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Vol. 86 ∙ No. 14 www.therip.com Wednesday, May 6, 2015 A medley of music takes over

By Mason J. Rockfellow Reporter

The Bakersfield College’s Performing Arts Department hosted a combined concert featuring the new BC orchestra and concert band, BC’s indoor drumline and the Golden Empire Drum and Bugle Corps, chamber singers, college choir, and jazz ensemble. The concert, A Night of Rhythm, was held in the Performing Arts Center outdoor theater at 7 p.m. on May 2. This was only the second performance in the new outdoor theater since it went under construction three years ago. Noteworthy was the grand re-opening performance by the Bakersfield Symphony and the BC college choir on April 25. The Performing Art Department’s chair, John Gerhold, welcomed everyone to the new outdoor theater and then introduced the orchestra to start the event. This year, the BC orchestra is back and has a new director, Lisa M. Buringrud. Buringrud has accomplished a lot, from get- Photos by javier valdes / The Rip ting a master’s of music degree in instrumen- tal conducting to being an author, a recording The Bakersfield College Indoor Drumline performs “Lost in the Echo” directed by Tim Heasley during A Night of Rhythm held at BC. artist, as well as her ensembles receiving top musical festival ratings throughout the state, Golden Empire Drum and Bugle Corps and she is also the music director for Califor- from BC. nia City High School. The drum and bugle corps usually con- The orchestra and concert band performed sists of percussion, brass, and color guard seven pieces accompanied by choir direc- but the stage wasn’t big enough for the tor Jennifer Garrett on the harp. The pieces color guard to perform, so the color guard included “Concerto Grosso VIII, Op. 6 No. did not have a performance. The drum 8,” music from Disney’s “Frozen,” works and bugle corps were dressed in match- from DreamWorks Animation’s “How to ing red and white uniforms. The brass Train Your Dragon,” three pieces from the had choreographed motions to bring up suite from “The Hobbit”, “Old Friends and and let down their instruments in a wave The Adventure Begins,” “Song of the Lonely like motion, throughout the performance. Mountain,” and “Dreaming of Bag End,” The drum and bugle corps played short and the theme song from “New York, New selections from their 2015 program. This York.” program meets once a week until summer, Director Tim Heasley presented the Ba- where they rehearse daily. Last year, was kersfield College indoor drumline. The BC the first year in competition for the drum drumline consisted of: snare drums, cym- and bugle corps. bals, tenor drums, bass drums and a front The BC choir and chamber singers, led ensemble. Every member was in matching by Garrett, sang eight pieces for the con- blue uniforms, and each part of the drumline cert in which one was not in the program was playing in unison together, the cymbals and the first to be played a song called players in the back even had choreographed “Gloria.” The BC college choir, which spinning moves and hand motions that went is composed of music majors and non- on throughout their performance. The in- music majors, performed followed by the door drumline usually plays in gymnasiums BC’s combined men’s chorus, the com- against other drumlines so the stage was bined women’s chorus, chamber sing- barely big enough for the BC indoor drum- ers, and ended with the combined choirs. line, but they made it work. BC’s own Edgar Sandoval, composed and Lisa Buringrud conducts the orchestra and concert band at the combined concert event, A Night of The expansion of this program was the Please see MUSIC, Page 5 Rhythm. The concert marks one of the first BC Orchestra on-campus performances in recent years. Career Day held on campus Students address goals

