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The Runner
The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

The Runner
All content by Jocelynn Landon
Dr. Thomas D. Wallace and community pose for a photo at the grand opening of the Thomas D. Wallace Student Success Center on April 24.

[Photo] The Thomas D. Wallace Student Success Center Officially Opens for CSUB students

Jaki Sevieux, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 19, 2025
Paola Ramos, author and journalist, speaks at the 38th annual Kegely Memorial Spring Lecture about her latest book 'Defectors," and the result of the shift in Latino voters on April 8.

[Photo] Paola Ramos Investigates the Shift of Latino far Right Voters in her Latest Book ‘Defectors’

Brittany Oceguera, Editor-in-Cheif, El Veloz
April 19, 2025
Dr. Kristen Watson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Business and Administrative Services Watson's husband, and Dr. Rebecca Weller, Director of Teaching and Learning Center Department, attend the Sip and Scholarship event on Friday March 31.

People try white wine from Campo Wine Bar at the Sip and Scholarship event on Friday March 31.

Dr. Aubrey Kemp, Mathematics Professor, serves up wine at the Sip and Scholarship event on Friday March 31.

Dr. Aubrey Kemp, Mathematics Professor, serves up wine at the Sip and Scholarship event on Friday March 31.

President Vernon B. Harper attends the Sip and Scholarship event on Friday March 31.

Dr. Gladys Gillam and her husband enjoy wine at the Sip and Scholarship event on Friday March 31.

Canva graphic by Jocelynn Landon

CSUBroke: Deficit skyrockets to $17.6 million– CSUB faces worst budget scenario

Jocelynn Landon, Editor-in-Chief, The Runner
March 31, 2025
Graphic created on Canva Create

Navigating Campus Life with Authentic Support, CSUB to host Beauty Shop Talks

Jocelynn Landon, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2025
President Vernon Harper photo provided by CSUB

President Vernon Harper’s first 100 days: Strengthening CSUB’s role in Kern County and expanding leadership

Jocelynn Landon, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2025
Canva graphic by Jocelynn Landon

[Photo] CSU(B)roke: What’s at Stake for Students, Faculty and the Future of the Campus

Vanessa Figueroa, News Editor
February 19, 2025
Canva Graphic

[Photo] CSUB students to advocate for justice, inclusion and equity during ‘Students for Solidarity’ march

Brittany Oceguera, Editor-in-Chief of El Veloz
February 18, 2025
Canva graphic by Jocelynn Landon

The bright stars in political darkness

Melissa Jorge, Jocelynn Landon, Ashlie Whitaker, and Brittany Oceguera
November 22, 2024
A conversation with Lauren Skidmore, Jamey Heath and Justin Baldoni on Oct. 28.

[Photo] “So much harm was caused from insecure men”

Brittany Oceguera, Editor-in-Chief of El Veloz
November 22, 2024

Kamala Harris offers hope to her supporters

Jocelynn Landon, Editor-in-Chief of The Runner
November 22, 2024
Graphic made on Canva.

[Photo] Balling on a budget, a breakdown of for underfunded CSUB sports teams

Ebubechukwu Ekpemogu, Freelance Sports Writer
November 21, 2024
Data of open faculty positions open provided by Provost James Rodriguez.

CSU(B)roke: How CSUB’s $12 million deficit is impacting the campus

Jocelynn Landon, Juver Gonzalez, and Vanessa Figueroa
November 21, 2024

CSUB to host discussion on post-election, for minority concerns

Jocelynn Landon and Brittany Oceguera
November 18, 2024

What does Trump plan to do, and can he really do it?

Jocelynn Landon, Editor-in-Chief of The Runner
November 10, 2024
El profesor Villagrán en la discusión de Brown Bag donde lideró la conversación sobe la identidad racial y ética Latinx el 26 de septiembre

[Photo] Voting in the Age of Apathy: While Your Vote Still Matters

Jaki Sevieux, Opinion Writer
October 23, 2024

National champion, AJ Ferrari joins CSUB wrestling team amid mixed reactions

Autumn Newbury and Jocelynn Landon
October 23, 2024
Alexander Heriberto attends the Kern County fair with his family. Heriberto's family donated more than 20 cans for CAPK's Feed the Need event at the Kern County Fair on Sept. 24.

Jocelynn Landon, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024
The Kern County Fair is open from Sept. 19 to Sept. 29 and is located at 1142 South P Street Bakersfield, CA 93307.

[Photo] Kern County Fair burns my wallet

Eduardo Martinez, Opinion Editor
September 26, 2024
An artisanal miner holds a cobalt stone at the Shabara artisanal mine in the DRC.

Opinion: The new iPhone is pretty in Pink, but Congo is paying the price

Jocelynn Landon, Editor-in-Chief of The Runner
September 22, 2024
Screenshot of Trump and Harris shaking hands at the presidential debate on Sept. 10.

