Hannah Breeland, Opinions Editor
May 1, 2013
Filed under Perspectives
By Hannah Breeland
Opinions Editor
I slowly started to shake, my hand being the main culprit. My mouth was open but I had forgotten how to speak. So I continued to open and close my mouth.
The lump in my throat was making it impossible to talk. With every second that pasted in silence, my heart beat faster. “He’s been arrested,” I repeated.
“Yes Hannah I know, but why what h...
Hannah Breeland, Opinions Editor
May 1, 2013
Filed under Campus
By Hannah Breeland
Opinions Editor
Bakersfield College students don’t need to settle for a university in California or even in the United States. It’s never too late to rule out studying abroad.
A Transfer Abroad Guide is available on campus, and it is available online at TransferAbroad.com
Eric Tiettmeyer, editor of the guide, felt there was a strong need for students ...
Hannah Breeland, Opinions Editor
April 17, 2013
Filed under Perspectives
By Hannah Breeland
Opinions Editor
I have a tendency to admire strong independent women, and who wouldn’t. I guess to be proper, I would say my idols are girls. One of my idols is Arya Stark, a fictional character from “Game of Thrones.”
In the beginning of the series, she’s 9 years old. For those who don’t know, the show is about several noble families fi...

Hannah Breeland, Opinions Editor
April 3, 2013
Filed under Features
By Hannah Breeland
Opinions Editor
After months of trying, a woman wins it big. Alyce Gautreaux, a loyal listener to the radio station...
Hannah Breeland, Opinions Editor
March 14, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Parents need not fear giving “the talk,” at least in Chicago. The Chicago Board of Education is now mandating that a set amount of time will be spent on sex education in every grade beginning in, wait for it, Kindergarten. I think this is a great idea. The only problem is people focus too much on the wording “sex ed.”
The school board has emphasized that kindergartners...
hannah breeland, opinions editor
March 14, 2013
Filed under News
The presidential elections may be over, but Bakersfield College is just getting started. The Student Government Association is holding elections for next semester a little bit early.
Elections are being held after spring break on April 1-4. Students can vote by going onto BC’s main page and following the link.
SGA general counsel Nick Acosta explained reasons behind...
Hannah Breeland, Opinions editor
February 27, 2013
Filed under Features
A local business, Homegrown Longboards, is about to host their “First Annual River Ride and Push Race.”
Homegrown Longboards is a business that offers customization of longboards as well as customized boards for advanced riders. The business was created, and is owned and operated by J.J. Gomez, 26, a Bakersfield local.
On Jan. 5, Homegrown hosted “Outlaw Downhill...

February 27, 2013
Bakersfield College’s Forensic Science class got a special visit from the Bakersfield Police Department. Professor Smith called BPD CSI to give a lecture,...
Hannah Breeland, Opinions Editor
February 13, 2013
Filed under Opinion
In light of all of the school shootings nationwide and some car thefts on our campus, it raises an important question: Is Bakersfield College safe?
Every semester, there are some cars thefts and break-ins, but that seems to be the extent of most serious crimes at BC. Thankfully, there haven’t been any shootings. So it seems safety isn’t really something we need to worry...
Hannah Breeland, Opinions Editor
February 13, 2013
Filed under Perspectives
This Valentine’s day I’m not going to be thinking about flowers and candy or not having that special someone. My heart will grow heavy with the thought of my four-legged friend. I love animals. I don’t know why but I just do, especially dogs: they have always been a part of my family.
A couple months ago my mom rescued a six-month-old golden retriever. She had been ...

February 13, 2013
Bakersfield College nursing student Kristen Bumbaca, 24, to be on “The Voice.” On Feb. 2, Bumbaca went to Los Angeles to audition in front of the pro...

January 30, 2013
After 13 years, seven-time winner of the Tour de France Lance Armstrong decided to come clean about doping, a little too late.
Armstrong did a two-part...