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Vol. 84 ∙ No. 9 www.therip.com Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Representative discusses goals

By Graham C Wheat Among the concerns, Grove Reporter feels the educational system in California is hampered by the Republican Assemblywom- high-speed rail project. an Shannon Grove, represen- “We are sinking money into a tative of the 32nd district of project that is going nowhere,” California, spoke to Bakersfield she said. “Some of those funds College students Sept. 17 about should go to our ailing educa- striving to meet their goals and tion system.” her opposition to Proposition Grove also said that the cur- 30 in the Campus Center. rent system of deferred pay- “Our state is burning,” said ments to California schools Grove, referring to the budget- is misleading, in that it does ary anxiety in California. not paint an accurate picture “Nowhere in of state budget Governor Brown’s Inside concerns. initiative does it Grove gave guarantee money Administrators discuss a laymen’s ex- to community col- the effects of the budget ample of the leges.” initiative Prop 30. situation. Grove said that, Page 5 “Let’s say most important was you have a Photos by Martin chanG / ThE Rip cutting frivolous $200 car pay- Wrestling Olympic gold medalist Jake Varner, left, is held by his aunt Sheryl Cabral at the sidelines of a Bakersfield spending in unnecessary areas ment and you don’t pay it one High School football game on Sept. 7. Cabral had not seen Varner since he had gone to the Olympics. and the reform of state deferral month,” she said. “The next payments to education. month you have to make a “We need to examine the $400 payment. In our capitol, policies that are holding educa- they don’t see it that way. Golden Moment tion hostage,” she said. Please see Grove, Page 5 Olympic gold medalist Varner returns home

By Esteban Ramirez BHS,” said Varner. “It’s great to medal in wrestling. “All the hard 7. The next day, he attended a Sports Editor see these kids and hopefully I en- work paid off, and everyday it rally at Mill Creek Park and re- couraged some of them so they sinks in a little bit more each day ceived honors from Mayor Har- After Jake Varner won the can accomplish their goals. that I’m an Olympic champion vey Hall and U.S. Rep. Kevin gold medal in the 2012 London “Nothing is impossible,” he and it’s just an awesome feel- McCarthy. Later that day, he Olympics and reached the goal said. “You can do whatever you ing.” attended the Bakersfield Blaze he had been pursuing since he want. You just got to put your Varner showed up to different game, and threw out the first was in high school, he came back mind to it and work hard at it. events around Bakersfield on the pitch. On Sept. 9 Varner went to to his alma mater, Bakersfield Just don’t ever give up. three days he was in town. He an event that was held at Costco. High School, to speak to students “It was an exciting moment started by speaking to BHS stu- Costco helped raise money so about reaching their goals. for me and it’s very surreal,” dents and doing the coin toss in Varner’s family could travel to “It’s awesome being back at said Varner on winning the gold the BHS football game on Sept. Please see VARNER, Page 11 StEvEn MArtin / ThE Rip Assemblywoman Shannon Grove speaks to BC students in the Campus Center on Monday. Student government changes president By Omar Oseguera along great with everyone in and Graham C Wheat SGA, but that feelings were not Rip Staff mutual among some members. “I got along fine with most When students returned for of the people, but I was get- this semester, the person they ting static from at least one elected as Student Government member,” said Peterson. “As Association president was no president, I wanted to be ac- longer in office. cepted by all [members] not Over the summer, Richard just some.” Peterson, the elected president, Another factor in Peterson’s resigned as of June 30. resignation was his experience Peterson’s short experience and the lack of help from mem- as SGA president was not what bers. he expected. “When I was doing the meet- Above: Wrestling Olympic gold medalist Jake Varner “I felt that everyone wasn’t ings at first, I was told I wasn’t pledges the flag before a Bakersfield High School football on the same page,” said Peter- leading correctly,” he said. game on Sept. 7. son. “I initially took the posi- “Training wasn’t until mid July, tion because I felt I could be the but I started June 1, so I felt that voice of the students for cam- if I was given more direction I Right: Jake Varner looks at the result of a coin toss during pus decisions, but after a month would have known more,” said a Bakersfield High School football game. I felt I couldn’t really make that Peterson. impact as SGA president.” “Joyce was helpful to a point, Peterson recalled getting Please see SGA, Page 5 Inside Public safety urges students to secure vehicles

By Patricia Rocha successful for the man, he rode the suspect into custody.” safe by following the motto, “if Editor in Chief through campus, where officers Counts then described some you see something, say some- lost sight of him briefly. ways to prevent such an incident thing.” The Bakersfield College de- “Public safety officer Mat- from occurring again. “If you are sitting in your ve- partment of public safety urges thew Rodriguez located him in “Completely roll up your win- hicle studying before a class, students to keep their vehicles the south east student parking dows and lock your doors,” he walking to or from your car, or safe after a Sept. 5 incident. lot looking into vehicles,” said said. “Do not leave any valuables just entering a parking lot and In an email interview, pub- Counts. “He then walked his bike in plain sight, such as a purse, you see someone that seems out lic safety sergeant Christopher across the street to the parking textbooks, laptop, backpacks, of place or they are looking into Counts described the incident. lot of Fastrip. He began breaking CD’s, IPods, etc. Set your car vehicles, call the public safety “While I was on patrol of the into a student’s vehicle that was alarm if you have one. department to let them know campus, I noticed a male sub- parked on Mt. Vernon Avenue.” “If you leave valuables in plain so they can respond to the area ject walking down Panorama Officers then contacted the sight, it takes under 15 seconds and make contact with the indi- Page 8: Transfer day aids students with their transfer questions. Drive looking into vehicles,” Bakersfield Police Department. for a theft of opportunity to hap- vidual to ensure everything is as said Counts. “DPS officers set “I contacted BPD on my radio pen,” he said. “They break your it should be,” he said. Page 6 Page 10 up and watched him to see if and began providing them infor- window, reach in and remove “Please stay on the phone with Students discuss whether or The Renegades redeem he intended to break into a car. mation on the suspect and his your property and walk away, the public safety dispatcher un- not MTV should be consid- themselves after Mt. SAC From a distance, it appeared he location,” he said. “Other DPS usually with no one seeing or til the officers arrive on scene so attempted to break a car window Officers staged in the area so hearing it happen.” they can be continually updated ered ‘music television.’ loss. with an unknown object.” the suspect would not get away. Counts said students and fac- as to what is happening while When that proved to be un- BPD arrived on scene and took ulty could help keep the campus they are responding.” Fe a t u r e s Page 2 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Professors bring creativity to their offices

