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By Christina Benavides Reporter ... Hundreds gathered for The Bakersfield Museum of Art’s 19th Annual Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival on Oct. ,. 22. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of the Marketplace located ," ~I ., at 9000 Ming Avenue. Specta- .,-..Ir-~ tors walked around admiring the chalk artwork on the asphalt while live music and entertain- ment play. Sponsorships allowed profes- sional and student artists from local high schools to showcase their artistic abilities. There was a range of artwork featuring movie characters, Greek mythol- ogy, Mexican culture, and repli- cations of famous art work such as the painting “The Scream.” Artist, Kathryn Ramos, 50, spoke about the mosaic stained glass artwork she created that LIZETTE CHAVEZ / THE RIP LIZETTE CHAVEZ / THE RIP day. Stockdale High School student Eesha Sohail smiles as she Frank Cowper’s “Vanity” piece being recreated on asphalt with chalk by artist April “It is always a challenge to works on her chalk art piece at the local ‘Via Arte’ event. Martinez at the annual “Via Arte” chalk art event held in The Marketplace parking lot. replicate what is in my head,” Ramos said. She mentioned that she had online on her website kathryn- in the parking lot for kids and This year, Via Arte had 10 All the raised proceeds from Despite the challenges she fac- been participating in Via Arte for ramos.com, along with back- their families. Families were award winners under categories the event will be going to the Ba- es, she believes her participation only eight years, but has been ground on the artwork she sells. able to engage in the festivities such as People’s Choice Award, kersfield Museum of Arts which gives her a chance to do what professionally creating art for 35 Not only were professional by choosing from a variety of Best Technique, Best Visiting has helped and been involved in she loves to do and shares her art years. Ramos also is an acrylic and student artists able to get chalks, and picking their canvas Artist, Best Use of Color, Best keeping this tradition going in with the community. artist, and has her art available artistic, there was also a section slot on the asphalt. Rendititon and many more. Bakersfield since 1998. Bakersfield Fire Department Local women use #MeToo

By Jenny Brito inappropriate behavior, sexual cial media. Reporter harassment, and sexual assault. Alyssa Milano is being praised speaks about fire prevention Many women, including ce- as the female who started the Women from all over the lebrities, took notice of the movement. However, the move- world have been posting the controversy and decided to do ment is not new. In reality, it was #MeToo on Facebook, Insta- something. Actress Alyssa Mi- initiated 10 years ago by a black gram, and Twitter to signify lano tweeted on Oct. 15 asking female activist named Tarana By Melissa Puryear their struggles with sexual as- survivors of sexual assault and Burke. Reporter sault and harassment. What once harassment to post the #MeToo Burke launched #MeToo as was considered taboo has now after seeing one of her friends a grassroots movement, and the With the recent wildfires that given them back the power they doing so. purpose was to give a voice to ravaged Northern California’s felt was lost. After the actress brought at- women who had been affected landscape, causing deaths and The movement gained popu- tention to the campaign, mil- by sexual assault, violence, ha- significant destruction of proper- larity after recent allegations of lions of women decided to speak rassment, and exploitation in un- ty, fire prevention is an important sexual assault against Harvey up. Social media was soon filled derprivileged communities that topic to cover. Weinstein. After the first woman with posts of females who had did not have access to counseling Although Bakersfield is “vul- spoke out against him, many been sexually abused. Several or rape crisis centers. nerable to wildfire in the urban others began to do the same. Congress women have recently In Bakersfield, dozens of fe- interface area,” according to As of now, there are dozens of joined the cause and shared their males have also decided to speak Deputy Chief Tyler Hartley from women accusing Weinstein of experiences with others on so- fire station #8, “it is unlikely we Please see #ME TOO Page 7 would experience the total dev- astation seen in Napa California this year.” Hartley said that there are enough local deployable re- sources to contain a fire in the event of “local-wind driven fire Bill AB424 makes KHSD gun free events.” It is not out of the ques- tion, though, that Bakersfield could experience “multi-struc- By Ambria King enacted under Senate Bill SB those employed by the KHSD tural loss” involving shake-shin- Photo Editor 707. AB 424 removes that au- who hold a CCW to bring guns gle roofs in older neighborhoods. thority and bans anyone, with onto all KHSD campuses, as Hartley, an experienced fire Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, Cali- the exception of duly appointed long as they had written