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Vol. 86 ∙ No. 13 www.therip.com Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Election Results BC student body elects Total Votes Cast: 595 Voter Turnout: 3.11%

President Candidates Votes Clayton Fowler...... 183 Fowler as new president Colton Nichelson...... 177 Reg Autwell...... 82 By Elizabeth Castillo Michael Avila...... 81 Editor in Chief Jacob A. Diaz...... 38 The Bakersfield College Student David Fluhart...... 16 Government Association announced None of the Above...... 15 the winners of the 2015 general elec- Unanswered...... 3 tion, and Clayton Fowler will serve as president of the SGA. Fowler won the election by receiv- Vice President ing 183 of the 595 total votes casted. According to Megan Lonsinger, an Candidates Votes SGA senator and member of the Elec- Janell Orozco...... 289 tions Commission, voter turnout was Sahar Forouzanfar...... 266 underwhelming. “Turnout was lower than expected,” None of the Above...... 36 she said. “Three percent of BC voted, Unanswered...... 4 but that’s normal.” As of fall of 2014, there are approxi- mately 19,143 undergrads at BC and Director of Student only 595 students voted. The total vot- Organizations er turnout was 3.11 percent. Although turnout wasn’t high, the race for the Candidates Votes president-elect was close. Chad Hidalgo...... 507 Fowler received 183 votes, and run- None of the above...... 78 ner-up Colton Nichelson received 177 Unanswered...... 10 of the votes as well. The vice president-elect position came between Janell Orozco and Sa- Senator har Forouzanfar with Orozco winning the position by 23 votes. Chad Hidalgo Candidates Votes ran unopposed for the director of stu- Jessica Espinoza, dent organizations position. Communication...... 252 Although elected positions have MaRcus CastRo / The Rip been decided, SGA has applications Clayton Fowler, the president-elect for the 2015-2016 academic year, finishes up his duty as SGA senator. Jose Chavez, still available for appointed positions. Civil Engineering...... 215 The student body does not vote on ed-position-application/ and hopes to utilize his past experience of student affairs Zav Dadabhoy en- Alfredo Sanchez III, these positions, but students running The winners were announced at a in his new executive position. couraged the changes of the SGA con- Criminal Justice...... 211 for appointed spots should still engage reception in the Fireside room on April “This past year I’ve been really im- stitution. with students, according to Lonsinger. 16. Fowler gave a short speech on his mersed in what it takes, being one of the Fowler is also keenly aware of is- Daniel Galvez, Applications are available at bcstuden- win, and Orozco did not attend. Fowler more involved senators has really pre- sues important to the BC student body. Biology...... 210 tlife.wufoo.com/forms/bcsga-appoint- has been involved previously with SGA pared me for the role,” he said. He said that SGA began working on a Victoria Roel, Fowler, 20, is finishing up his service smoke-free campus but experienced a as the Allied Health and Fire Technolo- lot of negative feedback with the deci- Forestry...... 201 gy senator. He said that when he joined sion. Navid Partovi, SGA, it was important for him to make After further polling on the issue, Nursing...... 189 improvements to the SGA’s constitu- Fowler believes that students are split Maddie Herndon, tion. on the issue pretty evenly, but ultimate- He found it unsettling that there were ly he wants all students to have a say on Agribusiness Mgmt...... 184 no checks and balances within SGA a final decision. Wesley Lyons, . and wanted the constitution to resemble “I want to make sure it’s something Chemistry...... 178 the U.S. constitution. that all the students weigh in on,” he “I really saw a lot of problems with said. “Let everyone’s voice be heard.” None of the Above...... 53 how SGA was being run,” he said. “If Another issue that Fowler hopes to someone was having a problem with handle is student apathy toward SGA. someone else, they could just impeach He said that he wants to create a more Constitutional them.” community-like feel at BC via school Amendments While there was originally little pride. He wants students to be aware oversight in the old SGA constitution, of SGA and utilize the association as a Approval Fowler said that constitution changes resource. include a three-branch system com- “Students didn’t really know about Yes...... 524 posed of the executive, legislative and SGA,” he said. “I really didn’t like that. judicial review branch, similar to the Students should know who we are and No...... 50 Mason J. Rockfellow / The Rip U.S. constitution. to be able to come to us.” Unanswered...... 21 Marcus Macias, 19, a biology major (left), votes at BC, while Ryan According to Fowler, both BC Presi- A few more initiatives Fowler hopes Davis, 18, an engineering major, gets help from Patti Rapp (right). dent Sonya Christian and vice president Please see ELECTION, Page 5 Whistleblower speaks Student owns on government errors By Javier Valdes the U.S. government began local art gallery Reporter collecting records of interna- tional telephone calls made big in Bakersfield. Unfortunate- Notoriously known whistle- by Americans nearly a decade By Brooke Howard blower Daniel Ellsberg, 84, Features Editor ly, there is nothing for younger before the Sept. 11 attacks. artists or new artists. My shop visited the Cal State Bakers- Ellsberg went on to state field Doré Theatre to present New and young artists alike gives a way for young artists to that the U.S. government’s Rhiannon StRobeRg / The Rip now have a place to show and be like ‘Look! Look at my stuff!’ “Why the United States Needs role, as revealed in the investi- More Edward Snowdens,” Daniel Ellsberg, the individual responsible for leaking sell their art as well as get work and this is a way for me to be me gation, was in direct violation experience, that place is Elder and have fun while giving back a as part of the 29th annual of the Fourth Amendment the “Pentagon Papers,” spoke on the U.S. government. Charles W. Kegley memorial And Oak in the East Hills Mall, little bit too,” said Castro. constitutional rights. owned and operated by Bakers- Castro also credits BC’s staff lecture on April 14. Having been illegally wire- his resignation,” Ellsberg fended such exemptions Ellsberg, most notably stated. during the time of his trials field College student Trish Cas- and faculty to the opening of her tapped and robbed of his pri- tro. shop and the knowledge of what recognized for serving as an vacy rights himself, Ellsberg Ellsberg continued with in the 1970s. “Cheney has anti-war activist and for leak- the reality of exemption constantly said that the pres- The shop opened Feb. 10 and to do with it. has been a victim of such is a new metaphysical and spiri- “If it weren’t for BC, I proba- ing documents revealing U.S. direct violation of the Fourth within the executive powers ident is being too trammeled policy in the Vietnam War reiterating a famous Nixon by Congress and by these tual gift shop that also works as a bly wouldn’t have made it,” Cas- Amendment, “I was over- functional art gallery with crafts, tro said. “I went back to school known as the “Pentagon Pa- heard on warrantless wire- quote, “when the president laws; he was clear at the pers,” arrived to a full house does it, it is not illegal.” time, that Nixon should not incense and paintings. so I could know what I was doing taps, which were then clearly Castro has been working from and [my professors] were able to during his evening memorial illegal and unconstitutional, Ellsberg revealed that for- have faced impeachment and lecture. mer Vice President of the that the people who were put home the past three years but re- answer all the off-the-wall ques- and that was a factor in fac- cently opened Elder and Oak as tions I had for them when I was Ellsberg started off the lec- ing President Nixon with United States Dick Cheney, in jail for breaking the law, ture speaking about a recent who worked in the White in some cases against me, a way to help local artists and do getting ready to open the store. impeachment and probable what she loves. The faculty at BC seriously [is investigation done by USA prosecution, which lead to House during President TODAY which revealed that Nixon’s administration, de- Please see SPEAKER, Page 5 “The art scene is getting really Please see STUDENT, Page 5 Fe a t u r e s Page 2 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Column Stop Variety at BC’s annual Garden Fest By Darla Mangrum Reporter limiting Bakersfield College’s annual Garden Fest, held on campus April 18, featured a number of booths with hidden handmade treasures. yourself Merilee Armstrong was sitting outside her booth in the sunlight Brooke Howard | It’s OK burning words onto reclaimed to learn the hard way. wood with a magnifying glass. Her booth consisted of wooden signs that she custom burned. We need to break out of Armstrong commented on this mediocre norm that has how she got started, “a few years been put in place as our new ago I had just made a brick pa- standard. tio in front of my home, and as Everywhere I see people I was sitting there one morning just giving up because things I thought it needed some kind of take a little time and effort. sign, but I didn’t know what it This is especially true for should say. Right after that, a cat community college students. adopted me and decided to have Our graduation rate at Ba- kittens on my patio, so I made a kersfield College is down sign that said ‘Cat Crossing.’” 17 percent in the past five She said she tried using a years. Studies show that wood-burning tool, but it just only 16 percent of students didn’t feel right so she decided that attend BC are actually to use a magnifying glass. Arm- transferring or going on to strong has a Facebook page titled graduation. It Wood b Art. On top of that, it takes Sharing a spot with Armstrong students almost three times was Brandon Bellflower, who longer to complete the grad- makes wire trees in his spare uation tasks from our other time to help him relax. He has community college counter- always loved art and trees. parts. “I tried to paint trees, but I’m Mason J. Rockfellow / The Rip How do we fix this? not a painter,” Bellflower said, Whether your path is just Paul Serrano (left), Bakersfield College post graduate, and Angel Balbino (right), environmental horticulture and “so after watching a friend make landscape architecture major, share their knowledge of plants with Amy Ritchie at BC’s Garden Fest on April 18. going to BC, to get your AA, wire trees a few years ago I to transfer or to simply just thought I would try it. refresh yourself with some Even though my friend showed ber boot planters, and high heel also some handmade jewelry. be at Garden Fest. The people found some great ways to re- courses, there are ways you me a few years ago how to do it, shoe planters. Anna Keene was just one per- selling and buying are always so use old jeans. Jones has been a can stay focused and look at I didn’t try it until eight months “I’m a Pinterest follower and son who made beautiful jewelry. friendly,” said Rabe. crafter for over 25 years but just a bigger goal than you prob- ago. I found it very relaxing and I got all of my ideas from there,” Keene has been making jewelry If you ever want something started recycling jeans about five ably thought was possible. a great stress relief.” she said. for over 18 years and selling her different to help light your patio years ago. Something that is truly He found that selling his trees She mentioned that this started craft at Garden Fest for over six or turn your dining room into She uses old jeans for jewelry important in life is to have have made it easy to keep pay- out as a hobby about one and a years. a romantic setting without us- boxes, cell phone cases, rugs, someone who always tells ing for his new habit and stress half years ago. Then one of her “I love coming to Garden Fest ing candlelight, then you would purses, aprons, hatboxes and so you the cold, hard truth. relief. friends who sold plants asked her because I meet such wonderful probably appreciate the work of much more. This is one of the many If you would like to see Bell- if she wanted to share a booth people,” Keene said. Bettye Miller. Although this was her first reasons that moms become flowers trees, you can go to his last year at Garden Fest. Kristen Rabe was another hob- Miller has a business called time at Garden Fest, she plans the best counselors later in Facebook page, Wired Roots of She enjoyed it so much that she byist who made jewelry; Rabe Light the Vines, which used on coming back because she has life. Bakersfield. decided to set up her own booth has been making her unique to be just a hobby. She makes met so many wonderful people. A mom will tell you the One woman, Candy Wright, this year and plans on coming style of jewelry for 15 years and handcrafted lighted bottles and Garden Fest is annual event truth. But you can also find made some very interesting gar- back again next year. has been selling at Garden Fest lamps. put on by the Agriculture De- this quality in trusty friends den art, such as a tea pot and Not only was there some since it first began 10 years ago. Debra Stewart-Jones, who partment as a fundraiser for their or other family members. matching lawn ornaments, rub- unique lawn art, but there were “I never miss the opportunity to calls herself the Jean Queen, department. Bottom line: you need a truthful adviser to call you out. This is especially impor- tant when you are making big life decisions. National Poetry A friend that tells you the truth will also tell you that you can’t become the world’s next Top Chef if you aren’t good at cooking, or next hip-hop star with a fire Month gathers mix tape you made just be- cause it’s cool. Your truthful friend will tell you your strengths, and why you should pursue them. local poets at BC Another important thing photos bY Elka WYatt / The Rip to have in life is a board, Professor Emeritus Jack Hernandez (left), Portia Choi and Don E. Thompson (right) all notepad or anything you By Elka Wyatt in print as well as a few e-books recite poems and book excerpts during the poetry reading for the National Poetry Month look at daily, with your goals Reporter that can be purchased through event held in the Norman Levan Center for the Humanities. on them. his website www.don-e-thomp- When you have a constant Local poets gathered to kick son.com. helped him deal with his son’s fessor at CSUB, who read his “If one is able to get in touch reminder of where you want off National Poetry Month by “Local Color,” one of Thomp- suicide. poems “Ode to a Kit Fox” and with one’s feelings, write about to be, it becomes within reading poetry inspired by life in son’s books, is a collection of His selections included “This “Roadrunner.” it and share it, it is part of our grasp. The only obstacles we the San Joaquin Valley. poetry based on Kern County Mountain” and “Jastro Park,” Another poem he read, common humanity,” said Choi. face are our own minds. About 30 people, including history. which he had written about “Drought” was inspired by the “Poetry is being able to feel.” Sometimes there will be Mike Russo, owner of Russo’s Thompson read selections meeting with a colleague to play recent drought in California. Her poem “Line Dance” is slumps. Sometimes your Books, attended the poetry read- from another one of his books, racquetball at Bakersfield Rac- Jill Egland, a Bakersfield na- about being welcomed into the progress and little victories ing that took place at the Norman “Keeping the Secrets,” which, quet Club before heading to ad- tive and playwright who has had community. won’t be shown and that’s Levan Center for the Humanities according to his website, is part jacent Jastro Park to drink beer two plays produced off Broad- Choi is the president of Kern OK because not everyone on the Bakersfield College cam- three of a San Joaquin trilogy and talk. way and a few produced locally, Poetry, which she started in 2010 needs to know. pus on April 9. beginning with “Backroads” and “The best thing