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A few weeks ago, Bakersfield College held its Student Government Asso- reported at BC ciation elections to vote in the new officers for the next school year. The new president and vice-president are James Tompkins and Ashely Nicole Harp. By Hector Martinez Bakersfield College, explained that Tompkins joined BCSGA because he not only wanted his voice, and the Reporter for the moment, all the information voices of other students heard, but also the voice of former incarcerated stu- Public Safety had on the matter was dents. He has been a part of BCSGA for a year now as senator. As a senator he On April 10, Bakersfield Col- included in the email alert sent to was able to pass a resolution to have staff on campus complete bias training so lege’s Public Safety sent out an alert the campus community that day. that they can see pass their own biases. As the president he would like continue about an incident that happened in- Counts also explained that there to expand on his work for incarcerated students. side the women’s restroom of the are sometimes several incidents in a “I still think there are a lot of barriers for education for people that are deal- Humanities building. single semester because Bakersfield ing with incarceration or coming from incarceration" said Tompkins. "I think A female was followed into the College is an open campus and it is that working together with the faculty and staff, who are awesome, we can bathroom by a male suspect. She difficult for their staff to cover all really remove some of those stigmas early on.” was able to defend herself and the grounds. While he does not see himself as a politician he would like to see some suspect left, according to the notifi- Counts said that Bakersfield Col- reform for students that have been incarcerated or going into the workforce. cation. lege has 15 cadets, students who are His main goal is to give a voice to students that feel like that are not repre- When the female managed to trained by Public Safety, that work sented. reached Public Safety the suspect alongside campus security and if Harp, on the other hand, as political science major, wants to be a career poli- had already left the scene. As of anything happens on-campus stu- tician and wants to use BCSGA to get her foot in the door. press time no one has been detained dents can contact the cadets. One of her political role models is former-President Barack Obama. She or arrested. “They are our eyes and ears on likes his energy and feels like she has the same type of energy in herself. The suspect is described as a campus so if anyone sees or hears Harp said, “We are going to be getting a lot more involved this year. We are White or Hispanic male between something, contact them and we going to make sure people on campus know who we are and we’re going to 20-30 years of age. The height of will handle the situation,” said make sure that they know our faces.” the suspect is between 5’10”- 6’ tall. Counts. She did not want to run for president because she does not have the time The female victim saw a tattoo of a Counts also explained that stu- ISSY BARRIENTOS / THE RIP for it. As vice-president she will be able to spend more time working with the colored boat on the suspect's right dents can apply to become a cadet President-Elect James Tompkins and Vice President-Elect Ashley senators. shoulder. for Public Safety for next semester Nicole Harp, the newly elected BCSGA officers for the 2018-2019 She wants to get the community involved and have the rest of campus get Christopher Counts, Director of and help them provide safety ser- fiscal year at Bakersfield College. involved as well. She wants to know what the students want to do. the Department of Public Safety at vices to the campus. Speakers inspire audience at the Annual Renegade Talks

By Melissa Puryear tity of a college graduate." Managing Editor "If we can send more black men to college, not only will we change their lives, not only will we change our community’s lives, but we can change Bakersfield College presented its annual Renegade Talks on April 10 in the the world" said James. Simonsen Performing Arts Center Indoor Theatre. The Renegade Talks series Christian Bravo, a Bakersfield College student who was a part of staff is similar to the TEDx Talks platform, where speakers share an idea for about assistance team at the talk, said that the topics were “very broad and eye- ten minutes. opening, and that this kind of event is very good to come to because it Todd Coston, Director of Information Technology at Bakersfield College doesn’t happen all that often.” and part of the team that makes up the Renegade Talks, said that he, Andrea He said he enjoyed Daniel Mechem’s speech on The Burden of Freedom. Thorson, Dean of Instruction at BC, and Helen Acosta, Communication De- This talk was relevant to him because he will be enlisting in the Marine partment Chair, organized this year’s Renegade Talks. Corp this year. He also commented on Smithson’s speech on the topic of The Renegade Talks team selects speakers from auditions, then coaches suicide. Bravo said that “signs of suicide are difficult to see.” them throughout the fall and spring. They encourage a well-rounded line-up of “If someone was going through personal issues here at BC and they speakers that include College faculty, staff and students with ideas that would would always be cheery, you wouldn’t be able to tell.” inspire those who attend. He said that people who are able to mask their emotions which make Daniel Mechem, a military veteran and BC student was the first to present detection of their struggle harder. his topic, “The Burden of Freedom,” a topic about the “importance of well- Embarrassment is one reason Bravo gives for the reason someone re- informed opinions and well-researched arguments.” mains silent. Another reason he gives is that some people don’t know how With so much information that is accessible online, he said, “In order for to share what they are going through and sometimes, he said, “they just us to maintain our freedom, we have to continually educate ourselves on it.” don’t want to.” Teena Bensusen, a Communication major at BC, presented her topic, “Man- Suicidal thoughts he said, “could happen to anyone,” and for people who ner’s and Today’s Society,” where she explored modern-day rudeness and be- MELISSA PURYEAR / THE RIP aren’t struggling, they could be surrounded by people who struggle and coming more considerate. they wouldn’t know. “It could be a friend or co-worker or family member. Chris Cruz-Boone, a Communication professor presented her topic “Roll- Amber Smithson, BC Professor, whose own child attempted It can even be a significant other.” ing the Dice: Should I Play Board Games with my Husband or Should I Get a suicide, instructs the audience members during her presentation, He said that he would try to do the best he could to help anyone who was Divorce?” explores her own personal struggle with a hard choice. to stand or sit, for a few moments to demonstrate how many struggling with suicide. She had to make a choice between divorce or working on her marriage. She people around us, may think or attempt suicide every 12 Seconds. Michael Sargeant who is from Bakersfield and attended the event to chose to save her marriage by playing board games and reconnecting with her show support for his son-in- law Julian West. He said “I thought he [West] husband. did a fabulous job, in fact I was very impressed with everyone up there and Amber Smithson, a Community Liaison for Behavioral Healthcare Hospital He encouraged students who found themselves starting over, to apply them- how timely the messages are.” and a current BC student, presented her speech Twelve Seconds, which talked selves to their education, even if that education is starting over again at BC. He said that he is going to start playing games with his wife after listening about suicide prevention and recognizing its signs. Having faced the struggle Julian James West, a BC academic advisor, spoke about the challenges black to Cruz-Boone’s talk. “We need to build more shelves to house them and of helping her own child who had tried to take their own life, Smithson shared men face in Black Masculine Identity. His powerful closing speech, called for I’m probably guilty of picking them up and not using them, so yeah, we’re both statistics and gave advice on how to pay attention to suicidal signs and both personal responsibility and societal responsibility in advocating for black going to try a little harder with that,” he said. behaviors. men. Sargeant also said that most families have issues they face and that these Joe Saldivar, a BC Biology professor presented his talk on Biology Smooth Historically black men have been marginalized and this has had a negative messages delivered at the Renegade Talks series are messages he wishes Endoplasmic Reticulum: A Fork in the Academic Road. impact upon success for black men. West calls for the advocacy and value of they could all hear. “More people in the community need to hear about it Saldivar drew a humorous parallel between the high school graduate who black men, stating that when a black man gets an education, he has extended [the talks] and you will have to find a bigger hall. rushes off to a higher educational institution and finds himself binge drinking his life expectancy, living beyond the life expectancy men of other races. He said, “For me, this restores my faith in all of us, that we can help each instead of applying himself to learning, and the smooth endoplasmic reticulum, He calls for “dropping negative cultural stereotypes” and help them to “pick other.” which is located in the liver and allows you to handle only so much alcohol. up the identity of a college student, which will allow them to pick up the iden- He looks forward to next spring’s Renegade Talk. Pet Match Maker Rescue hosts yoga event with baby goats for public to enjoy

