COLUMN: Don’t inhibit your abilities
Martin Chang, Opinions and Features Editor
November 28, 2012
I have been writing songs for about five years now and it’s something that I treasure. It provides such a sense of accomplishment. It helps me define my feelings and know what’s going inside of my crazy head. Living through our daily lives, we all experience the highs and lows of emotions, we go... Read more »
COLUMN: Fall sports start the year right for BC
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
November 28, 2012
As the fall sports at Bakersfield College come to an end, it’s time to look back and see how we have faired. Overall, I’ll give BC sports a solid B-plus for this semester. I think this fall semester has been a lot better than last year’s, and it’s not just because of the football team making... Read more »
Let your clothes say who you are
Patricia Rocha, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2012
It’s really hard sometimes to think about other’s reactions to who we are as people, but fashion is a great way to break the ice. Our clothes don’t tell people who we are, but it’s a great way to showcase what you think is special about your personality. Personally, I’m crafty. I love sewing... Read more »
COLUMN: Local art can be a breath of fresh air
Martin Chang, Opinions and Features editor
November 15, 2012
It’s always about a month before the semester ends that the stresses of school seem to pile up, and wherever you can find something to help you get through it is a blessing. I found that something right here on campus. Adel Shafik, a graphic arts professor at Bakersfield College, had a collection... Read more »
COLUMN: School spirit is easy to style
Patricia Rocha, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2012
What’s black, white and red all over? Bakersfield College of course, and I am beyong happy about it. Each color on its own stands so far beyond any other color’s popularity. Red is bold, passionate and always makes a statement. Would the lady in red have been as famous if she wore turquoise? Does... Read more »
COLUMN: Renegade Lair to hype up BC athletics
November 15, 2012
We continuously see more changes made to the athletics department to enhance the collegiate atmosphere here at Bakersfield College, and the idea to implement the Renegade Lair is no different. The big idea with the Renegade Lair is creating a student cheering section and also get more students involved... Read more »
COLUMN: BC golf team shows unity
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
October 31, 2012
As the season winds down for the Bakersfield College women’s golf season, one might be left to wonder, how is a team with limited golfers having a good year? You just really have to sit back and acknowledge all the extra hard work that they had to put in with a smaller group of players. When you have... Read more »
COLUMN: Don’ t let ads be your guide
Martin Chang, Opinions and Features Editor
October 31, 2012
Today, what does it mean to be a man? Growing up I have seen images on television, magazines and in the media in general that answers that question for me. It paints a picture of masculinity that makes me ashamed to be a man. Whether it’s the Axe body spray ads where smug men use their products and... Read more »
‘Big Pink’ brings peace of mind
Martin Chang, Opinions and Features Editor
October 17, 2012
No other generation has had more distractions, more little electronic nothings to keep us entertained. Between Youtube and Twitter, people my age might look at hundreds of little jokes and videos that we watch for 30 seconds and then forget 10 seconds later. But what happens to those pieces of art, those... Read more »
COLUMN: BC athletics enhanced by band’s presence
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
October 17, 2012
If you have been to a Bakersfield College sporting event recently, you might notice the bigger presence of the BC band. They’re not only performing at football games, but they were also at the crucial volleyball game between number-three ranked BC and number-one ranked L.A. Pierce, and are scheduled... Read more »
