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pass on Bakersfield College Vol. 80 • No. 3 October 8, 2008 • After losing two games in running back Bruce Frieson had 23 a row to two good teams, BC carries for 134 yards and two touch downs. while freshman running back looks to improve on special skills Andre Smith Jr. added 97 yards rush teams and overall. ing. Quarterback Nick Gauthier threw By ELIZABETH MEEKS By TAYLOR M. GOMBOS SGA a 25-yard touchdown pass to fresh officers removed from office for drinking Emeeks @bakersfieldcollege.edu [email protected] man wide receiver William Randle, Rip staff writer Sports editor which was followed by a tv,;o-point By JOHNIE W. BURCH, IV measures v.1ere taken." leaving the other six SGA EstiU had ordered his drink first and voluntarily offered conversion also thrO\\'fl to Randle. [email protected] Mugema \vould not members unsupervised. his identification to verify his age. Ortiz and Poure ~:ere The Bakersfield College football team The Bakersfield College football On Sept. 27. the Renegades took Rip staff writer comment regarding The Rip made several at not carded for the drinks that they had ordered. 2ives back to the community by volunteering team has lost their last two games on longtime rival El Camino in a any more details. tempts to reach Guadian "In the cas.e of Belen and Omead. it (the removal from ;t local elementary schools.Second graders and nov.,· has started the season with game that ended in dramatic fashion Three members of SGA ,vere sent home early from the Sources close tO the Mendez but -W'as told she office) was a matter of illegality because they are under and classes for special-needs children were a record of 1-4 (1-3 in the Northern as El Camino kicked a field goal with ASGA National Student Government Summit. held in situation say that seven wouldn ·1 be able to sched age:· sources close to the situation ~aid. ··Jn the case of Leo put through a series of drills at B. Hart National Conference). their worst IO seconds left in the game to defeat Washington, D.C .. for consuming alcohol. SGA members and tv. o ule an intervie\\' before the Karl. it is a technicality because of the code of conduct Elementary School on Sept 26. start since 1986. the Renegades 32-29. :\s a result. the three members - Vice President Karl advisers left Thursday. story deadline. becau<,,e he is of legal drinking age." It has become somewhat of a tradition for Head football coach Jeff Chudy Chudy said the inability to gain Estill. 24: Legislative Liaison Belen Ortiz, 20; and Trea Sept. 25. at 6 a.rn. for ··v.;e "·ere at a restaurant The student code of conduct states that ··the use, sale. the Renegades as they have been traveling said that the 1-4 start shouldn °1 be momentum contributed to the loss to surer Omead Poure. 19 - ":ere each removed from of Washington. DC. That Estill Ortiz Poure having dinner down the possession or being under the influence of alcohol or any and introducing children to the joy of foot blamed on lack of effort. El Camino. fice. night, the two advi~- street from the hotel ... one other controlled sub5tance prohibited by law. on campus ball for the past years. The team travels 20 "'We 're not executing like we need "We lost the momentum. We had When asked to comment on the situation. SGA Presi ers of the trip. Dean of Student~ .Angela Guadian-\1en ofthe three reprimanded said. or at any function sponsored or supervised by the Col to different elementary schools on Fridays to execute. For us to get going, we a lot of momentum early on. Some dent Lyne Mugema confirmed that "'there was, a violation dez and honorary advi~er Sand: Sierra. \i.;ent to pick up "We (Ortiz, Poure and Estill I ordered drinks v.·ith our lege·· is prohibited. when a home game is scheduled. have to execute better. That's got penalties kind of stymied us and a of the student code of conduct and. as such. necessary the seventh from the airpon heL·au.,l~ of a n1issed flight. dinner and the rest. as they say. is history." See SGA. Page 9 BC head football coach Jeff Chudy said, to happen collectively as a group. turnover costs us points off the board ··tr\. a great chance for our guys to give back We've got to do a bener job of ex and put points on the board f0r them. to the community_" ecuting ifv.,,e"re going to get rolling." Football is definitely a game of mo Hart principai Darryl Pope said. ..The Chudy 5,aid. ~------~~------~------, mentum. \\le had a hard time get ' hids just Joye it. Our hope is that it is nev. Chudy mentioned that the ki<.·king ting it back at the end of the game:· I :ind ;xciting because thi5 could be the fir.,t game has been a huge problem. Annual cancer walk helps Chud~ said folio,~ ing the game. ' experience the kids have -w·ith football." "'We ·ve had seven kicks blocked in C'hudy added. "It\ frustrating Defen ... ive linernan ;\ygil Chambers. 27. the last three games. It's just a n1atter "'hen you ha Ye an ()pportunity to ]()oks fon\'ard to spending his time 1ntroduc of preparation. V•ie \.-e got to prepare gJ.in "on1e mon1entun1 and get thing~ in2 children to football.'"\\i'e '-'"'ant to make with a lot more attention to det.a.iL" going. \\"e shot our:--elves in the foot. to fund medical supplies it fun for them:· said Chambers. Formerly said Chudy. Above: Jeff Ortiz ',l,,,ie don't have anyone 10 blame. V•/e from Long Beach. Chambers is no stranger On Oct 4. the Reneagades lost to attempts to block played hard. and v.e played a good to volunteer \\"Ork. Just returning from his the Pasadena City College Lancers a Hart Elementary football team." • Breast cancer survivors tour of duty in Iraq. Chambers. along with 31-28 in a game plagued by special student from going In the los<,, to EI Camino. Gauthier along with family and other Marines.. "·ould go to schools in Iraq team errors. past him with a went 7-for-10 for 73 yard" \.\ith one to speak and v.'ork. v..·ith the children there. In the loss to Pasadena, the Ren touchdov,,.n pass and· one intercep friends come out in force football. The Renegades value the importance of egades gave up a 74-yard kick re tion. The touchdo\.vn pa<,,s '-'"'as a 5- to this year's Lace'n It education just as much as playing football turn that set up a touchdo\\:n for the yard pass and caught by sophomore Up walk downtown. and senre as role models for the young ~tu Lancers. Kicker Arturo Villia had an fullback Justin Jackson. dents. extra point and a 36-yard field goal Frieson had 15 carries for 95 yards By ELKA Defensive back Rafique McNeill.20. con blocked. WYATI and three touchdowns. For El Camino elwyatt@hakersjie[d,·ol/ege.edu veys the message to the children that "we are 1be Renegades special teams woes quarterback James Coy was ! 9-for- Rip staff writer student athletes. but we are students first:· left: BC football player didn °1 end there. 