New Smoking Ban in Effect at Stadium

BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE

Vol. 82 · No. 13 www.therip.com Wednesday, November 17, 2010 New smoking ban in effect at stadium

By James Licea asked that smoking not be allowed opinion on the new rule. didn't agree with the new policy be .Reporter within the stadium fencing," ex ''I'll just walk outside and smoke, cause it is an outside stadium. "Out pla.ined Chamberlain. it's not that big a deal," said Jason side, I don't know how you can get Bakersfield College Memorial Amber Chiang or BC Marketing Grass, who usually smokes along the secondhand smoke unless you're sit Stadium is now a non-smoking area. and Public Relations described the side of the bleachers. ting on top of somebody." Signs have been posted that prohibit areas that fans attending home games Jerry McGill, who supports BC Josh Judkins also said that he people attending the games from can smoke. 1l1ey are outside the gates football and all other athletics on thought the new policy had no point, smoking in certain areas within the to the northwest of the stadium, on campus, agJees with the new rule and because the stadium is outdoors. stadium. 1bere will be designated the home side and near the gymnasi said it's absolutely necessary. Though he understands why the new areas where people can smoke inside um. Smoking will not be allowed in "We come here to enjoy a football rule was implemented, he still thinks and outside of Memorial Stadium. any walk-ways, seating areas, or other gan1e, not smell somebody's poison;' people should be able to smoke if Bakersfield College President NICK FLORES /THERlP public areas. Those who do not abide be said. they're outside. Greg Chamberlain said these new by the new regulation might be asked While most people didn't seem to "As far as I'm concerned there is Janelle Birdwell, Shelby Luna and Dale rules have been set forth in obedi to leave the stadium. mind, others thought the new rule a way to be a courteous smoker, but Thomas sit outside of Memorial Stadium to ence of California laws. "TI1e college Attendees of Renegade home was unnecessary. tl1ere are some people who are really smoke during halftime Nov. 14. is responding to concerned fans who games who are smokers shared their Tim Hollick explained tl1at he rude," said Diann Hollick. The a ers e •

Brian N. Willhite 1aking place inside the Double 'The event was staged similar to the book enthusiasts and Editor in Chief tree Hotel on Nov. 14, the convention larger comic-con-styled conventions have a good time and featured professional writers and art. with a host of retailers setting up tables give people a good Comic book fan5 of all ages stepped ists from various fields in the world of filled with toys, colJectibles and other show;' said Des out of their mild-mannered daily roles comics who were available to chat with memorabilia along wi th boxes of back mond Blackstone and u·ansformed into their super alter fans as well as independent writers, art issue comics for attendees to browse in a costume in egos as they explored the one-day com ists and publishers who were there to and search through for those elusive spired by Heath ic book, fantasy and anime convention introduce their work to the Bakersfield and hard-to-find issues that have evaded Ledger's Joker known as the Bakersfield Comic-Con. crowd. their collections. 1l1e show even hosted from "'The Dark tlu·ee miniature panels. Knight". The convention also included its share "I've always of cosplay by the fans , too. really loved Like larger conventions that draw the Joker, over 100,000 people, some dressed up what be in costumes worn by their favorite char embodies acters while others used the opportunity and what to promote their causes, all of whom he repre posed for photographs with fans as they sents; he's walked up and down the aisles, keeping kind-of with the tradition of costume-friendly an anar- conventions. chy type One costumed hero that donned the of a cowl as the caped-crusader was Rod charac Reed. Sporting a custom-made Batman ter, and suit branded from the mold5 of the same also he costmne worn in the "Batman Forever" Ii k es NATHAN WILSON /TIIE RIP movie, Reed completed the ensemble having Rod Reed portrays the Dark Knight at the Bakersfield with dark eye makeup and the signature a cheap Comic-Con on Nov. 14. Reed posed for photos with fans to Batman voice. In addition to promoting laugh," support CASA, a local children's charity. an indie film with Hectic Films, Reed he said. was on hand to take photos will1 guests From fans dressed in the costumes of Shaw has been working in comics against a night sky backdrop as a fund tl1eir favorite characters to the skillful since 1971; he is also one of the found raiser to support a local charity. craftsmanship of the writers and anima ers of the San Diego Comic-Con, the ''We're doing a charity for CASA, tors tl1at bring those characters to life, biggest comic book convention in the the Cow-t Appointed Special Advocates, the convention's guest list included a U.S. and the donations go toward that organi bevy of professionals working in com "I did underground comics for four or zation," said Reed as he explained how ics today. Some of the high-profile five years and tl1at segued into writing tl1ey also do work for other charities guests included, among others, Brent and drawing comics for Hannah-Barba including the Children's Miracle Net Anderson, who has worked on titles like ra Productions and that led to Hannah work. "X-Men" and ''Astro City," and Joe Ru Barbara hiring me to work on staff on Costumed heroes weren't the only binstein, who has worked on "Archie" things like '111e Flintstones' and 'Godz ones that crashed the show though. and "Wolverine" titles. illa' and 'Casper the Ghost,"' Shaw said Even Batman's long-time arch nemesis, Two more guests whose names were of his early career work. the Joker, came out to play, and perhaps, highlighted on the marquee were Scott Shaw retw·ned to comics after that tell a killing joke or two. Shaw and Mike Kazaleh, both veteran but found himself working in aninla ''I love conventions. I love being able animators and cartoonists that have tion again on "Jim Henson's Muppet NA1HAN WILSON I THE RfP to dress up and leave the house for a day worked in everything from comics Babies" where he won four Emmys; Star Wars fans Tina (left) and Joe Gonzales pose as a Storm Trooper and forget about all your troubles and to cartoon TV shows over the last 40 he also worked as a director for other and a TIE fighter pilot at the Bakersfield Comic-Con on Nov. 14. just have fun with your fellow comic years. Please see COMIC-CON, Page 3 More renovations scheduled for BC in the next few years

