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Vol. 80 • No. 10 Bakersfield College March 4, 2009 Winter State budget Chevron donates to MESA By GREGORY D. COOK ment and Public Affairs division, was on hand to [email protected] present the donation. He recognizes the impor Rip photographer tance of the MESA program and the worlc they do. days finally passed "'People think of the oil patch as kind of old-fash During a special luncheon in the Rene ioned and low-tech." Christy said. 'They don't re gade Room on Feb. 18, representatives from alize that \\'e are tremendous users of technology." • The California state "The CSU and UC systems will Chevron presented the Math Engineering Christy pointed out that Chevron does a lot of budget, which was long be reducing freshman admits. Be Science Achievement program a donation engineering and science work. "It's geologists cause of the economy, community of $20,000 to help sponsor the MESA Week that find the new oil."" he said. "And eogineers de warm up overdue, was passed members have been laid off and will O project. velop the technologies that get that oil out of the about two weeks ago. be coming back for job skills." MESA is a program that, according to its ground." Money from outside businesses mission statement.·· ... enables educational According to Christy. the MESA program at However, Bakersfield that fund programs on campus, such ly disadvantaged students to prepare for and Baken,field College is a great program. "It gets College students can as the nur-.ing progran1. v,:ilJ contin graduate from a four-year L'ollege or uni\TT engineering and \Cience students off on the right expect fewer classes and ue to be granted. sity v,ith a math-based degree in areas such GREGORY D. COOK /THE RIP trac!,,.."' he _:.,aid ... I ¥.'as very impressed by the way 1 ··No"'' u·e get dov,,:n to the \\. ork as engineering. the sciences. computer sci Representatives from Chevron present studenb get a \"tTy personal and pragmatic touch. longer waitlists. to provide service.., to our students:· ence. and 1nathen1atics." a donation of $20,000 to the Math MESA. g.i\·c-.. thL'rn !he tools they need to not only Chamberlain said. \1ES.t\. \\leek O is an important part of get a good eduL·arion but to get internships and By SEGGAN MOORE In thl:' early morning hours on Feb. that process. Incoming student:-.. intere\ted Engineering Science Achievement j()h<., J;itcr ·· [email protected] I 9. California\ Ja,\·makers pas-.ed in engineering and science 1najors. are in program Feb. 18. Th()-..L~ It)()].., i11L'ludc free tutoring. workshops in Rip staff writer the budget. The 18-month. $143 bil vited to attend the \a.'Orkshop held before the rC\Uml' \\ riling and obtaining financial aid and a sho"'°·ing: them "·here things are at on can1pus," lion spending plan raises taxes and start of the fall semester. stud: center 1hat otlcf\ Internet access and free The wait for the California budget Clonlalcz said. ··The idea behind \1ESA. Week O is GREGORY D. COOK I THE RIP cuts spending to help the S42 hillion "We take them through the degree pro printing. to be passed is finally over. to get the ..;tudent\ prepared and ready to go ~:hen Palm trees stand silhouetted against a sunset as seen from the Valley Plaza Mall on Feb. 20. deficit. ces~ ... ,aid Consuelo Gonzalez. director of \1ESA. al..,o ..,pon..,of\ field trips for students to Bakersfield College president school stan.-.:· Constitutionally. lau1makers are the Bakersfield College MESA program. Roger Chri..,ty. fro1n Chevron\, Policy. Govern- Greg Chamberlain says that this is a supposed to pass a budget by June ··we alw "'Ork on student devclopn1ent. See MESA. Page 3 good budget for BC, and the school 15 and have it ro the governor to be hasn't been cut as much as expect signed by July I. In the last 30 years, ed. this has happened a dozen times. "lbe state recognized our role at The last time a budget was pa,;,;sed community colleges as a part of the by June 15 was in 1986. solution to the economic problem," Feb. 19 also marked the Senate's 1iCos' Chamberlain said. longest session to achieve the re For the 2008-2009 school year, quired two-thirds vote to pass the there is no anticipatioo to cut any budget. 1be session took 45 and full-time employees. Some things a half hours to decide on the vote c BC students can expect are fewer of Republican Abel Maldonado of summer courses, all classes fill Santa Maria. An agreement v.•as met ing up sooner, and more waidists. with Democratic lawmakers and Chamberlain suggests to make sure Maldonado. who asked for election you have gone through the whole changes~ government reform and re process ·of lliltiilgtlleliilriussion 1e,1- moVal of increasing the gas tax. as tllld seeing a counselor so you have well as freezing legislative salaries the opportunity to register early be in deficit budget years. ALEJANDRO MONTANO/THE RIP fore open enrollment begins. Although the budget was official In celebration of our 44th president, Taco Fresco, located on Allhough there will be fewer ly passed. there will be a May revise courses, Chamberlain said that BC the corner of California and Chester Avenue, is currently that will be the final budget for the will not have fewer students. promoting 44 cent tacos while supplies last. 18-month plan.
PATii J. LOOMIS I THE RIP PATii J. LOOMIS /THE RIP Scenery shot outside the horticulture department in the afternoon on March 1. New budget African A Bakers The field resi Bakersfield dent Fire affects students holds Department • The University of sions, pick out your majors and get American a sign and BC California and the California all your ducks in a row, the more suc- on the Department cessful you are going to be," she said. corner of Public State University systems "Almost every student I have seen can are cutting their budgets be a successful transfer student, you Appreciation of Ming Safety back. 1bis could affect any just have to be organized and have a Avenue respond to possible transfer students writteo educational plan. Transfer is and an accident Left: Among the many clubs that marched in interested in transferring. a possibility for all BC students." Wible on Haley Now that the Cal States have made the parade, President Obama impersonator Road. Street on earlier deadlines, Granger-Dickson made a visit to the downtown Black History GREGORY D Feb. 18. The By LEIA MINCH suggests gening ahead and filling out COOK/ THE [email protected] Parade on Feb. 28. Ahore: The percussion line accident Feature editor the priority application that can be R1P filled out October-November. in the parade makes its way down the street. occurred It's old news: 1be California state "It's tough to figure out, I know. ALEJANDRO MONTANO I THE RIP when a car See page 8 for story. budget is lacking. Look at what you enjoy doing. Come driven by Every newspaper has articles that in to the Career Cenler and make BC student Sl8le bow bad our ccooomy is. Bud- sure you're getting the right cla.sses Jennifer gds ew,rywhere a,e being cut. and dme." Lopez, people a,e being laid off. Students may be forced to get 19, hit a So, bow will the lack of funding more 01ganized or miss out on need be affecting transfer students to Uni- ed classes because, acconlmg to BC Gas prices begin to increase once again car pulling versities of California or California president Greg Chamberlain, there is away from State Universities? a cut for some summer and fall '09 By MANUEL MORFIN downtown Bakersfield, where she lives, the curb. -Aeoolrling to BC's transfer servic- classes. mr,[email protected] takes her about 15 to 30 minutes using the GREGORYD. es counselor, Sue Granger-Dickson, "We have to look carefully at all Rip staff writer COOK I THE RIP bus depending on what line she uses. lhe UC sySllm is rnosidering cut- the courses we are offering and will Dinh plans to get her drivers license soon, An un The tiug· lhe nprorning lieslnnan class be forced to give a reduced number In Man:h of last year, gasoline prices be but she will still use the bus because she known American by6'ili. ofcourses available," he said. "Right gan rising at a fast pace and in June reached finds it more convenient for her pocket. "They wging srudents to at- now we ttying to be as careful reason flag is ae are an average of $4.53 a gallon for regular gas Some students have no choice but to spend for hung from .