INSIDE: Pg. 4• SRC climbing club defies heights Pg. 8• How to help someone with mental illness Pg. 11• CSUB track twins are identical in all they do therunneronline.com California State University, Bakersfield April 24, 2019 Vol. 44, No. 15 Meal plans go up, Tyga turns up CSUB housing goes down

By Fernanda Martinez CSU’s they have worked with, Editor-in-Chief they did not have support of the city’s community development A week after the private director, CSUB president, nor the off-campus student dorms pro- surrounding neighborhoods. posal was denied a zoning permit “I’m very sorry we were not by the city of Bakersfield, CSU able to serve the students of CSU Bakersfield Student Housing an- Bakersfield and their families nounced new pricing rates for the and sponsors with our planned 2019-20 academic school year. academically supportive student The new pricing rates per housing apartments,” said Moon. semester are $6,075 for a single When Student Housing East room, $4,500 for a double, and was constructed, the university $3,825 for a triple, according to stated that there would be two the CSUB website. Compared to phases of construction. The the current semester, the differ- three-building, 500-bed facility is ence is $23 less on a single, $569 phase one. Phase two would in- on a double, and $372 on a triple clude amenities like a swimming room. pool and dining area. Students are still required to Self stated that construction pay for a meal plan of $2,142 plans for phase two would not each per semester. The pricing be happening anytime soon, for the meal plan increased $109 however. from the current semester. “We first need to get our occu- CSUB Director of Public pancy rate up before we can look Affairs and Communications, at a phase two,” said Self. “Right Jennifer Self, said that Presi- now the immediate goal is to get dent Lynnette Zelezny took into the occupancy rate up.” consideration the feedback she Student Housing East currently got from students regarding has an occupancy rate of 64%. what they wanted out of student At the end of the current semes- housing. ter, the university will be closing Self said that the new pricing the doors for housing on Student rates were not in response to Col- Housing West. Self stated that eraine Capitol Group’s proposal the university does not want to for the off-campus student dor- keep up with an older building. mitories, which advertised rooms “The move seems to be due to at half the price of CSUB’s housing being broke and needing on-campus dorms. to fill those rooms,” said Matt After the Bakersfield Board of Valenzuela, current Housing Zoning Adjustment decided not West resident and computer to grant a zoning permit for the science major. “This break of off-campus dorms, Coleraine tradition feels like a betrayal to president and founder, David me and many other students who Moon, told The Runner that the were told they could live here for Simer Khurana/Special to The Runner company had firmly decided their academic future.” Rap artist Tyga performs during the annual Runner Nights concert inside the Icardo Center April 12. not to appeal the decision of the Valenzuela is also concerned board. that he will have limited space To read coverage of the Runner Nights concert, see page 6. Moon stated that unlike other [See HOUSING, Page 3] Zelezny’s investiture to hold week-long activities By Fernanda Martinez 2 to 4 p.m. in the Alumni Park . Self stated that Zelezny wanted Public Administration will host three presidents come together. Editor-in-Chief “It’s quite common for univer- to acknowledge civil rights a forum with people from the Zelezny’s Presidential Investi- sities when they are planning movements in Kern County. community on May 1 to discuss ture Ceremony will take place on CSU Bakersfield is preparing investitures for the first event to Dolores Huerta will make an what opportunities lay ahead for May 3 at the CSUB Amphithe- to host a weeklong of events be recognition for the indigenous appearance to conduct a Q&A. students in Kern County. atre starting at 10 a.m. followed leading up to President Lynnette people for the land that we now On April 30, Zelezny will host On May 2, a dedication to past by the “Taste of Bakersfield” Zelezny’s investiture on May 3. try to steward and take care of,” a Student Leadership Academy presidents will occur outside of community reception from noon The activities will commence said Jennifer Self, director of from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Multipur- the President’s office starting at to 3 p.m. at the Don Hart East April 27 with a land acknowl- public affairs and communica- pose Room. Associated Students, 11:30 a.m. Former CSUB pres- Lawn and Alumni Park. Accord- edgement and shawl dedication, tions. Inc. director, Ilaria Pesco, said idents Horace Mitchell and To- ing to Self, the reception will the highest honor bestowed by a On April 29, a screening of that Zelezny wants to give back mas Arciniega will join President highlight the different food and tibe, to Zelezny from the Tejon “Dolores” will take place from 5 to students by providing leader- Zelezny. Self said that this event cultures in Bakersfield. Indian Tribe. to 8 p.m. in the Dezember Read- ship advice to them. will be exciting and special as it For a full list of all events, visit The event will take place from ing Room. The school of Business and may be one of the last times all www.csub.edu/investiture.

@csub_runner facebook.com/runnercsub @therunner_csub News 2 April 24, 2019 The Runner Social work students take on Capitol Day By Sarah Jane Atkinson They were also able to meet the ed to advocate against the bill. Reporter CEO and president of Planned Mendoza was glad to be able to Parenthood. learn about other bills as well as Empowering. That is the only Morga said it was eye opening educate others on theirs. word that a group of Masters of to speak with the main leaders “It was really inspiring to hear Social Work students could use of Planned Parenthood and those all these stories. I felt very mo- to describe their experience at who supported it. tivated and powerful to be there Capitol Day. “It was a good opportunity to and support Planned Parent- On April 10, Catherine Morga, talk with others about this bill,” hood,” said Mendoza. Hobert Gabuat, Esmeralda Men- said Morga. “And then just hear- Gabuat was the only male doza and Stephanie Rodriguez ing the president and new CEO’s member of the group to attend. made their way to Sacramento of Planned Parenthood who were His experience was similar to to advocate against the bill H.R. once patients themselves.” the others as he was inspired and 369: Defund Planned Parent- Morga mentioned the influence educated on many of the topics, hood. of all the other topics. “It really but because of his gender, it did The group is part of a class on was amazing to see how much differ in certain circumstances. campus, SW 6160 Advanced effort people put into these top- Gabuat believed that women Policy in Social Work, which ics,” she said. deserve the right to chose and encourages social work students As someone who has always said he was happy to be part of Photo courtesy of Hobert Gabuat CSUB graduate students meet with Stacey Cross (second from left), to find ways to advocate for been a supporter of Planned the project. CEO of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, on April 10 during Capitol people and causes. As part of the Parenthood, Esmeralda Mendoza “In the beginning, I didn’t know Day. class, they were to complete an was able to experience just how where I stood with this (defund- In one of the situations, Hobert own opinion and they deserve Advocacy Project in which they important education was in the ing Planned Parenthood) but said he ran into a man who respect. chose a bill to advocate for. process of advocating for the bill. this weekend solidified it,” said blamed him for “killing babies.” For these students, the whole Their goal was to speak to Even though she grew up in a Gabuat. Gabuat responded with, “No day was an experience that they legislators in order to show their conservative household, Men- He explained the significance of man, it’s about women and their will remember. The next steps dedication to getting rid of the doza said, “I started utilizing women being able to share their choices” and left the confronta- for the project include petition- bill. Planned Parenthood because I stories without judgement during tion with that. ing, partnering with Gen X, They were able to speak to learned about it through high Capitol Day. He emphasized the necessity sending advocacy letters to legis- assembly members Joaquin Ar- school.” She believes that Gabuat did mention that he was of reacting with composure and lators and finally presenting their ambula and Rudy Salas to name women should have the right to harassed three separate times the not escalating things because project to their professor. a few. choose and that is why she want- night of Capitol Day. he knew that everyone has their

