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By Elizabeth Fernandez BC’s student president on what Editor in Chief sparked the idea for the event. The rally was split into two The “Rally for Water for the sections between the Campus Central Valley,” as flyers read, Center area and Fireside Room. was set up by the Student Gov- The Campus Center’s stage en- ernment Association and hosted abled volunteer attendees to at Bakersfield College on Sept. speak to the audience members 3. The event brought along Kern about the drought. BC student County elected officials to dis- Perry Hyatt, a sophomore, took cuss the California water drought that opportunity to ask others to Graham C Wheat / The Rip and inform students of how they stop wasting water. can ease conditions. “A pretty, green grass is great, Councilman Russell Johnson explains measures the city is taking to conserve water. The panel included congressman Officials present included but if our cost of clothing and David Valadao, Supervisor David Couch, Sen. Jean Fuller, Assemblywoman Shannon Grove, and Sen. Andy Vidak. Congressman David Valadao, food is going to skyrocket be- state senators Jean Fuller and tween now and next year, I’d ports, like the one Hyatt watched, Eric Avery, who manages a sends previous valley water sup- listed Porterville and the Tulare Andy Vidak, Assemblywoman rather have a dirt field in front of regarding water usage. “You will water district primarily on the ply directly to the ocean. area as examples of cities al- Shannon Grove, and Kern Coun- my house,” implored Hyatt. “So, hear that the city of Bakersfield western edge of Bakersfield, ex- “When you think about it, ready in need of having water ty Supervisor David Couch, in please, if you have that mentality used more water this year than plained that there are two differ- it’s 1.2 billion acre feet of wa- trucked to them. “That lets you addition to local City Council- of ‘I pay for it, I’m gonna use it,’ last year, and that’s true. But ent types of droughts: the lack of ter just in this past year that has know that our water system can man Russell Johnson and repre- please, please start conserving. guess what the city of Bakers- precipitation and what he calls, been flushed down to the Pacific fail at any time and it’s impor- sentatives from the Bakersfield Do your part.” field is also doing? We’re grow- the “self-imposed manmade” Ocean and not brought to us in tant to be diligent to understand city water department. Offstage, he added that he had ing,” he said. drought. The latter happens the valley,” she said. “When the issue,” said the councilman. “We were discussing the issues been motivated to speak after According to Johnson, the city when a district procures a water you break that down for what it “Water’s going to be an impor- facing Kern County and the issue watching the news that morning, has acquired an additional thou- supply that is never delivered in means to the valley, that’s three tant issue, not only today but 10, of the state’s drought came up. I which stated that water usage sand meters this time around full. million homes that would have 15, 20 years from now. So when thought BC would be the perfect had increased. compared to last year’s report Grove had also mentioned that full water supply and 600,000 you walk out of here you need to place to hold a water rally. I had During the second part of the and stated that the water report California was in the third year acres of farm land.” remember that making sure we the resources, I knew the people rally where elected representa- per meter had in fact decreased of a five-year drought. She cited “There’s communities not have a sustainable usable water to call, I knew it would be a suc- tives had their chance to inform, by approximately eight percent a recently-passed environmental far from here that already don’t supply for the next lifetime and cess,” wrote Alex Dominguez, Johnson cleared up the latest re- last month alone. protection agency act that now have water,” said Johnson, and Please see WATER, Page 6 Construction impedes BC students Football

By James Macias Reporter sanctions The Bakersfield College campus appears, to some, to be in shambles. Students attend- ing classes the first week were left with welcomed by heavy equipment next to mounds of dirt and on top of trenches, walkway signs with enough yellow tape for an many entire season of CSI, new pipes, old pipes, backhoes, and trucks – lots of trucks. There is hardly a place outside where one can pre- tend to study. questions A blind student who didn’t of- fer his name was downright livid. By Brooke Howard He launched into a colorful de- Reporter scription of his experiences with the “mine field,” as he referred to There seems to be little move- the zone between the library and ment in the legal action Bakers- Campus Center. field College took against the BC officials, though, wanted football sanctions. to address certain issues on cam- Leading the case for the col- pus – some that were overdue lege and the district is Christine and that have caused problems, Maloney of Foster Employment such as waterline breaks, in the Law. It is unclear the basis of past. the lawsuit but the sanctions al- The problem is beneath our legedly violate the Califorina feet, and it has been there since Community College Athletic As- 1955: the pipes. sociation’s own bylaws, which Alisia Sanchez / The Rip Not just the water lines, but the state that it can only impose one gas lines as well. After almost 60 Construction workers are seen near the Mathematics Science building at BC across from the forum and gym area. year of probation. years, they no longer possess When asking Athletic Director adequate capacity to sustain the Sandi Taylor if the school had volumes we casually consume any updates of the legal process on a daily basis. Therefore, with she replied, “No updates as of funding from the safety, repair now.” and improvement district bond, When researching the Sacra- the BC administration is carry- mento County Superior Court ing out an extensive rehabilita- public records, one document was tion and upgrade of the school’s found pertaining to the case. The plumbing systems. document located dated Sept. 14, The results of which, accord- 2013 was handed to the courts by ing to Amber Chiang, BC public Maloney, who represents BC on relations director, will be a far the case, in which she stated, “… more efficient system potentially Bakersfield College was denied capable of saving millions of BC fair notice and an opportunity dollars in future operating costs for a hearing before an impartial and helping to ease the droughts decision-maker.” She also states, that we are enduring. “Bakersfield College has been In fact, during BC’s opening found guilty of rule violations day event a little more than a and given a four-year course of week ago, maintenance and op- punishments without any mean- erations crews identified a major ingful opportunity to challenge water line that appears to have the adjudication of guilt or pen- been leaking for a very long time alties and sanctions.” representing a real threat to the Another concern with BC’s sustainability of our ground soil. punishment was that it was im- A completion date of Febru- posed, yet according CCCAA’s ary 2015 has been set and by all rules, only the conference com- accounts the crew is ahead of missioners and the athletic asso- schedule suggesting they may be ciation’s board have the power to able to finish by Christmas as- strip football championships. suming the present pace can be VANESSA MUNOZ / The Rip sustained. An area surrounding the Student Services building can be seen blocked off to pedestrians for construction purposes. Please see SANCTIONS Page 6 Fe a t u r e s Page 2 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Dark Veil Dynasty: new name, remains top-rated salon for 2014

By Vanessa Munoz Reporter/Photographer

The city of Bakersfield voted for its favorite hair salon, nam- ing Curl Up and Dye its new Elizabeth Fernandez / The Rip and most liked establishment Nicky Damania, above, the new director of student life. for 2014. The award was given to Jose Duran and Alex Arias after their takeover of Curl Up New director of student life and Dye, which has now been renamed Dark Veil Dynasty. Dark Veil Dynasty is located looks to prioritize student needs in downtown Bakersfield and has been run by the new owners By Phillip Rodriguez inquiry.” for the past two years. Reporter Damania comes from Colo- Duran shared how he and rado and is a first generation- Arias came into the salon busi- Recently, Bakersfield Col- born American citizen, with his ness and why they chose Curl lege has acquired a permanent parents both born in India. In Up and Dye. Vanessa munoz / The Rip member to its administration. addition to a doctorate in phi- “When I came here as a cli- Breann Megrette, the stylist above, is seen cutting the hair a man whom you normally Replacing the interim Director losophy, he also has a master’s ent, I never understood why it of Student Life Elizabeth Peis- degree in career and technical wasn’t reaching its full potential, would not see in a salon, but then again Dark Veil Dynasty is not your average salon. ner, is Nicky Damania, who ad- education, as well as a bach- why it was dirty, why the win- ditionally will be in charge of elor’s in biology and drama. dows weren’t being cleaned and that the salon stylists are satanic supervising all SGA meetings. Damania said that he has why the beautiful wood floors worshippers and have accused Four weeks into his posi- high hopes for the SGA and weren’t mopped and polished. the salon of having satanic sym- tion here at BC, Damania said expressed his sentiment toward Little things like that is what bols and statues in the basement, that he would be here to help the student government sena- attracted me here,” Duran said. which comes as no surprise to students by giving them the tors by stating, “The [SGA sen- “I would tell Alex we’re going Duran and the staff. resources that they need, rather ators] are amazing. They want to own that shop … I knew we One stylist, BriAnna Mona- than just answering questions. to serve their constituencies.” would so I started buying an- han, who has been with the sa- “Students are here to learn,” In regard to previous issues tique mirrors for the stations and lon for four years expressed her said Damania about his role surrounding SGA’s budget, literally two weeks later we were admiration of the salon since the and interacting with those at- Damania explained, “We’re offered the salon.” takeover. tending BC. He continued by looking at that and how the While Duran took over the “The clientele has grown so saying that he would assist any government gives back to the business part of the salon, Arias, much; we get walk-ins and new student in need of help with people.” He went on to say that who has been a stylist for nine clientele daily,” she said. tutoring, psychosocial develop- the role of the government is to years, took over the styling ser- Monahan credits the success ment, and any other question assist people with things that vices for the salon. to online advertising, personal that is brought to his attention. they cannot do for themselves. With a more rustic and gothic referrals, and from promoting Additionally, he stated that “The goal this year for SGA appeal to the new decor, the sa- themselves around town. there are three main compo- includes revisiting guidelines,” lon aims for a welcoming feel She feels that even though vanessa munoz / The Rip nents that are part of the duties said Damania. for its small location. Curl Up and Dye did make it big, The new sign for the salon is about ready to be unpacked! that a director has. When speaking about what From every color of paint to its fame did not stay and said that First, he is in charge of ad- stood out to him about BC, and every candle placed on the walls, the salon Dark Veil Dynasty has The success of the salon is not the new salon, Duran praises his vising the SGA and all of the Bakersfield as a whole, Dama- Duran has put himself person- not died down since its awarded just credited to Duran but also to love for his stylist and feels the government branches involved nia said that he was shocked ally and culturally into the new recognition. his business and life partner of success that him and Arias have with it. Second, he has the job by how much the institution appeal of the salon’s decor. “I feel the style fits more of all five years, Arias. is because they were both driven of putting together campus cares. He went on to say that he He credits his style and fash- our personalities. More gothic, Duran has made it clear that and inspired with the help of a activities to “engage the com- hasn’t met anyone who wasn’t ion technique of interior design I guess you can say,” Monahan his and Arias’ life partnership dedicated staff, which made Dark munity.” Finally, as a director, willing to help the students. He to his grandmother who was an said. “It fits us all and it stands is not the purpose or reason for Veil Dynasty what it is today. Damania must work with stu- continued to say that BC Presi- interior designer. out more, it’s nice, I like it. I love success in the salon business or No matter the reactions from dent conduct. dent Sonya Christian is also ex- But even with the welcom- it”. interest. Their life choices do the public the salon is open. Damania said that he be- tremely helpful. ing faces, antique mirrors, and At Dark Veil Dynasty, each not reflect on them as business The physical address for Dark lieves greatly in the self-deter- Damania said that he is look- trending styles, the salon has stylist has his or her own unique owners and does not define the Veil Dynasty Inc. is 1416 18th mination of the BC attendee, ing forward to increasing pride been getting some backlash for look that fits the salon and gives salon in any way. St. stating, “I believe every college in the college as well as the the gothic and hip look. a different appeal that one would Although these two business Their business phone number student comes in with critical community. Some groups have even said not see at any other salon. partners may be successful in is (661) 324-6989. Permanent ink plays a part in young woman’s wellness

