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The Student News Site of California State University, Bakersfield

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Runa Lemminn, Author

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Juana Romo, a senior business managament major, stands near the Music Building at CSU Bakersfield on May 1. Romo is graduating this semester.

[Photo] Graduation: Last step to the future

By Vincent Perez, Features Editor
May 21, 2019
CSUB student killed by car in northwest Bakersfield

CSUB student killed by car in northwest Bakersfield

Vincent Perez, Features Editor
April 10, 2019
From left to right, Julian Ness, Tyler Miller, Jade Jackson, and Jake Vukovich perform at Temblor Brewing Company on Feb. 23. Leo Garcia/The Runner

Jackson’s simple roots grow big

Vincent Perez, Features Editor
March 14, 2019

MAGEC asking for new or gently used books

Vincent Perez
February 21, 2019
Photo Courtesy of The Bakersfield Californian

CSUB honors Pratt’s legacy

Vincent Perez
January 25, 2019
Photo by Ricky Gonzalez/ The Runner

CSUB looks to bounce back versus N. Colorado

Vincent Perez
May 9, 2018
The 411 on graduation

The 411 on graduation

Sonia Lemus
May 7, 2018
CSUB freshman Evan Berkey sprints towards first base after a low line drive to second base on Sunday, April 22 at Hardt Field.

CSUB suffers 13-4 blowout loss to GCU

Vincent Perez
May 5, 2018
Photo by Ricky Gonzalez/ The Runner

Andrews stalls Roadrunners in return to Bakersfield

Vincent Perez
May 1, 2018
CSUB freshman Evan Berkey sprints towards first base after a low line drive to second base on Sunday, April 22 at Hardt Field.

Roadrunners road woes continue

Vincent Perez
May 1, 2018
CSUB head coach Rod Barnes looks on as the Roadrunners fall to Georgia Tech in the NIT semifinals in Madison Square Garden. This was the first time an eighth seed has made it to New York City in the history of the NIT. Photo by AJ Alvarado/The Runner

CSUB basketball announces this season’s recruiting class

Vincent Perez
April 27, 2018
Photo by Simer Khurana / The Runner People dance at the 5th Annual Macaroni and Cheese Festival, held at CSUB on April 21, 2018.

Macaroni and Cheese Festival serves up cheesy fun times

Runa Lemminn
April 21, 2018
Vendors hand out samples at the Macaroni and cheese Festival on April 22 in Alumni Park at CSUB. The annual event hosted nearly 30 different vendors offering different types of food. Photo by Simer Khurana/ The Runner

The Macaroni and Cheese Festival returns to CSUB

Runa Lemminn
April 19, 2018
CSUB senior Andrew Penner takes a swing at a ball at Hardt Field against Cal Poly on Tuesday, April 10.

CSUB defeats Big West leaders Hawaii 4-3

Vincent Perez
April 18, 2018
Mark Pena, CSU Bakersfield redshirt-senior, slides into second base under New Mexico State second baseman Nick Gonzales at Hardt Field on Friday, April 6. CSUB lost to NMSU 9-3. Photo by Ricky Gonzales/ The Runner

Roadrunners sweep Utah Valley on road

Vincent Perez
April 18, 2018

NBA Playoffs injury-ridden, still watchable to this fan

Vincent Perez
April 18, 2018
CSUB freshman Kevin Altamirano throws at against Cal Poly at Hardt Field on Tuesday, April 10. Photo: Simer Khurana

CSUB relinquishes lead, fall 11-8 to Cal Poly

Vincent Perez
April 10, 2018
CSUB freshman shortstop overthrows senior first baseman Andrew Penner in the second inning, Friday, April 6 at Hardt Field. Photo by Ricky Gonzales/ The Runner

Errors define WAC baseball opener, CSUB loses 9-3

Vincent Perez
April 7, 2018
Antonia Beason, freshman high jumper at CSU Bakersfield, practices on the track near the Icardo Center on Monday, Feb. 19.

Beason battles adversity on and off field

Vincent Perez
April 4, 2018
Freshman Daniel Carrizosa makes contact during CSUB's loss against CSU Northridge on Tuesday, March 27 at Matador Field.