By Elka Wyatt Reporter and dreams beyond BC

Over 100 employers showed up on April 29 By Marcus Castro “My plan as of now is to teach for Bakersfield College’s Career Day, offering Reporter at a high school and then move jobs and information about their companies to up to teaching at a college level. an estimated 2,000 job seekers. As graduation approaches this Then I hopefully will get my Ph. The event, held in the Campus Center, was year at Bakersfield College, stu- D.,” said Garcia. open to Bakersfield College students and the dents plan for their future. He hopes to start his career in public. Its purpose is to let people know what A big question for students teaching in Bakersfield then to jobs are available. who are planning on graduating later get a teaching job outside of Carlos Benavidez, 35, a native of Bakersfield is what is next for them. Bakersfield. and a veteran, was looking for a job in law en- Alondra Lule, an 18-year-old “I’m looking to be teaching at forcement to support his family. English major at BC, plans on a high school level, but if I can BC student Michael Dunn, 22, a broadcasting graduating in 2016. She then go further then maybe an ana- major, said he was basically looking for any- plans on transferring to Univer- lyst,” said Thomas Whitaker, a thing, while his friend, Sylvester Pollard, 21, sity of California, Los Angeles 21-year-old history major at BC. also a BC student, majoring in law enforcement or University of California, San- After graduation, Whitaker said he was interested in “anything physical.” ta Cruz to continue to go further plans to transfer to San Diego Another BC student Jonathan Radmer, 25, in her major. State where he first plans to get said, “I am looking for anything part-time to get Rhiannon Stroberg / The Rip “I want to take more opportu- a bachelor’s in history. me through school.” BC students and the general public apply for jobs and submit resumes to nities to study abroad and pos- Gaby Cruz is a 20-year-old Mister Gentry, 25, a culinary art major said he over 100 vendors at Career Day on April 29. sibly get internships… I want to child development major at BC. hopes to find a job working in a restaurant. He teach English as a second lan- She plans to graduate then begin one day wants to do what his dad does, which is Some colleges were there inform- Firefighter. They also offer a certificate in guage,” said Lule. looking for a job. own his own restaurant. ing students of career opportunities they EMT training. Roberto Garcia, a 21-year- “I want to be a preschool Taft College students Kevin Stone, 25, a busi- could train for. “We have an in-service agreement with old history major at BC, is also teacher,” she said. “I’m thinking ness management major and Jake Freeman, 21, Tim Capehart of the BC Fire Tech Kern County and the Bakersfield Fire De- planning on graduating from BC of going abroad, but I’m not sure majoring in business administration were both program said that he was informing the partment to provide training to firefighters in 2016. After graduation, he is where.” applying for jobs as part of their internship pro- public about the programs offered here at who are already working,” said Capehart. looking to transfer to California BC’s commencement ceremo- gram. Stone works for Frito Lay in the marketing BC. They have an AA degree in the Fire Big name companies, like Target, State University, Bakersfield to ny will take place May 15 in Me- department and Freeman works for the human Tech program and an AS in Wild Land continue pursuing a degree in morial Stadium. The gates will resources department of CRC, an oil company. Please see CAREERS, Page 5 history. open at 6 p.m. Fe a t u r e s Page 2 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Column The new Relay for Life season has a good end By Amber Hayden Online Editor age of With the Relay for Life season slowly coming to an end in June, the charity held its largest event at the Kern County Fairgrounds media on May 2-3. With well over a 100 tents and booths set up, the event kicked off at 9 a.m. Relay for Life teams had al- and self ready raised $850,000 for the season as the event began. By the end of the event, that number had gone over $1 million. The last lap of the event took worth place on May 3 at 9 a.m. after which the total amount raised Brooke Howard | It’s OK was announced. The American Cancer So- to learn the hard way. ciety received a check for $1,090,681.67 from all the dona- In this relatively new age tions and work each team goes of Internet and social media, through during the Bakersfield we tend to value ourselves by Relay for Life season. what persona we show online. Laura Clayton, who along Our self-worth is measured in with her husband Doug, was ad- likes and followers and we miring the bags set up along the start to forget what is real. walk area that read “In Memory of” or “In Honor Of.” Some real problems are Photos bY MarcUs castro / The Rip coming out of this media age. “This is our second year, we’re Such as, a lack of social skills, walking for my mom and his Above: Nate Wren sprints to the finish line after running for a full 24 hours at Relay for Life on May 3 at the Kern lack of empathy for others grandparents,” said Clayton. County Fair Grounds. Below: Clint Rosdahl (left) and Dream Weaver walk with the Chive flag at Relay for Life. and their self-esteem, and all Clayton, unlike the others around a bad self-image. walking, was not part of any of Lucy, started participating in she is tired. “My heart would The other day, a friend took the teams, but rather just walking Relay for Life in 2010 in honor ache if I didn’t help,” she said. a picture of herself that really to support the hope many have. of her lifetime friend Shalona Jackson, like many other excited her. Among the booths set up was Pendly. teams, sold raffle tickets for dif- She decided to post this one from Wells Fargo Bank. Jackson, with every year, ferent items. Many of those items picture on Facebook and add The bank has been setting up hopes that one day there will were donated by the community. a cute girlish caption. a booth for the past 14 years come a time when people no lon- “The community really pulls An hour later, my friend with those who participate in the ger fear the word cancer. together and helps, everything is looked to see how many walk, but mainly they are there “Each year you feel different donated except the “I Love Lucy” people liked her photo and a for support, according to Catie than the year before,” Jackson memorabilia,” said Jackson. heartbroken look came across Holsonbake. said. “This year is more upbeat, Team I Love Lucy raised just her face, she said, “It only got “We’re giving away items and there is more of a positive shy of $3,500 before the event three likes, and that includes when people spin the wheel. feeling.” had started. my mom.” We’re mainly out here in support She’s been asked over the “We aren’t like the big teams Now, that might sound fun- of everyone,” commented Hol- years why she continues to work who raised $50,000, but every ny and lighthearted to you, sonbake. so hard to raise money despite little bit helps,” commented but to her, that was the big- Karen Jackson, of team I Love knowing at the end of the season Jackson. gest blow to her, already low, self-esteem. See, she measured her self- worth in how many people took the time to like her photo on Facebook, and she Damsel in Defense helping women’s safety completely forgot about how many people turned their heads to look and smile at her By Elka Wyatt including pepper sprays and stun team members. per spray is their most-sold item. safety alerts and education. that day. Reporter guns. Patty Clark had a tent set up In price, they range from $12 to Damsel in Defense also offers Both sexes are being con- “I truly was gripped by the at BC’s Garden Fest on April 18 $29. a flashlight called “Road Trip.” stantly shown a stream of As safe as we feel most of the passion and the mission of this and was demonstrating and sell- Stun guns are also popular, ac- This is much more than a flash- photos that contain self-pro- time, sometimes we find our- company,” said Donna Ingram ing her products. She became an cording to Clark. Between $57 light. It’s magnetic so it sticks to claimed perfect bodies, per- selves in situations where we when asked why she decided to Independent Damsel Pro. when and $74, they are probably the your car, it’s an alarm, has a tool fect hair, and perfect lives. may need to be just a little bit become an Independent Damsel her daughter went to college. most effective way to stop an at- to break out the window of a car We start valuing ourselves more aware and cautious of our Pro. “We equip, empower and “I wanted to make sure she tacker. and a seat belt cutter for if you against these brief posed and surroundings. This is when it educate women.” had some sort of protection on Ingram also added that they are ever in an accident. This sells photo-shopped images and helps to have a little something Ingram was representing her because she was going away are now offering cyber protec- for $29. our happiness declines. extra for protection. Damsel in Defense at Bakers- to college and I’ve heard some tion including computer protec- “My whole purpose in this is According to psychothera- Damsel in Defense offers a field College’s Career Day on scary stories,” said Clark. tion and technical support, social if it helps one person, it is worth pist Sherrie Campbell, “When wide variety of protective gear April 29, looking to recruit new Both women agree that pep- media monitoring and internet the while,” said Clark. we look at social media, we end up comparing ourselves to what we see, which can lower our self-esteem. On social media, every- one’s life looks perfect but you’re only seeing a snapshot Many more fun $5 dates This issue’s Top Ten of reality. We can be whomever we By Darla Mangrum If you are into tattooing (or not) Best Independent Movies on Netflix want to be on social media Reporter go watch a tattoo artist at work. and if we take what we see Have a romantic dinner at home, literally then it’s possible that All semester long The Rip has one person can prepare the meal 1. The Giant Mechanical Man we can feel we are falling suggested many ideas for going on and the other can bring dessert, short in life.” inexpensive dates and this last edi- then you can switch up the next The Music Never Stopped This means social media is tion of the semester is no different, time. 2. giving us a false sense of be- but instead of one or two dates for If you are into video games and longing and meaning to what $5 or less here is a list of things are competitive, spend the eve- 3. Electrick Children is important in life. you can do for free: ning playing one of your favorite We are making online con- Take a bike ride along the bike games. 4. Charlie Countryman nections rather than the real- trail. Then let the winner decide what life exchanges that make our Discover new places to take a he or she wants from the loser. 5. Short Term 12 lives truly important and ex- break and just talk. Have a potluck with friends and citing. Take a walk downtown and win- play board games. If you rely on communica- dow shop or check out the crazy Go play on the toys at a lo- 6. Silver Linings Playbook tion solely from the Internet, nightlife on a Friday or Saturday cal park or playground and take you miss out on key things night. pictures of each other doing so 7. The Story of Luke about the human experience. Take a walk around downtown (Don’t forget to actually act like In real life you see the and take selfies with and of each kids again). 8. Copenhagen smiles, hear the laughs and other as if you were tourists. All summer long there is usually you can genuinely tell how Speaking of downtown, the First a park that will have free concerts much that person values you Friday of every month between or movies. 9. Mean Creek by their actions and words, 5-9 p.m. in the Art District on 19th Find a park and enjoy a picnic not by them liking your photo Street there is a free art show, ven- dinner as you watch the show. 10. Dummy on a social media source. dors, and much more. Enjoy your summer! We have all heard, “Put down the phone and go out- side.” So, I am not going to say that’s the answer. The answer is to choose TWLOHA week discusses depression in some youth groups now what is going to define our generation. I chose to un- derstand that I love sharing By Elka Wyatt addiction, depression, self-injury 2006 in Melbourne, Florida. nix and Switchfoot have been Real,” and “Stop the Bleeding,” photos of myself and the ac- Reporter and suicide among our youth. It helps connect people to instrumental in bringing the TWLOHA aims to give hope to tivities I am doing on social Starring Kat Dennings, Chad treatment centers, websites, organization and movement to those who are suffering. media. I am also not going The Beale Memorial Library Michael Murray, Corbin Bleu books, support groups and other prominence through endorse- Supporters consider Septem- to post about my struggles or on Truxtun Avenue will be host- and Rupert Friend, the film resources that may help those ments. ber 10-17 “TWLOHA Week” rant on Facebook (that’s what ing a special presentation of the chronicles the life of 19 year-old who are afflicted with these Other ways the organization with many of them writing the real-life friends are for). film “To Write Love on Her Renee Yohe, who battles with problems. gains notice is through social word “Love” on their arms and I also understand what oth- Arms” on May 15 at 5 p.m. drug addiction, manic depres- Jamie Tworkowski, who also media, merchandise and infor- share stories of hope. In some er people post is something which is free to the public. sion and self-harm, along with wrote the story of Yohe, founded mation booths at concerts, festi- regions though, November 13 is we should celebrate, but not The film, formerly called “Day other issues in her life, five days TWLOHA, the organization’s vals, schools, and universities. the day it is observed. compare ourselves and our One”, is a true story that inspired before she enters treatment. acronym. With slogans like “Love is Anyone who would like more accomplishments to. a global movement to bring The non-profit organization of Celebrities and bands such the Movement,” “Rescue is Pos- information can go to www.tw- awareness of the reality of drug the same name was organized in as Miley Cyrus, Joaquin Phoe- sible,” “Hope is Real, Help is loha.com. Fe a t u r e s Page 3 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Get up & Go May 6 “Health and Wellness Fair” @ 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Located at the quad area between library and student services. *** “World’s Got Talent Audition Finals” @ 6-7 p.m. Located at the Performing Arts center. Tickets are $2 at the door. May 7-10 Rabobank Arena presents “Marvel Universe Live” hours vary upon the date. “Battle Over the Cosmic Cube”, Thor’s little brother Lokie is planning to destroy the universe by replicating the power of the Cosmic Cube. Tickets- $25, $30, $45, and $70. May 10 “Applied Music Spring Recital” @ 4-7:30 p.m. photos by Vanessa a. munoZ / The Rip Located at the Indoor Theater at the SPArC Above: Children dance to Mexican music while the boys show off their weapons dance skills. Below right: Captain of building. Two recitals will be performed by Aztec danza introduces his drum prayer. Bottom left: Monica Orozco and Xochitl E. Rivera both blow on a conch shell during the opening of their dance ceremony. Bottom right: “Folklorico Escuelas Unidas” dances first for the night. music majors, once at 4 p.m. and a select few will perform at 6:30 p.m. May 11 Week of May 11 through the 14 will be Noche de Cultura held at BC FINALS!! *** By Vanessa A. Munoz The second group, from the Opinions Editor Folklorico Escuela Unidas, “Stress relief with Marleys Mutt’s” @ 11 a.m.- were children who showed off 2 p.m. Located at the Renegade Crossing. M.E.Ch.A held its second an- their dance and style skills. The May 23 nual Noche de Cultura (Night of group of kids did couples danc- Culture) on April 30 at Bakers- ing, group dancing, and weapons “The End of Summer Dance Party” @ 6-10 field College with five expected dancing, all of which are com- p.m. Located at the Rabobank Arena. 94.1 performances from Hawaiian mon in traditional folk dancing. and 93.1 present the end of summer party dancers to Aztec tribal dancers. For the last act of the night, it This night was to shed light on was the Aztec dancers of Calpul- that is welcoming all students including the different styles and traditions li Tedpan Tecuantitlan Danza high school students with a valid ID. Live of costumes, dance, and music in Azteca, who showed up in full performances from artist Kalin & Myles. the Mexican culture as well as Aztec clothing and face paint. some other cultures. The captain, Oceolotl, had his *** The celebration began with face painted and a headdress that “Energy Academy” All day Saturday. May a few jokes and singing from was full of different feathers. 23, June 20, July 18, and July 20. Chevron members of M.E.Ch.A as they The other members were four and KCHCC are inviting students of the ages entertained the audience that women who dressed in full Az- waited for the performances to tec clothing and headdresses as from 17-20 to enroll in their energy program. start. The members played some well. Each woman wore a differ- To apply go online to the BC calendar and selective Mexican music as well, ent design and color of dress. look up the event for the hyperlink to the in order to divert from the hour As Oceolotl beat on a huehu- that had gone by with none of the etl drum, the women danced and application. night’s performers showing up. did a ceremonial opening that is May 26 As members rushed to en- custom when starting a spiritual “History of the Eagle’s” Live in concert @ 8 tertain, Enrique Martinez, dance. The technique the women M.E.Ch.A member and event used to dance was intense. p.m. Located at the Rabobank Arena. Three coordinator, tried to line up what Overall, the event lasted three hours of classic Eagle’s greatest hits. Tickets performers were still available. hours. range from $47.50 -$177.50. The first group of perform- The audience, which was sup- ers was the Grupo Folklorico posed to pay, was allowed to June 4 Escuelas Unidas (Mexican Folk watch for free because it took “YG and DJ Mustard” @ 8 p.m. Located dancing), directed by Sylvia nearly an hour and a half for at the Rabobank Arena. Famed rapper YG Guzman. entertainers to show up. On the (Young Gangtsa) and renowned South Central The dancers were older wom- other hand, the audience got a en who were dressed in very col- dosage of two cultures that put Los Angeles R&B DJ of Ratchet music DJ orful and ruffled dresses. They on an entertaining show. Mustard will be performing. Tickets - $65, danced to a variety of traditional The M.E.Ch.A club will be $85, $120, and $200. Mexican music. Each woman doing a weeklong celebration had a specific color and style for Cinco de Mayo at BC and June 5 on their dress that displayed a would love for the school to “Super Freestyle Explosion” @ 7:30 p.m. unique design in the dance coor- participate in the festivities they Located at the Rabobank Arena. Over nine dination as they twirled around have planned for each day of the and swung their dresses. week. performances will be live. Tickets - $30.50, $35.50, and $40.50. June 11 “Rome Sending off Concert” @ 7:30-9 p.m. Located at the Indoor Theater in the SPArC building. The chamber choir that will be touring in Rome, Florence, and Venice will be performing the songs they will be singing while on their tour in Europe. June 24 Guitarist “Albert Lee” @ 7:30-9:30 p.m. Located at the SPArC building. Rock country six string twang legend who has been called “The greatest guitarist in the world” by famed Musician Eric Clapton will be performing at BC. Tickets- $32/ $17 students with ID. July 14 “Dancing with the Stars Live” @ 8 p.m. Located at the Rabobank Arena. The top ten dancing with the stars contestants will be performing in 40 states while on the road Child Development thankful at BC touring. July 15 By Darla Mangrum den Fest raffling off gift baskets, Ward would like to see more was Music Monday with Lucky “Anjelah Johnson presents Bon Qui-Qui” @ Reporter $304 through discount coupons departments get involved in the Diaz and the Family Jam Band, 8 p.m. Located at the Fox Theater. MADtv from Cruz Thru car washes, and child development center. they made tacos with their fami- comedian Anjelah Johnson will be performing The Bakersfield College Child $121 with the S.H.A.R.E. cards “Other departments at the lies on Taco Tuesday, children Development Center Program that are used at specific grocery college could really offer these built things together on Work her famous character live and on stage. Manager, Danell Ward, has ex- store chains. young children some great Together Wednesday, they creat- August 12 pressed her gratitude for all of They also sold over $1400 hands-on learning experiences,” ed art all day on Artsy Thursday “Fifth Harmony” @ 7 p.m. Located at the the support that BC students, worth of books at their last scho- she said. “The Agriculture and and on Family Friday, families staff and the public have given lastic book fair. Horticulture departments could came together to share their fam- Rabobank Arena. Female group Fifth Harmony the center. Ward is also grateful to pro- plant a garden for the children to ily stories. will be headlining with opening acts from “It is not easy keeping the fessor Gayla Anderson and her take care of, or the Technology The Child Development Cen- Debby Ryant: The Never Ending, Natalie La center stocked with supplies students for planting gardens, Department could help the chil- ter has openings for the summer such as, paints, paper, crayons, covering the fences in bam- dren and teachers start an online program for 2-5-year-olds. Rose, and Bea Miller. art supplies, etc.,” said Ward. boo, and supplying and putting picture blog to show to their par- They have openings in the August 27 “These supplies are so important up shade covers over the play- ents.” state-need program and in the “Florida Georgia Line: Anything Goes Tour” because children learn hands grounds for the children at the The month of April has been a sliding scale for BC students @ 7:30 p.m. Located at the Rabobank Arena. on. For them, doing is learning, center. special month for the children at program. and the center needs to keep the These gardens have helped the the center. People interested in putting Country music duo Florida Georgia Line will children supplied with plenty of teachers to find a way to teach First, Capt. Luis Carlos Mon- a child in the summer program be performing with opening performances learning materials.” the children about the drought. talvan and his service dog, Tues- need to get a hold of the center from Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard. Because of everyone’s sup- The children love to take their day, visited the children, and then before May 15. The summer port, the center has raised some mist bottles and water the new the center celebrated NAEYC’s program starts on June 1, and the Tickets - $34.75 and $54.75. much-needed funds for the cen- plants without wasting water by Week of the Young Child April hours are Monday through Fri- ter. They raised $4,600 at Gar- turning on the hoses. 13-17. On that week, Monday day 7:30 am to 4:15 pm. Ca m p u s Page 4 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, May 6, 2015 BC’s Students preparing for finals week

