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Vol. 86 ∙ No. 4 www.therip.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Voter apathy is high By Phillip Rodriguez Reporter

Many students interviewed at Bakersfield College are unaware and uninterested in the elections taking place on Nov. 4. Several students who were asked whether they knew about the event stated that they did not know that it was happening, and of the student body surveyed, interest levels about the elections ranged from slightly interested to completely uninterested in the matter. “I don’t care,” said student Samantha Wilber. “I think it’s important for people to pay attention, but for people my age it doesn’t really matter.” Student Francisco Frausto stated that he felt the elections would affect BC financially, but not that students should neces- sarily want to vote. “They don’t have to be [interested], it’s their Photos BY eliZabeth FernandeZ / The Rip choice,” Frausto said. The Cali- fornia general elections draw From left to right: Emily Becerra and Rachel Magnus, with the Bakersfield Museum of Art, are busy imprinting chalk art on The Marketplace’s parking lot closer as the early November pavement. Becerra joked that more people were stopping by to play with Magnus’ cape-wearing dog, Ourel, rather than stopping by to admire the artist’s work. voting date has some candidates and activists spreading word for their causes and incumbents. While many local politicians are vying for positions in Congress, Vibrant artists showcase at Via Arte the elections will decide the roles of many elected officials By Elias C. Ahumada using chalk. “All the squares are ist. Purcell has been doing street throughout California, from gov- Opinions Editor sponsored by various organiza- paintings for the past 23 years. “I ernor down through local repre- tions or individuals, and so it al- came here a number of years ago sentatives. The Marketplace was host to lows for our artists to participate,” and did a painting the first couple Not every student interviewed dozens of artists, both local and said Cruz. “It’s free for the artist of years they had the event,” said felt the same about the oppor- out of town, in this year’s Via to get involved and the sponsor- Purcell. While Purcell has partici- tunity to vote. Student Govern- Arte: Italian Street Painting Fes- ship pays for their participation.” pated in the event before, this was ment President Alex Dominguez tival. Square sizes for artists vary her first time as a featured artist. said that he felt that the elec- The festival occurred Oct. 11 from four-by-six squares with “I designed a 3D painting, and tions affected all residents of and 12, and was put together by the largest square being 12 by 12. the imagery is all from Africa, Kern County, especially BC the Bakersfield Museum of Art. This year, the festival had 10 art- and I think it is going to be titled students. “In my opinion, ev- “It’s a fundraiser for the organiza- ists from out of the area, including something like Dreams of Africa,” erything comes back to affect tion and it’s now in its 16th year,” the festivals featured artist. she said. everyone. Just because I’m not a said Vikki Cruz, the museum’s ex- This year’s featured artist ren- Purcell noted that the intent was farmer doesn’t mean water isn’t ecutive curator. dered the largest piece in Via Arte not for her piece to be a political a serious issue to me,” stated The festival provides artists with history with a square measuring statement, instead the painting Dominguez, and said that all stu- a square on The Marketplace’s 15 by 15 feet. symbolizes the romantic idea of dents need to get involved in vot- parking lot pavement where the Julie Kirk-Purcell, from Chi- what Africa would be versus what ing. “I’ve always said, you can’t artists can put together a piece no, was this year’s featured art- Please see VIA ARTE, Page 6 complain about the issue if you didn’t even go out to vote. If our students want their voices heard, they need to get out and vote, especially on an important election year like this one.” American Sign Language major Donald Reimer Jr. said that he also felt the elections affect students. When asked whether he was interested in the upcoming election, he said that he was, and that other BC students should be interested as well. “I think students should (care), be- Above: BC student Sadhya Singampalli, 18, lays down cause California is their home, some chalk at Via Arte in the Marketplace. and they should care about what Right: Julie Kirk-Purcell, who has been doing street happens in their state,” he said. In addition to local positions paintings for the past 23 years, is Via Arte’s 2014 that will be filled, there will be featured artist. Kirk-Purcell draws the event’s largest members elected to represent the work of art on Oct. 11, a 15 by 15 ft. piece that features Kern Community College Dis- a motif of Africa, according to Kirk-Purcell. trict on the fourth. Debbie Car- rothers, a member of Citizens for a Better Bakersfield College, sent out an email on behalf of the organization showing sup- Bakersfield College shut down for more than eight hours port for former Bakersfield Col- lege President Rick Wright and BC alumnus John Alexander. “I By James Macias matic in existence,” according to Amber Chiang, would like to ask you to put your Reporter public relations director of BC. “What happened trust in Dr. Rick Wright and Dr. last Tuesday was they needed a part that has not The Bakersfield College campus was shut down been standard for more than 20 years.” John Alexander with your vote for more than eight hours Oct. 7 due to a water main on November 4th,” read Carroth- That project is still on schedule. breakage. It was the result of the ongoing construc- The water and gas pipes of BC’s campus are er’s email in regard to the candi- tion that is rampant all over the BC campus. dates. Other candidates include out of date and more than 50 years old, having not Crews from at least three separate contractors on been updated or even addressed since the campus’s Kyle Carter, Hector Rivera and three separate projects were present. They repre- incumbent John Rodgers. original construction in 1955. Crews are working sent administration’s interest in addressing three hard to correct this oversight. “They start early in The last day to register to vote key issues: an outdoor restroom system for the new in this election was on Oct. 20, the morning as many worksites do,” Chiang said. theater, the new theater itself, and an upgrade for As to the specific case in point, Chiang remarked while the last day to apply for a the water and gas pipes. vote-by-mail ballot is Oct. 28, that, “Closing the campus was not an arbitrary de- It was the crew covering the outdoor restrooms cision. The last time we decided to was July ’09, according to the state’s official that ran into trouble. voter guide website. The polls EliZabeth FernandeZ / The Rip also for a water main breakage. When things like Students were asked to leave the library after the “They hit a waterline that was deeper than re- that happen you have to run out for parts. We knew will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 quired by any code and not mapped on any sche- Please see WATER, Page 6 p.m. on Nov. 4. campus was closed when a water pipe bursted on Oct. 7. Ne w s Page 2 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 News VP shows support for Renteria

By Elizabeth Fernandez briefs Editor in Chief Vice President Joe Biden re- The Bakersfield College cently visited Bakersfield and Student Government Asso- joined congressional candidate ciation has positions open Amanda Renteria and state Sen. for senators and is encour- Alex Padilla on stage during the aging students to apply. Rally for the Valley event, to Any student who would gather democratic candidate sup- like to serve on their gov- port for the upcoming midterm erning body, voice student elections. opinions and host campus A line of over 2,000 attendees events is encouraged to ap- waited outside of California State ply to be an SGA Senator. University, Bakersfield’s Icardo For an application, visit: Center Gymnasium on Oct. 7. https://bcstudentlife.wufoo. Various locals and representa- com/forms/sga-officer-ap- tives provided brief speeches in plication. support of the democratic candi- *** dates for nearly an hour before the candidates and the vice presi- The Apocalypse Hallow- dent finally took stage. een Truck Festival will be The event marked the vice held from 5 p.m. to 10:30 president’s return to the Central p.m. Oct. 24 at The Bakers- Valley in over 40 years. field Speedway off Chester “It’s good to be back at the Avenue. Interactive activi- valley. First time I was here, I ties will be offered, such was a young senator, 1973,” said such as live zombies, throw- Biden, who addressed citizens’ of the valley and its significance. ElizabEth fErnandEz / ThE Rip ing plasma balls, rides with Vice President Joe Biden visits the Central Valley for the first time in over 40 years to show support for 21st professional drivers, jeep “We understand back at my crawls and more. Fees are hometown of Delaware that you congressional candidate Amanda Renteria. Biden pressed the importance of voting in the upcoming November elections. $20 for adults and $10 for provide. children. For more informa- You know if ya’ll were a sin- called out to Dream Act students State, affirmed that the elections them from voting against them. to reach out. He knows how to tion, call (661) 322-5200. gle nation, you would be about in the audience: “Where are my are ever-more important and “… That’s why they’re making reach out and generate census. *** the fourth largest agriculture ex- dreamers?” come at a time when voter rights it harder to vote,” he said. “It’s He’s passed over 80 pieces of porter in the world, as a nation.” Outstretching her hands to are under attack. kinda pretty simple stuff.” legislation. In any legislative Boo-at-the-Zoo will be The upcoming November them, Renteria asked for their “You see what’s happened in The politicians urged the in- body, that’s kind of a big deal held at CALM from 9 a.m. elections were the focal topics help and said she couldn’t do it other states,” Padilla said. “In 41 creasing need for citizens of the because you gotta reach out,” to 4 p.m. Oct. 25-26. Guests for the candidates. alone. other states, [bills were] intro- valley to vote. “Look folks, this Biden said. of all ages are welcome and “You know this better than I “I need you to volunteer. I duced that will make it tougher is a really, really big election, “And America, right now, the are encouraged to wear do. We’ve got some problems need you to tell your friends. I for working men and women to and there’s a reason for that,” thing is broken in Washington, costumes. Children 12 and right now,” Renteria said. “We need you to have that energy,” register to vote, to make it harder said Biden. because people don’t know how under are free with a paying have a water crisis, we have a she said. “And most importantly, for working men and women to The vice president believes to reach out. adult. There will be trick- jobs crisis, we’ve got education I need you to believe in better. I participate in our democracy. that the lack of communication They don’t talk much to each or-treating, decorations, issues, and we got immigration need you to believe that the Cen- That’s just wrong.” in Washington is affecting the other and as a consequence all bounce houses and refresh- issues.” tral Valley can be better, that our Biden also addressed the is- rest of the nation, and said that of America gets hurt when they ments. For more informa- As a former schoolteacher, future can be different.” sue and said states attempting candidates like Alex Padilla can don’t, but what Alex is gonna do tion, call (661) 872-2256 or Renteria emphasized the impor- Sen. Padilla, who is running to make it harder for “folks” to help fix the problem. for Sacramento, Amanda is gon- visit calmzoo.org. tance of the valley’s children and for California’s Secretary of vote were doing so to prevent “This is a guy who knows how na do for Washington.” ***

The Bakersfield 5-ki- lomer Zombie River Run will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Sam Ag summit addresses water issues, future Lynn Ball Park off Chester Avenue. The cost to run is $55 for adults and $35 for By Alisía Sánchez According to Ross, a plan that children. For more informa- Photographer would help take actions to im- tion, call (661) 731-3327. prove resiliency began last year, *** Led by U.S. Rep. and honor- long before there was a drought. ary chairman Kevin McCarthy, That plan was the California Wa- The 13th annual Bakers- Bakersfield College was host to ter Action Plan. At the time of its field College Fundraising the first annual Kern County Ag- introduction, the plan had been Tennis Dinner will be held riculture Summit that took place well received due to the fact that at 6 p.m. Oct. 30 inside in the Gil Bishop Gymnasium it reflected the importance of the BC cafeteria. The get- Oct. 9. storage. Extensive outreach and together will start at 6 p.m. “Since we’re in Kern County, workshops were put together and dinner will be served at why haven’t we done this be- as the plan progressed. Among 6:45 p.m. Tickets for dinner fore?” McCarthy reportedly many other things, the plan cost $40 and raffle and drink asked of host and Bakersfield would attempt to improve the tickets will be sold with all College president Sonya Chris- operational efficiency of water proceeds going directly tian when she first proposed the projects; it was about securing back to the Bakersfield Col- idea of an agriculture summit to stable funding and investments lege Tennis Foundation. him. Thanking those in atten- in water. *** dance, which ranged from farm- “It was, very importantly, ers and growers to students and about making sure that all of our The Safe Halloween at educators, McCarthy said “The communities and all of our citi- the Kern County Museum first time is always the hardest.” zens have access to clean, safe The all-day summit, which be- drinking water,” Ross said. “We will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 alisia sanchEz / ThE Rip p.m. Oct. 30-31 where chil- gan at 8 a.m. and ended at 5 p.m., still have communities that pay was broken up into five separate for water but cannot drink it.” Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross (far right) speaks and answers questions during the dren ages 3-12 can trick-or- first session of the first annual Kern County Agriculture Summit held in the BC gym. treat, enjoy the carnival, sessions in which a panel of While working on that plan, bounce houses, slides and guest speakers took the time to Ross and others were forced to pumpkin mazes. There will discuss California agriculture, its deal with the reality of a drought, asked to put together a $10 mil- attendance that his goal at the will actually help address all the be a best costume contest trends and difficulties, as well as so the plan was not released until lion program to help improve summit was to speak about leg- issues around the valley,” Va- open to all ages. Admission its future. Special guest speakers late January of this year. water use efficiency. islations he has introduced. ladao said, “because it addresses is $10 for all. For more info, included California Farm Bureau Ross said that one of the most “We can have the best soil in The Sacramento-San Joaquin all different parts of what’s go- call (661) 852-5020. president Paul Wenger and Cali- efficient storage systems is the the world. We could be growing Valley Emergency Water Deliv- ing on. Where we are today is *** fornia State Senator Jean Fuller, Sierra snowpack, but not having the best climate in the world. We ery Act, or H.R. 3964, is, accord- making sure that we continue to with the top sponsors of the event that snowpack has resulted in still need infrastructure,” Ross ing to Valadao, a comprehensive fight, continue to negotiate.” In The Murray Family being Bolthouse, Paramount and some harm. An emergency legis- said. “We have workforce devel- bill that attempts to address is- attendance was John Stovall, wa- Farms October Fun Fest will Grimmway Farms. lation, according to Ross, helped opment challenges and we need sues California faces today in ter attorney, who found the prog- be held from noon to 6 p.m. The keynote speaker, Secre- make “400 million dollars avail- water. We need the ability to cap- regard to water. “They say ‘Wa- ress of congressman Valadao’s Monday to Friday, and from tary of the California Department able to local irrigation districts ture water, store water and move ter is for fighting and whiskey bill and the fact that there may 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays of Food and Agriculture Karen and innovative regional water water to places of need through- is for drinking,’” Valadao said. soon be a conclusion to that bill and Sundays until Oct. 31 at Ross, emphasized that California management plans for projects out the year.” “There is a lot of fighting for the most interesting aspect of the the Murray’s Family Farm remains number one in agricul- that would help them improve U.S. Congressman David Va- water because it is such a lim- summit. 6700 General Beale Road. ture. From furnishing vegetables their water use efficiency.” An- ladao, who spoke in the second ited resource.” Valadao brought “[It] will be a tremendous help General admission costs to producing wine, “[California] other 800 million dollars were session of the summit alongside up issues such as the Big Delta for agriculture in Kern County, $8 and includes pumpkin is increasingly a very important re-purposed to accelerate water three other panelists, said that and San Joaquin River settle- because it would free up a lot patch, giant corn maze, hay and reliable part of the global recycle projects, and the State one of the things Washington ment, ensuring he will continue of water that would help farm- rides, animal garden, duck food chain,” she said. Water Resources Control Board faces is the solution.“When you to fight and negotiate to get the ers and farm workers,” Stovall races, jumping pillow and Still, Ross discussed one of passed legislation and regula- talk about the solution, there’s a bill to go forward. “All of us in said. “As far as agriculture is more. For more informa- the challenges California faces tions. The California Department lot of misinformation,” Valadao the valley have agreed that there concerned, water, I think, is the tion, call (661) 330-0100. today: water. of Food and Agriculture was also said, also informing those in is one piece of legislation that biggest issue.” ***

