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THE SINCE 1975 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD One copy per person of each edition is Vol. 33, No. 24 www.csub.edu/runner FREE free. Additional copies 50 cents each. May 7, 2008 The Used performs to packed CSUB crowd Photos and Story performance was when the band By Juan Torres brought up some people from the Photo Editor crowd on stage to dance along while the band was performing As I approached the Icardo cen- one of its songs. Another memo- ter I could hear Rock music rable moment was when lead being played from KRAB radio singer Bert McCracken played station. Hundreds of fans were with the Street Drum Corps dur- lining up waiting to be checked ing a song. by security as other fans were in A funny moment of the evening line waiting to buy their tickets. I was toward the end of show, the soon walked inside and saw the band pretended to end the show different bands playing that by telling the crowd goodnight. evening having merchandise Some of the people actually tables and as well as informa- started to file out but the band tional booths on different causes. was still on stage “Guys it was a I soon entered the Icardo Center joke,” said lead singer Bert floor. The gym was transformed McCracken. The band per- into a concert arena with dim formed one more song before lights and light fog. A single gui- ending the show and signing tar note is strummed. They were drumming off of autographs. The Show was about to start. trashcans, barrels, paint cans and Some of the things in the Lobby This was what was seen at the even a keg. During one song, area were merchandise of the dif- Icardo Center this past Monday they had one of their members ferent bands such as t-shirts, hats as “The Used” came to CSUB as use a grinder on a barrel . and posters. Two interesting a part of the ROCKSTAR Get a The following band was Army tables in the lobby were a PETA life tour. Playing with The Used of Me. Their performance didn’t table and a Music Cares table. on this tour were Lights Resolve, quite have the same amount of The Music Cares table’s goal is The Used came to CSUB as part of the Rockstar sponsored Get a Life Tour. Street Drum Corps, Army of Me, energy as with Lights Resolve. to be at rock shows and get peo- and Straylight Run. They did have a truly unique ple to sign up to be bone marrow The Icardo Center was filled to sound. donors. The PETA table was try- capacity with music fans of all After Army of Me was ing to get signatures for a petition ages, backgrounds and ethinic- Straylight Run. Straylight Run to end the fur practice in China ties. gave a high energy performance and was showing a video of some The opening band of the night which got the crowd amped up of their practices. was Lights Resolve. Their per- for when the Used took the stage. The ROCKSTAR Get a life tour formance got some of the crowd One of the songs The Used per- is the first ever of its kind touring going and pumped. formed was their hit song 25 college campuses across the The next band was Street Drum “Worm,” which got the crowd country. The concert was spon- Corps. This band was not like excited. For most of their songs, sored by ASi, Student Activities, every other rock band out there. the crowd was singing right Career Development Center and What made them unique was that along with the band. One of the the Student Union. their act was similar to Stomp. memorable things about their Students and community fight cancer at Relay for Life By Bryson Paul Many families came out and experi- the soccer field. Each had a supporter Staff Writer enced the live music, many different walking constantly expanding the dona- games and contests from various ven- tion to the purpose of the event. “It’s like the biggest benefit event of dors and organizations. Businesses, local organizations, univer- the year, they have one in Delano, but it Relay for Life is an annual charity sity social organizations and others pur- doesn’t compare to this,” said CSUB event that helps raise funds for the chased camp sites as a part of their senior Tyson Paul. American Cancer Society, which funds donations to set up camp and also give This year over $1.3 million was raised the research for a cure to the deadly dis- fellow supporters the opportunity to in support of cancer research last week- ease that affects millions yearly. purchase products, furthermore, raising end on the CSUB Soccer field. The The track was encircled by a sea of money for the relay for life foundation. Relay for Life event has grown over the paper bags with candles. These luminar- The most memorable segment during past 16 years into the “IT” benefit for ies honor those who have struggled with the event is the lighting of the candles at cancer in the Bakersfield area. cancer. nightfall on Saturday evening. It was a Supporters came from all over Many were in attendance for the very emotional and distinctive period of California to participate. biggest benefit event in the Bakersfield the weekend as many paid respect to the Relay for Life began at 9 a.m. area. Local government officials and all fallen victims of cancer and continued Saturday, and completed its 24-hour local protective services were on hand to walk for the cause. community service at 9 a.m. Sunday working the charitable walk and show- “Remember the lost loved ones is the morning. ing support through donations. reason we are here, it is unbelievable Darla Kendrick / The Runner The attendance was recorded at an Many corporations, from Target, to how much we are all unified through Thousands of supporters came out to the CSUB soccer fields last weekend impressive 1,100 participants, 300 of Union Bank, to Halliburton, were on this one thing we all experience,” said to raise money for the American Cancer Society at the annual Relay for Life. whom were students. hand, spread out in spaces throughout supporter Karen Bert. ASi elections start today! By Emily Shapiro Humanities and Social Sciences candidates have to submit their involved in ASi, Gamma Phi Assistant News Editor - write-in candidate, Kris names, and that if their names Beta, Greek Council, Student Mulhause for ExecutiveVice were published incorrectly Organizations and Clubs It’s that time of year again. The President-write-in candidate, Ali before the election the candi- Council, the Honors program, time to vote for your ASi student Zanial for Executive VP-write in dates would be unable to run. and The Runner. body representatives for the candidate, and Stephen However, the Runner was able “I believe students should have 2008-2009 year is at hand Muchinyi for VP of Legislative to learn the names of the addi- the power to make CSU The upcoming ASi elections Affairs as a -write in candidate. tional write-in candidates, who Bakersfield a great experience. will be hosted online on May 7th Emile Callahan-activities and are Carlos Ortiz and Leandro I’m going to fight to make sure and May 8th. To vote simply log election coordinator for the Simoes. that the student voice is heard onto your Runnermail and look Office of Student Activities- Of the candidates who contact- and impacts campus life,” said for the e-mail from BigPulse. refused to disclose the names of ed The Runner, three provided Sizemore. Polling times are 9 a.m. the rest of the write-in candi- their biographies. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Thursday. dates. Ashley Sizemore is currently a –Continued on Page 5– Some of the candidates are: In his explanation of his refusal freshman and a Liberty High CSUB holds active shooter drill see page 5 for story Ashley Sizemore for Director of Emile Callahan said that write in School Graduate. She is 2 CAMPUS NEWS May 7, 2008 Back Gold film screening at CSUB THE RUNNER By Ellen Piris ond most traded com- Starbucks ever end of this trade. fact that such a small Volume XXXIII, Issue 24 Assistant Editor modity in the world. built, while others One man decides it’s amount of money could The Runner Over $100 billion in are laboring far better to grow Chat, a affect so many lives so California State University, Bakersfield Oxfam America, a coffee are traded per harder and having narcotic, than coffee drastically is astonishing. 9001 Stockdale Hwy. Bakersfield, California 93311-1099 humanitarian organiza- year. to worry about because the price is high- The disposable and tion, presented a showing According to the their children er. He discussed the excessive lives led by the Telephone 661.654.2165 of the film “Black Gold”, film, Ethiopian farm- growing up uned- addictiveness of the sub- average American makes Fax 661.654.6905 during a visit to CSUB on ers are paid eight cents ucated, malnour- stance but he is forced to it hard to comprehend E-mail [email protected] May 2. The film’s pur- per kilo of coffee, ished and trapped grow it “out of despera- how people could lead pose is to educate about which can make up to by poverty their tion to avoid death.” lives with such basic con- the injustice being done 80 cups. Two billion entire lives.