· •.. -1dli:il"Jilc!il~ colleges as p Page 10 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com March 4, 2009 March 4, 2009 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Page3 SPORTS NEWS Renegade Baseball team wins 5 straight tennis start Delano Campus professor dies of brain cancer By AMBER TROUPE Robert "Mickols had been a teacher for more than 40 Along with Christopher. other co-v.·orkers were open McCrow's assistant was Raquel Lopez who had been By VINCENT PEREZ small mistakes in ball games. One of these Arneson closed out the game for BC. two strikeouts and no hits. BC's Ramirez went [email protected] years before he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Twenty and willing to talk about Mickols' reputation and status at Mickels' friend since 200 I. Lopez has many wartn mem 1·inpere.:@bakersfieldcollege.edu days we 're going to look up and we 're going "We performed very well. Glendale's been 3-for-5 and teammate left fielder Joey Walker conference Rip staff writer years of Robert Mickols' life was spent at the Delano Delano Campus. Rich McCrow, Delano Campus direc ories of Mickels. Sports editor to have what we think \\'e 're going to have," playing very well up to this point and to go in went 3-for-4 against L.A. Mission pitchers Campus and 20 years at Wasco Elementary before he tor, was a friend and colleague of Robert Mickols. Mc "He was very friendly and popular, and stodents cared said Painton. there and really work to get a 5-4 win was a John Boersma, Donny Williams and Nick Cer Delano Campus is still in a stage of mourning for a was unable to teach."He didn't think something like this Crow remembers him as always smiling, and his words a lot about him at the Delano Campus," Lopez said. Bakersfield College baseball (7-7-1) hit the Painton elaborated on the team's winning good win for us." Painton said. ritos. match ups faculty member. Robert Mickels. who had been teaching would happen to him. When he was first diagnosed, he were always kind. Lopez was one of the many people to be touched right road and ended up earning a six-game winning streak after its first game against L.A. Pierce. The Renegades defeated L.A. Mission in The Renegades had a total of 12 hits against By JIMMY D. LAURENT history at the campus since it opened. didn ·t understand it, and the main thing for him was to .. He was an outstanding guy y..·ho worked hard and away by his dedication. She talked a little about how streak against L.A.. Pierce. Glendale and L.A. "It's been a good thing. Outside of baseball both games at Sylmar 12-11 and 7-5. L.A. Mission. [email protected] Faculty reminisced about the times they shared individ get back to work as soon as possible after surgery and loved teaching, history and students," McCrow said. he first began feeling ill before being diagnosed with ~1issi.on in \Ves;;tern State Conference play. people throughout of the state, nobody really BC, pitcher Gonzales threw five innings Feb. Painton said that the amount of games that Rip staff writer- ually v.·ith Micko1s. including Micko1s" O\\'n son Christo treatn1ent." Christopher said, McCrow recalls v.·hen Micko]s called and told him he cancer."To hear that he y..·asn't coming back y..·as hard and BC pitcher Jeren1y Gonzales threv,: a three understood how tough our schedule \vas in 21 for the 12-11 \\'in. Gonzales allowed eight BC will play on the road is actually good for pher Mickols, ,i...-ho follov.'ed in his father\ footsteps hy Chri~topher "·as only able to spend one semester teach was ill and would not be able to teach anymore and had to kind of sad," Lopez said. hit complete game \.vith one earned run and six the preseason when we started 1-7." he said. runs on six hits. BC"s Greg Sanders and Jarret the team because they're not used to Sam Lynn Bakersfield College's tennis becoming a history teacher at Delano.'"\'1:y father \\·as one ing: \,·ith hi".. father. and he v.:ent on to say hov.: a lot of take time off for treatment. He remembers I\1ickols \vant Christopher Mickols. McCrow and Lopez all agreed <-trikeouh again.;t L.A. Pierce on Feb. 28 to 1 ··There \Vas a monkey on our back at that point, ~1artin closed the game al.It ,.vith a combined 3 Ball Park. teams had mixed results Feb. 24 of the main reasons I v.·ent into teaching: because he de students \vould sign up for his class thinking they v. ere ing to come back and start teaching again at the middle that he was a dedicated teacher and had a unique passion and there was pressure at that point. but as 2/3 innings· \vork. and Sanders only allov,,,ed 1 '"J"d rather play on the road ~ here at least against Santa Barbara City Col fined himself by his \\'Ork \~·ith his student~:· he ~aid. taking his father's class. school before he passed. for teaching. .. [Jercrr1: Gonzale-:] \\as in command from \l.:e've started to play lconference] v.'c·re start tv.·o runs. BC's .A.n Charles \vent 3-for-4. and we 're accustomed to playing in the ballparks lege. 'The women posted a 7-2 :-.tart to finish."' said BC head coach Tim Pain ing to see some of the mistakes be eliminated. Joe Ramirez \vent 2-for-4. The Renegades on the road:' he said. "Obviously. the cost victory while the men lost 7-2. lon ... He reall: :,.,e1 the tone for the entire day. and guys are starting to s•Ning the bat a little bit eighth inning \.\'3'> very important as BC scored factor at Sam Lynn, plus it"s their ballpark. Shabrena Dickerson. BC's Gonzale-" v. cnt out and <.,hut them dov. n in the better so I think the pressure has been removed tv.'o runs that helped ,i.·in the game. BC com they 're trying to get ready for minor league No. 1 player, returned to her MESA: Chevron gives ninth inning cmd \\·e got a 3-2 \Vin:· as v.·e ·ve started to win." Movie theater brings mall's patrons mitted five errors in the game. and L.A. Mis season. They don't \1...-ant a tremendous amount winning ways by defeating San Bestselling author BC shortstop/<.,econd ha:,.,en1an Joe Ran1irez In the Feb. 26 game at Glendale College, BC sion comn1itted one. of games played there tearing up their field for ta Barbara's Meghan Schaefer $20,000 to BC program \\·cnt 4-for----t in thc gan1c anJ Renegade tean1- V.'On 8-7. as Jarret Martin threw seven innings BC \\'On 7-5 at the top of the ninth inning at a minor-league team that's going to arrive inter 6-1, 6-2. Dickerson expressed BY MATT HUMBLE n1ate Greg Fl)\\ ]er hit the garne-v.·inning visits Bakersfield library and had a no-hiner into the sixth inning as he L.A. Mission on Feb. 19. \Vith four runs. Ren league, so there's a lot of factors. We are going how important it was for her to n1hun1hle@hakersfieldcollcge .edu groundhall RBI in the eighth inning. A.J. Day struck out 14 of Glendale's hitters. BC's Ryan Continued from Page 1 egade pitcher Reyna pitched 7 2/3 innings with to play two or three dates from the middle of bounce back from last week's BY MATT HUMBLE Rip staff writer led (lff the inning. \\ ith the <.,core 2-2. v.·ith a Huston earned the win as he threv.' the last in nine strikeouts. Reyna allov.'ed five runs on six universities and career conferences that help 1hen1 bt: March to first of April. We're just as comfort loss and get a win for her team. [email protected] :-.inglc to start the Renegade:,,· rally. nings to win the game for the Renegades. hits. but four runs v.