BC veterans – The Renegade Rip

Waiting for counselors takes hours

January 28, 2018

Spring semester at Bakersfield College is in full force as nearly 32,000 enrolled student’s make their way around campus to their various classes. Over...

Veteran advocates for better center

March 2, 2017

Students who have served in the armed forces can face a different set of challenges when returning to school than those who haven’t served. From difficulties...

BC workshop caters to local veterans

Phillip Rodriguez, Reporter

November 19, 2014

Veterans looking to attend BC were able to attend a workshop designed to assist them with financial aid, and more specifically aid related to the GI bills and other vet-related assistance. On Nov 10, the day before Veterans Day, the educational advisor for veterans, Tina Mendoza, gave a presentation explaining what benefits returning vets could receive. Several other members...