Diego Zaragoza, Reporter

April 25, 2025 • No Comments

On Thursday, April 24 a Medicaid Cuts Hurt People with Disabilities Rally was held outside David Valadao’s office on M St. The rally was attended by hundreds of people who rallied in front of David Valadao's office, stressing the importance of not supporting these budget cuts. People were chanting outside the office, with “hands off Medicaid.” There were multiple guest speakers from across the county who spoke at this rally that will be personally affected by Medicaid cuts, with BC Professor Dr. Chris Cruz-Boone in attendance as well. Nicole Mench who has cerebral palsy, and currently works at the Bakersfield ARC (Advocacy, Respect and Community) which is a job program for people with disabilities states, “these programs are essential...

Ruben Trujillo, Reporter

April 23, 2025 • No Comments

The Dignity Health Arena drew a large crowd of people where Bernie Sanders and special guest speaker, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, addressed a range of issues on April 15. Including political and agricultural topics and shared their thoughts on human rights and the need for stronger community support. The event emphasis was placed on the importance of better labor rights, fair laws, and highlighted the struggles of farm workers and individuals from various organizations and backgrounds. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez weren't the only ones who spoke at the event. Several other speakers came out and made their voices heard on these topics. Nicole Moore was one of the first speakers representing an organization which was about fighting for drivers like...

Ruben Trujillo, Reporter

April 2, 2025 • No Comments

On March 29 Bakersfield college hosted a Mesa Stem Pre-Health valley fever forum with guest speakers: Rob Purdie, Isabel Stierle, Brynn Carrigan, and Dr. Shikha Mishra. Whom all share their personal experience with valley fever and how draining it can be. Experiences may vary from person to person. However, it’s important to know the symptoms and check in with your doctor and or hospital. In the community we must be careful and take the proper precautions to protect ourselves especially because its common in Bakersfield. Valley fever comes in headaches or having a cough like sore throat or even joint pain. Other common symptoms include fatigue, cough, fever and headache, shortness of breath, night sweats, rash on upper body...

Reina Garcia, Digital Editor

April 25, 2025 • No Comments

Artist D4vd released his second studio album “Withered” on April 25. With 15 songs-6 more than his last album; D4vd encapsulated the feeling of heartache and longing...

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...

Alyssa Ramirez, Reporter

March 21, 2025

BC softball won against Antelope Valleys Marauders 9-2 on March 20. Antelope was trying to think fast, but BC’s defense was faster, with Alexia Martinez (13) as the pitcher....

Alyssa Ramirez, Reporter

March 19, 2025

BC Softball won 12-2 against LA Mission College on March 12 with a bam. A game of wind and a win. Pitching for BC was Serenity Angulo (3), and she was getting LA to swing....