CSUB hosts NMSU Aggies this weekend

Vincent Perez
April 4, 2018
CSU Bakersfield junior catcher Ryan Koch attempts to out maneuver Dartmouth’s defense early in the 1st inning. All photos by Aaron Mills/ The Runner

Roadrunners lose opening WAC series

Vincent Perez
March 25, 2018
Matt Williams competes at the NCAA Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, March 16. Photo: gorunners.com/Samuel Marshall

Wrestlers suffer defeats at NCAA Championships

Vincent Perez
March 21, 2018
CSUB’s No. 15, Davonte Butler delivers a pitch during the March 15 game against Dartmouth College. Photo: Aaron Mills

CSUB wins 3 of 4 over Dartmouth

Vincent Perez
March 21, 2018
CSU Chancellor Dr. Timothy White leads a Presidential search open forum on Oct. 30 in the Doré Theatre. Photo by Andrew Paredez/ The Runner

New CSUB president to be announced today

Sonia Lemus
March 21, 2018
Photo from Texas Christian University.

New women’s soccer head coach Vecchio introduced

Vincent Perez
March 20, 2018
No. 5 Alec Daily and No. 12 Austyn Tengan greet No. 7 Andrew Penner, in the 1st inning after he crosses home plate.

Toothman pinch-hit hero in 4-1 Roadrunner win

Vincent Perez
March 15, 2018
Roadrunners bounced out in WAC tourney quarterfinals

Roadrunners bounced out in WAC tourney quarterfinals

Vincent Perez
March 8, 2018
CSUB sending five wrestlers to NCAA Championships

CSUB sending five wrestlers to NCAA Championships

Vincent Perez
March 8, 2018
CSUB’s starting pitcher, #36 Kyle King makes a pitch as third baseman, #26 Daniel Carrizosa looks on.

Matadors pounce on Roadrunners 8-1

Vincent Perez
February 27, 2018
Photo/Ana Canales

Roadrunners fifth at WAC Championships, six swimmers prep for NIC

Runa Lemminn
February 27, 2018
This is an artist's rendition of the interior of the expansion of the Student Union. Photo by OurNewSU website

Vote to expand Student Union passes

Sonia Lemus
February 26, 2018
Senior Matt Williams wrestles in the Roadrunner Open in the Icardo Center on Sunday, Nov. 19. Williams is currently ranked 10th in the nation in the 197 weight division according to intermatwrestle.com. Photo by Simer Khurana/ The Runner

Williams and Mendez earn berths to NCAA Championships

Vincent Perez
February 26, 2018
Photo: Simer Khurana

Roadrunners win streak ends at 8 against Seattle U

Vincent Perez
February 25, 2018
#25. Aaron Charles takes his first pitch of the game for CSU Bakersfield against UC Davis. Photo: Aaron Mills

Charles loses footing in season opener, Roadrunners fall 8-1

Vincent Perez
February 16, 2018
Photo: Simer Khurana

Roadrunners decimate UTRGV 71-30, remain first in WAC

Vincent Perez
February 10, 2018

Questions surround committee

Sonia Lemus
February 9, 2018
Photo: CSUB Athletics

Finch sets new CSUB record

Vincent Perez
February 6, 2018
Photo: Simer Khurana

CSUB bounces back at home

Vincent Perez
February 6, 2018
Runner Archives

CSUB preps for fresh start

Vincent Perez
February 6, 2018
Brent Wrapp, a CSUB redshirt-senior guard, passes the ball to a teammate on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at Pauley Pavilion. CSUB lost 66-75 in their second-meeting ever. Photo by Peter Castillo/The Runner

Roadrunners look to regain confidence at home

Vincent Perez
January 31, 2018
Roadrunner swimmers top UC Santa Cruz at home

Roadrunner swimmers top UC Santa Cruz at home

Runa Lemminn
January 31, 2018
No. 12 Alexxus Gilbert looks for an open pass as players recover from falls on the court during the Jan. 27 game versus Seattle University.

CSUB wins bout against Seattle U

Vincent Perez
January 27, 2018
Track and field kicks off season in Arizona at indoor Lumberjack Challenge

Track and field kicks off season in Arizona at indoor Lumberjack Challenge

Vincent Perez
January 26, 2018
Students fill the newly opened Starbucks during the first week of the spring semester. Photo by Andrew Paredez/ The Runner

Starbucks here to serve CSUB

Sonia Lemus
January 24, 2018
HUM 1109 features auditorium seating, two large projector screens and seats up to 110 students. The rooms will open for classes this spring semester. Photo By Peter Castillo/ The Runner Classroom

Humanities classrooms open for Spring

Sonia Lemus
January 20, 2018
The CSU Bakersfield baseball team applauds during the 5th Annual Hot Stove DInner.

