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SUICIDE AWARENESS ATHLETICS Home game attendance among worst in conference

By Esteban Ramirez Assistant Sports Editor

Athletics is a huge part of uni- versities, but California State University, Bakersfield in its first year in the Western Athletic Conference had an attendance below the confer- ence average. According to the attendance reports on ncaa.org, five out of the seven CSUB teams – men’s basketball, women’s basketball, softball, women’s soccer and volleyball – were ranked in the bottom half of the WAC. CSUB men’s basketball team, our golden sport, is ranked sixth in the WAC with an average of 1,264, which is 854 less than the WAC average. Women’s basketball is also ranked sixth Robin Gracia/The Runner and averages 313 attendees per A number of students gather to form a candle heart on Oct. 29 to honor Los Ortiz, a CSUB student, who died from suicide. game, which is 86 less than the WAC average. Depression Softball is ranked fifth, Student mourned at “He was a women’s soccer is ranked sixth common and volleyball ranked last. great friend. He The two sports that ranked in top half of the conference are Candlelight Event among men’s soccer, which ranked was a great third with an average of 341 By Robin Gracia devastating news and remem- people on the road to recovery. students home attendance and baseball, Opinion Editor bered Ortiz together. The candle lighting event gentleman. He which ranked second with an Suicide education and preven- served as that aid for many peo- By Steven Barker average of 465 home atten- Candles flickered as the sun tion were all stressed to the ple struggling to make sense of was a Greek News Editor dance. set on Oct. 29 at California individuals attending the the death of Ortiz. The Assistant Athletics State University, Bakersfield as memorial. “This is the first time we have Suicide is the second-leading Director for Communications, students, staff and community According to Ellen Eggert, a presented an opportunity for member here at cause of death among college stu- Corey Costelloe, said that some members gathered in front of suicide prevention educator people to gather around the dents each year, trailing only auto- of the sports aren’t advertised as the Student Union in remem- with Kern County Mental issue of suicide, loss and grief,” CSUB. He was mobile accidents. heavily as others. brance of those who have died Health, asking questions and said CSUB Counseling Center In an academic school year, “So it’s men’s basketball, from suicide. speaking up can literally save a coordinator Janet Millar. “We a Roadrunner. approximately 10 percent of uni- women’s basketball, baseball The candle lighting event, life. host QPR, which is Question, versity students nationwide will and men’s soccer, so we’re which was held by the CSUB “Suicide is the second leading Persuade and Refer, which is a have thoughts of suicide. doing good in most of them Counseling Center, coincided cause of death among college training to learn to ask the But above all Of those suffering from depres- except men’s basketball,” said with the death of 19-year-old students,” said Eggert, “and we questions that are necessary of sion, anxiety or high levels of Costelloe. Los Ortiz, a Kappa Sigma fra- have to become suicide aware. people who are thinking of else, he was stress, only 20 percent will seek Costelloe said it was because ternity member and CSUB stu- Suicide is the most preventable doing harm, and giving people treatment. some of those aren’t sports that dent, who died of suicide on cause of death that there is.” resources that can help.” our brother.” As the university and student the conference is necessarily Oct. 27 according to the Kern Eggert described the feeling of Students took turns addressing body mourn California State worried about attendance in. County Coroner’s Office. helplessness that can accompa- the crowd regarding their University, Bakersfield student Men’s basketball coach Rod The Greek community came ny an unexpected loss. favorite memories of Ortiz. Kappa Sigma Los Ortiz’s death, which is being Barnes said it was a bit disap- out in large numbers to support Gathering together to commu- “We called him ‘Pledge Bruno President investigated as a suicide, officials pointing to not have a high their friends and fellow stu- nicate feelings of anger, guilt, Mars,’ because, you know, he Gerardo Bobadilla from the school’s Counseling attendance at the games. dents as they dealt with the resentment and sadness can aid See CANDLELIGHT, Page 3 See MENTAL HEALTH, Page 7 See ATTENDANCE, Page 4

CAMPUS Renowned author delivers speech on immigration reform By Kassie Mullican University, Bakersfield, Isabel wanted to be a journalist too. I Senior Reporter Sumaya said, “Nazario’s book wanted to be a truth teller.” was chosen because of the topic “Enrique’s Journey” began “I think [immigration reform] and how it relates to the story of with a discussion with her is a true test for the United many of the students at CSUB.” housekeeper, Carmen. States. How does a great nation Nazario’s journey as a journal- She said that Carmen had rise to a moment like this? How ist began when she was about taught her what real determina- will we rise to the level of 14 living in Argentina during tion was that day. Carmen had humanity that’s required of us?” the middle of the “Dirty War” in left four children behind in Sonia Nazario posed these the 1970s. Guatemala to come to America questions to the hundreds in “I remember walking down the to work to feed her family after attendance at the closing of her streets of Buenos Aires with my her husband had left her for discussion during the One mom and I saw blood on the another woman, leaving the Book, One Bakersfield, One sidewalk and I asked her ‘what family in poverty. Kern event Thursday, Oct. 30. happened here?’ And my mom Carmen had said that most Nazario discussed her award- said that the military had killed days she could only feed them winning book “Enrique’s a couple of journalists. And I once a day maybe twice, but her Journey” based on the Los said ‘why?’ She said ‘Well they children would always go to Angeles Times newspaper were trying to tell the truth bed hungry. At night she had to series. about what is going on here,” coax her children to lie on their Bre Williams/The Runner Director of the First Year Nazario said, “And so I decided bellies so their stomachs didn’t Sonia Nazario talked with readers and signed books are the event in the Icardo Experience at California State at 14 staring at that blood I See SPEAKER, Page 4 Center on Thursday, Oct. 30. INSIDE Opinion News Sports Features Online Misrepresentation: Stop Glory to the hole: Fresh blood: Coverage Break the ice: Students We have a new look! calling feminists Anonymous oral sex on CSUB’s new base- talk dating, asking for Check out our THIS extremists. Page 2 presents risks. Page 3 ball coaches. Page 5 dates. Page 7 redesigned website, photos and more at: Learning from tragedy: Mental health reporting Winter sports previews: Autumn has arrived: ISSUE Editorial. Page 2 continues: Pages 3, 7 Page 6 Photo package. Page 8 therunneronline.com Opinions Nov. 5, 2014

2Volume XL, Issue 7 THE RUNNER RUNNER ON THE STREET The Runner California State University, By Michelle Bean, Reporter Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Hwy. This week, The Runner asked, “Should stores start Black Friday on Thanksgiving or should Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 Telephone 661.654.2165 employees have that time off to be with their families?” Fax 661.654.6905 Breona Ross Devon Kurtz Itzel Colima E-mail [email protected] therunneronline.com Senior Senior Freshman Human Biology Engineering Liberal Studies editorialstaff “I think it depends “It depends, because “I think they should EDITOR-IN-CHIEF on the individual some people don’t be able to have time Athena Skapinakis person. If they have families here, to spend with their choose to work on so if I had a job in families. I mean it’s MANAGING EDITOR Thanksgiving; they Alex Ripepi Black Friday, then retail I wouldn’t mind they choose to working Black Friday should be with their NEWS EDITOR work, or they have because I don’t have family enjoying the Steven Barker a choice to be with family in Bakersfield.” time, not over there their family.” working.” OPINIONS EDITOR Robin Gracia