about poetry read her poem “Lost and Found” at the encouragement of two And in the end, the suc- The theme was Valley Life: “Everything Barren Will Be is when it is being shared with which is about Kern County, as poets Lee McCarthy and Helen cess is yours, not theirs. Just Poetry About Our Community. Blessed.” people,” said Hernandez. well as her poems “Seagulls” Shanley, both of Bakersfield. remember that when things Don Thompson was the first Professor Emeritus Jack Her- Marit MacArthur, an Eng- and “Asparagus.” “I want to thank Norman Le- get hard, just keep pushing. poet of the evening. Thompson, nandez, who has taught Eng- lish professor at CSUB, read Professor Emeritus Nancy Ed- van Center for the Humanities for A really successful man a former instructor of English 60 lish, philosophy and American her selections “In the Lobby” wards, a former English profes- hosting the kickoff for National once told me he never helps at Bakersfield College, was born literature at several colleges, in- and “Two Pastors at Starbucks,” sor at Bakersfield College, read Poetry Month in Kern County. I people because if they de- in Bakersfield. cluding CSUB and Bakersfield which was about a conversation “Light Before Sunrise,” “After- would also like to thank Dr. Jack serve it, they will work He has been writing poetry for College, the next speaker, told she overheard between two pas- glow” and “Taco Bell Moon.” Hernandez, the poets who read, hard and get it themselves. about 50 years and has been a the audience that he writes in tors at a local Starbucks. The last speaker of the night and the wonderful, wonderful He said, “This world needs published poet since the ’60s. coffeehouses. She was followed by Matt was Portia Choi, who became in- people who came to hear our po- ditch-diggers, so allow them Thompson has several books He said that writing his poetry Woodman, also an English pro- terested in poetry in high school. etry being read,” said Choi. to be lazy and stay a ditch- digger.” What a prick, I know. But let those kinds of people give you the drive to show them that ditch-diggers may Dates at Skateland and fireworks at Sam Lynn Ballpark rise and powerful executives may fall. This world is filled with By Darla Mangrum The first Tuesday of the month 1:30-4 p.m., the price is $5 per ages for anyone wanting to have Bakersfield Blaze baseball team possibilities just waiting for Reporter is Two-Buck Tuesday. Between person with free quad skate rent- a skating party. is playing a home game at Sam you. Don’t let people talk the hours of 6:30-8:30 p.m., you al. Skateland is located at 415 Lynn Ballpark, because there is you out of all the things you All semester long, The Rip has can get free quad skate rental and Saturday nights is also open Ming Ave. in Bakersfield, and always a firework show on Fri- can be. found some fun and affordable only pay $2 per person. session between 7:30-10:00 the phone number is (661) 831- day nights when the Blaze are Don’t let them tell you places to go for a date and this On Wednesday night every p.m., and is only $6 per person 5567. For more information, go here at home, win or lose. that you can’t become a sci- edition is no different. week is Bargain Night. Between with free quad skate rental. to skatelandbakersfield.com. The next home game that is entist, doctor, cosmetologist, If you’re looking for some- the hours of 7:30-9:30 p.m., you Then they have a Sunday af- If you are not into skating, on a Friday night is on April 24, nurse, historian, teacher, thing fun to do with your sig- only pay $3 per person and that ternoon open session from 1:30- you can always have a picnic on then again on May 8, and May business owner, or lawyer nificant other, you can always includes your quad skate rental. 4 p.m., and the price is only $5 the bike trail that runs along the 22. The fireworks usually go off just because of a category, a go skating at Skateland or have Every Friday night is open per person including free quad river. between 9-10 pm. standard, they put you in. a picnic with fireworks. session between 7:30-10 p.m. skate rental. The city has just put new pic- This should give you plenty It’s up to you to get out of Skating is not only fun but The price of admission is $6 per They also have inline skates, if nic tables along the bike trail and of time to plan a nice romantic your comfort zone, to use great exercise, too. What’s re- person and that includes the quad that is what you prefer, and the one in particular is right off of picnic dinner and firework show your talents and skills and ally great about Skateland is they skate rental. rental fee for them is only $2 per the North Chester bridge. for the cost of food (which you cultivate a life that you feel have some reasonable prices Saturday afternoons are open person. The best time for a picnic there may already have in your refrig- is prospering and happy. more than five days a week. session between the hours of Skateland also has party pack- is on any Friday night that the erator.) Fe a t u r e s Page 3 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Scottish Games held locally Get up & Go April 22 An evening with J. Goosby Smith @ 6-7:30 p.m. Located at the Fireside room. Author of “Beyond Inclusion: Worklife Interconnectedness, Energy, and Resilience in Organizations”. *** CAS (Critical Academic Skills) Workshop “Innovate” @ 11:30-12:30 p.m. Instructor J. Davies. Located at the SS Building in room 151. *** “Worlds got Talent” auditions @ 7-8 p.m., Located at the performing arts center. Four to five minute auditions only. Top six selected in Photos bY elka wYatt / The Rip The Tehachapi Mountain Pipes & Drums band play during the annual Scottish Games and Gathering festival. the end. April 23 By Elka Wyatt “If they wear underwear, it’s a Kern County Genealogical “Art Student Exhibit” @ 1-4 p.m. Located at Reporter skirt. If they are going comman- Society set up a booth to help do, it’s a kilt,” said Trishia Chap- people find their ancestors. the Jones Art Gallery in the Library. The Kern Scottish Society man, “And who doesn’t love a Several tents offered food, *** hosted the 2015 Scottish Games man in a kilt.” drinks and souvenirs for sale. CAS (Critical Academic Skills) Workshop and Gathering at the Kern Coun- Men and women alike com- Some vendor stands carried ty Fairgrounds on Saturday, April peted in games like the Weight items geared at those of Scottish “Metric Conversions” @ 3-4 p.m. Instructor 18. The festivities started at noon Over Bar and Heavy Hammer. Ancestry. J.Pierce. Located at the SS Building in room with the March of the Clans. There was a scotch tasting Michael Mara, 47, of Clan 151. Members of different Scottish booth and Bangers, which are Stewart, said “It’s always a great clans were on hand to represent sausages common in the U.K., time here. I come every year.” April 24 their clans and to give attendees for sale in the “Banger Booth.” Keith Cochran, Commissioner “Student Involvement and Leadership information about the history of Bands such as Banshees in the to the Chief in North America, William Campbell, poses Awards” brunch @ 10 a.m.-noon. Located in their clan. Kitchen, a local Celtic band, and reports directly to the chief in with his fiddle in the Clan the Fireside room. BCSGA awards recognition Many people were displaying the Tehachapi Pipes and Drums Scotland, had a booth set up for Campbell tent. their clan’s tartan in a variety of band, a traditional Scottish band, Clan Cochrane. event. ways but mostly in the form of performed for audiences. He spoke of all of the descen- importance in their land. The *** a kilt.The story is that men wear Bagpipe players and drummers dants of his clan who were brave Kern Scottish Society hosts the “US Army All-Star Bowl” @ 7 p.m. Located at nothing beneath their kilt. competed against one another. warriors, writers and people of gatherings each year. the Rabobank Arena. $10 tickets. Presented by many different non-profit organizations that provide free tickets to students or money to local kids with epilepsy, KCSOS. This even Drive-in now back in Bakersfield will be broadcasting on live local ESPN radio and local cable television. By Elka Wyatt April 25 Reporter “A Noteworthy event” @ 6:45 p.m. Located Bakersfield finally has a drive- at the Simonsen Performing Arts Center. The in movie theater again. Cinertain re-opening of the SPArC building. The BC Drive-In has found a home for orchestra, BC college choir, guest conductor the summer with the Bakersfield Blaze at Sam Lynn Ballpark. Ron Kean, DMA. Honored guest the Simonsen If the summer is successful, family. Tickets, adults $39/ students $19. more movies may be scheduled *** throughout the rest of the year. Merle Haggard @ 8 p.m. Located at the Fox Cinertain Drive-In was created by two former Bakersfield Col- Theater. Tickets $47, $67, and $97. lege students, Jason and Seggan April27 Sanders, who were inspired by “BC Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert” @ 7:30- the fun they had in the past at the drive-in. 9:30 p.m. Located at the indoor theater at the “The idea just kind of sparked SPArC building. Donations are $5-10. for us, kind of like, why can’t we *** bring this back? We felt like we CAS (Critical Academic Skills) Workshop had a community that was ask- Photos bY elka wYatt / The Rip ing for it and we knew that the “Learn for Life” @ 3:30-4:30 p.m. Instructor city was not going to fund one. Sam Lynn Ballpark houses a 40-foot movie screen for the summer. The screen was provided by Cinertain Drive-In which is owned and operated by two BC students. R.Vickrey. Located at the SS Building in room So for us, it was a moment that 151. we felt was our chance to take last year, we thought that be- that we had something great and the community proud that they it,” said Seggan Sanders. cause there were so many peo- we couldn’t give up just yet.” helped bring back the drive-in to April 28 Bakersfield used to be home ple behind the idea of bringing Their most recent Indiegogo Bakersfield and just have fun.” “3rd Annual Presidents Breakfast” @ 7:30-9 to five drive-ins: 99 Drive-In, So. back a drive-in that we would campaign was a huge success. As of right now, there are no a.m. Located at the Fireside room. To register Chester Drive-In, Terrace-Drive- have a successful crowdfunding The original goal was $2,500. plans to build a permanent drive- go online to the BC calendar and sign up In, Edison Drive-In (which later campaign. We were very wrong “The community crushed that in. became DeAnza Drive-In), and about that!” Sanders continued. goal and by the end of the two “A lot of the land that is for under the event. The Crest Drive-In. “Even though there was so weeks, we had raised $3,590!” sale or for lease in town are either *** Most were opened around the much talk and support behind said Sanders. regulated or they are not zoned CAS (Critical Academic Skills) Workshop ’50s and were closed in the ’80s, the nostalgic drive-in, we did not All of the money raised from correctly for what we need. It with the exception of the Crest raise anything from that cam- the Indiegogo campaign is go- could be a costly expense for us “Strive for Excellence & Emphasize Integrity” which hung in there until 1999. paign. It was a little discourag- ing directly toward their summer to purchase land or lease land, @ 11-noon. Instructor V. Robinson. Located at According to Drive-Ins.com, ing, seeing how we thought there with the Bakersfield Blaze at which could cause an increase in the SS Building in room 151. out of 273 California drive-ins were so many people that were Sam Lynn Ballpark. prices for what we currently offer only 17 are in operation. Most excited about a drive-in and talk- “It is all going back into mak- and we aren’t looking down that *** have been torn down. ing about how they drive hours ing the drive-in experience better path right now. We are focused “Mother Courage and Her Children” @ 8 On April 18, Cinertain Drive- away just to enjoy a drive-in or for our movie-goers,” Sanders on spending the summer at the p.m. Located in the Indoor Theater in the In hosted their first double so they can show their kids what said. Blaze and possibly expanding feature at the ballpark. “The In- a drive-in is about but no one was Cinertain Drive-In had what for the rest of the year with them SPArC building. A show will play every night credibles” and “The Avengers” willing to help us out, monetari- they called a “soft opening” on if all goes well this season,” said until May 2, 2015. were the featured movies. Guests ly. After that campaign, we real- April 4. Sanders. *** were encouraged to dress up as ized that it was definitely up to The movie featured was “The Prices are $20 per carload. CAS (Critical Academic Skills) Workshop “Stay their favorite superhero. us. We took out loans, maxed out Goonies.” They had over 100 Sanders said to fit as many peo- “I just want you to know that I credit cards to show Bakersfield cars. Sanders said that they were ple in your car, legally, of course. Involved” @ 1-2 p.m. Instructor J. Davies. am the real Superman,” said Mat- that we are serious and we would shocked and thrilled that they Season passes are available. The Located at the SS Building in room 151. thew George, 12, who was in the be bringing back the drive-in. We really do have the community’s concessions trailer is out at each April 29 bed of a pickup truck with Ethan had a few rough months, trying support. They anticipate this sea- of their events. Francois, 7, and Lucas George, to bring in business and learn son to be extremely successful. They sell items like nachos, “Career Day” @ 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Located in 2, all dressed as Superman. how this was going to work, but “My vision for Cinertain is candy, drinks, pickles, popcorn Campus Center. Aaron Kitchen, 43, was we stuck at it because we knew to put on great shows, make and other snacks. They offer April 30 dressed as The Incredible Hulk. any college student a 10 percent Julia McKay, 45, said, “I am discount at the concession stand “Noche de Cultura” (Night of Culture) @ 6-9 glad the community has wel- with their school ID. p.m. Located in FA building room 30. Aztec comed Cinertain. I hope it will Each event night features an dancers, Folklorico dancers, singers, Hawaii stick around and become perma- opportunity table. Moviegoers nent.” can buy a ticket for a dollar to dancers, speaker. Tickets $5 adults, $ 3 Mike Taylor, 53, brought his enter to win a prize from that children 12 and younger. nine year-old son who had never night. May 2-3 been to a drive-in before. Taylor “Basically we aren’t looking remembers going to the drive-in to make a bunch of money from “Relay for Life of Bakersfield” Located at the about 20 years ago. it. We have so much fun putting Kern County Fair Grounds. “I hope they find a permanent on these event nights and so we May 4 place,” said Taylor. decided that the money we get Celina Martinez said that she from the business would be put CAS (Critical Academic Skills) Workshop used to go to the drive-in in Por- right back into it. We are cur- “Preventing Plagiarism” @ 11 a.m.-noon. terville before it closed down. rently in the process of changing Instructor T. Meier. Located at the SS Building They have a 40-foot screen, a from an LLC (Limited Liability in room 151. projector just like the ones used Company) to a non-profit com- in movie theaters, and the sound pany,” said Sanders. May 5 comes through the radio with Cinertain Drive-In will host CAS (Critical Academic Skills) Workshop their FM transmitter. another double feature “That “Test Taking Tips” @ 1-2 p.m. Instructor C. Sanders said that they had a Thing You Do” and “Wayne’s count of 142 cars, which she es- Lucas George (left), 2, Ethan Francois, 7, and Matthew World” on May 16, 7:50 p.m. at Schaefer. Located at the SS Building in room timated about 450 people. George (right), 12, dress like their favorite superhero, Sam Lynn Ballpark. Gates open 151. “When we originally began Superman. The trio attend the Cinertain Drive-In. an hour before the first movie. Ca m p u s Page 4 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, April 22, 2015 BC students show off their art BC hosts