Bellinger delights crowd at fifth annual Hot Stove Dinner

Vincent Perez
January 20, 2018
Redshirt-senior center Jazmyne Bartee rises for a shot in the paint against UMKC on Thursday, Jan. 18 in the Icardo Center. Photo by Johnathan Wheatley/ The Runner

Late bucket sinks CSUB at home

Vincent Perez
January 19, 2018
Holden surveys the floor as he is defended by UCLA junior guard Aaron Holiday. All Photos by Peter Castillo/ The Runner

CSUB falls to UTRGV, drops fourth straight

Vincent Perez
January 12, 2018
CSUB Junior forward Jerice Fears defends South Dakota freshman guard Monica Arens in a game in Vermillion, S.D.

Roadrunners struggle on recent road trip

Vincent Perez
December 13, 2017
CSU Bakersfield redshirt-senior guard, Brent Wrapp, dribbles past a UCLA defender. Photo: Peter Castillo

Roadrunners fall short in upset bid at UCLA

Vincent Perez
November 30, 2017
Roadrunners outlast Cal State Fullerton

Roadrunners outlast Cal State Fullerton

Vincent Perez
November 25, 2017
Photo by Runa Lemminn / The Runner Alumni Hall of Fame Nominees were announced on Wednesday. Left to right: Carla Barrientos, President of the CSUB Alumni Association; Jeremy Adams, Inductee; Bryan Burrow, Inductee; President Mitchell; Edward Paine, Inductee; Debbie Wood, Inductee; and Sarah Hendrick, Director of Alumni Engagement

CSUB Alumni Hall of Fame nominees announced

Runa Lemminn
November 20, 2017
Senior forward Aja Williams puts up a shot in the paint against Fresno Pacific on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the Icardo Center.

Roadrunners hold on against Fresno Pacific

Vincent Perez
November 15, 2017
Engineering program states its case to visiting accreditation team

Engineering program states its case to visiting accreditation team

Runa Lemminn
November 14, 2017
CSUB wins preseason finale versus Stanislaus State

CSUB wins preseason finale versus Stanislaus State

Vincent Perez
November 8, 2017
The ASI board discusses DACA and developing commencement plans during their weekly meeting on Friday, Oct. 6. Photo by Simer Khurana/ The Runner

ASI release more details about commencement 2018

Sonia Lemus
October 10, 2017
Redshirt-senior middle blocker Sydney Haynes goes for the kill against Victoria Demmene of Seattle University on Sept. 28. The Roadrunners swept Seattle U in three sets. Photo by Scot Swan/The Run

Haynes’ commitment unshaken

Vincent Perez
October 10, 2017
Angel Valdez, runs near the Student Recreation Center on Sept. 21. Valdez was named Western Athletic Conference Women’s Cross-Country Athlete of The Week for Sept. 4-10. Photo by Simer Khurana/The Runner

Valdez sets new 5k record In Santa Clarita

Vincent Perez
October 4, 2017
Milo Yiannopolous will not speak at CSUB. Photo from Milo Yiannopoulos' Facebook

Milo Yiannopoulos will not speak at CSUB

Runa Lemminn
September 29, 2017

DACA legal panel gives encouragement to students

Runa Lemminn
September 27, 2017

Remedy for removal of remediation

Sonia Lemus
September 26, 2017
Angel Valdez, runs near the Student Recreation Center on Sept. 21. Valdez was named Western Athletic Conference Women’s Cross-Country Athlete of The Week for Sept. 4-10. Photo by Simer Khurana/The Runner

Valdez races toward future beyond CSUB

Vincent Perez
September 26, 2017

Bakersfield gathers for annual mac and cheese fest

Sonia Lemus
May 2, 2017
ASI candidates debate at election open forum

ASI candidates debate at election open forum

Sonia Lemus
April 4, 2017

Staff, faculty reminded of no children policy at CSUB

Sonia Lemus
March 21, 2017

CSUB builds for future

Sonia Lemus
February 21, 2017

Swimming to the beat of a heart

Runa Lemminn
January 21, 2017
Student athletes utilize the Kegley Center and tutoring services to maintain their studies on Oct. 17. Karina Diaz/ The Runner

New center provides success to athletics

Runa Lemminn
October 18, 2016
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