By Miranda Defoor rescuing only dogs, but Sokolow then sign up. Reporter fostered ponies, goats, and “fell into There were three 30 minute ses- farm animal rescue,” according to sions held in order to keep the ses- Pet Match Maker Rescue (PMMR) Jessica Barringer, adoption coordina- sions manageable. held the first ever Goat Yoga event in tor. Sokolow wanted everyone to have Bakersfield at the rescue on April 8th. After rescuing several calves and a the opportunity to interact with the Along with being the first in Ba- horse, Sokolow was contacted about animals. kersfield, it is also the first event of rescuing a goat from slaughter. She Those who attended were led by a its kind for PMMR. The rescue direc- was going to rescue a pregnant goat, yoga instructor from Warrior Yoga at tor, Morgan Sokolow, coordinated the but the mother goat and two baby the rescue while baby goats were able event after hearing about similar ani- goats died. After this, the organizer to roam around. The goats chewed on mal rescue and yoga events in other of the slaughter auction contacted So- shoelaces, headphones, and even a cities. Sokolow rescued a few baby kolow about six goats to be rescued. yoga participant’s hair. goats and needed a fundraiser to help PMMR was expecting less than 50 Sokolow said she would like to ISSY BARRIENTOS / THE RIP ISSY BARRIENTOS / THE RIP cover the cost of the milk and care for people for the entire event, according hold the event several times through the rescued goats. to Barringer, but after online registra- the year, with another goat yoga event Rochelle Pate, the yoga instructor at the Goat During the Goat Yoga event put on Sokolow and PMMR started with tion opened they had over 100 people being planned for this fall. Yoga event, pets a goat as it wanders to her side. by Match Maker Rescue, a baby goat begins chewing on a woman's hair. News Page 2 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Thursday, April 19, 2018 Studio Movie Grill’s On self-care and learning grand opening wows how to By Melissa Puryear rience what SMG has to offer. caveat though, not all movies are de- Managing Editor As far as the movie goes, “What vice available. Movie goers will want we do is we give you the full pack- to check with the box office should The Dallas-based theatre concept, age. We give you a sit-down, recliner they have special needs. prioritize it Studio Movie Grill (SMG), which in- seat, laser projection system and the The movie ticket process is simple corporates affordable box office hits, full American grill coming right to and similar to purhcasing a concert full menu options for food and drinks, your tray in a matter of minutes. Full ticket purchase process for seats at Student Sucess: Tips, tricks and plush leather reclining lounge chairs service bar, great selection of wines, a concert. To reserve seating, movie practical advice for students with individual dining tables and draft beers. I don’t think there’s any- goers can log online where a diagram push-button concierge-like waitstaff thing like this in Bakersfield,” said dipslays seating options. If a seat is MELISSA PURYEAR / THE RIP By Paige Atkison service, celebrated its Grand Open- Scharf. available, the purchaser will see the Studio Movie Grill Marquee displayed outside the new plush- Reporter ing event on April 13. The Northwest The theatre incorporates state-of- visual cue that indicates the seat is seat full-menu service theater on Calloway and Rosedale. Bakersfield theatre is located in the the-art performance Q-SYS custom still available for purchase. Seats can Stress is everywhere. From the shopping center on the corner of Cal- sound systems, laser technology, and be chosen by number and row. Once a second you wake up and open your loway and Rosedale Hwy. and is one Dolby 3D. guest has paid for the seat, it is placed Twitter feed until your head hits your of the newest business additions to With a Founder and CEO who is on reserve status. This removes the pillow at night- you will be exposed the Bakersfield scene. passionate about community, accord- stress of not having a seat available to stressors. Lightning-fast internet The 46,037 square foot, 10-audito- ing to Scharf, Brian Schultz made and allows people to plan their movie connection and social media sites rium theatre venue, has 1,056 seats, sure that everyone feels comfortable going experience on their own terms. have done more than provide us with according to SMG’s General Man- when watching a movie at his theatre. Hosea Mercer, a Bakersfield resi- access to information, it has also ager Teejay Scharf. With a 275-team Scharf said the recliners located dent, attended the grand opening and provided an ever-constant source of member operation, he said that movie on the front main row in each theatre said that he came to check out the stress. goers can sit back with the family are designed to be roomy and addi- dine-in and bar options. “I always While it is admirable to be in- and relax. Here, “you won’t be serv- tionally, to accommodate those who love to come on opening night so I formed about the state of the world ing yourself. The staff takes care of are in wheelchairs. Instead of guests can see the progression later on,” he around you, sometimes it is impor- everything for you at the press of a remaining in their wheelchairs, they said. tant to unplug from the news and top button.” have the choice of sliding into a re- As far as his thoughts on what the trending hashtags. Academic envi- Scharf highlighted the expansive cliner, which is a specially designed theater has to offer patrons, Mercer ronments come with its own set of menu choices, which he said are af- to open on the side. said, “the concept is awesome. It’s stressors. Juggling college courses, fordable for families. Every night Once seated the side can be closed. perfect.” work, social events, and financial of the week there’s a special drink It’s a part of giving back to the com- He has plans to keep an eye on aid can leave you feeling exhausted menu. The $5 Margarita Swirl with a munity, said Scharf. SMG, that’s because he lives right and unable to give your schoolwork fruit flavor like watermelon is Thurs- The theatre includes sight-impaired across the street. He hopes that a MELISSA PURYEAR / THE RIP the attention it requires. The simplest day night’s special. Appetizer prices and hearing-impaired accessibility cooling system will be added to the way to avoid burning out during ex- range from $7 -$10. Burger options devices also according to Scharf. The outside bar and dining area to keep Patrons socialize at the open patio bar at Studio Movie Grill. ams is to prioritize self-care. are $12 - $13. A large coconut shrimp headset devices amplify sound. The patrons cool in the summer and heat The term “self-care” has risen to dish is $13. BBQ ribs are $15, with closed-captioned devices allow the lamps to keep patrons warm in the of your drinks in front of you. If you The grand opening featured popularity in the past few years, so an averaged mixed drink price of $11. viewer to follow along with the film’s winter. need something, just press the but- blockbuster’s “Rampage” starring much so that it has nearly lost all There’s an open-window sidewalk dialogue. Seth McGary, a team member who ton on the table and the servers will Dwayne Johnson and thriller horror meaning entirely. Most recently the bar for people who just want the din- There’s also the video description works in the box office said, “there’s come to you and ask you what you film “Truth or Dare,” by Jeff Wad- term has been ironically used to ex- ing or bar experience without a com- device for those who are visually im- no other place like this. Before the need. Here, it’s not just candy and low. cuse laziness and lack of motivation; mitment to the movies, according to paired. This gives the viewer personal movie even starts you’ll have your popcorn. It’s real food. We have a An entire box hit movie lineup at however, what I mean by “self-care” Scharf. Everyone is welcome to expe- narration of the movie. There’s one food in front of you. You’ll have all big menu.” SMG is now available. is a conscious effort to care for your emotional and physical needs. Over the course of your academic career you may find that the de- mands of college Connecting veterans courses and per- Addressing homelessness sonal obligations have resulted in By Hector Martinez of committed US communities ter- mental health concerns, job loss and By Miranda Defoor Taft and CSUB are also offering you neglecting to Reporter minate chronic and veteran home- among others. Janssen has a different Reporter assistance to veterans on campus, take care of your lessness and is coordinated by the opinion about the reason why home- though CSUB’s Veteran’s Success physical or emo- The Kern County Homeless Col- Community Solutions. lessness has increased that 9 percent The current Veteran Program at Center opened this year. tional needs. For Paige Atkison laborative had their 2018 Spring On an interview conducted to the this year. Bakersfield College (BC) is being Both BC and Taft are trying to me, this looks Membership meeting, the KCHC’s Homelessness Resources Adminis- “I believe the 9 percent increase is connected to Cal State Bakersfield help veterans register for classes like forgetting to take the time to eat goal is to end homelessness in Kern trative Assistant, Jessica M. Janssen, due to lack of affordable housing in (CSUB) and Taft College. The and transfer to CSUB. meals during the day or allowing my- County by collaborative planning she explained that when it comes to Kern County and throughout Califor- Veteran’s Club at BC is a resource “We’re connecting the bridge self to get to little sleep. and action. At the meeting, they dis- ending homelessness the main thing nia,” said Janssen. for any veterans that are BC stu- [between BC and CSUB],” Ar- While I tend to neglect my physical cussed the Built for Zero movement, to do is provide affordable housing Janssen explained that Permanent dents. The aim is to provide infor- mando Trujillo, Veterans Educa- needs during high-stress situations, introduction to the local Cost-Benefit and supportive services to the indi- Supportive Housing is being provided mation and assistance, along with tional Adviser at BC, said. some neglect their emotional needs Analysis, and the release of the 2018 viduals who are suffering from home- to chronically homeless over vouch- creating a feeling of belonging for After the CSU Bakersfield Blue instead. This can look like refusing to Point in Time Count (homeless cen- lessness. ers, and also by qualifying through the veterans. and Gold Day on April 11, Trujillo dedicate time to relaxing or isolating sus) data, on April 3. Janssen also informed of an in- Rapid Rehousing. The services provided to vet- said veterans looking to transfer oneself instead of engaging with oth- United Way of Kern County is the crease in homelessness this year. Rapid Rehousing, by Alpha Proj- erans at BC include priority reg- had a chance to make contact. ers. Figuring out where your self-care fiscal agent and collaborative appli- “From 2017 to 2018 we are seeing ect, is a program providing affordable istration, a designated counselor, “[There are] students there who routine is lacking can allow you to cant for the Kern County Homeless- a 9 percent overall increase in home- housing to people who are homeless, and access to the BC Veteran’s are peers,” he said about the vet- come up with a plan to address these ness Collaborative, it is the backbone lessness in Kern County,” she said. and with a goal of giving them per- Lounge. erans who have already made the issues. of the organization. It focuses on There is a various reason on why manent housing. In the Veteran’s Lounge, stu- transfer to CSUB. Take the time to do a personal hunger and homelessness, financial homelessness has increased this These programs are funded through dents have a place to study, use Trujillo hopes having a connec- health inventory. Are you meeting all stability, and early childhood literacy. much over a year. CoC Program Competition funds computers, access counseling, and tion between BC, Taft, and CSUB your physical needs? Do you drink Built for Zero movement is a na- Some of that reason can be domes- from the US Department of Housing referrals to other veteran’s ser- will create an easier pathway for enough water and eat healthfully tional effort created to aid a group tic violence, substance abuse issues, and Urban Development. vices. veterans aiming to transfer. throughout the day? Do you regu- larly go without sleep? Do you spend time with your friends and family? Are you spending too much or too little time relaxing? Asking yourself these questions can help you pinpoint which areas of your life in which you Downtown post office can improve your self-care. Now, don’t think you can master self-care all at once. Though caring for yourself a simple task it is not an easy task. Replacing old habits with new ones honors Merle Haggard takes practice. Instead of completely rearranging your schedule and at- tempting to simultaneously abandon By Fitzgerald Graves love for Merle Haggards music.” popular songs. Johnny said, ”It’s a and replace bad habits, consider ad- Reporter The Act H.R.1988 was passed by great honor to be a part of this cel- the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress ebration that celebrate a great country dressing one habit at a time. Making On Friday April 6 the downtown of the United States of America at the music icon. small, incremental changes over time Bakersfield United States Post Office second session approved the name Goh presented Theresa Haggard, is the best way to improve your life in located at 18th Street was dedicated change/dedication of the United widow to Merle Haggard, with a a lasting way. to a country music icon and Son of States Post Office in Downtown Ba- certificate of honor from the City of For example, if one of your goals is Bakersfield, Merle Haggard. Several kersfield to officially recognized as Bakersfield in celebration of the life to incorporate more social activities members of the public, local, state the Merle Haggard Post Office Build- and legacy of Merle Haggard and the into your schedule, start by study- and national government were in at- ing. newly dedicated post office. ing in a group setting. If your goal is tendance to honor Haggard’s legacy Protestors at the event silently held Postmaster Lynda LaForce, the to take better care of your physical of redemption and accomplishments. up signs that read, “Why haven’t first ever female postmaster in Ba- health, start by making sure you drink As this measure took an act of you brought H.R.1406 and H.R.es kersfield, was the first speaker at the enough water each day. congress to enact, the lead on this ef- 401?” Another sign read, “McCarthy dedication. Finally, make sure your self-care fort was United States Representative (should Know) Torture is Not OK.” “It was on this day two years ago schedule is centered around your of California’s 23rd congressional Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh was that Merle Haggard died and it was school schedule, not the other way district and Majority House Leader, a speaker at the dedication to Hag- important that we have the dedication around. Your academic success should be one of your highest priori- Kevin Owen McCarthy. gard. She reflected on the 40 number on April 6.... although it was a short FITZGERALD GRAVES / THE RIP McCarthy spoke candidly about the one country hits Haggard accrued turn around on the passing of the Act, ties, so try to implement new habits Horace Mitchell and Kevin McCarthy greet one another at that will have direct effect on your challenges Haggard faced throughout and a litany of awards he received. planning the dedication to Merle, and the ceremony honoring the late Merle Haggard. his young life. And how he was able “What a wonderful city we have and like myself as well as all who help put schooling. to maintain his passion and talent how honored we are to Have Merle it together felt that this event had to If you struggle to spend time with while paying his dept for an earlier give [share with] us his gift the…. be done on this day” said LaForce. …. Actually, he is internationally who was Haggard’s head of secu- friends, try studying in a group set- ting. If you struggle to eat enough transgression that led to Haggards in- gift of music.” Haggard’s song Today LaForce said, “Merle is a Bakers- acclaimed.” Said LaForce. rity and friend for 40 years said, during the days you are on campus, carceration. I Started Loving You Again, has been field treasure……. whose music I Several of Haggards friends “I really miss the Hag’s sense of “Although Merle was not perfect, recorded by roughly 400 various mu- was introduced to by my husband gathered near the steps of the new- humor. What a great honor for a try making snacks an essential com- he is a model of not giving up and sicians. Bakersfield Sound was also [boyfriend at the time] … and his ly dedicated Merle Haggard Post great friend.” ponent of your study sessions. pulling yourself up …….and having started by Haggard and his band, The music is very moving.” Office to share memories about Over 300 people attended the Find which areas of your life are a better life”, said McCarthy. Strangers, solidifying their original “He has a highway named after their friend amongst each other. ceremony in honor of Merle Hag- the most stressful and take the time to McCarthy said, “Getting this act sound through the twang of a Fender him, that I travel on everyday…he His long-time friend and man- gard. Fans, friends and the public meet your needs. It may take time to passed was not a partisan effort, but a Telecast. has an overpass named for him in ager Fuzzy Owens said, “I’m celebrated the renaming of the see the results, but caring for yourself bi-partisan effort and representatives Johnny Owens and the Buck Fever Northern California near his home very pleased to see my friend be post office and the legacy Haggard is the most effective way to manage from both sides of the aisles have a Band performed some of Haggards where he passed [Palo Cedro, CA] honored this way.” Stu Taylor, left behind. academic stress. Features Page 3 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Thursday, April 19, 2018 In memory of crime victims Society’s

