Ashley Sizemore/The Runner Manny Beltran/The Runner Lydia Reyes/The Runner The Athletic’s Fall Barbecue brought students, faculty, Women’s Volleyball took on UC Riverside. Story on Via Arté gave Bakersfield the opportunity to show its athletes and the community together. Story on Page 4. Page 6. creative side. Story on Page 4.

October 14, 2009

One copy per person of each edition is Vol. 35, No. 4 www.csub.edu/runner FREE free. Additional copies 50 cents each.

Photo Illustration by Mark Nessia/The Runner RALLYING FOR A CAUSE: Members of the CSUB women’s soccer team sur- round teammates wearing pink jerseys from last year’s breast cancer aware- ness game. For the sec- ond year in a row, the women’s soccer team will be sporting pink jerseys in honor of breast cancer awareness when they take on Seattle University on Oct. 16 at the Main Soccer Field. The jerseys will be auctioned off after with all the proceeds going to Links for Life, a local organization promot- ing breast cancer aware- ness. Fans are encour- aged to wear pink to the game to support the cause. Story on Page 5. Professors featured on National Geographic By Victor Garcia which described the journey oil takes before it Staff Writer reaches the gas pump. The show aired Sept. 24. [email protected] The show was filmed on three separate dates, last October, February of this year and in August, he Geology professor Dr. Robert Horton received a said. “They wanted me to give them examples of call from representatives of the National petroleum source rocks and describe how the Geographic show “Man Made” asking him who rocks form,” Horton said. he thought would be a good person to appear on Negrini talked about the effect of carbon emis- their show. sions on the global climate. It turns out they called the right person. The show was filmed in McKittrick, an area with “I thought I would be a good person to work large amounts of oil, west of Taft and near the with,” Horton said. Panorama Bluffs east of Bakersfield. Portions of He also suggested that geology professor Dr. the show were also filmed at State Robert Negrini appear on the show. University, Bakersfield. Horton’s job was showing National Geographic [Cont. on Page 5] Lydia Reyes/The Runner where would be a good place to film for the show, ASi, along with President Horace Mitchell, held an address regarding campus issues. ASi receives low turnout Safety course returns By Lydia Reyes a plan for enrollments in 2010-2011 to Staff writer match level state funding. RAD courses offered Oct. 23, 24 and 25. [email protected] Furloughs are when professors do not By Nick Robison conduct class for two days per month, Staff Writer A banner on the ground near the entry were voted by all unions except for [email protected] of the Dore Theatre was decorated one. It is a one-time saving of $5.5 mil- with student signatures and read, “We lion and will turn into a permanent If you are a woman and want to are the future”. practice starting next year. The new learn realistic defensive tactics, ASi Vice President of External revenue of $3.2 million is a partially then sign up for Rape Affairs, Ruth Leon, senior plans to use off-set budget and one-third of the Aggression Defense. the banner in a future student march in Student University Fees are set aside The next course schedule will Sacramento. for student financial aid. be Oct. 23, 24 and 25. The “State of the Runner” address There are more students enrolled than This is a three-day course. was held Oct. 7 and only received 10 funded and a reduction plan will be in RAD, Rape Aggression attendees. place Winter and Spring of 2010 Defense is a national program of “The main purpose of this forum is admissions. realistic self-defense tactics and about how they [students] will be New admissions can only apply for techniques taught specifically effected by budget cuts,” Said Leon. enrollment during the Fall quarter. for women. Some methods Cal State University Also only students who are fully eligi- Regardless of your physical Bakersfield implemented are fur- ble in a timely way will be admitted. condition, RAD is designed to help women defend themselves Mark Nessia/The Runner loughs, increased university fees, The exceptions would be transfer stu The RAD course is offered to help women protect themselves. reductions to campuses, and developed [Cont. on Page 5] against being victimized. Despite your ability, age, expe- used after the first day of class. ical, as well as non-physical rience and strength, this three- The RAD system also provides options. day class will provide effective students with information on the Every student participating in martial art training that can be Crime Beat on Page 4 insight of the attacker, and phys- [Cont. on Page 5]

2 Opinions October 14, 2009 RUNNER ON THE STREET

By Ashley Sizemore, Editor-in-Chief; Melissa Villagomez, Assistant Features Editor

This week, The Runner asked, “Does Barack Obama deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? Why or why not?”

