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Emilio Hernandez gets information from Buddy Downs of the Community Education Center during Career Day April 25 in the Campus Center.

[Photo] Employers take hold of BC’s student potential

Joel R. Paramo
May 7, 2008
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[Photo] Architecture club raises money for trip

Cara Jackson
May 7, 2008
Out of the Blue Acoustic Music Band play at the Kern River Valley Nature Festival.

[Photo] Kern Valley nature celebrated at festival

Nicholas Sparling
May 7, 2008
Protesters carry a banner asking for legalization.

[Photo] May Day in LA has protesters fighting for immigration rights

Erik Aguilar
May 7, 2008
BC sophomore third baseman Jeff burleson attempts to round the bases during a 5-3 loss to LA Valley on May 1.

[Photo] BC baseball heading to the playoffs

Taylor M. Gombos
May 7, 2008
Ronda Mazzei (left) and Joyce Downs (right) enjoy a sip of red wine while sampling the array of hors doeurvres.

[Photo] BC wine festival raises money

Elizabeth Meeks
April 23, 2008
Actors perform in the Bakersfield Music Theatre production of Cats on April 12 at the Harvey Auditorium.

[Photo] BC students deliver ‘purrific’ performance

Kyle Beall
April 23, 2008
Margeret Winters looks at small potted plants in a greenhouse.

[Photo] Thousands flock for BC Garden Festival

Bianca Hernandez
April 23, 2008
Country Club Liquors offers sandwiches and wine on the corner of Columbus Avenue and Oswell Road.

[Photo] Quality meals offered near BC

Earl Parsons
April 23, 2008
BC sophmore John Mitchell swims the butterfly during practice on April 16. Mitchell, who is deaf, is striving to someday compete in the NCAA.

Sophmore swimmer hopes to make a splash in Division I

G Vega
April 23, 2008
BPS member Jodi McDullogh sits in the closet to sense a possible spirit.

[Photo] Local society searches for spirits in the material world

Earl Parsons
April 23, 2008
Rip features editor Earl Parsons and members of Team 2 close their eyes to prevent being blinded by camera flash in the darkness of the house.

[Photo] Rip staffer has senses tested at investigation

Earl Parsons
April 23, 2008
Elton John waves to a crowded Rabobank Arena before his concert on April 18.

[Photo] Rocket Man takes off at Rabobank

Ally Armstrong
April 23, 2008
MxPx frontman Mike Herrera plays at the Dome on April 7.

[Photo] MxPx’s Yuri Ruley discusses change and longevity of the band

Nicholas Sparling
April 23, 2008
A man hangs out of the Lady Alice, an aircraft on display at the Minter Field Air Show on April 19.

[Photo] War birds take off once again

Quinn Schlussel
April 23, 2008
This plaque can be found in front of the gymnasium in honor of Bob Hodel.

[Photo] Lost plaques finally installed around BC

Elizabeth Meeks
April 23, 2008
A new mall that will include a Hooters restaurant can be found at Fairhaven Drive and Rosedale Highway.

[Photo] Restaurant causes a hoot

Crystal Roberts
April 9, 2008
Sir John prepares to joust by hitting target rings with his spear

[Photo] Folklore celebrated at Scottish Games

Tyrone Barner
April 9, 2008
The performance of Cirque Dreams, Jungle Fantasy dazzles a packed house with colorful costumes and imaginative showmanship at the Rabobank Theater on April 3.

[Photo] Cirque roars through Rabobank

Cara Jackson
April 9, 2008
Kris Tiner directs the BC Jazz Ensemble during the Swing in Spring concert at the BC Indoor Theater on April 5.

[Photo] Guest musician plays with BC

Nicholas Sparling
April 9, 2008
Danica Vittoria performs a dance.

[Photo] A “faery” good time to be had at Pagan festival

Marcinda Coil
April 9, 2008
A bathroom stall in the Campus Center has paper towels stacked under the toilet.

[Photo] BC bathrooms causing a stink with students

Crystal Roberts
April 9, 2008
An art exhibit features blown glass made by Marlene Matsuno.

[Photo] Professors get artistic with opening of faculty exhibit in library

Katherine J. White
April 9, 2008
Opening act Paramores bassist Jeremy Davis performs.

[Photo] Talent meets experience

Elizabeth Meeks
April 9, 2008
From left to right: Brandon Boren, Casey Brown and Jeff Burleson sit in the dugout following a 5-3 victory over Citrus.

[Photo] BC hitters sting like a ‘Killer B’

Taylor M. Gombos
April 9, 2008
BC math professor Maria Perrone teaches students on April 1. She came to America from Italy when she was 28.

[Photo] BC professor comes from afar

Tyrone Barner
April 9, 2008
Motorcycles are displayed during the 5th annual Cruisin for a Wish at the Kern County Fairgrounds on March 23.

