Page 12 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com November 6, 2008 Music from Kern Show celebrates China Bakersfield's music scene booms with Chinese associations gather to share SPORTS novice to professional music talents. culture through art and music. The Plug, Page 5 Features, Page 10 • Frieson's goals met at BC BA~IETBALL PREVIEWS THE RENEGADE RIP By VINCENT PEREZ BC women look to [email protected] www.therip.com Rip staff writer Vol. 80 • No. 5 Bakersfield Col13e November 6, 2008 BaJren;field College running back bounce back Broce Frieson reached l ,000 yanls in bis second season on Oct. 25 against By TAYLOR M. GOMBOS to teach them how to pressure," Glendale, as he joined BC's David [email protected] said Dahl. "We're in that process Tomer as the second BC football Sports editor where we've been practicing for ***** ELECTION COVERAGE 2008 ***** player to reach 1,000 yanls in two so long it's just time to wait and seasons. The Bakersfield College wom see what's going to happen when Frieson also swpassed BC's Greg en's basketbaU team comes into we get to a game." Jones for third on the all-time career this season looking to bounce Dahl said that this year's team rushing list in a 31-17 loss to Ventura back from a bad season. is more athletic than last season's College on Nov. !. Frieson had 130 The Renegades finished last team. BARACK OBAMA MAKES HISTORY yanls and carried the ball 24 times. season with a record of 3-25 over "We have more athleticism Frieson currently has 2,409 yanls in all and 1-11 in the Western State than we did last year. We've got • Local Obama his two years as a Renegade. Conference. kids who are not afraid to take it supporters celebrate On. Oct. 25, Frieson passed J.R. "Last season was a really tough to the hole. It doesn't matter how the historic victory Rogers for fourth place in all-time year. We had one sophomore and big the people are inside. 'They're career-rushing yards in a 45-21 vic all freshmen." head coach Paula not afraid to take it in. That's not a over Republican John tory over Glendale. Dahl said. bad thing," Dahl said McCain. Frieson, 20, is originally from "Tiris year, our returners have The Renegades will open up the Cleveland, and footba!J has been a seen a completely different year season by participating in the San By JOHNIE W. BURCH, IV part of his life since he was 6 years because they are sophomores." Diego Mesa Tournament Nov. 7- [email protected] old when his older brother, Michael Dahl added, "I told my sopho 9, which is something that Dahl Rip staff writer Rice, introduced him to the sport. mores. 'You are sophomores now. feels will be a good thing for her Frieson anended Glenville Academy You need to step up and be lead team. Emotions and expectations ran in Cleveland and played football for ers.' They have wmked really "We open up against Fullerton. rampant at the Double Tree Hotel on the school. hard and conditioned hard. That's They 're very good. It will be a Rosedale Hig:h\l>ay election night. Frieson's brother Rice also played what's going to pay off for us." great challenge for us," she said. Nov. 4. Cheers. chant.__ tear.. and ex football in high school but never at The sophomores on the team "We 're playing some of the top citement could be seen and heard as tempted to play college football. are Kristin Alvidrez, Ashley Hiri teams in the state to get started Rice current! y lives and \\'Orks in arte. Nicole Lopez, Sarah Stock with. which will be great learning the polls closed at 8 p.m. Very shortly after 8 p.m .. C'it,; pro Cleveland. ton and Jacquelyn Rodriguez. and letting them see what we are jected that Barack Obama had won Frieson 's younger brother, Shan Dahl mentioned that the guard really talking abouL" the election. becoming the first Afri non, plays football as a freshman at play will be the strength of the The Renegades first home Kentucky State University as a run team this year but added that game will be Nov. 21 against Rio can-American president in :!\.rnerican history. The crowd exploded into cel ning back and kick returner. the Renegades also have strong Hondo at 5 p.m. in the Gil Bishop ebratory cheers that were even louder Frieson 's previous college was shooters. Sports Center. than the cheers before. Toledo University where he spent a "I am actually coaching some "My biggest goal is for these "I am feeling very elated," Candi year as a red-shirt freshman. Toledo stuff I have never coached be kids to have su=ss. For my Easter, chairman of the Kem County offensive coordinator Qnis Hedden fore," she said. "I've changed a sophomores and freshmffl to un Democratic Party, said. "It is great suggested that he head west and play lot of my philosophies to counter derstand that hard wod does pay •. for BC to receive some playing time. the fact that we have great shoot- off, and staying consistent for 40 new day. I was never really worried that he wouldn't get the presidency. Coach Jeff Oiudy said about Frie ers." minutes and DOI getting caughl but I didn't want to seem too enthusi I -. "Evayd,ing he does is 100 per Another reason why D8hl. has up in Che ebbs and flows of Ille astic or jinx us." cent. We'le big believers in 'you play changed her philosophies is be game but just to stay coosis1enl I Many times throughout the night, like you practice."' cause of the lack of height. wilh what you are doing is good the crowd in attendance at the demo . WJth Frieson showing up to every Dahl said lhat the Renegades In the end, you will haw: success," cratic celebration party began chant f practice, assistant coach Carl Dean ha,e been working on their dc Dalli said. "We've told 1hem that I ing, "Obama" or "Si, se puede" . said, "He sets the tone by finishing fcme in practice. if you do what WC ask you to do, meaning, "Yes, it can be done," while drills and leads by example." "We've been spending a ton lhen you ·u be in a position to win ., I · holding up Obama/Biden signs for .. ' · · Dean said, "He can be a vocal of -linle'- defense and trying night in and night out." the numerous television cameras that : leader-" But more importantly to the were at the e=nt. • - coacbes, he leads