Angel Perez, Jeremy Hernandez, John Paul Horn, Savanah Tarvar, Sophomore, Senior, Economics Senior, Junior, Economics Liberal Studies Liberal Studies “I don’t really know all “We cannot say yet if “What did he do to what he’s done to or not “I don’t think he’s been he deserves the Nobel deserve it?” to deserve it. I don’t think in office long enough Peace Prize. I don’t its such a big deal as or done as much as think he’s done any- everyone is making it. It necessary to deserve thing yet, but he might could help with the way the Nobel Peace Prize.” if he has more time.” other countries see us.” THE RUNNER Volume XXXV, Issue 4 A doll on the shelf is The Runner California State University, Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Hwy. Bakersfield, California 93311-1099 Telephone 661.654.2165 a doll without a home Fax 661.654.6905 By Derek Bato displays poor taste. The American Doll site is stuffed animals from the ‘80s E-mail [email protected] Staff Writer The price tag of $95 for a reporting a 100 percent customer should have been forced to editorialstaff [email protected] homeless doll is rather ironic; satisfaction for all the parents donate a large sum of money to Photo courtesy of shopping blog.com with a price like that it definitely who have purchased the Gwen animal shelters. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ashley Sizemore leads itself to be one of the more doll for their children. Many of It is marketing people, every [email protected] Recently, the American Doll expensive dolls on the market. the reviews com- toy should have a gimmick or MANAGING EDITOR Hillary Haenes brand released a new doll named Is it not alright to be homeless? ment that their end up on the 99 cent store [email protected] Gwen Thompson, retail price of Wait a minute, Oscar the children do not shelves. If you do not like the $95. Grouch from Sesame Street is find the contro- price, do not buy it, if you do not ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR The doll is 18 inches tall with homeless and lovable. No one versy in it or like the dolls’ completely fic- Patrick Arvizu [email protected] long blond hair, brown eyes, and has ever seemed to want to help get any of the tional story, do not buy it or just comes with a white dress, pink Oscar to not live in a trash can. mixed mes- make up a new one. Give your SPORTS EDITOR Manny Beltran headband, pink underwear and I do not agree that children sages the child an old school Skeletor [email protected] braided sandals. Each American should think it is perfectly media is action figure and call him a man Girl doll comes with a book acceptable to be homeless, I reporting. with a skin disease named Todd OPINIONS EDITOR Jeff Eagan [email protected] telling the story of the doll. think all their penny pinching It is all a from accounting who works for When her father lost his job, the parents who snub homeless ped- matter of an international insurance com- PHOTO EDITOR Mark Nessia family lost their house, then her dlers daily whose eyes pany. That was not that difficult, [email protected] father left soon after. Gwen and should cor- you are was it? ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR her mother lived out of their car rect any looking Parents decide what is best for Melissa Villagomez and then eventually moved into a thought of from. their children, anyone who has [email protected] community home for homeless that. The Another big ever tried to make a parenting children. By the end of the story, message of issue is that the suggestion has heard that lecture COPY EDITOR Juan Torres Gwen and her mom eventually the story doll does not I am sure. VIDEOGRAPHER Celia Kelly move into a new apartment, and does not raise money Let us not get too carried away [email protected] apparently have happy times. seem to be for the home- with the latest “controversy” out Sounds like another typical that it is alright to be homeless, less. there. There is always something ADVISER John Emig after-school special story of just that homeless people are still Really? more important going on in the [email protected] acceptance and overcoming hard people too. To me, the story dis- The doll has a fairly high price, world, and there will be another newsroomstaff times, who really cares? plays that being without a home yes, but that is how much all the thing for the dumb public to cry Phillip Barnett, Derek Bato, JC Bumpers, Racella Pretty much everyone it seems. is a bad thing that no one wants, dolls in their series cost. about soon enough. As for Gwen De Guia, Victor Garcia, Taylor Gombos, Scott There is vast public outcry but there are people in this coun- Should I be angry that a new Thompson, the American Girl Joseph, Lydia Reyes, Nick Robison, Spencer Schluter, Aroldo Orantes, Matt Ortega against this simple doll. People try who fall on hard times, and line of MacFarlane military “homeless” doll, I have spent too are angry that it will teach kids there should not be a standard of action figures does not raise much time already writing about ABOUT The Runner is a laboratory newspaper published that it is alright to be homeless. friendship based on income or money for veterans? her. weekly, in conjunction with the Department of Some just say the doll simply social standing. Perhaps all the Pound Puppy Communications at California State University, Bakersfield. The Runner believes all advertising to be correct but cannot guarantee its accuracy or be responsible for its outcome. Scott Joseph’s Mind: All that glitters is not golden LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (or a real vampire) Letters to the Editor are encouraged; however, they must be signed and verified to be considered By Scott Joseph part of. “Zombieland.” Now, I totally inée. I then realized that it was for publication and should be no more than 300 Staff Writer What is awesome about this is expected to see people dressed not them that I was upset about, words in length. All letters may be edited for clar- [email protected] that even the people who would ity and length. as zombies, as well, that is what it was that I knew what was normally make fun of these peo- the movie is about. coming around the corner. DISCLAIMERS It is opening night of a film ple also dress up. Imagine my surprise when I Next month we see the second Views and opinions expressed in the Runner are that you have been waiting to When “Sex in the City” see not one, but three people installment of the “Twilight” not necessarily those of the editors, staff or the see for months, if not years. You opened, I kid you not, I saw a dressed up as the title character series, and I cannot even imag- Department of Communications. Each quarter’s and your friends have decided to plethora of women dressed up student staff determines content/advertising from “Shaun of the Dead.” Each ine thinking about the ludicrous choices, with advice only from the adviser. dress up as your favorite charac- waiting outside holding their dressed the same and wielding a display of dressing up that will Writing, editing and photo/story selection are all ters from the film; after all, you martini glasses. I could not help cricket bat. come from this. made by student editors. know the story front to back, but laugh at the double standard Now, do not get me wrong. I To understand my disgust, one The staff of the Runner reserves the right to back to front. these women have. can totally see how they thought must understand my disgust for refuse or omit any advertising or material which The most popular of these I could easily bet money that if that since “Zombieland” and the whole “Twilight” franchise advocates illegal activity, which many be types of films are openings for these same ladies were to see a “Shaun of the Dead” are both as a whole. considered libelous, irresponsible or tasteless. The “Star Wars,” and more recently, dude dressed up as a Storm Runner does not accept inserts or tobacco-related comical zombie movies, that it Now that I am up on my soap- advertising. “Harry Potter.” Trooper, they would laugh and would crossover alright. box, I may begin. What these shows bring are a ridicule the guy for it. But actually no, they do not. “Twilight” is a fantasy con- COPYRIGHT collective of like-minded people But what is worse than all of What furthers this is that it was cocted by a middle-aged woman Copyright belongs to the Department of with a deep appreciation for this is when people get it all Communications at California State University, not even the premier that they who apparently fantasizes about something bigger than them- wrong. Bakersfield. were dressed up for. It was a being a selves, but collectively are a I recently went to go see week after and, get this, a mat- [Cont. on Page 3] Are you a talented writer?