RENOVATIONS I Despite missed and Music building. TI1e SAM system will also help the school's from any building thaL is under in 2012. Along with the build casionally and Rathfelder stated, building deadlines and a lack building is scheduled to start goal to become more energy ef construction. ing remodels, Miranda Whipple, "It's a part of a lot of the mod of budget on some projects, BC constmcrion in the fall of 2011 if ficient. Plans to remodel Student Ser the Student Government As ernization that they 're going to renovations continue. all goes according t:o plan. Plans TI1e photovoltaic parking lot vices and the Fine Arts building sociation's treasurer, stated that be working toward on campus." have already been drawn out and is almost complete, and a ribbon were thought to be starting soon; the safety committee assigned Schiers explained that the GET By James Licea include changing the name to the ceremony wi lJ take place for the however, both plans are still the project of going back to the bus terminal was supposed to be Reporter Edward Simonsen building. opening next month. pending on state bonds. original format for the titles on relocated to Panorama Drive this During construction, classes The basement of the Language Seiners explained, 'The only each building. Instead of abbre semester, but the project will be LaMont Sch:iers, director of tl1at are held in the SAM build Arts building is also anotl1er top one that we know is going to take viations, tl1e titles will be spelled gin next fall. The tenninal will administrative services, clarified ing will be relocated throughout ic of concern. The basement is place at tl1is time is SAM." out to minimize confusion by be placed between the J-Iumani that renovations that have been campus. Some choir and mu currently used for storage and Campus Cemer, unlike other students when trying to find a ties and Levan Center for conve- in discussion in past years will sic courses will be required to is making poor use of its space. renovations, is independent from class. nience. be taking place in the near future. move their class to a nearby high The ceiling is 22 feet high and state funds and has a budget of $6 Vice President of SGA Brian "The main reason for this Other in1provements of Bakers school to use a room that better items are only placed on the million. Plans for remodeling the Rathfelder shared that it has change in where GET drops off field Co llege's campus are still suits their needs as a music class. ground. Can1pus Center include moving been proposed to the district to and picks up om students and in discussion and may take more An Energy Management System PalJet racks are going to be in the Renegade Rip student news improve the handicapped doors. visitors," Schiers explained, "is time. is also going to be installed to stalled to make better use of the paper out of the center. Details It is hoped that automatic slid because currently it is a tight fit One project that has been make bet.ter use of campus ame space available. Once this proj for the exact locatfon have yet to ing doors will take the place of and we have a lot of pedestrian in the process for years is the nities such as exterior lights, air ect takes place, the school should be determined, though construc the current handicapped access traffic trying to cross the road modemization of the Speech conditioning and heating. The be better prepared to store items tion for CC is estimated to start doors. Most doors only work oc- there in this vicinity." FEATURES Page2 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Walk raises awareness to prevent suicides

By Breanna Gray fee, donations and profits from One such booth was dedicated to He showed her information and the site and said ti1at there have "son-y" be the only answer to Reporter the raffles went to local preven Suzy's Law. kept her focused on the concept now been over 30. Pro-suicide tllese crimes. He went to Con tion programs and national re The booth was ran by Suzy's of killing herself, up to the point Web sites would archive their gressman Wally Herger and Supporters carried signs in search funds. mother and father, Mike Gonza that she did take her life. informatfon but many of them helped establish a bill that made memory of loved ones for the Hallgren said that. raising les, who were advocating for the "He was online with her up to are now switching to private it. a federal crime to promote or Nov. 6 gathering at Beach Park money is a good part of the walk, passing of R.R. 853, or Suzy's the very momenL when she left e-mails. Gonzales said that the encourage suicide over the In for the Out of the Darkness' Walk but the education of prevent.ion is Law, after their daughter com her apartment to go to the hotel man who targeted his daughter ternet. According to the Suzy's to Prevent Suicide where their what she believes it is all about. mitted suicide in 2003 with the to take her own life. He proof is still assisting people with their Law Web site, "H.R. 853 is both aspirations were met tlu-ough "That's important, but the most help of a pro-suicide Web site. read her suicide note and made suicides. naiTOw and specific. It is lim more ways than one. important tiring is to raise aware H.R. 853 is a suicide prevention sure that no one would have the "After our daughter died and ited in its scope and its extent. Ellen Egge11 Hallgren orga ness that suicide can be prevented act, winch the Gonzales' promote chance of intenupting her. He we spent two years having le It doesn' t trample on the First nized the second walk in Bakers and we want to erase the stigma by traveling to all of the events showed her how to take her own gal entities research, the Florida Amendment, and it doesn' t su field that is also put on all over associated with suicide because around California that are put on life; she ingested cyanide, you police, Tallahassee police, US persede state laws." the nation. when people hear the word they by Out of the Darkness. tell me how you get cyanide. He Attorney General 's office and Though the bill will not shut "f run a group for people who run. We want to talk about it and They traveled 650 miles to Ba had it shipped to her. He showed several private law offices in down pro-suicide sites, it will have lost loved ones to suicide. educate the people about it kersfield so tJ1at they could share her how to mix it and do all stuff Florida, that's where my daugh target the predators of the sites. The group has been meeting for ''Where we are, it's a busy in their daughter's story. so she could take it," said Gon ter was when she died, we had The Gonzales' main goal is to three years and a couple years tersection and people see us and ''What the bill does is target the za]es. them research it and found out get 50 Congressional co-spon ago we decided that we wanted think, 'Oh, you know, people are predators of these sites, those cer Though Suzy's online predator that assisting suicide through sors in order to be approved. to do something.'' Hallgren said. talking about it,' and not be afraid tain individuals who target other also taught her how to wipe down the intemet, there isn't any laws One way of accomplishing "We couldn't bring our loved to talk about it too," she said. people like my daughter who the computer of all evidence so against that," Gom:ales said. that goal was having people ones back, but we wanted to save Family members and f1iends was severely depressed, and was that it couldn' t be traced back "So people are getting away write to their local representa others from going through what were able to remember their suicidal. But then he bef1iended to him, Gonzales did some re witl1 it. After those two years of tives, encouraging ti1em to co we went tlu-ough so we got in loved ones and suppo11 each her, gained her confidence and search into his daughter's !ridden tty ing to figure it out, all of the sponsor H.R. 853 by filling out volved with [Ame1ican Founda other witl1 the common goal of validated all her depressed feel life and found the site where tl1ey legal people said, ·son-y, tl1ere's a card at the event or going to tion for Suicide Prevention] and prevention. There were many ings about loneliness and not were celebrating Suzy's death as nothing we can do, there are no www.suzyslaw.com where sup we started doing the walks." booths set up for support groups worth living. He encouraged her tl1eir 14tl1 success story. Gon laws.' " porters could find infonnation to Alt.hough there was no entry and goals for suicide prevention. to solely focus on killing herself. zales periodicall y checks in on Gonzales wasn't going to let send a letter. Hall of fame ceremony recognizes BC alumni