The classic cult movie “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shown at New courses and degree program a possibility for Bakersfield College 11 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Fox Theater located at 2001 H By Graham C Wheat Although the push is finally the over-arcing impacts of the authorize two-year colleges to BC public relations director St. Call (661) 324-1369 for Contributing Editor clearing the bureaucratic red program and end that program offer 4-year courses for the most Amber Chiang has expressed that details. tape, the programs aren’t up the same year unless extended by in-demand careers in the area’s numerous organizations in the *** Bakersfield College may be and running just yet. The initia- legislation. California Commu- workforce. The courses them- health community have shown getting a new section of courses tive is to be a pilot program that nity Colleges Chancellor Brice selves would offer a cheaper al- interest in and that students in The Bakersfield College and a new degree program, al- would establish the services in W. Harris said in a statement, ternative to the tuition at a UC the Allied Health programs are geology club will hold a though nothing is set in stone yet. 15 college districts that would “This law will help us to meet or CSU. The chancellor’s press interested in the newest courses bake sale between 11 a.m. Recent legislation in Sacramento implement said degree path no California’s workforce needs, release stated that units would as well. and 2 p.m. Oct. 23 in the to offer 4-year baccalaureate later than 2017-2018, so don’t does not duplicate CSU or UC only be $84 more than current So, while there is interest Free Speech Area. Proceeds degree programs at community expect to see the new programs degree programs, and gives more unit prices for lower-division statewide and locally to see the benefit the club. colleges is a historic legislation, any time in the immediate future. Californians access to affordable courses. At Bakersfield College, programs come to fruition, they says a press release from the The Legislative Analysts Office higher education that enable it has been articulated that the are not up and running yet and California Community College will evaluate the pilot program them to obtain well-paying jobs.” push for the four–year degree is no schools have been chosen to Chancellor’s office. for some years until 2022 to see The Senate Bill, SB 850, would in the nursing field. reap the benefits of the new bill. Fe a t u r e s Page 3 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 NAMI walk to fight against mental illness

By Christopher A. Baptiste and individuals living with a Reporter mental illness. “One in 10 children and one “Every one knows some- in four adults are affected with one with a mental illness,” said mental illness,” said Dixon. Erika Dixon, walk manager of According to NAMI’s be- this year’s NAMI walk that took liefs, as displayed on pamphlets, place Oct. 18 at The Park at Riv- “mental illnesses are brain disor- erwalk. ders and [people] see the person Those in attendance ranged not the illness.” from individuals with a men- NAMI would like to “provide tal illness and their families to support, education and advocacy friends and supporters. Students for people with mental illness, of the Bakersfield College nurs- their families and friends.” ing program were also in atten- NAMI has a mission “to pro- dance as volunteers, as well as mote better quality of care, Kurt Rivera, who spoke about a rights and interests of citizens family member who deals with a with mental illness, particularly mental illness of those who cannot speak for Since 1979, National Alliance themselves and advocate for on Mental Illness, a nationwide policies at the local, state and na- organization with affiliates in ev- tional level.” ery state and in more than 1,100 Jessica Christine Talbert, 27, local communities across the was a first time participant of the country, has become the nation’s NAMI walk. Talbert loves apple voice of mental illness. pie, basketball, Pete Rose, Derek Board member since 2006 Jeter, JESUS, and softball. Tal- and former president of NAMI bert attended Dickerson State Kern, Cindy Gill, who was in University in North Dakota and attendance is a family-to-family carries a stigma around with her. teacher, support group facilitator, “My favorite softball catcher peer-to-peer outreach specialist, is Sahra Jain Webster and bas- and a part of the NAMI Connec- ketball player is Cia Hereal,” tion program. Talbert said. “I became involved because Both players attended Dick- my son has lived with a brain erson with her. “I once tried to photos by alisia sancheZ / The Rip disorder as well as his grand- kill myself at 23 years old then Top: NAMI walk coordinator Erika Dixon hypes up participants before the walk begins around The Park at Riverwalk. mother,” Gill said. moved back home where my Bottom right: Students of the Bakersfield College nursing program volunteer, helping make balloons for participants. “It is important to educate the family saved my life. God loves public and bring awareness to me,” she said. sheet states that “mental illnesses disorder, post-traumatic stress the community about what men- Even though she is diagnosed are medical conditions that dis- disorder (PTSD), and borderline tal illness is and is not. with bipolar disorder and schizo- rupt a person’s thinking, feeling, personality disorder. “The stigma of mental illness affective disorder, Talbert still mood, ability to relate to others The good news about mental causes people to not seek help.” kept a big smile. and daily functioning. Just as illness is that recovery is possible “I am a passionate advocate,” “I’m Tim Tebow’s biggest diabetes is a disorder of the pan- and all mental illnesses are treat- she continued, “[and would like fan,” Talbert said, displaying a creas, mental illnesses are medi- able in some fashion. NAMI can to] reduce that stigma and edu- deep love for sports and her fa- cal conditions that often result in help with any of these concerns cate people early on so they view vorite players. a diminished capacity for coping and help begin treatment. mental illness like any other ill- She then added to her list of with the ordinary demands of If you or anyone you know ness.” loves throwing in Chipper Jones life.” suffers from a mental illness, NAMI Kern, affiliate of and the Atlanta Braves, Carmelo Serious illnesses include ma- you may can contact NAMI at NAMI California, is a nonprofit Anthony, LeBron James and Mi- jor depression, schizophrenia, (661) 858-3255 via call or text. corporation made up of families, chael Jordan. bipolar disorder, obsessive-com- You may also find them at 5121 friends, professionals, students, NAMI’s Mental Illness fact pulsive disorder (OCD), panic Stockdale Highway, Suite 150A. Local rap artist strives to gain much success By Elias C. Ahumada have a lot of pool tables, couch- Opinions Editor es, and it’s pretty cool.” JList and Block Style also His message is peace. perform in places like Visalia. Juan Hernandez, 22, from “They have a movement out Delano, is a communications there, people come all the way major at Bakersfield College. from Fresno to perform out here Some might know Hernandez by too,” he said. his emcee name, JList. One thing JList hopes for is Hernandez plans to transfer to that more opportunities open up CSUB and pursue a bachelor’s for performances in the Kern degree in psychology in the fu- County area. ture. “It would be cool if we spread Hernandez began rapping as a [the movement] to Bakersfield,” hobby about a year and a half ago said Hernandez. and has recently joined a hip-hop With his busy schedule, and group, also from Delano, named the need for more money, JList Block Style. is optimistic that he will release “A lot of rappers don’t even his own solo mixtape in the near talk,” said Hernandez. Hernan- future. dez would like to see more rap “I was planning on coming out artists unified and believes that with a mixtape, but right now it is important to have peace I’m trying to save up money or not only in music but across the find a way to burn a lot of CD’s,” world as well. Hernandez said. Hernandez mentioned the cur- For about $50, JList says he rent situation in the Middle East can get a couple hundred print- with the uprising of the ISIS outs of the cover, but he would group. His thoughts on ISIS are, have to also purchase CD’s on “I think it is crazy what’s going top of that. on.” JList’s message to his fans He also added, “It’s a negative is, “Listen to rap because hon- thing because of all the killings, elias c. ahumada / The Rip estly it’s the best art form when all the massacres, so it is a very Trying to leave his own mark on the local rap and hip-hop community, Juan Hernandez, or JList, plans to make a it comes to music because it’s negative thing.” mixtape and performs in the Visalia and Delano areas. Hernandez hopes to spread his blend of music to Bakersfield. the most expressive, and carries Hernandez believes that there the best message, and overall it should not be any U.S. involve- teaches you how to act.” because he has always been fas- ing,” he said. “The whole micro- Linkin Park and Eminem. At the moment JList and the ment in the Middle East and that JList’s music can be found on- cinated with trying to understand phone thing, I just bought me He said that after a while he group Block Style have been those countries should deal with line on YouTube and the account people and their behaviors. one, and thought, why not? Let stopped listening to hip-hop and performing in cities like Porter- those issues by themselves. is under TheJuanh911. Hernandez said that he pur- me try it out.” was listening to a lot of punk ville and Visalia. “Why fight when everyone One song that hip-hop fans can sued music because he was al- As far as famous hip-hop art- rock, but Immortal Technique “The Sinister Club in Porter- can get along?” he said. find on YouTube is ‘Wise Guys’ ways good at writing. ists that influenced Hernandez made him go back to listening to ville,” said Hernandez, “It’s like The reason Hernandez is pur- featuring Asil. “I was just really good at writ- to rap, were Fort Minor from rap music. a biker scene, it’s just a bar, they suing a degree in psychology is Company repurposes military gear; veterans have a range of emotions By Trina Goree a surplus of fabric and material The sales of these items help proceeds of the sale of Sword resistant but water and UV resis- queen, thinks it’s really cool that Reporter that would otherwise be buried with veterans’ issues, such as un- and Plough products would go to tant as well. two women started a company in the ground or incinerated. employment. benefit veterans. Veterans aren’t the only ones on their own and believes that to Female veterans on cam- Emily and Betsy Nunez are It also reduces waste and as- Miles Post, current BC student having mixed emotions; BC stu- be great for women. pus had mixed emotions about sisters in a military family who sists with military understand- and veteran, stated, “I do support dents feel the same way. Also Vargas wished the prices Sword and Plough, a company have found a purpose in recy- ing. this.” Post liked the fact that the Megan Lonsinger, a BC stu- of the products were less expen- specializing in repurposing and cling and repurposing military This may be so, but BC vet- material is being recycled. dent and a senator of SGA, feels sive so she could enjoy the repur- recycling military gear. gear into fashionable accesso- erans would like the option of Post went on to mention that the purpose is admirable but posed military products. Vargas Although Bakersfield Col- ries such as rucksack backpacks, being able to donate material for the products that were being wants to know more about the was not alone in this sentiment lege veterans have no problem handbags, cufflinks, leather belt, this as well. made were fire resistant. funds and whether or not sales of of frugality. with the mission of Sword and and more, and founded Sword Tina Mendoza, the educational This fact is also mentioned on the products are all profit or do All BC veterans and students Plough, the veterans are not in and Plough in 2012. adviser for veterans mentioned the Sword and Plough website. any proceeds go toward veterans that were asked about this and support of the idea of military The sisters work with veterans that veterans on campus would The site mentions the bags are issues, and if so in what way. agreed, that the prices should be gear being sold for financial gain, to create sturdy and appealing like to see the company form a made from repurposed military Another BC student, Victoria lower and more reasonable to a even though the material used is products. fund, in which a portion of the gear, making them not only fire Vargas, 2012 BC homecoming budget. Fe a t u r e s Page 4 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Kern County Stand Down assists veterans By Alisía Sánchez Photographer

