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Vol. 87 ∙ No. 6 Wednesday, November 18 , 2015 BC hosts a pro soccer game Faculty Thousands at BC of fans at BC for the under pro game review By Mohamed Bafakih Online/Sports Editor KCCD hires Winding down the 60-year cel- ebration of Memorial Stadium, the venue has had its fair share of investigator to many different events. Professional soccer, however, review case had been long overdue. Fortunately for the field reno- vations and International Soccer By Javier Valdes Challenge organizing the match- Copy Editor es, professional soccer made its Bakersfield College faculty return to Memorial Stadium after members believe that they have 10 years on Nov. 14. become a target for the Kern In the press conference, held Community College District. on Oct. 5 regarding the an- On Oct. 1, a BC faculty member nouncement, International Soc- filed a formal complaint against cer Challenge president and BC English professor Kate Plu- organizer Ranbir Shergill simply ta, BC women’s basketball coach specified that “It is going to be Paula Dahl, and a BC adminis- unbelievable”. Sure enough, his trator, all which are now under statement proved to be accurate. investigation by the KCCD. The two-match grand spec- Interim dean of student suc- tacle featured United Soccer cess Janet Fulks confirmed that League’s Los Angeles Galaxy pions Toluca – almost similar to the faculty members in question II and the USL’s 2014 champi- what Memorial Stadium used were not notified until Oct. 28 ons Sacramento Republic FC as to look like when football drew Above: 12,000 about the complaint, in which the preliminary match in which massive crowds – but Bakersfield fans gather Dahl and Pluta were initially L.A. cruised to a 5-1 victory. being Queretaro’s sister city, they at Memorial called in to report to the district Following it was the main event also had a decent showing. Stadium for a office, as witnesses to speak to a between Liga MX’s Toluca Dia- Los Angeles native and cur- professional KCCD hired investigator. They blos Rojos and Gallos Blancos rent Queretaro midfielder Jona- soccer game on were not given warning or infor- of Queretaro. than Bornstein found this as an Nov. 14. mation about what or whom the Liga MX is the highest re- unusual opportunity to return Left: Omar complaint involved. garded soccer league in Mexico, close to his hometown and play It wasn’t until the union re- and the atmosphere 2,000 miles in a much different environment. Riveron (23) quested a copy of the complaint away from their respective home “It’s always a pleasure to play of Toluca FC that Dahl and Pluta realized that grounds proved that both teams in front of new fans and people tries to win they were not being called in as had a large fan base patiently who don’t get to see us play in possession of witnesses, but as the accused in awaiting their arrival. front of them live every day,” a loose ball the complaint. Approximately 8,000 presale Bornstein said following the Nov. against Wilson Fulks said that after Dahl and tickets were sold and another 13 team practice. “Especially for Tiago (29) of Pluta realized that they were be- 4,000 made their way to the gates me personally to come to Ba- Queretaro FC. ing accused, they requested to prior to kickoff, and whether it kersfield – not too far from Los reschedule the meeting with the was fans from Hollister, Calif., Angeles where I was born – so photos by district in hopes that they could or Los Angeles, the die-hards all my family is coming up and mason j. contact a lawyer for representa- made their presence felt at Me- I’m super excited to see them.” rocKfellow tion. The district denied to re- morial Stadium. Families commuted from The Rip schedule. There was a sea of red repre- many different cities throughout Although The Rip could not senting 10-time Liga MX cham- Please see SOCCER , Page 5 obtain the exact content of the complaint, Fulks was able to confirm the reason as to why the faculty members were being investigated. “They were told they Teacher Smoking policy at were being investigated for vio- lating district policies in using KCCD resources to send email, and hosting social media on the ranked 5th district/college website during BC moves forward the Team Sonya campaign,” said Fulks. By AK Pachla ment action has been taken On Nov. 2, Dahl and Pluta sep- Reporter against smokers on campus, arately met with an investigator nationally except for what is mandated hired by the KCCD to question The Student Advancement by state law. and investigate the faculty mem- By Chris Miller Committee, assembled by the During the Nov. 10 meet- bers. During the meeting, the ac- Reporter Student Government Asso- ing, the matter itself was cused were asked nine questions, ciation, held a regular meet- prepared by the district, which Jonathan Hernandez, a profes- tabled by committee chair ing on Nov. 10 to discuss mostly related to T-shirts that sor at Fresno State University Sen. Fitzgerald Graves, who the topic of Bakersfield Col- were sold to show support for and Bakersfield College’s Dela- committed to pursuing fur- lege’s erstwhile campus-wide BC president Sonya Christian no Campus, was recently ranked ther information on the reso- smoking ban. The topic of during her recent contract battle number five in the country in the lution. Present at the meeting smoking on campus has also with the KCCD. official Top 25 national rankings were SGA President Clayton The accused were asked for Rate My Professors. been brought up in a recent Fowler; senators Alfredo San- whether they sold T-shirts or Rate My Professors is a web- Photo courtesy of Jonathan hernandeZ Academic Senate meeting. chez, Jose Chavez, and Dan- used BC email to sell T-shirts, as site affiliated with MTVU where BC Delano Campus professor Jonathan Hernandez is At present, the only policy iel Galvez; as well as Raquel well as where funds to purchase students can rate and review their ranked as the number five professor in the country. enforced on campus is the Vega, SGA public relations the t-shirts were acquired. professors and the ranking sys- one provided by California director; and SGA director In a letter to the Bakersfield tem is based solely off of student until the official Top 25 rankings ences as a student and makes a law. The law says smoking of finance Epifania Mendoza. Californian, Bakersfield College feedback. were made public. Despite being real attempt to connect to each is not permitted indoors in Nicky Damania, director of planetarium director Nick Stro- Hernandez was ranked num- unable to tell anyone about it for student. He often calls his stu- public places, nor within 20 student life, also sat in for a bel wrote that questions asked to ber five in the country, making a while, he was still humbled by dents “the best students in the feet of any operable doors, few minutes. the accused BC faculty members him the highest-rated professor the experience. world.” windows, or vents, open or Discussion on the mat- also included, “possible campus in California. “It is extremely humbling to “You can ask any student of not. This rule applies both to ter continued for about 10 discussions of the president’s Hernandez was born in Selma know that my students think of mine, and they will tell you that firelit tobacco products and minutes, with the assembled contract and her evaluation— and attended Reedley College. me so highly, and I am whole- I am an open book,” he said. “I electronic vaporizers. senators bringing up diverse questions not even remotely He later transferred to Fresno heartedly grateful for each and am not afraid to talk about my The non-smoking initia- concerns such as security and pertaining to the content of the State for his undergraduate and every one of them,” he said. past failures as a student, for the tive at BC has something of sanitation around designated complaint.” graduate degree in Communica- “From Bakersfield to Fresno, I reason that I do not want my stu- a history. During the 2012- smoking areas, and enforce- The way in which the KCCD tion. am completely blessed to have dents to make the same mistakes 2013 academic year, the mat- ment of the policy among has handled the investigation of Hernandez was first notified the best students each semester.” that I once did. I express how ter was put to a vote by the college employees, who have the formal complaint has led BC of his high ranking via email by Hernandez thinks of his stu- challenging college and graduate student body, which chose certain superceding rights of faculty members to believe that MTVU’s Digital Coordinator dents as family and because of school were for me personally, an outright ban by a wide their own. the accused faculty members are back in late July, but he was un- this, he levels with them and but through hard work and a lot margin. To date, no further The findings of the Aca- able to speak about it to anyone often talks about his own experi- Please see RANKED, Page 5 implementation or enforce- Please see SMOKING, Page 5 Please see KCCD, Page 5 Fe a t u r e s Page 2 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 18, 2015

BC supporter leaves legacy Top Ten Black Friday shopping tips. By Marcus Castro more for BC. They have sup- that they should put the campus that didn’t relate to them. Editor in Chief ported places such as California concessions out to bid, so Collins The plaque reads, “Dedicated Living Museum and The Boys did so. Pepsi ended up winning to all Bakersfield College fac- 10. Be aware that the lowest-priced deals Marjorie Lindsey, a long-time and Girls Club in the Bakersfield the bid, and this was the start ulty and staff who since 1913 are not always the best. generous supporter of Bakers- community. of the Lindseys’ support of BC. have given the gift of education Doorbuster specials draw people in with visions field College, recently passed “The Lindseys were always BC and the Archives wanted to to the people of Kern County, to of savings, but they might not offer the best away, but she didn’t do so with- very low key in their giving; it honor the Lindseys with some- the thousands of students who out leaving her legacy at BC. was not about them but rather thing at BC. give meaning and purpose to ev- product for their needs. This is especially true Marjorie passed away on Oct. about the non-profit causes to Ludeke explained that most of erything that takes place on this for big-ticket items such as TVs. Products like 24 at the age of 98. which they so generously con- the time people are honored after campus, and to all who have giv- those, particularly derivative models created “She is a very lovely southern tributed,” said Ludeke. they have died, but the Lindseys en their time and talents to help gentlewoman. Very soft spoken. In the ’70s, Marjorie was part were honored before they had BC flourish.” specifically for Black Friday events, might have Always beautifully groomed in of a group of women who would passed. Ludeke explained that Marjo- lower specs or fewer features than standard pastels and is very well-educat- take Clayton Rippey’s painting They were honored by the rie’s generosity was just a part of products from the same manufacturer. ed. She’s been our angel,” said classes. This was around the naming of Lindsey Grove, where who she was. archives director Jerry Ludeke. time when John Collins was the there are two benches in front of When asked if Marjorie ever Marjorie and her husband, Bud president of BC. the library. discussed her reasoning for be- 9. Avoid pricey accessories Lindsey, donated their time and During this time, Coca-Cola The Archives installed a ing generous to BC, Ludeke You’ve just scored an awesome 65-inch TV money to BC and the Bakersfield was the only company that had plaque in the Lindsey Grove. said, “She was very strong in her community. soft drinks on campus, but the Marjorie did not want the plaque Christian faith, and she felt that at an all-time low price, so don’t blow your They put up money for schol- Lindseys held distributorship for to be about her and her husband, those to whom much have been savings by splurging on pricey accessories or arships for students and much Pepsi. Bud suggested to Collins so she decided to put something given much was expected.” extended warranties. This is where retailers make their money. Hence the hard sell. If you know you’ll need an HDMI cable, buy it in advance from an online retailer such as monoprice.com or bluejeanscable.com. That BC brings music way you won’t be pressed into overpaying at the store.