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By Violeta Trujillo their majors. removing U.S. history, while science and The Runner Reporter Jennifer Mullich, a junior at CSUB who math courses remain required for students, California State University, is majoring in history, agrees with this according to Tarjan. Bakersfield The California State University Aca- idea. “For example if I am a U.S. history pro- 9001 Stockdale Hwy. demic Senate is evaluating a framework “My theatre class, it was an absolute fessor, I am likely to believe that it is an Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 that could amend the general education waste of time, when I could have taken important course to understand the context Telephone: 661-654-2165 requirements across all 23 CSU campuses, another history class,” said Mullich. of our democracy and be an informed cit- Email: [email protected] requiring students to take 42 general edu- The second motive for the proposed izen,” said Tarjan. “Now it looks like U.S. ADVISER cation units versus the current 48 required framework is to help students graduate history courses are going to be reduced general education units. faster, according to Tarjan. and I think they are very concerned.” Jennifer Burger [email protected] John Tarjan, who is the chair of the Man- “The Board of Trustees is very focused “Even though you are not going into a agement and Marketing Department at on students getting degrees. 48 units or political sphere of work, it is important CSU Bakersfield, serves on the Academic more of general education, might take to have an understanding of the nature of EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Senate, where he was informed about the away students from graduating,” said politics so you’re not ignorant to political Fernanda Martinez proposal. Tarjan. events that affect everyone,” said Mullich. [email protected] Tarjan explained that there is nothing In 2016, the systemwide four-year Josue Zavala, a speech pathology major official about the general education graduation rate for full-time freshmen and senior at CSUB, said “General edu- DIGITAL MANAGING EDITOR amendment. across the CSU was 22.6%, according to cation is useful to students who want to Norma G. Hernandez “If we were going to redo general the California State University Graduation explore a variety of subjects when they [email protected] education, what might we want it to look Rates Consortium for Student Retention are not sure what major to choose.” like?” said Tarjan. “It is only a proposed and Data Exchange. Tarjan mentioned that cutting down the BUSINESS MANAGER framework.” In 2016, the six-year graduation rate for unit requirements to 42 might not cover Jasmine Pantoja Tarjan said there are two main motives to full-time freshmen in the CSU was 59.2%, all the learning outcomes for CSU stu- [email protected] amend the requirements. according to CRSDE. dents, which other campuses are agreeing MARKETING MANAGER “It is an attempt to have students feel “I am not convinced, but if you give with, according to Tarjan. Chelsea L. McDowell something that is more relevant to them campuses enough funds, so they can have He mentioned that he is not too worried [email protected] and have more of a focus on skills, a more more instructors for students, that might about the proposed framework at this general education that is more focused and help,” said Tarjan. “I think it is a matter of time. FEATURES EDITOR better for students,” said Tarjan. not having enough funds.” “The probability is very low,” said Tar- Vincent Perez Tarjan said college students can feel The proposed framework could possibly jan. “Right now the commonality between [email protected] that certain general education courses are cut out general education requirements faculty is ‘we don’t like it.’” useless to them, especially those outside in the social science and history section, OPINIONS EDITOR Rylee Smith See a problem? Report it. [email protected] By Ivette Nolasco at all times. SPORTS EDITOR Reporter Bray said, “Our campus custodial staff Vanessa Villalvazo clean the restrooms daily. If a problem is [email protected] Students can submit a work request to noted with one of the fixtures, they notify the Facilities Department to help keep their lead custodian who submits a work PHOTO EDITOR CSU Bakersfield campus facilities work- order for repair. We have a plumber on Bre Parks ing as best as possible. staff who responds to restroom repairs”. [email protected] Recently, it was brought up to The Run- Bray also mentioned the approximate ner staff’s attention that one of the wom- time it takes for facilities to address any MULTIMEDIA EDITOR en’s restrooms in the lower level of the maintenance request, “Once our plumber Natalie Taylor library building had constant maintenance is notified of a broken fixture, it is nor- [email protected] problems and that it appeared to have mally addressed within a day. If there are been out of service for several months. parts or materials needed, the fixture may PODCAST EDITOR After checking most restrooms to find be out of service until the parts or materi- Eric Dean out if there were any other issues on the als are received.” [email protected] matter, most restrooms all across campus Bray stated that the number of reports for seemed to be working properly last week restroom repairs in the last school year is COPY CHIEF and the restroom that had maintenance above 90. Michael Lynch problems in the library has been repaired. “So far this school year – fall and spring Photo via csub.edu The Facilities Department explained the semesters - we have responded to 92 work Anyone can click on the hammer image DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Lola Jimenez situation and provided details on the way requests or reports of restroom repairs located on the website to make a work request. restroom repairs are processed. needing to be made,” she said. to let the Facilities Department know. SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER According to Paula E. Bray, director of Bray also stated that everyone is en- You can call the Facilities Department at Nataly Perez Facilities Operations, “The restroom in couraged to submit a work request to the 661-654-2211. Faculty, staff or students question has been broken and repaired Facilities Department when maintenance may all enter a work request. Currently, a LETTERS TO THE EDITOR multiple times since the Fall of 2018.” is needed. work request may be placed by going to Send letters to [email protected]. Although some restrooms on campus re- “CSUB is a community of faculty, staff the Facilities website and clicking on the All letters must be signed, verified, and be no quire constant maintenance, the Facilities and students. We are all stewards of the photo of the hammer (at csub.edu).” more than 300 words in length. Letters may be Department is responsible for cleaning campus,” she said. “Anyone who notices edited for clarity and length. and maintaining the restrooms functioning that a repair should be made is encouraged ABOUT US The Runner is a laboratory newspaper Students vocal about new dorm, meal plan prices published biweekly, in conjunction with the [HOUSING, Page 1] Communications Department at California State University, Bakersfield. in Housing East. He stated that the com- option to live on campus, but meal plans nient but disliked the required meal plan. puter science courses he takes require should be optional in her opinion. “The way it worked with my meal plan DISCLAIMERS an ample work and storage space that “Honestly, I’d be a lot more likely to live was, you get 100 meals at the Runner Views and opinions expressed in The Runner allows for all his equipment to fit and run. in the dorms if we didn’t have the meal Café and 865 pre-paid dollars to spend are not necessarily those of the editors, staff or Valenzuela is originally from Louisiana plan and had some sort of kitchen access,” on the campus restaurants a semester,” the Communications Department. The staff of and is not sure if he will stay in the cam- said Sims. said Garcia. “I simply didn’t go through The Runner reserve the right to refuse or omit pus dorms or move home. Sims currently lives with her family but $2,000 worth of food a semester.” any advertising or material which advocates “I may just do everything online,” said says that “living on campus would be Garcia said that one semester she had illegal activity, or which may be considered Valenzuela. “That’s like one benefit from pretty convenient during the semester.” around 30 Runner Café meals leftover libelous, irresponsible or tasteless. being a computer science major.” Dolores Garcia graduated with a major and $400 worth of food for the campus COPYRIGHT Destinee Sims, CSUB English major, in education last December and lived on restaurants. Copyright belongs to the Communications said that it was a smart idea to lower the campus for two years. Garcia said she “That’s money I couldn’t get back,” said Department at California State University, prices, as it will allow more students the enjoyed living on campus as it was conve- Garcia. “It really hurt.” Bakersfield. Features The Runner April 24, 2019 4 SRC climbers reach new heights By Vincent Perez the SRC coordinator to schedule trips and pus to have the climbing club because