FEATURES EDITOR Editorial: Reach out to ease suffering Early Black Friday shopping Shelby Parker By The Runner Staff difficulty functioning each day, someone who suffers from pan- cheapens the holidays for all SPORTS EDITOR these various stresses feel creatic cancer; surely it wasn’t Josh Bennett When students arrived on cam- impossibly heavy. the person’s fault that such an By Andrea Calderon don’t like it all.” pus on Oct. 28, many received Each day becomes a challenge, illness developed. But when Reporter Consumers are not the only PHOTO EDITOR news of a tragic development and with each unresolved task, mental illnesses are concerned, ones rushing through Emily Cole regarding one of our peers. the next day becomes even our society at-large blames the Retail stores seem to be open- Thanksgiving. Retail workers That day, word had spread that more burdensome. victims, calling them crazy or ing earlier each year on Black have to rush through dinner or WEB EDITOR Los Ortiz, a California State As friends of those who may unstable. Kennedy Thomas Friday. Some of these retail not enjoy dinner at all. University, Bakersfield student be suffering from depression, The stigma associated with stores go so far as starting Black “I had to eat fast food for din- COPY CHIEF and Kappa Sigma fraternity this is where we become mental illness ultimately serves Friday the day before. ner because I didn’t have time Shealtiel Dow member, had died by suicide. involved. If we are to help com- no one. Many CSUB students work or to eat dinner with my family,” While students and friends of bat both the signs and develop- Knowing this, if we recognize have worked in retail and know said Jesus Pulido, a CSUB his- newsroomstaff Ortiz will inevitably question ment of depression in others, that a person needs professional the hassle that Black Friday tory major. how this came to pass, we we must take it upon ourselves treatment, we must both advo- brings. Instead of looking for- Last year, I worked at Kmart. ASSISTANT EDITORS should also ask: How can we to be an active agent in alleviat- cate for pursuing help and ward to spending time with The day of Thanksgiving, Stephanie Cox, Heather prevent another incident? ing others’ sorrow. encourage the person in need, loved ones, they have to look Kmart opened at 6 a.m. and did Hoelscher, Diana Olivares, Our answer is two-pronged. reminding him or her that forward to spending the not close until the next day at Esteban Ramirez, Stephanie First, for those struggling with For those strug- depression is not a shameful evening working. midnight. Viloria depression, anxiety, or stress, gling with secret but an illness that neces- Some stores, such as Costco The first door buster sale start- REPORTERS AND don’t be afraid to ask for help. depression, sitates treatment. and Marshall's, are closing their ed at 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving, PHOTOGRAPHERS Second, if you notice someone This also means that we must doors on Thanksgiving to give and we had two others at mid- Dylan Knight, Kabria Dodley, struggling with these issues, anxiety, or be willing to physically walk their employees time with their night and 5 a.m. Andrea Pena, Michelle Bean, actively encourage them to seek stress, don’t be our friends to the university families. Other stores, such as My family does not do any- Hayden Carter, Jennifer therapy. counseling center and schedule Wal-Mart and Macy's, are start- thing special on Thanksgiving, Reynolds, Kassie Mullican, We live in a world in which we afraid to ask for an appointment for them if cir- ing their Black Friday deals ear- and I hate turkey and anything Andrea Calderon, Kelsie encounter pressure-filled situa- help. cumstances dictate such an lier and earlier each year. with pumpkin. However, I was Edwards, Marisel Maldonado, tions at all times. As students, action. A person could literally be upset. I did not mind working as Nathan Sanchez, Bre Williams each class, test and assignment If people experience a hard- And if you’re someone in need caught in an avalanche of all of on Thanksgiving instead of get- generates stress-inducing fac- ship of any kind, we must be of help, pursue treatment. the Black Friday sales, deals ting paid $8, which was last businessteam tors, including concern for our willing to empathize with them Schedule an appointment with a year’s minimum BUSINESS MANAGER grades, our comprehension of and listen to him or her. counselor, or accept an appoint- wage, I got paid Silent McCarthy course material and our ability We must be willing to function ment if one is made on your $12 per hour. I was [email protected] to designate time for assign- as a person in whom people can behalf. upset because I ment completion and studying. confide, allowing others to Allow people access into your only got to go FINANCE MANAGER As people, we must also man- slowly relieve themselves of thoughts and feelings, and rid home to get some Yaquelin Barrera