Alongside more than 60 providers, Kern County Homeless Collaborative member Califor- nia Veterans Assistance Foun- dation both honored and helped approximately 508 local veterans acquire needs, services and information they may or may not have been fully aware of at this year’s Kern County Stand Down. The event, which has taken place locally every second Thurs- day of October since 2011, took place Oct. 9 at Stramler Park. “Stand Down is truly a testa- ment of how Kern County views its veterans,” said president and CEO of CVAF Deborah John- son. “It’s Kern County’s event for veterans.” Students and instructors from Lyle’s Colleges of Beauty were present to provide free haircuts to veterans, and the American Legion Post 26 helped provide clothing. Community donations contributed to the event as well. “When we put out publicly ‘We need donations of clothing,’ it’s amazing,” Johnson said. “The community comes together, and they drop off bags and bags of clothes at our office. All of that gets sorted, resized. It gets brought out to the park, and veterans can come in and take advantage of it, and we’re also able to give out clothing to their Photos BY Alisia saNcheZ / The Rip dependents as well.” Jesse Bracamonte, quartermaster of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1468, stands before and looks at the information provided at the VFW Post Information on housing and 7216 booth, where veterans are informed of privileges they may or may not be entitled to at the Kern County Stand Down on Oct. 9 at Stramler Park. employment was also provided at Stand Down, including veter- gram were also in attendance as served in war.’ That is not the true “These guys that are here to- ans’ services. Clinica Sierra Vista volunteers, wearing red scrubs definition of a veteran,” Johnson day, every one of them are he- and the Veterans Affairs Medical and doing a variety of tasks that said. “It’s any man or woman roes,” Romo said. “So we’re here Center provided flu shots and ranged from registering veterans who have served in the act of to help them and let them know many veterans were able to en- to helping give out free pairs of military service, so it doesn’t what privileges they have, and to roll in health care and benefits. socks. matter what branch of service. us, it’s great to be here.” According to Johnson, how- Not only was Johnson in at- When they served, that they’ve Among those in attendance, ever, the event’s biggest draw tendance to help answer ques- completed their enlistment in the was Adolfo Alfonso Chavez, remains the Veterans Court, tions and provide guidance to act of military service, they are a a disabled veteran who served which helps veterans with traffic service providers, volunteers and veteran regardless of gender.” the Marine Corps for two years tickets, misdemeanors and fines veterans, but also to place focus Out of the 508 veterans that at- and the Army for eight.“I’m not in Kern County. A total of 66 on women veterans. A booth that tended, 31 of them were women. going to say I’m struggling,” veterans pre-registered this year was specifically set up for them According to Johnson, “11 men Chavez said. to meet before a judge in a full at Stand Down attempted to find were at imminent risk of home- “I’m living my life to the full- courtroom that is run and provid- out what their needs in the com- lessness, 43 men and eight wom- est, the best I can. I’m not giving ed at the event. “[Veterans] will munity are. A veteran herself, en were unstably housing, and 35 up, and I’m not going to sit here get those fines reduced or taken Johnson said women veterans men and three women identified and cry about it.” away for community service do not wear the hat or the T-shirt as being homeless.” Chavez has attended Stand because we know that veterans, that depicts their service, and the The Veterans of Foreign Wars Downs in the past but a move to that they are low income,” John- only way she was able to iden- Post 7216 attended the event Sacramento may keep him from son said. “Everything can hinge tify women veterans at the event with the intent of assisting home- attending future ones. “The Stand on a simple traffic fine or a traffic was by the red wristband that less veterans. Larry Romo, Kore- Down means a lot to all these ticket, so [Veterans Court] is our was given to them to wear upon an War veteran and honor guard veterans,” he said. “There’s cer- number one draw.” registration. funerals member of the VFW tain things that we might need, or The event’s committee had “A lot of women do not iden- Post 7216, helped inform veter- like I’m going to need. I’m mov- over 10 agencies that allowed tify themselves as a veteran be- ans that they are eligible to be ing up to Sacramento. I’m gonna Larry Romo, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post their staff to volunteer. As a part cause society kind of says ‘Well, buried at no cost at the national live over there now, and I’m go- of their rotation, students of the 7216, attended this year’s Stand Down to inform veterans if you’re a veteran, you’ve had to cemetery, provided they received ing to miss Bakersfield and these about eligibility to be buried at the national cemetery. Bakersfield College nursing pro- have served in combat or you’ve an honorable discharge. Stand Downs.” Volkslauf: Obstacle run for a purpose October fun in

By Brooke Howard Reporter Fireside Room In 1997, a group of Marines designed a 10-kilometer run that By Darlene Mangrum would challenge and motivate Reporter participants by incorporating the traditional Marine mud obstacle If you are trying to find something fun to do for course. Today, thousands of run- Halloween, you can always join the party in the ners in Bakersfield alone team Fireside Room hosted by Intervarsity. up and take over the course. Intervarsity is a Christian-based club that hosts Many runners, volunteers, prayer meetings and Bible studies on campus all and Marines were present at this semester long. The president of the club, Patrina year’s event Oct. 11 across from Watt, is inviting Bakersfield College faculty and Meadows Field Airport. students to an ‘Open Mic-Talent Night’ in the Race director Denise Haynes Fireside Room on Thursday Oct. 30, from 7-8:30 commented on the motivation of p.m. the event. “The motivation be- There will be free food, a talent show, a raf- hind our efforts is twofold: to be fle, and a costume contest. Organizers said no able to give generously to several full-faced masks will be allowed due to campus local sharable organizations, and security issues. They asked that attendees keep to provide you, the zealous war- costumes appropriate for all ages. Costumes are riors, with an experience that will encouraged, but not required, and there will be give you countless good stories prizes for various costume categories. Prizes have and endless bragging rights.” not been decided yet, but they will be festive and All the proceeds of the Volk- related to the October holiday. slauf run go to charities like According to Watt, “This is an opportunity to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, engage students in a friendly, open, safe, and fun Bakersfield Ronald McDonald environment on campus to celebrate the October house, Toys for Tots, Feed the holiday.” Watt also said, “It is also a chance to Less Fortunate, Society for Dis- interest students in our club, showing them that abled Children, and Boy Scouts. Brooke Howard / The Rip being a Christian does not mean that you have to The vigorous course itself held Participants run during the Bakersfield Volkslauf 2014 course on the morning of Oct. 11. Proceeds will be boring or unable to hang out with friends of many challenges but as many benefit varying local and national nonprofit organizations, such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation. all faiths and backgrounds.” know, Kern County is in a seri- Watt also mentioned, “If anyone is interested, ous drought. we are in need of performers who will share their “The unprecedented drought organizers tried to think of Sgt. Eleaza Zamano. “I’ve incorporated with The elementary to high school talents through singing, playing an instrument, besieging California this year everything to make the event been in the Marine Corps Young Marines, a youth aged kids and teaches them giving a speech, acting out a short skit, reading has brought a significant change fun and water-efficient. nine years, and it is a life- group focused on drug re- hard work and good life poetry, dancing, or whatever other talent the stu- to the course dynamics,” Haynes Many Marines came from changing experience and I duction and healthy fit life- skills.” dent or faculty wants to gift the audience with.” said. “With this event consisting all over the country to par- wouldn’t be the person I am styles, in charge of helping With a good cause and Performance spots are 5-10 minutes long and of many mud-based obstacles, ticipate in the Bakersfield today without it,” Zamano other children through the even better turnout, many need to be reserved by Oct. 23. Those inter- tarps were used at the bottom of Volkslauf and even held said. “This is a really nice obstacles. people left tired, muddy and ested in performing can contact the club presi- the mud pits and the main wa- pull-up contests to give out motivating event that really Executive Officer John with smiles on their faces. dent, Patrina Watt, at (661) 440-0901 or patrina. ter obstacle was taken out com- T-shirts and water bottles. focuses on teamwork. I re- Gonzales said, “This 501 To register for next year’s [email protected], or con- pletely. One Marine helping with ally love this run.” nonprofit organization, go- Bakersfield Volkslauf visit tact Jill Vande Zande at (231) 855-2808 or jill. An event volunteer said that the pull-up contest was A kids’ course was also ing on its 56th year, takes volkslauf.com [email protected]. Ca m p u s Page 5 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Activists speak at BC

By Phillip Rodriguez color were considered “one-third Reporter human.” Jackson said that this was English Professor Elizabeth a main contributing factor for Rodacker had two speakers talk the push toward the civil rights to her English class for Multilan- movement. guage Students on the morning The second speaker in the of Oct. 8. class, 78-year-old Mary Du- The speakers were brought lan, agreed with Jackson, and in to Rodacker’s class to speak described an incident that oc- on the subject of racism and the curred when she was a student civil rights movement of the 20th at the University of Oklahoma century, which was a main topic in which an African-American in the book the class had been man, who was attempting to at- Alisia SancheZ / The Rip assigned, titled “March: Book tain a doctorate, was not treated One.” equally. Playwright Jessica Atkinson, 21, and president of the Theater Club, Blake Clendenen, 23, hold auditions for the club. This book is the first install- In addition to being made to sit ment in a trilogy of graphic nov- outside while the rest of his class els written by John Lewis and were taught, the man had to be illustrated by Nate Powell. roped off from the rest of the stu- Theatre Club returns with new festival The first speaker to arrive was dents during times in which he the president of the National As- was allowed in the classrooms. sociation for the Advancement However, when asked whether By Trina Goree Monique Hanson-Garcia, and SPARC building, with free ad- outdoor theater. of Colored People’s Bakers- she thought she had hardships Reporter treasurer Kaylee Underwood. missions, though the Theatre Club meetings are the first field branch, Patrick Jackson. as an African-American, Dulan Chin is the club’s adviser. Club is asking for suggested and third Thursdays of the Presented beforehand with continued, “[My family] never Attention all Bakersfield Col- Clendenen noted the goal of dornations of $5. month, with make-up dates on questions written by the class, had a hardship, because my lege students: the Theatre Club the club: “To have outreach and There will be six plays Mondays of every month (a to- Jackson stated that he was happy mother had a job and all my sis- is back. The Theatre Club has support for anyone who wants shown each night. They are tal of four make-up meetings). to be speaking on this occasion. ters helped our mother.” been in existence since 2004, to learn about art and acting “Family: The Proposal,” writ- The club can be found on Face- He said that the NAACP is still She added that every mem- according to Blake Clendenen, through the means of improv ten and directed by Reginald book by searching for BC The- working and fighting for rights ber of her family had a specialty current Theatre Club president, and theater games and stage di- Autwell, “Out of the Closet” atre Club. like earlier civil rights groups, with which they contributed to although it was shut down in the rection and acting in general,” and “Into the Fire co-written In the semester to come, and certain events have caused their brothers and sisters. past semesters due to a lack of he said. The club currently con- by Clendenen and Jess Akin- spring 2015, the Bakersfield specific social issues to “come Near the end of the discussion, members and involvement. sists of 15-16 members, all of son and directed by Clendenen, College Third One Act Festival full circle,” a phrase he repeated Jackson stated that education is The Theatre Club resurrec- whom are BC students. “Trouble in Eden,” written and will take place around March, throughout the class session. important. tion was due to Clendenen and When asked about upcoming directed by Clendenen, “Da according to Clendenen. The When asked about the roots “If you don’t know your his- BC professor Kimberley Chin. events, Clendenen mentioned a Artist House,” written by Chin Theatre Club will be taking of the original civil rights move- tory, you’ll be doomed to repeat Also, the refurbishing of the festival in November. It will be and directed by Clendenen, and submissions of plays from new ments, Jackson said, “[African- it,” he said. theaters brought a new wave of known as the Bakersfield Col- “Laboring Storm and Echoes in playwrights who want to act or Americans] felt wronged a “If you don’t stay educated and students interested in joining the lege Theatre Club Second One the Night,” written and directed direct during the winter break. majority of the time.” learn, things will come back.” club. Act Festival, taking place Nov. by Jess Akinson. The Theatre Anyone interested in joining, He stated that many African- Dulan agreed, addressing the The freshly restarted Theatre 19 thru 21. The festival will Club will also be fundraising at auditioning, submitting acts, or Americans felt they were not be- entire class and said, “You’re not Club has a new cabinet, which start at 7 p.m. and go until 8:30 the Kern Shakespeare Festival, general information can reach ing treated equally, even going so going to be slaves because you consists of Clendenen, vice pres- p.m. The festival will take place selling concessions. The festival the Clendenen by email at far as saying that people of their will all be educated.” ident Henley Pearson, secretary at the Black Box Theatre in the continues until Oct. 26 at the [email protected]. Homecoming pride marches on By Elizabeth Castillo Nicky Damania, director of Reporter student life, hopes to see the BC community help one another This semester, with the theme through the drive. of “Frame the Moment: #The BC “Sometimes students need Selfie,” the tradition of Home- some extra assistance,” Damania coming is back with new ways said. for Bakersfield College students “The philosophy behind Ren- to celebrate their Renegade pride egades Care is to reveal com- and to remember the importance munity awareness and to see of community on campus. students helping students.” Although a couple of the Another way to show school Homecoming festivities have spirit is by uploading a 15-sec- passed, it’s not too late to join the ond YouTube video to a personal celebration. For those Renegades account and sending it to stu- with hidden talents, the BC Got [email protected] Talent competition will be held before 5 p.m. on Oct. 23. The Photos by Vanessa MunoZ / The Rip Oct. 22. Stu- contestant dents will who sub- Top: Some students know who Lokie is and have often spotted her around campus sitting shotgun in the back of her handler’s, Denise Holms, bicycle. Bottom right: Denise Holms is enjoying lunch in the Campus Center with Lokie. perform a Homecoming mits the four-minute Activities winning presentation video will Renegades Prep Rally with a chance When: Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m. r e c e i v e to win $75. Where: Renegade Stage, Campus $50 and Center How to recognize a certified service dog at BC Winning this points for competi- “A Walk Through Choral History,” Fall their team. tion will help Choir Concert Using You- By Vanessa Munoz An emotional support dog When: Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. Photographer is just a companion to help a teams earn Where: SPARC (PAC) Indoor Theater Tube is a points for a new way person who feels they have an larger team Homecoming Parade for Ren- Bakersfield College has seen emotional imbalance that they When: Oct. 25, 1 p.m. an increase in enrollments cannot control. competition Where: Starts in Northwest: Admin/ egades to that will be Faculty Parking Lot show their of students with disabilities Goldstein stats that anyone who use service dogs, many can go online and register their held for the Homecoming Football Game spirit via first time this When: Oct. 25, 4 p.m. social me- of which have been spotted pet as an emotional support Where: Bakersfield College Memorial around campus. dog, but aside from housing year. Stadium dia. Moran “I’m re- said he’s These service dogs and ser- rights. Further information: Visit www. vice dogs in training are certi- This does not entitle them or ally excited bakersfieldcollege.edu/homecoming excited for about BC Got the addi- fied and trained through the their pet to any of the rights that Talent,” said tion. Americans with Disabilities a service dog would have. Jimmy Mo- “This is Act and have the right to be Regular dogs are not allowed ran, current something on campus, however, there has on campus either. Student Government Associa- new that we just implemented been some confusion when Bakersfield College does tion vice president. this year,” he said. “It’s awesome it comes to the difference be- welcome service dogs but does For those Renegades who do to see how creative people can tween a service dog and an not condone regular housedogs not wish to perform live, there get.” emotional support dog. on campus. are plenty of other ways to ex- Homecoming Activities will Terri Goldstein, who is the Service dogs are hard to rec- hibit Renegade Pride. Members end on Oct. 25 with the Home- director of Disabled Students ognize but most wear a vest or of the BC community can earn coming Football game. BC will Programs and Services, wants a square blue tag that says Kern a ticket voucher to BC’s Home- play against Cerritos College. On the students and faculty to County service dog on it, but coming game Oct. 25 by donat- this night, winners of the team know the difference when it they do not have to. ing five items to The Renegade competition and the Homecom- comes to these service animals. Goldstein mentions one no- Pantry. Donations include non- ing Court will be announced. A service dog and a service dog ticeable fact, “when it comes perishable food items and cloth- The court is comprised of in training are trained to guide a to service dogs and service ing. Monetary donations are also four students. Moran, who was blind person, aid a person who dogs in training they are highly accepted. All donations must be Homecoming King last year, re- cannot hear, or act as an alarm trained to obey their handler to a person for many different and are house broken”. received by noon Oct. 24. Ren- calls his experience earning the a dog is not a service dog, or if mals or their usage on campus, egades can drop off their dona- achievement. reasons. If you see a dog that is being An emotional support dog is wild and is not trained then you you know for a fact that it is not, Terri Goldstein, whose office tions to the Office of Student “Winning was phenomenal. It then you can get a hold of cam- is located in Student Services Life, Campus Center, Room 4. touched my heart,” he said. not certified through the Amer- have the right to ask the handler icans with Disabilities act, they if their dog is a service dog for pus police as this is breaking the building just northeast of the ad- “Any proceeds will help The “I didn’t win in high school so student code of conduct. ministration building, can assist Renegade Pantry,” Moran said. it felt good that I was nominated are not trained, and they are not a disability and what training allowed on the campus here at does the dog have. If there are any questions or anyone who is willing to register “It’s a positive outcome either and I won it in college. College concerns about the service ani- their service animal with them. way.” is awesome.” Bakersfield College. If for any reason you feel that Ca m p u s Page 6 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Outdoor theater re-opens after two-year hiatus