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Cartoon by Scott The best news source Joseph/The www.csub.edu/runner on campus Runner October 14, 2009 Entertainment 3 ‘Couples Retreat’ not worth Events around Bakersfield the price of a ticket, your time By Patrick Arvizu Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Entertainment Editor I wanted to 14 15 16 17 [email protected] Women’s Soccer Bakersfield Tattoo take a Breast Cancer Expo $$$$$ bat to the pro- Awareness Game There is so much wasted Bakersfield Gay talent in “Couples Retreat” Legends of Jazz Pride Festival jector and beat that it blows my mind. 18 19 20 21 A comedy, written by the out all of the Bakersfield Tattoo Grad Fair for Fall Promoting You! same people who wrote Expo 2009 Graduates Resume Building “Swingers,” staring Vince clichés. Workshop Vaughn, and directed by that little boy from “A Christmas men playing Guitar Hero. Story” sounds like a safe bet, This is something a thirteen- doesn’t it? year-old would think is clever Oct. 16 - CSUB Women’s Soccer Breast $20 per day or $30 for the weekend $20 per day or $30 for the weekend This reminds me of a story. too. Cancer Awareness game Ages 10 and under free 10 and under free Last quarter, my girlfriend As for my claims of unorig- See page 5 inality: anyone who has seen Oct 17 - Bakersfield Gay Pride Festival Oct. 20 - Grad Fair for Fall 2009 and I went to the movies in Oct. 16 - Legends of Jazz: Tall and Small Sponsored by Bakersfield GLBTQ Graduates hopes of seeing that cheesy any film staring Vaughn in Band 3 to 9 p.m. Office of Alumni Relations sequel to “Crank.” We arrived some tough-guy role has seen 8 to 10 p.m. Stramler Park 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. late, and watched “17 Again” this character before. Anyone CSUB Doré Theatre 3805 Chester Ave. Runner Bookstore instead. who has seen an episode of $10 at the door, $7 advance General admission $18, seniors $12, students $8 We almost died. The movie “Arrested Development” has Oct. 21 - Promoting You! Résumé was just that bad. seen Bateman’s neurotic Oct. 17 - Bakersfield Tattoo Expo Oct. 18 - Bakersfield Tattoo Expo Development Workshop Presented by Central Valley Tattoo Presented by Central Valley Tattoo Career and Development Center On Sunday, my girlfriend character, also. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 12 to 8 p.m. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and I went to go see “Whip I am not going to include the Rabobank Arena Rabobank Arena Cafeteria Office Building, Room 102 It.” We arrived late, and ending of this plot in this 1001 Truxtun Ave. 1001 Truxtun Ave. ended up seeing “Couples review. Not because I want to Retreat.” Instead of learning avoid spoilers. I honestly do our lesson and waiting until not know what happens at the to perform at Nile Bar and Grill we could get in to see “Whip end. It,” we bought our tickets and Does Vince Vaughn learn to Compiled By Hillary Haenes almost died again. stop being so self-centered? Managing Editor “Couples Retreat” is about Does Jason Bateman save his [email protected] four couples, Vince Vaughn marriage? Does Faizon Love and Malin Akerman, Jon get back together with his ex- Rap legend Mack 10 and comedian King Kedar will be per- Favreau and Kristin Davis, wife? Does Kali Hawk die of forming at The Nile Bar and Grill Saturday, Oct. 24. The event Jason Bateman and Kristen alcohol poisoning? will be hosted by DJ Flawless from Hot 94.1. The doors open Bell, and Faizon Love and I do not know and I do not at 8 p.m. and the night jumpstarts with the comedy show at 9 Kali Hawk. They all have care. p.m. followed by the hip-hop show at 11 p.m. You can purchase problems, ranging from I do not have the answers to your tickets in advance from Vallitix.com for $30 or at the door Bateman’s perfectionism, to these questions because near for $35. Vaughn’s selfishness, to the end I decided I could not Mack 10’s new , which is in stores today, came out Mack 10 Kedar Faizon’s inability to keep up take it any more. I got up and Sept. 29, entitled that features today’s biggest almost three million with Hawk, his 20-year-old left because I started getting names in hip-hop like Lil’ Wayne, , and Rick and also has his own , Hoo-Bangin’ Records. His girlfriend. angry at this movie. I wanted Ross. His first single off his ninth CD, “So Sharp” was released first three records made it gold and ’s Instead of working these to take a baseball bat to the this summer and has and Lil’Wayne featured on the album reached platinum. The other entertainer of problems out like adults, they projector and beat out all of track. Before this hip-hop star stepped out and went solo, Mack the evening is comedian King Kedar who had a cameo in this decide to go to a resort island the clichés. 