by example. -+, "This is beyond words," said Ber Owdy sees great potential for nita Jenkins, Obama Team Leader for Frieson, as he said, "He's got un CD22. "It was not a worry of mine of believable wod ethic. He wom as Men's basketball JOHN ORNELAS/ THE RIP what was going to happen tonight; I ,. · ·bard as any Olher player on the team Michelle Johnson. center, dleMs as CNN dedan!s Barack Obama the winner of the presidential election at the Kem County Democratic party. didn't have tim<>to worry." ' and stays in shape. He's there at 6:30 Men, women, young and old of dif t a.m. practices on time." shoots for more ferent ethnicities showed up for the Dean said. "Bruce is a consistent event to voice their support, excite wodfotee. He gives an outstanding ment and expectations for Obama. GOP we 're more athletic we disappointed, but plans to still stay strong effort every time on Saturdays." than were • BC men look to "I hope he will completely change Oiudy said about his accomplish last year. On the defensive side, the backward motion of our country," ments so far in the season, "He wom repeat last year's Final we an! hoping to see an improve By EU CALDERON Frances Filize, an elderly citizen. years to realize that Republicans are Easter said. hard and has played with great play Four appearance and ment from last year," he said · [email protected] watched with arms at her hips as Mc the party of job creation and a strong "I look forward to a change in ers," and added, "In football, you "I think we're going to shoot Rip staff writer Cain congratulated Obama on becom economy; if there's a silver lining to beyond. Coach Hughes the economy," Jenkins said. "I look have to have complementary pieces, better that a lot ofpeople think we ing the 44th president of the United this cloud, it's that people are going forward to a group of people, as and our offensive line is one of the has faith in youn1 will. We have a lot of guys who B Ryder's Bar and Grill was li11ed States over the news broadcast. "I'm to wise up and be reminded of that." Americans, coming together, and I best around at this level." team. : can cootrilute each night, and to capacity on election nighL dreadfully sorry McCain has lost," Dodgin also commented about the look forward to some of our racial Frieson's relationship wi1h his BC - -~---- .that's going 1o m.tlK us IOOgh." "Every election we have a party she later said as she shed tears. 'Tm country's future. "If the plans Obama distances to be squashed." teammates is very good. In his time By TAYLOR M. GOMBOS Allhough Hughes thinks the and watch the polls and grit our teeth very disappointed because I think proposed in his election are imple Fran Aorez, who ran for California off, Frieson said, "I hang out with [email protected] shooting will be strength of his waiting for the results," said Den the security of the United States is at mented, we 're going to have more State Assembly against Danny Gilm teammates, and I watch a lot of mov Sports editor ttam, be mentioned that the of nis Beebe, member of the Board of risk, and I disagree with many things tough times." ies." CARA JACKSON I THE RIP tense needs some wad<. ore, talked with supporters, press and Trustees for the Kem Community Obama plans for our country... I in Congressman Kevin McCarthy, a colleagues. Frieson's favorite actor is Denzel BC running back Bruce Frieson catches the ball during practice on Oct. 29. Frieson is currently The BaJren;field College men's "We're a lillle behind offen- College District. tend to pray for President Obama former Bakersfield College student. "It is all very historical and excit Washington because "He's really third on the BC all-time rushing list and first in the sta~in rushing. baslt:efuall ttam, which is coming sively. It's going to take us a liulc Around 200 people showed up to whether I agree with him or not be also wished the election had turned ing," Aorez said. "I hope that some confident in the roles he plays," he off an appemance in the commu- bit of time to .learn all of our plays watch the polls and news coverage cause he is my president now." out differently. "As Republicans, we guy," to which coach Dean added, when announcer Carl Bryan an toward Toledo," to make his return to nity college Final Fonr, eomes imo and to get cmnfortable wilh one of the things that he has talked about on the bar's several flat screen TV Bakersfield College communica don't put our head down, we wake up sai4 can actually be done because we Frieson says he has a "pretty good "No matter who's running the ball n01mced bis name for the milestones the team. this season with a young team. another," said Hughes. The bar was overflowing with sever tions professor Dustin Dodgin, who and work harder the next day. I also need positive change." diet with a lot of protein and calci on the field, Frieson, (Andre) Smith at the Glendale game, "Honestly, I Frieson's eventual goal is to make The Renegades finished last "The offense may be a lin!e bit al citizens gathered in conversation, is also faculty advisor for BC Re want to congratulate the Democrats Expectations are high for the new um." But in the off-season, he eats or any other running back, there's no was just happy, but I was still think it to the National Football League, season 22-15 overall and 7-5 in behind, but it will catch up as we drink5 and what they hoped would publicans a,;; well as a member of the on winning, but this loss doesn't president-elect. But those expecta more and with less concern for get need for glory on who scores touch ing about the game." and he would like to be a coach fol the Western State Conference and get going." be a celebration. However. the com Kern County Young Republicans. mean we change our philosophy. Our tions are also hopeful and support ting in protein or calcium. downs." Frieson is oplimistic about the fu. lowing a career in the NFL. ''I'd like are striving for another chance to During the off season, Hughes ALLY ARMSTRONG I THE RIP motion came to a complete silence as was also disappointed. "Certainly it party is still at the core of American ive. As Fran Florez put it: "We 'II see Frieson's pre-game ritual, along Frieson has always been hlDDble ture. "I just have to stay focused and to coach at a top (college) program," the state tournament. hired his brother Jeff, who was a Republican Jerry Reynolds, a 1968 BC graduate, watches as McCain wa.,;;; seen on aU of the bar's would have been great to have a Mc values.'' what the next four years bring." with stretching, is to '"Thank the about his achievements. 