Marissa Romero, Reporter

November 4, 2024 • No Comments

Bakersfield is the home to unsafe driving. Now that the holiday season is around the corner, traffic is going to rise in the flash. In Kern County alone, drivers tend to not follow basic traffic rules or tend to forget the basics of driving. Many areas throughout Kern County have unsafe driving conditions. With weather conditions, steep hills, cracked roads, and fast drivers, the streets of Bakersfield are going to be filled with repeated caution signs if people do not drive safe. According to Public Information Officer of the Bakersfield Highway Patrol (BHP), Jorge Toro explains how here in Bakersfield many car crashes are cause by misuse of seatbelts. “About 50% of car accidents here in the area are unfortunately fatal due to people not...

Abigale Paz, Reporter

October 25, 2024 • No Comments

As the digital age reshapes the foundation of modern-day democracy, Bakersfield College hosted a Digital Age Democracy: A Media Literacy Symposium event on Oct. 24, that showcased different panels that presented their own individual take on media democracy to spread information to attendees. Meetings were held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. via zoom or in person in the Levan center with an array of food and coffee for attendees. Each panel discussed and informed the power of social media, the spread of misinformation and the impact of civic engagement. The specific panel “Why Democracy Needs Local News to Survive” explores the topic of the need of news for democracy. This panel was able to simplify democracy and journalism to better understand the...

Marissa Romero, Reporter

October 23, 2024 • No Comments

The month of Oct. gives awareness and educates people about the rising rates of substance abuse. According to Youth.Gov it states that, “National Substance Abuse Prevention Month – an observance to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health and to remember those who have lost their lives to substance abuse.” This month also bring awareness to those who suffer and show support to help better their future. Substances such as methamphetamine and fentanyl, are just some of the many drugs that are often tied to substance abuse. Here in Kern County rates connected to the issue have gone up in recent years. According to the Alcohol and Drug Administrator at Kern County Mental Health, “approximately...

Tiffiny Wright, Reporter

November 6, 2024 • No Comments

If you could switch bodies with someone for a day, would you? The new Netflix psychological thriller “It’s What’s Inside” explores that idea. The movie follows a...

Reina Garcia, Reporter

November 6, 2024

The BC’s men soccer team secured the victory for their game against Citrus College on Friday, Nov. 1 with a score of 1-0. The game started quickly with high anticipation...

Ralph Melendrez, Reporter

November 4, 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed their eighth World Series title in game 5 against the Yankee’s. This championship gave the Dodgers and fans the last laugh. The last four...

Ralph Melendrez, Reporter

November 4, 2024

After a heartbreaking loss in overtime against Moorpark, BC kept their heads up and eyes forward. Hosting the no.4 juco in CA at Memorial Stadium for Agriculture & Energy...

Joscelyn Martinez, Editor-in-Chief

October 23, 2024

Luigis Warehouse hosted Bakersfield Colleges sports alumni night and athletic hall of fame event on Oct. 16. The event was dedicated to honoring current and new hall of...

Ralph Melendrez, Reporter

October 23, 2024

The Bakersfield College mens soccer team continues to dominate the field after a 1-0 win against Antelope Valley College. Their win streak ensues after defeating College of...

Esme Garcia, Reporter

October 21, 2024

Bakersfield College celebrated a homecoming victory with a score of 48-35 on Saturday, Oct. 19, against Allan Hancock. The Renegades and Bulldogs were at a steady neck and...