By Elizabeth Fernandez specialist would be unable to see mune system had been unable to similar cases, and they were all plained, Bowholtz also described who stay with it for the rest of Editor in Chief her daughter until the following fight the initial infection off, as of young adults with nutrition a tattoo much like an open their life, she lucky enough not Friday. Calling it instinct, Gar- doctors explained to the family. problems and recently-acquired wound, and stated that when a to.” Neomi Garcia, 37, mother of cia instead made the decision to “These are things that can hap- tattoos. person is unhealthy, complica- Although Samantha was three, experienced what is per- take her daughter directly to the pen when you don’t nourish your In the three-month period tions like Samantha’s can arise cleared from the infections com- haps a parent’s worst nightmare emergency room. body well enough, and when preceding her hospital stay, Sa- during the healing process. pletely, she said that she still suf- after nearly losing her eldest Shortly after arrival, Samantha you’re not careful and you abuse mantha had received four new “The more open areas you fers from pain in the area on her daughter to a severe case of staph was immediately hooked up to your body. For instance, Sam tattoos, the smallest spanning have gives you a higher chance of back where the problem origi- infection and MRSA. Samantha, an IV containing Vancomycin, is a very hard worker,” Garcia from six or seven inches to a getting an infection,” Bowholtz nated. Unfortunately, since her 22, became susceptible to the a powerful injection normally said. “She was out a lot, work- foot long. And of those tattoos, said. immune system declined while medical condition after receiving reserved for infections that have ing hard, trying to make time for three were done by “scratchers,” Although he has never person- she was drinking, she was left too many tattoos within a short grown immune to most medi- everybody – friends, family. She as Aaron Bowholtz, a tattoo art- ally had a case to his knowledge, with liver problems, and doctors period of time and not looking cations. As hospital staff soon overworked her body to where ist from Inkfatuation Tattoo in Bowholtz added that it is not advised against the prescription after her health properly. found out, however, Samantha [it] started to shut down without Bakersfield, refers to artists who as uncommon as people might of any pain medications. “The worst thing you think was allergic to it. her realizing it. She wasn’t get- work from home. think and even has close col- “To me honestly, it feels like you’re going to deal with is a After being stabilized and kept ting enough rest, wasn’t eating “Chances are that if they’re leagues who have shared their a cold. It still hasn’t registered scraped knee,” Garcia said. “You overnight for observation, the properly and was running pretty tattooing out of the house, it’s client’s horror stories with him. in my mind completely. When I hear stories of how kids break family received the results of much on fumes.” because they’re not any good. A Bowholtz also noted that for a first heard I was like, ‘OK, I’m their arm or their leg, but when the blood work that was taken. Samantha had been working shop is a place where people are healthy individual it is safe and fine.’ I don’t know why they’re you’re facing death, it’s a differ- Samantha had also developed as a full-time bank teller, try- professional and they work in a common practice to proceed tat- being so [dramatic] about it. I’m ent story.” cellulitis, a condition known for ing to make enough time for her professional manner,” he said. tooing after two or three weeks still trying to understand it,” she Garcia’s daughter had just causing the amputation of body following an ink session. “In said. received her latest tattoo the limbs. order for her to get sick from Samantha stated that she was week before complaining of up- “One minute she was having “Take your time; slow down. Everyone is in such a rush getting tattoos alone, she would unaware of the magnitude of her per back pain. Upon examining this, another minute she was probably have had to get all those condition until she saw the scar her daughter, Garcia noticed a having that. As more of the blood to get this done or that done and no one enjoys the tattoos in a week, before each from the cellulitis removal. “I small, pimple-like inflation just work came back they started re- moment they’re in. It’s really important to be appre- one actually healed,” he said. thought this whole time it was below Samantha’s left shoulder alizing it was escalating,” said “If I’d noticed they were new just a little cut, but no [it’s] this blade. Immediately, Garcia said the mother. ciative of everything you have...” and I saw several, I’d probably huge chunk out my back,” said she recognized it as infected and After a heavy chunk of the in- –Samantha Garcia, start pushing on the questions,” Samantha. drove Samantha to her primary fection was surgically removed said Bowholtz, in response to For Garcia the thought of re- doctor the next morning. Once from Samantha’s back, she was Afflicted woman what his reaction would have ceiving any body ink ever again there, staff took a culture sample still left to overcome what was been if he had met someone like is bitter. “This experience [has] and prescribed antibiotics before left in her bloodstream: traces family, going out with friends “When you’re at home it could Samantha. changed our relationship because sending her home. of a staph infection and its more on a nightly basis and drinking be anybody, people in prison His advice for kids in Saman- reality hits you. The only thing I They assumed that would be resistant strain, Methicillin- heavily, in addition to indulging tattoo in their cells, that doesn’t tha’s age range is that they wait keep thinking is had I waited un- the end of it, but by Monday resistant Staphylococcus aureus her recently-acquired taste for make them a tattoo artist. It cer- and take their time. “Don’t rush til Friday, she wouldn’t be here. morning, they realized some- infection, or more simply called body art. tainly doesn’t make them a clean into it,” he said, and restated the It took a big impact on our fam- thing much more serious was oc- MRSA. The combinations of these and sterile tattoo artist either.” importance of finding a profes- ily,” said Garcia. curring when Samantha awoke “A lot of people, when they stresses, both mentally and phys- He added that much like res- sional artist. Before hearing her mother’s in greater pain, barely able to come out of surgery, they don’t ically, were the major factors in taurants have dishwashers, tat- It is unknown whether Saman- statement, Samantha was actu- breathe and completely unable need the oxygen on to breathe her immune system’s decline ac- too shops have machines called tha had been previously exposed ally considering getting another to move her left arm. anymore, and she couldn’t for cording to her mother, who add- autoclaves. He referred to them to a staph infection or if it had tattoo to cover up the scar on her “Everything started to happen two days.” Garcia said, through ed, “Normally, if you’re healthy, as “glorified pressure cookers,” transferred during or after a tat- back. Although she hasn’t com- at once,” Garcia recalled after tears. “When you’re seeing your you got enough rest, your im- since they have the ability to tooing session. A hospital flier pletely made up her mind, she that morning. child lying there, the only thing mune system is pretty good, it reach extremely hot temperatures the family was given stated that stated she will be smarter, safer The second visit to the doc- you’re thinking is, yes, she’s an won’t get worse.” that kill off harmful bacteria and staph infections and MRSA in- and healthier in the future. tor determined that the infection adult, but I still should’ve been a Although there is no specific sterilize shop equipment. fections are commonly triggered Samantha had only the follow- had not only spread visibly down little more strict, because you’re occasion where Samantha re- Bowholtz continued that shops in hospitals themselves. ing to leave her peers with: “Take her back and to her side, toward still living under my roof, be- called a possibility of being ex- have standardized codes and “It’s basically dormant in your your time; slow down. Everyone her intestinal area, but it had cause I’m still your mother.” posed to an infection, she cited make sure to keep counters and body until you do something and is in such a rush to get this done also entered Samantha’s blood The small pimple, or boil as the moment that she first met a surfaces sterile, a point which your body reacts to it,” Garcia or that done and no one enjoys stream. The doctor then recom- people often describe it, would nurse who asked her, “You got a Samantha’s mother said she felt said about her daughter’s case. the moment that they’re in. It’s mended that Samantha see an normally have been squeezed tattoo, huh?” The meeting with was necessary and should be “She started out with an abscess, really important to be apprecia- infections specialist. Garcia said to release the pus inside, and the nurse was impactful accord- heavier emphasized by the state it turned into cellulitis, from that tive of everything you have and that when she attempted to make should have healed after two to ing to Samantha, because she health department. she ended up with staph and everyone that you have in your an appointment, she was told the three days, but Samantha’s im- was told first-hand accounts of Much like Garcia had ex- MRSA. There are some people life.” Fe a t u r e s Page 3 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Students back as construction continues By Darlene Mangrum they chose BC for its reputation Reporter for having an “outstanding and successful nursing program.” It’s that time again: back to Although Solorzano has to school; back to rushing around take school at a slower pace due campus to get to the next class on to her role as a wife and mother time, back to driving around try- who also maintains a full-time ing to find the right parking space, job, she projects that she will back to seeing friends after a long probably graduate in five or six summer vacation, and, for some, years. back to finishing what was started. She said she loves going to BC One student who is a firm be- because of the teachers. liever in finishing what she started “I love the teachers,” Solor- is 63-year-old Ruth Riley. Riley zano said. “All of them.” originally started at Bakersfield Singh also said that she likes College right after high school, but her professors because they are life happened and she had to wait so helpful, but said, to finish school. “I enjoy college because I Riley decided to come back to know I will be more successful BC in January 2011 in order to fin- when I’m done.” ish what she started so many years Alisia Sanchez / The Rip Not only is Singh attending, ago. Students at Bakersfield College are forced to take detours to avoid areas that are closed off due to the construction but she is joined by her daughter, “I want to finish what I started that is taking place in many areas on campus. Despite the construction, most students are positive about returning. Vanessa Camudio, 20. and feel that sense of completion,” Although Camudio said con- Riley said. Although she’s unsure struction can be a hassle, she if she plans to transfer, Riley only she makes sure to get to school early so the ing students have to park a lot farther from confidence when I first started.” also voiced her opinions about has two semesters left to attain a construction doesn’t interfere with her get- their classes. Deidda, who attained her associate’s de- her classes. degree in history. ting to her classes on time. Although the construction has caused gree and a certificate in Human Services in “It is a little bit of work,” she Riley mentioned that one com- The construction seemed to be a common some concerns, Deidda said she has really May, is currently in her last semester at BC said. “But my professors are plication with attending school concern among returning students as this enjoyed her time and learned a lot at BC. and plans to transfer to Cal State – Bakers- very helpful.” during the construction is that semester takes way. “The teachers are awesome because they field to work on a bachelor’s in sociology. Camudio is a plant science sometimes it makes it difficult for Vivian Deidda, 39, said the only thing she are so helpful, inspiring, [and] caring,” she Michelle Solorzano, 42, and Wilma major and plans to transfer to the disability transport to get to her doesn’t like about BC is that the construc- said. “They treated me like I was an equal Singh, 49, BC nursing students, are among Fresno State University after she to take her to her classes. She said tion is causing an impact on parking, mak- and already well-educated. I needed that the students returning and both agreed that finishes at BC. Cuisine for an ‘Orthodox’ cause

By James Macias and falafel. There was something called a ganization from San Francisco. He said he Reporter “baklava sundae” and a whole room full of was present mostly to expose the children to Greek pastries. Gyros were predictably the Greek history and Greek culture. The Greek Food Festival took place on most popular item by far. BC alumnus Ted Budy, 61, was the main Sept. 5-6 at the Greek Orthodox Church. It was a bustling festival after about 6 person to talk to from the congregation and There was a festive atmosphere with the p.m., when the real crowd finally showed had quite a bit to say about just about ev- sounds of traditional Greek music in the air. up. A group of children and young adults erything. Many people took part and the gracious dis- from the congregation gave a traditional He was fond of laughing and cheerfully position of the congregation was the most Greek dance dressed in what must have served up chicken dinners to the crowd for palpable feeling in the air. been traditional Greek garb. There was live the sum of $10 each. He was happy to talk There were many varieties of traditional music and traditional Greek beer, Mythos, about the festival and its meaning. He said Greek food, including dolmades, spanako- which went down pretty smoothly served by that the festival was meant to be a commu- pitas, tiropitas, shish-ka-bobs, feta cheese, a very friendly and generous bartender. nity outreach project to help connect the Greek olives, Greek ring bread, Greek Walking around wearing a genuine suit church to its local roots and engender posi- meatballs with sauce, rice, gyro sand- of Spartan battle armor was a card-carrying tive energy between the neighborhood and wiches, Greek lamb chops, Greek coffee, member of Legion 10, a re-enactment or- the congregation.