By Merritt Holloway Reporter

On the west end of the Hu- manities building, adjacent to the business building is an en- closed hall that houses some special faculty offices. What are unusual are the doors. Whether it is the vibrant bright solid colors, or the individualized creative works of labor, fun and love, they all are expressions of some of Bakersfield College’s best faculty artistic offerings. The offices in this hallway are based on seniority, and have an infamous side as well. It is affec- tionately known as “death row,” because, according to legend, this will be each professor’s final office until retirement. “I don’t remember the genesis, but it seems like it sprang from a need for solidarity; both feed- ing the creative spark and doing something together,” said Eng- lish Professor Kate Pluta, who is credited with inventing the initial idea. “Everyone got involved in something positive, and we are reminded of that positive feel- ing every day when we see the doors.” English professor Cindy Hub- ble’s door motif is a leopard de- sign with ‘Hubble’ spelled out in zebra. Rebecca Monks stands next to her royal themed door. “It all started with the chair,” said Hubble. “I recovered a chair Author and English Professor some bookshelves on one side of I got from a yard sale. I put the Gloria Dumler loves cats, and the wallpaper. cheetah print on it, and it just she also loves color. She remem- The ocean is flooding through grew from there.” bers it was the Saturday before the open door. Since then, many of her col- the start of the fall 2008 semes- “It’s opening the flood gate of leagues and friends fanned the ter. knowledge,” said Holmes. “The tradition by giving her animal She had a cat poster that she books on the side represent a prints of some sort. “We have a cut out and decoupaged onto her library, and I personalized it by fun hallway and we wanted to door. Feeling it was bare, she putting SS Holmes on the bow.” make it an exciting place for stu- purchased some acrylic paints Holmes said that many of them dents to visit,” she said. and attempted a background. She are still young, and just because English Professors Brenda primed over the first attempt and they’ve been here awhile doesn’t Freaney and Rebecca Monks started fresh the next day. mean that they have lost their share an office. Their door is di- “It was a painstaking process,” creativity. vided diagonally. One side has she said. “I knew I wanted to in- Academic senate president Photos by RobiN ShiN / The Rip a harlequin diamond motif. The corporate a lot of color, but it just and Political Science Professor other has a crown with large and wasn’t working for me. Cornelio Rodriguez‘s office is Above: Steven Holmes, political science professor, displays his office door which has a small diamonds and gold inlays Then, I got the idea of get- also on the row. sticker of a boat illusion. and represents Freaney’s contri- ting some white paint and doing His door has been primed, but bution. “It’s just for fun. You see wavy lines. The lines were what has not received the final design. Bottom Left: Gloria Dumler, English professor, stands next to her office door. The door harlequin diamonds on costumes pulled it together for me.” “I have a couple of ideas,” he was painted by herself with an addition of decoupaging an image of a cat. for court jesters. It’s a fun kind of When Social Science Profes- said. “One of the things I’d want symbol,” said Monks. sor Steven Holmes graduated to to put up there is the silhouette They get a lot of compliments the row, the doors were already of the zoot suit and probably the and positive remarks, but it might designed. Because Holmes felt a low rider emblem” not be feasible to spread the art deep respect for his colleagues, In the past, Rodriguez had doors campus wide. he followed in the tradition and been approached about livening “We’re enclosed here, so it’s planned a design. up his door and appears interest- kind of easier for us to do our Originally Holmes was go- ed. He said he’s still open to the own thing. If it were out in the ing to make a palm tree, but he possibility of student collabora- open, it might not go over very found a picture of the Titanic in tion, but if that doesn’t material- well,” said Monks. “We didn’t the ocean behind what previous- ize then he will probably do it ask. We just did it.” ly had been a closed door with himself. Fe a t u r e s Page 3 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Column Use your BC student inspired to run for Arvin council By Merritt Holloway Reporter cohesively, balancing the budget, the land still remains an empty and developing a prosperous lo- lot. Gurrola believes that this Jose Gurrola Jr., a 19-year-old cal economy. park will create “pathways that creativity “Also they [the council] need children can take to keep them- Bakersfield College student, is running for an Arvin City Coun- somebody who has in mind that selves healthy, active, and also cil seat. they are representing the people,” out of trouble.” Moreover, jobs On Sept. 8, Gurrola stood in said Gurrola. could be created and that would to mix up front of Arvin City Hall for a From his “We The People” definitely be a welcome addition press conference and announced program and political science to the city. his candidacy for the council seat studies Gurrola sees the break- Opening a public parking area being vacated by the incumbent. down in his local government’s downtown would bring more Gurrola is an Arvin native. In functions. people to the area, while increas- wardrobe 2011, he graduated from Arvin How procedures are not be- ing revenues for the local busi- High School, and is currently a ing followed, and rules are being nesses, and is something easily WORTHWHILE STYLE | The political science major at BC. bent and broken. accomplishable with city council Rip’s editor in chief and resi- He believes that the current “Somebody told me, ‘you’re cooperation. He believes they dent shoe addict discusses council is dysfunctional, divi- 19 and you have no idea how the need to look at “how they can the lost art of dressing for sive, and is not cooperating with government is,’ and that is true,” make the economy better as a your own style. each other to get the city’s busi- he said. council,” and this won’t happen ness done. “I don’t know how to do those by “being passive, but [by] being If elected, says Gurrola, his backroom deals, I don’t know proactive.” It’s hard to be fashionable vision is to see the council how to ignore what the people Gurrola understands that the on a budget, especially if you “working together and building want. I don’t know how to ‘not’ council can’t do anything about think you have to constantly partnerships that create real solu- follow the rules. That’s what I the federal budget, but still sees shop for tions.” learned about, and that’s what room for local improvement. new trends His high school’s “We The I’m willing to bring.” “We need to do what we can and styles. People” program taught Gurrola Gurrola believes his youth do, being proactive wherever we H ow eve r, how government should work. is actually an asset because he can,” said Gurrola. it is easy “Of the people, by the people, doesn’t have “preconceived His campaign is a community- to get cre- and for the people, and the foun- thoughts and convictions,” and run grass roots organization, and ative with dation rest with the people” said he is open to new ideas. His mot- Gurrola and his volunteers are what you do Gurrola. to is, “leadership with a vision.” canvassing the city door by door have when Patricia Rocha Recently, the firing of the city’s Arvin High School carries getting his message and vision you’re strapped for cash. A police chief drew an overflow some BC satellite courses, but out and in front of the people. lot of times we find ourselves crowd to a bi-monthly Tuesday TEeLa waLKer / The Rip Gurrola feels it needs to be ex- Gurrola has a small advisory in a rut, and we end up wear- city council meeting. Gurrola Jose Gurrola Jr., a 19-year-old political science BC panded, because with so few group he brainstorms with regu- ing the same clothes or outfit and many other constituents lob- course sections, it’s impossible larly, and a score of dedicated combinations over and over student, is running for city council in Arvin. bied to keep the chief. The coun- to get an AA degree there. With friends and volunteers that be- again. cil didn’t listen to the people, and so little variety, the interest in at- lieve in his mission, and are do- The trick to enhancing the “Being that voice for the peo- they can help their families in the chief was subsequently fired. a struggling economy,” Gurrola tending isn’t what it could be. ing everything they can to elect style we already have is to ple that are too busy working; the “I’m running because I want continued. Plans for the ‘Garden in the him to the city council. As his get creative with our favorite people who don’t know English, to be a voice for the people who His top priorities are mak- Sun’ spray park were approved message gets out before the pub- pieces. Sometimes we pi- or the people who don’t know don’t have one,” he said. “A ing higher education accessible, back in 2009 and funds are avail- lic, he expects many more people geonhole our outfits because about the government because voice for the voiceless.” building a city council that works able to complete the project, but to support his campaign. we get stuck on “this shirt they dropped out of school so matches this skirt, so that’s the only way I can wear it,” or “this T-shirt only goes with jeans” mentality. The best way to see your own pieces differently is to A showcase of talents and songs see how other people are styling the same pieces. The blouse you only wear with Martin Chang skirts could look really great Opinions and Features Editor under a blazer with jeans, or the T-shirt you only wear with The Songwriter Showcase at jeans could work with the Prime Cut is a place for veterans now-abandoned skirt. and beginners alike to play their With so many different music and explore songwriting. styles and options out there, Freebo, a veteran musician of it’s really hard to be specific 40 years who has played with about what you can do in- people like Bonnie Raitt and Neil dividually, so I’m going to Young, organizes the event. He share some places that can has been running the event for really breathe some new life about a year after he was asked into your wardrobe. to take it over. Personally, vintage fashion One of his main goals is to blogs are my main source of encourage the creative power in- inspiration when it comes to side songwriting. dressing, but it can be hard “I like to nurture creativity, to to know where to start in the encourage original songs,” he incredibly large realm of the said. fashion blogosphere. As someone playing for as That’s where Pinterest long as he has, Freebo has found comes in. Pinterest.com is performing and writing original a public, online “pin board” music to be satisfying in a sig- where you can find recipes, nificant way. home décor ideas, and most “For me, to be playing places importantly, fashion inspira- like The Hollywood Bowl, to tion. playing smaller places and play- Pinterest can do so much ing my own music has been in- more for you than an average teresting. That’s why I promote fashion magazine like Vogue creativity because I get to access martin chang / The Rip or Elle because those medi- my creativity at a much higher Dennis Wilson, left, and Freebo, right pose during Wilson’s saxophone solo at the Songwriter Showcase at Prime Cut ums focus on high fashion level, and there’s something very restaurant on Sept. 12. Wilson and Freebo have been playing music for decades, Freebo organizes the showcase. and covering multiple styles satisfying about that,” he said. at once. “I feel more complete as a On Pinterest, however, you musician and as a human being, can be really specific about when I go back to playing bass I the fashion you want to see by have more fun than ever.” searching by keywords. Not all musicians at the show- Say you not only want a case have decades of experience. vintage style, but you want Aubren Hickernell is a 15-year- a style to represent a cer- old girl who has been playing tain decade. Searching for guitar and writing songs for “1930s dresses,” or “1950s about two years and her vocal neck scarves,” or “Edwardian coach told her about performing boots” is going to give you at restaurants. those exact results, and per- She has performed at Prime haps even a way to purchase Cut twice. those things online. The first time playing, Hick- Even just browsing through ernell had some stage fright but the “women’s apparel” sec- the atmosphere of the restaurant tion of the site can give you eased her nerves. martin chang / The Rip ideas on how to mix and “At first I was very nervous, match your own pieces. but the crowd was pretty laid Freebo, pictured above, has been running the showcase for Sometimes colors or pat- back and it has a good vibe. I Prime Cut for about a year. His two goals for the Showcase terns of our clothing can hold wasn’t nervous this [second] is to “promote creativity” and “play locally.” us back from being creative, time,” she said. but there’s something so Hickernell feels supported ally nice thing,” he said. “I’m food here.” eye-opening when you see when she plays at the Songwriter fortunate that I know a lot of But when it comes to music, someone totally rocking an Showcase. world class musicians. For me he also enjoys the quality of the unusual outfit, such as a pale “It feels really great to have to be playing with these world musicians and their musician- dress with a vibrant blazer other musicians appreciate the class musicians and for them to ship. “These guys are just top and chunky heels, and you music you’re playing and you ap- be playing my music, for me to shelf players, these are the best suddenly think to yourself, preciating their music,” she said. feature them, I could do it in LA, musicians to have around,” he “Well if that person can pull “It helps you build your music but to do it in Bakersfield is re- said. “It’s a hoot, it’s so much that off, why not me?” more and it’s always a good feel- ally wonderful.” fun playing with them.” If you’re constantly expos- ing when someone appreciates Dennis Wilson has been play- The Songwriter Showcase at ing yourself to new ideas and what you’ve done.” ing music all his life and current- Prime Cut is held on Wednes- creative styles, you start to ab- Freebo sees the showcase as ly plays the saxophone. He plays days once a month at around 7 sorb them into your mindset. a way to connect with Bakers- at Prime Cut as often as he can, p. m. The day it is held depends Opening yourself up and field. sometimes twice a month with on Freebo’s schedule but he tries letting yourself be inspired “It’s a nice chance to play lo- various bands around town. to make it the first Wednesday of can change not only your cally. Now I kind of have a band, When asked why he likes to every month. For more informa- martin chang / The Rip wardrobe, but also your life and I have guests come up. So play at Prime Cut he immedi- tion call Prime Cut at 661-831- Aubren Hickernell, a 15-year-old singer-writer, performs overall. musically it’s turned into a re- ately replies “the food, I love the 1413. her music for the second time at Prime Cut on Sept. 12. Fe a t u r e s Page 4 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Kern County Fair is back with new rides

By Nashay Matthews Also, the second Wednesday, Reporter Sept. 26, if you give three cans of food you will get into the fair The Kern County Fair has re- for free. The cans of food will go turned and is being highly antici- to the Community Action Part- pated to exceed last year’s fair nership food bank. by providing new and exciting “We are hoping to get a lot of entertainment, more unique food food to give them so it can last items and more rides at the car- them through the winter,” said nival in addition to the already Olcott. Various forms of fun and existing features that fair-goers entertainment and food are new already know. additions to the fair as well. A The coordinator of the fair, deep-fried grilled cheese sand- Michael Olcott, along with his wich and chocolate-covered ba- staff, work year round to prepare con will be among the already for the annual event, which be- popular funnel cake and deep- gins Sept. 19 and runs through fried Snicker bars. Sept. 30. Knights of the Realm, which Olcott said that he oversees is a jousting show, will take place the hiring of about 800 people to Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 work at the fair mostly for secu- p.m. Bull riding will take place rity, parking regulation, cleaning the first Friday and Saturday of photos by Robin shin / The Rip and to help run the booths. the fair and a water ride and zip The theme this year is “Best line has also been added. Owner Michael Davis, 62, stands proud and happy by The Lazy Toucan at the Kern County Fairgrounds. in the West,” which has been a “My favorite part about the theme in the past. new additions is the zip line, al- “The theme will take the fair though I won’t be on it, I think back to its roots in agriculture it will be really fun,” said Olcott. and livestock,” said Olcott. “We “Although I do think I will be the chose this theme again because first in line to try that deep-fried we liked it last time, plus we are grilled cheese.” Left: KC the Bull has trying to get it out there that we For the kids on Sept. 26, kids been moved to the exit are really the best in the West.” can try to catch pigs and calves, of the fairground for Pricing for admittance into the so they can show it in next year’s the Kern County Fair. fair will vary each day, but par- fair, and a live-stock scholarship ticipation in various activities will be offered this year as well. Right: One of the two will provide free admittance into “I really hope people come funnel cake stands the fair. out so they can support the kids, presented by the Race a Weiner dog in The even if they buy an animal and restaurant The Lazy Weiner Dog Nationals on Sept. donate it to the food bank,” said 22 and get in for free. To benefit Olcott. “That way they would be Toucan. The Houchin Blood Bank, if you supporting the kids showing ani- give a pint of blood, you will get mals and helping to feed people a ticket to get into the fair. in need.” Denson performs ‘Secret World’ at Metro galleries

By Omar Oseguera was their performance of the Denson is originally from Photo and Multimedia Editor song “Where the Water Moves,” Brooklyn and moved to Califor- which Denson described as be- nia a year ago, accepting a pro- On Sept. 9, local jazz label ing influenced by the rapid fessorship at the jazz institute in Epigraph Records and Metro changes of water coming from a UC Berkeley. Galleries brought out world-re- waterfall. “The Jazz School Institute in nowned bassist Jeff Denson, who Another standout moment Berkeley is an amazing place,” performed songs from his album was their performance of three said Denson.

Photos By omar oseguera / The Rip “Secret World,” which was en- songs representing the change His influences go beyond mu- Above: Jeff Denson and his accompaniment perform Sept.9 at Metro galleries. Below: Pianist Florian tirely composed by Denson. from sunlight to nightfall. Den- sic, even recognizing the Metro Weber, left, drummer Gerald Cleaver, trumpeter Ralph Alessi, and bassist and composer Jeff Denson. Trumpeter Ralph Alessi, pianist son portrayed the mood of these as an influence. Florian Weber, and drummer changes with an astonishing ar- “I have many influences such Gerald Cleaver accompanied rangement highlighting all the as films, books, paintings. This Denson during the performance. musicians. is very inspiring, being in here,” The group had been on a Cali- The variety of “Secret World” said Denson as he looked around fornia tour promoting the new al- was showcased very well during the gallery, displaying artwork bum, which ran from Sept. 4-10. the show, going from slow tem- from First Friday’s “Latination” The group has made stops at San pos and quiet dynamics to faster, exhibit. Pedro, Turlock, and Mission rhythm heavy arrangements and “Nature is also a huge thing Viejo among others. The group experimentation. for me,” said Denson, which played workshops and evening After the show, Denson re- was portrayed during his perfor- concerts at schools, as well as flected on his experience and mance introductions, describing performing in a club and a show- influences. the meaning of the songs and room. “ I am a friend with Kris [Tin- their names. Denson’s “Secret World” per- er]. We played at a festival to- The Metro gallery has been formance was a blend of top- gether this summer, and we have a host to a number of Jazz con- notch musicianship, atmospheric a mutual friend who owns a re- certs, with the help of Tiner and sounds, excellent grooves, and a cord label in Los Angeles. I told his Epigraph record label. Jeff phenomenal showcase of techni- him about my tour, it worked out Denson’s performance was an- cal musicianship from his band in his schedule and here we are,” other great addition to the grow- mates. said Denson. Tiner is a Bakers- ing community in Bakersfield The highlights of the concert field College music professor. for the genre. Maya Cinema brings special nights