By Jenny Brito tice has not been served after losing Other speakers included families Web & Social Media Editor their loved ones. that have been victims of crime. influence District Attorney Lisa Green ad- Carl Harris talked about the death Dozens of people gathered in front dressed the crowd and pointed out of his youngest son, Cody, who was of the Kern County Superior Court that their bad experiences with the 20 years old when he was shot and Mental Health: For mental building for the 6th Annual Crime criminal justice system are unfortu- killed while at the park in 2013. His wellness and awareness Victims’ Rights March on April 10. nate but somehow expected. father said that time has helped him They held posters of people they have “Sadly, the criminal justice system heal, but he will never understand By Christina Benavides does not always provide the answers lost and shared their grief with others why crime happens. “How can some- JENNY BRITO / THE RIP Copy Editor who have been through the same. you seek. However, we are a nation one walk up and take the life of some- A Bakersfield police officer gifts flowers to one of the marchers. The event held by the Kern County of laws, and sometimes the law can- body they don’t know? How do we There are many ways that soci- District Attorney’s Office began at 4 not be reconciled with your expecta- stop this senseless violence? By all ety has heavily influenced people p.m. at the Liberty Bell. The public tions of justice,” Green said. of us working together, we will find a how they feel, so they attend the The group made its way down that are dealing with mental health had a chance to meet others as well as Some of the people in attendance solution,” Harris concluded. march every year. “It’s great because Truxtun Avenue, 21st Street, and issues, and it may be for the worse. stop by the many information tables disagreed with her statement. Dani- Laura Maldonado also took the it gets the families out to express their stopped at Mill Creek Park. There, One of the negative influ- and displays to learn about commu- elle Case, who advocates for harsher stage to share her family’s story. feelings and know that they are not marchers held a candlelight vigil in ences is definitely within educa- nity resources and support. penalties for drunk drivers, said that Her family has had to deal with two alone. We’re showing our support recognition of those who have passed tion. There is this pressure put on Before the march began, sev- the sentences they serve are not pro- deaths in recent years. Her 15-year- and showing that they’re not forgot- away. young adults to have our degrees eral speakers including Bakersfield portionate to the severity of the crime. old grandson, Cipriano III, died in a ten,” Maldonado said. The District Attorney’s Office in a specific span of time, but ev- Mayor Karen Goh and a survivor of Dianna Davis, who also attended the stabbing in 2012. Then, in 2016, her After honoring victims by sharing holds the event as part of National eryone completes their education Las Vegas Shooting recognized those event, shared that sentiment. 35-year-old son, Cipriano, was killed their story, the march began. As they Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which at different paces. who have died from violent crime “Take pedophiles, for example, in a shooting. walked, some police officers shook was from April 8 to 14. “We hope There is something extremely and their families. They also shared they should be locked up for life,” The Maldonado family finds com- people’s hands and gave them flow- that events like these can help ease important that all Educators must messages for those who feel that jus- Davis said. fort being around people who know ers. the burden for families,” Green said. remember, and that is to be more understanding of students with mental illnesses or mental health issues. Our minds work differ- ently than yours, and you should never assume that we do not need Car enthusiasts unite for a good cause accommodations. If students are not mentally well and are struggling in a course, By Alexandra Apatiga According to Gonzalez this event they should be accommodated Editor-in-Chief is the highlight of the car show and in some way. about $2,500 in cash prizes was given Mental illness The Aztec Image Car Club held its out to contestants, with the first place has ups and 8th Annual Lowrider Car Show and car winning $500 in cash. downs. A stu- Super Hop at the Kern County Muse- “These cars aren’t easy to make or dent can start a um for car enthusiasts and the public maintain,” said Gonzalez, “they take semester feel- alike, on Sunday April 8. a lot of time and money, especially ing mentally Inviting car clubs from across Ba- with the paint jobs and the modifica- ready, however kersfield, the Central Valley and the tions, like hydraulics, to have the cars when mental state of California, nearly 300 cars jump.” illness strikes, were present at the lowrider show. Gonzalez shared that the percep- it can be dev- Christina Cars of all sorts of designs and mod- tion around lowriders meant many astating. There Benavides els were parked along the roads on outside of lowrider culture viewed needs to be the Kern County Museum grounds. them as “bad.” more compas- Bikes, trucks, and motorcycles were “A lot of member as you’ll see are sion and kindness with students also on display throughout the day for Mexican, so the idea around us is that from educators, especially if a stu- everyone to see. we’re not all great. But the thing is, dent chooses to share with them The lowrider car show featured live you need a steady source of income that they are going through a hard music, as well as a live performance and a lot of dedication to be a part of time. from artists such as D-LOC, food, a car club, because it isn’t cheap” ex- Another negative influence af- various vendors and a raffle with ALEXANDRA APATIGA / THE RIP plained Gonzalez. fecting those struggling with men- prizes. One of several lowrider cars is on display at the 8th Annual Lowrider Car Show and Super Hop. “You have to be dedicated to your tal health is the beauty standards Hundreds came out to participate job or else you can’t have one or these for both men and women. I am not in the community event, which was show began as an annual picnic for “We all know each other,” said kersfield to participate in the Aztec cars.” But at the end of the day, shared saying only this specific group of benefiting organization such as the car owners and their families to get Gonzalez, “it’s like a circuit, so if Image Car Club. Gonzalez, he can’t judge others for people is only targeted, but I be- Kern County Museum, as well as the together before it became a car show. there’s a show in LA or San Jose or Not only do car clubs come to the what they might think of lowriders. lieve they are largely affected. Jamison Children’s Center and the Because of this, explained Gonzalez, Fresno, we put the word out on social Aztec Image Car show to mingle, but “We’re all here to have fun and en- Modern beauty standards are ri- Mendiburn Magic Foundation. many car clubs in Bakersfield and media so everyone can know about many chose to participate in the su- joy ourselves,” said Gonzalez, “we diculously pushed on society. Junior Gonzalez, the President of throughout California communicate it.”According to Gonzalez, car clubs per hop, a competition between car lowriders take pride in our work and Everywhere you look there is the Aztec Image Car Club and mem- using social media and know one an- from cities like Ventura, Los Angeles owners to see which car can jump the this car show is a way for us to share some form of this, an example ber of 15 years, explained that the car other. and Guadalupe come down to Ba- highest. that pride with others.” is social media. If a person with a mental health issue is scrolling through Facebook or even Insta- gram and are not in a good place, social media can be unhealthy. All you see is other people’s achieve- Bakersfield Bakersfield College’s M.E.Ch.A ments when you are currently trying to reach your own. It can be a downer when you compare your life to others. Whether you community are comparing your appearance to hosts Annual Noche de Cultura another person or your achieve- ments, it is unhealthy for you. Log By Hector Martinez off until you are mentally healthy Reporter enough to be on social media. celebrates Something else that a person The Bakersfield College with mental health issues is affect- M.E.CH.A club had a Noche de ed by are TV shows and films that Cultura event that took place on are directed at those who are deal- MLK’s life Friday, April 13 in the Outdoor ing with mental illness, but claims Theater from 6-9 p.m. The event it is for awareness purposes only. also had a pre-show called Arte A I am all for awareness, but if La Fresco which included paint- you do not have a trigger warn- ings from BC students; it started ing before or you do not pose the during 50th FATIMA LOPEZ / THE RIP at 5 p.m. characters correctly, then it can Sara Pettiford at the rally Emmanuel Limaco, Internal cause harm. The film “Split” di- Representative for the M.E.Ch.A rected by M. Night Shyamalan, commemorating MLK for the clubs, explained what the event 50th anniversary of his death. was a thriller about a man who had was about. He said that Noche de multiple personalities. Although, I anniversary Cultura is a yearly event that the personally thought the film was speech to today’s youth and their cur- club does and it is free to the pub- well done, I did not like the para- By Fatima Lopez rent activism to make a change in our lic. normal aspect of it. I would think Reporter country. “We like to highlight many dif- that someone who has a similar “The civil rights gain of our coun- ferent cultures from around the On April 7 the community of Ba- personality disorder would find it try must always be defended. I have world,” explained Limaco. offensive, and inaccurate. kersfield came together for a rally faith that fifty years from now, my Limaco added that at last year’s celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Lu- Another show that probably children will speak of the brave ac- event they had a Peruvian group of should not be watched if you are ther King Jr. at Yokuts Park. As well tions of today’s youth who are taking dancers, and for this year’s Noche as commemorating the 50th anniver- dealing with mental illness or sui- the necessary actions to make all of de Cultura they had two Mexican cidal thoughts is Skins (UK). The sary of his death. our lives safer. They will speak of his- Folklorico groups performing. Although the weather was rainy show is beautiful written, but it toric legislation to cure the epidemic “We also have a Hawaiian touches base on several sensitive and gloomy, the support from several gun violence currently plaguing our group called the Jammin Island people who came out kept the rally topics. All over Tumblr the main country. Just like Dr. King, I have a Hula,” said Limaco. Character named, “Effy” is glam- cheerful. dream that my children will also give Limaco explained that the HECTOR MARTINEZ / THE RIP orized. Young teenagers compare There was music from a live band homage to the Black Lives Matter M.E.Ch.A club has had this event and food vendors such as Uncles Some of the paintings done by the Fine Arts and Bakersfield themselves to her, and want to be and the Me Too movement to make at Bakersfield College since the her, even though she was abso- BBQ and The New Spirit of Burgers. their lives safer,” she shared. 1970s. “We hope the next genera- College students are displayed at the Arte A La Fresco. Noche De As well as informational booths from Cultura celebrates different cultures from around the world and is lutely mentally unstable most of Jerry Pettiford who helped orga- tion of the M.E.Ch.A club contin- the show. different organizations such as The nize the MLK rally felt the event was ues doing the tradition,” he added. held every year by BC’s M.E.Ch.A. Bakersfield LGBTQ group, Dolores There are plenty of negative in- needed to spread positivity and com- Art major student Belinda Rick- fluences out there, however you Huerta Foundation, Planned Parent- memorate the life of Dr. Martin Lu- ett, treasurer for the M.E.Ch.A at hood, CAPK: Community Action Mexican-American Tejana artist, 8 different group performers for the must push through it. Do not let ther King Jr. BC, shared that the performers it get to you. You are worth more Partnership of Kern Energy Program, “There’s been so much political were not part of the club. They are Selena Quintanilla. Noche de Cultura. Gay and Lesbian Center of Bakers- Von Manos is not only the presi- The next coming event for the Ba- than what your education level negativity and division that the pur- community members who wanted is, your appearance, and do not field, Faith in Kern, and St. Paul’s pose of this is to say this is what has to display their art for the audi- dent of the M.E.Ch.A club at BC, kersfield College M.E.Ch.A club is a Episcopal Church. she is also BCSGA’s president. Von Jess Nieto Memorial Chicano Con- consume content about mental ill- happened over the last fifty years, we ence. ness if you are going through it. The emcee of the event was Danny don’t have to revisit those years to Rickett also explained that they Manos is a communications major at ference. Morrison the on-air personality for Bakersfield College. “We are honoring everything he It mostly makes things worse for appreciate what we have today,” said always try to make free events to you. Bakersfield’s New 103.9 The Beat. Pettiford. the public and they always have She explained that the club had did for the Chicano community, as The speakers from some of the or- planned this event since last semester. well as acknowledging how impor- In time, I hope mental health “If we look at one day at a time fundraiser money on the side to reaches more attention, and is ganizations spoke about Dr. Martin the world looks pretty bleak, but if cover for some of the expenses of “We knew the month that we want- tant he was for Bakersfield College,” Luther King Jr.’s organizing and how ed to do the event, but not the actual Von Manos said. portrayed with trigger warnings. we look at it over the last fifty years events like these. I truly believe that there is always it helped shape our community today. things have gotten better for all peo- The club’s president, Dezi Von day so we started planning a semester The event will take place Tuesday, Camila Chavez from the Dolores ahead,” said Von Manos. April 17 from 3-8 p.m. at the Levan more we can do to help those in ple of color and that’s something Manos, participated in the event need. There is no excuse not to. Huerta Foundation dedicated her positive.” by providing a tribute to famous She added that there were a total of Center. Features Page 4 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Thursday, April 19, 2018 The Spectacular World of Science Annual Convention