Amber Hayden / The Rip The Greek Food Festival, held Sept. 5-6 at The Greek Orthodox church on Truxtun Avenue, drew families of all types. The festival, which has been a staple in Bakersfield for many years, helps raise awareness of the church while also giving guests a chance to sample genuine Greek cuisine. Bakersfield Ska scene still thrives

Left: “Father Manu,” saxophone player and singer for the Fresno-based band The Suppressors wails on a solo during the band’s set at Jerry’s Pizza on Aug. 29. The Suppressors helped cap a night that featured a few local Ska bands as well as a band from east Los Angeles, The Delirians.

Right: From back to front; Tiff on trombone, Manu Janssens (Father Manu), and singer Omari Jones give a rendition of a classic Ska tune. While The Suppressors brought a grittier sound to the evening, the event was marked with a mix of rocksteady Ska to more punk-infused versions of the genre.

Photos by Graham Wheat The Rip Ne w s Page 4 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Rally calls McCarthy to action on immigration By Elizabeth Castillo “They don’t know what to do,” best way to handle immigration not handling border control ef- gression. It’s change,” said Ba- sought legal help for her stepfa- Reporter he said. “The process has never reform is a step-by-step process. ficiently. Regarding immigrants kersfield College student and ther, but his options remain lim- made sense to them and [they “Congressman McCarthy who are already in the U.S., Dolores Huerta Foundation com- ited. “Lawyers have suggested Local community leaders have want to become] prosperous, believes there needs to be a Maxwell believes they should be munity organizer and trainer Ali- waiting until reform has passed,” varying opinions on the immi- productive citizens of our coun- step-by-step approach to fix our granted citizenship without vot- cia Torres. she said. “His case is interesting gration issue, but one position try.” broken immigration system that ing rights. Torres has advocated for im- and it needs to be dealt with ac- rings clear regardless of political The Senate has already passed starts first with securing our “We need to establish a way migration reform for the past cordingly.” creed: the system is broken. a bill which grants qualified im- borders,” said spokesman Vince that people here can have full seven months and saw it as an Torres grew up in Los Angeles At the end of August, a group migrants a 13-year path to citi- Fong, in a statement released for citizenship except for voting issue in her community. but moved to Bakersfield with of immigration activists rallied zenship, however, the House of McCarthy. rights,” Maxwell said. “I’ve rallied, I’ve protested, her family because her stepfather outside the Bakersfield office of Representatives has yet to vote Other Bakersfield leaders Maxwell, owner of the local I’ve sat as a volunteer arrestee worked for a construction com- Congressman Kevin McCarthy on a comprehensive bill discuss- believe the immigration issue T.L. Maxwell’s Restaurant & because I’ve seen desperation pany. Her stepfather led a team as a call to action. ing immigration reform. Because doesn’t call for reform but in- Bar, said he’s personally dealt and the community’s issues are of workers – from other cities “The rally was held as part of of his powerful position in Con- stead needs enforcement. with immigration issues as an my issues,” said Torres. – assigned to flip houses in Ba- the ongoing call for Kevin Mc- gress, McCarthy’s inaction is the “I hate the phrase immigration employer. Although she’s stood in soli- kersfield because the construc- Carthy to act on immigration cause of frustration for local ad- reform,” said restaurant owner “I had an employee from Can- darity with her community, im- tion company saw potential for reform,” said Bakersfield City vocates of immigration reform. and Bakersfield City Council- ada, and she was having trouble migration issues also personally growth in town. Although Torres Councilman Willie Rivera. “McCarthy is the majority man Terry Maxwell. “Immigra- getting her green card,” he said. affected Torres. is saddened by her family’s situ- Rivera – who represents Ward leader, and he has the power to tion laws are structured so there “I told her ‘I can’t have you work “My stepdad is undocumented. ation, she remains optimistic that 1 of Bakersfield – attended the bring immigration reform to a is a definitive path immigrants here as a bartender without doc- In May of this year his parents immigration reform will move rally in support of immigration vote,” said Rob England, the have to take toward citizenship.” umentation.’ My whole kitchen were ill, and he went to Mexi- forward. reform. As a leader of Bakers- vice president of the Central La- Maxwell believes current laws staff is Hispanic, but they are co. Now, he can’t come back,” “It’s the warmheartedness of field, Rivera said he gets calls bor Council. “Over a year, he has adequately address immigration here legally and view the process she said. “He was our primary the community that prevails. from undocumented immigrants done nothing for 11 million un- but need to be enforced properly. as fair.” breadwinner, and we’re making We’re going to keep doing this residing in his ward that are frus- documented immigrants.” He said the United States has the Still, others believe more needs peace that we won’t see him here and not give up,” she said. “Im- trated with the immigration sys- Instead of a comprehensive technology to ensure our borders to be done on immigration. at home.” migration reform is an important tem. approach, McCarthy believes the are closed but the government is “Immigration reform is pro- Torres said she and her mother part of my life.” County works to restructure GET

By Monique Hansen-Garcia members, would get the buses running. Reporter back and running. “I almost was not going to be The first weeks back, the bus able to enroll. I live too far, so Kern County supervisors ask was free, which helped out stu- that if there wasn’t a bus, I’d for the resignation of the CEO dents like sophomore Destiny be screwed,” said BC freshman of Golden Empire Transit, and Robinson. Daniel Garcia. a joint city to county transporta- “I actually just rode the bus to For students who live really tion committee and its members save money, since it was free. I far from campus, the GET strike are responsible for the buses run- figured ‘why not?’ and now I am could have meant missing out on ning again. going to visit friends between a semester, or longer, of school. The GET’s board of directors studying,” she said before board- Drivers are friendly, but say sought the resignation of the ing the bus. that they are unable to say, on agency’s CEO, Annazetta Hen- The amount of students was record, anything about the strike, derson. Henderson could not be overwhelming; not just BC stu- but seem happy to be back at reached for comment, although dents, but also a few high school work themselves. she is the CEO that was unre- students. When asked if they like work- sponsive to the community when Two sisters, Jenny and Emma, ing for GET, each driver seems the five-week strike for GET sat waiting to get the bus to East genuine when responding yes. workers took place. High. “We usually will walk, but “I appreciate working for the In the decision made by Vice since the bus was free, we thought GET. I never had any issues, per- Mayor Ken Weir, the resigna- we’d take it,” said Emma. sonally. Who doesn’t want to get tions of Howard Silver and A lot of students were just to work or school?” said GET Norris Ledbetter, GET board happy that the buses were even bus driver, June.

amber hayden / The Rip Marla Moreno (Anna), Francis Alvarez (Jasmine), Gabby French (Snow White), and Erica Stroup (Elsa) from Enchanted Entertainment, as featured above, pose for pictures with children during the cancer awareness event held Sept. 1 at Modavi Park. Childhood cancer survivor speaks up

By Amber Hayden now are that 46 kids are diag- well as a dog tag that read, “I’m Photo Editor nosed with cancer every day, a giant slayer, the cancer was and seven kids die every day the giant I slayed.” When the color gold is seen, because of one of the forms of When asked if she intends to most view it as a color that sym- childhood cancer. hold any more events, she said bolizes nothing more than just Martinez’s son Ben got up in she wouldn’t be personally, another color. But to one mom, front of the crowd of people to but there are several more that it means so much more. thank them for coming to sup- Second Star to the Right will be Diane Martinez is the mother port him and all the other kids holding. of Ben, who had been diag- that have cancer. One of the events, The Poker nosed with cancer back in Sep- When asked about how he Run, will take place on Sept. tember 2013. does in front of groups speak- 20. Until then, she was unaware ing, Martinez mentioned that “It’s going to be a lot of fun, of it even being childhood can- in social situations he is awk- and it doesn’t involve any phys- cer awareness during the whole ward, but he is passionate about ical running,” Martinez said, month of September. spreading awareness. with a laugh. “I thought no one should not “I need new medicines … For more information on this know about this month and how my mom keeps telling me that event, including fees and where can we fix this problem?” she there’s a light at the end of the it will take place, check out Sec- expressed. tunnel,” Ben said. ond Star to the Right’s website. Since last year, she has made There were several awards Also, there is an event that it a mission to tell everyone, presented to some of the kids takes place nationwide, like everywhere, that during this that were in attendance. the ALS ice bucket chal- month they should take the time Second Star to the Right gave lenge, but instead of a bucket to think of a child they know, or a Warrior Certificate and sun- of ice water being poured on have known, that has either bat- flowers to those kids that were a person’s head they are tak- tled and won their fight against fighting or have fought against ing a pie of whip cream and cancer or has gained their angel cancer. smashing it into your face. wings after losing the fight. Hopeful Harvest gave away Among the other booths set up Her hopes from the event are medals to honor the chil- there was Enchanted Entertain- that more people will be made dren battling cancer as well ment featuring four of Disney’s aware of the growing statistics as their siblings, as a recog- own princesses as well as a of childhood cancer as well as nition that just because only Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle the fact that there have only one child has cancer, it af- there to take pictures with the been two new medicines devel- fects the whole family as well. kids. oped for pediatric cancers since The third award given that day Hopeful Harvest can be 1980, both of which are for leu- was sponsored by Advanced contacted to purchase fresh or kemia. Industrial Services, which came organic fruits and vegetables “We’re in 2014 and childhood from Martinez’s family, was and can be delivered to your cancer is going up in numbers,” a water bottle created for the home either weekly, biweekly, said Martinez. survivors that read, “Survivor: once a month, or whenever you The facts as they are right It came, we fought, I won,” as choose. Ca m p u s Page 5 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Transfer Day returns to BC