1bat's the cootinue to get belle,;;' be said. he said. "You 're glad that YO\l get there fmmer assistant and head coach Sen. John McCain concedes to president-elect Barack Obama. screens walking on stage. Cain victory. Ifs. going to take four See GOP, Page 2 Loni in prayer and thank Him for the way my mom raised me," he said Frieson is cum:lldy being scouted Frieson expressed his feelings to (to the Final Four), mt)'Oll'n: un- oflhe.Renegades, to help-with , opportunity to play," he said Howevec, Frieson is still proud by K8IISJII .Stale. 1lllt Fmm. his willli #hldio s, as he said, "I always .. a~ OIDlly said "He's a very selfless of his accomplishments, as he said odier plans, as he said, 'Tm leaning had a passion for sports." Tc:iall~ ::·~.!! ,~::;: got ~t-i opponcd won .it," 1-1 coach edge. He'sbemto1hellliteEigl,t • 1tich H11gl11:ulliif. , · with three different -. Be BC playoff hopes dashed with Joss "They're· (the ....., sopho- """' it as an assi- at Colmn ,mores) IDOliwll::d to get!p<:I< there hia," be said "I wa&MJ.lPY-lhal he coach Jeff Chudy said. Maldonado. . IOd have another shot • winning decided to help ll)Clllll. '-"" he • Renegades will face The Renegades gave up 299 Inthe game against Glendale, BC wins 2 of 3 c.Sl8." ., .· .. ""' briagsalottolflo~lln""'Y mulefeated College of the "It's a disappointment. yanls passing and four iouch Maldonado also added two rush- .:..·. .Hl!ghes meod!•....J that hav- good dotc:Qsi.ely,.-He's.,.. ,o Canyons on Nov. 15 . We're where we're at .. mghis,q,homole,__back •. -.,atiai!;,~moo, srf • · · down passes to quarterback I.re . - ing touchdowns while wide re 8y 'DlYLOR M. GOMBOS On Oct 24, BC lost to College will help@!e~ ~1opfay· )ius...... ,"ilely." .·. ,\!IV . ··. · By TAYLOR M. GOMBOS Mondo! as the Renegades fell to for a reason. We've ceiver Chikadibi Madu caught Ventura College 31-17 Nov. I. three passes for 52 yanls and a tgombos@bakersjieldcol/q?e.edu of the Canyons 24-26, 25-17, 25- willlin 1bc:ic syillldm.: • ' ' Hug1ii!s' illitli1illn ~ 1hal lfit' [email protected] made too many critical Sports editor 19, 25-13. 'I'JJe.1blelo.-wm• · ~aeabtheirgoalsclownineo Sports editor "We didn't play very well. errors throughout the touchdown. Receiver William .· . .' 1be ~ College volley ·~ played very inconsistently. iH Jiu: . . • ,_ We made too many mistakes Randle caught one pass for 43 !"}iJl ,-~-7'" . - dlliili!- FA.~.' ·' .. - -1:n ...11as .... · 2~! overthelast Servin . and . . was rear me After making IWO_l!traight We gave up too many plays over year." yards and a touchdown. 20 yaros: We just didn't put oui - The- Renegailes, -who-have .- two weeks, which included a win consistent. The momentum went and center Alex Olcott. three seasons. The first season is Southern California champion best foot forward," said Chudy. -Jeff Chudy, oa Citrus College. with whoever was executing their Hughes said that he and his the preseason. We're going to try ship game appearances, the Ba record of 4-5 overall and 3-2 in In the loss to Ventura, BC run Head coach On Oct. 30, BC defeated Citrus game plan; obviously they (Can· coaching staff' makes their prac to win as many toumaments as kersfield College football team the Northern National Confer ning back Bruce Frieson had 25 ence, will have a bye week Nov. I 17-25, 25-13, 19-25 25-23, 15-3. yons) executed their game plan tices hard in' onler to better pre 'possible and get to the finals of will not be making an appearance "I didn't think we had our 'A' way better than we did," said Fer pare his team for a game. tournaments, "said Hughes. in the playoffs this season. The carries for 156 yanls and two 8 before finishing the regular game tonight. Sometimes good reira. "'Ibey hit better than we did, "We try to make practices as "In conference we would like to Renegades also won't qualify for touchdowns to move up to third season at home against College tauns find ways to win when and they served and passed better tough as we can, so, when we get get back to a conference champi the Golden Empire Bowl. place on BC's rushing list. "We were getting after it. Ev of the Canyons on Nov. 15 at I you 're not at your best. I thought than we did. It was very frustrat into games, we are prepared," be onship. Lastly is the playoff sea According to the Commission Also in the loss, BC quarter ery phase of the game, we did p.m. Canyons is ranked No. 2 in back Joe Maldonado finished that's exactly what we did tonight." ing." said "Some practices are banlcr son. We want to get back to wh:,re On Athletics, a team with a .500 a nice job. Offensively, we kept the state with an overall record 8 for 15 for 76 yards with no head coach Carl Ferreira said fol In the loss to Canyons, Holmes than others, tut that's where we we were to get to the Eli1e Eight record can only go to a bowl them off balance," Chudy said. of 8-0 and a record of 4--0 in the lowing the match against Citrus. had 12 kills while Katie Cronk had develop our mentality of go hard and challenge for a state champi- game if they win their confer touchdowns and no interceptions. Chudy felt that the first half Northern National. . . BC'• Broolrey Holmes had 11 seven kills. or go home_ We expeg and de onship.9· ence. Maldonado was also sacked four against Glendale was the best Chudy feels that his team has kills, while teammate Reisa Fes The Renegades who have an mand our guys to play bard and to times. first half of the season for the to put out a great effort in order CARA JACKSON /THE RIP The Renegades enter this sea The top eight teams in the fi sler had 10 kills. Heather Liles overall record of 14-5 and 5-2 in practice hard." nal SoCal poll will earn playoff On Oct. 25, Maldonado went Renegades. to beat Canyons. Above: BCs