Del Tha Funky Homosapien gave the crowd something to cheer about

Adam Cree, Reporter
February 27, 2013

After a two-and-a-half hour wait, Del Tha Funky Homosapien wowed the crowd at B’Ryders. After two opening acts that started at 8 p.m., one rapper by the name Booku 1, the other by rapper Bo and DJ Eraserface, the fans were ready and pumped for Del to take the stage, with hecklers shouting, “Where... Read more »

BC cross-country struggles under tough weather conditions

Nestor Fernandez, Reporter
September 19, 2012

It was an early rise for the Bakersfield College cross country team, as they traveled to Costa Mesa for the Orange Coast Invitational for a 9:30 a.m. start time on Sept. 15. When they got there, they were forced to deal with extremely hot weather conditions, not to mention the long drive down. In the... Read more »

Golden Moment: Olympic gold medalist Varner returns home

Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
September 19, 2012

After Jake Varner won the gold medal in the 2012 London Olympics and reached the goal he had been pursuing since he was in high school, he came back to his alma mater, Bakersfield High School, to speak to students about reaching their goals. “It’s awesome being back at BHS,” said Varner. “It’s... Read more »

Local all-female band returns to Bakersfield

Ruben Perez, Reporter
May 2, 2012

Kittie is an all-female metal band from London, Ontario that has been putting out heavy metal albums for over 10 years. The band returned to Bakersfield to play at Narducci’s Café on April 28. The drummer for Kittie, Mercedes Lander, said being an all-girl metal band isn’t really that big of... Read more »

Jazz class performs in free speech area

Patricia Rocha, Copy Editor
May 2, 2012

Every semester, the Bakersfield College beginning jazz dance class takes their moves out of the dance room to show off what they’ve learned to their peers. Dance teacher Eve-Lyne Thomas said this year’s dance was the hardest she’s ever choreographed, but her class was ready for it. “It was a... Read more »

Divorce the Bacon Shake now

Martin Chang, Opinions Editor
February 29, 2012

Ever have one of those days that started out okay, not great, just okay, but then it gradually gets worse and worse until you are having an undeniably awful day? That is what drinking the Bacon Shake from Jack in the Box is like. Jack in the Box has recently launched the Marry Bacon advertisement campaign... Read more »

Reformed primary should become a nationwide day

Gregory D. Cook, Photographer
February 29, 2012

Unless you actually have been living under a rock – a rock without television, newspaper or internet service – you must know that later this year, the people of this great land will be asked to once again enter the election booths to make their choice for America’s front man. To that end, “Primary... Read more »

GSA seeks gender-neutral facilities on BC campus

Breanna Fields, Reporter
February 15, 2012

The Gay Straight Association at Bakersfield College is currently working toward making changes on campus that will reflect their morality of equality through gender-neutral facilities as well as other adjustments for transgender students. Transgender is a term used to describe someone who, for example,... Read more »

Life adventures told through poetry

Gregory D. Cook, Reporter
February 15, 2012

Stepping into Henry Morales’ East Bakersfield home is somewhat like walking into a museum. The photos of him in the military in the 1960s, on the Bakersfield College track club in the 1970s, and carrying the Olympic torch in 1996, along with an AA degree from Bakersfield College, numerous thank you... Read more »

BC President Greg Chamberlain Resigns

Patricia Rocha, Copy Editor
February 9, 2012

Bakersfield College President Greg Chamberlain recently announced that he will not be renewing his contract as president after Jun. 30. Chamberlain stated in an email that he was returning to a teaching position, something he’s been hoping to do before he retires. The school board has accepted his... Read more »

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