By Trina Goree day?” Silva responded with, “In- “I plan to work for the federal Reporter formation about transferring to government or have a career in the school I want to transfer to.” aerodynamics,” replied Santos, Bakersfield College hosted its This is Silva’s second time at- when asked about his future ca- annual Transfer Day event on tending the annual event. reer goals. Sept. 8. Silva plans to have a career in Many students passed through The event was held to help the agriculture industry. the event, which ran from 9 a.m. BC students with the process of Rosa Macias, a BC student at- to 1 p.m. transferring and to inform any tending Transfer Day for the first It took place in the Fireside student that might be interested time, is majoring in Music with Room and Student Center. in transferring to a UC or CSU. plans to transfer to UC San Di- The institutions that were on There were 25 different UC, ego. campus for Transfer Day were CSU, and private universities on “My future career goal is to also slated to attend the annual campus during the event. The be a singer, pop singer”, stated College Night event at the Civic majority of the campus tables Macias, when asked about her Center downtown. That event were from California with a few future career goals. was held from 5-9 p.m. the same from out-of-state in attendance Another BC student, Oscar day. as well. Santos, attended the event for the BC students who were unable Jasmin Silva, a BC student ma- first time as well. to attend the events can go into joring in Agriculture Business, Santos was hoping to gain the counseling center located in visited the Fresno State table as much information from as the Student Services building on Transfer Day, a school Silva many institutions as he could to and make an appointment with plans to transfer to from BC. help him decide between Fresno a transfer counselor, who can When asked, “What are you State, CSU Long Beach, UC San help assist students regarding all Amber hayden / The Rip hoping on gaining from transfer Diego, and UC Irvine. transfer related questions. Representatives from Fresno State talk with students during the Transfer Day on Sept. 8. Watkin has big plans to attract new students to BC

By Christopher A. Baptiste He said he feels it is of the Reporter utmost importance to maintain those relationships. In January, Bakersfield Col- In an effort to do so, there lege hired new school Direc- was a college night held on tor of Student Outreach Steve Sept. 8 to focus on the recruit- Watkin. Watkin comes with a ment of new students. standout resume and a plan for Watkin is also revising the the district that should not go student orientation program unnoticed. and re-establishing its purpose. With nearly 25 years of ex- What he calls “Start Now” is perience, Watkin decided to designed to allow participating bring his talents to BC. Watkin students to have the option to worked a similar position at Cal take their placement tests, at- State - Bakersfield for 13 years, tend a new student orientation Fresno Pacific for six years and program, develop an abbrevi- Fresno State for five. ated student educational plan, Watkin said his goal is to at- apply for financial aid, and reg- tract students to BC. As such, ister for classes all in one day. he plans to do so by reconnect- “It’s still possible to become ing with the local schools and a Renegade in one day,” Watkin communities. said.

Club Corner More time before club week happens

By Elizabeth Fernandez lege and then you have Editor in Chief students, and the clubs are what’s in the middle.” And Alisia Sanchez / The Rip Formerly, Bakersfield added, “And I do count The solar panels over the parking area at Bakersfield College continue to provide 1.1 kilohertz of power annually. The College’s Club Week was sports!” panels were first installed four years ago, also providing a shaded area for numerous vehicles to park beneath every day. held during the second week He believes that student of a semester’s initial start. participation is integral to However, Reg Autwell, in the college experience and his new role as the student hopes that events like Club government director of Week will help students find clubs, has moved the event their niche. Solar panels are doing their jobs to a later date to encourage “Clubs and organizations clubs to prepare with a two- are about a group of people week gap. getting together and pro- By Brooke Howard the college and the community, projects in the works,” she said. to keep the trees and shrubs Club Week will officially moting something within be taking place this semes- their club,” he said. Reporter but the environment as well by More projects initiated to make healthy, but letting the grass die. displacing more than 52 million BC energy efficient and environ- This practice not only saves Ba- ter in the free speech area on If students have any more Four years since Bakersfield pounds of carbon dioxide over mentally friendly include water kersfield the precious water it campus on Sept. 16 through questions or require further College installed solar panels, the next 30 years. That is equal to and gas lines, new toilets, new needs, but the school $15,000 on 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. guidance, Autwell encour- BC officials confirm it provides removing over 4,000 cars from sprinklers and LED lighting. landscaping per month. Autwell hopes the set- ages them to stop by his 1.1 kilohertz of power annu- California’s highways. Sonya Christian, president of “BC is committed to sustain- up will be better and more office, which is located in ally, as it was estimated it would. Students were also happy with BC, stated, “We are systemati- ability, which is one of our core convenient overall, and also Campus Center 4. Amber Chiang, head of market- the Solar Panels carport-style cally working on energy conser- values,” said Christian. aims to bring advisers and “I like the role because it ing and public relations, stated, installation that gives shade for vation mechanisms as well as The Bakersfield College Core club presidents to the tables. gives me the opportunity to “That is one third of the college’s cars below. water conservation.” Value of Sustainability reads, The date will also coin- meet the clubs on campus,” energy use.” When approached, BC Student In spring of 2014, BC installed “We recognize our responsibility cide with Constitution Day, Autwell said. “I’m a social In 2010, SunPower Corpora- Jessica Ming said, “I try to park low flow toilets, which cut our for continuing and maintaining which they have featured on person.” tion installed the 1.1-megawatt under the solar panels whenever water use by millions of gallons this institution, which has been their flyers that also read, Although students on solar power system above a 3.1- possible! After spending all day per year. Future projects include shaped by over 100 years of “Come learn about clubs, campus may not share the acre parking lot canopy. in class, it’s nice to come back to sprinkler head replacements, resolute and tenacious labor and organizations, and activities director of clubs’ enthusi- According to Chiang, the cost a car that isn’t burning hot.” which is scheduled for winter judicious foresight, so we un- at Bakersfield College!” asm, Autwell believes that of installing these solar panels According to Chiang, the col- 2014 and will cut water use for ceasingly place our energies into When asked what he be- there is a club for everyone was $8.3 million with the funds lege currently does not have plans landscaping by 30 percent. imagining how we might sustain lieved the significance of and hopes Club Week will coming from bond, incentive and to install more panels. “That was We are also practicing “campus and renew our fiscal, human, and joining a club was, Autwell be a successful milestone in tax breaks. grant and incentive funded, but browning,” which involves wa- environmental resources into the responded, “You have col- proving that this semester. These panels don’t just benefit there is a lot more energy related tering in only essential amounts future.” Ca m p u s Page 6 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Photos by Graham C wheat / The Rip Senator Fuller speaks about the drought crisis during the Water Rally held at BC while Assemblywoman Grove and Senator Vidak listen. GRAHAM C Wheat / The Rip Cal Water employee Ricky Chavez distributes awareness materials during the first half of the Water Rally. WATER: Kern County elected officials visit BC campus to discuss state drought and legislation at SGA Water Rally

Continued from Page 1 tion previously mentioned, Senators Vidak and Fuller pushed for the next generation, it takes each and every one of us to the upcoming water bond in November and Congressman make it happen.” Valadao spoke about legislation number 3964, a bill he is The keynote speaker for the event, Greg Wegis, president working on that addresses the water situation. of the Kern County Farm Bureau, cited that there are current- “So what do we do about the future?” asked Senator Fuller. ly 800,000 acres of irrigated land in the county and 12,400 “The future is we’re going to have to change the way we use farm jobs that may be affected due to future legislation re- water.” garding the water supply. The remainder of the event was then dedicated to a Q-and- “Because agriculture has become so efficient, there’s less A session. people directly involved in agriculture. And once you’re not When asked how SGA felt the Water Rally unfolded, directly involved it’s human nature not to understand it or Dominguez responded, “I have only received positive feed- have the overall education of how important that is,” he said. back. My Facebook feed was blowing up with pictures of The rest of the panel was dedicated to further discussing people at the rally. I received various phone calls and text legislation pieces that has affected water supply for Kern messages thanking me for throwing such [a] beneficial event. County agriculture. Everyone that talked to me said that our community needed Couch spoke about the Sustainable Groundwater Manage this event to happen.” Act, Grove challenged attendees to call the governor’s office For more information and advice about the drought, con- and ask that they tow the environmental protection legisla- cerned citizens can visit the Water Association of Kern Coun- ty’s website at wakc.com.

SANCTIONS: Little movement against football sanctions Continued from Page 1 The sanctions were appealed multiple times throughout When contacting Maloney’s office about the case, the per- the year and on Aug. 30, 2013, BC was informed that Sac- son who answered the phone did not give a statement. It ramento County Superior Court Judge Allen Sumner denied was reported the school was paying upwards of $50,000 on the college’s third-round appeal of sanctions. attorney fees. A third denied appeal meant legal actions could be taken. On May 14, 2013 BC was stripped of all wins from 2011- On Sept. 13, 2013 papers were served to CCCAA and the 2012, which included the CCCAA state championship foot- Southern California Football Association. ball title. BC was also placed on probation for the 2013 and Upon the schools request, CCCAA has failed to show evi- 2014 seasons as well as a postseason ban for the 2013 sea- dence supporting the penalties and written and filed sanc- son. tions decisions.