By Mason J. Rockfellow Reporter World’s As the spring semester comes to an end at Bakersfield Col- lege, some students dread finals week, some don’t seem to mind it, some think it is a necessity to make sure that you have learned Got and retained the information, and some students shared other thoughts on the matter. Kimberly Hulloa, 19, film studies major, said that finals don’t really stress or have an ef- Talent fect on her. “I think they should be worth 30 percent of your grade,” said By Tyler Goucher Hulloa, when asked what grade Reporter percentage a final should be worth. To help prepare for finals, Bakersfield College hosted Hulloa likes to drink some coffee its first World’s Got Tal- and then she gets to studying. ent auditions on April 15 in Child development major Me- the Performing Arts Center lissa Warick, 22, said that finals with a great turnout. With a do stress her out. Warick does a wide variety of contestants few different things to help deal that tried out, only 10 were with the stress that is brought on selected to move on to the by finals. Warick will go walk- semifinals that were held on ing, read books, and paint to help April 22. with the stress. The top six who were se- As far as finals go, Warick lected will move on to the doesn’t even think there should finals, which will be held at be finals. the Performing Arts Cen- “No finals, just the regular ter indoor theater on May 6. work,” said Warick. Photos by mason j. rockFellow / The Rip Paula Reynal, president of Bradley Knabe, 22, chemistry Above: Bakersfield College student and tutor Bradley Knabe studies in the BC Tutoring Center on his computer. Below: International Students Orga- major, said that finals are a very Melissa Warick reads a book in front of Bakersfield College’s new Performing Arts Center outdoor theater. nizations and one of the lead stressful time of the semester, organizers of the event, is but he also makes time for him- hopeful that this will not be self so that he doesn’t just stress He also believes that finals are the last World’s Got Talent out the whole time. a test of the material you have event at BC. “Yes, a million assignments, been learning all semester long. “We are hoping to make essays, and everything is due at “Do you know your stuff or this an annual event,” Reynal the last minute, it’s very stress- not?” Barajas said. said. “This is just a test to see ful,” said Knabe. “I make time to “I think they should be scaled how it goes and so far, it has relax, watch TV, hang out with higher…a good 40 percent… gone very well.” friends…try stuff like par- Unlike some competitions and take time t i c i p a t i o n that are only open to singers to not worry “A million assignments, doesn’t matter or dancers, World’s Got Tal- about what essays and everything is due as much,” said ent has been open to anyone is stressing Barajas, when who feels that they have tal- me.” at the last minute, it’s very asked if finals ent, regardless of the type of K n a b e are fair and talent they have. said some- stressful. [I try] and take time what percentage “There has been a vast array times de- to not worry about what is a final should of contestants,” Reynal said. pending on be worth. “We have had poets, dancers, the class the stressing me.” To help him singers, bands, rappers, and final is worth –Bradley Knabe, study, Barajas even glow-stringers.” too much of reads his notes Thus far, the event has been the grade. BC student and material out open to anyone who might “I think 10 loud to himself. want to watch. In fact, the percent is fair, but when it gets to “I usually won’t plan anything finals will require audience be 20 to 30 percent, I think it’s a or go anywhere so I can focus on participation to help decide little ridiculous,” he said. finals,” said Karisma Norman- who actually wins the com- Marco Macias, 19, biology din, 19, theater arts major. petition. major, said finals usually does When asked if finals are worth “The finals will roughly bother him, but he’s not feeling a fair percentage, Normandin take about two hours and will stressed this semester. Macias said, “I think teachers are pretty incorporate audience voting said he likes to work out and use lenient, at least the teachers I’ve along with the judges votes,” cannabis to deal with the stress had so far.” Reynal said. that is triggered by finals. Macias Normandin likes to study in The judges have been also said that he thinks that finals the order of which final comes comprised of various faculty should be worth 60 percent of first so that she can take each one members, all of which come your grade, due to the fact that as it comes. from a diverse background. by the end of the semester you “I’ll take it class by class,” said “This will make for an inter- should know the material and if Normandin. esting evaluation of the con- you don’t then you haven’t re- Beck Elliot, 19, theater arts testants,” said Reynal. tained the information. major, thinks that it’s fair for a Sponsored and funded “I kind of like the difficulty,” final to take a good chunk, but if primarily by SGA, the orga- said Macias. it gets over 50 percent it’s not fair nizers of World’s Got Talent One student who isn’t dread- anymore. were also able to get quite a ing finals week is Daniel Bara- “I think it’s fair and reasonable few local businesses to spon- jas, 20, psychology major. to take up 20 to 30 percent,” said sor the event. “Not at all, I’m looking for- Elliot. “We got some local busi- ward to it,” said Barajas. nesses to sponsor us such as Rosa’s Italian Restaurant, Co- conut Joe’s, College Coffee & Donuts, City Sandwich, and McDonalds,” Reynal said. This was a major help as it contributed to the prizes that BC’s best in state and sixth in the nation the top three contestants re- ceive. “The winners will win By Elka Wyatt Brookings Institute, a non-profit work of every student and em- The set of data predicted that Several variables factor into $300 for first place, $200 for Reporter research institution, it was found ployee at BC,” said Amber BC grads mid-career earnings these results such as curriculum second, and $100 for third.” that BC was ranked sixth in post- Chiang, Director of Market- were an average of $56,957 value, alumni skills, STEM ori- So far the semifinalists in- Bakersfield College has been grad earnings evaluations, just ing and Public Relations at BC, when in actuality they averaged entation, completion rates and clude the following: Quinn ranked number six in the nation behind other two-year institu- when asked what this means for at $67,200, which is 16.5 percent the amount of student aid offered & Elizabeth (he plays guitar and number one in California for tions mostly based in the east BC. value added, giving BC a score by the institution, as well as the and she sings), Tucker (sing- graduates earning more than the coast. These findings were taken “The reality is this would not of 98 out of a 100. metropolitan area. er and guitar player), Tristen expected pay scale for their met- from government and private be possible without businesses Chiang said that most of this is “It really does show there is (singer), Cody (rapper), Cor- ropolitan area. data sources. in the community seeking to hire attributed to industry in the area opportunity in Bakersfield and nell (singer and guitar play- In a study performed by the “It means validation of hard BC grads,” added Chiang. such as agriculture and oil. certainly at BC,” said Chiang. er), and Rayven (singer). “On the night of the finals, we will also be having guest performers, surprise faculty member performances, and performances from ISO ex- WESTEC: the new fast track to a career in law enforcement ecutive members,” she said. Being that this is the first event of its kind for BC, By Victoria Miller saying it’s an easy fix, but our program classes for student’s convenience. If students are worried about the costs Reynal and her team of or- Reporter provides certificates to students and gives Resendes spoke about how the commu- of the classes, American Job Center has ganizers are hard at work to them a successful career in law enforce- nity is generally unaware of the academy. teamed up with the program and qualified make sure this won’t be the Bakersfield College students can now ment with benefits and a good pay scale.” “It seems like it’s almost a secret that applicants can have the majority of the last year it happens. obtain a career in law enforcement in less Resendes states that Kern County is there’s a legitimate academy with top notch training paid for. “These types of events will than five months through WESTEC. building a new jail between 2017 and trainers that’s able to put people back out Resendes says students should definite- hopefully not only inspire but WESTEC is an administration of jus- 2018, which means there’s going to be a in the workforce in a few months.” ly consider the academy if they’re in need provide a means for students tice training program that’s collaborating high demand for people trained in law en- Although not everyone is going to make of a career. to be more active on campus with BC. forcement. it, training through the academy provides “If you want it, it’s here for the taking. and also to become interested Chris Resendes, who has 30 years of WESTEC, located on Lerdo Highway students with college credit, says Resen- It can benefit your education,” he said. about events held on campus,” law enforcement experience and works in Shafter, offers training in corrections des. “If you’re looking for a career, this is Reynal said. “Moreover, it is with WESTEC, explained what makes and detentions, baton and firearms, weap- “Students earn units for training at the the place to come.” a good way to promote diver- this program so important. onless defense, chemical agents, and se- academy, so their training is never use- Students can go to westec.org to see sity here on campus and fos- “It’s perfect for someone just laid off or curity guard training. less,” he said. “No one can take that away the academy’s training schedule and other ter new friendships.” anyone in need of a career fast. I’m not There are also a variety of night and day from you.” program information. Ne w s Page 5 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, May 6, 2015