Reisa Fessler son ranked thirteenth in the pre also added seven kills for the Ren- the Western State Conference will Hughes feels that the strength season state coaches poll. berths while the next six teams 6 for 6 for 118 yards and two Maldonado, who was making "We've got to put our best the egades. play at LA Pien:e, which is the serves for team against of his team will be their defense, The Renegades' first action will earn bowl bids if they are touchdowns and Frieson added his second collegiate start against foot forward. Hopefully, we can 13 Sarah Kurfess had eight service state's No. I ranked team, on Nov. Citrus in which she had and he feels that shooting' will will be at the Ventura Tournament over or at .500 and have won 20 carries for 179 and one touch Glendale, felt that he performed come out and play a great game. down as the Renegades defeated aces, seven digs and four kills 7. BC lost earlier to Pierce this sea kills. also be strength. Nov. 7-9, while their first home their conference. just the way he kne\\-' he had to. This will be like a bowl game for ,:to, lead the Renegades to a win son. Right Brookey Holmes(left) "I think we 're beuer defensively game will be Nov. 13 against Al "It's a disappointment. We're Glendale College 45-21. After ''I didn't kno\\_. I \\:as 6 for 6. us;' Chudy said. that win. BC still had bowl and CARA JACKSON I THE RIP . against West LA 25-9, 25-8, 25-8 The Renegades next home and Maddie Dahl(right) because we have more speed. and Ian Hancock at 7 pm. where we're at for a reason. I just came out and told myself on Oct. 28. Also in victory, Fessler match will be Nov. 11 against San attempt to block the ball playoff possibilities if it beat that I had to perform. That's • BACK PAGE: Bruce Frieson's BC tight end Zack Lewis practices with BC teammates on Oct. 29. BC's We've made too many critical breakthrough year. Page 12 had seven kills and three aces. ta Monica at 7 p.m. against Citrus on Oct. 30. errors throughout the year:· head Ventura. what I had to do, and I did," said playoff hopes ended against Ventura College on Nov. 1. Page 10 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com November 6, 2008 November 6, 2008 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Page 3 FEATURES NEWS Chinese celebrate Location of GET cultural month bus terminal to change on campus By MARYANN KOPP private affairs. After The Bakersfield [email protected] Californian covered one of the events, Rip staff writer there was a response from the public, • Plans are being made for it at this time, she said. The proj wondering whether they would be able ect is vef)' much in the initiafstage. The Bakersfield Chinese Woman's to perform for the public. That is what for moving the GET bus The project has only been recently Club and the Chinese American Assa- brought about Chinese Cultural Month terminal to Panorama aulhorized with a signed contract. ciation of Kem County completed their at the Beale. The project \\"ill include .amenities, Chinese Cultural Month at the Beale The costumes v.-om in the fashion Drive. such as restrooms and will be more Memorial Library, Oct. 25, with a Chi- shov,; \\·ere a combination of heirlooms, accommodating to disabled students. nese Cultural Sho\\'. and sotne \Vere sev.·n specifically for By KATHERINE J. WHITE Hov,:e\'er. 1nany BC students see The show, held in the library's packed the event. Others \Vere ordered from lrnhite@:bc.cc.ca.us no rea:'.)on for the n1ove. auditorium, started off V.'ith a Lion Dance China."If \Ve didn ·r ha,·e it, we made it," Copy editor ··Ifll just block traffic:' said Victo demonstration by the Golden Lion Stu- Godges said. ria Beaudette. 23. business adminis dio. Four "dragons," varying in size and Godges. in addition to putting the en The GET bus \:i.·il! soon get mo\ ing tration and economics major. all but one supported by two different tire program for the month together, also to Panorama Drive. James Fick, 18. child development people, danced in front of the slage and hosled the show and did running com Plans are in the \'.·orks to mo\'e major. v.·ho has a mild form of cere around the auditorium. One adult and mentary throughout. Between explana the bus terminal. located in front of bral palsy. said he doesn't think the three children played drums, gongs and tions of dynasties and clothing, she also Bakersfield College's Outdoor The move is a good idea. Fick. \.\'ho uses cymbals onstage v.·hile the performance included explanations of scientific and ater, to Panorama near the front of crutches. said he doesn ·1 think other took place. other accomplishments of the Chinese the business education building. 'fhe di,abled students \i,;ould appreciate A traditional Chinese dance was per- during the many time periods. project is entirely funded by GET. the trek to Panorama. formed by Olivia Feng. a young girl "This \\·a<, educational for the \\-·omen according 10 Gina Hayden. GET ··\\:hat difference v.:ould it make who did a Uygur Dance of Xingjlang inv0\ved.'. "ht" "aid. ··11 helped ..i\meri marketing manager. if they m0ved tr!·· c;.aid disahled stu ProYince. Feng's performance -..panned can-hL)Jll C.'hi11t:·..,e \\Omen to learn more Hayden said the :i.pproxi111att' co-;t dent K,lfen \\.c..;t. joun1ali~m major. one song. and her costume reflected the ahout their culture.'· v..·ill be S1.8 million for con~truction. \~ hn Lt:-.C~ ~1 \\ hcclchair tog.et around character she v.as playing. nan1ed ·'.A..!- T\,n Tang D~na..;t~ models. Kri•.ti There is no current timeline for the L·;_unpu~ ·· ...\re rhe hill~ Jc..,.., qeep o\er amuhan:· \\:ho ··Jo\'es to sing and dance:· l 11\\ n--end and Be-d,;ee Bame-.. ha\ e pro1ect. and there are no ,et de~if'n" there·,·· and "is a beautiful and talented girl." bc.:-cn hes! friends ... ince the age of five Two other young perfonners. Hannah and ha\·L' hoth heen part of the Bakers and T\1cg:.han Tran. played three songs field (]1inl',;c \\.'01nan \ Club for three on ancient Chinese zithers. Ha\'ing onl; year .... Tn\\nsen IT?~)-· ~.•,•'~I·~------'------New doctor and assistants serve BC students • Students will be seeing mainly replaced Dr. Michael Farber. Farber did not physician's assistant. lems, said Baker. Valorie Farquharson. nursing major. 