Taylor Jensen, Reporter

October 17, 2018 • No Comments

Robert Price, a columnist at The Bakersfield Californian, gave an in-depth look of state propositions at the Bakersfield College library on Oct. 4. Price presented the California propositions on a slideshow and explained the "yes" and "no" voting options for each one. Initially, Price shared his thoughts on young people voting and its importance. "I think everybody should be registered to vote. The turnout among young people is terrible and anything BC can do to encourage students to vote is great and getting them registered to vote is obviously a prerequisite," Price said. The propositions Price discussed the most were propositions 1, 2, 3, and 6 for the Nov. 6 general election. Proposition 1 will build affordable homes for veterans,...

Paige Atkison, Editor-in-Chief

October 17, 2018 • No Comments

In an ambitious campaign, Bakersfield College alumna Whitney Weddell is attempting to unseat incumbent Zach Scrivner as the Kern County Supervisor for District 2. Though Scrivner has held the position for nearly eight years, Weddell is confident in her campaign. “We have been very successful,” Weddell said. “I am so pleased at the number of supporters who keep coming out of the woodwork.” Weddell’s primary strategy is to focus on local issues. Weddell believes it is those issues that drive Kern County voters. “People are concerned about the economy and jobs. The unemploymentCourtesy of Whitney Weddell rate in East Kern fluctuates with [the rate of] unemployment being three to four times the national average.” Weddell added...

Rosa Salazar, Reporter

October 17, 2018 • No Comments

The California Community College Board of Governors approved an $8.5 million dollar grant in the 2018-19 state budget to enhance veteran resource centers around California’s community colleges. According to David Lawrence, Veterans Services Specialist, colleges that applied for part of the grant depended on how many veterans were enrolled. “Colleges were allowed to apply for up to $100,000 or $200,000 depending on the number of Student Veterans they serve annually,” Lawrence said. Lawrence added the funds can be used to create new centers on campuses where centers do not already exist and augment existing centers as well. Bakersfield College was one of 59 community colleges to receive part of the grant. BC was awarded $200,000 to...