Bakersfield College students lined up to purchase some of Richard Hughes’ popular posters being sold outside BC’s Campus Center on March 11.

Lots of posters were available, featuring famous bands, such as Bob Marley and The Beatles, and iconic leaders like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Gandhi. Many students said that they could not wait to purchase one. Most of the posters on display had a price tag of $12.

“I get all of these posters from two different sources: one in New York and one here in California,” said Hughes.

“Business is very good. I do a very good business, and a lot of people seem to love all of these posters.”

Many students said that the posters that Hughes has are very unique and leave different impressions on everyone who sees them.

“These posters are so cool. I don’t know which one to get,” said Ashley Martinez, a BC student.

Student Bobby Hennan, undecided purchased a Bob Marley poster,

“I wish I had more money to get all of these cool posters,” said Donald Effel, a local Bakersfield resident.