it Features Editor find colleges to compete against. allows students to flourish, rather than Chhun is excited for the inclusion of simply go to class and go home directly Your pulse is racing. A bead of sweat rock climbing in next year’s Summer after. rolls down your cheek, falling off. For Olympics. Bounthong said that he used to have a some reason, you agreed to rock climb “It’s an upcoming sport,” she said. fear of heights. and your nerves are getting the best of She created a bouldering competition, “Try things that scare you,” he said. you. which is a form of free-climbing without “Once you push past that level of fear, no You look down. Someone is encouraging a harness. Heights will not be higher than matter how big or small, it becomes that you to keep going. Suddenly, you get a 20 feet said Chhun. much more fun.” second wind, pull yourself up and you Boulder Bash is an upcoming compe- Tiffany Wong, a part-time lecturer in touch the top part of the rock. tition in May. The free-climbing compe- English composition and club advisor, You’re not on a death-defying climb out- tition will be between CSUB and CSU said the students created the club to build doors, you’re in the Student Recreational Northridge in Santa Clarita. a climbing community. Center at CSUB, taking part of a rock “It’s important because people are get- “Climbing is becoming a much more climb with the SRC Climbing Club. ting outdoors and trying new things,” she popular sport,” said Wong. Forming in the summer of 2018, the SRC said. Wong said that the students wanted to Climbing Club launched on campus in Aaron Bounthong, 19, a sophomore compete on and off campus and rec- Fall 2018. psychology major, is a member. ognized USC (SC Climbing) and UC Audrey Chhun, 19, a sophomore kine- He joined despite not having experience Santa Barbara’s (UCSB Climbing Team) Photo courtesy of Tiffany Wong/SRC Climbing Club siology major, is the president and she in climbing of any kind. competitive teams for their push to be CSUB student climbs rock wall located decided to organize her friends and their “When I first came to CSUB, I saw the recognized. inside the Student Recreation Center. love for rock climbing. Ch- rock wall and wanted to try it out,” he CSUB’s team requires 10 members to at the rock wall pushing each other, it’s hun explained, “I thought that, since some said. compete at each competition. The club has possible that it’s the team members. of us like to climb, we decided to form the “The people there were super friendly 25 members according to Wong. Don’t be surprised if one of them reaches club.” and we became great friends.” The team practices every week in the out to you to climb with them. Chhun recruits members and works with Bounthong said it’s great for the cam- SRC. So, if you see a group of people Open sex talk: MAGEC hosts disussion

By Sam Underwood fered to go to Bakersfield’s AIDS Project Reporter with or for anyone who was too embar- rassed to go alone in order to get contra- In the remote west end of the CSU ceptives and other safe sex protection. Bakersfield campus, at the Multi-Cultural Free STD and STI testing were available Alliance and Gender Equity Resource at the Student Health Center, as well as Center (MAGEC), a group of students pregnancy testing. Other services include converge to talk about sex. emergency contraceptives, otherwise The room was packed to capacity with known as Plan-B, up to six times per year. students crowding together. Some of Throughout the night, Corona fielded which sat on the floor. many questions. Often the most brazen April is sexual assault awareness month. received nods of approval, inquisitive While that was one of the topics of the attention, or knowing laughter, yet never night’s forum, it was just one of many. open judgment, by those in attendance. The discussion, titled “Let’s Talk About Masturbation, oral sex, anal sex, sex Sex” was led by CSUB campus advo- toys, and fetishes were just a few of the cate and education coordinator, Vanessa topics that were brought up at the forum, Corona. some topics more brazen than the next. Corona, who specializes in sexual Continuously through the night, the “sex misconduct on campus, opened the forum positive attitude” was reinforced. Sergio Hernandez/The Runner with the message that this is a “safe Many of the topics that are covered at the From left: Karina Miranda, Daisy P., and Yuridiana Pantoja demonstrated a dental place,” encouraging everyone to be com- beginning of each school year in Title IX dam during the Let’s Talk About Sex event on April 10 inside CSU Bakersfield’s fortable saying what they feel and asking training (Sexual harassment training) was Multi-Cultural Alliance and Gender Equity Resource Center. questions. also discussed. The overall message was that of being The difference being the Title IX train- “sex positive,” as Corona phrased it, rath- ing, and this is that this wasn’t a scripted, er than scare tactics. A table at one edge of educational video designed by educators, the room was covered in free contracep- intent on satisfying a compliance require- tives and gift bags that attendees helped ment. themselves to. The open and honest format allowed for One of the first subjects of the evening a real talk about safe and healthy intimate was the dangers of sexually transmitted relationships, and what the difference is disease and sexually transmitted infection. when they are not healthy. Corona gave a very real open and honest Healthy relationships and sexual encoun- speech about STD’s and STI’s. ters were another part of the discussion. “Self-love is the safest kind of relation- Once again, much like the Title IX train- ship,” Corona said. “However I don’t like ing, Corona delved into the warning signs teaching abstinence, it’s absurd, we are all of an abusive relationship, but in a manner human and have needs,” she said. that was appropriate for her audience. Kern County is ranked third in the state Jessica Mendoza, 20, a freshman, heard for highest chlamydia rate, 38 percent about the event in an email, and it was higher than the state average, and fourth in what she had expected. the state for gonorrhea, 33 percent higher “It’s not so awkward in this setting,” she Sergio Hernandez/The Runner than the state average. said. Students gatther at CSU Bakersfield during the Let’s Talk About Sex event inside One resource for anyone to use was the One problem with the forum, that was the Multicultural Alliance Gender Equity Center on April 10. Bakersfield’s AIDS Project, that gives out brought up by many in attendance as well expressed her intent to have more forums the Dezember Reading Room, in an effort free contraceptives. as Corona, was the lack of male partici- of this nature. She was even considerate to attract more participation. Their reac- Delila Solis, a senior sociology major, pation. enough to ask the attendants how they tion was enthusiastic and positive. and a member of CSUB’s Club Gen, of- Towards the end of the event, Corona would feel about doing the same thing in Features The Runner April 24, 2019 5 Nacho average Mac and Cheese Festival

By Silvia Lopez Medero the event, and it just adds to the casual Reporter feel of the festival. The event also had a few games that Bakersfield lined up early to partake in could be played in teams in the Cornhole an experience that pulls in their love for game. music, beer, and most of all macaroni and The festival had all mac and cheese cheese. vendors trying to gather votes until voting The sixth annual Macaroni and Cheese ended at 5 p.m. Festival took place on April 20 in CSU The winners of the Macaroni and Cheese Bakersfield’s Alumni Park for those 21 festival were announced by one of Hot and over. 94.1’s radio hosts near the end at 5:15 The event featured live music from Trux- p.m. ton Mile, a local up and coming country Countryside Market took first place mak- group. ing this their fourth consecutive win with There were about 30 vendors of wine, their chile verde mac and cheese. beer, and pasta that consisted of plac- Second place went to Dickie’s Barbecue es such as Temblor Brewing, Sully’s, Pit. Third place went to Murray Farms Hooters, Just Wing It, The BLVD, Famous with their cheesecake mac and cheese Dave’s, and many other booths were creation. available to those in attendance. After winners were announced, all Emilia Mendez, an employee from Strata attendees were prompted to go to the stage Credit Union who is on her second year area and dance out the last 40 minutes of Photo courtesy of Chase Campbell/American General Media of attending the festival, was happy with In their fourth consecutive win, Countryside Market members pose with their first-place the festival with a variety of songs like the variety of different drinks saying that trophy on April 20 during the Macaroni and Cheese Festival at CSU Bakersfield. “Bodak Yellow,” “Sunflower,” “Twerk,” “there was mango beer, watermelon beer, “Suavemente,” “Danza Kurduro,” “West tration assistant, described the vibe of the Jessica Hernandez, a nanny who has at- and so much more” to try. Coast,” and other songs to get people on event as “laidback.” tended the festival two years in a