By Brian N. Willhite Editor in Chief

It was a night of celebration as Bakersfield College alumni and special guests gathered to honor this year's inductees into the Herb Loken Hall of Fan1e. The ceremony took place Nov. 4 in the cafete1ia on campus and recognized alumni tl1at have been nominated for their connibutions and efforts to promote BC. PHOTOS BY This year, there were fotll" NATHAN WILSON /THER[P honorees inducted into the haU of fame: Jan Stuebbe, David Above: Bud Gaugh Gay, George Culver and Chris plays the drums while Hitchcock-Maranda Todd Forman plays the According to the Presi saxophone during Sublime's dent of the Alumni Associa perfonnance of "Ebin" at tion. Becki Whitson, the men BRIAN N. WILLHITE /THE RIP the Rabobank Theater on honored. receive a ring and Chris Hitchcock-Maranda gives thanks during her Nov.5. the women honored receive a induction speech into the BC Hall of Fame on Nov. 4. pendant, both tokens signify Left: Rome Ramirez jams t·heir induction into the distin ships to be successful. their personal experiences. outwhileperfonning guished group. Whitson also "I feel very passionately All of the honorees partici "Ebin." described how individuals are about helping tl1e young men pated in athletics at BC, and nominated for the honor. and women that are coming among those they thanked "We induct people into the through the college;' Gay said. along the way in their speeches, Below: Eric Wilson plays hall that we think are strong Herb Loken, whom the honor they also thanked their coaches bass guitar during "Date supporters of the alumni as is named aft.er, was also in at for helping them achieve their Rape" at the Rabobank sociation ... whether it's service tendance that evening. goals. Theater. or financial conu·ibution - that One of the first recipients of As each of the four inductees kind of thing;' Whitson said the award, the 1956 fonner ath took center stage, they shared and added, "They 're all worthy letic director of 15-years wa5 at their stories about their years candidates." the ceremony to show his sup at BC. including tl1eir decisions Bakersfield The catered awards dinner port for BC and the honorees. to choose BC over scholarship was at.tended by 170 people, It was also dilling the second offers from other colleges want according to Whitson who felt anniversaiy of the hall of fame ing to recmit them. that this year was the most at ceremony that the Alumni As Stuebbe, the CUITent BC welcomes tended ceremony. sociation changed the name of athletic director, told his sto1y "This is probably the biggest the award and named it after about how he had an opportu crowd we've ever had. Proba him. Loken was surprised by nity to play footbaJl at Univer bly because of the nan1es and a this gesture and has been hon siry of California, Berkley on rock lot of people wanted to be here ored himself ever since. a full-ride scholarship but then show to support them," she said. "It's the biggest thrill of my met with BC coaches who told Before he received. Iris life, other than getting married,'' him, for various reasons, that By Nathan Wilson award, Gay, who is currently Loken joked as he admitted that he should be a Renegade - a Photographer the chair of the Alumni Foun he was humbled by the honor. decision he is proud to say he dation, spoke about how he Each of the inductees wa5 in made. Sublime with Rome and The was inspired by his parents, troduced by an individual tllat In his speech. Stuebbe, with Dix1y Heads perfonned for Dean and Adah Gay, to give had a lot of history with one of ring in hand, summed up the roughly 2.000 people at the Ra back to BC. He has started a the night's guests of honor. The emoti on felt by many in the bobank Theater on Nov. 5. scholarship foundation for stu presenters shared their st01ies room as he declai-ed, "I'm Rome Ramirez joined original dent5 and discussed how en of how they met them and how proud to be a Renegade, and I'll Sublime members Eric Wilson thusiasric he is to see students they inspired them in an anec always be a Renegade. Thank and Bud Gaugh to form Sublime be able to use those scholar- dotal fashion, stemming from you very much for tlris honor." with Rome back in Febmary 2009. This is the band's first of ficial tour since their fo1mation. They are also writing a debut 51uoe:NTS, Gooo lE:A.c album that is set to release in 00 2011. Go GOOD DISCOUMfs liE:~s, As the crowd entered the room where the bands were playing, tlley could see small bursts of Farmers offers a discount of up to 25% for good students smoke here and there with a dis All professors receive an 18 % career discount tinct smell of cannabis filling the air. Policies for inexperienced drivers or drivers without a car The Diny Heads perfonned first playing such songs as "Lay Programs are available for DUI' s and no license Me Down," "Stand Tall" and "Insomnia." No matter w hat insurance you need, we have a solution! Sublime with Rome per fotmed next playing hit Sublime Farmers is the #1 Insurer in California songs like "Wrong Way," "Date Rape" and "Santeria." They also Fortt Insurance Agency performed "Panic," the trio's first original song as Sublime with Ask for Grant Fortt Rome. Farmersagent.com/ gfortt The crowd seemed to enjoy FARMER• s· both of the bands, bur Sublime with Rome received the most ap CA Lie. #OF31524 Call Now 661-829-4499 plause during tile night. FEATURES Page 3 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Musician talks touring's shortcomings