8. Check all store policies in advance It’s always good to know a store’s price-match to the veterans and return policies. Target recently expanded By Carissa Diaz to rise while the orchestra played its policy, and both Best Buy and Walmart will Reporter their last song of the night to price-match to varying degrees. Other stores, honor them. however, might suspend their price-match The Bakersfield College Or- There were a few veterans in chestra and Concert Band pre- the audience that participated in guarantees during the Black Friday weekend, so sented Concert Americana! on the special moment. read the fine print. When you check the return Nov. 11 at the PAC indoor theater The Brass Quintet, a musical and exchange policies for Black Friday sales, to celebrate American history on ensemble of five members, also Cinthia loEra / ThE Rip Veterans Day. performed at the concert. Con- The Bakersfield College concert band performs during make sure the store won’t charge a restocking Concert Americana! included ductor Tim Heasley stated that Concert Americana! on Nov. 11, which was held in the BC fee for any item you bring back. special guests Gary W. Hill, di- the quintet had just began work- indoor theater in honor of Veterans Day. rector of bands at Arizona State ing together a few weeks prior to University, and Jangle Barrera, the concert and is now starting to 7. Create a budget—and stick to it. Principal Flute of the Southern perform more. Black Friday sales, especially the doorbuster California Philharmonic. Hill The Concert Band ended specials available in limited quantities, are helped conduct the Orchestra with a tribute to each of the U.S designed to get you into the store so retailers during the performance of the Armed Forces with songs that “American Flute Salute” while saluted the military services such can sell you something else. Decide ahead of Barrera played the flute. This as “The Caisson Song” and “An- time how much you want to spend on your was one of many songs that were chors Aweigh.” Black Friday shopping spree, and do your best played to begin the tribute to the This concert allowed the or- veterans. chestra and concert band to show to resist impulse buying, especially if you’re not After being thanked by BC appreciation for all of the veter- sure how good a specific deal is. Orchestra conductor Lisa Bur- ans, while also giving families an ingrud, Hill said, “You are really opportunity to enjoy the special lucky to have dedicated teachers guests and music. 6. Load your phone with apps at Bakersfield College.” Heasley said, “It’s amazing to Be sure to download the apps mentioned below As the concert continued, Bur- have special guests and the band in order for you to get the best deal. Most of ingrud asked for all the veterans together on one stage.” these apps have a bar-code scanner that can be used to scan prices and see which priced items would be the better bargain. Text messages are Cinthia LoEra / ThE Rip also a great way to get coupons. Above: Bakersfield College orchestra director Lisa Buringrud (center) poses with special guests Gary W. Hill (left) and Janelle Barrera (right) after their performance at 5. Be social-media savvy Concert Americana! on Nov. 11, which was held in the BC Facebook pages and Twitter feeds of your indoor theater. favorite retailers are a great way to find out about deals and promotions. Those retailers will Bottom left: Bakersfield College orchestra director Lisa often reward customers who “like” them or Buringrud (left) performs with the BC orchestra alongside special guests Gary W. Hill (center) and Janelle Barrera follow them with special alerts to Black Friday (right) during Concert Americana! On Nov. 11, which was discounts and incentives. held in the BC indoor theater in honor of Veterans Day. 4. Be Loyal Stores often have loyalty programs that offer sales and promotions to their members first, and then let them earn rewards on what they Starbucks’ new red cup sparks controversy buy. Sign up for Black Friday shopping alerts about coming promotions, coupons, and discounts. In some cases, you can even learn if By Rhiannon Stroberg holocaust” began once Kentucky The red cup controversy was Features Editor clerk Kim Davis was arrested for such a big trending topic on so- products you want are in stock or eligible for a refusing to sign a gay marriage cial media that presidential can- buy-online/pick-up-at-store option that saves A nationwide controversy took license. didate Donald Trump weighed you on shipping charges. place on social media sites after Feuerstein encouraged people in by saying, “I have one of the the popular coffee chain Star- to indicate to Starbucks employ- most successful Starbucks in bucks released their highly an- ees that their name was Merry Trump Tower. Maybe we should 3. Compare Prices ticipated holiday red cup, which Christmas to see if the employ- boycott Starbucks? I don’t know. Don’t settle for an item when you can was literally an ombré tinted red ees would adhere to their re- Seriously, I don’t care. That’s cup rather than the traditional quests. Feuerstein told people to the end of that lease, but who get it cheaper somewhere else. Sites such Christmas themed cups. post their results to social media cares?” as PriceGrabber.com, PriceWatch.com, Bakersfield College students sites under “#MerryChristmas- Trump went on to say, “If I be- ShopAdvisor.com, ShopSavvy, and Shopping. expressed their opinions about Starbucks.” come president, we’re all going the trending online topic. Bakersfield resident Kimberly to be saying Merry Christmas com can lead you to a better deal elsewhere, so “I don’t go to Starbucks, so I Coon, 22, stated that after watch- again, that I can tell you. That I they’re well worth a look. don’t care,” said nursing major ing Feuerstein’s video, she was can tell you.” Ijeoma Ojukwu, 33. “I make my curious to see if Starbucks would Regardless of what Trump 2. Don’t focus on Friday alone coffee at home.” refuse to write her name as Mer- said, Coon doesn’t plan on boy- Human biology major, Aleena ry Christmas as the video stated. cotting Starbucks anytime soon. Black Friday has morphed from being a one Paiz, 18, said, “I think it’s just a “I personally don’t have a “I love Starbucks,” she said. day shopping holiday to an entire month of red cup. It’s just Starbucks’ way Starbucks’ holiday cups, problem with their new holiday “They are against many things, savings. Most stores have deals leading up of its Christmas cup. I don’t go cup, I’m pretty obsessed with the like our troops among other to Starbucks very often, so the which were previously color this year,” said Coon. “But things I support, but at the end of to Black Friday. Don’t fret, there will be other cup thing doesn’t matter; people decorated with popular they actually didn’t do it. He [the the day, I still love their drinks.” opportunities to save money other than Black over-think things. It is what it festive designs, have been barista] just rolled his eyes and A Starbucks representative ad- Friday. is, but it’s their opinion. No one replaced with simple red wrote ‘Mary’.” dressed the issue by saying, “In should care about it, though.” cups, causing some people Coon believes that the whole response to the video, our core “I think it shouldn’t matter,” to feel offended. cup situation is being blown values as a company is to create 1. Be Prepared. child development major Ash- up for no reason, and that she a culture of belonging, inclusion Study ads – print and online – the weekend ley Mariscal, 20, said. “It’s just sus,” posted a video, which went doesn’t have a personal vendetta and diversity. a cup. There’s more important viral, about how Starbucks was against Starbucks because, after Each year during the holidays before Thanksgiving. You can find leaked ads problems in the world that should removing Christ and Christmas all, “It’s just a cup,” she said. we aim to bring our customers an at bfads.net, blackfriday.info, DealNews.com, be addressed rather than a stupid from their traditional holiday Several people who believed experience that inspires the spirit gottadeal.com, and theblackfriday.com. red cup.” cups, imposing that Starbucks is that the uproar was unnecessary of the season and we will contin- The majority of the backlash contributing to waging a war on and ridiculous didn’t hold back ue to embrace and welcome cus- occurred after social media per- American Christians. from their opinions by posting tomers from all backgrounds and Source: Consumer Reports sonality Joshua Feuerstein, a Feuerstein was also responsi- their response under “#ItsJusta- religions in our stores around the self-described “disciple of Je- ble for declaring that a “Christian Cup.” world.” Fe a t u r e s Page 3 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Funds hold back full Wi-Fi coverage

By Marcus Castro Ismael Ramirez, 19. on campus are made of concrete. So Coston said, “At any given point, we tion. Editor in Chief When it comes to BC creating better when a Wi-Fi access point is installed in can have over 10,000 devices connected “We leverage grants as much as we connection and more Wi-Fi access on one room of the building, it has a hard to our network.” can, so for example, Science and En- Wi-Fi access and connection on the campus, there’s more to it than the aver- time getting connection through the Even though there is room for many gineering they have Wi-Fi pretty much Bakersfield College campus is a topic age student may know. concrete walls. devices to be on the college’s Wi-Fi, the throughout the building, and it’s rea- that many students have opinions about, Information services director Todd The concrete walls, as Coston ex- problem is that not all areas of BC have sonably robust Wi-Fi because the grant but there is more to Wi-Fi on the BC Coston explained that one of his goals plained, make it difficult to install Wi-Fi good connection. was able to help us pay for the coring campus than they know. is to create more Wi-Fi access around access points as well. The reason is that Coston said that the areas lacking through the walls,” said Coston. Some students prefer not to use the campus, but he said that there are certain the wiring has to go through the walls. Wi-Fi are the Language Arts building, Coston explained that the Wi-Fi is college’s Wi-Fi. things that slow down the process. He said that it is very expensive to core FACE building, and Horticulture Lab improving in small increments as fund- “I don’t use it because it is very weak,” “Everyone just assumes that we have through the concrete walls to install building. ing allows it to. He said that he hopes said BC student Raul Rodriguez, 18. full Wi-Fi coverage on this campus. We the Wi-Fi, and that there isn’t enough Once again, the reason why there is for the funding in the near future to in- Other students use the colleges Wi-Fi don’t. We know we don’t. The reason we money to do that in every building on not Wi-Fi in these areas is because the crease, so that he can work on the Wi-Fi because they like to take advantage of don’t is it always comes back to money,” campus. lack of funds to get it installed. connection and access quicker than he the things offered to them. said Coston. With the increase in students on cam- Coston said that some of the ways can now. “I think it’s cool. I mean it’s free, so Coston explained that one of the big- pus this semester, there are more stu- that certain buildings get Wi-Fi installed Coston said, “I’d love to have Wi-Fi I’m not complaining,” said BC student gest issues is that many of the buildings dents using the Wi-Fi. is through grants for that specific loca- everywhere in tons of capacity.” BC clubs collect teddy Memorial run for fallen officers bears for the Condors’ teddy bear toss game