row, said Many attendees seemed to take advan- their feet. Meanwhile, Ream felt the event had a that last year’s weather was hotter, and tage of the beer and wine sampling booths “The experience is the best part from very consistent chill vibe to it. that she was glad that they added more as lines were always plentiful. having fun being outside with different Many cited that it was a mixture of dif- seating with umbrellas that gave attendees The overall atmosphere of the event was people, having a good time with friend,” ferent aspects of the event that made it so. more shade this time around making this something that many agreed on. said Ream. These aspects range from seating, attire, year the “coolest year” for her. Austin Ream, who has attended the fes- “It’s just something I look forward to and just the whole surrounding environ- Ream commented on how she liked that tival three times and works as an adminis- every year.” ment. “you don’t have to be too fancy” to go to Missed the fest? DIY recipes Samantha Cook Basic Macaroni and Cheese What’s Happening Reporter •Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes •Start to finish: 1 hour Around Campus We all love a good comfort food, espe- •1 cup milk cially at the end of the semester to combat •1 tablespoon butter (softened) April/May the stress of finals. And what better food •2 tablespoons flour •2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 24 Spring Blood Drive 27 Rowdy Cart Race to find comfort in than macaroni and •1 package of macaroni noodles 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. cheese? With the gooey golden cheese •Seasonings: optional and the perfection that is pasta, you can SU, Runner Park / Lounge SCI III Lawn never go wrong. But there are plenty of 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Boil the macaroni noodles. ways to elevate a good dish like mac ‘n’ 3. Whisk together the milk, softened butter, flour, Denim Day 2019 Jazz Education Day cheese and make it even better. and shredded cheddar cheese into a mixing bowl to 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. When asked what his favorite type of create the cheese base. Optional: add seasonings to SU, Runner Park Dore Theatre mac ‘n’ cheese is, freshman engineering taste. 4. Once the noodles are fully cooked, drain the sciences major Ismeal Martinez said, with water. Greek Week Games 29 Pop-up Produce Pantry eyebrows raised, “There are different 5. Fold the noodles into the cheese sauce, then pour types?” into a baking pan. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Indeed, there are different types of mac- 6. Bake in the oven for approximately 45 minutes, or SU, Runner Park Campus (Non-specific) until all of the cheese is melted and the top layer of aroni and cheese, and students at CSU Ba- the macaroni and cheese is browned. kersfield offer up some great suggestions that never steers anyone wrong, as he said, 25 Brown Bag Discussions Alumni Night on their best ways to spruce up everyone’s “When it comes to cheese, as Cady Heron 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. favorite pasta dish. says, ‘The limit does not exist.’” Savrina Hawatmeh, a senior biology Stockdale Room SU, MPR 125 A personal suggestion from my own major said, “One time I tried it with lob- kitchen is to add cream of broccoli or ster… It was bomb.” Sexual Ethics Education Fair 1 DZT Torta Sale cream of mushroom to the cheese base to This suggestion paired perfectly with 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. create a richer texture. Also, topping the sophomore nursing student Drei Libao’s macaroni and cheese with breadcrumbs DDH, Red Brick Road DDH, E Outside advice. “Mac and cheese is a carb, so why before baking in the oven will make for not add some protein?” he said. the perfect texture pairing. Libao recommended proteins such as 26 Jog-a-thon 2 Fr. Luis Olivares, A Biography For those who could not attend the Mac bacon for a classing American alteration, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Cheese festival, fun versions of the to some less common must-try additions SRC, Wood Court 2 Dezember Reading Room dish can be made at home for your own like chopped spam or fried vienna sausag- mini festival. Just invite some friends to es - both perfect for a student’s budget. make their own version of macaroni and CAI Movie Night Fab Lab Hours: Among the amazing suggestions came cheese, then sample each other’s. 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mon: Closed one from senior biology major Mamjim- Here is the most basic recipe for maca- BDC 155B Tues: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. ber Brar, who recommends a delectable roni and cheese that dates back to decades restaurant dish from the Macaroni Grill. Wed: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. of home economics classes. Start with this “Their mac ‘n’ cheese truffles are so good. Greek Gala Thur: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. recipe, then make any of the adjustments They’re basically breaded, fried balls of 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. above or get creative for a macaroni and mac ‘n’ cheese,” said Brar. cheese that is as unique as you. Whatever SU, MPR 125 Sat: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Both Hawatmeh and Brar said that add- you do, never make macaroni and cheese ing a variety of cheeses leads to a more Calendar sponsored by School of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering and in the microwave, or your dish will be interesting rendition of the dish. Libao can School of Arts and Humanities. To be included, contact [email protected]. sadly mediocre. attest to this with a Mean Girls reference Features 6 April 24, 2019 The Runner

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By Vincent Perez has had three top-10 hits on the Billboard from the speakers and the crowd instantly “People kept trying to push in and Features Editor 200. He ran through his catalog of singles, recognized it by the first note. shove,” Banuelos said. which began with an untitled song and Following that, Tyga invited CSUB fe- She said she would not come back unless CSU Bakersfield got a taste. A taste of “Swish.” The heavily-female crowd loved male attendees onstage to dance. Roughly the Runner Nights was safer. Tyga. the first hit of the night, which was fol- 40 women danced with Tyga and his crew. “It needs to be organized where people The Compton-born rapper hypnotized lowed by “Sip a Lil.” The last song, with the women still on aren’t getting hurt,” she said. the approximate 1,500 CSUB students Most students sang along with every stage, was fittingly “Girls Have Fun.” The Banuelos said she was stepped on and with his infectious beats in the Icardo word of “Faded,” Tyga’s ode to alcohol. crowd craved more songs from Tyga. A elbowed in the side of the head, but perse- Center during his Runner Nights’ perfor- He followed that up with the well-known large crowd moved to the entrance of Icar- vered on to enjoy the night. mance on April 12. “Rack City,” and the chorus echoed off do after the show, which ended approxi- Patsy Arevalos, a sociology major, an According to Ilaria Pesco, executive the walls of the Icardo from students. mately at 11:20 p.m with no encore. undergrad who graduated last fall said she director of ASI, the event drew about 300 Tyga also performed his collaborations “I am a little bit shocked that Tyga chose enjoyed the free pizza. more students than last year’s headliner, with Chris Brown: “Bitches N Mari- to leave without a proper goodbye,” said “We got free food which was the best Miguel. juana,” “Loyal,” and “Ayo.” Brown’s Tony Sanchez, a junior, after the concert. part,” said Arevalos. “I liked that we had The acoustics of the Icardo were surpris- absence was felt during his verses, yet the Sanchez compared Tyga to last year’s somebody here that we usually don’t see.” ingly acceptable for a hip-hop concert and party raged on. headliner. Tyga, arguably the biggest act to perform students danced throughout the night. Late rapper/activist Nipsey Hussle “It was a bigger stage than what Miguel in CSUB’s Runner Nights’ history, was A DJ, hip-hop troupe and an R&B singer was paid respect by Tyga. Hussle was brought. There was a good accumulation held in high regard by staff, too. pumped up the crowd prior to Tyga’s murdered on March 31. Tyga, also an of audience and women. No complaints “I’m excited we were able to bring a performance. inner-city LA product, displayed a photo on his performance,” Sanchez said. concert that students wanted and have Tyga finally hit the stage at 10:30 p.m., of Hussle on the video board behind him. Jessica Banuelos, a senior psychology such a major artist,” said Pesco. an hour and half after the doors opened. Hussle was laid to rest the day before. major, said she had fun, but the rowdiness She added that a $15 ticket was a great Tyga arrived on stage to a loud roar, who Shortly after, Tyga’s “Taste” erupted of the crowd worried her. price for an artist like Tyga. Opinions The Runner April 24, 2019 7 RUNNER ON THE STREET By Rylee Smith “Do you support the death penalty?”

