;n• ,.: :::. : == bc_rip The Renegade Rip Residents get to play BC Rip editors go to ·==:·:·- ••+ ··== the ACP Conference @bc_rip @bc_rip Monopoly in real life Adventure, Page 8 www.therip.com Features, Page 3 The Renegade Rip Vol. 90 ∙ No. 4 Bakersfield College Thursday, March 15, 2018 BC parking lot closed for Measure J project work , 2 7 By Issy Barrientos and Naythan some way. B.AKER..SFIELI> A A Bryant The amount of change that will CC>LLE~E Reporters happen to the lots will depend on SVIVIBOL KEV nm:11 :;,.:::~~:':.::--- their condition. Some of the parking On March 7 Bakersfield College lots will be redone entirely. ES ES commuters drove onto campus to see In November of 2016, Kern Coun- signs that certain parking lots will be ty residents voted on Measure J closed from March 12 through April which allocated $500 million dollars 27. to the community colleges within the The first of these to be done is the county. parking lot behind the football field D D Coggins said that it had been sever- which will take place during March al decades since the last resurfacing. 12-April 27. Students should park in The spaces are not the only area
E E P3, P8a and P8b, or P9. that will be re-asphalted as the roads Construction on the solar panel inside the the campus will also be in- parking lots is planned to take place cluded in the project.
F F on April 30 to May 31. During this BC student Erica Garcia did not time student should park P6, P7, P8a, initially know that the parking lot will P8b, or P9. be closing. When Garcia found out Jim Coggins, the manager of Main- ..,.o_ , ..r ar..... • t lan Abo ..t , G she said that she does not like it. Ao.,...••lbl • 1.,for....,... ,,.,.,, ....,.OQO Of R 0 .....00 C>&P•• •-vlo- tenance and Operations, said that the H••llh & VV-Ol n••• e-~•- Raquel Rodriguez and Celeste lots will be closing due to resurfacing Ac:lc:lltlc:.no-1 L cn:•·-tl~"'•'.======~======~ Guerrero talked about the parking H £~·:·:::.,. H8 !:zg ~•2;.~~~+:~J-'i,~-;.~~~~*~t?c.~:Q1!~1:~-, 1 H the spaces with new asphalt. closing earlier that day. Arvin I Lamo nt 000 va..-mlty Road I Al"Vin OA 03~03 PILAblfc: s-•-ty: ee-. .395.41584- Coggins said that this is the first They said that they should have 6 7 a project that will be funded from done it during the summer. ALEXANDRA APATIGA / THE RIP Measure J. He later added that all Public Safety did not provide a A map of the BC campus details which parking lots will be closed and where students can park during the duration of construction. the parking lots will be resurfaced in comment. Distinguised Speaker Series welcomes Anita Hill to BC By Karla Gutierrez Hill told the audience that he was Photo Editor able to portray himself as an injustly accuse man and a victim of racism. Anita Hill was invited as a guest “Thomas could not really point to speaker to the Edward Simonsen Per- any evidence that in our history, an forming Arts Center Indoor Theatre African American woman had ac- at Bakersfield College on March 8, cused a black man to be lynched," where she spoke about the issues of said Hill, "He completely ignored the sexual harassment and sexual assault. fact that African American women “I think there’s this understand- had been harassed and have been ing that, ‘Oh everybody grew with abused sexually historically and cur- this idea of sexual harassment and rently" explained Hill. we always understood if it was a bad "It was received as true [by the sen- thing.’ Well that’s just not the case," ators] because they didn’t know any said Hill during her talk. better," said Hill. "In 1991, even as late as 1991, "There was not an assist that a there were very few employers who senator who could actually draw their had anti-harassment policy. The fed- own knowledge of our racial history eral government had not made any to tell the difference between what sexual harassment over sexual assault was true and what was false." in college campus as a priority in "That truly is something that I’m terms of the department of education not convinced we have outgrown to- did,” Hill said. KARLA GUTIERREZ / THE RIP day,” said Hill. KARLA GUTIERREZ / THE RIP Hill, who is a professor of social Anita Hilll signs autographs for members of the audience after her She cited that one of the most im- Anita Hill speaks at the Edward Simonsen Peformance Center policy, law, and women’s gender and speech of sexual harrasment and assault at Bakersfield College. portant lessons comes from a senator Indoor Theatre on International Women's Day on March 8. sexuality studies at Brandeis Univer- who said that they would be threat- sity, has firsthand experience dealing ened by real harassment because they have been sharing their stories since the face of knowing how prevalent with matters related to sexual harass- manager between 50 to 60 times be- someone had pulled out a copy of the gained to testify and dismissed that 1991. sexual harassment is and knowing ment. fore she finally left her job," said Hill, exorcist and suggested that she took sexual harassment is crap. “Sharing stories that have been hid- that we have witnessed it, we can no In 1991, she accused then U.S. "She had to take that case all the her testimony out from the exorcist. Hill mentioned that she felt they den for years, sharing the pain of their longer call ourselves innocent by- Supreme Court nominee Clarence way to the Supreme Court to get the When she stated that a lot of people were not just talking about her as an experiences of having to face abuse standers." Thomas of sexual harassment when court to declare that the acts and the in the crowd gasped, African American woman, but they in a workplace or in their home,” she "We are not bystanders. We know she worked with him at the United behavior she had endure were a vio- “Now I assume that they thought I were talking about everyone. said. the pain that it causes. We know the States Department of Education and lation of the law. She lost, really, at was either demonically possessed or “In fact, in many ways he was talk- “We cannot turn a blind eye and in story.” the Equal Employment Opportunity the court of appeal. The courts rec- he was demonically possessed, but I ing to every victim of abuse who has Commission. ognized the problem, but the public think what was really happening was ever had to face a cynical audience Despite support for her accusa- have not really recognized it." that he was trying to say that women that says to you, insist to you, that tions, Justice Thomas was confirmed "Most women suffered in silence. who do these kinds of things, who abuse either does not exist, it isn’t to the Supreme Court. Let me just say that even though there talk about these types of subjects, are real, or that it doesn’t matter and no She talked about a court case that was no public outcry, no government crazy" said Hill. one cares about it." KCHCC looking for BC happened with Yale University in prioritized, some women did step for- "Even the whole idea of Clarence "Those messages from 1991, we which the federal court said that ward. This is one of the placed where Thomas and the high tech lynching are fortunate though that they did not schools had an obligation to issue I want to really think about how diffi- was in fact a misuse of our history stop us from moving forward entirely. policies to eliminate sexual harass- cult it was, but how courageous some of race and gender history. What he They might have slowed us down, but people were,” Hill explained. said was a high tech lynching for student applicants ment on college campuses. they did not stop us,” said Hill. “A woman who started working as When talking about her testimony the blacks who in any way think for Hill stated that since then there a bank teller at the age of 19 years old against then Supreme Court nominee themselves and do for themselves have been many victories. Some of By Miranda Defoor rections. You would not believe the had been forced to have sex with her Clarence Thomas, she mentioned that that had different ideas,” Hill stated. them are just the fact that women Reporter amount of applications we get that are missing documents or are illeg- Bakersfield College is partner- ible.” ing with the Kern County Hispanic Although there are specific require- Chamber of Commerce (KCHCC), ments to apply, Guerrero says stu- the KCHCC Business Education dents should still apply even if they Foundation, Aera, and Chevron for do not meet every requirement. “Al- B&N lays off employees the annual Energy and Agriculture ways try because you never know,” Academy. Guerrero said. The program and scholarships are By Melissa Puryear praised Mantel for his “deep knowl- The Energy and Agriculture acad- Managing Editor edge of retail and proven track re- for students with an interest in energy emy is held over five weekends, start- cord," and stated that these strengths and