By Rhiannon Stroberg Reporter a speech

The Bakersfield College art students had the chance to show- case their artwork on April 9 in by Nick the Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery located in the BC li- brary. The gallery ranged from plenty of different artistic abilities, from Belardes sculptures to photographs to ac- tual drawings and paintings, the By Trina Goree artwork was both impressive and satisfying to the eye. BC Begin- Reporter ning Art student, Jake Aldrade The pitfalls of modern expressed hopes of one day hav- society spark conversation ing his art in the gallery. amongst Bakersfield College “I’d love to have my art in the students. Meth, prostitution, gallery,” Aldrade said, “I can take human trafficking, and child- pictures, but not paint like this.” hood homelessness were a Digital Arts student Alex Agu- few of the themes featured in ilar stated that he only attended author Nick Belardes’ speech. the gallery because his brother Nick Belardes “Your Place has two paintings in it and he was in Words: The Individual’s there to show support for him. New Responsibility in the Art gallery assistant Michaela Southern Central Valley Forbus was shocked to see how Through History and Writing” many people attended the gal- speech was held on April 9 in lery. the Robert F. Kennedy lecture “This has been the most highly hall at BC’s Delano Campus. attended opening I have seen so Belardes’ lecture was part of far,” Forbus expressed. Forbus the Cultural Historical Aware- is also a BC student in the Ad- ness Program series. vanced Photography class. Belardes spoke of the dark, Art director Tom Betthauser and not so underground, world stated that The Jones Gallery of Bakersfield. Belardes stat- has an exhibition of recent work ed, “I wanted to write about made by Bakersfield College’s the unsayable.” art students at the end of each During the speech, Belardes academic year usually in April. Above: Beginning spoke about an infamous dis- Betthauser also stated that stu- art student Kevin trict attorney crime trial that dents could submit their work Gardner closely happened some years ago in online usually starting in March. observes the painting Bakersfield that dealt with “Any current Bakersfield Col- “Technicolor” sex, drugs, and cover-ups. lege student that has taken any art Belardes then asked, “What class in the last three semesters painted by Sammy is our personal Iraq war in the is encouraged to submit work as Moncada. Valley?” long as it was produced as part of Belardes responded with a BC art class,” Betthauser said, Left: A ceramic meth in Oildale, farming pol- “We encourage students to sub- sculpture titled lution, and gang activity in the mit up to three works in as many “Deku Mask” by San Joaquin Valley. mediums as possible (photogra- artist Melinda Belardes also mentioned, phy, digital works, sculptures, Stumph. “Most of us in impoverished drawings, paintings, etc).” communities cling to medi- Betthauser also stated that the ocrity.” gallery usually receives 200-300 pressed Betthauser. “It has been non-art students alike. Belardes went on to discuss submissions and have a guest a great way to expose ambitious “It reflects the potential of the a story about an individual judge pick 40-50 projects to dis- BC art students to the work of ambitious students in out art de- from Bakersfield that was in- play in a gallery environment. young contemporary artists from partment, the dedication of their volved with selling his body “This is the end of my first outside Kern County as well as instructors, and the unique inspi- on the internet, doing porn, year being a curator and man- giving them experience by show- ration and drive that only artists then disappeared somewhere aging the Jones Gallery, which ing their work in a gallery envi- at the beginning of their academ- in Mexico. Belardes offered I will continue to do next year, ronment.” Betthauser believes ic careers have access to.” the idea that the individual so far it has been a fantastic op- the artwork exposed in the Jones The Jones Gallery will be Photos By Rhiannon Stroberg / The Rip was a product of the corrupted portunity for me to connect with Gallery for the BC Art Student showing more of the Art Student BC student Meghan Copeland poses with a picture she elite in Bakersfield. other artists from Los Angeles Exhibition is potentially inspir- Exhibit every Thursday up until took for her black and white photography class for the Art The speech was Belardes to the East Coast to Alaska,” ex- ing for both older artists and May 7. Student Exhibition. exposing issues that too often go unsaid and underrepre- sented. “How do you find your voice in literature?” a BC Del- ano campus student asked. Belardes responded, “Put Bakersfield College effort into college, into your writing.” Going on to mention that he didn’t apply himself in high school. Belardes contin- ued sharing with students to be present and aware of the student helps Romania world around them. Students should get outside of Delano By Elizabeth Castillo said. dren’s hospital in San Diego. and their usual friend group. Editor in Chief Gonzalez, 56, said that she Gonzalez recounted the story Also being an author, Be- began the non-profit with hesita- of a Romanian child with Apert lardes encouraged students to Bakersfield College student tion. She knew it would be a tre- syndrome. Her condition became read everything. Nannette Gonzalez saw a need mendous undertaking but relied life threatening and she was able A last piece of advice Be- for a legitimate foster care and on a higher power to propel her to receive surgery at Rady Chil- lardes offered was to write adoption program in Roma- forward. dren’s hospital for free. The sur- your opinion. nia. With a little extra faith, she “I knew it would take a lot lo- gery typically costs $500,000. “Write your opinion even if turned this social issue into a gistically, to learn the culture and “I love the U.S.,” Gonzalez to yourself,” said Belardes. solution for children across Ro- the language,” she said. “God said. “There are so many re- Belardes has also taught at mania. spoke to my heart, and I felt a sources and we give back. Many BC. He understands the diffi- “Our non-profit rescues aban- divine appointment.” of my kids would’ve ended up culties students face in finding doned babies from being insti- Father’s Care Ministry is dead without [help from] Cali- their voice but urged all stu- tutionalized and places them in based out of the U.S., but Gon- fornia doctors.” dents to say the unsayable. a loving, nurturing home,” she zalez also had to register it as a In another instance, a pediat- Another BC student in the said. non-government organization ric neurosurgeon also made four audience mentioned it is one Father’s Care Ministry began overseas. The organization origi- trips to Romania with his medi- thing to say the unsayable but as an idea in 1994 and came to nally helped facilitate adoptions cal team to continue treatment on Javier Valdes / The Rip how do you do the undoable? fruition in 1997. Gonzalez first of Romanian children all around children there. Nannette Gonzalez is the president of Father’s Care Belardes responded, “inspire visited Romania on a two-week the world. Children found homes Father’s Care Ministry has Ministry, a non-profit organization established in 1997. people by speaking, protest, outreach but ultimately lived in in the U.S., Ireland, Spain and helped children with Spina Bi- brave society by saying some- the country for 17 years. She England. Some children were fida and Cerebral Palsy receive thing.” found the country to be very adopted and grew up in Bakers- proper treatment. well. speaks Romanian better. To keep Maria Hernandez, Delano bleak, but felt an urge to stay be- field. While the international In Romania, nationals run Although Gonzalez said it was her verbal skills strong, Gonza- Campus Tutoring Center tutor, cause of the children in need. adoptions were very successful, the organization, which is what difficult to return to Bakersfield lez found Romanian individuals enjoyed the speech and even “I saw enough sadness to last ultimately they became illegal. Gonzalez ultimately hoped to after 17 years abroad, the move living in Bakersfield. When she referred to the speech as being a lifetime,” she said. “In Roma- “The European Union found achieve. Although Gonzalez cur- was necessary for her to continue visits the yarn store where they a type of puzzle. Hernandez nia, gray, black and brown were that people were selling kids rently lives in Bakersfield, she to pursue her dreams. work, she loves to speak Roma- felt the speech took different the only colors I saw, but the kids in the black market,” Gonzalez still makes trips to Romania. Her Gonzalez is a nursing major nian. topics and ideas that people drew me to that country.” said. “Now there are no interna- organization is currently raising at BC and hopes to eventually Gonzalez attends BC full time believe typically happen in Since its inception, according tional adoptions.” funds to send foster children and work for Doctors without Bor- and works part time in the Office other places and connected to Gonzalez, the organization has Although Gonzalez’s organi- their foster parents to a summer ders as a missionary nurse. She of Student Life. them to the central valley. saved hundreds of children from zation can no longer work with camp in the Carpathian Moun- even started her education while Although attending college “I felt very positive from government-run orphanages and international adoptions, she said tains. still abroad. is difficult, Gonzalez refuses to the amount of information facilities. One of the many things that Father’s Care Ministry still She hopes to raise $10,000 “I was living in Romania and give up on her dreams. She said that was presented during the that struck Gonzalez was how works with finding foster and as Father’s Care Ministry relies took classes at BC online,” she that individuals shouldn’t let fear speech,” mentioned Hernan- malnourished the children were. adoptive families within Roma- solely on donations. Her last said. “I did English 1A online stop them from achieving suc- dez. She said that children were usu- nia. The organization also helps trip to Romania was in October while I was in Romania.” cess. Hernandez agreed when ally three years older than they children, with disabilities and of 2014 and she will return in Gonzalez plans to graduate in “In America, you could follow asked if the information dur- looked, because of malnutri- illnesses, receive proper medi- July. Gonzalez also accepts vol- 2018 and wants to work in Mexi- your dreams,” she said. “It’s our ing the Belardes speech was tion. To combat the malnutrition, cal treatment. Gonzalez said that unteers and loves involvement co, Ethiopia, and South America fear that keeps us from doing the useful. Gonzalez said she would give children from Romania come to from people around the world. to utilize her Spanish-speaking extraordinary.” “It is useful because us stu- them milk that was composed of the U.S. on medical visas and She worked with a volunteer skills. To learn more about Father’s dents get exposed to topics 26 percent fat. are given treatment at the UCLA from Australia and even brought Gonzalez is fluent in Spanish Care Ministry or to get involved, that you don’t know happen in “The kids were so skinny,” she medical center and Rady Chil- a CSUB graduate to Romania as although she now feels that she visit fatherscareministry.com. the central valley,” she said. 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MARCUS CASTRO / The Rip Vice president-elect Janell Orozco continues the school year as a senator for BCSGA. ELECTION: Student body has chosen BCSGA elected officials for the 2015-2016 school year JAVIER VALDES / The Rip Trish Castro, a business marketing major at BC, adjusts artwork at the shop she owns. Continued from Page 1 Kern County, [a farmer’s market] plement during his term, he is to bring on campus include uti- just makes sense to have.” also confident regarding the lizing a BC alumni network Fowler was originally a fire rest of the executive board and more effectively for internship technology major, but said he’s the senators elected to serve Student: BC student owns and operates art and volunteer opportunities and always had a passion for history next year alongside him. creating a student life app. and politics. “I can’t wait to start work- He also hopes to bring a farm- Now, he is leaning more to- ing for the students,” he said. gallery and gift shop at the East Hills Mall er’s market to campus. ward politics by majoring in po- “This is going to be a great “It’s something that SGA has litical science with an emphasis year and a great team,” he Continued from Page 1 one. Not all of it is from me. But out local artists, but also wants to talked a lot about lately, but no in domestic policy. said. great]. I don’t think they know it, I do jewelry, handmade incense, make up for what the other stores one is really pushing for,” he Although Fowler has a hefty “We’re all really excited to but I got a lot of encouragement incense holders, candle holders, here in town lack. said. “With ag being important to list of initiatives he hopes to im- get going.” from them.” I also have my glassware from “There is only one meta- Castro went back to BC in fall thrift stores or yard sales, because physical shop in Bakersfield of 2012 after a 10-year break to no one just wants a mismatched and the new owner who took it gain knowledge on marketing wine glass so I take them and over changed it,” she said. “The and business management. add the palmer clay to them and changes that were made not ev- “I mainly went back just to make them into something new eryone was comfortable with and know how to [run a store better.] and unique. It becomes usable since they were the only shop in BC newspaper wins at I had a storefront 10 years ago, art.” town that was the only place to and I didn’t really know what I All of the items for sale are go. So I opened this to kind of was doing. I knew what I wanted fairly priced and the local artists offset what they changed.” to do but I didn’t know how to do that are housed in Elder and Oak Castro said overall she just it,” Castro said. get a 70/30 split in their favor. wants to help out local artists, With this new opportunity, “I’m fostering local artists have their work seen and possi- journalism conference Castro has made Elder and Oak a at the best consignment rate in bly sold, as well as helping art- store filled with handmade goods town, 70/30 split in the way of ists with internships and a place Bakersfield College’s student April 11 at the state conference migration published in The and a spot to relax and maybe get the artist,” Castro said. “We also to work. newspaper, The Renegade Rip, in Sacramento. Only 10 news- Rip last fall. The journalism some work done. have a table out at First Friday Elder and Oak is located next was honored with two general papers met the criteria needed to program will also be well “It’s a functional art gallery, every month. I let artists come to the old Mervyns in the East excellence awards in the past few earn the general excellence des- represented in graduates this a metaphysical shop, a comfort- out with me and the commission Hills Mall and is open from 11 weeks. ignation, which is based on story semester. able place to have a cup of coffee deal that goes on in the store, a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays The Rip was notified by the content and editing, photojour- At least eight journalism or tea, sit down read a book and is obsolete out there. Whatever and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on California Newspaper Publish- nalism and page design. majors will be receiving their maybe even get some homework they sell at First Friday, goes all weekends and is closed Sundays ers Association that it was a In individual awards, Alisia two-year degrees with most done,” Castro said. “And about to them. I just let them use and and Mondays. They also do a 10 Blue Ribbon Finalist in judging Sanchez, a reporter/photog- of them transferring to four- 80% of what is in the store is hang out in my spot.” percent off deal for checking in for the top community college rapher on the fall 2014 staff, year colleges. handmade, or painted by some- Castro not only wants to help on Facebook. newspapers in the state for 2014. earned third place for video That designation means The Rip journalism with a story on a BC placed among the top four news- maintenance worker. The mul- papers in the state but did not get timedia show can be viewed on first or second. the student newspaper website at Making the final four of the therip.com. CNPA general excellence con- Also, current editor in chief, test is very tough to do consid- Elizabeth Castillo, recently was ering there are more than 50 named the winner of the $1,000 community college newspapers California Community College in the state. The Rip has been in Public Relations Organization the top four three of the past four writing contest, which is a state- years, and in 2011 was the over- wide contest in which entrants all winner. The Rip also earned turned in a published work. That general excellence for print at the work is judged, and a winner is Journalism Association of Com- determined. Castillo’s winning munity Colleges awards banquet effort was a news story on im-