30 for 243 yards with a touchdown Steven Beltran plays Both criminal justice majors, McNeil] and To add to the blown coverage and · and no interceptions, "·hile '-'"1 ide re ' Chambers emphasize the value of education with a child at Hart blocked kicks. freshman defensive Links for Life kicked off Breast ceiver Dejarrius Adams caught eight Cancer Awareness month with their olunteerfo and have a strong desire to be positive role Elementary school on back Chuckie Covington fumbled a passes for 73 yards. third annual Lace "n It Up walk to models for the children. ··1 want the kids to Sept. 26 before football kickoff in the first quarter that led to The Renegades next game will be celebrate survivors, remember lost know they can fulfill their dreams, just as practice. a score by Pasadena Oct 11 against Hancock at 7 p.m. at loved ones and encourage those who _ffappy - we are. but they have to stay in school." said In that same game, sophomore Memorial Stadium. McNeil!. "·ere r~ently diagnosed '-'"·ith breast 1be Renegades set up a series of drills and cancer. Pro Endings obstacles teaching agility and working on ceeds from this • INSIDE: Read event \.viii fund footwork. ltis similartothe drillsactuallyper more on breast mammograms. fonned cluring practices just of alighter scale. BC standout leads cancer and a ALLY ARMSTRONG I THE RIP ultrasounds "'lt"s great to give them a little taste of what personal ordeal. Survivors and friends walk through downtown Bakersfield v.,e 'do," said McNeil!. Page9 and needle bi opsies. if need- for the third annual L.ace'n It Up walk. defense with speed ed. to v.·omen in Kem County under the age of 40 of the mone) earned in Kem Count~ Bakersfield City Fire Departn1ent. helps a lot,.. v.·ho are uninsured or underinsured. stays in Kem County:· said Nunn. \tood next to hi'> v.:ife Brigitt as he BC wrestling begins • BC middle linebacker uses said Halopoff. The '-'"'alk -;tarted in front of the At 11 a.m .. the crow·d turned their '!poke of her breast cancer and how it intelligence to his advantage Halopoff Ke-m County Superior Courthouse, attention IO\\'ard the Liben:1 Bell affected their \\'hole famil:,... and sees potential in young said that he at the corner of Truxtun and Ches "'here Case) McBride. KUZZ's .A.fter the opening speakers. hrcast needs to work On tnark, ter avenues. Tables were set up for on-air persona1ity. and breast can cancer survivors "·ere invited to ring BC football team. your with local tourney on defending survivors and supporters to register cer survivor, opened the ceremony. the Liberty Bell. Several pink and the cut block for the walk. which included lunch at The Rev. Donald Allen led a prayer. white balloons were then released, By TAYLOR M. GOMBOS and reading the Kem County Superintendent of Mayor Harvey Hall v.-·elcomed survi and the walk began. Some walked [email protected] • The Bakersfield College Kalivas said about improving as a and reacting to Schools building on 17th street. vors and their families and spoke of a one-mile path while others walked Sports editor getready,run team, "It's still early in the season ... Information on self-breast exams statistics. a half-mile. A feY.' sunrivors rode in wrestling team has late start, Halopoff the play-action He added, "We 're still adjusting;• pass better. 'v.·as offered. and there \\'ere several '·One in eight \.\'Omen Y.'ili be diag convertible cars provided by local car For Bakersfield College sopho yet BC coach and team are with this being their first real test of He feels like volunteers on hand to answer ques nosed v.-·ith breast cancer:· said Hall. dealerships. more David Halopoff. being in the optimistic. the season. this season's defense is faster despite tions anyone had about breast cancer Hall added. "Breast cancer is the There \\'ere pink ribbons tied to middle is something he has been Above: Bakersfield College women and teams On Oct. 3, the BC wrestling team the fact that there are a lot of new or to take donations. Breast cancer leading cause of death for v.·on1en trees and pink signs all along the used to for the past two sea,;;ons. By VINCENT PEREZ finished ninth overall and defeated faces. from around California prepare for women·s 5k survivors received a commemorative between the ages of 35 and 54." route. The supporters '-'"'alked through ,·[email protected] Santa Ana 24-21 at the Santa Ana Halopoff, who plays middle line "V•lc have a lot of new people on pink ribbon pin. Stacy Crooks. a member of the doy,:nto\\1n Bakersfield. backer for BC's football team, does at Kern County Soccer Park on Oct. 4. Rip staff writer invitational. Santa Ana's Lewis Ono here. 1 think we have potential. We According ro Joann Nunn, a breast Board of Dinx:tor.-. of Links for Life Links for Life offer::. a variety of more on the football field than most fre forfeited the 174-pound match have a lot more to grow. Our defen Left: Cesar Mireles of BC.finished 1st for BC cancer survivor, and co-chair person intnxluced Executive Director Jenni ~ervices to breast cancer survivor~. people think. The Bakersfield College wrestling against BC's Mike Cavanaugh and sive line is really quick and fa,;;t. A and 12th overall in the Bakersfield Jm·itational. of the event, 150 people attended the fer Henry \\·ho spoke of some of the and \.\·omen \\·ho are in need of a "Our middle backer is like the season is under way as BC hosted Cavanaugh won the match by de Jot of our comer and nickel guys are first "·alk. v,hile last year 427 attend services offered by Links for Life. diagnosis. but due to age. insurance quarterback of our defense. He has to 1 duals on Sept. 27 in the school gym. faulL pretty quick. We JUSt get to the ball ed. Tiris year, 600 \\ ere expected. Fifth District Supervisor !\1ichacl restrictions or lack of insurance. are call our fronts and get our defensive BC competed against Mt. SAC. West BC's Ymcent Rivera ( 133 pounds) really fast," Halopoff said. The other co-chair was Stephanie Ruhio declared October ''Paint the unable to have the procedures done linemen lined up correctly;· head Hills College and Cuesta College placed fourth and tearmnate Addi Halopoff said that his dad is the Photos by Cara Jackson! The Rip Lynch. also a survivor. Town Pink .. n1onth. that arc necessary for the diagnosis. coach Jeff Chudy said. who were already several towna son Hay finished seventh. 1be rest one who got him into football. "The best thing about this is that all Steve Hamblet, who works for the See LINKS FOR LIFE, Page 9 Halopoff added to that by saying, ments into each of their seasons. of the BC wrestlers that won at the "He's the one that put me into "We have to make sure the line is BC finished third in the duals, but to=-ment · were Frank Castillo football and always kept me going, CARA JACKSON I THE RIP lined up right, and we have to make some wrestlers did not meet weight (149 pounds), Chris Hernandez (141 trying to make me. better. Ifs nice Above: BC wrestler Anthony Webber (top), a first-year sure everyone's playing the right BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE IEIOVATIOIS requirements or failed to appear at pounds) and Brad Carls. when he is watching me, and he's wrestler, participates in a practice session Sept. 30. coverage, and that everyone is play the tournament. Coach Bill Kalivas 1be BC wrestling team will travel there for me." Below: The BC wrestling team started out the year by hosting ing the right gaps and knows what said, "We didn't do too badly," as BC to West Valley College on Oct. 11 for Assistant coach Reggie Bolton re duals against three colleges on Sept. BC's Addison Hay had 12 points taken away for the vio the West Valley Invitational. 