agriculture career fields. ing June 15. Declining sales are to blame for were what B&N needed to revitalize The academy is seeking appli- All sessions are located at BC and Barnes & Noble (B&N) Bookseller’s merchandising strategy and generate cations from high school and BC will be focused on how the energy decision to layoff employees across growth. It's strategic of B & N to im- students. All applications must be industry affects Kern County, intern- the nation. The layoff affected local pliment Mantel if they aim to domi- submitted by March 16 at noon for ships in STEM and agriculture busi- Barnes & Noble employees on Feb. nate the book supplier market, as it consideration. nesses, guest speakers, and field trips 12 in Bakersfield., however, how had in the past. High school applicants must be to energy plants or agricultural pro- many employees were laid off is un- B&N will focus on reducing ex- enrolled in field specific courses for duction centers. known. penses that will increase their profits Science, Technology, Engineering, Students who participate in all ses- Once B&N announced the layoff, bottom line by the end of the year. and Math (STEM) or agriculture. sions of the academy will become it also announced its appointment of With a lineup of famous celebrities Both BC and high school applicants Student Ambassadors, a paid, student Timothy Mantel as Chief Merchan- available for book signings during must be Kern County residents, and level membership, for the KCHCC. dising Officer. Mantel’s main role the month of March, the likes of for- committed to attending all academy The program and scholarships are as Chief Merchandising Officer will mer President Jimmy Carter, former sessions to meet the application re- funded by grants from Chevron, Aera, focus on increasing sales revenue President Clinton’s daughter, Chel- quirements. California Independent Petroleum and company profit. Last year’s dip sea Clinton, and actor Sean Penn, MELISSA PURYEAR / THE RIP Yadira Guerrero from BC helps Association, California Resources in sales have preempted the decision the bookseller is back to things as Barnes & Noble Booksellers located on Ming Ave. experienced to handle student applications and Corporation, and Kern Energy Fes- to hire Mantel, according to B & N usual, at least in its New York loca- offered advice to students wanting tival. Scholarships are given to the a layoff of workers on Feb. 12 after holiday sales dipped lower to apply. “Read the application thor- press release. CEO Demos Parnero tion where the famous are scheduled. than usual and a national loss of sales revenue during 2017. participating students at a graduation oughly, write neatly, and follow di- banquet. News Page 2 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Thursday, March 15, 2018 FDA shortens wait time for donors with tattoos By Alexandra Apatiga days or more since getting the tattoo. BC has grown over the last decade Arianna Cortez, a BC student and Editor-in-Chief In addition to these, donors must to what it is today. “We’re the only first time blood donor, shared her also still meet the basic requirements, blood bank in Kern County,” said thoughts on the process she’d un- A recent change administered un- such as providing a valid picture ID, Gibbons, explaining that all of the derwent after she finished donating der the Food and Drug Administra- be at least 110 lbs., be free of illness, medical institutions in Kern County blood. “The people who helped me tion, which went into effect on Feb. cold, or any sign of infection, have receive blood from their facility. with my paperwork and screening 2, has shortened the waiting period eaten a meal at least 3 hours prior to “We’re always holding events like were very thorough, it helped calm for those wishing to donate blood drawing blood, go through a screen- these around town and advertising, down my nerves because they looked who’ve recently received a tattoo, ing, and be at least 16 years old. Any because we want to encourage people like they knew what they were do- from one year to seven days. minors were required to obtain paren- to donate and help save lives.” ing,” said Cortez. The new decision comes as Ba- tal consent before signing up. “There’s always a demand for Another BC student, Jose Gutier- kersfield College hosted its Annual The two-day blood drive at BC blood, because there’s always some- rez, was waiting in line to register BC Blood Drive on March 7 and 8 welcomed students as they were thing happening, such as a shooting and donate. with Houchin Community Blood registered and screened inside the or a car crash, so people need blood “I use to donate blood in high Bank, providing students informa- Fireside Room and taken to the mo- all the time,” said Gibbons. school, so when I saw the trailers tion, a chance to register as a donor, bile trailers just outside the Campus According to Gibbons, the new outside, I decided to come here and screenings, and the opportunity to Center at the Renegade Crossroads. FDA regulations was a big deal. donate again,” said Gutierrez. donate blood. Inside the mobile donation centers, “We’ve been providing flyers and in- Both Cortez and Gutierrez also ex- Individuals with tattoos who may medical professionals drew a pint of formation to get the word out about pressed how important the news that have been previously barred from do- blood from each donor, providing the new change, it’s a big thing,” said potential donors with tattoos could nating blood can now do so under the snacks and drinks as well as t-shirts Gibbons. donate. “I think it’s fair because we new regulations within the state of and stickers for first time blood do- At the BC blood drive, Gibbons should be accepting help from those California. To be able to donate, the nors. also provided insight on how in- who want to help, especially with a donor’s tattoo must have been done According to Stephanie Gibbons, depth the registration and screening simple act like giving blood,” said in a licensed facility, applied with a an Account Manager for Houchin process was for students, checking Cortes, “a lot of people want to do- sterilized needle using new ink – not who was present at the BC blood ALEXANDRA APATIGA / THE RIP temperature, iron levels, blood pres- nate, so it’s nice to hear there’s been reused – and have waited a full seven drive, Houchin’s partnership with Donor at BC’s annual blood drive waits for their blood to be sure, pulse, and more. a change so that they can help now.” drawn. Bakersfield Homeless Center sees an increase of need for shelter during this winter season By Jenny Brito seen an average 15 person increase “No one wants or should be out in thankful for the help. Mario Thomp- Web & Social Media Editor every night. the cold. We are definitely seeing an son, who spends most of his time in Baldovinos explained that an in- increase, but we expect that to change the streets, shared that there were As temperatures continue to drop, crease in homeless people needing as it starts to get warmer,” Baldovinos nights when he could not sleep due to locals living on the streets struggle, a place to stay is typical during the added. the freezing temperatures. and many have been unable to escape coldest months, and it is also expect- The Bakersfield Homeless Shelter “I had to keep walking or doing the cold due to local homeless shel- ed when temperatures reach high lev- has also been providing people with something to avoid freezing. Many of ters reaching capacity. Shelters are els during the summer. What makes safe shelter in separate dormitories us do,” Thompson shared. He added having to turn some of those home- this season different is that it is un- as well as clean clothing to protect that being admitted to the shelter was less away. usually cold, and shelters were not them from the cold if they choose to challenging because women and chil- Homeless shelters in town have prepared for it. go back to the streets. The shelter’s dren tend to be the priority. seen an increase in the number of However, the director said that they website emphasized that the help pro- When he cannot find a place to stay, people that are in need of a place to are doing all they can to make sure vided comes mostly from donations. Thompson relies on a shower curtain JENNY BRITO / THE RIP stay, and they are unable to provide a people are safe and warm. Staff at As demand increases,shelters across and a donated raincoat to keep warm. Bakersfield Homeless Center on Truxtun Extension, operated by warm bed for everyone. the shelter have been going to great town will be in more need of supplies Like him, many others look for ways Bethany Services, provides the homeless in Kern County a warm According to director Carlos Bal- lengths to ensure that they are able to such as clothing and food. to cope with low temperatures that place to stay during the cold winter and hot summer months. dovinos, The Mission at Kern Coun- provide sanctuary to as many home- People who have managed to stay are, fortunately, expected to change ty, a local shelter with 240 beds, has less as possible. in local shelters these last weeks are in the coming weeks. Service Employees INGUISHED PEAKE RS SE RI ES 2017 - 2018 International Union (SEIU) DR. LYDIA OTERO holds protest rally in an Historian •Mexican American •Gender Equality attempt to increase the MEXICAN AMERICAN WOMEN AND H ISTORICAL PRESERVAT ION availability of union jobs in
