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Tough Wrestlers are hard-headed Christian time for conflict nursing remains KCCD board to majors vote on contract in next meeting By Rhiannon Stroberg Features Editor By Javier Valdes Copy Editor Bakersfield College’s nursing students have been experiencing The ongoing saga between issues getting into several of the Bakersfield College President courses required to complete the Sonya Christian and the Kern nursing program. Community College District BC’s nursing program has continues after the KCCD board several classes that are manda- of trustees voted against the ap- tory for nursing students to take proval of Christian’s contract at in order for them to complete the the Sept. 10 program. However, due to the board meet- overwhelmingly high volume of ing. students in the program, these Amid the students in particular have been conflict be- experiencing several issues get- tween the ting into the necessary biology KCCD and and chemistry classes. C h r i s t i a n , BC nursing student Jennifer Chancellor Edwards, 25, stated that she has Sandra Ser- Sandra Serrano been trying to get into Chem 11 rano released for the past six semesters and a statement after weeks of si- that before she was finally able lence on the issue following the to get a spot in the Bio 32 class, Sept. 10 board meeting. she had been waiting four semes- Serrano’s response, how- ters. ever, didn’t “Without Chem 11, I am un- go without able to get into the next class, comment as Chem 16,” Edwards said, “ and BC faculty, without Bio 32, I am unable to students, move on to the next course, Bio and commu- 33.” nity support- Edwards also stated that her ers rallied attempts to get into both Chem together at 16 and Bio 33 for the fall semes- the Bakers- ter were unsuccessful, “and that field College Sonya Christian was with me trying to register for campus to advocate for the BC the classes on the second day of president. fall registration.” The BCSGA came together to Joe Saldivar, Biology Depart- show their support for Christian ment chair, stated that a lot of leading up to a Special Board the issues with getting into these Meeting on Sept. 17. highly impacted courses stem At the Special Board Meet- from budgetary constraints as ing, the chancellor and trustees well as a lack of faculty in that jOe beRGMAN / The RiP BC’s Norman Abas ends up in an awkward position in his match versus Austin Armendariz from Victor arrived to a full house of Chris- department. tian’s supporters. Saldivar explained, “With our Valley College. Abas went on to win the match 18-3 on Sept. 11. The BC team ended up beating Victor During the open-session meet- anatomy physiology classes, we Valley 52-3, but they lost the tournament with a team record of 1-3. See the full wrestling story on Page 8. ing, faculty, community leaders, Please see Nursing, Page 5 and Bakersfield Mayor Harvey Hall spoke in support of Chris- tian, urging the board to vote for the approval of Christian’s con- tract. BC welcomes many After the board heard public comments, it went into closed session to further discuss the negotiations that needed to be made before they can bring it international students back to a vote. After a lengthy closed-session By Crystal Valdez they must maintain a 2.0 GPA meeting, the board came back Reporter as well as be enrolled in a mini- and KCCD Board President mum of 12 units per semester. Dennis Beebe stated, “There was Bakersfield College is home Once enrolled, all students must no action taken during closed to a growing community of in- attend a two-day orientation and session, after a conference with ternational students who travel adhere to the common gradua- the chancellor as negotiator the from across the globe for what tion/transfer requirements. board has decided that further is considered to be a better, According to International negotiations are unnecessary and more prestigious education. Student Program Coordinator that the contract will be placed That is exactly what the In- Shohreh Rahman, BC has en- on the board’s October agenda.” ternational Student Affairs pro- rolled 70 F-1 visa students who Serrano stated that the board gram (ISA) at BC offers. represent 26 countries this fall. did not vote on the contract dur- Despite the difficulties The top three countries repre- ing the Sept. 17 board meeting these students may experience sented are Saudi Arabia, India because it was a Special Board throughout the journey and and South Korea. The most Meeting and the KCCD can only upon their arrival, the struggles pursued majors are business ad- vote on such during a regular are outweighed by their aca- ministration, engineering, biol- board meeting. The contract will demic, social, cultural, and eco- ogy, and nursing. be voted on once again during nomic contributions. Rahman stated that the pro- the Oct. 6 board meeting. The admission criteria for gram does everything in its Following the meeting Beebe, international students are exten- power keep these students on who had initially voted against CiNthiA LOeRA / The RiP sive compared to those of local track. the approval for the contract students. A few of those dis- Students who find it difficult International BC students Seungju Lee, 21, from Korea, and Suhar Ali, 21, from Yemen, at the Sept. 10 board meeting, tinctions, according to the BC to maintain their status are at speak with International Students Counselor Shohreh Rahman inside her office. made it known that he would be voting for the approval of Chris- website, are as follows: Inter- risk of having that status termi- tian’s contract during the Oct. 6 national students must have an nated, and in some cases they costs during their attendance pe- tuition fee per unit, resulting in tional students include an av- board meeting. F-1 visa in order to be consid- must return to their native coun- riod at BC. a total $292 per unit. The reason erage of $726 that result from At the Sept. 10 board meeting, ered for admission at BC. They try. Rahman stated, “Students international students must pay expenses such as textbooks, the KCCD and Christian negoti- must provide evidence that they International students on an pay the following fees: a non- $246 more than the average lo- health fees, and student fees. are proficient in the English lan- resident tuition fee of $200 per cal student is because they do Assuming that all students carry ated a contract that was recom- F-1 visa are also required to mended for approval and was guage in order to benefit from provide evidence that they are unit, a capital outlay for facility not pay California state taxes.” the minimum 12 units that are college level instruction, and financially capable to bear all usage of $46 per unit, and a $46 Additional costs for interna- Please see Foreign , Page 5 Please see Sonya, Page 5 Ca m p u s Page 2 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Nexus aims to unite community New Ag