27. they 're doing, " Halopoff said. ferred to Halopoff as an intelligent wrestles at a practice session. Halopoff feels that the hardest lations. player. New loop --1 thing aheut playing middle is the fact Kalivas said 111xmt1he dnals,--"lt's "He's very smart. He understands BC renov~ons begin _j_ that middle Jinebacken; have to play I not where you start; it's where you the game and where he needs to be. both the run and the pass. I end up," which was shown by BC Because of his intelligence, he puts By KATHERINE J. WHITE Acconling to Schiers, this project Halopoff, who is majoring in en I wrestlers Addison Hay (125 pounds) himself in the best possible situation. improves [email protected] was just approved by KCCD and and first-year wrestlers Brad Carls gineering and He has a good Copy editor construction has not started. The j (197 pounds) and Anthony Webber taking 13 units knack for put terminal will be funded by the this semester, Several projects are . GET bus company. . I (184 pounds), as each had two or "He's very smart. He ting himself in renovation I said that balanc in the works for Bakersfield Col more wins on the day. understands the game and position to make efficiency According to Keevil, another For the heavyweight division, ing school and a lot of plays;· lege. project. the air conditioning sys football life can where he needs to be." BC's David Travis defeated Cuesta's Bolton said. According to Keith Keevil, tem in the Fmlinson Assessment be hard because manager of maintenance and op Travis Hom by pin with a time of 21 -Reggie Bolton, Chudy added. • Installing chiller loop Center, has been · upgraded and seconds. you have to bal erations at BC, a project to estab improved. Schiers said that the BC assistant coach "'He's done an will help increase energy Kalivas said about the team, "We ance your time. outstanding job lish the Levan Center on the main work in Finlinson would be done "Football is efficiency in three BC like to rely on each other... It showed of getting ready campus in the business education in October. hard as the BC wrestlers were yelling and life. It's for the season. buildings by 50 percent. building is set to begin Dec. I. At BC's Delano campus. there cheering for each of their teammates because any linle chance you have. He's an extremely hard worker. He According to LaMont Schiers. will be an installation of porta you have to do school work. After 2 as they wrestled in the BC gym does a really good job of helping our executive director of administra ble classrooms because of class o'clock, it's all football. Once you against the three teams. team get lined up correctly. We ·re re By GABINO VEGA ROSARIO tive seIVices, with gift money the growth. The work will be com get home, you either watch films, eat JOSEPH WHIPKEY I THE RIP ally lucky to have such a conunined [email protected] college received. and as part of pleted in October as well, Schiers or go to sleep." Halopoff said. Construction crews clear away a parking lot to put in a new chiller loop which will connect guy." Online editor the Levan project, the north side said. HaloJX>ff mentioned some of his the language Arts building, BC bookstore, and Grace Van Dyke Bird Library. Halopoff. who attended Monache of the business education build Keevil said there are always "It's not where you start; strengths and certain things that help In High School in Porterville, won a the 1950s. the underground tun ing, which faces Panordffia. will smaller ongoing projects going ··This is going to be just plain old it's where you end up." him on the field. fe-w· awards in his high school foot nel system -w·as created at Bakersfield nonacce\siblc. "'Now. all three buildings are run be fashioned into an arch. on. .. My speed helps me a lot because College to transport hot and cold w·a pipes." said Keith KeeYiL 1nanagcr nf l 1 -;in~ ,.-nnd1.-·n-.ation. !he three ning at 35 percent efficiency indi ball career. "It will look like a huge bay Many restrooms around the - Bill Kalivas, I am not the biggest guy out there. maintenance and operations. building:-.\\ ill he ..:·l1nnt(ted b) pipe-. Yidually:· said Keevil. "Hov,.,ever. He was named EYL defensive ter on the eastside of the campus. \\'indow." Schiers said. campus are getting new light fix (Halopoff is listed at 5 feet 11 inch The tunnel system from the cam to proYide cold air in the buildings. V.'e head wrestling Coach player of the year and Tri County No\\' the "chiller loop" wil1 be recre once connect them, we could use Also, near the front of the busi tures. Schiers said that all of the es). Being able to get around the line pus east is big enough for people i he defensive player of the year. He wa~ ated to connect the Grace Van Dyke The.;,e pipe" \\ 11 connected to use one chiller to cool off all three build ness and Levan building will be various projects wi11 be finished \.vithout touching them (opponents) to v.1alk through. but the nev.· chiller one chiller at X.S percent efficiency also named second team all-area. Bird Library. the BC book<.,tore and ings:· Keevil said that this chiller a new bus terminal on Panorama. by the end of this academic year. the Language A.rts buildings. loop v.·ill be underground. making it f'-11 all thrL·c huild1n~,. See CHILLER LOOP, Page 9 Page 10 The Renegade Rip I wwwtherip.com October 8, 2008 October 8, 2008 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Page 3 FEATURES THE PLUG BC student finds hope • Bakersfield College student tells about his life and his dreams for the future after being paralyzed from the waist down in 1991. ings perspective By GABINO VEGA ROSARIO [email protected] Online editor By JOEL R. PARAMO "Sometimes when they walk say I'm not guilty." [email protected] out of the shop, I am kind of Among the many new tattoo "A couple of years ago, He rolls around \.\'ith his six-year-old \.Vheelchair. smil Editor in chief sad. Every piece has some shops opening up in the Ba ing and saying. '"What's up. homes'."· to the people he emotional attachment." said kersfield area is Prettv in Ink. people were all getting sees. Enrique :Martinez. psychology and communication Art to the painter requires a local artist Kevin Almevda. which is owned by artist Nick stars, then birds, then major. has been paralyzed from the waist do\.\'n since piece of that artist's emotions. 24. ''I'll sometimes ask them Manning. 34. Manning's shop it was a lot of Hawiian 1991. When a tattoo artist does a to come back in two weeks so offers not onlv a sterile clean On an average day. ~1artinez would travel t\.\'O to three piece of work the same emo I can photograph the tat, and I and cool environment. it also stuff. More recently, a miles on his \.