SPEAKER: Daniel Ellsberg gives a lecture to a packed theater

Continued from Page 1 sea Manning and he would be in Nixon’s case almost exclu- there for the rest of his life, sively against me, should not he would never get out,” said have been tried because they Ellsberg. were working for the presi- Ellsberg continued to de- dent.” fend Snowden explaining the Even though Ellsberg fo- faults of the Espionage Act cused most of his lecture and how it prevents whistle- bringing awareness to the blowers, like both himself Fourth Amendment, he did and Snowden, from present- defend the legitimacy of the ing reason for their acts, no United States constitution and evidence nor testimony would the oath taken by government be allowed to be disclosed to officials, “The oath is not to a jury. secrecy, and in our country “A whistleblower can not it is not to the president…it’s get…a fair trial under the Es- an oath to defend and support pionage Act”, Ellsberg said, the constitution of the United “I didn’t have one either, but States,” he stated. I got out on a miracle of expo- Ellsberg dedicated the final sure of the president’s crimes piece of his lecture to Edward against me.” Snowden; a National Security Ellsberg concluded his lec- Agency sub-contractor nota- ture promoting the need for bly known for leaking top-se- people such as Snowden and cret information that disclosed encouraging government of- intrusive spying practices ficials to speak up. “ If there used on American citizens to would have been any Edward various media outlets. Snowdens in the high circles Ellsberg defended Snowden of the American governments amid the fact that, unlike Ells- in 2001, 2002 and early 2003 berg himself, he didn’t stand to reveal what many people to face trial in the U.S. and in- knew was a secret of decep- stead left the country to seek tive, aggressive and hopeless asylum in Russia. invasion…we wouldn’t have “Snowden, I have no doubt, killed a couple of million was in danger when they were Iraqis and several thousand of looking for him. He could not Americans,” Ellsberg said. have put that information out Ellsberg was dismissed to a and explained it, as he has cheering crowd and a stand- been doing it for the past two ing ovation. years, had he stayed in his He remained on stage to country because he would be answer questions for the audi- in an isolation cell like Chel- ence. Ca m p u s Page 6 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Kubanda stops at BC while on tour

By Amber Hayden rent tour, Kubanda comments Online Editor that he never saw himself being where he is now when he started The sounds of Sam Smith’s singing, performing, and writing song “Stay with Me” could be his own songs at the age of 16. heard around campus on April “I was hoping that I’d join a 13 just outside of the Campus band in high school, myself and Center. three buddies would rock the But it wasn’t coming from a world. Like the Beatles or the CD over the speakers that were Rolling Stones, or even U2,” said set up, it was coming from solo Kubanda. artist Gabe Kubanda who had his Being on the tour has been equipment set up to perform for easier with the bands because of Bakersfield College students. how driven and talented each of Kubanda is currently on tour them are according to Kubanda. with Epic Proportions Tour Despite the hard work each band alongside two other bands, goes through to perform, every- Far Away Stables and Captain one still manages to be laid back Squeegee. with one another. “Every tour, we email all the “Both of the bands have also schools and let them know who been acting as my backing band, the new band is that will be tour- so it’s been really fun jamming ing with me that year, and which- with all of them,” commented ever school calls back, gets the Kubanda. show,” Kubanda said. The tour will make its way Before realizing the guitar back through California in the was the right instrument to play, fall and Kubanda hopes to see Kubanda tried the piano and the some of the people he has met drums first, but like many, he during the spring tour, at his fall found they weren’t the right fit tour. for him. If you want to check out any When he picked up his guitar of Gabe Kubanda’s music, and started to sing, that’s when see where he will be perform- it clicked it was the right fit for ing next, or to purchase any of him. Kubanda commented, “It his merchandise you can fol- marcus castro / The Rip just clicked, and I loved it!” low him on Facebook or go to Gabe Kubanda sings outside of the cafeteria at Bakersfield College on April 13. He is a solo artist that is currently on the With four days left of the cur- gabekubanda.com. Epic Proportions Tour with Captain Squeegee and Far Away Stables which ends on April 24. Renegade Mallory is Talks event in need of By Victoria Miller donations Reporter

On April 9, Bakersfield College once again hosted By Marcus Castro the Renegade Talks event. Inspired by TED talks, Ren- Reporter egade Talks is a variety of 10-minute presentations with positive messages. This event consisted of six BC fac- The Moran family is getting ulty members who shared their insights and research on help and still needs more for multiple topics. their youngest child while she Lisa Harding, a faculty member of BC since 2008, fights Acute Lymphoblastic Leu- was the first speaker of the night. Harding’s talk cen- kemia Type B. tered on why being a Renegade matters. She related this Mallory’s Miracles is two- to her past experience in Romania, walking in public year-old Mallory Moran’s jour- with a child from an orphanage with cerebral palsy. ney through her fight. After seeing how the child was affected by cruel and Moran’s father, Tom Moran, is kind gestures of strangers directed toward him, Hard- a Bakersfield College American ing noticed the kind gestures made the child feel like Sign Language instructor and is he mattered. the Department Chair of Foreign Harding said that as Renegades, “We wear armor as Language. Tom’s wife, Israel a set of principles.” She then encouraged the audience Moran, was a preschool teacher to have a positive attitude because negative words and of the deaf and hard of hearing attitudes can hurt others and make them feel like they at the Richardson Center, but she don’t matter. had to take time off in order to BC Information Services Director Todd Coston then take care of Mallory. took the stage to speak about the benefits of laughter. By taking time off her job, the Coston explained that studies show a person’s arteries Moran family has lost a substan- dilate during and after laughter, increasing blood flow, tial amount of income. Being and the opposite happens when a person is under mental very prideful, Tom has not asked stress. for any help from his colleagues Some suggestions Coston gave for laughing are sur- or friends. His friends took it rounding yourself with positive people and watching upon themselves to start a fund- funny movies and reading funny books. ing program on GoFundMe.com Oliver Rosales, an associate history professor at BC, to help support the family. spoke about the importance of history and remember- Their insurance covers most ing the Civil Rights movement. He explained how he costs that the Children’s Hospi- researched his personal history, as well as Bakersfield’s Victoria miller / The Rip tal Pediatric Oncology Care unit history and its movement for social justice. Talita Pruett gives a demonstration on emotional resilience during the Renegade Talks event at in Los Angeles is charging for According to Rosales, “History only matters if you Bakersfield College on April 9. Pruett is a communications professor at BC. Mallory’s procedures. What are can see yourself in historical records.” He then ended not being covered are the hidden with “I encourage you to take it one step further and find and the possible causes. Saldivar mentioned some statis- The next phrase she discussed that is commonly used costs that come along with Mal- yourself and family in public records.” tics, such as one in five children and one in three adults is “boys will be boys.” Thorson said this is an oversimpli- lory’s condition. These costs are Talita Pruett, a communication professor at BC, spoke in the U.S. suffer from obesity. He then went through fication and an unconscious bias toward boys. She said of fuel, food, and possible hotel about resilience and culture. the possible causes of obesity, including fast food res- it encourages a dismissal of often violent or rude behav- expenses as they have to travel to She gave a demonstration with a rock, an eggshell, taurants and unhealthy additives. ior. Thorson continued and said our society teaches boys LA often. and a stress ball. Pruett used these items to explain how Saldivar concluded they were not the cause and that to be ashamed of being sensitive, emotional, nurturing, Larry Littleton, Bonnie Sher- emotional resilience, like the stress-ball, doesn’t deflect our society should remember moderation when it comes and tender and she said this could be why suicide is the wood and Mala Po, the friends emotional conflict like the rock, or crush under emo- to eating. leading cause of death among young men. who started the funding program, tional stress like the eggshell. Andrea Thorson ended the event speaking about the She ended with encouraging the audience to be aware said on the funding site, “We all Pruett then brought up recent incidents where cul- importance of positive language. She began with the of our language and said, “Language is the most power- understand how equally difficult tures and individuals exemplified emotional resilience phrase “Hey, you guys” and said it marginalizes women. ful tool we will ever possess, it is stronger than guns.” it can be to ask someone to lend a and left with saying, “I challenge you to practice this She went on, “If women aren’t even deserving of be- To find more information on Renegade Talks and hand, much less, to accept the of- mindset.” ing involved in language, how can women expect to be when the next event will be, search www.bakersfield- fer of helping hands. This request BC biology professor Joe Saldivar discussed obesity treated equally in life?” college.edu/employees/renegade-talks. is coming from us, friends of the Moran family. We requested that they let us do something to lend a hand. Everyone appreciates this dilemma.” On April 20, $13,580 had been A BC writing contest puts students into the future raised out of the $20,000 that is needed. This money has been By Marcus Castro handful of people have turned it in. People tend to wait a gift bag with gift cards, a T-shirt and more. accumulated over 28 days from Reporter until the last minute.” Entries must have the students’ ID number and con- 159 donations. To donate, go to The contest has been going on for about three years tact phone number on the entry. The students’ name www.Gofundme.com/pjmq30. The Bakersfield College Writing Center is hosting a now. It used to be a monthly contest, but since Watts must not be included on the paper as it is an anonymous Mallory’s journey continues as creative writing contest this semester, and the deadline has taken over the contest, it has been a single contest entry. Submissions by email are not accepted. she constantly has to be treated for entries is approaching quickly. for each semester. Watts asserts that it gives the writers A three-person committee will judge the entries. at the Children’s Hospital. Tom The topic of the contest is “The Future.” Entries are more time to think and create exactly what they want. These judges are all going to be people that are in the updates Mallory’s followers on allowed to be about any time in the future as long as it “I want to get students to try, and I want creative BC community. what is going on nearly every pertains to the future. Each student is allowed only one writing to be a bigger part of the BC community,” said The criteria for the judging are whether the story is week. His updates are very de- entry. Watts. engaging, the quality of the plot and development, use tailed updates of exactly what Students who want to enter in the contest must sub- The Writing Center will be accepting short stories, of descriptive elements, good grammar, and good me- Mallory is doing and what the mit their entries by noon on May 1 in the BC Writing poetry, dramatic works, and prose for the contest. The chanics. family is doing. To see what is Center. The Writing Center has been accepting entries maximum word count for the entries is 1,000. Feedback will not be given back on any of the sub- currently happening in Mallory since February. There will be a first, second, and third place. All three missions. and her family’s journey, go to Kristen Watts, the instructional assistant in the writing places will have their work published in the Fall 2015 Winners will be announced through the BC Writing www.Carepages.com/carepages/ lab and the person in charge of the contest, said, “Only a edition of The Roughneck Review. First place will win Center’s Facebook page. mallorysmiracles.com. Ne w s Page 7 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Teen finds a way to give back BC to host