By Issy Barrientos science projects of students that will ence belongs to women and men at Reporter be going to a state science competi- 36 percent. tion. Zachary Been, 12, won first place. A line for booths ranging from Attendees could vote on which His project, Grassy Gas, involved us- rocks to robotics filled the room at project they liked best and the top ing lawn clippings to create biofuel. the Double Tree Hotel on April 7 dur- three would get money prize with His experimentation took two days ing The Spectacular World of Science third place getting $50, second $100 while his research took five hours. 8th Annual Convention from 10 a.m. and first $150. Notable speakers at the event to 4 p.m. The third-place winner was Gi- were Bakersfield College Professor The event was presented by the anna Nicomedes. At 12 years old her Nick Strobel who was presenting on Buena Vista Museum of Natural His- project was on rocket science and it eclipses. Miles Muzio talked about tory and Science to demonstrate the dealt with how fin placement affects CSI forensic. scientific side of the community. a rocket. Erika Martinez, an attendee, heard Attendees would need to pay an Nicomedes spent about a week or about the event through her sister. Her admission fee of $9 for a child and two on research and two days on ex- sister’s child did not have a project so $12 for an adult. perimentation. She might try rocket Martinez was “just coming to see,” David Hanley had a room where science but NASA is defiantly her the event. he talked science and asked audience goal. Alexander Fan, 14, won second She learned that it takes about a members to participate in the activi- place. month for a rock to get shiny. ties that he was conducting. Fan’s project, Medication Adher- BC Professor Michael Korcok was Hanley, a board member of the ence, proposed that men take less there with his son because he saw a Buena Vista Museum, made the sci- prescribed medication than women. flyer for the event. ence experiments that he was con- He got that idea from his father, Korcok said that he had been wait- ducting more of a performance, who is a doctor, complaining that his ing a few weeks to attend. He thought which is where his motto “Science as patients do not take their medication. that the event was “terrific.” a Performing Art,” or SAAPA comes ISSY BARRIENTOS / THE RIP He thought that women would take His son, John, played on a bicycle into play. David Hanley using the audience to conduct electricity to light up a bulb on April 7 at the convention. their medication more because of es- that would power light bulbs if the He wants people to know about tradiol which enhances memory. rider went fast enough. He thought science in Kern County. Hanley Kern County than anywhere in the He wants to promote to scientific provements. Through his research he found out that the game was “too easy.” claimed, “there is more science in continental United States.” literacy for better quality of life im- Also in the main lobby were the that 43 percent of medication adher- BC guest speaker Jimmy Santiago Baca speaks on poetry