By Nestor Fernandez in Pittsburg. All three theaters are movies are “The Princess Bride,” Reporter in California. Sept. 20, and “Raiders of the Lost Assistant manager Amanda Arc,” Sept. 27. Just last month, As far as getting good enter- Cantu has been working for the and with the popular results tainment for your dollar goes, theater for about two years, and from the Thursday night shows, the Maya Cinemas in downtown she stated that shortly after she Maya decided to introduce a Bakersfield can boast of some- started, they did the first Thurs- second night of themed films, thing no other big screen theater day feature in October 2011 for called Indie Night Wednesdays in town currently offers. Calling Halloween. The turnout was suc- with the same 7 p.m. start and $6 it Classic Series Thursdays, they cessful, and then shortly thereaf- admission price as the original bring back great films of the past ter they continued to feature them model. The films showcased on to give audiences another movie- every month. She mentioned that the Wednesday night shows are going option at an affordable the reasoning behind showcas- commonly referred to as Indie price. ing the classic films was to just Films, and generally are films Along with amenities like simply put those films back on that most theaters don’t normally stadium seating, reclining seats, the big screen for the audience to put on. self-serve soda fountains and enjoy again. “It’s the independent films that special D-Box motion seats, The biggest deciding factor on theatres don’t take on, so we’re Maya boasts three 3D theaters the selection of the films was the bringing them in one day of the to accommodate the increas- popularity they enjoyed the first week on Wednesdays,” she said. ing number of films shot in that time around, according to Cantu, “They’ve been doing really well, format. The 66,000 square-foot, while adding that the staff de- so we’re going to keep doing 16-screen theater located at 1000 cided to change up from month them.” California Ave. is only the sec- to month, saying, “Every month Some of the upcoming show- ond in the Maya chain. The first, it’s a different theme, this month ings are “Queen of Versaille,” in Salinas, opened in 2005, and a is blockbuster films.” Sept. 19, and “2 Days in New brand new Maya recently opened For the rest of September, the York,” Sept. 26. Ne w s Page 5 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 19, 2012

SGA: New Officials discuss funding president talks about plans

Continued from Page 1 by recommending me YouTube in town hall meeting links to watch on the ropes of ev- erything,” he said about SGA ad- By Merritt Holloway still have to find another $1.1 but it is still a cut. viser Joyce Coleman. “I thought Reporting million that can be cut.” If the tax initiative does not it would have been a little better If Proposition 30 doesn’t pass the district will cut $8.6 if those who were in SGA before Kern Community College pass, James will need to find million, which means that the would have helped me out a little District Chancellor Sandra another $5.2 million to balance district will eliminate 1,400 more and been more supportive,” Serrano conducted a town hall the 2012-2013 school year. He full-time equivalent students. he said. meeting Sept. 10 in Forum East said that property tax revenues According to Bresso, a full- Although Peterson resigned, to discuss the budget and the fu- are coming in lower. The state time equivalent student is one he remained positive and did ture of Bakersfield College. is giving the district 97 cents on carrying 12 to 15 units. Because what he felt was best for the stu- ROBIN SHIN / The Rip Some of the priorities Ser- the dollar, and a three percent BC has so many part-time stu- dents. Danitza Romo is the new student government president. rano addressed were bringing tax is a big cut. dents, funding is based on what “I would like it to be known the colleges mission and core “I can’t tell you what’s go- adds up to full-time equivalent that my heart was definitely in it “I was only vice president for Even though her political ca- values in line with continuing ing to happen. I can tell you the criteria. to go the whole term and really two days,” Romo said. reer has been fast-tracked, Romo state budget reductions and in- dollar value. They [BC] tell me The district will also elimi- make a difference with students,” “According to the by-laws, is feeling right at home. creasing student success. what they’re going to offer. I tell nate approximately 430 class he said. when the president position is “[This] really fits well with She said those priorities were them what it’s going to cost,” sections. She said a section is a “I wanted to be the one that vacant, the vice president takes my life goals,” said Romo, an preparing student for transfers, James said. class that has it own CRN num- they would remember. Unfor- their position,” said Coleman English and philosophy major, bringing their basic skills up KCCD has further saved by ber and that a course may have tunately it only took a month to about Romo’s short vice presi- who wants to someday teach at to college level, and preparing centralizing and sharing ser- multiple sections. realize I wasn’t in the right place dent role. a community college. them for the work force. vices such as Information Tech- “Our district has already re- and wasn’t being accepted. “That’s how she, over a week- During SGA meetings, Romo Sean James, vice chancellor nology, Human Resources, and alized a 22 percent reduction “I decided that the best thing end, went from being a student, is continuing to express student of operations, addressed the Accounting. James said by do- in class sections since 2008,” for me and for SGA was to step to the vice president, to the presi- concerns in a number of areas, budget issues. ing so BC will save 33 percent she said. “Over the last several out and put someone in SGA that dent.” including parking and financial The district saw a number of of the total cost. years [we’ve seen] a continual everyone would accept. I wanted Romo said it wasn’t that diffi- aid. Public safety issues seemed years back that the California Nan Gomez-Heitzeberg, in- decline in the number of sec- to leave on a positive note and cult of a change for her to make, one of Romo’s chief concerns at budget wasn’t sustainable so terim president, said that the tions students can choose from not point any fingers.” although usually the position is the SGA meeting on Aug. 8, cit- Serrano and the board set up a governor’s legislation comes at to complete their education.” Peterson told Coleman and his trained by the current president. ing car thefts and a recent student district reserve fund and a col- a very critical time. And with fewer sections, 32 colleagues he was leaving to pur- “It’s a learning process,” said report of gas being siphoned. lege reserve fund. “The legislation that is being full-time equivalent faculty will sue a full-time job. Romo. She has plans to bring stu- James said KCCD’s funding proposed for our state, will not also be cut. She said some ad- “I thought I was going to work “I never really pictured myself dents closer to BC. She wants to is primarily from the state and just shape our future at BC, juncts would teach fewer sec- with a major company, which as being involved in student gov- bridge the gap between students closely tied to the state’s fiscal [but] it will dramatically change tions because those sections fell through,” he said. “Even if ernment, but that changed in the and staff. guidelines. what we look like in the near fu- will go to the full-time faculty. that wasn’t the issue, I would spring of 2011.” “I hope to increase student in- According to the numbers, ture.” She suggested that students have left anyway.” Romo became involved with volvement and increase commu- BC’s 2010-2011 reserve was Even if the initiative passes, should be proactive in their After Peterson’s resignation, Safe Space, an outreach program nication between the students, over $4.4 million, and the 2011- BC must still reduce expendi- educational pursuits, and they now-acting president Danitza for the LGBTQ community, faculty, staff and administrators,” 2012 grew to $6.8 million. tures by an additional $2.2 mil- can do this by taking care of Romo quickly filled his position through an English class at Ba- she said. James said that in 2011-2012 lion. She said that would impact their basic skills reading and as president. kersfield College. “I hope to contribute to student the state cut BC revenues by student services. It will also math classes in their first year. She officially took office July “I took the training and fell in success and also establish a sense $4.8 million, and another cut of impact how many sections BC They should also speak with a 2. Romo filled the vacancy for love with it,” she said. of community at this college. My $3.5 is estimated for the 2012- offers, and even the amount of counselor and develop an edu- vice president on the executive “Actually I took it twice. I was passion is education and student 2013 school year. staff on the campus. cational plan. board over the summer. approached to become a senator. success.” The governor’s Proposition Michele Bresso, associate “Students have, by the very However, she held the position I took an application and said Rip editor in chief Patricia 30 tax initiative has benefits vice chancellor of Governmen- nature of their numbers, have for a very short amount of time. yes.” Rocha contributed to this story. for community colleges, but its tal and External Relations, ad- a powerful voice,” she said. passage will, technically, just dressed the cuts from a district “There are a lot of students. bring BC revenues back to the perspective. And students’ voices in the vot- 2011-2012 levels. She said that even if the ini- ing booth are important. So if “Even if it does pass, it tiative passes, the district would there is one thing students can doesn’t give the district more still have to cut $2.5 million. do, now and in the future to BC president talks Prop. 30; school money,” James said. “It just re- Attrition will absorb most of help community colleges have verses that cut back up to $63 the revenues lost by not filing a voice, are register to vote, and million. And even then, I will vacant positions and retirement, be an active voter.” may face more cuts to faculty

By Patricia Rocha pass and if we are reduced by right now. Editor in Chief 800 full-time equivalent stu- “I cannot point to anything and dents, that would result in a say, ‘well, that’s superfluous.’ We A large factor in Bakersfield reduction of full time faculty ob- don’t have anything superfluous. College’s budget future is Gov. ligation number which is set by We’ve already narrowed down Jerry Brown’s Sales and Income the state,” she said. “That would from 2008-09 to our current Tax Increase Initiative, known as be where we could have a reduc- schedule, so when we talk about Proposition 30. tion of full time faculty.” the new ‘core,’ the question re- If passed, the law titled “The BC has already had to make ally is, how many courses that Schools and Local Public Safety budget-fueled changes to its lead to a transfer requirement are Protection Act of 2012” would curriculum to focus on “core” we going to be able to offer given raise California’s current sales classes that are helping students these reduced resources?” tax of 7.25 percent to 7.5 percent succeed the most. She said it was important for for the next four years. “We all have a mission in Cali- students, as well as faculty to It would also create four high- fornia community colleges,” she make their voices heard in the income tax brackets for taxpay- said. “Our mission is to serve stu- upcoming election. ers with taxable incomes above dents who are going to transfer, “The tax initiative coming up $250,000, $300,000, $500,000 students who are here for techni- for a vote, everyone, not just stu- and $1,000,000. This tax in- cal education programs, or cer- dents, will need to look at that crease would be in place for the tificates or degrees, and students information and make a decision next seven years. who have a need to improve their based on what they believe is the Interim president Nan Gomez- reading, writing and math skills best thing for California in addi- Heitzeberg discussed what might so that they can take advantage tion to community colleges.” occur if the proposition does not of the first two things. In order to vote in the election pass and BC must decrease class “That narrowed mission of on Nov. 6, one must register to sizes and sections. those three things really covers vote no later than Oct. 22. “If the tax initiative doesn’t everything that’s in our schedule

Grove: Assemblywoman speaks on campus Continued from Page 1 This money is proposed to and her hometown roots. “If a school’s payment is de- benefit California schools and “My mom was a single mom ferred, they count it as a saving keep public safety intact. who worked in the sheds,” said and not a debt to be compen- Christine Pratt-Meyer, BC Grove referring to the produce sated.” nursing student and Republican, processing plants in Kern Coun- Grove stresses a need for re- attended the engagement put on ty. form. by Student Government Asso- “I remember my brother and I “It is in all of our best inter- ciation. playing around at her work. Any- ests to prioritize state spending “She had some great points time we would get out of line she and facilitate more government about the things that were wrong, would pop us on the head with a transparency,” she said. but it didn’t seem like she had pepper and get us back in line.” Although citing many woes too many answers,” she said. Grove continued the speech in California’s educational sys- “She talked about deferrals but I by addressing some of the issues tem, Grove, whose daughter at- didn’t hear any solutions.” relevant to Kern County, such as tends BC, is looking toward the Pratt-Meyer was unsure of budgetary concerns and the need future. Grove’s intention for being at for more government transpar- She encouraged students at BC. ency. BC to be determined and keep “I thought she might be here “We hear that phrase a lot, but reaching for their goals. to inspire students to vote or what does it mean?” said Grove. “Never let anyone tell you that maybe talk about re-election but Illustrating that point she talked you can’t achieve your dreams,” she didn’t talk about any of that,” of “gut and amend” politics, she said. she said. wherein politicians make huge “You are getting a leg up,” she Grove was elected as assem- cuts to a bill and then amend it said to the approximately 45 lis- blywoman in 2010 and has since late-session to meet their desired teners. “You are one step closer been on many assembly commit- effect. to making a difference in this tees including Assembly Budget When asked why college stu- world.” committee, and Education com- dents should vote for her, Grove Proposition 30 is the Schools mittee. said, “ I will never lie to you and Local Public Safety Protec- Grove cites her legislative pri- and I will make decisions on a tion Act. Gov. Jerry Brown’s ini- orities as reducing state spending whole.” tiative would raise state sales tax and the creation of jobs for the Groves then posed her own to 7.5 percent from 7.25 percent Central Valley. question asking “What do you and create new tax brackets for Grove, a graduate of Arvin want after you get out of college? high-income earners in hopes to High School, began by speaking Jobs. I will do everything I can to raise 6 to 9 billion dollars. of her history in Kern County get jobs back in California.” Co m m e n t a r y Page 6 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Democratic convention a reasoned argument for their ideas