·erc unearned due to errors come better prepared to obtain internship\. ··.A.~ a con1- No\l.: that Mervyns has closed its doors and Harris able traveling on the road. We're 1nore fan1il "We wanted to pull out all Rip staff writer Painton i_-, pk·a:--l.'.'d and i:,., optimi:-.tic about the The Renegades won the first grune at Glen munity college s!udent, there\ not a good chan<.:e you one hit and no runs. ··The dcfcn.,c needs to he v.·orked on In the game against Cypre-;s. the BC travel to Cuesta \1arch 3 and are : ., 'i---, Pitcher Myranda Sawyer delivers a pitch against Cypress ;'--t '. I.. 1 1 .. It \1\-as very exciting 10 ha\'e a ~trnng and the team net:ds to come more pre- Renegades had ten hits and three runs . at ho,ne against Cerritos March 7. Suite 204. ~Jovato -D23 .; a" 'Sttutona accrediting body recognized by the Counci for Hig!le, Educaton Accreditation and 1ne U.S Department of Education. College, Feb. 28 at the BC Classic at Dave Frye field. - ! Page4 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com I March 4, 2009 March 4, 2009 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Page9 CAMPUS FEATURES Disney Yellowstone recruits at BC Firefighters, peace officers box for charity By KELLY ARDIS brand-new situation and meeting other people with simi [email protected] lar interests." By JIMMY D. LAURENT Opinion editor Although Tobias spoke highly of Yellowstone and its [email protected] environment, she admitted it might not be for everyone. brings Rip staff writer A Yellowstone National Parl< recruiter was at Bakers "We're looking for folks who understand that the job field College on Feb. 25 in the Campus Center providing is what got them there and do a good job at work," she On Feb. 28, Bakersfield's finest information about the park's summer job opportunities. said. "Ifyou're into shopping, then Yellowstone is not the were on display at the Dome Arena. Marti Tobias, a recruiter for Xanterra Parks and Resorts, place for you." 1be Peace Officers and Firefighters BC job which includes Yellowstone, had handouts and was avail In addition to working hard, employees can look for of Kern County put on their third able to answer any questions students might have. ward to playing hard as well. Tobias said the area is great boxing event of the year. All of the Located in Wyoming, Tobias said the area is a high for backpacking, fishing, and photographing, and that event's proceeds contribute to local elevation climate where it can snow on any given day. there is even a \vildemess Frisbee golf course. She also charities. She said the air is very clean because of the elevation, offers said there is a recreation group which holds intennural Not to be confused with "Battle of and that the temperature varies day to day. Afternoon sports games as well as evening talks about wildlife and the Badges," this event was named thundershowers are frequent but clear up quickly. Tobias trips around and outside of the park. Being in Yellow "Guns and Hoses." Contrary to pop described the environment as "really pretty cool" and • Disney internships offered stone, geyser gazing is another ,vay to spend free time. ular belief, this event is not a "'cops ''pristine." at BC in the Fireside Room Tobias said the experience is so great that many em vs. firefighters" battle. In some cases Yellowstone National Park offers jobs in housekeeping, ployees return, and that she even started at this level of there were boxers that squared off with an apartment and short security, front desk and kitchen cooking and management, work and ended up working there full-time. against fellow officers. commute. among others. Room and board and food is automatically "In particular spots, we get a 50 percent return rate. The boxing ring was surrounded taken from employees' paychecks, which is something Positions in general, we get about 20-25 percent return by chairs, which were mostly occu By AMBER TROUPE that Tobias said makes saving money easier. Employees rate," she said. "The more people you can have come pied by the families of the fighters. [email protected] live in dormitories with one to two roommates and usu back the better.·· Outside of that there were stadium Rip staff writer ally wori< eight hours a day and five- • Bakersfield born Hall declared Feb. 18 Casey Mears Mears was busy with everything NASCAR celebrity signs Day in Bakersfield and acknowl at the event, and he will be in de NAT ION AL UN IVERS IT Y ® autographs and meets fans at edged the 30-year-old driver for his mand throughout the year with many ' lifelong dedication to racing, the per events. local sports bar. sistence and determination it takes to Mears' manager, Mike DiCio, said, succeed on a national level, his com "Mears will be very busy with over By STACEY STAAB mitment to advancing Jack Daniel's I 00 meet and greet events which pro [email protected] statement "Pace Yourself - Drink Re mote the racing team." Rip staff writer sponsibly" and for the loyalty he has When Mears spoke to everyone demonstrated to Bakersfield. in the crowd, he said he was very On Feb. 18, NASCAR driver When Hall was younger, he raced thrilled with the turnout and was glad hat's Next Casey Mears of the Jack Daniel's car with Mears' dad Roger Mears. "I am to be back in Bakersfield. number 7 was in Bakersfield at Ran very much a NASCAR fan," Hall ··1 am newly engaged and have a dolph's Lounge for a meet and greet said. 4-month-old baby girl that I love to with family and friends. "Any time that there is a special spend time with," Mears said. Also on hand was Mayor Harvey event in the community, I am always When asked about his birthday. Hall to present Mears with the key to asked to be a part of the event. Ran which is coming up in March, he For YI u? the city. dy, the owner of the lounge, asked said, "I don't know what I will be do At National University, we know how Mears was born in Bakersfield me to be here, and I was happy to ing for my birthday, but I will prob and graduated from Stockdale High respond." ably he with my fiancee and my baby hard you've worked to get this far, and we want School. and he was in town to sign Mears visited and talked to fam girl." autographs and greet fans. ily and friends while holding on to Many of the people at the event to help you get even further. As a community Jack Daniel's Master Taster, Jeff a drink, and when someone he had said they had a great time with the Norman, was also on hand to present not seen in a long time approached live music, drinks of Jack Daniel"s DAVID KARNOWSKI I THE RIP the lounge with a hand-selected bar him, he put his drink down and gave and pictures and autographs from Bakersfield native and NASCAR driver Casey Mears gives an autograph to Claudia Haeer of college transfer student you'll be able to take rel of Single Blend. a handshake or a hug to that person. Mears. Frazier Park. The Jack Daniels sponsored event took place at Randolph's Lounge on Feb. 18. advantage of these great benefits ... >> Guaranteed admission Fifth annual Sheriff's Activities League >> No enrollment fee fishing derby offers fun for a good cause >> Flexible scheduling By DARA GHOLSTON based on their age brackeL There's parallels that of the PAL (Police Ac [email protected] the children's divisions as well as the tivities League) organization. Rip staff writer teen divisions, the child with an adult April Brannan, also a SAL pro >> Unique one-course-per-month format division and the adult division. gram director and Deputy Brannan's Anyone driving on Stockdale Everyone gets a colored wristband wife, explains what the event wa:s re Highway and Buena Vista on Feb. 28 that places them at a certain place ally about. "We come out the night >> Scholarship programs undoubtedly