Thursday, March 22, 2018 6 - 8 p.m. I Fireside Room Bakersfield community By Issy Barrientos from three or four different unions. resources will be scarce. Lydia R. Ote ro is a n associate professo r in Reporter Rob England, a political organizer, An example of this is Right to Work said that there were about 100-120 (RTW) which is a set of policies that the d epa rtme nt of Mexican American The Bakersfield chapter of the Ser- people at this event. illegalizes the ability for union work- Studies at the University of Arizona, vice Employees International Union England said that the case they ers to negotiate for new contracts by teaching courses in culiture, history, (SEIU) held a protest rally with Child were protesting, Janus vs. AFSCME, paying for it according to the Eco- gende r, and urbanizatio n. She was Care and other unions on Feb. 26 to was about dividing the co-workers nomic Policy Institute (EPI). Wis- demonstrate their want for union jobs from each other and that is about lim- consin is a state that has such policies bo rn and ra ised in Tucson and has in the community. iting the power of working families. according to England. RTW in Wis- deep family roots on both sides of Veronica Vasquez, a shop steward AFSCME stands for American Fed- consin passed in 2015. He claims that the Arizona-Sonora borde r which and the chapter president of the Kern eration of State, County and Munici- after they went to affect the quality County SEIU, was a speaker at the pal Employees, which is the largest of working standards went down and inspired Ote ro's interest in event. She has been a shop steward union in the United States. subsequently the quality of service. regio nal history. for five years and chapter president England said that “all a union is, is It is a “regression in quality of life,” for 10 months. a group of workers working togeth- said England. Vasquez’s job as a shop steward er.” He later added that unions are the He noted that on average a union means that it is her job to represent checks and balances to special inter- worker earns better wages than their those in her chapter, while her job as est groups. They are the counterbal- non-union counterpart. EPI compared president means she educates and ad- ance because they give a voice to the the household income between Wis- vocates for the workers and she holds workers. consin, before it was RTW, and the meetings with other officers to dis- Throughout the years, specials in- average RTW state. The household cuss their agenda for the month. terest groups have waged campaigns income for the state was $55,000 to BROUGHT TO YOU IN Vasquez has been part of a union to help defund unions. One of these $50,000. The EPI report showed that COLLABORATIO N W ITH in Bakersfield for 11 years but 15 ways is to stop the payment of union across the board pre-RTW Wiscon- THE BC WOMEN'S H ISTORY overall, even during her internship dues. Without the union payments it sin was out performing RTW states. AND AWARENESS MONTH she was unionized. ‘As a union mem- is harder for unions to gather resourc- After it passed, CNN Money in 2017 COMMITTEE (WHAM) ber she did not have to worry about es to help workers. reported that teachers alone saw a 21 protection, contract negotiations The court case will allow workers percent decrease in benefits. BAKERSF I ELD OFAC E OF STUDENT L I FE or retaliation unlike her non-union to get the benefits of being in a union “Ultimately, what it comes down to COLLEGE (661 l 395-4614 STUDENTLJFE@BAK£RSF I ELDCOLL CGE. EDU counterparts. without having to pay for it, if the is that we are all workers,” said Eng- Student Life BAKERS Fl ELDCOLL EG E.EDU/ STUD[NTLI FE At the rally there were members court favors Janus which means that land. Features Page 3 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Thursday, March 15, 2018 Exploring life & nature Raising funds in disguise Mistakes
By Alexis Pedroza By Diana Coronado Reporter Reporter as life The 5th Annual Spring Nature Fes- On Saturday, Feb 3 a night to re- tival took place on March 3-4 at the member and honor the victims of Wind Wolves Preserve Park. The fes- the Las Vegas shooting was held tival included free admission for all at The Mark Restaurant. lessons to attend and enjoy what the preserve The Sudden Heroes Masquer- has to offer. ade Ball hosted by Rita Michelle. Mental Health: For mental Visitors were able to experience Michelle created the film Sud- wellness and awareness over nine free events, though park den Heroes, to bring awareness volunteers did mention that donations to the Las Vegas shooting and By Christina Benavides were greatly appreciated. pledged that all proceeds made Copy Editor Most of these events took place in from it would be donated to a vic- the administration area, which was tim’s fund. I’ve learned a lot about myself surrounded by tents with different ac- The event was a black and white within the past few years of deal- tivities for people of all ages to enjoy. attire where guests were able to ing with mental illness, but the The preserve quickly filled up with enjoy music, eat some appetizers, mistakes I made along the way are visitors as they enjoyed the first event and sample wine. what I want to elaborate on. Raptors, Falcons, and Hawks pre- A trailer of the film was shown As a teenager, I honestly didn’t sented by Steve Hawks. to the audience that showed actual understand what was going on Hawks explained the basic differ- footage from the horrific shooting. with myself. I remember engaging ences between falcons and hawks to Kimberly Rowe was a survivor in unhealthy forms of self-inflic- the audience, from the way each bird ALEXIS PEDROZA / THE RIP herself and she opened up about tion because I thought I deserved flies to the difference in their feathers. Visitors pet and feed mules at Windwolve’s Spring Nature Festival how she felt. it. At the time, I wasn’t searching An interesting fact that surprised “I’m glad everyone is coming for a way to get better. I only con- the audience was that both female together to show what we went sumed social media that fed my falcons and hawks were larger than ity tent that was designed to view the for my kids to be able to experience through, proud to be a part of depression, such as media directed the male ones. type of rock formations in the area, different things,” Rodriguez said. this community that shows sup- toward people who are dealing The next event was the Reptile which many thought was very inter- The next event was the Guided port to such an important topic.” with mental health issues. It was a Talk, which was presented by high esting and cool. Nature Hike, which was led by the Rowe said. “It is still hard to go huge influence on me. school volunteers, visitors got to The Kern Astronomical Society park’s volunteers that showcased the through.” During this time, I lost many meet and learn about different kinds was present in the festival with their different hiking trials at the preserve Rowe shared how she strongly people. I distanced myself from snakes and tortoises. telescopes, for a view of the sun. that many people walk on a weekly feels teachers shouldn’t carry guns FATIMA LOPEZ / THE RIP close family and friends. I was moody daily. I took it out on oth- They even got the chance to touch Member, Gregg Pytlak mentioned basis. in classrooms, she also mentioned Rita Michelle, coordinator and and feel them. Visitor, Mary Thomas that he went to Idaho to view the So- Visitors also got the opportunity how she’s a Special Education ers around me really enjoyed getting to touch a lar Eclipse last August with a special to be a part of the restoration station, teacher, and she feels her student producer of fundraising event. because I didn’t snake, “It felt really weird and soft,” telescope. where guest can aid by planting trees would be emotionally triggered if feel like I had Thomas said. He assisted in showing visitors to help restore the parks plants. they were ever in that situation. She commented on how important someone to go “It wasn’t what I expected a snake how to work a hydrogen alpha tele- One of the final events was a movie Hostess Michelle expressed it is to her that the event is not forgot- to. would feel like at all because of their scope so they can see the