By Marcus Castro bears. One raffle ticket will be Editor in Chief given out for each bear that is turned in. The prize that will be Clubs at Bakersfield Col- given is a ticket to the Condors’ lege are participating in the hockey game where the bears gathering of teddy bears for the will be tossed. Condors’ teddy bear Hidalgo men- toss game where the tioned that they are bears will be tossed “It’s a project accepting dona- onto the ice rink. tions at a $2 mini- The clubs that are that I introduced mum along with participating in the to the clubs and the teddy bears to collecting of teddy support the United bears are the GSA whichever clubs Way charity. Club, Veterans Club, When asked Agriculture Club, showed interest, what the overall Chemistry Club, they came to the goal is, Hidalgo Outdoors Club, Tu- said, “I have 3,000 toring Club, and a meeting and [teddy bears] in the Student Nursing my head as just a Club. started planning dream goal.” Chad Hildalgo, on their own.” The plan, as Hi- director of student –Chad Hildalgo, dalgo explained, organizations for the was originally set BCSGA, said, “It’s a Director of Student as a competition project that I intro- Organization, BCSGA for the clubs, but duced to the clubs, they started work- Jacob Tovar / The Rip and whichever clubs ing together instead showed interest, they came to of competing. Runners take off at the 33rd annual Bakersfield Police Department Memorial Run at Riverwalk Park on Nov. 13. a meeting and started planning The Condors game where all on their own.” the bears will be tossed will be By Felicity Tomisaka Hidalgo explained that there on Nov. 28, where the Condors Reporter will be a raffle Nov. 23 for the take on the Stockton Heat at people who turned in teddy Rabobank Arena. Saturday, Nov. 13th was the 33rd annual Kern County Memorial Police Walk from 8 a.m. to noon, located at the River Walk. The Bakersfield Police Department celebrated their 100th anniversary by giving out participant medals to everyone who participated in the 5k or Organ donations help 10k. Andrea Pflugh first got involved by volunteering for the Bakersfield Police Department and by also being apart of the event staff that started the Canine save numerous lives Howlin’ at the Moon run 14 years ago. From there, she started helping with the memorial By Cinthia Loera Direct and living donations run and has stayed with it ever since. When asked why she stayed, Pflugh said, “Be- Reporter can be made in order to assure a specific person receives your cause it’s a good cause. The cause for this event is When being faced with the organ or tissue donation. Direct we pay for the entire education, college education question of whether one wants donation can only be done at of the surviving children of police officers killed in to become an organ donor, not the time of the donation (af- the line of duty.” everybody can easily make ter death) and is supported by She also said, “This represents us supporting our the decision right on the spot. Advanced Health Care Direc- law enforcement family when officers are killed Some may question whether tive. Living donations on the in the line of duty, that family doesn’t just disap- they want that pink dot on their other hand are organ donations pear, they become a part of the Bakersfield Police California ID due to the fact that are given by living people. Department family forever. We want to honor the that they may not know much These donations are limited to officer that was killed by making sure his children about the process of organ do- only one kidney and a liver sec- thrive and become successful adults.” nation. tion. David Nelson was the first Bakersfield Police De- According to Donate Life One thing that may not be partment officer to be killed in the line of duty in California, the official non- known by many is that in May over 30 years. profit state-authorized organ 2015, it was announced by the About 600 runners were registered for the event. and tissue donor registry, the Department of Health and Hu- The Bakersfield Police Department handed out donation is free of charge and man Services that the organs of about 87 medals in total. will not affect a person’s fu- HIV donors would be accepted Presenting the medals to the top three finishers neral arrangements or medical and used for an HIV candidate depending on sex, age, and whether you participat- care. On their website, www. participating in a clinical reed in the 5k or the 10k run. donateLIFEcalifornia.org, they search. Pflugh also mentioned that they wouldn’t know stated, “One person can save This development can pos- how much money has been raised and that all of the eight lives and enhance 50 oth- sibly move toward allowing all money goes into a savings account in case of an un- ers through organ, eye and tis- HIV donors to not be denied fortunate situation that they may need it someday. For more information on how you can get in- Jacob Tovar / The Rip sue donation.” and become allowed to give BC graduate and former cross country and track runner Fermin Torres Anybody regardless of their organ/tissue donations to other volved, contact Andrea Pflugh at (661) 326-3519. age can register to donate at a HIV patients in need. comes in on top at the Bakersfield Police Department Memorial Run. DMV but one must be 13 years Undocumented immigrants of age or older to register on- are also among those that can- line. If a donor is underage, the not be denied a transplant due family still has to give consent to their immigration status. to the donation at their time of About 123,000 people are First Friday brings together artistic minds death. on the national organ trans- The Donate Life California plant waiting list and out of website also reassures donors those, 22,000 are in California. By Giovanni Lopez to demonstrate their passion to You don’t really know what to tors selling their pottery. that their medical attention will But 150 people on average are Reporter others. expect. For a city like Bakersfield that not be affected by their donor added to that list each day. Al- Local artist Ruben said, “I There was music playing in is not known mostly for its art, status. After a person has died, though there are 12.7 million Bakersfield First Friday is an love coming to First Friday; you the streets, live music and DJs. it’s great to see a place where two doctors not involved in any organ, eye, and tissue donors in event that takes place the first get to see people who love to cre- You walk into the local art there are no right or wrong, but way with organ or tissue dona- California, only 40% of those Friday of every month. It’s the ate, who to love to entertain. As museum and see a saxophone only a place to be with creative tion must declare that the per- that are eligible to donate are Bakersfield street art show con- a musician and fellow artist, it’s player jamming out to the music people. son is deceased. “It is only after actually registered to do so. sisting of artists for art, music, great to see people show their to fill his blood with the beat and First Friday is one of those every attempt has been made to For more information about food, fashion, and more. skills.” rhythm. local events that will keep your save a patient’s life and death organ and tissue donation, you These aren’t people who come With First Friday, there is Outside, there was a photogra- head spinning with excitement has been declared that the do- can visit www.donateLIFEcali- from big brands and companies, place where people can see the pher selling his photos, a painter from all the colors and entertain- nation process begins.” fornia.org. but talented art makers who want creativity of the minds of others. showing his paintings, and sculp- ment. Ca m p u s Page 4 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 18, 2015 BC book discussions offer valuable ideas

By Javier Valdes Bligh, interim dean of instruction courses, which are meant to Copy Editor Cornelio Rodriguez, BC assistant compress and merge courses. football coach Reggie Bolton, The usual 16-week course is re- Bakersfield College admin- and students Junior Menchaca duced to eight weeks and merges istration and faculty have come and Jennifer Crissman. classes to where the first eight together to create a multiple-part During the discussion, the weeks of instruction students book discussion that focuses on panel focused on helping under- focus on one course, and the last Bailey, Jaguars, and Jenkins’ prepared students, speaking of eight weeks focus on the next book, Redesigning America’s personal experiences as faculty required course. These acceler- Community Colleges: A Clearer working with these students, as ated courses make it possible for Path to Student Success. well as hearing student perspec- students to complete what would The book discussions were tives on the pros and cons of hav- usually take two semesters and divided into six separate pan- ing accelerated courses at the BC condenses it into one. els, each focusing on a different campus. BC has had discussions on javier vaLdes / The Rip chapter from the book, in order Menchaca spoke about his ex- different chapters of the book Bakersfield College returning students Jennifer Crissman (left) and Junior Menchaca to sit down and discuss each perience after returning to BC throughout the fall semester. reflect on the panel presentation after the book discussion that took place Nov. 13 in a chapter separately to get a better and the importance of acceler- Bligh stated that BC president Business-building classroom. idea of how BC can increase stu- ated courses. Sonya Christian wanted to have dent success rates. “When I went through the panel discussions where faculty, ing and having time to just share BC mathematics learning our experience, that is very valu- On Nov.13, a panel of faculty, program, it showed me that all administrators, and students and reflect,” said Bligh. “It takes center faculty member Rachel able,” said Vickrey. administration, and students dis- these things…just needed to be would come together to discuss away from the everyday run of Vickrey also expressed the im- The book discussions chapter cussed chapter four of the book refreshed…a lot of it is just a how faculty could improve and the mill meetings where we have portance of coming together as panels have concluded, but stu- during the book discussion that refresher, and that’s why I think get an idea of what was going on to get things done, where this faculty. dent panels and further discus- took place at a Business-building accelerated programs are so im- in the classrooms. gave us time to sit back, relax, “I think it’s really valuable for sions are scheduled throughout classroom. portant,” Menchaca said. “Bringing together staff, stu- and listen to one another. We just faculty and administrators. When the remainder of the semester. Panelists included academic Currently BC offers acceler- dent, faculty, and administrators really need more opportunities to we read books together and talk Check out the BC website for development chair Dr. Kimberly ated math and reading/writing into a room on a Friday morn- have these conversations.” about these books and reflect on further information. BC Jazz Ensemble presents contemporary works

By Crystal Valdez with a 15-minute intermission Reporter after the fifth. Among the musicians, a select The Bakersfield College Jazz few were featured multiple times Ensemble presented classic and through performance solos. contemporary works at the Jazz Brett Clausen was featured on Ensemble Fall Concert of 2015. the alto saxophone, Omar Muril- The concert took place at the lo was featured on trombone, SPArC Indoor Theater on Nov. 9 and Jorge Santos was featured from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Do- through five trumpet solos. nations of $5-$8 were requested. The audience consisted of BC Jazz Ensemble director roughly 100 people, and its most Kris Tiner introduced the event, positive reaction was after the saying, “We’ve got a nice pro- ensemble’s performance of “Salt gram for you tonight. I’ve been Peanuts” by Dizzy Gillespie and directing this event for the last 11 Kenny Clarke. Tiner urged the years, and it’s always a pleasure audience to sing along with the to show what we’ve been work- ensemble as they sang the “sim- ing on. We call it a panoramic ple” lyrics, “Salt peanuts, salt history of jazz starting almost at peanuts.” the beginning with some swing “These guys have worked re- music...and move through the ally hard. The fall is always un- modern jazz period, and by the predictable. We’re just getting end of the night we’ll be well on it together and hoping we get our way to the funk excursions a rhythm going before concert of the 1970s and 80s.” time. These guys have really The ensemble opened with ramped it up a notch,” Tiner said performances of works such as about his ensemble and about the “U.M.M.G.” by Billy Strayhorn concert. and “Isfahan” by Duke Ellington Tiner is planning on perform- Mason j. RockfeLLow / The Rip and Billy Strayhorn, and closed ing a Miles Davis project in with performances of “Self-por- April 2016 for the Jazz Ensem- BC student John Calo is featured on tenor saxophone at trait in Three Colors” by Charles ble Spring Concert. the fall concert in the SPArC Indoor Theater on Nov. 9. Mingus and “Wiggle Waggle” Mason j. rockfeLLow / The Rip (written for a Fat Albert TV spe- Bakersfield College student Jorge Santos plays solo during cial) by Herbie Hancock. A total the Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert of 2015. of nine songs were performed Ne w s Page 5 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Pantry Fire station by BC gets remodeled By Carissa Diaz Reporter

