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Vol. 86 ∙ No. 6 www.therip.com Wednesday, November 19, 2014 BC campus holds Vet Fest for second year

By Alisia Sanchez Photographer

The Bakersfield College Veterans Club showed support for its veteran students at this year’s second annual Vet Fest, held on campus Nov. 6. The event took place in the open grass area between the Grace Van Dyke Bird Library and Student Ser- vices building, and consisted of vendors Spotlight whose collaborative goal was to assist The community also veteran students and their family mem- honored Veterans at bers, as well as those who support vet- the Bakersfield City’s erans. “We’re trying to let the Bakersfield annual Veterans Day College community know that we’re Parade. part of the general community, and that See page 12 we’re in the classes,” said Veterans Ser- vices Educational Adviser Tina Mendo- za. “We’re also here to be part of the BC Elias C. AHUmada / THe Rip family, so, if possible, [the event is] not solely for veterans, but it’s BC defensive backs Patrick Marzett (4) and Khalil Ealy (2) tackle the Ventura running back Chris Beeson (25) for a loss. for people that support veterans.” Last year, the event was put together by Veterans Club President Wesley Barrientos and Interim Associate Dean Paul Beckworth. Mendoza said that due to the fact that last year’s event was put together a month before its date, it was a little disorganized. This year, however, the event was put together four months before by Barrientos, Beckworth, Mendoza, and Counseling Office Supervi- BC wins, hosts bowl sor Bernadette Martinez. A team effort contributed to this year’s organization, Mendoza said. “The turnout’s great,” Mendoza said. “From my understanding, we’ve doubled our vendors from last year, and we’ve had less dis- Renegades organization … Last year was the first time, so this was the second year, and we’ve learned from our mistakes, and it’s way better.” Some of the vendors in attendance were the Employment De- Please see VET FEST, Page 6 stun Ventura, face Chaffey in bowl game By Daniel Ojeda Sports Editor

Despite a less than stellar start of the season, the Bakersfield College football team finished the regular season on a five- game winning streak, securing a bowl game at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22 and finishing with a 6-4 record. The Renegades’ defense, Elias C. AHUmada / THe Rip which had trouble finding its The Renegades’ defense celebrates after sacking the quarterback, sealing a victory for BC. footing earlier this season, came up big in BC’s last two games. first quarter that led to a Pasa- tackle Dominique Banks broke Despite the blunder, the de- Against Pasadena City Col- dena player being ejected. The through the Ventura offensive fense never panicked and forced lege on Nov. 8, the Renegades’ Renegades’ home crowd also got line to sack the Pasadena quar- a turnover on downs. defense held Pasadena to only into the game as they exchanged terback on fourth down, forcing “We did what we needed to three points, while sacking the “We are BC” chants with “We Ventura to turn the ball over to do to get it done at the end. No quarterback four times and re- are VC” chants by the Ventura seal the win for BC. one panicked. It’s a tribute to the covering two fumbles as the fans that made the trek to Ba- “The center was small. I came players and our coaching staff,” Renegades controlled the entire kersfield. off the block and pushed him said head football coach Jeff game to win 28-3. On the field, the BC defense back about four yards,” Banks Chudy. The win gave BC a winning was able to come up with enough said. Ventura was able to reach the record for the first time this sea- stops when the Renegades need- Before the sack sealed the win, red zone six times, but the BC son, and set up a showdown with ed them, while Triton Douglas Ventura was facing a fourth and defense held the offense to only division leader Ventura College carried the offense, rushing for 18 and was about to punt, but a one touchdown and four field Alisia SancHeZ / THe Rip on Nov. 15, with a bowl game at 124 yards and two touchdowns high snap and pressure from the goals, the last of which put Ven- Veteran Wesley Barrientos is the president of the stake. as BC won a nail biter by the Renegades’ defense forced the tura up 19-17 with 10:40 remain- score of 25-19. Ventura punter to scramble, and, ing in the fourth quarter. Bakersfield College Veterans Club, and helped start and From the onset of the game against Ventura, tensions were With the victory still in doubt miraculously, he was able to run Starting at its own 25-yard line, organize last year’s first annual Vet Fest, continuing his high, as players from both teams and with Ventura driving late in for 24 yards to pick up the first the BC offense drove right down participation in this year’s event. had a shoving match early in the the fourth quarter, BC defensive down. Please see FOOTBALL, Page 10 New campaign aims to help students stay above the influence By Phillip Rodriguez Gutierrez and Preston have been walking across campus for Reporter several days during school hours, asking students if they would fill out the colored slips of paper, describing what each student Multicolored strips of paper decorate multiple walls in the feels they are “above.” Language Arts Building of Bakersfield College. Each strip Gutierrez said that she believes the campaign will have an bears the statement “I am (above)” with a variety of words on overall positive effect, as she has noticed many people stopping each paper. to read the papers that are posted on the walls on the second The strips of paper are part of a project that was introduced floor of the Language Arts Building. by the Above the Influence Campaign, a national organization “I think overall and in the long run, it will make them aware created to raise awareness of negative influences through com- of things they didn’t know could be a negative influence,” said munity involvement and local efforts. Gutierrez. Preston agreed, saying that the papers will help The Department of Mental Health and the Kern Stop Meth “make [students] see the consequences, too.” Now Coalition are having students work with these organiza- The strips aren’t limited to drugs and alcohol, as Gutierrez tions. Dori Gutierrez and Breanna Preston, two Human Servic- stated. The strips name things such as GMOs, closed-source es majors at Bakersfield College, are students participating in networking and suicide. the project and spoke positively about it. You can contribute what you feel you are “above” on the Kern Alisia SancHeZ / THe Rip “It opens peoples’ eyes to what influences are out there. It’s Stop Meth Now Facebook page, as well as find other informa- Colorful slips for the Above the Influence Campaign, displayed in all around students,” Gutierrez said. tion involving the group. the Language Arts Building, promote substance abuse awareness. Ne w s Page 2 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Gang activity peaks in Delano community

By Elias C. Ahumada schools and local government can help fill in some “We had three of those homicide cases that ap- “They pointed the gun at me and they told me Opinions Editor voids, but ultimately it is the parents’ responsibil- pear not to be gang related in the past 18 months.” to come, and [the gunmen] directed us toward my ity. The homicides DeRosia mentioned involved mom’s room.” “Stop the violence, stop the violence, don’t they “If there is nothing out there for them to do, they John Holguin Espinoza, 88, a local barber, who Navarro said that there were a total of three bur- see who they are hurting?” said Maria Juana Gon- will find things to do,” DeRosia said. He believes was found in a canal inside of his own trunk Sep- glars and they all had ski masks. The crime went on zalez-Pena, 49, who’s son, Alberto Juan Gonzalez, that many parents feel that the police department is tember of 2013. for about two hours. 19, was found dead in a triple homicide in Delano mainly responsible for allowing crime to happen in Erika Padron Lango, 26, from Delano, was also “I had found some pictures on my cell phone that on Oct. 25. the city, but that is not true at all. found in a canal after she was reported missing for were uploaded from my iCloud … but I think when Homicides aren’t the only crimes that some resi- Compared to stats from last year, auto theft has about two months. I was trying to explain to the detective, he didn’t dents in the area have been exposed to. Some resi- gone down 12 percent, with 373 thefts in 2013. As Cody Harris, 20, was shot and killed at Kalibo understand, but there were pictures of guns and dents have experienced home invasions, car thefts, of October, 325 auto thefts have been reported this Park in Delano, Nov. 18, 2013. stuff like that on my phone,” Navarro noted. and rape. year, according to DeRosia. DeRosia said that although the victim did not ap- The burglars took Navarro’s phone on the night In recent years, Delano has become a hot spot Other crimes that are down from last year in- pear to be a member of a gang, the shooting had of the crime and she believes the criminals used for gang activity. Mark DeRosia, Chief of Police, clude robberies, burglaries, and theft. signs of gang-related activity. her phone to take photos of guns and a pink slip said, “I think that many parents today find it easy Assault crimes have increased 4.1 percent com- Another crime that has some residents worried is belonging to a vehicle. to pawn their kids off on the schools, and say, pared from last year and rape crimes have gone up home invasions. Navarro was able to access these photos through ‘You’re responsible to keep my kid out of trouble.’ 300 percent. Yasmin Navarro, 23, of Delano, and her family her iCloud account, which can be accessed through They perhaps expect the police to provide things However, some residents are most worried about were victims of a home invasion May 7, 2014. any device via email login. for them to do, expect the government to do that, homicides. Surprisingly, homicides have increased “It was about 1 a.m., and my sister works nights, Navarro, who works at a bank, said that due to instead of stepping up to the plate, and saying, ‘It’s 80 percent. so what happened was, my mom got up and she the event, she now has a fear of strangers that come important for me to know where my kid is, where A total of five homicides were reported in 2013, thought it was my sister getting home from work. in to her work. they’re at and who they are with, and what they are and there have been nine this year so far. When she went to open the door I guess they rushed The Delano Police Department is asking the doing.’” “I will say that I believe that most of these are her,” said Navarro. community to work together in the war against DeRosia believes that parents play a major role gang related,” said DeRosia, in reference to some Navarro said she heard voices she did not rec- gang violence, and encourages anyone that has in helping prevent many of the crimes committed of the most recent homicides that have happened in ognize, and that’s when she realized that someone any information about the recent homicides to help by teens in the city. However, he also believes that the city of Delano. else was inside her house. them solve these cases. Bomb threat sends BC students home News Briefs CARE/CalWORKs “Adopt a Family” for our Holiday Tree located in the EOP&S of- fice is accepting presents until Dec. 5 for un- derprivileged children.

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Bakersfield College has changed its park- ing permit system. To order your Spring 2015 parking permit, visit www.permitsales. net/BAKCOLLEGE. New parking permits are required each semester for student parking lots. To acquire the permit, you will need your student ID, vehicle make/model/year and license plate number.

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Bakersfield College Drumline Night at Ba- kersfield Christmas Town will be held 5-10 p.m. Dec. 9 at Sam Lynn Ballpark. General admission is $15 and $12 for ages 3-9 and senior citizens.

