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Vol. 87 ∙ No. 7 Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Finals and deadlines approaching Students Applying for prepare for scholarships transferring is now easier By AK Pachla By Carissa Diaz Reporter Reporter Applying for scholarships at Bakers- The semester is coming to an end, field College may have never been eas- and students are preparing to transfer ier. Beginning last year, the BC Office out from Bakersfield College. Students of Financial Aid moved the scholarship have met with counselors and gained application process out of the file cabi- knowledge about the necessary require- net and into the future with an online ap- ments needed before they are able to plication system. transfer. The system is familiar enough, ask- Counselors at BC have reached out ing for basic information about students’ to help students become familiar with majors, financial need, and community where they stand when transferring. or military service, as well as a short es- They offered workshops to connect say from each applying student on why with students on education planning, they, the students, would be considered a career planning, and basic require- deserving candidate. ments, which they plan to have year Once a student’s information is en- round. They also have counseling out- tered, the scholarship system matches reach tables outside so students can that student against hundreds of scholar- gather information and counselors can ship opportunities and submits the appli- set up appointments. cation automatically to each one. “We’re trying to get out there, let the This contrasts with the previous, students know that they can walk up office-based process, where students to us and ask questions anytime,” said had to submit information and then re- transfer counselor Marisa Marquez. turn repeatedly to check on the progress “Just create a closer and more personal of the application, in turn generating a environment on campus, because we’re great deal of time and labor intensive here to serve them, period.” manual file work for the Financial Aid Most students, who Marquez has department. met with, know where they want to at- “There was just so much more room tend after BC. It’s good to have an idea for human error… this definitely makes of four schools you want to apply to the process go quicker,” said Pita Mon- and a back up plan. It’s helpful to get tes, financial aid technician. to know the campus better, and speak As for how easy the switch has been with counselors and representatives at for students, Reagen Dozier, the depart- the school. It is also helpful to be aware ment assistant for the Office of Financial of the school area and how impacted it Aid, says it’s gone smoothly and that is. The most important thing to look for students are “completing it, no issue. when applying is the cost of attendance It’s more on the reference side.” to make sure you’re secure. Dozier refers to an issue some faculty BC engineering transfer student Juan has encountered when their computer Villarreal, who will be transferring in setup is incompatible with the scholar- fall 2016, said, “I applied to Cal Poly ship application system. Pomona, CSULB and CSUB as my Professors attempt to access the site backup. I’m using that as my safety to submit references for students only to net.” get an error page that tells them to up- There is a long process when it comes grade their browser to transferring; students are required to While both Dozier and Montes recog- complete forms of the UC, CSU or IG- Albert Vargas “NIMAK” / The Rip nize that circumstances, such as the one ETC. This is a checklist that counselors described above may cause students’ ap- have came up with to make sure stu- plications to be late, but insist that the dents have taken the classes that other Dec. 18 deadline must stay firm. schools have required. Included in the “That’s why the scholarship appli- requirements are 60 units complete, Finals are around the corner cations are due the week after finals,” 40 in general education, and 20 in the said Dozier. For students who may be lower division major prep courses. The By Rhiannon Stroberg BC adjunct mathematics teacher Paul encountering problems with obtain- associates’ degree for transfer is help- Features Editor “We have so much work Meert said, “I think they [finals] are ing references, she suggests swapping ful to have because it’s a degree with wonderful. It’s life or death. If you out references. If one professor is too a guarantee. Marquez said, “You use With finals approaching, Bakers- throughout the semester; it’s pass the final, you pass the class. If swamped, perhaps try another. these sheets as a guide when you’re field College students are trying to get not, then you might want to consider This issue, however, is small compared working with your counselors or advis- in every last available minute to cram just added stress on us be- taking the class again.” to the benefit of having the scholarship er so that we’re both making sure that in some studying time for their classes. cause we only have a week or Human Biology major Aleena Paiz, application process streamlined. we’re checking off what we already The final, depending on the teacher, 18, chimed in by saying, “It is basi- With enrollment increasing year on visited or haven’t visited yet.” can make or break a students grade in less to study a whole semes- cally life or death because if you have year, the number of scholarship applica- It could be frustrating for students that class, which can be devastating in ter’s work just for one test .” been studying throughout the semes- tions has gone up as well. when it comes to registering into the the event that the student didn’t have ter, then you should be fine. If not, you Last year, Financial Aid processed classes they need to meet requirements. enough time to study. –Ashley Snook, can find out what you’re not good at around 900 scholarship applications. Nursing major Kailynn Ritchie is trans- BC students did not hold back their BC student and then work on it more.” This year, there have already been more ferring in the fall of 2016 to CSUB. thoughts regarding the topic of finals. In regard to preparedness, Hen- than a thousand submissions with two “Getting into classes have been the “Why are they necessary?” said drickson thinks she’s well prepared weeks still to go before the deadline. hardest, that’s actually why I’m trans- child development major Ashley test.” for her finals. Without the paper shuffle, though, ferring there,” she said. Snook, 28. “We have so much work “I hate all tests,” journalism major “I just got done studying for almost the Financial Aid office can act fully as There are some exceptions on these throughout the semester; it’s just Kylie Hendrickson, 27, said. “But I three hours,” said Hendrickson. “So a student service and not split time as a checklists because different school sys- added stress on us [students] because do think they [finals] are necessary that’s my preparation is to try and filing service. we only have a week or less to study because it shows what you’ve learned study every day for at least an hour or Please see TRANSFER, Page 5 a whole semester’s work just for one and retained throughout the semester.” two.” Please see SCHOLARSHIP, Page 5

Finals: Scholarships: Transfer: - Finals will take place Dec. 5-11. - The deadline for BC scholarship - Nov. 1-30 was the time for - The finals schedule is based on applications is Dec. 18. applications to be submitted for the day or days that the class takes - The scholarship process is now an UC transfers for the fall of 2016. place. The time the class starts will online automated scholarship sys- -Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 was the time for also determine what time the final tem. There are no longer any paper applications to be submitted for will take place. scholarship applications. most CSU transfers for the fall of - For the full final schedule visit - For more information about 2016. https://www.bakersfieldcollege. scholarships, visit https://www.ba- -For more information on transfer edu/academics/finals kersfieldcollege.edu/finaid/schol- deadlines visit csumentor.edu or arships uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu Fe a t u r e s Page 2 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Black Friday causes madness at Wal-Mart

By Alex Rivera to learn how to balance school, were made, the angrier I became, Reporter work, and try to sleep when ev- and eventually, I decided to be eryone else around me is awake. rude back to those who decided On Nov. 26, as everyone It’s hard to balance my personal not to treat me with respect. stuffed their faces with turkey life as well, due to the fact that I Let me remind you this is all and spent time with their fami- sleep all day to prepare for a long happening within the first hour lies, I had to prepare for the af- night’s shift. of my shift. The sale for the store termath of Thanksgiving. It’s a I rolled into the store at about had not started yet. day where everyone begins their 4:50 p.m. and could already hear It finally hit six o’clock, and holiday shopping because of the my store manager freaking out we opened the doors and people savings on Black Friday, a day I on the walkie-talkie. came rushing into the store, be- dread working in retail. During Black Friday, I was in coming something we could not I’m an assistant manager for charge of a group of about 30 as- control. Everyone was shoving the biggest retailer in the world, sociates responsible for running each other and knocking each a business that is everywhere: the exit doors as well as the 50- other down, trying to get a spot Wal-Mart. inch TV’s that were on sale. in line for items that were not Many of us managers prepare In my head, I was already guaranteed to be there. for these holidays months in ad- preparing for altercations with It seemed like the purge was vance, knowing that many of us many customers as well as fights happening in my store. With the will not be spending time with that were going to be over silly amount of people yelling and our families as we are trying to deals. just being trampled on, it was keep the business successful. Our store had set up a fence something you always see vines Once Black Friday comes, it that lined people up all the way about all over the Internet. seems that all the preparation that around the building. Luckily, we One item I was shocked to see we do goes out the window as had locked the entrance doors on people fight so much over was the madness and overwhelming the other side of the building and the Tupperware that was only amount of people literally come made those the exit only doors, $7. running through our doors. which I was in charge of. Those stupid Tupperware This year, Wal-Mart tried a I had to stand outside in the containers were a hot item that couple of new things, one was freezing weather with two other people just demolished the pal- running all the Black Friday people to help direct traffic and let for. sales that were in store online as tell them to line up on the other From a distance, I began to well, hoping to deter the amount side of the store, because this see a real live tug of war match of people in our stores. We also was no longer an entrance and between customers over, let me did a sale at a set time of 6 p.m., would only be an exit. remind you, Tupperware, not a no longer doing sales in incre- Who knew this would become TV or Xbox, but Tupperware. ments. such a big deal for many think- Watching my store manager Now let me tell you about a ing they would be slick and try go through her first Black Fri- JoE BErgman / ThE Rip day in the life of a Wal-Mart em- to sneak in? Unfortunately, they day at a Wal-Mart itself was The crowd lines up waiting for the Black Friday sales to start at the Wal-Mart located on ployee on a crazy day like this. were not as smart as some other pure entertainment, as she was Fashion Place. Many people have their jokes customers as they came into the just standing in awe with her jaw about Wal-Mart, often mention- store to “shop” at around four wide open, not believing what ing how ghetto it is or having o’clock and waited in the store she was seeing happening before Black Friday because my store only two registers opened when until the sale started, as we are her own eyes. was only busy for the first three there are 26 registers throughout not allowed to kick them out- She did not want to believe all hours of the event. Top Ten the front end. But something that side. of our crazy experiences through We were able to still have our Most anticipated movies to release in 2016. really shocked me that night was Within the first hour of my the years and vowed that this regular business hours and shut that for the first time since I have shift, I was already being tested time it would be different and the store down at midnight, but started working there, my store and began to hear every excuse that we would be prepared. it was still a huge struggle to get 10. Ghostbusters had every single register open. in the book so that I would let Once the customers retrieved the store cleaned to make it look On the previous Black Fridays them in through my doors. Some all of their items, they all headed as though the night before had Release Date: July 15 that I’ve worked, that was some- excuses were as extreme as “my for the exits at once. never happened. Director: Paul Feig thing we had yet to accomplish. child is in there alone” or “I left This was the area I had to be So please shoppers, at least Starring: Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Katie I had always heard about a my cell phone inside.” at to check every single receipt, think about all of us who are website called peopleofwalmart. I would not budge with any verifying each item in the cart away from our families and miss- McKinnon, Leslie Jones com, which is a website dedicat- of the customers that were com- was purchased and not trying to ing out on a feast as we get stuck ed to exposing the strange people ing my way, and they all became be stolen, which was a struggle eating the frozen pizza rolls for 9. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Half Shell and crazy incidents that happen very angry and even began to in itself. our Thanksgiving dinner. at Wal-Mart through photos and swear at me, calling me every People began to grow irritated I’m hoping soon that Black Release Date: June 3 videos. Let me tell you, I felt name in the book and even go- and started to use their shopping Friday will become a thing of the Director: Dave Green like I was watching those videos ing as far as throwing punches at carts as bumper cars to make past and all of the amazing sav- Starring: Megan Fox, Stephen Amell, Will Arnett, over and over again in real life as me, leaving no choice but to call their way through the exits, forc- ings will start to become cyber- I was sitting back and watching security and have them escorted ing me to call for reinforcements based, because for the past three Johnny Knoxville the store crumble down. off of the premises. to get the exits running smooth- years, I have not been able to It’s tough working as an over- As each curse word was ly. spend time with my family dur- 8. X-Men: Apocalypse night assistant manager. I had thrown my way and more threats This year was by far my best ing the holidays. Release Date: May 17 Director: Bryan Singer Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Evan Peters