By Rhiannon Stroberg but she likes letting others know Reporter [that] she cares about them.” Ridley has received pictures of Bakersfield teen Madison Ridley, people who were specially request- career day 16, has taken time out of her busy ed to receive a blanket giving their schedule as a high school student thanks while wearing the blanket. By ElkaWyatt to start Maddie’s Messages, a char- She has also received “thank you” Reporter ity group in which Ridley herself letters in the mail. Among the suc- makes blankets for cancer patients. cess of Maddie’s Messages, Ridley Career Day is coming to Bakersfield College on “I have had a multitude of family has received the President’s Volun- Wednesday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the members and friends who have had teer Service Award and was honored Campus Center. or currently have cancer,” Ridley to be an American Red Cross Real Over a hundred employers will be here to recruit said. “Both of my grandmothers had Youth Hero for Kern County. Rotary people for job openings and to let people know what cancer. One lost her fight with lung of North Bakersfield also presented careers are available within their companies. Bolt- cancer, while the other one beat her her with the Paul Harris award. house, Kern Medical Center and Apple Inc. just to battle with breast cancer. My grand- “I honestly am hoping to give at name a few. father also won his fight with colon least 200 total blankets to patients “Career Day is geared toward BC students and cancer a few years back.” in the future,” Ridley explained “I alumni, but it is open to the public,” said Denise Ridley stated that she was in- also want to inspire other teenagers Crawford, Job Development Specialist for the Work- spired to start Maddie’s Messages at to get more involved in the commu- ability Program at BC. the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership nity to show that my generation isn’t Not very many people will be hired that day but (HOBY) conference last summer. just about teenagers who like to get it is a great opportunity to network, and since most She remembered watching her drunk and use drugs, but [to show] jobs are obtained through networking, this is the grandmother go through the stages that we are the future leaders of this Rhiannon Stroberg / The Rip ideal chance to meet these people and make those of chemotherapy for her breast country and world in the future.” contacts. cancer, which involved being very Madison Ridley smiles as she folds the Star Wars blanket she “Maddie is an old soul,” gushed has made for a cancer patient. To prepare students for what the employers will cold, even if it was warm outside. Alvidrez. “She has always been expect in prospective employees, Job Placement During one of her chemo treat- wise, but could be very silly when wanted to make a difference and could show us how to make the and Workability have organized two workshops to ments, her grandmother received a she wants to. She has never been be held Wednesday, April 22 from 3:30 -5:00 p.m. in fleece blanket and was so happy to that’s all that matters. She has a very blankets,” Alvidrez stated. “She has caught up in doing what the crowd big heart.” been sewing for over 50 years so her SS151 and again on Monday, April 27 at 1:00-2:30 have received one. So when HOBY does. She has all sorts of friends, but p.m. in SS151 as well. asked Ridley what she wanted to do At first, Ridley was only making input was vital.” her academics and extra-curricular them for delivery to cancer treat- To date, Ridley has made nearly In the workshops, students will learn what it is to give back to the community, she activities come before anything else. that employers are looking for and what they are not immediately remembered how hap- ment facilities, especially the one 100 blankets. Although Ridley is She has more focus on her future and where her grandmother was treated. unable to personally give the blan- looking for. py her grandmother was to receive how to get to her goals than the aver- For instance, Crawford said that the number one her blanket. Ridley then decided to “I started her Facebook page, kets to the patients when she drops age bear.” ‘Maddie’s Messages’, to let people the blankets off, she did run into a problem the employers have is people who do not make blankets for cancer patients. After high school, Ridley plans come dressed to find work. “I also wanted to give words of know that there are kids out there woman who was leaving her che- on attending a four-year university making a difference and thinking motherapy treatment carrying one “Some people show up in pajama bottoms,” said inspiration and hope to those receiv- in close proximity, either CSUB or Crawford. ing the blankets, and that is where I beyond themselves,” Alvidrez ex- of Ridley’s blankets with her. The Cal-Poly Pomona, in which she will pressed, woman immediately recognized Crawford gave some tips on what will be dis- got the name ‘Maddie’s Messages.’” be studying chemical and petroleum cussed in the workshops. Dressing as if you will be Ridley said. “Due to her page, we started Ridley and her grandmother and ran engineering. getting requests from people for up to them both and thanked them. interviewed on the spot, avoiding clothing that is too Ridley’s mother, Tiffani Alvidrez, “As far as Maddie’s Messages is revealing, such as halter-tops, miniskirts and shorts. 45, a counselor at Bakersfield High blankets for people who had other “She told me with tears in her eyes, concerned, I believe she will try to ailments that required extensive how much she loved her blanket and Try not to dress too casual. Avoid wearing denim. School where Ridley attends as a pass the torch to younger kids at You only make a first impression once, so dress to junior, claimed that she was ner- treatment: severe rheumatoid arthri- how it keeps her warm during her BHS so they can keep the blankets tis, pediatric burns, lupus, etc. She’ll treatments,” said Ridley “That was impress. vous for a split second after hearing coming,” Alvidrez stated “I don’t see Greeting an employer by making eye contact, what Ridley wanted to do. Alvidrez make a blanket for just about any- probably the most impactful thing her losing her focus on it any time one who asks that is in need.” that I have ever witnessed, and it shaking hands and introducing yourself in a clear stated that Ridley was just getting soon. If she remains at CSUB, she voice will make a good impression on them, and it in the car after finishing her lead- They started out as blankets for made me realize how much the will probably keep it going from cancer patients, but Ridley received blankets affect the patients.” also helps to have a good attitude. Don’t badmouth ership seminar at HOBY when she home. She started the campaign out your current or former employer. Don’t talk too expressed to her mother that she other requests for people who have “Maddie has always had a big of love, and I don’t think she’ll let it serious illnesses or conditions. heart and has been aware of people’s much and keep your personal life personal. Stick to wanted to start a “charity for chemo fade away.” the basics: Your name, what job you are interested patients where I make them blan- “I have made blankets for people struggles. She has wanted to do Ridley stated that her goal for the with diabetes, heart conditions, and things to help others but didn’t have in and how you qualify for that job. Present your kets.” future is to finish her college degree. resume, tell them why you want to work with them. “I thought to myself, ‘That’s a kids who are in the pediatric burn a clear direction beyond Linkcrew “We’re just very proud of all the center,” Ridley explained. at BHS,” Alvidrez stated “When my Show enthusiasm and don’t be afraid to ask ques- huge undertaking and definitely not sacrifices Maddie has made to keep tions. cheap!’” said Alvidrez. “I was wor- Ridley began her campaign in mom fought breast cancer, it was her academics, mostly AP and Hon- June of 2014 with the help of her tough sitting by knowing there was Don’t talk or text on your cell phone when ap- ried about how much it would cost ors classes with A’s, her extra-cur- proaching an employer, and don’t be rude in any to start things up but then the proud surviving grandmother and her little we could do to ease her pain. ricular responsibilities, swim team, mother. This is almost like Maddie’s way of way to anyone. feeling set in and I thought it re- robotics club, and band, and blanket A job fair is not a group activity, it is just between ally didn’t matter how much it cost “We had to wait for my mom to a little bit of control over that help- making balanced. She is one of a return from a trip to Oregon so she less feeling we had. It isn’t much, you and the employer, and it’s not a good idea to moneywise and time wise. Maddie kind,” said Alvidrez. bring kids either. It is a good idea, however, to know a little about the employer and about the positions they have available before you talk to them, and bring several copies of your resume just in case there is a position ASL students display you are qualified for. Don’t just take the free stuff, talk to the employer. If you are not interested in that employer, move on to the next one. But if you are interested, don’t forget to put your best foot forward and introduce yourself. sign skills at BC event Get their business card and follow up with them. There will be a list of employers at the front, so you will have an idea of what is out there and you The American Sign Language faculty held the Si- can create a game plan of which booths you want to visit. lent Saturday event at the Bakersfield College caf- Showing up early, not waiting until the last minute eteria on April 18. The ASL 1 students spent a few will tell employers you are serious about finding a hours integrating into the local deaf community. The job. students spent time bettering their language skills by Also, you might not want to ask when your first participating in workshops and activities that would raise or vacation will be. Career Day is presented by BC Job Placement and help them advance their ability and further their lan- Workability and sponsored by Kern County Broad- guage knowledge. The Silent Saturday event is held caster’s Association annually as it aims to immerse the ASL students with “Employers like to come to Career Day because the deaf community and put to use the skills learned of the great service we provide,” said Rudy Gutier- in the classroom. rez, Job Development Specialist for the Workability program, and the person in charge of hiring students Javier Valdes / The Rip to work on Career Day. Right: Tyler Anglim and Priscilla Lencioni participated in Don’t forget to attend a Career Day Workshop, the Silent Saturday event at Bakersfield College on April bring several copies of your resume and dress your 18. best. Teleconference talks on B.A.’s

By Elizabeth Castillo early as fall of 2015. Students must sustain a GPA Editor in Chief “We’re very excited about this of 2.0 or higher and complete new wave of programs,” Harris at least half of their intended The California Community said. coursework. Students who do not Colleges Chancellor Brice W. For students planning to trans- meet these guidelines lose BOG Harris led a teleconference to fer to a four-year school, Harris waiver eligibility but are able to further discuss the different pilot said that students who complete have their waivers reinstated if bachelor degrees available for California State University re- they follow the guidelines in the community colleges and other quirements or Intersegmental future. information regarding commu- General Education Transfer Cur- 45 percent of students enrolled nity colleges across the state. riculum can plan on guaranteed in California community colleg- Twelve California commu- admission to nine historically es rely on BOG fee waivers. nity colleges—Bakersfield Col- black colleges and universities According to Harris, there has lege among them—have been across the country. been a statewide decline in en- approved to offer bachelor’s Some of the schools include rollment at community colleges degrees in different areas of spe- Bennett College, Dillard Univer- and schools are facing limited cialty. sity and Wiley College. Certain resources. Some of the majors include majors may still require other “It’s been a tough several years mortuary science, dental hy- pre-requisites, according to a for all of you as students,” Harris giene, airframe manufacturing California Community Colleges said. technology and industrial auto- Chancellor’s Office press re- To learn more about BOG mation. lease. fee waiver changes, bachelor’s The colleges chosen to offer Harris also discussed changes degrees available at community programs were selected from 34 being made to Board of Gover- colleges and transfer require- applications. The programs must nors fee waiver approvals. The ments for certain historically be running by the 2017-2018 changes will go into effect in Fall black colleges, visit california- academic year but can begin as of 2016. communitycolleges.cccco.edu Co m m e n t a r y Page 8 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Staff Editorial Obsolete Tattoos ink deeper than skin By Amber Hayden By Javier Valdes Online Editor Reporter

When we see people in society with I have never understood the hype with building tattoos there is always a stigma in our tattoos. minds that “the person is all kinds of It is hard for me to grasp the fact that bad.” people are willing to pay insane amounts But the thing is, this is not the case of money to permanently ink a piece of art with most people out there with tat- onto their body while enduring pain in the gets a lift toos. If I include myself with the many process, just for the sake of self-expres- people I know with tattoos, we are all sion. In the summer of 2008, Ba- fairly normal, all things considered. People should think twice before inject- kersfield College’s weight room, Many of my friends are tattoo art- ing their skin with multiple needles full of along with many other parts of ists and we have sat and discussed how ink. the facilities on campus, were funny it is that people think we are hor- Although many see tattoos as art for the featured in a McDonald’s ad as rible beings or even gang members. body and as a form of identity and self- a backdrop during the Beijing Have any of you with that think- expression, the negative effect it has on the Summer Olympics. ing ever thought to come up to us and possibility of any future employment has Since then, that weight room actually talk to us? Or even thought proved to be great. has yet to change…until a prop- maybe, just maybe, we are normal The millions of tattoo enthusiasts that osition was made last year by BC people looking for a way to express have received and later regretted the perma- head football coach Jeff Chudy. ourselves. nent body art can be too much to ignore. The projected $200,000 face- I’ve always found tattoos to be a Not to mention the removal process, that lift, which is expected to be form of expression, and also an art usually follows this regret, can scar you and completed “Fall 2015 [if not, form. The art being what the tattoo art- is surely not a pleasant thing to go through. sooner],” said Athletic Director ist creates and the expression is how Most tattoo aficionados ignore the nega- Sandi Taylor, takes the weight every tattoo is unique in its own way. tive effects that receiving a tattoo can have room renovation another step in People have a right to explore on a person; this ignorance has lead to dis- the right direction for BC. themselves and express who they are appointment, especially in the workforce, Although it seems quite ex- in their own way. So why is it when when their body art causes a negative per- pensive, the funding for it is someone has a tattoo we automatically ception of identity. nearly completed and production get tossed in to this group of trouble- In a study done by the Pew Research is approximately a 12-14 week makers? Center, the negative effect that a tattoo can process. I’ve watched as people will pur- have on tattooed individuals when it comes For a campus that has been posely take a wide step around some- to employment is clearly shown. around for just over 100 years, one who has a full sleeve tattoo on his Of 2,700 people surveyed about their at- it’s in pretty fair shape, but quite arm simply because they are so afraid titudes towards tattoos, 76 percent said that outdated in certain aspects. of us. tattoos hurt their chances of getting a job, “We’re making a concerted We aren’t horrible people; we work while 39 percent said that employees with effort to upgrade and modernize just like everyone else. But most of the tattoos reflect poorly on their employers. our facilities and this is one part time you would never be able to tell, This reality can leave many tattooed of that,” Taylor said. because in a working environment we hopefuls wishing they never got inked in This will revamp and ben- opt to cover the tattoos out of respect the first place. efit Bakersfield College in many for our employers. When someone gets tattooed in a visible ways. Who’s to say when you go in to see area of the body they are immediately put- For one, the weight room is your doctor or your lawyer that he ting themselves under a scope of perception currently congested with equip- doesn’t have tattoos, but they are just that is challenged by society, and what is ment that only a prison would covered up so their patients or clients reflected is usually a negative and poor por- find worthy. Getting 50 or more don’t see them. trayal of the human body. football players trying to work My suggestion to those that are The fact that having a tattoo can be a de- out at the same time, or a PE judgmental of us with tattoos, look terminant in the prevention of an individual class trying to work out together, inside yourself, because the only one iLLUstration by hUgo jaUregUi / The Rip moving up in position in the workplace can makes it really difficult. who is even close to doing something be an indicator that tattoos, especially vis- Secondly, it’s another positive wrong is you, for judging us. ible ones, should not be a decision to be taken lightly. outlook on BC Athletics. I’ve never had any problems talking to anyone about any In the study it continues on to state that 19 percent of We have some of the nicer sta- of the 10 tattoos I have simply because I express myself in PRO CON people with tattoos have received an associates degree, diums at the community college them, and all of them have meaning to me. then the numbers fall down to 10 percent for those who level – but when you go in-depth Yeah they cost a pretty penny when I go to get a tattoo. Sure, but that is only be- have received a bachelor’s degree, eight percent for those with a master’s and and where all the hard work goes cause I’m paying for someone I trust to tattoo a permanent mark on me that I get to three percent for those with a PhD. in, it lacks some attention. live with. I’m not going up to some random person and saying, “Hey you come with If this is any indicator, then the more educated that a person is, the less likely Recruiting plays a huge role, me I’m going to force you into this.” they are to have a tattoo. Employers use statistics such as these to implement too. As unfortunate as it sounds, Not once have I ever done that, and I don’t think it would really work out. If some- into their hiring process standards. Tattoos cause subtle discrimination and at players nowadays care about the one gets a tattoo then it is on them and you can bet I’ll be asking why, just to see if it the end of the day portray a negative light on their potential employers. details. You know -- the jerseys, holds some deep meaning to them. The facts don’t lie, getting a tattoo might seem like a great way for a person the weight rooms, all the small Society is forever changing it seems, and people need to realize that what we do as to express themselves but people need to take into consideration all of the nega- things that can change a per- a person doesn’t affect how we treat people. tive aspects of receiving a tattoo and how detrimental it can be to the way that son’s commitment. However, a There are far worse people out there than those with tattoos, myself included for they are perceived and reconsider whether the benefits really do outweigh the state-of-the-art weight room and society to focus on. costs. equipment makes it hard to re- fuse coming to BC. There will be some shifting to get the weight room operating Album Review around June 1. The current location of the Fitness Center, located in the northern part of the athletics department across the women’s Matt and Kim disappoint with latest album locker room, will become the new location for the weight By Elizabeth Castillo ends in disappointment. The song is an ode to the “trust room, while the current loca- Editor in Chief funder” and “yuppie”. While these stereotypes live like tion of the weight room on the kings, according to Johnson, they still prefer to travel the southern part of the athletics de- Matt and Kim’s latest album, “New Glow”, is a lack- world in their hoodie and chucks. If this song were sa- partment across the men’s locker luster record that doesn’t even shimmer, let alone glow. tirical, it would have been really clever, but it’s doubtful room, will become the new home The 28-minute album is filled with thrown together that Matt and Kim purposefully intended for the song to the Fitness Center. tracks that end and lead straight into another thought- to be that silly. In “World is Ending,” the duo attempt This will give the future home less, unimpressive song. Some of the tracks on this thoughtful lyricism but don’t follow through. The line of the weight room more breath- record have odd hip-hop influences that are extremely “the selfie is alive and growing stronger” in a song about ing room and space to function unsuccessful. catastrophe, it shows a hint of lyricism that criticizes so- due to the amount of space the Trap and hip pop have been influencing today’s top ciety’s new values, but takes this idea nowhere. “World Fitness Center currently has. 40 more so than in the past, but in an attempt to have the is Ending” is probably the most thoughtful song on the For athletics, we could be see- next Katy Perry “Dark Horse,” instead Matt and Kim album but still lacks quality lyricism and quality instru- ing more changes as well forth- create an aimless album that isn’t excessively catchy or mentation. coming. enjoyable. The outro song on the album, “I See Ya” has Matt and Kim are known for their light and playful pop “The other projects we’re talk- a slow pace, and doesn’t scream fun, which is the music music, but this album takes that notion way too far. With ing about is a facelift on the prac- that Matt and Kim focus on. The final track is a pointless “New Glow,” it’s surprising the duo is even attempting tice fields, and down the road the song on a disappointing album. to have an adult audience. They would be much more stadium and track…it’s in dis- “New Glow” lacks any standouts as well. The stron- successful in the kindie realm with the youngsters who cussion but nothing set,” Taylor gest songs on this record are just the least mediocre ones. photo from MattandkimmUsic.com listen to quality pop music. “Make a Mess” can easily added. “Can You Blame Me” isn’t terrible but the intro is a bit be a clean-up song geared toward children. The song With those plans, and with the reminiscent of “California Gurls.” Once Matt Johnson’s anything unique or feature instrumentation that makes it would be much more respectable if that was its actual new outdoor theater intact and vocals kick-in though, the song feels a bit more likable superior. It is reminiscent of “Daylight” but is done less intention. a modernized indoor theater, and similar to their previous sound. With that being said, successfully. The song is just another reasonably enjoy- Matt and Kim’s music has typically been happy pop, BC continues to put forth effort the song isn’t the pop anthem of the year, but it keeps able track that isn’t terrible. but when the lyricism falls flat, the instrumentation is into the state of the campus. Be- this record from being entirely terrible. It also ends be- One of the more ridiculous songs on this album is uninspired and the album doesn’t even surpass 30 min- fore and the after pictures of the fore the listener even gets a chance to fully enjoy it. “Not “Hoodie On.” This track had the potential for being en- utes, all that’s left is a disappointing album that leaves weight room are on therip.com Alone” has a catchy piano, but the song doesn’t have tertaining and thoughtful, but like most of the album, listeners sad.

