Uncategorized – Page 3 – The Renegade Rip

BC’s men’s soccer team wins two games in a row

Malachi Parker, Reporter

September 14, 2018

The Renegades men’s soccer team played host to East Los Angeles Community College on Sept. 11. With a back and forth game, and a few controversial calls, the Renegades came out with a 2-1 victory to even their record at 2-2. In the first 15 minutes, the Renegades struck first courtesy, of Edgar Gonzalez striking the ball into the back of the net. However, that w...

Michelle Guerrero’s “Mr.Baby” exhibit is on display at the Bakersfield College Library

September 13, 2018

The directors of the Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery located inside the Grace Van Dyke Library at Bakersfield College have decided to feature the artwork...

“The Nun” doesn’t come through with good scares

Ruben Lira, Reporter

September 13, 2018

“The Nun,” a horror film released Sept. 7, is not as great as it would seem. The movie is a spinoff of the Conjuring and part of the Conjuring universe. The film is set in 1952 and tells of a demon that resides in a church, killing nuns. The film explains the nun from the conjuring is part of the storyline in the universe it is shared in. The film starts with two nuns...

Happytime Murders is an absolute disappointment

Ruben Lira, Reporter

September 5, 2018

“The Happytime Murders” is not a film worth a watch in theatres.

Kern County holds its 24th Hispanic Business Conference

August 31, 2018

The 24th annual Kern County Hispanic Business Conference (KCHCC) and Exposition took place at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center Aug. 30...

Shuttle the transportation for students at BC

Ruben Lira, Reporter

August 31, 2018

Bakersfield College administration is addressing the issue of with students parking illegally in residential areas surrounding the campus. Even with an area designated for free parking, there are not enough spots for every student. Tickets have been issued to students who park in the residential areas. BC has introduced a plan to help alleviate the parking shortage caused...

Whitney Weddell holds barbecue rally at Coral Key Park

August 31, 2018

Kern County will hold elections on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. On the ballot is Whitney Weddell (D). Weddell is running to be the next Kern County District...

The Mentalist returns to Bakersfield College

August 30, 2018

Students in BC’s cafeteria, between reading syllabi and munching on food, were treated to a short presentation of hypnosis and mind-reading on Aug. 21. Richard Aimes, along with his wife and stage partner Marielle, are welcomed to campus every semester. Known as The Perceptives, the duo started off their short show with a few basic brain bungling tricks. Rich began...

Let’s Talk About Sex

Bryana Lozoya, Reporter

August 30, 2018

Talking about sex and sexual wellness is something that should be spoken more openly about in Kern County—between families, friends, schools, and healthcare professionals. There is still a hefty amount of discomfort and stigma when it comes to openly discuss sex and all that it entails. Because of that, it plays a role in negatively impacting our community. This kind of co...

Bakersfield College gives away school supplies on campus

Taylor Jensen, Reporter

August 27, 2018

The fall semester is in full swing and students of Bakersfield College are in full need of supplies for their new classes. The School Supply Giveaway that took place at the crossroads on Aug. 21 gave students the chance to win free supplies at just the spin of a wheel. The student had to spin a miniature wheel and whatever slot the needle landed on, they automatically won...

Renegade Struggles: Christiana Livingston

November 20, 2017

Christiana Livingston, 22, grew up in a religious family where she was home-schooled, and now she is a major in English at Bakersfield College. Livingston...

Bakersfield City Council shuts down local marijuana shops

Ambria King, Photo Editor

November 14, 2017

The results of a vote held by the Bakersfield City Council on Oct. 11 have banned the operation of marijuana shops within Bakersfield city limits. Despite the passing of Proposition 64, which legalized the possession and use of marijuana in the state of California and takes effect on Jan. 1 2018, Bakersfield city officials have passed an ordinance which bans any commercial...