By Martin Chang are for women when you have about Obama’s support of educa- you.” And after hearing all the at- endless emotional appeals began Opinions and Features Editor such a clear-cut example of that tion through grants and the like. Its funny that he would use tacks against Obama, it was nice to blend together and seem silly. belief. The GOP paraded a lot It was nice to hear something the word naive because that’s to hear a positive message. I’m not saying that the Demo- At their national convention, of women saying that their party more than tax cuts, tax cuts, tax exactly what I felt his hope and The petty bickering and emo- crats didn’t make those some- the democrats gave something supported them, but compared to cuts. change message was in 2008, but tional appeals of the GOP’s times-silly emotional appeals. missing from the republican one: Ledbetter’s speech, their speech- One thing Obama will always I think that naivety is long gone. convention was definitely more They did for sure. But those ap- answers and reasons to believe es seemed silly and empty. be remembered for was his hope It’s hard to put into words what interesting to watch, but I left peals were less about anger and their platform. On the subject of the economy, and change message from 2008. has changed about the message watching that convention with attacks and were balanced out Instead of Ann Romney democrats did the same great job He’s returning back to that some- that makes it seem that way. a sense of cynicism and anger with speeches about acts being screeching “I love our wom- of putting ideas and arguments what, but he’s improved the mes- But there’s something in about the emptiness of politics. passed and things being accom- en” and constant references to to their platform. Bill Clinton sage and changed it to match the way he talks about how he The Democrats brought it plished. It just made for a more moms, Lilly Ledbetter spoke on explained in numbers why the today’s climate. He said during learned about the loss of life in back to what I expect and want sensible picture of a political how Obama helped her fight for democrat tax cuts were better. his speech, “I have never been war, in the challenges he faced out of these conventions, logi- party. equal pay for women. She talked He talked about how much the more hopeful about America. this term, that when he said, “our cal and emotional arguments for So voters will decide whether about the actual fair pay act that very rich would benefit from the Not because I think I have all the path is harder, but it leads to a your platform and presidential they want fiery and combative or Obama signed into law. republican tax plan. Clinton talk- answers. Not because I’m naive better place,” it’s a message of candidate. It may be a bit boring sensible and reasoned. That’s the It is a lot easier to believe that a ed in numbers about how Obama about the magnitude of our chal- hope that seems more realistic, to hear numbers about taxes and choice that the two parties pre- party and presidential candidate helped grow jobs. He talked lenges. I’m hopeful because of more believable. job growth, but without facts the sented at their conventions. ‘Obama’s America’ a weak attempt at conspiracy theories

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“2016: Obama’s America” is a documentary film by Dinesh D’Souza, which is based on D’Souza’s book “Obama’s America: Unmak- ing the American Dream.” Fi l m T h e e v i e w f i l m ’ s R main fo- photo illustration by robin shin / ThE Rip cus is that Is MTV still a great place to discover new music or is it another channel devoted to drama-heavy reality shows? Barack Obama is not who providEd by 2016thEmoviE. America believes him to be, com and that we actually know “2016: Obama’s America” nothing about him. D’Souza tries to connect Obama to devotes the film to tracing communism and terrorism. MTV: focused on music or trash? Obama’s personal history in order for us to really under- because he used these people By Patricia Rocha online playlist associated with By Metiqua Eng from Jersey who got popular for stand his political agenda, to back his statement of Obama Editor in Chief the show so that listeners can go Reporter being sloppy. But I still watch and what will happen if he is not really working for American back and listen to the full ver- it, and the first step is always re-elected in 2012. people, but for other countries Video may have killed the ra- sion. What a disgusting mess MTV admitting the problem. I’m an Within 20 minutes of around us. dio star in 1981 when MTV first If MTV went back to their has become. addict, too. watching the film I couldn’t He noted Obama’s reduction aired, but has the new program- original music-video-only for- It has fallen from the once While being captivated by help but laugh at D’Souza’s of nuclear weapons, and that ming brought it back to life? mat, there’s no way all of these musical throne that defined mu- the dynamic of reality TV, I still pathetic attempt to destroy other countries were not doing Lots of people will look at songs would be able to fit. sic to the dreadful, yet addicting, question, what has happened Obama. D’Souza opens up the same, but he mainly focused shows like Jersey Shore, Awk- What’s special about these production of reality television. to the essence and pride of true by stating that, like Obama, on Islamic countries potentially ward, and Teen Mom and say songs is that they’re almost al- From Jersey Shore’s “GTL” music, which once was the foun- he also has a foreign family turning into “The United States that any channel that focuses on ways non-mainstream bands. movement, dation for music television. The history, but unlike Obama he of Islam” as he called it. that type of If the programming were the struggling prime objective of MTV used to understands that America is This film was absolutely pa- entertain- same as it was when MTV first TRASH Teen Mom, be music videos, TRL, Pop-up a place of opportunism and thetic. MUSIC ment just started, there’s no way that these b l o n d e video, and showcasing new and equality. It was over an hour of the same can’t be low-budget underground bands bombshells that migrate from upcoming artists. D’Souza continually re- things conservatives have been considered would find their way into the Laguna Beach to The Hills, Where did MTV producers assures the viewer that this saying about Obama for years; “music based.” That’s not a new TRL lineup. and the depiction of The Real draw the line at focusing just on film is against collectivist that he is a terrorist, a commu- opinion. For years, MTV has Another great factor is genre World, which isn’t very real reality TV? Something that was and communist ideologies. nist, and does not care about come under criticism for glori- selection. to begin with, MTV is a real- once so epic is now far from true And of course, this is what America. fying untalented pop musicians Sure, if you watch Jersey ity show train-wreck in which purpose and musical soul. Obama stands for, according Although I’m sure the three simply for their music video Shore you’re going to hear some most viewers are hopelessly ob- But as devoted addicts of re- to D’Souza. elderly couples that were in the budget. Talented artists who songs to fist pump to, but that’s sessed. ality television, we are sucked By having professors of an- theater with me enjoyed it, any don’t have the money or the just the surface. MTV once was the epitome into the notion of what MTV thropology and psychology as educated person would find it to looks for TV just didn’t make Rock bands like the Kill Com- of how the world interpreted the is becoming and the ideal that his evidence, D’Souza points be simply comedic. the cut. plex have been featured during character of new music and an watching dysfunctional behav- out that Obama has an inter- Generalizing Obama as a ter- Now, however, I think MTV one of Ron and Sam’s many opening into the world of differ- ior is what the new MTV is all nal conflict with his father rorist, communist, and Muslim has gotten the message. fight scenes, and slower, indie ent genres. about. and wishes to live his father’s sympathizer does not make sense No one wants to sit around rock music from Noah and the It was the first network to We’ve tricked our minds into dream rather than his own. when the biggest terrorist threat and listen to the same over- Whale has been played during bring the world different music believing that this is the new He destroys Obama’s fam- to the United States was killed played radio tunes and watch quieter times. from its foundation in the 80s music television, and this is all ily, pointing out that his father during Obama’s term. their music videos all day long. Rock, hip hop, pop, folk, and to showcasing groups like Poi- we’re going to get. was with multiple women, Obama has been at the fore- That’s what YouTube is for. dubstep have all been featured son, ACDC and Guns N Roses. So I am begging and pleading and never really grew up front of healthcare reform, which What people do want is to be on the channel that once got MTV gave us Michael Jackson for a new and improved MTV, with Obama. It was clear can improve the lives of many exposed to new music that grabs criticized for lack of diversity. and the “Thriller” video that an MTV that features music art- while watching this film that citizens in our country. their attention and exposes them MTV may not be all mu- still lives on to the younger gen- ists, videos, something mind- D’Souza just wanted viewers Although it may be seen as to new, raw talent, and while sic videos all the time, but it is erations years later. boggling and refreshing. I need to think of Obama as a scum- a move of a socialist, remem- other people are quick to dismiss music and television coming MTV gave us classics and something new and captivating bag, rather than a leader. ber that the United States is the the Shore cast, Teen wolves and together to satisfy for purely en- something to remember within but with a taste of old school The cherry on top for me, country that created social secu- underage moms, that’s exactly tertainment purposes. music culture, but I can’t say MTV. while watching this film, was rity and welfare. what you’re going to get while It’s easy to point at all the dra- much about what I know and So to the producers of MTV, finding Obama’s true “found- Obama has never attempted to watching these shows. ma associated with the reality watch in this day and age. give me something relevant to ing fathers,” as D’Souza destroy our country once since In one half-hour show, MTV shows of the channel and call it Although I’m beyond guilty talk about and to watch besides called it. he has been in office, so D’Souza showcases about 10 song snip- mindless and the reason for our of indulging in reality televi- a drunken Snooki face-planting He said Obama’s mentor has no justification to say that pets as a soundtrack to whatever society’s self-destruction, but if sion, I also realize that MTV and being “DTF” every week, was communist Frank Mar- Obama’s potential 2013 term is going on within the show. we can find a way to appreciate has no relevant musical sub- teen moms being constantly shall Davis, who was on an will be a disaster to the United While music in the background some amazing talent during that stance, and viewers of MTV are pissed off at their baby daddies, FBI list. States. of a show is nothing new, what destruction, that is fine by me. all diluted addicts that make up stuck-up rich girls who’s biggest He also identified another The only good thing I can say is especially interesting is the While my opinion isn’t the the consistency of acceptance in problem is not getting into the communist, a terrorist, a about this film is that some of the way MTV credits the song dur- most popular, I have my iPod reality TV. latest Hollywood club, and sev- Palestinian, a leftist, and of video editing and effects were ing the show, almost like a mu- filled with diverse and talented Like the creation of Snooki, en strangers who are picked to course, Jeremiah Wright. nice, but even then, you should sic video would. artists because of MTV’s influ- who in essence isn’t even a real just start fights with one other. The reason why this never get one of your camera- The song list is then put on an ence to get me through the day. celebrity, but a dumb party girl Sorry, not interested. grabbed my attention was men in the shot.