Panelists speak on promoting 7. Finding Dory Release Date: June 17 Director: Andrew Stanton Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Diane change in the Delano community Keaton, Eugene Levy

By Javier Valdes 6. Assassin’s Creed Copy Editor Release Date: December 21 Director: Justin Kurzel The Bakersfield College Delano Campus Cultural His- Starring: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, torical Awareness Program Michael K. Williams, Ariane Labed (C.H.A.P.) hosted its last event of the fall semester at the Robert F. Kennedy Lec- 5. Captain America: Civil War ture Hall on Nov. 19. Release Date: May 6 The concluding event Director: Joe Russo “Promoting Change: The Starring: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Importance of Community Involvement,” was arranged Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd by the new Delano Campus programmer for the Depart- 4. Kung Fu Panda 3 ment of Student Life, Anhe- lica Perez. Release Date: January 29 The panel discussion fo- Director: Alessandro Carloni cused on the importance of Starring: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, civic unity in Delano and how it brings about the betterment Lucy Liu, Dustin Hoffman, Seth Rogen of the community. Panelist in- cluded Delano City Council Rhiannon StrobErg / ThE Rip 3. Independence Day: Resurgence member Liz Morris, Delano From left to right: Janet Rabanal, Larissa Portillo, Liz Morris, and Ricardo Chavez Release Date: June 24 Chamber of Commerce exec- serve as panelists at the Promoting Change event, while Anhelica Perez served as the utive director Janet Rabanal, Director: Roland Emmerich moderator at the last BC Delano campus’ Cultural Historical Awareness Program event. Delano High School head vol- Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Liam leyball coach Larissa Portillo, and Delano mayor pro tem ganization, start off with that, sible…learn how to be vocal can change that. Hemsworth, Vivica A. Fox. Ricardo Chavez, with Perez because there is all sort of and stand up for what they “We hear a lot that there is serving as moderator. good organizations that do believe in,” Portillo said. “I not much to do in our com- 2. Deadpool good things for people,” said can see the transition in how munity … there is a lot of Questions posed to the Release Date: February 12 panel varied from how to get Morris. “Once you get in- they talk, how they approach things happening, but you started with civic duty to what volved, you will get to know things, and their mindset. It’s have to get out there, you’ve Director: Tim Miller community members can those people, and that’s how so rewarding to see the indi- got to get involved and be Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed you increase your network.” vidual growth and growth as the change you want to be in do to encourage the younger Skrein, T.J. Miller generations to stay in Delano. The panel continued a team.” this city,” said Rabanal. “Our In regard to civic duty and throughout the evening dis- As to how the Delano com- unemployment rate is now at how the community can be- cussing how instilling confi- munity can encourage the seven percent, it went from 35 1. Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice come involved, the panelist dence and how giving back to younger generation to remain percent to seven and that’s for Release Date: March 25 pushed involvement and net- the community can influence in Delano, the panelist pushed you.” working. Morris suggested those around you. the need to get involved. They The event ended with a gen- Director: Zack Snyder that those who would like to As a coach, Portillo urged suggested that although many eral Q&A session. BC Delano Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, become involved can start by the need for accountability leave because they don’t Campus professor Oliver Ro- Jesse Eisenberg joining a cause, using those and the importance of watch- believe Delano provides as sales confirmed that C.H.A.P. efforts to meet people. “Get ing her team grow. many opportunities as a big- would be returning with more Source: Movie Insider involved in some type of or- “You have to be respon- ger city would, involvement free events next semester. Fe a t u r e s Page 3 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, December 2, 2015

“We are doing this to research the history of it and the athleticism of the times. I mean, we’re all nerds and jocks. Only makes sense we go to these conventions.” - James Acton

photos by marcUs castro / The Rip Fans dressed up as their favorite characters from various comic books, shows and video games at the Bakersfield Comic-con on Nov. 22 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. Comic-con returns to Bakersfield By Chris Miller Kazaleh, Keenan Marshall Keller, Tom Neely, Tone low raft from the show’s opening sequence for at- to say, “Bakersfield Comic-con is great because I Reporter Rodriguez, Mike Vosburg, Sergio Aragones, Chris tendees to take pictures in. grew up here and it’s easier to relate with and cre- Marrinan, and Stan Sakai, as well as radio person- When asked whether she was enjoying her time ate an audience here. Bakersfield is the best show The eighth annual Bakersfield Comic-con was a ality Dale Berry, sideshow show performer George at the Bakersfield Comic-con, she said, “Absolute- consistently because the audience knows me.” hit for both vendors and attendees alike. “The Giant” McArthur, two-time ly, in big capital letters!” James Acton, 45, (stage name Alexander AEthel- The comic-con was held on Nov. WWE Women’s Championship Coleman and her fellow cast members attend wulf) re-enacted a medieval battle alongside his 22, at the Kern County Fair- winner Lisa Marie Varon, about three to four cons a year, and this was their fellow Horsemen of Judgment Keep members grounds and was organized by and “Land of The Lost” first visit to Bakersfield. and enjoys doing it every time. Acton and his fel- Steven Wyatt. cast members Wesley “We have done conventions before but never in low members attend many cons and put on shows The special guests attend- Eure, Kathy Coleman, Bakersfield,” she said. “There’s still a big follow- for attendees. He has attended cons for around 22 ing this con were cartoon/ and Phil Paley. ing. It’s nice going to these conventions to help years. He and the rest of the Horsemen of Judge- comic artists Aidan Cas- Coleman, along with people relive their childhood.” ment Keep often battle other groups similar to serly, Dan Parsons, Ash- her fellow “Land of Other vendors, such as artist Christopher Cayco, theirs using real-world battle tactics. Each piece of leymarie Sey Lively, Drew The Lost” cast 27, enjoyed his time at the convention as well. Cay- gear they have is hand-made. Johnson, Stephanie members, were co freelances his artistic skills and sells his artwork “We are doing this to research the history of it Lesniak, Eric Mengel, available for au- at conventions he attends, as well as posts some and the athleticism of the times. I mean, we’re all Mike Hampton, Dennis tographs and pic- of his art on his Youtube channel, youtube.com/ nerds and jocks. Only makes sense we go to these Culver, Lonnie Millsap, tures throughout ccayco. His biggest seller is a poster he drew with conventions,” he said. Ken “Lazy Bones” the entirety of every-single known Pokemon all bunched together Performers and vendors weren’t the only ones Thomas, Nate the con. The cast in the one picture. who attended and enjoyed their time at the Bakers- Watson, Derek members even “I know a lot of people are still in church, but field Comic-con. Martin Torres, 19, thought it was Fridolfs, Mike brought there’s still a lot of people here,” he said. the best convention he’s attended yet. Torres was along Erwin Ledford, 30, a comic artist originally from cosplaying as fighting game icon, Ryu. He was in- t h e Bakersfield, loves to and always attends the Ba- spired to cosplay as a fighting game character af- yel- kersfield Comic-con. ter getting back into the fighting game genre again “I know the gentleman who runs all of the cons, from watching Twitch streamer, Maximilian Dood. and we do this all the time,” he said. “This is His outfit was entirely homemade. my fourth year doing a comic-con When asked to comment on what he thought because it’s the fourth about the convention, he said, “It’s cool, I’m having year my comics a lot of fun right now. I also went to the Bakersfield have been in Comic-con back in 2013 at the Marriott Hotel. It’s print.” definitely bigger and better than last time. It’s just H e cool to meet with people who like the same thing.” w e n t Jonathan Deleon, 17, felt at home while attend- on ing the convention. Deleon was cosplaying as icon- ic movie character Ash Williams from the “Evil Dead” series. His outfit was completely home- made, including a cardboard depiction of Ash’s iconic chainsaw attached to his arm. “At home, you’re the odd one out because everyone thinks the things you’re into are weird. Here, the people are really friendly and you can be yourself,” he said. Ca m p u s Page 4 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Students audition for upcoming production