VANESSA MUNOZ / The Rip The outdoor theater finally showcases it’s first performances and reopens to audience after approximately two years of reconstruction on Oct. 16. The first performances consisted of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Randall Messick, and MacBeth, directed by Kevin and Kody Ganger. Remaining dates are scheduled for 8 p.m., Oct. 22 and 24. Early alert program works to improve student performance

By Vanessa Munoz She did explain how Dada- would probably have been Photographer bhoy and the faculty that finished with school earlier. helped bring this program Dadabhoy did state how New programs have been to BC felt this new initiative this program was once used developed recently at Bakers- would help bridge the gap in here at BC for years but was field College, but one program communication, so students not as efficient as it is now. has been brought back by the who are having difficulty and He claims that with tech- administration with hopes for need to get assistance can get nology being more advanced better results: the early alert the help they need early in the now then it was some years program. semester. ago, this program can have The Student Success Inter- Even though this program more promise and positive vention Initiative was once a may just be getting rein- results this year, since the program here at BC but had troduced back onto the BC program will now be sent out Elizabeth Fernandez / The Rip been closed some years back campus, this semester, the through email and not manu- From left to right: Nadya Khazneh, 19, and Joy Kamal, 19, are BC students that participated due to budget cuts. initiative has been a work in ally. in this year’s Via Arte. They decided to draw a piece for fun and good times, said Kamal. This program, which has progress for faculty members Commiso wants students to been practiced at other colleg- and administrators at Bakers- know that these notifications es in California, was brought field College for some time are not being sent to students Via arte: Local art on display at The Marketplace back to BC by President So- now. to make them think they are nya Christian, Vice President It is the student’s instructor in trouble. Continued from Page 1 ent things over an array of time,” included Best in Festival Square of student affairs Zav Dadab- who acknowledges the trouble It is only to inform the stu- hoy, and other faculty admin- the student is having and goes dents they need help in a cer- everything that is out in the media added De La Cruz. and the winner was square number istrators. into this program to create an tain course, and there is help with all the political problems and Delacruz has a high interest in 51. Currently, counselor Grace intervention for that student. on campus for them. most notably the health issues. street art like graffiti and says that Another award winning square Commiso is running the pro- The instructor can email a These notifications will “So it is just based on a lot of she is inspired by yards that she was square number 77, Julio Jime- gram. This early alert program Student Success notification be sent out through email that imagery of what people think sees now. “It seems like there is a nez, and he won Best Visiting Art- is not to be confused with the that will inform the student via your Bakersfield College Africa would be like, and it’s got revitalization in graffiti,” said De ist Square. emergency alert emails that how they feel the student can email address that every stu- a lot of animals in it, and one of La Cruz. Out of the schools compet- are sent out to all students. utilize certain programs that dent has. There are alternate the tribeswoman is in it,” stated Local artists at Via Arte including, Stockdale High School won Commiso explains that es- are available to help benefit ways of communication for Purcell. ed students from high schools in for Best Overall School Award. sentially this new initiative is them in that course, with spe- a follow-up if students fail to The reason behind the piece the Bakersfield area. Matthew Me- Stockdale won for squares #111 to alert students early in the cifics on what type of program respond. becoming the largest in Via Arte dina, 17, and Jocelyn Cuevas, 15, and #114. semester that they need to get it is and where they can locate With students unaware of history is because of the painting’s from Golden Valley High School This year was the first time in additional help in a certain these services on campus. the many different programs unique 3D outline. competed in their school’s art con- Via Arte history that the event had class. Commiso has received that are available to them at Among the other visiting art- test and their victory led them to a a People’s Choice Award. “That’s why it’s called ear- emails in response from stu- BC, the Student Success In- ists was Melissa De La Cruz from spot in Via Arte. The winning square was square ly alert, so students can have dents who have said if this tervention will bring atten- San Luis Obispo. This was De La Children were also welcomed to #57. Artists’ Darla Kendrick, Jenn that intervention early on in type of program had been tion to services that are there Cruz’s second time working with the event. Vicky Teel, Bakersfield, Williams, and Vanessa Boel ren- the semester in order for them available years ago they and have always been there chalk art, but “as far as involved took her grandkids, who are twins, dered that square. to be more successful,” she would not have dropped out for students to use who are in with the art community, maybe Kaliyah and Kayle Elcano, 5, and The People’s Choice Award is said. of college the first time and need of help. 15 or 20 years and that can be a the children shared a square. Via awarded to artists that are based on combination of multimedia pieces, Arte had art opportunities for all the votes from the general public. photography, paintings, sculptures, ages to attend or compete in. The voters get the chance to vote and that’s a combination of differ- Some of the awards at the event at the event site. Water: Water-line damage shuts down BC Complete Your Degree or Credential Continuedat University from Page 1 of La Verne’s Bakersfield Campus

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Continued from Page 1 ministration has been trying to convey to stu- Call toll free at 877-GO-TO-ULV the repairs would not be done in an hour. An dents throughout the construction process. [email protected] hour is what we’ve set as the maximum amount “Stop being stupid,” she said, referring to the laverne.edu of time the campus can be without water due habit many students have of walking around in part to our child development center. How Kern County Regional Campus with their heads in their smartphones or mp3 are you going to tell a 4-year-old they can’t 1201 24th Street, Suite D-200 players and their earplugs in. go potty?” Bakersfield, CA 93301 “It is so dangerous not to be aware of your Chiang reiterated a message that the BC ad- surroundings,” Chiang said. Co m m e n t a r y Page 7 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Staff Editorial Campus Differing views: anarchy and society Time to take a free market We need stucture within a water main approach to free a society Illustration by James macias / The Rip society to maintain quality