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Column Staff Editorial Patriots Parking rules inconvenient mess Parking. It has sparked debate paid parking and less free park- do not and headache for students at Ba- ing means more money for the kersfield College for many years, school. and yet no real evidence can be However, from a student’s found to show that the adminis- standpoint, taking a 12-minute tration has heard our grievances. walk from your car in the swel- need Our on-campus student num- tering Bakersfield sun from free bers have grown, and like class parking to class just to save a few sizes and cut programs, it sends dollars is just ridiculous. the message that there doesn’t A school like ours should speeches seem to be room for us all. function on give and take, with Administrators are constantly student success helping the col- telling students to get out there lege, and the college helping stu- As my brain explodes | One and make their voices heard, but dents in return. man’s take on culture and life. raised parking fees seem to say However, what we see lately that these voices don’t matter is a whole lot of “take” and not At this year’s Republican when money is involved. enough “give.” and Democratic national con- In an ideal world, parking If the current corner of campus ventions, “God bless Amer- would be free and getting a spot parking can be free, why not an- ica” was a five feet from your first class of other? c o m m o n the day would be possible, but The corner of Mount Vernon and familiar we understand such dreams just Avenue and University Avenue refrain. can’t be real. is just as far away from classes Right or What does seem to be pos- as the current free parking, and left it doesn’t sible, however, is increasing the would be an excellent free park- matter; these very small amount of free park- ing space. robin shin / The Rip politicians ing we do have. Also, we don’t see the harm in The free parking lot here at Bakersfield College is especially crowded this year. Martin Chang want to let Currently, students can park extending the current free park- free of charge on the streets bor- ing area just a few more spaces. us know that The spaces literally only a few creased from a fourth to at least real options. they love America. dering the school where legally As it stands, free parking is about allowed, as well as a small square a fourth of that lot’s area, and it is feet from free parking aren’t be- a third, maybe there would be So while half of us struggle to Yet these words ring hol- ing utilized, because any student fewer complaints about the en- find free parking, and others pay low. Those three words of parking lot by the baseball easy to see why. field on Haley Street and Univer- It levels off perfectly with the who pays for parking isn’t go- tire issue. to park right next to free parking, seemed practiced, rehearsed; ing to use the spaces so far from If this give and take is sup- those with the reserved parking just words read off a tele- sity Avenue. street entrance and baseball field, From a budgetary standpoint, but that is about its only positive classes. posed to go both ways, students spaces ought to reach out and prompter. If the free parking area in- should at least be given some help students. Each talking head making this makes tons of sense; more attributes. sure they give each word the gravitas that they deserve. They make sure that the space between the words “god” and “bless” are suffi- cient, that they give the word Village Grill offers fresh “America” the proper punch, like a professional wrestler pumping up the crowd. When they tell their stories of the American dream, they sandwiches and dining make sure it hits all the right notes; that the rags-to-riches story is told in just the right By Luis Garcia driving up and down F Street be- ordered a cup of coffee and the way to make the other side Reporter fore locating the restaurant that I Greek vegetables on a croissant look bad. have heard so many good things sandwich. It can all make the ideas of If you like to avoid chain res- about. The parking and entrance The sandwich included fresh patriotism and pride for your taurants and grease pits then the are in the back lot around the spinach, cherry tomatoes, cu- Village Grill corner of F and 28th Street. cumber and sundried tomatoes, country seems cliché. luis garcia / The Rip An idea meant to manipu- in downtown A wooden door leads into a and was accompanied with a Bakersfield Fo o d serene, shaded, outdoor gar- side of fresh fruit. The Village Grill is open Monday to Sunday from 6 a.m. to late your emotions, a cold and 2:30 p. m. They offer sandwiches and outside seating. calculated grab at votes. is the place den patio full of lush greenery, Our food was brought out for you. Re v i e w chimes, umbrellas, waterfall fairly quickly and I noticed my Watching the national con- ventions made me feel that For the noises and birds chirping. There sandwich was smaller than I’d a savory veggie patty in a toasted my money’s worth. The restau- way. past 12 years was a decent amount of people hoped. ciabatta bread hoagie roll. rant’s management and staff are Seeing and hearing politi- the Village dining in the patio, some even It was delicious while it last- Because of the abundance of very friendly and they do a good cian after politician make the Grill has been serving up a wide brought along their pets for the ed. ingredients in the sandwich, af- job seating every customer that same empty allusions and tell array of American cuisine, of- outing. A small hallway leads to Considering I ordered two ter I finished it, I was full. The walks through their door. the same empty stories made fering a long list of salads and a spacious dining room where items, the undersized meal was french fries were also cooked to The delicious food and unique love for your country seem sandwiches, open-flame burg- more seating is available. not worth the $11.78 perfection. They were crisp and atmosphere makes the Village fake, an idea expressed out ers, seafood and vegetarian op- On that visit, the service On a second visit, I ordered a had just the right amount of sea- Grill a great place to relax and of habit and obligation, not tions. They are open seven days was prompt and friendly. After vegetarian cheese steak stuffed soning. enjoy a delicious meal. I can from any real emotion in your a week 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. browsing the menu for a few with grilled onions, bell peppers, I paid around nine bucks for definitely see myself returning in heart. It took me a couple minutes of minutes, my companion and I melted pepper jack cheese, and that meal and got more than the future. I had the pleasure to take photos of 2012 London Olym- pics gold-medalist wrestler, Jake Varner, at a Bakersfield High School football game Blu’s lyrics and music show poetic possibilities of hip-hop and in that process I saw him pledging the flag. By Omar Oseguera With Blu’s range of lyrical “More out of life,” featuring Jas- no breaks. Every bar has a great Then suddenly I could feel Photo and Multimedia Editor content, from boastfulness about mine Mitchell. The crescendo message, and his word choice is it. In that moment patriotism his rhyming skill to thought introduction builds suspense why I consider Blu to be not only didn’t seem like empty lip In July of provoking lines of romance, so- leading to the great arrangement a rapper, but also a genius poet. service. 2007, rapper cial issues, and spirituality, and of layered drums, loops, and The track attacks a number of is- You could see in his eyes Blu and pro- Al b u m Exile’s ability to use a classic chopped samples. Blu’s opening sues, from the state of rap music that in his journey of the past ducer Exile formula of hip-hop production lines grab the listener right away to society’s struggle to follow its months representing Amer- released their Re v i e w yet still making it sound unique as he says, “Somebody wanted dreams. ica, he learned something first album as and fresh to the ears, there is no guidance, looked inside to find My favorite lines from this about true patriotism. He the duo Blu doubt that these two artists have it. You know them blind kids song would have to be, “Casu- was looking at the flag with & Exile. That something special together. money on they eyelids,” paint- ally I dress while addressing her a determination, a focus that album, titled “Below The Heav- The album starts off with “A ing a story of himself lost in the majesty. Flirting passably to oth- showed he knew America and ens,” became an instant classic, Letter,” an instrumental intro- consumerist mentality most face er palaces surrounding me. Once Provided by wikipedia the makeup of it. placing Blu & Exile among duos duction that uses Exile’s tradi- nowadays and his attempt to get crowned king humble down to Blu and Exile’s new album You could tell that in that like Common and No I.D., Talib tional style of looping soulful through that barrier. the queen, gave my kingdom up. moment he was not think- Kweli & Hi-Tek, Pete Rock & records. The crackling sound My favorite track on the album Became a mortal man walking false idol. Instead, Blu focuses ing of votes, or making the C.L. Smooth, and Guru and DJ from the dusty vinyl in the loop would have to be “Seasons,” con- earth seeking love.” Blu’s mes- on what he feels the role of man best speech, but of his love of Premier of Gangstarr. Although only adds to the beauty of Exile’s taining a sample of Tom Waits’ sage in this song is that he sees is, to enjoy life and find love. America, of the compassion neither Blu nor Exile have been production style. Immediately, “World Keeps Turning.” The beyond classes, that if he is at the “Give Me My Flowers While of being proud of where you quiet the past five years, “Give the album jumps into a beautiful genius of Blu’s lyrical content top he will never act it. This idea I Can Still Smell Them” by Blu came from. Me My Flowers While I Can arrangement of soulful beats and is shown greatly in this song, as is something for all people to & Exile is a great piece of mu- That is how you know if Still Smell Them,” is their sec- conscious, in-the-pocket rhym- he turns Exile’s loop into nearly consider, as we sometimes tend sic, and I highly recommend it to someone truly believes in ond official release on a label. ing. A great example is the track, three minutes of rapping with to let go of our true ideals for a anyone, hip-hop fans or not. something. You can feel it in your gut. You can feel it all in that moment. You don’t have to Letters to the Editor have anyone tell you it’s real. Romney and Obama could speak for three hours about Ringling Bros. offers a different perspective on treatment of animals Student offers how much they love Ameri- ca, but all of their 40-minute Editor: imals – their well-being, times that was offered, our animals. mal care at Ringling opinion on Akin speeches seem trivial next to In the 9/6/12 article, care, and on-going needs. he would have undoubt- Everyone with Ringling Bros. will never be satis- Varner’s simple pledge. “Protesters against cir- Our animal care programs edly been impressed with Bros. has a fundamentally fied with animals being Editor: After seeing his pledge, cus at Rabobank,” the rival the best in the world, what he saw and heard: different viewpoint than presented to the public no While reading the Sept. I could believe in America reporter, Mr. Luis Gar- and we have the largest animals that are healthy, PETA and other animal matter how humane the 6 Rip, I noticed an opinion again. I remembered why I cia, incorrectly states that sustainable herd of Asian fit, and well adjusted and rights extremist groups care. article about Todd Akin’s have always considered my- we at Ringling Bros. and elephants in the Western cared for by a team who about animals in captiv- We hope residents of “legitimate rape” comment. self proud to be an American. Barnum and Bailey de- Hemisphere. Millions of cares for them – literally ity. Bakersfield delighted in The article focused initially I share this story to remind clined to speak with him people come to our shows – 24/7. He also would Our elephants serve The Greatest Show On on Akin’s comment, but it people that America is a place regarding protesters and each year and see that our have found out that Ring- as ambassadors for their Earth when we played at turned into a man-hating rant. to believe in. our animal care program. animals are thriving in ling Bros. has never been species in the wild, where Rabobank Arena, and we While I agree Akin’s com- That no matter how much Multiple attempts were our care. found in violation of the they are highly endan- look forward to returning ment was ignorant, I am ap- this political season will make made to accommodate Had Mr. Garcia done Animal Welfare Act, and gered. to the area next year. palled that his comment was it seem false, with its constant Mr. Garcia, however he his due diligence and at- that the settlement with Caring for our animals applied to society. bickering and empty slogans, was unavailable for every tended the animal care the USDA was a business is a top priority. Activ- Ashley Smith love for America can be true. proposed interview. media availability or spo- decision to move forward ist groups that distribute Director of Corporate Steve Teteak Sometimes you just have to At Ringling Bros., we ken with our animal care in our mutual goal of pro- false and inaccurate in- Communications Bakersfield College look deeper to find it. take great pride in our an- experts at one of the other viding excellent care to formation about the ani- Feld Entertainment Engineering major Ca m p u s Page 8 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Colleges Annual barbecue help impresses students alumni

By Hannah Breeland transfer Reporter Bakersfield College had its By Esteban Ramirez 58th annual BC Barbecue on Sports Editor Sept. 13, drawing large crowds Bakersfield College held their and celebrating the upcoming annual transfer day on Sept. 13, fall sports with food and enter- and for the first time UC Berke- tainment, all taking place on ley had a representative attend. campus. The event showcased dozens There was steak and chicken, of schools to help students inter- and a pasta station for vegetar- ested in transfering. ians. It was provided by culinary “So far it has been great but arts students under Chef Coyle I’m still looking forward to and food service under the direc- meeting more students,” said tion of Chef Gomez. UC Berkeley admissions officer “For some people they went robin shin / The Rip more for the food than the Henry Tsai. Ali Kropf, a representative from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, is explaining to a BC student, “I want to talk to as many stu- sports,” said freshman Daniel dents as possible and give out as Jorge Contreras, 20, of what he can achieve from attending the school. Milbern. “I love football and much information on the school. school spirit but I just love BBQ, I want to give the idea that [stu- Some of the more notable them to choose a major, choos- kersfield campus,” she said. makes me feel great.” the steak was my favorite.” dents] can go to any college that schools that made it to transfer ing the right courses and getting “I’m also encouraged that the Some BC students comment- Entertainment was provided they want to, and if they try hard day were: UC Berkeley, Cal them to do well in those courses four-year colleges are excited to ed on the schools that caught by the BC drumline, cheer team that Berkeley is very obtain- Poly-San Luis Obispo, Univer- because with the changes on be here. I’m happy that we’re their attention and just transfer and a local band Mento Buru. able.” sity of Arizona, Oregon State financial aid, students can’t af- reaching more students and day in general. “I really liked the drumline He added that the most com- University, Fresno State Univer- ford to waste time,” she said. more diverse students.” “It’s pretty cool, I’ve gotten performance,” said BC student mon thing students asked Tsai sity and University of Nevada “The main point of transfer Senior director for Califor- a lot of helpful information,” Nicollet Wilkins. “They are al- about was how hard it is to get among many others. day is to educate the students of nia admissions and representa- said criminal justice major Luis ways my favorite.” into Berkeley. BC’s transfer center direc- the transfer process, to encour- tive for University of Arizona, Jimenez. After the entertainment, the “They mostly asked me how tor and articulation officer Sue age them to consider transfer to Gil Gasteluno, commented on “I really liked the Califor- fall sports teams and coaches hard it is to get into, and what’s Granger-Dickson commented either a CSU, UC or a private or transfer day. nia Baptist University because were introduced. Women’s bas- the GPA requirement and things on how this year’s transfer day out of town college.” “I would like to let students they’re telling me a lot about ketball coach Paula Dahl felt it like that,” he said. went. Last year, Granger-Dickson here at BC to be aware of the the criminal justice stuff and it was a success. “Mostly I just tell them that “The turnout is great,” she said they wanted to reach a goal opportunities out there to go to sounds good.” “It was great to see all of the there is a range from 3.6-3.8, but said. of being in the top 50 in com- an out-of-state school,” he said. Alicia Adams, who is major- athletes together,” she said. that’s an average so there is an “It’s even better than last year. munity colleges that have the “I really enjoy talking to stu- ing in nursing, gave her thoughts “They seemed to have fun inter- above and below. We also look at Students seem to be genuinely most students transferring to dents and especially ones that on it. acting with the alumni.” more than the GPA.” interested in their futures and four-year schools. didn’t realize there are oppor- “I think it’s cool because Becki Whitson, the president He added that the minimum re- genuinely interested in transfer. She explained that they did tunities besides their own back- all these different schools are of the alumni association, isn’t quirements to transfer to Berke- “We want to encourage increase their numbers, but she yard, and it’s great because it’s here,” she said. “I really like sure of exactly how much money ley are 60 transferable semester transfer students about the pos- is not sure if they reached those like a light goes on and they get that it’s not only schools from was raised. The alumni associa- units, 3.0 GPA and the IGETC or sibilities of transfer, and that goals. super excited. California. tion will take part of the proceeds the L&S breadth requirement. the four-year universities want “I’m encouraged that we’re “Even if they don’t go to the “The school that I really liked and contribute it to the athletic “Those three things need to be them. getting the word out, and I’m U of A, they can be aware of was the University of San Di- program, and the athletic direc- done by the spring semester you “Just by letting them know encouraged that we’re building the vast opportunities that are ego. I always wanted to go there tor will use that money to cover want to transfer.” what they need to do and getting a culture of transfer on the Ba- out there for them, and that just because of the beaches there.” any needs the teams might have. Renegade pantry down to monthly distributions