BC community earns Student Leadership and Recognition Awards

The Student Employee of the Year Award The Renegade Spirit Award (Organization) achievement awards This award is given to a student employee This award is given to a student organization that has shown exceptional contributions to that brings school spirit and enthusiasm to By Mason J. Rockfellow to BC. Dominguez also gave a Reporter challenge out to all the leaders in their office or department. the BC campus through their programs and the room and told them to spread Winner: Robert Ruiz activities. Twelve awards went to stu- their knowledge and their skills Winner: The BC Nursing Association. dents and faculty members of to better the community. Bakersfield College at the 2015 The first five awards that Most Valuable Renegade Award Student Leadership and Recog- were given out were the Student This award went to a student athlete who has The Student Organization of the Year nition Awards Ceremony. Leadership Individual Awards shown a significant contribution to the quality Award The award ceremony was followed by the Student Organi- held on April 24 in the Campus zation Awards, The Samuel W. of life for their fellow athletes. This award goes to a student organization that Center’s Fireside Room in rec- McCall Outstanding Professor Winner: Jack Murphy, BC Wrestler is organized, active, and continually strives to ognition of the nominees and of the Year Award, the Grace Van make an impact and influence on campus. winners’ merit this academic Dyke Bird Leadership Schol- school year. arship Award and the Alumni The Renegade Spirit Award (Individual) Winner: The Muslim Student Association. Master of Ceremonies Fran- Association Honor Scholarship This is given to a student leader who shows cis Meyer led the ceremony and Award. initiative in school spirit and helps bring BC to The Outstanding Student Organization first welcomed Zav Dadabhoy, The Student Employee of the vice president of Student Affairs. Year Award went to Robert Ruiz life through their involvement on campus. Advisor Award Next to address the room was from the Counseling Center. Winner: Devany Hunt from the BC Student This award is given to a student organization Academic Senate president and The next award was an award Nursing Association. advisor who is a vital part of the organization social science professor Steven that has never been given out at Holmes. BC and that is the MVR (Most and shows dedication to the mission of the Holmes started off his speech Valuable Renegade), which is The Service Award organization. with a joke and ended with some given to an intercollegiate stu- This is given to a student who embraced civic Winner: Susan Pinza of the BC tutoring club. advice to potential and future dent athlete who showed great duty to their community and beyond leaders in the room. contribution to the quality of “You guys are the future, you life for their teammates, and the Winner: Gabby Caraballo from the Renegade The Samuel W. McCall Outstanding have the skills, and now you MVR Award went to Renegade Pantry Professor of the Year Award need to take those skills out into wrestler Jack Murphy, who had a This award is given to a BC professor who the world and continue to mo- perfect wrestling season. tivate and challenge others to The Event of the Year of the The President Leader of the Year Award was chosen by the students. follow you, so we can be a suc- Award went to the Faith and Cul- This award is given to a president leader. Winner: Social science professor Steven cessful community. Congratula- ture, event put on by the Muslim The individual has a history of positive and Holmes tions again, to all of you,” said Student Association and Inter- Holmes. Associate Dean Paul Varsity Christian Fellowship. significant accomplishments resulting in major Beckworth also started out with The Muslim Student Associa- contributions that enhance the quality of life at The Grace Van Dyke Bird Leadership a joke, then congratulated the tion took home the Student Or- BC. Scholarship Award nominees on being hard work- ganization of the Year award. ers, leaders, and keeping their Susan Pinza, adviser of the Winner: BCSGA President Alex Dominguez. This award is given to a freshman who eyes on the road ahead of them BC Tutoring Club, won the Out- show the highest standards of overall and striving to move forward. standing Student Organization The Event of the Year Award accomplishments, in leadership, citizenship, “You guys have accomplished Advisor award. This award is given to a student organization service, etc. something because of your own The Samuel W. McCall Out- work ethic,” said Beckworth. standing Professor of the Year that sponsored an event that promoted social Winner: Miranda Cramer The last speaker before the award Award went to Steven Holmes. interaction among students, along with the presentations was BCSGA Pres- BC director of student life effectiveness of planning, publicity, and The Alumni Association Honor Scholarship ident Alex Dominguez. He told Nicky Damania had the honor of his appreciation of all his of closing the award ceremony. execution of the event. Award colleagues, the people he had a He said he is looking forward to Winner: Faith and Culture. This award is given to a sophomore who chance to work with and how he working with the new SGA stu- The event was put on by the Muslim Student shows the highest standards of overall has appreciated their dedication dent officers. Association and InterVarsity Christian accomplishments in leadership, citizenship, Fellowship. service, etc. Careers: Students seek jobs Winner: Michael Esqueda

Continued from Page 1 several sales representatives. Bolthouse Farms, and Jack in the Denise Crawford of BC Work- Box accepted applications from ability said that Career Day was prospective employees. a success. She counted 106 em- Matthew Carbajal and Gloria ployers who had tables set up in Esparza of GEO Group, a private various places in Campus Center, organization that hires for cor- including the Fireside Room and rectional and detention centers the cafeteria. were on hand to assist those who “Everybody seems to be posi- were interested in that field. tive and the employers seem to Camila Padron of the Califor- be happy with the turnout,” said nia Department of Public Health Crawford. are looking to hire a Health Fa- Virginia Martinez from Bolt- cilities Evaluator Nurse. house Farms said that she thinks “We wanted to come out and Career Day was successful and tickle the ears of the nursing stu- about 100 people had left their dents. Many of them think they resumes with them. have to go to work in the hos- The State of California De- pitals right out of school,” said partment of Water Resources got Padron. a lot of interest from individuals Samantha Brown, District who wanted to leave their re- Manager of Social Services of sume, but they only take applica- LifeSteps said that her organi- tions and resumes online. Mike zation provides social services Sierra, one of their employees, for people that live in affordable said that they handed out about housing. 200 fliers. Cindy Phillips and Susan Albert Garza from Golden Bowman from Brighthouse Net- Empire Transit said that they works said that they were hiring did not take any applications but Sales Reps and Installation Tech- they let people know that they nicians in Bakersfield. were hiring for Coach Operators, Stephanie, who is the hiring a Utility Worker and a Mechanic manager for Michael Kors in the Trainee. They also handed out Outlets at Tejon Ranch said that free bus passes and route infor- they were hiring part-time sales- mation. persons, part-time sales associ- Many people who came to the ates and part-time cashiers. event were dressed for interviews Susan Hoffmann, an Executive and had their resumes ready to Unit Leader with Avon recruited hand to prospective employers.

MUSIC: Students perform at BC

Continued from Page 1 night was the BC jazz ensemble played the piano for the song, led by Kris Tiner. “She Tells Her Love.” The group performed a set of There were two songs per- five compositions by Duke El- formed that had soloists. The lington and Billy Strayhorn, and piece “Still I Rise,” had soloists even played an extra Ellington Abby Baker-Lizaola, Julie Foth, piece, “Feet Bone.” and Caley Mayhall and “Ev’ry Tiner was explaining to the Time I Feel the Spirit,” had solos crowd how Ellington pieces are by Brady Allred and Caley May- hard to play and that he has wait- hall. Garrett dedicated the piece, ed for the talent to come through “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” the BC jazz ensemble to have a to her best friend and younger complete set, and knew that the sister, who recently was diag- talent was there but many of nosed with leukemia. them would be moving on and “I just want her to know that transferring after this semester, she’s always been there for me, so now was the time to do it. she’s always been one of my, “I have been waiting on the what I like to think as my bridge perfect ensemble with which to over troubled water, and I want do that and we have a fantastic to be that for her also, so this is group this year. I knew this was dedicated to my little sister.” the moment, we had to get it The last performance of the done,” said Tiner. Sp o t l i g h t Page 6 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Hall of famer talks and rocks the theater

By Elizabeth Castillo Editor in Chief

Chris Hillman, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, gave a lecture and performed with The Desert Rose Band on April 23 at Bakersfield College. Hillman, 70, gave a lecture on his musical background and his experiences as a musician in the ’60s and beyond. Hillman was an original band member of The Byrds, whose chart-topping singles include “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Turn! Turn! Turn!”. Hillman discussed working with the writ- er of “Mr. Tambourine Man,” Bob Dylan. “We got a demo of Dylan’s,” he said. “We recorded the song with Dylan’s blessing.” Hillman discussed the rapid change of barely being able to support himself financially to becoming a member of an influ- ential band. He also discussed how his life could have gone in a completely different direction. He played out of passion and didn’t worry about the money. He said that as a teenager, he contemplated attending UCLA. “I could’ve gotten into UCLA with a 2.8 GPA,” he said. “Now, I couldn’t park my car there with that GPA.” Hillman also discussed his aversion to the phrase, “Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘N’ Roll.” He believed that the phrase trivialized the music and the artistry behind the music of that period. “Yes, it was true,” he said. “[The phrase] is a convenient Photos By Mason J. rockfellow / The Rip way to describe that era,” Chris Hillman, former member of the 1960s band The Byrds, and current member of the Desert Rose Band, speaks to Robert Marinez’s History of He said that musicians during Rock ‘n’ Roll students in the Bakersfield College indoor theater on April 23. Hillman performed later in the evening with the rest of the members of the that time who used drugs often Desert Rose Band. destroyed their career. Hillman discussed how hor- led a question-and-answer ses- song.” rible he felt drugs to be, then and sion with students. One student The band played many differ- now. He believed that it did not asked about his favorite music by ent songs, and they joked that it make the music of that period newer musicians. He said that he was difficult to pick out songs to any better, and he viewed heavy still prefers to listen to older mu- play because they had 97 differ- drug use as hedonistic pleasures. sic, including Frank Sinatra and ent tracks to choose from. “I’m not preaching to you Duke Ellington, although Hill- When they finished perform- about drugs,” he said. “When man did mention one band from ing, the audience gave the Desert drugs came along, it got ugly, the ’90s that he does enjoy. Rose Band a standing ovation. real ugly. Look what it’s doing in “Blink-182! I love that band,” The concert and the lecture Mexico.” were presented by Hillman discussed Guitar Masters, a his departure from The “I’m not preaching to you about drugs. When local organization Byrds in 1968 and how drugs came along, it got ugly, real ugly. Look dedicated to bring- he became a member of ing talented guitar- the Desert Rose Band. what it’s doing in Mexico.” ists to venues in He said when the group –Chris Hillman, Bakersfield. The formed he was leaning founder of Guitar away from electric in- Desert Rose Band Masters, Rick Kre- strumentation. He said iser, said that he that the group earned a personally knows record deal without look- John Jorgenson, a ing for one and that they enjoyed he said. “I love their take on lyr- band member of the Desert Rose their career together as a band. ics.” Band and a multi-Grammy win- A highlight as a member of the When the Desert Rose Band ning musician. Jorgenson was Desert Rose Band was working performed in the indoor theater vital to bringing the group to Ba- with Reba McEntire. of BC’s Performing Arts Cen- kersfield. While Hillman discussed his ter, the audience was a blend “The Desert Rose Band plays different successes as a musician, of older fans and students. The very few dates each year, and I he addressed the importance of band played an acoustic set and consider it an honor for them to an education as well. He said that performed with several different include Guitar Masters and Ba- “Students, faculty, and the en- tening experience for the audi- for Bo Diddley, Brad Paisley and when young musicians come to guitars and mandolins. kersfield College on their concert tire city of Bakersfield should ence. Emmylou Harris. him for advice, he tells them to The Desert Rose Band played schedule,” Kreiser said. be extremely proud of the new “The music is never secondary Lee will have a full band per- follow their passion but to have songs from their discography and The Desert Rose Band’s per- Performing Arts Center at BC,” in our shows,” he said. “Rather, forming with him. The concert a backup plan as well. Hillman several songs from The Byrds. formance at BC’s indoor theater he said. it’s the reason we do them at will be held on June 24 at 7:30 never intended to achieve as When the group performed was the first time Guitar Masters Guitar Masters, which started all.” p.m. Tickets for the performance much musical success as he did. “Turn! Turn! Turn!” Hillman came to Bakersfield College. as a hobby for Kreiser, focuses Guitar Masters will host Albert are $17 for students with a stu- He said the odds of finding suc- gave the song a special introduc- Kreiser said that he hopes BC on providing gifted musicians of Lee, a guitarist specializing in dent ID and $32 for general ad- cess in the music industry are tion. takes full advantage of the in- all genres a chance to perform in country rock, at the indoor theater mission. For more information very slim and earning a four-year “This song is dear to my heart,” door theater and utilizes it to at- Bakersfield. Kreiser said that the at BC as well. Lee has performed on Guitar Masters and upcom- college degree is important. he said. “It’s life, it’s black and tract new artists of every genre to venue is key to the performance with The Everly Brothers and ing performances in Bakersfield, After his lecture, Hillman white. It’s very much a beautiful Bakersfield. as well to ensure an optimal lis- The Crickets, and has recorded visit guitarmasters.org.