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Column Wrongful Police brutality still a real issue By Kevin Phillips proof of their conduct. black couple, Timothy Russell officers surround him, and while the officers in the police force is Reporter The Willie Lynch mentality and Malissa Williams, whose car using tasers, another officer shot how to deal with fear. Fear is a that has been deeply rooted in was shot over 137 times. Officer the man five times. It is heart factor in a lot of these cases and labeling People are asking whether the police force has not yet been Michael Berlo jumped on the wrenching to watch this stuff how that officer deals with it will police brutality is on the rise. I weeded out. It still continues to hood of the car and shot the last daily and not one officer has have a direct affect on the out- would like to know when it had be practiced today in the form 15 shots into the windshield. Ber- ever admitted to doing anything come of the situation. gone on the decline. For a large of racial profiling. On a regular lo’s footprints were found on the wrong. I think a lot of people would majority of blacks and other mi- basis, we see on the news some- hood of the car. But when asked I write these words knowing feel a whole lot better if just one in music where in this country showing in court, Berlo said he could not that there are good officers out officer said he was scared or ner- norities, that question is ridicu- lous. the police shooting and killing remember doing that. there who do a good job. vous and accidently shot some- Police brutality has never someone when it is apparent Another clear case of cold- I hope that some of these of- one. Vanessa A. Munoz | Nessa’s slowed down since the Civil the officer’s life was not being blooded murder. ficers who took their oath seri- That would make more sense Music Rant Rights Movement. There is a threatened. This can’t be justified, no way ously take a real stand and start then telling those lies as if the lot of footage of police siccing That is clearly the case in no how. Where was the threat? to expose the bad cops and not public doesn’t know a lie when Why do people feel it is dogs on women and children South Carolina where police of- There was none. worry about any backlash if any. they hear one. necessary to give everything while they were being sprayed ficer Michael Slager shot an un- And to try him on manslaugh- If an officer feels he is a good That’s what causes most of the a label? Understanding why by high-powered water hoses. armed black man, Walter Scott, ter and not murder is a crime. cop but is not exposing the bad anger in the community: the lies. there are so many music Those people were peacefully in the back five times, and as he The law is very clear on this, officer, then he is a part of the The truth would help most of the genres is unnecessary. If you marching, asking this country to laid there, the officer placed his it states that deadly force should problem, too. community deal with the pain of look up music genres you will give them civil rights and to treat Taser next to the victim as if he only be used when the officer’s We need real cops who will losing a loved one. The truth also see the multiple labels there them like humans. had taken the Taser from him. life is being threatened. That is uphold the law and enforce it will help bring back some trust are for each type of music. Today, much of these types of The police report reads that the only time when deadly force no matter who breaks it. That’s of the police because all police The different names of actions aren’t just caught on news “The suspect took my Taser and should be used. That is the law. what good cops do, so hats off to aren’t bad cops. these genres are just as ri- footage by the media. Now, cell I was in fear of my life.” Well, But when we look on TV, that all the good cops because I can And the hiring practice should diculous as the amount of phones have great video cameras the video tells a totally different is not the case. Police are still see that being a police officer is a be adjusted while 67 percent of them there are. Some of these on them, and the public has been story then what the officer told. shooting unarmed men and get- very hard job. the residents in Ferguson, Mis- names aren’t even names. catching the police in the act of Then there is the example in ting away with it. Police officers are human, and souri, are black but only three of They are activities that the brutality and murder of unarmed Cleveland, where officer Michael In another case in downtown as humans we make mistakes the 53 officers are black. Not a type of music supposedly in- men. Brelo is on trial for manslaugh- Los Angeles, a homeless man, from time to time. good representation of the com- spires people to become ac- What I see on the rise is more ter in the killing of an unarmed unarmed and black, had seven And one thing they can’t teach munity is there. tive in or think about. Genres that include Ex- ercise music to Inspiration- al music, and Trap music (trance, tech, dance music) to Kindy music (children’s mu- sic). What quite a few people, A league of including myself, wonder is why even give a label to a form of music that already has a music type and give it a different name just because there is a little twist in how gamer athletes the music is performed or played? By Mason J. Rockfellow as a team, you might as well just It is not hard to see why Reporter give up and surrender, because music is progressing since the team that is communicating all things usually get better Esports, or what others might and working well together will over time. People are always call video games, are now a col- have the victory in the palm of looking for something new, legiate sport, and I think that’s their hands. and are always trying to cre- fantastic. Gamers are competitive just ate different things in order to For all the college students out like any other athlete in any catch the public’s attention. there who aren’t the athletic type other sport. This is a great way Sometimes when you’re or just have more fun competing for those college students, who looking up music online, you through a computer screen, this are also gamers, to get a chance might enter Rock, but what is a dream come true. to compete doing something you get are sounds of tech- The video game League of they love. Plus, now they play no and amplified electronic Legends has made its collegiate at a college-level and even win notes just to realize you’re lis- sport debut and is considered an scholarship money to help them tening to what is considered actual sport. Students who are at through their studies at college. TimeLord Rock music. You a four-year college can try out With the last year’s 2013-2014 illustration bY Hugo jauregui / THe Rip might get some vocals if there and possibly make a spot for a collegiate season successful, are any on that track and tech- team, or students who aren’t try- over 540 teams from over 300 Now, I never would’ve thought ESPN on April 26. If ESPN is catch it, the stream might have nically that form is not even ing to chance their luck at a try- universities throughout the U.S. that playing video games could televising a video game competi- been saved for you to watch considered real TimeLord out, can also rally a team of their and Canada competed against help your college career but I tion live, I’m pretty sure we can later. Music. own together. By doing so they each other to see who was the was wrong. It’s very real. call video games a sport, because Twitch is a great opportunity Another genre of music will try to fight their way to the best team in North America. Another game that is still in ESPN is pretty much calling it to show off your gaming skills or has R&B, Jazz, Soul, Poetry, top against their college’s teams With the North American Col- closed beta but is trying to make one. Oh yeah, they also have fan- just to watch and learn about the Acoustic, and Talk all mixed and others through computer legiate Championship in 2014, its way to a collegiate sport is tasy brackets for LOL and He- games you love to play. into one and it’s called Psy- screens to see which college has only eight teams made the cham- Heroes of the Storm, another roes of the Storm. I think esports becoming col- chedelic Soul music, which, the best team in North America. pionship from three different highly based strategy, teamwork Korea has had TV channels legiate is a great opportunity for honestly, isn’t that bad. Some of you may be think- brackets: Colligate StarLeague, and communication based video dedicated to games like these gamers and students. Maybe a These are just a few ex- ing playing a video game is not Ivy Collegiate League of Leg- game that takes a certain set of and we are just around the corner few students will become great amples of some of the differ- a sport. Obviously, you’ve never ends, and the NACC’s own open skills. This year, Blizzard is host- from having the same thing. gamers and maybe a few gam- ent music genres I have come played League of Legends. This bracket to compete for a prize of ing a tournament called Heroes In fact, we pretty much do ers will become great students. I across. It is interesting to hear is a game that requires a skill set over $100,000 in scholarships. of the Dorm, which is open to have the same thing but it’s a think this is just what this gen- these types of music especial- that you can’t just pick up in a That sounds like a pretty good students attending a four-year little different. eration of students and gamers ly from the different countries few days. It’s a game that re- deal for being good at a video college in the U.S. and Canada. For all you gamers, you know needs. Esports are on the rise and some of these genres come quires on-the-spot strategy, tim- game. The winners will get their tuition what Twitch is. For those of you so is the gamer. from. ing, communication, and fast University of British Colum- paid for the rest of their college that don’t, Twitch is a website To find out more on League of All of these different talents reflexes -- and to sum it up -- bia, San Jose State University, career and fourth-year students that streams live video games all Legends and Heroes of the Storm are taken into consideration some excellent teamwork. University of Washington, and can earn up to $25,000 to help day and all night long and usu- and their collegiate activity, you when it comes to wonder- The amount of communica- others colleges competed last pay back college expenses and ally is hosted by the individual can visit na.lolesports.com and ing why there are different tion and teamwork that is needed year in the first NACC League of the top four teams will also get playing from their house, you www.heroesofthedorm.com and names and labels for music to play this game is just as sub- Legends Championship. Univer- a gaming computer built by Bliz- can watch them, even tip them don’t forget to check out www. that sometimes does not even stantial as any other sport. If you sity of Washington took the win zard. money, but almost every video twitch.com to see your favorite match up with its genre. How and your teammates aren’t com- and the scholarship money last The finals will be on live TV game out there is being streamed games played by the some of the can music with a techno and municating and working together year. and digital platforms hosted by live, and if you didn’t happen to best and the worst. electronic tone even be con- sidered Rock music? Or how can Soul music even include such a strong bass that takes Play Review the song to a different level other than soft, sultry, and mellow? While trying to understand Frederick Douglass comes to life in BC indoor theater these reasons for the butch- ering of certain genres, the question of whether or not By Kevin Phillips these genres are legitimate Reporter or just an alternate reason to create music that is crap and The play chronicling the life play it off to the world as real of Frederick Douglass was an music. amazing event held April 8 in the If a band creates Rock mu- Bakersfield College new indoor sic, Jazz, Rap, Country, or theater. even Techno and it sounds Phil Darius Wallace played weird and like a completely Douglass in “Self-Made Man: different genre of music, then The Frederick Douglass Story” do the world a favor and just and all of the other characters in call it crap and let them start the play. over. Criticism is not bad and He showed his amazing acting should be considerable es- skills as he entertained us and pecially when dealing with educated us about Douglas, who music. was an African-American social courtesY of pHil darius wallace Hopefully, they will learn reformer in the 1800s. and progress in that style To watch this beautiful perfor- Phil Darius Wallace plays the part of Frederick Douglass of music and create not just mance by Wallace was definitely during the play on April 8 inside the SPArC indoor theater. something different, new, and a treat. the country. He is such a great law for any blacks to learn how maria maYa / THe Rip unique, but they will have per- I really enjoyed the way he performer that a lot of people to read, and the punishment was The chamber choir performs for audience members before fected that style to their abil- transformed from one character will learn from him. death. the play started on April 8. ity and will be able to give the to the next, and I would like to The play covered Douglass’ Douglass was raised by his people what they want, which see his one-man shows on Mar- life from childhood to adult. grandmother, who took the time The play was preceded by a field college choir and chambers is real music. Slapping a label tin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm Douglass was born a slave with to teach him about the evils of fabulous dinner from the BC cu- singers. on a style doesn’t mean it is X. the slave master being his dad. the world. Douglass eventually linary arts class with chef Alex The choir was amazing and set real music and if it’s not real Wallace has been doing these The wife of the slave master escaped slavery and became a Gomez. the tone for a great night out. music, it shouldn’t be consid- types of plays for elementary, taught Douglass how to read leader in the abolitionist move- That was followed by a fantas- ered music at all. middle, and high schools across even though it was against the ment. tic performance by the Bakers- Sp o r t s Page 10 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Column BC baseball falls short of a postseason bid Leaving By Mohamed Bafakih Sports Editor Bako is a It’s nearing the end of another tough, long season for Bakers- field College baseball, as they’ll miss the playoffs for a second consecutive season. no-no Consistency was needed in the final month, but the Renegades MOHAMED BAFAKIH | Go- (14-19 overall, 8-10 WSC South) ing beneath the shield have gone 4-4 prior to Tuesday’s matchup at home vs. Canyons in Bakersfield has seen waves April. of talented athletes make their “Regardless of where you’re departure into the real world going to end up, the worst thing straight out of high school by you can do is throw in the towel attending schools outside of and say, ‘well, lets wait till next the area. year,’” head coach Tim Painton But do some realize they said. “You still continue to work are not ready, whether it’s in- and strive.” state or out-of-state, Division Although BC has won three of 1 or community college? their last four games, they lost a It’s understandable to make crucial one to a struggling West the decision when you can L.A. team (6-27, 2-16 WSC manage the obstacles of being South) 12-4 on April 16 after on your own at 18 or 19 (even defeating them just two days be- though most of us really can’t fore, 9-5. even go a day without seeing That loss played a factor be- momma), but really, it takes cause if the Renegades had won, a lot to handle the pressure they would have been in the con- of living up to expectations versation for playoffs. while holding a scholarship West L.A. gave up just seven or being a walk-on. hits to BC, while offensively, the Adjustments are part of Wildcats scored four runs apiece elias c. ahumada / The Rip the process, but it’s all about in the bottom of the fourth and Bakersfield College center fielder Hanz Harker slides home after a double by first baseman Zach Tanner on April 14. progress. This is where Ba- bottom of the eighth on 21 hits kersfield College allows to give them their second confer- the Cougars 8-4. for fourth in state.) Torres, as Douglass went 2-for- The season will conclude here students to mature in every ence win. Sophomore right-hander Allan It was a better offensive show- 5 with two runs and one RBI, at home this week as BC will aspect as a young adult with Luckily for Bakersfield, they Winans (3-5) pitched a full game ing for the Renegades as well. Harker going 3-for-4 with one host L.A. Valley (18-14-1, 11-7 four-year aspirations. First managed to bounce back against giving up seven hits while strik- Freshman’s Brooks Douglass run and one RBI, and Torres with WSC South) on April 23 and 24 off, it’s a chance to stay home. Canyons (17-16, 9-9 WSC ing out seven batters, bringing and Hanz Harker led the way three runs, three hits and an RBI at 3 p.m. So what if you want to leave? South) on April 18 by defeating his total to 75 on the season (tied along with sophomore Eddie on 3-for-5 at-bats. It’s almost guaranteed more than 1-of-2 students need to be home to develop or will come back home eventually. As New York Life Insurance mentioned in an article, “56 35-year record broken by Saun percent of men and 43 per- ders cent of women between 18 and 24 are living with one By Marcus Castro or both parents. As many Saunders also took first in the of 22.04 feet. in the 800 with a time of 2:23.66. Saunders placed fourth in the Reporter as 65 percent of recent col- 100 with a time of 12.11 sec- The BC women had a few She then took first in the 1,500 100-meter dash with a time of lege graduates have returned onds. Then to top off her win- standouts that placed top three in with a time of 4:45.78. 12.05 seconds. Paola Silvestre Kaira Saunders broke a home.” Also, freedom isn’t ning for the day, she took first in multiple events. The team traveled to compete placed fourth in the 3,000-me- 35-year-old Bakersfield Col- really free…we all know. It’s the long jump with a distance of Saunders took first in the 100 at Mt. San Antonio College on ter steeplechase with a time lege track and field record in the completely comprehendible 17.19 feet. with a time of 12.11 seconds. Saturday, April 11. of 12 minutes 8.30 seconds. 200-meter dash April 17 during someone from Bakersfield The rest of the track and field Then to top off her winning for Both BC teams struggled, but The BC women’s A-relay team the Western State Conference is anxious to get out of this team had its ups and downs at the the day, she took first in the long the men really had it rough. BC placed third in the 4x100-meter preliminaries in Ventura. “shithole,” but come on; you prelims. jump with a distance of 17.19 men failed to place top four in relay with a time of 47.86. The “It’s unusual,” head coach think you can afford the price The BC men once again strug- feet. every event they competed in. BC women’s A-relay team also Pam Kelley said. “We came back of living elsewhere? Just be- gled as they only had one com- Leah Theroux took first in the The BC women had a tough placed third in the 4x400-meter Friday night and we realized she cause you see your friends petitor place in the top four in the 800-meter run with a time of 2 time keeping up with this level relay with a time of 4:01.79. broke the record.” leaving, it doesn’t mean it event. minutes 23.04 seconds. She then of competition. BC’s track and field team will Saunders ran the 200 in a time should be an obligation for Tristan McGee was the guy placed third in the 1,500-meter They had more runners that be heading to Santa Barbara City of 24.78 seconds. That beat the you to leave as well…take to that placed fourth, and he did it run with a time of 4:52.00. didn’t place in the top four than College to compete in the WSC old record form 1980 held by my colleague Brooke How- in the long jump with a distance Jessica Campbell placed third they usually do. Finals on Friday, April 24. Thea Parrish, which was 24.94. ard’s columns. ESPN.com’s National Di- rector of Recruiting Paul Bi- ancardi took to Twitter and made a great point recently. Choi not “Don’t be in a rush to get to Swim sees bumps at conference the next level…be in a rush to improve,” he said. Kids don’t seem to get that. It’s as if Ba- By Mohamed Bafakih Women: The women’s team yard breaststroke (1:13.88) and took third overall with 451 kersfield and BC automati- enough Sports Editor nosedived finishing in sixth 200-yard breaststroke (2:35.12) points, finishing behind Cuesta place with while finish- (520 points) and Ventura (664 cally ring a bad bell to our It was all about tapering the 342 total ing third in points). residents. Competing at the last couple of weeks before Ba- points, a “I thought everyone went out the 200-IM Freshmen twins Lyle and community college level truly kersfield College’s swim teams 265-point dif- with a time Nick Drake led the way along determines your readiness for for BC golf made their way back to L.A. ference from and did their best... we had of 2:19.26. with team-captain Cristian Ser- the next level. Valley College for the Western the previous Klang took rato. Those two years shape you, By Marcus Castro State Conference Swimming conference a few bumps in the road, but third in both Lyle took fourth in the 1650- polishes you, and tests your Reporter Championships on Apr. 30-May champion- overall I was happy with how the 500-yard yard freestyle with a time of abilities both on the playing 3. ship season. freestyle 17:26.34 and fourth in the 500- grounds and in the classroom. Bakersfield College men’s This was an opportunity for Lexi Zim- the team responded. (5:26.05) yard freestyle with a time of I respect the hustle and grind golf team continues to struggle the women’s team to defend merman, We will make some adjust- and 200-yard 4:52.62 while his twin brother of a junior college athlete. as the season nears the end. their WSC Championship while Sara Klang butterfly Nick finished fourth in the 200- They seem more focused on The team traveled to Glendale the men’s side looked to finish and Paige ments to move foward and (2:26.37). yard backstroke (2:07.42) and making it to the next level. College on April 13 to compete the season strong. Richardson For Rich- fifth in the 100-yard backstroke At the high school level, in a tournament. “I thought everyone went out led the way swim at a high level.” ardson, she (56.97). some athletes are just natu- BC took eighth place in the and did their best… we had a few on the wom- – Matt Moon, took fourth in Serrato placed fourth in the rally gifted and their transi- tion will be smooth into a tournament with a team score bumps in the road, but overall I en’s side as BC Head Swim Coach both the 200- 200-yard breaststroke with a of 443. College of the Canyons was happy with how the team re- they com- yard freestyle time of 2:22.10 and fifth in the four-year program, but I still came in first place. sponded,” said head coach Matt bined for 137 (2:03.85) and 100-yard breaststroke with a think it’s the mental aspect of Jeremy Choi led the team with Moon. “As we look forward the of the team’s the 1650- time of 1:04.21. a JUCO athlete that will allow a score of 83. possibility of competing at the 209 individu- yard freestyle A list of the BC swimmers them to perform better by the Bowdy Caroll shot an 86, Brad CCCAA State Championship al points. (19:30.04). who have qualified for the state time they get ready to make Chamberlain shot a 90, and Jar- meet, we will make some ad- Zimmerman finished top Men: Just like last year’s WSC meet between Apr. 30 and May the same leap. ret Buntley and Jerren Walter justments to move forward and three in all three of her events Championship, the Bakersfield 2 are posted on therip.com/ For instance, our baseball shot a 92. swim at a high level.” taking second in both the 100- College men’s swimming team sports. team, women’s basketball The BC men traveled to Ven- team, swim teams, and a few tura on April 20 to compete in a other sports teams are just tournament. about all local. When you see BC once again placed eighth this, it makes you appreciate with a team score of 397, which their effort into continuing to happens to be their best team represent Bakersfield. score all season. Early season success fades away for softball What I really don’t seem to Canyons took first place with a get is why a student-athlete team score of 362, and Will Mul- from Bakersfield will decide By Mason J. Rockfellow celled due to rain in the top of that ended 12-11. Trinidad Lee first game. Next, BC spilt the lins of Canyons placed first as an to go to another community Reporter the third inning. hit a double, three RBIs and two doubleheader and won the sec- college out of the area when individual with a score of 69. BC was then host to College homeruns. Even with BC hitting ond game 10-8. Choi, as usual, led the team BC can provide what they’re Bakersfield College’s softball of the Canyons on April 9, Alex three doubles, seven RBIs and BC was on the road again and looking for while they can with a score of 75. He looks to team has been going back and Avila hit a double, three RBIs, two home runs, they still came went down to LA Mission Col- play well in the Western State stay home and save up some forth, winning and losing equal- a homerun and stole a base, BC up short. The second game BC lege on April 16. LA Mission money. This is a common Conference finals and in the ly the last two weeks, leaving took the win 8-6. took the victory by 10 runs 15- took home the win 12-4 but al- State Championship. trend that seems just flat-out them just out of reach of making The next day April 10, BC 5. BC totaled up six doubles and lowed BC to score four runs in selfish. Everyone is looking Walter shot a 76, Chamberlain the playoffs with only two more hosted Allan Hancock. 14 RBIs. the fourth inning. shot an 80, and Tal Pruett and to compete to earn a scholar- games left in the season. Hancock took the win 9-1 Trinidad Lee racking up BC will have played their last ship and play the sport they Buntley shot an 83. BC went to Santa Monica for only allowing BC one run in the another three RBIs, Vanessa two games on April 21 against The BC men will travel to An- love, but when it’s all set and a doubleheader on April 7, the fourth inning. Moralez with three RBIs, and Antelope Valley College who done – being ready for what- telope Valley to compete in the first game went smoothly for BC then hosted a doublehead- Giselle Moore with two RBIs. are third right now in the con- WSC Finals on April 27. They ever mental, physical and BC taking the win 4-1, and not er to San Bernardino on April Next, BC traveled to LA Val- ference. emotional obstacles a teenage will also travel to Ventura to allowing Santa Monica to score 11, which ended in a split. ley College on April 14 for a And that’s going to do it this compete in the WSC Southern athlete may have to overcome until the seventh inning. The first game was taken by doubleheader, with LAVC tak- year for the Bakersfield College shows they’re ready to be at a California Championships on The second game was can- San Bernardino in a close game ing the win at home 12-9 for the softball team. May 3. four-year program. Sp o r t s Page 11 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Two players stand out after tough season