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Staff Editorial Violence has ISIS crisis putting the United become a problem States in a political pickle

With the recent rise in vio- By Monique By Elias C. lence, it has made us wonder Hansen-Garcia Ahumada how people can be so cruel to Reporter Opinions Editor one another. Look at what has gone on here in Bakersfield For many years Since the depar- alone over the summer. It has America fought the ture of the United seemed that people can barely war in Iraq. As a coun- States military get along with anyone. try, we have much from the battered If it isn’t some form of ac- more dangerous perils country of Iraq, a cident that we hear about, lying ahead. Rather group was forming it’s about how someone was than trying to govern in the shadows. killed, often for a petty rea- the Middle East, we The Islamic State son. should focus on the of Iraq and Syria, A few weeks ago, a staff numerous veterans or most commonly member attended a vigil for that need our atten- known as ISIS, a friend who was killed dur- tion, rather than send- was establishing ing a violent crime this sum- ing more troops to their own militia, mer. The outpouring of love continue to give ISIS and had a bloody that came from people who didn’t even know each other is what our community could use most. CON PRO Not senseless killings and riots, like we as a nation have and other terrorist agenda. watched happening in Fer- groups more power. ISIS has been guson, Missouri over the last We have weakened considered a ter- few weeks. our troops by constant rorist group by the We’re not going to sit here deployment. If we United Nations for and say that we agree with try to stop, control or its war crimes, but how the cops handled things, contain the terrorist the U.S. has yet to or even agree with how peo- extremist group ISIS, lend Iraq a hand ple responded, but at the same we will lose the most against the Islamic time, we can’t sit back and precious thing we group. watch as wrongdoings occur have, our home, as we While the Iraqi on both sides. know it. war was not popu- Constantly in the media, it Our troops should lar with many is always another story of how never be deployed to Americans, some someone was killed or how bomb, kill and de- Photo illustration by graham c wheat / The Rip are left wondering the police attacked someone. stroy others’ homes to if the U.S. will take Daily, the police go out to begin with. Current violence in Iraq has the United States facing the question of whether or not they should get involved. action and send protect their communities and We have fought troops to the hos- not always is it done the way too much. Getting in- tile area. the community hopes they volved in fighting ISIS, we will begin World War III. And ISIS troops will Many will argue that the United States cannot afford to engage in another war, not to men- would do. have the advantage of attacking us on our own soil. tion one in the same area that American troops have been pulled from not long ago. We have witnessed it from Unemployment rates, bankruptcies, loan defaults, and homelessness are just The question that presents itself, is it passable for the U.S. to allow such menacing groups both sides, as some of us have a few of the issues here in America that should be addressed, along with basic to rip through a country that has already seen its fair share of bloodshed? family who are police offi- programs needing much more advancement. ISIS has vowed to take over Iraq by killing innocent people as they slash through each city cers, and we’ve also known Schools can always use more money to fuel future generations, instead of on their way to Baghdad. and cared about those who spending more time, money, and not to mention our young men and women The United States has already assisted the Iraqi people against terrorist groups, most no- were taken from this earth sacrificing lives and limbs. This only funds a hate war. tably during Operation Iraqi Freedom, when the U.S. helped the country fend off Al-Qaida way to soon. This war is fueled by hate, and no one is winning. The ground that has been forces. As a community, even as a taken over by America is still fought with more opposition and innocent peo- The United States should take action and start to send troops back to the area in order to nation, people need to see the ple are sacrificing their lives and livelihoods by being bombed by terrorists. keep the Sunni led group from continuing to destroy the country. harm that is coming from the To lose power is the real loss of the war. As long as we overwork those Many innocent people have lost their lives at the hands of the jihadist party. all-out violence people have who are deployed, we are also weakening our overall standing in our defense American journalists have been the latest targets by ISIS in order to send a message to the inflicted on one another. system. United States. The message is to stay away from the country and not get involved with their There has to be a better The men and women who come home are mentally impaired and shell- religious agenda. solution to handling the situ- shocked from seeing death on a constant basis and have mental disabilities The U.S. has plenty of military experience in the area, which should be more reason for ation, instead of having some- along with physical problems. The conditions are the least favorable and it is President Obama to send troops into the area to stop the jihadist group from continuing to one say, “Oh, I hate you so I ludicrous to send more to suffer the aftermaths of war. terrorize the Iraqi people. think I’ll go ahead and kill We have fought too many wars and battles to even think about policing the It is clear that the Iraqi people do not have the military experience and equipment capabili- you.” Middle East any further, especially against a group like ISIS that will without ties to defend themselves against ISIS. This is not the way to han- a doubt respond by bringing the war to American soil. The only reason why the Iraqi army was able to fight back against Al-Qaida during Opera- dle a situation, if we all could We have already been spending trillions a day on the supposed war against tion Iraqi Freedom was because the U.S. was there to support them in their tactical missions, just sit and show compassion terror. With this war we have only created the powers that are in position by train them, and supply them with more advanced military equipment. and maybe even some under- killing all the other competition that they had. Even al-Qaida has publically The United States might be the reason ISIS was formed to begin with. During the OIF war standing toward one another, cut ties with ISIS. The group is closing in on Iraq and Syria, and for us to get many Iraqi children grew up surrounded by violence. maybe then the world would involved would mean a deployment into a country we had said to be rid of These same Iraqi children saw many of their family members imprisoned and sometimes become a better place. terrorists. killed by U.S. led forces. No, this isn’t advocating Reported in June 2014, 4,000 ISIS fighters were counted, and in August Because of these of conditions, Iraqi children developed an intense hatred toward the west, for some sort of new world 2014, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights had claimed 50,000 fighters which in return helped them cultivate their group with the intent to take back their country peace order. It’s just one jour- in Iraq and 30,000 in Syria. The more we bomb and destroy, the more people once American forces pulled out of the area. nalist seeing that all the hate, will join against us in opposition. ISIS is gaining power by the hate for Ameri- By not sending U.S. troops to Iraq the United States is allowing ISIS to destroy a country and all the crime, isn’t worth cans because we kill innocent people when we fight wars against countries that it once helped rebuild. it anymore. ruled by tyranny. The decision might not be popular among many Americans, but it is safe to say that if ever No one can say that if there War has no winner. America is tired of losing. The American people are our country needed help and another country was able to lend us a hand, we would willingly were more peace in the world, those who are suffering the consequences, along with the people of the foreign obtain that aid. it wouldn’t be a good thing. countries. The Iraqi people need assistance before ISIS gets larger and more formidable. Love comes in many forms, but the meaning is just a four-letter word By James Macias ally for that person, to a degree so profound that for rather than someone. Unfortunately, most people indispensable attachment in my life. I have been Reporter a time it defines us as a human being. are completely unaware of this because they don’t pursuing it for years because that is what I do and it In fact, at this point it is all we know of being consciously remember being an infant or being hu- is who I am. Not because I am in love but because We first experience love when we bond with our human. man. So as they build their expectations of, and la- I am alive and I breathe to stay that way without mothers during infancy. Yes, I recognize that some We love our caregiver as we drink the milk they bels for, the various elements of their lives it is easy thought. The technical term for this is autonomy. people will be able to say that they did not have or provide. We do this every waking moment until we to get confused about what love is. The pop culture My struggle to be with my lover is equally au- did not bond with their mothers. It’s not relevant. develop the ability to do anything else. influence has a cornucopia of different definitions tonomic. I don’t pursue love to get laid or assuage This first experience with love is always the As we grow and learn, our world expands with for this word. my loneliness, but rather it is the most basic and same for everyone because we all come into the each new ability. We acquire our higher cognitive The point is that love is just a word and it is compelling aspect of my humanity. world with completely blank minds. We know skills and likewise begin to develop, and a year or meaningless. The bond that gives a couple such a You too are human, I suspect, and if you find nothing except that we need to eat and cannot feed two later we finally learn to say the word “love.” profound happiness and fantastic sex has no frame yourself unhappy in love, then stop doing it and ourselves. As an adult, we crave this level of connection so of reference in words and should be compelling; start being it. As we are fed and cared for by the only other deeply that we can do little else but pursue or at- indeed, it should be overwhelming without them. Being human is what makes you a human be- person we know, we feel deeply and uncondition- tempt to somehow replace it, often with something I have this kind of unconditional, indefinable and ing.

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Food Review Weighing in on new chips By Trina Goree on the back of the bag of the new thing!” stated Stanley-Metz. Reporter Asian-infused chip. I have that same feeling toward I must admit, I have never the mango flavored chips. Yum! I have a new favorite been a monogamous chip kind of There were two other flavors chip flavor, but don’t tell my ex- individual. I’m a firm believer in I did not care much for: Lay’s favorite chip flavor, it will get having choices, and with that, I Cappuccino flavored chips sub- jealous. must name my number two chip mitted by Chad Scott from Hen- Sorry to Lay’s Kettle Cooked flavor: Lay’s Wavy Mango Salsa, derson, New York and Lay’s Sea Salt and Vinegar flavored submitted by Julia Stanley-Metz Cheddar-Bacon Mac and Cheese potato chips, my favorite ulti- from Sacramento. I instantly got flavored chips submitted by Matt mate potato chip flavor is the the taste of mango when con- Allen from Troy, Ohio. new Lay’s Kettle Cooked Wasabi suming the chips. It was as if I I’m glad I embarked on what I Ginger flavor, which was submit- was eating an actual mango. The consider to be a foodie’s ultimate ted by Meneko Spigner Mcbeth flavor was not spicy or as hot as assignment. I was assigned to re- from Sewell, New Jersey. I thought a salsa flavored chip view all four flavors of the newly “My grandmother is Japanese would be. On the contrary, it was released Lay’s chips that won the Amber hayden/ The Rip and I have always loved when a delicate flavor that almost had “Do Us a Flavor” contest. A variety of the new flavors were tested to determine the winner in this chip-off testing. she would make sushi. My favor- sweetness to it. I figured the assignment might ite part was mixing wasabi with “My husband makes the most be a bit of a challenge, that ob- out not to be the case. The store in the front, as I entered. My only party size, which is extra chips soy sauce and dipping,” Mcbeth amazing mango salsa that I can stacle of finding all four flavors I went to made it easy for me to complaint is the chips currently if you don’t like one or more of said in a blurb that can be found eat for days and put on every- of chips, lucky for me that turned find the chips with a huge display can only be found in the large the newly-introduced flavors. Game Review ‘Ice Bucket’ has its challenges