caught a glimpse of the around the lake where they have IO before and kind of baby-sit the lake annual Sheriff's Activities League minutes to catch fish and then they and we camped out with all of our fishing derby. The event took place move to another spot. The person kids: the ones from the program and between 7 a.m. and noon at River with the heaviest fish in each com our very O\\'n. We are really hands walk Parl< in Northwest Bakersfield. peting division ,.vins a trophy. In ad on with the kids. They learn how to The SAL has been puning on the dition to this. people bought raffle fish and camp. but they also have a fishing event for five years no\\'. but tickets to \•.:in children's bicycles. lot of fun."' this year is their fourth year at the among other thing:-.. Although Deputy Martin Barron. Riverwalk lake. According to Brannan. the event is who is the program director for the "We started this in 2004 at Mir not just about rabing n1oney for the Wasco SAL branch, was participat ror Lake in Hart Park, but it was SAL program. it is also about giving ing for the first time this year. he hard because the lake was so small. kids a full learning experience. knew it was a great event that his so the next year we moved out to SAL is a non-profit organization SAL kids would love. Riverwalk, and we've been out here BAKERSFIELD CAMPUS: that reaches out to mainly -inner-city ''The event is importanl because DAVJD KARNOWSKJ I THE RIP ever since:· explains SAL program kids between 8 and 18 that have dif i1 :.11l0\\1S the kids to intermingle 4560 California Avenue director and deputy Derek Brannan. ficulty behavior-wise in school. SAL \\ ith other SAL kids," Barron said. Above: Four-year-old Lily who started the derby. "I ""'as sining has branches in Lamont, Kem Valley. ··1t gives them goals. it gives me Merces waits for a bite. 661.864.2360 The l~niz:ersitv of' Tt1lues around one day and I thought that Wasco and East Bakersfield. They do a chance to spend more time \Vith - ~ Lake Isabella is this huge thing that various activitie~ w·ith the kids and them and 1nost importantly eveI:,'one we can do something \\·ith so I ca1ne encourage them positively. has fun:· Left: Ten-year-old Taylor up v.rith the idea of a fishing contest ··our goal is to provide activities This year local radio station. KL·zz Nelsen baits her hook at the to raise money for the program."" and sports through cops mentoring came out and supported the event as fishing derby held at The 1 Anyone can sign up to compete kids:· says Brannan. The program \\ ell as the county fire department. Riverwalk, Feb. 28 Pages The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com March 4, 2009 March 4, 2009 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Pages FEATURES BATTLE Featuring: Snow surfing Editor's note: Battle of the SeXes pits both genders against each other. A O Crowd Women's History challenge will be made testing them physically, emotionally, and mentally. Month celebrated comes By BRITANl ALLISON fluential in their O\.Vll particular field. [email protected] The committee is excited about be Rip staff writer ing able to offer these richly diverse presentations. ·'Many people didn '1 March is the month of celebration. even know that March was Women's for March is Women "s History Month. History Month. Taniya Simpkins. Here at Bakersfield College the mem an English major and student at BC. bers of the Women "s History Month said, "I never knev.-· that there \\·as and More committee are dedicated to anything special being celebrated in . informing the students and the com March. I think that March is a great "'·- munity about women and their expe month to celebrate \vomcn·s history parade PATTI J. LOOMIS I THE RIP .¥a riences. because it has 31 day5 in it:· The Wayside Elementary School cheerleaders head the parade as they march down 21 and L Ann Wiederrecht. a member of the Wiederrecht and the \Von1en 's His • Black History Parade streets on the morning of Feb 28 in Bakersfield. Black History Month is celebrated in February. committee and a professor at BC, tory ~1onth and More \\'Ould like to draws crowds to 21st and R feels that the importance of Wom thank the Bakersfield College ..\lum cles around other club n1embers and the Cnitcd States ,..\ir Force. en's History Month is that it offers ni Association. Bakersfield College Streets on Feb 28. even some of the horses. Gloria Patterson. Black ,\merican the students an opportunity to learn Delano Campu.s Foundation. the ·'There \Vere a lot of entrie~. but History Parade org.anizcr. said thi.., about women of the past and present friends of \.Vomen 's History !\-1onth By AMBER TROUPE my favorite \\a\ the Ruff Ryder~ even is her founh year a, the parade·s or and their contributions to America. and More and the Norman Le\ an [email protected] though the rea ... on I came v,:a:-. to sec ganizer. It ha.., been running for 15 Wiederrecht explained that the fo. Center for the Humanitie~. Rip staff writer my church Rising Star perform:· ... aid : ear<., and ha.., 50 entrie.., thi:-, year. 15 cus of the Women's History Month For those \vho mayhe intere'-!ed Byron Gardner. 111ore than !a..,t. this year is to enhance the students in learning more about v.:ornen and Motorcycle clubs, high schools, car 22. ··There ,\·ere a learning experience. With every their significance in An1eric.:m hi\ shov.' clubs and even a church v.:ere a The Bakers- ""There were a lot of lot of people. and event that is planned for March Wie tory there are many events that \\·ill fev.· of the enttie'> in thi-, year\ Bla1._'k fit'IJ Police De people. and it was great 11 \\as great lo ha\'t,' derrecht felt that the students will be infom1. enlightt>n anJ L'n~a~e 1h at Staff writer Stacey Staab (left), and online editor Andrew Ansolabehere (right) face off against one another in a snowboarding challenge at History Parade beginning on 21 ...,t panmt'nt v. a;>, on to haw our new clubs"" our nev. clubs and "exposed to women who are very in- tendees. and R Streets. There \\TH." crO\\ J, up 1he ... cene to en group.... hut 1101 the Alta Sierra ski resort, Feb. 27. The two competed in various aspects of the sport including board control and distance before a fall. and dov.·n 21st Street v.ith video n> ,urc e\ lT: thin~ - c;toria Patter.,011. l'\cludin~ all the March 5 "The Power of Wcimen 1n:he Curar,dercis "::, _-:/ ~- · :,·, ~~,: S·s '· ,,-:Jp 2·1st Century 6:30 p.m at the Delano Roor,, G..1es1 SDt"'O"-i-'' ,:\. FL,:: ~· .·~~- carders and camera phone-, trying to v. a., prlll'eed u,u:d club, ;_ind t)f r~uradc organi:tT Campus. Guest Speaker.Doiores Huerta. sor, Un:ve'S!t 07 C6' 1'0·1: c. ir ..-1:!c' take pictures of the multiple entrie.., ing :1, planned );an11a1ton,. Pat· 1 ·-----·------Pres1dert of the Dolores Huertc:: FoL,nda a.., \\ ell a, H~-111 ter,l)Jl ,aid di..,playing logo"' and pla: ing mu...,j1._· t1on and co-fol,nder of the Un,ted FarT March 24 from the speakers of their \·chick,. .A.n1hulance. 10 en.-..urc !he ..,afL't: ot The Hl~lL·k ( ·11:1n1her pf ('on1111e-rcc V./orkers ArT·er;ca" :T Conquering snowboarding a challenge for novice 7 15 c a-:: SC :)t Sf A.. fev.1 of the car club.., riding in the hoth pariicipanh and , iev. er,. had an enlr) in the parade a-.. did !ht: March 9 "The Bakersfield De mDnde. Gue'>~ speaker 8°,d;e~ C •y ste ,,pr, P•:1· parade's line up v.1ere Hoodlum\, Ba The !\.fanin Luther Children\ :-: ..\:\CP. The , ..\:\CP ,, a, abo a 1870-1920" 6 30 p rn at the Bakerst1eld fessor, Sou:r·east Corv'1w ;, ( :/ Hk r By ANDREW J. ANSOLABEHERE duc-..11·1 ,cen1 !(1(1 prn1111:-,i11~ The BL!ck Kl.")''°'· I \i.a, getting into er stopped falling. 1 would get a bit nitely left sorne hole, in that 111oun ("he, \1ix. and son1e tea kept n1e tl: kersfield Car Club. Latino \Vorld C:1r Darll'er-. and God·, Children High ,pnn,or n!' the eYcnt.