By Alexis Pedroza where they are from, he even joked day. “I like when someone challenges Reporter about how most Americans nowadays me intellectually,” Baca said. do not appreciate poets. He also mentioned how over the Bakersfield College welcomed “When I tell people I’m a poet, they years he has helped those who are guest speaker, Jimmy Santiago Baca reply with so you’re a lazy bum who not good writers become proficient in on April 4 in the Levan Center for the doesn’t want to work,” Baca said jok- writing, even going as far as hosting Humanities. ingly. He also told the audience that his home as a sanctuary for those who The event had two different times he writes because he really enjoys it want to learn. one taking place in the morning at 10 and doesn’t need notoriety. Baca then introduced his book “A a.m. and the other was at 7 p.m. This Baca made a clear acknowledge- Place to Stand” which is his mem- presentation was open to the public ment that April 4 was the 50th an- oir and details how the written word and included free admission. niversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s helped him through life. The event was introduced by BC assassination. After he read a few excerpts people Faculty member Jack Hernandez, He explained the importance of were able to ask questions and talk to who gave a brief blurb about how MLK’s work throughout the years him as well. thankful they were to be able to have and the progress we have made in Attendee Christian Perez men- this presentation for everyone; then society. tioned how he enjoyed the presen- called Baca up to speak. Baca then read a few of his poems tation. “I really liked hearing his Baca greeted everyone and pro- that he wrote about oppression and experiences as a writer,” Perez said, ceeded to talk about his accolades overcoming the struggles in life. “I also enjoyed his poems.” and accomplishments as a poet and Afterwards he talked about how The event wrapped up shortly after DIANA CORONADO / THE RIP writer. He mentioned how people per- his own experiences and how it has the questions and Baca thanked ev- Jimmy Santiago Baca opens up about his past and shares stories about his childhood with audience ceive him differently depending on shaped him into the person he is to- eryone in attendance. members. He mentions the way poets are treated today in America, and recites a few of his poems. CSUB holds Blue and Gold event at BC

By Issy Barrientos Reporter

Students gathered around the Fireside Room on April 11 during the California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) Blue and Gold event. The event was held to help Bakersfield College students transfer to CSUB. According to Natasha Harris, who works at the CSUB transfer center, there were, “Different support systems,” such as financial aid, councilors, 22 CSUB departments and six clubs and admissions. Harris said it was the transfer center that provided the free food to whoever had a ticket. Veronica Bethea-Amey, from admissions and records, was there admitting students on the spot. She admitted people with upper division credits, English, speech, Logic or Critical Thinking, 2.0 GPA and math above algebra. She admitted roughly 15 students. Diana Hernandez, an ambassador for 15 to Finish, and April King, an advisor were there informing students about their group. 15 to Finish is a group that aims to help students take 15 units every semester or 30 for a full year to finish their time at the university within two years. The group’s aim is for transfer students but it also recognizes two and four year grads. King said the group offers 30 scholarships. Ed Webb from the Office of Student Involvement was there to talk about the various clubs that are on campus because he oversees them all. Andrew Razo, a former CSUB student and current BC student, talked about the Campus Gamers club. Razo said the club is one of the most active groups on campus. He said they do more than video games such as events. One event that Webb mentioned was the Extra Life event. Extra Life is a charity event similar to a fun run. It is a group event and one must raise a certain amount of money to be able to participate. The Children’s Medical Center presented Extra Life the Corporate Partner of the Year Award after raising $147,000. Ellie Quiroz, a two year BC student, was there visiting the various booths. She is planning to attend CSUB during the Fall of 2018. She spoke with the proprietors of the Arts and Humanities booths as she is a violin playing Music major. ISSY BARRIENTOS / THE RIP Even though she applied late she was still accepted by people like Bethea-Amey. Quiroz liked, “Just being able to get Students seen talking to some of the many booths during the Blue and Gold Event hosted by CSUB. answers.” Renegade Professor Reggie Williams speaks about beauty at open Gadfly Cafe discussion