solar flares shown to guest who wished to camp how important this fundraiser is ten even though it happened 5 months As an adult scales.” People also got to experience of the sun. Guest were also able to at the preserve, which took place in to her because one of her family ago the victims still have to cope with now looking and educate themselves about the enjoy the Meet-A-Mule event that al- the San Emigdio Canyon at night un- members died at the shooting. it every single day. back on who I wildlife that lives at the park includ- lowed them to feed, pet, and even ride der the stars. “Family member was a victim, Towards the end of the night Mi- was then, I feel ing insects. a mule for fun at the park. The Nature Festival hopes to I wanted to do everything I could chelle discussed their next fundraiser guilty for how I There was a butterfly tent that dis- Visitor Paul Rodriguez was there prompt more visitors to visit the Wind to help them, using my knowledge will be a golf tournament on April 6 treated myself. Christina played hundreds of species that reside with his kids and was happy that they Wolves Preserve and help it maintain in film making was a good way to that will be held at the Buena Vista I resorted to Benavides in the park. As well as a virtual real- were able to feed the mules. “It’s great its natural environment. honor victims.” she said. Golf Course. hurting myself thinking it would solve my prob- lems or make me feel better. It didn’t. Any kind of mistreatment to yourself doesn’t make things better. I’m not too harsh on my- self though because it was hard to Locals play Monopoly for a good cause deal with every day, and it still is. I do believe that I could have tried something to prevent it. stated Ratliff. while until it was time to clean up. By Hector Martinez I also dealt with an eating dis- Ratliff added that she wanted to She explained that she and the co- Reporter order for quite some time. I think make the event more affordable be- ordinator are friends and she volun- most people assume you have to Fans of the board game Monopoly cause many other prizes for today’s teered at the event. be skinny to have an eating dis- had the opportunity to fundraise for events are $75 or $100 or even more, “We and other bankers here know order. You don’t. You can be any the volunteer center and play the and she wanted the guests at the event Brenda from church and we attend weight and be dealing with one. game like they have never seen it be- to enjoy themselves at a really afford- church every Sunday, and me and I still deal with unhealthy food fore during the 5th Annual Monopoly able price. other people from church wanted to habits. I treated my body like it al- Mania located at the Fandango City She said that since it was first done, help so we volunteered,” expressed ready had a tombstone. I thought Palace. Tickets were only $35 per the event has had such an amazing Wright. “We are extra volunteers to- that if I starved myself then maybe person or $200 for a table of 6, on success that they continue to have it, day because the tables were sold, but I would be worthy of something March 2. and it is also one of their major fund- the people did not come. So we are that I wasn’t before. That’s some- The event included dinner which raiser for the volunteer center. Ratliff just sitting here playing among us thing I regret to this day for many was served around 6 p.m., and pop- explained that over 196 tickets were and eating popcorn,” she concluded. reasons. corn, dessert, live music, silent auc- sold and that proceeds are going to Wright added that some of the vol- One reason I want to mention is tion items, a raffle, and the main the volunteer center. unteers of the event came from Val- connected to a friend that I had in attraction which was a live Monopoly At the event, there was a life-sized ley Bible Fellowship and others from high school who committed sui- game. jail were participants needed to be the Kern County Teen Challenge, an cide. She was the reason I wanted Brenda Ratliff was the coordina- taken if they landed on the go to jail organization that helps teens recover to recover from mental illness, tor of Monopoly Mania, and she spot. Monopoly Mania had jailers from drug and alcohol abuse. and is a constant reminder of what explained that she came up with walking around the tables looking Most of the volunteers from team SABRINA LOPEZ / THE RIP could have very well been myself the idea to have this event after her around for players that needed to be challenge had the duty of serving Volunteer Center players are put in life-sized jail cells as part of due to my poor mental state. friend, who runs an organization taken to jail for a little bit. All the the food and drinks to the guests and the 5th Annual Monopoly Mania at the Fandango City Palace. It was really strange because called HandsOn Central California playing tables had bankers as well, also checking to see if something when I found out about her sui- in Fresno, invited her to a monopoly but some bankers were left at empty was needed on a table. Some of the cide, I was dealing with severe event were she enjoyed herself. After tables because some guests didn’t volunteers from Valley Bible Fellow- Nancy Garcia was also another and they know each other from the suicidal thoughts. I can genuinely that, she decided to come up with the make it to the event. Laura Wright ship had the same duties as the mem- banker who was left of without any church. say that I could have killed myself same event in Bakersfield. was one of the bankers who was left bers of the team challenge, but other, players and therefore she played with Garcia further explained that she that year. “I came up with new ideas, like without any players. just like Wright, were bankers at the other fellow bankers such as Wright. likes to help the church with almost I believe my friend felt alone. serving dinner because they didn’t Wright explained that because she event. This was barely her second time every event they have throughout the When you deal with a mental ill- serve dinner, and the dinner is from and other bankers didn’t have any Wright said that this was the third volunteering for the event, and just year, and she also helps the volun- ness it can be hard to believe that Coconut Joe’s, and that is already in- players they had to sit on any table year in a row that she has volunteered like Wright, Garcia was close friends teer center with any event they might people actually care about you, cluded with the ticket they bought,” and play among themselves for a for Monopoly Mania. with the coordinator of the event, have, just like Monopoly Mania. even if they repeatedly tell you so. My friend’s suicide had me shaken up. It terrified me. It made me think about my own life. I remember thinking, “Am I go- ing to end up like this if I keep do- ing this to myself?” Read Across America brings literature to kids When I got into college, my depression and suicidal thoughts were hard to control. I lost inter- By Fitzgerald Graves dren we are also teaching them skills illiteracy trap perpetuated by poverty. “Northing warms the heart more than the literacy rating in Bakersfield.” est in school and interacting with Reporter and literacy.” Gonzalez went on to Many head-start programs histori- making a child smile. You will feel As a former Pre-K teacher who friends and knew I needed change. quote Dr. Seuss, “The more you read, cally depended immensely on parents like a Rockstar with the love you will graduated from high school at 16, I wish I could go back and Read Across America is a national the more you know, the more you and volunteers. With funding allo- receive from the children that you attended Bakersfield College, Cali- tell myself to take mental health event that the Community Action of know the more places you will go ...” cated by congress, families have been read for today.” fornia Baptist College, CSUB, and breaks because I didn’t even know Partnership of Kern (CAPK) takes Jeremy Tobias, Chief Executive able to break the cycle of poverty Brothers Moises and Abraham National University, her passion to I was allowed those during this pe- part in annually. CAPK Volunteers Officer of CAPK, along with other through the power of literacy. Gonzalez, students at Garces Me- expand literature and change the tra- riod. How sad is that? I thought I and staff convened at the Four-Points- administrators such as Carolyn Cof- Many of the volunteers attend- morial expressed their excitement to jectory of vulnerable youth, led to was so worthless that I didn’t want Sheraton to celebrate their participa- fey, Education Coordinator, took ing had participated in Read Across be in attendance. Abraham, who is a her read at various libraries, elemen- to give myself the time to just tion in this national event known as this opportunity