Students have been curious steps about the construction going on at Fire Station 8, located on the corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue and University Avenue across the street from Bakersfield College. According to the Bakersfield it up Public Works Department’s Navdip S. Grewal, the station is being moved to a temporary By AK Pachla location while the remodeling Reporter takes place at Fire Station 8. The fire station has to meet The Renegade Pantry at certain codes, and by remodel- Bakersfield College has been ing, the requirements will be serving the student communi- met. ty with food assistance since When asked if the construc- 2009. From their location tion has affected any residents, jacob tovar / The Rip between the bookstore and Grewal said, “I haven’t heard Fire Station 8, across the street from Bakersfield College on University Avenue, is undergoing construction. Campus Center, staff, faculty any complaints so far. We have and student volunteers hold superintendents on the job, so construction will make a great ‘50s. Once it’s done it will be a months and is expected to be complete. monthly distributions, helping they’ll be the first ones to know change for the station and com- much improved station and up to complete in May 2016. They have relocated all staff to students at both the Panorama if there are.” munity. Grewal said, “I think it current code.” The station is temporarily a new location, which is on 4400 and Delano campuses. They are hopeful that the will because it was built in the The remodeling will last seven closed until the remodeling is Panorama Drive. In its six years of opera- tion, the Renegade Pantry has helped hundreds of students facing food insecurity. Expansions to the program Soccer: Pro include the addition of Daily Bread, a program to make mid-morning snacks avail- game draws able to all students, provided through cooperation with Panera Bread. But the pantry has only just in fans at BC begun to fulfill its mission to Continued from Page 1 help those students forced to California to witness this match and al- maintain too tight of budgets though Toluca defeated Queretaro 3-1, in these uncertain economic which included a highlight bicycle kick times. by Toluca’s Omar Arellano, the experi- Recently, the Renegade ence for both teams’ fans will leave last- Pantry has sealed a deal with ing memories. the Bakersfield Gleaners to The evening before the game, an auto- offer fresh fruits and vegeta- graph session with selected players from bles every Thursday as a part both teams was held at Xtreme Soccer sporting goods store giving fans a chance of Daily Bread. to interact with some of their favorite The pantry is also planning players who they may have never seen to run a free clothing shop before, or quite possibly may never see once a month for students to again. exchange or offload excess or “The autograph session went really unwanted clothing. well,” Bornstein said. “We had a lot of This will be in addition to fans show up so it was nice to see that.” the already existing part of The game itself was highly competi- the program that helps stu- tive as the International Soccer Chal- dents who need formal busi- lenge trophy was at stake. ness attire to put their best Toluca jumped out to an early 1-0 lead foot forward at interviews and in the sixth minute following a goal from on the job. Colombian Fernando Uribe. “Due to Homecoming, we Queretaro answered with a goal of its got a lot of (clothing) dona- own at the 29-minute mark as Emanuel tions,” said pantry coordina- Villa’s penalty kick evened the game at tor David Guinto, “so now we 1 apiece. want to get it together and set Right before half time, Toluca’s Edy up a distribution date for stu- Brambila was handed a red card leaving dents to come and look… and Diablos Rojos with nine men for the re- to make donations.” mainder of the game. This part of the program Despite being one man short, it didn’t is still in the planning stages, stop Toluca from finding the net as they but will be available soon. added two more goals in the second half, When the clothing distribu- igniting their fans throughout the stands. tion starts, it will also take The Diablos Rojos were crowned place at the Renegade Pantry champions, and perhaps another champi- location. on will be crowned once again in Bakers- The next deadline date for field as International Soccer Challenge’s food assistance from the pan- indicates a possible return during sum- mason j. rockfellow / The Rip try is Dec. 4. The distribution mer of 2016. Liborio Sanchez (22) of Toluca FC punches the ball away from the goal as Toluca went on to win 3-1. date is Dec. 10. Students interested in receiving a food pack may either sign up in the Office of Teacher at the top KCCD: District investigates Student Life in Campus Cen- Ranked: ter 4, or visit the pantry’s page Continued from Page 1 I genuinely love,” he said. “I work for two Continued from Page 1 Association union had filed a griev- on the BC website (www. being targeted by the KCCD in retali- ance against the KCCD. According BakersfieldCollege.edu/cam- of heart that anything is possible. I believe of the best presidents in the country, in my that me sharing this info creates an equal opinion, Dr. Sonya Christian and Dr. Joseph ation to those who supported Christian to Fulks, the reason for the grievance pus/pantry). during her contract battle with the dis- centered on procedure and not follow- Students, families, and ground for everyone in my classroom. They Castro.” Hernandez recently started the one and trict. ing policy. other people in the commu- feel a connection.” This experience has changed Hernan- only communications club, WECOMM Since the complaint came to light BC faculty members felt that the nity who would like to help dez’s life and motivates him to continue his CLUB, in the Delano campus. to BC faculty members, the We Are district failed to follow procedure and out with the pantry’s mission efforts and help push students in the right “I personally believe that student success BC Facebook page, that was used to policy, as noted in the KCCD faculty may donate clothing, food, direction. should not only be implemented in the class- continuously support the BC president contract, in regards to the complaint in or money either in person at “If God allows me to be around 30 years room, but outside the classroom as well,” he when her contract was in question, has question. The KCCD faculty contract the pantry or in the Office of from now, and I am still able to give my all said. “Therefore, it was a no-brainer for us been taken down. states that complaints made against Student Life, or visit the Ba- in the higher educational field, this national to start this at Bakersfield College (Delano On Nov. 12, the KCCD held a spe- faculty members shall confer with the kersfield College Foundation recognition that my students were able to Site) starting this semester. It is no secret cial meeting where the only item on faculty member within 10 working page on the BC website and bless me with this year is something that no that the Delano campus needed something to the agenda stated, “Public Employee days, which the district failed to fol- selecting “Renegade Pantry” one can ever take away,” he said. “And, be- form a stronger bond with the main campus, Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Reas- low in regards to the accused faculty. from the dropdown list of cause of this, I am more driven in the class- and we feel very strongly that WECOMM signment.” The faculty contract also states that available beneficiaries. room than ever before.” is what is going to bridge the gap.” It is not clear whether the board “the faculty member shall be notified Any and all help is appre- Hernandez works at both Fresno State Hernandez attributes his success and ex- discussed the complaint against Dahl that (1) a complaint has been made (2) ciated. “Volunteers help out and BC’s Delano campus. Because of this, periences to his students and family. and Pluta during the closed session, as he or she is entitled to representation a lot,” says Guinto. He said he has to drive up and down Highway 99 “I would like to thank my family of edu- they did not comment on the specifics by the bargaining agent,” both which sometimes it’s a struggle to often. cators who motivate me to be the best ver- of the item on the agenda. BC faculty members feel the district try and keep up with the need, However, the lengthy car drives motivate sion of myself every day. And, last but not During the special meeting’s public failed to follow. but with the support of the him even further because he enjoys working least, I would like to thank ‘the best students comment, BC English professor Kathy The fate of the accused faculty Renegade community, “it’s at both campuses. in the world’ (past and present), for making Freeman addressed the board to make members is unknown, as the KCCD going pretty good so far.” “It is an honor to be at two colleges that all of this possible,” he said. it known that the Community College continues discussions on the matter. Smoking: Smoking policy is making progress at Bakersfield College Continued from Page 1 years ago. Collier explained that KCCD Board Policy Manual tobacco, such as cloves and can- smoking ban. to visit the Office of Student Life demic Senate on the tobacco free the matter was still under review defines “smoking” as “inhaling, nabis, under the heading of “to- “My main argument is that if in Campus Center 4 and speak initiative were similar. Cindy by the Kern Community College exhaling, burning, or carrying bacco product”. The smoking the student body voted that it’s to a member of Student Govern- Collier, dean of Nursing/Allied District and confirmed that there any lighted or heated cigar, ciga- ban, as proposed, would begin smoke-free, then we should be ment. Of possible opposition to Health, and Ray Persell, the are no consequences for policy rette, or pipe, or any other lighted next semester. enforcing it,” he said. the previous vote, Graves puts new director of Student Health violations at this time, as Public or heated tobacco or plant prod- Graves said he is committed to Students who would like more the responsibility back onto the and Wellness, presented the Safety is not authorized to ticket uct,” and includes any device seeing the wishes of the student information on the tobacco-free student body. “Students who are topic, recommitting to creating a individuals for campus infrac- that produces an aerosol in place body implemented on campus campus initiative or to address here and desire to have a des- smoke-free campus in line with tions beyond parking. of smoke. The proposal also in- but acknowledges the obstacles concerns regarding its wording gnated area should start a peti- the student body vote from two The proposed addition to the cludes several items that are not to enforcing a campuswide and implementation are invited tion and bring it forth,” he said. Co m m e n t a r y Page 6 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Makeup Review ABH makeup is Annual flu shots: are they worth the price completely necessary? By Mason J. Rockfellow By Victoria Miller By Cinthia Loera with a spoolie brush attached to Photo Editor Opinions Editor Reporter the end of it. This pencil has .034 ounces of product and re- Many people argue whether a flu shot is worth getting. Some It’s that time of year again; flu season is upon us and we are once The art of eyebrows being on tails for $21. say it doesn’t work, and a lot of people, such as myself, say it again bombarded with reminders to get our annual vaccination. fleek has become a big trend Now I hadn’t even consid- does work. Everywhere we go, we have friends, family, corporations and or- in the makeup community and ered buying this product until From my experiences with flu shots, it seems to get the job ganizations drilling the idea into us that getting a flu