SABRINA LOPEZ / THE RIP Sabrina Lopez students, and the public to share The Beauty/Cosmetic Industry (in- BC Professor, Reggie Williams has discussion about Beauty in the Norman Levan Center April 10. Reporter their opinions about this timely issue cluding the body soaps, shampoo) is that affects men and women alike. valued high and most likely exceed- between the ages of (8-18) 58 percent dents, staff, and the public alike. They were designed this way also The Gadfly Cafe hosted their last dis- Professor Williams opened the dis- ing $445 billion industry. of those girls wear makeup regularly. Another chimed in on the comparison so Professor Williams isn’t lecturing cussion for the spring semester in the cussion with the following questions, So though exact numbers are il- Now moving on to the compari- of Gender and Beauty, and how there those in attendance. Norman Levan Center on April 11. “What is beauty? What makes some- lusive, one can assume that the cos- son of Beauty and Fashion, one at- is a double standard that reaches down “This is a safe place for people The Discussion was led by Reggie one or something beautiful in terms metics industry that deals solely with tendee answered that conceivably to young boys and girls and pressures to come and just listen and where Williams, a philosophy professor at of nature and people? And what rides makeup is well over one billion dol- there’s self-image which can be them reach certain expectations. we can air out our difference, while Bakersfield College, on the topic of on the answers to these questions?” lars. shaped by fashion, but by and large The discussions are informal so at- being respectful and honest of one Beauty and the Pursuit, Privileges, The concept of beauty varies from This number seems to be accurate, fashion is a construct of society. tendees can walk in late, leave early, another’s opinions,” said Williams. and Pressures of it. different cultures, to what’s hot corresponding to Professor Williams The chosen topics are is- or just relax and listen to the opinions The next Gadfly Café discussions The dialogue invited faculty, staff, in today’s fashion, and gender. inquiry on a study that was on girls sues that resonate with stu- of their peers. will take place in the Fall. Campus Page 5 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Thursday, April 19, 2018 Kenyan Artist comes to Bakersfield Shocker! It By Alexis Pedroza details that create different textures. He explained that he takes hun- is scripted Reporter He stated that he had developed a dreds of photos and choses about 3 to hobby of sketching as a child and work from for his drawings. Bakersfield College hosted a pre- later became his passion. After the presentation the audience Professional Wrestling Cul- sentation by Kenyan Artist Andrew In his earlier works as an artist had the opportunity to view his work ture: From a fan’s perspective Kamiti on April 5 in the Edward Si- he focused primarily on insects and up close. Moreland expressed her monsen Performing Arts Center. The plants then made a change to wildlife satisfaction with the event, “It was a By Karla Gutierrez presentation started with BC profes- mammals in 2008. great opportunity,” she said, “I would Photo Editor sor Krista Moreland introducing Ka- One of the many spots Kamiti like there to be more guess speakers, I was that child that was very miti and giving a brief introduction. pointed out as being a phenomenal students really enjoy this learning ex- naïve when an adult would tell Kamiti then took over and showed place to visit was Lake Nakuru where perience.” me wrestling was “fake.” Looking a video clip about his home country, there are many flamingos that reside She also mentioned how she hopes back at it now, they were an idiot Kenya. The video showed Kenya’s there. to develop a program, “Nexus” that as much as I was not wanting to various terrains and wildlife as well The audience seemed very in- helps bridge the gap of learning for accept the truth. as the tourism spots. trigued by all the slides that he students. When I was a youngster, I would He then shifted to a slideshow showed. BC Student Edna Martin expressed go to wrestling show and experi- about his sketches and drawings of After his presentation the audience a few words about the event, “It was ence them actually chopping each the wildlife in Kenya. Most notable got the chance to ask a few ques- fun and enjoyable,” Martin said, “I other in the chest, which always was the process and different tech- tions. When asked how does he feel need fun events like these to make ALEXIS PEDROZA / THE RIP confused me on why people called niques that he has to do in order to when he draws? Kamiti replied “It learning more interesting.” it fake. Well here’s a dose of reality complete his art. makes me feel very happy.” Another Another BC student Reyna Ruiz Andrew Kamiti presenting a slideshow about his home country to those who call it real and those The presenter mentioned that it interesting question was when he was also enjoyed the presentation, “I Kenya. who call fake: it’s scripted. Every- takes about a week to complete his asked how long it takes him to take would recommend other students to thing is predetermined and they ing a speaker at any college. that he enjoys traveling but will most drawings, which start off as a simple picture of the wildlife? attend future event like these because plan the high spots on what they “I loved it” he said “I would do it likely stay in Kenya and use it’s wild- sketch of a picture that he took. He Kamiti said “It usually take about it’s pretty cool. Kamiti also expressed want to do in the ring. However, again if asked to.” He also mentioned life as his primary subjects for his art. then layers his sketches with more 3-4 days.” his feelings toward his first time be- most of bump and falls are real. In the basics of wrestling, wres- tlers have to learn how to bump safely and how to do everything properly because if they don’t, well that’s how injuries happen. The Korean Kerem Sanga discussing film “First Most beginners who go through this training by the first week are already bruised up and have back burns Girl I Loved” at Bakersfield College from the ring ropes. Profession- Culture Club holds By Paige Atkison schooler, Anne, played by Dylan Kerem Sanga stayed after the film al wrestling is Gelula, on her journey to discover- showing to answer audience ques- Reporter a live perfor- ing she is a lesbian. The film cov- tions. mance. They Bakersfield College hosted a ers many sensitive topics, including Sanga discussed the personal sig- don’t have showing of the film “First Girl I complexities of consent and the dif- nificance of his younger sister com- stunt dou- Loved,” followed by a discussion ficulty involved in coming out to ing out to him as LGBT and how it bles to take their 2nd Annual with the filmmaker on Thursday, friends and family as LGBT. influenced his decision to make an Karla Gutierrez their bumps April 12. The film’s main character, Anne, LGBT film. through a The film screening was hosted by struggles to come to terms with her “My sister and I are still unclear as table. Pro wrestlers aren’t there the Bakersfield LGBTQ and Helen own sexual identity while managing to who came up with the idea first,” to hurt each other either. They put Acosta, faculty coordinator and the her personal relationships. said Sanga. their body through hell for the en- chair of the Communication depart- The antagonist, Clifton, discovers Sanga discussed the film’s success tertainment of the fans. Korean Festival ment. the importance of consent and the in the 2016 Sundance Film Festival Seth Rollins, current WWE In- “First Girl I Loved” is an inde- validity of LGBT relationships. where it won the Best of Next Audi- tercontinental Champion, said, pendent film that follows the high- The film’s director and writer, ence Award. “You can be the smartest guy in the world and not understand what it is to have a presence on stage.” With the wrestling, comes the character. I feel like the only wrestler that I Spring Fling Carnival kicks can think of that executes his wres- tling persona very well, but is so nice in real life is Cody Rhodes. Rhodes can make everyone hate him with his persona. Hell, I can off the spring season admit that he makes me dislike him when he’s in the ring. How- ever, outside the ring, he’s the nic- est person I have ever met. I’ve met him twice, and both times he’s been nothing but genuine. So when people say, “Why are you hating this person if they’re only playing a character? It’s not real.” KARLA GUTIERREZ / THE RIP Reason being is because they’re The First Bite performs at the doing their job damn well. cafeteria. Top (left to right): Becoming a wrestler and do- Eddie Valencia and Lex Woo; ing it safely is such a big part of KARLA GUTIERREZ / THE RIP Bottom (left to right): Hope Vu wrestling. I’ll give an example of and YouA Chang Jazmine Lyons running the K-Pop table where she’s showing this move called the “Tombstone her collection of CDs and glow sticks Piledriver.” Opponent A who’s do- By Karla Gutierrez can finish their degree in a differ- dience if they like the performance, ing the move on Opponent B has to pick him up and has to flip Op- Photo Editor ent country and still graduate from they all cheered. CSUB. If the country a person wants In the festival they played a game ponent B upside down to where The 2nd Annual Korean Culture to go to does not have their major, called “K-Pop Random Dance Opponent B’s head is “supposed Festival was held in the Fireside Silva recommended to add a minor Game” where the participants had to” hit the canvas. Now to make Room on April 9. This event was because some majors are required to to dance to whatever song came things clear, Opponent B’s head DIANA CORONADO / THE RIP has to be slightly above the knees host by the Bakersfield College Ko- add a minor. on. The songs varied from different BC students struggling to survive, as the huge wreaking tries to rean Culture Club. This event started or they will have an accident like The Korean Culture Club also artist like BTS, EXO, Red Velvet, knock them down one by one. from 11:30 a.m. and ended at 2:30 invited The First Bite, who are a TWICE, etc. the one that happened with Stone Cold vs Owen Hart at Summer- p.m. K-Pop dance cover group on You- They also had a raffle going on By Naythan Bryant exams so now we can let loose,” said They provide Korean food for all Tube. The members contain Eddie where people could win K-Pop and slam of 1997. Reporter Sanchez. Owen Hart is a great wres- the guest that came in and join the Valencia, YouA Chang, Lex Woo, non K-Pop stuff. The winner would “It is also an opportunity for the festival. There was also a representa- and Hope Vu. They performed three win simple stuff like a poster of BTS tler, however in this incident, he Bakersfield College held its annual community to come and see what BC grabbed Stone Cold to do the tive from California State University times in the cafeteria. or small standees of a K-Pop idol. Spring Fling Carnival in celebra- has to offer because it is open to the Bakersfield, Sonia Silva, who is the Each time they performed, it was One table had a lot of the K-Pop col- “Tombstone Piledriver” out of no- tion to kick off the spring season on public with free admission.” where and Stone Cold’s head was director of the International Students a different song. The three songs lectables. Wednesday, April 11. The event was Rock climbing, the three-legged and Programs Enrollment Manage- that they performed was “Black For example, it had glow sticks below the knee therefore getting coordinated by the Office of Student race, bowling, giant Jenga, hula him almost paralyzed and caus- ment. For those who are transferring Dress” by CLC, “Bad Boy” by Red and CDs from different groups. An- Life with help from community vol- hooping, and face painting were just to CSU Bakersfield can enroll in this Velvet, and “DDD” by EXID. When other table had laid out books where ing his to have neck surgery. Stone unteers as well as several staff and a few of the activities that took place Cold, after the incident, had many program and study abroad. When Jazmine Lyons, who is a part of the people can read about the history of faculty and took place on the CSS at the carnival. Students could also talking to Silva, she said that people Korean Culture Club, asked the au- Korea. neck issues and was a cause of lawn from 4 to 8 p.m. treat themselves to free snow cones why he retired from in-ring com- The carnival was originally sched- and cotton candy after playing some petition. uled to be held the week before spring games. There’s a reason why some vacation, but was postponed due to First 5, a local organization com- of the punches to the head look heavy rain. mitted to supporting children in Kern “fake.” The performer’s job is Nallele Sanchez, a student em- County, also hosted a booth at the not to hurt their competitor, but Hackathon takes place at BC ployee and member of the production event to offer any guidance and ad- to keep them safe from any harm. team for the Office of Student Life, vice to those attending. session on Thursday from 3:30 p.m. there to mainly discuss air pollution Chris Benoit always comes to By Hector Martinez says the overall goal for the event was Lastly, live music was performed to 4:30 p.m at Forum 102. At the in Kern County. mind when it comes to that issue. Reporter to just have some fun. by band The Akoustiks throughout session, the presenters covered sev- Urata explained that the Kern He took many incidents to the “We hope it will be something fun the event. BC plans on hosting the The 2nd Annual Health and So- eral subjects such as public health, Council of Governments has worked head that after he committed sui- for the students. We all need a breath- event again next year, hopefully this cial Justice Hackathon took place at pollution, mental health stigma and on things like health awareness for cide, a doctor did research on his er after stressing about midterms and time without having to reschedule. Bakersfield College on April 12-14 awareness. Some of the members indoor and outdoor pollution that brain. The result came out to him and organizers of the event were BC of the panel were Sandy Woo from can decrease someone’s own health. having the brain of a “85-year-old Alzheimer’s patient” according to Professors Edward Rangel, comput- Kern Coalition Against Human Urata also explained that one of the Gustavo Aguirre, Jr., Kern County side and everyone needs to stay more the Sports Legacy Institute. Since er science, and Sarah Baron, Public Trafficking, Christy Leyvas Medi- pollutants inside one’s own house Coordinator, Central California Envi- inside the house. Finally, level five is then, WWE has strict about strikes Health Science. The three-day long cal Investigator for the Kern County can be the constant use of a fireplace. ronmental Justice Network was there staying inside the house and avoiding to head. competition is mainly for BC stu- Public Health Services Department, She also said that the most common to also give important information all outdoors activities. Day three of the Professional wrestling is not dents to come together as a group and Genevieve Gale from the Central pollutant outdoors are vehicles and about the air pollution. Aguirre shared Health and Social Justice Hackathon UFC or MMA, even though some and build technology-wise tools Valley Air Quality Coalition, among other sources. the five air quality levels. Level one is was for all the participating teams. All come from that background. It’s that can be use by the community. others. On day two of the compe- “80 percent of our air pollution when individuals have no restriction to the teams were to present their proto- an art that is “very complex and The participating teams had to show tition, there were two workshops usually comes from mobile sourc- being outside their houses. Level two type to the judges and also deliver their underappreciated” as Seth Roll- judges a technical prototype and at Forum 102 and B5 respectively es,” said Urata. Urata explained that is considering reducing some outdoor presentation on how their project could ins mentioned. It takes to time to also a group presentation explaining from 1-2 p.m. The moderator for it is important to reduce traffic con- activities because there is somewhat help the community. After each mem- understand the psychology in pro what their project was about. The the workshop inside Forum 102 was gestion because that can be another pollution outside. Level three advices ber had presented their prototype and wrestling. Once a person gets that main goal of this event was to deliv- Carlos Bello, Kern Family Health- source of pollution, and gave the ad- individuals that they need to exercise presentations, the judges were to select down, they can enjoy the classic er more awareness on public health. care. Linda Urata, Reginal Planner, vice to take the bus, ride a bike or indoors and not outdoors. Level four the winner for the Hackathon. Project magic that happens in the ring. It began with a preliminary panel Kern Council of Governments was carpool with friends. is when there is more pollution out- Kern Air ended up taking first place. Commentary Page 6 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Thursday, April 19, 2018