By Carissa Diaz to raising scholarship money, alumni and gain knowledge on community are involved in a Series where they invite guest Reporter but the BC Foundations want to different careers that interest philanthropy project that makes speakers to educate the students classes reach a higher level of including them. them have a distinguished char- with helpful information. Bakersfield College launched alumni in many projects. Being a part of Nexus, stu- acteristic. A variety of career paths are a new program that brings the The associates want to create a dents get the opportunity to Community service is a well- expressed during the Career alumni back to the community program on social aspects as well become more involved in a known way to give back to the Series gathering. It’s a way to to help guide present students to as other aspects that an alumni philanthropy project that gives community. Nexus is showing become familiar with other ca- become the new leaders of our program normally is involved in. students a chance to give back students to volunteer at Bakers- reers that may be of interest to at BC community. This would mean, for example, to the community. The alumni field College and around town. students who are undecided on The new program Nexus communicating and sharing per- have decided to do a student- The group attends large-scale a career path. It is also helpful stands for building a community sonal experiences of their career. to-student scholarship, which is events around town to help clean when it comes to gaining knowl- together. The newest alumni When Paquette was asked what student-raised money for other up after the event happens. edge on building your resume program launched on campus message she wanted to send to students to receive a scholar- When there are events on and business. open to focuses on giving current stu- the students, she said, “It takes ship. campus, Nexus extends their Nexus was established at the dents a chance to learn from key a good degree in great training Giving Rocks is the project help even if it’s as small as guid- beginning of the school year in leaders, alumni, such as Sen. to launch a career, but I think it that Nexus is currently working ing people around Bakersfield 2015. Some began working on Jean Fuller, Mayor Harvey Hall, takes building a network and re- on. It is where a student makes College. the program around the sum- and Congressman Kevin McCa- ally engaging with the commu- an affordable donation, then af- There are many ways that mer time, but as of now it has students rthy. nity to grow a career.” ter that donation is made, they Nexus is being promoted. For an amount of about 20 members The adviser of foundations, Nexus offers career develop- receive a red key ring as a ‘thank example, SGA hosted the Stu- and about six board members. By Victoria Miller Angela Paquette stated, “We ment, networking, philanthropy, you’ for being a part of the proj- dent Involvement Festival and They plan on looking for Opinions Editor want to groom our current stu- and other services. ect. You do not need to be a part Club Day where Nexus began to more board members in the near dents into becoming both robust Career development deals of Nexus; anyone can apply. The spread the word of the new pro- future. To become a member New Agriculture Mechanics alumni and really strong future with educating students on their Nexus board votes and picks grams. The group will be plac- you can contact Adviser Angela classes are now available to Ba- leaders of the community.” careers goals and what it is like four to five winners that will re- ing their information table at a Paquette in Foundations or the kersfield College students. Many colleges have active to work in the work place. The ceive the scholarship. few football games this year, in- President of Nexus, Tracy Hall, According to Norman Oilar, a alumni that are connected with program teams up with the “One of the hallmarks of cluding a photo booth, backdrop in the president’s office. BC Agriculture instructor, these current students and help raise alumni to host events. Kern County is that we tend to and props for everyone to see Regular meetings are held in new classes will be beneficial to money for student scholarships. By networking and showing be a very giving community,” what Nexus is about. the Fireside room the first and BC and its students. Bakersfield College alumni are students work opportunities, Paquette stated. Paquette also Another way Nexus is be- third Thursday of each month “Agriculture Mechanics already active when it comes students get a chance to meet added that most leaders in our ing promoted is through Career from noon to 1p.m. courses will benefit Bakersfield College as an opportunity to learn about the mechanized side of the Agricultural Industry. Ba- kersfield College students will have an opportunity to gain skills necessary to enter into the Food Journalists speak at first alumni Nexus event Processing area of Manufactur- ing, which is a growing career By Carissa Diaz station to general sales manager opportunity,” he said. Reporter after four years. As the years Oilar says these classes will passed, he was promoted to vice help students acquire multiple Alumni media journalists re- president and general manager skills and knowledge, such as turned to Bakersfield College as of KGET, Telemundo and CW tools of the trades, electrical, guest speakers for Nexus’s Ca- in 2014. He is now married to an plumbing, woodwork, fabrica- reer Series. Their interview gave alumni Renegade with two chil- tion, maintenance, welding & students a chance to become dren and has a brother who is in design, as well as equipment op- familiar with a career path and the Renegades Hall of Fame for eration. gave tips on building oneself in athletics. These classes will enable stu- the workplace. The other speaker, Jeremy dents to earn a degree in agricul- On Sept. 18 Nexus hosted its Price, was also born and raised ture and possibly a certificate, first Career Series event of the in Bakersfield, California. He says Oilar. “Initially, students year with guest Jeremy Price, graduated from Foothill High can earn credit towards agricul- President of iHeart radio Bakers- School. Price attended Universi- ture degrees in place. We hope field, and Derek Jeffery, Vice ty of California, Los Angeles and to develop a local certificate in President/General of KGET TV, Vanguard University of Southern Agriculture Mechanics.” Telemundo and CW Bakers- California. However, Oilar also mentioned field. He started out as a general sales that more work needs to be done The event was hosted at noon manager for CBS Radio-Fresno on a state level to develop an Ag- in the Fireside room, students in 2006 for a year and then went riculture Mechanics Pathway for gathered with their lunch and on to become director of digital transfer degrees. came prepared to take notes. sales for 5 years. In 2009 he was For more information regard- There were desserts and choice General Sales Manager for Mega ing the agriculture programs of drinks provided for everyone. 97.9 Oldies until 2013 where he available at BC, visit bakers- Javier Valdes / The Rip As the event started, President did Cumulus Media, Mega 97.9, fieldcollege.edu/agriculture. of Nexus Tracy Hall explained and KWYE 101.1. He now is a Angela Paquette serves as moderator for guest speakers Jeremy Price and Derek what the Nexus organization Market President of iHeartMe- Jeffery at the first Nexus Career series event at Bakersfield College on Sept. 17. provides for the students. The dia, which runs 5 radio stations alumni works with present stu- in Bakersfield: KDFO 98.5FM, want to do in life and that it’s the Police Activities Board, and internship. Price and Jeffery dents on career development, KBFP 105.3FM, KRAB fine. “If you’re confused about Smile for a Lifetime Board, gave tips on getting an intern- Delano networking, philanthropy, and 106.1FM, 800AM KBFP, and what you want to be when you Bakersfield West Rotary Inter- ship position explaining that community service. The philan- 970AM KHTY. grow up, I was too,” said Price. national, and served eight years many students who are gradu- thropy projects include a Career Jeffery spoke on his life grow- Paquette asked the men about on the American Heart Asso- ating this year apply in May, Speaker Series, which bring ing up and said he knew he want- resume tips they would like to ciation and Donate Life board. which means you’re going up Grape alumni back to BC to educate ed to become a journalist. He was share with the students. They Price is involved in Bakersfield against many students at one the students. also very sure of wanting to be agreed that most of the time it’s West Rotary International, The time. If you apply and reach The adviser, Angela Paquette, involved with television. He had based on networking, who you Salvation Army, Coalition for out earlier you have a greater who is good friends with the a big dream to become the next know in the business. It’s more Urban Renewal Excellence, chance of getting that spot. Strike 50th alumni journalists, led the inter- big sports broadcaster, but once helpful to know people because Hume Lake Christian Camps, In terms of characteristics they view. he received his degree he had a they’re the ones that can put in a and The Leukemia and Lym- look for confidence, being able Bakersfield native, Derek Jef- hard time finding his way into a good word for you or show you phoma Society. to strongly communicate and fery, graduated from Stockdale journalism job. “I realized when how to go about the business. The journalists described impress in every way possible. High School. He then attended I came home that a paper degree Another big resume tip is be- the value of being a Renegade It is important to have experi- anniversary Utah University where he was that you have is wonderful, but ing involved in the community. is great because the students ence; they look at it as giving on an athletic scholarship and re- it’s very, very hard to get your By taking time out to volunteer, have a community to lean on. time to what you want to do. By Javier Valdes ceived his Bachelors in Science foot in the door,” said Jeffery. you can open up many opportu- Especially being from the com- The young generation, 18-25 Copy Editor in Broadcast Journalism. He also Price added that, when he at- nities for yourself. It shows you munity, students have a greater years of age, have a reputation completed many courses at BC. tended college he wanted to care about people around you. chance of being involved. By of not wanting to work hard or The Bakersfield College In 2004 when he returned home, become a history professor, but After you send in a resume, it is connecting with students around at certain times of the day so campus will be celebrating the he began working as an unpaid decided to go into business. best to call to show you’re ready you, it is a way of expanding students have to prove to man- Delano Grape Strike’s 50th anni- weekend intern for KGET. While he sold suits he came and if you have to keep sending your network. “Use local con- agers they can. As president and versary with a series of campus- Jeffery decided that he needed across a radio editor and that’s in the resume. nections any way as possible,” managers of big company’s, wide events that illustrate the something more so began work- when he changed his mind. They Jeffery is involved in many as- Derrick stated. Price and Jeffery say they look plight that sparked the farm labor ing as a sales account executive both expressed how someone is sociations such as Kern Country A big step students take with forward to working with the movement of the 20th century. and was then promoted at the never really sure of what they Broadcaster Association Board, beginning a career is taking an young generation. The Sept. 23-25 events will serve as a reflective for the Dela- no Grape Strike, which led to the multiethnic farm laborer’s union, the United Farm Workers. The events range from a com- Bakersfield College hosts 61st annual Alumni Barbecue munity dialogue focusing on en- vironmental justice organizing in By Carl E. Littleberry Jr. Ice cream as one choice, and fried donuts Finishing the speech, Christian chose the 21st century, a panel presen- Reporter as another. to show a more personal side thanking tation and discussion featuring Acting as host of the barbecue, BC the faculty and students for their support Stephen Pitti and Raymond Rast, Bakersfield College hosted the 61st Sports Information Director, Fran- over her recent contract talks. “I wouldn’t a book talk with Lauren Araiza Annual Fall Alumni Barbecue on Thurs- cis Mayer, opened with a short speech be here without you people right here. on the black freedom struggle day Sept. 17th in the BC Fireside room thanking those who came in support of From parents to students, I deeply thank and the United Farm Workers, attempting to raise funds for the Athletic the Renegades. you…. I truly appreciate what this school and a performance of Gary So- Department. “I would like to thank everyone for has done for me in my life.” to’s “In and Out of Shadows,” a Focusing on fall sports some key BC their support of our Athletic Department. After the candid speech from Chris- musical about the lives and ex- sports in attendance were the football and These athletes are working hard every- tian, Coach Dahl, the head coach of the periences of a group of undocu- cross-country teams, along with women’s day and I know they appreciate what women’s basketball team, lead the crowd mented teenagers. soccer and volleyball. you’re doing here today.” After a few in a “WE ARE BC” chant leaving Chris- The anniversary celebration Showing their support for the fall more words from Mayer, he relinquished tian at a loss for words as she exited the will conclude with a Sept. 26 teams, many alumni were in attendance the podium to BC President Sonya Chris- podium. Joe bergman / The Rip all-day celebration organized for the event. tian. After the lengthy chanting from the Culinary Arts major Andrea by the United Farm Workers. As usual, the BC Culinary Department Before Christian could utter a word, crowd, Mayer returned to the podium to The event will take place at the, led by head chef Eric Sebella provided the entirety of the audience rose up to auction off a few goodies to the guests. Navano prepares New York cut now national historic landmark, the food for the evening. The menu con- give her a two-minute standing ovation The big winner of the night was BC steaks for the BC Alumni barbecue Forty Acres complex just west of sisted of grilled New York steaks and showing their support for the recently Athletic Director Sandi Taylor winning a held on Sept. 17. Delano. barbecue chicken as the main courses. embattled president. 45” flat-screen television. The event will feature perfor- The sides offered were chili beans, with Addressing the raucous crowd, Chris- After the raffle, Mayer gave way to the with closing remarks for the audience, mances from the ’65 strike, by tossed salad topped with special vinai- tian spoke mainly on the effect the ath- BC drum-line and cheerleaders for sepa- “Thank you everyone for coming tonight, the renowned Teatro Campesino grette dressing. letics have on students’ lives also giving rate performances. we do this every year and it’s because of and Danny Valdez. Those attend- For dessert the culinary departed of- thanks to the coaches and staff for their After the performances, Becki Whit- the great people who come through BC ing can also visit historic exhibits fered an assortment of Ben and Jerry’s efforts with the student athletes. son, the BC cheerleading coach, ended every year that we can do this.” at the Forty Acres complex. Fe a t u r e s Page 3 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Annual Kern County Fair is back in town

By Crystal Valdez fire safety major Arcadio Garcia, Reporter 21. Garcia emphasized the impor- The Kern County Fair is tance of spending a day at the KC making its annual comeback Fair with those who mean a lot to to Bakersfield and students at him. Times have been hectic and Bakersfield College are look- stressful for his family, so Garcia ing forward to it. There will be is looking forward to watch them a medley of carnival food, rides focus on fun for the day. and games, musical performanc- Child development major es – as well as animal interactive Noemi De La Torre, 19, men- events, and these are only a frac- tioned that she is going to the KC tion of what this year’s fair has Fair with her boyfriend this year. to offer. “We’re excited to share a fun- Biology major Michael Mar- nel cake, but we’re mostly excit- tinez, 20, stated “I already have ed for the concerts. We’re going money set aside just for fair food, for Love and Theft, and Parma- so I’d say I’m mostly looking lee,” she stated. forward to the food. There are The KC Fair will host a va- so many options to choose from. riety of live music events every My favorites are definitely fun- night at the Bud Weiser Pavilion. nel cakes, and anything wrapped In addition to Love and Theft in bacon.” and Parmalee, The Beach Boys Child development major will perform on opening night, Marisela Zavala, 20, stated, and R&B singer and songwriter “I’m going this year with my Ashanti will perform later dur- boyfriend. It’s the first time we ing the first week. go together as a couple, and I’m KC Fair CEO Mike Olcott super excited! We’re going to the is confident that the lineup this rodeo. I’ve never been to one be- year will entertain fairgoers be- fore, but he loves it. It should be cause “There is something for a lot of fun.” everyone. The lineup is great this For many busy students on year. We got a lot of great acts for campus, the KC Fair will serve everyone’s age group and what Javier Valdes / The Rip as an opportunity to have fun and everybody’s interested in: coun- The annual Kern County Fair will open its doors Sept. 23 where there will be a newly expanded adult carnival area. spend time with friends and fam- try, r&b, rock, Christian, to name ily. just a few,” stated Olcott. year is animals. American Duck Race. Olcott that the adult carnival area has admission is $9. Children (ages “The fair food and the games All concerts are free and abide Butterfly Adventures is mak- said, “The kids love the racing been expanded in order to pre- 6-12) admission is $5; children are great and all, but I’m more by a first come first serve basis. ing a comeback, as well as the pigs, and the turkeys, too.” vent crowding, and the children’s under 6, as well as active or re- excited to spend time with my For those who want a front row Pollywood Bird Show. He is also confident that these carnival area will welcome a new tired military personnel, get in family outside of the house. With seat, punctuality is crucial. There will be many animal events will provoke positive re- attraction. for free. both work and school, it’s been There will also be various races this year, including the Tur- actions from children and par- The KC Fair will take place For more information about difficult to make time for people events at the KC Fair to entertain key Stampede, the All-Alaskan ents alike. Sept. 23-Oct. 4. Adult admission events and additional costs, visit who are important to me,” stated guests. A prominent theme this Racing Pigs, and the new Great Olcott additionally confirmed is $10, and senior (ages 55+) kerncountyfair.com. Handheld vs. Village home consoles fest was