age our friendships and familial their emotional burdens. yourself of the belief that you Emily Runner Cole/The sleep before return- relationships, physical and If we notice someone is social- are a burden to anyone. ing to work. MARKETING & SALES mental health and the potential ly withdrawing – or even Per Dr. Michael Harville, a But aside from REPRESENTATIVES need for employment among refraining from their favorite counselor at CSUB, suicide is tough customers, Jacob Williams, Hailey myriad other needs, all of which activities – we must be willing the second-leading cause of some of my Williams, Maisy-Jane Raper produce stress and emotions to persistently ask about anoth- death among college students, coworkers were a ADVISER that can complicate our stress er’s thought processes, what and roughly 10 percent of stu- little upset over the Jennifer Burger management. emotions they’ve been experi- dents will have suicidal and doorbusters. fact that they did not get to [email protected] Of course, these obligations do encing and how they are man- thoughts. According to Yahoo News, in enjoy Thanksgiving with their not exist within a vacuum. As aging any problematic thoughts With 8,716 students attending 2013, stores such as Toys R Us, family. In fact, we spent the ABOUT many can attest, what happens or feelings. CSUB, that means 872 will face Kohl’s and JCPenney opened four-day weekend working. We The Runner is a laboratory within one area of our lives can We similarly must understand suicidal thoughts. on Thanksgiving day. all had eight hour shifts for all newspaper published weekly, in greatly affect us in others, and that we live in a society in That is 872 students too many. There is no reason to open the four days even though most of conjunction with the what first appeared to be our which mental illnesses and their None of this is to say that doors of any business for Black us were part-time employees. Communications Department manageable list of existential victims face significant stigmas Ortiz’s passing was the result of Friday on Thursday other than If you are working on at California State University, obligations becomes increas- that discourage the pursuit of depression. blatant greed and disregard for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, Bakersfield. The Runner ingly muddled amidst the unex- treatment. We will perhaps never know believes all advertising to be the employees who must come remember that at least you don’t correct but cannot guarantee pected emergencies and conse- Unlike physical ailments, the exact reason for his suicide in to work. have school to worry about. its accuracy or be responsible quences of life. which people universally accept – but if the university and its “Instead of enjoying But if you are not working and for its outcome. For the 30 percent of college as requiring the advice of med- students can learn anything Thanksgiving, people are rush- will go shopping, remember to students that, according to the ical professionals, mental ill- from this tragedy, it is ultimate- ing to go shopping,” said Heidi be kind to the employees who LETTERS TO THE 2013 National College Health nesses are seen as evidence of a ly that suicide and depression Wise, a senior environmental make Black Friday possible. EDITOR Assessment, suffer from deficiency within their victims. can be prevented, with us being resource management major They are sacrificing time with Send letters to depression so severe they have Nobody will legitimately blame the catalysts for improvement. who works at Wal-Mart. “I their loved ones to wait on you. [email protected]. All letters must be signed and verified and be no more than 300 Unpacking the ‘F’ Word: Feminism is misunderstood by men words in length. Letters may be edited for clarity and length. By Steven Barker take feminism for institutional- conversation – however, the right to earn a salary equal to and seeks – to systematically News Editor ized male-hating and proceed to willingness of a sizable popula- her male colleague. It similarly dismantle the institutionalized DISCLAIMERS dismiss what is in reality a tion of men, of which this fights for her right to love means of oppression of one Views and opinions expressed I was sitting in a quiet room on struggle for comprehensive unnamed student’s comments sports, video games and short population and establish the in The Runner are not neces- campus when a student made equality between the sexes. belie he is a part, to voice and hair without being criticized for foundation for universal equali- sarily those of the editors, staff the following statement: “I’m Allow this message, then, to be defend such generalizations her male interests, just as it ty. or the Communications Department. Each quarter’s not opposed to feminism, but if a public service announcement implies that, while logic can fights for a man’s right to enjoy However, when any opponent student staff determines con- their reasoning is that all men for all men who share the transcend ethnicity and nation- cosmetics, fashion and romantic of the movement labels a femi- tent/advertising choices, with are scum, and women are equal unnamed student’s reasoning: ality, it does not transcend bio- comedies without being ostra- nist an ‘extremist,’ this egalitar- advice from the adviser. to men, doesn’t that mean that Stop overgeneralizing feminists logical sex. cized for his traditionally femi- ian vision isn’t what they want Content creation and selection all women are scum?” as extremists. You are embar- Feminism fights nine interests. you to imagine. are all made by student editors. When questioned by others rassing yourselves. What feminism does not fight In today’s society, the word The staff of The Runner about his misunderstanding, the Whenever I hear a fellow man for a woman’s for, however, is the disempow- extremist holds a violent and reserves the right to refuse or student merely added, “It’s just generalize and marginalize fem- right to not have erment or disenfranchisement destructive connotation via its omit any advertising or materi- the extremists that I can’t deal inists or feminism due to these of men. use as a substitute for the oft- al which advocates illegal activ- with.” ‘extremists,’ I imagine these her bust valued It does not theorize men as used labels ‘terrorist’ and ity, or which many be consid- His initial comment and rebut- people conceivably: inferior to women or work ‘Muslim extremist’ in reference ered libelous, irresponsible or above her brain. tasteless. The Runner does not tal, which clearly ignored the • View all Muslims as terrorists toward their eventual subjuga- to Islamic fundamentalism. accept tobacco-related adver- questions posed to him, drew because ISIS recruits Muslims tion; rather, it advocates for the The result, then, is fear of a tising. modest laughter from some for acts of terrorism. That being said, let us under- disintegration of the barriers to movement that seeks to empow- within hearing distance. • Think all black people are stand what feminism is. equality between sexes such er. COPYRIGHT His comments, which were thugs, criminals, drug-abusers Feminism, as many feminists that men and women can mutu- All of this is to say the follow- Copyright belongs to the perhaps intended as a casual or pimps since such content will tell you, instead fights for ally thrive in harmony. ing: If one is still inclined to Communications Department off-hand remark, in fact under- abounds in rap music, a genre the establishment of equality To be sure, these objectives oppose feminism, then that is at California State University, score a justification widely held dominated by black artists. between sexes and the deterio- are, in fact, radically progres- their decision – but for the men Bakersfield. by many men regarding their • See all Catholic priests as ration of oppressive stereotypes sive. that continue to view feminists opposition to feminism. child molesters because some that shape and distort our social Feminism’s unabashed pursuit as extremists, make that deci- Correction: The Oct. 15 Perhaps misperceiving a vocal priests have been arrested for understandings of masculinity of equality is transformational, sion after having thoroughly issue of The Runner incor- feminist for a radical one – such offenses. and femininity. in the same respect that the civil educated yourself on what fem- rectly attributed the Via Arte someone who, according to These claims are obvious Feminism fights for a woman’s rights movement or the push for inism is rather than combating photographs. The correct pho- popular stereotypes, refuses to examples of representative bias right to not have her bust valued universal access to education in illusions spawned by mislabel- tographer is Joey Martinez. shave, neglects beauty products and would immediately be dis- above her brain. the Middle East is transforma- ing and one’s own mispercep- and hates men – some men mis- missed by anyone in serious Feminism fights for a woman’s tional. Each movement sought – tions. Nov. 5, 2014 News 3 Glory to the Hole Hole in bathroom stall used for anonymous oral sex By Robin Gracia students are able to study with- Opinion Editor out distraction. Seldom are library staff members on the The Walter Stiern Library at fourth floor, and there is no type California State University, of security to be seen. Bakersfield has many uses. It Inside of the men’s room on can be used as a computer the fourth floor is a small hole research lab, a haven to study which connects one stall to the and a repository for thousands other. On first glance, one could of books. almost mistake it simply for It’s also a place to potentially damage to the wall which main- meet for various sexual activi- tenance has overlooked. ties. However, to the savvier eye, it’s The digital age has revolution- identifiable as a glory hole. ized the way that students meet The glory hole is roughly an and hook up, with sites such as inch and a half wide, capable of Craigslist leading the charge. It accommodating a vegetable takes less than 60 seconds to such as a carrot or small squash. Nathan Sanchez/The Runner Nathan Sanchez/The Runner place an invitation for sex A glory hole serves as a way to The glory hole, shown above, was found on the fourth The hole has been patched w ith a piece of metal to online for any category one receive oral sex with total floor of the Walter Stiern Library. deter future use. would like – same sex, group, anonymity. women seeking men, and much Here’s how it works: one per- more. son sits inside a stall and waits “Studying late at CSUB” was for a participant. When some- the title of the male-for-male one occupies the adjoining stall, casual encounter personal ad a signal is usually used to which was posted on Oct. 3 by ensure that both individuals an unidentified 25-year-old. “If would like to engage, such as anyone wants to stop by for a tapping one’s foot underneath quickie let me know…looking the stall door. Should both peo- people that you’re having sexu- aside, there’s another side to concern,” Williamson said. “If assistance. to [expletive] or receive head.” ple be willing, one of the men al activity with.” fooling around on campus: the it is called for, we will take According to Delamar, stu- Another ad, titled “CSUB puts their penis through the Of the three most recent posts legal aspect. proactive enforcement.” dents can apply for the library,” which was posted in glory hole for oral sex. on the Craigslist casual encoun- According to Martin Both glory holes have been California Family PACT card at the male-for-male personals on It’s a simple system; however, ters page, only one of the posts Williamson, the university’s covered by maintenance as of the Student Health Center, Sept. 27, asked: “Anybody it comes with many risks. made any reference to sexual chief of police, there are munic- today. The closure of both which covers the cost of doc- want to play? I’ll be on the “There’s always a concern safety. ipal codes and statutes that holes, however, does not guar- tor’s visits and testing. All visits fourth floor in the bathroom when you’re having anonymous “DDF and HIV negative,” define acts, such as receiving antee that a new one will not be and any testing are completely from now till 5ish.” sex, such as STDs,” said Erika were the last remarks by the 25- oral sex in the men’s restroom, created or possibly relocated. confidential. A third post was made on Sept. Delamar, CSUB’s assistant year-old student who posted the as criminal. No matter the nature or the ori- Condoms can also be pur- 25 simply titled “CSUB,” again director of student health serv- “Staying late” ad. The term Williamson said he was aware entation of sex one is engaging chased by the dozen by the in the male-for-male encounters ices. “You have no idea – DDF is slang used in personal that a “peephole” did exist in in, being aware of what services pharmacist at the Student page. It said: “4th floor of the you’re not doing any communi- ads indicating that the writer is the fourth floor of the library; are available on campus is Health Center for $1.50, which library today. Be there from 10 cation with your partner. disease and drug free. however, it existed over five extremely important. Regular is touted as “the cheapest in a.m. till 1 p.m. hanging around “Communication is a big key As Delamar points out, you years ago and he was unaware testing, using condoms and hav- town.” looking to suck, understall, when it comes to preventing can never really be sure. of any recent activity. He also ing open lines of communica- Having sex responsibly, and in etc.” STD transmission. ‘How many “How do you know they’re said that, despite officers doing tion with potential partners a non-public place, is the best The fourth floor of the univer- partners have you had? Have clean unless you’re asking or stakeouts and routine surveil- allows for greater sexual health way to engage with another per- sity library is a quiet floor, you been tested? Do you have unless they’re bringing test lance in the past, no cases or and education. The cost of pro- son, casual or otherwise. College meaning that noise is kept to a an STD?’ These are simple results?” she said. arrests were made. tection and testing should not isn’t like Vegas – what happens bare minimum to ensure that questions you should be asking Possible health ramifications “Safety is UPD’s number one deter students from seeking in college doesn’t stay in college.

