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...
Kelly Dimas Gonzalez, Reporter
October 23, 2024 • No Comments
A thought-provoking and somewhat controversial art exhibit has come to Bakersfield College. Trigger warning: discussion about sexual assault below. Autumn Nicole, an artist...
Emily Fletcher, Reporter
October 23, 2024 • No Comments
There was an earthquake drill on Oct. 17, 2024, for about 40 seconds. People were notified by notifications on their phone. This year, the sounds of an earthquake will be...
Emily Fletcher, Reporter
October 21, 2024 • No Comments
The two-day event known as "Day of the Dead" (Dia De Los Muertos) brings the living and the dead together. In order to pay tribute to their deceased family members, families...
October 16, 2024
Bakersfield College holds Farmer's Market events to distribute free fruits and vegetables to students and Kern County members...
October 9, 2024
A mental health event for all in the community on Oct. 5 at BC. The Opening Ceremony began with a 2K Walk and more to follow. The...
October 7, 2024
On Thursday Oct. 3, at the Norman Levan Center, Professor Reginald “Reggie” Williams had held the Gadfly Cafés discussion...
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...
Ace Warren, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 25, 2024 • No Comments
2024 has been an amazing year for the film industry from big blockbusters like “Dune: Part Two” to smaller popular indie releases like “I Saw the TV Glow.” Though...
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...
Abigale Paz, Reporter
October 23, 2024 • No Comments
Bakersfield College Student Government Association (BCSGA) hosted a KCCD Trustee Candidate Open Forum on Oct 21 allowing trustee candidates to have an open discussion about the future of our college district if they are elected. The meeting was held in the Norman Levan Center and was also held via Zoom. Kern County College District (KCCD) represents three community colleges, Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Community College and Porterville College. Each candidate represented a different area, this year the term for areas four, six and seven have just ended allowing new candidates to step forward. The decisions of the KCCD board of trustees will impact students' quality of education and bring forward more opportunities for students that...
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October 21, 2024
On Oct. 19, through the 20, the Bakersfield Museum of Art, held the 26, annual Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival at The Marketplace. Not only were the good vibes high but the creative spirit was too. People of all ages attended to support artists and compete in the festival. Many of the art...
October 21, 2024
Tuesday Oct. 15 the Levan center hosted Professor Oliver Rosales for Hispanic Heritage Month to talk about his book “Civil Rights in Bakersfield: Segregation and Multiracial Activism in the Central Valley.” The Bakersfield College history club organized and volunteered at the event setting up the...
October 16, 2024
On Saturday Oct 26, the ALS Network will be hosting the 21, annual Kern County Walk & Roll to Cure ALS. Walk and Roll to Cure ALS, formally known as Walk to Defeat ALS, raises money and honors those affected by ALS and the side effects upon their bodies. By supporting the event you will be able to...
Andrea De Leon, Digital/Features Editor
October 23, 2024 • No Comments
“Uglies” directed by McG is based on a novel that explores a futuristic dystopian theme with enforced beauty standards. While the title might confuse people and make them...
Terrifier 3 will make you sick.
October 23, 2024
Director Damien Leone is back with his third addition to the Terrifier movie franchise, let's just say...
October 21, 2024
The film “Smile 2” directed by Parker Finn was about global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott),...
BC opens Shakespeare Fest with “Hamlet”
October 9, 2024
On Oct. 3, 2024, Bakersfield College performing arts department showcased “Hamlet” directed by Cody...
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...
Reina Garcia, Reporter
October 21, 2024
BC women’s volleyball took the victory against Citrus College on the night of Oct. 18, winning with a score of 3-0 continuing their winning streak of 4. Even before...
Marissa Romero, Reporter
October 9, 2024
Not only was it hot outside but the heat of competition was high at the men’s soccer game last Tuesday. On Oct. 8 , Bakersfield College’s Renegade men’s soccer team...
Reina Garcia, Reporter
October 9, 2024
Bakersfield College took an unfortunate loss at their home game against the Canyon Cougars with a final score of 2-1 on Oct. 8. The game started strong 10 minutes into the...
Enya Flores, Reporter
October 7, 2024
BC volleyball team took on Santa Monica on Oct. 4. Both teams took a good fight, but Santa Monica got the victory. The teams go on to five sets. It was an entertaining game...
Enya Flores, Reporter
October 7, 2024
BC Women’s soccer team took the win 5-0 in a Conference game against LA Valley Monarchs. The Renegades took on the LA Valley Monarchs Oct. 4 on a hot and sunny day. BC...
BC volleyball game cut short but still took the win
October 7, 2024
Bakersfield ties Fresno in the game
September 25, 2024
BC women’s soccer team lost a thrilling match vs Ventura.
September 25, 2024