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“In theory, yes. In “I don’t think I “I don’t support “No I don’t, practice, no, would because it because they because I believe because it’s if their crime should be in God and I don’t administered to was killing, then punished by living think we have the people of certain you’re doing the their life in prison right to take races more often for same by killing and feeling that someone’s life.” the same crimes.” them to punish guilt for the rest of them.” their lives.” Put our method of execution to death By Rylee Smith books and wrote letters to his sister, which Opinions Writer gave us insight into the experience of being on death row. Poyck writes about Alfred Flores from San Bernardino being in the state of “death watch,” where County killed three teenagers because prisoners know that they will be executed they wouldn’t become a part of his gang. in seven days. There is even a “mock exe- Veronica U. Gonzales from San Diego cution,” where the guards and the prisoner County tortured and killed her 3 year-old go through the motions of the execution. niece in a scalding bathtub. William A. The prisoner gets fitted for his burial suit. Jones from Riverside County murdered This isn’t right. his elderly neighbor “during a robbery and In addition to that, when the death row rape, strangling her and then setting fire inmate gets to his final moments, he to her mobile home,” according to the Los can only hope his execution will go as Angeles Times. The Times listed every planned. All states that still have the death via Florida Department of Corrections one of the 747 people on California’s penalty use lethal injection, which has the An execution chamber including lethal injection cot at a Florida state prison death row. highest botched execution rate among the the fact that it has not been used many injections, according to at least one case, In March, Gov. Gavin Newsom made the execution options, according to the Death times can contribute to this, but the firing Arthur v. Dunn (2017), that reached the decision to put a moratorium on the death Penalty Information Center. squad has the advantage of being immedi- Supreme Court. penalty in California with an executive or- Lethal injection works because we’re in ate, and administered by professionals. The moratorium on the death penalty is a der. I actually agree with him. Somewhat. favor of the death penalty, but we want to According to FiveThirtyEight, prison good idea, at least as long as it takes us to California has no business having a pretend we’re not really killing people. staff often must carry out lethal injection, do better. The ideal death penalty scenar- death penalty if we don’t have the will We want it to be clean and bloodless. This because most physicians will not violate io is this: a person is convicted and gets or the means to carry out the execu- shows that as a country, we’ve grown be- the Hippocratic Oath requiring that a two appeals. After the second appeal, the tions promptly. There are 128 people on yond barbaric methods of killing, such as doctor does not do harm. Firing squads courtroom is cleared out and the person California’s death row who have been hanging or the electric chair. We need to have been assembled in the past from a is led into another room where the firing there for more than 30 years. This is not decide if we’re comfortable with the death group of volunteers who are experienced squad is waiting. They get the execution the death penalty. This is psychological penalty or not. If so, it’s time to pick an in shooting. It is theoretically possible to over with. torture by the knowledge that death could effective method and get on with it. miss, of course, but shooting someone Otherwise, we give up on the death come at any point, for more than 30 years. There is only one method of execution twice is still better than the excruciat- penalty and admit we just don’t have what Van Poyck was executed in Florida in that has a zero percent rate of botched ex- ing, long-lasting death that inmates have it takes. 2013. According to CNN, he wrote three ecutions. That is the firing squad. Granted, reportedly felt during botched lethal You can (and should) kick your bad habits in the rear By Bliss Streeks these formed? If you understand the their current life or routine. creating personal and collective change.” Opinions Writer psychology behind it, do you have a better One participant who first tried to in- That being said, if you have been want- chance at overcoming it? tegrate walking for exercise but failed ing to kick your smoking habit, or start We all have a vice, an addiction of some Habits are cued by a trigger to your five said, “The walking thing, for me . . . it exercising more often but you just can’t kind. For you it might be coffee, for your senses. For example, as a teenager if you just didn’t work. It didn’t fit in with the seem to get yourself to actually start doing friend it might be sugar or doughnuts. hear the words, “It’s time for school, get job that I’m doing, which is why I started it, there is an answer backed by research. For someone else it might be Netflix or up and get ready!” you respond with the cycling to the station in the morning and Try reading an article that will elicit an Dr. Phil. The human brain is designed need to shower, do your makeup, or pick home again.” empathetic response from you, shatter to thrive in a ritualistic environment, out your clothes and get dressed. Or if Rather than give up, he modified his ex- your previous way of thinking, and push meaning an environment in which there is you wake up and hear your alarm, smell ercise goal to one that was more compati- you into changing because of your new- a routine present every day. We are habit breakfast being made, or see the news on ble with his current daily routine. found perspective. forming creatures, and those habits that television, you may be triggered to begin People are not naturally inclined to For example, a few years back I was a we form can be challenging to break. getting ready according to the habits you change their habits unless…what? Well, very unhealthy eater. I began to feel the A lot of those habits aren’t unhealthy and have formed. one peer reviewed journal discusses the negative effects of my childhood diet in therefore we don’t even refer to them as Therefore, when you are trying to create effect that empathy has on a human’s my early 20s, and I decided to investigate an “addiction,” a word that has a negative a new habit, it can be challenging because desire to change. Empathy is extreme- nutrition. connotation. Such as taking a shower the same cues that triggered the habit you ly effective when executed correctly at The catalyst for me was a documentary every day, using the same kind of sham- are trying to replace are still present. In catapulting our emotions, throwing us on Netflix called “Forks Over Knives.” I poo, and never straying from our favorite a study where participants were asked to off balance, and eliciting the desire to be couldn’t eat refined white sugar ever again brand of toothpaste. All of these habits are start new habits in their diet and exer- something other than what we currently after what I saw in the documentary. harmless. cise routines, people found it difficult are. So try doing research. You do have What about habits that are holding us to change habits without taking a lot of A journal titled Transforming Habit: the ability to outsmart your brain if you back from meeting our true potential preparation to not only change their habit Revolution, routine, and social change understand how it works. Don’t let your though? Habits like smoking too many but to change the triggers of their previous states, “transformation…depends on brain control you, because you rock and cigarettes or drinking in excess as a means ‘bad’ habits. It was also necessary that a radical affective break, a rupture of you are in charge. to escape from life? How are habits like they find a new habit that could fit into consciousness that acts as a catalyst for Read us daily at TheRunnerOnline.com Opinions 8 April 24, 2019 The Runner Here’s a tip: Your server relies on your tips By Jessica Manzo difference is that they get money taken out “I never expect a generous tip but they Opinions Writer of their paychecks to accommodate for the are always appreciated and I feel like I tips they make as well. earn them by providing the best service I Many of you who have been out to eat Although tips are a well-known essential can and giving them an enjoyable dining at a restaurant or when the pizza deliv- feature at the end of a meal, this may not experience,” Vaughn said. ery person comes to your door question, entitle all servers to get tipped out. Agreeing with the concept of tipping, “How much do we leave for a tip?” “Yeah, tipping is good when [servers] Guadalupe Duran, a liberal studies major, Many of you allow for different things deserve it. It depends on how they treat said, “I think people should tip their serv- to alter your final decision such as the you. Like if they don’t check on you or ers at restaurants or in any other place for service that was given, the timeliness be- give you attitude then you should tip them that matter. Most jobs are minimum wage tween your soup or salad and entree, food minimum or even less than that,” Alejan- so tips come a long way. Tips allow us taste, or even sadly not taking into account dra Soto, criminal justice major states. to let the people who serve us know how how expensive the meal would be and Before being quick to judge the atti- much we appreciate what they do for us.” allowing the tip to be skewed as a result. tude of your servers, take a second to Tipping goes a long way for servers. As Being a server myself, it’s easy to tell think, maybe he or she has had a bad day mentioned above, many servers live off which of my customers have worked in or maybe it’s the end of their shift and their tips because of what is taken out of food service versus those who have not. they’ve had a long day. Maybe it’s not their pay from taxes to serve you. Some people view servers as just being their fault the food