By Hannah Breeland Acosta added that he has a plan Center. Reporter that, in theory, should work. “I know times are tough, but “Have all faculty and staff get it’s such a good cause,” he said. Bakersfield College’s Rene- a payroll deduction of $5 each, “I know families are going to be gade Pantry use to exist on funds every month for one year,” he affected by this change. If every- of a certain account but not any said. “It’s less then a Starbucks one just gives a little bit I feel we more, according to Nick Acosta, drink. That would fund the pan- can help a lot of people. the general counsel for the Stu- try for two years alone.” “I really want to get the pantry dent Government Association, He’s going to be emailing staff to do every other week distribu- SGA can no longer use the $1 about his proposal within the tions again.” Campus Center fee that students next couple days. Acosta mentioned that some pay each semester to help fund To receive food, you have to teachers have really stepped up the pantry. sign up for a food order the week either by donating more or talk- The pantry was started by of distribution. All sign ups must ing to friends and getting them to SGA in 2009, but since then, it be done before the actual day of donate. has been determined that a bill distribution. Distributions take During the BC BBQ he raised passed years ago doesn’t allow place on Thursdays. $20. “I was just happy to get the pantry to collect Campus The next ones are Sept. 20 and anything,” he said. “Sure, it’s not Center money, even though the Oct. 18. You can sign up for the what we hoped we would get, pantry is located in the Campus October distribution on the 15th but every bit helps.” Center. through the 17th. The Renegade Pantry accepts “This semester we are only If you want to volunteer at the monetary donations in the form able to do distributions once a pantry, you can sign up during of cash or checks. Checks should month instead of every other distribution week. The form is be made to The Renegade Pantry week like previous semesters,” in the Student Activities office. and all donations can be mailed Acosta said. “The SGA is now in Another way of helping is donat- to the Student Activities Office at charge of funding the pantry, but ing non-perishable items to SGA 1801 Panorama Drive, Bakers- money’s tight at the moment.” office located in the Campus field, CA 93305. Parking changes upset students

By Hannah Breeland later drive away,” said SGA vice A proposal for raising the fee Reporter president Toccara Byrd. was agreed upon, but the admin- “I really wish there had been istrator SGA was working with This semester has brought more notice. It is not fair to the was replaced. on changes, some good some students, especially since a lot of SGA asked if it could be noti- bad, like new teachers, different students don’t check their email fied of the final decision on park- classes and higher parking fees. until the semester starts. ing so students could be warned, The one-day parking pass is “This isn’t a university, so the but SGA received no prior word now $5, a $4 raise compared to price is just unbelievable.” until the email appeared, and by last year. There is some good news for the end of summer, the email The only warning was an students who receive financial was sent out without input from email sent to students six days aid. SGA. before school started stating the On the website, www.thep- “When I first saw the price price change. ermitstore.com, you can check change, I thought it was ridicu- The Student Government As- the box that asks to save $10 and lous,” said BC student Katlin sociation felt the price change only pay $20 if you are receiving Mathews. could have been handled differ- financial aid. “It’s sad we are being charged ently. According to Byrd, the admin- this much at a community col- “On the first day of school I istration presented proposals for lege. This is how much I pay saw students pulling up to the raising the parking fee at the end when I visit CSUB. I now park ticket machines, then a minute of last semester. on the street.” Sp o r t s Page 9 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 19, 2012 BC volleyball gets swept in finals by defending champs

By Nestor Fernandez Camino in the first match, and ers managed the weekend by rently ranked No. 1 in the state, pated. “There’s a reason why home Reporter won in a tight straight sets vic- taking care of how you prepare, so that’s who we dropped the In the match against Gross- winning percentages are better tory, 25-18, 31-29, 26-24. it’s not the easiest thing to do. It’s match to. mont, BC started off with a than road winning percentages, On a scorching hot weekend in Then in the final match against 108 degrees outside and no AC “It’s a good barometer for us, dominant first set (25-14), then so I was very excited that num- the San Diego Mesa Tournament Pierce, BC fought hard before in the building,” he said. good to understand that we can it tightened considerably in the ber one, we had the chance to on Sept. 14-15, the Bakersfield falling in straight sets, 25-21, 25- “So the elements obviously play at that level.” final two sets. play two very outstanding teams, College volleyball team played 16, 25-20. affected both sides, but I’m In the first two road games of Overall, they weren’t able to and I thought we performed very Victor Valley and San Diego They are now 6-1 for the sea- pleased with how well we man- its season, BC traveled to Gross- get their team goal of a .405 kill well. Mesa on Friday, then El Camino son, and have only lost to the aged to play. mont College in El Cajon, San rate, finishing at .326 (31 kills “Our coaches had done an and Pierce College on Saturday. defending state champion. Lead- “Overall, we’re siding out Diego. in 95 attempts), but got the job exceptional job of preparing the In the four matches, BC won ing the team after seven games is real well, we’re terminating ral- They proceeded to play in done nonetheless. team, and really paying atten- three, and lost only its final match Caitlin Bernardin with 115 kills lies well, we’re pleased with our games against two of the four Against SD Mesa, the Ren- tion to the little details. That’s to Pierce, who is the defending and 16 aces, Samantha Whitting- mental skills, we don’t have any teams in the Grossmont Quad on egades posted an impressive all we talk about constantly; it’s back-to-back State Champion, ton has 239 assists, and Monica roller-coaster emotions within Sept. 7 and 8. .500 kill rate (51 kills in 102 at- all about learning, what we can and is ranked No. 1 in the state. Barksdale has 142 digs. the game,” continued Ferreira. The Renegades defeated tempts). improve upon to be better,” Fer- Against Victor Valley, BC post- BC Coach Carl Ferreira talked “We really sustain a nice high Grossmont in the first match, “After being at home for a reira said. ed a 25-9, 25-22, 25-10 straight about the successful back-to- level of execution, because of not winning in straight sets, 25-14, month, just training, and you “Overall, our passing, that sets victory, then came back later back weekends in San Diego, reacting to the previous play.” 25-21, 25-22. create an environment in your phase of the game, I thought was and produced a hard fought five- along with dealing with the ad- When asked about the loss to Against San Diego Mesa, they own gym about how you do ev- outstanding, because that gave set victory over San Diego Mesa, versity of the travel, especially Pierce, Ferreira had this to say, again prevailed in straight sets, erything that you do, it’s always our point scorers a chance to stay 25-16, 21-25, 23-25, 25-19, 15- the hot weather. “We lost in the finals to Pierce, winning it 25-23, 25-20, 25-20. very different to travel, and be in rhythm.” 10. In the second day of match- “I’m very pleased with our who’s the back-to-back defend- Cuesta College was the other able to take your mindset into a BC will play at Santa Barbara es, they squared off against El overall play, how well our play- ing state champions, and cur- team among the four that partici- distracted area,” said Ferreira. City College on Sept.22.