other girl in the gTOup." "I don't feel like a lot has there's always really great and and people I meet and relation Frampton said that none of the By Vincent Perez ''Touring itself is an opportu changed for us. We're sti ll doing really awful." ships and family." songs on their lat.est EP would Features Editor nity - we've gone out with some the same thing we do - we tour, Frampton said that she enjoys Frampton said her hobbies in appear again on their new album, really good bands. Going out we do recordings. We don't have new music, but relies on older clude cooking, writing, yoga and due for release "probably Febru Dia Frampton, 23, lead singer with Angels & Ai rwaves was re a big budget behind us, but that music more. kickboxing. She pointed out two aiy or March of next year," said and keyboardist of the indie pop ally crazy." still hasn't affected us making "I've found some great new bands that treated Meg & Dia on Frampton. rock band Meg & Dia, said that "I've met some of my best music." artists I love to listen to and I the road well. Frampton said that the band's toming weighs heavily on her ftiends on tour," she said as she When asked about the current continue to find them. l also lis "The band that probably trnat future plans are ''Really noth personal life before the band's noted The Rocket Summer as music scene, Frampton quickly ten to old music like Tom Petty ed us the best was Angels & Air ing - holidays with the family Nov. 13 set at Jerry's Pizza in good friends, who they opened replied, "It's dramatically chang and Boston. They never change, waves or Plain White T's.'' at1d then we'll see how this takes downtown Bakersfield. up for at Jeffy's Pizza. ing. I think all major labels are and they're always there for you Meg & Dia released an EP us.'' "I'm never home. I don't get Lo Meg (rhythm guitar/vocals) going to close down except for a when you can't find a good att titled "It's Always Sunny In Frampton said that she isn't see my family or friends very of and Dia Frampton founded the few. The economy has effected ist." Tillamook" Nov. 2 independent sure if she will be touring in ten ten. lfl do get inLo a relationship, band as a duo in 2004, which touring as welt it's harder to sur Frampton said that she has ly. years. it's always long-distance. I use grew into a five-piece band con vive." played Bakersfield before with Frampton said about the re "I really don't know. I would iChat, Skype and telephone.'' sisting of bassist Jonathan Sny She added, ''There's also posi Meg & Dia but could not recall cording process of the EP, "Jt was like to be [touring], bur I'd also She added, "It's affected all der, drummer Nick Price and tive th ings going on - different the last time. just good to w1ite again. It was like to move out of my parents' my personal relationships dra 1ead gu itarist Carlo Gimenez. kinds of artists have a bigger "It's cool. 1 like thi,; area - it's like whatever came. It wasn't any house and afford rent.'' matically. It's impossible to have The Utah band has released chance of getting their music very random," said Frampton. kind of pathway - we weren't on She added, " I definitely want good relationships when you're three full-length albwns and four out because of so much technol She mentioned about the people, a major label, we weren't trying to always be involved with mu away - it's ve1y, very hard." extended plays. In July, Meg & ogy. There are so many ups and "They're all really nice." to w1ite a radio hit." sic, or I think I'd have a very dif She added that having her sister Dia were dropped from Warner downs right now." Frampton's influences varied, She added, "There were no ex ficult time with life." Meg Frampton helps on the road, Bros. Records. They had been When Frampton was asked as she said, "I really like Modest pectations, so there was no stress. Meg & Dia ai·e currently do but has its hardships. "We're re with Warner Bros. since 2(X)7. how music is judged Cuffently, Mouse, literature and Tom Petty It was really free-flowing." ing a national tour in support for ally good friends. We fight a lot Frampton explained how the either by quality or quantity, ii; my favorite artist." Meg & Dia's fourth fuIJ-length their latesL EP, which ends Dec. sometimes. but most of the time transition from major label artist she said after hesitating, "I think She added that most of her lyr album is currently unti tled ac 7 in Denver al Soiled Dove Un we hang out It's nice to have an- to independent went quantity, but wit h everything ics come from "mostly literature cording to Frampton. derground. Open mic night at BC invites all