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“Strong Starts & Fine Finishes: The Bare Bones of Outlines, Introductions, and Con- clusions” is a workshop which focuses on Bakersfield College students leave the Panorama teaching students how to create and organize campus after the Bakersfield Police Department an outline, and will also give you tips on how received an anonymous phone call about a possible to be more effective in your writing. This bomb threat to the BC campus at 3:53 p.m. on workshop will be held in the Writing Center, Nov. 12. In addition to alerts via email, landlines SS-133 at 3 p.m. Nov. 20. and mobile devices, campus security officers drove around the school, including normally heavily *** populated areas, to inform bystanders to immediately evacuate the campus for their own safety. Students “Keep it Chill, Keep it Smooth: Effective in need of rides home were forced to wait while a line Synthesis and Transitions” workshop that of cars took turns picking them up. The college was emphasizes critical skills of sourcing and evacuated for over an hour and a half while buildings transitions will be held in the Writing Center, SS-133 at 3 p.m. Nov. 24. were being searched by authorized personnel. Classes also remained out of session until 5:29 p.m., when *** students were sent another alert stating the campus had been swept to an “exhaustive” extent. The email There was a bomb threat on campus on also stated that no threat had been detected and that Nov. 12 that led to an evacuation that lasted classes would be resuming that evening at 6 p.m. until the whole school was checked, and 6 p.m. classes were still held. PHOTOS BY Elizabeth Fernandez / The Rip ***

The CAS Workshops “Stay Involved” will be held in the Collins Conference Center at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and “Preventing Plagiarism” from 1 to 2 p.m. on Nov. 19 in room L-147. These workshops address the relevant matters of writing, memory, pre- venting plagiarism and being focused in col- lege courses.

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The Mentalist “MindSurfin” will be held 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the cafeteria in the Campus Center. This show will consist of mind tricks, abilities and lots of duct tape.

*** District attorney visits Bakersfield College campus

By Phillip Rodriguez the proposition would officially reclassify felonies demeanors. “It’s very clear to me…that very dan- Zimmer estimated that there are around 3,000 Reporter that are non-violent to misdemeanors, including gerous people with dangerous priors will be getting gang members from Delano to Lamont, clarify- drug and theft related crimes that involve property out of prison,” she said. ing that the most active gang members are in Ba- Kern County District Attorney Lisa Green spoke that is worth less than $950. After answering questions posed by students in kersfield itself. She also stated that most gangs are before Professor Randy Beeman’s History of Cali- “I’m very sad about it,” Green said of the propo- the class, Deputy District Attorney Cynthia Zim- “neighborhood and ethnically based,” although she fornia class Nov. 5. sition, which was passed by California voters Nov. mer, who accompanied Green to the classroom, then said that gang members can originate from Beeman’s class, which has been learning about 4. “There are many provisions about it that I think touched on the subject of gang prosecutions. A 30- any ethnic background. the history and origins of many gangs in California, are very bad.” year veteran of the District Attorney’s office, Zim- After a student asked why she believed that were given a description of the Kern County DA’s Green explained that though many low level mer is the supervisor of gang prosecutions in Kern, drive-by shootings haven’t appeared in the news office, as well as Green’s own personal history. A offenders are being released from prison already and said that there is a distinction between crimes as often as in previous years, Zimmer said that native of Buffalo, New York, Green entered law because of overcrowding, Proposition 47 will also and gang-related crimes. many gangs have alternated to “walk-up” murders. school and became a prosecutor after pursuing a release convicts with violent or more heinous prior “[A gang] is defined by statute as a group of Her reasoning for this change being that drive-by career in law enforcement. convictions simply because their commitment of- three or more persons, having a common sign or shootings run the risk of killing innocent civilians, After talking to the class about her career, Green fenses (the conviction for which they are being symbol, having its common activity being feloni- which increase the police action and prosecution of spoke about Proposition 47. According to Green, incarcerated or tried for) are being lowered to mis- ous conduct,” Zimmer said. the gangs and their members. Fe a t u r e s Page 3 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Former BC student jams in Los Angeles

By Elizabeth Castillo is currently gaining notoriety in Reporter Los Angeles. Fields said that the band’s music will be featured in Breanna Fields, a former Ba- an upcoming Kevin Smith mov- kersfield College student, con- ie, “Yoga Hosers.” She said that tinues to follow her rock ‘n’ roll after hearing the Glam Skanks, dreams as the bassist for the Smith was excited to feature Hollywood-based band, Glam them in his film. Skanks. The band hopes to have their Fields, 22, grew up in Bakers- music available online in the field and always had the itch to near future, but currently only play in bands. She remembers share their music live. attending live shows in the dives When the Glam Skanks per- of Bakersfield as a teenager and form, their set usually consists of hoped to one day be able to play 12 original songs and two cov- on stage, too. ers. Courtesy of Breanna Fields “The music industry was Glam Skanks just finished two where I wanted to be all along,” short tours through California Former Bakersfield College student Breanna Fields currently plays bass in the Hollywood band Glam Skanks. she said. “I always dreamed of and stopped in Bakersfield on being able to do music and be in Oct. 17 to perform at B Ryder’s. sic videos of their original songs a rock ‘n’ roll band.” Fields so far enjoys the touring on their website. Now Fields gets to follow that experience and can’t wait to hit Fields said that they hope to dream as she performs regu- the road once more. add two new videos including a larly as a band member of Glam “You get to meet so many new video of their song, “Wild Soul.” Skanks, a rock quartet with an people on tour,” she said. “As When Fields moved to Los An- all-female line-up. musicians, a lot of us have the geles, she didn’t know anybody The band is inspired by ‘70s mentality to go and see different and had to start her life over. rock ‘n’ roll acts, along with things and new people. It’s fun Now Fields has lived in the other female rock musicians like being in a new town and playing L.A. area for several years and Joan Jett and The Donnas. rock ‘n’ roll shows.” said that she enjoys meeting Although Fields primarily Along with touring, Fields like-minded people who share played guitar before joining, she enjoys other aspects as a band her interests of the vegan life- enjoyed learning bass for the member of Glam Skanks. She style, animal rights and the love band and is ultimately excited to said that she enjoys working of music. play on stage. with them as a team to create Although Fields still has to “I had to learn a few new things new songs and perform their ma- maintain a part-time job to lead since the bass works primar- terial. Performing live with the her musical lifestyle, she said ily with the drummer,” she said. band has provided Fields with that she was glad she made the “But once I’m on stage it doesn’t great memories. decision to move to L.A. and fol- matter that I’m playing bass and “We always put in 110 percent low her dreams. not guitar. I’m really stoked to be when we perform in a show,” she “It’s been a really great experi- a part of this band.” said. “It’s magic when we can all ence,” she said. “My schedule is Fields said that she was glad to really feel a cool moment with hectic with rehearsal, shows and find a band that had similar musi- the crowd and feed off of their touring, but it’s what I wanted Courtesy of Breanna Fields cal influences and were very the- high-energy.” to pursue and it’s shaping up From left to right, Lindsay Martin (drums), Veronica Witkin (guitar), Ali Torres (vocals) atrical performers. Their music Glam Skanks have a few mu- nicely.” and Breanna Fields (bass) of Glam Skanks take a bow after a live performance. Out of the Box Bakersfield Film Festival held to benefit those with disabilities

By Vanessa A. Munoz that said their name and what disabil- vide for us.” Photographer ity each one had. Along with Travolta, With many, many movies to choose Rick Davis is a producer of The Film from, the judges gave the Jett Travolta Fox Theater lit up the night sky Nov. Festival, with more than 40 years of Vision award to “Go Far – The Chris- 7 through 9 as Bakersfield had its sec- experience in the music and producing topher Rush Story” as the winner in the ond annual Out of the Box Film Fes- industry. disability tracks of the film selections. tival. Davis and Travolta are hoping to The film was about a boy diagnosed This festival commends and brings have created a long lasting benefit to with muscular dystrophy whose doc- awareness to those with disabilities, those with disabilities by offering a tors said he would not live past 2 years and not just in the films shown but with chance to have their creative work ac- old. the filmmakers and producers who knowledged and awarded. He lived to the age of 30 and accom- show their filmmaking skills as well. Some benefits of the Film Festival plished many goals, such as starting Over 52 clips from short movies, were the experienced movie and music the “Go Far” motivation program. long documentaries, and photograph personnel who love to share their con- The best in show award went to “Bil- stories that inspired, uplifted, encour- nections, experience, and knowledge ly Mize and The Bakersfield Sound,” aged, and moved the audience. of their profession. which is a non-cash award. Out of the Box Film Festival is one Guest speakers and judges of the fes- This documentary was about one of of two film awards that display and rec- tival varied from studio presidents, ac- Bakersfield’s legendary country musi- ognize those with disabilities, which tors, writers, musicians, and artists. cians who paved the way for country was created in memory of Jett Travolta The keynote speaker on opening music artists in the West Coast, but was -- the autistic son of actor John Travol- night was Mike Davis, senior VP of stopped in pursuit of his career due to ta -- whose uncle Joey Travolta helped Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan. severe heart and respiratory problems. create Out of the Box Film Festival. Davis is actually a Bakersfield na- With three awards going toward Joey Travolta has long been involved tive who first got into the film industry the Veterans track, six awards for the with children who have special needs, at a young age by performing with his Independent track, five awards to the creating a film school called Inclusion brother Rick Davis at the Fox Theater. Spiritual track, and six awards to the Films. He expressed his admiration of Development Disabilities track, there This school gives students with any movies and film by talking about the were 22 awards given out. kind of special needs a chance to create magic of movies and how they can af- All those who helped bring the Film films and photos. fect people in their everyday life. Festival event to life are hoping to keep Many Inclusion Film students stood “Movies inspire people to take ac- this event going each year in hopes of outside the Fox Theater with their cam- tion,” Davis said. “From 90 minutes to bringing in more awareness and recog- eras taking pictures and recording ac- maybe two hours, you can walk out of nition to those with special needs. tors and producers as they walked the here, inspired to make a change in your All proceeds and donations collected Vanessa A. MunoZ / The Rip red carpet at the Film Festival. life, a change in others, and that’s a from the Film Festival go toward fund- Fox Theater held the second annual Out of The Box Film Festival. Most of the students had media tags powerful, powerful thing for the emo- ing special needs students who attend Created by Joey Travolta, the festival helps those with disabilities. around their neck with another tag tional connections that movies do pro- Inclusion Films BFF School. Local indie band remedies hate with show-packing music

