Fragrant oils made by duo
Robin Shin, Online Editor
April 17, 2013
By Robin Shin Online Editor When having animals became problematic due to her allergies, Brenda Luetger, 54, decided to start the BJ’s Lavender Farm which has been open for the past five years. “I like lavender, so I figured, what the heck?” she said. She and her daughter, Jessica Luetger,... Read more »
Local author writes book about heroic uncle
Tyler Goucher, Reporter
April 17, 2013
By Tyler Goucher Reporter “Unforgotten Hero” is an upcoming book about the life of Second Lieutenant Jimmy L. Escalle who disappeared during the Korean War and was listed as MIA. Author Jim Escalle, a former Bakersfield College student, found out about his uncle at the age of 8 and became... Read more »
Kern County Raceway speeding to finish
Adam Cree, Reporter
April 3, 2013
By Adam Cree Reporter A new racetrack is coming to Bakersfield this year, and it will be holding NASCAR events. The Kern County Raceway is scheduled to open April 20 and the track will be sanctioned for NASCAR events. The track will be host to “all comers,” according to Steven Blakesley, the... Read more »
First DRFTRS event opens to packed house
Martin Chang, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2013
By Martin Chang Editor in Chief A new type of music has hit Bakersfield with the help of local artists associated with the DRFTRS record label. These musicians held their first show at Riley’s Tavern on March 15 to a packed house. Omar Oseguera, a local musician and DRFTRS founder, organized... Read more »
Woman wins multiple radio contests
Hannah Breeland, Opinions Editor
April 3, 2013
By Hannah Breeland Opinions Editor After months of trying, a woman wins it big. Alyce Gautreaux, a loyal listener to the radio station 94.1 Hot FM won the daily “Pay My Bills” contest, a grand total of $366. However, it’s not her first win from the radio station. It all started on Dec.... Read more »
‘Funk’ contest sparks debate among music lovers
Tyler Goucher, Reporter
April 3, 2013
By Tyler Goucher Reporter Funk Volume, an independent label founded by rapper Marcus Hopson, recently hosted its fifth annual, “Don’t Funk Up Our Beats,” contest that ended with stellar results. The contest is a huge opportunity for up-and-coming hip-hop artists to showcase their talent... Read more »
Dangers arise from new drug
Tyler Goucher, Reporter
April 3, 2013
By Tyler Goucher Reporter A new drug has spawned recently within the last few years, which has been a leading cause in the increase of drug-related hospital visits and overdoses. The drug in question is Spice or Synthetic cannabis. Spice is a designer drug that contains legal herbs that are sprayed... Read more »
Singing up a storm as 50 people compete
Martin Chang, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2013
By Martin Chang Editor in Chief From confidence building and making friends to expressing yourself, the contestants at Prime Cut restaurant’s annual karaoke competition all get something different from their performances. Over the month of March, 50 aspiring singers competed in the yearly karaoke... Read more »
New exhibits for the Bakersfield Museum of Art
Ruben A. Perez, Reporter
April 3, 2013
By Ruben A. Perez Reporter The Bakersfield Museum of Art is now showing exhibits that showcase the parts of museums that people don’t normally pay attention to. The new exhibits showcase painter Matt Condron, photographer Harry Wilson and architect Randall Stout. Vicki Cruz, the curator of the... Read more »
BC Homestuck fans speak of their fandom
Robin Shin, Online Editor
April 3, 2013
By Robin Shin Online Editor The author, Andrew Hussie, is currently known for his webcomic titled “Homestuck.” According to knowyourmeme.com, “Homestuck” ranks as No. 3 on the top 10 fandoms of 2012. Those within the fandom calls themselves “Homestucks,” and they range from the estimation... Read more »