By Cristal Rodriguez ''Singing is a fonn of communication along Reporter with poetry. It is important for students to ex press themselves through alJ types of com An open mic night organized by the A1t munication, whether people hear it or not," Club was held in the Bakersfield College Xavier said. Fireside room on Nov. 9. Throughout the night, the An Club also All students were welcome to participate had a silent auction going on in the back of at1d express themselves tlu·ough poelly, mu the room. sic, lyrics or just anything they felt. There were little drawings painted and "We orgattized tltis event for all students pinned up on the back for students to look at here at BC. We just wanted to give students and see what they wanted. a chance to express tJ1emselves through po "These ai·e called 'Postcard for Chatity' etry or music and to see what interest the stu and 50 percent will go to the Art Club at1d the dents," said organizer Laura Oppetman. other 50 percent will go to a no-kill animal There was a lot of poetry that the students shelter in Fresno. We decided it was a good shared at this event. idea to put these Lwo events together," said The performers expressed many deep emo Opperman. tions such as sadness, love, anxiety, encour Half of the money raised during open mic agement and overwhelming feelings. night will be going to the Animal Rescue of On the other hand, the music was very Fresno. energetic throughout the night. There were "I really am that1kful for whoever put a couple songs that were sung about broken this event together because I really enjoyed heai·ts, but the others were loud and cheerful. watching and hearing all these strong emo NATHAN WILSON / THE RIP There was one patticular performer who tions ti1at were expressed." said Lucy Cer RYAN GEORGE /THE Rn> Various posters and memorabilia are displayed for sale had the crowd laughing the entire time with vantes, a spectator at the event." Easton Ellington plays a song in the during the Bakersfield Comic-Con on Nov. 14. his comedic performance. Plus, it also helps some with relieving Fireside Room on Nov. 9. "My style is pirate rockish with gypsy ele stress;' ments and a lot of Irish influence. And I also This was the first time Open Mic Night according to Opperman, there weren't many COMIC-CON: Local fan-favorite have comedic lyrics." said Victorio Xavier, a was put together at BC. people who showed up. performer from the event. "We hope to do it more times throughout "We are 11·ying to b1ing the arts back to All of the performers had great talent the year and we welcome more students to campus. As much participation we can get show brings comics and fun while expressing their feelings in front of the participate in this event," said Opperman. will make that happen." said Chris Ballard, crowd. Although Open Mic Night was a success an Art Club organizer. Continued from Page 1 "I don't think this could shows and commercials. He now ever be bigger than a one-day w1ites and draws for "The Simp show, but I think it can stay a sons" comic books. good one-day show as long as Kazaleh began in the '80s and we're all enthusiasric about has worked with many publish comic books," said Wyatt. Im prov group appeals to all ages ers, including Marvel and DC. He also discussed his pas Some of his work as an animator sion for hosting conventions was with "Mighty Mouse" and and why he does them. "We By Brian N. Willhite volved with the shows. "Ren & Stimpy," and he has also don't do it to make money, we Editor in Chief Another feature to CIA's bag done work as a writer as well as do it for fun." of never-ending gags is how working on TV shows and com To generate more interest in Irnprov comedy comes alive they also offer improv classes mercials. Currently, Kazaleh is the show, Wyatt and his wife in Bakersfield with over-the-top for anyone interested in learning working with Bongo Comics as visited the California State stage antics perfo1med for the the craft. an animator on the ''Futw·ama'' University of Bakersfield viewers' pleasure and provided They take all-comers, whether comic books. campus during the youth soc by none other than the Cen they have expe1ience or not and As the show progresses each cer games prior to the conven ter for Improv Advancement. teach them the 11·icks of the trade year. so do the inner workings tion's opening day and handed The one-acts take place at the while having fu n doing so. behind the scenes. For the past out 600 passes Lo the children Icehouse, one of Bakersfield's Upcoming shows for CIA three years, the Bakersfield show there good for two free ad landmark locations. will be Nov. 13, 20 and 27. has been under new manage missions to the $5 event. Next The CIA comedy troupe en Tickets are $5 for adults and $ 1 ment. Steven Wyatt took over year, they plan on passing tertains with minimal props like for children. the convention from the previous out 2,000 because they didn't lab coats and mat-shmallows The all-ages shows ai-e geared organizers and brought the local have enough for most of the to illustrate their zany hijinks. towai·d ainusing and entertaining CARISSA EDWARDS / THE RIP fan-favo1ite back to life when he youth there. They also include audience par audiences for a night of stand learned that they were not go The convention also re John Spitzer (left) and Robert Long teU the audience about ricipation in their skits where up laughs. For more information ing Lo be hosting the convention served a portion of the profits "CIA" during their show at the Icehouse on Nov. 6. they encourage guests to get in- vist ciacomedy.com. anymore. Wyatt will also be con for a chatitable donation. tinuing the annual Bak-Anime, Attendees to the show had Bakersfield's anime conven the opp<>rtunity to paiticipate tion, which will happen Jan. 23, in a raffle for several prize 2011. packages worth over $500. Wyatt has been an avid fan of Last yeai· they donated $350 all things comic book,; for the for the charity, before this last 40 years and wanted to bring year's raffle he announced more attention to the comic book that they reached their goal scene in Bakersfield. of $500, which will be do He feels that the show can be nated to the Bakersfield Food successful in Bakersfield but Bank, a charity thal Wyau that the city is not big enough, or feels strongly about support has enough interest, to cause the ing because of the pressures show to be a larger event ti1an it people face when it comes to is. the holiday season.

Above: Jason Monroe and Josh Mojica play with hand puppets during one of the scenes of The CIA show Nov. 6.

Left: During a scene of the CIA show, from left, Tyler Privett, Zach Payne, Isaiah Pedriguez and Robert Long all decided to jump together Nov. 6.

