Jacqueline Villatoro, News Editor
October 16, 2024 • No Comments
Bakersfield College holds Farmer's Market events to distribute free fruits and vegetables to students and Kern County members to help with groceries within the community on...
Natalie Macias, Sports Editor
October 9, 2024 • No Comments
A mental health event for all in the community on Oct. 5 at BC. The Opening Ceremony began with a 2K Walk and more to follow. The event day activities included guest speakers,...
Marissa Romero, Reporter
October 7, 2024 • No Comments
On Thursday Oct. 3, at the Norman Levan Center, Professor Reginald “Reggie” Williams had held the Gadfly Cafés discussion “Gender Pressures & Cosmetic Surgery”...
Marissa Romeo, Reporter
September 25, 2024 • No Comments
Do you want a free coffee? Do you have any questions about your classes? Do you simply have concerns about your future at BC? You’re in luck! Along with the nice cup of...
Health of Science program (SHPEP)
September 25, 2024
On Monday Sept. 23, 2024, the medical program hosted the Health of Science. Western University with their Summer Health...
September 25, 2024
Bakersfield College hosted the public safety career expo on Sept. 18, From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the huddle...
September 23, 2024
Lavender Pride had to two events on Sept. 18, including a clothing swap and a how to professionally dress. The clothing swap,...
Jacqueline Villatoro, News Editor
October 16, 2024 • No Comments
Bakersfield College holds Farmer's Market events to distribute free fruits and vegetables to students and Kern County members to help with groceries within the community on...
Marissa Romero, Reporter
October 16, 2024 • No Comments
On Saturday Oct 26, the ALS Network will be hosting the 21, annual Kern County Walk & Roll to Cure ALS. Walk and Roll to Cure ALS, formally known as Walk to Defeat ALS,...
Natalie Macias, Sports Editor
October 9, 2024 • No Comments
A mental health event for all in the community on Oct. 5 at BC. The Opening Ceremony began with a 2K Walk and more to follow. The event day activities included guest speakers,...
Tiffiny Wright, Reporter
October 9, 2024 • No Comments
October is well known for being a scary month thanks to Halloween, but the scariest thing about October isn't the haunted houses or scary movies but instead, the flu season. Even...
Workshop in honor of Queer History month
October 9, 2024
On Oct 2 Bakersfield College held a drag workshop in honor of Queer History month allowing students to learn the glitz and glam...
October 7, 2024
On Thursday Oct. 3, at the Norman Levan Center, Professor Reginald “Reggie” Williams had held the Gadfly Cafés discussion...
Ace Warren, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2024 • No Comments
“Joker: Folie à Deux” is a film that has been the center of the community since its release last week. The film has received some of the most negative reviews of the...
Ace Warren, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 25, 2024 • No Comments
2024 has been an amazing year for the film industry from big blockbusters like “Dune: Part Two” to smaller popular indie releases like “I Saw the TV Glow.” Though...
Ace Warren, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 4, 2024 • No Comments
Have you ever felt like you were someone else, not in a sense that you are not you but there is more to you that you don’t understand or maybe even something you know but...
Tiffiny Wright, Reporter
October 21, 2024 • No Comments
Tuesday Oct. 15 the Levan center hosted Professor Oliver Rosales for Hispanic Heritage Month to talk about his book “Civil Rights in Bakersfield: Segregation and Multiracial Activism in the Central Valley.” The Bakersfield College history club organized and volunteered at the event setting up the chairs and telling the students where to go. Many students and staff showed up for Rosales’ talk, standing and sitting on the ground once the chairs ran out. The event consisted of Rosales talking about the chapters in his book and what each one covers in the history of Bakersfield and the wider areas. Rosales said that he wrote this book because it was very close to home as his family is from Bakersfield and it is a subject that is not very...
