Alexandra Fletcher, Editor-in-Chief

May 20, 2026 • No Comments

Bakersfield College has officially appointed Dr. Stacy Pfluger as its permanent president after serving as interim president for the past year, Kern Community College District Chancellor Dr. Steven Bloomberg announced Monday, May 19. Later Monday evening, Bloomberg sent the campus community an email stating that he will leave KCCD to become the chancellor of the Maricopa Community College District in Arizona. As of Tuesday morning (May 20), a replacement for Bloomberg has not been named. However, President Pfluger messaged the campus community to assure that she is going to stay in her new position as president. In his announcement about Pfluger, Bloomberg said her leadership during the transitional period reflected a strong commitment...

Jordan Faris, Reporter

May 6, 2026 • No Comments

After over 30 years of teaching at Bakersfield College, Helen Acosta received the “Samuel W. McCall Outstanding Professor of the Year” award. The student-voted accolade highlights both her excellent capabilities as a professor and her passion for teaching since her time as a college student. In short, Acosta was raised in a family of teachers. She initially attended Orange Coast College to study music to diverge from her father but was similarly drawn to communication studies instead. “I really tried not to go into the family business, but it was just who I am,” Acosta said. She continued her education at Chico State for one year before transferring to California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where she received her bachelor’s...

Jesus Sanchez, Reporter

April 27, 2026 • No Comments

The Bakersfield College Student Government Association announced the results of its 2026 student elections following a public vote count and approval meeting held in the BCSGA Boardroom. The election, which took place from April 6 through April 10 at Bakersfield College, resulted in 454 total ballots cast out of a student body of 28,645, and recorded a voter turnout of just 1.58%. The low turnout highlights limited student participation in campus elections. Khalfani Mackey was elected student body president with 304 votes, defeating “none of the above,” which received 69 votes, while 81 ballots were left blank. Mackey also secured the role of Kern Community College District student trustee with 364 votes. Zaina...

Leilani Nordine, Arts and Entertainment

May 13, 2026 • No Comments

After twenty years, a cult classic returned to theaters for a sequel. “The Devil Wears Prada 2” was released in theaters May 1. The original cast returned for their original...

Nayely Gonzalez, Reporter

April 10, 2026

The Bakersfield College swim team had their first, and final home meet on Saturday, April 4. The event was held at the Garces High School pool, as the BC pool remains under...

Kelly Gutierrez, Reporter

April 10, 2026

The Bakersfield College men’s tennis team opened the postseason with a dominant 5-0 victory over Orange Coast College on Tuesday, April 7, advancing to the second round...

Kelly Gutierrez, Reporter

April 8, 2026

On March 24, the Bakersfield College Men’s Tennis team took on Ventura College in the 2026 Western State Conference Championship. BC started strong in doubles. Orlando...

Alexandra Fletcher, Reporter

March 23, 2026

The Bakersfield Renegades secured a 6-2 victory over the Reedley Tigers on March 17, using a dominant first inning and disciplined offense to set the tone early. Bakersfield...

Alexandra Fletcher, Reporter

March 23, 2026

The BC Renegades fell 13-1 to Citrus College on March 10. Bakersfield College struggled to gain momentum from the first inning, as Citrus College quickly established control....

Kelly Gutierrez, Reporter

March 20, 2026

The Bakersfield College women’s tennis team defeated Santa Monica College March 12, 6-3 in a match, overcoming a narrow loss in doubles to then take control during singles...