Marissa Romero, Reporter
November 18, 2024 • No Comments
Bakersfield College (BC) offers all sorts of resources for all students, especially for those who are veterans. On Wednesday Nov. 13, BC held the “Veterans Fest”. The...
Marissa Romero, Reporter
November 6, 2024 • No Comments
On Nov. 6, Psychology Professor Reggie Williams, led the Gadfly Cafe discussion based on the topic of Genetic Engineering and Reproduction. The question discussed was, “Should...
Andrea De Leon, Features/ Digital Editor
November 6, 2024 • No Comments
Adjunct Librarian Joey Merritt shared her experiences adopting two international children in a presentation she gave on Nov. 5. Although there were only a few in attendance...
Kelly Dimas Gonzalez, Reporter
November 4, 2024 • No Comments
The Office of Student Life offered a campus-wide ofrenda for all BC students to commemorate their loved ones. Located in the front lobby of The Office of Student Life, an...
October 30, 2024
On Oct 25 Bakersfield College hosted a Workers’ Rights and Protections Workshop allowing students, staff, and BC alumni to attend....
October 28, 2024
There are no tricks here at BC but fun & candy. A Safe Halloween event took place at BC on Oct.25. This event was part of...
October 25, 2024
As the digital age reshapes the foundation of modern-day democracy, Bakersfield College hosted a Digital Age Democracy: A Media...
Abigale Paz, Reporter
December 4, 2024 • No Comments
The end of the semester comes in a flash almost in the blink of an eye. Suddenly, student's schedules are filled with finals and hours of studying which can take a toll on...
Natalie Macias, Sports Editor
December 4, 2024 • No Comments
An event for the entire family to celebrate the holidays together this winter season. Calm Zoo offers holiday light attractions in a walk-through experience from Nov. 30 through...
Jacqueline Villatoro, News Editor
November 20, 2024 • No Comments
Bakersfield College (BC) and The Lavender program hosted a Friendsgiving event on Nov. 13. The Lavender program offered at (BC) helps the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,...
Tiffiny Wright, Reporter
November 20, 2024 • No Comments
Wednesday, Nov. 13, Bakersfield College and Cal. State University Bakersfield combined orchestras to put on a concert in BC’s Edward Simonsen indoor theatre. Dr. Scott...
Vet. Fest: honoring veterans in BC
November 18, 2024
Bakersfield College (BC) offers all sorts of resources for all students, especially for those who are veterans. On Wednesday Nov....
Genetic Engineering and Reproduction
November 6, 2024
On Nov. 6, Psychology Professor Reggie Williams, led the Gadfly Cafe discussion based on the topic of Genetic Engineering and...
Ace Warren, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 6, 2024 • No Comments
2024 has been an amazing year for films and the end of the year does not seem to let up with exciting releases. From many different things like biopics, horror, and even...
Ace Warren, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 21, 2024 • No Comments
John Crowley’s “We Live in Time” is the newest release from critically acclaimed studio A24 and is a take on one of the most popular genres in modern cinema, that genre...
Ace Warren, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2024 • No Comments
“Joker: Folie à Deux” is a film that has been the center of the community since its release last week. The film has received some of the most negative reviews of the...
Marissa Romero, Reporter
December 4, 2024 • No Comments
Bakersfield College’s (BC) new Arvin campus opening is coming soon for students to see. Many students who attend BC either live near or far away from the main campus. Newer generations of student will see BC students attending and will inspire those who are wanting to attend college. The Arvin campus will be across the street from Arvin High School and near Grimmway Academy. This will possibly allow student to access a better education in smaller areas. The new campus will be available and provide classes for both current and future students. New information about the campus is still being processed but will soon be announced. For now, no new updates are not for the public just yet. From Anonymous Arvin High worker, have stated that either...
Kelly Dimas Gonzalez, Reporter
December 4, 2024 • No Comments
Bakersfield College hosted the 2024 KCHCC Energy and AG Academy Graduation on Nov. 22. The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts the Energy and AG Academy every year to allow students to get hands on experience and knowledge on our booming industries in Kern County. President/CEO of the KCHCC, Jimmi Tamsi, created this program with a vison. He stated over a decade ago, the oil industry took a big hit and was concerned about families in the oil industry, so he decided to do something about it. With his vision coming to life, the Business Education Foundation from the KCHCC ensures it stays alive. The program consisted of various tours in the oil fields, a nursery, the San Joaquin Refinery, and the manufacturing facility for Halo. The...
Marissa Romero, Reporter
November 20, 2024 • No Comments
Many artists have a unique eye for art. They also use their history and heritage to stand for who they are. Artist Yumiko Glover, who is originally from Japan and now teaches at UC Santa Barbara, shares her art gallery titled “Ephemeral Visions” with those here at Bakersfield College. to enjoy her creativity. Many of Glovers art pieces range from 2016-2024. Those who view the gallery may see her vision and Japanese influence within the art. Glover explores the intersection of pop culture, art history, and traditional Japanese garden aesthetics. For example, "Echoes in Rocks" (2024), and "Transience of Water" (2021), all give the audience conceptualized an abstract version of the influence from her culture. "Yumiko Glover wanted to pay...
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