By Chris Miller Williamson, similarly to Bean, Reporter enjoys a combination of both home console and handheld another When asked whether they pre- gaming. He went on to say, how- fer the higher production value ever, that, “Handheld is the bet- offered in home-console gaming ter system for JRPGs.” or the convenience and portabil- Salvador Murillo, 20, has been ity of handheld gaming, three a gamer since he was about 5 out of five Bakersfield College or 6. His very first console was success gamers said they like a mixture a Super Nintendo. He has since of both. played on the Xbox, Nintendo By Alex Rivera Ian Bean, 28, has been play- Wii, DS, 3DS, and WiiU. Reporter ing videogames since 1992. He Murillo identifies himself has played on many gaming as both a casual and hardcore Local vendors, breweries, consoles including the Atari, the gamer who often dabbles in the and wineries all made their Sega Game-Gear, PC, and every competitive nature of Pokémon way once again to the Kern GameBoy, Nintendo home con- Omega Ruby. County Museum for the an- sole, Xbox console, and Playsta- Murillo stated that he likes nual Village Fest festival on tion console ever made. home console gaming and hand- Sept. 12. Bean identifies himself as a held gaming equally because Village Fest was another very hardcore competitive gam- he can play either with friends soldout event with tickets be- er. He went on to elaborate how online or locally. He later com- ing limited to the first 4,500 competitive of a gamer he was mented that, “What really mat- guests at $73 per ticket. The by stating, “I broke my TV while ters is the game library.” Kern County Museum had playing GTA Online.” The other two BC gamers said no choice but to send many When asked whether he pre- they were die-hard home-con- people waiting in line home ferred to play on a handheld sole fans. due to the venue reaching its or home console, he stated he Timothy Giese, 20, has been full capacity. spends an even amount of time gaming for 15 years. The con- The ticket prices seemed on both and enjoys a combina- soles he’s owned range from the high to many local residents tion of the two. Sega Dreamcast and Nintendo for only four hours, but with a Brennan Williamson has 64 to the GameBoy and the Play- Cinthia Loera / The Rip purchase of a ticket, it includ- been playing video games for station Vita. BC student Brennan Williamson plays video games on his Nintendo DS in the cafeteria. ed 16 acres of fun. It included 10 years. His very first console Giese identifies himself as a 5 stages for 17 bands, unlim- was a hand-me down Super Nin- casual gamer who plays solely to games available.” When asked whether he iden- with Pro Lab Gaming.” ited beer and wine, samples tendo. enjoy the game. Chris Storer, 27, has been tifies himself as a hardcore or Storer plays on a variety of from 60 plus breweries and Williamson identifies himself Giese has played a variety gaming his entire life and claims casual gamer he went on to say, gaming systems but prefers 30 plus wineries, as well as as a casual gamer who plays of gaming consoles but said, “I to have played on every known “About 75% of the time I’m a home console overall since the unlimited food samples from more for fun rather than for com- prefer home-console gaming be- system except for the Sega casual gamer, but I do partake in majority of the time he plays on 30 local restaurants. It’s no petition. cause there are more high-quality Dreamcast. many tournaments for Smash 4 his Playstation 3. wonder many residents pile up and wait for Bakersfield’s party of the year. viser, Esmeralda Renteria, stated, that also requires people to have This year’s Village Fest “My goal is that your students math skills, English skills, ac- offered a sports tent for par- leave with the information they counting skills, and so forth.” tygoers to watch and enjoy BC hosts need to transfer to our campus.” Lioudakis went on to say one sporting events occurring dur- Renteria went on to mention that of their goals in being a part of ing the festival, but while the she had already encountered these types of transfer fairs is to event mainly focuses on live some BC students interested in educate students about getting entertainment, beer, and food a certain major but were misin- educated. During the fair, stu- there is much more to it. transfer formed and taking courses that dents were seen walking table to All the proceeds from Vil- were not needed. table and taking advantage of the lage Fest ticket sales go to According to CSUB repre- information that was available to the non-profit organization, sentative, Alicia Iniguez, said, them from each school. C.A.R.E. (Children’s Ad- “Talking to as many universities BC student Ashley Craig be- vocates Resource Endow- event as possible is the most important lieves the transfer fair can get stu- ment), whom raises money thing a student should do.” dents amped up about wanting to By Cinthia Loera for children charities in Kern One school that stood out was actually transfer as well inform Reporter County. Cinthia Loera / The Rip Columbia College Hollywood, them about which schools offer The high ticket pricing The College Transfer Fair was Students speak to university representatives to learn more which is a private nonprofit film their major, which can help them didn’t concern many who at- held in the Campus Center and information about each school at the College Transfer Fair. school. Senior Director of Enroll- in the decision making process. tended because many came the Fireside Room from 9 a.m. ment Management Angelo Li- Another student, Mariah with the knowledge that the to 1 p.m on Sept. 14. This event representatives and have any of When asked what they wished oudakis said the college attends Craig, said the biggest thing she money would help our local was organized to give students their questions answered. to accomplish by participating in transfer fairs across the country got out of attending the fair was charities. an opportunity to speak to a vari- Some of the universities that the transfer fair, representatives as well as internationally. finding out when she is able to Village Fest is not only Ba- ety of university representatives attended included: UC Santa agreed that their main goals were “There’s a lot of folks that meet with the department head kersfield’s biggest party we and to be able to get information Cruz, Humboldt State Univer- exposure, recruitment, and to in- don’t realize it’s [Columbia Col- at CSUB to have her psychology have once a year, but it is also on the transfer process. sity, CSU Bakersfield, CSU East form students about the options lege Hollywood] not just about major further explained. one of the biggest fundraisers Students were able to have Bay, CSU Sacramento and UC each school has to offer. acting and film making,” he said. “I wouldn’t have done that for all of our local children one-on-one conversations with Merced, just to name a few. UC Merced’s admissions ad- “There’s actually a film business without this [fair],” said Craig. charities. Fe a t u r e s Page 4 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Topics of abortion covered in Levan Center

By Victoria Miller The discussion covered the ty, who said a child should be abortions were limited, access es, pregnancy is seen as a “death or illegally. Opinions Editor multiple complexities within the wanted and cared for. to sexual education needs to sentence”. Trujillo spoke about a quote topic of abortion, including the When another attendee men- be more prominent, and it was Rick Perry and Texas’s legisla- from Judith Thomas. “Abortion The Gadfly Café hosted their unequal burden of the abortion tioned the idea that women who agreed by multiple attendees that tion regarding abortion was also is not the termination of life, but first discussion this semester in on the women versus the men, have had multiple abortions Kern County is lacking in that highly discussed. Trujillo asked the unwillingness to provide for the Norman Levan Center on the problems that women face should have their tubes tied, department. the question, “Because we claim that life.” Sept. 15, regarding the topic of when access to abortion clinics Smith replied with facts. “You Trujillo brought up abortion- we have a right to these servic- He said it was important not to abortion without access. are limited, and the moral ques- won’t find a doctor to tie your related events that have made es, does that make government over-theorize abortion and make Led by Rene Trujillo, a phi- tions that accompany the idea of tubes if you are under a certain national headlines. One of these responsible to provide them to it academic because it is a real, losophy professor at Bakersfield abortion. age, and if you are married and situations was the woman in Ire- us?” emotional thing that people ex- College, the discussion invited A variety of perspectives were separated, you’ll need consent land who was denied an abortion One attendee answered that if perience. faculty, staff, students, and oth- expressed concerning abortion. from your husband before the although she could not healthily our government wants to protect The next Gadfly Café discus- ers in the community to share One of the perspectives given doctor will proceed.” carry the child, which led to both their people, they need to provide sion will be held Oct. 13, 12:30- their ideas and beliefs about the was from Jennifer Smith, orga- Another idea that was ex- the mother and fetus’s death. a safe outlet because abortions 1:30 p.m. in the Levan Center controversial subject. nizer of Pro- Choice Kern Coun- pressed was that if access to Trujillo mentioned in some cas- will continue to happen, legally regarding marriage equality.

Top Ten 5K dash and walk support MADD Highest ranked Universities in the U.S. 10. California Institute of Technology Pasadena, California Tuition and fees: $48,710 (2015-16) Overall Score: 90 out of 100

9. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Tuition and fees: $45,390 (2015-16) Overall Score: 91 out of 100

8. Duke University Durham, North Carolina Tuition and fees: $49,536 (2015-16) Overall Score: 92 out of 100

7. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts Tuition and fees: $49,341 (2015-16) Overall Score: 93 out of 100