to acknowledge and America in previous years and were freshman, was participating for the tary schools, parks, churches and breathe. Dr. Seuss’s birthday, on March 1. The show appreciation to many of the given the opportunity to share their first time said, “This is my first year head-start programs throughout Kern Now, my time management is goal of the event was to have various Community Action Partnership of experiences. Casey McBride and doing it and I look forward to doing County. better. I’m always reminding my- volunteers visit Early Head Start fa- Kern employees and volunteers. To- Danny Morrison, are local radio per- it.” His brother Moises said, “It’s my Head-start programs connection to self to do small things to keep my cilities through out Kern County and bias said, “Community service is a sonalities in Bakersfield and shared third time doing it and I’m just ex- Read Across America has an impact happiness lively. I know what to read to the children attending these very important part to making Amer- thiers. McBride said, “One of the cited to read to the kids.” on all who participate in them. do when I’m under distress, and programs. ica great. For the new volunteers it’s reasons I’m volunteering is because I Retired school teacher of 34 years The fundamental curriculum pro- this all was learned through my A breakfast for the program was like chicken soup for the soul. And have the time the other is, my brother for the Bakersfield City School Dis- vided by the program focuses on lit- experiences. held in Bakersfield where Leslie get ready to enter the Rockstar zone. was in one of the first head-start pro- trict, Katherine Jordan, who emanat- eracy, critical thinking, and nutrition Sadly, it has taken me a few Mitchell, Administrator of Education Giving back is part of our America grams in Lamont and its important”, ed the character Grandma Whoople, to such a high degree that children years to realize my self-worth and & Support Services, addressed the fabric and volunteering is a big part Morrison informed the audience began the Grandma Whoople two- who participate in these programs notice how much damage I caused audience, followed by a short video of that.” that he has participated for 4 years. months after retirement in 2013, have been documented to have great- myself, but I think I’m the stron- with Head-start director, Yolanda Lyndon Johnson is credited for the “I’m a product of Head Start”, he to combat the high rate of illiteracy er development socially, emotionally, gest I’ve ever been. Gonzalez who thanked employees birth of head-start in his 1964 Rev- said, crediting his mother’s love of identified in areas of Kern County- and academically, based on the Na- If you take anything from my and volunteers for the efforts they enue Act and Economic Opportunity education was the motivating fac- Bakersfield. She was awarded the tional Head Start Association. mistakes and regrets; let it be to put forth to make the Head-start pro- Act policy to combat the war on pov- tor the led her to enroll Morrison in Bakersfield Beautiful award for ac- Volunteering for programs and or- always make your health and well- grams throughout Kern County a erty. In an effort to change the current a head start program as the attendees tive adult. “It was like receiving the ganizations that engage these com- being a priority. You can make huge success. She said, “Children are landscape this policy was enacted to applauded. “What are you clapping Oscar,” she said. “I was honored to munities in an effort to create positive mistakes. However, grow and working. We are not baby sitters we give children who were identified as for?” he asks “Don’t clap for me, receive this award, because of all the change, could change; a life, a com- learn from them to improve your are not just there taking care of chil- impoverished a pathway to avoid the Clap for my mom” he said, jokingly, hard work that we had done to change munity, a city, a nation, or the World. mental health state. VOTE Senator [!] Starts Monday DIEGO SANTANA REYNOSO ELISABETH SAMPSON Diego Santana Reynoso is interested in being the voice for all of the Elisabeth Sampson is interested in representing. • March 19, 2018 at 8 a.m. students who struggle to keep up with their school workload. As well as the students who feel like they don't belong. His goal as a BCSGA STUDENT GOVERNMENT Senator is to help create a better learning environment for all. Ends Thursday Involvement: > Free on the Outside, Member OFFICERS March 22, 2018 at 4 p.m. > Alternates to Violence Project 2019 HUNTER BISHOP JOSE AGUILAR
Hunter Bishop is a Political Science major who is not only passionate about learning Jose Aguilar is a dedicated and diligent student with success on his the governmental process, but also participating in it. She mind. He wants to make Bakersfield College an amazing experience President believes that it is extremely important to be the voice of a student for all those who wish to explore all that BC has to offer. body, and will do everything she can to let the campus be heard. Her mission is to help create a positive environment in which Involvement: students feel safe and are given the opportunity to prosper. > BCSGA, Senator FY18 > Deans List DAVID LITTON Involvement: JAMES TOMPKINS > BCSGA, Senator FYl 8 Education is investing in our futures. College campus has a wonderful vibration, full James Tompkins is a sophomore student at BC. He values greatly the of people striving to better themselves. David Litton hopes to contribute positively opportunities that have been given to him since becoming a Renegade to the creation of an atmosphere where we may all endeavor to add a little and has been driven to run for the BCSGA Office of the President. During brightness to the world about us. Litton believes BC is our place where we come to his time here, Tompkins has been exposed to an abundance of ideas, polish our minds and prepare our craft for the world. "They should learn beforehand cultures, and beliefs in an amazingly welcoming environment. It will be the knowledge which they will require for their art.'' - Plato. BC is a wonderful his first priority as BCSGA President to ensure that this continues community of students, educators, advisers, workers, artists, and craftspeople. for future Renegades of all cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds. If Each and every person here has a hope & dream. He believes that we will elected, he would like to advocate for the expansion of the BC Equity endeavor to create a healthy and happy community to support each other Plan to include system impacted and formerly incarcerated students. towards our goals. "The world is a progressively realized community of He will continue to look at the expansion of the Renegade Food JOSE EDUARDO LOPEZ JOSHUA RYAN TORRES interpretation.'' - Royce. We aim to create an environment where One may Pantry program to serve more of our struggling students. If voted in Even though Bakersfield College has over 30,000 students on -campus, how many of Ryan Torres' first-year comfortably pursue happiness through higher-education. At BC, he shares, This is Joshua at Bakersfield as your next president, he promises to vehemently, accurately, them participate in college-related activates? According to Julie Mayfield from many of us are exploring the depths of knowledge and creativity made possible College and he believes that BCSGA plays a very and passionately represent the Renegade student body, to the best of US News, "It allows students to become connected to their school: Colleges through our studies. May we move ever closer to the people we wish to become. important role on our campus. his ability; while, advocating forcefully for those that are underrepresented. are full of resources, but the responsibility is on the student to seek them out. Involvement: Involvement: Being involved helps them to do that.'' This relates to BC because as a college Involvement: > Red Cross > Free on the Outside, member it sees many students on a daily basis. There is a correlation with students > Scholarship Seekers Club, Member > UCLA Alumni > BCSGA, Senator FY18 that participate in student activities and students who do not. If we are to want the success of our students, we must take care of this aspect in a student's life. We must have ongoing activities for our students to participate in. A class is half the battle. The other half is the social connection because much of college learning happens outside the classroom. Jose Eduardo Lopez will bring fresh new ideas on how to go about improving the student Vice President experience at Bakersfield College. He will vote on legislation that will make a positive impact on the student's experience. To be a complete student, one must have both fun, along with homework time, to be a cohesive student college.
