9, 2014

News Editor With Nov. 4’s general election exactly four weeks away, Congressman David Valadao, R-Hanford, and Democratic counterpart Amanda Renteria engaged in a political debate in California State...

Lady Antebellum releases new album ‘747’

October 8, 2014

By Shelby Parker Features Editor Country trio and seven-time Grammy Award winners, Lady Antebellum released their fifth album “747” on Sept. 30. The trio has had consistent hits from previous...

VP Biden headlines political rally

October 7, 2014

By Steven Barker News Editor On the eve of a November election cycle in which 173 Democratic candidates are running for state and federal office, Vice President Joe Biden rallied for Democratic support...

Redhawks reap rewards against the ‘Runners

October 7, 2014

By Esteban Ramirez Assistant Sports Editor   Despite a hat trick from sophomore forward Hedda Regefalk, California State University, Bakersfield women’s soccer team couldn’t hold off a big second...

Snaps for poetry night

October 7, 2014

By Andrea Peña Staff Writer Dagny’s Coffee shop held the monthly Poetry Open Mic on First Friday, Oct. 3. Dagny’s offered a back room for poetry night for people to express themselves. The...

Celtic music festival

October 7, 2014

By Heather Hoelscher Assistant Features Editor   The Celtic Music Festival, held by the Kern County Scottish Society at California State University, Bakersfield, was a huge hit Friday. People were...

Runners slaughter the spartans

October 7, 2014

By Silent McCarthy Staff Writer Despite San Jose State’s aggressive start in the first half, the California State University, Bakersfield men’s soccer team overcame all obstacles and took the win...

Appetizing changes coming to CSUB

October 7, 2014

By Kassie Mullican Staff Writer The limited food choice selections and high prices are some of the biggest complaints students have when it comes to the food services at California State University, Bakersfield....

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