6. University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois Tuition and fees: $46,704 (2015-16) Overall Score: 95 out of 100 Rhiannon STROBERG / The Rip Walkers, runners, and family members gather around the finish line to cheer on the other walkers and runners coming in at the 2nd annual Walk Like MADD event held at River Walk park on Sept. 19. 5. Stanford University Stanford, California By AK Pachla says she is motivated to educate Tuition and fees: $50,193 (2015-16) Reporter others on the dangers of driving under the influence in order to Overall Score: 95 out of 100 The Park at River Walk host- prevent tragedy, both for her ed the second annual Walk Like family and the other families of 4. Columbia University MADD/MADD Dash 5K on Kern County. Sept. 19. Community partners, It is the mission of Kern New York, New York law enforcement, victims and County MADD to get that num- Tuition and fees: $46,320 (2015-16) advocates gathered to share sto- ber as close to zero as possible. Overall Score: 95 out of 100 ries, raise awareness, and take “It’s not about drinking,” says action to end drinking and driv- Harland. “It’s about making a ing in Kern County. responsible choice.” 3. Yale University The California Office of Traf- It is a choice with far reach- New Haven, Connecticut fic Safety, in the most recent ing consequences. Tuition and fees: $51,008 (2014-15) numbers available, counted At the park, two empty chairs nearly 650 alcohol involved fa- sit beside the family of Bakers- Overall Score: 97 out of 100 tality or injury crashes in Kern field College nursing student County for 2012, including 262 Christina Valadez. On Jan. 17, 2. Harvard University pedestrians. 2014, Vanessa Carillo, Valadez’ “We have an epidemic here,” cousin-in-law, and her unborn Cambridge, Massachusetts says MADD victim advocate daughter Khloe were struck Tuition and fees: $47,600 (2015-16) and family survivor Carla Pear- and killed by a repeat offender Overall Score: 99 out of 100 son, standing next to a win- drunk driver. dowed trailer holding a wrecked “It’s a split second that could car, a mechanical casualty of change your life forever,” ex- 1. Princeton University drinking and driving. plains Valadez. Saying the Princeton, New Jersey “We have a problem with consequences of drunk driving people who make a choice to extend from prosecution to per- Tuition and fees: $45,278 (2015-16) drink and drive,” said Pearson. sonal injury and worse. Overall Score: 100 out of 100 Pearson lost her son Adam to “Every day we’re still griev- a repeat offender drunk driver in ing,” Valadez tells the Rip. Her 2002. family has attended Walk Like The event isn’t just for vic- MADD/MADD Dash 5K at tims and families. Walk man- River Walk for the last two Walk held at Beach Park to ager Tina Harland hasn’t been years, helping to raise com- Rhiannon Stroberg / The Rip personally affected by drunk munity awareness and put the Kailynn Tackett, 2, is seen petting Macho, a miniature driving and says it “wasn’t re- faces and names of people to horse, with Officer Sonja Peery at A Life Interrupted ally on my radar” until coming the problem. booth set up at the 2nd annual Walk Like MADD event. bring awareness to suicides to work for Mothers Against Kern County MADD wel- Drunk Driving. comes community sponsorship, drunk driving statistics in Ba- call the Kern County Mothers By Felicity Tomisaka partment. After having seen firsthand as well as offering volunteer kersfield. Against Drunk Driving at 916- Reporter Sunny Mueller, specialist for the devastation a drunk driver opportunities for residents who Anyone interested in contact- 481-6233. The Kern County Mental Health can inflict on a family, Harland want to make a difference in the ing MADD is encouraged to The event raised $43,000. The first annual Stomp Out Department, handles the Kern Suicide Walk was held at Beach County Mental Health Hotline Park on Sept. 12 from 7:30 a.m. and the volunteer hotline pro- to noon. gram where they train volunteers Ellen Eggert, board member of in the Applied Suicide Interven- New club brings art, theater and music together the Save A Life Today organiza- tion Skills Training (ASIST) to tion, wanted to bring awareness prepare them to recognize and By AK Pachla “We want to be able to tie in artistic acceptance. Hernandez on Sept. 23-24 and Sept. 29. to everyone about the seriousness provide interventions to individ- uals with suicidal intentions. Reporter the community,” she says, but calls ATM “a chance for us to be Performing artists of all styles, of suicide, whether it’s a close to make a future for the club, able to be a family, to bond, and types, and skill levels are wel- friend or family member. Having “We handle 2,000 calls a it needs the community’s help. to show each other our talents, come and encouraged to audi- lost two brothers to suicide, Eg- month on average and get 22,000 Art, theatre, music: a new to 24,000 calls a year,” Mueller student club at Bakersfield Col- The idea behind the Shake- both emotionally and physi- tion. Auditions are also available gert wanted to get involved with spearian style is to encourage cally.” by appointment if artists have the American Foundation for stated. “Fifteen percent to 20% lege, intends to make its Fall of those crisis calls are immedi- 2015 inaugural season a truly club sponsorship, both from the Hansen, a self-described “the- scheduling conflicts. Suicide Prevention. student audience and the larger ater geek” with a background in Students who are interested She believes that no one takes ately suicidal.” royal affair. Mueller said that the most ATM club president Monique Bakersfield community. acting and dramatic reading, has in auditioning for a spot in the it seriously and she doesn’t While there is currently no scheduled a month full of club “A Knight to Remember” per- want anyone to go through los- challenging call was about some- Hansen envisions “A Knight to one who had cut a wrist in an al- Remember” as an Elizabethan- firm date set for the event, audi- meetings and open auditions in formance lineup are invited ing someone to suicide like she tions are under way and ongo- an effort to include as many BC to attend one of the scheduled did. Eggert hopes this event will leyway and didn’t know where era style performance, where they were. the audience itself plays the role ing. Singers, poets, presenters, artists as possible. In Septem- open auditions. Prospective continue to be a success in the actors and musicians alike have ber alone, three open auditions performers may contact the club future. “Not only did I have to calm of Shakespearian groundlings, them down,” he said, “but I also offering their appreciation … auditioned for a spot in the have already been held; with via their Facebook page (search At the event, several resourc- lineup, and ATM is excited to three more on the way, and the ATMatBC at www.facebook. es were available such as The had to pinpoint their location for along with maybe some coin … medical attention.” for the performers. add more performers and club cast list is growing steadily. com), or email Monique Han- Bakersfield American Indian members. ATM will be holding open sen at mogarcia93306@gmail. Project, CSUB’s Counseling There were 300 people in at- Hansen describes the ATM tendance and they raised over club as “a travelling acting and Singer and ATM Vice Presi- auditions from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. com to schedule an audition or Training Clinic, U.S. Depart- dent Destinee Hernandez says in the Fireside Room (located for more information about the ment of Veteran Affairs, and the $11,000 through the raffles, improvisation group” perform- bracelets, and T-shirt sales. ing at large. the club is geared for universal in the Campus Center foyer) club. Kern County Mental Health De- Ne w s Page 5 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 23,2015 Technicians Students now have help with housing By Rhiannon Stroberg they can post their available come to BC Features Editor listings, although the listings displayed on the BC Housing By AK Pachla After speaking to the class, she Bakersfield College’s Office Resources link may show open Reporter pulled out the magnetic powder of Student Life have recently availability, Bakersfield Col- and brushes for traditional fin- developed an online housing lege does not guarantee that the On Sept. 16, Lt. Jason gerprint collection. resources link available on the houses shown online are in fact Townsend’s 6 p.m. Introduction Cecil and Wedeking-White BC website. This allows the available. to Evidence class welcomed told the students that crime Rhiannon Stroberg / The Rip public to post their listings to “Students can find out about Bakersfield Police crime scene scene prcedure is nothing like Lisa Wedeking-White demonstrates to students how to provide students with informa- housing availability by contact- technicians Jeff Cecil and Lisa what they may have seen on recover fingerprints during a crime lab demonstration. tion to help them find available ing the Office of Student Life Wedeking-White to talk about television. They explained the housing within the Bakersfield or the landlord for the prop- the process of evidence collec- process and stressed the impor- suspects and are, by the nature of might make his or her finger- community. erties listed on the website,” tion, share a few experiences, and tance of evidence preservation the job, removed from the actual prints more difficult to recover. “This idea was birthed from Damania said. “Availability is demonstrate some of the tools and conservation. The evidence event, sometimes by years. The nature of the surface being a need that arose among the updated during the first week CSTs use to help solve crimes. documenting process requires This, Cecil admitted during dusted for fingerprints is less student population,” said Nicky of each month.” Cecil drew on his 14 years technicians to spend an aver- his footprint collection dem- problematic. Wedeking-White Damania, BC’s director of The Housing Resources link of experience as a Bakersfield age of eight hours at each crime onstration, presents evidence demonstrated this by pulling a Student Life. “The office of also has a referral form for stu- Police Department crime scene scene they process. preservation challenges as fingerprint off a golf ball using Student Life is here to assist dents so that the Office of Stu- technician and certified latent Crime scene technicians well. Evidence protection isn’t special transfer putty to pull the students in any way possible. dent Life can contact students fingerprint examiner during the work on an “on-call” schedule. the priority of first responders, dust out of the divots. We saw a need, and we are directly to inform them. visit, showing photographs and Wedeking-White describes her and he says the easiest type After seeing the presenta- hoping to fulfill that need the “This is a Student Life initia- sharing stories. workweek as “8 a.m. on Monday of shoeprints to recover using tion, administration of justice best way possible.” tive,” said Damania. “Student Cecil also demonstrated the to 8 a.m. on Monday.” In fact, electrostatically charged My- major Kyle Brawley Fowler Damania explained that al- Housing Services is designed electrostatic footprint collec- Cecil explained that Wedeking- lar floor sheets are “The 511s shared his career plan. Fowler though BC does not provide to help students meet this and tion technology currently in use White’s phone was on at that (regulation uniform boots) that chose administration of justice housing, they [Student Life] to provide opportunities to de- by police departments all over very moment, and said if a call the police officers wear.” because of the variety of career are hoping to ensure that the velop life skills through work- America. Police service techni- came in, they may have to cut Cecil is quick to point out paths such a degree can open. students have information shops, financial management, cian Lisa Wedeking-White ac- their visit short. that this is incidental on the Fowler says the demonstrations about available housing options connections to resources, and companied Cecil. Another sharp difference be- part of the officers. “They’re left him with a better under- to assist students in their hous- hands-on practical tips and ad- She had been a private busi- tween television CSIs and real out there trying to save lives or standing of evidence collec- ing search. vice.” ness owner for 15 years before life PSTs is the distance main- find suspects.” Traditional fin- tion and gave him advice about “In this particular instance, The Student Housing link is deciding she wanted, “A real, tained between the evidence col- gerprint collection can also be where and how police might be we, the office of Student Life, available on BC’s website un- grown-up job.” lection process and the physical problematic. able to find evidence. are middlemen,” Damania der the Office of Student Life After training, Wedeking- enforcement of law. During her demonstration, “It makes you think twice briefly stated. tab, which can be found by White was hired as a PST for Police service technicians Wedeking-White showed how about where you put your feet The student housing link clicking the Student Services the Bakersfield Police in 2012. have virtually no contact with lack of oil on someone’s skin or hands.” shows the general public where tab on BC’s main page. Foreign: BC has increased its BC cuts water usage on campus amount of international students By Felicity Tomisaka Marketing and Public Relations During the summer the staff Reporter here at BC, said, “The drought was messaged about the change Continued from Page 1 doesn’t affect marketing, but it in the watering patterns and required, they each pay $3,504 They arrive alone with no family There is an International Stu- Bakersfield College has taken does change how we communi- staff will hand water trees. each semester plus the additional to welcome them and nowhere dent Club on campus. However, steps to reduce water usage in cate about it and it has required “We have also asked them costs, which then total to an as- to stay. This is in part because of Rahman stated that ISA students this drought. that I learn about the drought to report any sprinklers that tounding $4,230 per student per online resources. typically do not participate in ex- For three years now, BC has and how BC wants to respond have been running longer than semester. The amount per each of According to Rahman: “The tracurricular activities. changed their water patterns to it.” necessary and not just walk by the 70 students enrolled this fall ISA used to only revolve around The amount of time and mon- starting with some replacements This also affects the commu- them.” result in an approximate grand word of mouth. Students would ey spent to be admitted to BC, as with toilets and have been mak- nity’s perception of BC, which Chiang runs BC’s emergency total of $296,100 additional in- recommend BC to their friends well as time dedicated to study- ing additional efforts to improve contradicts with the markets ap- notification system and oversees come for BC this semester. and family back home. Now they ing in order to avoid status ter- the BC water usage. peal. the all student list, only sends These students are required have more accessibility to infor- mination is constantly placed in Amir Birjandi, Maintenance Chiang said, “Sprinklers, for emails to students if its of broad to pay all of these fees out of mation on our school’s website consideration. Education is the and Operations Director at example, break every day which importance, and asks students pocket. According to Rahman, and on Facebook. Students learn main priority. Thus, international BC, explains that he is trying causes a perception problem. to report any broken sprinklers they do not qualify for financial about us and they are interested, students are usually successful at to eliminate unnecessary grass These things happen every day. by sending her an email so she aid and are not allowed to work resulting in a substantial increase BC. areas by adding sod or bark in- By taking a picture of it and can pass it on to maintenance off-campus. However, they are in enrollment and admission.” “Our students are very intelli- stead. sending it to the media makes it and operations. eligible for scholarships and on- This increase in numbers gent. A lot of them are tutors or Amber Chiang, Director of a PR & marketing problem.” campus employment after one or caused a reaction. The Bakers- they do supplemental instruction. two semesters are completed at field College Student Govern- Some transfer within two or three BC. The biggest issue for these ment Association (BCSGA) is years, some graduate within four students is housing. currently working on a housing to five years. Some do practical sonya: “BC does not provide hous- project in order to alleviate the job training and others choose to Contract is set to be voted on ing for our students. Without stress placed on these students go back home,” said Rahman. Continued from Page 1 Christian’s possession, denying her leadership style is not com- social security, apartment living who seek better opportunities. An ISA alumnus who over- expected to be approved. The rumors that she had leaked the patible with the procedures and arrangements can be difficult. If As far as acculturation and as- came poverty and hunger to beat contract, though, was ultimate- evaluation to the press. thus operation of a multi-col- they don’t have family or friends similation, international students the odds recently contacted her. ly rejected. Many of Christian’s support- lege district. It is recommended to stay with, they often arrive at adapt easily. This former student is now mar- Six days later, Serrano re- ers dismissed Serrano’s public that Dr. Christian seek a chief hotels or motels, which can be “We are a global village. They ried, a U.S. citizen, and is work- sponded with a public letter re- letter for allegedly contradict- executive office in a single col- expensive even if it’s just for the watch the movies we watch, and ing on her master’s degree. garding the contract issue. ing what was stated in the June lege district where she will have first few weeks,” stated Rahman. they listen to the music we listen “It really touched my heart. Throughout her lengthy re- 2015 evaluation. the responsibility and authority “We are looking for student to. A more prevalent issue is lan- In her letter she said that none sponse regarding allegations In a published Facebook she seeks,” further supporting help. Nowadays, out of state and guage,” said Rahman. of that could have been possible made on how Christian’s evalu- note, BC professor Nick Stro- claims that Christian’s review international students are very Students are typically capable without our help,” she stated. ation was leaked to the press bel called Serrano’s public letter wasn’t for reflection and correc- mobile. However, our interna- of understanding English in a Rahman concluded, “These and the content of the employee “false” stating that, “The evalu- tion but a blunt request that she tional students don’t have the pa- classroom setting. Rahman said students are our global ambassa- evaluation, Serrano defended ation was NOT ‘for reflection seek a different job elsewhere. perwork to facilitate the housing that English comprehension de- dors. They are exchanging their herself. and correction.’ The evaluation Serrano defended allegations issue. Fellow students who could pends on the country of origin. values from around the world She stated that the document dated June 2015 tells Sonya to that she had released the evalu- offer a room for rent would be a Students from countries such as and they are contributing to the was, “For her [Christian] eyes find employment elsewhere… ation by stating that Christian great help.” England, Canada, and India are increased cultural understanding only for reflection and correc- ‘reflection and correction’ re- disclosed that she had provided Rahman also discussed a new proficient in English because it at BC. Our campus is definitely tion,” and where she continued ally?” a copy of her evaluation to one trend. While it is easier for stu- is studied. Students from coun- enriched by attendance of inter- to affirm that she retained sole Strobel refers to Christian’s or more of her faculty and ad- dents to arrive with family who tries such as Saudi Arabia have national students, and we hope access to the district’s copy of evaluation where Serrano wrote, ministrators, confirming that currently reside in Bakersfield, a more difficult time learning to to double this number by Fall Christian’s evaluation and that “Regardless of Dr. Christian’s Christian’s evaluation wasn’t more students are risk-takers. improve their bilingual skills. 