SUICIDE PREVENTION Officials encourage depressed students to seek counseling [CANDLELIGHT, Page 1] munications major. “He’d Wallace’s prompt spurred the kinda looked like Bruno Mars,” always make you smile and he crowd into action. People began said Gerardo Bobadilla, a 23- was the epitome of a gentle- to form a chain of hands, back- year-old history and criminal man.” ing up from the candlelight to justice major and current presi- Individuals spoke out one-by- accommodate the expanding dent of Kappa Sigma. one about their personal strug- circle. A Kappa Sigma member Bobadilla’s comment sent a gles with depression, self-harm, placed a candle in the center of wave of laughter into a crying abusive relationships and being the heart for Ortiz. and somber crowd, which made survivors of suicidal thoughts Both Eric Lord and Michael people smile and open up about and attempts. Each person was Harville of the CSUB their personal experiences with met with overwhelming sup- Counseling Center urged any Ortiz. port, a hug from someone who individuals who are over- “Los was always the nicest stood close by, and nods of whelmed, grief-stricken, guy to be around,” said Mary understanding. depressed or anxious to come Guenette, an 18-year-old com- CSUB Vice President of and speak to a professional Student Affairs, Dr. Thomas about their thoughts and feel- Seeking help is Wallace, urged students and ings. Seeking help is not a sign faculty in attendance to take the of weakness, nor is it an indica- not a sign of time to express feelings of love tor of instability. Addressing weakness, nor is it and care to family and friends – one’s feelings is normal, treat those who are dear as if healthy, and necessary. an indicator of they are a gift rather than a Regarding Ortiz, Bobadilla instability. given. said, “He was a great friend. He Addressing one’s “I’m going to ask you all to was a great gentleman. He was reach out and touch someone’s a Greek member here at CSUB. feelings is normal, hand, so we can make this He was a Roadrunner. But healthy, and nec- world a better place,” said above all else, he was our broth- essary. Wallace. er.” Join The Runner!

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Sign up for Comm 214/414 to join. News Nov. 5, 2014 SPEAKER4 Author talks immigration, journey to career in journalism [SPEAKER, Page 1] growl as graceful.” much. To allow these children to be “It was that story that day that safe, Nazario says we should took me on my journey to increase the amount of refuges Honduras, up the migrant routes we take in to the pre-9/11 num- through Mexico and into homes ber of 127,000 instead of the of dozens of women who were 70,000 we take in now. just like Carmen,” said Nazario. “If we all push with a little She found that there was a compassion, with a determina- shift in the types of immigrants tion that I saw atop those freight entering unlawfully into the trains to treat these refuges at U.S. our door better, to change con- According to Nazario, “51 per- ditions in these countries, slow- cent of the immigrants coming ly but surely I think we can in today unlawfully are women change things so that mothers and children.” Each of the never have to leave their chil- women’s stories were the same; dren again,” said Nazario. they left their children behind in Jesus Rojas, as student at search of opportunity intending Bakersfield College, said he to only be gone a year or two. was reading the book for his But it was taking them five to class and really wanted to hear 10 years for these mothers to from Nazario. He was inspired earn enough to pay smugglers Bre Williams/The Runner the most by the story of Olga, a to bring their children. The chil- The audience in the Icardo Center listen on Oct. 30 as Sonia Nazario talks about her journey across Honduras. woman who runs a shelter that dren would begin to get desper- treats dismembered immigrants. ate; if their mothers weren’t she worked. Then one day she According to Nazario, thou- for captured immigrants. They to his grandmother’s house in Minerva Legorreta, a freshman coming back they would go to was just gone. sands of children travel this way prefer children, because that lit- Honduras and made the same at CSUB, said she attended the them. After 11 years of not seeing his every year, with many unable to tle slip of paper they carry, just journey, step by step exactly as event because she really likes Telling the story through the mother he set out to find her. He make the journey successfully. like Enrique carried, could be he had done,” Nazario said. the story and that many people journey of one boy, Enrique, put had no money so he traveled by If they are not captured by the used to demand a ransom from Per Nazario, children are could relate to it. a human face on immigration hanging on the sides and tops of bandits or corrupt cops on the the mothers. crossing into the U.S unlawful- Victor Flores, a student from issues. Enrique was just five freight trains. Enrique didn’t side of the road or thrown off by After Enrique made eight ly in record-breaking numbers. BC came with his girlfriend to years old when his mother had know which way to go, just that the gangsters who control the attempts to get through Mexico The shift has changed from that the event. He came to the coun- left. He had told Nazario that he he had to find his mom. He car- tops of the trains, many fall to to find his mother, Nazario met of economic reasons to fear. try when he was six and feels remembered his mother selling ried the only thing he knew get ripped apart by the train. Enrique in Nuevo Laredo. “Our government must protect like he should get more. He things from a wooden box and could lead him to his mother, a Today the journey is even “I spent weeks with Enrique them,” said Nazario. “What we works and pays taxes, but does- that he would play around her slip of paper with his mother’s more perilous because the new watching his misery unfold so I have seen this summer has n’t get the same benefits as citi- morning, afternoon and night as number on it. drug cartel zetas pay bounties could tell it to you. I went back been, in my opinion, truly dis- zens.