Marcus Castro / The Rip Marcus Castro / The Rip John Jorgenson (left), Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen (right) members of the Desert Rose Band play a set at the Chris Hillman, lead vocalist of the Desert Rose Band, talks indoor theater at Bakersfield College on April 23. to the crowd between songs at BC’s indoor theater. Ne w s Page 7 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Marriage equality rally held in Bakersfield

By Amber Hayden riage, it should just be I’m mar- she sees it like there is still one Online Editor ried,” Weddell said. person always trying to bring in Dustin Marquez, who was some form of religion when that With the Supreme Court mov- holding a sign of two hands isn’t the case. ing forward to a decision on mar- making a heart with the words “They want to bring in Chris- riage equality, members of the “Hearts not Parts” written on it, tianity when it shouldn’t even be community rallied in front of the is hoping for a time when he and involved,” she said. Stockdale Fashion Plaza Center his partner will no longer feel Even despite the off comments in support of equality. like second-class citizens and coming from across the street Jamie Weddell is hoping that won’t have to explain their mar- from members of the Bakersfield with the ruling, there will be nor- riage to anyone as well. High School Drillers baseball malcy between one class versus “My kids shouldn’t have to team, it wasn’t stopping any of another. “It would mean every- suffer my heartache,” Marquez the members of the rally. thing, to know it’s normal and we commented. Horns of cars that passed by don’t have to classify ourselves The ruling as far as marriage honking in support of marriage as a different class,” she said. equality is concerned, though, equality would generate screams Weddell has a 7-year old looks like it won’t come until from each member letting them daughter, Jessica, who she says sometime in June. know that there was one more is very proud when someone Which leaves many wonder- person supporting their rights as asks about her parents and she ing what will happen now that members of the community. is able to tell them she has two it’s left in the hands of the Jus- “Two dads or two moms are moms and not just one. tices of the Supreme Court. better than none,” said Marquez. “It shouldn’t be a gay mar- According to Kaylin Schull,

Photos bY amber haYden / The Rip Left: Jamie and Jessica Weddell rally with Dustin Marquez. Right: Kaylin Schull, Ady Rodriguez and Ginger Booker hold signs up during the marriage equality rally on April 28. Drug prevents HIV infection

By Elizabeth Castillo especially susceptible to HIV Petersen believes that some gen- Editor in Chief and represent the highest infec- eral practice doctors don’t know tion rates in the U.S., according about Truvada. Although doctors Although a drug that prevents to the CDC. Robert Petersen, a specializing in infectious diseas- HIV was approved in 2012, sev- PrEP advocate, came to Bakers- es are aware of the medication, eral organizations in Bakersfield field College in March to give a doctors who have more access to that serve high-risk communi- presentation on Truvada and pre- the general public may not be as ties believe that Bakersfield is ventive measures against HIV. informed, according to Petersen. too uninformed of Truvada, the Petersen hopes more sexually Audrey Chavez, the founder brand-name pill. active individuals could be made and president of Bakersfield The Food and Drug Admin- aware of Truvada. AIDS Project, is hopeful that istration approved Truvada for “If more people knew about her organization can better in- photos bY marcus castro / The Rip preexposure prophylaxis. PrEP Truvada and knew it was avail- form others on ways to prevent Left: Dan Arvizu, Director and Chief Executive of U.S. Dept. of Energy’s National means that the pill can be taken able and effective, we could see HIV infection. BAP will hold a Renewable Energy Laboratory, discusses topics involving STEM. Right: J. Goosby as a preventative measure against a significant decrease in HIV in- community forum on Truvada Smith talks about inclusion at the Equity event at Bakersfield College on April 23. HIV, but must be taken daily. Ac- fections,” he said. and will produce articles on the cording to the Center for Disease According to an article in the medication in the future. The Control and Prevention, in the Bakersfield Californian, Kern forum will include a presenta- United States, men who have sex County ranked the 12th high- tion by Dr. Frank Lang, a local with other men are the population est number of HIV cases out of professional familiar with PrEP, BC holds an equity conference to most highly affected by HIV. In 58 counties, in 2013. Although representatives from the Kern Bakersfield, community experts Weddell is an advocate for the County Health Department and believe that these populations are LGBTQ community, she be- patients who are using Truvada. still highly unaware of Truvada lieves all sexually active indi- Chavez said that she is aware of educate both students and faculty as a preventative measure. viduals should take preventative individuals in Kern County us- “Its release befuddles me,” measures against HIV. ing Truvada regularly and they said Whitney Weddell, the chair- “This drug prevents infection are healthy and HIV-free. “I By Elizabeth Castillo STEM majors when there are a at BC, discussed her experienc- man of the board for Bakersfield from HIV,” Weddell said. “Why believe every individual has the large number of general educa- es as an undocumented student LGBTQ. “There have been no is this not being shouted from right to make informed decisions Editor in Chief tion courses that must be com- struggling to pay for school in- giant PR campaigns, not even in rooftops and featured on TV and to protect their health and pre- Bakersfield College held a pleted. dependently while trying to un- the LGBTQ community. Gilead, having doctors prescribe it for vent the acquiring of HIV,” she conference on equity so that Janet Fulks, a professor at derstand the benefits she has as the company that produces it, every sexually active patient? I said. To attend the forum on HIV educators could better serve BC, discussed how many lev- an AB 540 student. should have made this drug don’t understand it.” prevention, contact BAP at 661- students in Kern County. The els of math she had to complete She said that enrolling at BC much more public right away.” One problem with the drug is 872-9090 or text the name of the conference was held in the Le- as a microbiology major and was difficult and there were Another major subpopulation that some doctors in the medical attendee and a contact phone van Center and topics discussed wondered if students may be several political obstacles pro- highly affected by HIV is young field aren’t aware of the drug and number to 661-742-3611 with included equity in Science, disheartened to major in the sci- hibiting her education. people. Individuals under 30 are may not prescribe it to patients. the word PrEP to receive details. Technology, Engineering and ences when there are so many “I had to work three jobs just Mathematics knowledge, the general-education classes that to pay for my books and tu- classroom and the equity gap must be taken first. ition,” she said. “I come from a experienced by students at BC. Although Arvizu didn’t have low-income family and do not Dan Arvizu, who works for solutions, he felt that it was im- qualify for financial aid because the National Renewable Energy portant to discuss these issues of my immigration status.” Laboratory in Colorado, was to solve them. Bernal said that she hopes BC a keynote speaker at the con- There were several different will offer more cultural aware- ference and discussed certain speakers and breakout sessions ness programs in the future to populations that are typically at the conference, and it ended promote diversity on campus. underrepresented in the STEM with a discussion led by several She also said that she wishes workforce. BC students on how to make there were more resources to He briefly discussed his own the BC campus more equitable help AB 540 students under- experiences as a minority work- to all students. stand the process of attending ing in the STEM field. A con- Wesley Lyons, an army vet- BC with their status and to help cern Arvizu discussed was the eran, presented his experiences students that have a deferred ac- growing gap in STEM-related serving the U.S. and how BC tion status. knowledge in the United States. should provide more services Catrina Aguilar presented on “We’ve got a large fraction to veterans and others who may her difficulties finding a scribe of our population that is getting suffer from panic attacks and on campus and Sarah Alame left behind,” he said. other mental health issues that discussed the acceptance she re- Arvizu addressed the impor- could affect a student’s educa- ceived from the BC community tance of STEM knowledge even tion. as a practicing Muslim. in fields not typically associated “[I have] no mental health or “BC does provide a safe envi- with STEM. physical ailments that plague ronment for those who practice He discussed the importance my profession,” he said. “But their faith,” she said. of community colleges leading there should be a dedicated A planning committee headed students toward STEM, espe- mental health professional by Odella Johnson, the Interim cially students that are under- for those with Post Traumatic Director of Equity and Inclu- represented in those majors. Stress Disorder. sion at BC, organized the con- After his speech, Arvizu led The veteran’s lounge does ference. She said that it’s part of a question-and-answer session wonders for students who have her mission to support student and some educators questioned it the worst.” success at BC and to decrease how to entice students into Tania Bernal, another student equity barriers for students. Co m m e n t a r y Page 8 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Editor’s Note: Baltimore: City of mayhem Women It is the end of the spring se- By Kevin Phillips marched to city hall to speak improve the community. showing just how much race mester of 2015 Reporter with the mayor in hope of some The community is asking the plays in the job world and in just at fault and to celebrate, answers, where they were met officials what they should do, about everything. The city of Baltimore has with people making racial re- and are getting no answers. Al- Some students at Yale made The Renegade faced rioting for several days marks toward them. though violence is never the an- resumes exactly the same, but Rip has decided now. The riots began because an- These types of occurrences swer, it did get the attention of the only difference was the name to let our staff ex- other young, black man was left are not new to any large city in the country and force people to on the resumes. The one with for their press themselves dead by the hands of the police. America. The city in the last four take a look at what is going on in the black sounding name, Dante, The man, Freddie Gray, was years has had over 100 people Baltimore. was overlooked at a rate of 50 by writing on placed in custody for making eye win judgments or settlements in You hear people talking about percent over resumes with the subjects they feel contact with the police and then court for police brutality. And the burning of a building in the name David on them. inferiority passionate about running. He did not break the those are just the cases that won. media, but not about a man’s life. Now, this went on with loan or angered by, law, so why did the police chase Imagine how many cases never The building can be rebuilt, but applications, as well as the black By Marcus Castro him? Some might say, “Why did even made it to court. they can’t bring back that young population serving more time for Reporter or any topic they he run?” When you have this many man. the same crimes than the white feel like sharing No one knows, but typically cases of misconduct, you would So was the violence a bad population. For many decades, men their opinion on. young men will run when they think that someone in charge at thing? Yes. But did some good So the people who don’t want have been at fault for wom- see the police because they are the police force would say, “Hey come out of it? Yes, after this in- to see the truth won’t see it no en’s inferiority, but women We hope you en- scared of what the police might what the hell is going on here? cident, all of the gangs stopped matter how you bring it to them. are at fault as well. joy the diverse do to them. There are too many of these cas- fighting and had a truce. Now it’s This country spends millions When it comes to the femi- opinions offered Gray somehow ended up with es coming to my desk!” a matter of how the media will of dollars on wars and sending nism movement and women’s by our staff and a broken spine, several broken With all of the misconduct, put the spin on this. robots to mars but can’t invest in advancement in society, peo- ribs and then later died from his you would think someone would Most of the time when you our public schools. That doesn’t ple say that women have made appreciate the injuries. There was no explana- start looking into it. But no one bring up police brutality the help things. it far. The reality is, women perspective of tion for his death from the police has, so now we find the city of police bring up black on black So if we want these types of haven’t made it nearly as far your fellow peers or city officials and today there is Baltimore in an uproar. crime from thugs and stray from problems to end, we have to pull as they need to. in The Renegade still no explanation for the death But the same police that are the topic. OK, we know that it them up by the root of the prob- One of the reasons that of this man. asking for the community to happens, but we don’t expect that lem. The roots are jobs, educa- men are at fault for women’s Rip’s last edition That’s what caused the com- calm down are the ones that from the ones who are supposed tion, housing, and making a more subjugation is that men have of the semester. munity to start marching peace- have caused the situation to be- to protect and serve us. even playing field by investing controlled nearly all of his- Thank you. fully: to learn the reason for the gin with. As much money that A lot of this comes from unfair in our communities across this tory. Through this, men have young man’s death. And when has been spent on settlements, practices in the community. Yale country. The problem needs cor- preset women’s societal roles they received no answers, they it could have been used to help University did a field experiment recting from the core. as the lower sex of humanity. This is a problem, but the problem is also at the fault of women because they accept the inferiority that has been set for them by men. The moral dilemma of having an abortion Women lack organization in society as they are spread around among men. There are areas in society that they are together, but when it comes to getting together for some- By Elka Wyatt There are some circumstances that some women cannot thing that will effectively Reporter control, and abortion is the only moral answer. partake in trumping their in- My cousin became pregnant and found out through feriority, they are not together I am opposed to abortion being used as a form of birth con- tests that her baby had developed brain cancer and in an organized fashion. trol. I am, however, not opposed to abortion for health reasons would not live but a few hours, if that, after birth. The definition of feminini- or products of incest or rape. Faced with a moral dilemma such as that, she abort- ty makes women be perceived When there are so many other options for birth control, ed the baby. as weak; it makes women be- abortion should never be one of those options. It’s all part She desperately wanted a child but didn’t want lieve they must put their beau- of being responsible. If you can’t have sex responsibly, you the baby to be born to know nothing but suffering ty before their brains because shouldn’t be having sex. only to die within a few hours. that is the only way they can I was 23 when I left my first husband who was abusive and The day she went for the abortion, as she was get a man and be taken care addicted to meth. I had three small children and found out a walking into the clinic, she was harassed by anti- of. fourth was on the way. abortionists. She said she couldn’t remember a time Women have been trained Someone suggested that I get an abortion. There was no way when she felt so bad. through their childhood to be- that was going to happen. To me, it was the equivalent of putting “ T h e y lieve this definition of femi- a gun up to one of my other kids’ heads and pulling the trigger. It’s didn’t know ninity through the toys they murder. my story. are given and the roles they My daughter was born, on my birthday, no less, reminding me what They didn’t are taught by the roles they a gift a child is. Never once have I regretted my decision to keep her. Even k n o w that I re- grow up seeing. though being a single mom was hard, having to live with a decision like that would ally wanted to be a moth- e r o r the reason I was Most girls play with toys have been much harder. there,” she said. that involve them cooking, Fourteen years later, that same daughter came to me and told me she was pregnant. If the mother’s life or the baby’s life would be endangered, it is only right to nurturing, cleaning, and ap- As hard as it was to go against what I firmly believe in, I told her whatever e n d the pregnancy. plying make-up. This teaches she decided to do I would stand by her -- even if she wanted an abortion. Although I have never known anyone who has been pregnant as them from an early age that She decided to keep the baby, and I was thankful that her beliefs were the the result of incest or rape, but I believe that in either of those in- these are their roles. same as mine. stances, the woman should have the right to choose to keep the Women cover their identity In all honesty, I am not sure how I would have dealt with it mentally had baby or abort it. with make-up because they she chosen to abort the baby. I look at my sweet, handsome, smart grandson and feel so In the case of incest, the baby could be born with many problems. believe that their natural self blessed to have him, though the situation was far from ideal. If a child is the product of a rape, the woman may see the child as a source of isn’t good enough to expose. One girl I knew asked me for a ride to get an abortion. She was in her second trimes- resentment or a constant reminder of the rape, which could lead to child abuse The fact that women are ac- ter and had already had two other abortions in the short time I had known her and who or neglect. cepting of this by still using knows how many more before I met her. I don’t consider myself pro-life or pro-choice. I am not quite sure what I make-up shows that they con- I adamantly refused to take her. She would have to find someone else. Of course she would call my stance on abortion. stitute their inferiority. was mad at me, but I didn’t care. Thankfully we live in a country where we can voice our opinions. Until women stop accept- ing and constituting their in- feriority, they will continue to be inferior, and I one day hope to see women fighting The mentally draining idea of marriage against their subjugation as a whole.