2016.” the other existing copy was in talents and accomplishments, released by the KCCD. Nursing: Students in the nursing program struggle to get into classes Continued from Page 1 omy physiology class. You were you would have to come visit “When your window opens up [BC’s administration] have been we can offer more courses,” use models and we have to use taking the class and for whatever me so I could sign off on a paper at 12:01 a.m. on November 15, very kind by replacing them,” mentioned Saldivar. “It’s just a different supplies and equipment reason you withdrew or received that petitions for you to take the you get yourself on that comput- Saldivar said. “However, we matter of the number of faculty and unfortunately, those things a D or an F. Now you cannot course again. Now once again er and start registering for these would like additional faculty, so and having available funds for can be expensive. For example, reregister for the course until in other classes, attempting the classes as soon as possible,” Sal- I have been putting on that docu- hiring faculty, more models, and if we have a torso model, that’s grades have been posted.” class a third time is possible, but divar encouraged. “I understand ment that I think we can support simulated blood.” $16,000. We also have a couple Saldivar further explained by it’s not that simple with these in other classes, you could say, and argue that we can really offer When it comes to trying to be of heart models; those are a cou- saying, “Let’s assume this se- high-demand classes.” ‘Oh, I’ll get to it later,’ but two many more courses.” successful in the nursing depart- ple of thousand dollars, and we mester’s grades will be posted on The only problem, in regards or three days in, these classes are Saldivar also said that he could ment, Saldivar encourages stu- have 24 students in a class. We December 15. Well, registration to students getting the third op- full, including the waitlist.” guarantee that if he offered 10 dents by saying, “The big key is would love to have six models of for classes for the spring semes- portunity, is that they don’t Saldivar also stated that more courses, such as Bio 32, if you’re in these classes, work hearts for four students. It’d be ter opens up in November. You have the ability to register for because these are such high- Bio 33, and Bio 60 micro, they hard, get extra help, and study tough to have one heart model would not get in. You would have the course until two weeks after demand classes, getting on the would fill up. your butt off because the last there and be like ‘all right, all 24 to wait until registration opens open registration, which means waitlist does not guarantee that “I know that, I absolutely thing you would want to do is of you come up and take a look.’ up for the following summer se- other students have first priority. you’ll get a spot in the class. know that,” Saldivar stated. “It’s to fail the class and then have to That would be really tough.” mester or the fall semester.” “We have altered our curricu- In regards to the lack of faculty just the matter of can I make the somehow try to retake it. That’s According to Saldivar, another Another issue that Saldivar lum so we could get more stu- in the biology department, Saldi- argument and will the adminis- where we see the bottle neck of reason why the high-demand mentioned is what would happen dents in,” Saldivar mentioned. var stated that every year, each tration support my argument, but students that are trying to retake classes are always filled up is be- in the event that a student didn’t “Previously, our courses that department receives something absolutely! We would love to of- it.” cause students who haven’t had pass the class a second time? were a two-semester course were called an annual program review fer more courses!” Furthermore, Saldivar also success in passing the class the “If you take the class a second four- and five-unit classes. We that gives the departments an op- Several issues involving hiring tries to encourage students to first time are trying to attempt time and for whatever reason are now currently four and four, portunity to submit a document more faculty members would be register for their classes as soon these classes again. “That’s why something happens and you ei- so we can now actually get more to administration that explains the fact that the department is as their open registration win- faculty tries telling the students ther fail the class or withdraw students in there.” and informs them about what is lacking funds due to the expen- dow opens and for them to also to pass the class the first time,” again, the BC and state policy is A bigger problem that Sal- needed for the department. sive models, supplies, and equip- try and pass these classes the first said Saldivar. that students get two opportuni- divar states that students have “We have been very fortunate ment needed for demonstration time so they would not have to “Let’s assume that you were in ties to attempt the class,” Saldi- is not understanding that when with our administration because for the nursing program. encounter this repetitive cycle of biology 32,” Saldivar explained. var explained. “If you wanted their priority registration win- whenever we have someone re- “The problem is that we would trying to find their way back into “That’s the first semester of anat- to attempt the class a third time, dow opens up. tire from our department, they love to bring in more faculty so these classes. 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Staff Editorial The debate continues for Bye summer, hello fall Finally, summer is winding sports seasons and many TV down, and fall is nearing. shows returning this fall, the en- As the sky begins to have tertainment levels will be high. professional athlete pay grayer days, the temperatures The fall season brings many begin to fall. It’ll be nice to walk families together as there are out of our houses and get in our holidays during this time. cars without that instant rush of Thanksgiving is a great holiday nearly unbearable heat – the heat for families. This is the day that that is seemingly just waiting for many families get to see family PRO CON you in your car. members that they haven’t had a The season of sweatshirts and chance to see all year long. Chat- jackets allows for more diversity ting with your family and feast- when it comes to one’s wardrobe ing on a great meal is always a By Giovanni Lopez By Rhiannon Stroberg choices. Being comfortable is great time. Reporter Features Editor key during fall. It’s the time when Halloween is a time where lit- you can finally wear sweats and tle ones get to have an immense What is a professional athlete worth? Whatever Why are professional athletes paid so much? not just for style but to stay warm amount of fun getting as much their skills, strengths and popularity are, That’s the question I’d like to be answered. I think and cozy. candy as they possibly can. Hal- making athletes worth every cent they are it’s ridiculous that pro athletes, such as football Along with fall come the loween is not only for kids; there paid. players, are paid handsomely consider- sports. It’s around this time that are many Halloween themed I hate to be so blunt and honest, ing that the sport mainly consists the NFL and college football events and parties that adults can but it’s absolutely true. They are of a bunch of buff men in tights seasons are in full effect. The attend as well. It can be a fun considered the best of the best tackling and chasing each other NBA season begins during this holiday for everyone. at what they do. Best at passing around over a ball, just for them time, and the MLB playoffs start. Labor Day and Columbus Day basketballs, best at throwing to score a touchdown. Nearly every day of the week give many people a three-day footballs, best at kicking Football to me is overrat- there is a sporting event that can weekend. Who doesn’t love a soccer balls, anything that ed. I don’t see the appeal in be watched on TV. three-day weekend? they touch has to be seen as it, but since it’s apparently Fall is the time when many With all the things going on the best. America’s favorite pastime, well-known shows start their new during fall, people shouldn’t Once you are considered I have no choice but to listen seasons. Some shows that are re- fall too short on things to do or an athlete playing at the pro to the non-stop annoying turning are “The Walking Dead,” watch. level, then comes the popu- hoopla that is usually gen- “Chicago Fire,” “The Blacklist,” Fall is going to be here soon larity you have among the erated after every game. and “American Horror Story.” no matter what, so hopefully ev- millions of people that watch Some of the annoyances With the mixture of several eryone is ready for it. you perform. How much are are emphasized early in the people willing to pay to sup- season. The NFL recently port you? kicked off their season with Take Giovanni Dos Santos, the New England Patriots starting forward for the Mexi- vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. co National Soccer team. The Anyone who is familiar with Kim Davis issues dude is 26 years old, and he’s in the Patriots is aware of their his prime. Also the L.A. Galaxy, quarterback Tom Brady, but a Major League Soccer team, do they know about the just paid $10.1 million for recently traded Asante his trade to their club. Now, Cleveland? Cleveland, a stem from lawyer there are obviously other tight end from the Univer- athletes that are making sity of Miami, went undrafted more, but Dos Santos is a huge example of last year and ended up with the San Francisco By Rhiannon Stroberg black community. Davis, on the why they are paid so much. Albert Vargas “nimak” / The Rip 49ers. On Aug. 18, Cleveland was traded to the Features Editor other hand, was fighting against Dos Santos is one of the most popular play- Patriots and managed to land himself a spot on the newly protected civil rights ers in Mexico, and what city decides to buy him? That would be Los the scout teams, which is basically a 10-man group the NFL With the Supreme Court’s for people in the gay commu- Angeles, the largest Mexican ancestry city in the U.S., with over 30 keeps not to play in the regular season games, but to develop passing of same-sex marriage nity. King wasn’t acting on the percent of their population being of Mexican descent. for the future with limited opportunities for the players to prove back in June, it came as a com- behalf of a deity or a religion, While L.A. Galaxy is already one of the most popular teams, the themselves and no real job security. In other words, they are the plete shock to me when I heard he was acting on behalf of what U.S. hasn’t always had the largest turn out for professional soccer. bottom of the NFL food chain. that a county clerk from Ken- he believed was morally right. The people of Mexico, on the other hand, are fanatics. So, you take The only question left is how much would someone, who tucky, Kim Davis, was not is- What Davis sees as morally one of their best, place them on your team, and what do you get? ranked low enough to land them on the scout team, make? suing marriage licenses to gay right is something she read in the You get a packed stadium, which means higher revenue. Fans are $20,000? $30,000? Try $102,000. That’s how much Cleveland’s couples. At first, my thought Bible. Something her religion is going crazy to watch Dos Santos play. one-year deal with New England is for. Cleveland is basically process questioned, “Under what against. From the moment he arrived, there were hundreds waiting for being paid to lift weights and stand around in sweats on Sundays. authority does this woman think Lastly, Davis is not the mod- him at the airport. He’s selling more jerseys, more tickets, and more That’s basically the life of your typical gym-rat. she has the right to deny these ern day Rosa Parks. Once again, soccer in general. The NFL is projecting revenue of more than $12 billion for this couples their basic right as an Staver made another ludicrous Think of it this way, if you were talented at something, and you year, an estimated $1 billion increase from last year, and roughly American to be married?” statement by saying, “This is the knew people were willing pay hundreds, thousands, millions to a $1 billion increase from 2014 with the MLB and NBA fol- It wasn’t until later, when I Rosa Parks on the bus. If they tell watch you perform your talent, would you believe that you don’t lowing not far behind; and whether you’re Lebron James, Bryce further read the story that I re- you to go to the back of the bus deserve to receive some of that money? Harper, or this years “Mr. Irrelevant,” a title traditionally given to alized she was acting under because your skin color doesn’t Dos Santos has brought a larger consumer to MLS, that hasn’t the last player selected in the NFL, you’ve contributed to those God’s authority. After reading match what they want, don’t go been done before. He has only been officially part of the team since huge profits and you probably deserve a cut of the cake. that I couldn’t help but laugh. to the back of the bus. This is the July of this year, but has already had a huge impact. And yes, Gal- I’m not even going to try and guess how many millions top- So because she was acting un- time for peaceful resistance, and axy also signed David Beckham a few years ago, but Dos Santos tier athletes generate through endorsements deals with compa- der God’s authority, she refused this is the time to stand with peo- was six years younger when he signed with the team and is at the nies like Nike, Gatorade and Adidas. to do her job? That’s ridiculous. ple who are engaged in peaceful top of his game. While pro athletes’ pay is absolutely ridiculous to me, it’s cra- While it is understandable why resistance.” Actors and musicians are paid millions to perform, so why not zier thinking how much control the NFL has over their play- all these religious and anti-gay While it may seem under- athletes? They’re also entertainers. They travel, are away from their ers because of the endorsements of big-name brands. Bose, a people are unhappy with the Su- standable as to why this may families, and are trained to be the best. What makes a soccer player company that specializes in audio equipment, is one of the many preme Court ruling, it is selfish make sense, the situation and different? big-named companies that endorse the NFL. As long as Bose is and unfair to deny anyone their circumstances differ with both Their values are a constant factor throughout their careers. It’s a endorsing the NFL, NFL players are not allowed to publicly use right as a citizen of the United Parks and Davis. constant topic that makes it easier for people to criticize that they rival brand’s headphones. For example, in 2014, 49ers’ quarter- States to get married because of Parks was just a normal Afri- make too much. How can they make too much when they are bring- back Colin Kaepernick was fined $10,000 for wearing Beats By their religious or personal views. can-American woman who took ing in the revenue? Dre headphones to a press conference. I think that is absolutely The main thing that com- a stand for civil rights in the black The sport has to pay up. If you want to stop paying athletes so ridiculous. Regardless of what I think, I’m just an average Jane pletely bothered me regarding community by refusing to give much, stop attending their games. who’s opinion to the NFL, or other pro athletes, doesn’t matter. this situation was the ridiculous up her seat in the front of the bus statements Mat Staver, from Da- to a white man. Davis, however, vis’ legal team, was making in is a government official who, as regards to Davis’ situation. mentioned earlier, denied people Firstly, Staver compared Da- their civil rights as Americans by Demand for stricter gun laws keeps Americans vis’ situation to that of Jews in not giving out marriage licenses. Nazi Germany by saying, “What Parks did show peaceful resis- happened in Nazi Germany, tance when she gave up her seat, what happened there first, they while Davis, on the other hand, removed the Jews from govern- generated a massive uproar of divided when dealing with gun ownership laws ment public employment, then hate-filled opposition from both they stopped patronizing them the gay community and the gay By Victoria Miller presumably by stricter and more gist for signs of depression and crimes and homicides happen- in their private businesses, then rights supporters. Between Parks Opinions Editor extensive background checks, anxiety? How about returning ing with other weapons, such as they continued to stigmatize and Davis, there is absolutely but what does this really mean? veterans with post-traumatic knives. them, then they were the ‘prob- no comparison. While Parks did Gun control has been a very In this case, the shooter passed stress disorder. Should they be Another problem with pre- lems,’ then they killed them.” break the law by refusing to give hot topic in recent years. With a background check when he le- considered crazy an unable to venting a larger group of Amer- Jews in Nazi Germany didn’t up her seat to a white person, she shooting’s in shopping malls, gally purchased the gun he used protect themselves with a fire- icans from purchasing firearms refuse to do their job because of never purposely denied anyone movie theaters, universities and to kill this reporter and camera- arm because they have a mental is the fact that guns are available their religious views. their civil rights as an American schools, many Americans are man because he had no criminal disorder? illegally as well. This is extremely offensive citizen because of her religion. asking for laws that will imple- record. Also, are these extensive Won’t this only give business and I honestly see no compari- That alone is the main difference ment some new form of gun So what will be the defining background checks even consti- to gangs and cartels? If some- son whatsoever. between Parks and Davis control. The problem with these points on what makes tutional? The right to pro- one is so determined to get their Is he saying that religious peo- Reflecting on all these ridicu- laws is the potential for infring- someone crazy? tect ourselves with hands on a firearm, they will ple are as equally oppressed as lous statements Slaver keeps ing on our second amendment Will this cat- firearms is one of eventually find a way to attain the Jews were, now that the Su- making, it makes me think of rights, and that is why America egorization our most basic one. preme Court ruled against their him as the bogus lawyer Walter is torn over the question of gun of crazy rights. Some In the Sandy Hook shooting belief? White had in Breaking Bad. control. o n l y think it’s (arguably the most tragic shoot- Secondly, he compared Davis’ These statements reflect poor- The most recent shooting be re- necessary ing case in recent times) the jailing to Martin Luther King Jr.’s ly on her and are showing poor tragedy that has Americans talk- served to give up shooter, Adam Lanza, stole his time in Birmingham Jail. He did representation toward Davis ing about gun control happened f o r our rights mother’s guns. Lanza’s mother so by stating, “She’s not going to in general. If I were her, I’d be Aug. 26 when a reporter and any- in order legally purchased these guns. resign, she’s not going to sacri- looking for someone else to fill cameraman were shot and killed o n e to be pro- Lanza sidestepped the law, fice her conscience, so she’s do- his slot. on live television by a former w h o tected by and there will always be people ing what Martin Luther King Jr. If Kim Davis is strongly coworker. h a s a law, but who sidestep the law. So these wrote about in his “Letter from against issuing marriage licens- The father of the slain report- c l e a r psy- we have suggested laws of more inten- the Birmingham Jail”, which is es to gay couples, perhaps she er, Andy Parker, can be seen on c h o t i c these rights sive background checks would to pay the consequences for her should consider getting a new various media outlets, directly diagnosis so we can pro- have no effect with similar decision.” job that won’t cause her to com- asking the president and the and outstand- tect ourselves. cases. While she is doing what King mit a federal offense. nation in general to do “some- ing incidents on Guns are com- Until the new criteria for who did, paying the consequences of She should also consider hir- her decision, anyone who thinks ing someone who knows what thing about crazy people getting their record Albert Vargas “nimak” / The Rip p l e t e l y will qualify for gun ownership guns.” This is where my mind to match banned in is clarified, these unnerving her stance against gay marriage they’re talking about to bump out begins to fill with feelings and it? England. Instead of this law hav- questions will continue to circu- is even comparable to King’s that bonehead Mat Slaver from questions of unease. Or does the range of this cat- ing the desired effect of reduc- late in the minds of Americans stance for civil rights is an idiot. her legal team. That would prob- Parker wants something done egory extend to someone who ing homicides and other crimes, scared for the existence of their King was fighting for civil rights ably be the best decision for her about crazy people getting guns occasionally sees a psycholo- it only increased the amount of rights, like myself. protections for people in the in regards to her situation. Co m m e n t a r y Page 7 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Food Review Renegade Events News 2015 issue of The Levan Humanities Review available on- Mexican grill located near BC line (Google Levan Humanities Review). The review features Kern County authors, including several BC colleagues. By Giovanni Lopez Reporter Music September 24: Podunk Poets, The Padre Hotel, at 8p.m. If you’re a student on a budget and looking for a place to have October 3: 3 Way Chevrolet Cadillac 99 music fest. 21+. Live some good, quality Mexican food, head over to Cinco Li- music, craft beer and food from Bakersfield restaurants will mones. be available. Located at CSUB, 12p.m. For more details visit New restaurant Cinco Li- 99musicfest.com mones opened just around the block from Bakersfield College Lectures/Discussions off of Mt. Vernon Avenue and September 23: Discussion hosted by the Social Justice In- Columbus Street, where the old stitute and PEAK in Levan Center. “California is Different” 6 KFC was. to 7:30p.m. The atmosphere was relaxing and inviting while the vibe was September 24: Screening of Latino Americans: 500 Years very down to earth and welcom- of History, Episode 5: Prejudice and Pride. SPARC Indoor ing. Theater 1 to 2:30p.m. The service was fast and the food was delicious. The first September 24: Panel Presentation and Discussion with Ste- thing you hear when you enter are the associates greeting you. phen Pitti from Yale University and Raymond Rast from Gon- The restaurant was clean and zaga University in the Levan Center. 3 to 5p.m. organized. When I went to the counter to order, while staring at mason J. Rockfellow / The Rip September 24: To March for Others: Black Freedom Struggle the menu, I immediately wanted Cinco Limones, a new Mexican grill located at the old KFC behind Rosa’s, offers great and the United Farm Workers. Book Talk with Lauren Araiza to order everything. But I decided tasting Mexican food for a good price. from Denison University in the Levan Center. 7 to 8:30p.m. on the most popular item at most Mexican restaurants...enchila- red sauce and cheese on top. Next came the rice and beans, shrimp were bigger than nor- October 13: Gadfly Cafe in the Levan Center “Marraige das. I got the chicken enchiladas With the first bite, I was sold. which should always compli- mal, and it was filled with beans, Equality: Does- Same Sex Marraige Threaten Religious Free- The sauce wasn’t too spicy, but ment the main dish. While it pico de gallo, and cheese. One with rice and beans on the side. dom?” 12:30 to 1:30p.m. I wasn’t done yet when I also it had just the right amount of didn’t have as much flavor as bite and I was in heaven. This decided to order a shrimp bur- kick that made me want to con- the enchiladas, they worked is a great place to go relax, eat, rito. When I received the food, tinue to devour it all. It had a well together. On to the burrito, and enjoy some great Mexican Workshops/Fairs September 23-October 4: Kern County Fair the first thing I noticed were the homemade taste, just like my and boy did it surprise me, the food. enchiladas covered in a spicy mom used to make. shrimp burrito was packed. The October 3: Annual Rock and Rod event. Music, food, hot rods, and pin up contest. Presale tickets $15, day of event $20, children 8 and under free. Stramler Park, 10a.m. to Movie Review 6p.m. CAS workshops September 23: Stay Involved J. Davies, MS-6, 11:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. and Moodle Mastery, G. Dumler, L-160, 1 to ‘The Visit’ falls short of expectations 2p.m.