SPORTS Five campus sports rank among worst in attendance in conference [ATTENDANCE, PAGE 1] community. more fans at games. ’Runners” slogan. new advertisement has come town. I think that will help just “It can be disheartening when Women's basketball redshirt- “It is important in so many dif- “I think it is really trying to from a $20,000 budget that they you come out and play and senior guard Tyonna Outland ferent ways because last year create that whole emotional get each year. there’s not many people there, said that it would be great to we worked so hard to be presea- attachment to the program not He said that a big problem that “It can be dis- and you start thinking does any- have more fan support at son ranked number one, which only on campus but locally as CSUB basketball has faced heartening when one really care,” said Barnes. games. means hopefully we'll be able to well,” he said. with attendance is that, from you come out and “I'm hoping that we can build “I think having more fans here draw more fan support,” said He added that they have low- Thanksgiving to New Year’s so those guys don’t even have would give us more support McCall. “That has been impor- ered ticket prices. Tickets to Day, students are not on cam- play and there’s to imagine that that is the case. because I remember against tant to us so we can continue to basketball games were reduced pus, but he said that the fact that not many people “Our guys really want people Seattle University last year the make our program grow not just from $20 to $16 a game. the games will now be in the to come see them play to defend fans helped us come back,” said with the athletic department but General admission seat prices Icardo Center will help. there, and you our home court and to defend Outland. “The energy was also outside with the fan sup- also have gone down to $8. “I think that we're 100 percent start thinking does Bakersfield because that’s basi- there, it was on our side and it port.” They also created a children’s here will help because it's more anyone really cally what we feel like we are definitely helps.” Costelloe said that the biggest ticket that is $5 for any seat. located to where people live,” doing. When we say CSUB women’s basketball part of their advertising cam- According to Director of said Costelloe. “Rabobank is care.” Bakersfield, we don’t just think coach Greg McCall commented paign to increase attendance at Marketing and Promotions for great, but it is downtown and Men’s Basketball Coach of ourselves we think about this on the importance of having games has been the “We are all Athletics Brynn Conapitski, the not many people live down- Rod Barnes Nov. 5, 2014 Sports 5 CSUB baseball welcomes two new assistant coaches By Nate Sanchez Macaluso, in addition to his third base coaching Senior Columnist duties, will be there to work with outfielders and recruiting players. I understand the fact that baseball, collegiate and “As a staff, we’re gonna work together and do professional, is done for 2014, but I refuse to everything we can to get these guys better,” come to terms with it. All may be quiet on the Macaluso said. baseball front, but the Roadrunners, armed with Along with refining the historically strong pitch- two new coaches, are preparing to make a ruckus ing staff, Macaluso and Hoover are putting extra as soon as they take the field against Creighton emphasis on offense, a rare commodity last year. on Friday, Feb. 13 next year. “A lot of teams have struggled lately with Bob Macaluso and Alex Hoover will join the offense,” Macaluso baseball team’s roster of coaches for the upcom- said. “I actually call it ing season, and the the Dead Bat Era.” most noteworthy “One thing I can aspect of their bring to the table is résumés was the vol- my knowledge of the ume of playoff expe- hitting mechanics rience. from places I’ve been “If you’re in the before,” Hoover said. playoffs it means “Hitting is about you’ve got great combining technique, players and you’re mental approach and Image courtesy of gorun- doing something doing your home- ners.com New assistant coach Image courtesy of gorun- right,” Macaluso work on the opposing ners.com said. “You’re hope- pitcher.” Bob Macaluso joins the New assistant coach staff after spending the fully learning how to Before the 2013 sea- last six seasons at UC Alex Hoover joins the win. I would like to son, Roadrunners team after being at Cal Irvine. instill that in this Head Coach Bill Poly for the past five seasons. team. It’s about Kernen made it a point to stay away from the players developing term “rebuilding year” in the wake of CSUB’s the mentality that it biggest draft class in school history. takes to be a playoff-contending team.” The Roadrunners didn’t repeat the previous sea- “It’s good to have coaches with playoff experi- son’s success, but were able to capitalize on ence; it sets a bar for us,” said senior outfielder pitching and defense. Two new coaches are look- Jordie Hein. “They’ve been there and we listen to ing to improve what the ‘Runners lacked last them because we know that what they’ve done year. works.” “This team is on the verge of being that break- Macaluso spent six seasons as an assistant coach out team,” Hoover said. “The experience factor at UC Irvine, making it to the NCAA Tournament helps with every aspect as far as not trying to do four years. In 2014, the Anteaters made it to the too much and getting into the right mentality. College World Series, losing to the University of Having been there and having the process down I Texas. think will help.” Hoover comes from a Cal Poly team that last “This is an effective team and it comes down to year appeared in its second consecutive NCAA taking it one pitch at a time,” Macaluso said. Tournament appearance. Hoover served as a vol- “The results will take of themselves.” unteer assistant coach for the Mustangs for the I’ve watched the Roadrunners play baseball for past four years. two years. New players, new coaches and a new Hoover will coach first base and work with the mentality add up to a successful season from hitters. He’ll also be a defensive instructor. where I’m looking at it. Commentary: MLB Postseason was the most exciting one yet By Josh Bennett championships, and reached another World Sports Editor Series on an even numbered year. The Giants were the fifth best team in the NL and would not October baseball is one of the most exhilarating have even made the playoffs under the old for- months in sports, and in 2014, that was proven mat, but found themselves fortunate to get in once again. 30 teams took the diamond in April to under the extra wild card team format. become one of the ten teams to qualify for post- The Giants easily disposed of the Pirates and season baseball. The ride ended on Wednesday, took care of the Nationals to set up a NLCS when the San Francisco Giants edged out the showdown with the Cardinals, the only other Kansas City Royals in seven games with the team in the NL to reach the World Series in the tying Royal run just 90 feet away. past 5 playoffs. The Cardinals took out the Both leagues told their own unique stories this Dodgers yet again, who continue their regular postseason. In the American League, we saw the season success, but postseason struggles. resurgence of formerly bad small market clubs The Giants didn’t go through the NL as domi- (Royals, Orioles), the return of a rebuilding pow- nant as the Royals did in the AL, but they only erhouse (Angels), a team bookmarked for great- dropped two games en route to this final show- ness slipping into the dance (Athletics) and a down. familiar face in October (Tigers). The only way this World Series could go was the In the National League, we saw reappearances full 7 games. While it would have been fun to see from strengthening small market teams the Royals go undefeated in the postseason, there (Nationals, Pirates), a building west coast power- was just something special about these two teams house (Dodgers) and the two teams who have meeting up. ruled the NL postseason for the past 4 years They proved this, showcasing 6 exciting games, (Giants, Cardinals). some close, some blowouts, which led to the final The story in the American League was the rise stand in Kansas City. The storybook ending was of the underdog. With teams like the defending there for the Royals. Bottom of the 9th, two outs, World Series champion Red Sox and the Yankees tying run on third, the batter was previously hit in missing the postseason, we saw many small mar- the leg with a pitch and could have his redemp- ket teams make the postseason, including the tion. The Giants had their ace pitcher on the Royals who hosted the first wild card game mound. This game could have gone either way. against a slipping Athletics team which ended This time, it went the Giants way. The with a walk off hit in extra innings, foreshadow- Cinderella story ended 90 feet short on a foul ing the upcoming month. popup, while another story was written about the After a pair of sweeps, underdog fans saw the bi-annual dynasty in San Francisco, who only Royals and Orioles battle during a time when needs to get into the postseason, and will take football usually reigns supreme. The Royals train care of the rest in October. continued chugging along, using small ball, While it wasn’t the feel good ending most fans defense, speed, and the occasional home run to were hoping for, it was the feel good ending for sweep the Orioles, and go to their third World Giants fans, and they definitely deserved it. Both Series in franchise history. teams deserved it, just as they deserved to be in The Royals seemed to be a team of destiny. the World Series to begin with. Considered to be the doormat of the AL Central, This will be the last time we see any of these and MLB, for years, they finally made the post- teams with these lineups. As the World Series season for the first time in 29 years, and rejuve- concludes, and the champions raise the trophy, nated a city that has not seen any postseason suc- the offseason begins, where the other 20 teams cess in a while. that failed to reach the postseason will try to fix This was more than just a team winning. This their problems. was Kansas City as a whole rallying together This MLB postseason was as fantastic and excit- with all of the other long suffering Royals fans ing as last season (although I might be a little from all parts of the Earth, to witness an improb- biased on last season as my beloved Red Sox able run by their Royals that may never be seen took home the title). Next year’s postseason will again. find a way to top this one, even if we don’t think The Royals became the underdog team America so. was cheering for. They were fun to watch, fun to Until then, we wait. We wait for the tempera- cheer for, and basically had the storybook ending tures to warm back up, for the grass to grow all lined up for them, as all the pieces finally fell again, for the mixed smells of grass clippings, into place for them to not only make the postsea- infield dirt, and steaming hot dogs. We wait for son, but to make a good run at the title. baseball to begin again. We wait for April 2015, Standing in their way was the San Francisco and the brand new journey to the MLB Giants, winners of 2 of the last 4 World Series Postseason. Sports Nov. 5, 2014 6 ’Runners basketball back with a vengeance Reloaded men’s team looks to rebound High expectations for women’s hoops