Involvement: ASHLEY HARP JUAN TREJO > M.E.Ch.A, Member > lntervarsity Christian Fellowship, Member Ashley Harp states, "You won't be disappointed.'' Juan Trejo builds bridges, not barriers. He is a strong believer in unity and empowerment. Being able to have such a position in student Involvement: government would give him a platform to voice the opinions of his > BCSGA, SENATOR FY18 fellow peers, as an officer should. He is motivated, driven, persistent, SAMANTHA PULIDO THERESA BURLEY > Marley's Mutts, Volunteer and enthusiastic. It is important for public servants to be transparent Samantha Pulido is a first-year student who is majoring in Computer Science and is Seeking election upon getting involved with Bakersfield College and and he is as real as it gets and students deserve a leader they can trust and now running for a Senator position. She has prior experience being multiple putting in oneself's critical thinking and motivation. Creating better depend on. Not only does he possess the qualities to lead, he has club officers at a time while maintaining good work ethic within each club ideas for the ability to represent. He wants to successfully create links with and keeping a high GPA. Her goal as Senator in the Bakersfield College Bakersfield College student's safety, parking structure, cleanliness of the community and assure them that they matter. People of different Student Government Association is to establish a stronger relationship between entire school, creating more awareness for people to enroll in college. cultures, interests, experiences, viewpoints, etc., he is ready to the student population and student government, which will enable greater connect and create a strong and unified campus. Involvement: communication on ideas from students that may enhance Bakersfield College's > Jesus Shack, Back to School community. She looks forward working with fellow Bakersfield College > JMDA organizations, Fundraiser students to be able to hear any of their concerns or suggestions, which she will bring up to each Senator meeting. One of her priorities of being a Senator will be making sure that the student population of Bakersfield College has a strong voice in the student senate. As Senator, she will work hard and be dedicated to her work to ensure that the Bakersfield College students are being heard.
Involvement: Senator > Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA}, Member
ALANE£ ESPARZA CHRISTOPHER CRUZ
This is Alanee Esparza's first year on campus and is involved with Scholarship Christopher Cruz would like to be a BCSGA Senator because he would Seekers Club as the treasurer on Campus and is also a Kern Promise Student. like to hear from students and their opinions of how to make our campus better and stronger. Involvement: >Scholarship Seekers Club, Treasurer Involvement: > BCSGA, Director of Student Activities and Legislative Manager > Measure J, Volunteer
BAKE SALE
BCSGA Ice Cream and StudOrgs Unicyclist: Jamie Mossengren Unicyclist: Jamie Mossengren Bake Sale Valley Fever Symposium DANIELLE ACKENHEIL DANNY ESCOBAR 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. I Renegade Crossroads 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. I Renegade Crossroads 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. I Renegade Crossroads 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. I Foyer, Campus Center 5 - 6:30 p.m. I East Forum 101, Language Arts Building To be a senator means to always serve with integrity. It means to always do Danny Escobar is a full-time student majoring in plant science. He is President of the best thing for the people as a whole, showing empathy and the Bakersfield college agriculture club. compassion while also taking the highest safety level possible. Involvement: > BC Ag Club, President EPICS PROPORTIONS R
Community Movie Day: Justice League Epic Proportions Tour Pizza Fest Spring Dance: UnderThe Sea Noon - 2 p.m. I Fireside Room, Campus Center 11 a.m. - 1 p.m, I 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. I Renegade Crossroads 6 - 10 p.m. I Cafeteria, Campus Center FREE Main Stage, Campus Center Tickets: $5 or $3 with BCSGA/KVC Sticker Featuring: Gade Kubanda and People Who Could Fly
BAKERSFIELD OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE J. (661) 395-4614 BAKERSFIELD CO LLEGE @) Easel Event • 6 - 8 p.m. I Cafeteria, Campus Center COLLEGE Sl TIDT:NT C..OVT!RNMfo N T ASSOGA.T TON f Renegade Pantry: Fresh & Veggies Spring Fling Carnival Distinguished Speakers Series: STU DE NTL IF E@BAKE RS FIE LOCO LLEG E. EDU I a Like us on Follow us on 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. I Renegade Pantry, Campus Center I STUD ENT SERVI CES AT WORK Follow us on Subscribe to Tickets: $20, Staff and Community 4 - 8 p.m. I CSS Lawn Dr. Lydia Otero BAKE RS Fl E LOCO LLEG E. EDU/STU DE NTLI FE /SGABC @BCSGA- @bcsgarenegroes /BCSGA $1 Q, Students with BC ID Bring your Kids! 6 - 8 p.m. I Fireside Room, Campus Center Student Life • $5, Students with BCSGA/l
By Hector Martinez 126 pounder still in the competition Reporter trying to make it to the finals. Lopez hugging had two matches on Friday, but was The 2018 CIF State Boys Wrestling unable to win any of the two. He ex- Professional Wrestling Cul- Championships took place over the pressed his happiness to be there for ture: From a fan’s perspective weekend on March 2-3. The CIF is a the first time. By Karla Gutierrez state wide championship in Califor- “It is my first time at the champion- ship, I felt really excited when I made Photo Editor nia for High School wrestling teams. In professional wrestling, there it to the completion. Following the two-day competi- are many different styles. Many Some of the CIF State Boys tion, the school that took the cham- people think it’s just two people Wrestling Championships Final re- pionship was Buchanan High School. hugging in the ring, but it’s more sults were the following: for the This was Buchanan’s third consecu- than that, trust me. There is techni- 106 pounds Richard Figueroa from tive and their fourth all time CIF State cal, high flying, hardcore, purore- Selma got a 6-1 decision over Car- Boys Wrestling Championship. su-style, etc. There’s also a style I los Negrete from Clovis North. At Mauro Arejo and Mario Moreno made up which is called “two big 113-pounds Maximo Renteria from were there representing Madera High men breaking the ring.” Buchanan took a major decision 9-1 School, and both of them are seniors. Let me talk about one of my per- over Aaron Nagao from Esperanza. Arejo didn’t make it to day two of the sonal favorites which is technical Nic Aguilar from Gilroy got the de- championship, and his colleague did style. This style involves a lot of cision 6-1 over Henry Porter from make it, but lost and could not make grappling and submission. Wres- Oakdale in the 120-pounds division. it to the finals. tlers who have been known to use In the 160-pounds division Josh Kim “It was my first time here and I was this style include Daniel Bryan, from Santiago got the decision 3-1 really excited to be here… for Mario Zack Sabre Jr., Chris Benoit, etc. over Joel Romero from Buchanan. it was his third time here and he was It’s interesting to watch them use The team scores for the CIF State closer to reaching the finals this year this style because they make it Boys Championship was the follow- than the previous years,” explained look like a piece of cake. For in- ing: Buchanan 219, Gilroy 180, Po- Arejo. stance, Zack Sabre Jr. is very good way 171.5, Selma 168, Clovis 121.5, FATIMA LOPEZ / THE RIP FATIMA LOPEZ / THE RIP Nicolas Lopez is a senior repre- at making transitions through each Clovis North 119, Oakdale 111, St. senting Valencia High