Movie Review Renegade Events “Ready Player One” sends out a message News

By Hector Martinez about this movie was that many ob- Bakersfield College is now smoke-free, and people are no Reporter jects and characters of other movies longer allowed to smoke tobacco on campus. appeared on this film. The Robocop The film “Ready Player One” was character, as well as the Ninja Turtles, released on March 29, 2018, and it is appear inside the OASIS. Another based on Ernest Cline’s science fic- cool object that appears in the OA- Campus Events tion, action adventure book “Ready SIS is the famous DeLorean which Player One.” It is a film directed by is used in the famous “Back to the Apr. 19: Your Career Questions Answered at the Fireside Steven Spielberg. Future” trilogy, and the DeLorean is Room from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The movie takes place in Colum- Watts’ vehicle that he uses to win his Apr. 19: Incoming! Planetarium show on April 19 at the Plan- bus, Ohio in 2045 and almost ev- first key on a racing game. Another etarium - MS 112 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. eryone is playing a virtual reality thing that I liked was that the OASIS Apr. 19: Revisiting the Two Cultures - Alenda Y. Chang universe called OASIS. was really well designed. The coolest Apr. 19: Spring Choir Concert: “Moments” at the Edward The main cast of the film starts thing about it is the way player can Simonsen Performing Arts Center (Indoor Theater) from with Tye Sheridan as Wade Watts switch from one game to another, 7:30-9:30 p.m. who is a teenager that plays a lot in without having to swap a disc or any- Apr. 20: SubUrbia at the Black Box Theatre (PAC 107) from the OASIS. The nickname Watts uses thing like that, that makes the game 7:30-9:30 p.m. for the OASIS is called Parzival. Ol- really awesome. ivia Cooke plays Samantha Cook, she One thing that did not really con- Apr. 21: Adult Education Express Enrollment in Arvin! at and Wade Watts meet at the OASIS vinced me was the plot because I just Arvin High School Library from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and become friends. Cook’s OASIS felt that having the opportunity to Apr. 21: Garden Fest - Discover the Art Around Us at the nickname is Art3mis. Lena Waithe gain full control of a big corporation Renegade Parks from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. is Helen Harris and she is Watts best by winning in a virtual reality game Apr. 23: BC Jazz Plays the Beatles at the Edward Simonsen friend in the OASIS, but on the OA- does not make a lot of sense. Another Performing Arts Center (Indoor Theater) from 7:30-9:30 p.m. SIS she has a male character called thing was that people that have actu- Apr. 26: Industrial Technology and Transportation Pathway Aech. Finally, Ben Mendelsohn stars ally read the book have told me that Employer Fair at the Stem Courtyard from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 as Nolan Sorrento who the CEO of some things were taken out and also p.m. the OASIS, and he is the antagonist new ones were added by Spielberg, Apr. 26: Reading the Classics: “Tartuffe” at the Levan Center of the film as he seeks full control of but still most of them consider his from 7-8:30 p.m. the virtual reality game. movie a genius work. May 01: Digital Delano Rural Archives Showcase Event at Watts lives with his aunt and her The film was really great and it also abusive husband and just like many gives a good message for all of us that DST 118 starting at noon to 2:00 p.m. other people in the film, OASIS is his like to play videos games. Sometimes May 01: Counseling/Advising - Shafter Learning Center at only escape from the real world. OA- when we play virtual reality or online 236 James St., Shafter CA 93263 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 SIS is where people hang out every games we forget to do what is really p.m. day, where they can go to a club or do important in life and that is to enjoy May 04: Law Day Conference 2018 at the Edward any other social activities, and where reality. No matter how many friends Simonsen Performing Arts Center (Indoor Theater) from 8:30 they can do almost anything except we may have on a game we also need a.m. to 2:00 p.m. eat, sleep, and go to the restroom. to live in the present and try to over- May 09: Retiree Reception at the Fireside Room from 9:00- That is why OASIS is a very success- GOOGLE IMAGES come our situations and problems 11:30 a.m. ful corporation because it has created that each of us might have in life. May 11: African American Pre-Commencement Celebration an environment for everyone to join. SIS James Halliday, played by Mark games not just one so finding the keys at the Edward Simonsen Performing Arts Center (Indoor The film is mainly focused on the Rylance, leaves a challenge to every is difficult for them. After finding the Theater) 3:30-5:00 p.m. virtual reality because that is where player of OASIS that consists of find- keys Halliday will grant the winner May 11: Veterans Pre-Commencement Celebration at the the plot and good amount of film take ing three keys on three different sce- an Easter egg, which will grant full place. Levan Center from 3:30-5:00 p.m. narios that take place inside the game, control of the OASIS to anyone. May 11: Industrial Automation Baccalaureate Degree Pre- The deceased co-creator of the OA- but inside the OASIS there a lot of Two of the things I really enjoyed ***** Commencement Celebration at the Renegade Park from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Album Review Off Campus Events

Apr. 19: 2018 Conference featuring Laila Ali at the Post Malone’s “Stoney” is as bland & Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Apr. 19: La Chupitos at the Fox Theater starting at 7:30 p.m. Apr. 19: Coffee with the Mayor at the Coffee Mill from 7:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Apr 19: $2 Day at BV Museum at the Buena Vista Museum underwhelming as his personality of National History and Science from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Apr. 20: Marriage Conference 2018 at RiverLakes Commu- By Paige Atkison during much suffering. However, the nity Church from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Reporter suffering Malone alludes to is never Apr. 20: Chamber Music Concert at the CSUB Music Post Malone’s debut album, characterized as the result of his own Building 127 from 7:30-11:59 p.m. “Stoney” is receiving much attention actions. Instead, Malone casts all of Apr. 21: The Mac and Cheese Fest 2018 at CSUB over a year after its release. The al- his hardships onto the shoulders of bum garnered attention after Malone his former girlfriends and “haters,” Amphitheatre from 2-6 p.m. released specific songs from the al- which is to say, people who are not Apr. 21: The 3rd Annual Medieval California Festival at the bum as singles. However, Malone’s his fans. The song “No Option” per- Kern County Fair Grounds success is largely undeserved. fectly exemplifies Malone’s victim Apr. 21: The WatchTower at Beacon Studios from 3-8 p.m. “Stoney” though marketed as a complex as he spends the entire song Apr. 21: Power and Respect 661 Presents: Nothin But Body rap album, contains almost no rap. venting his frustration regarding the Bags at Jerry’s Pizza & Pub from 8-11:30 p.m. Malone simply dips his toes into the existence of his critics. Apr. 22: Haggard Boxcar Music Festival at the Kern County waters of rap music; his version of Malone highlights his perceived Museum from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. rapping consists of speaking poorly- victimhood throughout the album, Apr. 22: Quinceaneara Expo & Fashion Show Bakersfield conceptualized lyrics into the mi- which could perhaps provide the lis- 2018 from noon to 4:00 p.m. crophone while the sound engineer tener with a sense of banal comfort if Apr. 26: I-rish I Knew More About Teeling Irish Whiskey at drowns Malone’s vocals in auto-tune. Malone’s vocalizations were not so the Old Fashioned Drinkery from 6-9 p.m. The album begins with a song en- weak. titled “Broken Whiskey Glass,” a Malone dances around the notes Apr. 26: An Evening with Steve Kilbey & Amanda Kramer at pathetic and drone ode to drug abuse rather than simply singing them and a private home in Bakersfield at a Private Home from 7-10 and alcoholism that sets the tone for his inconsistent warbling is even p.m. rest of the songs to follow. Malone’s more noticeable with the use of auto- Apr. 27: 32 Annual Bakersfield Jazz Festival at CSU Bakers- lyrics feign depth, but are in reality a tune. I can only assume his warbling field Amphitheatre from 7-10:30 p.m. farcical exploration of existentialism. is a failed attempt at vibrato. Apr. 28: Photo Safari at the Kern County Museum from 1-3 Though Malone would like to paint Sadly, the album’s lyrics are just as p.m. himself as a soulful musician pro- lacking as Malone’s vocals. Malone Apr. 28: 3rd Annual Tunes & Tacos Festival at Stramler Park cessing his emotions through song, repeatedly refers to the women in his [Metro Area] from 5-10 p.m. the music he produces is devoid of life using derogatory terms. The song May 18: Bidi Bidi Bakersfield 2018 at the Elements Venue GOOGLE IMAGES meaning. Rather than exploring and “I Fall Apart” perfectly exemplifies from 8:00 p.m. to midnight challenging the common negative this in that Malone refers to his for- May 25: Temblor Brewing Presents: Chelsea Williams w/ thought processes caused by depres- mer girlfriend as a “devil in the form out the song, and a significant amount saline, and wanting to forget whine The Sheriffs sion, Malone simply indulges his of a whore.” of the “lyrics” are the artists making and drone ringing in your ears. negative thoughts. Beyond being derogatory and lazy, gunshot sounds. It seems as if each It is this immoderate self-indul- Malone’s lyrics are simplistic and irrelevant onomatopoeia is met with gence that makes Malone’s album infuriatingly repetitive. The eleventh an equally useless “ooh,” “ahh,” and truly unbearable. The album continu- song of the album, “Too Young,” is as “ayy’s.” ally glorifies drug abuse and alcohol- repetitive as it is incoherent. The last Malone’s album leaves the listener ism while simultaneously painting phrases of the majority of the lines wanting; wanting your wasted time back, wanting to flush your ears with Compiled by Karla Gutierrez Malone as an impotent bystander en- are repeated multiple times through- Photo Editor

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By Naythan Bryant Reporter

Bakersfield College’s baseball team defeated LA Valley 10-9 on April 5 at Gerry Collis Field. The game was decided by an explosive fourth inning in which the Renegades scored five runs on three hits. LA Valley scored three runs in the top of the first inning to get an early lead on BC. The Renegades were able to score one in the second inning with the help of Brycin Hernandez’ double an RBI from Luke Lewis, but the top of third inning saw LA Valley score another three runs on only one hit coming from Jonathan Castenada. Zach Williams, Kyle Willman, Ryan Darbee, and Hernandez all registered a single in the bottom of the third inning to score two runs, bringing the score to 6-3. Hernandez made impact again in the bottom of the fourth with a three RBI triple off LA Valley pitcher Isaac Gutierrez. The triple, combined with Lewis’ double and Willmans RBI, totaled five runs in the inning to give BC their first lead of the day, one they would hold onto through the end of the game. The Renegades scored their last two runs in the fifth inning with hits from Willman and Ashanti Ross. BCs defense and pitcher Joey Salinas allowed only two runs in the last four inning to keep the Monarchs from making a comeback. Salinas was awarded the win after allowing three runs on seven hits with three strike-outs. Willman and Hernandez led the offense with three RBIs each followed by two RBIs from NAYTHAN BRYANT / THE RIP Lewis. The win brings BCs conference record to 8-3 and their overall record to 14-17. BC will Bakersfield College baseball player, Zach Williams, driving through the ball in the bottom of the face off against LA Valley at home again on April 10 at 3 p.m. fourth inning against LA Valley at Gerry Collis Field on April 5 at Gerry Collis Field. BC baseball beats Valley, 18-6