By Silent McCarthy for the ’Runners are: 6-foot Business Manager junior guard Lunden Junious- Reliford from Los Angeles Despite having a team com- Valley College, 6-foot-1 junior posed of eight returners and forward Hali Ford from seven newcomers, California Moberly Area Community State University, Bakersfield’s College in St. Louis, Mo., 6-1 men’s basketball head coach sophomore forward Tylinn Rod Barnes is expecting a Carter from San Diego and 6- promising season for the foot freshman guard Airica ’Runners. Carmon from Long Beach. Based on the Western Athletic The key returning players for Conference basketball media CSUB are: 5-8 red-shirt senior preview polls released in early guard Tyonna Outland, who October, CSUB’s men’s basket- was last year’s WAC Player of ball team is expected to finish the Year as she averaged 20.7 sixth of eight teams in the WAC points per game and 6.3 this season, and were ranked rebounds per game; 6-2 junior fifth in the coaches polls. forward Batabe Zempare, who “There’s some excitement averaged 8.2 points per game around our team because we and led the team with 10.6 have a lot of new guys in our rebounds; 5-9 red-shirt senior program,” said Barnes. guard Dajy Vines, who aver- “They always bring fresh excit- aged nine points and 3.8 ing energy but our team is a rebounds and 5-2 junior guard team that is very versatile. I Alyssa Shannon, who aver- think when fans come to watch aged 6.8 points and 2.8 us play, they will see a team that rebounds last year. plays very tough. A disciplined McCall said that the strength team and it’s going to get better of this team is its attacking throughout the year because nature on offense, but the we’re going to get to know each defense is also much more other better than what we do improved. right now.” Diana Olivares/The Runner files Diana Olivares/The Runner files “We have some good players Redshirt-senior guard Tyonna Outland attempts a shot CSUB will start the season Senior guard Tyrell Corbin attempts a layup against Seattle with a lot of experience that University last season at Rabobank Arena. All home games against Utah Valley University last season. Outland is the with an exhibition home game love to attack the rim a lot,” he this season will be played in the Icardo Center. preseason WAC Player of the Year. against Whittier College on said. “They like to attack the Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. before heading senior guard Tyrell Corbin, who same page. We have a lot of By Esteban Ramirez sight. Our goal is to get to the paint, which causes a lot of off to Honolulu for the last year averaged 4.8 points per new guys and they are new to Assistant Sports Editor NCAA tournament, and not problems for other teams. Outrigger Resorts Rainbow game and two assists per game. Coach Barnes. So I just want to just get in but also win the We’re so much better on Classic, which starts on Nov. Barnes said that the strengths make sure they know what’s With the coaches and media NCAA tournament. Teams are defense. That’s the one area we 14. of this team are its inside play going on.” polls having California State probably feeling like they’re are so much better than last The ’Runners (13-19, 5-11 with players like Ahmed, 6-8 Maynor explained his mind University, Bakersfield coming after us since we are year. We still can score. We WAC) finished tied for last in redshirt-senior forward Kregg set going into the season and women’s basketball team as number one, but really they’re still have a lot of great scorers the WAC, while Utah Valley Jones and 6-10 redshirt-senior what his focuses are. the favorites to take the in our way because it’s our on the floor, but defensively, University (20-12, 13-2 WAC) center Abdul Ahmed, but also “Our unity is there,” said Western Athletic Conference goal is to get to the NCAA we’re so much better. The finished in first. depth at the guard spots. Maynor. “There is no animosity for the first time in school his- tournament.” help-side defense is the one Some of the key new players “I think we will play the game within our team. The only bad tory, the expectations are at an CSUB will start its season area we are continuing to get for the ’Runners are: 6-foot-4 way more inside out than we’ve things is that we start school in all-time high for the ’Runners with a home opener against Air better.” junior forward Kevin Mays ever had here because last year September. Other schools start this season. Force Academy on Nov.14 at 7 Outland commented on the from Queens, N.Y., 6-2 junior Aly came in, but it was later in August so they have a whole The ’Runners finished 19-12 p.m. start of a new season. guard Cortez Connerz from St. during the year, and with the extra month of practice that we overall and 12-4 in the WAC “We worked so hard to put “It’s really exciting,” she Louis, Mo., 6-6 junior forward other guys we feel that this is don’t. We are behind the eight last year. They finished second ourselves in this position, so it said. “We have been working Matt Smith from Jackson, the strength of our team.” ball a little bit. We have multi- in the conference behind wasn’t like we were surprised really hard since December, Tenn., and 6-3 junior guard Jones has already set goals for ple practices a day so the only University of Idaho (25-9, 15- that we got picked number,” it’s our first summer here as a Dashawn Richmond from this season and plans to be more thing is the amount of time we 1 WAC), and that success led said McCall. “We knew that team, and we’re ready to put Staten Island, N.Y. optimistic. have to prepare for the season.” to the first ever Women’s this was the position we want- everything against other oppo- Some of the key returners are: “Individually, I’m trying to Barnes added that last year National Invitational ed to be in, and we worked nents. 6-9 junior center Aly Ahmed, stay more positive,” said Jones. they focused too much on the Tournament appearance for the hard to get ourselves there. “We’re more versatile at the who last year averaged 8.9 “I kind of get negative some- polls, but this year they are tak- ’Runners. [Therefore] it hasn’t been hard guard spots and we have peo- points per game and 6.6 times on myself.” ing a different approach. “We’re working harder,” said to get them to focus on this ple that can be interchangeable rebounds per game; 6-foot red- “I want to play well and make “Each week we want to get bet- CSUB coach Greg McCall on year because they earned that. in the post, in the four spots or shirt-senior guard Javonte sure everyone is playing well ter,” said Barnes. “We’re not as the team trying to build off last It wasn’t a shock that we’re in the guard spots. Maynor, who last year averaged together and team wise I need concerned about the opponent year’s success. “They are hun- number one.” “This year we need to finish 8.8 points per game and 6-foot to make sure everyone is on the or what’s down the road.” grier because our goal is in Some of the key new players the job from last year.”

’Runners shutout on eve of WAC tournament CSUB wrestling is back

By Hayden Carter By Andrea Flores On Nov. 2, CSUB fell to Reporter Special to The Runner Stanford University 25-6 at the Icardo Center. In a Western Athletic California State University, Brothers Bryce Hammond Conference matchup, the Bakersfield wrestlers are and Coleman Hammond gave California State University, excited to start their 2014- the ’Runners their lone victo- Bakersfield women’s soccer 2015 season this weekend. ries of the dual. team was shutout 2-0 by Grand Last season the team placed Bryce shutout redshirt- Canyon University on Oct. 30 5th overall in the Pacific-12 freshman Keaton Subjeck, 7- at the main soccer field. Conference Championship, 0. Coleman defeated redshirt- After a scoreless first half, the and also had a few wrestlers freshman Garrett Schaner in ‘Lopes (7-9-1, 6-3 WAC) place top three in their weight the 149 weight class, 7-4. scored twice in a ten minute class; Ian Nickel placed 2nd The ’Runners will compete span to defeat the ‘Runners (4- at the 133 weight class, next in the Gilroy Duals in 14-1, 3-6 WAC). Reuben Franklin placed 3rd at Gilroy, Calif. “I think in the first half, we 197 and Bryce Hammond CSUB will begin the Gilroy had a good response after the placed 1st at 174. Duals with a matchup against first ten minutes,” said assistant Hammond placing first in Appalachian State University coach Christian Johnson. his weight class qualified him at 2 p.m. on Nov. 14. “I think in the second half, to move on to the NCAA after that first goal, I don’t think Championship where he we responded well,” the coach became an All-American fin- Athlete of the added. ishing in 8th place. CSUB struggled to create any “This year I feel like this Week type of offensive rhythm team is stronger, more experi- throughout the match, and two enced and more determined breakaways ultimately won the than any other year I’ve been game for GCU. on the team,” said senior “The speed of play and our Marisel Maldonado/The Runner Freshman midfielder Brittany Mejia winds up to kick the ball against Grand Canyon heavyweight Steven Wood. possession has got to be much University on Oct. 30. “I know we will have more better,” said Johnson. NCAA qualifiers this year.” “Tonight’s a little bit of a set- forward Milla Benedetti in the On Nov. 1, GCU (8-9-1, 7-3 versity for their commitment He said the hardest part of back, but we knew this was 61st minute and the second WAC) defeated CSUB (4-15-1, and their hard work over the wrestling is not being your going to be a came in the 69th 3-7 WAC) by a score of 1-0 at last four years. own worst enemy. tough game. minute from fresh- the main soccer field. Despite the two losses over He says it would be the per- G r a n d man midfielder Milla Benedetti’s goal in the the weekend, the ‘Runners fect way to finish his career as Canyon’s a dan- Patricia Pape. 42nd minute proved to be all secured the 4th seed for this a Division I collegiate gerous, young 2 “We just need to the ‘Lopes needed as they shut week’s conference tournament wrestler. Redshirt-freshman forward team and it work on our men- out the ‘Runners for a second at Seattle University. “I’m fortunate to be in the Julian Zamora score twice over shows us that tality,” said red- straight match. They will play the 5th seed, position that I’m in,” said the weekend in a win against the coaches and shirt-junior goalie Prior to Saturday’s match, the New Mexico State University, head coach Mike Mendoza. UNLV and a tie against Grand players need to Tori Ornela. “The four seniors (Sarah Cook, on Nov. 6 at 4:30 p.m. “The community and alumni Canyon. Zamora now has 10 raise the bar.” 0 big part is having Becca Ellis, Taylor French, and If CSUB bets NMSU, they will is so supportive of the pro- goals on the season. The first goal mental focus for a Haley Hatfield) were honored play against top-seeded Seattle gram and I’m extremely for GCU came from freshman full 90 minutes.” by the program and by the uni- Photo courtesy of CSUB Sports University. thankful.” Information Nov. 5, 2014 Features/News Film Club hosts Halloween Film Festival 7 What’s Happening By Heather Hoelscher “[We] selected the ones we “This event is special because periodically just to add a sense Assistant Features Editor liked the most,” Alame said, it gives our club the chance to of creepiness to the film. On Campus “Then we had auditions and showcase our hard work and Greg Bolanos directs, writes Film Club’s first Halloween created a filming schedule. make a name for ourselves on and edits for the film club. Horror ‘Film’ Festival was a hit. From that point, the directors campus,” Alame said. “I wrote and directed ‘Elijah Roughly 100 students and took over and found the loca- Mateo Lara, an English major, and the Clown.’ I wrote ‘The Wednesday, Nov. 5 guests came to the Student tions, costumes, props, film wrote the film “Blood in the Bag’ and I edited “Elijah and CSUB Guitar Arts - 19th Century Guitar Duo, Union Multipurpose room. crew, held rehearsals and so on. Trees” for the event. the Clown” and “Blood in the Douglas James and Pasquale Rucco, give a lec- Some dressed up for a costume After filming, we began edit- “I had a dream and demons Trees,” Bolanos said. ture/demonstration on guitar duo repertoire from contest the club was putting on ing.” and the supernatural stuff kind His inspiration for writing the early Romantic era. Music Building Room 111, and others just came to enjoy Mike Kwon, executive vice of freaks me out,” said Lara, “I “The Bag” was a pulp fiction 1-3pm the films. president of ASI, enjoys coming think I watched a scary movie type mystery of “What’s in this? There were seven participants out to as many clubs’ events he before I went to bed and I had a But no one ever knows. That is Thursday, Nov. 6 in the costume contest, a spice can to support them. dream. It was about a tree and the question he has been asked Runner Panel Fall 2014 - Children at the Footsteps rack, a dog, jigsaw, rag doll, the “What I enjoyed about the this lady. I researched it and the most. ‘What is in the bag?’ of the Nation. Interactive presentation will provide joker and two scary masked “I thought about what I really context for engaging discussions. Stockdale Room characters. love, and what I love is film. 7pm-8:30pm The three winners were the And I’ve always loved writing,” spice rack for the funniest cos- he said. Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 6-9 tume; the jigsaw for the scariest Obsession was among the “From Dust Thou Art” - Theatre Department pres- costume and the most creative films that was most popular. ents this Dust Bowl-inspired production at the Doré costume went to one of two in “Obsession” was written and Theatre 8-10pm Nov. 6, 7 and 8; 2-4pm Nov. 9. masks. directed by Leo Garcia. It told Tickets are $10 general, $8 seniors/staff/faculty, $5 There were six student films the story of boy who was in students with ID. Info: 661-654-3150 and a showing of ‘Silence of the love with a girl that he watched Lambs.’ The student-films had day in and day out. He was Friday, Nov. 7 comedy and horror all in one. ‘obsessed’ with her and needed Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Masterclass - Chad Alame, president and to eliminate the competition. Classical music masterclass with acclaimed cellist founder of Film Club, was in There was love and murder all Carter Brey. Music Building Room 127, 4-5:30pm attendance as Dracula. in the same movie. The passion “During our first quarter we Kabria Dodley/The Runner someone has for another can Men’s Soccer vs. Utah Valley - Main Soccer Field recruited members, had a bar- Guests participate in the costume contest at Halloween make a person do crazy things. 7pm Horror Fest on Wednesday, Oct. 29. beque fundraiser and prepared It was one of the favorite films our club members for filmmak- films was that the students, there is actually lady demons of the night. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 7-8 ing. This is our club's first proj- basically, produced it, and they called succubi so I thought that Other films included in the Grapes of Wrath Speaker Series - The Cultural ect and event. were the people who organized was interesting. So the inspira- Halloween Horror Festival Legacy of “The Grapes of Wrath.” Free in the “We are now working on our it and held it without any facul- tion behind it was about a girl were “If I can’t have you” writ- Dezember Reading Room at the Walter Stiern next batch of films for our ty and administration help. And demon who possesses men and ten by Mike Allen, and directed Library. Friday speakers at 9am, 1pm and 7pm with romance and comedy event that is why it was a great idea makes them kill their lovers.” by Goose Scott and “The musical performance by Joe’s Tent House Revival at next quarter,” Alame said. and great initiative from the stu- “Blood in the Trees” featured a Gathering” written and directed 8:15pm. Saturday program features a documentary They started working on the dents,” said Kwon. woman in a white dress, a by Joaquin Calderon. at 8:15am followed by speakers until 10:30am. event by having the members Alame feels that the Film Club supernatural being and a The film club will be putting Details: www.grapesofwrathconference.com submit original scripts to be provides a unique opportunity demon. on another film event for reviewed by the club officers. for students in Bakersfield. She would come into the shot Valentine’s Day next quarter. Saturday, Nov. 8 Men’s Basketball vs Whittier- Exhibition game in the Icardo Center 7pm