and drinks took long Tips might even help pay for their way in there to cater to their needs and only to make. Or maybe you are the one with a college and even their child’s needs if they theirs. bad attitude. are parents. It’s something to think about From The Runner Archives However, in reality, servers can be Waitress Olivia Ramos makes a drink at A server is more than someone who next time you’re eating out or getting juggling multiple tables at a time. Servers Just Wing It caters to your needs. They are someone’s pizza delivered. deal with a lot more than you think. son frequented a coffee shop which had brother, sister, friend, mom, or dad and “I think that tipping is appropriate to do a bowl labeled “To Insure Promptitude.” need to treated as such- a person. for a person when providing a service. It was eventually shortened to what we Many servers, including myself, will go As a server, the majority of my income know it as a ‘tip.’ above and beyond for their guests to make comes from tips and I work hard for them. “I’m in favor of tipping. [Servers are] sure they have had a memorable night At my job we tip our hostess, bussers, and providing a service for you, so it’s like a out or a nice birthday celebration. Some- bartenders so each night we have to pay thank you. It’s compensation on the con- times it still is not enough, and we are left from our pockets to these people so when sumer’s side. [Servers] get compensated with nothing, questioning where did I go we don’t get tips from a table we end up on their wages. I’m not sure if it’s true but wrong? basically paying for that table,” Nicole I heard minimum wage is lowered when “It’s nice to give and [tipping] gives Vaughn, kinesiology major states. you’re a server because of the tips they feedback to those serving us. [Tipping] The idea of “tipping” first began after the make. If that is true, you should be tip- gives servers a boost of confidence,” Estiv Check out The RunnerOnAir’s Civil War, when rich Americans brought ping,” Antonio Medel, computer science Donis, a criminal justice major, said. segment on tipping with Eric Dean. back the practice learned in Europe. major states. Tips are never something to be expected You can find the podcast on our It eventually spread and became well The concern above is untrue here in even though most likely it does happen. website known, according to Tripsavvy.com California. However, it is true in other But when I do get tipped, it does make therunneronline.com Some speculate that the origins of the states. Servers still make the same amount me feel like I did my part in making my word came from Samuel Johnson. John- as any other minimum wage job. The only guests feel welcome and want to come back. 5 ways to help someone struggling with mental illness pathetically, respectfully and open-mind- must be so hard for you” or “I’m here for doing, it can solidify a sense of love and By Allie Page edly. you,” which brings us to the next point. belonging. In a nutshell, be there. Opinions Writer 3. Spend some time with them. 2. Avoid invalidation and judgment. Humans are social animals – even 4. Do some research. Mental health is an overlooked aspect Never downplay or belittle someone introverts need support and interaction You might be familiar with the exag- of an individual’s overall health, espe- with a mental disorder, including “mild” from time to time. According to Psychol- gerated Hollywood versions of mental cially in this hectic 21st Century society. ones like depression or anxiety. Do not ogy Today, social interaction decreases illnesses. For example, people might Awareness, acceptance and support can tell them that their problems are no big depression and improves one’s think of Tourette syndrome as a “swearing have a wonderful effect on these people’s deal. Avoid saying that the mental well-being disorder,” even though frequent swearing outlooks. issue is “all in your head” and mood. only occurs in a minority of sufferers, According to the National Alliance on – where else would This goes according to the Tourette Association. The Mental Illness, 18.5 percent of U.S. adults the brain be? beyond same thing applies for the many miscon- – or about one in five people – experience Above all, do talking ceptions about autism, which is called mental illness within a particular year. not tell people about “the spectrum” for a reason. 18.1 percent experience anxiety, and dealing with life – The cure for misinformation is proper 6.9 percent experience major depressive their mental spend- information. Spend some time researching episodes. Additionally, 21.4 percent of health that ing the condition to gain some insight into the youth and 4 percent of adults experience they should time symptoms, causes and possible treatments. disorders that affect major life activities. just “get to- If your friend, family member or signif- over it.” gether 5. Don’t look at them any differently. icant other is one of them, here are a few According in Don’t stigmatize or ostracize them when ways you can help. to New general you find out. Don’t view them as “crazy,” York- will help. “broken” or “degenerate.” While it is im- 1. Start the conversation. based It can be portant to gain a new sense of understand- The best way to learn about people’s ther- something ing and talk about the issues – treat your struggles is by talking to them. Set aside apist simple, like friends as the same human beings that some time to have a conversation about Sherry going out they were before you found out they were mental health – that way, you can learn Am- for coffee or dealing with mental health issues. Again, more about what they’re going through atenstein, dinner, or it can this ties into the overarching theme of this and what they need. Show your concern, these be something piece – be there for them. ask about what is going on, and express messages more, like a that you care. trivialize and weekend trip. According to MentalHealth.gov, talking shame people, As long as it about mental health issues can result in and they are is something better recognitions of symptoms, sooner no different from telling someone you both treatment and better understanding. Of with a cast to get up and walk. enjoy course, the conversation should flow Instead, Amatenstein recommends Image by Paget Michael Creelman naturally, and one should approach it em- using supportive language, such as “This Opinions The Runner April 24, 2019 9 GOT recap: Last night together By Jayson Edgerle be their eminent death. Jaime has spent Assistant Opinions Editor most of his day with his younger broth- er, Tyrion Lanister (Peter Dinklage) and On Easter Sunday, Jesus wasn’t the only continues to spend it with him into the thing to rise again. The second episode of wee hours, along with Brienne, Ser Davos Game of Thrones aired on HBO, giving us Seaworth (Liam Cunningham), Tormund another taste as the audience draws closer Giantsbane (Kristofer Hivju), and Podrick to the end. Payne (Daniel Portman), drinking wine, Much like last week’s episode, this ep- telling stories, and even hearing Podrick isode was mostly spent on the characters sing a song to foreshadow what they are and setting up for, and teasing for, the big about to face. battle with the White Walker Army as it Arya, on the other hand, seeks to be with makes its way towards Winterfell. her oldest friend, Gendry (Joe Dempsie), The episode opens with Jaime Lannister, and experience a night of passion with played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, facing him. All the while, the words of Robert the court of Winterfell, with Daenerys Baratheon (Mark Addy) are remembered Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) ready to kill the by those in the audience who have been man that killed her father. In most cases, PHOTO CREDIT: HBO there since the beginning: “I have a son, the residents of the North would be happy army of White Walkers is too massive to happened to Viserion. you have a daughter. We’ll join our hous- to axe him for all that has happened but face head on and for every living crea- A big theme of this episode is settling es.” Brienne of Tarth (Gwendoline Christie) ture that falls in battle, a White Walker one’s accords. Theon, having done terrible Down in the crypts, Jon Snow (Kit Har- stands up and vouches for Jaime. This rises. Their best chance is to take out the things to the Stark family in previous sea- ington) accepts what Sam had told him vouch is enough to convince Sansa Stark Night King, but even that is easier said sons, wants to redeem himself, especially about his true parentage and shares it with (Sophie Turner) to spare Jamie’s life. than done. Bran Stark (Issac Hempstead to Bran. Jaime wants to fight alongside Daenerys. At first, she tries to brush it off, Later on in the episode, what’s left of the Wright), being the Three Eyed Raven, vol- Brienne as a sign of respect, however it thinking that it’s some propaganda but Night’s Watch and Wildlings, that were unteers to be the bait that draws the Night does seem to be developing into a roman- that doesn’t hold very long, and she says stationed at the Wall, arrive to Winterfell King into the reach of the heroes. Theon tic attachment, as many fans ship the pair. something that would make anyone feel a and give Jon the bad news regarding the Greyjoy (Alfie Allen) volunteers to guard Also, Jaime seeks to resolve things with tad bit uncomfortable. wall and how close the Night King’s army him, and Arya (Maisie Williams) asks if Bran, who basically has come to terms “You would have a claim to the Iron is to Winterfell. They have less than 24 dragon fire would be enough to destroy with his condition, stating that neither of Throne.” However, before she can move hours to prepare for the attack. the Night King for good. While it’s logi- them are “who they were before.” the discussion forward, the alarms ring The main characters later gather around cal, it also puts the two last dragons into As the sun sets on Winterfell, the char- out as the White Walkers descend upon to form a game plan. The Night King’s the Night King’s crosshairs, just as what acters prepare themselves for what may Winterfell. Runner Review: ‘Shazam!’