By Carissa Diaz mation once I give them a little auditioning for a part, said, “It’s Reporter guidance about the character and like a competition and since it’s a I love to see these actors take a limited part play it’s a bit nerve- Auditions for Bakersfield Col- great note on that.” racking” lege play and theater class were When being involved in shows Many students are new to try- held on Nov. 18 and 19 in the it’s great to be aware of the time ing out for plays and having to BC Indoor Theater. Students had commitment that will be put into audition for a class. Then there an opportunity to be a part of an organizing the play. are those who are beginning their actual audition, giving them ex- It is expected that students’ theater majors such as Humberto perience for future shows. free time will revolve around the Lopez who was another student The play is from a novel by play and making sure they know auditioning for a part. He said, Jane Austen called “Sense and their character. “It is nerve-wracking, but be- Sensibility.” It tells a story, from Helping build the scenery ing nervous always helps build the Regency Era, about having to and being in the theater running a character that I’m trying to live in poverty because of a scan- through lines all day is also an- portray, so I always feel that it dal from a family member’s wife other job that is expected when makes auditions much easier.” and then finding love only to get trying out for a play. When being asked about the their hearts broken again. Chin said, “It’s exhausting, so auditions so far Chin said, “I feel Part of the requirements for you do have to be healthy and very confident all of the students students who auditioned were have the right mind set that you that have auditioned so far have to enroll into Theater B27 for might be in a theater building some natural talent; many have spring semester. from 9 a.m. to midnight or some- been taking our classes, they do It also requires a British accent thing if we had to do that, but I have the enthusiasm that’s neces- that is expected from the actors really try to respect the students sary.” who were auditioning. In audi- time.” Auditions are held every year tions, students were to fill out The play has 14 roles available for the two shows they put on Above: BC students Marina a form then read from a mono- for students trying out. On the which include being a part of the Martinez, music major, logue and act out the script that first day of auditions there were class as well. This gives students is given to them. 18 people who tried out and 25 audition experience because and Humberto Lopez, These auditions gave students would be expected to try out al- some have never auditioned for biology/theater major, a chance to get familiar with the together. Chin said that she was a role. autition together for the character and receive informa- hopeful about getting more stu- Chin said, “I do try to make play adaption of “It’s A tion from the professors so they dents, but wasn’t too surprised the audition process comfort- Wonderful Life.” know more about the play. This that there wasn’t a big turn out. able, one on one where I get to Left: BC students audition also gives theater professors a Normally auditions are held in know the person and gage their in front of performing arts chance to see the actors live. the evening rather than during skill level. Even if they have nev- professor Kimberly Chin. Theater professor Kimberly class hours, and that may have er been in a stage play or taken Chin said, “I have them read from had an effect. our classes, I encourage them to Cinthia loera the script then I see the transfor- Marina Martinez, a student come out.” The Rip BC alumnus Meadows gives advice to crowd

By Cinthia Loera important for applicants to look Reporter professional from the moment they walk into his building to Bakersfield College alumnus turn in a resume or application Bob Meadows, Mission Bank’s because he analyzes and decides Riverwalk/Business Banking whether he will even consider Center vice president and manag- hiring a person within the first er, spoke of his accomplishments few minutes of initially meeting and gave advice to students on them. Nov. 19 in the Science and Engi- “If you come to an interview neering building. for a job, I’ll make you wait be- The event concluded the Ca- cause I can,” said Meadows. “I reer Series presented by BC Stu- want to see what you’re going to dent Alumni Nexus. do within those few minutes that Throughout his presentation, I have you sitting in my lobby Meadows spoke of his experi- nervously waiting.” ences as a Bakersfield College Meadows also spoke about student in the ‘70s and about how how important the actions of specifically his time as editor in employers on their personal time chief of the Renegade Rip helped can be. form his work ethic and gave him He said that his company JaVier Valdes / The Rip the communication skills that he looks through their employees’ Bakersfield College alumnus Bob Meadows concluded the career series events for BC Student Alumni Nexus. Angela has utilized throughout his entire social media accounts and that Paquette served as moderator for the event where Meadows reminisced about his time at BC and the obstacles he career. they know they should always be endured on his path to becoming a Banking Center vice president for Mission Bank. He went on to describe the ob- careful about what they post. stacles and jobs he had to over- He also mentioned that he al- come before entering the banking ways keeps up a clean, profes- his resume was read out loud, that gives of themselves with- A member of the audience should put some thought into industry over 36 years ago. sional appearance, even when which listed his many volunteer out necessarily looking for a re- asked whether students should and decide on what their passion Meadows spoke in detail about off work because he knows he accomplishments over the years. turn on that,” said Meadows. “It focus on finding their passion is, while also getting things done the process he goes through always represents his company’s He later went on to say that every says you stepped outside and did or begin building basic working that they may not like but will when having to choose a poten- image. employer is looking for a well- something extra to help our com- skills first and then focusing on need it in order to get far enough tial employee. When Meadows was intro- rounded person. munity improve, so we want to passions. to reach their dream job and be He explained how he finds it duced before his presentation, “We’re looking for somebody see that.” Meadows said he believed they able to do what they love. BC set to perform the classic ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

By Felicity Tomisaka Hatch, has seen the orginal movie that became a they will give the character their own view of how Reporter holiday classic. they see it so you see them start to give them their “I’m going to try and portray my character own characteristic even as something as simple as Bakersfield’s College Theater Department will Mary to the best of my ability and really give the a townsperson.” be putting on the play “It’s A Wonderful Life” at movie credit but also trying to create her in the The stage play is different from its movie ad- BC’s Performing Arts Center Indoor Theater. way I envision her,” she said. aptation where the characters in the movie are Opening night is Dec. 2 and will continue Humberto Lopez, who plays the assistant of not in the play, but their dialogue is used by other through Dec. 5. The doors open at 7:30 p.m., the Mr. Potter, the richest man in town and the irritant characters. show begins at 8 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on to Bailey’s character, said. “For example, in the film we actually see Dec. 5 as well. “I have seen it, but I think always bringing George Bailey’s father but he isn’t depicted in the A donation of $10 for general admission and $5 something new to the table is always much better stage version. There are scenes in the movie that for students is suggested. than trying to do what they already did.” are not easy or even possible to recreate on the Kimberly Chin, professor at BC and director of Jessica Atkiso, the assistant manager, said, “I stage, and so the playwright has omitted those “It’s a Wonderful Life,” said, “We’ll have a pre- have read the entire play and seen the movie and scenes.” said, Chin. “Being a director, it’s my show with Mr. & Mrs. Claus.” it’s actually one of my favorite movies to watch job to deliver the message of the playwright, that Bryson Clark, who will play lead character around Christmas time...but it depends on the message being the greatest gift, and the greatest George Bailey, said, “I was just taken back by situation and the family you grew up with and if gift is your life.” how great of a story it was and how I’ve never it’s a traditional holiday for you.” Chin is hoping for a great turn out each night heard of it up until this point. I really thought this Marina Martinez is the stage manager of the and that the play gets publicity. would have been something I would have seen play said, “It’s something.You can see so many Chin also hopes that this family-friendly story prior.” different performances of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ will be a great way to start off the holiday sea- Co-star Miranda Chavez, who plays Mary by different theaters or whatever, but each person son. CoUrtesy of google images Ne w s Page 5 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Transgendered seek respect at event