permis- instructor with 29 years of expe- fornia State Assembly Bill AB peace officers and armed se- sion from Shaefer, as allowed rience with fire service, manages 424, an update to California’s curity guards, from bringing a under SB 707. AB 424 will also fire station #8, which is across Gun Free School Zones law firearm onto California school override that decision, making the street from Bakersfield Col- which prevents anyone from campuses. The bill also makes the KHSD a gun-free zone once lege and is the first responder for possessing or carrying a firearm exceptions for school sanctioned again, as of Jan 1. emergencies at BC. while on a school campus, will sports and activities such as trap The passing of AB 424 will “Fires are driven by three take effect. shooting, skeet shooting, and the have little effect on Bakersfield factors: fuel, topography, and California state law already shooting of sporting clays. College, which is already a weather,” according to Hart- prevents the possession of fire- Governor Jerry Brown ap- weapon-free campus. According ley. Bakersfield topography is arms in school zones, but school proved the bill, which passed in to the BC website, “State law predominantly flat, except for superintendents and those au- California’s state assembly with and College policy prohibit the Northeast Bakersfield where thorized to act on their behalf a vote of 43-23, on Oct. 14. possession or use of weapons on the topography “could enhance MELISSA PURYEAR / THE RIP currently hold the authority to The Kern High School District College property. It is a felony fire-spread.” High winds pres- Firefighter Bill Ballard climbs out of a fire engine after provide written permission for (KHSD) and its superintendent, punishable by up to four years ent dangerous conditions for fire demonstrating the routine of responding to a fire call. teachers and other school em- Byron Shaefer, made waves in in prison to possess any firearm fighters. ployees who hold a concealed Bakersfield back in June when on College property, whether in Hartley says that the Cotton- Hartley said. the 10.8 percent threshold, in- carry permit (CCW) to carry board members voted 4-0 to a book bag, in the car, or in an wood Fire on Oct. 9 was driven Home heating fires fall under clude heating, electrical mal- a firearm while on campus, as approve the policy of allowing office, or classroom.” by high-velocity winds that re- the second most reported fires, functioning, open flames like sulted in the loss of structures, according to John Frando, the candles, arson, appliances, livestock and property on flat Bakersfield Fire Department’s smoking, and children that ONLINE topography. Therefore, there Public Information Officer. Fran- play with heat sources. are dangers of fire-spread when do advises people to make sure “We believe that most fires wind is introduced, regardless of that portable heating units have can be prevented, and the Answer the Renegade Rip’s Poll online any location in Bakersfield. at least a 3-foot clearance from Bakersfield Fire Department The majority of fires are pre- anything that might catch on fire, dedicates a lot of time to pub- Do you think more members of the Trump Administration ventable, though, according to such as drapes. He also advised lic education,” Hartley said. should be indicted for allegedly colluding with Hartley. Most of the fires in Ba- to make sure that it has an auto- To protect your home and Russia? kersfield are not “weather-relat- matic shut-off feature in case it is property, Hartley advised that ed, but human related.” ever tipped over by children or “proper clearance around www.therip.com In fact, “50.8 percent of fires pets. reported are caused by cooking,” Other factors, which fall below Please see FIRE Page 7 News Page 2 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 The Office of Financial Aid holds a booth at the Health Connections Fair for scholarships

By Melissa Puryear radiology technologist student, plication, the Bakersfield Col- Reporter said that she has never applied lege Foundation may serve as the for scholarships. She pointed out selection committee. When the A group of radiology students, that “lack of time,” and “just pro- applicant meets all of the criteria, gathered at the Office of Finan- crastinating,” are the two reasons the committee then chooses what cial Aid booth on campus, dur- she has not applied. applicants to award the scholar- ing the Health Connections Fair Nolin was under the impres- ship to. Sometimes it is the do- on Oct. 5, to discuss financial aid sion that she would have to go nor who chooses the recipient of and scholarships. into the financial aid office to re- their scholarship. Some students were asked search the scholarships that were The foundation adds scholar- questions by financial aid office available to her, however upon ships continually to its program, representatives about whether learning that she could research as donors contact them with a de- they had applied for scholar- this online, she said that she sire to help BC students. Gelder ships. One student said that he would go online to fill out the