By Cinthia Loera the week, the audience is intro- September 24: Writing Strong Thesis Statements, S. Abbas- Reporter duced to the odd personalities of si, LA-218, 4 to 5p.m. each grandparent, which quickly Every year as the month of catch the attention of both grand- September 28: Fighting Fragments, A. Townsend, MS-6, October approaches, I begin to children. 11a.m. to 12p.m. and Writing Strong Thesis Statements, S. anxiously wait for the new batch As each day passes by, Becca Abbassi, LA-218, 3:30 to 4:30p.m. of horror movies to be released. and Tyler begin to believe that This year, the first to catch my something strange has caused September 29: Note Taking, C. Schaefer, LA-202, 1 to 2p.m. eye was directed by the one and their Nana and Pop Pop to be- only M. Night Shyamalan. come emotionally unstable and Preventing Plagiarism, T. Meier, LA-202, 3 to 4p.m. After finding out that this mov- enough to drive them insane, ie was directed by the same man causing both children to become September 30: Moodle Mastery, G. Dumler, L-160, 2 to 3p.m. who directed “The Sixth Sense”, eager to figure out exactly what and Innovate, J. Davies, LA-218, 3 to 4p.m. “Signs” and “The Happening” is happening. (just to name a few), I became Both Becca and Tyler eventu- October 1: Learn for Life, Rachel Vickrey, LA-218, 3 to absolutely thrilled and could not ally begin to capture alarming 4p.m. wait for its opening weekend to footage of their grandparents come any sooner. with their cameras. October 5: Maximizing Memory, C. Schaefer, MS-6, 11a.m. I have always been a fan of They decided to confide in to 12p.m. and Writing Strong Thesis Statements, S. Abbassi, Shyamalan’s ability to turn his their mother about their worries LA-218, 3:30-4:30p.m. movies into a horrifying mystery during their Skype calls to her, that can keep your head spinning which is how they come to find until the very last scene, which out a shocking secret that causes October 6: Preventing Plagerism, T. Meler, LA-202, 2 to 3 is exactly what he attempted to them to wonder if their safety is p.m.2015 accomplish with his latest film, at risk. “The Visit.” The reason I feel this movie Miscellaneous Even after seeing the constant was not as great as many of Shy- September 25: Performance by the San Francisco Youth advertisements this movie had amalan’s infamous films was due Theater of Gary Soto’s “In and Out of Shadows”. SPARC In- on social media and almost every to the large amount of comedic door Theater. 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. channel I watched on television, relief that was given by Tyler. I did not expect it to be the type When I think of a movie about September 26: 50th Anniversary of Delano Grape Strike. of movie it turned out to be. grandparents going insane and Event is conducted by United Farm workers and will be lo- Now, that being said, if you’re becoming potential murderers, I cated at 30168 Garces Hwy. (corner of Mettler Ave.), Delano, a fan of this director’s work I can don’t expect each scene’s rising CA 93215. Food and Entertainment will be provided. 9 a.m. to honestly say there will probably tension to be constantly broken 5 p.m. Visit delanograpestrike.org for more information be a 50/50 chance of you actu- throughout the entire hour and ally liking this movie. thirty-four minutes. Photo fRom hD-tRaileRs.net The plot revolves around Bec- I’m one of those people that October 1: Earthquake showing at the Planetarium. $8 ca and Tyler who are meeting loves having gut wrenching anx- a twist of horror thrown into it, I do think it has that Shya- adults, $6 seniors and children 5-12 years old. 7:30 to 8:30 their maternal grandparents for iety throughout every suspense- you will love this film. malan touch with its puzzling p.m. For details visit bakersfieldcollege.edu/planetarium the first time and have decided to ful scene in a thriller film. But if you’re more into thrill- yet uniquely constructed plot, visit for an entire week in order I hate to say that I barely had ers that scare the hell out of you which is why I do think it will October 1: Renegade Pantry Bake Sale. Campus Center, to patch things up between their that feeling at all while I watched every five minutes, this prob- become another one of his 10:30 to 2p.m. mother and their grandparents “The Visit”, but in no way am I ably won’t be the right choice memorable movies. for you. who haven’t spoken in over 15 saying this film was a bad one. October 10: Urban Forest Summit. Informational Symposium With all that being said, I years. If you love a good mystery directed towards homeowners of California about the urban Within the first two days of with an interesting story line and did really like this movie and forest. Indoor SPARC theater, 8a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