By Brooke Howard back from Hawaii last winter and got referred to as a joke,” Caploe contin- com. Reporter a job working at Northside Church ued. “I wrote it on my shoe and wore Other members of the band include doing worship, so I had to put a team it to a band practice and they asked Josiah Caploe (keyboard), Norman A band made up of two current stu- together.” ‘Hey, what’s that?’ ‘The new band Lee (guitar), Josh Irwin (bass) and dents and one alumni of Bakersfield All of the band members had one name,’ I said … and it just kind of Adrian Diaz (drums). College is catching a lot of local at- thing in common: their love for In- stuck.” You can see pictures and a little bio tention, and not just for their unique die music. Not long after they started When asked what the meaning of of each member on their Instagram name. practicing for the church, they were the band name meant to him, Caploe profile @hatedrugsmusic. The band Hate Drugs have packed writing their own songs in the indie said, “Hate Drugs can mean whatever “I have a lot of people tell me they downtown buildings and churches genre. you perceive it as. You can take it as listen to our music while doing home- alike, and have a big show coming up Caploe recalled the first time they the meaning is love. Love is the drug work and to just chill-out,” David Ca- at The Summit Coffee House at 6:30 stayed after practice to play their own [remedy] for hate.” ploe said. p.m. on Nov. 21. music. Caploe also writes the lyrics and To check out Hate Drugs, visit David Caploe, who plays lead vo- “We jammed once and we were does the graphic design for the band, www.soundcloud.com/hate-drugs or cals and guitar, talked about the cre- like, ‘Yeah, this is it,’” he said. which both can be found at the bands visit their Facebook page at www.fa- Courtesy of David Caploe ation of the band and said, “I came “The name Hate Drugs was at first website www.hatedrugs.bandcamp. cebook.com/HATEDRUGSMUSIC. David Caploe created their album cover. Ca m p u s Page 4 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Students celebrate culture at BC Ag event:

By Trina Goree Reporter Beef, beer, The International Student Affairs department, headed by Counselor and Coordinator Shohreh Rahman, and the Inter- national Student Organization and bets celebrate International Education Week, or IEW, on Nov. 17- 20. On Nov. 20, BC students from By Darlene Mangrum around the globe will present, Reporter “Around the World in 40 Min- utes!” The 2nd annual “Beef, Beer, & Bets” The event will be held at 12:15 fundraiser for the Agriculture Depart- p.m. in the Simonsen Performing ment at BC is back. Arts Center, and the presentation Last year the department wanted to will conclude at 12:55. It is open have a fun event with a western theme to all students, faculty and staff. that would help raise money for the No general admission is required Agriculture Department so they chose for the IEW theater performance. steak, beer, and poker. Also, ISA and ISO have coordi- This time the fundraiser is offering nated free food and an opportu- even more casino games. nity to visit among one another This year the Agriculture Depart- outside the theater after the pre- ment. is hosting a night of steak din- sentation concludes. ners, beer, and casino games, amongst “International Education these games is a Texas Hold ‘Em poker Week is an annual event, which tournament, Blackjack, Craps, Rou- celebrates the benefits of inter- lette, and a Silent Auction with plenty national education and exchange of prizes for the winners. Players must and is a joint initiative of the U.S. be over 18 to play the games. Department of State and U.S. The proceeds from the fundraiser go Department of Education,” Rah- to BC’s Agriculture scholarship funds man said. and leadership programs. Rahman also would like stu- The department is hoping to sell at dents to know that the goal of least 250 tickets. International Education Week is The event will be held on Saturday, to celebrate diversity and raise Nov. 22 at the Bakersfield Ag Pavilion, awareness. She also mentioned Photos bY alisia sancheZ/ The Rip at 3300 East Belle Terrace. that another goal is to help stu- Top: Treasurer and co-president of the International Student Organization, or ISO, Somayah Ali and member The dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the dents connect. Kelsey Mahan inform students of International Education Week. Bottom:Kyler Strickland shows interest in the games start at 7 p.m. The cost is $30 for the steak dinner, Celebrating IEW provides stu- International Student Organization. Treasurer and co-president of the club, Somayah Ali, stands at the booth. dents, faculty and staff with op- $30 for the poker games buy-in or $50 portunities to enjoy the benefit for both the dinner and the games. of international education and membership. For more information contact Sally exchange worldwide. At the ISO booth were club Sterns at (661) 395-4446 or email her IEW is an opportunity to pre- treasurer and co-president So- at [email protected] pare Americans, BC students in- mayah Ali as well as members cluded, for a global environment. Kelsey Mahan and Seungju The IEW enables BC students, (Jane) Lee. The three BC stu- faculty and staff to develop a dents assisted other students broader understanding of world with information and questions cultures and languages while as needed. creating enduring friendships ISO president Rochelle Czar Priorities among cultures. mentioned, “I want students to ISO had an information booth know it is a great way to know set up Nov. 17-18 from 10 a.m. we have cultural diversity on to 2 p.m. promoting Interna- campus and that international tional Education Week, the the- students and their attributes in line for ater presentation of “Around the can impact the way you see the World in 40 Minutes!” and club world, in a more profound way.” semester Tree foundation makes impact locally By Darlene Mangrum Reporter

By Christopher Baptiste Priority registration for the next se- Reporter mester is already on the calendar and students are having mixed feelings Established in 1994, the about it. Tree Foundation of Kern Some feel it is just not fair, whereas and its many volunteers have others have it and are grateful. Some planted over 14,000 trees in know what priority registration is, but schools, parks, neighbor- they are not on the list, and others are hoods and along streets all looking into it for next year. over Kern County. Scarlet Stewart, a veterinarian tech On Nov. 14, the founda- major, said, “It is unfair that some stu- tion celebrated its 20th an- dents get to register earlier than others, niversary of greening and especially when those pre-registration shading Kern County at the students end up dropping the class at Metro Gallery in the heart of the beginning of the semester.” downtown Bakersfield. Stewart also said, “I have not been The event was designed able to get a class that I really needed for guests to relax and en- because of pre-registration students, joy wines from Croad and and these students were not even seri- Rutherford vineyards, appe- ous about their education.” tizers from the Bakersfield Culinary Arts major Kayla Solomon College culinary arts depart- is a priority registration student who ment, music, a silent auction believes that the system is very fair be- and artwork. cause “it honors students that are doing The foundation is a non- well in school.” According to Solomon, profit organization with “People who are serious about their big name sponsors such as Vanessa A. MunoZ / The Rip education and are in good standing at IKEA, Chevron, PG&E, Left to right: Sally Sterns (Horticulturist at B.C./Board member of Tree Found.), Melissa Iger (Executive Director the college, have earned their priority Carosella Properties, Black- of the Tree Foundation of Kern), Maggie Cushine (Resource Division Director of The Boys & Girls Club), Adam registration status.” top Cyclery, Tejon Ranch, Alvidrez (Public Affairs Representative of Chevron), Tiffani Alvidrez (wife of Adam Alvidrez). Almost all guests Isabel De La Rosa, a human services Croad & Sunview vineyards, have an important role in the Tree Foundation of Kern. major, said, “I am not a priority registra- and Synagro, among other tion student as of yet, but I will check in supporters of the tree themed ebration at the Bakersfield with a DSPS counselor and see what is event. “This is what Bakersfield College main campus on needed to be eligible. I think all I need Event coordinator and ex- needs. Overall, it enhances Panorama drive. is a satisfactory GPA.” ecutive director of the foun- the quality of life and air. Local artist Gregory Iger If a student is not sure if they have donated a tree picture for dation, Melissa Iger, worked Getting involved with the priority registration, here are a few hints hard for what she called a the auction and said, “The to help them decide if they are eligible. fantastic turnout at the 20th tree foundation was a great event was beautiful! I wish I One, if a student belongs to a spe- anniversary for the founda- investment of time.” had more time to talk to the cific group or special program, such as, tion. –Bethany Lopez, people. There are so many DSPS or EOP&S and have completed “I couldn’t ask for better,” Delano teacher interesting and influential matriculation, orientation, assessment, Iger said. people. It makes for a lot of and counseling. Iger has been working fun.” Two, students who have completed, for the foundation for eight “As we all know, the air Delano teacher Bethany orientation, assessment, counseling years and enjoys shading is so dirty here,” she said, Lopez was one of the guests and have a Student Educational Plan the county, and likewise the “so our goal is to plant more in attendance and said the (SEP) on file. greater city of Bakersfield trees to help clean our air event was a great experience Three, high school seniors who have “For the tree foundation, I and shade Kern County.” to be had for the evening at completed the early registration pro- just work hard to make this Not only has Iger received the gallery cess for BC. a stronger foundation, and some of her education at “This is what Bakersfield And students who have already plant more trees for Kern BC, she has also made a needs,” Lopez said. “Over- earned a degree at BC are eligible for County,” Iger said. contribution to the campus all, it enhances the quality of priority registration after students who Iger is a former BC stu- in a lasting and important life and air. Getting involved have earned 45-60 units have already dent who has a certificate in way for the campus with the tree foundation was registered. horticulture that she is obvi- Iger and the foundation a great investment of time. vanessa A. munoZ / The Rip For more information, click on the ously putting to work in the helped plant 100 trees for I enjoy giving back to the A hot attraction of the night was the Japanese Maple Tree, a link www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/coun- Bakersfield community. the 100th anniversary cel- community.” beautiful display that received many compliments. seling/registration Ca m p u s Page 5 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Honors society gets involved at BC BC to be Phi Theta Kappa looks to a green boost up achieving students campus on Bakersfield main campus