Column BC band puts on Not there show under the yet, BC bright lights

By Ruben Perez Clarinet player Duch- athletics ess Nolbert was glad to hear Reporter the news of playing football With thousands of talented games. Renegade pass | students at Bakersfield Col- “That’s something that I’ve Taking on every lege, many may wonder why really wanted this to come to, issue with BC athletics such a large school has such a maybe because I’m very used small band. to a marching band playing at All the changes made to Ba- The BC Band program, led football games,” said Nolbert. kersfield College athletics by ath- by Tim Heasley, has two parts “It’s just a really great experi- letic director Ryan to it: concert band and drum- ence to come and play and be Beckwith have line. Heasley has been direct- used to old times. I love it.” been to give BC ing both since he started here Unfortunately for the band, more of an NCAA in spring of 2008. their usual band room is be- atmosphere, and I “I think I had about 12 stu- ing renovated, so they’ve think all of them dents total in the band pro- had to relocate to the Forums have been good gram,” said Heasley. “The Building. changes. Like get- Esteban Ramirez numbers in that group have “We’re happy to be flexible ting the gym re- generally grown through the because there’s some reno- furnished, changing the home side years. The current group is vation going on in the actual to where the press box is at, get- not exactly the biggest that band room area and hopefully ting a radio channel for BC games we’ve had. It’s a good group when it’s done it’ll be a state- Luis Garcia/ The Rip and hiring a swimming coach with of students, about 25 mem- of-the-art facility and be The Bakersfield College band performs at the football season opener against Santa Ana NCAA experience. But there are bers in the band.” great,” said Heasley. “They some things that I would like to see If you’ve attended the home provide facilities and all the College on Sept. 1. change at BC sporting events. football games recently you things that go along with that; I would love to see some ac- might have seen them there. air conditioning, heat, and that are the more common in- out of business I purchased a a marching band. tual bleachers in the gym, and not They were playing pep band support on a very conserva- struments bands typically use handful of instruments at really “I would love to see it contin- those uncomfortable ones they have music. tive level to maintain what we like clarinets, trombones.” low cost and have loaned them ue and grow so maybe we have a right now. Really, at times, I pre- Heasley changed the stan- have going.” Nolbert is among the students out to members that needed marching band,” said Audie. ferred standing up instead of sitting dard concert band schedule to Due to funding issues, the that borrows an instrument for them,” he said. “If they see an increase, that’ll on those bleachers when I would play football games. band and drumline do fund- the band program. “We’ve been able to repair in- probably change their minds; cover a game. We have a nice gym, “Rather than two concerts, raising themselves to help “I’ve been borrowing clarinets struments that were in our inven- show them we’re serious.” so why not get some good seats to we’ll have five performances support the program. A big from the schools for years,” she tory, but even that was kind of a The band also does a lot to try go along with it. I’m not asking in the semester,” he said. issue with the program is lack said. “This one actually belongs challenge.” and get their name out there, es- for anything extravagant. It doesn’t The previous pep band for of instruments for students. to his [Heasley’s] wife.” The drumline is also in need of pecially before the start of each have to be seats with cup holders football games was on a vol- “Every semester I have a Heasley tries to make sure ev- some help with instruments. semester. or seats that recline. Although that unteer basis, so not everyone handful of students come in, eryone in his band has an instru- “The college purchased the “We really try to push that would be awesome, just something had shown up to games. and they’ve benefitted in high ment to play, even if it means the set of drums we use before I was the class is out there and it exists that isn’t uncomfortable. Not only The football game perfor- school by the support of their student must check out an un- here,” he said. through social media, and word will everyone be more comfortable, mances are well received by high school programs,” said used instrument from his or her “With those drums we’ve been of mouth really,” Heasley said. but new bleachers will go great with band members that were dis- Heasley. “They come here, old high school for practice. as careful as we can to make “It would be cool to go to the that nice gym. appointed by lack of a march- sign up for band, show up the “We haven’t had a new instru- them last as long as they can, but high school during marching How about some vendors at sport- ing band. first day of class, and realize ment in our inventory in the band they’re already starting to show season and perform for them and ing events? That would be great. I “It’s different coming from our instrument inventory is since I’ve been here,” he said. their age. It’s time for those to be show them that they can join,” just don’t like it when I’m at a foot- high school, where you march very small for our band pro- “We have acquired instruments replaced.” said tuba player Devin Morrow. ball game, and I have to go down or all four years in a marching gram. in the meantime through kind Band members currently The band can be seen at future up some stairs to get to the conces- band, and coming into college “We have some really donations. We had a trombone would like to encourage more home football games and those sion stands. And then to make mat- with no marching at all,” said unique, interesting instru- that was donated to the program people to join in the hopes of interested in joining the band can ters worse, I have to wait in line. band member Mike Audie. ments, but we don’t have a lot a few years ago. more funding for the band and contact them at bcrenegadeband. Come on, even Wasco High School “It’s weird.” of the standard instruments “When Stockdale Music went so that they can possibly start up org and bcdrumline.org has vendors. I mean all they were selling were churros, but still. This will also be helpful to some of the older BC boosters that aren’t as spry as they used to be. Let’s not make BC cross-country struggles under tough weather conditions them go all that way to get some- thing to eat and drink. While we’re on the drinking By Nestor Fernandez were Misael Herrera (23:05.95), down there. 1:48:53, and average time of dropped from the week be- matter, they need to sell beer at the Reporter Triandous Hobson (24:38.61), “It was a tough day, we took 21:47. The BC men posted a fore. Ventura is a pretty bru- games. Everyone knows that beer and Terry Duncil (28:00.24). a lot of the kids to the hospital 17th place finish, as they ran an tal course, many of the kids and sports go hand and hand. Now It was an early rise for the Ba- Orange Coast College took down there. overall time of 2:00:12, and a dropped anywhere from a min- I know that administration wants to kersfield College cross country the top spot in the women’s “We were up there on the 24:03 average clocking. ute to a minute and a half, some make sure that a situation doesn’t team, as they traveled to Costa team competition, with a bluffs where there’s absolutely The top three runners for even dropped more, so overall, get out of hand because of someone Mesa for the Orange Coast In- 1:38.08 total time, and an aver- no shade. the BC men was Misael Her- we’re improving, we’re getting that was drinking too much, but if vitational for a 9:30 a.m. start age time of 19:37. “When we got off the bus, I rera (89th), with a total time better,” said Frickel. you sell beer even more people will time on Sept. 15. American River College cap- was shocked, it was really hot, of 23:18, and average time per American River College in come out to the games. It’s a proven When they got there, they tured first place in the men’s and it was about 8:30 (a.m.), mile of 5:50, Davis Loustalot Sacramento finished first in fact. were forced to deal with ex- team prize, with a winning time and I was thinking this is not a (118), 23:59, 6:00, and Roberto the team standings for the men, There are ways to prevent any tremely hot weather conditions, of 1:44:53, and an average time good time. Davalos (120), 24:03, 6:01. with 20 total points. They post- altercations from happening. Now not to mention the long drive of 20:58. “It was crazy hot, so they The Renegades women top ed a total time of 1:44:57, and I’m not someone that drinks, but I down. Grace Graham-Zamudio were just packin the kids away, three were Moriah Millwee an avg. time of 21:00. understand how important it is for In the 3.1 mile women’s race, of Glendale College won the carting them to the hospital, so (39), 20:45, 6:42, Orieth Rodri- Luis Luna of ARC won the most sports fans to have a beverage the BC women finished in the women’s race, posting a mark it was not a good deal.” guez (58), 21:20, 6:53, and Ma- individual prize with a winning while watching a sport. 17th position among 27 schools, of 18:38.48. On Sept. 8, BC competed in leeya Hermosilla (77), 22:08, time of 20:47, and an average We also need a better soccer field. with a total time of 1:53:01, and Munir Kahssay of Cerritos the Fresno City College 2012 7:09. time of 5:12. It just looks like a normal field from an average time of 22:36. College took the top spot for Cross Country Invitational, held “We raced against some of For the women, Orange any park with barely any seats out The BC men finished 23rd the men, with a 20:38.05 win- at Woodward Park in Fresno. the top schools in Northern Coast College in Costa Mesa there. If we want to have that NCAA overall in the 4-mile race among ning time. The women ran 3.1 miles, California, those are probably took first place with a total time atmosphere, then something needs 26 schools, with a total time of BC assistant coach Dave and there were 17 schools com- some of the better programs of 1:38:08 and 54 total team to be done about that field because 2:04:05, and an average time of Frickel talked about the very peting, with 155 women par- that are on the board. points. Grace Graham-Zamudio nothing about it gives me the feel 24:53. bad running conditions facing ticipating in the race. “This time we had Southern of Glendale College finished as that it has the same atmosphere of The top three women for BC his squad. The men ran 4 miles, and Cal teams mixed in with the the top individual with a win- any NCAA school. were Moriah Milwee, with a “It was brutal conditions out there were 20 schools that par- NorCal schools, so it’s kind of ning time of 18:35, and an avg. With the budget cuts it would be time of 21:05.46; Orieth Rodri- there, about the time of the day ticipated, with 179 men com- like a little precursor to the state time of 6:00. hard to change that, but that field guez (22:13.57), and Alejandra we ended up running, it was peting. meet. The Renegades will have needs to be changed to give it that Jimenez (23:18.34). For the BC nearly a 100 degrees, so they The BC women finished 10th “I think we had some good their next meet at Huntington atmosphere. men, their top three performers had some pretty bad conditions overall as a team, with a time of improvement, a lot of the kids Beach on Sept. 22. Sp o r t s Page 10 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Photos bY Omar OsegUera / The Rip Renegades offensive lineman Ricardo Figueroa blocks a Fullerton defender on Sept. 15. The Renegades went on to win 31-17. Renegades run game leads to second win By Esteban Ramirez those guys. The cream rises to Sports Editor the top when they get challenged, and he did a nice job.” Above: Renegades running After suffering a tough loss at He added that they had a lot back Jalen Sykes runs past the hands of Mt. SAC, the Ren- of challenges coming into this Fullerton defensive back egades were able to respond with game, and he explained that they Daniel Davis on his way to a victory over Fullerton College answered them including the de- a season best 157 rushing on Sept. 15. fense. yards. The Renegades as a Bakersfield College improved “The issue for our whole de- team rushed for 260 yards. to 2-1 on the young season with fense was to tackle better, to a 31-17 victory by outgaining the swarm to the ball and I think Left: Renegades linebacker Hornets 344-195. BC controlled they did a real nice job,” he said. the ball for 17 minutes more than “They popped one big run on Keylon Hollis hits Fullerton Fullerton and also ran 79 plays to a stunt that we ran right by the quarterback Conor only 44 by Fullerton. ball, but other than that I thought Bednarski. The Renegades BC con- our guys con- defense held the Hornets to trolled the “We challenged our backs tained. 195 offensive yards. game behind “They were 260 total rush- and those guys did a great gigantic up ing yards, and front and I running back job. We controlled the clock, thought our Jalen Sykes didn’t turn it over and I’m re- guys did a had 157 of nice job get- BC 31, Fullerton 17 those rushing ally proud how we played.” ting off blocks yards and one and swarming BC-Fullerton, Stats –Jeff Chudy, Fullerton College touchdown to the ball.” Bakersfield College 3 7 0 7_17 on 30 car- BC head coach The game 3 14 7 7_31 ries. Running started off First Quarter FC_Cobb 44 field goal, 11:45. back Curtis McGregor also had slow in the first quarter with both BC_Schleicher 38 field goal, 7:34.

80 rushing yards and one touch- teams trading field goals, but in Second Quarter down on 20 carries. the second quarter BC was able BC_Sykes 19 run (Schleicher kick), 13:11. BC_McGregor 5 run (Schleicher kick), 3:38. The Renegades defense re- to start to win the battle in field FC_Pleasant 6 pass from Bednarski (Aguilar sponded with a great effort position. Then, Sykes and the kick), :21. against Fullerton. BC offensive line started to im- Third Quarter BC_Burrell 1 run (Schleicher kick), 3:01 After giving up 320 total rush- pose their will on Fullerton. Fourth Quarter BC_Hearn 7 pass from Burrell (Schleicher ing yards to Mt. SAC, it only BC took its first lead behind a kick), 12:11. gave up 195 total offensive yards 19-yard touchdown run by Sykes FC_Williams 2 run (Aguilar kick), 3:37. to Fullerton. and never relinquished the lead “I think we answered the after that. FC BC challenge,” said BC coach Jeff On their second touchdown, First downs 12 23 Total Net Yards 195 344 Chudy. the Renegades started at their Rushes-yards 26-119 60-260 “We wanted to tackle bet- own 8-yard line, and they ran 17 Passing 76 84 Punt Returns 3-22 4-35 ter on the defensive side, and I plays, until running back Curtis Kickoff Returns 5-74 1-25 thought we did a nice job there. McGregor capped off the drive Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 13-18-0 9-19-0 Offensively, we challenged our with a 5-yard touchdown. That Sacked-Yards Lost 2-13 0-0 Punts 7-314 4-145 offensive line to knock them off gave BC a 17-3 lead, but Fuller- Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 the ball. ton was able to respond by scor- Penalties-Yards 9-81 11-88 21:36 “We challenged our backs and ing a touchdown before the end Time of Possession 38:28 those guys did a great job. We of the half. In the second half, said Sykes. “They play a huge role on our “Players gotta play. As coach- controlled the clock, didn’t turn BC took control of the game “There were a few times that I team, and once we get them go- es, we challenge them, and we INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS it over and I’m really proud how thanks to its defense, only giv- RUSHING_BC, Sykes 29-157, McGregor 20-85, thought I should’ve made a dif- ing the whole team gets going.” try to put them in the best possi- Burrell 7-22. FC, Byrd 10-98, Williams 7-14, we played. ing up one first down in the third ferent cut than what I usually did, Chudy added that the game ble spot, but at the end of the day Bednarski 7-5. “I think [Sykes] ran extremely quarter, and that didn’t allow the PASSING_BC, Burrell 9-19-84-0. FC, but I feel overall I did pretty well plan coming in was not to run the they gotta play, so I’m excited Bednarski 13-18-76-0. hard and he kind of redeemed Hornets to get back in the game. for myself. It was a real good ball as much as they did, but to how they responded.” RECEIVING_BC, Adams 2-31, Thomas 3-19, Dunn 1-18, Sykes 1-8, Johnson 2-8. FC, Bernstein himself because he had some While the offense contin- bounce back from that last week. take what Fullerton gave them. He added that he wants them 2-21, Longoria 4-19, Weekes 3-18, Pleasant 2-9, blown blocking assignments ued to run the ball and put the Our offensive line played real “We were going to take what to clean up the penalties, and to Byrd 1-6, Blackamore 1-3. against Mt. SAC, and he an- game away by scoring two more well and our defense stepped up. they gave us, and our guys were do a better job covering kicks. swered the bell. times. Everything went well because of able to execute the game plan,” BC is scheduled to play at “That’s what we expect out of “I thought I did pretty well,” the offensive line. he said. Ventura College on Sept. 22. Mt. SAC 34, BC 14

BC-Mt. SAC, Stats 7 Bakersfield College 0_14 7 0 7 7_34 Mt. San Antonio College 0 20 Renegades suffer first loss of the season First Quarter BC_Maston 75 interception return (Schleicher kick), 13:50.