shot is a matter most people interested in per- my mom actually bought it done. Even though you usually get a mild cold or illness a few of life or death. Americans are scared out of their minds about getting fecting it have no idea where to and asked me to do her eye- weeks after getting the flu shot, it has prevented me from get- the virus, while companies make billions of dollars manufacturing even begin. brows with it. After feeling how ting the flu. vaccinations. The most difficult yet most smoothly this pencil was glid- When I was young, I wasn’t able to get flu shots because of Americans like feeling in control and getting vaccinated makes rewarding part of my makeup ing onto her brows and making my allergy to eggs, because the most common manufacturing them feel more in control. Unfortunately, getting sick is something routine has always been filling them look naturally perfect, I process of the vaccines uses eggs. we can’t control. It’s something that happens naturally and can hap- in my eyebrows. It has become instantly fell in love with it. Before I grew out of my egg allergy, I was almost certain to pen regardless of the preventative steps taken to avoid its happening. a technique that many wish to It created the perfect arch get the flu if it was prevalent in my area. Once I was able to get I believe flu shots are mostly a false security. That is one of the perfect and some believe in or- with so much ease and the con- flu shots around the age of 12, I didn’t get the flu for about 11 reasons why I don’t bother to get one. Flu shots offer false security der to achieve the perfect brow, venience of the attached spoolie years. because they are marketed as if the shot is a guarantee against getting certain brands of makeup are brush was perfect for blending I still believe the reason I got the flu 11 years later was be- the flu, even though they are more than likely ineffective. necessary. away the product on the inner cause that year I The Center for Anastasia Beverly Hills is one corner of the eyebrows. decided I wasn’t Disease Control of the most notorious makeup I had to try it for myself and going to get a flu and Prevention brands known for its eyebrow the day I did was the last day shot since I had said that the 2014- products and the big question is: I touched my DIPBROW Po- been lazy and 2015 vaccine was Are these products worth their made. This pencil was a huge didn’t make an only 19 percent price? time saver and made my eye- appointment with effective. With My eyebrow routine has al- brows look a lot more natural my doctor. those odds, the flu ways been such a huge deal to me yet still allowed me to create the It had been so shot is definitely due to the fact that I personally thick eyebrows I was fond of. long since I had not a guarantee feel as though my brow shape can As I said before, the lon- gotten the flu that against getting change my entire appearance. gest part of my entire makeup I thought it was the virus. I’m not proud to admit that I can routine has always been my just a bad cold and Every year it take up to thirty minutes perfect- eyebrows, and when using the I would get over it is decided by ing my eyebrows, but it really is dipbrow I found that you have in a few days. I scientists what that serious to me, especially if to use a very finely tipped angle was wrong. After strains are the I’m making an effort to wear a brush to get the arch just right, letting a few days most harmful and full face of makeup. which takes a lot of patience. go by, I realized I likely to affect With that being said, I have When using the Perfect Brow wasn’t getting any large numbers of used my fair share of eyebrow Pencil, you have more control better and decided people. These are products throughout the years in over the product, especially due to go in to the doc- the strains that are order to find one that was per- to the fact that you can sharpen tor. Sure enough, I albert Vargas “nimak” / The Rip put into vaccines, fect for me. I would fill in my the pencil to your liking in order had the flu that everyone was getting at which your immune eyebrows with brow powder for to get a thinner or thicker eye- the time, and let me tell you, it was ter- system will build up immunity to. How- years, and I only bought drug- brow look. This makes it a lot rible. ever, there are so many strains of the flu store brands because I never faster to get the job done. The The day I went into the doctor, they that your body is still vulnerable to. The felt as though high end products spoolie brush also plays a big said I had a dangerous high temperature PRO CON vaccine would be completely useless in were any different, but as I be- factor in making the final prod- and should have gone to the doctor way a situation where you caught one of those gan making a little more money, uct look a lot more natural than before I decided to go. other viruses, instead of the few that your body had built up immunity I figured I’d give them a shot. the pomade can. This means I was walking around at school and in public with to. That’s how I figured out exactly After using both products re- the flu while highly contagious.Due to that incident, I decided Another reason why I won’t get a flu shot is because of the possible which products were worthy of peatedly I can say that they’re to get a flu shot the following year. I did get a cold a few weeks negative reactions. their popularity. both good quality makeup items later, but I didn’t get the flu that year. Although you can’t actually get the flu from the flu shot (the virus The very first ABH product and can absolutely be worth This brings me to my next reason for getting a flu shot. You that is in the vaccine is dead) you can still get flu-like symptoms, and I bought was the DIPBROW their prices, depending on what shouldn’t just get a flu shot for your own benefit but for every- there are definitely other potential risks. People have had allergic re- Pomade, which has a creamy the customer personally wants. one’s benefit. If you don’t get the flu shot and do end up getting actions to flu vaccines and have suffered dangerous side effects. gel-like consistency and is ex- So if you’re somebody that the flu, then you’re also exposing everyone around you to the According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s web- tremely pigmented. It contains tends to like statement eyebrows, flu as well. site, there’s a chance of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) 0.14 ounces of product and re- wear full coverage makeup and With my experiences, I think that the flu shot is definitely after receiving a flu vaccination. This is a particularly disturbing dis- tails for $18. usually rocks a bold lip color, I worth getting when flu season comes around. It may not seem order, where the immune system damages their nerve cells, causing When I had first started us- suggest you give the DIPBROW that important when the commercials and advertisements for flu muscle weakness and possible paralysis. This disorder can be fatal. ing my pomade, I would wear Pomade a try before the pencil. shots start cycling through the media, but in reality it is probably In some flu shots, there is a preservative called Thimerosal, which it every single day and couldn’t But if you prefer a more natu- a good idea to get one. contains mercury. Mercury is toxic to the human body. I’d like to believe how full my eyebrows ral look yet still want the option If you don’t get a flu shot, you may get lucky and not get avoid injecting myself with toxins. looked. But I began to realize of occasionally being able to the flu, but most likely you will get the flu and you’re going to I’ve gotten the flu plenty of times. It is pretty terrible. But getting that my eyebrows looked really achieve a bold eyebrow look, have a terrible week or two of feeling like hell, frequently going the occasional virus is a natural occurrence and builds up your im- dark and intense, in fact they the pencil is a more flexible from cold to hot and getting the chills, and the possibility a lot mune system toward that virus. looked so intense that they over- product that can do both and of puking. There are plenty of other ways to prevent getting a flu virus. Wash powered my face and became is worth the slightly expensive If I were you I would head down to your doctor’s office or one your hands, avoid sick people, and practice behaviors that promote a the only thing anybody could price attached to it. of places giving out flu shots for cheap or possibly free. healthy immune system. notice when they looked at me. Everybody does their makeup I found that with the pomade differently and everybody cer- it was always really easy for tainly has their own preference me to get heavy handed, often when doing their eyebrows, leaving me looking like I had which is what I think the Anas- filled them in with Sharpie. tasia Beverly Hills brand kept in Standing while riding is no big deal I have no problem with having mind when making their prod- bold eyebrows and that’s usually ucts in order to have them capa- the way I go when filling them ble of catering to a wide range By Crystal Valdez to school is nothing compared in, but the dipbrow seems to be of people. Reporter to what residents in other cities more suitable for circumstances Whether you’re barely start- experience on a daily basis at all where a lot of heavy makeup ing to experiment with your Public transportation in Ba- hours. is being worn. It definitely re- eyebrows or you’re looking for kersfield has been the subject of I’ve paid frequent long-term quires a lot of practice in order a better product to take your countless complaints made by visits to larger and much busier to figure out how much product brow game to the next level, I residents for years and recently cities in California (Los Ange- is enough to give its user their think this brand will have some- by Bakersfield College students. les, Berkeley, and San Francis- desired color payoff. thing for you. If we don’t have a car and we co), and it’s safe to say that their Another product by ABH is can’t find a ride to school, our public transportation is superior their Perfect Brow Pencil, which last resort is often to take the and more complex compared is just a standard eyebrow pencil GET Bus. For some of us that’s to ours. However, a key idea to apparently not enough. Addi- take into consideration is that tionally and oddly enough, stu- those cities are larger and busier, dents often complain that buses resulting from a larger popula- albert Vargas “nimak” / The Rip are overcrowded, especially in tion. 10.1 million people live in the mornings on their way to LA, roughly 954,210 people live minutes is difficult to handle the wheelchair. I was always a school. in San Francisco and Berkeley should look to this example. recluse on the bus, but others As I was distributing The Ren- combined. Only 347,843 people However, I think we know wouldn’t hesitate to spark con- egade Rip’s fourth issue, a fel- live in Bakersfield. Different that’s not going to happen. versation with the stranger sit- low student approached me with demographics require different I rode the GET bus to BC ting next to them. a story idea. This student asked resources. We have a GET bus every Monday through Thurs- I never had to stand on a bus me to look into the dangers of system, but we don’t have an LA day for my entire first semester in Bakersfield, but I’ve had to riding the bus in town. Accord- Metro Rail or Bay Area Rapid until I finally got my license. stand on every form of public ing to this student, many people Transit system (subways) sim- My stop was the second one transportation in LA and the are required to stand and the city ply because we don’t need one. on route 60, so I never had dif- Bay Area, and I’m almost posi- should look to an expansion in Thus, the call for a GET bus sys- ficulty finding a seat. I always tive that standing in a bus that its public transportation system. tem expansion is unnecessary had my headphones and a book goes 40mph is less terrifying For those of you who are for- and would probably cost the city with me because I would spend than standing in a subway that tunate enough to have no idea a lot of money. an hour on the bus since I live goes 70mph. what the inside of a bus looks The traffic we experience is on the Southwest side of town. There are people standing on like, there are bars placed at the scarce in comparison to that of I was always comfortable, buses