ap- pointed to some of the scholar- was “too lazy” to apply. plication and was excited about ship opportunities available. Whether students feel intimi- the possibility of free education- He said that the Levans es- dated by the scholarship process, al money for next semester. tablished The Kern Promise or feel it’s too complicated, find Francis Hernandez, 28, an- program that allows those who themselves too busy, or are apa- other radiology technologist, enroll as full-time students, who thetic about it, the fact remains who will be graduating in May, have an incoming cumulative that there are many scholarships applied for scholarships last grade of 2.6, and have an educa- going unrewarded to deserving year. She said that the process tion plan in place, can receive up students. for applying for scholarships to $2,000 a year for the two years The Bakersfield College was “very easy.” She had said if a student is “in the Promise.” scholarship process is in fact she had learned about the schol- There are even unique scholar- MELISSA PURYEAR / THE RIP simple enough that taking a few arship benefits from one of her ships, such as “Radar the Won- Bakersfield College radiology students talk to financial aid reps at a Office of Financial minutes to go to its website could professors and she ended up der Dog Memorial,” awarded Aid booth on campus during the Health Connections Fair held on Oct. 5. be a valuable tool towards next qualifying. for students majoring in Animal year’s college expenses. Not ap- The Bakersfield College foun- Science. institution, have at least a 2.5 “auto-match” system in the Aca- path. plying for scholarships comes dation is instrumental in provid- Some scholarships pertain to GPA, and have a high financial demic Works program – an on- For example, “nursing has 15 at a financial loss to the student, ing these students scholarship female students pursing an Art need. line database that shows a brief scholarships, with one scholar- which only comes around once a opportunities. They work direct- degree. One student who was a nurs- description of the scholarship ship giving out $3,000 to the stu- year from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1. ly with donors to pinpoint what The Donna Litherland Me- ing major received a $7,000 and its donor information. Once dent,” said Gelder. According to Tom Gelder, the type of scholarship the donors morial Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship, according to Gelder, a student goes to the financial aid Dec. 1 is the deadline for the Executive Director of the Ba- would like to create for BC stu- scholarship which is awarded to who said there are quite a few website, and accesses this pro- scholarship application submis- kersfield College Foundation, dents. a full-time Art Program or Hu- “sizeable scholarships” being of- gram they will be prompted to sion. Students are required to fill the reason many students might Donors set the parameters of manities student. fered. fill out the general questionnaire. out a FASFA application but do not apply for scholarships is be- the scholarship, such as income- There are also scholarships for Understanding the nature of A very compelling feature of not necessarily need to be FAS- cause they are unaware of these based needs and GPA require- students who are first generation the scholarship process and the the software system that makes FA eligible to receive a scholar- scholarships, they do not want to ments. Sometimes, the donor students, where neither parent availability of money that awaits finding scholarships a lot sim- ship. be troubled with having to apply requires very minimal require- has attended college. students, might help dispel pler, according to Gelder, is For a list of available scholar- for them, or they might assume ments of the student in order The First-Generation Scholar- myths students have about schol- the ability to put in keywords ships or for more information on they do not qualify. to be awarded the scholarship. ship of $500 is awarded to stu- arships. to search for scholarships that how to recieve financial aid go to Elizabeth Nolin, 33, who is a Once the student submits an ap- dents who transfer to a four-year Gelder said that they have an might apply to a student’s degree www.kccd.academicworks.com. AECOM to partner with Las Vegas shooting victims BC for Measure J bond get help from Bakersfield By Alexandra Apatiga Reporter By Jenny Brito Reporter Bakersfield College faculty met at the Levan Center on Oct. Bakersfield law enforcement, 25 to discuss the future of the radio, and TV stations teamed campus using Measure J – a up for the Bakersfield Together $503 million bond to construct fundraiser on Oct. 18 at the Fox new buildings and renovate the Theater to benefit local victims more than 60-year-old campus. of the Las Vegas massacre and The Measure J and Facili- their families. ties Master Planning meeting The shooting took the lives of included BC President Sonya five people from Kern County, Christian, Maintenance and Op- and it left many others wounded. erations Director Bill Potter, To help the families of the vic- Kern Community