School at the Mario Moreno from Madera High School wins his match at the Wrestlers and coaches prepare hold in the match. He has actually John Bosco 106, Frontier 91, Vacav- championship. Lopez explained that, CIF State Boys Wrestling Championships. The event has high for their matches before the made up submissions on the spot. ille 84 Saturday morning, his school had a school wrestling teams competing against each other. state-wide tournament begins. One that I remember him using was in his match at G1 Climax 27 against Tomohiro Ishii. The sub- mission looked brutal and it was something that I have never seen BC Baseball bounces back in the many years that I have watched pro wrestling. and wins against LA 5-2 The puro- resu-style, also known Karla Gutierrez By Sabrina Lopez til West LA scored 2 runs in the sixth as “strong- Reporter inning, and the Renegades found style,” is seen themselves falling behind. But going more in Japan and different com- Bakersfield colleges baseball into the seventh inning Bakersfield panies. This style has a lot of mar- team, bounces back from the pre- College’s offense exploded which led tial arts strikes. Some wrestlers vious game played Saturday Mar. to five runs for BC. With those five that have used this and have tran- 3, that came down to the wire runs BC baseball team silenced West sitioned from NJPW (New Japan and the Gades lost 6-5. The Ren- LA for the remainder of the game. Pro Wrestling) or any company in egades second game took place The Gades were led by Zach Wil- Japan and have gone to WWE are Mar.6 at home against West LA 5-2. liams, Kyle Willman, and Joe Pineda. Hideo Itami, Finn Balor, Shinsuke The BC baseball team has improved Up next for the Renegades is a dou- Nakamura, AJ Styles, etc. They to 7-13 record overall and 2-2 in the ble header at LA Pierce, then a home SABRINA LOPEZ / THE RIP still use the same style, but they Western State Conference. match up against LA Pierce Saturday, BC Renegades Desi Garcia (#37) pitcher and Jacob Sanchez (#35) outfield at a home game agasint have to soften it up a bit so they The game was relatively quiet, un- March 10 at noon. West LA College where BC Renegades triumph with a win of 5-2. won’t be as stiff (when they use excessive force when performing a move). Shinsuke Nakamura is known to be the “King of Strong Style.” Nakamura does mix in his MMA background with the style and does submission here and there; Tennis team is defeated 5-0 by Ventura however, he throws a lot of kicks and strikes at his opponents which can be breath taking. When I see By Alexandra Apatiga Nakamura perform in WWE and Editor-in-Chief he’s in the zone then throws in a random kick, my heart stops just The Bakersfield College men’s ten- a bit hoping that the opponent is nis team lost to Ventura College (5-0) okay because he can be a very stiff after rain cut the game short on Feb. wrestler at times. Katsuyori Shiba- 27. ta is a pro wrestler who was known BC has won 4-6 games, with Tues- to be very stiff and would put ev- day’s game marking the fourth game erything on the line every time he in the conference (1-3). The singles Kaleb Johnson was in the ring. He was always were cut short after five matches due during his singles taped up in some way, shape, or to rain, but all five matches saw Ven- game against form as I remember. Anytime he’s tura win. Ventura College as in the ring, I just say my prayer to One of the matches was halted after he returns the ball his opponent because they’re go- the first set due to rain between BC’s over the net. The ing to be coming out with a chest Kaleb Johnson and Solal Cherqui of Men’s Team was full of chops and a bruised jaw. Ventura, with Cherqui winning the defeated by Ventura Sadly, during a match against set 7-6. Kazuchika Okada at Sakura Gen- Bakersfield and Ventura did not 5-0 after rain cut the ALEXANDRA APATIGA / THE RIP esis 2017, he head-butted Okada play the double matches. BC’s next game short on Feb. and busted himself open only to game will be at Glendale on March 8 27. The tennis ball rushes towards Manrico Cabaloza as he prepares get himself paralyzed discover- at 2 p.m. and the next home game will to hit the ball during the men’s tennis game at BC on Feb. 27. ALEXANDRA APATIGA ing he had subdural hematoma. It be on March 15, Thursday at 2 p.m. THE RIP was announced that the match he against Los Angeles Pierce College. had with Okada was going to his last match because of how bad the injury was. I have to mention be- fore moving on to the next style is that he is fully healthy. He made BC Softball an appearance at the G1 Climax 27 where the audience was fully in tears. He was named head coach of the New Japan Los Angeles Dojo on March 4. team strikes If you’re into flashy and fast speed, then high flying would be your favorite style because it in- corporates all of that and more. High fliers are the risk takers on again diving outside of the ring. They’re the ones that can flip faster than By Diana Coronado my test grades, honestly. These Reporter wrestlers go to the extreme in do- ing a 720-degree flip standing on BC softball team defeated Oxnard the floor (Will Ospreay). Wrestlers College on Feb. 27, with a score of that come to mind are Rey Myste- 7-1 for the win. The Renegades pitch- rio, Eddie Guerrero, Will Ospreay, er Kylee Fahy came out strong with Ricochet, etc. Will Ospreay and only giving up one run on three hits Ricochet have set the foundation and striking out 14. of the modern high flying style Jordan Jimenez was 2-3 scoring 2 because when those two go in the home runs. Haleigh Hutton was 1-2 ring, they create magic. Ricochet with an RBI and a run scored, and recently went to WWE, so I don’t Yesenia Saldana was 2-3 with an RBI know when the next time those with two runs scored. two will be facing each other in the The offense was led by Naizmarie DIANA CORONADO / THE RIP DIANA CORONADO / THE RIP ring one day. There are more styles Ubay, who was 1-3, hit a home run Pitcher Kylee Fahy practices her throws with Catcher Naizemarie Jordan Jimenez getting ready to swing past Oxnard college to write about, but hopefully this and 4 RBI. Ubay. The BC team defeated Oxnard College with a score of 7-1. players. The Renegades’ Softball team won with a score of 7-1. gives an idea that pro wrestling is The ladies will play against Cuesta not just about two people hugging College on March 20 at home. in the ring. Renegade Adventure Page 8 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Thursday, March 15, 2018 Our experience at the ACP conference in Long Beach Karla Gutierrez “The Help” and k-pop videos. It was went on the trip, so that’s what I did. By Christina Benavides Paige Atkison, one of the reporters Photo Editor almost two hours till midnight and When we got back to the hotel and ate Copy Editor from our paper, to our room and I they came very loopy alongside a re- until it was time for us to go to the last swear Paige turned as red as a tomato. In the past, I’ve gone to conven- porter Paige Atkison. My first ques- presentation of the ACP conference. I have always wanted to meet and Karla played this video on You- tions; however, I have never been to tion to them was, “Are you drunk?” This was probably the most important learn from other journalists from Tube called “Brain” and I remember professional convention. From March They replied that they were just tired. one because they were going to give around the nation, and I finally got Paige was feeling ill at the time so she 1-3, the ACP (Associated Collegiate I order McDonalds by UberEats and the awards for the best newspapers in that opportunity during a trip with described herself as the animated, ex- Press) convention took place in Long then stayed