Marissa Romero, Reporter
October 16, 2024 • No Comments
On Saturday Oct 26, the ALS Network will be hosting the 21, annual Kern County Walk & Roll to Cure ALS. Walk and Roll to Cure ALS, formally known as Walk to Defeat ALS, raises money and honors those affected by ALS and the side effects upon their bodies. By supporting the event you will be able to have fun and help support the future cure for ALS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) but also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a one of the many diseases that destroys the human body. The disease itself weakens the body and could lead to not only losing the ability to walk but other basic motor functions to live their daily lives. Many who are diagnosed with ALS only have two-to-five-year life expectancy. Unfortunately, there is no cure nor...
Abigale Paz, Reporter
October 9, 2024 • No Comments
California university and college ballot bowl is set to end in almost a month on Nov 8. The ballot bowl is a friendly competition that is held between high education universities and colleges that encourages students to vote to showcase the civic engagement efforts of the school. “Voting is crucial for students because it not only allows them to express their views on important issues but also sets a foundation for lifelong civic participation” Elise Miller director of legislative affairs for Bakersfield College Student Government association said. The ballot bowl encourages students to push to help their campus win the state title. 116+ community colleges, 23 CSU’s, 10 UC’s along with 80+AICCU’s across America are eligible to participate....
Recent News Stories
October 9, 2024
Students have increasingly received emails from scammers, which often have requests to click on suspicious links. These fraudulent individuals have existed for a significant amount of time, typically trying to exploit individuals for their financial gain. Scamming is most common with money and...
Health of Science program (SHPEP)
September 25, 2024
On Monday Sept. 23, 2024, the medical program hosted the Health of Science. Western University with their Summer Health Professions Educations (SHPEP) and the Masters of Science in Medical sciences (MSMS) programs are for students of first-generation medical students and who struggle with challenges...
September 25, 2024
The beer bill quickly gained attention this year as students and the community could purchase alcohol at the Bakersfield College Memorial Stadium for events. Public schools in California are usually not permitted to sell alcohol. The legislative counsel’s digest from Assembly Bill No. 2094 states,...
Abigale Paz, Reporter
October 9, 2024 • No Comments
On Oct. 3, 2024, Bakersfield College performing arts department showcased “Hamlet” directed by Cody Ganger and Steph Hankinson. This performance following “Twelfth Night”...
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story Review
October 7, 2024
The Menendez brothers were found guilty in 1995 of brutally killing their parents in their Beverly Hills...
The re-rise of Aaron Hernandez
October 7, 2024
Aaron Josef Hernandez was known for his football career but gained more attention when he was convicted...
“Heartstopper” is a showstopper
October 7, 2024
In April of 2022 “Heartstopper”, the graphic novel by Alice Oseman, released its first season of...
Esme Garcia, Reporter
October 21, 2024
Bakersfield College celebrated a homecoming victory with a score of 48-35 on Saturday, Oct. 19, against Allan Hancock. The Renegades and Bulldogs were at a steady neck and...
Reina Garcia, Reporter
October 21, 2024
BC women’s volleyball took the victory against Citrus College on the night of Oct. 18, winning with a score of 3-0 continuing their winning streak of 4. Even before...
Marissa Romero, Reporter
October 9, 2024
Not only was it hot outside but the heat of competition was high at the men’s soccer game last Tuesday. On Oct. 8 , Bakersfield College’s Renegade men’s soccer team...
Reina Garcia, Reporter
October 9, 2024
Bakersfield College took an unfortunate loss at their home game against the Canyon Cougars with a final score of 2-1 on Oct. 8. The game started strong 10 minutes into the...
Enya Flores, Reporter
October 7, 2024
BC volleyball team took on Santa Monica on Oct. 4. Both teams took a good fight, but Santa Monica got the victory. The teams go on to five sets. It was an entertaining game...
Enya Flores, Reporter
October 7, 2024
BC Women’s soccer team took the win 5-0 in a Conference game against LA Valley Monarchs. The Renegades took on the LA Valley Monarchs Oct. 4 on a hot and sunny day. BC...
BC volleyball game cut short but still took the win
October 7, 2024
Bakersfield ties Fresno in the game
September 25, 2024
BC women’s soccer team lost a thrilling match vs Ventura.
September 25, 2024