By Phillip Rodriguez By James Macias issues effect Reporter Reporter With local elections arriving, the overall con- Without some degree of social order there would be sensus among American citizens is that the no one left to complain about the so-called ‘oppres- government is either up to no good or good sive’ systems that keep us alive and taught us to on students for nothing, a variety of solutions have speak in the first place. As Karl Marx wrote, “Free development of The issue of construction will not be been created via the think-tank that is the mainstream culture. Aside from the red- each is the condition for the free development separated from the daily routine of stu- of all.” The father of modern socialism would dents, and it is becoming a nuisance to and-blue battle that wages on between the GOP and Democratic Party, fringe have us believe that a system can be enact- everyone who inevitably encounters it. ed to provide a perfect utopian state to the The initial push to replace the water groups have been amassed to take more specific, and what some may consider, workers while simultaneously eliminating and gas lines on campus that began the 1% whom Marx famously labeled ‘the mid-April 2014 have now impacted the more extreme stances. While the Tea Party movement and Occupy groups bourgeoisie.’ This segment of our popula- daily routine of scholars so much that it tion evidently has the will and the means is a detriment to the learning environ- across the country set up specialized efforts to create ripples in the govern- to run/rule our world any way they see fit ment. seemingly with or without our knowledge While one portion or another of the mental water, I find that there is a different approach to take. and consent. campus has been closed off for much Some have complained that his methods of the semester making it difficult and The form of, or lack thereof, government I am writing about might sound are too simplified or blunt, effectively driv- crowded while walking to classes, ing the individual into obscurity in favor of the construction is now impeding on shocking if not thoroughly explained. Anarchy, but more specifically Anar- the greater good, institutionalizing ideas like the daily lives of students when the conformity and insignificance in favor of pro- hasty manner of construction makes cho-Capitalism, is a free-market approach to a naturally free society. Though many of duction and fair play. mistakes. It is understandable that the Anarchy in terms of complete lawlessness and replacing of decades old pipes at Ba- us have seen this ideal demonized, belittled and made to seem like a joke, I believe that there total lack of any central authority is more the dream kersfield College, are foremost agendas of the criminal element that would rather have less to those making the “big” decisions. is some validity to this kind of civilization. First, I would like to make it clear that Anarchy control and less establishment for obvious reasons. However, there are some issues that Lets talk about human social structure or ‘the system’. present themselves when examining does not describe a community or society free of rules, but rather a society that is free of rulers. It’s hard to picture a day without your smart phone or a Sunday this push for updated infrastructure. drive without a paved road. I’m talking about infrastructure, both social BC is a very old campus. Since the For many Americans and groups of people, not only in the United States, there seems to be a reduction of responsibility. The nuclear and technological. The result of the hard work and foresight of the men and move from downtown Bakersfield, women who came before us and left behind these institutions, interstates and which completed in 1956, BC has been family has been broken down, and the government, though considered ‘diverse’, has been corporatized and overcomplicated to ensure its own protection over the people. icons we use to define our culture. Clearly, a byproduct of the human social located on Panorama Dr. and Univer- structure is a reliable infrastructure. sity Way. It was completed with the In an initially well-intentioned gesture to help the needy, the government has overstretched its boundaries and given Men and women are deeply flawed creatures latest 1950’s technology. And little has themselves, and not always reliable in their sense changed since then to be quite frank. a loophole for the lazy to stay unmotivated, and the ignorant to stay ignorant. of moral dedication or social responsibility. That is Asbestos was still being removed from PRO to say as individuals we don’t care that much about CON the Humanities building up to two years Anarchy, though not a miracle cure to save the world from degradation, would promote independence by forcing the each other or our affect on the larger social animal. I ago. The refurbishing and abatement know no one wants to think that, but there it is. projects at BC have been happening for intentionally lazy to adapt or become extinct, while it would also simultaneously increase the well-being and happiness of people who are already self-motivated. We get away with this kind of irresponsible disregard today because of a quite some time. Everyone who makes massive and complex system of reinforced, interconnected infrastructure that decisions about the campus knows this Privatization of the police as well as many of the other government controlled jobs that have become necessary in today’s culture would become a competitive business, is in place and working hard for us every day, and has been since before it was place is old; the pipes are not a new is- of concern to us. (Before we were born). sue. Or rather, they should not be. to provide each individual with the best product possible in an attempt to get their business. Money would be privatized to certain areas (as I will mention in a moment), This convenient fact makes it easy for kids to sit back, throw on some Sui- This sudden push to update the cam- cidal Tendencies, and have a Pepsi while complaining that, “The man is --in- pus must be examined from a different and, working alongside the private businesses in each community, would help control inflation as well as other negative aspects of a large financial entity. sert today’s drama here--!” standpoint. I wonder if there were no supermarkets at all because the farms had been The subject of the old pipes was While crime wouldn’t screech to a halt, individuals would have to arm themselves and form small communities unique to that area’s beliefs and ideals, creating a sort burned to the ground by roving bands of nomads for the fourth year run- known for sometime and is just now ning, would people be less likely to villainize the government, and talk instead being taken care of because BC appar- of ‘wolf-pack’ that would defend people from hostile attacks. This sort of agreement was the initial foundation of the USA, while we were still in colonies and the concept about how much they love America. ently had more important things to do. The real sticking point is that while you may or may not be equipped to Negatively impacting the lives of of Federalism was still feasible. In this way, any type of person could live their own life how they decided, as long as they would be part of a group or could deal with the survive in a world without Walgreen’s the truth is you would not want to and students, who already have so much to you know it. overcome, in a hurried effort to get up reprisals of said decisions. Though it could be very possible that these makeshift colonies would become larger, We may not always like the way that our system treats us but regardless we to code is unacceptable. What makes are mortally dependent upon it. it more egregious is that those efforts, eventually creating a new nation, this solution is temporary, and would give humanity a fresh start. The government will never be able to truly and absolutely control every- Suggesting otherwise is absurd. Like asserting that fish only stay under- which should have been foremost, are water because no other environment is immediately available or convenient. put on the back burner. thing, be it speech, safety, or thought. While this does not directly call for Anarchy, once combined with the effort to become more responsible and content at the same Every fish I have ever pulled out of water has died in seconds with obvious Celebrating 100 years as a commu- pain and distress. nity college is a grand affair and infra- time, it is the only true existence a rational person could attest to. structure can wait. Winning, and ungraciously losing, a state football title is more important than clean, running water. Red, White, and Wine, the yearly administration mixer, is paramount to The hurt and heartbreak sports fans endure heated classes. Building a brand new multi-million By Daniel Ojeda ferent feel than others before. different and that fans will fi- spite only losing three games there’s always next year.That’s dollar theater is more important than Sports Editor Over the course of a season nally get that ring that they’ve with him pitching in them all what you always hear when assuring that 60-year-old pipes do not your anticipation builds as win been waiting for. I am a huge season. your team is eliminated, but randomly burst while a student is indis- All year long you’re strung after win keeps piling in. To- sports fanatic and no team has To make matters worse, the when your team’s champion- posed in the restroom. along, everyday reminded ward the end of the season your crushed my heart more than Giants have won two World ship drought is up to 26 years, The point is, that issue should have about the promises made to team takes over first place and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Series in the last four years and that’s the last thing you want been taken care of much sooner; argu- you and the thought of a perfect you start to believe that maybe The last two seasons the are currently working on a third to hear. I’m not expecting a ably the administration would much ending that awaits. Then one the players and owners were Dodgers have been eliminated this season. The Giants, with a championship every single rather focus their efforts growing BC’s day, it’s all over. Walls come right. The playoffs begin and by the St. Louis Cardinals, not clearly inferior team and a team year, but I want to experience prestige and culture, which is fine if the crashing down and slowly you your team advances past the only eliminated but ousted in a payroll of almost $93,000,000 what other fans already have. entire school isn’t being closed down begin to fill with anger, all first round, then an old nemesis soul and heart crushing man- less than the Dodgers, are still I want to see a great season from a broken water main in a rush to those hopes dashed along with is waiting in the wings. ner. I understand fully that in the playoffs. culminate in a championship keep your government funding intact. the false promises that weren’t You’ve been promised that teams aren’t going to win a Why bring up the Giants? where players thank the fans Most of the students love the heritage kept. Over the next few days this year is different, though. championship every year but The Giants are the nemesis, the and say that this season was all of their college, and that is a good thing you start to piece yourself back That the past doesn’t matter, sports fans know that through- team Dodger fans hate and one for us. for a school to encourage and facilitate. together until you can finally all that matters is now. out the season you see plays of the only teams that we root I want to see our players Yet, in that quest for glory they have move on. No, I’m not talking Then it happens, despite all and games that give you a feel- against every single season. jumping up and down like lost sight of what creates and fosters all about a relationship with a of the promises and optimism, ing that this is the year. Despite the Dodgers unlimited kids, not multimillion-dollar those kudos and smiling student faces. significant other; I’m talking your team still manages to find The Dodgers had that look resources and MLB leading players, and I want to see them A functioning, uninterrupted process about the feeling that sports a way to lose and gets eliminat- these last two years but stand- payroll, the Giants have cel- showering themselves with of learning and academic growth is fans feel every single year ed again. Our hearts are ripped ing in their way was a goliath. ebrated more championships champagne after finally win- what is most important to this campus. when our hearts are ripped out out and stomped on as the op- For some reason when the these last couple of years than ning a World Series. It is high time those in administra- by our sports teams. posing team celebrates and Dodgers play the Cardinals the Dodgers have in three de- The baseball season is over tion realized this and put their gran- Every year, it is the same, we showers themselves with cham- they forget how good they ac- cades and seem to be head- for me now, and now I root diose aside, and cater to the side of are promised a championship pagne while your team slowly tually are. Their ace pitcher, ing toward what we Dodgers against the Giants. students’ needs first. Without a con- and every day we are reminded retreats back to the clubhouse. who had a record-setting sea- fans fear the worst, a dynasty. Slowly I’ll piece myself back tinued positive student experience, the that anything short of that is Then it begins again, players son and blew teams away with Giants fans have had their together, unless the Giants campus will continue to be broken and failure. Every week, players and anyone associated with the ease, had trouble making it out promises fulfilled, and they’ve manage to win a third champi- no amount of swift construction will be talk about team chemistry and team start to spew out the same of the 6th inning and the Dodg- received that ring that the rest onship in five years. Then it’s able to rebuild it. how this current team has a dif- promises that next year will be ers lost both of their games, de- of us are still waiting for. But back to heartache and denial.

The Renegade Rip Write The Rip Letters should not exceed 300 words, Editorial Board Staff must be accompanied by a signature and the letter writer’s identity must be verified. The Rip reserves the right to edit Winner of the 2003 and 2008 Editor in Chief...... Elizabeth Fernandez Reporters/photographers: Mohamed letters, however, writers will be given JACC Pacesetter Award Photo Editor...... Amber Hayden Bafakih, Christopher Baptiste, Isaiah the opportunity to revise lengthy or unacceptable submissions. First place in 2011, third place in 2013 for CNPA Bryson, Elizabeth Castillo, Terry Collom, General Excellence Opinions Editor...... Elias C. Ahumada If an organization submits a letter as a Trina Goree, Monique Hansen, Brooke group, it must be signed by only one person, Sports Editor ...... Daniel Ojeda The Renegade Rip is produced by Bakersfield Howard, James Macias, Darla Mangrum, either the leader of the organization or the College journalism classes, printed by Reed Print Contributing editors: Graham C Wheat, letter writer. Anonymous letters will not be in Bakersfield, and circulated on Wednesdays Vanessa Munoz, Phillip Rodriguez, Alisia published. during the fall and spring semesters. The Kennedy Thomas, Myrissa Johns Sanchez newspaper is published under the auspices of How to reach us the Kern Community College District Board of -Address: Bakersfield College, Trustees, but sole responsibility for its content 1801 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, CA rests with student editors. The Rip is a member 93305 of the Journalism Association of Community -Phone: (661) 395-4324 Colleges and the California Newspaper Publishers Adviser...... Danny Edwards -Email: [email protected] Association. -Website: therip.com Co m m e n t a r y Page 8 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Errors in handling Ebola at Texas hospital

By Elizabeth Castillo first visited the hospital? This was sent home and was then ad- riously and in no way deviated. Texas Health Presbyterian not elicit fear among Americans, Reporter lack of knowledge shows how mitted to the hospital three days Although the specific “breach in Hospital serves as a paradigm for it should be seen as a measure easy it is for avoidable cracks in later. protocol” has yet to be identified, a larger issue. There are so many of comparison as to how easy The death of Liberian national a system to occur. That three-day period was it’s troublesome to know that variables that occur when treat- it is for this virus to be treated Thomas Eric Duncan and the in- Then, on his first visit, Dun- probably the difference between further cracks in the hospital’s ing an Ebola patient—including improperly. While the CDC is fection of American nurse Nina can was given multiple tests him surviving this terrible virus system are the cause of another human error—leaving a huge making steps to ensure Ebola is Pham at the Texas Health Pres- for his fever and abdomen pain or tragically dying. If the hospital Ebola patient. window for Ebola to continue its treated correctly in the U.S., it is byterian Hospital could have (basic blood work, appendicitis had properly communicated dur- I feel it is important to recount spread. Perhaps the Dallas-based important to realize that the ma- been avoided if so many human and stroke to name a few) but ing his first visit, not only could the mistakes that this hospital hospital was understaffed that jor problem is still in West Af- errors were not committed by the then sent home with antibiotics. it have been possible for Duncan made because it reveals a very first night Duncan visited the rica. Guinea, Sierra Leone and Dallas-based hospital. A nurse asked if Duncan had a to survive, he might not have in- terrifying truth. A hospital lo- ER. If so, this is another exam- Liberia need more help to fight Duncan, the Liberian who was travel history and he honestly fected an American nurse. cated in a prosperous, first-class ple of how this isolated incident this virus. visiting family in Dallas, went to told her he had flown from Libe- The example of Nina Pham country, and in a major metro- in the U.S. relates to the bigger Ebola is not a one-time disas- the hospital on Sept. 25. This fact ria yet this valuable knowledge shows further mistakes the hos- politan area within this country problem in West Africa. Health ter like an earthquake or hurri- is the first sign the Dallas hospi- was not “fully communicated.” pital made. An apparent “breach could not effectively treat one workers are continuing to quit or cane; it’s an ongoing epidemic tal exhibited human error. This shows another flaw in the in protocol” has been the rea- Ebola patient. How are several are contracting the virus them- that continues to see thousands At first, hospital officials stat- hospital’s process. I would hope son cited for Pham developing poverty-stricken countries with selves in West Africa. of new cases each week. ed his preliminary visit to the that information regarding a sick the virus. This reason is worri- no access to appropriate health- Although Duncan was the first While many variables remain ER was on Sept. 26, and then individual who travelled from a some. Following proper proce- care supposed to properly treat patient diagnosed with Ebola on uncertain when it comes to the the date changed to the evening lethal-virus hot zone would be dural guidelines that the Center thousands of Ebola patients and American soil, the likelihood of Ebola virus, one truth is obvious: prior. Shouldn’t medical records “fully communicated.” for Disease Control has recom- overcome this frightening epi- a major outbreak in the U.S. is this epidemic will not end soon properly state when this patient After his initial visit, Duncan mended should be taken very se- demic? small. The Duncan case should enough.