By Naythan Bryant Reporter

Bakersfield College’s baseball defeated LA Valley College 18-6 in their highest scoring game of the season on April 10 at Gerry Collis Field. The Renegades offense was led by Luke Lewis who went 4-4 at the plate with five RBIs. BC players Brycin Her- nandez, Joe Pineda, and Isaac Ramos registered two RBIs each with an inside the park homerun from Hernandez in the bottom of the third inning. The Renegades scored seven in the first three innings and kept the bats swinging through the end of the game, scoring five in the bottom of the eighth to secure the win. BC pitcher Chris Diaz was awarded the win after allowing three runs earned on four hits with four strikeouts. While LA Valley pitcher Chasen Shaw was credited with the loss, the Monarchs pitched eight different players on the mound for the game. Shaw allowed six runs on six hits before being pulled. Together, the Renegades registered 17 hits against LA Valley with 13 players being walked. The victory secures BCs first place position in the southern section of the Western State Conference by half a game and moves their record to NAYTHAN BRYANT / THE RIP 16-17, 10-3 WSC. BCs next home game is against West LA on April 14 at noon. Bakersfield College player, Ashanti Ross, crossing home plate in the bottom of the first inning. Bakersfield College women’s soft- ball team wins game against Santa Monica at Gerry Collis Field, 8-0

By Alexandra Apatiga Editor-in-Chief

The Bakersfield College softball team played against Santa Monica College Thursday, April 5 and won 8-0 in a softball shutout. This game marks the sixth game in which BC hasn’t allowed a run from the opposing team, with BC winning the game in inning-five. BC softball pitcher Kylee Fahy threw the pitch which won the game, only giving up two hits and striking out eight players in the five-inning game. BC batters Jordan Jimenez and McKenna Valencia both went 2-3 with an RBI each. Jimenez scored two runs and Valencia scored one run. The BC Renegades are currently sitting at 28-6 overall after their April 5 home game and a game at Porterville College with a seven game win streak. The Bakersfield College softball team also sit at 10-1 in the Western State Conference North Division, with their next game being played at home against Allan Hancock College on Thursday, April 12. If the Renegades win this upcoming conference game, then their chances of making it to the conference champion- ship become less of a dream and more of a reality. Allan Hancock have 8-2 in the conference, meaning winning this game would put BC ahead two games. Two more conference games remain for the 2018 regular-season schedule, one on April 19 against Cuesta College ALEXANDRA APATIGA / THE RIP and another April 24 against Moorpark College. BC player, McKenna Valencia, hits the softball as she runs first base at game against Santa Monica. BC’s final home game will be against Allan Hancock on April 12. Renegade softball defeats Allan Hancock College, 5-1

By Alexandra Apatiga Editor-in-Chief

The Renegades’ win against Allan Hancock College at the last softball home game on Thursday, April 12, brings the BC softball team one game closer to winning their first league title since 2012. The game finished 5-1, bringing their win streak to 8 wins and their conference wins to 11-1 and their overall season to 29-6, with two more Western State-North Conference games remaining. The game played for seven innings, with BC scoring two runs during the second inning, two additional runs in the fourth inning, and one run in inning 5. Allan Hancock scored a single run during the fourth innings. The run scored by the opposing team ended BC’s previous streak held by BC softball pitcher Kylee Fahy for seven consecutive shut-outs. Despite this Fahy was able to make 10 strikeouts and hit a triple into right field in inning 2, giving BC their first run of the game followed shortly by their second run. Fahy, a BC freshman from Liberty High School, is currently the states leader in wins, strike outs and complete games (26-234-24). Allan Hancock scored a run in inning 4 on a BC fielding error, but BC quickly made up for it with two runs at the bottom on of the fourth. By the end of the game, BC had eight hits with three coming from BC’s Aryka Chavez and two from Monica Alvarez. ALEXANDRA APATIGA / THE RIP The remainder of the 2018 season has five games left, with BC’s next conference game During the home game at Bakersfield College against Allan Hancock College, BC softball player, scheduled for April 19 against Cuesta College. Jordan Jimenez, attempts to tag an incoming runner sliding onto second base on Thursday, April 12. Renegade Adventure Page 8 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Thursday, April 19, 2018 I finally got to experience the magic of the Blue Bayou at Disneyland’s New Orleans Square

By Miranda Defoor on the ride. I would finally get to be side to our table. The entire dining Reporter fully immersed in the theming and area is only lit with the strings of experience that has been so carefully large paper lanterns and flickering Ever since becoming an annual crafted by imagineers at Disneyland. candles at each table, so the constant passholder at the Disneyland park in The Blue Bayou does dining for opening and closing of the kitchen California, I’ve had two goals. The both lunch and dinner. Lunch is a lit- doors shined lots of light in the area first is to go to Club 33, which is a tle cheaper, but the dinner menu has we were seated. It didn’t affect the private, members-only club in New more options. We were able to look ambiance too negatively, but it would Orleans Square in the Disneyland over the menu while we were waiting have been better to be seated a little Park. Since the membership for Club for a table since it is on display just further away. 33 can be years long and costs any- outside of the lobby and available on After getting our menus, our server where from $12,500 to $30,000 an- the Disneyland app. Guests can scope brought us bread and drinks. Disney- nually, I had to go with the second out options before even being seated land doesn’t serve alcohol anywhere best thing. in the waiting lobby. besides Club 33, so even though Blue The Blue Bayou is still fine dining For the sake of my trip, dinner was Bayou is one of the fine dining places in the Disneyland Resort, also locat- a better time for reservations. Reser- in Disneyland, there is no alcohol ed in New Orleans Square. It’s place vations are not explicitly required, but served. that almost everyone who’s been to people have waited up to 45 minutes Sitting so close to the water was Disneyland before has seen, even if with a reservation, and maybe hours more incredible than I expected. The they don’t know it. The magic of the without. Disney allows, and encour- Pirates ride looks completely dif- Blue Bayou dining area is walking in ages, guests to make reservations up ferent from the point of view of the from the sunny and warm California to 60 days in advance. So I did. dining area. The classic smell of the weather into a cozy and dark Louisi- My reservation was at 7:30 p.m., COURTESY OF ASHE ABRAMSON / THE RIP Pirates of the Caribbean ride water The Blue Bayou restaurant sign in New Orleans Square in the ana night. If the opening ride scene on but the cast members, that’s the title is mixed with the Cajun and Creole COURTESY OF ASHE ABRAMSON / THE Pirates of the Caribbean hasn’t made for all Disneyland employees, let us Disneyland Park. inspired food being served, but it RIP much sense while riding, it’s because check in at least 15 minutes early. isn’t a bad thing. It’s a comforting Miranda Defoor smiles in the By 7:15 p.m., we were seated in the reminder of an age old ride I have it’s truly not a part of the ride, but part Blue Bayou restaurant. of the dining area and experience of lobby and waiting for a host to seat us always loved. Being able to watch in the dining area. the ride boats go by was so exciting. the Blue Bayou. high price you have to be willing to Because so much of Disneyland is As we sat watching and listening to The dining area of the restaurant is pay for not only the food, but the ex- aimed at families of four or more, we the boats, the table next to us starting completely inside the Pirates of the perience as well. I ordered pasta, and spent less than ten minutes in the lob- tossing slices of bread to the riders. Caribbean ride. From the point of my boyfriend ordered salmon. My by before my party of two was seated. Through all the times I’ve been on view of the ride, guests get to see the meal was great, but it was still not the I had been told that getting a seat near Pirates, I’d never seen anyone actu- tables with strings of dim but colorful stand out meal of the trip. My boy- the water, and the boats passing by ally get bread thrown to them, so the paper lanterns overhead. Lots of rid- friend, however, said his meal would from the Pirates ride, would mean a entire group cheered when someone ers yell to the diners to throw bread be in the top three of any meals he’s special request or waiting even lon- caught the second piece thrown at the to them on the boats, and, if it’s quiet had. ger for an empty table, but as we were boat. enough, the Blue Bayou restaurant Even though I felt my food was walked from the waiting lobby to the Although the ambience and them- music can be heard in the ride boats, just average, the service from the cast dining area, we were led straight to a ing of the restaurant is magical and too. members was so quick and friendly. table along the water. immersive, the food I ordered was not As many times as I’ve been on We were seated quickly. Our drinks I was already overwhelmed with much better than any of the other sit the Pirates ride, I have wanted to eat never made it past half full before excitement from being in the restau- down or quick service restaurants in at the Blue Bayou. The ambiance they were refilled. The food came rant when we were seated. Trying to the parks. I’ve heard mixed reviews seemed so magical, like everything out quick, and our server was always take in the massive dining area, the from other people who have been at Disneyland, and the idea of being checking in with us. theming, dim lighting, and sounds there. Some have said the food is out- inside an attraction during a meal The magic, though, is what I was from the ride nearby was so much at standing and some shared the same was even more exciting. Eating there COURTESY OF ASHE ABRAMSON / THE RIP most excited for and what stood out once. experience I had: it was good, but not meant I would have the opportunity The interior of the dinning area of the famous Blue Bayou for me. It’s an experience I never We were two tables over from the quite what is expected for fine dining. to spend more time in the attraction restaurant located inside the Disleyland Resort. thought I would have, and one I will kitchen, which was the only down- The menu is expensive, and for that than when I was just passing through never forget.

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