Jocelyn Perez, Reporter

February 21, 2020 • No Comments

Many community members protested the president’s arrival in Bakersfield on Feb.19 along Airport Drive. Even though several community members protested President Trump and his presence in Bakersfield, Kern County is primarily made up of republican voters. Among the diverse group of protestors, there was a large group of people who were in their 20s or younger. Nearly all were occupied holding signs and shouting slogans, protesting the president’s seat in office. Just a few yards down along Airport Drive from where the large group of protestors were located were the supporters, who in response to the protest, broke out into many disagreements and arguments. 23 ABC news reporter, Tori Cooper, was harshly criticized by a Trump...

Jocelyn Sandusky, Features Editor

February 19, 2020 • No Comments

As the presidential primary gets into full swing, Michael Bloomberg has released his higher education policy proposal to showcase his commitment to affordable, attainable and quality post-secondary education. Fewer than half of Americans have a college degree, according to Bloomberg’s plan, which will provide students with “credentials to equip them for middle-income jobs; give talented low-income students opportunities they deserve; and reform the student-loan system so no one pays more than they can afford.” The dream of college is great, but according to a high-ranking official with Bloomberg’s campaign, the reality of funding that dream is debilitating for parents and students alike. To combat the anxiety for having to pay for...

Olivia Patterson, Reporter

February 19, 2020 • No Comments

The Black History Month conference “Hustle and Motivate: It’s for the culture” featured Bakersfield native and keynote speaker Terrance Minnoy, on Feb. 7 at the Edward Simonsen Performing Arts Center. This year's Umoja community club event was coordinated at the Bakersfield campus by Dr. Paula Parks. The Umoja Community represents around a million African Americans worldwide, as long as they are under the age of 25. The loud beating of drums, colorful African dresses and energetic dancing by the West African born drummer Dramane Kone and group Djelia Kadi, who made their first appearance in the award-winning documentary “Great Great Grandparents Music” and who were also featured on the OWN network, opened the event. The...