here in town, but only for top of a bus’ ceiling for bus rid- cosmopolitan cities. Residents and I never saw any issues. I a little while. So many people ers to grip in order to avoid fall- of those cities would roll their never noticed anyone else ex- stand in buses of LA and the ing over and injuring themselves eyes at anyone who complains perience any issues aside from Bay Area that I’m surprised as the bus makes its routine, fre- about driving through rush hour an incident in which a woman there is enough bar space for quent stops. Since buses are usu- here in Bakersfield. Streets are shared stories from her expe- everyone to share. ally expected to be overcrowded, so crammed with cars in cities rience in prison, and she in- We’re sheltered. Yes, there’s especially at certain times of like LA and San Francisco that formed everyone on the bus on room for improvement, but day, seats are filled until the last residents often prefer walking the reason why they no longer we’re actually pretty lucky. If two or three stops, so buses typi- from point A to point B. Those serve hot dogs in her old state you’re fortunate enough to have cally don’t get crowded enough who don’t like to travel on foot penitentiary. a college education, standing for people to have to stand until ride their bikes, take the bus, or Bus riders sitting on the on the bus for a while shouldn’t they arrive at BC. The reality of take the subway. BC students handicap seats never seemed to be too much of a burden. Some it is that what BC students expe- who can’t handle taking the bus mind giving up their seats for public transportation is better Albert Vargas “Nimak” / The Rip rience on the bus on their way because standing for five or ten the blind man or the woman on than none. Co m m e n t a r y Page 7 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Series Review Renegade Events Ansari’s new comedy is a hit Music November 25: Juan Gabriel. Rabobank By Victoria Miller gross and annoying, to that of Arena, 9p.m. Opinions Editor their friend Kyle (David Charles December 5: Andre Nickatina. B-Ryders, 8 Ebert), who explains special mo- p.m. Netflix released its newest orig- ments with his son are more sig- inal series, “Master of None,” on nificant than any night out with his Lectures/Discussions Nov. 6, which critics and view- friends. Nexus Student Alumni hosts ers have responded with deserved There’s humor and a type of November 19: praise. realness to each perspective that guest speaker Bob Meadows, VP/Manager Aziz Ansari, a comedian known viewers can relate to. The episode of Mission Bank. Dessert provided. Fireside for his role in “Parks and Recre- doesn’t leave out one side of the Room, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ation” as Tom Haverford, is co- story. creator of the series and stars as Episode one’s theme, although the main character, Dev. Dev is funny and interesting, in com- Workshops/Fairs the kind of guy that has a childlike parison to episode two’s, is pretty November 18: Counseling workshop, SEP. sense of humor and seems to have general. Episode two, “Parents,” SS151, 6 to 7:30 p.m. and CAS workshop, a mostly carefree life. explores what it’s like to be the meet the metric system. MS-6, 12 to 1 p.m. Arnold, played by Eric Ware- first generation in a family that has heim from “The Tim and Eric immigrated to the U.S. November 19: CAS workshop, writing strong Show,” is one of Dev’s main bud- “Parents” introduces a new thesis statements. LA-218, 4 to 5 p.m. dies. Arnold is the awkward friend character, Brian, played by co-cre- November 22: 8th annual Bakersfield Comic who makes random comments ator Alan Yang. I’m personally not and frequently gives absurd ad- a fan of Yang’s acting. It doesn’t Con. Comic book and fantasy convention. 10 vice. Wareheim is perfect for this seem “real” enough. However, it a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kern County fairgrounds, role, as Arnold’s character is es- didn’t ruin the episode, and I was admission $7, children 8 years or younger sentially an overgrown man-child. still able to focus on the story be- Wareheim’s sense of humor is of ing told. free. $2 off admission with the donation of 2 canned goods or 1 unopened toothbrush. the “so stupid it’s funny” variety, Brian is of Asian ethnicity and Google Images so it seems he has to do little more complains how his parents barely November 23: CAS workshop, stay in- than be himself to portray Arnold. show affection toward him. plain how Dev’s father worked at humorous and serious sides of the volved. MS-6, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The series starts off with the Dev, who is of Indian ethnicity, a zipper factory to save money for situation, making it interesting all first episode “Plan B.” It begins touches on how his father can’t medical school. Brian’s father tells around for viewers. November 23: CSUB Onsite Admissions. with Dev accompanying this girl understand his desire to become a story about how he and his fam- After watching the first two Fireside room, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. he just met and hooked up with to an actor. ily had to eat his pet chicken for episodes of “Master of None,” I’m November 24: Counseling workshop, Pro- the drug store to purchase a Plan B Dev and Brian decide to take dinner during hard times. convinced it will be a great series. pill. This opens up the episode to a their parents out to dinner to con- After dinner, Dev and Brian Fortunately, this is a Netflix series, bation. SS151 10 to 11:30 a.m. and CAS long exploration into the pros and nect and learn more about them. have a new respect and apprecia- so all of season one is available at workshops, test taking tips. LA-202, 1 to 2 cons of having children. Their parents tell stories on the tion for their parents. once. I’m definitely looking for- p.m. and preventing plagiarism. LA-202, 3 to The episode covers many dif- hardships of coming from poverty This second episode gives a ward to binge-watching the rest ferent perspectives on the subject. and making it as immigrants in unique, inside look on minori- of the season and seeing what else 4 p.m. Some viewpoints discussed are America. ties in America and the hardships this series has to offer. November 25: Counseling workshop, UC those of Dev and Arnold, 30-year- Dev’s parents (who are played their families had to face to enjoy application and personal statement. SS151, old men who think children are by Ansari’s actual parents) ex- a better life. It touches on both the 12 to 1 p.m. November 30: Counseling workshop, UC Video Game Review application review. SS151, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and CAS workshops, test taking tips. MS-6, 11 to 12 p.m. and writing strong thesis statements. LA218, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fatal Frame, exorcist with a camera December 1: CAS workshop, preventing plagiarism. LA-202, 1 to 2 p.m. By Chris Miller a myriad of hostile ghosts that lit- Water is the major theme for as expected, performs a brand new December 3: CAS workshop, metric conver- Reporter erally pop out of nowhere. Maiden of Black Water. This exclusive song during the credits. sions. MS-6, 2 to 3 p.m. On top of the obviously scripted theme doesn’t just translate into The graphics are decent for Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black ghost encounters there for plot the gameplay but the story as WiiU standards, but some of the Water isn’t just one of the best en- purposes, enemies will also ap- well. character’s facial expressions Miscellaneous tries in the Fatal Frame franchise, pear unexpectedly throughout the The story is experienced through look lazily designed and not very November 19: Dawn of the Space Age and it’s also the creepiest and most game. These random ghost en- three brand new Fatal Frame Char- convincing at times. But enemy showing at the Planetarium. $8 adults, $6 challenging horror game of the counters are what really keep the acters, Yuri Kozukata, Ren Hojo, designs are super creepy and top- seniors and children 5-12 years old. 7:30 to year. player on his or her toes. Rooms and Miu Hinasaki. Fans of the notch. Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black that the player cleared previously previous games may be excited Other than a few frame rate 8:30 p.m. For details visit bakersfieldcollege. Water is the fifth game in the Fatal and return to will sometimes have to know that Miu Hinasaki is the drops when too many entities are edu/planetarium Frame series and is exclusive for a completely different and random daughter of the very first game’s on screen and a control scheme November 20: Wecomm Communication the Nintendo WiiU. ghost that appears and attacks. protagonist, Miku Hinasaki. Each that takes a bit of time getting For those unfamiliar with what This sense of never knowing when character is playable at varied used to, there’s not a whole lot Club presents Wecomedy Vol. 4 featuring a Fatal Frame game is, it’s a psy- a ghost will show up make each points throughout the game and more Maiden of Black Water does Darren Carter and Carlos Oscar. Doors open chological horror game where the experience different and encour- have slight gameplay differences wrong. at 7, show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5 in player uses an in-game camera ages multiple playthroughs. with their Camera Obscuras. Maiden of Black Water has lots called the Camera Obscura to take Fatal Frame games are challeng- In true Fatal Frame fashion, the of replayability and reasons for advance, $8 at the door. Free giveaways. pictures of and exorcise ghosts. ing and Maiden of Black Water is fate of each character depends on players to come back and play the Robert F. Kennedy High School Auditorium, The concept might sound funny no walk in the park. There are a the player’s actions throughout the game again. Completionists espe- 1401 Hiett Ave. Delano, CA 93215. For more to those unfamiliar with the fran- plethora of different enemy ghosts game. The characters’ individual cially will have fun going through information, call 661-720-2000. chise, but the series has become to battle and each have their own fates vary from a happily-ever- the levels and trying to collect all famous for its picture-taking com- unique attack patterns and diffi- after ending to a depressing fate of the items and ghost pictures November 28: kids get in free at CALM wild- bat and has even influenced many culty. where they may end up dying, or they’ve missed in their initial play- life preserve. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. knock-offs and copycat games Maiden of Black Water also worse. As always, the story and through. December 2: It’s a Wonderful Life play pro- over the years. has the highest amount of differ- endings are as dark, yet heart- The fact Ayane, a character from It’s not just the combat that ent enemies to face than any of its warming as previous installments. the fighting game Dead or Alive, duction. SPARC indoor theater. 8 p.m. makes the Fatal Frame games so predecessors. The final boss is es- The controls take a little getting has her own unlockable side mis- December 3: Season of Light showing at famous. Fatal Frame is also fa- pecially challenging and unique. used to. The default controls has sions after beating the main game the Planetarium. $8 adults, $6 seniors and mous for its creepy atmosphere, To add to this challenge is a the player holding up the WiiU is awesome and adds to the variety interesting and likable characters, brand new game mechanic where gamepad to control the Camera of content found in the game. children 5-12 years old. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and excellent, but complicated, the player will get covered more Obscura and twisting it around to Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black For details visit bakersfieldcollege.edu/plan- story-telling. and more in this black water that make the in-game camera turn as Water is an amazing horror expe- etarium Maiden of Black Water not only increases the amount of damage well. Thankfully, there’s an option rience for both Fatal Frame veter- holds up to the high standards set taken from enemy hits. Luckily, to use the joysticks on the game- ans and newcomers alike. 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Mason J. RocKfellow / The Rip Defensive lineman Shaq Garrett causes Pasadena’s Jett Even to fumble the ball. BC forced four fumbles in the 51-7 victory.

