Adriana Valdez, Reporter

February 19, 2025 • No Comments

Starbucks, a coffeehouse company has implemented some changes starting late January 2025 that may affect students and/or customers in various ways. “They [Starbucks] are trying to turn them [cafés] back into an actual café kind of ambiance,” said a Starbucks barista, Daisy Fernandez. When visiting Starbucks now, the barista will ask if the order is for here or to go. If the order is for here, customers will receive their food and drinks on a ceramic plate, mug (hot drink), or glass cup (cold drink). Starbucks is also bringing back the condiment bars (sugar, creamer, etc.) where there will be a bin to place the used dishes. Purchases will now be required to sit and chill at the café, get water (no longer free without purchase),...

Isabel Farias, Reporter

February 5, 2025 • No Comments

Bakersfield College is expanding its campus experience with the construction of a student housing project. This will provide a convenient and affordable living option for many students. The project holds importance for many students, specifically for those living far from campus. By providing students with on-campus living arrangements, students will have an easier and stress- free time getting to class. Additionally, this option provides students an affordable alternative as housing and apartments can be costly. The project officially began, May 2024 and is expected to continue smoothly. According to the dean of students Nicky Damania, “we remain on track with our projected timeline. At this stage, there have been no significant delays,...

Stephanie Perez, Reporter

February 3, 2025 • No Comments

ICE raids have been a popular topic in the community leaving fear in many. Members of BC have turned to the community to ask how they stay informed about this current event taking place, if they know their rights, how they felt about ICE trying to imply school raids, and its effects on students. When asked, Frank Martinez (Executive Dean) on how he will handle this matter, he had this to say regarding immigration enforcement, “We recognize the recent immigration enforcement activity has created for many of our students and their families. We are here to support every student in their pursuit of higher education. Bakersfield college will continue to provide comprehensive resources. The Renegade Nexus is available to help with housing, transportation,...

Esme Garcia, Editor

January 27, 2025 • No Comments

Keke Palmer and Sza created a buzz for the new comedy film, “One of them days”. The movie was released on Jan. 17. 2025, and immediately had the attention of fans as...

Samantha Trujillo, Reporter

February 7, 2025

The Women's BC Basketball team took an unfortunate loss at home on Feb. 5th against West L.A. with an ultimate score of 55-46. Within the first couple of minutes of the game,...

Reina Garcia, Reporter

November 20, 2024

The BC men's basketball team won their home game against Santa Barbara Nov. 19, with the final score of 69-59. The game started and within the first couple of minutes BC...

Enya Flores, Reporter

November 20, 2024

BC men’s soccer team faced Glendale on Nov. 15 and finished their regular season with a win. Before the game started, sophomores were given the spotlight while being celebrated...

Esme Garcia, Reporter

November 20, 2024

BC men’s basketball team won their first home game scoring 62-59 against Barstow on Fri., Nov. 14. The gym was full of support from friends, family, and staff. From chants...

Joscelyn Martinez, Editor-in-chief

November 18, 2024

Bakersfield College (BC) Renegades continued their win streak with a final of 40-17 against Santa Barbara City College. The Santa Barbara Vaqueros started off strong with...

Reina Garcia, Reporter

November 18, 2024

To wrap up the end of the regular season, BC women's soccer achieved their last win with the final score of 1-0 on Nov. 15 against West LA. BC was alert and ready to take...