\1heelchair to get to class on time and get tion goes into it except that never see them again. rve ac offers the qualitv artist work lot of people are getting the bus on time. "\\Then I run late. I push myself until it they may never see that piece tually had someone ask me to that even Hurley "couldn't pass trees. It's constantly JOEL R. PARAMO I THE RIP aches:· said Maninez. ''But I have to be in class to get my of art again. sign the tattoo before. I can't up. Almeyda. who works with Working on a new painting inspired by a friend Artisit Kevin education." Manning. was recently signed changing." Almeyda adds shading to a sunflower at Pretty in Ink tattoo. for a line of shirts for Hurlev The supportive services are a call a\\:ay. for those \\·ho - Kevin Almeyda, need help to get through campus. Martinez is one of those in Spring 2009. Originally. Tattoo pieces aren ·1 neces In regards to acclimating to JOHN ORNELAS/THE RIP he made the paintings for the Artist callers v.,·ho need aid because sometimes his muscles give sarily a trend but rather a cycle, Bakersfield. Almeyda has seen Erik Short, local biker, performs tricks on his bike outside of Psycho Tech motorcycle shop on out. shirts on canvas. but thev were Almeyda explained. interesting differences in the Oct. 4. Psycho Tech also specializes in custom motorcycles on 1435 S. Union Ave. On a daily basis. Martinez v.:orks out his upper booy by replicated for the !-shirts. "It"s weird how things go Mannine nearly five months to tattoo culture. the machinery at his home, So v,:hen he goes to school. ··1 had some friends that in cycles," he said. ··A couple complete his renovations and '"People here in Bakersfield going up some hilb, is a somev.·hat minor problem. It were sponsored by Hurley. years ago, people were all get to pas, 1he health code regula are more into traditional piec Cl)Uld be :.i bi£2.CT chal!en2e 10 an a\'erart" -.rudent \\ hn They pulled me in that "ay:· ting stars. then birds. then it tions to finally open his door, es,.. he said. ··Jn Riverside. the doe"'n ·1 v.·ork ~~t. "I v.·ould~takc the handi;ap ele\'ator, by CARA JACKSON /THE RIP said Alme,da. "Tve on!\ been was a lot of Hawaiian stuff. women like floral pieces and Bikers meet for burgers the ..,tair-;_ but the: seem un..;afL·:· :-.aid \1ar1inez ...There·,., painting fOr about l\\'O • year-... for husiness. He explained that Enrique Martinez speaks about the way his More recently. a lot of peopk the guys like the Japanese. hut l\e heen creating an for it's hard to get the name out n,1 \\ here 1c1 hold on to. but I"IJ go on ~001.: da; ... life has changed after being paralyzed. are gettin¥ tree,. It\ cunstantl) '\ow. in San Diego. thev're By ELIZABETH MEEKS C:J.rl S.tl;~trd,. _,11 .•1. ridt"1 1(lr thL onh· \~ant to c.1u<,e trouble. Thi:, is a in Bake"fierd. hut hopes that !\1artinez 1nention'> the n10:,t c0mplicatr;;>d pan of Ba eYcr:· changing.· into the bizarre:· - · cn1eeks(i.l huk{Tsf{eldc(l!f cge .t'du !a-.1 nint· :e~u~. ,,11d ... \\'e enc()Urtl~t' :-.te;cot:, pe Sal yard<, \vishes \.1.:ould be He has heen doing tattoo Almeyda. who recently moved kersfield Col!cgc. for him. j.., from the '>Outh '>ide of tht ..\her hi-.. n:ka,l' fr()Jll thc hli1,pital. \tartine7·.., enen11e~ R1p staff \vr1ter n1urc ridlT" !(' ~-\,J1l(.' ;,nd ri,k \, i1h Ji,pclicd \\'()fk for ... i.x year-.. and picl,..cd from Riverside. will help get lihrar;o all the \~·:1~ (l) the bu, '>top. ThrDUf'.hout tha1 route-. \\Ould "till ha\L' :1 :;rudg.L' ;.igainsl hin1 ... \\.-.hat v.ould )OU u,.·· --,r rl·ork ..,,n.. n1c at v.ork. the) up painting to help tunher the name ou1 for the shop. the hill increa,,e .... ,naking it harder to get to the bu:--. stop. do iftv..o gu):--. can1e up lll :ou 10 be:1t )OU up'? But I had T\;,·o-\\'heel Tue:-.da} i, a!i\·e at Salyard... L'\pbin1..·d th:ii l'\L'll \~ ould ha\'e no idea th,1t I rode. But as in1prove his use of the color ··There·s al\\·ay~ going: to be ··1 usually takt' the ek\·ator from ,tudent "en·ices to ,;ave to dl'al \\ ith it. There an.: :-.till enemie-., out there:· Leo·:-. Bur~ers on !\1ing AYenue- a\ rhuugh ill' h.t ... alt~·n1atn L' 1nl':1n:- nt ,onn a" they :-,ee rne on a hike. thing:, competition with good gualit, <,omc <,treneth. hut on Saturda\·,, I ha\t" .1 cl.1-... :--.. [\'t."f"J Some of the acti\'itie-.. t-.1aninez u:--.ed to do v.·ere play palette but has since seen an memht'r1., of Bakl1Btiy1 Oll)torc;clc tran ... r1..•nati11n. Jlllht niernhtr... u ... e ch.tnfe .-- :-aid Sal: ard ...... \\"e are not work.'" said Mannine. '"It\ afl thing i~ clo;ed on Saturday,.,. St; I have ll) take that h1\1." ing fcx11ball. ..,v.·in1n1ing. running. hunting. camping. improvement in his ideas. club gather a ... a \vay to hJ\·,_; fun. the-ir hik.-.':- a ... then n1:1in fom1 of out-of-control punk~:· about customer service. no one \Vhen a'-.ked \\ hy he L·on1e:--. to BC. \fartinez replied. hiking and biking. ··rm an outdoor '"] try not to get a big head meet like-minded people and gi\·c transportation. and \\ i1h ~a-" pricL'' .\!though accident-. happ;:n. safety wants to come back to a jerk." ··Toe streets :1re not for n1c:· He ha.., ------person. and I like to go fishing and about things." said Almeyda. hack to the con1111unit; !he \'>:.:ty they an:. it 1nak.c, ... cn ... c. i, a prin1:10, f_Oal for members. Jared ··1 know lots of people thal are According to \1anning. due heen coming to BC ..,inct: 2004 and \lay occupied v. ith ~chool." During \\·.illiam .Jack,on -..!~1rted B:1k(1- \Vith till-.. -..pt"ed:, 1:T'L' nf tran-..por Brn\\n. a r11t"n1her of Bakohoyz. \s:a:,, '"Before I leave this earth. doing the same kind stuff: to the prog~c~s in color~ an,d ~· is planning ro tran:-fcr to hecon1e a tense 1non\ent~. Maninez. ""'ould go of Boyz for people V.'ho v.·anted to get tation co1nes a ,1l'!"c~11: ring h: tht~ killed in a hit-and-run accident ear bancfs with warp tour. other e,·eryth1ng 1n art. everyone s counselor for trouhled youth. I hope I leave something out and roll for three or four miles together anJ \vho shared a lo\ e for !,'.L'lll'r~d public and LI\\ cnforu.·n1ent. !icr rhi1, ~car. BrcJ\.\n v.·as not doing looking for the best artist. He "I v.ant to be a leader:· said ~ani through the streets of Bakersfield. artists. It\ not a big deal; It\ motorcycle:,,. To date. the c!uh ha-. It i:-. hclicYcd h\ ;.,on1c 1h.1t ndcr ... of craLy .-..tunh or driving re<.:kle..,~ly. in good just so people just something cool that I'm docsn "t feel that it has neces nez. ··Before I leave this earth. I hope Grov. ing up, he used to move 45 members and encourages people n1otorc,clc<,, ~~ch as Honda\ 600 fact. he \.\"~ just going home to his would remember me." doing." sarily become a trend. Rather. I leave something good just so people from Natalia. Texas to Bakersfield who are interested to come on uut. CBR u;Yamaha's R6. are punk'> and fiance and young child. The shop opened for business it's a new way of expressing would remember me:· -Enrique Martinez throughout his life. Getting an edu The 1nemorial for their fallen rider on July 18. and, despite the fact yourself. Since 1991. Martinez has gone cation at the time ¥.'as pretty tough, \l,as filled with friends. loved ones '"Tattoos are so clean now," through many emotional '>tages, but, but his love for low-riders was al that competition and color pal and over 100 hikes that were ridden he saip. "Everyone's getting as he puts it, .. I ju:-,t have to deal v...