By Jorge Avila significantly less engaging, as his scenes Opinions Writer are bogged down by common supervillain tropes and campy dialogue that eventually Shazam! is the best DC Extended Uni- builds to a climactic battle that goes on for verse (DCEU) movie yet, purely because way too long. it’s really not a DCEU movie at all. It’s The best moments come from the inter- just fun from beginning to end, full of actions between Billy and his brother as explosive action and a wholesome fami- they test the limits of Billy’s newfound ly-oriented story beating at its center. abilities. It’s unfortunate when the film What makes Shazam! stand out amongst forgoes that in favor of effects-filled ac- the myriad of superhero films being tion sequences. released today is its Overall, the action is lighthearted and comedic still fun to watch and approach to the superhero What makes the movie as a whole formula. provides a (mostly) fresh Shazam! never takes Shazam! stand out take on the superhero itself too seriously, amongst the myriad genre. The film sits at a choosing instead to focus 90% on review site Rot- on the childlike wonder of superhero films ten Tomatoes with most that comes with being a being released today critics agreeing it’s a superhero. is its lighthearted and crowd-pleasing superhero Zachary Levi stars as origin that can be enjoyed the red-suited superhero, comedic approach to by just about everyone. playing the part with an the superhero Matthew Rozsa, a top infectious excitement critic for Salori.com, that’s both amusing to formula. describes Shazam! as watch and believable “the funniest, sweetest considering his char- and most innocent movie acter’s circumstances. in the DC Extended Uni- Levi plays the adult version of 15-year verse,” while Joe Morgenstern of the Wall old Billy Batson, played by Asher Angel, Street Journal claims the movie is “terrific a foster child who suddenly finds himself fun” thanks to its lack of “bleakness, dark- in possession of Superman-like powers. ness and relentless self-seriousness.” His foster brother, played by Jack Dylan After a slew of underwhelming offerings Grazer, serves as a hilarious foil to Billy from the DCEU studio, Shazam! is a wel- while also serving to keep the narrative come addition to the franchise. grounded as it escalates into the familiar The film benefits greatly from its small end-of-the-world territory. self-contained story boasting likable Shazam! is at its weakest when it characters, a hilarious sense of humor chooses to follow the well-worn path and is easy to get into which makes it an followed by most of its blockbuster peers. enjoyable to watch regardless of whether Any time the plot shifts to villain Thad you’ve seen any superhero movies or not. Sivana (Mark Strong), the movie becomes Sports 10 April 24, 2019 The Runner There’s no place like home plate the team like family within the By Chris Burdick first week of workouts and have Assistant Sports Editor been comfortable with them ever since. As the saying goes, home is The two have also caught the where the heart is, and for two of eye of some upperclassmen on CSU Bakersfield softball team’s the team. Senior utility play- brightest up-and-coming stars, er Nadia Amezcua and Junior that saying is true. catcher Karah Wiseman have Freshman outfielder Ally Miller taken it upon themselves to show and freshman catcher Delaney the newcomers the ropes of play- Snyder were raised in Bakers- ing for Coach Zeigler as well as field and have accepted the the importance of keeping calm challenge of playing division one during the game when things are softball for the Roadrunners. not going well for the team. Snyder attended Frontier High Both Miller and Snyder say that School in Bakersfield and was the biggest benefit from choosing selected for the Titans varsity to play at CSUB is the constant softball team all four years. She support of their high school excelled at the catcher and first friends and families. Both of the base positions for the Titans and CSUB prospect’s families have had a batting average of .351 in been a constant sight at games to all four years for the team while cheer on the Roadrunners, filling showing promise as a power hit- up entire bleachers during home ter with her seven home runs. games to show support. Miller was a late pick-up last JJ Reed/The Runner So far this season, Miller has season for CSUB from Liberty Freshman outfielder Ally Miller and Freshman catcher Delaney Snyder warming up before practice on April 10. been able to work her way into High School in Bakersfield. As a starting spot in the outfield the Patriots outfielder, she had “I knew Delaney could hit the because they are just teachers,” high school you’re are playing for the Roadrunners. Miller has a batting average of .351 in her ball and can be a power hit- Snyder said. “But this is coach’s for the school, appeared in all 35 games this senior year and was a hard batter ter and she just needs to keep job, this is but it wasn’t season for CSUB while record- to deal with for most opposing developing,” Zeigler said. “I what she does, “You can always as hyped up as ing a batting average of .264 on pitchers, finishing with 73 total liked Ally’s speed and her ability she brings do better than what here, you have 24 total hits. hits and was walked 24 times. in the outfield and I think she is a lot more other athletes Snyder has yet to make an It was Snyder’s power and Mill- going to continue to grow in our excitement, a goal you set. I’m coming to appearance on the season, but is er’s ability at the leadoff spot in program.” lot more focus your games, still well at work in developing the batting rotation that imme- Coming into her eighth year as and a lot more just working on my it’s just crazy.” her power for when her first diately caught the eye of CSUB head coach of the Roadrunners, intensity which process, working on Even as new chance at the plate arrives. head coach Crissy Ziegler. coach Zeigler has made it clear just makes additions to “You can always do better than “Delaney’s size and power that CSUB’s softball program is [softball] more being able to play the team, it what goal you set,” Snyder said. really brought my eyes too her. a blue-collar program, filled with fun.” and just constantly took Miller “I’m just working on my process, The fact that she plays catcher hard working players who are “It’s com- and Snyder working on being able to play and can help us behind the plate prepared to work in order to ex- pletely grinding.” no time at all and just constantly grinding.” really helps as well,” Ziegler cel. A challenge that Miller and different. The to be accept- With the support from friends said. “[Miller] is a hard nose kid, Snyder were more than excited intensity and ed by their and family filling the stands and she was a hard out at Liberty and to accept. excitement -Delaney Snyder teammates. their teammates in the dugout, that’s really something that I like “High school coaches didn’t for it is just The two Miller and Snyder are more than and that’s really what she has really understand the serious- different,” Freshman Catcher freshmen were prepared to work their way up brought to us.” ness or importance of the game Miller said. “In welcomed by the ranks in division one softball.