By James Macias challenge should be ashamed Reporter of themselves. They have made a novelty out of their philan- ALS, often referred to as Lou thropy for one, which will wear Gehrig’s Disease, is a progres- off as they all do and quickly sive neurodegenerative disease fade away leaving a vacuum that affects nerve cells in the that no one will bother to fill. brain and the spinal cord. This If I had been challenged, is a debilitating disorder, which I would have refused to par- I believe deserves as much at- ticipate and privately given as tention as possible. much as I could afford, which I That having been said, I feel think is the proper behavior for the current ice bucket chal- anyone who is in a position to Provided by Google Images lenge that has been sweeping give. the nation is embarrassing and Those who are pursuing their un-American. Charity work is fifteen minutes of fame should not meant to be a method for look to other avenues to find social climbing. On the note of that which they seek. Madden 15 brings ‘Gridiron’ embarrassment, let me direct Furthermore, the ALS As- you to search failed ice bucket sociation has been very closed- By Daniel Ojeda another. Everything seems more scratched. passes that are thrown deep get challenges on YouTube. mouthed about what exactly Sports Editor fluid and tends to load much Despite these advances in the batted down. There you will find an un- they will be doing with the pro- faster. game play and graphics, the big- Running the ball means finding believable number of people ceeds from the challenge, cit- As the calendar flips to Sep- The type of game modes avail- gest changes have been made the hole in the line and running screwing up the challenge and ing the unexpected nature of tember, there are only two things able resemble last year’s game on the defensive side of the ball. through it before the defense col- making a mockery of the whole the sudden nationwide craze that can mean, that the football with everything from ultimate When playing as the defense you lapses around you, player ratings idea. for their lack of preparedness. season is fast approaching and team to the fan favorite connect- are able to rotate the camera an- have never been more important. Charity work is meant to be a This makes me question if the anticipated release of the new ed franchise. gle behind you, for the first time All of these additions help add method for helping one’s fellow any of the funds received will Madden 15 for the Xbox One. The one thing that I was look- you are able to put it at your back a level of realism that was miss- man, an avenue through which be used for anything more in- Last year’s game, Madden ing forward to the most in Mad- so that you get a better angle ing in recent editions of Madden. one can help even the scales of teresting than paying their 25, was the first to be released den 15 was the new graphics once you select your defensive There are glitches that happen justice so to speak. As such, we employees and making their for the next generation consoles engine for the game and it does player. throughout the game and some do not expect to be recognized executives feel like they are in- and was supposed to give us a not disappoint. Picking a defensive player you can even look up on You- for our efforts because they are deed well-paid executives. glimpse into what this franchise Before hitting the field you during a game has never been Tube because of how outrageous seen as the least that a person in I am sure that these funds was capable of. Sadly, the game are given a brief summary of the easier. The old ways of mashing they are. But those glitches are the right mind can do. will be well spent in the long was a letdown due to poor graph- game changers based on the team down the B button until you get rare and don’t take away from There are numerous reasons run but ALSA’s lack of com- ics that didn’t resemble anything you picked. Then you are treated to your selected player are gone how far the game has progressed why one should be humble ment on the subject makes it that was promised and a game- to new animations that include a replaced by simply holding the B since last year’s version. about giving to charity, but let impossible to know and there- play that was filled with holes. flyover above the stadium that button down and flicking the left After the letdown of Madden me give you the most obvious fore engenders doubt. Luckily, Madden 15 is able to looks amazing and includes close thumb stick in the direction of 25, this year’s Madden feels like one: sincerity. As a non-profit organization, achieve what last year’s Madden flybys on several players warm- the player you want to choose. a fresh start and looks as if the Superheroes are fictitious an accounting of the funds they game couldn’t and is also able to ing up on the field. Top players All of these changes make franchise is headed in the right do-gooders who embody the take in is one of their primary build on that success by allowing like Tom Brady and even rookie playing defense fun, which direction. A greater control of ideal of how one should go expectations. Therefore, why you to control the defense in a players like Johnny Manziel are wasn’t the case with previous the defense and a new graph- about helping the less fortunate should they be unable to do so way that wasn’t possible before easily distinguishable. versions of Madden. ics engine make this one of the and they wear masks protecting at this time? and also adds the type of presen- The developers for this game On offense, running and pass- better Madden games in recent their anonymity and thereby The fact that the door has tation to the game that closely re- rebuilt it from the ground up and ing is harder than ever. No lon- memory. symbolically emphasizing their been left open for me to ask sembles what you would see on a it shows. ger will you be able to run the As a lifelong Madden fan sincerity. such questions and pose these Sunday just before kickoff. During a game, replays of same play and pick up the same this game is very impressive One does not simply shout thoughts disturbs me greatly. But first things first, once the highlights you’ve had through- amount of yardage. Defenses and any Madden fan deserves a to the four corners about one’s I will say that while I find it game has been loaded the menu out your game only add to the learn what style of play you tend look, Madden 15 shows that EA kindness. Not if he expects reprehensible that so many ce- screens and the way you maneu- amazing graphics that the game to use and become better at stop- Sports isn’t wasting opportuni- anyone to take him seriously. lebrities have made five more ver around seem about the same is displaying.You will also notice ping the drive and forcing the ties to improve the series on the Kindness and generosity are minutes of fame using the as last year’s game except for a that jerseys get dirty, the field punt. Passing becomes more of next generation consoles. the kinds of virtues that are ALS ice bucket challenge, I am noticeable difference in move- gets worn as the game progress- an art, as passes that are under only valid when independently pleased that ALSA has gotten ment from one menu screen to es and even player’s helmets get thrown tend to get picked off and recognized by one’s peers. I some well-deserved attention think the participants in this in the public eye.

Movie Review Moreno biopic gets faithful retelling; Jaenada is stellar

By Alisía Sánchez cess of the film in a nonlinear nar- producer Mike Todd. In comparison, way. Only to find him later, and with Photographer rative, it is the latter that gives the Imperioli was not as convincing and a conflict at hand. It is unclear where film its momentum but also what, at unfortunately something as petty as the relationship between Shilinsky It is actor Óscar Jaenada’s notewor- times, distracts and detracts from the his hairstyle had much to do with it. and Moreno specifically went wrong thy performance as comedian-actor story of Moreno’s personal struggle Its stiff presence hovered in all of and I felt it was unjust to dismiss Mario Moreno that brings to life the to remain true to himself, his wife Imperioli’s scenes and oftentimes I Shilinsky midway only to bring him beautiful biopic film “Cantinflas,” and those who most loved him, caus- was horribly distracted by it. back again and without much con- and it is this performance alone that ing his story to remain a little astray. The characters who provided far text. gives the film its undeniable glory. Still, Jaenada’s portrayal of more substance and whom I wanted The film itself held a classic look Jaenada’s performance is an en- “Cantinflas” was strong enough to see more of were Moreno’s wife and feel to it. Like “Around the World tertaining, quick-witted and zealous to be the most dominant story and Valentina Ivanova, played by Ilse Sa- in 80 Days,” “Cantinflas” held a se- force that is competent enough to rightly so. Jaenada’s presence on the las, and the man who helped launch ries of prominent cameos. It was a pay homage, respectably, to the man screen as the character Cantinflas is Moreno’s career as Cantinflas, his delight to see actors such as Dago- behind Mexico’s most famous and incredibly precise. Like the replica- brother-in-law Estanislao Shilinsky, berto Gama and Ana Layevska take beloved comedian of all time. tion of a painting one person would played exquisitely by Luis Gerardo part in a film with historical content. “Cantinflas,” directed by Sebas- find worthy enough to steal, and an- Méndez. I felt very honored to watch the tian del Amo, is the story of the man other worthy enough to purchase. Salas’ role in the film lacked char- film and it gave me much pleasure behind Cantinflas, Mario Moreno. From top to bottom, the image acter development and the more dra- to hear the laughter that was induced His story is entangled with the story held some truth. Becoming Cantin- matic scenes in the film she took part by the others in attendance. Af- of Mike Todd’s struggle to cast the flas must have undoubtedly required in felt more like teasing displays of ter all, as the story goes, Moreno’s actor and ultimately successfully a lot of practice and I can’t imagine great depth and emotion. I wanted Cantinflas was made for the simple produce the 1956 epic film adapta- Jaenada taking on this role without more of her but was allowed very purpose of making the crowd laugh tion of Jules Verne’s adventure novel much dedication to a full-length mir- little. and Jaenada’s portrayal was just as “Around the World in 80 Days.” ror. Méndez’s role, on the contrary, successful. Though the story of “Cantinflas” Opposite Jaenada starred Michael was one that I felt was substantial, is what leads to the story of the suc- Imperioli, who took on the role of but we lose his character along the Provided by Google Images Sp o r t s Page 9 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Renegades open season with big loss

By Daniel Ojeda both teams since 1958, Riverside a safety, extending the Riverside memory. that he delivered right on target is ranked No. 3 in the nation in Sports Editor took little time showing why lead to 23-3 entering halftime, Riverside quarterback Kelly but were dropped by his receiv- the Junior College Grid-Wire’s they are the No. 3 ranked team and ending a nightmare first half Hilinski shredded the BC sec- ers. preseason poll, and are com- The Bakersfield College foot- in the state as they jumped out to for the Renegades. ondary passing for 326 yards and McGregor led the Renegades ing off a season in which they ball team opened their season an early 14-0 lead, opening the BC received the ball to open up two touchdowns. Hilinski con- in rushing yards finishing with finished 10-2. The only teams with a resounding thud as they scoring with a punt return of 50 the third quarter, and once again stantly found the receivers wide 44 yards on 6 carries despite ranked higher are defending state suffered a crushing 51-3 loss at yards for a touchdown. a special teams error proved to open and was given plenty of leaving the game early in the sec- champion Butte and state runner- the hands of Riverside City Col- BC was able to get on the be key for the Renegades. Kick protection by his offensive line ond quarter. Williams finished up Fullerton. lege. board with a 31 yard field goal returner Vickers hesitated in the as he had all day to throw. with 34 yards on 18 carries and With one week down and a As if suffering one of the most by Parker Campbell early in the end zone, appearing as if he Despite the yardage given up assumed a majority of the carries disastrous loss in the books, the lopsided losses in school history second quarter cutting the lead was going to down the ball but through the air, BC was able to when McGregor went down with Renegades have to focus and wasn’t enough, the Renegades down to 14-3, but it was all Riv- stepped out of the end zone, hold Riverside’s leading rusher the injury. still have an opportunity to be- will try to continue without the erside after that. which forced him to return it be- from last season, Christopher Marquise Johnson was Yae- come the good football team that services of star running back Riverside would add another fore being tackled on BC’s own Anderson, to only 22 yards on ggi’s top target, finishing with 65 Chudy knows his team can be. Curtis McGregor, who suffered touchdown to extend the lead to eight yard line. 13 carries. receiving yards on nine recep- “We’re definitely not there yet, a broken left arm early in the 21-3 before the Renegades spe- After a three and out by the Overall, the Renegades were tions. Vickers finished with 53 we’ve definitely got a chance to second quarter and is out for an cial teams made what was the Renegades, Riverside was able able to hold Riverside’s domi- yards on four receptions. be a good football team,” Chudy extended period of time. first of two crucial mistakes. to take advantage of good field nant running game to 74 yards Despite the blowout, Chudy said. “We’ve got to learn from “Curtis is a big part of what’s On the ensuing kickoff, kick positioning and convert that pos- for the game. is staying confident and believes this and I think we’ll get better. I going on. Hopefully, there’s a returner Derrick Vickers fielded sesion into another touchdown BC freshman Tarek Yaeggi that mistakes that were made dur- think we’ll compete for our con- possibility he could come back. the ball near the sideline before giving them a lopsided 30-3 lead. made his debut as a college quar- ing the game can be corrected. ference title.” He’s a huge key to the whole op- stepping out of bounds just in- The thrashing was on. terback for the Renegades and he “The big plays that beat us Next up for the Renegades is a eration, but somebody else is go- side the one-yard line. Riverside scored 37 unan- finished the game going 18-of- weren’t physical mistakes. They chance to even their record with ing to have to step up,” said head On the very next play, BC swered points after BC’s lone 38 with 146 yards passing with were mental mistakes,” he said. the home opener against Golden coach Jeff Chudy. running back Xavier Williams field goal handing the Renegades one interception. The Renegades ran into a buzz West on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. at Me- In the first matchup between was tackled in the end zone for one of their worst losses in recent Yaeggi had at least four passes saw facing Riverside. The team morial Stadium. Memorial Stadium’s renovation

