Stephanie Perez, News Editor

May 27, 2025 • No Comments

A short-notice Zoom and in-person meeting held May 27 at the Renegade Event Center brought news that Dr. Jerry Fliger is no longer serving as president of Bakersfield College. Kern Community College District Chancellor Dr. Steven Bloomberg made the announcement, stating that Fliger, who has been president of BC since March 2024, is “on leave.” When asked for clarification, Bloomberg said the leave is "permanent." District Vice Chancellor Dr. Stacy Pfluger has been appointed interim president of the college and could serve in that role for up to 18 months. No further information was provided about the reason for Fliger’s departure, and the situation remains a developing story.

Stephanie Perez, Reporter

May 7, 2025 • No Comments

Each spring, Bakersfield College students have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and cultural scholarship through the Hispanic and Native American Student Colloquium. The event is announced in the beginning of the semester, faculty are encouraged to share it with their classes. Flyers posted around campus and placed in staff mailboxes help spread the word. On May 1, the  Levan Center hosted this year’s celebration, awarding four students $1,500 each for original work honoring Hispanic and Native American peoples and traditions. The event featured visual art, sculpture, and research presentations that brought ancestral knowledge and historical perspectives to life. This year marked a milestone: for the first time, the Levan...

Alyssa Ramirez, Reporter

May 7, 2025 • No Comments

The 2025 Transfer Celebration was hosted April 28 in the Renegade Event Center. This event gave spotlights to the graduates for completing their two years here at Bakersfield College and showcased where these students will be transferring to in the upcoming semester. The students and their guests were served food and dessert as well as a variety refreshments options. Allowing all guest enough time to finish their plates, Vice President with student affairs Cesar Jimenez began to speak and applauded “we work for you [students], to see you walk the stage and get that degree.” Not only is this to show a dedicated group of students completing the courses within two years but also show where the knowledge achieved from BC can take these...

Xitlalic Millan, Reporter

May 14, 2025 • No Comments

Marvel has released their newest addition to MCU, Thunderbolts* or now The New Avengers on May 2 in theaters. Thunderbolts* is a rated PG-13 movie directed by Jake Schreier...

Diego Zaragoza, Reporter

May 5, 2025

On Thursday, April 10 Bakersfield College men's baseball went head-to-head with Glendale Community College. The game started with right-fielder (11) Alex Dolan from Glendale...

Esme Garcia, Sports Editor

April 25, 2025

The season is wrapping up for the 2024-25 Bakersfield College women’s tennis team. They remain undefeated this season with an overall score of 19-0. Lady Renegades scored...

Alyssa Ramirez, Reporter

April 23, 2025

BC Softball won 8-7 in a close game against Citrus College Owls on April 10 at 2:30 p.m. Alexia Martinez (13) started in the circle for BC. Citrus started strong earning a...

Ralph Melendrez, Photo Editor

April 9, 2025

BC women’s tennis won their regional playoff opening in a 5-0 sweep vs. San Diego City College on Tuesday, April 8. The team recently concluded a perfect and historic 16-0...

Alyssa Ramirez, Reporter

April 4, 2025

BC softball lost to College of the Canyons 5-2 on Thursday March 27th. It was another strong start for BC pitcher, Alexia Martinez (13) having a 1-2-3 inning. Sadie Salas...

Alyssa Ramirez, Reporter

April 4, 2025

BC baseball beat LA Mission Eagles 6-4 on April 3, with multiple uno reverse cards. To start the game, Liam O’Riley (44) pitched, getting two outs right away, the third...