Game Review It’s a sadder day for NBA 2K15: Video Saturday CW cartoons By Graham C Wheat imagination. For generations, Contributing Editor this was the case. Whether it was game makes a roar Super Friends for the real old- The last vestiges of what it sters or He-Man and Transform- once meant to be a kid have for- ers for the now 30-somethings, ever faded into the ether, and it nearly every child in America By Isaiah Bryson while also coaching on the side- is a shift in the way our society started their Saturday this way. Reporter lines. Would have been nice to thinks and acts. It was even a rite of passage in get a new voice to pair with the The sole-remaining block of my family for the older sibling NBA 2K15 returns as the un- legendary Marv Albert. broadcast Saturday morning car- to hand down the wisdom that disputed champion of basketball On the court, there are only toons has been pulled from the was held in their generation’s video games with some improve- slight adjustments to 2K15. Run- television lineup to never be res- cartoons. I knew about Hee-Haw ments to the MyCareer mode and ning the pick-and-roll is now urrected again. and The Cousin Herb Show only great visuals. easier than ever to get a good The last piece of what child- because my father chose to toler- At the start of the game, gam- shot on offense. Changes to the hood once meant was airing ate the cartoons I liked, and felt ers will notice right away the defensive AI are noticeably dif- faithfully on The CW with shows the need to inform me of his Sat- stunning graphics. The player ferent, making great defensive like Dragon Ball Z Kai, Yu-Gi- urday rite of passage. animations are the best to date players such as Serge Ibaka and Oh, Sonic X, and some other Truly it has been a rite of pas- in 2K15. NBA pregame rituals Joakim Noah that much better popular franchises in that young sage for so many people who are one of the most popular com- on 2K15. The shot meter makes demographic during their Vexxal have grown up in this country. To modities of the NBA and this it easier to correct mistimed times lot. some it must seem trivial; after game doesn’t disappoint from jump shots midgame without the While the cartoons of genera- all, it’s just a block of program- Tim Duncan hugging the ball to agony of going 2-20 with Kevin tions past you might know aren’t ming that was geared toward Dwyane Wade doing pull-ups Durant. present on broadcast television kids of the timeframe. on the rim. It almost seems like One of the most disappoint- any longer, there was still the However, it is a telling sign the you’re watching a game on TV ing features of NBA 2K15 is concreteness of that lounging world around us is indeed chang- instead of playing one. the failed attention to the online morning. It was still cartoons on ing. That one of the last con- The TV broadcast-style pre- franchise mode. Where 2K15 google. Images Saturday, and that meant some- nections to generations past, an sentation is almost exactly the missed on the online franchise, thing. activity that was shared through same on 2K15 as it was from they made up for in the game’s NBA player from each team to that they definitely missed the While you might not have decades of age gaps, is now and last year’s installment. A new most popular game mode, My- known, or even cared for, the forever lost. addition to 2K15 is the inclusion Career. actually speak for their game mark. The online aspect of character such as Steph Curry NBA 2K15 has not been re- programs that The CW chose With all the need for instant of Ernie Johnson and Shaquille The story mode has been com- to air during the most recent it- gratification that has strangled O’Neal as the pregame co-hosts pletely revamped in almost every for the Warriors and Demarcus solved at all. The new MyPark Cousins for the Kings. The ad- mode, where you take your eration of the fabled time slot our culture, there are still car- while the game is loading. way possible. This year’s install- doesn’t matter. It is the death of toons and kid’s shows at the Gamers will notice that noth- ment has players going undraft- ditions of the players’ actual MyPlayer onto the blacktop, voices makes the MyCareer is not even playable at times as certain values and experiences touch of a button; while appoint- ing much from the presentation ed, rather than being a top draft that are wholly American. ment viewing hasn’t been viable point has changed except for pick. Players will have to earn mode that much sweeter to the lag made it annoyingly dif- play. ficult to play defense. My childhood weekends, and in a long time, Saturday still held some updates from the offsea- their way onto a roster and up- many other people’s younger-self a special place. son, such as LeBron returning grading your MyPlayer takes 2K15 also uses the Play- The 2K Sports franchise con- Station Camera or Xbox One tinues to hold the title of being to be sure, we catered to the day. Are we really saying that to Cleveland. One glaring mis- much less work than previous Early weekend mornings started whimsy and fantasy is only take that players will notice right years. Instead of adding points to Kinect to digitally map your the best basketball video game face onto your MyPlayer, with experience. The improvements with Pokémon and Power Rang- available to those who have the away is that Steve Kerr, who is each attribute, skill sets are now ers while inhaling a few bowls means to procure it through ca- now the head coach of the Gold- grouped into categories such as results that are more likely to to the MyCareer mode and confuse your face with a zom- stunning visuals make NBA of sugary goodness. It signified ble television or Netflix? en State Warriors, is also used in defense and athleticism. the beginning of something glo- While it may be inconsequen- voice commentary on the game. A new feature to this year’s bie from The Walking Dead. 2K15 a must buy this fall as we Where the MyCareer Mode get closer and closer to NBA rious that might happen. The tial to a lot of you, examine what While playing with the Warriors MyCareer is the veteran team- day would be rife with promise, it means in the broader spectrum it gets awkward hearing Kerr do- mate that takes your player un- succeeds, the facial recogni- opening night. tion is one of the new features cereal-fueled make believe, and of what path we are traveling and ing play-by-play commentary der his wing. 2K Sports got a real crammed with supplemented taking our youth on as well. Music Review Plenty to choose from, even The Game shows he’s still the best in the west for grownups, for Halloween By Mohamed Bafakih ride with the top down (sunroof and Reporter windows) in my 2002 Toyota Solara bumping the rest of his album, but I By Monique Hansen-Garcia The Halloween event will have a circus-theme, amply titled “Circus of The Southern California rap scene could definitely imagine South Cen- Reporter Souls,” and will have plenty to see and has found its life and catapulted over tral L.A. doing so – perhaps in their Halloween lands on a Friday, making do. the past couple of years with the ’64 Impalas and low-riders. Neverthe- it perfect for the college student to enjoy There will be music in both the Pros- likes of YG, Kendrick Lamar, Prob- less, I’m excited for the early success sweets of all kinds, and not just candy. pect Lounge and the Brimstone room. lem, Nipsey Hussle, Dom Kennedy, of this highly anticipated album. When you think of Halloween, you think There will be burlesque performances, Schoolboy Q, and Sage the Gemini. Blood Moon had several big-time of children trick-or-treating, candies, and tarot card readings, magic, a contortion- For over 10 years strong, and count- features including the best of the best scary or creepy stuff. ist, and a freak show. ing, the entire West Coast rap game has in the industry; French Montana, Yo Ghosts, witches, black cats, and gob- The presale tickets run $30, while the been on the back of veteran Compton Gotti, 2 Chainz, Chris Brown, T.I., lins aside, the Bakersfield nightlife will price at the door will be $40. rapper Jayceon Taylor, better known Young Jeezy, Tyga, Too Short and up- be extremely active this year. Among the Outside of the events of Halloween that as The Game. Under the wing of West and-coming phenom, Bobby Shmurda Google images events, Bakersfield College will be hold- interest me, I have compiled a few events Coast rap legend Dr. Dre, The Game to point out -- and even Soulja Boy! ing its Open Mic Talent Night on Oct. that are reasonably priced to match the debuted his first studio album, The gram, “In the end; it was the concept Bet he couldn’t “tell me” how great 30. The Intervarsity Christian Fellowship college student budget. Documentary, on Jan. 18, 2005, which (the world sees me as a big bad wolf, the potential of this album could have USA will be hosting the BC event 7 p.m. If you have children or want to spend is arguably on the list of top five best but to my daughter [Cali Lynn] I’m been. With such a great supporting to 8:30 p.m. in BC’s Fireside room, adja- the holiday with family, there are numer- rap albums of the 2000s. just dad and her every wish in life is cast to go along with The Game, I was cent to the cafeteria. ous free events, both in the Bakersfield Before the sequel to that album, The my command), simplicity, white back- ultimately surprised at the outcome of I love the holiday. I usually get in the areas and around Kern County. Documentary II (set to release on the ground, and Documentary style font their product. Many of the songs in- mood with baking sweets and watching Remember, first and foremost, whatev- 10th anniversary of the first Documen- had me sold.” cluding the features didn’t justify the Halloween-themed or scary movies. One er you will be partaking in, stay sober or tary – Jan. 18, 2015), The Game gave So as I’m sitting in the BC library greatness of these guys. The Game of my favorite movies, “Hocus Pocus,” plan for a designated driver if you want us a little appetizer before the entrée. where the Wi-Fi strength is superb, I pointed out that the world sees him as will be shown on Oct. 24 at the Kern to drink. On Oct. 14, he dropped Blood hopped onto iTunes and downloaded a “big bad wolf” and clearly his lyrics County Museum. My other favorites Even one drink may impair your motor Moon: Year of the Wolf. Now, before the number one Hip-Hop/Rap album set the record straight. include the entire “Halloween” series, skills, and some of the biggest tragedies I get into the track list details, lets give prior to my 1 p.m. class. With The Game’s vulgarity and lack “Nightmare Before Christmas,” the en- during Halloween are the alcohol-related a little appreciation to the album cover After listening to the first song “Big- of productivity from some of his fea- tire “Saw” series, and “Casper.” accidents or deaths. first and foremost. ger Than Me,” I automatically knew tures, I saw it more mixtape-worthy I will also enjoy the yearly Halloween If you know that you tend to drive after Ruben “WestSide” Ramos, a fellow The Game is still the best rapper in the rather than album but I fairly enjoyed ComicFest on Oct. 25. There will be three even one drink, save yourself the hassle Kern County resident, just destroyed west coast. “Who needs Hulk Hogan it. locations holding the event and the event and call a cab. the Fan Appreciation Album Artwork when you got Sting? Less than five al- “The Purge” is a song that stood out includes a free comic book for attending. Altogether, Halloween doesn’t have to Design Contest for The Game’s cover. bums, Kiss the Ring. California throne to me and showed the grown side of I will visit Leeters in the East Hills Mall be just for the kiddies, BC students and After a 16-hour hand-drawn ses- and I’m the King.” After hearing those him, which I had hoped to see more of, at 3000 Mall View Road, Suite 1079. adults alike can have a blast. sion, Ramos submitted his art and was lyrics, I couldn’t help but to give him but I expect to see a lot, more of that The day of Halloween, I am most ex- Especially true is all of the fun people crowned the winner. the crown. on The Documentary II. cited to attend the property-wide event at can enjoy, especially with the holiday The Game wrote after an- It wasn’t the prettiest Tuesday in The Padre Hotel. landing on a Friday. nouncing the winner on Insta- the South Central Valley so I couldn’t Sp o r t s Page 9 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Football team trying to keep momentum

By Daniel Ojeda giving BC its first winning streak gi took the field with a chance to ing up what looked like a heart- Running back Xavier Wil- they did,” said Chudy. Sports Editor this season. win the game. breaking touchdown, there was liams helped move the offense With momentum building and “We felt like we had been Yaeggi drove the Renegade no doubt in Vickers’ mind that along finishing with a game high players starting to perform, the The Bakersfield College foot- moving the ball and it was only offense downfield before hitting BC would win the game. 112 rushing yards on 16 carries. Renegades have a chance to even ball team has its first winning a matter if we could protect wide receiver Derrick Vickers on “We had the fight and the in- Williams improved on an already their record and extend the win- streak of the season after reeling and find the right guy to get the the game-winning touchdown tensity. I knew we were going impressive game from the previ- ning streak to three by beating off two consecutive wins. ball to. Thankfully, we did that with only 15 seconds left on the to march down the field,” said ous week where he finished with Cerritos College on Oct. 25. The Renegades beat Citrus enough,” said head coach Jeff clock, sending BC to its second Vickers. 95 yards on 20 carries. In a season filled with its share College with the score of 17-14 Chudy. consecutive victory. When you add in the 99 re- Along with Vickers, Mar- of lowlights, stinging losses and in a close defensive game on With more than half of the On the play, Vickers caught ceiving yards and touchdown quise Johnson helped spread the surprising comebacks, the Ren- Oct.11 before coming back to season in the books, the football the ball short of the end zone at from the previous game against field, finishing the game against egades still have an opportunity win a shootout against Moorpark team finally looks to have what about the 5-yard line but would Citrus, it looks as if Vickers is Moorpark with a game high 156 to make some noise in division College 50-47 on Oct. 18. they have been missing all sea- not be stopped, managing to es- heating up at just the right time receiving yards on 10 catches. play and even finish with a win- The shootout against Moor- son long: momentum. cape a tackle before running into for the Renegades. BC’s comeback and the stel- ning record within the division. park saw both teams score 50 BC looked to have the game the end zone with the winning Not to be outperformed, BC lar performance’s came only two All of this despite BC run- points in just the fourth quarter against Moorpark won when touchdown. quarterback Yaeggi threw for weeks after the Renegades lost ning into some rough patches with the Renegades pulling out Parker Campbell kicked a 24- “He tried to grab my leg but I 350 yards and five touchdowns what was a gut-wrenching game this season, although excitement a last second victory, scoring the yard field goal that gave the Ren- broke off and just kept going. I while driving the Renegade of- against College of the Canyons. has been a constant throughout winning touchdown just as time egades a 43-40 lead with only just spun off of him,” said Vick- fense down the field time after A touchdown as time expired the up-and-down season and wound down. 1:39 left to play. ers. time. sent BC to its third straight loss, that’s something that isn’t lost on Despite holding Citrus to un- But on the ensuing kick, the Vickers had a monster game, On the game winning drive, but the team never gave up or Chudy. der 300 total yards the previous Moorpark kick returner slipped finishing with 116 receiving Yaeggi never hesitated. He com- stopped competing. “It’s unbelievable. Thirty years week, the BC defense wasn’t past the BC special teams and re- yards on six catches while also pleted six straight passes before “These last games were a tes- of coaching at this level and I able to stop the offensive attack turned the kick 94 yards, giving hauling in a season high four finding Vickers for the winning timony to these guys hanging in have seen two things I thought I of Moorpark. Moorpark a 47-43 lead with only touchdowns. The wide receiver score. Not bad after being held there. It was a game of big plays. would never see. But the Renegade offense was 1:20 left. also had 69 rushing yards on 16 to only 104 passing yards and We just happened to make more With what happened two able to bail them out by driving With all three timeouts remain- carries. two interceptions the previous and it was our night tonight. weeks ago and then us returning down the field time after time ing, BC quarterback Tarek Yaeg- Despite the special teams giv- week. We made one more play than the favor,” said Chudy. Cesar Luna an inspiration at home, leader among team