Students offer dating advice and tips Sunday, Nov. 9 Men’s Soccer vs Seattle University - Main Soccer By Andrea Peña cally cross them off their list as a potential Field 1pm Reporter date. Girls also find it tough when guys surround themselves with the ladies. Asking a person on a date can be one of “It depends on the girl really. Some will the hardest things to do. You never know let a guy know right away if she is seeing Calendar sponsored by CSUB Office of Student what the other person is going to say or someone,” said Jorey Braughton, a creden- Affairs, School of Arts and Humanities, and Walter might be thinking. There are many ways to tial student at CSUB. Stiern Library. ask someone out, it’s just a matter of find- If you are truly interested in someone and If you would like your event to appear in this cal- ing which technique works best for you. want to know what their relationship status endar, contact [email protected]. “You plan what you say before you say it, is, just ask them. and you think of steps ahead. It’s kind of Another frequently asked question is: like a chess game. You have to make the How long should I wait to ask someone on right moves or else you’ll lose your queen,” a date? There are many different opinions. said Ivory Parker Jr., an 18-year-old busi- Some believe being friends first and get- Athena Skapinakis/The Runner ness administration major at California ting to know each other is more successful State University, Bakersfield. than just asking someone on the spot. radius of you. There is nothing wrong with When it comes to actually asking someone However, if you’re feeling gutsy, you online dating and it actually has been out, people do not agree on whether it should just do it. proven successful in some cases. However, should be the man’s job or the woman’s. “If you want to ask someone out, just go the only downside is you have to pay a There will never be a right or wrong answer for it. What’s the worst that can happen? All monthly fee, which could add up with time. to this question, and it all depends on if you she can do is say no,” said Roberto “I am not a fan of online dating for myself, prefer the traditional approach or if you like Palacios, a 21-year-old P.E.A.K. major. but I can see how it can be helpful for many. to take charge. However, there are men and Now, many people think pick-up lines are It may just be the convenient option,” said women that believe tradition is the best cheesy and don’t have much of an effect on a female student at CSUB who wished to way. people. remain anonymous. “The best way to know if you’re going to James Barragan, a 21-year-old business- There are other tips and techniques that get a date is to get to know the person. Aim marketing major, explained how he used a you can find online which could help you to be friends first. If you don’t get a date at pick up line on a girl as an icebreaker. His ask someone out on a date, but you must be least you have new friend,” Zoila Word, a pick-up line was effective and landed him a cautious when searching online. Make sure first-year student at CSUB. seven month relationship with the girl. the website you are looking at is legitimate. Many people find it difficult to know If you have a hard time going up to some- “If I were to give someone pointers on whether a guy or girl is single or in a rela- one or are just terrified of being shot down, how to approach a girl, I would say tionship. Some guys on campus say it is you could always try online dating. E-har- approach her confidently and with clear hard to know if a girl is single because mony, match.com and other dating websites intentions in your own mind and know many girls wear rings on their wedding fin- offer ways to get to know people that live in exactly where you want this relationship to gers. Once they see the ring they automati- your city or someone that lives in a given go or start,” said Barragan. Counselors discuss aspects of depression [MENTAL HEALTH, Page 1] depression are wide-ranging. affected their lives in a signifi- pleasurable. Center are using statistics like “College is a big transition into cant way. • isolation or social withdrawal. these to inform students of the adulthood,” Lord said. “It’s pos- “I hated my life,” said a senior • sleeping problems, like hyper- pervasiveness and devastating sibly a residential move from mathematics major, who somnia or insomnia. consequences of depression, your place of origin your whole requested that his identity be • changes to one’s appetite. stress and anxiety. life, and that’s a huge difference withheld. • difficulty making decisions or According to Harville, depres- for a lot of people. It may be a “I would wake up every day navigating life. sion is a mental illness with big cultural shock […] where and feel a general malaise or wide-ranging effects on our you’re used to living in some dysphoria,” the student added. Campus Services lives. community in another part of “I thought I was dying, and the The center employs four coun- “Depression isn’t just the emo- the world and now you’re living feeling would last until I went selors and offers individual tion, the feeling of being in Bakersfield and trying to to bed every day.” therapy for a number of issues, depressed,” Harville said, “but navigate this world. The student, who said his anx- such as anger, depression, anxi- it really is a comprehensive way “We see a big increase in peo- iety formed when he thought he ety, relationship issues, sexual where almost all aspects of your ple not being able to handle was developing symptoms of a abuse, low self-esteem and eat- life are in some way impacted – their stress because of all these brain tumor, experienced signif- ing disorders. mentally and emotionally, transitions.” icant anxiety for four months. The Counseling Center also socially, physically.” Despite depression’s perva- After receiving counseling and offers a crisis intervention hot- When the depression worsens, siveness, Lord and Harville psychiatric service for a year, he line that students can call if Harville added, victims begin to both cited cultural messages added he no longer experiences they’re suffering from signifi- feel immobilized. tying depression to mental anxiety. cant hardships and the campus As their self-esteem begins to weakness or personality defects center is closed. plummet, Harville said people as a deterrent to seeking thera- Know the Signs The Counseling Center is open begin to perceive themselves as py. Harville and Lord said that from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday both outcasts from the commu- Harville added that only 8 per- there are a number of symptoms through Friday. It is located nity at-large and burdens to cent of CSUB students seek related to depression. The pri- next to the Student Health their peers. This ultimately therapy at the Counseling mary ones include, but are not Center and the Icardo Center. results in suicidal thoughts and, Center. limited to: even worse, attempts. Students who have experi- The Crisis Counselor phone Eric Lord, a counselor at enced depression and anxiety • anhedonia – the disinterest in number is 661-654-3366. CSUB, says the causes for say the illnesses negatively activities people once found Features Nov. 5, 2014 8