By Daniel Ojeda Sports Editor

The grass is always greener on the other side. For the first time in 12 years that meaning will definitely not be the case when it comes to the playing surface at Memorial Sta- dium. The field has seen better days. Over the last decade, the grass at Memorial Stadium has held its share of hard-hitting football games and has celebrated nu- merous graduations. But over those years, the soil underneath the playing field and the grass itself has been deterio- rating resulting in uneven surface areas and worn-out spots. This type of field is unaccept- able, especially when you have Renegade athletes who are trying to excel and achieve excellence. With Memorial Stadium being the largest outdoor venue in Ba- kersfield and its constant use, the field was creating a liability and was also creating an unplayable surface for football. “The grass was dead and the field just became a liability, a Alisia sanchez / The Rip safety issue, really quite hon- Patrick Harrison, 57, driving the tractor, is mowing the stadium lawn in preparation for the Renegades home opener on Sept. 13 against Golden Valley. estly,” head football coach Jeff Chudy said. So it came to no one’s surprise will be on par with what other when plans for a renovation of top colleges currently play on. the playing field were announced “This just shows you what Ba- for Memorial Stadium. kersfield and our community can But there was one catch: Ba- do once they set their mind to it,” kersfield College didn’t have the Chudy said. “It’s going to be a available funds to renovate the first class playing surface and it’s battered field and with a price comparable to what you’ll see at tag approaching $150,000, a the Rose Bowl.” new playing surface seemed far- The first part of the renovation fetched. project started on June 2 and that Enter the Renegade Helmet was to replace the turf, level un- Club, who with donations from stable field areas, and install an its members, have made the ren- automatic sprinkler system. ovation possible. Once that was completed, the The Helmet Club has always full renovation of Memorial sta- been a strong and constant sup- dium took about a month to fin- porter of BC football. Club ish, and was finished mid-July. members rallied and managed to With help from the Bakersfield raise over $100,000, which man- community and donations, the aged to cover more than half of Helmet Club was finally able to the renovation costs. get the football team a first class Former BC football player and playing surface to match the current president of the Helmet beautiful stadium they play in. Club Chad Manning knew that Renegade fans will get their the field wasn’t safe and was first chance to see the newly- also causing BC football to lose renovated playing field when BC some of their competitive edge opens its home schedule against because of worries about the Golden West on Sept. 13. playing field. As for the players, worries With his help, money for the about the safety can be put to renovation was raised in a matter rest and they can now focus on Alisia sanchez / The Rip of days and the new playing field defending their new home turf. The newly laid grass is ready and waiting for the BC Renegades football team’s first home game this upcoming season. Bakersfield College women’s cross country team places third in Ventura invitational

By Monique Hansen-Garcia age, per mile, in the women’s 5k indi- with the overall team time at 1:47:50. 7:41, with the overall time of 23:54.22. would finish the race with the time of Reporter vidual run. Campbell had the overall BC women finished the race with the The BC men’s team placed seventh 23:28.30. time of 22:24.68. overall team time of 1:57:10, about 10 overall. The men’s team for Canyons The BC cross country teams will com- The Bakersfield College women’s On her heels, Leah Theroux placed minutes behind the first-place team. would also win first place, with the first, pete in the Fresno Invitational at Wood- cross country team placed third over- eighth. Theroux had the average time Notable mentions were the 18th and second, and fourth place positions for ward Park on Sept. 13. On Sept. 19, the all at the 29th Ventura Invitational on of 7:17 per mile, finishing the race sec- 19th place, both freshmen, Monet Por- the top-three competitors. The BC men teams will be in the Southern California Aug. 29. Eleven of the women from onds behind Campbell, with a time of tillo and Yareli Ocampo, respectively. had eight runners place in the top 100. Preview at Woodley Park in Van Nuys BC placed in the top 100, four of which 22:40.30. Portillo had the average time of 7:40 per Juan Calderon, a sophomore with the at 10 a.m. were in the top 20. The win went to the Canyons’ team, mile and finished the invitational with BC men’s team, took home the team’s The teams will return home Sept. 26 Sophomore Jessica Campbell placed which finished first with the first top-five the overall time of 23:51.07. Ocampo highest ranking, at 19th. Calderon had at 3:30 p.m. for the Bakersfield Invita- seventh with the time of 7:12 on aver- female runners in the first five positions, averaged one second more per mile, at an average of 5:52 minutes per mile. He tional at Kern Soccer Park. Sp o r t s Page 10 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Volleyball team looks to build on tradition

Vanessa munoz / The Rip Bakersfield College volleyball players set up their teammate for a spike against Grossmont College. The Renegades would go on to lose the game, falling to 1-3 on the season.

By Isaiah Bryson Having a mentally tough team season. as the libero for the Renegades. field Christian) respectively. Fer- overall record. Reporter is one of Ferreira’s main goals These four sophomores will “She is a defensive specialist and reira compares Reeves’ job this The Renegades started the sea- this season. be critical to the consistency of a performance leader,” Ferreira season as that of a quarterback. son with a 1-3 record, with their This year’s volleyball team is Leadership this season will success for the Renegades. explained. Last season the Renegades lost victory over Gavilan College in looking to build on the success fall on the shoulders of several While the sophomores will Kayla Romero, a freshman to El Camino College in four sets five sets, and the losses com- and tradition of past teams. returning players from last year’s play a big role this season, there from New Mexico, will be the in the volleyball college tourna- ing to Cabrillo College, Santa “There is a certain style of team. are several freshmen Ferreira ex- primary ball control player for ment and would eventually finish Barbara College and Grossmont play,” coach Carl Ferreira ex- Sophomores Courtney Grantz, pects to step in right away and the Renegades. the season second in the Western College. plained that fans are accustomed Tyler Herring, Brenda Contreras make big contributions to the This year’s setters are fresh- State South Conference with The next match for the Ren- to expect when watching the and Daryan Heathcott are all ex- team. Bakersfield High gradu- men Jade Delgadillo (Tehachapi a 10-2 conference record. The egades will be Sept. 17 at Allan Renegades play. pected to be the focal leaders this ate, Lorena Ramirez, will start High) and Cate Reeves (Bakers- team would finish with a 17-9 Hancock College. BC soccer club ready for start of the season with last tryouts of the fall

By Elias C. Ahumada break then swapped oppo- cer Association and plays out Opinions Editor nents for another 30-minute of the 2nd Division Cal Cen- scrimmage game. tral division. On Thursday, Sept. 4, the Scott Dameron, the Bakers- The club will release their Bakersfield College men’s field College woman’s soc- training schedule soon and soccer club took to the field cer coach was in attendance their first game is Oct. 4 as the club held its annual as part of the coaching staff. against Loyola Marymount tryouts. Over 50 current BC “We got to hurry up and nar- University soccer club at a lo- students attended the tryouts row down the group because cation yet to be released. in hopes of representing the we play in four weeks,” Dam- Dameron noted that BC club during regular season eron said. students are very passionate play. The tryout session be- When asked about a dead- about trying to bring back a gan with six laps around the line, coach Dameron insisted men’s soccer team to Bakers- soccer field, equivalent to two that it was up to the coaching field College. “We love seeing miles. staff to decide, but there was so much passion from all the After the two-mile condi- no deadline at the moment. guys, and it’s very encour- tioning period, the potential “If we can narrow it down aging that there are so many BC soccer prospects took a to a group we like we can go players that are so into soccer quick water break, which was from there… we just have to on campus.” followed by more instructions make sure who’s eligible and “That’s their goal,” Dam- from the coaching staff. things like that,” added Dam- eron said about the current The players were separated eron. students who are trying to into four groups, setting up In order for BC students to bring BC a men’s team. “They 30-minute scrimmage games qualify as part of the soccer would all love to play soccer on both soccer fields full of club they would have to be officially for BC,” Dameron competition. enrolled in at least six units said. Once the first 30-minute at BC. The biggest obstacle stand- Elias C. AHumada / The Rip scrimmage was over, the stu- The BC men’s soccer club ing in the club’s way is find- Bakersfield College students take a break from conditioning drill before dividing into groups of dents took a 10-minute water is part of the West Coast Soc- ing sponsors. four in order to take the field in back-to-back 30-minute scrimmages. Former BC football player slain By Mohamed Bafakih deeply saddened by the loss Police reports have iden- Reporter of a player of his. tified two suspects, Byron “That Sunday morning, I Lavell Dunn, 20, of Magnolia, With the current football received a text from a for- Arkansas and Timothy John- season under way for the mer player, George Robbins, son, 23, of Camden, Arkansas Renegades, the team received while I was at church,” said in connection to the shooting. some unfortunate news about Paul. “We closed prayer and Both men had nothing to say a former player prior to it. reflected back on the loss.” and are each going to be held Brandon Hobdy, 23, a Paul and Hobdy spent a lot on a $1 million bail. Southern Arkansas Univer- of time together, both on and However, the investigation sity student-athlete by way of off the football field. is still ongoing. Bakersfield College, was shot “He was a unique, sharp A candlelight vigil took and killed in an off-campus and quiet individual who place the same evening, Aug. shooting on Aug. 24. would show up, listen and 24, at the SAU football field The Columbia County work hard,” Paul reflected. to unite the community and Sheriff’s Office dispatched “We even went out for din- pay respect toward Hobdy. deputies to the Veteran’s of ner a few times to talk about A memorial account has Foreign Wars where an al- life in general. It’s upsetting been set up for Hobdy – The leged fight broke out which to see what has happened.” Brandon Hobdy Memorial led to shots being fired. Hobdy transferred to SAU Fund. News about the incident last season, posting nine If anyone is interested in quickly broke out in Bakers- catches for 108 yards in his offering support to Hobdy’s field throughout that day and first season with the Mulerid- family during this difficult the following week. ers. He was also projected to time, donations can be made BC wide receiver coach be a big part of the offense to Farmers Bank and Trust Brent Paul, who coached heading into his senior sea- of Magnolia by calling (870) Hobdy from 2010-2011, was son. 235-7000. Sp o r t s Page 11 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 10, 2014 BC says hello to three brand new coaches Former A new, rugged coach for BC BC tennis wrestling team By Mohamed Bafakih standout Reporter If the gogades.com website has yet to update Bakersfield College’s newest head wrestling leads tennis coach’s icon, good, because the man is as rugged, gritty and hard-nosed as the knight shown in the picture. team The man behind the mask would be none other than Brett By Mohamed Bafakih Clark, a Bakersfield native whose Terry Collom / The Rip Reporter resume for overseeing the wres- tling program, which after the Brett Clark is a former Bakersfield College wrestler who Tennis – as we all know it – is last 27 years spent under former is now head coach of the Renegades wrestling team. a back-and-forth game. Back, Renegade wrestling head coach and now at the forefront of the Bill Kalivas, is the most compat- stop in the Bayou, either. Clark Clark said. Renegades’ men’s and women’s ible suitor. went on to play his last bit of With his first year underway, tennis teams, former Bakersfield Terry Collom / The Rip “I’ve wrestled for [Kalivas], the game professionally for however, Clark has some per- College standout tennis player Nicholas Jacobs, former BC tennis player, is ready for his so I know what he has brought the Arena Football League’s sonal and team goals as well. Nicholas Jacobs has returned next challenge as the new Renegade tennis head coach. to this program. We have our Los Angeles Avengers for two He will be making his coaching and is ready to take on his new own way moving forward, but it full seasons and Wilkes-Barre/ debut at 7 p.m. here at the Gil head coaching role. won’t be much different.” Clark Scranton Pioneers (Pa.) for a Bishop Gymnasium on Sept. A Garces Memorial High Shortly after, he transferred to ing since the first week of Au- mentions. couple more. Clark later ended 19. The first match-up against School alumnus, Jacobs first California Lutheran University gust with coach Limpias, who I Introduced to wrestling at up coaching the Pioneers after Victor Valley scheduled for started playing tennis as a fresh- to obtain his bachelor’s degree have known for 19 years, I feel the age of 9 by his father, who a few local stints. Sept. 13 has been canceled due man for the Rams back in 2005, in business administration while like we’re all on the same page wrestled at BC in his heyday, Prior to Clark’s playing and to shortages of players from the and the seriousness and competi- still playing tennis for the Kings- and sitting good,” Jacobs added. Clark was part of the Jr. Driller coaching career with the Pio- opposition. tiveness eventually grew on him men and coaching at the Conejo Limpias also mentioned how Wrestling Club. Sure enough, neers, he transitioned back to “Other than staying on top throughout high school. Recreation and Park District pe- excited she is to have a women’s the “Once a Driller, Always a his first love, wrestling. As a of paperwork, I really want to The love for the game also in- riodically. team this season and the depth Driller” saying played a role in heavyweight, Clark wrestled get these guys prepared – espe- creased for Jacobs – who began With stops back at Garces to on the men’s side. Clark’s future. for the Renegades wrestling cially later in the year heading working on the side as well at coach the junior varsity tennis With the exception of assistant He eventually attended Ba- team from 2001 to 2004, reach- towards Regionals and State, the age of 16 at the Bakersfield team, Jacobs continued to be a tennis coach Estefania Limpias kersfield High School and was a ing State in back-to-back sea- getting these guys qualified.” Racquet Club. part of the game outside of com- and returning players David two-sport phenom in both foot- sons, completing a near perfect Clark said. By the end of his senior tennis peting and making an impact as Perez and Sahar Forouzanfar, the ball and wrestling. With wres- season record of 32-1, and Filling in the shoes for some- season, Jacobs ended his tenure well. Now, here at BC to turn remainder of BC’s tennis teams tling, Clark ranked fourth in the gaining All-American honors. one who has coached this wres- with four All-Area recognitions things around, Jacobs’ expecta- is all new faces. The fact, how- nation, and on the football field, From there on out, it has just tling program for nearly three and two Southeast Yosemite tions going into the season are ever, that coach and company was part of the historic Driller been about giving back to the decades is a huge obstacle, but League Individual Champion- rather achievable. will be accompanied with two teams of the mid-90s that pro- community for Clark, through Clark brings a wide diversity ships. Along with his individual “The girls just need some freshman on the men’s side who tected local football legend Steve the sports that shaped him. and a knack for the game to the awards, Jacobs also chipped in to boost, since we only have one were All-Area tennis players in Wofford. With stops at Bakersfield High, table. help lead Garces to back-to-back returning player and there was high school – Andrew Schwartz, After graduating in 1995, North High, Cesar Chavez “My dad is from Bakersfield, CIF Central Section Team Titles no women’s team last season. a graduate of Stockdale and Alec Clark came up the hill to Bakers- High (Delano), and most re- I’m from Bakersfield. My dad in 2007 and 2008. As for men – there is some raw Slykerman, a graduate of Garces field College to continue right cently Mira Monte High, Clark played football up here (Ba- Following his four years at talent, but we just need to mold – sure helps. where he left off in high school. has done a tremendous job kersfield College), I played Garces, Jacobs attended BC them and increase their focus,” A fresh start, and a bit of ex- He earned himself a football helping out with football and football and wrestled here. So from 2009-2011 – competing Jacobs said. perience from the coaching staff scholarship and a chance to re- wrestling programs throughout through and through, we’re a with some of the valley’s best, Replacing former tennis head and returning sophomores, will join his former teammate, Wof- Kern County. Bakersfield College family,” and excelling, which led to rank- coach Rob Garbel will more than be the difference maker for the ford, at Southern University, a “I just want to make sure Clark expresses. BC kicks off ing at the regional and national likely not be an issue for Jacobs Renegades’ tennis teams, which historically black college located guys are going to be molded their first matches on Sept. 19 level. either. “[Garbel] was hired a bit open their season on Jan. 27 at in Baton Rouge, La. into young men. There’s far against West Hills College at 7 Jacobs didn’t stop there either. late. Now that I’ve been prepar- Reedley College. The football journey didn’t more in it than just wrestling.” p.m. at home. Women’s golf coach ready for challenge