By Mohamed Bafakih I decided to try wrestling. It was “I just always wanted to see Reporter five of us on the team and I ended what could be the next thing I up going to state,” Luna said. can physically take on,” Luna “He’s my Hercules, my hero, Although Luna went 0-2 in said. my everything. That’s how I de- state, that time period at Almond So one day Luna decided to fine him.” Tree Middle School is when take on diving after that devas- These are the words of Luna discovered his potential tating wrestling season during 184-pounder Bakersfield Col- with wrestling. the spring of 2012. lege wrestler Cesar Luna’s “I had strength, but no tech- “He came home and said he mother, Lisa Rodriguez, after nique. When I went up against wanted to try diving because she saw her son take a rare loss guys at state with technique, that’s all there is, and then I have against the state’s eighth ranked it made me realize I needed to to go to an award [ceremony] be- wrestler, Cuesta College’s Jeff work on it,” Luna added. cause he placed fifth for the first Sanchez, here at the Gil Bishop After departing Delano, Luna time [in the Valley],” his mother Gymnasium on Oct. 10. came back to Bakersfield to re- said. One of the most popular Greek joice with his family and attend- After high school, Luna real- mythology heroes, Hercules, ed West High School where he ized the importance of his family who was known for his excep- starred in wrestling and football and making sure to be there for tional strength and courageous as well for four years. all of them every step of the way, acts, may be the best personified With wrestling, his junior year particularly on the emotional and example in regards to Luna. was a huge statement for him supportive side. Alisia sancheZ / The Rip Before Luna partook in one of where he made it past Valley un- “I matured a lot after high Cesar Luna goes for a takedown against his Cuesta College opponent Jeff Sanchez. the most complete strenuous and seeded at 160 pounds and turned school,” Luna said. “My relation- courageous forms of services, the the switch quickly. ship with my mother has grown have the reserve as a background Psychologically speaking, on her big brother. United States Marine Corps Re- “During Valley, I lost my first so much over time to where she’s foundation.” however, the mental aspect of the “He’s a role model. If he sees serve boot camp—which began match and came back through like my best friend now, and it Luna is hoping to get his bach- two helped him adapt to take on any of us down, he always brings exactly a year ago from today consolation and won my next gave me more of an understand- elor’s degree in business, but that a leadership role as a sophomore us up. and lasted until April 2014—he seven and placed third,” Luna ing of what life gives you. may change. for the wrestling team. The house isn’t the same with- previously experienced both said. “It was probably my favor- “It’s hectic having almost all During his time at the Marine “We’re all coming together out him around,” Paulina men- physical and psychological ob- ite wrestling moment, since that girls in the household, but I try Corps Reserve Depot in San Di- now,” Luna said. “I don’t like tioned. stacles which have shaped him was the farthest I had ever made to show them that home is where ego, Luna learned a lot. “This is thinking of myself as a leader. Luckily for them, after Luna to the young man he is today on it.” it all begins. the world’s best Marine Corps,” When we run the track and I fin- completes his education here and off the wrestling mat. Unfortunately, however, Luna Everything I do and love, I do he said. “It taught me not to be ish first and can get a break from at BC, he plans to stay close The second eldest of eight went 0-3 in Masters but was one it 100 percent and I want them ‘nasty’ as they would call it, and it, I refuse because I want to be to home and hopefully attend children (six girls and two boys), win away from state. to do the same with whatever it most of all, it taught me to be a there for my guys. CSUB to further his education raised by a single mother, Luna Luna wasn’t able to bounce is they do and show respect and better man.” If it’s cutting weight, for in- and wrestle for the Roadrunners faced several responsibilities and back his senior year and get the responsibility.” There were times as well when stance, we all are designated to while still being involved with challenges early on, becoming ending he worked so hard for. “My sister just got a big fat Luna wished he could be back at do so as a team for one another.” the Marines for the next five the rock of the household. “Although I was ranked first tuba and I asked her ‘Are you home, though. Luna is currently ranked years down in Pasadena. “He takes it like he needs to do in league, second in valley and going to learn it?’ and she’s like, “Since we were stationed next seventh in the state and nearly “I want to still be involved everything. He has always want- 13th in state for my weight class, ‘Yeah,’ so I tell her ‘You better,’” to the airport, I would always knocked off the number one with wrestling, whether it’s ed to take the role of being the I ended up being one pound short Luna emphasized. see planes fly over almost every guy in the state recently at the coaching part-time or full-time. man of the house, and we have to prior to state and wasn’t able to After Luna wrestled his fresh- hour and just wished I could be Modesto Tournament on Oct. If that doesn’t work out, I would respect him for that,” Rodriguez qualify,” Luna said. man year at BC, he took the next up there,” Luna recalled. 11. like to be an officer in the Marine said. Nevertheless, Luna also took year off to decide what could be All in all, Luna’s experience The importance of Luna’s fam- Corps,” Luna said. Despite being born and raised on football, which was quite a the next thing for him, and that over the six month period at boot ily drives him to his success and Without wrestling, Luna in Bakersfield, Luna was called success for him. was when the United States Ma- camp helped him transition back his mom expects that from him. would already know what could upon by his father—who had not “We [West] had a pretty bad rine Corps Reserve came into into the sport that he couldn’t see “We’ve been through so much possibly be next. been in his life often—to come offense, but a good defense,” play. himself walk away from. but what he does here (on the “I’m thinking crossfit, maybe,” to Delano where he lived during Luna chuckled. “Everyone has a back-up plan,” “It was easy to transition wrestling mat) is what’s going to Luna chuckled. the summer of 2007 throughout Luna rounded out his football- Luna said. “I remember telling physically from wrestling to the lead him to his future career, like Luna would be the first in his junior high, and that’s where playing career with a Hometown myself ‘If I didn’t have sports, Marines because what we do in his strength for instance,” Rodri- family to hold a degree, which wrestling for Luna was discov- Sports All-Star award, team what else would I do?’ And so, the wrestling room in two hours guez said. to his mother and siblings sets a ered. MVP, and was an All-League I chose reserve so I can continue is about what we do on the base Luna’s younger sister, the third perfect example of how expecta- “There was no football or any player at the running back and wrestling and pursue getting a spread out into 24 hours,” Luna eldest of 8, Paulina Luna, was tions can lead to success, regard- other sport I was interested in so linebacker position. degree. It seemed pretty cool to said. also able to express her thoughts less of how high they are. Wrestlers prepare for tournaments By Mohamed Bafakih pounds, started off slow against themselves after just finishing up Reporter Cuesta’s Johnny Cellas but a matchup hours before. picked it up despite taking a 3-1 With five placers total for BC, With the state’s fourth ranked loss. Velasquez continued his hot team in town for a dual against 197-pounder Jack Murphy streak winning first place of the eighth ranked Bakersfield Col- ended the drought for the Ren- entire tournament and won the lege on Oct. 10, the Renegades egades. Outstanding Wrestler award in came in with their usual line-up The state’s best at 197, the the lightweight division while in an attempt to pull an upset over match started slow for Murphy Murphy also took first but lost a the Cuesta College Cougars. who went up against the Cou- coin-flip because of split voting 125-pound BC freshman Mar- gars’ Jack Robinett. Murphy and lost the Outstanding Wres- co Velasquez, ranked seventh earned the victory to keep his tler award in the heavyweight according to caccwrestling.com, season rolling. division. The three other wres- Alisia sancheZ / The Rip sent out a quick statement to With only Velasquez and Mur- tlers who ranked in were: Pagela Cuesta with an early unanimous phy prevailing, Cuesta rolled on (149lbs., 6th), Luna (174lbs., Marco Velasquez, left, goes for a pin against his Cuesta College opponent Nick Miller. victory over Nick Miller. to a 33-9 victory over BC. 3rd), and Jacob Hall (285lbs., Despite Velasquez setting the “Some teams do very well 4th). Three key guys: Greg Pagela a whole losing to West Hills and Obispo on Oct. 25, the Ren- tone, the Renegades dropped the in duals, while others do well “We did a great job of bounc- (knee, eye), Cesar Luna (Marine Rio Hondo. egades wrestling team is excited next six matches. 149-pounder in tournaments. I don’t know ing back from the previous Corps), and Jack Murphy (sore- “These guys are studs. They’re to regain some confidence back. Greg Pagela hung in with the – maybe we’re just not a dual night,” recalled grappling expert ness) didn’t compete, but that turning the corner and wrestling In its 10th annual year, the Meat state’s second best 141-pounder team, but rather a tournament,” Joe Espejo. didn’t stop the rest of the crew extremely well at the right time,” Head Movers Tournament is who moved up to 149 for the Clark said afterwards. The most recent tournament, from impressing. co-head coach Marcos Austin one of the biggest and most pro- event and was given a run for his The following day, the Ren- the South Dual Tournament, Freshmen Velasquez (125) said. found Junior College Wrestling ranking by Pagela. egades went up to Modesto to showcased this past weekend and Gomez (157) went 3-0 for Focusing on this weekend’s Tournaments in California with Vincent Gomez, currently test their tournament-savviness, didn’t have the usual lineup how- some key individual victories, Meat Head Movers Tournament double-digit number of schools ranked fourth in the state at 157 where they went in and proved ever for the Renegades. but the Renegades went 0-3 as at Cuesta College in San Luis participating in it. Sp o r t s Page 10 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Juan Calderon trying to leave mark at BC

By Monique Hansen-Garcia student in 20 years to place first cess to close friend Alex Gon- Arvin High as a coach, one day. I Reporter in the high school league in both zalez, also one of his fiercest want to be known for something track and field and cross-coun- competitors. “He is like a broth- great, and it’s my opinion that Bakersfield College men’s try. Calderon won first in the er,” Calderon said. coaches are the most inspiration- cross-country runner Juan Calde- 4x4 relays, the 800m relays and “We knew each other com- al people.” ron stays humble while remain- the 1600m races. For the cross- petitively and always ran against His advice for anyone running ing one of the fastest runners on country, Calderon placed first in each other in high school. Hav- or participating in sports is “get the team. the 5k. “It was insane to be first ing Alex as a teammate has en- out there.” At age 22, Calderon carries there, and so I had more experi- couraged me to push myself Calderon also said, “Don’t let himself with poise and the opti- ence with staying humble,” Cal- even harder.” anyone or anything intimidate mism of trying to put his home- deron said about the first-place Noting that both he and Gon- you.” town Arvin on the map. win. zalez are from Arvin, he said, “I Stealing Frickel’s favorite Calderon has participated in Calderon attributes his success want the younger generations to quote, Calderon wraps up by cross-country and track and field at BC to his family’s constant en- be inspired that not only I can saying, “no one ever said it was for BC, remaining the top runner couragement and the inspiration- be good in sports or I am not the going to be easy.” for the men’s cross-country team al leadership from head coach only one that can run fast.” Despite how effortless Calde- for the 2014 season. Dave Frickel. Calderon continued, “We have ron may make a four-mile run Since his first place win at the “Coach has taught me to be a lot of talent in Kern County appear, the level of endurance is Bakersfield Invitational, onSept. mentally strong,” Calderon said that goes unnoticed or unappre- apparent. Calderon will be sure 26, Calderon has steadily im- of Frickel. Along with his ad- vanessa MUnoz / The Rip ciated because there isn’t anyone to leave his mark on BC. proved his times. miration of his coach, Calderon Juan Calderon remains top cross-country runner at BC. guiding the athletes to believe in “I want everyone to look up to “I have cut a lot of time off my said Frickel is “great” and “like themselves. I love that the people me for the positive things I am run, and it’s steadily improving,” a dad, firm, but also cares a lot block can be, Calderon chuckled in cross- country is the downhill. of Arvin recognize me and my doing in my life. I have seen a lot said Calderon. about his team,” Calderon said, and replied, “Everything. You It’s in the downhill of a run that I accomplishments, and are, hope- of people go down wrong paths, Inspiring his family, Calderon “Coach really treats us like fam- have to focus on your breathing use my momentum to push my- fully, inspired to create their own and my younger siblings remind- has even encouraged his younger ily.” and forget about everything. It’s self with a burst of explosive en- accomplishments.” ed me I could not afford to do the sister to participate in cross- Calderon also said, “I think just you and the run. The mental ergy. I use the downhill to speed Majoring in Industrial En- same. When people talk about country at Arvin High School. that a strong team and team sup- block is anything that can distract up.” gineering, Calderon doesn’t me, I want my two little sisters While Calderon has been run- port helps a lot with getting past your focus from the run.” When Calderon contemplates dispute that he may want to and little brother to be able to ning since his sophomore year at mental blocks.” Calderon said, “The most im- his last five years of running, he eventually coach. say, ‘That’s my brother.’ That’s Arvin High, he became the first While asked what a mental portant part of running any race also attributes some of his suc- “I would love to return to what really matters.” Volleyball team looking to heat up Cross-country coach retiring after 10 years By Monique Hansen-Garcia Reporter