10’s career began in 1996. He is best known for being a mem- year’s movie “Funny People” starring Adam Sandler. Kedar and hope that everything just If I knew the ending I would ber of Westside Connection with and WC. His hits has also appeared on BET and King of Jacks Comedy. magically goes away. tell everyone so they do not that have made this Inglewood-native big are “Gangsta Come downtown and check out the show at The Nile, 1721 The things that bother me waste their time and money. Nation,” “Lights Out” and “Bow Down.” Mack 10 has sold 19th Street. about this movie are the same I know I paid for my ticket things that bothered me when and that most people would Local artist offers quality tattoos not available at expo I watched “17 Again.” They say I should stay and get my are both completely unorigi- money’s worth, but I already By Scott Joseph The shop uses all sterile equipment, size, placement and level of detail nal films aimed at thirteen- wasted my money; there was Staff Writer inks, needles and metal tubes that will involved in each piece. year olds. no point in wasting my time [email protected] only be used once. All artists are exceptional, and can Except while “17 Again” too. Upon entry to the shop, you will see work in any style, from portraits to tra- was aimed at the boy-crazy, Somehow, this piece of crap Tattoos have become a popular item to that the shop is very clean and that ditional, from new school to old school, thirteen-year-old girl demo- made $35 million. I know it acquire on one’s self. speaks volumes for the standards of whatever your taste, there is someone graphic, “Couples Retreat” is will only continue to make It is popular among all walks of life, cleanliness for the shop. who can accommodate you. aimed at the immature, thir- more money. bikers to preachers, and movie stars to Rob went on to share great things Naked Alz is open Monday through teen-year-old boy demo- I do not know why, but the the average joe. about the artists who work at the shop. Saturday. Monday through Thursday graphic. thought of this making more Popular shows like “Miami Ink” and The store features Colby with over 20 from noon till 9 p.m and noon till mid- There is a yoga instructor in money disgusts me, and yet “LA Ink” bring the stories and back- years of experience, Ray Ray with 19 night Friday and Saturday. the film who, while dressed in for some reason I feel a little stories of tattoos to the public, who years, Wayne with seven years, and Ed With the Tattoo Expo taking place on nothing but a Speedo, spends relief. I think I have hit the might not normally experience such with six shop years. Oct. 17 and 18, Rob from Naked Alz a lot of his time rubbing his low point of this quarter’s things. The shop is fantastic, and has a great tells me that the Expo will mostly be bulge on every single one of movie reviews. You can not Local shops like Naked Alz on Eye set up for business; after all, there has comprised of-out-of town, and out-of- the main characters. It is get much lower than Street are well known for the quality been a tattoo shop in its location for the state artists who are building clientele. something a thirteen-year-old “Couples Retreat.” Unless work that comes out of their doors. past 40 years. The booths are expensive and usually would think is hilarious. I am they remake “17 Again.” Naked Alz has been around since Rob said, “All work is original, each the tattoos are marked up in price to pay fairly certain that counts as I do not want to give this January of 1995. Shop manager Rob artist will take an idea and put their own for the booth charge. Rob also tells me sexual assault, but it is still movie any stars. It put me in a was kind enough to share some of the artistic skill into a piece. Each artist has that the artists at Naked Alz are happy funny to some people I guess. bad mood by reminding me great things about Naked Alz. Rob also the expertise to talk with you to get the staying in the shop where they will do There is a Guitar Hero duel of my past mistakes. I am still tells me that they prefer to use first right tattoo for you.” their art at their normal rate, instead of in slow motion, complete bitter I spent money on Zac names and nicknames only of the tattoo Rob goes on to describe that in doing marking up the work to pay for their with music straight out of a Efron. artists. so, the artist will help you find the right booth at the show. Spaghetti Western. Grown Scott Joseph’s Mind: All that glitters is not golden (or a real vampire) [Cont. from Page 2] while they are covered in is that it has people teenage girl who falls in glitter when in the sun? reading, mind you it love with a vampire, and I Yeah, that is right. They is garbage, but it is use the term vampire loose- look like they are covered still reading. ly. in glitter. If I see one person If one were to be This vampire is 107-years with glitter on themselves interested in a prop- old. I am not entirely sure and fangs at the cinema, I er vampire book, on this, but I am pretty sure will burst out in laughter. they should look this is grounds for pedophil- This fantasy world that into books from ia. has been conjured where “Vampire: The That is right, I went there. vampires now glitter and Masquerade” line of She is 17, and he is 107? If fall in love with young girls novels, even books someone were to stop aging does not work. What is hor- by Anne Rice, physically like a vampire, I rible about this mainstream Bram Stoker’s would not think that the vampire lore is that other “Dracula,” and mind or the brain would crap is now around us, with “Vampire Wars: The stop progressing as well. If shows like True Blood, that Von Carstein so, we would have a bunch capitalize on even more Trilogy” by Steve of vampires that do not horrible vampire lore by Savile. Mind you, progress, they would be mixing sex with it. these books may Cartoon by Scott Joseph/The Runner stuck with the mentalities Sex and vampires. be a little bit that they had at the time of The only good to come more adult than Many people have dressed in costume for movie premiers, such as the Harry Potter films. their transformation. All the from the “Twilight” series “Twilight.”