By Elizabeth Castillo that she finds alumni of the orga- By Brooke Howard Reporter nization throughout Bakersfield Reporter and around campus. Phi Theta Kappa, an interna- Several professors on cam- Last summer, Bakersfield tional honor society, has a local pus have been involved with the College’s only form of recy- chapter that hopes to celebrate organization, and Clark-White cling, which was in the form high-achieving Bakersfield Col- said that she may eventually stay of bins, were taken out of lege students with scholarship in Bakersfield to continue the various parking lots around and leadership opportunities. growth of the chapter at BC. the Bakersfield College main Beta Alpha Nu, the local chap- Although a student must first campus. ter on campus, holds regular be invited to officially join the This semester, Craig Rouse, events to raise money for the or- organization as a member, Clark- director of Maintenance and ganization and provide students White said that students who Operations, has been trying to with community service experi- have not yet received an invita- initiate a new program that in- ence. Phi Theta Kappa is an invi- tion can still participate in Phi volves all of Bakersfield Col- tation only organization. Theta Kappa. lege staff and students. This ensures that students “We still allow students to “We are getting proposals with a high caliber of academic participate as a provisional for recycling companies to achievement at BC are chosen member,” she said. “They will put together a plan that fits to be a part of the organization not hold office or have any vot- our campus,” he said. and are given access to upwards ing privileges but they are wel- Rouse said certain things of $37 million a year in scholar- come to be a part of our chapter should be taken into account ship funds. while they work to becoming an when creating a recycling “Among us membership is a eligible member.” program for the campus, such privilege earned by qualifica- To become a member, students as where the main flow of tions, honor, and service,” states must complete 12 units at BC traffic is and how much waste the preamble of the organiza- and have an accumulative GPA Bakersfield College generates tion’s constitution. of 3.5 or higher. a year. On the local level, BC student Invitations to join the organi- “One of our goals is to Kristen Clark-White hopes to zation are sent out at the begin- really involve SGA and all lead the organization into a suc- ning of a new semester. of the departments to work cessful future. There is a $75 fee to join the together on this program,” Clark-White currently serves organization, but Clark-White Rouse said. “We think it’s re- as the president of Beta Alpha said that students shouldn’t be ally important to reach out to Nu and wants the organization to deterred by the fee. the students and faculty to get shine on campus. “At first I thought it was a their help as well.” “I decided to become presi- scam email,” she said. A recycling program around dent because I have manage- “I had never heard of PTK on school means the Bakersfield rial experience and this chapter campus before. College community would desperately needed it,” she said. “Once I took the time to look have to be more diligent in “We needed someone to come in into it, I was excited and hon- where waste is deposited. and help figure out finances, pro- ored.” Although Rouse states, “It cedures and above all getting us Members earn valuable lead- would be easy, though, for the seen on campus more to increase ership experience as an elected students because we are just our participation.” officer, and help with the organi- going to implement Phase 1 Clark-White is currently unde- zation’s Honors in Action Project. blue cans which all recycla- alisia sancheZ / The Rip cided about her future at BC, but The project is the organization’s bles can go in together. has found leading Beta Alpha Nu way of providing back to the President of the local Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Beta Alpha Nu, Kristen Clark-White “A recycling program a rewarding experience. She said community of Bakersfield. leads the honor society meeting and discusses food pantry donations. would just help everyone. It keeps people employed, saves the environment, and helps the school,” said Rouse. One student, Veronica Or- tiz, has been recycling out of Book fair brightens up the day for children close to BC trashcans at Bakersfield Col- lege for almost two years. By Darla Mangrum College main campus. She says makes a major- Reporter “In the past we have hosted a ity of her income by sorting potluck event in the evening. through the trash on campus. The Child Development Cen- “This year we did a harvest “I have a son in the hospi- ter just had their Scholastic Book festival evening for the families tal, and I recycle to even eat Fair Nov. 3-7, which earned the and their children to come and one meal a day,” Ortiz said center over $712 in free books spend time together as they are regarding her customs of sort- for the center’s classrooms. The looking for new books,” Ward ing through the various trash proceeds go back into the center said. cans to get recycables around after every fair held. Within the last year there were campus. The center’s manager, Danell two book fairs held at the center “Security says I interrupt Ward, called it a “success” be- here on the BC campus. classes and leave trash every- cause she feels that any money In December 2013 the fair where, but I know I don’t,” that goes back to the children is earned $716 in free books, and said Ortiz. always a success. in May 2014 the center earned While Bakersfield Col- Scholastic books are an in- $504 in free books for the chil- lege’s recycling program has expensive way that parents can dren at the Child Development been gone, one student, Mon- purchase books for their children Center. ica Diaz, weighed in on the and get them involved early. “Every time the center holds controversy. Each month parents or care- one of these book fairs they earn “I think that the students givers can order books from the credit for free books and supplies that are recycling right now monthly flier that is distributed that go back into the classrooms are fine, but when the pro- in the classrooms. Alisia SancheZ / The Rip for the children and teachers,” gram starts, maybe they Every time the center places The Bakersfield College Child Development Center hosted a book fair Nov. 3-7. Ward said. should see if the school can an order they get credit toward “For example, we used some employ them or they can re- free books. other options to help support the plays to host a book fair where that encourages a hands-on envi- money for magnifying glasses, a cycle another busy place, like According to Ward, the center classrooms at the center. Scho- parents and children can look at ronment in the Child Develop- science kit, and some books.” the Marketplace.” started hosting book fairs to find lastic sends the center all the dis- and touch the books in an event ment Center on the Bakersfield Local rock and roll band Stanley J Tucker has ties to Bakersfield College

By James Macias Their most recent perfor- videos … pretty much took it as member.” at this tiny little studio that had Tucker was so impressed by Reporter mance was at Jerry’s Pizza and far as I could on my own and I Wonderly chimed in with a no A/C, and afterward I looked Keeney’s stage presence that he was enthusiastically received by wanted to start playing shows cheerful attitude that turns out to around and said ‘that’s all we decided on the spot to hire him. The Stanley J Tucker Band is the crowd. when Russ and Anthony came be pretty typical of his behavior. need!’ Brian and I have been From there they became what a ringing hard rock powerhouse Their music rings out like a along.” “Evidently he (Tucker) had neighbors for many years so he’s Rodriguez has referred to as “my with a visionary drummer who demonic call to arms mixed with The name of the band has made some music videos and a been a part of each of my proj- only real family now that my is a student at Bakersfield Col- a down-home harmonic classic had an interesting history which mutual friend showed them to ects, but I thought we needed grandma is gone.” lege and has literally never seen rock feel until the two somehow tucker decided to relate at this me, and I said: ‘I wanna jam with one more guitarist in case Brian They all agree that they share a thing. become one. point. that guy!’ I was told he needed a couldn’t make it (to a show) or a deep bond of brotherhood ce- This rock ’n’ roll refugee is Tucker’s presence would fill “It really goes back to 2002 bass player and drummer, and I something because all of our mented through their music and composed of six members: Stan- the room even if he didn’t say a when I was up in a tree trying to said I knew a guy.” music has been written for two muse. ley J Tucker, lead vocals/lead word, but while he can seem a bit cut a branch, lost my footing and When Wonderly mentioned he guitars and since then it has just The Stanley J Tucker Band is guitar; Jason Keeney, 33 rhythm soft spoken, he clearly never runs fell 12 feet, broke my back and knew a blind drummer, Tucker turned into three guitars.” an upcoming rock and roll pow- guitar; Russ Wonderly, 46, bass out of things to say and offers a my heel bone,” Tucker said. said: “That sounds cool.” The group found their third erhouse easily reminiscent of guitar; Brian Benson, 35, rhythm strong stage presence. “When the doctor came into Tucker is quite adamant that guitar at an open mic night at Korn, Black Sabbath or Metalica guitar; and Anthony Rodriguez, “I’ve been trying to put this my hospital room he told me I he had no reservations or hesi- Trouts in Oildale. in their early days. 26, drums. band together for more than 10 had broken my Kalcaneous and tation at all about considering a The performance that they After a very long chat, the The members, all from Bakers- years,” said Tucker at an im- I said ‘that’s a great name for blind man as his drummer. caught was spoiled by an over- guys summed up their thoughts field except for Wonderly all BC promptu meeting over pizza after a rock band!’ Kalcaneous was “Well I just feel like your sup- zealous guitarist next to Jason and feelings about their band alumnus, have referred to their their performance. the name of the first band, but posed to close your eyes when who turned his amp up loud and its music when Anthony musical stylings as “progressive “I had a band in ’08. Brian was we discovered that when you you play music anyway. You enough to drown out everything said; “Music is my medicine” a metal” or alternatively they also in it, but that fell apart. googled it all you got was page have to feel it man,” Tucker said. else, and they are adamant that sentiment which they all echoed proclaim it to be “ear splitting, “I spent two years making my after page of feet. He went on to describe their Rodriguez is the only one who passionately. in your face, good ol’ fashioned (solo) album ‘American Revo- “Also I noticed that Stanley first session together. actually heard their future broth- If that’s the case then we all rock and roll.” lution,’ and I made some music J Tucker was a lot easier to re- “First, we tried a jam session er play that night. must be very sick. Ca m p u s Page 6 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 19, 2014

ALisia sancheZ / The Rip Pasquale Rucco and Douglas James, or the Rucco-James Duo, perform at the Simonsen Performing Arts Center on Nov. 6.

ALisia SancheZ / The Rip Julber Gonzalez (left) and Andre Ramirez (right) of the Bakersfield College Guitar duo performs at BC Culinary Arts Department helped distribute hot dogs and water to veterans, students, and supporters during the Vet Fest. According to Ramirez, they helped make 300 hot dogs for the event. By Elizabeth Castillo James said. Reporter After the performance, the duo spoke to audience members further about the guitars they used and Vet Fest: BC Veterans Club brings back the The Rucco-James Duo, a musical partnership spe- shared more information on the pieces they performed. cializing in 19th century guitar performances, played When the duo isn’t touring, they both incorporate mu- for the Bakersfield College community at the Indoor sic instruction into their everyday lives. Rucco is the event for another year to honor student vets Theatre on Nov. 6. founding director of “A.C.I.F.,” a consortium of music The duo is comprised of Pasquale Rucco and Doug- academies based in the Naples region of Italy. James Continued from Page 1 velopment Department, WIC, and 2-1-1. Recruiters for the Air Force, Army and Navy were also las James. The two met at a music festival near Ven- is a professor of guitar at Appalachian State Univer- present as well as CalVet, Vet Center and the Wounded Heroes Fund. CSUB, financial aid and ice, Italy 20 years ago and have played together since. sity. Both see music as an important part of a student’s EOP&S also had booths present to make information available to veterans and students. The Although specializing in 19th century pieces may life. Veterans Club also had a booth at the event, and was run by Barrientos and other members. seem specific, this period of time is special to the duo “I like to introduce people to music, and kids who Barrientos, who took over the Veterans Club a year and a half ago, said that the club consisted because the 19th century was the first major “golden want to be musicians,” James said. “I try to give stu- of only three members then. Now, the club consists of between 60 and 70 members. Barrientos age” of the guitar. The duo includes operatic pieces dents the best help that I can so they have the best has deployed three times to Iraq. He was wounded twice in his second deployment, receiving two in their performance because of how popular those chance at success. I was self-taught for many years.” Purple Hearts. He received another in his third deployment, during which he lost both his legs. songs were at the time.“Everyone knew opera then, James said that although he was strumming badmin- “Now I’m home … trying to go to school, and trying to do better for my community,” he said. even the peasants. It was popular music at the time,” ton racquets from the age of 4, he didn’t begin playing “[The Vet Fest] is my legacy that I’ll leave behind when I leave BC.” Rucco said. guitar until he was 13. He said that he wished he had a Some of the operatic pieces the Rucco-James Duo good instructor to show him how to properly play the chose to perform did not merely peak in popularity guitar from the start, as he sometimes struggled with in the 19th century but remain familiar in current pop self-instruction. culture. The duo performed “Sinfonia nell’Opera” Rucco began taking his musical studies seriously from Gioachhino Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia”— when he was in his 20s. Although it was difficult for in English known as the “The Barber of Seville”— him to seriously practice in his youth, he realizes now which can be heard in commercials and cartoons. how important music is for young individuals. “Music During and after the performance, James showed is a way to fill the brains of young people. It’s great the audience the different guitars the duo were using brain food,” he said. and explained some of the history behind the instru- To ensure the duo still has time for musical instruc- ments. tion, they primarily tour three times a year. James said In the first half of the program, the duo played they tour the U.S. in March and spend time playing French music, and appropriately used French guitars in Italy during May, June and August. Although mak- from approximately 1830. James said that the French ing time to tour in their busy schedules is difficult— guitar was slightly smaller than other period guitars especially since Rucco lives full-time in Italy while they used. The duo said it’s important to use authentic James lives in the U.S. — the two enjoy their travels guitars of the 19th century because they ensure the and have a lot of fun playing live. “We have such a quality of the music. “They lend a different sound and great time playing concerts,” James said. “It’s great to the instruments can inform a listener’s interpretation,” connect with the audience.”