Bakersfield College cross- country coach Dave Frickel is set to retire, with his last semester to be in spring of 2015. Frickel has taught at Bakers- field College for 10 years, along with being the coach for both the cross-country and track and field teams. He started his career in 1977, after graduating from Boise State in Idaho, with a history degree, sociology degree, and master’s in physical education. Frickel started his teaching at the high school level, after a 10- Vanessa MUnoz / The Rip year run with sponsorship from Dave Frickel, who is Nike and Adidas. retiring in 2015, has been “I feel like I am just at the an inspiration to students. peak of my career, and want to retire at a high point. I have has instilled in his runners, he been in the business of track and mentions the ability to move field and cross-country running past the mental block that can for many years, [I] started in come with competition, “Hav- 1977 with my professional ca- ing been around in the sport reer, and it’s just time to move for a long time, I think that on,” said Frickel. sometimes I can share some Frickel is retiring with a life experiences, and things I group of cross-country runners have picked up over the years. that admire him. I think for a lot of it, and es- BC’s top runner ,Juan Calde- pecially for people in athlet- ron will have good memories of ics; I think if you enjoy it… Frickel. you are going to be better at it. “I really have learned a lot People put too much stress on from coach. I have had some themselves. You have to look of my favorite memories being beyond the stress.” part of the BC team,” Calderon “The training is a lot harder said. than the racing. No one ever Jessica Campbell, one of the gets to see the hard work you Vanessa MUnoz / The Rip women’s team cross-country put into it. They judge you The volleyball team huddles together during a game on Oct. 17 against Citrus College. The Renegades would go on to runners, said of Frickel, “He is on race day,” said Frickel, “if win the match by a score of 3-1, giving BC a two-game win streak on the season. Next up for BC is Canyons on Oct. 22. an amazing person, who always you are trained well, it will all gives you the best advice and come together. Just enjoy it. encourages you every step.” If you look forward to it, then Frickel wants to inspire his you will excel at it.” students and said, “I hope that When asked what will Fric- all of the athletes I have worked kel plan on doing next, he says BC runner moves with can be impressed upon to that taking a break from it all remember that they are first stu- is what he most looks forward dents. That’s what I want to be to. “I have taught tens of thou- my legacy that I leave behind. sands of students and touched Athletes typically think being many lives. It’s been an experi- into 15th on list, an athlete is most important, ence I wouldn’t trade for any- but the success in education is thing. But, for now, just to sit what matters the most.” back and relax is the plan. Take Frickel also teaches physi- it easy.” cal education courses like the “It’s been a great career, it’s team places third shape up class and stresses the been a lot of fun,” said Frickel importance of staying active. regarding his overall thoughts He thinks that his current on the experiences he has had By Monique Hansen-Garcia try team finished third overall at team of cross country is a “great at BC. Reporter the SBCC cross-country meet, group of young people, won- “The game has changed so held on Oct. 10 at the Leadbetter derful in their work ethics and much from when I entered into Bakersfield College cross- Beach and Shoreline Park. It was attitudes.” Frickel is extremely competitive running to now. country runner Leah Theroux an early meet, held at 10:30 a.m., proud of the accomplishments In the 70s, we were the bill- moved into 15th place all-time where Theroux placed eighth out that the team makes, as little or boards, we were the advertise- at Santa Barbara City College’s of 86 runners. Theroux averaged big as they may be. ments. Nowadays, the runners historic cross-country beach a time of 7:15.7 per mile. “I hope that all of them rise are more focused on the run, course. Yareli Ocampo and Emily up to the challenge and have and the sport has evolved to a Theroux finished with a time Freeman placed in 18th and 19th their best race of the season,” massive force,” said Frickel. of 20:37, making herself the only place, respectively; only two sec- said Frickel when asked what Frickel offered a philosophy runner from BC on the list. onds apart from one another. aspirations he has for the team for students. The all-time record dates back Ocampo finished with a time for preliminaries. “Always be the best person to 2009, with the top 25 runners of 21:48.08 and Freeman fin- With the cross-country team you can be. Remember you are listed. ished with the time of 21:51.12. to participate in the prelims on a student athlete, student first, Yesenia Silva, from College The BC women’s team would Oct. 24 the BC team is expected then athlete. If you remember of the Sequoias, broke the pre- have nine runners place, seven of to do very well, amid injuries to that, there isn’t anything that viously held record of 19:54, which were in the top 50. both Calderon and Campbell. can stop you from achieving which was set by Grace Graham- Richard Timmermans, of the “There are injuries that will your goals. Student life matters Zomudio in 2012. Silva finished BC men’s team, placed 30th hinder the team, as a whole, but the most while in college, and the SBCC meet with a time of with the time of 23:28.81. Four hopefully the individual run- the decisions you make at this Vanessa MUnoz / The Rip 18:50. of BC’s runners were in the top ners will excel,” said Frickel. level count for the future you, Leah Theroux has the 15th-best time on the SBCC course. The BC women’s cross-coun- 50. When asked what Frickel and where you are headed.” Sp o r t s Page 11 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Team prepares for new season BC soccer By Monique Hansen-Garcia struggles, Reporter

The Bakersfield College women’s basketball team is ready and anxious to start playing. The team had a grueling summer of conditioning and is still drops three practicing hard in preparation for the new season and the team’s opener, which will be hosted at Ba- kersfield College. The first matchup for Coach Pau- la Dahl and the BC women’s team will be against straight Santa Barbara at 3 p.m. on Nov. 1 in the Gil Bishop Gymnasium. By Mohamed Bafakih “This year’s team is one of the most unique teams Reporter I have ever coached,” said Dahl when asked what her views on the team as a whole are. “The team Following two straight draws, is really going to run how I want it to run, and our one on the road against West LA defense is going to be lock-down. The women are and the other at home vs. Ante- really easy to coach and make it very easy to give lope Valley to open up October, directions to.” the Renegades women’s soccer The team roster consists of Alex Green, Emily team (5-1-3, 1-0-2 conference) Esnoz, Ally Garcia, Claesey Tarver, Khiylah Dean, wanted to continue to up the Marissa Jones, Haley Plaza, Rosebrooke Hunt, tempo heading into more crucial Yoemma Esparza, Melissa Duggins, Nakia Page, conference games. Mac Kaiela Tyler, Julia DeLaRosa; and redshirted In their sight was College players, Alexus Bryant and Ashley Hooper. of the Canyons here at the BC “The tenacity that the players have and desire to Sports Complex on Oct. 10, a play as a team is impressive,” said Dahl. team with an identical record. The coaching staff consists of Dahl and her two However, there was nothing assistants, Jill Adams and Autumn Nichols. “I feel identical about the performance really blessed to have my coaching staff and the and outcome of the game. team that I have,” said Dahl. The Cougars of COC jumped Returning players, like Page, are a force to be out to an early 3-0 lead over the reckoned with. Page finished the 2013-14 season Renegades in the first 21 minutes with impressive stats including being named the and had no plans of looking be- Western State Conference Player of the Week in hind. week four. Eight minutes later, COC’s Also returning, are Hunt, DeLaRosa, Tarver and Jennifer Mendez chipped in Dean. “We have got an outstanding sophomore another goal adding to the on- class and the biggest thing that we have is two point slaught. guards that we didn’t have last year,” Dahl said. Despite BC’s early struggles, “We have some great kids that really take leader- the girls found a way to get some- ship on the floor and take control of it. Having the thing going right before half. ability to get the ball into our post, really get the ball Victoria Pyle was tripped and up the floor, and their work ethic is just fantastic. fouled in the penalty box and They are really great leaders and that’s what makes gave Cassandra Boyer a much- the difference. You got to have people that will take needed penalty kick opportunity control on the floor.” to cut the deficit to three goals The goal for the team, along with to be the best in going into the half. the Western State Conference, is to “run,” as Dahl Entering the second half, BC said, “We want to run, run, run, and run some more. goalkeeper Sidney Garcia had We want to make people’s lives miserable with our some key blocks to prevent COC defense.” from scoring, but Cougars for- Last season, the team finished third in the WSC, wards continued gaining ground with the record 7-5 and finished 14-13 overall, and added on three more goals to which left the team very close to making the play- finish off the game (two by Jen- offs. nifer Brown). The Cougars fin- The level of competitiveness is outrageous, espe- ished the rout with a 7-1 victory, cially in the WSC, and as Dahl said, she doesn’t giving the Renegades their first want to underestimate anyone. “Our conference is conference loss. extremely competitive, and so we won’t overlook “We just played really poorly. anyone,” Dahl said. We have to win balls and I think “We need to acknowledge the good things people we’re reacting to much,” head do,” Dahl said while explaining her coach ethics and coach Scott Dameron explained. general guidelines for life. “That’s the goal. That’s Conference play didn’t get the goal in my health class and everything that I do. much easier as the tests got People need to recognize that relationships are the harder. Back on the road again, most important thing that we have, and we need to BC was ready to avenge the loss stop taking it for granted and really appreciate the from the previous week with people we work with.” games at Citrus (6-5) and Santa The first game will be followed by the BC Cross- Monica (10-1-1). The struggles, over Tournament that will be held in the Gil Bishop however, continued. Gymnasium on Nov. 7-8. BC vs. Taft game will An early afternoon game in start at noon Nov. 7 followed by Reedley vs. Rio Glendora against the Owls of Hondo at 2 p.m. On Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. will be Taft vs. Citrus on Oct. 14, Citrus’ Cindy Rio Hondo, and the closing game of the tournament Alisia sancheZ / The Rip Ramirez racked in two goals in will be BC vs. Reedley at 5 p.m. the first 15 minutes giving the Rosebrooke Hunt (15) goes up for a shot as defenders crash the boards during a practice game at BC. Owls an early 2-0 lead. Ramirez continued to key in as she assisted on a goal to teammate Amber Mace at the 33-minute mark for the 3-0 lead by halftime. Cassandra Lopez (BC) scored her second conference goal of the season in the 64th minute to trim the lead, but with little time and another goal added by Nata- lie Ponce (Citrus) in the 83rd minute, the Owls cruised to a 4-1 win. BC faced their last road test before a three-game home stand against a dominant Santa Moni- ca club. Outside of their one loss, Santa Monica has been riding a 10-game win streak prior to the meeting vs. BC. Despite a pretty slow start on both ends in the first half, Santa Monica managed to get one goal in at the 24th minute by Chey- enne De Los Rios. In the second half, Alyssa Or- tega of Santa Monica turned the table around. A 13-minute stretch between the 73rd and 86th minute, Ortega found a groove and completed Graham C Wheat / The Rip a hat trick for the Corsairs who BC’s Kevin Hernandez dribbles the ball as a defender from UC Irvine looks on during a scrimmage game at the Bakersfield College soccer fields. wound up shutting out the Ren- egades, 4-0. Over this three-game stretch against three of the conference’s BC men’s soccer club forced to forfeit game best, the Renegades (5-4-3, before Tuesday’s match) have allowed 15 goals while only ac- By Elias C. Ahumada would not show up both teams decided his teammates hope to improve on mov- the club will have to play without current counting for two, but the team is Opinions Editor to play a 45-minute scrimmage game. ing forward. head coach Pete Fox. ready to move beyond that and The scrimmage game ended with BC Morgan also noted that many of the “He dropped the bomb on us and told prepare for these next couple Bakersfield College men’s soccer club losing 1-0. changes that have been made from last us he has a brain tumor,” Morgan said. games at home. was scheduled to host a game at the BC The BC men’s soccer club is sitting in year’s roster and coaching changes have Coach Fox went in to surgery Oct. 20 “We haven’t been at home soccer fields Oct. 18 versus UC Irvine, last place of the Cal Central 2nd Division had a lot to do with the recent struggles. and is scheduled to miss the rest of the much so the girls are looking but because of miscommunications with at 0-3. However, he feels that he and his team- season. forward for the support coming the referees, which contributed to a no- Aaron Morgan, defender for BC said, mates are optimistic moving forward. The BC men’s soccer club’s final up,” Dameron said. show by the refs, the match was forfeited “From what I saw, our game has gotten “We’ve been playing better than what game against Pepperdine University is BC has two more home games by BC men’s soccer club. a little better…but there are mistakes in we have been showing lately,” said Mor- scheduled to be played on Oct. 25 at 1 coming up vs. Glendale College The match was set to start at 1 p.m. the backfield that caused us the game.” gan.With one game remaining on the p.m. on the road at a location yet to be on Oct. 24 and West LA on Oct. but when it was noticed that the referees This is an adjustment that Morgan and schedule against Pepperdine University, determined. 28. Sp o t l i g h t Page 12 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Inspiring BC student plays in rock band

By James Macias Reporter “We either bitch and Anthony Rodriguez, 26, a stu- moan or we get up and dent at Bakersfield College, is an outspoken and irascible soul kick [life] in the ass. So with a 24-karat heart of gold. put on your pads and He is a musician and plays the drums in the Stanley J Tucker let’s go! Tackle each day Band, a successful hard rock group that recently played Jerry’s like a defensive line- Pizza to an enthusiastic crowd. man.” Rodriguez plans to become a physical therapist or football –Anthony Rodriguez, coach. BC student Oh, yeah, he has also been blind since birth and has no the drums at age 12. “I’ve risen concept of what colors are or from Spanish rap all the way to ELIZabeth FerNaNDeZ / The RIp the difference between light and American rock and roll. I picked BC student Anthothy Rodriguez plays the drums during a professional show downtown for the second time in his life. darkness. up the drums when I was 12, and He prefers to be addressed as I guess it just happened rhythmi- Anthony (A-rod by his closest cally from there.” for the future. friends) and is proud of his in- As he grew up, he learned how He lists his favorite bands as dependence, typified by the fact to get around from an instructor AC/DC, Def Leppard, U2 and that he never asks anyone for who took him into the streets Guns N’ Roses, among others. help. during his lessons. He is currently pursuing a mas- Rodriguez was born three “Thus, you would be out in ter’s degree in kinesiology and is months premature with detached the streets of your neighborhood, hopeful that he will be able to at- retinas and has always been but I also think playing with my tend UCLA, saying that CSUB blind. cousins helped a lot,” he said. would only be his “last resort.” He said his grandmother pro- Of his senses and uncanny “It would be nice to go away vided the support he needed from awareness, he said, “It’s not that to college,” he said. L.A. is his the time he was born. my senses are sharper than other personal preference of where he “My real mother just wasn’t people, but the way that I have would like to go. around,” Rodriguez said, al- learned to use them. Noise pol- “I went there for six months though he said his biological lution can really throw me off at as part of a program and I loved mother makes up for this ab- times.” it,” he said. “Santa Monica, Ven- sence today, and Rodriguez lives He has the kind of presence ice, were great and there was so with her. that puts one at ease. One does much more for me to do. Bakers- His grandmother “kept him not feel like he is reading some- field is just not working out for alive” and said he was “her thing into every word one has to me.” world,” taking him everywhere say. With everything he’s accom- with her from the time he was Rodriguez is often found plished and gone through in his very small. hanging around the rock in the life, Rodriguez summed up his “My grandma was like an middle of the Free Speech area. basic philosophy: “We either angel on my shoulder,” he said. He is a graduate of Ridgeview bitch and moan or we get up and kick [life] in the ass. So put on Having been involved in music High class of 2007 and is cur- eLIZabeth FerNaNDeZ / The RIp since the age of 7, he experi- rently studying kinesiology. your pads and let’s go! Tackle mented with the harmonica and “Coaching football would be each day like a defensive line- Audience approach and compliment Anthony Rodriguez (centered left) after watching the accordion before settling on awesome,” he said of his dreams man.” him play the drums, he expresses to them the intensity he feels once he’s done performing.

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