4 Features October 14, 2009 Fall barbecue cooks up another success By Matt Ortega Staff Writer [email protected]

Do you like barbecue? Do you like sports? Well on Thursday Oct. 8th, CSUB hosted the 31st Annual Fall Barbecue to support the Roadrunner Athletics Department. If you did not attend, you missed the largest event host- ed by CSUB since last week’s luau at Replay. The Halloween-themed event was held at the with smoked hickory aro- mas in the air, a live band, cold beer on tap and free wine, it was a party indeed. President Mitchell was in attendance as he welcomed event-goers at the gate. The Icardo Center was crowded with cos- Ashley Sizemore/The Runner tume clad students, family and friends look- Above: Community members enjoy a meal while supporting CSUB athletics. Below: President Mitchell greets a barbecue guest. ing to have a good time while supporting the Athletics Department. The fundraiser looks upcoming games as the season is set to kick community. to attract about 2,600-2,800 supporters annu- off, while the Athletics Department auc- Erica Silva, a long-time supporter, said “I ally, and it clearly showed as attendance tioned off free dinners at popular restaurants, go every year since I’m a former athlete, plus clearly peaked as the evening progressed. Nike golf drivers and even an authentic foot- this year is different since it is Halloween- The lines were long heading toward the bar- ball autographed by Joe Namath. themed.” Also, it helps that she is a self-con- becue, which included a choice of New York The event is held twice a year to raise funds fessed “big fan of steak.” steak or teriyaki chicken, beverages, sides for the general scholarship fund as well as If you had to miss this event, there will be and desserts. I personally want to thank the special events. Among the volunteers at another one in the spring. CSUB has been person who thought of offering free wine; I hand, CSUB baseball players Mike the home of some of the most popular events think I speak for all students 21 and over McCarthy and Juan Padilla, had this to offer: this quarter. when I say the wine vendors are always wel- “Students should help support athletics Instead of whining about how CSUB has come on campus, in my book. Four dollars because it represents a sense of pride for nothing to offer and is a dead campus, how for a small cup of domestic beer was a bit school achievements beyond the classroom about you go to some of the big events like much, but the food was great and the atmos- while representing academic success.” the luau or the Fall Barbecue and socialize phere was vibrant and friendly. Athletes volunteer to meet the fans who with friends or ditch your old ones and meet A plethora of sponsors lined the inside of support them. It is this sense of appreciation some new ones. CSUB has a lot of good the Icardo Center as they offered raffles and that keeps the community supporting our events to offer, you just have to make a little auctions for guests. The Bakersfield Condors athletics program and our athletes while they effort and be there to see where the night Ashley Sizemore/The Runner were offering a free suite to one of their maintain a positive and active role in the takes you. Via Arté colors the community By Lydia Reyes Professional artists were allowed to work on their pieces either individually sponsored, or sponsored by companies Staff Writer starting Thursday night, while the high schools started on and organizations within the community. They started at [email protected] Saturday. Via Arté is one of the better-known events in $125 to $10,000. Bakersfield, because artists make a big impact on a more Art League, the art club from CSUB, received two squares Bernie Herman, 58, executive director and CEO of the intimate level with the community. participating in the event, along with other students who Bakersfield Museum of Art, sponsored the 11th annual Via “It stimulates the economic being of the culture and brings attended. Arté event. It was open to the public and received about the community to the essence of bonding,” said Laughing “You have a lot of fun talking with friends and other artists. 10,000 visitors during its two-to-three day run. Horse, 54, an artist who also works with several on-campus It’s definitely something I look forward to,” said Becky The parking lot in front Von’s in the Marketplace was sec- artists at California State University, Bakersfield. Osterdock, 24. tioned off and subdivided into squares for street chalk paint- The 2x2 squares, AKA the bambino squares, for kids and Artists are brought in from all over state. ings. adults were available Saturday and Sunday. There were This year several artists were invited from San Luis Obispo. about 350 to Similar events are held in the central coast and in San Diego, 400 bambinos which recently had theirs last week. With all the different and numerous pieces made, some of the artists chose a style that depicted spaces avail- their heritage. able for high “It brings a lot of originality and lets people know there’s a schools and few of us around, and we have talents and ambitions like junior high everyone else,” said Marco Krebs, 53, Custom Metal and schools. Wood Fabricator. Krebs is a Native American artist. BMOA Cash prizes were offered for the best art with the placement offered up to of first, second and third in two different categories. During four squares the event, a local band called Thee Majestics played near the for schools. main fountain at the Marketplace singing away both pop and Generally, the oldies tunes. art classes Further into the performance, the Bahiyya Almas Belly will pick stu- Dancers performed in front of the large crowd of spectators. dents to par- The community gathered together at this free event and ticipate and demonstrated that even cities like Bakersfield are not as bor- complete the ing as some believe it to be. art pieces. For more information about Via Arté and other events, The larger please visit the website www.bmoa.org or call (661) 323- Lydia Reyes/The Runner squares, 7219. Local artists create chalk drawings on the streets of the Marketplace parking lot. 12x12, are Crime beat Compiled by Ashley Sizemore 2G SanDisk Cruzer jump drive. Disposition: 9:42 p.m. Suspicious circumstances. Editor-in-Chief Saturday, Oct. 3 Report taken. Occurred at Walter Stiern Library. Reporting [email protected] 2:05 p.m. Disabled vehicle. Officer initiated 9:05 a.m. Found property report. Occurred at party wants to report stickers inside the elev. activity at Parking Lot K. Disposition: Business Development Center Classroom which say, “your under surveillance.” Advised and complied. Building. Disposition: Report taken. Disposition: No further action required. Friday, Oct. 2 2:40 p.m. Emergency phone or 9-1-1 call. 10:05 a.m. Found property report. Occurred 2:44 a.m. Found property report. Occurred at Occurred at Parking Lot B. No response. at Parking Lot J. Disposition: Report taken. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Science 3. TI-84 calculator. Disposition: Disposition: False alarm. 11:34 a.m. Lost property report. Occurred at 11:14 a.m. Found property report. Occurred Report taken. University Police Department. Lost permit. at Student Union. Blanket. Disposition: 10:02 a.m. Generic fire call/Not specified. Sunday, Oct. 4 Disposition: Checks okay. Report taken. Occurred at Gosford Road and Camino 2:49 p.m. Petty theft report. Occurred at 12:01 p.m. Petty theft report. Occurred at 3:25 p.m. Found property report. Occurred at Media. Reporting party needs a report for a Parking Lot I . Disposition: Report taken. Doré Theatre. Small purse was stolen. Music Building. Keys. Disposition: Report vehicle fire that occurred off campus. The 3:31 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Officer initiat- Disposition: Report taken. taken. vehicle is a university vehicle. Disposition: ed activity at Don Heart East. Dodge ram is 3:09 p.m. Suspicious circumstances. 3:50 p.m. Suspicious subject. Officer initiat- No further action required. stopped in middle of the road. Disposition: Occurred at Dining Commons. Disposition: ed activity at Camino Media and Scarlet Oak 4:57 p.m. Traffic collision. Property damage No further action required. Assignment completed. Boulevard. Disposition: Information only. only. Officer initiated activity at Stockdale 5:49 p.m. Emergency phone or 9-1-1 call. 8:28 p.m. Suspicious circumstances. Officer 6:50 p.m. Traffic collision (Property Damage Highway and Gosford Road. Disposition: No Occurred at Parking Lot A. No response initiated activity at Parking Lot K. Reporting Only.) Occurred at Parking Lot K. further action required. from emergency phone from Lot A. party stated that a pickup’s car alarm was Disposition: No further action required. 6:27 p.m. Skateboarders or illegal vehicles Disposition: False alarm. going off for some time now and there was 7:59 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Occurred at on campus. Officer initiated activity at an unknown individual walking around the Parking Lot H. Reporting party reported that Health Center. 10-6 with three juveniles. Tuesday Oct. 6 vehicle. Reporting party was unable to give a the vehicle alarm has been going out for Disposition: Assignment completed. 1:13 a.m. Found property report. Occurred at description because it was too dark outside. some time and hasn’t gone off. Disposition: 11:38 p.m. Check the Welfare. Occurred at Business Development Center. Dodge Neon Disposition: Non-criminal. Subject is owner. No further action required. Parking Lot H. Disposition: Report taken. car key on a Knott’s Berry Farm key chain & No further action required.