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ALisia sancheZ / The Rip Veteran and musician Evan Morgan performs at this year’s second annual Vet to Success Fest held Nov. 6. BC workshop caters Scholarship to local veterans

By Phillip Rodriguez have access to both can take advantage of each Reporter option consecutively, said Mendoza. Among the other programs offered to the at- Veterans looking to attend BC were able to tendees were Extended Opportunity Programs attend a workshop designed to assist them with and Services, as well as work-study programs financial aid, and more specifically aid-related supplied by the VA and Employment Develop- Up to $5,000 Award to the GI bills and other vet-related assistance. ment Department. On Nov. 10, the day before Veterans Day, Among the veterans attending was Paul Pe- the educational adviser for veterans, Tina terson, a Marine who has recently come back Automatically Awarded Mendoza, gave a presentation explaining what to Kern County after serving 10 years as an to Qualified Students benefits returning vets could receive. Several aviation technician. Peterson, a native of Te- other members and staff accompanied her such hachapi, said that he is looking into the bills to as the Veterans Affairs certifying official Linda “progress” his profession. Transfer Friendly Cordoba, and economic adviser for Financial “I think it’s awesome. Something is better Aid Evette Lara. than nothing,” Peterson said about the bills. “I think the GI Bill is a great way for Veter- Also attending the workshop was Curtis Year-Round Enrollment ans to go to school,” said Mendoza. Gomez, a foreman in the Navy who came to Two bills were introduced to the attending the event in order to see if the GI Bills would A Private Nonprofit University vets, the first being the Montgomery Bill. Un- transfer into four-year schools. Gomez also Serving the Public Good™ der this bill, Mendoza explained, veterans can said that he felt positively about the bills, say- attain around $1,800 and 36 months of benefits ing that they were very helpful. with regard to college. The VA will not pay for Mendoza repeated to the veterans that they Call Today • (661) 864-2360 nu.edu/transfer tuition, books or parking under the Montgom- should all apply for each program, including ery Bill, however. FAFSA. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and be formally The second bill is the Post-9/11 Bill, which These workshops are conducted every se- accepted to National University. Funds paid in accordance to the pays $1,300 and spans a 12-month period, but mester, according to Mendoza, with the next scholarship terms. Some restrictions may apply. also pays for tuition and books. Veterans who GI Bill pertaining to the fall semester. © 2014 National University_1394 Co m m e n t a r y Page 7 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Staff Editorial Students, A new power rises on Capitol Hill Republicans get their Democrats prepare for the get some chance to take the reigns long, hard road ahead

By James Macias By Graham C Wheat manners Reporter Contributing Editor The Republican Party is firmly in control of Congress following the It seems like more than a trend in this country, but rather a basic instinct of the A simple hello, thank you, and good recent midterm elections. Finally, we have an atmosphere in which our American voter. morning can go a long way. legislature can no longer complain that it’s impossible to get anything Turning over control of the government every two years to the other party seems A problem with the Bakersfield College done. like just a normal thing to do. campus and the students who attend class- So-called partisan politics has been a common scapegoat of our This instinct is manufactured, and a detriment to the country every time it hap- es here is that many seem to lack proper leadership for far too long. With any luck at all, we can finally ex- pens. etiquette. pect to see serious action taken on issues that too often get ignored The latest election has, once again, enacted a power shift in the House of So often we find certain areas around in favor of problems, which are by their nature insoluble. Representatives and the Senate to republican control; if you thought Con- campus to be filthy, and that has a lot to Frankly, there are serious problems in our world that we gress’ approval rating couldn’t get it any lower, be prepared for a shock. do with students not picking up after them- can’t fix. No matter how many laws you make, people will For the last few years we have had the least productive government selves. still fall through the cracks of our society and languish in in history. The campus cafeteria is a good example poverty and hopelessness. This shift in power every couple of years is part of that larger epi- of students not tending to their own mess. Finding these kinds of answers is a job for a think tank demic that is sweeping the country. It can be hard to find an empty seat, let or a laboratory, a church or a philosophical institution, Our politicians have voters so polarized by creating artificial rea- alone an empty clean one. There is always even a hospital not our senate. Our Congress needs sons to find the opposite party in contempt of whatever duties left over food on the table, napkins, and to be addressing practical solutions to identifiable they had promised to perform. empty beverage bottles. problems and serving the common welfare of our While the commander in chief has far from a perfect track There should be no reason for our caf- nation. record, the people who are meant to speak for the common eteria to look this way when the cafeteria When things like funding and basic security voter are turning in an even worse scorecard. provides numerous trashcans inside the are still in the to-do column, it is irresponsible The Republican Party is the largest contributor to this facility. to waste time discussing how we feel about it stalling of the gears in government. As students, we need to be more consid- or what we should do to make ourselves They have actively derided any legislation proposed erate of others and pick up our leftovers. feel better. by the Democratic Party to great ends; whether you Most of the campus restrooms are also With one or the other party in control love or hate Obamacare, you know how the repub- filthy, and it is not entirely the janitorial of Congress, real headway can be ex- licans feel about it. Those of you who are tired of workers responsibility to keep them clean. pected, but with Republicans in control, hearing about it will have to find cover; it will be a It is also the students’ responsibility to there will be progress toward a more huge point for the next two and a half years. keep them that way. stable and robust atmosphere. Indeed, the prospective future for the House and We are adults and there is no possible The econ- omy will Senate looks grim. explanation as to why our restrooms look flourish and Examine who the the way they do. Yes, the toilet paper is free our mili- GOP has placed in pow- and we don’t pay for it, but don’t abuse that tary will er of the Senate. Mitch freedom by stuffing a whole roll inside the be funded McConnell is a career toilet bowls. while our politician who knows After one washes their hands one should freedom to how to play the game throw the paper towel into the trashcan, not define our of politics and will do leave it thrown in the sink. lives by our anything to stay in those Bakersfield College also has a problem own terms positions of power. with bad manners. Others should not dis- will be His political ca- tract a student inside a classroom during a in- reer, of which is lecture, but it happens all the time. creased. the only type of While it’s true that there is no such His- career thing as a stupid question, what about the torical- h e questions that have nothing to do with the ly, our has lecture, or the questions that have already govern- been answered by the professor? Many m e n t ever times, students have to deal with these sce- operates had, narios, and it is not fair to them and their well when Congress is controlled by a majority with opposing views of the started in the South calling for republicans to take an active role in the civil rights education. president. For example, during Bill Clinton’s first two years in office, the movement. Since the GOP has become a shadow of their altruistic self, McConnell If a student knows their question has Democratic Party had a majority in both the House and the Senate. Despite now falls in line with anti-abortion promoters to keep in a place of great influ- nothing to do with the lecture, just wait this, little real progress was made on any front. ence. until after class to ask the professor the However, halfway into his first term, a midterm election delivered a polar Perhaps his greatest shift in sensibilities is his acceptance of corporations. Once question. shift in party control and suddenly things started to get better leading to a defender of smaller government and the workingman, he now takes his priorities When another student is holding the Clinton’s subsequent re-election and ultimately to one of the largest periods in queue for the Keystone XL pipeline. door for you, don’t just walk through and of growth and prosperity our nation has experienced. Shockingly, things And let’s face it, who wants a quasi-Muppet man as their decision maker? say nothing. Just say thank you. It is rude seem to run less efficiently if one party is in control of all three branches of To be sure, there will be bills and legislation enacted. Very few, but there will be for one not to acknowledge another stu- Capitol Hill. vehement senators and congressmen speaking aloud on the house floor for republi- dent’s kindness. This mix of liberal leadership and conservative balance on the part of the can issues. If you’re any of the quintessential minorities, it’s going to be a long two There have been several situations when legislature is a very underrated American methodology that never gets any years. If you’re a woman who lives in Texas and doesn’t care for the prescription of students are left holding the door for others attention and hopefully continues to serve us into the foreseeable future. republican oppression, please move now. and it takes up to the fifth person to walk In the meantime, while our current president rides out his term as a lame During this mid-term election, many republican states were even suspected in through for someone to say thanks. That is duck, it will be essential for the present leadership to work hard on develop- a massive voting scandal, whereby republicans lead an initiative to combat voter just horrible. ing a strong platform from which to launch the rest of the 21st century. fraud that wasn’t even present. They were rigging mid-term elections in their favor The library should be one of the quietest I don’t know how seriously any specific Republican is taking this line of by compiling a list of possible double voters. This is what type of party we are places on campus, but, at times, students thought but as time passes and these events become clearer on the horizon, getting. All we can hope for is that this round of republican control of the country are there making noise, being a distraction I think an atmosphere of anticipation will begin to roll in and may serve to leaves a sour taste in everyone’s mouth. That way, we don’t vote for someone like to others trying to study or do homework. inspire them all to see things the way I do. Ted Cruz or Mike Huckabee as president in 2016. There have also been situations in which other students have exposed themselves to others in the library. TV Review Some of these etiquette issues around campus can be easily fixed, but it all falls in the hands of the students at Bakersfield College. ‘Gotham’ making a name for itself on prime time TV Renegade students are responsible for themselves and how they present them- selves. If students on the campus would By Phillip Rodriguez well-known celebrities like new Gotham City Police De- be discouraged from watch- In short, Gotham is a show fix themselves, then the belief is that the Reporter Jada Pinkett Smith to rising partment detective, the show ing this show simply because for the superhero lover, and campus would be clean. stars like Robin Lord Taylor, progresses with impressive a person may not be as dedi- the detective lover. It’s a show Another problem facing BC is students Never have I looked for- the Monday night series has yet suspenseful speed as each cated to the comics or movies that finds many ways to at- going to class with bad hygiene. ward to an ongoing TV series found a way to hook viewers episode produces a new piece that Batman has found him- tract all types of people and is Before one makes an effort to make it to more than I have when wait- with memorable and intense of the puzzle that is Gotham self tied to, as Gotham creates worth giving a shot. class, one should do a breath check, B.O. ing for the crime drama that performances, whilst simul- City. an atmosphere of its own, and Though the early episodes check, and check his or her clothing attire. is “Gotham.” Set as a prelude taneously not relying solely Small gems planted in each helps the reader understand tend to drag on slightly, the Going to class smelling unpleasant or in to the inception of the iconic upon characters created in episode may be lost on the everything that is occurring. payoff is immense. unclean attire only distracts students who Dark Knight, Batman, the older and more established in- more casual Batfan, but for the The dialogue, though oc- This series stands its ground are eager to learn. show takes place immedi- carnations of the DC legend. devoted comic book reader, casionally ridiculous, finds its among the plethora of super- No one wants to be distracted by awful ately after and surrounding While many of the lesser- the show provides more than strengths in the creativity of hero-based movies and shows smells. the events that shaped Bruce known characters who usually enough references and nods the writers, who always seem that are being created in this Renegades, we need to have more pride Wayne after being orphaned fall to the background of the to concepts and the classic to pop a surprise upon the day and age, and is a must- in our campus and in ourselves. Let’s fo- by an anonymous assailant. Batman universe are placed lore that has given birth to the viewer near the end of each watch for anyone who enjoys cus on fixing our values and let’s make this With a fully capable cast in the foreground with the in- multi-faceted heroes and vil- episode, drawing you back excitement. campus more enjoyable for those around made up of actors and ac- troduction of then-detective lains that we recognize today. every week to see how each us. tresses ranging from very Jim Gordon, a veteran and However, one should not conundrum should play out.