By Esteban Ramirez it done.” “We have to start to focus on the run a lot more and just Second Quarter BC capitalized early in the game with a 75-yard in- everything overall.” Mt. SAC_Overton 1 run (Hageman kick), Sports Editor 13:13. terception return for a touchdown by cornerback Mercy BC wide receiver Brock Martin, who had six catches Mt. SAC_Clay 11 pass from Montana (kick failed), 5:51. Bakersfield College’s football team suffered its first Maston. That gave BC an early 7-0 lead, but when it went and 120 yards receiving against Santa Ana, got injured Mt. SAC_Montana 1 run (Cejudo kick), 3:31. loss of the season in a crushing defeat against perennial into the second quarter it was all Mt. SAC. during a kickoff return against Mt. SAC. Third Quarter power Mt. SAC on Sept. 8. The Mounties outscored the Renegades 20-0 in that Chudy added that his absence didn’t affect the of- Mt. SAC_Overton 16 run (Cejudo kick), 9:37 BC_Dunn 4 pass from Burrell (Schleicher BC lost to Mt. SAC 34-14 behind 320 total rushing quarter and took control of the game as the Renegades fense. kick), 7:35. yards from the Mounties. only managed to score once more. Martin didn’t play against Fullerton on Sept. 15, but is Fourth Quarrter “I think we were a little inconsistent,” said BC coach After throwing for 370 yards in the season opener, BC’s expected back against Ventura College on Sept. 22. Mt. SAC_Montana 1 run (Cejudo kick) 13:15. Jeff Chudy. We came out and jumped on them early, but quarterback Brian Burrell just threw for 177 yards, one “Our guys have stepped up to the plate and done a nice we just didn’t take advantage of the turnovers we cre- touchdown, one interception and was sacked five times. job,” said Chudy. Mt. SAC ated. BC’s running back Jalen Sykes had 77 yards on 12 car- “It’s a team sport. Somebody goes down the next per- BC 24 First downs 15 415 BC forced three interceptions on Mt. SAC quarterback, ries. Tight end Mike Dunn had 6 catches for 67 receiving son up has to get it done. We’ve missed him, but our guys Total Net Yards 241 50-320 Rushes-yards 28-64 95 Nick Montana. Montana is the son of Hall of Famer Joe yards and one touchdown. The offense was limited to 280 have done well.” Passing 177 1-38 Montana. offensive yards after “The first game I don’t think [Burrell] got sacked once, Punt Returns 0-0 3-93 Kickoff Returns 5-96 1-11 When BC took away their passing game and forced The bright spot from the Renegades came from a cou- but this game he got sacked five times,” said Chudy. Interceptions Ret. 3-84-1 13-21-3 four turmovers, the Mounties resorted to running the ple of defensive players. “That’s too much pressure. We blew our protections way Comp-Att-Int 16-31-1 2-13 Sacked-Yards Lost 5-34 3-111 ball. Linebacker Grant Campbell had 13 tackles and nine of too often. Punts 6-228 0-0 They amassed those 320 rushing yards and four rush- them were solo tackles, and cornerback Alfonso Jackson “I think Burrell can only do so much. He’s only gonna Fumbles-Lost 1-1 6-64 Penalties-Yards 6-35 31:31 ing touchdowns collectively as a team. garnered defensive player of the week honors for week be as good as the guys protecting him. We did a below- Time of Possession 28:29 Mounties running back Jamal Overton had 95 of those two. average job protecting him, and it was just our lack of rushing yards and two of the touchdowns. He had four tackles and two interceptions in the getting it done. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_BC, Sykes 12-77, McGregor 8-5, “We’ve played them a lot over the years, and predomi- game. “They didn’t do anything that we didn’t practice Burrell 8-(-18). Mt. SAC, Overton 16-95, Scanlan nantly they pass the ball, but when we took the passing “I think it’s awesome,” said Jackson on being named against. It was a lack of execution, and when you don’t 11-76, Monatan 10-54, Yrabrough 4-37, Clay 1-35. PASSING_BC, Burrell 16-31-177-1. Mt. SAC, away they started running the football,” he said. defensive player of the week. execute in this game your going to have issues. Montana 13-21-95-3. “I think Mt. SAC did a nice job of combination block- “I worked really hard for it so I think it’s good. I think “If you can’t block on the offensive side and tackle on RECEIVING_BC, Dunn 6-67, Adams 3-52, Sykes 3-24, McGregor 2-17, Johnson 2-17. Mt. ing, and we had some alignment issues and at times some the defensive line did a good job getting to the quarter- the defensive side you’re not going to win many games, SAC, Forgerson 2-27, Tillman 4-24, Clay 1-11, tackling issues. It’s easily correctable, we just gotta get back, and allowed me to have a good game. so we got to play better.” Taylor 2-9. Sp o r t s Page 11 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 19, 2012 BC wins with late goal

By Esteban Ramirez and Jason Reed RIp Staff

It was a hard fought battle, but in the end the Bakersfield Col- lege Renegades inked out a 1-0 victory over Solana College on Sept. 14. The Renegades only goal came late in the game, and it was scored by fresh- Sp o r t s man Resha- na Watson. Ro u n d u p “There were times when it slowed us down a little bit, there were times we looked a little bit tired. But we held in enough and got the late goal,” said BC coach Scott Dameron. Dameron during halftime told his players he thought they were Photos bY MARtiN ChANg / ThE Rip forcing the ball too much and Bakersfield College soccer player Natalie O’Dwyer, left, and Solano College forward Sydney Sjoberg struggle over the ball, while BC player Michele making mistakes in the first half. Loera looks on. BC beat Solano 1-0 on Sept. 14. “We just needed to settle down, when we were playing our style, we were really good,” he said. have their best day. We have to the Desert. The Renegades will “When we weren’t, we were just have four of the five players to travel to the Morro Bay Invita- giving the ball away too easy.” have their best day at the same tional on Sept. 30. Reshana Watson was in the time, and that’s what you need. mix of a hard fought scrabble, We haven’t had that yet. It’s usu- Wrestling but in the end she was able to get ally two that have a good day and It is a new year for Bakersfield the ball past Solano’s goalkeeper the other two don’t. College wrestler Quinn Moore Katie Wright. “We can challenge if we can who was the number one wres- “That was fantastic effort, late get everyone to have a good day tler in the state two years ago. by Reshana. That was just her at the same time. I want them to He’s looking to get back on the wanting the ball more and she do better, but we only have five mat after a frustrating year last found a way to get it.” girls on the team. We only had year, not being able to wrestle The Renegades (3-1) play their five girls come out for the team, due to ineligibility. first conference game Sept. 25 at and the five girls are doing the “It was very frustrating,” West Los Angeles College. best they can and third place isn’t Moore said. “It was one of the too bad.” hardest times I had to go through Women’s golf He explained how hard it has in the last few years. To know Even with only five golfers on been for the team to compete that I messed it all up because I the team, Bakersfield College with only five golfers. didn’t take enough units.” women’s golf team was able to “It would be nice if we had Moore was one of the top place third in the Western State a few more girls trying out for wrestlers in the state two years Conference Tournament on Sept. the team because it creates more ago. 13. competition for the ones that are After not being able to per- The tournament was at Santa going to compete, so right now form last year, he said he’s feel- Barbara and five teams compet- there’s no competition.” ing great going into this year. ed. BC scored 347 to take third. He added that something that “I had a year to prepare,” Glendale College took first has hampered their progress Moore said, when asked how he with 315, and College of the is not being able to practice as felt in terms of conditioning. Canyons took second with 322. much as he would like because He also talked about how he Sophomore Kambria Ulrich of conflicting schedules. worked out year round over the led the BC team by shooting a 77 “With our scheduling and how summer. in the tournament. everyone is having trouble get- “In the summer, we worked “I don’t think we performed as ting classes it’s hard to practice out three times a week,” he said. Quinn Moore practices grappling with assistant coach Joe Espejo on Sept. 11. Moore good as we’re capable of play- as much as we would like.” Moore will have his first match was number one in the state two years ago, but was unable to wrestle last year due to ing,” said BC coach Bob Paillet. BC’s next tournament will be this year at the Mt. SAC Duals ineligibility. “A couple of our players didn’t on Sept. 24 against College of on Sept. 22.

Varner: Gold medalist returns to Bakersfield Continued from Page 1 London to see him compete. He added that the event he was looking forward to the most of the three days was watching the BHS high school football game. “It’s been seven years since I’ve been going to school here and it’s been a long journey,” he said. “There’s a lot of sacrifice and hard work, but it has all paid off. “I also saw my elementary and junior high school today and talked to those kids and hung out with them,” he said. “I went to Liberty High School and saw a kid who has cancer right now. “His name is James Lyle and he’s fighting right now so it was MARtiN ChANg / ThE Rip a real honor to go see him. “I’ve gotten a lot of support Olympic gold medalist, Jake Varner, speaks to Bakersfield High School students about from here at Bakersfield,” he reaching goals during a rally at BHS on Sept. 7. said. “From friends and family their athletes and anybody in sure that he didn’t lose again. going to continue to wrestle. and even from people I went to general. “I just hated losing,” he said. “I’m going to make my deci- school with when I was younger “It feels good to be back be- “I hated it so much it made me sion in a few weeks,” he said. that I had contact with. cause I love Bakersfield,” he sick, so I tried to figure how not “I just don’t know yet. It’s up “They told me that they’ve said. to lose anymore and that’s how in the air so we’ll see. been following me and all the “I love coming back. It’s a most athletes in general should “I’m just enjoying this right things I have accomplished, great place to be from, and I’m think. now because you don’t want to which is pretty awesome. honored to say that I’m from “That’s how I thought, so I put this away and get back too “Just got a lot of support and here and it’s great to come back just figured out how to fix what fast. a lot of people helped my family to this.” I needed to fix, and it put me to “I’ve worked on this for a long to get to the Olympics to watch He explained that the thing he the next level when I made those time and put in a lot of hard work me.” thought separated him from the changes.” so I think I deserve a little time He added that it shows how other wrestlers is that he hated He explained that he still off and enjoy it a little bit and much Bakersfield cares about losing so he worked hard to in- hasn’t made up his mind if he’s have some fun. Sp o t l i g h t Page 12 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Shakespeare Festival back on campus

By Ruben Perez Reporter The Festival

Starting Oct. 3, The Kern When: “Much Ado Shakespeare Festival returns in About Nothing,” Oct. 3, its 27th season with new perfor- 5, 11 and 13. “Romeo and mances of classic plays “Much Juliet,” Oct. 4, 6, 10 and 14. Ado About Nothing” and “Ro- All shows begin at 8 p.m. meo and Juliet.” Where: Renegade Park The director of The Shake- Tickets: $5 per person speare Festival, Randall Mes- (no one under age 6 al- sick, uses student actors and lowed). Tickets can be pur- guest actors to perform classic chased at the Bakersfield plays by “the greatest playwright College ticket office. Call of all time.” (661) 395-4326 pHotoS bY robIn SHIn / THE RIp Messick found one of the guest actors, Casey Worthington, in Davis near Sacramento. give us a lot of fun with the mu- BC student actors and “He saw me in Davis Shake- sic and costumes and looks.” actresses practice the speare Ensemble’s ‘Henry V,’” Another change Messick’s scenes with professor said Worthington. “That’s where made to the play ‘Much Ado’ in- Randall Messick before he caught me.” volves the character Conrad, who their rehearsal begins. Though you may be famil- will now be a “floozy” played by Students Tyler Steelman, iar with the plays, Messick ex- Amanda Duke. Kevin Ganger, and plained that with Shakespeare, “Instead of having a guy con- Matthew Mizell were “it’s inexhaustible in the ways sole him about all the evil stuff some of the students you can do the plays, your ap- he’s going to do, a girl consoles practicing on the stage. proach to them.” him,” explained Duke, a theater A big change in the approach student at Bakersfield College. of the plays is that neither is set “When you see it on stage, in Shakespeare’s time. you understand automatically Due to the renovations in the “Romeo and Juliet will be set, what they’re talking about, and Speech and Music Building, the not in an Elizabethan era with we’re just upping the dirty jokes festival had to be moved, but it’s tights,” Messick said. “It’s going because that’s really what he one that didn’t put Messick off. to be set more in an Eastern Euro- meant,” said Duke. “Shakespeare “It has actually kind of been pean turn of the century village, is all sex jokes. fun in a way, because we’ve had so it’s going to be much more “That’s one of those things to find different places to do our rural and much more earthy. I people don’t tell you a lot, but plays, and that’s sort of forced think also much more intimate every scene has a sex joke in it us into luck finding some really because the village is small and usually, unless it’s the end of Ro- cool spots like Renegade Park,” the nature of conflict between meo and Juliet. That obviously he said. “I never even knew it families is intense, and it’s also doesn’t.” was there before.” just a fun look. Worthington elaborated on the The festival will still go on, but “We’re going have a lot of fun play. it will be outdoors in Renegade with ‘Much Ado’ because we’re “It was entertainment for the Park, which Messick is looking going to set it right after World masses, not for people that could forward to. War II in an English village, and understand these high words,” “It’s in a beautiful venue,” he the soldiers are coming back he said. “That was closer to how said. “There’s something magi- from their experience fighting in people talked then, and it was cal about seeing Shakespeare World War II, which is going to just bawdy humor.” outdoors under the stars.”