By Mohamed Bafakih in the state. Online/Sports Editor He completed 27 of 38 passes and threw for 329 Above: Middle Generating points was a key yards and four touchdowns. blocker problem for Bakersfield Col- “I didn’t have the best Mckenna lege prior to the bye week as the week of practice, but coming Baameur (11) Renegades averaged 15.2 points into this game I had nearly blocks the through the first eight games of four years of being a backup dink coming the 2015 football season. and mentally preparing every from Citrus’ In the last two regular season week like I was the starter,” Samantha games for the Renegades, how- Holle said. ever, it took an upward leap. David Ross accounted for Jape (19). Evidently, the bye week con- one of the touchdowns to tie tributed to players regaining it up at 28-all (Ross finished Left: Outside their health and composure, but with 147 yards on seven Hitter Daryan the sense of urgency and willing- catches), as Faizon Knight Heathcott (19) ness to end the season on a high added two more and another gets the ball note was clear. one by Frison. over Citrus’ From putting up 51 points in Meanwhile for Ventura, it Lauren the final home game of the sea- was their running game that Valenciana Joe Bergman / The Rip son on Nov. 7 in a 51-7 win over kept them ahead. (10) on Curtis McGregor turns the corner for one of his three TDs. Pasadena, to nearly avoiding One of those Bakersfield Nov. 13. Ventura from claiming a share products for the Pirates, DJ of the National Northern Confer- the ball. Even special teams came up Martin, opened up the game Photos BY ence title on Nov. 14, the old say- “It was without a doubt our big as sophomore Dominic Fra- with a 47-yard touchdown Mason J. ing of “too little, too late” came most complete effort. The guys sch added an 84-yard touchdown run on the first play. It was RocKfellow into play. did a really nice job playing to- return following a blocked field Martin’s lone touchdown, The Rip Bakersfield was riding the gether as a group,” head coach goal. but he would finish with 175 same ship as Moorpark, which Jeff Chudy said following the BC went into the locker room yards on the ground. BC even beat in Week 7 in one blowout victory over the Lanc- with a 37-7 halftime lead and Martin’s running mate of its two wins of the season, ers. never looked back, setting up a Chris Beeson continued the but Moorpark (5-5 overall, 4-2 For the group of sophomores, season finale showdown between impressive ground attack for NNC) managed to nearly clinch the sendoff was just right. the Renegades and the Ventura Ventura as he added three Volleyball gets a bowl game berth after finishing Led by the running backs, Pirates. touchdowns on 28 rushes for off the season on a four-game sophomore Curtis McGregor Last season, it was BC getting 210 yards. winning streak. rushed for 185 yard and three the edge over Ventura in the sea- The tight contest saw both Pasadena oppositely remained touchdowns on 15 carries, while son finale, but this rivalry grew teams tied up at 28 with about winless throughout conference freshman Cory Frison had 109 due to Ventura having six Ba- five minutes remaining in the and a date with the Renegades net yards and two touchdowns. kersfield natives on the team. third quarter. even with Citrus was their only shot of nabbing a Defensively, BC forced a lot Quarterback Noah Holle got Ventura (7-3, 5-1 NNC) By Carl E. Littleberry Jr. of the week with Citrus College, win. of pressure, which resulted with his first start of the season look- would nail three consecutive Reporter Ferreira wanted his team to un- BC executed early and often Pasadena fumbling four times ing for the team’s first road win unanswered field goals by derstand the importance of their and throwing three intercep- of the season, and wasn’t afraid on drives and capitalized on ev- Jake Lanski to hold off BC Bakersfield College’s vol- rematch with Citrus, which beat tions. to attack the worst pass defense ery opportunity with or without (2-8, 2-4 NNC), 37-28. leyball team continued its late the Renegades earlier in the sea- season run through the Western son. Instilling his motto of, “Be- State Conference, beating West ing a championship team means L.A. College on Nov. 11 and Cit- we play as a team and stick to rus College at home on Nov. 13. our standards of performances,” The wins were the seventh and Ferreira reminded his team of Renegades drop last three games eighth wins for the Renegades in how every game matters this late conference play and sixth win in in the season. By Alex Rivera a row for the team, giving them a BC delivered on their coach’s Reporter record of 15-10 overall and 8-3 words, coming out strong in in conference. the first set by winning with a The Bakersfield College wom- BC was matched up against score of 25-11. “We came out en’s soccer team, after beating West L.A. for its first match of in rhythm and kept it going Antelope Valley 4-0 on Nov. 3, the week, easily sweeping the throughout the match. We’ve finished the season on a three- Wildcats in straight sets 3-0 with been in a rhythm all season and game losing streak and were scores of 25-23, 25-9 and 25-15. this was a huge win for us,” said outscored 10-1 over the three The win gave the Renegades the Ferreira. The rhythm carried on games. complete sweep of West L.A. af- into the next two sets as BC won On Nov. 6, College of the ter also beating the Wildcats in 25-12 in the second and 25-14 in Canyons traveled to Memo- straight sets on Oct. 16. the third outscoring Citrus by 38 rial Stadium to take on BC. The “We already knew this team points in the match. Renegades lost 5-1 and allowed so we were comfortable with our The wins moved the BC all five goals in the first half. game plan. All we needed to do team into a tie for second with Sabrina Spink scored a goal was continue to execute,” said Santa Monica (14-10 overall, in the second half for BC, which BC coach Carl Ferreira. 8-3 Western State Conference had eight shots total. BC did just that, easily over- South) with only one match re- The Renegades finished the powering West L.A. in what Fer- maining for both teams on the season 7-10-3 overall and 5-6-2 reira would call a “roster game.” season. With the season winding in the Western State Conference “This was a game where we down, Ferreira feels his team has - South Division. BC placed fifth got to empty the whole bench improved enough to make a run out of eight teams in the confer- and everyone got to play. It was in the postseason. ence and did not qualify for the a roster game, and those are al- “We’re in, but we’re not in playoffs. Canyons finished first ways good for team morale,” right now,” he said. “I’m not go- in the division with an 11-0-3 said Ferreira. ing to define our season on wins record. The leading scorers in the and loses. It’s about going 21 for The Renegades traveled to Joe Bergman / The Rip match for BC were sophomore 21, which means that I’m trying take on Citrus College on Nov. Sabrina Spink slides for the save while teammate Alexis Goyeneche blocks opponent. hitter Daryan Heatchott with 12 to impact those 21 girls I have on 10. With the recent struggles on kills and one ace for 13 points in my team first. Wins come sec- defense, coach Scott Dameron box for 61 minutes of the match ball, but she was only able to set Santa Monica on Nov. 13 and total. ond.” decided to put top scorer Spink allowing only one goal out of up her teammates a shot on goal lost 2-0. BC used three goalies However, the team didn’t need The team returns home for back in the goalie box. seven attempts. one time. during the game. much from their leading scorer its regular season finale against Spink allowed the first goal Dameron decided to pull her Citrus scored twice during In the second half they put as the BC defense never allowed College of the Canyons on Nov. of the match in the 17th minute out of the box and put her back that time for a 3-0 victory. Spink back in the goalie box, West L.A. to score more than 15 18 at 6 p.m. before learning their as Nicole Graham put Citrus up in as forward. Spink was able The Renegades hosted the fi- and she was able to save every points after the first set. fate for the playoffs that are top 1-0. Spink was in the goalie to help move and facilitate the nal game of the season against shot. Going into BC’s second match scheduled to begin on Nov. 24. Sp o r t s Page 9 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Five conference champs for BC wrestling

By Marcus Castro awards were given out, one for Editor in Chief the lower weight class (125-157) and another for the upper weight After a two-week break, the class (165-285). Bakersfield College wrestling BC’s Abas received the award team hosted the SCWA Confer- for the lower-weight class most ence Tournament where BC had valuable wrestler, and BC’s five conference champions in Maas received the award for the their weight class. upper-weight class most valu- “It’s always good when you able wrestler. win matches. It was good, we Pedro Sarabia (125) of BC had five champions,” said head finished in third with a record of coach Brett Clark. 3-1, and Andrew Binger (174) of Norman Abas (125-pounder, BC also finished in third with a 3-0 record for the tournament), record of 3-1. Torrey Casper (133, 2-0), Jacob BC had four fourth-place fin- Maas (165, 2-0), Zack Mitch- ishers with Silvestre Alfaro (141, ell (184, 2-0) and Jose Robledo 1-2), Armando Saldana (157, (197, 2-0) were the five confer- 2-2), Christian Espinoza (184, ence champions for BC. 1-2), and Jason Dibble (285, BC, as a team, placed third out 2-2). of five colleges with a team score With five conference cham- of 197.5. West Hills College took pions and six top four placers the tournament and the confer- in conference, BC looks to pre- ence championship with 253.5 pare for the Southern Regional points. Cuesta College came in Championships at The Brawl second place with a team score tournament at East L.A. College of 209. on Nov. 21. BC co-head coach Marcos The Southern Regional Cham- Austin said, “We’re peaking at pionships will be held at Mt. the right time, and we’re doing San Antonio College on Dec. 5 the right things.” where wrestlers will look to push marcUs castro / The Rip Two most valuable wrestler toward the state championship. BC’s 133-pounder Torrey Casper went 2-0 at the conference tournament at BC which claimed him the conference title. Cold start for women’s basketball Scoring not an By Carl E. Littleberry Jr. Reporter

Bakersfield College’s women’s basketball team opened their season with four games sched- issue for men’s uled from Nov. 6 through Nov. 14. After losing all four games, BC sits at 0-4 on the season as they gear-up to defend their league title after going 23-5 and winning the Western State Con- hoops squad ference - South. “It’s early and the girls don’t know what they don’t know,” said coach Paula Dahl who states having a young team and a lack By Mohamed Bafakih cause of all the weapons the of practice time as keys for the Online/Sports Editor team provides, the scouting early season struggles. report may focus on just one On the season, the team is Three different players led player or two players, but it struggling to find its rhythm on the team in scoring in the first opens it up for everybody else. both offense and defense as the three games of the Bakersfield The following night, BC team is shooting 30 percent over- College men’s basketball sea- faced Chaffey who wound up all on the season and 27 percent son. losing to tournament-host Ful- behind the three-point line. Last season it was either De- lerton in the championship The defense itself is a work in andre Dickson or Jameik Riv- game after defeating BC. progress as Dahl is learning her iere who led the team in scoring Riviere scored a game-high players’ tendencies and working in 27 of BC’s 29 games. 30 points on 12-of-19 shooting through different defenses. Perhaps that’s a sign of things against Chaffey in a game that “We are throwing out mul- to come for head coach Rich had 11 lead changes. tiple defenses, we usually just Hughes and company, as BC BC led at half 41-30, but in run man. However right now we took third place in the Fullerton the second half the Panthers don’t have the consistency as Tournament this past weekend. outscored the Renegades 49-38 a team, so we run a lot of 1-3- The Renegades once again en route to an 80-78 victory. 