[Photo] Spring brings aesthetic pleasures

Joel Paramo, Cara Jackson and Ally Armstrong
March 26, 2008
A miniature train transported children at the Model Train Show at the Kern County Fairgrounds on March 8-9

[Photo] Exhibit had model trains of all sizes

Marcinda Coil
March 26, 2008
Janet Brody reacts to a students question of whether a woman can get pregnant by having sex on top with laughter.

[Photo] BC lecture discusses archaic contraception methods

Marcinda Coil
March 26, 2008
Musical entertainment was provided by Whiskey Galore during the St. Patricks Day celebration at the Noriega Hotel.

[Photo] Irish at the Noriega

Omar Ramirez
March 26, 2008
A hole in the wall replaces what should be a clock in room LA113.

[Photo] Faulty clocks around campus being fixed

Katherine J. White
March 26, 2008
Rising gas prices are causing problems for BCstudents, some of which commute from out of town.

[Photo] BC commuters deal with high cost of gas

Amber Troupe
March 26, 2008
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[Photo] Pro: Is cursing acceptable language?

Kyle Beall
March 26, 2008
Paul Paramo of Vecar performs at the Battle of the Bands competition.

[Photo] Local band opens for Vanilla Ice

Earl Parsons
March 26, 2008
BCs Reggie Lassiter attempts a lay-up in the first half of the March 14 game.

[Photo] BC men’s basketball breaks the brackets

Taylor M. Gombos
March 26, 2008
Mike Vitalli plays in the Free Speech Area on March 10 during Spring Fling.

[Photo] ‘Carnival Brazil’ better than the past

Joel R. Paramo
March 26, 2008
A group of people take pictures and look at a hawk exhibit during CALMs Spring Fling on March 17.

[Photo] CALM celebrates spring

Omar Ramirez
March 26, 2008
Bakersfield College second baseman Brandon Boren runs to first base at Ray Willis of LA Pierce College drops the ball in a gam March 8. Boren is hitting .374 with 35 RBIs.

[Photo] Hitting, pitching lead BC

Taylor M. Gombos
March 26, 2008
The red dotted line shows the San Andreas Fault at the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History.

[Photo] Huge quake long overdue

Katherine J. White
March 5, 2008
Costume designer Kat Brinkley demonstrates costumes for the BC play Ondine during a presentation on Feb. 27.

[Photo] Workshop discussed ‘Ondine’ set design

Amber Troupe
March 5, 2008
BC nutrition professor Leah Carter discusses the effects of fast food and how exercise is essential for a healthy body.

[Photo] Panel of BC instructors discuss ‘Fast Food Nation’

Earl Parsons
March 5, 2008
Maritza Salgueiro-Carlisle, a Cuban Spanish instructor at Bakersfield College, teaches her Spanish class on Feb. 28.

[Photo] Cuban professors discuss life and the changing times of Cuba

Gabino Vega
March 5, 2008
MGM Asian Diner on 1400 Calloway Drive blends quality Asian cuising with convenient pricing.

[Photo] MGM Asian Diner offers different experience

Elizabeth Meeks
March 5, 2008
Shimon Moore, left, and Emma Anzai, right, of Sick Puppies during their performance at the Golden State Mall on Feb. 23.

[Photo] Those puppies make me sick

Earl Parsons
March 5, 2008
Big Easy has his shorts pulled down, causing the crowd to laugh.

[Photo] Dunking made classy

Ally Armstrong
February 21, 2008
Program Director Carl Guillford looks at portraits of adoptable children during the second annual heart Galery Gala on Feb. 7.

[Photo] Foster teens shown in art

Bianca Hernandez
February 21, 2008
Si Senor Grill, located on Airport Drive, srves mexican food in a warm atmosphere.

Oildale Mexican restaurant too hot to handle

G Vega
February 21, 2008
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[Photo] Softball team hits off season

Taylor M. Gombos
February 21, 2008
Trenton Mathis, Kayla LeMaster and Austin LeMaster participate in the Riverwwalks Fishing Derby on Feb. 9. Mathis previously caught a 4-pound fish.

[Photo] A weekend in Bakersfield

John Ornelas and Ally Armstrong
February 21, 2008
Angela Williams answers a students question on the Feb. 13 workshop for incoming freshmen at BC.

[Photo] Workshops promote student success

Tyrone Barner
February 21, 2008
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[Photo] Haggard honored with drive

February 21, 2008
Author Eric Schlosser speaks during a quesiton-and-answer sessin at Beale library on Feb. 8.

[Photo] Author says fast food is deadly

Gabino Vega
February 21, 2008
Robert Boston expresses his views about the separation of church and state at BC Jan. 31.

[Photo] Two things that don’t mix

Katherine J. White
February 7, 2008
Mary Jaime checks in to vote on Feb. 5 at East Hills Mall.

[Photo] Student reactions to Super Tuesday

Marcinda Coil
February 7, 2008
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