October 14, 2009 Features 5 Women’s soccer plays for a cause

By Manny Beltran breast cancer. auction and all proceeds from the event will Freshman forward Sam Pena had an aunt Sports Editor This year is the second year that women’s go to the Links for Life foundation which find out she had breast cancer and saw as her [email protected] soccer will be donning the pink uniforms. On provides women with mammograms and aunt battle through the disease. Oct. 8, 2008, the ’Runners wore the pink uni- ultrasounds to check for breast cancer. Pena said, “I was kind of scared at first. All On Friday Oct. 16 the CSUB women’s soc- forms in a home game against Pepperdine. Links for Life will also have volunteers that was going through my head was ‘she’s cer team will face Seattle University at home Although the result of the game was not in answering any questions people might have going to die’ but she got through it and now on the Main Soccer Field. favor of the about their foundation or how to get the she’s helping out in many ways and part of They will play like it is “It’s for people all over ’Runners, a 1-2 proper tests. the cancer society. She’s going to be at the any other game. loss, the event Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game, and I’m going to play really, really They will watch film to the world and we’re itself was suc- game. hard for her.” prepare like any other supporting them, cessful in rais- “I think it’s great opportunity to blend the The same sentiment was felt throughout the game. Everything leading ing money for best of both worlds; one the soccer obvious- team about the importance of the game, as a up to the game will be showing that we do breast cancer ly, but two is to bring a big and greater way to support those who have gone through routine, but when they awareness that awareness for something that is the second something as life altering as breast cancer, put on their uniforms care...” was donated to leading cancer deaths in women,” said coach and to make others aware of the seriousness something will look and - Sam Pena the Links for Nicole Van Dyke. of regular breast examinations, but Pena said feel different. Life foundation. Van Dyke is hoping to get a big crowd at the it best: They will be wearing pink uniforms. Junior midfielder Faith Perry said, “I think game, and with the help of the Bakersfield “It’s for people all over the world and we’re The women’s soccer team will be wearing it’s a really important cause and the girls get Girl Scouts, she expects the community to supporting them, showing that we do care by pink uniforms as a sign of unity among all of excited about the game.” come support both the team and the cause. doing something for the community. If we the women of the world. A unity against one The uniforms the ’Runners will wear on For one ’Runner, the subject of breast can- win, we’re going win for everybody.” of the leading causes of death to women – Friday will also be auctioned off in a silent cer hits close to home. ASi receives low turnout Safety course returns [Cont. from Page 1] Facebook and Myspace. Another goal is to [Cont. from Page 1] offers a free lifetime return and practice pol- Custodial staff members will be lessened better establish our relationship with this program will receive a manual to refer icy. and there will be a discontinuation of certain Antelope Valley and connect with those in back to, study and practice after the course is If you want to learn how to defend yourself, programs, like the HAWK HONORS pro- charge over there. Thus, the CSUB Runner complete. then sign up. gram, and other services. Class sizes will Corps was founded by both the district and Why RAD? Call campus police at 654-2111 and see if continue to increase, hiring on-campus and the state to lobby in a more organized and RAD is the largest network of its kind and there is an available spot. There is a refund- salaries will be frozen, travel and organiza- professional way of setting attainable goals. is endorsed by the International Association able deposit of $20 once you complete the tional realignments will happen and layoffs The California State Student Association of Campus Law Enforcement 12-hour course. will be executed. consists of 23 universities lobbying for a pur- Administration. Women can download a copy of the deposit The administration is trying to minimize the pose to challenge and change the resulting RAD has over 7,000 instructors who teach agreement at impact on students as best they can. policies of budget cuts. You can be a part of at various colleges, universities and law www.csub.edu/BAS/police/rad.shtml, and Instead of entirely closing down the cam- this by supporting two important bills in the enforcement agencies internationally. click on the link next to “more information or pus, it remains open all furlough days includ- administration and senate. The RAD program has trained over 300,000 to register now.” ing the financial aid and student financial AB 656 imposes 9.9 percent oil and gas sev- women throughout the U.S. and Canada services. In the case of the library, hours erance tax, 30 percent of which would go to since 1989. This is the only program that were rescheduled when it had the fewest CSU’s. SB 48 supports textbook affordabili- students using the facilities. ty. Class sizes were increased to accommodate “I appreciated that they gave straight-for- National Geographic students. Most faculty accepted the challenge ward answers which is usually rare. It’s sad [Cont. from Page 1] This was both professors’ first time appear- of putting more time into tasks like grading there weren’t more people here,” senior “What was interesting is [the film crew] ing on a nationally televised show. more papers. Some, in relation to the fur- Michael Meija. was looking for background movement,” “Anything that showcases CSUB on a lough days, assign projects to assure learning Ten students out of thousands arrived to this Negrini said. “They took lots of shots of me national level, is something we all need to outcomes are met. There are more online assembly. Still President Horace Mitchell walking around campus.” jump on,” Horton said. courses being offered than before and many and the ASi student body conducted them- If Kern County was a state, it would be the Horton added that it was interesting watch- departments are helping students schedule selves as if speaking to a full audience fourth-largest oil producing state in the ing how a national TV show was put togeth- their full year options in advance. answering each question to the fullest. nation, according to Horton. er. “I thought the question and answer was very Leon asks for help writing letters or signing Horton thought the show was informative to “I thought it was a lot of fun to work with informative. And the issue pertain to current on the letters already made to put pressure on the average audience. people who do the filming,” Horton said. and future events that will effect students’ the legislation. If anyone wishes to contact “The average person doesn’t have the Both professors said they would do it again. educational experience at the university,” her with any questions or suggestions, send knowledge of where gasoline comes from,” “I had my seven seconds on national TV, said junior Kevin Hoffred. your e-mails to: [email protected] or call, Horton said. and I didn’t make a fool of myself,” Negrini ASi hopes to improve social networking Leon at: (661) 654-3487. Negrini said he thought the show was inter- said. with students through websites like esting. “I learned a lot watching it,” he said.