College Dis- tims, organizers recommended trict Chancellor Tom Burke, that people donate $20 at the Trustee Bill Thomas, as well as door although it was not re- several representatives of vari- quired. ous departments across campus In addition, a local couple from STEM (Science, Technol- made orange remembrance rib- ogy, Engineering, and Math) to bons which were sold for $0.99 JENNY BRITO / THE RIP agriculture. apiece. All proceeds from the Aaron Perlman from Eyewitness News performs on stage. Also at the master planning ribbons went to the Kelsey was AECOM-Parsons, a partner- Meadows Scholarship Fund. Radio stations such as Krab the primary goal of law enforce- ship between AECOM, a man- Meadows was a teacher at Taft Radio and Energy 95.3 helped ment is to protect them. agement and networking firm, Union High School and was make the event possible. Radio “We want you to know that and Parsons, an engineering, ALEXANDRA APATIGA / THE RIP killed in the shooting. hosts including Danny Hill from law enforcement stands with technical, construction, and pro- AECOM Vice Principal speaks to BC faculty on Matt Pelishek, from radio sta- 95.3 shared their impressions you. We support you. The very fessional service firm, who will AECOM-Parsons’ role with Measure J construction. tion Life FM 88.3, said that he of the impact that the shooting existence of the California High- be working with BC along with proposed the event to other sta- had locally. Hill said that people way Patrol is to save lives,” said various other local firms. Center, a Public Safety Instruc- “It is crucial that everyone tions in hopes of doing some- should be careful, but never stop Captain Ron Seldon, of the Cali- The plan presented at the meet- tion building, an ABC/Campus involved in this endeavor is en- thing selfless for the victims. living their lives. fornia Highway Patrol. ing will be undergoing review by Center, a satellite campus for gaged, efficient, and effective, He asked them to do something Tim Calahan, anchor for Aaron Perlman and Kristen the Facilities and Sustainabil- Arvin and a possible parking both during the planning and good without thinking about rat- 23ABC News, added that one of Powers, anchors for Eyewitness ity Committee, the BC College structure. revising process and during ings and competition. the most difficult things to hear News, and local bands Stereo Council, and the KCCD Board According to AECOM Vice construction.” The evening began with a when he covered the tragedy was Citizen and Truxton Mile took of Trustees between January and Principal and PMCM Regional She went on in placing her moment of silence to honor the that people from Kern County the stage to honor those who May of 2018. Following review Business Line Leader Do- confidence in AECOM-Par- victims followed by words from were killed. This motivated him perished in the attack. They per- and approval, with the assistance mingo Camarano, the current sons and their skills as a firm Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh. even more to honor those indi- formed Christian songs and oth- of AECOM on management and plan is to begin construction as capable of taking on such a “Music expresses that which viduals. er uplifting ballads. Parsons on construction, large- early as 2018, with two to five large project. cannot be put into words, and Members of local police and Those who could not attend scale projects will begin con- projects beginning construction Christian said, “With all of that which cannot remain si- highway patrol were in atten- Bakersfield Together can still do- struction. every following year. us working together, we can lenced,” Goh said as she thanked dance as well. Many of them nate on the website of the Kern Some of the projects included During the presentation, turn Bakersfield College into attendees for coming out in sup- used the opportunity to offer County Law Enforcement Foun- are a Science and Engineering Christian expressed her excite- a better institution for our stu- port of those who could have support to those affected as well dation or by purchasing Route building, a Veterans Resource ment and hope for BC’s future. dents for decades to come.” been their neighbors. as remind the community that 91 ribbons on Etsy. Kern County cities placed in top 10 of most robocalls across the US By Melissa Puryear for robocalls, while California 661 in August 2017, equaling scams, air conditioning telemar- stop, according to Youmail Ro- some helpful measures. These Reporter residents received more of these roughly 7.8 calls per person af- keters, and prison inmates. bocall Index™. tips take aim at reducing the like- calls than any other state in the fected.” “These worst offenders,” are With Kern County consum- lihood of being the victim of re- Bakersfield residents, and nation. Kern County residents were not just calling the 661 area, but ers at the mercy of companies or lentless robocalls which can lead outlying communities within Statistics were compiled by inundated with call after call, are also calling other regions individuals behind these flagged to being scammed. the 661-area code, were under