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Danny Edwards -Email: [email protected] Association. -Website: therip.com Co m m e n t a r y Page 8 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Food Review Aid process Mesa Mexican Grill pleases newcomers needs revision By Trina Goree us who enjoy a responsibly Reporter tasty alcoholic beverage from time to time. Mesa Mexican here at BC Mesa Mexican Grill restaurant Grill sells by the tap in a glass is one of the latest eateries to or bottle. open in Bakersfield. Luckily for The prices range from $2.50 By Monique Hansen-Garcia Bakersfield College students, the to $3.25. Prices are perfect Reporter restaurant is conveniently locat- for the college student who ed blocks away on 2509 Mt. Ver- wants to enjoy a meal and There needs to be an overhaul non Ave. The restaurant might drink while having a wonder- in how financial aid for commu- be a little difficult to locate if it ful time and not breaking the nity colleges operates. Maxi- is your first time visiting. It took bank to do so. The restaurant mum 90 units and no financial me about 20 minutes of hunting offers the perfect balance of aid? Excuse me, but what the to find it. great dining. You will not feel hell? OK, it’s cool, I’ll just ap- Here is some needed informa- like you are eating in a cheap peal, they have to understand. tion that will help you in seeking fast food restaurant, but you “Denied.” Not enough evidence out some of the best Mexican will also not feel like the res- of the circumstances and cannot cuisine in town. Look for the Rite taurant is taking your hard- appeal under the same reason- Aid on the corner of Mt. Vernon earned money as well. ing for more than one semester, Avenue and Bernard Street; the Mesa Mexican Grill also I was informed after I had waited restaurant is on the side of Rite caters to the sports fan in all from August to November for an Aid. of us. All week long, the res- answer. The food at Mesa Mexican taurant hosts game nights. Am I alone here? I have at- Grill is simple, but the taste Whether you are a Monday, tempted 90 units and should have will knock your socks off. The Thursday, or Sunday night graduated in the Bakersfield Col- menu is not overly complicated football fanatic like me, Mesa lege class of 2005-2006. In failed like some other mexican grills has you covered with all the attempts and through numerous around town. important football action of- unforeseen hardships, I would It includes five simple steps in fered throughout the week. withdraw, fail, and drop out of completing your meal. First, you To sweeten the deal, your BC three times before I got my choose your dish: burrito, burrito domestic and imported bev- life steady enough for a moment bowl, taco, nachos, quesadilla, erages are even less expen- of clarity. I returned to the BC and quesarito. sive on the days that football campus with a renewed sense Second, choose your protein: is playing. If you like your of hope in 2012. I was older and char grilled chicken; char grilled drink specials during those wiser, and in 2013 I became a beef, spicy shredded beef, ground Alisia Sanchez / The Rip big games, this place has you full-time student. I allowed my beef, shrimp, and veggie (price The Mesa Mexican Grill, now open on Mt. Vernon Avenue, next to Rite Aid, is only covered. All you will need on work to become secondary and of your meal will vary according blocks away from the Bakersfield College campus. these days at Mesa Mexican relied heavily on financial aid to to your choice of protein). Third Grill is for your team to win. pay my bills that the job used to is choosing your filling followed can be as much or as little adven- creative meal process is step five, food you have just ordered. cover. by step four, which is choosing turous as you want with an array which is choosing your sauces to They also have domestic and I was being worked against your toppings (this is where you of options). Finishing off your place on top of all that delicous imported beverages for those of with a probation period of aca- demic renewals that prohibited me from getting grades lower Music Review than an “A,” because of how low my overall GPA was –and still remains— regardless of how Foo Fighters fall flat with latest lyrical foray great I do in my current semester. I could even get a 4.0 GPA and it would barely make a splash in By Elizabeth Castillo something else track continues very pleasantly but throughout more exciting than other songs ten their sound. Additionally, the cumulative GPA that spans Reporter its way through mediocrity by the song’s very long seven min- in the album. It displays punk the song features Dave Grohl’s as far back as my first year at- stealing a guitar riff from ‘80s utes and nine seconds, the lyrics characteristics with sing-along new buddy Zac Brown, which tempting to attend BC in 2003. The Nicest Guy in Rock n’ metal band Dio. “Something are dreadfully vague and full of repetition, a short length and may have added to the success All the hard work done fruitless- Roll leads the Foo Fighters into from Nothing” bears an inter- cheesy New York generaliza- fast-playing guitars. Lyrically, of the song. Grohl wasn’t trying ly, when I was now, a year later, sonic disappointment with their esting resemblance to “Holy tions. Obnoxious lyrics such as the song could be more original, to force a guest appearance and being told that I had hit my peak eighth studio album. Diver.” The only saving grace “secret behind the soho door/ “where is the monument/ to the perhaps the two had a genuine in attempted units, and therefore “Sonic Highways” was writ- of the track is the organ appear- reason beneath the subway dreams we forget” is an obvious jam session while creating this unable to receive financial aid. ten and recorded all over the na- ance that adds a funky vibe to floor” exhibit some of Grohl’s allusion to D.C. but Grohl pays track. It is one of the longer It’s the most absurd thing I ever tion. The album was supposed the song. worst lyrics ever. The track ends the most respect to the district’s songs on the album, but doesn’t have heard.There needs to be a to reflect the musical diversity “What Did I Do?/God as My with a cliché string-section-out- punk scene by creating a like- drag on unnecessarily. Through change. Colleges need to instruct found all across the country Witness” has a promising begin- ro that is entirely unnecessary able song that show’s his roots “Congregation”, the Foo Fight- the incoming freshmen better from punk to blues to hard rock ning but eventually becomes a and over the top. in punk. The song was recorded ers take listeners on a musical about the financial costs that the and so on. Instead, the album is cheesy and unnecessary ode to The cross-country ode to mu- at Inner Ear Studios in Arling- journey that illustrates the idea future they are working for will a lost, hodgepodge of supposed classic rock that merely defiles sic was supposed to inspire the ton, VA and shows the passion behind “Sonic Highways.” entail. genre influence that leaves lis- the genre. The song also fea- band and influence them into the Foo Fighters mostly lack While the Foo Fighters may I, the typical working-class teners confused and begging for tures piano and fiddles, adding creating a unique album blending in “Sonic Highways”. Another have missed the mark on this college student, have waited the tracks the Foos released over odd moments of country rock. wonderful genres found in the song on the album worth a lis- album, a couple of standout tables and bartended my way a decade ago. “What Did I Do?” further adds dives and bars spotted through ten is “Congregation.” It has a songs save the Foos from com- through my last semesters. I am The record’s radio single, to the loss of identity experi- big cities. This beautiful idea is nice poppy sound that the Foo plete inferiority. Overall, “Sonic a student taking on major loans “Something from Nothing” is a enced throughout the album. not entirely heard in this album, Fighters accomplish pretty well. Highways” is a disappointing to finance myself through the terrible representation of what While most albums should but some songs allude to what The song is reminiscent of the mess of songs that show the Foo three-month periods that my em- the Foos are capable of. The end on an epic or memorable the Foo Fighters were actually previous acoustic rock hit “Cold Fighters spread themselves too ployment takes the back burner song’s introduction is extremely note leaving listeners wanting aiming for. “The Feast and The Day in the Sun.” Overall, “Con- thin in an attempt to be inspired to my studies. The conundrum reminiscent of the opening notes more, “I am a River” is one of Famine” shows the inspiration gregation” is a pleasant track by the sounds of our nation. being if I don’t work, I don’t eat. to the band’s 2005 release, “Skin the least notable songs of the Grohl was looking for in this that shows that the Foo Fight- Being a college student has its and Bones.” The something from entire album. The song begins road trip. The track is sonically ers haven’t completely forgot- long hours, especially if you are trying to participate in the col- lege experience by participating Game Review in extracurricular activities. I have discovered that the high- est point of concentration and best time for myself, personally, New Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare will get you flying to learn, is during the evening. These peak hours for my brain By Graham C Wheat vice to connect a player to some- are also peak hours for working Contributing Editor thing cohesive. at my job. Hours are typically The biggest change of pace only available on weekends and Have you been playing the for this year’s title isn’t some evenings. Without work, my rent newest Call of Duty and thought cinematic set-piece or gripping doesn’t get paid, my books aren’t to yourself, “Man I wish this storyline. It is the introduc- bought and I am forced to work game had limited-use jetpacks!” tion of soldiers outfitted with to make money for the two, even If so, you’re in luck. military-grade exoskeletons that missing class to do so. I can’t The latest iteration of the mas- put the “advanced” in Advanced win for losing. sive franchise, published by Ac- Warfare. Besides the new gim- Who made this financial aid tivision, is making waves around mick, it is pretty much the same bylaw? Most likely, a Harvard the video game community just Call of Duty you have played in graduate, or someone like him or like it has for the last few years. the past, but this time it involves her, whose parents financed their With a shift in developers -- even more frantic-paced action. college tuition is the one who de- Sledgehammer Games this time The exoskeleton, basically an cided that 90 units is too many around -- COD brings the series augmented booster jump pack, attempted for a community col- into the near future with sci-fi allows players to leap on top of lege. The new way for financial gadgets galore. buildings or hover in place and aid cuts with students is to pay Yet again the world is in con- unload a few rounds, all with a student mid-semester or at the stant conflict, and it is up to the a couple taps of a button. This end of it. How will students afford new augmented soldiers to take new feature has drastically in- this? This plagues my conscious- care of things. In Advanced creased the size of the levels and ness at all depths and personally Warfare, private military com- the rate of character movement. hits home.The financial aid de- pany Atlas is much of the focus If you thought Call of Duty was partments throughout California for the story line. A digital Kevin hair trigger before, get ready to should make it their goal to assist Spacey plays the role of the com- beef up your snap responses. returning students at all costs, not pany’s founder, and consistently Barring a few hiccups at put additional roadblocks in their spews metaphysical tripe about launch date, some of the Internet way and impede on the student’s the changing world and the role cried foul on the connection is- Google IMages pocket books. of corporations in combat. Most sues, the multiplayer is business I’m tired of dropping out and of the story felt gleamed from as usual for the series. corner; someone jet packing Players can now earn exclu- only minimally did I get told I failing classes because food and a Metal Gear Solid game, and The multiplayer component, across the map will find you sive guns or gear to modify their deserved “the ebolas” and just a rent are more important. When although Sledgehammer tries which is why most people buy a and it won’t be pretty when they online character cosmetically or few times was my mother sleep- making life decisions, financial it best to force-feed you some Call of Duty Game, is now even do. The new mechanics hear- mechanically with the addition ing with some 13-year-old from aid is supposed to assist a student gripping circumstances, they more frenetic. ken back to the days of Unreal of supply drop crates. This new, Southern California. in being able to devote them- fall short. As you can imagine, having Tournament glory with play- seemingly random, loot system Call of Duty Advanced War- selves to the school. Not all of us Inevitably, it leaves you feel- the ability to hop effortlessly ers darting around the arena at offers some nice incentive in fare does provide some refresh- are buying brand new cars, Jor- ing like the game is a caricature onto buildings or across huge breakneck speeds. the online department. ing entertainment in the series; dan’s, or new wardrobes. Some of itself. The story feels more swathes of the map has in- The guns play the same as The online community has however, it still seems stale for of us have a life to live that can- like a mechanism to introduce creased the pace drastically. No they always have, with the ex- either gotten older, or it is just a some reason. not be financed without financial and drive the new features and longer are “campers” rewarded ception of a futuristic laser can- little less toxic this time around. aid, including the school supplies gadgets of the game than a de- with holding out in some remote non. After a few days of playing, one needs to attend school. Sp o r t s Page 9 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Elias c. AhUmada / The Rip Nakiah Page (24) goes up for a contended jump shot against Taft College defenders. Page went on to score 11 points in the Renegades rout of Taft. The final score was 78-51. Women’s basketball starts off season 4-0

