Two worlds shape a distinctive sound
Graham C Wheat, Features Editor
May 1, 2013
By Graham C Wheat Features Editor Making Movies is a band that carries a heavy burden. They are rooted in two different places, musically and culturally. They have one foot in the old and one foot in the new, and they carry the weight of two cultures and two styles of music. Yet it is this grounding... Read more »
Dr. Devito brings an eclectic sound to Bako, gives humor too
Alana Garrett, Reporter
April 17, 2013
By Alana Garrett Reporter Dr. DeVito performed on April 12 at Jerry’s Pizza and the place was filled with many fans of this local band. The band Dr. DeVito consists of Jacob Ninomiya who provides vocals; Justin Ramirez, who plays guitar; Ryan Forthman, who plays bass; and Chris Ramon, the drummer.... Read more »
League of Dreams gives disabled kids a chance
Martin Chang, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2013
Martin Chang Editor in Chief The opening day celebration of the League of Dreams baseball season brought together over 200 mentally and physically disabled athletes, in what executive director Jessica Mathews called the best and biggest opening day since League of Dreams started in 2006. The League... Read more »
New NASCAR raceway debuts soon
Adam Cree, Reporter
April 17, 2013
By Adam Cree Reporter Kern race fans rejoice. The Kern County Raceway is almost here, and it promises to be fast. Fans will have to wait a little longer, though. Partners at Raceway Development, LLC have elected to postpone the scheduled April 20 opener to Saturday night, May 4, with the NASCAR... Read more »
Garden Fest gearing up for big night out
Samantha Briggs, Reporter
April 17, 2013
By Samantha Briggs Reporter On April 20, Bakersfield College will be celebrating the school’s 100th year by holding the 8th annual Garden Fest. Garden Fest kicks off the first of the school’s centennial celebrations. The event will feature the school’s agriculture and horticulture programs and... Read more »
Brides get good deals for a very worthy cause
Jazmine Montoya, Reporter
April 17, 2013
By Jazmine Montoya Reporter The Brides Against Breast Cancer foundation brought its Tour of Gowns back to Bakersfield for the second time to the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in order to raise money for those who are affected by breast cancer. BABC, which is now run out from Sarasota, Fla., is a... 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 »
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 »