By Crystal Valdez Reporter

Transgender Day of Remem- brance is not solely a day to mourn the deaths of members of the transgender community. It is a day to celebrate resilience and to celebrate change. A celebration took place in Ba- kersfield on Nov. 20 at the Kern County Liberty Bell from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Ivy, member of Bakersfield LGBTQ, hosted the event. There was a series of speakers of distinct backgrounds who spoke before an audience about their struggles, their sto- ries, and their support. The ob- jective of this event was to honor those who lost their lives and to bring about positive change in the community in order to al- low transpeople to live authentic lives. Ivy said at the start of the event, “We will...raise aware- ness and hopefully prevent some of the misunderstandings and self-loathing that leads to violent crimes against transpeople by others, or more tragically, by our own hands. Today is Transgen- der Day of Remembrance, so we are going to remember.” Ivy then went on to talk about when she first realized she was transgender. She recalled being a child and playing house with her cousins and her siblings. When- crystal valdeZ / The Rip ever they played that childhood game, Ivy always found herself Audience members at the Bakersfield Transgender Rememberance Day event listen to speeches given by community members. wanting to be the mother - she al- ways wanted to play the female Chavez lost her brother to rect, and authentic.” in order to progress. Kendall said role. AIDS almost 23 years ago, and After Chavez, David Lollar his congregation promises to “What society doesn’t under- during that time she met a mem- spoke on behalf of the California avoid making assumptions about stand is that I am human, I make ber of the transgender commu- Teacher’s Association. He spoke a person’s gender identity based mistakes, I strive to be successful nity with whom she immediately as an ally to the LGBTQ com- on their behavior. They promise in life, and I have feelings too. fell in love. She had a pair of munity. Lollar acknowledged to respect a person’s self-label No, my parents didn’t fail as par- shoes at the podium that belong the large number of lives being and to respect a person’s chosen ents, no, I wasn’t molested nor to that transgender woman, Anita honored that night. However, he name and their chosen pronoun. am I psychologically unstable. Valdez, who was in the hospice emphasized that the only number Additionally, he said they prom- My journey hasn’t been easy, stages of AIDS at the time. that mattered to him was the No. ise to not assume that a trans- but what in life is?” Ivy added “She was a beautiful woman 1. gender person only wants to talk after sharing her experience as a who only wanted to find a man Lollar said, “One life lost is about transgender issues. child. to love her and to treat her right. one too many. One future erased, Kendall laughed as he said, After her introduction, Ivy Getting in the way, though, was a is one too many. And I say, not “Some of y’all might fish or gar- introduced Ariel Marie, fellow society that wasn’t ready for our one more.” den, or have other interests. We member of the LGBTQ com- transgender community,” Chavez He added information about would like to hear about that. munity. Marie started two years said about Valdez. how the community can stop You’re a whole person.” ago, she was reborn and she was Chavez then put the violence criminals through legislative ac- Kendall then assured the audi- standing in front of the audience against transgender women into tion, but the way to stop hateful ence that the Unitarian Univer- as her “authentic self,” and her perspective for the audience. ideas and murderous belief sys- salist Fellowship of Kern County transition would never end. According to Chavez, non trans- tems begins with education. is committed to public action in Marie said, “For 20 years I women make up little over half On behalf of the Kern High order to change laws. struggled to match my inside of the US population, yet tran- School District, Lollar conclud- In addition to Kendall, Unity with my outside. When I came swomen are four times more ed, “We will continue to keep Church pastor Chuck Cournyea Crystal valdeZ / The Rip to terms of accepting my inside likely to be murdered than their you safe, we will continue to spoke at the event. as my outside...when I finally counterparts. educate our community, and, as “My heart is just bursting with Bakersfield LGBTQ memeber Ariel Marie holds her made the decision to be myself, She continued, stating the sci- always, we will continue to love pride right now. Although we are candle alongside other audience members. there was no stopping, each step ence that spells out in great detail you.” here to mourn those who have I took, my steps got bigger.” the birth difference construction There were several members been murdered, killed, or com- the stage. is appalled that hateful people are She went on to say that just in the womb is unknown by the and representatives of different mitted suicide, it is nice to know Weddell said, “We live in a pushing for a ballot measure that as every other woman in today’s vast majority of people in Amer- religious congregations spoke that I am part of a community, violent world...but tonight we would deny transgender people society, she wants to work, she ica. at the event, offering support that my brothers and sisters of who are gathered here are taking the basic human right to use the wants to be successful, and she “Even when science is shared, and guidance to members of the the religious faiths are here in a stand to call for an end to trans- appropriate restroom. wants to be respected. many people will say that science transgender community. solidarity as allies and support phobia, to create a world where On behalf of all the organiza- Another speaker who demand- is often wrong, and that science Andy Kendall with the Unitar- for all people,” Cournyea stated. people can be accepted for who tions present at this celebration of ed similar rights for transgender doesn’t matter, or that the bible ian Universalist Fellowship of He went on to say that he is hap- they are...by those they love and Transgender Remembrance Day, women was Audrey Chavez, with trumps science. So the culture Kern County offered his condo- py to see that those who attended by those they encounter in their Weddell told everyone standing the Bakersfield AIDS project. remains disdaining and hostile lences and apologized on behalf the event have a place to go when everyday lives.” before her, “We are prepared to Chavez told the audience against fellow human beings,” of every faith community that they need help. Weddell said that as chair of stand up for you, to advocate for about how before she knew Chavez said. abuses of transgender people. As the rally came to an end, Bakersfield LGBTQ, she is ap- you, and to educate others about about the word transgender, she She added, “We must make no He also spoke about the many Ivy welcomed Bakersfield LG- palled that an event of this nature your rights so you won’t have to knew AIDS. excuses for being true, real, cor- promises his congregation made BTQ Chair Whitney Weddell to must be held every year, and she do it alone.” Muslim student finds transfer: Students get ready to leave scholarship: Continued from Page 1 requirements you need and be things matter to them because Much easier tems expect different courses able to apply for both a UC or it tells them who you are out- or units. Some courses that CSU if you’re undecided. side of the classroom.” new process most are not informed are recognizable by the CSUs The CSUs are looking for The numbers for students aren’t recognizable for the a high GPA with the required who applied for transfer ad- By Marcus Castro ligation upon every single person UC transfer or private college, classes met. When it comes to mission guaranteed have in- Continued from Page 1 Editor in Chief in our minority group to inform which is where IGETC comes UCs, awards and recognition creased since the 2013-14 Of the thousand submissions, people.” in to use. You’re able to choose are also very important be- school year. Although the set more than half are still undraft- Due to the terrorism that ISIS This issue is very relevant in any degree you want on the cause it catches their attention. numbers aren’t in at the mo- ed, meaning they are incomplete. has committed, some people are the United States. Some of the campus, so you can use this Marquez said, “What are you ment they will be after every- Freed from file cabinets, Finan- blaming Muslims as a whole for people in the Islamic community checklist to complete all the doing on the campus, these thing is complete. cial Aid staff are able to engage all the destruction and terror that who are citizens of the U.S. feel in “a huge push to get everyone ISIS has caused. as if they are not treated as citi- to completed status,” Dozier For years, the Muslim commu- zens. said. nity has been looked at by some “We are treated as in we are not With phone calls and emails, people as a destructive group, 100 percent American. You’re Financial Aid wants to make sure and many of the people that look always going to be judged dif- New series hosts ‘Conversations’ that every student who qualifies at Muslims this way base their ferently. You’re always going to By Marcus Castro where Williams was asked to mainder of the event. In Con- and applies gets an equal com- judgments off of what they hear be treated differently. Regardless Editor in Chief be the faculty member to run it. versations, the faculty member petitive opportunity. from the media or people around of how American we are, it’s al- Williams brought up the topic is to play a larger speaking role There is still time for students them. ways looked upon twice. We are The Levan Center at Ba- of the wealth gap between throughout the whole event. to apply for this year’s scholar- At times, people of Islamic as American as you are,” said kersfield College has started black and white Americans. Williams explained that he ship season, but they need to faith respond by saying that most Ali. a series called Conversations, “It went really well. There believes that the first Conversa- move on it now. After the dead- of the people who judge Muslims Ali went on to explain that where relevant topics are dis- were 130 people there. There tions was beneficial to the stu- line, students will have to wait harshly have been misinformed people of all walks of life are all cussed by faculty, students and were almost no seats. There dents and others who attended, until next September and any un- about the religion and haven’t humans. She said that we have all people of the community. was fantastic participation and the future Conversations drafted applications left over this taken the time to learn what the gone through struggles, and we “In terms of my time on from the audience,” said Wil- events will be beneficial as year will be lost. religion is about. all live our lives. She explained the campus, other than just in liams. well. He said that he got a lot To get in under the wire, stu- Bakersfield College student that everyone wants to be happy, the classroom, it was one of The Gadfly Cafe events at of good feedback from the dents can go to the Financial Aid and member of the BC Muslim safe and in peace, and people the nicest things I’ve been in- BC are a similar series. The event from students and mem- tab of their insideBC and follow Organization Yosra Ali said, “It’s don’t understand all of that in re- volved in,” said BC philosophy difference between them, as bers of the community. the links for the online scholar- definitely unfortunate. What I’ve gards to Islam. professor Reggie Williams. explained by Williams, is that The next Conversations ship application program. To find noticed, sadly, is that a lot of peo- “Whenever they see a Muslim, Williams explained that the Gadfly has a faculty mem- event will take place in the out more or ask questions, visit ple are not informed or are very they think right away all you care Conversations is looking to be ber explain the topic of discus- spring semester, and the topic the Office of Financial Aid, or ignorant about a lot of things in about is to destroy or to make a once a semester event. sion for about five minutes of discussion will be about call 395-4428 for the Panorama regard to our religion, politics people’s lives miserable. That’s The first Conversations al- then the faculty member is to artificial intelligence, robotics campus office or 720-2000 for and culture. I feel like it’s an ob- not true at all,” said Ali. ready took place on Oct. 20, facilitate discussion for the re- and other areas of futurism. BC Financial Aid in Delano. Co m m e n t a r y Page 6 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Work on campus Drug testing in the workplace