·rhc parad-:- on!: College Fireside Room Guest Speaker Re· l..;ncoln. Neor as.:a c1<111su/,1h(i., ho/.:er\Jit'fti( oll<'g1 .ciiu And ,ti the third Rattk· uf the\.,·, it. Sta:-ing !1iv. and tr;,ing not to fall fanher and a bit fa!-oter. at one point tain. Going do\\·n \\'ithnut my ghne, in1,: tht: re,1 of the night. Club. B)on Limits Bakersfield and Sl·hool \\'ere performer\ in the parade t1,1ed an h,iur before the participants becca Ort1la, M A, RPA, Assistant Director Online editor es began up in Shirley \le;ido\',-.. ,in o, er. I \\'Cllt a-. fa:-,t a!\ the hill let n1e. going from the fir~t lift almost to the ~'asn "t the greatest idea but my hand:-, :\\ 10 a.n,. rolled around. I flopped Center for Archaeolog1eal Researcn Cal April 2 Sci!I ot 1.1,e tar:r,· 6 ,JC Buffalo South California Soldiers. to dance for the crov. d. '.\'e\1,· cntrie.., fini-.hl·d their routine, and disband- a late Fehruar: morning. Alta Sil·rr;1 eating it and laughing all the 1,1,1hile. tum at the bonorrf of the beginner thaw·ed eventually after trying for out of hed. feeling: tho,e fall'.. on ice Sta1e Bakersfield pm l\.1odt>ratea b·y Ro'>a Garzd Pro'e\SO' The 1notorcycli:,,ts \\'ere re\'vin~ !(1 the fc\ti,itie, V.'t're the C:t!ifon1ia ed t() :1ttcnd the Heriti~e recruiting Four day,. I had only con1e 11110 v.'a, n1elting :n,·ay S(l here \~a:-, po~ .-\fter l fell ...iraight on n1y tail bone hill. Needless to say. I was running about t""·o minutes after the run to get in n1y joint... in my anns. \1: ltg, ALEJANDRO MONTANO I THE RIP March 19 ··comadres, Cowgirls and Bakersf1e1c1 Co!!ege engine:. and popping v,.'hcclic, 111 cir· ·\frican A.1ncrican Fircfig:hILTS and n1ec1ing put on b:- the , ..\A('P. contact v. ilh .,no~· four day!'. in 111: sibl: the final chance to get out on on ,on1e i<.T. I \\·as almost comforted on adrenaline at that point. my keys out of my pants v.·ith hand, \\:ere sorl' but 1ny am1"i and shoulders Thomas Mieh waves. life that I ren1ember. Having been the slopes. tP k.nov.: that it \\'Ouldn't get too much However, since I had busted out a that couldn't grip or ..;lop shaking. v.·erc a con,tant annoyance through born in Bakersfield. I believe you v,;j]I Being in 40-degree v.:eatht:"r. m: \\ orse than \\,hat I had just felt. I 80 degree early. we decided to have \Vhat I didn't think about is that it out the day. agree snov.· is son1ething I wouldn ·1 · 80:-, thro\\·back Jacket v. asn ·1 ne ..·c, \1y proudest moment ~·as on one a formal challenge for distance down had been years, ye~ years, \ince I had For ~ome reason. I \\'as blessed forget. Snowboarding wasn ·1 ju.st sary. I looked plenty ridiculou:-- \,·ith of my first few passes around the the slope. And of course. my luck really worked out. If I do this again. ""ith taking the brunt of the pain after Mike Maggard 'crusades' for Oildale I NAACP celebrates \ome extreme sport to me: it \Va~ a out it, falling about every 20 feet. ,lope. I found a small bump in the sucker-punched me again, having me there will have to be a fe\v trips to the the hour and 20 minute drive home. \\·hole ne\.\-' experience. Balance isn't Eventually, I figured out the hasic, ,nnv.'. (~omhining that with a small falling within the first IO feet. Great. gym before I strap on a board. r\ot being athletic, this \Vas an ex a trait I have ever been able to mas and v.·as making my ,\·ay do"'·n the ju,np. I son1ehov..· pulled off a 180- No chance at the hat trick now. !"II We all drove home and after drop perienct' that I hadn't seen on my ra ter. Skateboarding al\\'ays ended up heginncr slope. dcgree tun1. never live this one down. ping off a friend. 1 couldn't lift rny dar but it wa, a party all the way. with plan to revive, improve, maintain 100 years Feb. 28 v.·ith me on my ass by the time tht~ Tu111ing definitely \~a., a prohlen1. For the next 30 feet 1 was pretty The intermediate slope was wait leg into the car. I had to drag my poor Maybe l"ve misjudged Shawn board \\1as moving. Pathetic. I knO\\'. I found that out after nearly flyin~ proud. Then I lost 1ny goggles and ing to be conquered. Well, at least I aching legs into the cab. Being the White all along. Shred the gnar. you When a couple of tiny \\·heels arc a into a small groove of tree,. :\s I in: beanie as I tumbled down the could make my mark on it. Although one in better shape the next morning crazy little leprechaun. I'll see you By ANDREW J. ANSOLABEHERE basically quit maintaining the road\. By DARA GHOLSTON NAACP Bakersfield branch says problen1. a \lick board flying on ice rode the slope a fe\\· times. blasting hill. With each pass. although I nev- I built up speed a few times, I deli- felt unlikely. A few handfuls of the around the fire. t1J1nsolah@,hakersfteldcnllege.edu and they're din roads:' dgho/sto@bakersfieldcollege. that, "our local NAACP divi,ion Online editor Maggard has formed a $3.8 million edu is gro\ving Both of the curb and gutter project fro1n South Rip staff writer Dinner and even birthday cakt' challengers, Oildale. after celebrating 100 years. Oildale up to Norri:,, Road. :\1aggard The NAACP (National Asso wa,;; served tO\\'ard the middle of Andrew is soon to change. Plans made from said. "The supervi:-.ors recognize that ciation for the Advancement of the night and the entertainment Ansolabehere the opinions gathered at the Oildale so much has been overlooked that Colored People) celebrated 100 throughout the night was provid (right) and Visioning Workshop in November v,.:e must take the opportunity to in years of existence on Feb. 28th at ed by musicians Darren Gholston Stacey Staab 2008 were revealed on the evening vest in and repair and refurbish tho~e the Doubletree Hotel The event and Donald Factory. Several (below), of Feb 27 at Beardsley School. roads." brought out contributors of the honorees, including reverends demonstrate Mike Maggard. the Kern County \\ibere a \VOr~ning econon1y ma; community. and ministers. \\'ere av,.:arded in the proper Tbird District Supervisor. presented cause budget cut:,,. ~1aggard said there Among those to attend the ban respectable categories -;ul·h a~ way to fall his JO-year plan for renovating Oil is little need to v.:orry ahout not ha,·e quet were Mayor Harvey Hall. medicine, e.ducation. ministry. while snow dale. "All the ideas are an outgrowth nev.· curbs in Oildale. "It Is possible Senator Dean Florez. and Con county, community service and boarding at of the ideas that were expressed here granted that it v.1ill not survive the gressman Mike Rubio. whom all entrepreneurship. The Mistress of Alta Sierra ski in November."' said Maggard. ""To 09-10 budget cycle \1.'e're gonna go gave approximately two-minute Ceremonies. Bernita Jenkins. had night probably 25 percent. maybe 30 through but I think that it is very like speeches expressing their support this to say to all of the honorees: resort, Feb. 27 percent of the people here \\'eren 't ly that it \\/ill last. Not only because it for the NAACP. 'Teach the young people how to here in November. They found them is important in our infrastructure but "It is certainly an honor and a work." Photos by selves trying to catch up. and they because V.'ith the v.-ay the economy privilege to be here tonight," May During the celebration. Horace Gregory D had new ideas they \\'anted to make has turned v.·e can get done nov.· for or Hall said in the beginning of his Mitchell. President of Cal State Cook !The sure they got on the table. about 40 cent\ on the dollar v.'hat it speech. He talked about how great University of Bakersfield. made Rip "'No ideas are solidified yet. It's the NAACP has been for the com cost us to do just t\VO years ago. ~·e GREGORY D. COOK /THE RIP an announcement of his ov.