By Rhiannon Stroberg A headache usually follows after my for my boyfriend, Daniel Flores, and I about wanting to live a never-ending Reporter thought process runs through the ad- wanted so desperately to be his bride. repetitive life with one person. I am all vantages and disadvantages of mar- When I was reflecting on my old about excitement and adventure and Every girl dreams of her perfect riage. posts on Facebook, I stumbled across there seems to be nothing exciting and ILLustRations By wedding. Well, every girl except The main issue about marriage that I a post in which I expressed my wants adventurous about being bound to one Hugo JauRegui me. I’ve never really liked the absolutely hate is the process of ending to be married to Daniel by saying, “I person for life. The RiP idea of marriage simply be- one. Divorce -- as I understand -- is a can’t wait to be his blushing bride.” I am not saying that marriage is bad cause I have witnessed plenty difficult situation for both spouses, es- After reading that, I became ex- for everyone; I am basically saying that of failed marriages, and I am pecially if there is no prenuptial agree- tremely embarrassed about my past marriage to me seems very depressing not necessarily sure that I ment involved. self’s desperation to be married, espe- and unrealistic. want to be bound to one per- Also, when you marry someone, cially since I am completely against it It seems to be such a cliché to marry son for the rest of my life. your credit is shared with theirs and now. someone just because you have a child Isn’t love enough? Why is once you file for divorce, it can put a It’s bothersome that I was so igno- with him or her. it necessary in society’s stan- slight damper on your credit which is rant about the now taboo topic. I am Isn’t having a child with someone dards to marry the person incredibly devastating if you are look- most certainly too young to make such binding enough? I’m sure with time, I you love or the person you ing to rent or buy another house after a hasty decision that I believe to be life might change my mind, but for now. have a child with? There the divorce is complete. changing and life consuming. I strongly believe that marriage is a are so many questions that When I was younger and naive, mar- There’s a reason why most mar- death sentence I am perfectly fine with plague my puzzled mind in riage seemed very idealistic for me. At riages end in divorce. It is physically by not having my life being catego- regards to this specific topic. the time, I was beyond head over heels and mentally draining to even think rized and defined by a piece of paper.