'They Bakersfield knows how to Rock doctor's assistants for health issues return to BC's student health center due to lf either of the two physician's assistants Baker is the director for the thrornbo~is, can't augment the services here, anyway." contract problems last spring. Baker teaches carmot be at the center, Baker will make him hemostatis and special hematology clinic at Some BC students don't approve of the such as diabetes, asthma, colds, a pathophysiology class for BC's nursing self available to examine any health prob Kem Medical Center. He is also an associate current arrangement, however. blood pressure problems and stress. program on Monday evenings and before lems. The two assistants can prescribe and professor at UCLA. He was a team physician "It's kind of like having to pick a psycholo 8y KATl-lERINE J. WHITE he goes to teach his class revkws the charts distribute medications, said Jo Acosta, de for 30 years with Dr. Romain Clerou. gist because you can't have the psychiatrist," One [email protected] .ca.us made out by physician's assistants, Man Tate partment assistant for the center. Both Tate Baker said student patients without health said Ted Romero, 40. business administra Copy editor and Molly Waite, who are there on Mondays, and Waite have their own licenses. and they insurance are often referred to Sagebrush tion. Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to are both under the license of Baker. Medical Clinic. which is affiliated with "The doctor should be in Monday through The doctor will see you now-when 12:15 p.m. Tate and Waite are graduates of The health problems commonly addressed KMC. Friday," said Janene Wendrick, 22, child a physician's assistant can't. Bakersfield both BC and Stanford. According to Baker. at the center are infections, colds. asthma, Some students think this current arrange development major. 'That $13 fee we pay ment is okay. of school. I ~ce ph>" should go tO\.\'ard the doctor being there ev man College's new doctor, William Baker, a Ba law requires that a physician must examine diabetes, blood pressure problems, stress-re ··outside kersfield doctor with a private practice, has at least five percent of any chart made by a lated problems and other primary care prob- sician 's assistants. so I"n1 us.ed to that:· -;aid ery day for us.·· makes Printed schedule BC Jazz Ensemble thrills rrzany • obsolete in 2009 music 8y JOHNIE W. BURCH, IV BYUIAMINCH get the schedule several ways now. [email protected] /[email protected] "Go to the school's home page, and Rip staff wnter Rip staff writer then click on 'class schedule.' The most accurate is the banner web Local band The Silence Club is ln the spring 2009 semester, the search because it's updated every the brainchild of one person. Aaron printed schedules. not to be confused moment.'" Novak. Driven by the desire to make ALEJANDRO MONTANO /THE RIP \\ ith the class catalogue. ,.•.:ill no lon Criminal justice major Brooke music. Novak steadily began taking ger be is~ued. Gothrick. wasn't even aware that lhe on the role of songwriter. composer who are willing to listen. Mary Bennett on drums. Each mem area. namely at Rockstar Party Bar A.. ccording to Director of Enroll schedule w·as even in prinL "'This is and producer throughout the evolu .. Most of my songs come from ber of The Silence Club·, live show . on Meany Avenue every Wednesday rnent Sen ice.., Sue \'aughn. the aca m) first semester. and I just regis tion of the band. things I see going on around me:· No Novak included. play v.:ith local reg with 0.P. Sty lee. dcn1ic department made this. decision tered online. I had no idea that the ''It all started with me messing vak said. "The songs 'El Coyote' and gae singer O.P. Stylee. "ti,..1y favorite venue to play is, bJ hased on the fact that all of the infor schooJ even printed a schedule, so around v.,·ith recording programs," 'The Ember Lights of Mexico' are ··Right nov.·. I am a one-man far. The Silver Fox,'' Novak said. "It mation is available online to students. this won't even affect me." Novak said. "! didn't have any mu about adventures in Mexico, whereas band with a live shov.·:· Novak said. is a small and intimate atmosphere. Earlier this week, all faculty were and that the cost of printing them \\'as sician friends at the time, so I just the song. 'The Paratrooper' is about "Eventually. I would like it to be a lot Friends are always there, and it is an issue. invited to workshops where Vaughn ended up having to do all the differ Jimmy (a homeless man) who plays of different people with a lot of dif where I met my fiance ." She is not wonied that enrollment taught them how to show the stu ent parts myself." the flute downtown." f erenl input in the music." The audience's positive response v..·ill go down because .. by the time dents how to look at the schedule on The music of The Silence Club Although Novak writes, composes As of the present. The Silence to the music of The Si)ence Club the schedules are available to stu line and register a'i well. can be described as "poppy and dark, and produces all of the material for Club has been making itself known suggests that Aaron Novak is doing dents on the campus, they are out of Vaughn said that things won't be brooding tones ... with hushed vocals The Silence Club, he enlists a group in the local music scene. Playing something right and something tha1 ALEJANDRO MONTANO /THE RIP date:· she said. any more or less complicated. and intimate lyrics." Taking inspira of fellow musicians to perform live numerous venues in the Do\\.:ntown listeners can enjoy. Also, she stated that the informa "We get thousands of phone calls tion from his life experiences, Novak with him. Bakersfield district such as. The·Sil "It is very encouraging to see peo Above: Mark Powell plays bass alongside Aaron Novak at the tive brochures are widely distributed, a year with people who forgot terms. uses influences from various cultural The Silence Club's live band is ver Fox. The Mint, Dagney's Coffee ple enjoying the music and dancing," Rockstar