·ith it; ifs a challenge, \.\'ays there ...At the time I didn't knov.· w·hat gangs were ette for tattoos is expandm~. JOEL R. PARAMO/THE RIP in hi~ honor. them nowadays: it"s more ac but I must have \.vill power." Martinez's reason for being or what ·cholos· v..·ere, hut there are some things that I Manning has found that it s Salyards continued to ride even ceptable. It doesn "t look like Artist Nick Manning drew pictures of a customer's Chevelle paralyzed is because he drank and drove on a late Octo would rather keep to myself." not only the art that will keep though he understands the danger an old biker tattoo." Malibu that he would later be putting on his back. ber. "Sometimes people feel sorry for me, but I tell them. According to Martinez. a person in a wheelchair uses people coming back. It took that accompanies motorcycles. "'If · Don '1 feel sorry for me; it \1.-'as my own fault.,,. up three time~ the ~trength of an average person. Like a vour friend v. 1as killed in a car, would \\'hen informed about his condition, Martinez pre human 's legs. the arms aJ--so get tired if used for a long )·ou stop driving or riding in one? I ferred to die rather than to be paralyzed. '"All my goals time, "If only people could see ho\\· hard it is. I used to just v.:ant people to \.\'atch out for us \\'ere shattered. It\ hard to explain. but something kept think life \Va~ easy. and people still take it for granted. more:· said Salyards. me going. I'm not sure if it was my family or friends. but But no\\· I ·m ju~t going to concentrate on school just to BakoBoyz participate in more there must be a reason for me to be here like this.'' get educated and not be left behind:' than just riding around town. They give back to the community through fund.raisers. 0Yer the summer. they held a car \\·ash for Beardsley School to raise n1oney for kids v.·ho don't have back packs and school supplies, Each year ihev ride for Tovs for Tots. which JOHN ORNELAS/THE RIP Ha;ley ride.rs are- kno\.\'n for partici Local bikers get ready to leave the parking lot of Psycho Tech pating in. motorcycle shop on Oct 4. Many bikers, like the Bakoboyz, Nathan Evans. 20. also a member, gather at the motorcycle shop ofter). said, '"It"s all about having fun." Elderly play in Senior Olympics
By KELLY ARDIS that v.'e 're still alive and part of the "I decided to participate because • Manage Easy, 1401 19th St., Ste. 110. $95. Registra Shoh.reh Rahman, BC .. - .·,· ginning of the semester because the tear it up. The school will get a new "In the old days, bigger was bet tricks. Oct. 16- Nov. 25 iion required, 631-2165, 8 a.m. Wednesday. October 22N' 11 :00-12:00 Jmpacfli,b LA building's cold air didn't work, parking lot. That's a nice reward." ter, bot now we decreased the size to Tuesday. November 4. 2008 l0:00 - 11 :()()am (66l}'~i:.ii592 so we want to avoid that." The chiller loop from the 1950s is match our 'go green• projects." said Photos by Cara Jackson I The Rip Marlene Tatsuno. Jones Gallery. Open Monday Toyota and KSSI 102.7 I-ROCK present Rockto 3:00- 4 :(lOP!'...f·~tk~ins \\ elcon1..- The trench will be six feet deep and being replicated to today's time. "It Keevil. - Thursday. I - 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 4. 2008 5:30 - 6:30pm ber Fest, featuring Vrrgin Records artists Sick Puppies Monday. November 10. 2008 l :00-2:00pm and special guests. Oct. 17 Schedule your appointment: Stars Theater, How to Suc.ceed In Business Without Robin Tyler. human rights activist, to speak on Prop Counseling Center Really Trying is a satire of big business and all it holds 8 in the Fireside Room at Bakersfield College. Free Student Sef\ ice:-:. Building sacred, 6:30 p.m. admission. 7 p.m .. Orcall 661-395-4421 17th annual Automobile Club of Southern Califor Oct. 18 nia Hot Rod Reunion, 8 a.m. A Taste of Scouting IL Southern Sierra Council. Boy You con steer yourself any direction you choose. "Rabbit Hole," The Empty Space, Suggested dona Scouts of America. 5200 Stockdale Hwy. IO a.m. You're on your own. And you know what you know tion $10-$15, 8 p.m. And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go. Oct. 21 Oct. 11 Dr. Seuss \'olleyball \·~. Glendale at Gil Bishop Sports Center. BC Football vs. Allan Hancock at Memorial Sta 7 p.m. dium, 7 p.m. P.A.S. A..,.;.o('iJtes Training Center. Dealing \\'ith the ~.ill Kem County Democratic Party presents The Irate Cu-.!nn1er \\'orkshop. 1401 19th St.. Ste. 110. o:,, Obama Family Rally and Get Out the Vote. at Beach S9:'i. Regi,tration reyuired. 6.:; 1-2 J 6,.;;;. X a.n1. ~..,_'i;~:UJJJ"i l. 11 !; Pages The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com October 8, 2008 October 8, 2008 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Page 5 ADVERTISEMENT + CAMPUS Broken BC athletes mix permit faith and sports kiosks in weekly prayer By SEGGAN MOORE the kids and led a fellowship each semoore@:bakers_fi"eldcollege.edu day. Before FCA. Chud) said he Rip staff writer v,ould have ne,·er done anything like this. present After football practice. it's a nor ··Jfs a great opportunity. There·s mal thing for the players to go their no \\·a:, I \vould"\"e gone to Ron1ania separate ways. But for the Bakers if I v,.·asn·t in FCA:· he ~aid. field College football team. that's a Ifs not just the football tean1 differen1 story. leading FC.A. each \1..·eek. La"1 :e~tL Fellowship of Christian Athletes. cheerleader Danae Dan1ron ,,.,a, in problems or FCA, has become JX)pular among troduced to the group b: her brother. high school and college athletic Seth. and d.:cidcd to :-.t;.i.n ()flt' fln the • Out-of-order permit dispensers teams. BC cheer team. It's a time for the team to get to Dannon explain" hO\\ )he trie\ to force students to park in the far gether and talk aboul God. life les lead !he group. JOSEPH WHIPKEY I THE RIP away free parking lot or risk sons and incorporate their sport into "In FC.A.. \~·e tan, about huv. 10 Becky Evans, 58, was buying a parking permit, after she parked, while other BC v.·orship time. lo,·e and forg.i\"e. e,peciall: \\·hen \\t: getting a ticket. students behind her were waiting to buy their parking permit on Sept. 29. Gerrit Onen, defensive back for the \\ork IP_!,:clher. l'.ndcr-..tandin~ r'-'llplc Renegade~. lead~ the foothall tc,.un i, i111p\111:u1t. ,1..,. \\ell "1, Illll ~-~·nin~ By JOHNIE W. BURCH, IV parking. e\"ery Tbursda: after prac!icc. He felt fru,1ra1cd. and hein~ .i.hl~ t,) t,1:·~i\c johbu rch'.:{l bak1..'r.~{ie lticoll ege. edu ··Thc' free parkinf ar~a i, llK'ated from the i.._.or that he ..,.hould take o, er thi" :,. car af 1hc111 · Rip staff writer ncr ot Hale~ :ind 1 ·ni\eP·,ity. hy rhe ha..,ehall fields ter talking to BC alum Seth [)amrnn At! k'ackr-.. ;\~rt.',' 1h.1! p,·r1;,1~· j(),1L 1ha1 ..ire hcin2_! ..:l1n,1n1c1ed ll1 the harricade:-, that .tre \\·ho led the FC:\ Bible :--.tudies la,1 up l\l ;h;.,.'Jll h-:!11:; ( "hri-.,t1a11 ,.,,,Jk,.:v In the course of looking for a parking spot. many pb:1<..Td." Cnunl\ said. "Some people think that the year. athlete,. Baker~tield ('olleg.e :,,tudenls \\·ho do not ha..