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All content by Lizette Chavez
Emily, a blonde terrier, greets BC students.

BC brings puppies to her BC students stay stress free before finals

Lizette Chavez and Megan Fenwick
November 30, 2017
Chef Santos Loo adds the finishing touches to the “Street Tacos” dish at the Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza new menu tasting event.

Food Network Chef Loo Santos brings new “Street” twist menu to Reading Cinemas

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2017
Greg Mudge, Fuchsia Ward , John Wagner, Lois Hannible, Callen Fondatzi, and Shirley Ventura smile and pose with some of the new books available at the new "Reading Oasis" and lab at the Friendship House Community Center in partnership with the Kern Kiwanis Club on Nov. 8, as guest were invited to look around the new books and computers available to children and their families, in hopes to encourage reading to elevate education in Southwest Bakersfield.

Fuchsia Ward and Fred Kittredge smile before the cutting of the ribbon.

New Reading Oasis opens at Friendship House Community Center

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2017

Renegade Adventure: The BMOA Rothschild inspired party ‘Art After Dark’ was a surreal memory for me

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2017

BC tennis raises funds

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2017
Goalie Taylor Serrano makes a save from an attempted goal.

Women’s soccer continues winning streak

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2017
Megan Fenwick prepares to try the Veggie Pita with a side of lemon potatoes and salad.

Lots of delicious Greek options available at new location of Athena’s Greek Café and Grill

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2017
Stockdale High School student Eesha Sohail smiles as she works on her chalk art piece at the local "Via Arte" event.

[Photo] Annual ‘Via Arte’ artists chalk up

Christina Benavides, Reporter
November 1, 2017
Jose Daniel Guerrero fights to keep the ball in his play from two Citrus College players.

Bakersfield men’s soccer gets unlucky on Friday the 13th

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2017
Director of Financial Aid Jenifer Achan sits and paints among other guests participating in the activity.

BC students paint to fundraise scholarships

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2017
BC student Ivory Williams, 44, smiles in the campus center quad as she recounts her daily school schedule.

Renegade Struggles: Ivory Williams

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2017
Kelsey Morrow checks her ukulele before going up on stage to open at Pride Fest.

[Photo] Pride Fest celebrates LGBTQ

Alexandra Apatiga, Reporter
October 23, 2017
AYESAVY raps and dances to some of his original songs.

AYESAVY to play in LA

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2017
Alexia Raudier (left) and Jackie Garcia (far right) put pressure on VC player Paola Gonzales in attempt to steal the ball.

Ventura College defeats Bakersfield College’s women’s soccer team 3-0

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2017

Kingsman still funny, but vulgar

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2017

Board of Governors passes new tuition grant

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2017
Delaney Boyer is followed by a LA Valley player as she travels the ball toward the opposing teams goal box.

Renegade women’s soccer knocks out a 2 – 1 win against L.A. Valley

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2017

The Reneagade Room meets expectation

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2017
BC football player Jonathan Garcia dies

BC football player Jonathan Garcia dies

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2017
Luke Duffel and Nolan Long play the part of an old man and caretaker during an improv scene on stage at The Black Box in Bakersfield College.

[Photo] Improv at The Black Box excites

Ambria King, Photo Editor
September 7, 2017
A student is shown standing while filling up his water bottle with the new fountain.

[Photo] Fill water bottles at new fountains

Fitzgerald L. Graves Sr., Reporter
September 7, 2017
Arvin mayor, Jose Gurrola, speaking out about the importance of preserving national monuments and denouncing Trump about Charlottesville.

[Photo] Rally held in Yokuts park to oppose Trump

Brandon Cowan, Web Editor
September 7, 2017
Tatyana Hargrove prepares to leave with her lawyers as her press conference comes to an close.

[Photo] Young woman files lawsuit against BPD

Megan Fenwick, Social Media Editor
September 7, 2017
The car that Gallegos was driving sits on Mount Vernon with a broken windshield and debris after a hit-and-run.

Two BC students safe after hit-and-run incident on Mount Vernon

Lizette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2017
Ambria King practices her Rape Aggression Defense blocks and kicks on foam pads. Training took place over two days, with day one as an educational day covering defensive practices, and day two focusing on physical training and defensive moves.

[Photo] Renegade Adventures: R.A.D. Training Days

Ambria King, Reporter
May 3, 2017
A group of women perform a dance representing Mexican culture during the MEChA event at the Noche De Cultura at BC on April 21.

MEChA hosts Noche de Cultura at BC Campus

Lizette Chavez, Reporter
May 3, 2017
A woman walks with her baby through the flowers of the BC Garden Fest, which hosted nearly 150 vendors on April 22.

Garden Fest blooms on campus

Lizette Chavez, Reporter
May 2, 2017
A black truck catches fire in front of the Outdoor Theater before Noche de Cultura.

Food truck catches on fire at ‘Noche de Cultura’

Lizette Chavez, Reporter
April 24, 2017
Some BC students stop to view the artwork before their classes at the pop-up shop.

[Photo] Pop-up art show from students

Megan Fenwick, Reporter
April 20, 2017

MEChA to host “Noche de Cultura” at the Bakersfield College campus

Lizette Chavez, Reporter
April 20, 2017
The Bakersfield College knight mascot directs people waiting in line for free ice cream to step back by pointing a sword at them on April 3 during Spring Fling.

[Photo] Spring Fling brings fun times

Megan Fenwick, Reporter
April 20, 2017
Juan Felipe Herrera meets aspiring poet Vianey Padilla after the event at the Indoor Theatre at BC on March 29.

Latino poet performs work for BC

Lizette Chavez, Reporter
April 20, 2017
Jessica Grimes speaks about female identity and its limitations in availability in society.

[Photo] Final WHAM event talks modern female identity

Fernanda Martinez, Reporter
April 20, 2017
A kit fox runs across campus in front of the indoor theater.

[Photo] BC will not face kit fox charges

Brandon Cowan, Reporter
April 20, 2017
The Bakersfield College Chamber Singers clap along to the music as they perform.

BC Choir tributes Harriet Tubman

Lizette Chavez, Reporter
March 30, 2017
alcatraz

[Photo] Exploring Alcatraz

Megan Fenwick, Reporter
March 20, 2017

Country artist Raelynn opens up on her past

Lizette Chavez, Reporter
March 16, 2017

Random Renegade: Leslie Aldridge

Lizette Chavez, Reporter
March 16, 2017
The Brian’s Beard “improv” cast perform as a part of the Women’s History and More itinerary.

[Photo] Many events for women’s history month held at BC

Fernanda Martinez, Reporter
March 16, 2017
Former BC history professor David Rosales and former BC counselor Steve Schultz recount old stories as their sons listen intently.

[Photo] The sons of two former faculty continue their legacy

Megan Fenwick, Reporter
March 16, 2017
Café Smitten serves more than just coffee, like sandwiches and salad (right).

[Photo] New café is a local delight

Kylie Hendrickson, Reporter
March 2, 2017
Monologues discuss issues

Monologues discuss issues

Lizette Chavez, Reporter
March 2, 2017
A man leads the crowd into chanting their displeasure.

[Photo] People protest against official

Megan Fenwick, Reporter
March 1, 2017
Nathaniel Runnels, preaching to a large crowd of engaging students.

[Photo] Speaker draws embittered crowd

Megan Fenwick, Reporter
February 15, 2017

Drama club entertains with games of improv

Lizette Chavez, Reporter
February 15, 2017
‘Pick your own oranges’ helps fund the Ag Dept.

‘Pick your own oranges’ helps fund the Ag Dept.

Lizette Chavez, Reporter
February 15, 2017
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