By Mohamed Bafakih Reporter

Anybody know the difference between Tiger Woods and the Renegades’ women’s golf team? Terry collom / The Rip The BC women’s golf team ac- Bakersfield College alumna Brittney Goehring takes tually has a coach – a darn good over as the women’s golf coach as the semester starts. one, at that. A trailblazer of the game, Britt- comeback. East Bakersfield High School ney Goehring will be leading the She came back to Bakers- overseeing both the men and charge this upcoming season for field after her first year at San women’s golf team, while the Renegades. Marcos to get back to full continuing to inspire young “I enjoy the game and being form. children and even adults able to teach it to others,” says During her time here, through the game locally. Goehring. Goehring participated in the Now here to answer the call “Although I’ve always been Kern Am (Kern County Ama- for BC’s women’s golf team, unsure about coaching, I like in- teur Golf Championships), Goehring and her young spiring others through golf,” she winning the tournament in squad opened up the 2014- said. sudden death. 15 season on the rocky side. As a student and even a pro- Primed to compete, Goeh- Finishing last in the two-day fessional of the game, Goehring ring returned to San Marcos Desert Classic Invitational shined. for her senior season. Tournament, Goehring knows “I began playing the game at Goehring led the Cougars’ it’s a long process with a lot the age of 4, but didn’t take it women’s golf to Nationals, of time to improve moving seriously until my senior year of where they placed fourth. forward. high school (Centennial) where With her collegiate career “It was a needed experi- I was part of their first women’s at an end, Goehring looked ence. Most of our girls had golf team,” Goehring said. for options that surrounded a chance to experience their Serious would be an under- golf. first tournament. However, statement, however. Goehring “After college, I wanted to we spent the following week attended Bakersfield College play professional golf. I was practicing 5 to 6 hours a day and was once again part of a new one-of-three girls who took it to make the transition to mo- women’s golf team. serious,” she reflects. tivate each other and mentally There was nothing new about Goehring made it happen, be prepared for what is to her performance. Goehring was playing in several tours, both come,” says Goehring. selected for back-to-back MVP minor and major. Eventually, Iowa Western sophomore nominations from 2001 to 2003. she even began giving her transfer and Albuquerque na- Moving forward, she trans- own lessons and becoming tive Lindsey Maribal, who is ferred to Cal Poly-San Luis an instructor herself in San fighting some slight injuries, Obispo where she redshirted for Diego. will play a key role to help the the Mustangs before transferring Finally bringing her knowl- rest of her team bounce back. yet again to CSU San Marcos. edge and professionalism of Next, the Renegades travel Battling injuries, Goehring had a the game home to Bakers- Sept. 15 for a match against minor setback that led to a major field, Goehring took a job at Santa Barbara City College. Sp o t l i g h t Page 12 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 10, 2014

“Two years ago, a photographer approached me and asked if I wanted to do a photo shoot. At first I was skeptical, of course ... two months later [my modeling career] skyrocketed.” – BC student Cheyenne Berlin Terronez

BC student keeps modeling career in focus

By Elizabeth Castillo you,” she said. mother was sick with cervical can- Reporter When Terronez first started mod- cer. She had to go into the ER and eling, she faced negative criticism the doctors were doing what they At the age of 22, Cheyenne Berlin about her physical appearance, but could to keep her alive for as long as Terronez pursues her dreams with has since overcome the obstacles possible,” she said. passion and dedication as she models and now models regularly for differ- After watching ER doctors do professionally, aspires to be a doctor, ent photographers. everything they could for her grand- and attends Bakersfield College. “The main thing I was told was mother, Terronez said that her pri- Terronez, a biology student at BC, that I won’t go far,” she said. “I have mary goal is to help others. She has began modeling by chance two years a big nose, wide eyes and I’m too already begun that mission as she ago. She had no previous modeling short. But now I’m everywhere. You currently serves as a volunteer for experience and had no desire to pur- need to be aggressive and know you the Red Cross. sue it at the time. can do it.” As a biology major and model, Ter- “Two years ago, a photographer While Terronez mostly works in ronez said that she’s met many other approached me and asked if I want- southern California, her modeling models with beauty and brains. ed to do a photo shoot,” she said. hits home, as she will be the focus of “I’ve met so many intelligent “At first I was skeptical, of course. I an art exhibition held at The Empty models that are going to college and looked him up and decided to do the Space in November. She continues modeling on the side. Models are photo shoot. Two months later [my to work on the exhibition with her humans too. They just have a differ- modeling] skyrocketed.” team, which includes a photographer, ent type of job,” she said. While Terronez was not actively assistant and makeup artist. The ex- Although Terronez enjoys the trying to pursue a modeling career, hibition depicts the private demons success she’s earned as a model, she she realized she could tell stories she’s dealt with over the past two knows her education comes first. through conceptual modeling work years. “The series is my personal “When I was growing up, my par- and her dancing background made story that I can share through mod- ents – my father especially – pushed her eager to give modeling a shot. eling and art. I’ve been dealing with education on me,” she said. “As long “I used to be a dancer, so being a rough, emotional battles over the as you’re inspired, dedicated and part of stories I could pour my heart last two years and it’s been stressful. motivated to do so, you can go far into is what made me fall in love This series has brought me closure,” with an education.” with artistic modeling,” she said. she said. From modeling to medicine, Ter- Once Terronez realized how much Terronez realizes that many mod- ronez believes an individual can she enjoyed modeling, she began els have a short career, but her ca- succeed in any of their life goals as promoting herself through social reer goals extend beyond modeling long as they’re dedicated. media and said marketing herself is as she hopes to one day become an “Whether it’s the modeling in- a very important aspect of modeling. emergency room physician. Child- dustry or anything else, you have to “It’s easy for me to promote myself hood experiences concerning her get your foot in the door,” she said. now. You have to do it daily and con- grandmother helped her realize the “Stay motivated and don’t put your stantly be on social media and hav- importance of ER doctors. head down and think you can’t do Photos by Alisia Sanchez / The Rip ing ways for people to be able to find “I was younger and my grand- it.” Terronez has an active Tumblr blog that can be found at Berlinswall.tumblr.com