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Column Staff Editorial Bands, Technology: good vs. evil Best in the By Hugo Jauregui A drone may be entertaining to fly and Reporter show off with a group of friends to have a good time, but its purpose that serves for garages What is technology in our day and age? amusement can also be switched, and the state, BC Some would say it’s iPhones, touchscreen same drone can be used to drop a bomb on a tablets, laptops, having a phone on your neighboring country. watch, or cars that parallel park themselves. Or, by taking advantage of its lightweight A lot of people call these things high-tech size, might be used to spy on anyone and has more and the or next generation technology, but they fail avoid detection by almost any type of radar to realize that they are more than technology; technology, proof of this is the recent bypass they are more on the realm of commodities, of security by a drone in the White House. wants not needs. The fear here is that these A toy to some may be a very resourceful to offer grunge commodity items may be used for alternate weapon to those with ill intentions towards uses some being not so beneficial. our country and citizens. With graduation just weeks Vanessa A. Munoz | Such items make our life easier but they Certain government agencies also devel- Nessa’s don’t change a country for the better, they op pieces of technology with a military pur- away for some Bakersfield Col- Music Rant change it for the comfort of a human being. pose, one being a self-operating humanoid lege students, a good piece of Changing a person’s comfort level is not robot eerily nicknamed “PetMan.” news just arrived. According to As my last column of the studies done by the Brookings semester, I would love to making the world a safer place to live in or This robot has about the same mobility of ending world hunger. a human being and is able to lift three to four Institution, BC was not only just give credit to a certain genre named the best community col- of music that I feel and ac- What I consider to be real, world-chang- times its body weight. ing technology is what allows us to venture The current description of this certain ro- lege in California, but also the knowledge as the gateway for sixth best in the entire nation. anyone wanting to get into into the stars, or enables us to purify pol- bot’s tasks and responsibilities is to aid mili- luted water in a third world country. tary personnel by lifting heavy ammunition These studies were mostly rock music. Grunge and un- based off of alumni and shows derground garage bands have Making renewable sources of energy crates or any type of heavy labor. available to all and protecting our environ- But what is to stop any programmer from that BC graduates make around long been a gateway genre of $60,000 per year and tend to pay music that can take the ethnic ment, this is what I consider technology that erasing these tasks from the robot’s operat- changes the world for the better. ing system and replacing them with picking Illustration bY Hugo Jauregui back debt easily. minority and have them lov- Now, a good factor in these ing rock music. But there is also technology, which sole up a machine gun and shoot? doesn’t lie. At the pace technology advanc- purpose is destruction and its focus is on the I don’t see it very far off that these so- studies is that Bakersfield is a When it comes to garage es, having the latest phone or trendy piece of hub for many big markets such bands, you can appreciate the submission of the weak for the benefit of the called “PetMan” may replace all of our technology may not be our biggest concern powerful. military, call me paranoid but the evidence as agriculture and oil. band and their music more. in the near future. BC is also well known for The reason for this is because its nursing program that brings the band members are usually thousands into the well-paid your friends and/or family. So medical industry every year. the acceptance of their music With that, we should all feel a comes from the acceptance of sense of pride to be a student at them as people. Grunge music the proclaimed best community has always shown an accep- Drugs college in California. This means tance of the non-normal and we beat out any Los Angeles misunderstood adolescent. schools with huge budgets, any Most of the time there is community colleges from San a misconception on what Francisco and all of the schools type of people would listen may from San Diego or Sacramento. to grunge rock music. Usu- This should help boost our ally the image is of a poor school spirit and bring more hygiene, pierced and tat- people to appreciate the opportu- tooed individual who drinks, nity to put on our resume that we smokes and has angry parent attended California’s best com- issues. If you actually were to change munity college. see the majority of audience BC provides us with the re- that embraced grunge music sources we need such as the and garage bands, you would classrooms, the teachers, the see that it was the middle- counselors and an option for a class people, and who are the four-year degree in some fields middle class people? Those minds with more to come. of ethnicity were the majority Illustration BY Hugo Jauregui Now, as we hear this informa- of middle class especially in tion our brains might wander the ’90’s when grunge music From cannabis to psilocybin mushrooms thing that I had done before paled in com- to the classrooms we sit in and was at its peak. By Tyler Goucher the number of absent and drop- Reporter to lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and to parison to the sheer madness of the trips that Grunge music focused on many others, my mind has been expanded this insane substance made me have. First ping classmates throughout the self-expression. Whether the semester. Our minds are often plagued with thoughts and my understanding of self and the mean- off, there was no wait time to the blast off. message was sad, mad, an- It’s always a mystery as to and memories that have the ability to con- ing of life has evolved into something that As soon as I inhaled, my surroundings be- gry, depressed, or an act of what happened to 50 percent of fuse and hinder our day-to-day processes. is only describable to those who have had gan to melt and everything I was looking at self-discovery, grunge made the students, maybe a serious Depression and anxiety can result from similar experiences. began to warp into geometric patterns and it possible to express your- sickness or family emergency. our inability to cope with these interfer- One hallucinogen that changed my life shapes. self without feeling judged But, in other cases, it’s just sheer ences, which can lead to people hurting more than any one before it was Dimethyl- The color spectrum that my eyes were or misunderstood. Because of laziness. themselves or in some extreme cases, com- tryptamine, or DMT. used to was now multiplied by a thousand this, the middle class had no Why even attend the first day mitting suicide. After having researched DMT for a cou- and I started to visualize colors that had pre- problem soaking up the new if you are just going to give up I am an advocate of using hallucinogenic ple years and reading several trip reports on viously not existed. music with the new style. when it gets hard later? That’s drugs to help people deal with certain psy- websites like erowid.org, I felt like it was an The moment I felt like it was too intense Grunge made you feel like what college is; it’s hard. That’s chological problems that other drugs or experience I needed to have. for me to handle, it got even more intense. you could be comfortable to why students that graduate with treatment programs have failed to cure. To give a little bit of a back-story on DMT, At one point I was shot into a wormhole be yourself and not have to a simple AA earn a million dol- Not that a mushroom trip is going to it is considered to be the most potent and ex- and transported to a universe I can only de- follow a trend of music just lars more in their lifetime then make whatever it is that haunts you disap- treme hallucinogen known to man. scribe as otherworldly. because others of your race students that don’t complete pear from your memory, but it might help With roots that go back thousands of What I saw and felt was beyond beauti- were dressing and listening to their AA degree. you confront your issues head on. years to indigenous tribes making a concoc- ful and yet terrified me to the point of never a certain fad of music them- It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy In my experience with experimenting with tion known as Ayahuasca. wanting to return. It was like I was given a selves. that is getting in the way of most hallucinogens, I realized just how powerful The chemicals that make up DMT are be- peek behind the curtains of the show we call Bakersfield has a variety of students success at BC. these substances could be when it comes to lieved to exist in every living organism on life. underground bands and mu- When you limit yourself the human psyche and the concept of self. planet earth. Now I can’t exactly explain what these sical artists who will play at through a narrow mindset you Without any preconceived notions of In other words, many believe that we har- trips have done for me psychologically, but almost any local venue. Some just hinder your abilities to be what it was going to be like, at age 19, I tried vest DMT inside of our own brains. I can say that a lot of painful memories and of these places are BRyders, successful at life. Most students a drug called Salvia. Now people have speculated on what this experiences I had when I was younger have Jerry’s Pizza, Vinny’s bar, always have something to com- Upon exhalation, I was catapulted into a actually means, but after years of research been confronted and squashed through the Rockstars bar, and The Mint plain about when it comes to our bizarre two-dimensional trip that had little and my multiple experiences with DMT, my use of these substances. bar all of which span from city and our school, but, as we to no meaning to me in the state of mind that theory is that DMT is what induces dreams If it wasn’t for hallucinogens, I know for a South Union and Pacheco to can now see in studies, we have I was in at the time. when we enter our REM during the sleep fact that I wouldn’t be the person I am today. White Lane, to downtown the best community college in What it did do to me though, was open cycle. I feel like they have made me a more em- Bakersfield and onto the California. my mind and broaden my perspective when So dreams are really just subconscious pathetic human being and have ultimately northwest off Olive Drive. Take this huge resource, even it came to what these hallucinogens were hallucinations caused by the release of a given me a unique perspective on the crazy Most of the bands aren’t if it’s just the title that you went capable of doing. chemical that is harvested in the pineal gland world that we live in. looking for money or a huge to the best community college in After my first experience with Salvia, I in the center of our brain. I know it sounds I believe with the right intentions and un- fan base (not at first), but to California and sixth best in the became increasingly interested in other hal- crazy, but then again it’s just a theory. der the right circumstances, hallucinogens be able to have the opportu- nation, and use it to your advan- lucinogens and thus began my journey into Going back to what I actually experienced could prove to be a powerful tool in treating nity to express themselves in while under the influence of DMT, every- psychological conditions. tage. their music and to have any- my own brain. one listen is always appreci- ated.The love that is given to these garage bands is amazing especially when you witness how much support the fans do Heavy books, heavy prices, bring have and give at every show. No matter if it is a rock show, rap show, or just anoth- er cover band showing sup- heavy worries and lighter wallets port, it helps bring in media, money, and revenue to the city and venues that showcase By Victoria Miller A trip to the campus book books until they try to sell their these bands and their talents Reporter store anytime during the first two books back. for the public to attend. Fans or three weeks of the semester is Most students are appalled of garage bands can’t help The fact that our campus enough to drive a person insane. when they are offered only a tiny but be the loudest people at bookstore is more expensive than The line is out the door and fraction of what they originally the bar or venue. So support mostly any other book vendor everyone is in a hurried frenzy to paid or that the store is not buy- your local underground mu- makes students question why. get what he or she needs and get ing the book altogether because sic scene because you never To most students, it doesn’t out as soon as possible. of newer editions, regardless of know who will make it and make sense that we are asked to Except no one gets out until the condition of the book. who just needs the support. pay so much for a necessary item they’ve spent at least a half an The unnecessary extra cost Grunge music inspired artisti- to succeed in college on our own hour waiting in line because the students are spending on books cally, expressed depressively, campus. place is such a chaotic mess. is only benefiting an over a bil- was poor fashion with a huge I guess the extra expense is This should be enough rea- lion dollar corporation. statement, and emotionally supposed to be a convenience sons to refrain from buying from Barnes and Noble is highly diverse for all to appreciate cost because students don’t have Barnes and Noble on campus benefitting from its college loca- and had to begin somewhere to travel further than the campus and buy elsewhere. tions while students are paying and that was in a neighbor- for their books. Barnes and Noble also boasts the price. hood garage by a group of However, I disagree because about buying textbooks back. Students should save their friends. going to the campus bookstore is This is comforting to students money and buy or rent else- illustration bY Hugo jauregui anything but convenient. who pay hundreds of dollars on where. Sp o r t s Page 10 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Column Records broken by track and field Big By Marcus Castro Reporter things Another Bakersfield College track and field record has been broken. This time it was broken by the women’s 4x100-meter re- lay team on May 2 at the South- coming ern California preliminaries at Cerritos College. MOHAMED BAFAKIH | Go- Kyra Saunders, Tyra Saunders, ing beneath the shield Nicole Lewis, and Zariah Marr are the athletes on the 4x100- As golf and track and field relay team that broke the record. wrap up their respective sea- They placed fourth in the race sons, it leaves me to recap this with a time of 47.66 seconds and calendar year of Renegade qualified for the SoCal finals. athletics and look toward The record that was broken was what is to come. 33 years old and the time was I had the pleasure and pres- 47.77 seconds. sure of covering seven differ- The BC women had a fair ent sports over the course of amount of athletes qualify for the the last eight months. SoCal finals. It was an interesting year Kyra qualified in the 100-me- with a lot of new coaches, a ter dash, placing third, with a new athletic director, tons of time of 12.17 seconds. She also records broken, and a talented qualified in the long jump, plac- class of freshmen. ing fifth, with a distance of 16.66 In the fall, we saw our foot- feet. Kyra went on to qualify in ball team start off the season the 200-meter dash, placing sec- losing badly to Riverside, ond, with a time of 24.93. 51-3, but even worse, losing Lewis also qualified in the starting running back Curtis 200, placing seventh, with a time McGregor to a broken arm. of 25.12. Regaining postseason eli- Lewis qualified in the 400-me- gibility seemed to motivate ter dash, placing seventh, with a the guys as they finished with time of 58.13. Leah Theroux a six-game winning streak qualified in the 800-meter run, en route to a 23-10 bowl vic- placing third, with a time of 2 tory over Chaffey that was as minutes 18.54 seconds. bizarre as it can get. How bi- Here are the other BC women zarre? Well, BC kicker Parker that qualified for SoCal finals: Campbell won Offensive Tyra (100), Jessica Campbell Player of the Game. Yes, the (1,500), Paola Silvestre (3,000 kicker accounted for 16 of the steeplechase), 4x400-relay team, team’s 23 points. and Marilyn Quintero (discus). With All-American fresh- The BC men had a hard time man Derrick Vickers return- at the SoCal prelims as few qual- ing, it will be interesting to ified for the SoCal finals. see if the Renegades pick up where they left off. With Juan Calderon qualified in the MarcUs castro / The Rip 800-meter run, placing third, an anticipated return from with a time of 1 minute 57.84 Nicole Lewis (left), Tyra Saunders, Kyra Saunders, and Zariah Marr are the athletes on the 4x100-meter relay team that McGregor and the develop- seconds. broke the Bakersfield College women’s 4x100 record. Lilliana Portillo (right) had to be replaced by Marr on the team. ment of the freshmen as well, Here are the other BC men that I think BC football around qualified for the SoCal finals: Tyra qualified in the 100, Campbell qualified in the 800, Here are the other BC women prelims: Marjon Francisco (400), quarterback Tarek Yaeggie 4x400-relay team, Dillen Littles placing second, with a time of placing third, with a time of athletes that qualified for SoCal Calderon (800), Christopher will find success. Defensively (discus), and Nathaniel Vinson 12.46. She also qualified in the 2:21.79. prelims: Liliana Portillo (400 Moreno (1,500), Daniel Aguirre will be questionable after lo- (javelin). 200, placing ninth, with a time of She also qualified in the 1,500, hurdles), Sha’Nya Terry (shot (1,500), Brandon Hernandez-Se- ing several players to trans- In order to be in the SoCal pre- 26.23. placing third again, with a time put), and Marisol Abundes (dis- gura (400 hurdles), Richard Tim- fers. lims, BC athletes had to qualify Lewis qualified in the 200, of 4:46.56. cus). mermans (steeplechase), Jessie On the mat, it was great to in the Western State Conference placing second, with a time of Silvestre qualified in the stee- The BC men had quite a few Hodges (high jump), Chikerrian see former Renegade Brett finals on April 24. 24.97. plechase, taking second place, qualifiers as well. Garret (hammer throw), and Vin- Clark take over this program. The BC women had many She also qualified in the 400, with a time of 12:17.10. The The 4x400-relay team quali- son (javelin). He brought toughness and it athletes that qualified for SoCal placing third, with a time of 4x100-relay team qualified, tak- fied, placing second, with a time The BC track and field ath- rubbed off as Jack Murphy prelims. 58.91. Lewis qualified in the ing first place, with a time of of 3:19.05. Edgar Llanes quali- letes that qualified in the SoCal completed a perfect season. Kyra qualified and took first long jump, placing sixth, with a 47.91. fied in pole vault, placing fourth, prelims will be competing at Women’s soccer started hot place in the 100, 200, and long distance of 15.74 feet. The 4x400-relay team quali- with a height of 14.37 feet. Cerritos College on May 9 in the on the road, including an up- jump. In the 100 she had a time Theroux qualified and took fied, taking second place, with a Tristan McGee qualified in the SoCal finals. set victory over 17th nation- of 12.15 seconds. first in the 800 with a time of 2 time of 4:01.30. Quintero quali- long jump, placing fourth, with a Whoever qualifies there will ally ranked Feather River, but In the 200 she had a time of minutes 19.43 seconds. She also fied in the discus throw, placing distance of 22.04 feet. move on to compete in the Cali- it seemed that the chemistry 24.83. In the long jump she had a qualified in the 1,500, placing third, with a distance of 114.23 Here are the other BC men fornia State Championship on went down the stream. distance of 17.19 feet. fifth, with a time of 4:56.61. feet. athletes that qualified for SoCal May 15-16. On the hardwood, it was something spectacular each night. Whether it was watch- ing two conference MVPs play back-to-back or seeing history being set on the wom- Choi en’s side, I enjoyed every step. However, I expect the roles to swap. The women’s team will see four first-team all-confer- doesn’t ence starters and conference MVP Nakia Page depart, which means big shoes will need to be filled. For the men’s hoop team, qualify for leading scorers Deandre Dickson and Jameik Riviere are returning and adding the team’s leading scorer from state two seasons ago, Lawrence Moore in the mix, gives BC offensive firepower. By Marcus Castro For spring, it was really Reporter an unusual path for certain sports. Softball, under first- Bakersfield College men’s year head coach Christie Hill, golfer Jeremy Choi was expected started the season 6-0 but went to go to state but did not qualify 12-20 for the remainder of the in the Southern California Cham- season probably in large part pionships on May 4. due to the substantial amount Choi shot a 77 in the first victoria miller / The Rip of fielding errors. round and an 81 in the second Lexi Zimmerman led both of the Renegade swim teams at the state championships at East L.A on April 30 - May 2. Sticking with the diamond, round totaling 158. That score Zimmerman finished third out of 18 swimmers in the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:26.79. it was another long year for was not enough to push him into Tim Painton and the BC base- the state level competition. ball team, but take my word: “It’s OK, it was a good sea- next season will be special son,” said Choi. due to the effectiveness of the Choi was the only player on Zimmerman sees success at state swim meet returners. his team to make it to the SoCal Underwater, it was a re- Championships this season. markable season for sopho- In order to make it to the So- more Lexi Zimmerman but Cal Championships, Choi had to By Mohamed Bafakih points. Klang took 16th in the 500 qualify more than 20 swimmers with a load of freshmen, it will qualify in the Western State Con- Sports Editor In her BC finale, Zimmer- freestyle with a time of 5 min- and competed in nearly 80 total also bring back a key batch of ference finals at Rancho Vista man competed in three events; utes 30.36 seconds. events as opposed to BC’s 10 returners such as Sara Klang Golf Club in Palmdale. The 2015 Bakersfield Col- the 200 individual medley, 100 Although they were the only swimmers and 11 entries. and the anticipated return of Choi scored a 70 in round one lege swim season capped off at breaststroke, and 200 breast- two swimmers to represent in Golden West College’s men’s Andrew Hargis after being a and a 78 in round two. He led the East L.A. as head coach Matt stroke. individual events for the Ren- team went for the three-peat as medical redshirt. team as usual as the team tallied Moon managed to qualify 10 Zimmerman took third out of egades as a whole, the relay they qualified 16 swimmers who Track and field fresh- up a two-round total of 809 shots swimmers to the state champi- 18 swimmers in the 200 breast- teams made up for some of the combined for 555.50 points. man Kyra Saunders broke a and took eighth place. onships. stroke with a time of 2:26.79. missing action. Santa Rosa’s women’s team 35-year-old record in the 200 College of the Canyons placed The women’s team finished In the 200 IM and 100 breast- The men’s side and women’s finished first with 14 swimmers once held by Thea Parrish. first in the tournament with a 16th overall out of 36 schools stroke, Zimmerman took 10th side competed in the 200, 400, who racked up 424.50 points. Men’s golf and both tennis two-round team score of 726. with 56 points and the men’s and 11th. and 800 freestyle relays with With half of the BC swimmers teams struggled, and saw two Other BC men’s golf scores: side finished 21st overall out of The only other women’s times that dropped. qualifying to state as freshmen of their coaches leave in the Jerran Walter (83-82), Bowdey 31 schools with 32 points. swimmer that participated in an It wasn’t enough to keep only means the experience will middle of the season. 2014-15 Carrol (80-85), Jarrett Buntley Once again, Lexi Zimmerman individual event was freshman them in contention with the be something to build on going was a good year, but I think (86-79), and Tal Pruett (84-84). led the way with 29 individual Sara Klang. other schools who managed to into next year. the best is yet to come. Sp o r t s Page 11 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, May 6, 2015 AThletes of the Year MEN 2014-2015 WOMEN 1. Jack Murphy, wrestling 1. Kyra Saunders, The 197-pound sophomore sensation led Bakersfield College wrestling with an unde- feated record of 23-0 on the season without track and field giving up any takedowns. Murphy capped The 19-year-old freshman on Bakersfield College’s off his BC career with a state championship track and field team has made history at BC this year victory over Cerritos’ Oscar Martinez. This by breaking the 200-meter dash record with a time of was the first individual state championship 24.78 seconds. Saunders was on the team that broke for a BC wrestler since current assistant the 4x100-meter relay record with a time of 47.66. Her coach Joe Espejo won it back in 2004. Mur- personal record in the 100-meter dash is 12.05. Her PR phy’s expected to attend an NAIA school. for the long jump is 17.19 feet. She has qualified for the Southern California finals in the 100, 200, and long jump on May 9. Saunders must do well there in order to 2. DeAndre Dickson, qualify for the California State Championships. basketball 2. Nakia Page, basketball Standing tall at 6-9, the freshman swing- Western State Conference – South Division MVP man led Bakersfield to its first playoff ap- and SoCal All-State Second Team selection, Page led pearance in four years averaging 18 points the Renegades’ women’s basketball team to a record- (11th in state), 11.8 rebounds (3rd in state) setting season that ended with an outright conference and 2.5 blocks (7th in state). Dickson was championship and a trip to the third round of the re- also named MVP of the Western State Con- gional playoffs – snapping nearly a quarter century ference – South Division and SoCal All-State drought in the program’s history. Page averaged 17.8 First Team for the 2014-15 season. points, 7.7 rebounds, and two blocks on the season. 3. Derrick Vickers, football 3. Lexi Zimmerman, swim The sophomore swimmer capped off her BC A key part of the 2014 Bakersfield High state cham- career with a third place finish at state in the 200 pionship football team, the flashy 5’11 all-purpose breaststroke with a time of 2:26.79. Zimmerman freshman led the Renegades’ football team with 1,609 holds school records in the 50 and 100 breast- all-purpose yards (146.3 yards/game). Vickers, a 2014 stroke. She will be attending school in the fall at First Team All-American selection, posted a perfor- California State University, East Bay where she mance to remember in Week 7 against Moorpark where will also swim. he caught seven passes for 145 yards and five touch- downs in a 50-47 victory. 4. Jessica Campbell, 4. Cesar Luna, wrestling Battling the challenges of being a Marine Corps Reserve and a Bakersfield College track/cross-country Campbell has been a top mid-distance runner on her track and field team all season wrestler, the 174-pound sophomore, Luna, managed to end his tenure at BC with a where she runs in the 800-meter, 1,500-meter, and the 3,000-meter. Also a member third place finish at regionals and fifth place finish at the state wrestling champion- of the BC cross-country team in the fall, Campbell went to State and placed 38 out of ships. 197 with a time of 19 minutes 15.8 seconds. She has qualified for the Southern Cali- fornia finals in the 1,500 and must do well there in order to advance to the California 5. Dominic Frasch, football State Championships. Alongside Vickers, the multidimensional all-purpose defensive back led the Ren- egades’ defense in interceptions (5). Frasch was named MVP in the Clifford & Brad- 5. Claesey Tarver, basketball ford Insurance Western State Bowl game against Chaffey, and also an All-California Carrying heavy minutes due to her two-way abilities, Tarver averaged over 25 First Team Defense selection for the year. minutes per game for Paula Dahl, averaging 12 points. A First Team All-Conference player, Tarver was also a finalist for the Most Valuable Renegade award at the 2015 6. Allan Winans, baseball Student Leadership and Recognition Awards Ceremony. BC baseball’s sophomore pitcher brought a great skill set to the mound in his last season as a Renegade. Winans pitched 94 innings overall (9th in state) and finished 5th overall in conference with 52 strikeouts. He will be transferring to play at Divi- 6. Alex Avila, softball BC softball’s sophomore center fielder Avila has shown great discipline this season sion-1 Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. when stepping up to the plate. Avila lead the BC softball team offensively with 66 hits overall (10th in state), 55 runs overall (7th in state) while holding a batting average of .478. Avila also led in stolen bases at 13 in conference (9th) and was only caught 7. Khalin Smith, football stealing twice in conference (5th). Getting set to take his size and talent to play football for the Vandals of Idaho Univer- sity, the 6-foot-5, 245-pound All-California First Team Offense selection from Vallejo, Calif., was ranked eighth in the nation by Gridiron.com for JUCO tight ends. 7.Theroux Leah was the Western Theroux, State Conference Champion track/XC in the 800-meter run for BC’s track and field team this season with a time of 2 minutes 19.43 seconds. She went to state in cross-country and placed 72 out of 197 with a time of 19 minutes 56.0 8. Hanz Harker, baseball seconds. Theroux has qualified for the Southern California finals in the 800. She must BC’s baseball freshman Harker has shown his skills with a bat this season. His 55 do well there in order to advance to the California State Championships. hits overall (15th in state) and batting average of .382 overall (19th in state) led all BC batters. Harker hit 18 doubles overall which was third best in the state. 8. Sara Klang, swim The freshman out of Garces was a vital piece of the women’s swim team. Klang fin- 9. Juan Calderon, track/XC ished in third in the 500 freestyle and 200 butterfly at the conference meet which quali- Calderon is a sophomore on BC’s track and field and cross-country team. Calderon fied her for the state meet. went to State in cross-country placing 76 out of 213. He has qualified for the Southern California finals in the 800-meter run with a time of 1 minute 57.84 seconds. 9. Victoria Pyle, soccer The Week 1 Western State Conference Athlete of the Week led the Ren- 10. Jeremy Choi, golf egades’ soccer team in goals (8), points (19), and game-winning goals (3). Choi has been the standout player on the Bakersfield College men’s golf team all season long. The sophomore’s conference average score, last checked on May 3, is 77.78. His total conference score, also last checked on May 3, is 701. 10. Tyler Herring, volleyball Herring was a sophomore on BC’s volleyball team. She was 17th in the state in *Selections made by Mohamed Bafakih (Sports Editor), Marcus Castro (Reporter), blocks (85) and 8th in state in block assists (62). Herring scored 334 points, which Mason J. Rockfellow (Reporter) and Elias C. Ahumada (Photo Editor) put her at 37th in state. -Honorable mentions can be found on therip.com- Ca m p u s Page 12 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Dreamt is the only word that ends in PHOTOS BY MARIA MAYA / THE RIp Conductor Ron Kean directs the Bakersfield Symphony at the Noteworthy event. Grand opening was a hit a-m-t.