Party Bar on Meany Avenue Wed. Oct. 29th 2008. and there are other marketing tools This just makes it more possible for sounds such as Latin, Reggae and Steve Wilson on keyboards, Mark Shop, Narducci's Cafe, Jerry's Pizza Novak said. "It is very reassuring and Above left: The Silence Club's Aaron Novak, vocals and guitar, that the school uses to let students more people in more places, and al Americana to iell a story to those Powell on Bass and Dave Butler and and more, as well as the Rosedale justifying." plays at the Rockstar Party Bar. know when to sign up and what to though I am not particularly in favor do. of this, I am a realist, and, financially. Vaughn said that the students can this is easier." Local band mixes genres Photos by Cara Jackson/ The Rip 8y GABINO VEGMtOSAAIO, l012a,,._ . plan will gvega@bakersfiel,Jco/lege.edu, Online editor Above: Dorian Tanguma plays Velorio's fu,;t full-length album address issues the alto saxophone at the Fall is expected to come out early 2009 Concert hosted by the BC la:: and is going to appeal to fans of all Ensemble at the Indoor Theatre genres and experimental music. Ve on Oct. 25. The the band Iorio. which means '"'to awake," is a six-member local band composed of By ELIZABETH MEEKS include student excellence, commu played nine songs. Alvaro Caceres, Ben Gomez. Eric [email protected] nication, oversight and accountabil Right: The BC Jazz Ensemble, Powers, Alex Lopez, Jorge Urbina Rip staff wnter ity, fiscal responsibility, facilities, directed by Kris Tiner, plays and new member Jonathan Wein image and linkages. their first session of the night mann. The Bakersfield College plan Each will be headed up individu 1be members do not have a set known as Renegade 2012 is now re ally by a dean who will meet with the which featured five songs. The instrument. During shows, each ferred to as Action 2012. steering committee to discuss which band will also pe,form in the member usually switches around BC is on a mission to ensure stu initiative will be highlighted and put BC Fireside Room on Dec. 4, instruments with one another. Bon dents have every opportunity for into action Mt. Gerhold wants stu which will feature new stzuient gos. congas, keyboards. tambourine. success by maintaining focus on the dents to unden;tand that things take compositions, starting at 8 p.m. guitar, bass and maracas are inter future. time, and they are worldng hard to changed to add a new performance The Renegade see that the ini- visual. 2012 plan was tiatives are im About two years ago, Caceres and designed by an "Now is the time for plemented. ALEJANDRO MONTANO I THE RIP Gomez wrote and released an EP, administrative "We are mak students to voice their which contained four songs. ''The committee in or ing progress," Acknowledge Your Sympathy from left to right: Willy Orantes (drums), James Morales EP was more of a resume to get more der to -.et a model opinions while we are said Gerhold. (guitar, vocals), Michael Aguilar (bass, vocals), and Mason Sizemore (guitar, vocals). people in to the band," said Caceres. for how things getting ready... " Gerhold also Homecoming suffers some cancellations The band has been working on should he, as w·ell encourages stu their full-length album for about a as designed so -John Gerhold, dents to speak By KELLY ARDIS would include a tug-of-v..-ar gan1e. \1ildrcd LP\ ato. a BC \ ice pres.ident anJ the nominees for Queen V.'ere year. Powers mentioned. 'The album BC could main- president of Academic Senate out if they have Band takes music on the road kardis@bakersfie ldco/ lege.edu \\iith the lack of participation. Muge- and school president Greg Cha:in Jan~ne \\''endrick. Nicole Romo, has to be worthy of international at tain accredita- any concerns, Rip staff wnter 111<1 :-aid the gan1e ··\vou1d not ha\"e berlain. They ,vere follo\l-cd by Bt' Seggan Moore. and Danae Damron. tention that's \vhy we are working tion. "This is ideas or solu been \'ery fulfilling.'' The contest 'Nas alun1ni cheerleader~. Lo\·ato announced that the King and ByANDREWJ. free, at places like Jerry's, The Liv Acknowledge Your Sympathy so hard on it:• The recording will something we had to do to keep our tions to problems reganling BC. School pride and excitement were one of the last events to be planned, Next around the track were trucks Queen were Otten and Damron. ANSOlABEHERE ing Room and Studio 99. plays next on Nov. 6 at Wmter be held in Los Angeles and after the ALLY ARMSTRONG /THE RIP accreditation." said John Gerhold, Students should either contact the in the air the week of Oct. 21 for and Mugema said with a bit more decorated by BC clubs, includ "It's so excting!" Damron said aansolab@bakersfiel,Jcollege. The band played their first out of fest 08 at the Dome. Hawthorne new release there is a guarantee of Alvaro Caceres of Valorio sings and plays guitar during their music professor and president of the Student Government Association Bakersfield College's Homecom time it would have worked out. ing ones by the Agriculture Club. shortly after being crowned. "And I edu town show Nov. I at The Venue in Heights will be the l>eadlioing the tour dates aroond California. "We Academic Senate. or contact the BC president, Greg concert at the Empty Space Theatre on Oct. 26, ing week, which concluded with the An event that did work out was the the Medical Club. and the Geol won with my partner!" Rip staff writer Sanger, which is near Fresno. "It evenL After that, the band is off are planning on touring Washington, Now that the outline of standards Chamberlain. via e-mail to make football game on Saturday, Oct. 25. movie screenings held on campus. ogy Club. The participating Ag "It's an honor to be the king," said was super simple," said Sizemore. to Fresno for Fest Fest 599 at The Oregon and maybe Texas. We would "Cumbia del Marijuanero," which rest stayed and finished the song. The has been completed, it is time to put their voioes heard. 