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News Briefs Picasso on Clarification In the Nov. 4 issue of The Rip, display in the sto1y titled "Coffee spill in SGA sparks argument" misin terpreted the SGA's policy re garding food and drinks dUiing meetings in the board room. The BCo ffi ce coITect policy implies that SGA members are allowed Lo have By Michael Wafford food and drinks dming meetings Opinion Editor and that. student groups using the board room are not.. The works of Pablo Pica GREGORY D. COOK / THE RJP sso and Diego Rivera reside in Bakersfield College's Professor Reginald Williams discusses racism, sexism and misogyny Nov. 5. a small corner of the Bakersfield Great American College campus. Smokeout "Sketch of an Agricultmal Mu ral" by Rivera and an ink sketch ,.~.. In an effon to help sLudents Ta boo to picsdis cussed at fo rum by Picasso are hung on the walls CARISSA EDWARDS /THE RIP quit smoking, BC is promoting of BC President Greg Chamber the Great American Smokeout A sketch by Pablo Picasso, By Mateo M. Melero gressed, examples of as "women are whores" and lain's office. which is designed to educate donated to BC, hangs in Magazine Editor statements that could be "women are evil," in which These ai·e just two pieces of students about the dangers of Greg Chamberlains office. construed as racist, sexist., they were concluded t.o the BC permanent. art collection, smoking. Students seeking more Inside the Levan Center on or misogynist, and rather the contain elements that could valued at over $80,000. - the Picasso and the Rivera - in information can stop by the Nov. 5,Philosophy Professor words, which catTy social deem them as misogynistic The works of a.it - including the president's office for safe Campus Cent.er on Nov. 18 and Reginald Williams, gathered and behavioral determin and not sexist. In relation paintings, drawings and sculp keeping, said Ludeke. pick up a "Quit Kit.," they can coworkers and friends alike ers that can be constmed as to the Oxford English Dic tUI·es - were acquired in the After the rest of the ai·t was also attend a health fair from 10 to discuss the words racism, a negative implication upon tionaiy definitions of the 1960s by the student body that given to the school district, it was a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1800 Mt.. Ver sexism and misogyny. the individual they ai·e in te1ms, it was concluded that began pmchasing a.it for BC in stored in the basement below the non Avenue. "If you look up the litera tended for, are appropriate misogyny carries a hateful 1960 for a pennanent ai·t collec Financial Aid office until 1987. ture on racism and sexism, in classification with some connotation towai·d where as tion. While the student body pur Rooter Bus for Renegades vs According to documents from of course it's a philosophical statements. sexism implies a lesser but chased most of the art, several Mt. Sac football game. the archives the condition of t:he topic, and what. you notice The example was given: still an offensive attitude or pieces were donated to BC by art collection is poor due to poor when you look at philosophi "Women tend to be smaller treatment. of one based on the Ford Foundation, including storage practices. A Rooter Bus will be available cal issues and you read about or more pet.it.e than men." sex. the Diego and Picasso. Kathy Rosellini, a BC coun to transport fans to Bakersfield them ... tons and tons of dis Some of the audience as This seve1ity difference The collection sta.rt.ed in 1960 selor, said, "I don't know what College's playoff game against agreements," said Williams. sw·ed that it was a gener between the words sexist when the BC Associated Student happened between the time they Mount. San Antonio College in Williams begin the inqui- alization. Williams asked, and misogynist was further Body began purchasing a.it for purchased it and - let's say - Walnut. on Nov. 20. The bus will 1y, first with an anecdote for "Are generalizations OK?" related to the word racist. the campus with an annual bud the 1980s so for about 20 yeai·s leave BC at 2:30 p.m. The cost. his reasoning behind having and whether there was tmth "In the sex case we have a get of $600. I don't know what happened to is $25, and does not. include ad the discussion, noting that to the statement. distinction - sexism, misog "What happened, apparently, the artwork. mission to the game. Seating is he comes from a modest Communication Professor yny," said Williams, "In the was that the student body had "I just know that in the late limited, and reservations can be background that intluences Michael Korcok during this race case, I have looked far bought the pictures and they 1980s or early '90s I was t:he made by calling 395-4800. much of his socio-political point said, "The medium and wide and I can't tell you were spending good money on director of student. affairs," she studies - then he moved on height of woman is less than how many articles I've read, lots of art," said Jerry Ludeke, Support the local Toys for said. "I was told then that the to discuss the etymology of the medium height of men we don't draw an analogous di.rector of the BC archives. Tots gift drive this holiday business manager was trying t.o the words, what they convey, on this earth and has been distinction." Ludeke said after acquiring the season locate t.his art because they want and the degree at which they histo1ically the case." Willia.ins went on to stress ail the student body discovered ed to inventory it, see what was convey. In the case of this state that there is no undersco1ing the cost of insurance for the col there, and then of COUI'Se get an Bakersfield Memorial Hos "Cetta.inly if you're seen ment, Williams went on to linguistic tool for the word lection was too much for them to appraisal." pital will be the dona.Lion site as a misogynist on campus say, "I heai· that there is some racist and that people's use afford. "They realized they can't While some of the a.it collec for this year's Toys for Tots gift with yom students, or even a level of tmth to this .. .I heai· of the word causes unwanted handle that, so they turned it over tion is missing, Ludeke ai1d Ro drive. If you would like to donate sexist. or racist. or what.ever, that there is no negative con connotations that ai·en 't nec to the Kern Community College sellini ai·e hoping that the works this year, drop off new and un that is not some lightweight notation to it.. Interesting is, essarily accurate to the indi District to become the owners," of art can be found. wrapped toys in the main lobby, charge, so we need some it might depend on the con vidual being accused. said Ludeke. "I hope that the students can cafete1ia or in Founders Hall. clarity and it's really hard text.." Williams said aft.er the While most. of the art was locate it because it's their collec The deadline for all donations is to get it. even on this kind of Further examples of sex discussion, "It all ends up placed in storage, fo1mer BC tion and they should know where Dec. 8. For more info visit toys basis." ist. or misogynist. state lumped together in a way President. John Collins placed it is. It should be protected," said fo1tots.org. As the discussion pro- ments were provided such that's not like sex._ism." the two most expensive pictures Rosellini.

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Left: Veteran and BC student J .R. Browning, takes part pushes for club in a discussion during a BC Veterans Club meeting in the VETERANS CLUB I Newly formed club helps braces I needed from the Veterans Affairs. Fireside Room on Nov. 15. veterans attending BC progress in their I brought this up in NAMI and someone education. suggested I contact the Wounded Heroes Foundation. T hey were able to help me Below: Ian McDonald (left) By Kristen Blue with it." and Bonnie Wilson attend a Reporter The group supports one another, shares BC Veterans Club meeting in stories, and relates to each other. Ac the Fireside Room Nov. 15. Bonnie Wilson, a 28-year-old Bakers cording to Wilson, they have been a huge field College student, has become an ac impact in her transition to going back to ANNIE STOCKMAN / THE RIP tive member in the BC Veterans Club. Bakersfield College. After two years of service in the Navy, After NAMI, Wilson wanted to become Wilson is back in Bakersfield working to more active and joined the Veterans Club rebuild her life. "I can't say I didn't like it, on campus. but I dido 't agree with a lot of things that " It feels like I'm making a difference, were happening," like I have a purpose," she said. "I don't she said. "Military think people re lifestyle is totally " I don'L know where I would ally know about different." our club. We Wilson experi be ·without this support. vVc want to get the enced severe Post all help each oLher ou L." word out." Traumatic Stress The Veterans Syndrome while in Club wants to the Navy. Bonnie \i\Tilson, RCVeLerans Club become more "I would have Member active on cam- incidents and epi pus. "On Vet sodes that hap- erans Day we pened frequently," she said. " It really want to sell flags and earn money to help started to scare me." with our group. We want to help with the The transition back to normal life with Food Pantry." the PTSD was a struggle for Wilson. " I The club is for anyone on Bakersfield had a meltdown," she said. " I lost every College's campus who wants to support thing. I'm 28 and fighting to get my life veterans. back." "I'm not dogging the system, but vet Wilson began attending NAMI Veterans erans need more support," she said. "Ba meetings for support. kersfield College's Veterans Club wants to "I don't know where I would be without help contribute and do their part. this support," she said. The club can be contacted by sending a "We all help each other out. For exam message on Facebook to BakersfieldCol ple, I was having a hard time getting knee legeVeterans Club. Jazz takes over Bakersfield College Indoor Theater