1 zone and 2-2-1 press,” said opened the season against L.A. “We didn’t trap as much Dahl. Trade Tech. After a triple over- and struggled with the zone,” BC opened up the season time loss last year, BC found Hughes said. at home on Nov. 6 against Ir- itself up 43 points at one point, BC faced San Diego Mesa vine Valley losing to the Lasers eventually cruising to a 101-67 in the third place game on Nov. 63-44. The leading scorer for victory on the opening night of 14. the Renegades was sophomore the Fullerton Tournament on Sophomore transfer Nick guard Kennedy Nelson who fin- Nov. 12. Velasquez caught fire for Ba- ished the day shooting 5-of-15 Freshman Shane Christie kersfield. Velasquez hit 6-of-10 from the floor overall and 2-for- scored a team-high 18 points shots from behind the arc and 7 from the three-point line. Fall- on 8-for-10 shooting. finished with a team-high 22 ing behind early after in the first Christie’s performance points in the 80-55 win. the team would never lead in a seemed startling for a few, but Dickson nearly got his first game where they committed 25 Hughes knows his capabilities. double-double of the season turnovers. “He’s a talent,” Hughes said as he scored 15 points and Turnovers have been an ongo- of Christie. He’s going to be a grabbed nine rebounds. ing problem for BC in the early good one for us.” Defensively, BC held Mesa season as they rank nearly dead Eclipsing the 100-point mark to just 34 percent shooting last in the state at 78, committing in the first game of the season from the field (14-for-41). joe bergman / The Rip 27 per game. was really startling for BC, The Renegades (2-1) and “We are just trying to play to- BC’s leading scorer Kennedy Nielson (30) struggled shooting in the loss to Riverside. something they hadn’t done in their 12th-highest points per gether as a team considering this over two seasons. game average of 86.3 will is our first time practicing to- game of the season losing 54-53. game winning lay-up by Glen- ing how we play together,” said BC had seven players scor- travel to L.A. Pierce on Nov. gether with all our players since The loss highlighted the teams’ dale. Dahl. ing in double figures, including 20 prior to their home debut in the preseason,” said Dahl. lack of offensive firepower as “I’m not worried about the BC will go for its first win as all five starters. the Thanksgiving Tournament The team would continue its they only managed to score two team right now. We are young, they host West Hills-Lemoore on Sophomore guards Jameik beginning on Nov. 27. Pierce struggles to score in their next points in the first quarter to Glen- and I feel like we played better Nov. 17, and Dahl is just look- Riviere and Lawrence Moore cut BC’s playoff run short last three games, as the team hasn’t dale’s nine. team ball in the second half of ing for progress from her young both played over 30 minutes as season with a 95-92 first round managed to shoot at least 40 per- However, Dahl saw positives the Glendale game. team. “We are really starting to Riviere scored 15 points to go overtime win. cent in a game this season. in the loss, as BC shot 56 percent Basically the girls are just execute and learns jobs and posi- along with six assists and four Moving forward, Hughes’ In the Riverside tournament from the floor after the first half making high school mistakes be- tions. I’m just looking for them steals. Moore added 14 points main emphasis is still to have against Glendale on Nov. 14, and even led the game late into cause most of my girls are new to play together and hard when on 5-for-8 shooting. his team hold their opponents BC played its most competitive the fourth quarter, losing on a players, so they are still learn- we play on Wednesday.” Hughes mentioned how be- in the 60s range. Both cross-country teams qualify for the state meet in Fresno on Nov. 21

By Felicity Tomisaka miles). myself not to go out to fast and of 21:28.6 to give the team three I just listened to the coaches and Valley with a time of 20:31.2. Reporter “It was what I expected it to to stay with a group or fall be- participants who finished in the they said, ‘every person you pass BC coach Pam Kelley said, be, really tough and competing hind you. I would tell myself in top 100 out of 186 participants. counts as points,’ and that’s what “Men and women both qualify The Bakersfield College cross- with other girls that would box my head to stay calm, keep my The winner of the race was Ami- I did. The first time I ran this for state and it’s been a while country teams participated in the you in,” Roman said. “I didn’t breathing even, not too fast or nat Olowora from Southwestern course I ran out fast and died out. since we’ve had both teams Southern California Regional expect to make it individually too slow.” with a time of 17:02.0. This time I felt ready for the next qualify. The strength of the team Championships in San Diego on as one in the top 100. I wouldn’t Roman plans on using this The BC men finished 17th out race. My speed is improving and I think was the fact that we’ve Nov. 6 where both teams quali- expect making it as a team, but technique to help her in the state of 27 teams with Jacob Fran- getting better, so I’m prepared.” had good grouping, and we have fied for state. we did and it was awesome. I race at Fresno. The next Ren- co placing 61st with a time of BC’s Christopher Moreno good depth because our top run- The BC women placed 14th was scared I would die out so I egade following close behind her 22:13.9 for four miles. placed 77th in 22:25.3 and team- ners did not have their best races out of 27 teams. BC’s Sydney was already preparing before I at the regional was Emily Free- “I felt ready for the race and mate Richard Timmermans took and everybody else was able to Roman led the team by placing started racing. The day before man, who took 78th with a time just ran it smart,” Franco said. “I 118th with at time of 22:59.0. come up and pick up the slack.” 77th with a time of 21 minutes I would think about what to do of 21:10.7. Teammate Alyssa- mainly just paced off my team- The winner of the race was Mi- The state race in Fresno is set 8.3 seconds for 5-kilometers (3.1 and what not to do. I was telling Lynn Paul took 91st with a time mates and the other runners, and chael Teran from San Bernardino for Nov. 21 at Woodward Park. Sp o t l i g h t Page 10 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 18, 2015 a day to honor veterans The Vet Fest at BC was a blast By Crystal Valdez The BC Veterans Club used Reporter this as an initiative to get students more involved. The Bakersfield College Vet- Veterans Club Secretary and erans Club hosted its third annu- U.S. Army veteran Gwendolyn al Vet Fest on Nov. 5 in order to Turner said, “The veteran’s club commemorate those who served, is open to anyone at BC, not just honor those who are serving, as veterans. We strive to further well as to provide resources for education and help other vets veterans and other students on who don’t know what’s avail- campus. able for them and the problems The event took place in front they might have healthwise. As a of Student Services from 9:30 group we get together and help a.m. to 1 p.m. It started and end- the community too.” ed with the boom of a cannon. English major and US Navy Everyone was asked to rise veteran Andrew Perales, dis- for the presentation of colors by played some of his artwork to the Associated Veterans of Kern donate and to raise some extra County Honor Guard, and BC money for the club. Chamber singer Caley Mayhall “This is the one I was doing sang the national anthem at the sort of as a montage to different start of the event. eras of war. There’s a lot of detail, There were a variety of ven- it’s not done yet though. When it photos bY Jacob tovar / The Rip dors and information booths. is done I’m going to donate to Above: U.S. Navy veteran John A. Medvigy (right) assists the president of BC’s Veterans Club Benjamin Lindquist to Representa- the Wounded fire the cannon. Below: Flags go up to prepare for the singing of the national anthem during Vet Fest at BC. tives from the Heroes fund,” U.S. Army “We strive to further Perales said give me,” Perales added. and the U.S. about one of Perales also gave a statement Navy were education and help other his art pieces. about the event. He stated, “Not present in the He added that only do we find veterans that event to re- vets who don’t know what’s he was not just came out of the service. We cruit as well available for them and the able to finish try to find other veterans, older as to provide the piece in veterans that think they can’t go information. problems they might have time for Vet back to school because of their The Bakers- healthwise.” Fest because age and because they think they field Vet Cen- of midterms. can’t use their GI Bill. We try ter, Wounded –Gwendolyn Turner, Perales also to tell them about FAFSA and Heroes Fund, U.S. Army Veteran had charcoal things like that so they know. We and the sketches of try to educate them about what’s California Veterans Foundation Vietnam era photographs for out there.” were three of the many veteran sale. According to Turner, Vet Fest services programs at the event. “They show the other sides of 2015 had a larger turnout than Representatives from University war. The picture that you see, it’s that of 2014, but Veterans Club of LaVerne and Grand Canyon a 19-year-old kid, but he looks president and U.S. Army veteran University were also present. like he’s 40. He was just so ex- Benjamin Lindquist said that he Students were encouraged to hausted from the war,” Perales hopes next year’s Vet Fest will visit vendors and information said about one of his sketches. turn out even stronger. He em- booths. Small forms were given “It’s a hobby that I do. Since phasized student involvement, to students to have signed off I was a little kid I drew, as I be- stating that the event is held not from anyone working each indi- came an adult and became a little only for veterans, but for BC vidual booth, and students who more serious, I started giving students. Lindquist is planning had every space filled were given them away as gifts. People final- on adding more vendors, as well free lunch in the area from 11:30 ly convinced me to start selling. as a bounce house and a rock- p.m. to 1 p.m. I enjoy the feedback that people climbing wall for Vet Fest 2016. Veterans Day event honors local veterans By Crystal Valdez to make sure that we can reach gain information about resources Reporter out to veterans who haven’t available. Others were there to thought about using their educa- honor brotherhood and comrad- The Veterans Day celebratory tional benefits. Even if they don’t ery. activities began this year in Ba- want to use them, their children Army veteran Alex Duraz, 26, kersfield at the 7th annual Salute can use them.” was at the event representing the to Our Local Heroes event. Lindquist went on to talk Vet Center work-study program. The event took place on Nov. 7 about veteran priority registra- “When I first got back, I was at the Kern County Fairgrounds tion. Because of the club’s booth isolated. I was drinking, and I from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and served at the event, a woman found out had a brother reach out to me. as a tribute to the local men and she was able to use her disabled He got me linked up with the Vet women who served and are cur- husband’s educational benefits Center’s work study program mohamed bafakih / The Rip rently serving in every branch of to go to school. and it’s great. I’m going to the the U.S. military. Veterans en- Nursing major Vicky Frias, University of Phoenix...I’m here Local veterans are introduced after completing a two-day, 53-mile hike in honor of those tered the event for free, and other 25, said, “I thought it was pretty trying to get involved and stay who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. guests paid $10 upon entrance. cool. At BC it’s really hard to get involved and be around a bunch There were various representa- into classes, and last year I just of brothers. When I’m down, tives from local veteran services couldn’t do it because I have a they’ll pick me up. That’s what and organizations present at the family, and I have to take care of we do for each other; we’re all in Attend an event to answer questions and to my husband, so it’s kind of hard. that brotherhood. We speak the Transfer to Information Session provide resources, including Ba- When I found out I get priority same language, and we’re there Saturday, December 12, 2015 kersfield College’s own Veterans registration, it was like a weight for each other,” said Duraz. It University of La Verne at 10 AM Club and Veterans Services. lifted off my shoulders because I was his first year at the Salute to BC Veterans Club president found out I’m able to get the on- Our Heroes event, and he said it and US Army veteran Benjamin line classes that I need.” would not be his last. in Bakersfield Lindquist said, “Mainly we want Many were at the event to There was a group of veterans who were honored at the event for the commemorative 53-mile Earn Your Bachelor and Associate hike. The hike was done in honor Degrees at the Same Time of local soldiers who have died in action in Iraq and Afghanistan. §§ Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Programs Bakersfield College student, in Business and Education Veterans Club member, and US §§ Now offering the B.A. in Accounting Navy veteran David Dullum carried a backpack full of dog tags §§ Accelerated Degree Programs, that represent each of those fall- Four Ten-Week Terms Per Year en soldiers throughout the hike. §§ Flexible Scheduling, Online Course Options The group of men were given a standing ovation by those pres- §§ Affordable, Non-Profit University Since 1891 ent at the event’s auditorium. Natalee Garrett Salute to Our Heroes’ commit- BS ’14, MSLM ’16 Manager, Kern Legacy Health Plan tee president Wendy Porter said Call 877-GO-TO-ULV [email protected] laverne.edu about the event, “We’re here to say thank you to all of our veter- mohamed bafakih / The Rip ans and active duty, and to allow 1201 24th Street, Suite D-200 Bakersfield, CA 93301 President of the BC Veterans Club and U.S. Army Veteran the public to say thank you as Rebecca Murillo Benjamin Lindquist (left) informs Pedro Gutierrez of the well. This is our biggest turnout (661) 861-6800 opportunities of returning to school after serving. ever.” 15090864 1015