By AK Pachla By: Chris Miller By Alex Rivera Reporter Reporter Reporter

My first experience working a student job on a college campus There are those who might feel that subjecting him or herself to Drug testing in the workplace is a major part of the hiring process was… I’m just going to say it… horrible. monthly drug tests while at work, or urinating into a cup before in many companies, as well as a huge part in ensuring that employers I was 19 and enrolled in a small state university in northern he or she is even considered for a job interview infringes on that are able to maintain a safe work environment. Michigan. I didn’t qualify for financial aid, because the Depart- person’s rights to do whatever that person chooses to do with his But I believe drug testing in the workplace has many cons to it that ment of Education was still counting my parents’ income as mine or her own body. your average supervisor may overlook. Many employees feel that if even though I was a legal adult, so I couldn’t get Workstudy. However, what those people won’t admit is, it’s not about their they are asked to do random drug testing that it invades the individ- When I tried to find work off-campus, I was told directly that no right to personal choice, it’s more about their selfish inability to ual’s privacy. Employers do not have the right or cannot intrude on one would hire a college student, period. break a habit that can affect their work. Drug testing at the work- an individual’s privacy without serious cause and a manner that is So I went to my school’s job placement office and asked about place is a necessity. reasonable. working on campus. I told them what I did (at the time, I was an Sure, recreational marijuana is legal in Alaska, Colorado, Or- Many claim routine and random drug testing clearly invades their experienced office assistant) and asked where I could work. Natu- egon, and Washington. privacy. The programs that these employers have in place subject rally, all the jobs I would have wanted were reserved for Work- But, just because something is legal doesn’t mean it can’t lead their employees to humiliation and intrude on their privacy routinely study students. Even if the position was available, I couldn’t fill it to some dire consequences oftentimes involving people who aren’t and randomly, not because there is reasonable cause. because I wasn’t in Workstudy. even the ones Knowing that employers do ran- The only job left on campus for students without Workstudy indulging with dom drug testing of their employees was washing dishes in the cafeteria and since every non-Work- substances that also brings the morale down in the study student there was competing for it, everyone got about three bring the user company. It is not an effective means hours a week. The job was to basically stand over a hot, stinking under the influ- for screening out employees whose puddle of water and try to spray food off plates without getting ence of that very on-the-job performance is being im- doused in mess. Naturally, I didn’t last very long. same substance. paired by drugs. The results of drug I came away from that experience thinking that work and school Under the in- testing only indicates if traces of a was just something I couldn’t do at the same time. If the only jobs fluence are the drug are present in a person’s body, I could get were necessarily soulcrushing, there wasn’t going to key words here. not whether a drug is affecting a per- be any way for me to do that and succeed academically. Turns out Take alcohol, son at work. I couldn’t do either anyway at that point in my life, but my first for instance. There are a number of things that impression of what it was like to work on campus, as first impres- There’s noth- a drug test will pick up on, as well as sions do, stuck. ing wrong with several things that it is more or less When I was offered Workstudy at Bakersfield College, I relayed downing a cou- useful for. For example, marijuana the exact story I just told you to the people in Job Placement and ple shots of Fire- can stay in the body and blood stream said I wasn’t sure if I could do both. When Denise Crawford from ball or drinking for weeks after use. WorkAbilityIII heard that, I almost thought she didn’t hear me until the person A drug test will pick up on things right because she didn’t even blink. “We’ll see.” I started working passes out. done by a private citizen when they at WorkAbility right away and after a month, I transferred to the But, what were not at work that will in no way Department of Public Safety. makes getting affect their work. In addition, if an It is, without question, the best job I have ever had, and I genu- that drunk so employee is addicted to heroin or co- inely don’t think I’d be half as successful at school if I wasn’t bad is if that per- caine it will not be detected unless the working there. It’s not about the money, although that’s nice. The son tries to go individual uses it daily or prior to the money is already part of the Workstudy grant. It’s already mine. to work while screening. I just have to show up to get it. It’s also not necessarily about job under the influ- Many employers do not understand skills, either. I already know how to use office equipment and ence. Being un- the cost of doing random drug testing none of the specialized skills I’ve learned at BCDPS are going der the influence in companies because it is not coming to transfer to my eventual career. I’m a fair to middling police not only affects illustrations bY Albert Vargas “Nimak” / The Rip directly out of their pocket. Sending dispatcher, but my life is destined to more about bylines than call job performance, but also it can put dozens of associates for drug screenings signs. people in danger depending on the job without probable cause on a routine basis My job at BC is about my place in this community. Anyone in question. cost companies thousands of dollars. who knows me might think it’s uncharacteristic for me to iden- A drunk school bus driver may end PRO CON Workers against drug testing in the tify personally with any sort of law enforcement agency, no mat- up driving onto the wrong side of the workplace often threaten to sue their em- ter how small the jurisdiction, but the next time you see one of road and crashing into the oncoming ployer for violations. Even if the worker the Public Safety officers, take a good look at the insignia on his traffic, killing the school kids on the bus as well as the driver and loses the case, the business still stands to lose money from downtime shoulder. It reads “To Protect and Educate.” passengers who crashed into the bus. needed to fight the case and attorney fees. Implementing a random Isn’t that what we’re all here for? Isn’t that what every job on For this reason, employers do not allow their employees to be drug-testing program can cost thousands of dollars and may result in this campus is about? The faculty educates us in their passions, under the influence of alcohol while working. So, wouldn’t it no one testing positive. protecting us from ignorance and irrelevance. The staff educates make sense that same policy should be applied towards both legal Impairment testing presents a possible alternative to drug testing in us on procedure, protecting us from losing pace and falling behind. and illegal drug usage? the workplace that may end the drug testing debate altogether. These The administration educates us on leadership, protecting us from If being under the influence of alcohol while on duty can be tests could be more effective than random drug testing because they discouragement. Even foodservice and maintenance educate us dangerous, isn’t being under the influence of some other kind of test a person’s current state. in the virtue of patience (largely by example) and protect us from substance just as dangerous? The impairment test measures brain function, such as hand-eye co- getting sick or hurt. Every job here is important, and every em- Of course it is. ordination, reaction time, and quick decision-making ability. Other ployee is essential, because everyone has the same ultimate goal. Recreational use of any kind of substance doesn’t affect anyone emerging techniques include tests that measure tiny eye movements Maybe that sounds lofty, and it’s likely my opinion is biased. else but the user, but when that user is either as high as a kite or as to determine whether a person is impaired, and agility tests that mea- After all, as a Workstudy student, I’m insulated against a lot of the drunk as a skunk while at work, there’s a problem here. sure movements. harsher realities of employment in general that regular employees So, when somebody claims that drug tests at the workplace are If there is no probable cause for an individual to be drug tested, of the college are subject to. Perhaps they have a better informed a bad thing, you can bet your bottom dollar that person is some then I believe it is unnecessary to have a routine random drug testing. opinion than I do, but I hope I’m not too far off. Given what I’ve sort of an addict and cares little, if at all, about their performance It is costing companies too much money, as well as making employ- experienced at BC so far, I don’t think I am. at work or the well-being of those around them. ees feel humiliated and shows no sign of respect for the individual. Parking on campus not worth what you pay for

By Victoria Miller a very small Saturn that is made up-keep of parking lots and the port Bakersfield College football. Opinions Editor for city streets, and these parking maintenance of the campus in Now, I’m not saying freshly lots are closer in resemblance to general. paved parking lots and a more Driving through the parking unpaved fields than city streets. This, apparently, is not the appealing stadium are going lots on campus, I noticed how Noticing this made me wonder case. to bring in the desired amount they were falling apart. The why students should pay $40 to The maintenance of the park- of attendees into BC football parking lot surrounding the foot- park in these decrepit lots. ing lot around the football sta- games. But, a more welcoming ball stadium and the parking lot The two up-kept lots are visi- dium should be a priority for atmosphere and an environment that used to be free parking are tor parking and the lot under the the school. The parking lot isn’t students can be proud of might pothole-ridden and the asphalt is solar panels. Students can’t park the only thing that needs work, encourage them to support their extremely rough. in visitor parking and the solar but the stadium itself could use college football team by going to As I was driving, I was cring- panel parking lots are the first to some TLC. Maybe a good start- games. ing at the knowledge that my fill up, due to the proximity of ing point could be finally placing BC officials should re-evalu- tires were being chewed up and the campus. the mulch (that currently takes ate their priorities. They should at the potential damage the pot- Staff gets free parking, and up a large amount of space in the make it a point to make students holes could do to my suspension their parking spaces are all close parking lot) in the stadium like feel they are being considered. and steering alignment. to campus, as well as in great With the amount of money this condition. Naturally, anyone the school said it was going to at Providing crappy parking lots This may not be a problem for condition, while students are re- the school receives from park- would assume that the money the beginning of the semester. and requiring students to pay $40 students who drive vehicles with quired to pay $40 to park in lots ing passes alone, it’s question- the school receives from park- People are always complain- a semester to utilize them is not off-road capabilities. But I own that are incredibly rugged. able why the parking lots are in ing would first go toward the ing that no one shows up to sup- being considerate. The adverse effects of meeting strangers on social media