By Breanna Gray After a roar of applause from ence." his studies of Latin music in composers, Sun Ra. One of my preceded "Tow Away Zone" by Reporter the audience, Tiner shared the It started out with growls from Puerto Rico. favorite space aliens too. We got Thad Jones, making it their last meaning behind the next song's the plunger-toped trumpets ac The Funk streak continued Muppets and aliens all in the two songs of the night. "Rivet" Quiet murmurs filled the Ba title, "Black and Tan Fantasy" companied with the Ragtime with "Boogie Stomp Shuffle" space show." was specially composed for the kersfield College Indoor Theater by Duke Ellington and Bubber melody of the grand piano, by Charles Mingus ri ght before Tiner continued to say that BC Jazz Ensemble by the LA as the scattered crowd waited for Miley. which gave off the vibe of being intermission where audience their next song, "Speak No Evil" based musician, Liebig. He re the Jazz Fall Concert to begin. "The black and tan was sort inside of one of those black and members had a chance to look at by Wayne Shorter, was newly ar arranged one of his jazzy funk Performing arts professor Kris of an undercover jazz club in the tan underground clubs. the posters designed by past BC ranged - or "deranged," as he put tunes with an array of the effects Tiner directed the modem and 1920s;' said Tiner. "It was a place After Tiner assured the audi graphic design students. Daniel it - to give it a new twist after he and electric guitar after playing a classic performances of BC's where the black folks and white ence that the musical gear had Coleman designed this year's heard a section of the class jam gig with Tiner a few years ago. Jazz Ensemble on Nov. 5. folks got together and listened to been bought brand new, the en poster. ming on it one day. "It's a very modem take on The big band feel of"Blues for music, and did other things. semble jumped from the renais A percussion of bongos, elec The soulful lounge saxophone jazz funk music," Tiner said, Kapp" by Marty Paich opened "The black part of it is an sance to the '70s tune played in tric guitar and trumpet, played played by Stacy Garvin and hard "with a lot of modem and classic the performance with solos old spiritual tune Ellington had the Muppet's movie, "Rainbow by Tiner, filled the theater with drumbeats by Nicolas Castro influences mixed in." from Danielle Morin, baritone learned from his mother, which Connection" by Williams/As the '50s composition, "Call for mixed along with the rest of the After the instrumental clash, saxophone; James Russell, alto is played in the A section and the cher. Much of the song featured All Demons." band for a fresh take on a '60s the BC Jazz Ensemble the Fall saxophone, and Jorge Santos, B section is more of a Ragtime, trumpet player Jorge Santos, Tiner said, "One of my favor classic. Concert with Thad Jones' "Tow trumpet. which is a bit of the white influ- who is leaving BC to continue ite tunes by one of my favorite "Rivet" by Steuart Liebig Away Zone."

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I JUST FEEL SO RELAXED, LIKE I HAVE NOTHING TO BE STRESSED ABOUT. RYAN GEORGE / THE RIP LIKE I HAVEN'T ARE A dose of FluMist awaits use in the Student Health SPONSIBILITY IN THE Center on Nov. 9. WORLD. Campus Center offers BC students avery healthy service