By Monique Hansen-Garcia ferent people stand up. We have defensively contributing with Reporter a lot of depth. I’m pleased with five blocks and two steals. how hard this team is working at On Nov. 8, BC faced Reedley The Bakersfield College wom- practice, what they are making and closed out the tournament en’s basketball team won three happen, and I’m really excited with a 64-51 win. games in the past two weeks, in- to see what we are going to grow Tarver chipped in with 16 elias c. ahUmada / The Rip cluding two at the BC Crossover to,” said Dahl. points, five rebounds and three Nakiah Page (24) manages to get through the paint against Reedley defenders for a Tournament in the Gil Bishop For the BC Crossover, the team steals, carrying the team to vic- layup. Page scored 11 points in a lopsided 65-51 victory to finish 2-0 in the tournament. Sports Center, and another on ended with a combined total of tory. the road. 142 points scored, outscoring its Reedley’s biggest pitfall was said Dahl. “We won today, but game of the season, versus West again that the bench is a force to The BC Crossover took place opponents by 40 points. all the foul trouble that ensued. we still have to work on our Hills, held in Lemoore on Nov. be reckoned with. Nov. 7-8 where the BC women The tournament began Nov. 7 Constant pressure from BC’s composure. We are going to play 14. BC won 80-68. Dean was all over the court, went on to win both games. with Reedley playing Rio Hon- defense forced turnovers at piv- some really challenging teams, McKaiela Tyler made an out- with four defensive rebounds, The following weekend, the do. After that, BC played Taft otal points including drawing the every game we have to get stron- standing show in the game, with four assists, three steals and a team went on its first road trip and won 78-51. fouls for extra points that made ger with the ball and keep work- 14 points, Tyler was 4 of 8, and block. to Lemoore and would win that Khiylah Dean led BC with 17 the difference in the game. The ing on the fundamentals I drive 2 of 4 for three-pointers, leading “Right now I have to process game, improving the BC team points, making 8 of 10 attempted game went into the halway mark into practice.” the team with seven rebounds, the tournament, what we have record to 4-0. shots and 1 of 3 from beyond the with BC leading 29-23. When asked, Dahl said it had six of which were defensive. She done, and get a different press, No one was prouder than arc. Dean also finished with eight Rosebrooke Hunt had an been a while since the team start- also had three assists. Tyler had and we will be tweaking all Coach Paula Dahl of her squad. rebounds and three steals. outstanding defensive game, ed this hot. the team high in defense with preseason. Every game is just a “We have a lot of work to do, Yoemma Esparza also had an contributing with 11 defensive “We will just keep working on five steals and three blocks. practice to get us ready for con- still, though,” Dahl said at the end impressive game, finishing with rebounds and 15 overall. Hunt what we’ve been doing. Teach- Page led the BC team with ference,” said Dahl of the team’s of the Crossover tournament. 12 points. She also led the team also ended the game with two ing them how to get into triple 18 points, her season high for performance. Although certain players did with three assists. Esparza had block shots and three steals. threat, teach them how to play a game. She had four rebounds BC returns to action Nov. 22 shine bright throughout the tour- one steal and four rebounds. Page added 12 rebounds, 11 high pressure defense and run; and two steals. with a 1 p.m. home game against nament, the group did exception- Clasey Tarver and Nakia Page points, and two steals. but, not force shots, and we still Alex Green went 5 for 8 and Taft, the same team it beat in ally well as a team. both scored 11 points. “I don’t think it’s about win- have a lot to work on, but we will 2 of 4 in threes for 14 points. the Crossover tournament. The “What’s impressed me the Page led the team in rebounds ning and losing, I think it’s about get there.” Seventeen points came from the Renegades then play in the Santa most is, every night, we have dif- with 13 and made a huge impact learning, every single game,” Game 4 was the first away team’s reserves, proving once Ana Tournament on Dec. 4-6 Soccer team drops last Men’s hoops starts off 2-1

By Mohamed Bafakih stretch hurt the Renegades. Reporter “It was an eye-opener,” head match, misses playoffs coach Rich Hughes said. “[We] Bakersfield College’s mens can’t get down on it.” basketball opened up their season Bakersfield played the follow- down in Fullerton in a three-day, ing day against Santa Barbara eight-team tournament Nov. 13 with a Consolation Champion- that had BC players filled with ship game at stake. confidence and excitement. BC rolled passed the Vaqueros “We’re hungry. We’re not even 68-53 as Dickson posted another going to sleep tonight. It’s time double-double with 14 points and to go eat,” Lawrence Moore said 11 boards, while Riviere chipped before gameday. in 18 points on 4-for-5 shooting Returning point guard De- and 7-for-8 from the free-throw montrey Mitchell also joined in line in 23 minutes. on the weekend ahead. On Nov. 15, the Renegades “This is a business trip.” faced Victor Valley for fifth place Mitchell said. “A lot of blood, in the tournament and a Conso- sweat, and tears have been put in lation Championship to take so we’re ready.” home. Bakersfield opened up the Bakersfield controlled the fi- tournament against L.A. Trade nal two minutes of the game go- Tech that ended in dramatic fash- ing on a 6-0 run and wound up ion as Trade Tech defeated BC in winning 75-70 taking home the three overtimes, 88-85. hardware. Deandre Dickson, a 6-foot- Chaffey College beat L.A. 9 freshman, led the way for the Southwest 86-77 for the tourna- Renegades with 29 points (12- ment championship. for-25 shooting), 25 rebounds Dickson capped off a spectac- elias c. ahUmada / The Rip and four blocks. ular weekend with 37 points and Left photo: BC’s Erin Morales (14) fights for possession against Citrus defenders during a game Nov. 7 at the BC Another freshman, 5-8 Jameik 18 rebounds sinking in 16-of-22 soccer fields. Right photo: Savannah Melendez (13) battles for the ball against Citrus’ Brittney Frias. BC lost 2-1. Riviere, came off the bench for shot attempts in the champion- the Renegades and filled up the ship game. By Mohamed Bafakih injuries (concussions) and just didn’t know Santa Monica’s Jayma Martin had it going, stat sheet with 14 points, nine “I just played my game and Reporter what to expect at times,” freshman forward scoring two-of-three goals in a 3-1 victory rebounds, nine steals, and six as- took advantage of my height. I Victoria Pyle said. over the Renegades. sists despite turning the ball over want to keep this kind of play all Another women’s soccer season is in the Bakersfield College went on to drop their The season finally concluded where it nine times. season long,” Dickson said. books for head coach Scott Dameron and final four games getting outscored 18-2 over started - on the road on Nov. 14. “It was good. I was just giving Dickson is currently second in company. that span with two games played at home. Pyle gave BC an early 1-0 lead in the 10th it all I got,” said Riviere on his the state in the points per game The women ended an up and down sea- College of the Canyons once again lit it minute, but that was the last goal of the sea- performance. category (26.7) and as well as re- son on a five game losing streak after start- up offensively as they beat BC 7-1 in Santa son for Bakersfield. Isaiah Rogers added 12 points bounds (18.0) ing 5-1-1 early on. Clarita on Nov. 4. LA Valley scored five straight goals and C.J. Johnson scored 11 The Renegades (2-1) will However, conference play was a whole The Renegades fought hard the following throughout the game, ending the Renegades points and grabbed six rebounds next travel north to West Hills different story for the Renegades as they game here at home vs. Citrus, but the Owls rollercoaster season with a 7-10-3 overall off the bench. in Coalinga (2-4) on Nov. 21 in went 3-9-2 in a tough Western State Confer- outlasted BC in the second half to go on to record and 3-9-2 in conference. Despite the BC out-rebounded Trade Tech their second preseason stop be- ence – South division. win, 2-1. rough end to the season, the team can learn 64-36, but 31 turnovers and key fore hosting the Thanksgiving “We started off good, but we had some In the last home game for Bakersfield, from these loses moving forward. missed free throws down the Tournament on Nov. 28-30. Sp o r t s Page 10 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 19, 2014 BC wrestling goes 1-2 in tournament