Emily Cole/The Runner Murray Farms gets into the holiday spirit with pumpkins and scarecrows.

Emily Cole/The Runner The town of Tehachapi has a lot to offer during the colder months, and the streets are filled with the colors of fall. Spending the day in Tehachapi

By Shelby Parker Country Bakery. The Tehachapi Museum on the elevated hill. In fact, it is considered the Features Editor Wander the streets without a clue of where Another step back in time for Tehachapi visi- number one attraction in Kern County and cov- you’re going or grab a Visitor Guide to the area tors, see what the town was like when it was ers 68 miles between Bakersfield and Mojave. Now that the months are turning chilly, it’s and stop at the hot spots that are listed on the first established. Walk through several rooms of It was designed in 1876 by William Hood, who now easier to get in the mood for festive fall Downtown Walking Tour. There are many his- antique treasures and finds from old Tehachapi, was the Southern Pacific Chief Engineer. activities. toric sites to see, and a number of the museums such as an old buggy, outfits, doctor equipment, Surrounded by hills and trees, it’s a perfect look- While Bakersfield takes a bit longer to come are free of charge. school supplies and more. out to take in the scenery and get away from the around, as the leaves are still waiting to change, Then, learn more about the Native American city life. it’s a great chance to get out of town - Explore The Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum culture and the impact it had on the town. Again, the surrounding areas of Kern County and what The museum features a collection of artifacts, volunteers are available to provide more infor- On the way back they have to offer. including antique maintenance equipment, along mation and insight, as you have questions and On your way home from Tehachapi, you might Tehachapi is a charming town, like something with photos and stories on the walls that provide explore the building. want to stop at Murray Family Farms. Check out you’d see in a cheesy Hallmark movie, and is a look at the past. Walk through each room of Around the area, you can also see many beauti- their store, which sells a variety of fresh fruit just 45 minutes east of Bakersfield. the train station and see what it was like to work ful houses that tell stories and hold onto a lot and vegetables, along with nuts and trail mix. It’s the perfect place to spend the day, if you’re at a real depot during its heyday. of history. If you follow the official Tehachapi You can also order breakfast, lunch or dinner looking for something to do that isn’t far from With only six of the Southern Pacific Railroad Visitor Guide, you can find out more about the as well and sit on the patio, overlooking the fes- home. depot’s left, Tehachapi’s depot is the only one importance of each house and the role it played. tive activities that they have for the youngsters. There are quaint boutiques and antique stores standing on its original ground. Volunteers Along the way, there are several murals on the During the fall months, there is usually some- that line Main Street, including Dahlia’s working also provide short tours and informa- walls of buildings depicting the cultures and his- thing going on. Boutique, Another Time Around and 5 Heart tion, if tourists are interested. tory throughout the years. Take a look at murrayfamilyfarms.com for Quilts & Fabric, among others. hours and more about their mission. If you’re hungry, grab a bite to eat at one of Open five days a week, Thursday through The Loop When visiting during the colder months, dress the many restaurants, such as the Apple Shed or Monday, 11 a.m-4 p.m. If getting out in nature is more your style, take warm and don’t forget your gloves at home! Kelcy’s Restaurant, or grab a pastry at Kohnen’s Visit www.TehachapiDepot.com for more info. a drive or a hike near the famous Tehachapi Now, go grab some friends or a special someone Loop, to watch the trains pass by, as they wind and make some memories. Student Recreation Center turns spooky on Halloween

Emily Cole/The Runner A crowd gets together to do the Cupid Shuffle afte r SRC Scary Rec Carnival on Oct. 31.

By Dylan Knight horror movies leave me terrified for life. I’m def- Reporter initely expecting to be scared.” The carnival is hosted primarily by enthusiastic The annual Scary Rec Carnival, hosted in the student volunteers and employees of the SRC. Student Recreational Center on Friday, Oct. 31, Before the carnival opened to the public, volun- was full of student volunteers dedicated to pro- teers were building the mazes and getting their viding their peers with a fun, free, safe and oh so makeup done by student makeup artists whose spooky environment for students to celebrate work seemed professional. From terrifying one- Halloween. eyed ladies to New Orleans themed Mardi Gras “This years theme is sort of a New Orleans dancers and everything in between, the SRC was Mardi Gras theme” said volunteer Celine full of excited volunteers ready to haunt their fel- Skibicki, 18, freshman undeclared major while low students. sporting gold and black sequins, glitter and of “We usually just have fun,” said Linsie White, course, Mardi Gras beads. “We’re doing a dance 20, pre-nursing major and employee at the SRC. while people enter the maze to get them excited “We get to dress up and just act goofy with our and ready to be scared.” coworkers.” Since the carnival is free to students, it creates a Even though the main purpose of the Scary Rec friendly atmosphere full of your fellow class- Carnival is to give students a place to celebrate mates. Halloween, it also acts as a great advertisement “There’s more of a community feel at the carni- for the SRC. val,” said Nicole Pokett, 21, senior liberal studies “The Scary Rec provides a great opportunity for major and student manager of the SRC. “People safe fun and also helps boost school spirit,” said from the dorms come and it really provides a fun Josh Thompson, 26, senior kinesiology and and safe place for students to hang out together.” human biology major while he was getting faux This year, the Scary Rec was equipped with two freckles and rosy cheeks painted to complete his haunted mazes, a dance floor, free food and look of an adult baby. “It gets people to come to pumpkin and mask decorating. A selfie booth and the rec center and see what the facility offers to an added sporting aspect with a ghost volleyball students.” and dodge ball tournament were also options for Too often, a good Halloween costume wasted attendees. when you find yourself with no party plans. The But, no Halloween party would be complete annual Scary Rec Carnival is something every without a costume contest. CSUB student can look forward to. Whether you “I came for the haunted houses,” said Prit Deol, like to dance, take selfies, or simply enjoy free 19, sophomore biology major while dressed as a food, the carnival creates a safe and scary envi- lovely Red Riding Hood. “I get scared easily and ronment for all to enjoy.

Emily Cole/The Runner Emily Cole/The Runner Hilson Belo, 20, and Ariene Gregorio, 18, Linsie White, 20, paints the face of Jovanny pose for a photo. Rivera, 22, on Halloween night.