1be we.ek 's events included movie Mugema said that they did not keep riculture Club members wore pig Otten. Playing in a band in high school "I would say similar to booking a Exit on Dec. 27. love to go to the east coast," said Ca had drummer Weinmann finished a solid the plan into action, hence the new "Now is the time for students to a more cumbia-based beat. screenings and band performances. track of how many students went to masks for their "Hoggywood" truck. Damron said that they both cam is something that many people local show. They're a new venue. The band is only in the begin ceres. While writing music, Velorio has drum solo, which ended the freestyle name: Action 2012. voice their opinions while we are Some of the events that the Stu the screenings. The Medical Club truck was called paigned for each other, and that she experience. Meeting up to play We heard they need a band to play, ning stages of making a name for Velorio does not have a specific no set composer. The band has had percussions. The crowd exploded There are seven strategic initiatives getting ready to put the plan into ac dent Government Association had "The idea was just tha1 when stu "Franken-Med," keeping with both would not have won without all the bad cover songs and poorly writ and they put us down." themselves."We're not sure how to genre they like to call themselves, music education, which makes the with a cheer. each waiting to be addressed. They tion." said Gerhold. plaruted were called off due to lack dents had time, they could come in the Homecoming movie theme and support she received. ten originals in a dirty garage or There is no definite leader of this go about getting manufactured and but if they were to choose a genre, writing process an easy objective. Velorio does not have a cycle they of participation. and watch a movie," she said. the Halloween spirit. The Geology At the game, Mugema was still a a guest bedroom is a pretty great groop. "It's never been one permn published. We sell burned copies at they would label themselves as according to Alex Lopez. follow when they write their music. "There were a couple things we The final festivities took place Club encouraged recycling with their bit too busy with the week's events experience. that we fol our shows but that's about iL'' world-pop-multicultural. "We really "We all have different types of mu Lyrically, Caceres uses "love, pain, had to cancel. There wasn't enough during halftime of the game against truck. to decide how successful this year's A small low,"saidSire Getting into the major music in hate answering that question because sic influence," said Caceres, "Music freedom, and even the Lord." He Homecoming was. number of Aguilar, dustry is not really on their agenda. participation," said SGA President Glendale and started off by honoring Finally, the nominees for Home more. we use different genres," said Pow is like a language, because v.1e can said. "These are the things that have "I hear it went really well," she these groups, "If you work hard Morales and "That's like dreamin' too big," said Lyne Mugema. "But we made do all fall athletes, who gathered on the coming King and Queen were taken ers. Some genres Velorio tend to use speak it and we an have different dia ~ role in our lives." . " · · at the center ------" _...after__ a few enough, your hard work Sizemore all Aguilar ··1 think 'making it' for ns lects.'' ------SU N • eun,bffl; sool and 01 igi11all y. -there-~w~e"TJ e,....se,.,,,.e.,untnnee,,mu,-- One of the events that was can After the fall athletes were BC fac King were Elliot Blakslee. Greg of the storm, it's hard to tell. Overall, years. find a might pay off." take up the would be to find a little indie label. salsa ''Whoever v.-·rites up the first beat bers. but because of family issues, I'm happy with how it turned out." connection vocals from Plaruring our ov.--11 tour and show DVD ... $90 celled was a campus contest, which ulty members in Corvettes. including Snider. Jaffar Agha and Gerri! Otten On Oct. 26, Velorio performed at gets the privilege of being the cre t\\'O members v.·ere dropped and and unprove -Michael Aguilar, time to time ing that we can do it all. that would the Empty Space Theatre, which in ator of the song. The members v.-·ould Weinmann filled in the drumming TANDEM ... $160 be 'making it.' .. enough to go band member with Aguilar cluded a new song and some jokes by continue the beat based off of the first position. ••\\Te had to step it up, said ACCELERATED FREEFALL ... $260 on to play for on bass and "We'd like to hit up the colleges the band members. one. ''Ifs a 'first come, first serve· Lopez. ·'We had to stretch out as a crowds in real both Morales in California" said Sizemore. The The original version of "Hijo del situation," said Caceres laughing. band. We keep getting better and bet New York Times newspaper returns to BC venues. Ac- and Sizemore band also hopes to start playing (661) 765-JUMP www.skydivetaft.com Son'' has an acoustic opening, but The shov.--· on the 26th \\·as original ter at thi-;: this has brought the best knowledge Your Sympathy is one on guitar, leaving Orantes on the shows in western states like Ne during this live performance, the ly a concert perfonnance. ho\\.CYer. out of us:· By KATHERINE J. WHITE BC clubs. the order v.-'ill go out. The paper \\'ill he ten. \.1any ne\\"Spapers are v.Tinen for people with of those bands. drums. vada and Arizona. To be able to band started off with a siinple drum since the band has a strong Latin in Th~ band ha., Iii.ad to deal with J..t1-•[email protected] on stand~ Monday through Thursday. Mugen1a a sixth-grade level of education. I imagine a lot of The band fu,;t came together five Only recently did the band de play with a big label band is not and guitar beat. Singing the lyrics fluence, the song .. Juana la Cubana·· n1on~)- fan1il) and relationship com BC...students:~ehte $10 off any ------8>py editor said. BC students v,:ill be saying: ·Ifs about time!'" she years ago. Band members Michael cide to go beyond playing the oc something that Aguilar thinks will in Spanish, audience members sang and "La Bamba" were played. plications. "Everybody has a job and $25 SGA had contacted the Wall Street Journal as said. Aguilar. James Morales, and Wil casional local show. In April 2008, happen soon but still hopes for. 