By Rhiannon Stroberg chat rooms and would befriend “He was dressed different, so she stumbles across a girl whose going to get savagely murdered, the comfort of your own home, Features Editor them on my social media sites we commented on his strange webcam seems to be broken. In- but what I’m saying is that even or to find a great bargain from such as Facebook, Myspace and clothes so he started speaking stead, a picture of her replaced people on Craigslist run into people in your local community, With the Internet being a great Twitter. I felt safe knowing that Arabic and typed to us ‘Allahu the missing video chat. Liz, one these horror-movie like clichés. but I would strongly advise peo- place to socialize and meet dif- I only talked to these people on- Akbar.’ Scary, scary. And he was day, sees the girl on the camera, For example, a story erupted ple to start being more cautious. ferent people in different coun- line and that they couldn’t physi- definitely a white guy.” but the girl seemed to be in dis- earlier this year about a pregnant I’m not saying go on hiatus tries, it’s also a way for people cally hurt me because I didn’t It could have been someone tress and shortly after, Liz wit- woman who was meeting up from all video chatting, social to satisfy their strange desire to know them personally. pulling a well-played prank or it nesses the girl’s murder. with someone on Craigslist who media sites, or Craigslist, what I meet complete strangers or buy The curiosity that people natu- could have really been someone Liz went to the police and had was selling baby girl clothes. am saying is to always be aware things from strange people. rally have to talk to strangers to from ISIS, the point is by being confided in her friends about the The woman whom she met of whom you’re talking to and When I was growing up, my see how similar their lifestyles on those video chat sites where situation, but little did she know up with had used Craigslist as a how you met them. mother had always told me not might be to their own is insane. you are exposed to anybody and that she downloaded a hacking way to lure that pregnant woman If you’re using Craigslist to to talk to strangers, but being In online stranger video chat everybody on that site, you don’t link to her computer and the to her house, where the woman conduct a sale or to purchase the curious little girl I was, I did sites such as Omegle, Chat Rou- know what type of person you hackers, who were the same peo- cut the baby out of the pregnant things from people, I would anyway. At a young age, I sat on lette and Camzap, you can talk will run into. ple who killed the girl Liz met woman’s body. strongly suggest bringing people a homeless man’s lap at McDon- to just about anyone on the other I have recently watched a online, used her computer and The point I am trying to get with you to prevent such a hor- alds and began a conversation side of the camera not knowing movie on Netflix called “The webcam to completely destroy across by using these examples is rifying event, like the one men- with him, I loved meeting new who they are or what their inten- Den” in which a girl, named Liz, her life and they use her online that you don’t know exactly who tioned above, from happening. people. As a child, I was a social tions may be. is doing a project on a video chat account for The Den as a way you’re talking to and as men- Before meeting up with some- butterfly who loved the attention Recently, a friend posted to site of the same name, The Den, to lure her friends and family to tioned earlier, you don’t know one you’ve met online, think to be on me. Facebook that she and her hus- to see how many strangers she their death. Liz was also lured to what their intentions may be. carefully about your safety and As I grew up, I started trusting band seriously think they had can talk to. her own death in the movie. The internet is indeed a great what you will do to protect your- strangers less. Instead, I would just talked with a member from While Liz is on the website I’m not saying that everybody place to internationally meet new self in the event that the meeting socialize with strangers in online ISIS on Omegle. She said, passing through people to talk to, who’s using video chat sites are friends without having to leave turns awry. Co m m e n t a r y Page 7 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Movie Review Renegade Events News The CARE and CalWORKS program invites Mockingjay exceeds expectations BC staff, faculty and students to “Adopt a Family” from their Holiday Tree, located in By Rhiannon Stroberg gry and wants to storm the Capitol, few other people that don’t play a Because of Hoffman’s death, the the EOP&S office. All eligible students child Features Editor but she is informed that they still large part in the movie. director had to give a few lines need District 2 to join the revolu- Once the team is assembled on away to other characters and in- (ren)’s name, age and gender are placed on “Mockingjay Part 2,” the sec- tion so Katniss is sent there, along the outskirts of the Capitol, the stead of doing what the directors a holiday decoration and hung on their Holi- ond part of the final installment of with her camera crew and Gale action begins which completely of “Fast 7” did in the wake of Paul day Tree. the popular movie franchise “The Hawthorne, her potential real- balances out the lack of action Walker’s death, by using CGI dig- Hunger Games” hit theaters on life lover who is played by Liam that was missing in “Mocking- ital enhancements on his brother December 2 and 3: Open Web registration Nov. 20, and as a fan of the books, Hemsworth, to try and get District jay Part 1.” They must fight their as stand-ins, the Hunger Games begins for spring semester I was excited to see if “Mocking- 2 on the rebel’s side. way to the Capitol with different director decided to use footage of December 7 through 11: Final Exams jay Part 2” met my expectations. They infiltrate an explosion that killing pods that can be triggered Hoffman that they haven’t used Jennifer Lawrence reprises her completely barricaded District 2 with slight movement. “Let the for the films yet, which I person- December 11: Fall session ends role for the last time as Katniss workers and the rebels held any seventy-sixth Hunger Games be- ally believe pays a little tribute to Everdeen, the girl on fire who vol- survivors, who escaped through gin,” Finnick said mockingly af- him. Knowing a digital replica did Music unteered as tribute in place of her the train tunnel, hostage. Katniss ter learning that the Capitol was not taint his performance in one of December 5: Andre Nickatina. B-Ryders, 8 sister Primrose Everdeen and won is then held hostage by some guy laced with these various destruc- his last films makes me feel as if p.m. the hearts of the people of Panem from District 2 but is let go after tive pods that were controlled by he had been there the entire time. December 19: Winter Choral Concert: Home for with her on-screen romance with talking to him. Katniss delivers a Gamemakers in an attempt to kill Due to the fact that I have al- her District 12 Hunger Games speech telling District 2 to recog- off the invading rebels. ready spoiled most of the movie, the Holidays. Bakersfield College Choirs and the male tribute Peeta Mellark, played nize who the real enemy is, but her The part that freaked me out I refuse to spoil it any further with Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra will perform. by Josh Hutcherson. speech ends with her being shot in the most was the creepy zombie- the death of other characters, but BHS, Harvey Auditorium. 7 p.m. The film kicks off to where it her bulletproof Mockingjay suit like lizard creatures that attacked just know some parts may make originally left off, with Katniss causing bruising to her ribs and Katniss and her squad, killing an people confused if they haven’t Workshops/Fairs getting treatment and speech ther- lung. important member of their team. read the book. I will spoil the an- December 3: CAS workshop, metric conver- apy after being nearly strangled After hearing of Peeta’s im- After that incident, the movie swer to the lingering question on to death by her brainwashed es- provements, Katniss is used to see seemed to go by pretty fast but not every Hunger Games movie fanat- sions. MS-6, 2 to 3 p.m. tranged on-screen lover, Peeta. if she triggers Peeta’s angry out- without sweeps of sadness rushing ics’ mind, “Who will Katniss end December 5: Christmas craft fair, South Katniss had learned that Presi- bursts. She becomes upset when over me after another important up with?” Katniss ends up with West bowling lanes. Handmade items for dent Snow injected Peeta with she sees Peeta speaking rudely character of the series is killed. the sweet baker boy, Peeta, who tracker jacker venom to alter his and negatively toward her when An emotionally charged scene has fully recovered from trying to holiday shopping. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. memories to make Peeta turn she decides that she wants to join that had Katniss’ mentor Haym- murder Katniss. The film conclud- December 5: Aldi Hiring event. Grocery against Katniss, the one person the combat team to invade the itch Abernathy, played by actor ed with Katniss singing the song store chain will be hiring shift managers for he loved, and for him to see her as Capitol to take down Snow. Presi- Woody Harrelson, reading a letter she sang to Rue when Rue was on new store opening in May. Marriot conven- an enemy. Katniss sees proof that dent Coin of District 13 refused to from Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s her deathbed. Peeta hates her and wants her dead let Katniss go. Katniss develops a character Plutarch Heavensbee, Go watch “Mockingjay Part 2.” tion center. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. when they use Primrose as bait to plan to join the combat team that the Gamemaker that helped Kat- It just might meet your expecta- December 5: IT’S POSSIBLE matriculation see if he remembers a familiar included Peeta, Gale, Finnick niss escape the arena during the tions like it did mine. event. 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. In one day, face without triggering his hatred Odair, a tribute from District 4 and Quarter Quell and helped aid her toward Katniss. an ally with Katniss and Peeta, in her mission, had me reaching complete assessment test, orientation, new After seeing that, Katniss is an- along with the camera crew and a for the tissues I brought with me. student workshop, create an education plan, and register for classes. Register online, 2 different sessions (early morning and early Album Review afternoon). Lectures/Discussions Logic’s sophomore album drops with success December 5: A Season of Miracles by Aliza Mc- Cracken. Author book signing and reception. By Jacob Tovar As Logic still understands the Barnes & Nobles Booksellers. 4 to 7 p.m. Reporter only thing given in life is death, it is just a matter of time that his Miscellaneous New artists come across obsta- name will fade away but he in- cles after signing on to these ma- tends to make his mark in the hip December 2, 3, 4 and 5: It’s a Wonderful jor record labels. The creating of hop industry. Life play production. SPARC indoor theater. a debut album that sparks a flame The second single “Like 8 p.m. Also, 2 p.m. matinee on Dec. 5. but has enough firepower to call Woah,” off of The Incredible December 3: Season of Light showing at for a second or sophomore album True Story, has an artistic feel to is the big obstacle. it. Produced by Logic and his in the Planetarium. $8 adults, $6 seniors and Fluent hip-hop head and Mary- house producer, 6ix, Logic raps children 5-12 years old. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. land native Logic released his about how he feels like a postman For details visit bakersfieldcollege.edu/plan- sophomore album, The Incred- sending out letters to his fans. Be- ible True Story, on Nov. 13. After ing pretty active on social media, etarium a week went by, Logic and his especially twitter, Logic tries to December 4: A Culinary Christmas Carol team sold around 135,000 cop- reply to every fan and implies he Dinner. $40 for dinner and entertainment, ies. cares more about the art and his Quentin Thomas and William fans rather than the money and plus silent auction. Fireside Room. 5:30 Kai narrate the Incredible True fame. p.m. Story on their fictional journey His first single off the album, December 5: Guns ‘N Hoses charity boxing along the Aquarius 3, in route to a “Young Jesus” is a raw 90’s hip- planet called paradise. hop track compared to the others. event. Hosted by the Bakersfield Falcons. Inside the Aquarius 3 is a pro- With Wu-Tang, Big L and, Mobb Tickets available at Rabobank Arena Box Of- gram system that guides them Deep influences, this track stands forum.bodybuilding.com fice or Ticketmaster, VIP $73, Ringside $38, through space. Her name is Thal- out from the rest and puts you in $33, $28, Lower Risers $23, Upper Risers ia. Thalia appears periodically in a 90’s hip-hop state. you reach out, I just ignore you.” The last track on the album sums the album. The story takes place As the journey continues, one Being in Logic’s place, he paints a up the journey of Thomas and Kai $18, plus facility fees. 100 years into the future, 2115. of the more popular tracks, “Lord breakup of him and a woman who and their journey to paradise. Dur- December 5: Kern County Animal Services The journey starts out with the Willin’,” has an easy listening he personates as hip-hop. As the ing this track is a sample from Al- Low-Cost Vaccination, Licensing & Micro- first song, or instrumental, “Con- feel to it. Logic states many times beat transforms to the second half len Watts’ famous speech “Do You nect.” Connect puts you in the he preaches: peace, love and, of the song, Logic blows some Do it, or Does It Do You?” where chip Clinic. Vouchers available for qualifying drivers seat of the Aquarius 3. It positivity. Despite this, he under- steam off his chest calling out his he mentions “Better to have a short residents. Micro-chips are free and vaccina- paints a picture for the listener for stands that life and everything it record label, Def Jam “Much love life that is full of what you like do- tions prices as low as $3. Buttonwillow Park preparing for takeoff and finally has to offer is not under his con- to Def Jam even though they un- ing than a long life spent in a mis- traveling into space. trol, and Lord willing he makes a der shipped me.” This referred erable way.” At the end of the song (Hwy. 58 & Meadow St.) in Buttonwillow. 9 Logic hits you with the third difference in a positive way. to his first album Under Pressure Thomas and Kai reach the planet a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 661-868-7100 or 661- single on the album both written On the next track, “City of where some fans utilized Twitter Paradise by a countdown to touch- 868-7135 for more information. and produced by Logic himself, Stars,” Logic creates a different and mentioned the major retailers down by Thalia. “Fade Away.” Logic talks about sound than the rest of the album. didn’t carry the album. The True Incredible Story is an December 10: Season of Light showing at how “They gon’ know my name Along with auto tune, he comes Toward the end of the album, in depth story with science fiction the Planetarium. $8 adults, $6 seniors and until it fade away.” off more of a singer than rapper. “Never Been” explains how he roots and hip-hop flows. If you’re children 5-12 years old. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. While the setting of the story This song is meant to have any doesn’t care about all the people looking for a mainstream artist, is 100 years into the future, he is meaning the listener wants it to who talk down on him and hate on Logic is not for you. For details visit bakersfieldcollege.edu/plan- implying that his name is still rel- have. “My life was fine just fine him. He’s working like he hasn’t etarium evant and has not faded away yet. way back before you. Now when before to become successful.