By Mason J. Rockfellow team and the coach just told her Reporter to hit left. Well, she got a hit and it all started from there, along With Bakersfield College’s with the help and advice from softball season coming to an end, lefty teammates Brenna Moss there are two players who have and Katie Hoffman. showed their consistency and ef- When asked what motivates fort throughout the season. and keeps Avila going in softball, Alex Avila: Bakersfield Col- she said since her dad and her are lege softball’s center fielder, close, it’s a nice way of getting sophomore Alex Avila, 20, can in some bonding, and that there also hit. Avila started playing T- is just something about the way ball at the age of 6. softball makes you feel when She said that it wasn’t always you make a good play. so obvious that she would grow It also lets Avila escape for a up to be playing competitively at few hours at a time. a college level. “It’s a getaway from the out- “When I first started out he side world,” Avila said. [Alex’s dad] would catch me in Avila said that in the younger the outfield catching butterflies,” days, playing was more about said Avila. being social and now it’s still Now, Avila is only 10 hits away social but the competitive part from breaking the BC softball of the game is definitely shown a record. According to California lot more at the college level. Community College Associa- “Now our whole team is tal- tion, Avila is ninth overall in hits ented together,” stated Avila. with 63 hits. “I have to work hard to keep Avila also has five home runs, up with these girls.” 19 RBIs, 131 at-bats, 23 stolen Trinidad Lee: Bakersfield bases and still has two games to College’s freshman pitcher, Trin- Mason J. Rockfellow / The Rip go. idad Lee, 19, has pitched 125.1 Sophomore center fielder Alex Avila (left) and freshman pitcher Trinidad Lee are two players who have shown great Not only that, she bats left- innings so far this season, while effort throughout the Renegades’ softball season, despite a season filled with obstacles. handed when she was originally also getting some time in on the batting right. infield. schools here in Bakersfield over career and doesn’t mind it. gree and will just take the rest of Two things help motivate her “I try not to think about hit- Lee has also hit eight home her high school career. “I like playing on the field and the ride how it comes. to be a softball player, her family ting: I just do it,” said Avila. “I runs this season leaving her in Lee played for Golden Valley catching,” said Lee. “I’m trying to finish here at and the reassurance that she can just try to put the ball in play.” 18th place overall for home runs, her freshman and sophomore Lee said that her favorite posi- BC first and then worry about go somewhere and do something Avila played four years on with two games remaining. year, West High for her junior tion to play is pitcher and catcher what comes next,” said Lee. with her life. varsity at North High; during Lee started playing softball at year and finished off at Rid- is second. When Lee was asked when Lee mentioned one more thing her time at North she was turned the age of 8, and she was also a geview as a senior. As a freshman, Lee isn’t ex- she noticed a change in pace or that is essential to playing as a from hitting right-handed to hit- cheerleader at one point. Lee explained that pitching actly sure what four-year schools different level of competitive team. ting left-handed. She explained Lee played four years of var- has always been a back-and- she will look at, but for now she play in softball, she said, “When “Learn how to play for your that they were up against a tough sity softball at three different forth situation during her softball is working on a criminology de- I started playing travel ball.” teammates too,” said Lee. BC baseball players make an impact on their team