Photo courtesy of Casey Spinetti Photo courtesy of Jessica Ayler-Kelly Phi Sigma Sigma Fall 2009 Class Gamma Phi Beta: Beta Theta Class Alma Ceja Karla Mancilla Angela Chavez Caitlin Chernenko Stephanie Chavez Heather Matauka Brittany Cobbs Raquell Salazar Rubi Gutierrez Andrea Solis Melissa Duran Emily Schnell Chelsea Rouleau Kyrstin Cordero Mari Gonzales Matilda Shank Shelby Hannah Monisha Bilyk Alma Gutierrez Athena Skapinakis Elizabeth Arellano Maritza Ayala Emily Hedlund Shannon Smith- Ashley Hoskison Megan Wade Krystel Labrousse Conrad Brianne Holloway Keisha Watt Chance Lanyon Courtney Tanner Samantha Clifton Daliah Mueller Raiana Maldonado Jennifer Tutop Chelsea Jordan The Kappa Pledge Class, 22 pledges in all, is the Kappa Sigma: largest class since the founders class in 2005. Chad Alame Jason Goklaney Mario Lopez Alex Williams Roy Angulo Joel Hembree Cameron Mahoney James Wilson Brian Brennen Jose Hinojosa Dwight Mashburn John Wilson Austin Brown Paul Hsueh Adrian Morales Paul Wilson Marc Busch Kevin Johnson Ahmad Rafah Alan Crane Saul Lewis Brandon Sanchez Sports October 14, 2009 6 Runner Roundup

Compiled by Taylor Gombos Staff Writer [email protected]