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By Mohamed Bafakih Prior to high school, she joined a lo- Ferreira also stated how Heathcott’s Sports/Online Editor cal volleyball club team, Club Jamba, “great” attitude, work ethic, and not and saw immediate strides as she made cheating herself with the game (wheth- Daryan Heathcott brought out the Frontier High School’s junior varsity er it’s practice or being a redshirt) led heat in her last name all season long for team as a 14-year-old freshman. to her great play. Bakersfield College’s volleyball team. “We had a great team that year, and it It took time for Heathcott to really Her impressive sophomore cam- (volleyball) never got old,” she said. “I look past her doubts, and the cross paign, which included a state-leading played club every summer after that, so between her confidence and her high 452 kills and capped off with an All- I played volleyball year-round.” level of play took notice. Southern California selection, gave Heathcott mentioned her and her “It’s crazy to think what I accom- the Renegades a needed scoring threat mother became close because of the plished this season with that many kills as they managed to reach the second sport, and regardless of where the sport and being No. 1 in the state. I never round of the regional playoffs. takes her, family will be a deciding- thought I would be in such an amazing Once the final serve was dished out factor. position. I had a goal to win this season and third-ranked El Camino College As a junior and senior at Frontier, and I’m a competitive person, so I did ended 11th-ranked Bakersfield Col- she totaled 208 kills and 117 blocks in everything I could to be successful,” lege’s season on Nov. 28, Heathcott 171 sets for the Titans before graduat- she said. immediately realized that was her last ing in 2013. As for what’s forthcoming for Heath- moment as a Renegade. Her playing time was limited in her cott now that her BC career is over, she It hasn’t been an easy road for the first year at BC under head coach Carl remains confident toward her next vol- six-foot matchup nightmare, but her Ferriera as she tore her meniscus fol- leyball endeavor, which coach Ferreira competitive nature became a realiza- lowing her senior year, but she valued included California State University– tion of her ongoing success. her moments of learning on a sopho- Stanislaus as a possible landing spot. Born and raised in Bakersfield, vol- more-heavy team. “I really don’t have a preference leyball was just a recreational outlet “I’ve completely turned around with where I go. I obviously want to for her, beginning in eighth grade at 180 degrees since my first year here,” go where I’m wanted, so I’m kind of Rio Bravo-Greeley School where she Heathcott said. “I’ve really understood just waiting for the best opportunity to played for the school. the mental side of the game, and I had roll around – as long as I keep playing “I was athletic,” Heathcott said in teammates my freshman year who I’m going to be happy no matter what retrospect to her advantage with the helped me improve.” level,” Heathcott stated. sport. Due to an academic slip, she red- shirted last season and for Ferreira, he Heathcott’s Sophomore Success “I was one of the tallest people at Total kills: 452 (1st in state) RBG and I was powerful, but I was just knew timing was the most important factor for Heathcott’s progression. Kills per set: 4.35 (4th in state) having fun with it.” Total attacks: 1,090 (3rd in state) Heathcott jokingly stated her power “She has grown as a human being, Block assist: 61 (6th in state) JOe BerGman / The Rip was there since birth but credits having she has grown as an athlete, and she’s Total points: 522.5 (1st in state) two older brothers as well. better because of it…you cannot teach Sophomore Daryan Heathcott led the state with 452 kills on her way to time,” Ferreira said. Points per set: 5.0 (6th in state) being named to the All-Southern California Team and WSC first-team. BC volleyball loses in the second round of playoffs

By Carl E. Littleberry Jr. Reporter

The Bakersfield College volleyball team’s season ended over the week- end, as the team lost to El Camino College 3-1 on Nov. 28 in the second round of the Southern California Re- gional playoffs. BC powered its way into the play- offs after winning six of its final seven conference match-ups, finishing the regular season with a record of 16-12 on the season and 8-4 in conference play. With their only loss coming to Col- lege of the Canyons on Nov. 18, in which BC won the only set Canyons has lost in conference play, the team had plenty of confidence heading into its first round match-up of the playoffs as they awaited the seeding for teams. “This late in the season we are just trying to focus on not making mental errors and playing our best volleyball when we need to,” said coach Carl Ferreira. BC had to travel to Palomar (15-8 overall, 12-4 Western State Confer- ence South) in the first round but still beat the Comets 3-1 with scores of 26-24, 23-25, 26-24, and 25-20 in the JOe BerGman / The Rip final set. BC’s Daryan Heathcott (19) goes up for the block against Canyon’s Palomar didn’t just hand the win to the Renegades as each of the first Katie Rutecki (6). three sets were decided by two points. overcome as the offense couldn’t POSTSEASON RECAP The Comets were no match for BC’s score with regularity on El Camino’s leading scorers, as Daryan Heathcott defense. First Round with 23 points (17 kills, 5 aces) and Leading scorer Daryan Heathcott (11) BC vs. (6) Palomar: Mackenzie Hernandez, 20 points (17 finished the match with 12 points BC won 3-1 (26-24, 23-25, 26-24, kills, three blocks), proved to be the (10 kills, 2 aces), however, she had a 25-20) deciding factors in the match. team-high 12 errors as the team would With the win, BC moved onto the commit a total of 35 nearly doubling Second Round second round to face El Camino in the 20 errors made by El Camino. (11) BC vs. (3) El Camino: Torrance. Although the loss ended the Ren- El Camino won 3-1 (25-11, 22-25, El Camino proved too much for the egades season a bit earlier then Fer- Renegades, as the team was easily de- reira would’ve liked, he stills feels as 25-13, 25-16) feated in four sets with scores of 25- though his team accomplished a lot 11, 22-25, 25-13, and 25-16. this season, most notably with Heath- steadily improved throughout the sea- BC struggled on the offensive side, cott being named to the A;ll-state first son, and he was pleased with the lead- averaging 17 more attacks at the net team and his team rallying late in the ership his sophomores showed with than El Camino, but only connecting season to secure its spot in the play- facilitating the team internally. on 13 percent leading to a total of 38 offs. “I feel as though the coaches are points scored by the team in the match “We did a lot of great things this external, and this season, I wanted our compared to El Caminos 65. year. We won six straight to make the sophomores to take our freshman un- A combination of errors by BC and playoffs after a long season, and I felt der their wings and teach them what jOe berGman / The Rip balanced offense from the El Camino like we could win it all up until the last I couldn’t. I’m proud of our players. BC’s Lorena Ramirez (3) dives for the ball while her teammates Daryan team (4 players in double-figures point was scored,” said Ferreira. They had an exceptional season from Heathcott (19) and Hannah Pope (5) watch in the match against Canyons. in scoring) was too much for BC to Ferriera feels as though his team top to bottom,” said Ferreira. Athletics is adding two new sports to the BC roster By Mohamed Bafakih men’s soccer means BC just and researching” for it last year, the sport to Bakersfield College. to join the team. The season will cer is going to be off the charts,” Sports/Online Editor stands without water polo, men this “up-and-coming” sport is “I think it’s going to be an begin in March with BC compet- Taylor said. and women’s dive teams, men’s ready for BC. unbelievable opportunity for the ing in the expansion conference Longtime women’s soc- Bakersfield College will be volleyball, and women’s bad- Because Bakersfield College athletes of not only Bakersfield of the Western State Conference. cer head coach Scott Dameron introduced to two athletic pro- minton to complete its full array doesn’t have a designated area College, but the community of As for men’s soccer, the pas- also added, “There are a lot of grams over the course of the next of available programs. for the sport, the sand courts on Bakersfield,” Ferreira said. “It’s a sion for the game runs deep lo- guys that will be excited to play year. “They’re the next two sports to Truxtun Extension, or possibil- national thing, but I think what’s cally and with talent looming here…between the school, facili- Sand volleyball, or beach vol- add,” BC athletic director Sandi ity CSUB’s facility could be the going to happen eventually is throughout Kern County, Taft ties, and a lot of support, I think leyball, will make its inaugural Taylor said on the additions of “home” sites based on schedule you’ll see it trickle down to the College seems to get a chunk of a lot of people are going to want debut for BC in spring 2016, sand volleyball and men’s soc- and availability. high schools as well. We want it because it has been unavailable to play here.” while men’s soccer – after more cer. Wrapping up his ninth year to be at the forefront and not be- at BC for over two decades. Spring classes have been made than a 20-year interlude – will Sand volleyball made its debut coaching the volleyball team fol- hind, and give our kids the same Although BC has had vari- available for those who are inter- return next fall. with the California Community lowing a second round playoff opportunities to play the sport.” ous club teams over the past few ested in the training course, and With overwhelming confi- College Athletic Association last loss, soon-to-be first year BC Ferreira mentioned it’s an years, fall 2016 will be the start more information can be ob- dence in regards to its possible year with 16 schools, and al- sand volleyball coach Carl Fer- open opportunity to try out, but of an official men’s soccer team. tained by contacting the athletic success, sand volleyball and though Taylor was “lobbying reira is anticipating the arrival of only 10 individuals make the cut “We are confident men’s soc- department. Sp o r t s Page 9 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Thanksgiving Classic sweep for BC Wrestling