By Mohamed Bafakih Reporter

Gil Bishop Gymnasium was finally able to lay its wrestling mats down after 35 days with- out an event. The Renegades, the state’s 10th-ranked wrestling team, hosted the South East Ath- letic Conference dual tourna- ment Nov. 15. Three other ranked teams: Cuesta (6), East LA (12) and West Hills (18) joined banged- up Bakersfield to gain some con- ference rights. Cuesta breezed through the competition going 3-0 overall and winning each match with double-digit team points. Coming in second was East LA that went 2-1 on the day, fol- lowed by Bakersfield (1-2) and West Hills (0-3). Despite BC only winning one match against West Hills 24-21, the Renegades were forced to forfeit 18 total points after giving up three weights classes. Marco Velasquez, 125-pound freshman, who has had a tremen- dous season to this point, was a late scratch after sustaining a right ankle sprain two days be- fore the tournament while train- ing that will keep him out for at least two weeks. “Honestly, it sucked,” Ve- lasquez said. “I feel like it was a missed opportunity, but I’m just going to take some time now and alisia sancheZ / The Rip get better to get ready for region- Jack Murphy, left, tries to get top position against his Cuesta College opponent at the South Athletic Conference dual tournament held in the BC gym. als and state.” Along with Velasquez, Greg “There’s still some work, but Pagela (165 pounds) and co- I feel good, you know,” Clark captain Cesar Luna (174 pounds) said. “We wrestled really well were unavailable as well. against West Hills … we battled. Pagela tore his meniscus fol- We battled against Cuesta. [with] lowing the Modesto Tournament East LA. We were in there but we and is out indefinitely while Luna made some dumb mistakes.” was excused for Marines-related Renegades’ workhorse and the duties. Vincent Gomez replaced state’s number one wrestler at Luna as a captain and showed 197, Jack Murphy, also individu- up well, winning all three of his ally put on a show and continued matches – including one against his superb season with key wins seventh-ranked John Sinclair of over the state’s third best at 197 Cuesta – despite cutting nearly Clayton Hartwell, East LA’s Her- 30 pounds from 184 to 157. rera, and a forfeit by West Hills. “I’ve been on the mat since I “He (Hartwell) is kind of a was 3 so it’s like nothing new younger guy and if there’s any- (cutting weight), but it’s defi- thing that my dad has taught me nitely something that you have is if you wrestle these younger to mentally prepare yourself for guys, you got to break them because cutting weight and hav- mentally because they’ll easily ing to wrestle – and perform on break,” Murphy said. top of that – is not easy,” Gomez Murphy broke Hartwell men- said. tally by getting the needed take- Gomez also mentioned it has downs and went on to win the been the best he has seen the match 9-4. team as a whole. Next up for BC is The Brawl For head coach Brett Clark, down at East LA College this it was still a pleasant afternoon Saturday before the Southern alisia sancheZ / The Rip despite dropping two of three Regional Championships and Arik Onsurez, bottom, does a cheap tilt against his East L.A. opponent at the South East Athletic Conference dual matchups. CCCAA Championships. tournament held at the Gil Bishop Gymnasium on Nov. 15. The Renegades would go on to lose the match.

Elias C. AhUmada / The Rip Things got chippy in the first half of the Nov. 15 game at Memorial Stadium as players from Ventura College got involved in a scuffle with BC players. BC won the game 25-19.

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By Daniel Ojeda when you’re given that title you Sports Editor got to take responsibility of it.” The leadership role that Grantz The Bakersfield College vol- and Herring earned means that leyball team was looking to build they can no longer mesh into on the success that the team en- the background or just stand on joyed during the 2013 season, the sidelines. Now they have to which included making it to the step up and be consistent in all SoCal Regionals. aspects of their game, whether But an influx of incoming it’s on the court or off. freshmen and a slow start to the “We have to be better than we season derailed any chances the were last year, we have to carry team had for a repeat playoff bid. a bigger load this season and set Despite a less than ideal season, the standard,” said Herring. the volleyball team has had its With the guidance that Fer- share of standout players that reira has provided this season, he have kept the team pushing for- has shown both players how to ward and have helped teach the consistently perform well while younger players what it means to preparing for the mental rigors of play with a team-first attitude. the long volleyball season. These standout players are That guidance has helped sophomores Tyler Herring and Grantz total a team-high 306 Kourtney Grantz, teammates and kills while also leading the team friends who have been through it in points scored for the season. all together. Both attended and Herring is second on the team played volleyball at Liberty High with 261 kills as well as sec- School together and were part of ond on the team with 336 points the freshman class for the volley- scored for the season. ball team last season. Those individual accolades As returning sophomores, are something that Grantz and head coach Carl Ferreira looked Herring would happily trade if Elias C. ahUMada / The RiP to both of these teammates as it meant a higher win percentage Tyler Herring, left, and Kourtney Grantz, right, warm up before starting practice. As returning sophomore players both players that could be relied on for the team. have provided leadership and advice for the freshmen. Their last volleyball game is on Nov. 19 in the Gil Bishop Gym. for advice for the freshmen or “We don’t focus on individual to provide leadership during a success. I would definitely sacri- incoming freshman but once started off with. unsure of what their next step returning volleyball players can game. fice individual stats to get a win those bad habits are broken, Being a leader on the volley- is after BC but both know one benefit from the knowledge that A compliment like that from any day,” said Grantz. players can start buying into it ball court has also had its ben- thing, as long as they are able to they can pass on. a coach, as highly regarded as Her fellow Renegade agrees as by helping each other and then efits for Herring. play volleyball, then everything “I want to be remembered as a Ferreira, is something that these Herring states, “You want your that’ll become second nature. “I’ve definitely matured and will be all right. real team player that was relent- players do not take lightly. whole team to do good. At the The results of team play will respect my teammates on a com- While a fitting end to their less on the court,” said Herring “It’s an honor for the coach to end of the day you’re not going eventually begin to show as the pletely different level,” she said. Renegade careers would be about the legacy she is leaving see us as leaders. It’s an opportu- to win the match by yourself. It’s Renegades have managed to split “I play for the person next to me having a chance to make the behind. nity to grow and impact the peo- your team that’s going to help their last 10 games winning five and we don’t play as individuals. playoffs, this season they won’t While Grantz wants to be re- ple around you,” said Grantz. you get that win.” while also dropping five games. You can see that on and off the get to, but both Renegade play- membered for “Being a leader While Herring said, “It was This type of team attitude is But those results are far better court.” ers want to help out this season who loved her teammates and stressful at the beginning, but something that can be tough on than the 4-10 record that BC Grantz and Herring are both as much as they can so that the was an uplifting person.” Volleyball team misses playoffs

By Daniel Ojeda Sports Editor

With the volleyball season nearing an end, the Renegades split their last four games by winning two at home and dropping two on the road. That leaves the Renegades sitting in fourth place in the division with a 5-6 record in division play and with an overall record of 9-14. Despite the record, the volleyball team has managed to improve play down the stretch. BC scored wins against Antelope Val- ley on Nov. 5 and against West LA on Nov. 7. Kourtney Grantz led the way for the Renegades in both wins leading the team in both points scored and kills. Tyler Herring finished second to Grantz in both categories. Those consecutive victories were only the second time all season that the volley- ball team has had a winning streak. But that winning streak wouldn’t last as BC dropped the next two, the first to Citrus College on Nov. 12 and the second to College of the Canyons on Nov. 14. Grantz, once again, led the team in points scored and kills during both loses while Stephanie Lugo finished second in both categories. The matchup against Canyons gave the Renegades a chance to see what they could do against a first place team. BC was able keep up with the first place team but ended up dropping all Alisia sancheZ / The RiP Alisia sancheZ / The RiP three sets to Canyons. Stephanie Lugo (16) leaps high to make a return Brenda Contreras (10) tries to make a save during the BC vs. West LA College game on Next up for the Renegades is the last during BC’s match against West LA College. Nov. 7. The Renegades would go on to win the match 3-0, extending their winning streak. game of the season against Glendale on Nov. 19. Cross country teams sending nine runners to state

By Monique Hansen-Garcia top 14 teams guaranteed to ad- the women’s team in the 5-kilo- tors, and usually lead the state vidually, if they placed 15th or ond, and San Bernardino Valley Reporter vance to State. meter race (3.1 miles). championships,” said Coach higher,” explained Frickel. took third. Glendale took first in the wom- Theroux ran the race with the Dave Frickel. Runners Juan Calderon and The State Championship meet The Bakersfield College wom- en’s race, Mt. SAC took second time of 19:41.26, placing 35th The men’s team failed to qual- Richard Timmerman will go on will match Northern California en’s cross country team and two and Canyons came in third. overall. ify for State, placing 22nd out of to compete individually for BC. against Southern California run- individuals from the men’s team The seven women who will Campbell placed 41st with 28 participating teams. Calderon completed the men’s ners in a battle to see who is the will go on to compete in State compete are Leah Theroux, Jes- the time of 19:50.90. Freeman Because the team will not 4-mile race and came in 41st. best of the best, on Nov. 22 at 10 Championship after qualifying in sica Campbell, Emily Freeman, placed 59th and had the time of qualify, the runners who scored Calderon had a time of 21:17.87. a.m. the Southern California Champi- Paola Silvestre, Kelly Hartfield, 20:13.40. individually higher can still go Timmerman came in 60th in the The Championship meet will onships meet held Nov. 11. Yareli Ocampo and Monet Por- “The women in the Southern on to State. race, with the time of 21:41.14. be held at Woodward Park in The women placed ninth out tillo. Californian division are typically “The top 50% overall of the Canyons won first place in the Fresno on Nov. 22 with start time of 27 competing teams, with the Theroux had the best time for the ones to beat, fierce competi- entire field race will go on indi- men’s race, Mt. SAC placed sec- scheduled at 10 a.m. Sp o t l i g h t Page 12 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Veterans day Bakersfield gives soldiers pride in downtown ELIZABeTH FeRNANDeZ / THe RIP Air Force veteran Bob Gleim stands next to his vintage car as he waits for the day’s events to unfold. Gleim was one of many to adorn his vintage automobile in appreciation of the event.

GRAHAM C WHeAT / THe RIP The South High Rebel Battalion ROTC marches with military colors and multiple flags to show solidarity with veterans on the day of remembrance.

ELIZABeTH FeRNANDeZ / THe RIP Luaren Griffin and Vieonna Maldonado, from Endeavour Elementary, dress as sailor girls to participate in the event.

ELIZABeTH FeRNANDeZ / THe RIP Bakersfield resident Esther Rodriguez waves a flag as participants in the parade cross her path along the parade’s route. Many attendees handed out flags so that others may show their appreciation for veterans at the parade.

ELIZABeTH FeRNANDeZ / THe RIP Dressed as a member of the 82nd Airborne from WWII, Marc Sandall carries a flag throughout the parade.