-e a \\ h,1k ... nu!h\,-l'-,t l,11 j.., frl'l' pad,ing. but !hat j.., not Dan1rpn a\k.ed Otten to kad tht' .. !i i1L·!1•l'd rn~· hl',1'llK' ,t....,.'<1'.111t.d•k scme:,,ter long parking permit have to buy a daily trul'.' ~roup after he lett to pur,uc ...,,:hti(ll 1111 !ll('ft' lhiti.:,:-... \, .l ,!1t•p]l,l!lj )<'ll parking. pennit for S 1 at the permit kiosks. Snine ... 1udenh hJ.\e \·nl,..-ed concerns that the free in Colorado. \\ ~itch th'-· 1hinf'- \ (iu :Ju ~inLJ -...1~ a J, 11 But at the beginning of the seme~ter. n1any stu parhinf area i, ]t:_,..,.., ,afe and darker than the re:s1 0f .. I g1-c\\· in my faith a, a pcr .... on and nH1n.. ,:· Darnron ,aid dent<., \.\ ere greeted at the kiosks by an "out of ser tht' parking arc,h. in FC.-1..:· Otten explaint·d. He trie, h• ( "hud; ,aid. ··sl1n1ctin1l> people vice .. sign or by the LED s.creen reading '"printer "The nighttinll' guards patrul the area each night." incorporate \Cripturc. l:'\t'T)da: lift' lo,1h at u .... Hi :-.L"t' hP\\ \\ c re,11..-1. ( in 2008 offlinc:· Some have even had their dollars eaten Counts said. "There ha\·e been no incidents that I lessons. and things he ha..., learned and (l!] the field.'" Darn ion ;1Jdcd that or refused. ca.n ren1ernheT that v.ouJd ju-.tify \\·orry."lf dc ... ired. from other people to n1ake a conneL· ptlirle look !1) her for L·t·i1ain thin!!' This has led many to v.,·onder if there are any Public SafetJ ofliL·ers, v.·iJl esL·ort ..,tudents to their tion \\·ith the other guy:-.. \ULh :.h juJf'lllt'll! La!i, (l!" fl1r ;1 n:la plans to replace or repair the faulty machines. JOSEPH WHIPKEY I THE RIP cars at night for ~afety and peace of mind. "When Y.'e get together. it\ the tiOihhir that lht') a'>pirc Ill ha\C. numbering five in total. One of BC's parking permit dispensers. Some student:,, arc fed up \\.·ith the parking situa setting. Openly talking about God Ea<.:h rnen1hcr ha:,, IX'en ahle tn "We just bought these machines almos.t one year tion al BC. \lichael Hooper. a BC student. said that without people lalking bad or look pur...,ue ,non: upportuniiit·, v,. ith tht." ago," Pubic Safety Sgt. Chris Counts said... We've or southwest parking lots on University Avenue. If .. the school should have designated parking areas ing down on us. We become broth youth group'."l. v,.:hethcr it i,, rcncv,.·ing called the company to come down and take a look a student has received a citation and feels that it is for different levels of students .. an area for full efli. closer," Onen says. a relationship v,.·ith Chri'it or being at the machines. They should be here next week to unwarranted. there is an appeals process. time students only and one for students enroUed in Bryce Chudy, another defensive able to J...no,\· n1ore about th~ Chri:,, RENEGADE RED ARPET find out what is wrong with the machines." "At the bottom of the citation there is a \,,.ebsite. less clas~.:.." back, goes to the FCA meetings and tian religion. In the case of a pennit dispenser malfunctioning, ww\l\<·.scapay.com;· Counts said. ''From that v. ebsitc ··1 don"t knO\\ if there b much that the school helps Onen with lhe group. Chudy. Chudy ha" gro\\·n indi\'iduai!) it should be known that daily parking permits are students need to fill out the information requested can do." Tre\"or Goldberg. a BC student said. "Ex Onen and a group of the players re and de\'eloped in his faith by going universal and not lot specific. A permit purchased and e~mail it in." cept build another lot, but there v.·ould be no place cently went to Romania to sec chil to FC ..\.. ··)'nu re:tl1Zt' that !here are in the northeast parking lot on Panorama Drive and As an alternative to buying parking pennits. to build it. As things are right no\\'. I have to park dren in orphanages. 1nore i1nponant thing, than just fpnt OCT 20-25 Mount Vernon Avenue can be used in the southeast whether daily or semester Jong. BC offers free do,vn by the stadium almost every day." There. they played football wi1h ball.'' he said. BC cadets learn how to make campus safe • Student, interested in becoming security guards train on campus. By ANDREW J. ANSOLABEHERE [email protected] Rip staff writer As students walk around Bakers WEEKS ACTIVITIES field College or park their car in one of the three lots, they may see some~ one Y.ralking around in a red shin with a walkie-talkie. These are the Public Safety cadets, and they are all BC students . Mon. LAUGHING0uT LouD .. I always see [cadets] walking around ... said Alfredo Lorenzo. a BC student. ··1 don't knov.· who they are Dress as favorite character in a Comedy film! SHOWING: "Airplane!" but they seem to be every\l.,·here:· The cadets are in training to be.come of~ ficers for Puhlic Safety at B~. Miranda Linton, a first time ca det, said that being a cadet has been Tues. FANTASY FRENZY "pretty sweet." Linton said, "I love it. JOSETTE SIMMONS /THE RIP It's pretty easy. I get my workout by One of BC's Public Safety cadets patrols the campus. walking around the campus." Dress as favorite character in a Fantasy film! SHOWING: "Disney's Fantasia" Linton became a cadet when she officers off to work in many law en said Linton. "I'm interested in being was approved for federal work study. forcement agencies. "We have had a security guard for a high school or "This job seemed pretty sweet and staff go on to work with the BPD, elementary school. Maybe a hospital. interesting so I thought I would give CHP, U.S. Marshals, even the Secret I was really interested in working in a it a tty.tt SCIVice," said Counts. jail or something but wasn't sure how Wed. LIGHTs! CAMERA! ACTION! Sgt. Chris Counts of Public Safety "I feel that I know what to do now," to go about it." it~ says that the cadets ;ire a real aid to ------1r the Public Safety officers. ''They are BC students: Receive $10 off any Dress as favorite character in an Action film! SHOWING: "Transformers" an extra set of eyes and ears for us." The cadets are not expected to deal service of $25 or more subscribe to ou'r ' \vith any problems on campus them FACIALS, WAX:IN6. ~ selves. "We don't deal with problems LA STONE. CHAW'ISSAGE, news feed and I personally... said Linton. "We 're ba .5HIRO OHARA sically the lookouts." get the news Thur.GAME T1ME Aside from patrolling the campus. Skin Care & Body Therapy by Saundra K the cadets work security at every BC as it happens. football game. "I enjoy working with (6611 397-4656 C.11\ for appo1ntm€nt Dress as favorite character in a Sports film! SHOWING: "We Are Marshall" ~ 1 people." Linton said, "People come ! ..... i i__;_,ccited er.\iOe. Ec,0 ,ona. l -_ .. ~ up and ask you questions at events 2 :,Jc 2 tst s1,ee~ and ask you where things are." F"md out more about our RSS There are currently seven cadets. a number that Counts said is about av and Javascript syndication Sat. PREMIERE N1GHT erage for the program. The cadets go l - through an extensive hiring process, options at: v.'hich involves background checks ~KYDfV~ T AJ:T and multiple interviev.