March 26, 2024
Julian Caro, Editor-in-ChiefMarch 26, 2024
Andrea De Leon, ReporterMarch 26, 2024
Natalie Macias, ReporterMarch 20, 2024
Mario Saldana, ReporterMarch 18, 2024
Natalie Macias, Reporter
Kaley Soren, reporter
March 15, 2024 • No Comments
Deep Cuts and Conversations — that is the name of an event held at the Norman Levan Center three times a semester. But what does it entail? It may not be what you expect. “Deep Cuts and Conversations” provides an environment for people to listen to and talk about different pieces of music. Reggie Williams, director of the Levan Center and a philosophy professor, was joined by Kyle Burnham and Timothy Heasley of the school’s music department for this gathering. “I’m just trying to help students and community members, for that matter, love music the way we do,” said Williams. “And also, to help them understand music, not just in terms of background noise, if you will, but also to dabble a little bit and appreciate...
Angela Medina, Reporter
March 13, 2024 • No Comments
Bakersfield College’s student organization, Free On The Outside (FOTO) hosted a hygiene drive dedicated to helping those less fortunate in the community. The event took place at the roundabout by the Performing Arts Center from March 11th-14th. The FOTO Club is dedicated to supporting previously incarcerated individuals and their allies. They also aide students and their peers in succeeding academically and developing tools to be a productive citizen in the community and in college. While the club provides resources to help peers succeed in all areas, the drive was intended to further their presence and help in the community, not just intended for students. FOTO’s hygiene drive was accepting items such as new toothbrushes, deodorant,...
Mario Saldana, Reporter
March 11, 2024 • No Comments
Election time is just around the corner for open BCSGA positions at Bakersfield College, such as Director of Student Organization, Fund Manager, and other vacant senator-at-large positions. Candidate information sessions are being held until Mar. 14. They are providing any ideas for any students looking to run, like where to start and how to grow a healthy campaign on campus. Students, such as Hugo Garcia, were one of many students who have been visiting the sessions to get information on how to become a candidate. When asked if he had any experience in student organizations or if he’d been in any student governments during his time at school, Garcia stated, “No I haven’t, to be honest I never had any experience. But I’m looking...
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Latinas in Business and Leadership at Bakersfield College
March 11, 2024
A panel on Latinas in Business and Leadership was hosted via Zoom on March 7th by Bakersfield College’s Women’s History and More Committee (WHAM) and Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (KCHCC). In honor of celebrating Women’s History Month, BC’s WHAM committee has curated a series of events...
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March 4, 2024
On Feb. 23 Bakersfield College invited guest speaker, Nora Cregan, to explain the ethics of the expungement process to individuals seeking an education who have been arrested on false or minor charges. Nora Cregan is a lawyer, founder, and Executive Director of the Access Project who is teaming up with...
Hi, my name is; introducing Dr. Jerry Fliger
March 1, 2024
A new epoch approaches Bakersfield College (BC), with the arrival of new President Dr. Jerry Fliger; officially marking the much-anticipated end of a two-year search for a new president. A permanent solution was found in Dr. Fliger, after former President (current Chancellor of the California Community...
Ace Warren, Reporter
March 15, 2024 • No Comments
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Gesus Garcia, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Bakersfield College men’s tennis team lost their seventh straight game, falling by an overall score of 7-2 against American River College on Mar. 13. American River...
Natalie Macias, Reporter
February 26, 2024
The Bakersfield College women’s tennis team was defeated by Santa Monica College on Feb.13, with an overall score of 6-3. Santa Monica won two of the three doubles matches,...
Angela Medina, Reporter
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Gesus Garcia, Sports Editor
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Natalie Macias, Reporter
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March 20, 2024 • No Comments
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Kenya Rice, Reporter
March 15, 2024 • No Comments
On Mar. 10, 2024, the performing arts department at Bakersfield College showcased “Significant Other,” a play written and directed by BC student Nathan R. Armendariz....
Carmen Gallegos, reporter
March 15, 2024 • No Comments
Bakersfield College hosted Art, Archetypes and Architecture in the leaven center. The event started off with Daniel Gomes from the English Department speaking on the Controversy...
Johnathan Wheelock, Reporter
March 15, 2024 • No Comments
Pi Day was on Mar. 14 with an event held in the GS courtyard. Nearly a hundred different people passed through to check out all the different activities that the event had...
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Hi, my name is; introducing Dr. Jerry Fliger
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Renegades danced the night away at El Baila con el Corazon! Well, almost. The event took place on Feb. 15 from 3-5:30p.m. No one...
Evelyn Verdejo, Reporter
March 20, 2024 • No Comments
On the week of March 6th, the Gadfly Cafe was organized at the Fine Arts Class 65 by the Professor of Music Kris Tiner; and the topic was none other than talking about music....
Kenya Rice, Reporter
March 15, 2024 • No Comments
On Mar. 10, 2024, the performing arts department at Bakersfield College showcased “Significant Other,” a play written and directed by BC student Nathan R. Armendariz....
Carmen Gallegos, reporter
March 15, 2024 • No Comments
Bakersfield College hosted Art, Archetypes and Architecture in the leaven center. The event started off with Daniel Gomes from the English Department speaking on the Controversy...
Johnathan Wheelock, Reporter
March 15, 2024 • No Comments
Pi Day was on Mar. 14 with an event held in the GS courtyard. Nearly a hundred different people passed through to check out all the different activities that the event had...
March 13, 2024
The Department of Programs and Services for Disabled Students (DSPS) at Bakersfield College (BC) held their “coffee/convo”...
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Trevor Glenn, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 18, 2024 • No Comments
Vocal acrobat Ariana Grande has released her long awaited seventh studio album, “Eternal Sunshine.” The record, released on Mar. 8, includes 13 tracks. Upon first...
Gesus Garcia, Sports Editor
March 18, 2024 • No Comments
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Trevor Glenn, Arts and Entertainment Editor
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