Vote reveals biased views
May 1, 2013
This whole semester everyone has been focusing on the pending smoking policy. Bakersfield College Student Government Association held a vote and the students have spoken. The board is now taking the necessary steps for a tobacco-free campus. Now that’s great. This is what the student body wants. We... Read more »
Finally an answer for the age-old question
April 17, 2013
In the process of creating our student newspaper, we have grown accustomed to asking questions to stay informed. However, there is one question that gets asked of us that we cannot, for the life of us, find an answer to: What does “Rip” stand for? There has been some conjecture over the years that... Read more »
Esteban Ramirez
August 23, 2012
Being a sports fan, Esteban Ramirez became a sports writer and is now the Sports Editor for the Renegade Rip. This is the second semester for him as the Sports Editor. He’s covered and written stories on sports like men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling, swimming, track and field, soccer, softball... Read more »
Omar Oseguera
August 23, 2012
After showing interest in the journalistic side of photography, Omar joined the Rip to showcase his talents. After a whole semester as a photographer, Omar starts his second semester as photo and multimedia editor. With a very strong devotion to his outside hobbies, such as music and cycling; Omar is... Read more »
Martin Chang
August 23, 2012
Martin Chang is the Features and Opinions editor for The Renegade Rip. He also takes photos. He has covered a variety of stories, from concerts at The Dome, to music reviews. His column “As my Brains Explodes” covers what he believes about culture, music and other things. He plays guitar and writes... Read more »
Patricia Rocha
August 23, 2012
After Patricia was told by her high school counselor that there was no way she could major in Ginger Rogers movies, journalism was easily her next choice. She became editor in chief of her high school paper after only one semester. When she started attending Bakersfield College, she was quick to get... Read more »
Zak S. Cowan Editor in Chief
January 13, 2012
The daily grind of journalism is what Zak S. Cowan lives for, and he is in the perfect position for such a characteristic: Editor in Chief. Zak got into journalism to cover the world of sports, mainly because he loves the atmosphere but has no physical ability to compete. He is in his fourth and final... Read more »
Patricia Rocha Copy Editor
January 13, 2012
Jon Nelson Features Editor
January 13, 2012
Martin Chang Opinions Editor
January 13, 2012
Martin Chang is the Opinions Editor of The Renegade Rip. He has interests in the stories of people and stories on music and musicians. He reports, takes photos and is the host of The Renegade Rip Podcast. He went to Highland High School where he participated in the choir for all four years. He also... Read more »