·s with Public STUDENT DISCOUNT Safety staff. Cadets are promoted to ~ www.therip.com/register Come out and support your officers v.:hen their superiors believe VIDEO ... $70 DVD ... $90 they are ready for the position. Cadet:-. work a maximum of 19 TANDEM ... $140 hours a v.,eek and are paid minimum ACCELERATED FREEFALL ... $260 \\·age. ··\\le v..:ork around their sched Renegade Football team! ules:· ~aid Counts. (661) 765-JUMP www.skydivetaft.com Public Safley ha:,., sent cadets and Page6 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com October 8, 2008 October 8, 2008 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com OPINION REVIEWS STJ\FF EDITORIAL Analyzation ruins childhood cartoons Bags Hilarity ensues Vote no By BIANCA HERNANDEZ [email protected] at annual KSF Features editor not so Imagine having the fictional character you respected as a By KATHERINE J. WHITE As in many of Shakespeare's on Prop. 8 /..,1. 'hite@>bc.cc .ca .us plays. the secondary characters are child completely tom down by overanalyzing literature Nazis. Such is the fate that has befallen a much-loved children ·s Copy editor more interesting. than the 111ain char· Not to be trite when it comes to the slogans book character. Babar, the elephant who stars in the book series acters. This is never any principal ac special It's the typical story of boy-meets tor's fault: it is the \vay the play ... are used in opposition to Proposition 8 on the Cali and movies of that same name, is not just rome innocent story fornia Nov. 4 ballot. but it would be flatout read to children by parents before bedtime. girl-disguised-as-boy story. v.Titten. ~1any ti1ne .... the dialogue :111J erroneous to take away the right of same-sex According to a recent article in the Nev.' Yorker a fev.: \\:eeks By AMANDA SPICKENREUTHER It's a typical Shakespeare stof) antics of the seronda~ charartcr, ~ire couples to marry. The California Constitution ago, Babar is in fact an allegory for French colonialism. So. [email protected] line. anyVl'ay. n1ore entertaining ;,ind engaging. f1 •'. was just amended in May, and already bishops instead of being a charming tale for children. it could in fact be Rip staff writer The 24th Kem Shakespeare example. the rascal!: c!O\\ n Fe,te. b:, and school board members are opposing the giving them nightmares of the horrors of the French occupation Festival is featuring the mi,;;;taken- no mean., the 1110<..,l in1pnr1.1111 cha1~1,.._-_ new amendment. of Africa. Or not. If you 're looking to extend the ex identity com ter in the play. often po...,..,c- ... -.;cs 1h...:, Propostion 8 will change the California Why do people feel the need to overanalyze something until piration date of fresh produce, Deb edv. ··Tweltih funr.ie'it lines. I)uring .!\ct l. Scene \ Constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex it's basically ruined'? ls it because they had a story ruined for bie Meyer's GreenBags are not the PLRY Night. or \\-'hat of the play. Fe ... 1e quip\ to a \\ ,..:::!·:-. disn1is:-.i\ e ()\i\·ia: .. For \\ hat ,a,~ couples to many and will only allow marriage them a1, children. and have since never recovered, so they feel answer. GreenBags are an as-seen REVIEW You Will'" at between a man and woman to be valid under like they should ruin other children ·s childhoods? Or maybe on-TV product, that is supposed to Bakersfield Quinapulu~"! 'Better a \\·itt: f{lPl tlt:u1 a fooli<..h \\'it.··· state lav.·. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender some people just have v,;ay too much time on their hands. I keep produce fresh longer than in College·, Out ****..A. s,;111,,: (LGBT) have been on a civil cultural movement think it's the latter. regular storage. It's a great idea but N door Theater, Also. 1hc exchange in the to gain the rights of marriage since 1970, and it I remember when there W 'GADE FEEDBACK Compiled by Cara Jackson I The Rip Hedberg's post-mortem release gives a last taste of genius -j Diego Amanda Lara Neuman, -Hernandez. Kelsey Gr.lham. By ANDREW J. ANSOLABEHERE Hedberg started his career in the late 80s and some copies of his original writing from That is a perfect example of his style of com said Hedberg. "Unfortunately, you fuckers ' What issues Hamiltoll, Gutierrez. Hernandez. child nursing: "The criminal justice: aanso/[email protected] in small clubs. "Strategic Grilling Locations" his notebooks. These jokes, some of them un edy. had to miss out on the gocx:1 half." liberal criminal justtee: child development: people, how "I'm not even are you most -"Our "lf Obama "I want Obama they are going voting." Rip staff writer got Hedberg a Comedy Central Presents spe finished, are hilarious. nonetheless. Aside from the jokes, Hedberg 's style of Hedberg's crowd interdction makes for arts: development: concerned about environment wins, what is "Where the to wtn." to react." cial that made him a cult classic. His second Shawcroft said that the title of the album delivery was the selling point for many of some great jokes on lhis albun1. \.\t'hen an and the air h,s plan for the money is When Mitch Hedberg died on March 29, album, "Mitch All Together:· spread his com was a Hne Hedberg had written in ooe of his his fans. Because of his stage fright, he wore audience member ask":. Hedberg. \\•ha, he ;.., in the upcoming quality." war 1n Iraq?" going tovJard 2005, his cult follow edy to even more people. In the liner notes, notebooks. She found it soon after his death sunglasses during most of his acts and rarely drinking. he replies. "NyQuil on the rock'.'-. educat1or1." CD ing mourned the Joss. Hedberg 's wife Lyn Shawcroft wrote a note and loved it enough to choose it as the title looked at the audience. LT sing a very distinct For when you're feelin· sick bu! \lx.·iable.'' lt election? And then, as if it V.'ere explaining that there was a new album in the for his final album. and odd voice inflection, some of his jokes is that type of improvised humor that 1nakt..', REVIEW a miracle, ''Do You Be works when he passed away. Recordings Hedberg's comedy had a very unique st)le. tended to get laughs simply because of how his shov.'s unforgettahle. lieve In Gosh?'' was put made in January 2005 from two shows.Hect- consisting of a lot of one liners and non <.,e he delivered them. Being a huge Hedberg fan. I \\ a.., t'\lrcn1,: ** * * * on the racks on Sept. 9, ·. berg did at the Ontario lmprov in Los Ange quitur bits. "A fly \\'as very ck1...,e to being \\'hen a joke Vl·ould bomb. Hedberg wa,;, the ly excited to hear of a ncv. alhun1. It j.., jlbl Write The Rip giving his fans one last les were used to make this latest album. called a land because that\ \\·hat it doe" half fir,;t to acknoy..