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The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early

April 29, 2014

  Start celebrating the Cinco de Mayo weekend this Friday, May 2, with good music and food at Bakersfield's On The Rocks Bar and Grill. Kansas City based band, Making Movies, will be playing a...

Runner Cast: Carrie Swidecki dances for the kids at the Runner Dance Marathon

April 28, 2014

Fernando Miranda Multimedia Reporter Guinness World Record Holder Carrie Swidecki took some time at the end of the Runner Dance Marathon to answer a few questions for Runner Cast. Here is what she had...

Students save lives by donating blood

April 28, 2014

By Bre Williams Staff Photographer Every drop of blood given can contribute to saving a life, and students were given this opportunity on April 22 in Runner Park at the Houchin Blood Drive. Houchin...

Pandhandling ordnance: We should focus on bigger issues

April 28, 2014

By Anthony Jauregui Senior Staff Writer You’re walking down the street and you haven’t eaten in days. You come across a Snickers bar on the side of the road so you lunge for it, rip it open and take...

Gavin DeGraw entertains at the Fox Theater

April 28, 2014

By Shelby Parker Features Editor There are many musicians who are great performers. They know how to work a crowd, say all of the right things in between songs, and have a big production that wows the...

Advancing Parenting signs cross the line

April 28, 2014

By Richard Garibay Staff Writer I recently noticed some signs around campus that I found odd to say the least. After some intense investigation (reading the signs), I learned they were put there by...

Women share sexual assault experiences at April Brown-Bag Discussion

April 28, 2014

By Hiba Ali Staff Writer Students and staff gathered in the Runner Café’s Stockdale Room on April 24 for the monthly Brown Bag Discussion, which focused on the issue of sexual assault. This month’s...

They are not oppressed: Muslim women transform hijab stereotypes into cultural dialogue

April 28, 2014

By Steven Barker Staff Writer “Take that thing off your head,” she told her. “You’re in America. Respect the country.” Gokh Alshaif is no stranger to the curious glances strangers direct...

‘Runners need extra innings to outlast Sac State

April 28, 2014

By Stephany Bravo Staff Writer The ’Runner baseball team defeated the Sacramento State Hornets 2-1 in the 11th inning on Saturday, April 26 at Hardt Field. The `Runners currently hold a record of...

Celebrate CSUB brings faculty, students and parents together

April 28, 2014

By Sandy Ornelas News Editor The eighth annual Celebrate CSUB is a day to welcome the community and to demonstrate what the school has to offer. The event offers information on more than 70 clubs, departments...

ASI votes to add new water bottle filling stations to improve campus sustainability

April 28, 2014

A grand total of $27,088 for new Hydration Stations was unanimously approved by the Associated Students Inc. to create a green campus in last Friday’s meeting. Hydration Stations will feature the...

CSUB to host the 28th annual Bakersfield Jazz Festival

April 28, 2014

Spring is in the air. Can you hear it? That is the sound of the 2014 Bakersfield Jazz Festival. If you are a California State University, Bakersfield student, it is free. The 28th annual festival is...

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