·n. As an open palette we can do whatever get a 1nuch bigger bang for the buck munity and how he enjoys being a of this year in June. during the Third District Supervisor Mike Maggard presents his plan for we want." A major project and one \\:Jth tax payer money:· member. He concluded by saying, commencement ceremony. CSL~B Oildale at Beardsley School Feb. 27. that is priority for Maggard a~ well as Attendees also called for a com "'The NAACP will continue to do "will be giving out a ne\.\-' doctor Oildale citizens is putting curbs and munity clean up. Maggard happily wonderful things with outstand ate award in honor of the late Dr. Snow mishaps, then victory gutters into unmaintained roads. replied that a cleam up had alread, n1an beings and human beings are al others applaud Maggard's efforts to ing people working together to and Rev. Tyree Tolliver:· v.·ho v,;a::, "We need side\\'alks. It's America been scheduled for mid \t1a.n:h. \1ag \\.·a: ~ a little nen ou1,, and even afraid re\·italiLc the land north of the river. overcome our city's challenges." active in the NAACP for decade.;. By STACEY STAAB IOI."" said Scott Proctor. originally gard v.·as very happy the the com somc"tin1t:-, of change:· said l\..lag "Vv'e got a guy here v.·ho is on a cru The event was not only a cele The night ended ,,..·ith a \'ideo '\Staab((!; hakersfieldcollege.edu from Los Angeles County. v.·ho pur n1unity ""a:. seeing their needs rnet. gard. '>ade for our area," said Tom Clark, bration, but it was also a fund.raiser. presentation on the history of the Rip staff writer chased a four plex as an in,·e,;tn1ent "Serendipity ~ou knO\\.:· ~aid .\ Page2 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com March 4, 2009 March 4, 2009 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Page 11 NEWS SPORTS CALIN DAR M.llkCB Volunteers Men's, women's seasons come to an end 4 • Rip publishes • (SUB outreach repre plined ball. We had opportunities to senative booth@ 9 a. m. • BC loses two straight to • Despite their record, Dahl make blankets win several games in the second half end the season including an happy that her team fought •Those Vexing verbs & 82-78 loss to Chaffey College hard during their tough of conference," she said. 5 Verb Forms workshop the event and referred to herself "I was pleased that we did finally • Project Linus event in the playoffs. season. start competing. It was tough. I had 12:30inSS151 as the "lone crocheter in a field of "Make a Blanket Day" quilters.'" a group of kids that were committed • Mens tennis vs. Allen Han "I've been crocheting since I By TAYLOR M. GOMBOS By TAYLOR M. GOMBOS and finished the year out and didn't cock@ 2 makes and distributes was 7 or 8," Colbert said. "I ac [email protected] [email protected] complain. For that I am grateful."' • Adaptive Tennis @7 p. m.@ homemade blankets to tually failed home ec. because I Photo editor Photo editor Dahl mentioned that despite win Haggin Oaks Parle needy children. would not knit a pair of slippers. I ning only 7 games in 2 seasons she • "A Powerful Noise" @8 p. m. got back into it in college. It made For the Bakersfield College men's For the Bakersfield College wom still has the passion to coach. @ Bakersfield Stadium 14 By KELLY ARDIS for inexpensive gifts. I'd knit in basketball team. its hopes of return· en "s basketball team, the long season "The fire is there. I am out recruit ing to the Elite Eight came to a quick has finally come to an end. ing very hard for next season. I am • "This is How it Goes," begins [email protected] class, and I dropped a needle once end. The Renegades endured a season really excited about the prospects we @ 8 p.m. in BC Indoor Theater Opinion editor and got caught. I told my teacher I was making gloves and asked him The Renegades who were seeded ending 94-44 loss to the Citrus Col have lined up.'" said Dahl. Fresno Pacific Univer what color he wanted."'- ninth in the South were defeated by lege Owls on Feb. 21. "I am excited for next year and ex • Project Linus is a national non 6 sity booth @ 9 a.m. Colbert said her friends even No. 8 seeded Chaffey College 82-78 The closest the Renegades got cited to see what we can do." profit organization named after the • SGA Senate Meeting @ 10 tually had too many afghans be Feb. 27 in the first round of the play was being down 22-12. but the Owls Dahl said that she will change the "Peanuts" character who always offs. built a 35-18 halftime lead and never way her team does certain things • Essentials in Word Processing cause of her. When she continued carried around a security blanket. to make more and her friends had The Renegades started the game looked back. next season. workshop@ 10 in MS 165 On Feb. 21 the local chapter put their share of blankets. Project against Chaffey down by a score of Against Citrus, Taquedia Brown "I started off the season giving • Track Meet @ 2 on "Make a Blanket Day'" at the Linus was a solution. 20-1. had 16 points and nine rebounds, our team a green light on shooting • CIF State Wresting Champi East Hills Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 GREGORY D. COOK I THE RIP "It was a tough game. We didn't while Nicole Lopez added 10 points. whenever they wanted to. That was onships@ 6:30 p. m. @ Rabo "I'm a compulsive crocheter. If p.m. there was a Compulsive Crochet Buck's Landscape Materials and Pond Shop displays a waterfall from the back of a dump truck have a great start. They (Chaffey) had For Citrus. Terri Washington had a mistake. We were doing that for the bank Arena Project Linus provides home ers of California, I'd join."' Colbert at the Kern County Home and Garden Show, Feb. 21. a tremendous start. I give it to them," 26 points while Jazmine Matthews first time," she said. "We were trying • "V-Oay and Vagina Mono made blankets for children in said. "1 had to have someY.:here BC head coach Rich Hughes said. also added 26 points. it and thought it would ,vork. Earl}' louges"@ 8 p. m.@ Empty traumatic situations. The organi "We fought our way back. Our Also for Citrus, Shateah West had on, it did. 1 won't do that again. I v.'ill Space for the afghans to go." zation first started on Christmas Elizabeth Castillo. a 17-year guys didn "t quit. We had opportuni 13 points, while Bianca Nunez added stick to what I know:· • "The Goat" @ 8 p. m. @ The Eve in 1995 and has been present ties down the stretch. We had some 12 JX>ints. Dahl once again thanked the fans Spotlight Theater old Bakersfield High School in Kem County since 2006. student, attended the event for [ Home and garden show mistakes v.·hich cost us under a min ··1 thought this season was a lot of for sticking with the team throughout Kem County Chapter Coor the first time. She worked on ty ute to go. It was a combination of missed opportunities," coach Paula the season. Oildale Centennial dinator Michele Willis went on • so ing blankets so the fabric doesn't mistakes throughout the game that Dahl said. "Our families were amazing thi-. 7 oaVfundraiser@ 1 1 line and started a local chapter bunch up. When asked of her ex hurt our chances of v.·inning." "We started the year off with a year. The parents were extremely Trouts after Hurricane Katrina She said perience. she said she had none. Despite the loss. Hughes feels like lot of promise. We had changes in supportive. That makes all the differ • Bakersfield Symphony Or that after Katrina, she wanted to "When I called [to inquire about offers affordable goods the season overall ,vas successful. personnel that we didn't expect. ,<\.s ence." said Dahl. "There v.·as a genu chestra. "Bohemian Rhapsody'' do something locally for people the event], I thought I'd be intimi "We accomplished a lot. We fin a result, it impacted us, and it kind of ine care for their daughters. lllat\ 0 8 p. m. @ Rabobank Arena here. ished second in conference. which is held us back for a while." why their daughters v,.