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Profile: Artist Avin Alvarez: From Rugs to Riches

Ernesto Leon, Multimedia Editor September 21, 2022

According to Avin Alvarez, a 19-year-old who displays his art through rugs, any artist will tell you: you can find inspiration from anything. Art, to Alvarez, is a gateway to escaping the stress that...

Preview: Join the Party at the Kern County Fair

Preview: Join the Party at the Kern County Fair

Baylie Ruiz, Features Writer September 20, 2022

The Kern County Fair is going to be quite the party this year. The fair takes place from September 21 to October 2, with a concert taking place each night. According to the KCF website, Hunter Hayes...

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Review: Harry Styles brings fans home with ‘Harry’s House’

Kiara Zabala, Opinion Editor September 12, 2022

With the teasing Harry Styles gave his fans leading up to the release of his third solo studio album, the world was anxiously awaiting for what would come from the British pop star. On May 20, people all...

Runner Recipe: Tiramisu

Runner Recipe: Tiramisu

Frankie Nadal, Features Editor September 8, 2022

With yet another heat wave passing us by, it is imperative we keep cool. Sometimes, however, you want a tasty treat that can only be satisfied with a baked dessert. Fortunately, there are a myriad...

Review: Nope is a great big yes for director Jordan Peele

Review: ‘Nope’ is a great big yes for director Jordan Peele

Hailey Hernandez, Features Writer September 7, 2022

Time and time again, Jordan Peele has proven himself to be a triple threat in the film industry. Peele is the writer, producer, and director of three extremely successful horror films: Get Out, Us,...

Review: Cracker Barrel serves up friendliness with a side of salt

Review: Cracker Barrel serves up friendliness with a side of salt

Rebekah Corral, Opinions Writer September 7, 2022

Bakersfield welcomed its newest restaurant located just off Highway 99. Cracker Barrel Country Store serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Along with an open restaurant plan, the restaurant contains...

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Soucy’s ‘Average’ speaks to artists everywhere

Kiara Zabala, Opinion writer May 20, 2022

As time goes on, the need to be above the norm becomes so strong. As we grow, we want to be remembered.   We want to do something greater than ourselves.   “Average” by Sushi Soucy is a song...

Lucia posing in the projection of her poem for her multi-media piece “Find Comfort in Your Skin” / Provided by Lucia Guzman.

3 CSUB Artists Reflect on Their Work for Upcoming Local Art Show

Alexis Shofner, Staff Writer May 19, 2022

The Bakersfield Museum of Art will be hosting CSU Bakersfield’s senior art show this year at their Art After Dark event on May 26th from 7-9 p.m.   The show will be free to CSUB students with ID...

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Melissa Lozada-Oliva on Oppression Bonding us like Sisters

Marlene Herrera, Staff Writer May 19, 2022

Guatemalan Colombian poet Melissa Lozada-Oliva captivates readers with her prominent and engaging narrative take on navigating life  as brown women in a world that conditions us to feel bad for taking...

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Tinashe, an artist who deserves to be heard and seen

Yasmin Marcelo, Freelancer May 18, 2022

Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe, more commonly known as Tinashe, is a multitalented artist across various media. She is a singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, and trained dancer. Her genres include...

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Fresh Review: A film About Untasteful Dating

Alexis Shofner, Staff Writer May 10, 2022

Adding on to Hulu’s top 2022 horror films, "Fresh” is Mimi Cave’s first film debut. Sitting at an 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, this cliché romantic comedy meets unnerving horror and addresses the struggles...

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Mixed drinks for graduation and beyond

Frankie Nadal, Copy Editor May 9, 2022

Let’s start things off properly with a round of applause for our 2022 CSU Bakersfield graduates. (Pretend there’s an exclamation point at the end of the previous sentence.) The road was long and hard,...

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