Presidential debate breakdown

Jocelynn Landon, Editor-in-Chief of The Runner
September 12, 2024
Luis Rangel, CSUB Masters of Business Administration graduate, and Dr. Vernon Harper, interim President of CSUB, at the presidential outstanding graduate student award ceremony on May 13.

Double alumnus of Cal State Bakersfield receives the graduate student President Medal

Jocelynn Landon, Editor-in-Chief of The Runner
May 19, 2024
Haydee Barahona, communications major with a concentration in journalism, and Dr. Vernon Harper, interim President of CSUB at the President's medal ceremony on May 13.

From breaking news, to becoming news, Haydee Barahona received the Presidential medal

Jocelynn Landon, Editor-in-Chief of The Runner
May 16, 2024
Sarah Alame, Associated Student Inc., Director of Sustainability and M.A. Biology student, at the Palestine solidarity protest on May 8.

[Photo] Cal State Bakersfield students and staff host peaceful solidarity protest for Palestine and in support towards protestors at other California State Universities

Brittany Oceguera, El Veloz Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2024
Photo that Stephany Carrillo passed out at the Associated Student Inc., board meeting on April 26.

Cal State Bakersfield students and faculty, speak up at the Associated Student Inc., meeting in reaction towards hate crime towards ASI candidate

Jocelynn Landon, Managing Editor
May 2, 2024
Faculty, students, and staff outside in front of University Advancement on April 9, waiting for the safety drill to end.

Sound the alarm, or not.

Jocelynn Landon, Managing Editor
April 29, 2024

Cal State Bakersfield honors student leaders at the Student Leadership Hall of Fame

Jocelynn Landon, Managing Editor
April 25, 2024
Graphic by Jocelynn Landon / The Runner

ASI candidate seeks out Title IX investigation after running for candidacy

Melissa Jorge and Jocelynn Landon
April 22, 2024
Community members in Kern County attend the red lining presentation on April 8, at Bakersfield College. Photo by Jocelynn Landon / The Runner

Bakersfield College hosts program to discuss the history of housing discrimination and redlining in Kern County 

Jocelynn Landon, Features Editor
April 22, 2024
Photo by Jocelynn Landon / The Runner

CSU Board of Trustees searches for new CSUB president in April open forums

Jocelynn Landon, Features Editor
April 21, 2024
Community members from Kern County gather to discuss the issues they face in their communities. Photo by Jocelynn Landon / The Runner

The California Equity Committee makes their first stop in Lamont, California

Jocelynn Landon, Features Editor
April 4, 2024
Photo by Jocelynn Landon / The Runner

Minaya Valentine: Encouraging and supporting her community

Jocelynn Landon, Features Editor
March 17, 2024
Screenshot of CSUB Homecoming flyer for 2024 from Campus Programing.

Homecoming season is kicking off at Cal State Bakersfield and Its time for all to get Rowdy

Jocelynn Landon, Features Editor
February 20, 2024
CSUB Students Share Love, and Friendship Advice for Valentines Day

CSUB Students Share Love, and Friendship Advice for Valentines Day

Jocelynn Landon, Features Editor
February 14, 2024
Some of the 2024 Black Grammy winners on Feb. 4.

66th Grammy Awards show stirs up conversations regarding inconsistent award metrics

Jocelynn Landon, Features Editor
February 9, 2024
Almaguer blending in the chalk for her Virgin Mary piece at Via Arte.

Photo Gallery: Two CSUB students participate in Via Arte for the first time, here is what they experienced

Jocelynn Landon, Photographer
December 4, 2023
Pride Flag that was raised for the month of OUTober.

Photo Gallery: CSUB Celebrates OUTober for the second year in a row

Jocelynn Landon, Photographer
November 27, 2023
Lizbeth Gomez, Junior at CSUN studying Human Resources and Business Administration, tries on the beer goggles at the Public Safety tent. “It taught me that if I ever need help that there is someone there,” explained Gomez when asked about her experience.

Photo Gallery: CSUB Health Center celebrates OcSOBER Fest

Jocelynn Landon, Photographer
November 20, 2023
CSUB Department of Student Housing and Resident Life had a table for students to write encouraging messages and take free stickers.

Photo Gallery: CSUB brings awareness to Domestic Violence Awareness Month by creating a space of unity

Jocelynn Landon, Photographer
November 20, 2023
Screenshot of 'Now That I've Been Honset' album cover from Spotify.

Album Review: Maddie Zahm’s new EP, ‘Now That I’ve Been Honest,’ creates space to talk about traumas and discover oneself

Jocelynn Landon, Photographer
November 19, 2023
Four artists that make music for queer audiences. Graphic by Jocelynn Landon / The Runner

Opinion: Four artists who helped me find my queer identity while I was in the closet

Jocelynn Landon, Photographer
November 7, 2023
Members from Mariachi Arcoiris, the first ever LGBTQ+ mariachi from Los Angeles, performed at the student union lawn on Oct.4

Photo Gallery: CSUB celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with various fun activities

Jocelynn Landon, Photographer
October 31, 2023
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