By Kristen Blue An announcement was made Reporter on the BC Web site notifying students about the FluMist ser The Student Health Center is vices provided. Coleman said providing free FluMist services they planned on putting up fli to students at Bakersfield Col ers to get the word out. lege. "We hope more students will The health fee students pay come utilize this. We under when registering a5 a student stand that going to the doctor covers the FluMist services. can be expensive, but they can FluMist is offered to any BC get the FluMist here on campus student who wants one. for free," said Coleman. According to Joyce Coleman, Students attending Bakers dean of students, she believes field College on Delano's cam it's a beneficial service offered pus are also offered the same on campus. "If it can prevent service. someone from getting sick and The Student Health Center missing class, it's helpful," said is located in Campus Center 3. Coleman. Walk-ins are accepted, but an The FluMist was provided appointment is reconunended. by Clinica Sierra Vista through To make an appointment, the a contract Bakersfield College Student Health Center can be has. reached at 395-4336. OPINIONS Page 6 The R enegade Rip I www.therip.com Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Staff Editorial Improper usage of the Downtown Partying: Agreat computer commons way to spend a night or a fast still a problem at BC road to disaster and regret? Walking into the packed seat to someone who is in need computer commons while on of it. a time-crunch for a class proj If someone is roaming about Editor's Note I Partying downtown is a big part of many Bakersfield College students' lives. Two Rip staff writers decided to sound off on the ect. only to find the majority of you with a look of inquiry on subject. those computers occupied by their face and a brick of books people who are just aimlessly in their hands, and you happen clicking their way through the to be just goofing around on the Intemet. is partjcuJa.rly frustrat computer wony ing about who PRO CON ] ing to someone in need of it for is dating who and who hat.es academic pw·poses. who. Offer that individual your By Brendalrene Rodriguez By Kimberlyn Yvonne Macias It gets especially more frus seat so that they can rest a little Reporter Reporter trating when you a.re a iligitaJ easier during final s. ai1s or journalism student in Lf the person next to you While many violent situations may occur in downtown Bakers Downtown clubs are a place where alcohol, chugs and sex are need of one of the five Macin seems transfixed in a fever of field, partying downtown can be an altematjve to house paities or taken too lightly. toshes only to find that they typing and page flapping, be just laying around at home, and can be a lot of fun for most people, Alcohol plays a big role in the dub scene; it is used to get com are occupied by people on Fa considerate by setting your especially for those people 21 and over. pletely drunk and act foo lishly. cebook, who are unwilling to phone to silent and avoid deaf Come the weekend , downtown ·s streets are filled with lames Of cow·se there is the classical use of alcohol to impress women move so that someone in aca ening laughter as you watch dressed to impress. men looking their best. and drag queens at their by buyi ng them a drink. Alcohol takes people out of their usual demic need of tJ1e machine, can something ridiculous on You finest. mind set, into a world where you ai·e not alert enough to consider use it. tube. People can go with groups of friend<;, or by themselves and meet the consequences. This blatant inconsiderate EveryoneeventuaUy has time new people. The price you pay for a night of a couple drinks can be any behavior expressed by some in to k.'i ll on campus and when you There is &'inking. socializing, dai1cing, a chance to meet new peo where from a $4,000 DUI to an innocent life. the commons is doing nothing have to do it. find an outlet that ple, or even spark a new romance. The consequences of clubbing can come back and haunt you for but impeding someone in their won't retard the study habits of Drinking is a major reason people decide to go downtown because years and one little mistake as driving home intoxicated. educational advancement. And others. there are many bars to choose from. I like meeting up with my friends It has the ability to change your life ai1d the lives of others when though this is not a new issue A sense of courtesy and fore downtown and going to the bai·s and getting drinks. We like to see who you decide to take the steering wheel in you own hands while un and has been addressed by the thought toward other students can get the most drinks bought for them throughout t h e der the influence. school and this paper before, it needs to be stTessed, so that all night. Just when you think alcohol has gotten out of hand you begin to is still relevant and ongoing. students at BC are afforded the Some people become more social team that drngs in downtown are passed around like candy. When There ai·e signs and regula full potential of their sought when they &ink, and if they are speaking to a friend he mentioned that one of the times he was tions posted inside each station education. drinking at a bar, they are given the partyi ng in clubs downtown he was offered M&M's. l thought that sn·ess the academic prior We are living in economi ability to talk to new people. it was odd he was offered cand y. That is when I learned that ity the computers entail, but cally trying times and have had Most people think tJ1at pait y M&M is a nickname for a ce1tain drug and what he offered no one seems to pay attention a recent influx of students on ing downtown is better than was not a candy. to them. And though the use of campus in the past couple of going to a house party. be Drugs are taken so lightly that they are refeITed to as a piece computers inside the library for years. cause house parties can get of chocolate and offering it was like passing out candy on Hal purposes is a something every It is imperative that we put overcrowded, and usually there loween. student has done. it becomes a education over everything else will be more guys than girls at a I know tl1at d1ugs are a reality in this world ai1d that some problem when you do not take even the ''Bed Intruder Song" house party. people choose to pat-rake in this, but the reality of how lightly they the libe1ty to option up your or Michael Vick's Twitter. There will usually be people are taken is astonishing to even hear, and the willing underage at house patties. but pa11y ness to use them is shocking. ing downtown, people don't have to Intoxication reaches not only the people ·s body. wony much about an underage crowd but you can even feel it in the environment and is being around. the best to describe the vibe of clubs. NFL player strike is My experiences at house patties Intoxicatfon makes one forget morals and have ended with cops breaking up the standard~ that you may apply in your dail y party before the clock even struck life. midnight. All for the simple pleasure of having At tliis party my friend hosted that one good night. not likely to occur I went to tJ-lis past weekend on the east It is incredible how one night of side of town, I was literally standing several &·inks and a couple of dances back Lo back with people I didn't even By Zak Cowan food that they nonnally would tend to be the only reqwrement at know. My friend was expect- clubs to lead two su-angers to sex. Reporter on a Sunday during the fa]) ing at least 40 people Two people who probably won't football season. Lo show up at his use protection because they are nei A life without football. All of these problems would house. but in ther above the influence nor in their That is what it could be like arise if this new collective bai· stead of 40. right state of mind. as early as fall 201 l. gaining agrnement doesn't hap The 32 owners of the NFL pen. there ended So a child can be brought into up being ap are going through a grneling If the owners can't agree on this world because the parents were proximately too in·esponsible and to inebriated to process right now as they u·y issues that most people would 100 people at to come 10 a compromise for find obvious, such as salaiy consider a life being procreated. by his house. It was the new collective bargaining caps, or u-ain:ing-camp regu meaningless sex. hot and everyone agreement between them and lations, we will not have any All because of just one night was sweaty. It truly the players' union. football whatsoever come faJJ of pleasw·e. when consequenc wasn't a pleasant place to be at. If they don't reach an agree 2011. es aren't measmed, are not If a bai· or club begins to become overcrowd ment soon the American popu Most people would agree worth giving up yow- life to ed, people can always walk to another bar or lation could be left with no that football in our day is one an illness that could have club because everything is within walking been avoided. professional football for as of the biggest businesses in the distance. Diseases also can be long as it takes. counuy - and no doubt one of People also like going downtown to Can you :imagine the impact the most popular. brought into a new party because clubs such as Azul's, The that situation could inflict on Football abruptly being mechanism and Padre Hotel. and Casablanca offer a the already failing economy in postponed until further notice spread amongst the states? would no doubt hm1 television dance floor. our community Although Casablanca is a gay No Sunday barbecues and no stati ons, railio stations and the because symp club it weJcomes anyone regardless Monday night pizza nights. print industry. toms of sexually of their sexual orientation and the Not only could such a thing I wouldn't be surprised if transmitted diseases time that I went with my fxiends. I trul y hamper an every day Ameri t11ere were riots in the streets, can take up to six to enjoyed myself. My friends and I danced can's life - it could in1pact burning buildings and even 12 months to develop .. so and drank the night away. countless businesses that rely mass protests bigger than those those who are infected pass it on People from all over Bakersfield can go down on professional football for in of Jon Stewart's and Glenn without even realizing it. town and enjoy themselves, because downtown par come during the fall season. Beck's combined. Ignorance and embam1ssment tying is livelier than a regular house pai1y.I love Think of pizza joints that l have no doubt that tJ1ey will also can procrastinate dfagnoses of going downtown for socializing, dancing and drinks. will hurt from not having the get this deal done as early as sexually transmitted iliseases. Sometimes even for rock shows at bars such as The Monday night football . . . all the 2011 NFL Draft. So this is what downtown clubs Mint~ Riley's and Sandrini's. the beer that won't be served. There is no chance in Hell really ai·e: an intoxicated environ Downtown's atmosphere is more fw1 than par ment that intoxicates your mind and Think of the grocery stores that these 32 billionaire NFL tying at a house, due to the fact that there are a that would hurt from not sell team owners will mi<;s out of body. and most importantly it can vaii ety of different clubs ai1d bars that ai·e in the ing the average amount of ham on months and montl1s of in intoxicate your world and impact ai·ea. your life. burger meat. beer and other come.

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