-ere great kids dated. but after I called and was By STACEY STAAB Registered Nurses Project Linus makes and dis were able to be creative in the kid's Marketing director of the Home not first. but it's a pretty good stand Dahl said that her team started to too because they have that strong • told about it. I thought I'd be OK," [email protected] 9 open house @ 5 in sci tributes blankets for children ages workshops. and Garden Show, Jamie Williams. ing for us. We made the playoffs play bener when they got into con family support." Castillo said. "What I hope to get Rip staff writer ence 58 building newborn to I 8. The blankets are Many companies held seminars said, "Bargains have never been bet again for the fourth straight year.'' ference play. The Renegade" finished the season out of this is knowing I did some and demonstrations for the people ter, so treat yourself to something distributed locally to places like thing good. Tragic things happen, said Hughes. "The second half of the season with a record of 4-24 overall and 1- •Women's tennis match Alliance Against Family Violence The 23rd annual Home and Garden who attended. special." . .. ··were our ultimate goals reached? we really started playing more disci- 11 in the Western State Conference. 0 2 Santa Monica and ifs good if there's literally a 10 vs. and Sexual Assault, Jamison Show kicked off this year on Feb. 20 David Monge. ov.rner of Kitchen "Dirt cheap is our company's mot No. But we did have a succe.'isful comfort blanket there for them." at the Kem County Fairgrounds with Center. Veteran Affairs Family Craft International, demonstrated to," said Buck Whitaker of Buck's season because of some good posi •CSUB outreach rePfl! Wmona Dowell has been with over 500 people attending, and most how to cook food without using wa Landscape Materials and Pond 11 senative booth @ 9 a.m. Assistance Program and several tive things that we did."' Project Linus for about a year and said they had hopes of buying some ter or oil, which allows "minimum Shop. hospitals. also worked on tying blankets. Hughes said that he is disappointed • New Student Orientation O From Girl Scouts to seniors thing for their home or garden. moisture cooking" to preserve fla Many said that even though the 2:30 She said she made a few blankets that the team wasn't able to get back in high school looking for com There were over 300 displays and vor and color. reduce shrinkage and economy is the way it is. they were in the 1970s. but started again to the state Elite EighL • SGA executive board melting munity service hours to veteran l 00 companies selling everything odor, retain the maximum amount of able to purchase the cookware, spa. 04:30 more recently. "It's disappointing that we couldn't blanketeers, the "Make a Blanket from cookware to imported wines to minerals and vitamins and saves time lawnmower, vacuum, garden sup "You just learn it by doing it. get back to where we were. We just lawnmowers. and money. The prices of the cook plies and a whole remodeled kitchen Women's tennis v. Day'" event had volunteers of vari didn't have enough to get over the • and you can make them any way For home, garden and outdoor ware ranged between $1.200 for the that they wanted for their home and/ 12 Glendale O 2 ous ages, experience and skill lev you want.'' Dowell said. "Some of hump at times this year against good els, hoping to reach Willis' goal of living there were displays like land basic set to $2,500 for the chef set. or garden. the ladies here are really talented. quali!Y teams. We had enough to beat 13 •SGA Senate Meeting 150 blankets made. With that goal scapes, kitchens. baths, spas and bar "llle waterless cookware is made Attendee Christine Nunes said -1 them but we had too many mistakes," O 10a.m. I just make simple ones." becues. in America and has seven layers, one purchased cabinets for my kitchen in mind. there were many projects The store Kohl's was also pres Hughes said. • Sllllim teams vs Santa Monica volunteers could work on. Attendees were able to get green layer of magnetic steel. three layers that is being remodeled and a spa ent at the event as part of Kohl's "Out of our ten losses. probably 02:30 "If they have their own project thumb tips and attend the Home De of stainless steel and three layers of that I have been wanting for a long seven of those were lost in the last Cares for Kids, with employees pot's do-it-yourself clinics. and kids alwninum alloy."' Monge said. time." • Mariachi festival@ 7:30 p. m. to work on, they can bring that," working on fleece blankets. two to three minutes of the game. O Fox Theater Willis said "If not, we have lots "We were here last year. We You're not going to win the state of projects to work on here like championship if you are making mis Electronic e-waste do it every year," said Kohl's • re fabric dyeing, quilt squares. knit 14 cycling O 8 a.m. 0 Eye employee Katrina Flores. "[Proj takes down the stretch." ting. crocheting, fleece blankets there are some st. and 9th ect Linus] gets a donation from Hughes feels that and tying blankets."" • Kern County teachers job Kohl's if five of our employees things that his team can build on for DAVID KARNOWSKII THE RIP Most attendees said their fa next sea,;;;on. fair @ 8:30 a. m. @ University show up." Bakesfield College sophomore guard Darrin Dorsey attempts a shot during a game against vorite part of Project Linus is the Square Sherrie Lenna, also a Kohl's "We 're excited about the guys Citrus College on Feb. 21. The Renegades were defeated by Citrus 66-65. • Bakersfield College Invita friendship and helping others. But employee, said she usually brings coming back. Hopefully we will build Willis found another perk. tional track meet O 9 a.m. her kids with her to the event but upon twenty-three wins and hopeful played us for forty minutes. We had Citrus coach Rick Croy gave credit college basketball because of how "My favorite part is getting to • 2nd annual Walk for Thought was unable to this time. ly get a better shot of getting back to our opportunities and we didn't get to the Renegades and said that his close each of their games are. meet people ... and getting to see O 9 a. m. @Yokuts "I like coming because kids can the Elite Eight," said Hughes. it done down the stretch,'' Hughes team expects a tough game every "These games are incredible. all the cute fabric!'" Willis said as • CSUB alumni hall of fame get involved too," Lenna said. Darrin Dorsey had 14 points while said. time with them. They 're like ESPN instant classic she showed off a recently donated gala O 6 p. m. 0 Seven Oaks "It gives them a sense of giv Jamar Harrison added 10 points but "We had the game won. We missed "We know when we are in 1he bus games every time," said Croy "Peanuts" fabric. County Club ing instead of 'Gimme, gimme!••• the Renegades still fell to Western some shots. We had a couple of op on the way up that the game is going "If you sold the video tapes people Cathy Colbert. a teacher at Flores added. State Conference rival Citrus College portunjties to dive on the floor and to come down to the final two min couldn't believe these games, the Arvin High School, has been with ~ B~II vs. LA Pierce Project Linus meets monthly. 