From within the darkened walls of Bakersfield College’s Planetarium, one may be transported to the other side of the universe or deep within the heart of an atom. The planetarium’s primary purpose is for astronomy classes and astrophysics lectures, however, with an array of advanced cinematic capabilities, there are a number of other applications for which it is also...

  In the wake of the new “Star Wars” offering, Bakersfield College fans seem to agree that it’s a hit. After years of lackluster offerings from the “Star Wars” franchise and vocal disapproval from the fan community, this new film seems to have hit the spot. “Star Wars” fans are usually very passionate in their feelings about this sacred mythology. Indeed...

  The Bakersfield College campus was shut down for more than eight hours Oct. 7 due to a water main breakage. It was the result of the ongoing construction that is rampant all over the BC campus. Crews from at least three separate contractors on three separate projects are present. They represent administration’s interest in addressing three key issues: an outdoor...

Anthony Rodriguez, 26, a student at Bakersfield College, is an outspoken and irascible soul with a 24-karat heart of gold. He is a musician and plays the drums in the Stanley J Tucker Band, a successful hard rock group that recently played Jerry’s Pizza to an enthusiastic crowd. Rodriguez plans to become a physical therapist or football coach. Oh, yeah, he has also been...