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By Mohamed Bafakih Multimedia/Sports Editor

Wrestling is a sport that has a rich history – and in Greece – wrestling was born with the help of the Olympics, which took place in ancient Olympia (708 B.C.) and Athens (1896), and en- thusiasm for the sport has yet to decline centuries later. For Bakersfield College head wrestling coach Brett Clark, wrestling also has a rich history within his family and his love for Joe Bergman / The Rip it is soon taking him to where the BC’s Jacob Maas (174 pounds) works to score near-fall points against his opponent from West Hills College on Sept. 11. sport prospered. Clark, 38, will be compet- ing next month in the Veterans World Wrestling Championships in Athens, Greece. In what started as a bonding JOe Bergman / The Rip Wrestling team starts to trip last year with him and his Coach Brett Clark is one 9-year-old son Jason, who com- of 60 wrestlers getting to plained about how he wanted to represent the United States see his father wrestle, they de- in the Veterans Wrestling cided to head out to Las Vegas World Championships. scramble for some victories where Brett competed in the Na- tional Veterans Wrestling Cham- ing quest. “It keeps us involved pionships while Jason also had in the sport – not just the coach- By Marcus Castro his own tournament. ing aspect – but the competitive Editor in Chief Clark ended up losing his first aspect. match, which was Greco-Roman Clark went on to say, “I want Bakersfield College’s wres- style (forbids attacks below the to represent Bakersfield…I think tling team opened their season waist). we have a good history of wres- with a home tournament where “He [Jason] watched me lose tling in this community.” they struggled to get team wins. and that was the kind of thing Although Clark is quite ner- The BC wrestling team ended for him to cry when he loses, I vous about his uncertainty of with a team record of 1-3 at the looked at him and said, ‘Am I whom he may face, it’s going to Bakersfield College Dual Tour- crying? It’s no big deal,” Clark be the flight that will be harder to nament. Cuesta won the tourna- said. “I got to get up and wrestle deal with. ment with a perfect team record again in the next tournament.’ ” BC’s wrestling team will of 4-0. Clark won the next match, have an all-day tournament at “It was a good measuring which was freestyle against the Modesto on Oct. 10 meaning stick. It shows us what we have same guy he lost to in Greco- Clark will get back to town late to do to improve,” said coach Roman the day before. that night and he will depart to Brett Clark. Eventually landing the BC LAX around 5 a.m. Sunday To open the tournament the BC head coaching vacancy last year morning en route to Greece – a men went up against West Hills. following the tournament, it gave 14-hour flight. West Hills won with a score of Clark an opportunity to train with Clark is expecting to weigh-in 32-15. younger, more polished guys at around 278 pounds. Weigh-ins BC did have a few individual who move around well. will take place on Wednesday winners. Torrey Casper (133 His wrestling buddies, better and he will wrestle on Thursday, pounds) won with a score of 9-3. known as Team Fluffy, compli- followed by another weigh-in the Johnathan Santore-Tovar (149) mented Clark on his physical next day and the Greco-Roman won with a pin. Jacob Maas appearance stating how Clark competition on Saturday. (174) won with a score of 14-7. “looks so much better this year.” Clark will miss time away Jose Robledo (197) won with a That proved to be the case at from the team and most impor- score of 14-7. this year’s National Veterans tantly, his family. The next team BC faced was Wrestling Championships where “This was questionable,” Clark Victor Valley; BC took this one Clark won every Greco-Roman stated. “I had to think about it. with a score of 52-3. match by technical fall besides Leaving my wife with four kids Pedro Sarabia (125) won his one but still won, as well as plac- (including an addition of a new- first match with a pin. Norman ing first in freestyle. born girl). I get a lot of support Abas (133) won with a score of The sport of wrestling has from them, fortunately.” 18-3. Michael Macias (141) won been around Clark’s life since he Also raising a question was with a pin. Armando Saldana Jr. was nine because his dad was a the expense that goes along with (174) won by tech. Jason Dibble wrestler as well. the travel and competition. (heavy weight) won by a pin. Seeing how wrestling is pass- Clark is willing to spend mon- Up next was Santa Ana where ing on from him to his son is ey out of pocket due to the ex- BC earned a loss with a score of what continues to push him. perience of being able to wrestle 16-23. “I want to win – I wouldn’t on a worldwide level, but help is Casper (133) won with a score Mason j. rocKfellow / The Rip be going if I didn’t think I could always encouraged. of 7-3. Santore-Tovar (149) won Armando Saldana Jr. (174 pounds) is caught by a single-leg takedown against Santa Ana. win,” he said. “I think I have a Clark has a GoFundMe by default. Maas (184) won with good shot to win and so does my page (www.gofundme.com/ a score of 8-5. Josh Davis (heavy won with a score of 5-4. Robledo lost 12-23. BC as the Renegades shut them son.” v3kd5td5s), which is near half- weight) won with a score of 9-0. (197) won with a score of 10-4. Casper and Maas were both out with a score of 54-0. BC beat A Bakersfield native, Clark way of his goal of $4,000, where Last up in this tournament The second tournament BC 4-1 on the day, and Davis went Sierra 28-12 and East LA 38-9. will be joined with a few other donations are accepted to help for BC was the state champions participated in was at Mt. San 3-0 while Dibble went 2-0. The BC wrestling team will be local wrestlers and a total of 60 Clark get to Athens without pay- Cerritos. Cerritos beat BC with a Antonio College on Sept. 19. At this tournament, BC faced traveling to West Hills to com- representatives of the United ing out of pocket. score of 25-12. BC finished second in their Santa Ana again. This time BC pete in a tournament on Sept. 26, States at the Veterans World Clark’s message is simple, Sarabia (125) won with a score bracket side with a team record beat Santa Ana with a score of after that they will travel to East Wrestling Championships. particularly for his son Jason to of 4-3. Daniel Lopez (157) won of 4-1 for the tournament. They 22-15. BC also faced Victor Val- LA to compete in another tour- “It’s a big thing for us,” Clark take notice: “If you work hard, with a score of 10-8. Maas (174) faced host Mt. SAC in finals and ley again; Victor Valley fell to nament on Oct. 2. said on embracing this upcom- you can accomplish anything.” Swim lessons at BC’s aquatic center were a success for all ages