By Kevin Phillips College chamber singers, under his latest piece. “There is noth- Reporter the direction of Jennifer Garrett, ing that brings me so much joy with the “Star-Spangled Banner,” then to watch my friend conduct The official grand opening of arranged by Darmon Meader. one of my compositions,” Ger- With 1,025,108 other words the Bakersfield College Simon- The Bakersfield Symphony hold said about Kean. in the English language, sen Performing Arts Center took Orchestra and the BC Choir Kean said he loves the new place April 25 with a musical joined in to celebrate the open- building, and he would come what are the odds? One in celebration. ing of the new facility, which is back to perform any time. The 1,025,109, actually. Learn For over 60 years, this build- known as SPArC. Garrett con- composition that Kean conduct- even more earning a ing has been a beacon for art ducted the choir and chamber ed was “American Mass,” which bachelor’s degree at and culture in our community, singers, which will be going on took four months to compose. National University. Online. and it has hosted several events their international tour to Rome, To conclude the evening, Kean On campus. Non-profit. already this school year. So this Florence and Venice this sum- conducted his friend’s composi- event was held to celebrate the mer. tion, “Joyful Noises.” As people Don’t think you have time modernization of the facility BC music professor John Ger- were leaving, they were say- to learn something new? into the 21st century. The eve- hold had his close friend, retired ing how much they enjoyed the ning opened with the Bakersfield professor Ronald Kean, conduct event. You just did.

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