'Td along. As the upbeat song progressed, Suddenly the concert turned into a a family. but we spend a lot of time service of or more ly Orantes had all gone to junior Acknowledge Your Sympathy de play with Paramore, try to get that -e)(pi!t"S 12/31'1)-5 Bakersfield College students will soon see the well a." the Washington Times about placing an Many BC students concur."The students v.-·ill be there \\-'as an untraceable transaction nightclub. Audience members got in together as a band." said Powers. 1be FACIA.L.5. WAXING-, MASSAGE. high together and started to play cided to record "Make Everything girl to fall in love with me:' joked LA STONE. CHAMP'I55AGE, Nev,, York Times and the Financial Ttmes back on order for papers. but they receivt'.d no reply. lbe better informed with that neVl-·spaper:· said Esther that turned into a rhythm and blues front of the stage and began to dance. n1embers ~till plan oo touring, show SHIRO DHAR.A stands around campus this semester. NY Times. hov.--·ever, replied to a request. That is Ibarra. 18. psychology major. together when Willy's cousin Ma EP" which took them until early Aguilar. beat. Strangers dancing with strangers. the their music to the world, and face the Lyne Mugema, SGA president. said that it's a because the NY Times has an education depart Jennifer Long. 46, psychology. said that it will son Sizemore moved to town from October to finish. Really, Acknowledge Your Sym The transaction continued as the crowd cheering. the music pound sacrifice. "It's all worth it: no ques Skin Care & Body Therapy by Saundra K sure thing the NY Times will be back at BC. SGA ment that works in conjunction ,vith colleges and be gcxxl for the BC student population to receive Los Angeles. For years. they siin "We've only been serious for pathy is a group of old friends hav members began to move around ing, the involvement \\·as high. A duo tion about it:· said Lopez ...We de just has to place an order. she said. The order for universities. ~ugema said. NY Timer,, offered the the :'.'JY Times proYiding the students here under ply got together to jam and mess not even a year," said Aguilar. "'We ing fun. Aguilar said... We're seeing while keeping the whole song in beat. solo of percussions had the cro\1,.·d cided to do this:· around, playing a mix of emo and started recording in April. We de \\'here v.'e can take ourselves. If (661) 397-%56 Call for appointment the NY Times v.--·ilJ be about $800 for tv.--·o to three best deal. she said. CSl'B current!~ recei\l'S the "-tand the high caliher of that paper's writing. A strong use of Latin percussions cheering louder. The sho\\ ca1ne 10 For n1nre information about the pop rock. They soon started play cided this is what we want to do. you work hard enough. your hard Located inside: Euphoria months. and it v,,.-ill cost about S300 for the Finan _'.\;):' Times. '"1(11 be good: It's a bigger newspaper than the \\'as used and the bassist slapped his an end \\.'ith a slo\\· fade and an intro band. \'i-;it \'eloriomusic.com orYou off:· 2000 21st Street cial Times for tv.--·o to three months. .. I read the :s')'T 1nyselr:· said :\1ugc'1na. ··Jr ha~ Californian:· said .A.Jena Reagan. 18. biology ma ing shows around town. usually for and v.--·e can do it.'' work n1ight pay bass to add an extra drum beat. The duction of the band memher:-.. Son1e tuhe.com. \.'elorio also has their mu Bakers.field. CA 93301 Once a distribution plan is \\'Orked out among a great art and fashion "ection. and it j.., \\ell \\ri1- JOr flow continued ending with the song band members left the <.!age. hut th·: ..,jc in ring tone~ hy \,'erizon. Page6 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com November 6, 2008 November 6, 2008 The Renega .2 Rip I www.therip.com Page 7 ------OPINION REVIEWS LETTER TO THE ~------·-- EDITOR Just as fast but Kevin Unsafe • Although customers may only see them Smith chips are fora minute. ~e($-~·ell0Qgh. twice as good By LEIA MINCH Despite the fact that Fanner Boys :i~=~r~~~- [email protected] has a drive-thru, the inside envi strikes BJSEG&Mt•oo11E° Rip staff writer ronment is not even comparable to still used _,,~,.,.,,,...,..,,,._..,.....,• .;..._~...... ·,, :.;.::.1;.,~ode .. ,ge. .eilu other fast-food joints. After walk • Rpstaff \ CGntilllled from Page 1 Assembly~ JeAiil'flllb w!!i When aslced about what he feels also present at the event. will change during the new presi "The people of our great ,coun dency, McCarthy said, "The change try have spoken." she said. ''While ,, Obama bas promised is yet . ID be l'lll persooa11y disappointed. I echo. ..~: •. determined; I hope the real change John's sentiments about going for ,,··1· •i ' l is that we find solutions in Washmg- ward in a bipartisan fashion to tackle ,• too." the financial situation. I think it's go Bakersfield City Council member ing to take about two to four years Zack Scrivener was equally disap for our financial crisis to completely pointed. 'The interesting thing, how stabilize considering ifs a worldwide ever, is that during the last several problem_" weeks of the election, Obama ran on Bakersfield College student and Republican, conservative principles, Kem County Coordinator for the Re •Obama such as .less government, culling publican patty, Scott Raab, felt that .McCain taxes and reducing waste mgovern this was a wake upcall for the Repub OUndedded ment spending. Unfortwialcly, too lican patty. "But Obama does love many Amercians bought in1o his his countty; he does what he thinks is platform.'" right. Even though we may disagree, 'this election is a testament to we're going to get behind the presi the lack of education in those two dent and as a Republican party wcnk 2l0Bodmal"""5 areas.'' toward the next election." tllwin Thomas STAFF EDITORIAL Obama makes history, changes brings political campaigns of future After what seemed 1ilre non-stop It seems as though Obama began tory. Obama took toss up states Ohio, politics QIP1Pligning for nearly two years, his campaign in 2004 at the Demo Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, * final 1ll
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