By Mohamed Bafakih “It ended up being a great decision in 2013, was a standout pitcher for the Sports Editor for me. Coach P [Painton] is a great Titans. coach and [he] has really helped me As a senior, Allan was selected to The 2015 baseball season is coming progress as a player,” Harker said. First Team All-Area and the South- to a close for Bakersfield College. In Hanz also credits his father, Nick west Yosemite League’s Most Valu- spite of a mere inconsistent season that Harker, who attends his games regu- able Pitcher posting an ERA of 1.98 has dealt with many ups and downs, larly on his progression. and 92 strikeouts in 12 starts leading certain players managed to make an “My dad is the biggest influence I the Titans to a 9-3 record with him impact and prove that they would do have in my life,” Harker said. “He al- getting the start. whatever is needed of them to rack up ways tells me to play and work hard Although he generated interest from some wins on a consistent basis. on a daily basis.” other schools, Winans knew Bakers- With the Renegades falling just Prior to Tuesday’s matchup against field College would be the right fit. short of the playoffs, some guys will Canyons, Harker has started in all 33 “I knew BC would definitely pre- reflect back and wish things had gone games this season averaging team pare me,” Winans said. “Tim Painton different, but these two guys can pat highs in nearly every hitting category is an outstanding coach as well and themselves on the back for the work and he’s among the state’s best in a it’s a school where my family could they’ve put in since last June and few categories such as; 16 doubles still watch me play.” move on and continue to improve to- (3rd in state), 49 hits (17th in state), During his freshman season, Win- ward their next campaign. 34 runs (20th in state), .477 on base ans pitched in more innings than any Hanz Harker: As a freshman, percentage (21st in state), and a .377 other Renegade pitcher at just over 79 center fielder Hanz Harker has re- batting average (30th in state). and despite having an ERA of 4.07, markably been a key piece in the With only two games remaining, Winans was selected to the Western Photos by Marcus castro / The Rip Renegades’ batting rotation since the Harker knows this isn’t where he State Conference-South All Second Above: Hanz Harker, outfielder for the Bakersfield College baseball team, start of the season. In his debut back wants things to end same time next Team. leads the team in hits this season. Below: Sophomore right-handed pitcher on Jan. 30 against El Camino, Harker season. “It was a tough year as a whole… Allan Winans has been the top pitcher for BC the last two years. finished 3-for-5 with two runs and a “During the offseason it’s going to but I learned a lot from it,” Winans double. It was the start of what has be a lot of grinding… you can expect said. The team wound up with nearly now become almost a normal at-bat me to come out and work hard every an identical record as this year’s team routine for Harker. day. I would like to end it with go- – putting them outside of the playoff Harker graduated from Liberty HS ing to the playoffs and getting a state picture. in 2014 where he played both base- championship,” Harker stated. “It’s tough…we lost a lot of close ball and football for the Patriots. With Allan Winans: The Bakersfield- games this year,” Winans stated on baseball, Hanz was a two-year varsity born and bred sophomore right-hand- missing the postseason again. starter appearing in 62 total games and ed pitcher may be finishing up his last Winans was part of those close holding a batting average of .314 to week in a Renegade uniform and in a games as five of his losses on the go along with 48 hits, 43 runs and 29 Bakersfield ballpark, but this is just mound were by an average of 2.4 RBIs in 153 at-bats. the beginning of what’s to come for runs. On the gridiron, Harker played re- Allan Winans. Going into Tuesday, Winans has ceiver for the Pats where he totaled Signing his letter of intent to play pitched in 86 innings (4th in state) and 27 receptions for 508 yards and five baseball at Campbell University in is tied for fourth in the state in strike- touchdowns in two seasons. Buies Creek, NC back on Nov. 12, outs (75). “Playing football really showed me Winans is excited about getting the On what Winans will miss most what it was like to be a good teammate opportunity to continue his playing about playing baseball for BC: and having a bond with teammates like career at the NCAA Divison-1 level. “I’m going to miss the walk-offs, they were my brothers,” Harker said. “It’s an awesome feeling and I felt the clubhouse, the bus rides…my last Although Harker wanted to pursue comfortable with [Campbell],” Win- two years, 600 days were spent here – both sports upon his arrival at BC, ans said. “They have a winning atti- more than I’ve spent time at my house baseball – his love since the age of tude as they have had many 40 plus – but I’m finally where I want to be three – kept him on the diamond in- wins seasons.” and I’m more prepared than ever for stead. Winans, a graduate of Frontier HS what is next.” Bakersfield College golfer ready for next step

By Marcus Castro through his father, and he also Bautista, who used to play here mates saying that they are all in- Reporter gained his talent from being on [BC]. He [Bautista] is also a dividually amazing. Centennial High School’s team very dedicated golfer, and that’s The next step for Choi, after Bakersfield College’s top for all four years he was there. something I admire in them.” this season, is to play golf for men’s golfer, Jeremy Choi, con- Golfing was something that During the offseason, Choi CSUB’s men’s golf team. He tinues to look forward in golf as Choi started doing at a very practices at Riverlakes Golf doesn’t know where he will go he always has. young age; his parents started to Course often. This is the course in golf after he’s done playing “It [golf] is something I did all teach him at the age of 5. where he shot his all-time record for CSUB, but he does know that my life, and I was good at it. So I Around junior high, Choi score of 65. whenever his golf career is done just stuck to it,” said Choi. started to golf competitively. BC men’s golf team is not do- he will be working in finances. Choi is currently 20-years-old, Choi, for the most part, has been ing well this year causing Choi Currently, Choi is preparing to and he is a sophomore at BC. His one of the best on the teams he to shine even more than he usu- compete in the state champion- major is liberal arts, but his ma- has been on. ally does. ships; his goal is to place in the jor will change to finances when When asked if he had any Choi said, “I don’t really care top 10. he transfers to California State golf idols Choi said, “Honestly, about shining out. It’s unfortunate “I don’t expect much because University, Bakersfield. there’s this one kid in my league; that we don’t win as much as we it’s going to be my first time. I Marcus castro / The Rip Choi was born in Bakersfield his names Jonny Hogan. He’s a want to… I’d rather just win as a just want to play well and have Jeremy Choi has been the leader of Bakersfield College’s and has lived here his whole life. really dedicated golfer, and he team. They’re my friends too.” fun,” said Choi. men’s golf team as they trail through a tough season. He learned much of his golfing reminds me of my friend, Neil Choi commented on his team- Sp o t l i g h t Page 12 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Service dogs providing service for

PhOtOs By AmbER HaydEn / ThE Rip Captain Luis Montalvan and his dog, Tuesday, hug after his presentation at the SPArC indoor theater April 7. Montalvan expresses that every day Tuesday saves his life by being there with him 24 hours a day seven days a week. war veterans He hopes that each speech he gives will help others realize the importance of helping those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

By Amber Hayden After two tours, Montalvan re- “We say we won the war, but and they will realize they need to Online Editor turned home physically and psy- we actually lost it,” Montalvan get some form of help no matter chologically wounded, and after said. whom they turn to. dealing with his own wounds he For those who read his book, Serving 17 years in the Army, Capt. Luis Carlos Montalvan wanted to find a way to help oth- his wish is that it will help others Montalvan still has the love for visited the indoor theater at Ba- ers. to understand the effects of war the armed forces. kersfield College April 7 to dis- The book, “Until Tuesday,” and trauma on those who return “I love the army still, but it cuss the importance of service was his way of expressing what home. For those returning home breaks my heart,” he said during animals, as well as letting other had happened before and after it helps them to understand they his speech. veterans know they aren’t alone receiving his dog, with the help are not alone in their struggles. After the speech, Montal- in their fight with the numerous of a local group that paired vet- “What isn’t talked about is the van signed copies of his book things they go through after tours erans with service animals. effects of war, and what families for those who had purchased it, of duty overseas. His main concern is the return- and countries go through because some of which can be found in Montalvan now resides in ing veterans who have served of it,” he commented. the BC bookstore on campus. New York City with his service several tours of duty who retire His greatest hope is that during For anyone wishing to speak dog, Tuesday. after and end up suffering from his reach outs at conventions and with Capt. Montalvan, they can Living in New York he says is one form of Post Traumatic speeches, to those who will take do so by emailing him at luiscar- electric because there is always Stress Disorder and receive little the time to listen, it could pos- [email protected]. something going on. if no help from Veterans Affairs. sibly click, even for one person,

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MaRcus CastRO / ThE Rip Fred Smith, BC athletic trainer, works on former BC football player Khalil Ealy. that ends in Trainer inducted into Hall of Fame

By Marcus Castro eyes. years that correcting the problem Reporter Smith attended Fresno State before it happens is the best way a-m-t. University where he got a Bach- to keep an athlete healthy. He Fred Smith has been Bakers- elor’s Degree and a Master’s says that is especially true today. field College’s athletic trainer Degree while he also became “Athletes aren’t as durable as for the past 31 years, and is now a Certified Athletic Trainer in they used to be. My thought and being inducted into the Califor- their sports medicine program. theory is they are not playing nia Community College Athletic In 2003, Smith got certified from physically outside doing more Trainers’ Association’s Hall of the National Academy of Sports sports… They are not being sub- With 1,025,108 other words Fame Medicine as a Performance En- jected to the stresses, physically,” “He [Smith] should be ac- hancement Specialist. said Smith. in the English language, knowledged for all of his dedica- Smith worked as an athletic Smith says that his team is what are the odds? One in tion and hard work, and he’s not trainer at Fresno City College for great. He expressed his thankful- 1,025,109, actually. Learn going to go around and tell ev- 2 years starting in 1982. In 1984, ness for Dr. William Baker, Dr. even more earning a erybody that he’s been inducted Smith got a job as an athletic Michael Tivnon, Tim Terrio, and bachelor’s degree at into the Hall of Fame, so I’m just trainer at BC and has been at BC Dr. John March. “They are all National University. Online. letting people know,” said BC ever since. He has worked as the very good at what they do, but athletic trainer Mike Medeiros. Post Season Representative for one of their best attributes is they On campus. Non-profit. Smith traveled to San Diego football for over 20 years, and know when to refer,” said Smith where the award ceremony was he has also been a Western State referring to his team. Don’t think you have time held. He expressed that he felt Conference representative for six Smith is also the program to learn something new? pressure to make a good speech years. director of the student athletic You just did. because he has been thinking Smith has been involved in trainer program. He explained about what to say for two months the Kern County Concussion that the program gives students now. Consortium where he provides the opportunity to not only gain Bakersfield Campus Smith said, “I have passion in concussion policies that are up to experience but to see if this is 4560 California Avenue what I do so some emotion came date. Over the many years Smith what they really want their ca- (661) 864-2360 out… I like to call it an emotion- has worked as an athletic trainer, reer to be. Smith said that he has ally charged presentation.” and has learned that things are some good years left in him be- People came up to Smith after constantly changing in sports fore he retires. his speech to let him know that medicine and that keeping up “I’m enjoying it, and I’m hav- Keep learning at nu.edu/transfer there were many people in the with advancements is important. ing more fun now than I ever audience that had tears in their Smith has learned through the have,” said Smith. © 2015 National University NU15_2328