·ledge it. ··see some of these as good as his pre\'iou,;; \\()rk, and i, a final THE RENEGADE RIP Letters should not exceed 300 words, must be taste of his one-of-a-kind comedy. The liner notes are full of pictures of Mitch the time." ~aid Hedberg on one of the 1r,11.:-ks. jokes; need work. They ·re like half there:· glimpse at a co1nic genius;. accompanied by a signature and the letter writer's EDITORIAL BOARD STAFF identity must be verified with a photo ID. The Rip reserves the nght to edit letters, however, writers will be given the opportunity to revise lengthy or Reporters: Andrew J. Ansolabehere, Kelly Ardis, BC BRAINS Compiled by Ally Armstrong I The Rip Winner of the 2003 and 2008 Editor in Chief ...... Joel R. Paramo unacceptable submissions Johnie W Burch, IV, Eli Calderon, Maryann If an organization submits a letter as a group, it must JACC Pacesetter Award Features Editor ...... Bianca Hernandez Kopp, Elizabeth Meeks, Leia Minch, Seggan be signed by only one person, either the leader of the Editor's note_. BC Brains 15 Kyle Singleton, Gabriela Jose Montoya, Brent Pearcy, Scott Gordon, Samantha The Renegade Rip ,s produced by Bakersfield College organization or the letter writer. Pen names are not criminal Card em as. undecided: 'T~.· brewing: "like history: "An Chavez, Sports Editor. .. Taylor M. Gombos Moore, ~ 1nce:1t Perez. ;'1,manda Sp1ckenreuther, a feature that asks students Journalism classes. pnnted by Bakersfield Envelope & allowed and anonymous letters will not be published. a question to test their justice: "It has undecided: ·· 1 talk vv1thout hearsay or "ind old folks' undecided: Printing Co. lnc., and circulated on Wednesdays during Copy Editor...... Katherine J. White Elka Wyatt knowledge of all things trivial to do with a have no ,dea _" kno·.v1ng \ The Renegade Rip\ www.therip.com Page 11 October 8, 2008 October 8, 2008 Page 2 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com THE PLUG SPORTS Mireles finishes 12th James ties for first in men's 4-mile races in WSC tourney • Members of BC cross 2008 Bakersfield Invitational at Kem By VINCENT PEREZ with a 348. Moorpark College finished third County Soccer Park on Oct. 4. This [email protected] with a 373. Glendale Community College ,,t' country team hold their year's invitational was the largest in Rip staff writer finished fourth with a 40 I , and Citrus Col own in massive Southern BC history, with over 40 teams and lege was not scored due to their roster only California invitationals. 600 runners. Women's golf coach Larry Cook had four having three golfers on the day. Coach Dave Frickel said," We had golfers play at the RiverLakes Jinks as Ba BC's Krause finished \\i'ith a score of 89 a Jot of bodies."' and said about the kersfield College hosted the Western State and teammate Osborn finished with a score 3ccepiabl~-~'1Y Of Ii conditions, "We dodged a bullet," Conference tournament on Sept. 29, yet of 87. v,:ith the \\1eather in the 90s the pre . --~ ...... ~-~~~~~~.,---, By VINCENT PEREZ only three were scored. Cook said about the tournament. "'\Ve fell rinpere:@bakersfieldcollege.edu vious day. The v.,eather V./as mostly Cook v.·atched as sophomore Katie Jones. off the charts ... \'.'e didn't take advantage Rip staff writer overcast and cooler than usual the freshman Katherine James, freshman Deb of our hon1etov.·n edge. They didn ·1 play to day of the invitational. The visiting bie Osborn and freshman Ellen Krause their abilities ... Bakersfield College competed in teams expected worse. played throughout the day. Cook still has confidence in his athletes. "I the fourth annual cross country Foot The course at Kem Country Soc BC's James tied for first place in indi hope that all three continuous players make hill Invitational at Prado Regional cer Park \\'as "laid out well ... no one vidual play, with Santa Barbara ·s Asaka the playoffs.'' he said. Park in Chino on Sept. 27. got lost:· said Frickel. Sim, as James shot a 7-over-par 79. The v.·in Cook said about BC's conference. the In the men's four-mile race. the BC BC's Mireles finished 12th indi for James marks her second win. yet the Western State Conference. ··our conference men's team finished in sixth place as viduallv in the men's 4 mile. with a BC women's golf team \\'as not scored as a dominates the state [in golf]." and added, a team v.·ith a score of 188. and in time of 20 minutes, 58 seconds and team, due to Jones· right shoulder injury on "'We're developing student athletes for the the women's 5-kilometer race. the for the women's 5k. BC's Melinda the seventh hole. next level." BC women's team finished in fourth Magee finished in the top 45. Jones withdrew from the tournament. BC women's golf team record is fourth in place with a score of 110. The BC men's team finished 14th which cost the BC team a team score in the WSC standings. and its next tournament San Bernardino Valley College overall (\vith San Bernardino and which each team is required four individual is Oct. 5-7 at Cal State University Monterey won the men· s team score. with a San Diego Mesa College missing), scores to count as a team. Bay at the Lady Otter Invitational w·here the score of 46. a~ ~ophomore Carlos and the BC \.\:omen finished 16th. Santa Barbara City CoHege v,:on first place BC \•,omen·._ golf team ,vil\ compete again-.;t Perez finished in second place. V.'ith BC teamn1ates Eayoall A.tsbeha in team play v.:ith the l,verall team score of l.2 unl\'cr-...ity leYel tean1~ in non-CL)nference a time of 20 minutes. 13 !'.-econd\. and Elliot Blakeslee finished in the 327. College of the Canyons finished second play. Teammate junior Jose !\1ary_ue1 v.-·a<., top 100 for the men. and sc·, Emi in fifth plac~. v.·ith a tin1e of 20 n1in llev Lemn11nt!. L(1rin ~1aki. Brenda ute5,. 36 seconds. Sc~alo and ·Samantha Pound~ tin Ex-BC players move to next level Glendale College '°"·on the v.·om i..,hed in the top 150 for the v.·omen. The indi, idual fir:,,t-placL' v.·in en 's tean1 .;core \1;ith a score of 27. Above: By KATHERINE J. WHITE tournament. as sophon1ore Justina Sadauskaite ner of the men ·s 4-mile v.·a.., L.A. BC's Elliott J...!'\·hi tc(j} hi· .cc .ca .Ns .. Ir's an honor to help these guy-; lD trans finished in first place. v.;ith a time of ·valley's Andrev. Salg:. ,...-ith a time of 20 minute .... 2 I second<.,, and the Blakeslee Copy editor fer:· Chavez said. ··11·.., great 1hat 1he) ·re 18 minutes. 24 ~econd5>. and team rnoq v.·omen·s 5K fir'.->t-place \\·inner \.\.'aS finished playing. hut. importantly. they're ~et mate freshman Angelina Gonzale:.-. 99th in the Bakersfield College's men's basketball ting an education." finished in fifth place. v.·ith a time of Glendale\ Katie Dunn. v.:ith a time of l 8 minutes. 9 seconds. race with team is shooting high. Head coach Rich Hughe'> agrees that these 19 minutes, 18 seconds. Four of last season's team memben. have players v.·ere all exceptional. BC sophomore Ce~ ~1ireles Orangt Coast College v.-·on the a time of 1 transferred to four-year institutions. "'Reggie \\'J:-. a ~tarter for tv.o year.., and is finished in \ 2th place in tht: men· s men's overall team \core v. ith a 92. 20:26. Jimmy Scroggins. guard. is now a junior an unselfish player:· Hughe ..., '>aid. "Danny four-mile. \.vith teammate sopho and OCC also v.·on the v.·omen 's at Mt. Mercy in Iowa, and guard Danny Wil played a lot t\f po..,itions: guard. for.~ ard. more Elliot Blakeslee in the top 60. overall tea1n score with a 48. Left: BC's Next for the men ·s and women's Melinda liams was accepted to Lewis and Clark State -...01netin1e" L"t.'nter. lie W NATIONAL U N I V E R S I T Y' \ Continue • your education . wit,out putting ugpr l1f e · ,, on hold