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vs Utah Valley @ 6 p.m. vs Utah Valley @ 6 p.m vs Utah Valley @ 12 p.m. at UC Santa Barbara @ 3p.m. at Grand Canyon @ 6:30 p.m. 4/26 4/27 4/28 4/30 5/3 Softball

at Utah Valley @ 2 p.m. at Utah Valley @ 1 p.m at Utah Valley @ 3 p.m. vs. New Mexico State @ 2 p.m. vs. New Mexico State @ 1 4/26 4/27 4/27 5/3 p.m. 5/4 Beach Volleyball

at Big West all day at NCAA Championships all day 4/26- 4/28 5/3- 5/5 Sports The Runner April 24, 2019 11 Frausto twins eat, run, sleep, repeat

Vanessa Villalvazo Sports Editor

Twins that run together stay together. Bianca and Alejandra Frausto do a lot of things together and cross country and track and field are some of them. They are both 2016 graduates of North High School in Bakersfield and helped lead their team to win the cross country championship. Besides being identical twins, they are so identical that they both go to CSU Bakersfield, are majoring in psycholo- gy, want to go to graduate school, and continue running. Bianca Frausto started running at CSU Northridge, but later transfered to CSUB. At CSUB she placed second in her heat, 5000-meter race, with a per- sonal best and is number 18 on the depth chart. She was not into running until high school when a security guard saw her running the mile during her physical education class. He told her to join cross country and at the time she had no idea what cross country was. “I started running my sophomore year of high school, so I am a pretty new runner. You run a little bit when you’re Bre Parks/The Runner younger in elementary school or middle without a lot of impact on your knees Alejandra and Bianca Frausto during cross country/ track and field practice on March school, but taking it serious[ly] and because a lot of injuries for runners are 26, 2019 competitively, I started sophomore year like knees or shins,” said Bianca. Like Bianca, Alejandra plans to get remembers how surreal it felt for all of of high school. Then it kind of just went When it comes to having a diet, the into the graduate program and continue them just to see each other succeed. from there. I know a lot of other people twins really don’t have a specific one, running. “Aj is more serious and Bianca is have been running for like ten years, but they do meal prep. “With coach, I am actually thinking goofier in a sense, but also Aj is more but we’ve only been running for about “I feel like we don’t have a diet just about coming back and just having her hardcore and Bianca is really sensitive four,” said Bianca. because if you want to indulge in a piece coach me on the side. I want to get into so they have two different personali- Her favorite memory was her junior of cake and you had a hard day you the graduate program, get my Masters ties,” said Diaz. year of high school when her team won deserve the piece of cake,” said Bianca. in Marriage Family Therapy, and keep The director of Track and Field, Marcia the valley championships and went to “We like tortilla chips. We’re Mexican training with coach,’ said Alejandra. Mansur-Wentworth, said that the twins state. This was the first time ever in 14 so we love any kind of tortillas. We’ll Angel Valdez is a former cross country both have grown so much as athletes years that this had happened. usually wake up early and I’ll make teammate of Alejandra’s that graduated since they’ve been at CSUB. “It was just really nice to break a losing breakfast and she’ll make lunch. So we last year and is someone that she looks “They both come from a pretty hum- streak. It took a lot of hard work, we just make sure that we have at least three up to. ble background. English is not their literally just slept and ran that whole meals a day for sure with some snacks “She really took me in under her wing first language and they just have taken summer and that was it. We had no sometimes.” and she really brought out the best in every opportunity to be successful. They social life. We would just go to practice, Although they are twins who both do me. I give her credit for who I am today are incredible leaders, role models and go to summer school, go to sleep, go to cross country, they do not compete with and I give myself some credit, but I fantastic teammates. They are always practice, eat, repeat. There was nothing each other. They use each other to push can say she brought out a hard working there to lift up not only each other, but else,” said Bianca. one another. person,” said Alejandra. everyone on their team,” said Mans- After graduating from CSUB, Bianca “We’re not competitive. When one Alejandra has a pre-meet ritual where ur-Wentworth. wants to continue both her education starts pushing, the other one has to push. she likes to drink a gallon of water the Bianca struggled with some injuries and sports. She motivates me, its like if AJ can do day before or the morning of the meet. last spring, but this season she is all “I plan to go to graduate school. I want that then I can do that or if I can do this “I like to be really relaxed and I don’t ready to go. to go to graduate school here because I then she can do that,” said Bianca. like to stress about it. Before a race “Right now she’s setting it on fire. do have a fifth year for my sport and I Alejandra Frausto was on the depth we pray and we just thank God for the She’s setting personal bests in her events would love to run for Marcia [her coach] chart in three events in track and field opportunity,’ said Alejandra. and they just work really well togeth- another year,” said Bianca. and two event in cross country. Her Alyssa Diaz is a teammate of both Bi- er. They know how to hold each other The twins are very dedicated to cross favorite events in cross country are the anca and Alejandra and has known them accountable, but they take that energy country as they train all week. 5k and 10k. since high school. Over the years, they to the entire team,” said Mansur-Went- “Our training process is six days a Her breakthrough moment happened all have become really close friends and worth. week of running. We run about eight last season when the coach took her and they always pray together before their They have shown that they can handle miles a day. Sometimes we’ll do some teammate Angel Valdez to UCLA and meets. both being a student and a student-ath- swimming and some running. We lift she was trying to break her personal “Bianca is very trustworthy and she lete. twice a week and then we’ll do a long record. She said that the girls were going is just someone who I can rely on at all “They want to let other people know run on Saturday anywhere from 10 to 12 too slow, so she just took off. times. She’s very outspoken and she’s a that they can come to CSUB, be suc- miles,” said Bianca. “I started running faster and it was very really good listener. She just has a good cessful, and do anything that they want. Not all of their training involves run- hard for me to be that aggressive and ear and gives really good advice,” said They talk about their opportunities and ning. There are some days they don’t that competitive with these girls that I Diaz. “Aj is a little different, she has the blessings in their life, you know they’re run and swim, so that they still get the felt like were better than me. So I got same qualities that Bianca has, but Aj just positive people,” said Mansur-Went- workout while their bodies rest at the out and did what I needed to do and I is extremely outspoken and extremely worth. same time. ended up breaking 18, that’s my person- driven.” “We use aqua joggers, so the thing al record, it’s a 17.58. It was just that One memory that Diaz has of them all about it is you can get the intensity of moment there that I was like I did what I is remembering when they went to a running and the intensity of working out wanted to do,” said Alejandra. conference and watched Bianca run. She Read us daily at TheRunnerOnline.com 12 April 24, 2019 The Runner