up till midnight. During the nation. The Renegade Rip got 8th fellow editors at the (The Associated pressionless brain. Beach where schools from all over the middle of the night Jenny was place on the website and 9th on the Collegiate Press) ACP National Col- The animation did not look enthu- the nation came and learned more giving a therapy session to Christina, newspaper. I know it sounds like last lege Journalism Convention in Long siastic for anything whatsoever. I’m about journalism. I personally was at that moment I was uninterested place, but really out of all of the na- Beach California. surprised she was able to catch a few looking forward to learn more about so I plugged my earphones in and tion, we are talking all 50 states, we This experience showed me an- breaths without passing out because broadcast journalism since that is the watched YouTube videos. Essentially, did a pretty good job representing other side of Journalism that I had she was laughing hysterically. field I want to work in. I got tired so I put music and went to BC. After the ACP conference end- yet to dive in and broadly discover. I also enjoyed annoying Jenny The drive to Long Beach didn’t sleep. The next day, we went to walk ed, there was the CCMA (California There were workshops to attend that when we first arrived to the hotel. I feel long, so by the time I knew it, I around the Pike Outlets. We contin- College Media Association) dinner. I had information about different type kept snapchatting her and she would was already in my hotel room getting ued walking until Jenny mentioned was the sacrifice of the group to go KARLA GUTIERREZ / THE RIP of Journalism, such as print, broad- look directly at the camera when I ready to sleep. I got to room with two that she wanted to go to the Ferris to this dinner. My advisor, Erin and I cast, and even radio. Although I love would zoom in and say, “I knew you of my colleague editors, Jenny Brito wheel. We got on the Ferris wheel went and sat through this dinner just Christina Benavides posing in my sleep, I recall waking up early for were going to do that.” And then at and Christina Benavides. Christina and it was so beautiful when we got waiting to get the awards our team front of a tank in the Aquarium a workshop about Teen Vogue. The night where I had Jenny give me a and I arrived a little bit later than Jen- on the top. The view of Long Beach won. Don’t even ask about the food of the Pacific in Long Beach. She Staff from Youth Radio were host- “therapy session” and consoled in her ny, so when we got to the hotel it was was breathtaking. I didn’t want it to because it was like if I was just eating is so excited to see the Palette ing the workshop, and they gave us about a personal problem. Of course, about 9 p.m. When we arrived Jenny end, but eventually the guy said it was a hologram plate of food (SpongeBob surgeonfish. information on how to reach out to I say therapy session because she has was blow drying her hair, so Christina over.Jenny decided to go back to the reference). them to get our stories on their web- her masters in Psychology, and I love and I decided to have fun and distract hotel while Christina, Paige, and I When they were going through site. This was one of my favorite ones poking jokes at her. her. Christina started recording her on went to the Aquarium of the Pacific. each category, I was looking at the because I’m interested in writing for The last speaker I went to was a Los Snapchat and Jenny would close the This was my first time going to an unique ways other schools designed magazines. Angeles reporter named Christopher door on her. Although, the door was aquarium, so I was very excited. We their paper. I felt like this could be When you go to these kinds of con- Goffard. He spoke about his podcast a translucent, so a person can some- entered and there were many places the semester that The Rip can change ventions you’re given new opportuni- “Dirty John” and had me interested in what see the actions through the other to start. We got to see everything from the way things look and adding more ties, and learn more about how you listening to all the episodes, which I side of the door. The recording would sea otters and mini friendly sharks to our digital content. For example, can better your skills or develop new will eventually get to in my free time. continue until eventually Jenny came to the big sharks and creatures that taking the multimedia part more se- ones. A fun element of this trip was Another highlight of the trip was out and said, “I’m done blow drying looked like the “Star Wars: The Last riously because that’s what attracts that I got to room with two of my when we attended the awards cer- my hair.” Jedi” the Porg puffins. The last thing an audience by visuals. Going to this fellow editors, Karla Gutierrez and emony at the convention. The Rene- On the first day, the earliest work- we visited was the gift shop before convention was inspiring and eye Jenny Brito in the hotel the conven- gade Rip took home two best of show shop I went to was by Youth Radio, we were going to head back to the ho- opening on why I chose to be a jour- tion was held at. I don’t think I had awards, and I also received fourth where presenters talked about “Teen tel. I promised my family that I was nalism major. We got to explore the ALEXANDRA APATIGA / THE RIP ever laughed as much as I did while I place for “Best Newspaper Column” Vogue” and how they look for local going to get them souvenirs when I world’s news in many different ways, was with them. from the CCMA’s (California Col- stories and turn them into a national whether it’s by writing it or by speak- At the Aquarium of the I believe it’s always important to lege Media Association). one. It was about 9 a.m., so my brain ing to a camera. My goal is to be a Pacific in Long Beach, CA, have a good relationship with the Overall, I had a great learning ex- wasn’t really into the workshop. I’d storyteller and to deliver interviews a manta ray swims past the people you work with, and we have perience, and on my down time it was say that I was on autopilot till noon. or news in a unique way. I’m still not glass with what appears established that thankfully. There was joyful to spend time with my fellow The only workshop that I mostly re- sure what that is, but I know that in to be a smile on its face. a moment at night where we invited editors. member was probably the third work- the course of time, I will find it. shop that I went to. This workshop COURTESY OF ACP ATTENDEE delved more into broadcasting and CHRISTINA BENAVIDES / THE RIP how it’s important to be comfortable Karla Gutierrez posing in front The Renegade Rip posing for a and know the story. In broadcasting, of the fish tank. She’s excited photo at the ACP conference. people look for how someone deliv- to walk around the Aquarium From left to right: John Hart, ers a story through storytelling. .Later of the Pacific in Long Beach Christina Lopez, Melissa that day, Jenny and Christina went to and see all the sea otters and Puryear, Megan Fenwick, go out and eat around 5 p.m.; mean- Lizette Chavez, Alexandra while I just stayed at the hotel. the puffins that were apart of the “Star Wars: The Last Apatiga, Erin Auerbach, Karla My mindset was that they were go- Gutierrez, Paige Atkison, ing to arrive early, so I did a 30-min- Jedi” as Porgs. This is her first time at an Aquarium. Christina Benavides, and Jenny ute workout and then just watched Brito.
Have you heard the nev,s? No more v,aiting in line at the Financial Aid Office to turn in
B,C Financial Aid is ·racing to the future with a new paperless
pr·ocess. C1 ,ollling your way soon. Stay tuned for rnor,e info! BAKER.SFIELD COLLEGE