By Chris Miller Reporter

The swim lessons event held at the Bakersfield Col- lege pool Sept. 19, was a success. There were an esti- mated 30 attendees. The swim lessons took place alongside the 12-hour relay that involved the BC swim team and the Bakers- field Aquatics Club. The swimmers who participated in the 12-hour relay also taught the lessons to those Photos by Mason J. RocKfellow / The Rip who signed up. Above: Jhoanna Ramos (left), 6, and Marley Lyle Drake, 19, and Steve Santana, 19, were two BC Melendez (center right), 6, are learning how to float swim team members who participated in the 12 hour on there backs during their swimming lesson at relay and gave swim lessons to some of the children BC on Sept. 19 by Marisa Forse (center left), 18, who signed up. According to them, the ages of the chil- environmental science major, and Imelda Ramirez dren who signed up for the lessons varied from 2 to 14 (right), 17, psychology major. years old. Patrick Zuniga, the BC assistant swim coach, said they were given lots of positive feedback about the event. Left: Jeremy Price (left), 21, biology major, and When asked whether they would do the lessons Mark Gildez (right), 19, fire tech major, give again, he laughed and said, “Yes, but next time I think Jeremiah Ramos (center), 7, swimming lessons at we’ll just do a 6-hour relay instead.” BC on Sept. 19. Sp o r t s Page 9 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Statistics at a state-low for BC’s offense By Mohamed Bafakih Noah Holle. Multimedia/Sports Editor Yaeggi started the game and Next home game: BC (0-3) finished the evening going 8-for- It has been a rough outing for 14 for 129 yards, one touchdown vs. Allan Hancock (2-1) the Bakersfield College football and one interception, but was team over the course of the last sacked seven times. Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. few weeks. Coming off a 13-for-26, 109- Plagued by turnovers and yard and three-interception per- mental errors, the Renegades (0- formance in the 33-7 loss the 3) are finding it difficult to get previous week at Golden West, into the groove of things. Yaeggi was replaced by Holle Offensively, BC is dead last in who came in for the second the state of 69 schools in yards straight game to see some ac- per game, as they’re averaging tion. 191.3 yards of total offense. In the Sept. 12 meeting at The reasoning behind it: 146 Golden West, Holle went 4-for-6 passing yards a game and 45.3 for 37 yards late in the game. rushing yards a game, fourth Holle replaced Yaeggi mid- worst in the state in both catego- way through the third quarter ries. but this time struggled to find his The Renegades have also been rhythm. outscored 104-28 in their first Holle went 2-for-5 for 21 yards three games – the 28 points puts and threw two interceptions and Joe bergman / The Rip them also fourth-to-last in that head coach Jeff Chudy went to BC’s offensive line takes a breather during a loss to LBCC. category. the bench again to bring in the BC was sacked eight times and had -4 yards rushing. On the receiving end of six team’s third quarterback, Bran- of those 28 points, which came don Steele shortly after. All three of their respective “Playing those teams have in Saturday’s 38-7 loss against “The o-line is still finding opponents are currently 3-0 and showed us what corrections we second-ranked LBCC, freshman themselves and getting things are atop of the regional rankings need to make in certain places,” wide receiver Jayson Jackson is worked out,” Holle said. “Us with Riverside receiving the out- Jackson said. “It will be a chal- critical about the offensive per- quarterbacks need to be more right first-place vote in the state lenge for us after coming off ranking. our third straight loss, but our formance as of late. confident and take care of the Joe BERGMAN / The Rip “Turnovers play a big part with ball…all three teams were good There’s no gimmick to how coaches will prepare us for Sat- us not being able to put points on teams no doubt, but there’s no good Riverside, Golden West and urday’s challenge and we will be BC quarterback Tarek Yaeggi (11) scrambles and breaks the board,” Jackson said, who excuse for how we played.” Long Beach City College are. successful.” free from LBCC’s defensive lineman Marcus Reynolds. finished with one catch for 39 Speculations may be rising The Bakersfield College football yards and the team’s only touch- high – whether it’s the offensive team is in a battle with itself and LAST THREE GAMES FOR THE RENEGADES down in the first quarter. line, quarterback situation that with conference-rival Allan Han- * 33-14 loss vs. Riverside (9/5): Outgained by the Tigers 468-220; BC fumbled Turnovers were the difference is still skeptical, or the running cock (2-1) coming to Memorial it three times; all 33 Riverside points came in the first half. in the game as BC’s quarterbacks game that has also been unreli- Stadium on Sept. 26 (6 p.m.), it’s * 33-7 loss at Golden West (9/12): BC rushed for only 62 yards; QB Tarek threw three interceptions, one able as they rushed for a total of uncertain whether it’s panic time from starter Tarek Yaeggi (5th negative four yards at LBCC – for the Renegades, or just the Yaeggi threw 3 interceptions and was sacked five times. on the season), and two from but the teams they’ve faced are tough preseason schedule to start * 38-7 loss at LBCC (9/19): BC was outgained 499-146; QB Tarek Yaeggi was 6-foot-5, 195-pound freshman undoubtedly top-tier. off the season. sacked seven times; BC played 3 different QBs. Women’s soccer BC cross drop to Lassen, country battling By Felicity Tomisaka tie with Ventura Reporter By Alex Rivera one more time from the help of Before Bakersfield College’s Reporter Kiera Morgan to send the Ren- cross-country teams host their egades down 3-1 at halftime. only meet of the season on Bakersfield College’s wom- The second half was all Cou- Sept. 25, they participated in en’s soccer team continues to gars as Morgan scored once the Fresno Invitational on Sept. struggle in their two home game more in the 65th minute to seal 11 and the Southern California series played on Sept. 17-18. the victory with a score of 4-1. Preview at Mission Bay in San A rested Renegade team re- The Renegades opened up play Diego on Sept. 18. turned to play after a 12-day the next day on Sept. 18 versus In the Fresno Invitational break in between games versus the Ventura Pirates, hoping to meet, the women’s team fin- the Lassen Cougars on Sept. 17. bounce back from their devas- ished eighth and the men’s The Cougars came out strong tating loss. The Renegades once team took ninth. right from the blow of the whis- again allowed a quick goal with Out of 144 participants in tle. After getting possession of Jennifer Orozco scoring the first the women’s 5k race Jenica the ball, Maria Sanchez flew goal of the match with a cross by Dodge from American River by defenders to set up an assist Kat Jordan, allowing the Pirates College, placed first with a for Emily Benton, who scored to jump on the board early in the time of 18:22.08. The clos- within the first two minutes of 24th minute. est Renegade to her mark was the match. After taking the early lead, the Emily Freeman, who finished The frustration on the Rene- Pirates gave up a penalty kick 41st with a time of 20:50.01. gades began to show, as the Cou- setting up the Renegades’ Spink Three of Freeman’s team- gars proved that the long layoff to score to tie up the game 1-1 mates placed in the 50s. Kelly in between matches was not go- just two minutes later. Hartfield took 51st with a ing to be an advantage. Danielle Vargas scored the go- time of 21:15.04, Sydney Ro- The Cougars were aggressive ahead goal in the 78th minute to man took 54th with a time of at the beginning of the match give the Renegades the late lead 21:18.03, and Yareli Ocampo as they scored early. Within the with only 12 minutes remaining. placed 59th with a time of next 14 minutes, the Cougars Ventura’s Katie Medina scored 21:33.06. struck again with the same two a goal with an assist from Orozco In the men’s four-mile run core key players of the game. with only one minute remaining with 210 participants, Vahagn This time it was Benton that in the match, not giving the Ren- Isayan from Glendale placed provided the assist as Sanchez egades enough time to score. first with a time of 20:42.09. scored and allowed the Cougars The Renegades ended the Renegade runner Richard Tim- to be up 2-0 within the first 16 match in a draw 2-2 falling to a mermans placed 57th coming minutes of the game. The en- record of 1-2-1. in with a time of 22:33.07 and suing kickoff the Renegades The Renegades are hoping to teammate Christopher More- stormed downfield and Victoria come off of their losing streak no took 68th with a time of Pyle set up standout sophomore Sept. 22 as they take on West Joe Bergman / The Rip 22:48.00. Sabrina Spink for the goal in the Hills College (0-2-0) in Lem- BC goalie Alondra Villa (25) fights for the possession of the ball while Ventura’s Melissa In the recent meet, the 19th minute. The Cougars scored oore. Aldrete (6) attempted to head the ball in. The Sept. 18 matchup ended in a 2-2 draw. Southern California Preview, the women’s team ranked 12 out of 24 teams. In the women’s 5k individu- al, BC’s Hartfield placed 35th out of 200-plus with a time of Volleyball’s 10-day break plays a vital role 20:44.06. Freeman took 78th coming in at 21:50.04 with teammate Yareli following be- hind her at 79 with a time of By Carl E. Littleberry Jr. rival Cerro Coso for their only week earlier on BC’s floor. for Grossmont. winner. 21:54.01. Right behind her at Reporter match of the day. Cerro Coso was Although BC came out strong Grossmont later went on to the Showing an improved team 80 was Sydney Roman with a defeated in three straight sets by in the first set of the match, they finals to face LA Pierce Com- defense after the third set – the time of 21:57.03. Bakersfield College’s volley- BC: 14-25, 13-25, 12-25. Using were unable to finish off Gross- munity College where they lost Renegades – led by sophomore For the men’s four-mile race ball team traveled to San Diego a balanced attack, BC had four mont losing the set, 25-23. This two-of-three sets. libero Lorena Ramirez (22 digs that included 204 participants, to participate in the 30th annual players with at least four kills. proved to be the closest BC came For their final match of the in match) stayed close with the renegades ranked 19th out San Diego Mesa Invitational Leading the way were outside to victory eventually losing the weekend BC faced tournament Mesa but eventually lost the fifth of 30 teams. hosted by Mesa College on Sept. hitters Daryan Heathcott with 15 next two sets with scores of 16- host Mesa in the third place set with a score of 15-11 and the Michael Teran from San 11-12 prior to Tuesday’s match- and Mackenzie Hernandez with 25 and 13-25. match. match. Bernardino Valley took first up with Moorpark (recap on 11. Hernandez seemed to see the Continuing her strong play, Starting strong, Mesa took the BC (4-5), who is ranked 22nd individually with a time of therip.com). The team finished floor well setting her teammates points leader Heathcott finished early lead in the first two sets in the state according to ccca- 20:33.09. BC’s Richard Tim- the weekend with a 1-2 record up with 25 assists in the match. the match with 12 kills. However with scores of 25-20 and 25-19. asports.org, took a 10-day long mermans took 70th place com- dropping them to 4-5 overall on In day two of the tournament the rest of the offense never got BC rallied to even the match at break before resuming play at ing in at 22:47.00. Behind him the season. on Sept. 12, BC moved on to face going as BC struggled to score 2-2 winning the next two sets home against Moorpark College a minute later was Christopher Beginning on Sept. 11, the a familiar foe in Grossmont who points combining for only 25 25-18 and 25-20 to force a fifth (2-4, 23rd in the state) on Sept. Moreno at 23:11.05, taking team faced off against KCCD had just beaten the Renegades a kills between the team against 41 and deciding set to determine the 22. 95th place. Sp o t l i g h t Page 10 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, September 23, 2015

“When I see a veteran, I’m not just helping a client; I see my family... We work with the family because we realize that the family served as well, just in a different way.” -Nicole Allain Vet Center welcomes community

By Marcus Castro that most of the staff is actually Justin Whipple explained his Editor in Chief fellow veterans themselves. role at the center as helping vet- Nicole Allain, a readjustment erans who are having problems, The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor who works with veter- whether it’s physical or mental, opened their doors to the com- ans and the families stated, “We get back to work or go to school. munity to honor vets on the an- work with the family because we He explained that he’s seen vet- niversary of 9/11. realize that the family served as erans that have gone on to work The Vet Center thought since well, just in a different way.” in jobs like construction or jani- many veterans went to war im- Allain also explained that the torial work. Whipple also stated mediately after these attacks that center has quite a few events that that he has also seen veterans go they would honor them with an get the families of veterans in- back to school, such as USC, and open house event to show them volved. There is Easter, Thanks- eventually become doctors. what the center offers. giving and Christmas events for Outreach Coordinator Ar- “It’s a national day of ser- families to come to. mando Trujillo explained how vice…we open the Vet Center “When I see a veteran, I’m not he goes out to various events in to people who haven’t seen it,” just helping a client; I see my Kern County to let people know said manager Jenny Frank. “It’s family,” said Allain. about the center. a community-based welcoming Also a readjustment counselor, “One way or another, we try center.” Guadalupe Sanchez explained to get them in here…when they The open house event had a that the center helps out with vet- need it [the vet center], they will tour as well as a presentation in erans who suffer from all sorts of know where it is,” said Trujillo. Mason j. RockfeLLow / The Rip which people that worked there psychological problems. Trujillo drives the new Mobile Outreach Coordinator Armando Trujillo speaks to veterans about what he does for the described their roles at the Vet “Some people come in needing Vet Center. “It is an emergency Bakersfield Vet Center and informs them about the Mobile Vet Center. Center. help with PTSD [Post-Traumatic vehicle. It has a telehealth com- “The first thing we do is give Stress Disorder], so I try to teach puter system and satellite com- them [veterans] a welcoming en- them some coping skills,” said munications, so that it can be vironment,” said team leader Joe Sanchez. “A lot of times, com- deployed anywhere in the conti- Attend an Acosta. munication skills are good for nental United States to provide Information Session “They deserve a 110 percent of veterans.” either counseling or medical ser- The Time is Now Wednesday, October 14, 2015 our effort to keep on going on.” Sanchez stated that the center vices,” said Sanchez. Transfer to La Verne’s Bakersfield Campus at 6 PM Acosta explained that the unique have social groups for the veter- The Bakersfield Vet Center thing about this Vet Center is that ans in order for them to socialize is located at 1110 Golden State they specialize in working with with other people in the same Ave., and to reach the center call combat veterans. He explained position. (661) 323-8387. Earn Your Bachelor and Associate Degrees at the Same Time § Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Business and Education § Accelerated Degree Programs, Four Ten-Week Terms Per Year § Flexible Scheduling, Online Course Options, Dedicated Support from Faculty and Staff § Affordable, Non-Profit University Since 1891 § Invest In Your Future

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