MEN’S GOLF Both goalkeepers played well as Eric Junior Levi Garcia shot a final round one Shannon of CSUB played all 110 minutes over par 72 to lead the CSUB men’s golf recording four saves, while Cal Poly’s Brett team to a fifth place finish at the Firestone Finkelstein recorded seven saves. Grill College Invitational in Nipomo, Calif. The ’Runners who have an overall record on Oct. 6. 5-3-2 will travel to Las Vegas to take on Host school Cal Poly San Luis Obispo University of Nevada Las Vegas on Oct. won the invitational with an overall score of 16, and then they will head to Albuquerque, 859 while California State University, N.M. to face the University of New Mexico Fullerton finished second with a score of on Oct. 18. 866. Aside from Garcia, junior Kyle Morrison CROSS COUNTRY tied for 18th by shooting a final round 76, The CSUB cross country team finished in while James Moseley tied for 22nd by eighth place out of 13 teams in a 6k race at shooting a final round 70, which was the the UC San Diego Triton XC Classic on lowest score of the tournament for the Oct. 10. Roadrunners. The ’Runners had two competitors finish The ’Runners’ next match will be at the in the top 25. Bill Cullum Invitational hosted by Junior Arianna Celis led the ‘Runners by California State University, Northridge on finishing in 17th place with a time of Oct. 26. 23:14.3, while fellow junior Casey Glassey finished 25th with a time of 23:43.0. WOMEN’S GOLF Other notable ’Runners who finished the The CSUB women’s golf team recorded a race were; Judith Mata who finished 57th team score of 969 to finish sixth out of 10 with a time of 25:00.4, Lina Nuez who fin- teams at the Firestone Grill College ished 64th with a time of 25:32.4 and Invitational on Oct. 6. Christa McCann finished 72nd with a time CSU Northridge and Cal Poly tied for first of 25:59.1. with a score of 917, while UC Riverside The ’Runners final meet of the season will Manny Beltran/ The Runner finished third with a score of 941. Santa be on Oct. 16 at the Cal State Northridge The ’Runners get together before the fifth set against UC Riverside. Clara University finished fourth with a Invitational. score of 948. The ‘Runners were led by sophomore MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CSUB loses heartbreaker Jennifer Davison, who finished 15th shoot- SWIMMING ing a final round 76 and Ashley Neal who The CSUB swim teams opened up their finished 19th shooting a final round 80. seasons with solid performances by several to UC Riverside Other notable scores for the ’Runners of its swimmers at the University of By Manny Beltran was not that UC Riverside fourth set 23-21 and were include; Jenna Barnett who tied for 23rd Southern California invite on Oct. 10. Sports Editor had great kills during the two points away from with a final round of 82, Dana Arneson who For the women’s team, Stephanie [email protected] first six points, all the points defeating UC Riverside, but finished 31st with a final round of 83 and Donnelly, Rachel McCall, Louise came from ‘Runner errors. again, errors became a factor Meggan Bellows who finished 47th with a Westergren and Brooke Penny finished On Oct. 9 the CSUB Two were service errors and as well as good hitting by final round 86. fourth in the 400-meter medley relay with a women’s volleyball team three came from a surprising UC Riverside’s Dominique The ’Runners’ next tournament will be at time of 4:30.95; USC won the medley with lost to the UC Riverside source, the ‘Runner’s best Cowling and Tonbara the Cal Poly Invitational on Nov. 2-3. a time of 4:14.89. Highlanders in five sets 15- player, Lindy DeGear,e who Youpele. Individually for the ’Runners, McCall won 25, 20-25, 25-16, 27-25 and had three attack errors. Cowling and Youpele com- WOMEN’S SOCCER the 50-meter freestyle in 27.64, junior 15-10. “Once we get a couple error bined for five of UC The CSUB women’s soccer team has a Michelle Kroll finished third in the 100- The loss dropped the runs, some of us shut down Riverside’s last seven points, record of 0-1-1 in the last two games. meter individual medley with a time of ‘Runners’ record to 10-11, and we need to learn not to with the other two coming The ’Runners failed to score a goal as they 1:12.03, while Donnelly finished the same while UC Riverside posted do that because that’s our from CSUB errors. were defeated by the Pepperdine University event in second with a time of 1:09.95. just their second victory of biggest weakness. We need The loss of the fourth set Waves 1-0 on Oct. 8 at Tari Frahm Rokus For the men junior Chad McKenzie set a the season with a record of to learn to focus and stop the seemed to take away any Field. pool and meet record finishing first in the 2-12. errors,” said DeGeare. kind of momentum or focus The only goal of the game was scored by 100 meter IM with a time of 59.06. The ‘Runners took the first In the fourth set, the the ‘Runners had, and in the Pepperdine’s Michelle Manning in the 61st Other notable finishers for the men were; two sets 15-25 and 20-25, Runners tried to regroup and fifth set, the ‘Runners fell minute of the match. freshman Jake Priest who finished fourth in taking early 4-0 and 3-0 stop UC Riverside’s momen- behind again quickly 6-1. The ’Runners had a total of seven shots, the 100 meter IM with a time of 1:02.65, leads respectively. tum. Both teams dug in and Price said, “We had a lot of while Pepperdine had a total of nine. senior Adam Pawlowski who finished sixth Coach John Price felt that battled their way through a mental errors. It wasn’t like The leading shooters for the ‘Runners in the 1000 yard freestyle with a time of even though they won the fourth set that included 16 they were executing. [In the against Pepperdine were Kassi Massey 10:20.84 and freshman Logan Peeples who first two games, the team ties and eight lead changes. fifth set] we had 11 errors who had two shots, and Daisy Vazquez who finished fifth with a time of 4:37.15 Both had not played their best. Points were hard-earned in out of their 15 points. I defi- had one shot total which was a shot on goal. teams along with women’s water polo will “I was relieved that we the fourth set from both nitely felt it was us not tak- For Pepperdine their leading shooter was host an Alumni meet on Oct. 17 at the were up two [sets] to zero. I sides. Each team made great ing care of business.” Laura Cole who had four total shots and Hillman Aquatics Center before heading to didn’t feel like we were in defensive digs that kept ral- The ‘Runners hope to take two on goal. a dual meet on Oct. 31 at University of control, we were not playing lies going back and forth something positive out of CSUB Goalkeeper Kym Gause had nine Pacific. very well and we were still with no team letting up easi- this loss. saves and recorded her fourth shutout of the winning. I kept telling the ly. The players on both sides Kayla Williamson said, season as the ’Runners played to a 0-0 tie TENNIS girls ‘Hey, we gotta pick it fed off the energetic crowd “This is the kind of game against Long Beach State on Oct. 11. The CSUB tennis team received a domi- up,’” said Price. as the tension mounted from that was a challenge for us, The ’Runners had 10 shots with six shots nate performance from their freshman class With just one set away from each dig, blocked kill and but in the end we’ll come on goal, while Long Beach had 18 total at the Cal State Fullerton Intercollegiates on victory, things went south dive for wayward balls made back a lot stronger because shots and nine on goal. Oct. 9. for the ‘Runners as they the crowd erupt with excite- we’ll learn from it.” Sam Pena led the ’Runners with six shots, Freshman Gabriela Horton led the quickly found themselves in ment. five of which were shots on goal, while ’Runners with a two set victory over Lani a 6-0 hole in the third set. It The ‘Runners led late in the Shawna Gordon of Long Beach had five Agsalud of Fulerton 7-5, 6-0 while Julian shots with two on goal. Mannix defeated Fullerton’s Katie Nichols The ’Runners who have an overall record 6-2, 7-5. The event wasn’t all good for the Male Athlete of the Week of 4-8-2 will play host to Seattle University ’Runners as some of their returning players Junior swimmer Chad McKenzie set a pool and Oct. 16 at the Main Soccer Field. lost their matches. meet record in the 100-meter individual medley Sophomore Nefeli was defeated by Jordan with a time of 59.06 at the USC Invitational on MEN’S SOCCER Kimura of Concordia Irvine 6-0, 6-3, junior Despite out-shooting their opponent 16-6 Ashlee Thorneycroft was defeated by CSU Saturday Oct. 10. McKenzie is a transfer stu- the CSUB men’s soccer team played to a 0- Northridge’s Zarina Pisnoy 6-0, 6-1 and dent from Limestone College. Next up for the 0 tie against Cal Poly on Oct. 10. Both Kory sophomore Veronica Dimas was beaten by swim team will be a friendly meet against Kindle and Alberto Navarro had two shots Julie Luzar of Long Beach State 6-2, 6-3. apiece and each had 1 shot on goal. The ’Runners next match will be CSUN CSUB alumni at the Hillman Aquatics Center The ’Runners had a total of eight shots on Matador Intercollegiate on Nov. 10-12. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. goal for the match. Courtesy of Sports Information

Female Athlete of the Week Upcoming Home Games On Sunday, Oct. 11, sophomore goalkeeper Women’s Soccer Kym Gause recorded nine saves against Long Friday, Oct. 16 vs. Seattle University @ 7 p.m. Beach State. The teams played to a 0-0 double draw. The shutout against Long Beach Men’s and Women’s Swimming State is the fourth of the season for Gause. She Saturday, Oct. 17 vs. Alumni @ 10 a.m. has 80 saves for the season overall. Next up for the women’s soccer team will be Seattle Women’s Waterpolo University at home on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 vs. Alumni @ TBA