SGA correctly shows a government at work
April 3, 2013
Voting, whether it is on a national level or voting for local representatives, has always seemed like a lowest common denominator popularity contest. Elections bring out the worst and most polar sides of people. The constant pandering and sensationalism that accompany campaigns can be sickening and ultimately... Read more »
SGA holds blood drive on campus
Jazmine Montoya, Reporter
April 3, 2013
By Jazmine Montoya Reporter The Student Government Association was pleased with the turnout for the Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive held March 12-13 at Bakersfield College. SGA Legislative Liaison Rudy Strong, who was in charge of the event, said he was happy with the results. “It went great. I... Read more »
Banquet shows the other side
Mitchelle De Leon, Reporter
March 14, 2013
The Student Government gave individuals the opportunity to learn more about poverty through an interactive experience called the Oxfam Hunger Banquet on March 8. Upon entering, guests randomly drew tickets that assigned an alias for the night and an income level, representing the latest statistics of... Read more »
Student elections are near
hannah breeland, opinions editor
March 14, 2013
The presidential elections may be over, but Bakersfield College is just getting started. The Student Government Association is holding elections for next semester a little bit early. Elections are being held after spring break on April 1-4. Students can vote by going onto BC’s main page and following... Read more »
BC students receive help from events set by SGA
Mitchelle De Leon, Reporter
January 30, 2013
For the spring semester, the Student Government Association has planned different events for Bakersfield College students. On Jan. 30, the SGA will hold its first Grow and Go Fair at the Fireside Room from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SGA invited different departments to hold 15-minute information sessions, or speed... Read more »
Blood drive wins award
Martin Chang, Opinions and Features Editor
October 17, 2012
The Student Government Association was awarded fifth place by The Migrant Student Foundation for their work in blood drives. The SGA got the award for “most successful blood drive” as a part of the National Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge in which 225 community colleges and universities competed.... Read more »
SGA member steps down
gregory D. Cook, photographer
April 18, 2012
Citing undisclosed “personal reasons,” Will Chandler, Bakersfield College’s Student Government Association legislative liaison, resigned his office in late March. Chandler declined to comment on the exact reasons for his departure, stating only that he felt that “It was time for me to leave.” Chandler... Read more »
Peterson the next SGA president
Gregory D. Cook, Photographer
March 28, 2012
The results are in, and the Student Government Association president for the 2012-2013 academic year is Richard Peterson, and one of his key concerns is making sure that the students of Bakersfield College have the most effective voice possible. “I want to see more communication between the SGA and... Read more »
STAFF EDITORIAL: Let the success carry over SGA
Staff
March 14, 2012
With the spring semester comes sunshine, allergy attacks and Student Government Association elections. While students (and the Rip) may criticize SGA, they’ve also done some great things for Bakersfield College. Like most things in life, the SGA seems to have positive and negative elements. With the... Read more »
SGA seeks more turnouts for elections
Gregory D. Cook, Photographer
February 29, 2012
On March 20-21, the students of Bakersfield College will once again have the opportunity to decide who will be the new officers of their Student Government Association by casting their votes in BC’s spring elections. But this year, the SGA is making a few changes in the process, hoping to improve voter... Read more »