66--05 Feb. 21. secure the ball, and we didn "t do it." utes," Croy said following the game. kind of passion that people are play 17 the local chapter of Project Linus For more infonnation, visit www. With the Renegades leading 65-64 Also against the Owls, Luis Go "I think tonight we were outplayed. ing with and the clutch plays that since its start. orgsites.com/ca/bakersfieldkem with 14.7 seconds left in the game, an mez added 13 points while Alex Ol You make a few plays at the end the are being made when it counts the Rip publishes She led the crocheting group at 18 • county. inbounds pa.ss by the Renegades was cott poured in 8 points. thing can tum in the other direction, most." stolen by Kelly Johnson of Citrus, For Citrus. Steven Bennett had 12 and that's what happened tonight." The Renegades finished the season who then hit a lay-up, which proved points and one rebound while Ter Croy said that he felt like the Cit with a record of 23-10 and an 8-4 DAVID KARNOWSKI I THE RIP to be the winning points. ance Reaves added 11 points and rus College versus Bakersfield Col record in the Western State Confer Bakersfield College sophomore guard Nicole Lopez "They outplayed us. They out- four rebounds. lege rivalry is the best in community ence. maneuvers past a Citrus College player Feb. 21. Event teaches families caution • gallon per person per day expecting young people directing traffic at the By MANUEL MORAN at least three days before you get mall during holidays or helping out Women win 11 of [email protected] help, but it would be better to be pre at parades,'" Davenpart said Rip staff writer pared for a longer period of time.'" During disasters volunteers are re Arends warned people that it is ally important, said Barbara Swan not a good idea to drink water from son, coordinator of Kem Medical 12 events at home The Community Awareness Fair swimming pools because the water Reserve Corps. was held at Patriots Parle located at may be contaminated. He also re "It is important to sign them up By VINCENT PEREZ and Dominguez competed in the the comer of Ming Avenue and New minded people how important it is in advance;• said Swanson, who ex Stine Road The event, held on Man:b [email protected] women's 100-yard individual med to have basic items handy such as a plained that many people try to vol Sports editor ley, and Dominguez won (1:10.34). I, was the result of six months of flashlight, shoes, a food disaster kit, unteer at the moment of a disaster, wmc from Joshua Cohen. 13, a Boy Dominguez also won the women's etc., in case of a catastrophe. but they lack the proper training and The Bakersfield College women's 50-yanl butterfly (28.95). Scout who was concemed about the "You must be prepared for the sometimes that situation becomes knowledge that people need in case swim team won I I out of 12 events Dominguez said about her pe,for worst possible scenario," said AI chaotic. in their first home dual against West- mance. "I felt good, but I felt weaker of a narmal disaster and helping wilh ends. Esther Schlanger, mother of four aime preveotioo. em State Conference competitors, on the 55, [I'm] trying to get used to , -V··:- Adam Krause from Sport O,aJet kids, attended the fair after she saw a College of the Canyons, on Feb. 28 iL We've been practicing really hard Cobm said that the knowledge ~-,::c_J"'··.:i,_ -~~Ld, __ ::iiI{E;. ;;,;~:,Afdtci~ .•J ""~wiii'.~_,,{~:·&fu¥11r/f~~,-~,~:_ exposed many i-thatmay be u,;e flier handed-by Cohen. She came at the William A. Wheeler Aquatic all week.'"Dominguez mentioned her available at the fair will help to pre ful to be prepared for a disaster. From to the fair to obtain more knowledge vent crime and eventually people will Center, 106-69. The BC men"s team preperation before a swim competi a water preserver to a solar charger and be prepared to protect her little lost to COC 136-95. ton. "I just relax and have fun. I don "t know what to do in case of a disaster. for electronics. Krause demonstrated ones. The fair targeted all the members of BC's Allison Duran won the worn- get myself worked up because if you the use of every item available for "I think the most important thing PHOTOS BY GREGORY D. COOK I THE RIP the family because ""families make en's 50-yard backstroke with a time get yourself stressed out you don't do surviving in a disaster. I learned today was to know that we of 28.42 ahead of three Canyons' as well .. .it's all mental.'" she said. BC's Adam Pritchard digs deep in the men's 400 IM. Below: Sara Brady swims toward victory in the 500 yard freestyle, Feb. 28. our community," said Cohen. "They taught us this when I was in need to have lots of water stored," Children attending the fair had the swimmers. Duran was also in the BC men's team struggled against the army."' said Brad Nonis referring said Schlanger. women "s 200-yard individual medley Canyons, but won four events: The yons'men (1:54.03). Pike was surprised how his teams opportunity to get an idea of how car to a whistle, which serves to commu Many other people were passing BC swimming coach Charlie Pike responded agility-wise. "It"s their diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is and finished with a time of 2:15.55. men"s 400-yard individual medley. nicate using the Morse code. by the parl< and stopped at the evenL Duran also competed in the worn- the men "s 200-yard individual med was satisfied with the results. Pike first dual meet of the season, and conducted. Also, officers from Bakersfield "I live just around the corner.'' said said. "It went really well. Most of the en 's 200-yard relay with ------ley, the men's 100-yanl we 're off to a pretty good start. Some "We are trying to teach kids the Police Department and the Fire De Casey James, who took his three kids kids swam a lot of [their] best times of the kids swam faster than I ex basic concept of CPR," said Gabriela BC teammates Haley • ONLINE: See breaststroke and the men "s partment attended the event exposing to the different stands to have some Wren. Chelsi Dominguez the swm meet 200-yard freestyle relay. actually.'" pected 'cause we"ve been swirruning Tamayo, Health and Safety Director their mobile units. fun and learn about the subject. "I Pike added this about the men's really hard in practice; we 're doing of American Red Cross Kem Chap and Katerina Prasser, and as well as track BC"s Mace Rigdon won Brooke Davenpart from the Crime got a bunch of fliers that I'll read at BC won with a final time & field with the the 400-yard IM. (4:50.91) team wins against Canyons and the doubles everyday. I ter. Prevention Unit spoke about the home." stories and links at small group the team has this year: "I expected them to be a little more Members of the Red Cross Di of2:00.81. the. and Renegade teammate -! crime prevention program and neigh Cohen hopes that people who at BC"s Sara Brady was www. rip.com Dan Diaz won the 200 IM "[For our] guy's team, our numbers tired than they are right now, but they saster Relief Unit also were present borhood watch. "We are also teach tended the fair will get the message also a multiple event win- (2: 13.48) and the 100-yanl are down. but we had a few first place responded; they did well. " answering questions and explaining ing kids when it's appropriate to call and pass it on. finishes I was happy with. and, over Pike explained what the teams how to be prepared for possible natu ner. Brady won the women's 200- breastroke (l:07.88). BC"s Stephen 911." He plans to have a similar event yanl freestyle with a time of 2: 10.19 Roberson, Adam Prichard, Justin all. they swam well. are preparing for. Pike said, "We"re -·4·.·· ral disasters. Davenpart emphasized that the every year at different parks through "We're small, and it"s tough with hosting [Western State] conference Leonanl Arends explained the im and the 500-yard freestyle with a Steward and Noah Calugaru swam <~ti~~·:.~ Explorer program enrolls young vol the city working on his goal of mak time of 5:53.98. in the men's 200-yard freestyle relay the whole numbers situation, but I [meet] April 16th through the 18th, portance about water in case of a di unteers who are interested in joining ing Bakersfield a "'better and safer Renegade women Jenna Defede and finished (I :50.88) ahead of Can- can "t really complain."" Pike added so that's what we 're gearing up for." saster. "We recommend storing one law enforcement. "You can see these place to live." about the men's team size.