By Mohamed Bafakih shooting from the floor (33-for-66) and assists and four rebounds through the ly as it went into the half down 33-25, Sports/Online Editor four-of-five starters in double-figures led first seven games on 46.5 percent shoot- but a 62-point second half performance looks ahead by 6-9 sophomore Deandre Dickson’s ing from the field. for BC pulled them away from the Vi- It has been a preseason feasting for 22 points and 13 rebounds powered the The following day, the win margin kings. Bakersfield College’s men’s basketball Renegades to a win. was a lot slimmer as the state’s 18th- The Renegades are ranked eighth in team as the Renegades have started the The bench for BC played a pivotal role ranked team, Fullerton (6-2), fell to BC, the state in points per game, averaging in the following game against Porterville 72-65. 86 points per game, but are also shooting to Regional season 6-1, following a Thanksgiving Classic Tournament sweep hosted by in the opening day of the tournament on It was Dickson for the Renegades at a high level as they’re ranked third in BC here at Gil Bishop Sports Center. Nov. 27, however, as it accounted for 51 who led the way with 21 points (10-for- the state in field goal percentage (51.5). By Marcus Castro Besides the 80-78 loss to Chaffey on of the team’s 90 points. 19 FGs), 12 rebounds and three blocks, Defensively, BC is forcing 18 turn- Editor in Chief Nov. 13 at the Fullerton Tournament, BC Sophomore point guard Jameik Riv- while Nick Velasquez added 18 points overs (10th in the state) and is giving has outscored the six other opponents iere came off the bench and had a game- on 7-for-8 shooting (3-for-3 from be- up 65.7 points per game – around how The Bakersfield College wres- by an average of 24 points and is in the high 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting, five yond the arc) and five assists. many Hughes wants from his team. tling team competed in one last midst of a five-game winning streak. rebounds and two assists in the 90-55 Dickson joined teammate Lawrence BC won’t make its return home until tournament before they move on to Prior to the Thanksgiving Classic, rout over the Pirates. Moore on the final day of the tourna- the conference opener against College of the postseason. the Renegades traveled to face familiar “I challenged him before the tourna- ment on Nov. 29 as the leading scorers the Canyons on Jan. 9. The Renegades The team traveled to East LA Col- non-conference foe L.A. Pierce in an ex- ment, and he responded,” head coach in a blowout win over Barstow (2-8), 95- will be on the road throughout the fol- lege on Nov. 21 to compete in The hibition matchup on Nov. 20 where BC Rich Hughes said. “He’s dynamite, and 64. Both Dickson and Moore finished lowing month with tournaments at Sky- Brawl. BC finished the tournament defeated the Brahmas, 86-74. in my honest opinion he’s the best guard with 16 points apiece, as Riviere and Ve- line (Dec. 11-13) and Allan Hancock in third place out of 11 teams. Pierce knocked BC out of the playoffs in the state of California.” lasquez tallied 14 points each. (Dec. 28-30), and an exhibition against “We had some ups and downs. in the first round last year, but 50 percent Riviere is averaging 15.6 points, 5.3 Barstow managed to keep it close ear- West Hills Coalinga (5-3) on Dec. 18. You know, The Brawl is actually a good testing ground for us. We had some guys wrestle real well. Jose Robledo being one of them; he won the tournament,” said co-head coach Marcos Austin. Robledo (197-pounder) took first place in his weight class. Torrey Casper (125), Norman Abas (133), Zach Mitchell (184) and Jason Dibble (Heavyweight) all placed third in their weight classes. Armando Saldana (157), Jacob Maas (165) and Christian Espinoza (184) placed fourth in their weight classes. Next up for the team is the South- ern Regional Championships at Mt. San Antonio College on Dec. 5 where BC wrestlers look to qualify for state. Head coach Brett Clark explained that the 12 wrestlers to move on to compete have already been chosen. Each weight class has one wrestler from the team except for 125 pounds and heavyweight as they each have two wrestlers moving on. Coach Austin said, “All 12 guys have a good shot. I mean, that’s easier said than done. But they are peaking at the right time.” After the Regional meet, the qual- ifying wrestlers will compete in the CCCAA Championships. The State competition will be held in Fresno on Dec. 11-13. BC women place 14th

By Felicity Tomisaka Reporter

The Bakersfield College men’s and women’s cross-country teams competed at the State Champion- ships on Nov. 21 in Woodward Park in Fresno. The women placed 14th out of 27 teams and the men placed 18th out of 28 teams. Sydney Roman was BC’s top fin- isher in the women’s race, placing 55th out of 211 finishers with a time of 19 minutes 57.5 seconds for 5 ki- Photos by Mason J. Rockfellow / The Rip lometers (3.1 miles). Above: Deandre Dickson (23) dunks on Porterville’s Leonard Herring. “I just knew that I had to do good, Left: BC’s Shane Christie (22) goes up for the layup against Porterville. and I did,” she said. “I gave all I had Above left: Jameik Riviere (1) floats it up over Fullerton’s guards. on that course, and it showed off be- cause I had a PR (personal record) which I broke a 20 (minutes) and I’m really happy for that. I’m re- ally happy how I finished the season BC women’s basketball off.” Kelly Hartfield finished the race with a time of 20:17.2, taking 77th, and teammate Alyssa-Lynn Paul took 102nd place with a time of team winless, falls to 0-5 20:38.1. Southwestern’s Aminat Olowora By Carl E. Littleberry Jr. tively shooting 30 percent on the game, placed first overall with a time of Reporter marking the fifth straight game the team 17:02. has shot less than 35 percent from the With 208 participants in the On Nov. 11, Bakersfield College’s floor. men’s four-mile, BC’s Jacob Franco women’s basketball team suffered its Dahl, however, doesn’t see the early placed 90th with a time of 22:06.1. fifth straight loss, losing to West Hills- season scoring struggles as a problem Ethan Walker from Canyons placed Lemoore 75-61 continuing the team’s and used a weeklong break in between first with a time of 20:09.8. rough start to the season. games to fix certain deficiencies in the “I kind of wanted to break into This marked the team’s most com- team. “I’ve never been so grateful for a the 21s (minutes) at Woodward, petitive game of the season as they led break in scheduling in my life. We are but I was a couple of seconds shy,” by three heading into the fourth quarter. looking for more consistency with play- Franco said. “I’m kind of a little bit However, West Hills outscored BC by er roles and that should help with the mad about that, but I’m happy that 17 points in the fourth quarter after trail- shooting struggles we’ve been having,” I came out on top and all the team- ing for most of the game. said Dahl. mates did good. We had a good race “We didn’t play defense, and their The plan for the team moving forward and a lot of improvement, and I’m center (Michelle Brown) killed us for it. is to run more and to get more players happy about the race.” Basically, we stopped scoring and they involved to fix the stagnate offense. With Christopher Moreno finished the didn’t, so we have to work on finishing a more focused approach in practices, race with 22:15.9, taking 112th. games,” said head coach Paula Dahl. Dahl is hoping her team can take a step Teammate Mason Holbrook took The lack of defense was rare for the forward in being more competitive on 121st place with a time of 22:21.6. BC team considering the Renegades are the court. “We’re being more competi- Coach Pam Kelly said, “Our goal in the top eight in team defense includ- tive in our practices and trying to run a was always to qualify for state as a JOe bergman / The Rip ing points, blocks and steals. bit more. If we can’t run we can’t score team because our conference is so The leading scorers for BC were Ken- period, so the focus at this point is to get Kennedy Nielson (30) charges up the court as West Hills’ Tarah Pires tough. To get out of our conference nedy Nielson with 17 points and Mckae- our more efficient scorers involved and (5) looks to slow down the break. BC would drop its fifth straight game. is a challenge, to get out of South- la Tyler with 13, however both combined to sure up our point guard position,” said ern Cal becomes a challenge but not to shoot 9-of-34 (28.7 percent) from the Dahl. they understand what we are trying to two-weeklong hiatus as they travel to usually as big as a challenge as get- field. The team as a whole didn’t fair The team hasn’t let the early struggles do. We cant focus on wins and losses; it Santa Ana College for the Santa Ana ting out of our conference. I think much better against the opposition as hurt them as a whole as they have come comes down to learning and improving,” College Tournament to face Moorpark they had a fairly good year. A year BC routinely struggled to score effec- together more in recent weeks as more said Dahl. College (1-5) on Dec. 3, before return- we can work on building on and be rolls are being defined. “They are fine, The team will resume play after its ing home at Taft on Dec.18. excited about.” Sp o t l i g h t Page 10 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Sports...through the lens

PHOTOS BY JOE BERGMAN / THE RIP Above: BC’s Norman Abas (125 pounds) holds Austin Armendariz from Victor Valley College in a cradle scoring near fall points. Left: BC’s Sabrina Spink (9) and Ventura’s Adrina Palacios (24) both go up fighting for the ball.

PHOTOS BY MASON j. ROCKFELLOW / THE RIP Above: BC’s defensive line stops Hancock’s running back Malik Williams (4) from jumping over them. Left: Middle-blocker Mckenna Baameur (11) gets the kill off of West LA’s Mari Dear’s (5) head.

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