YouMail Robocall Index™, especially from credit card debt across the nation. telephone numbers, some of “Don’t pick up calls from a siege in the month of August, as which tracks, records and dis- bill collectors, for companies By downloading the app on whom prey upon unsuspecting number you don’t recognize,” in- robocalls (companies that use an seminates caller information and Citibank, Synchrony Financial, cell phones, even landlines are residents, unaware that Kern stead allow voicemail to take the auto-dialer to place calls to land- provides services that “stops ro- and Capital One, to retail debt protected as robocallers receive a County is being affected by un- call. This “Invisibility is the best lines and cellular phones) sky- bocalls with its highly accurate collection for Best Buy, car loan message that the number they are scrupulous telephone etiquette, defense …” Quillici said. He rocketed, placing Kern County caller ID and smart blocking spammers from Santander car trying to reach is out of service, and spam and scam behavior, also recommends using software communities amongst the top- technology, … 8.9 million ro- financing, and home security essentially fooling the automated Alex Quillici, CEO of YouMail products that “block unwanted 10 listed cities across America bocalls were placed to area code sales, to free electricity utility caller, which makes the robocalls Robocall Index™, provides callers and scammers.” Features Page 3 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 Chelsey Williams plays in Bakersfield Games

By Karla Gutierrez “I have been playing music for the past years. Reporter a couple of years and working “Being part of the Maroon 5 create odd jobs like being a math tutor music video, ‘Daylight’, was a Chelsea Williams, who’s a or working for a telemarketing cool experience. It was a project singer songwriter, had a concert job, and I was fed up to working put together by a group called on Oct. 20 at the Temblor Brew- odd jobs. I was determined to ‘Playing for Change’ and they friendship ing Company in Bakersfield find a way to make some money do a lot of music videos like that where she performed songs from as a musician. Especially in Los where they get street perform- Video Game Culture: her newest album “Boomerang.” Angeles, it’s hard to find gigs ers from all over the world. Like From a veteran’s perspective “I have this new record that that actually pay because a lot of they would go to Africa and In- just came out that is called ‘Boo- times you have to pay the venue dia and they record them play- Video games bring many merang.’ On this record, it was to play. So I just decided to try ing one song and then they put different kinds of people to- a lot of personal experiences. It my hand on playing on the street it all together into one recording. gether. was written in the period of seven and it ended up working out,” So that’s what they did with the There are many different years. It’s a lot of different things said Williams. ‘Daylight’ video. They came to communities that have been that happened to me over the Williams mentions that she’s 3rd Street Promenade and re- created by gamers. There seven years. Like getting signed always been influenced by a corded me there, but they did not are so many that it is hard to by a major label and then I left singer songwriter type of music. tell me that Adam Levine would get an understanding of how the major label and quit music For example, she grew up listen- be singing on it,” said Williams. KARLA GUTIERREZ / THE RIP Chelsea Williams performing her new song ‘Don’t Want many there are. for a couple of years and wrote ing to Neil Young, Bob Dylan, When asked about some of One of the groups of gam- songs about quitting music and Sheryl Crow, etc. They have al- her future aspirations, Williams To Die Alone’ from her new album Boomerang. ers I am familiar with is wrote songs about me discover- ways been an influence on her. said, “I would love to see where Steam groups. ing music,” said Williams. “When I’m writing I don’t music takes me. I’d love to travel her first concerts happened in a but you want to do it. Just do it Steam is a program on Williams always loved mu- try to write a certain style. I nationally. I’d love to do music coffee shop in North Hollywood. anyway and you will maybe al- computers that is used to buy sic from a very young age. Her just write whatever comes out. I for film. I actually, at some point She mentions that she hardly re- ways be afraid, but you will learn games and play with friends. mother used to remind her of guess that’s dictated by my influ- in my life, I would like to start members it because she was very how to deal with it. Some of the The group system that is on when they would be at the fair ences,” said Williams. a foundation for kids to teach nervous and blacked it out. best advice that I ever got was if steam has so many people and she would run to the stage This is the biggest tour that music in school or teach music “I still get nervous to this day you have a dream, don’t give it connected by different ways. at the age of three. She started Williams has done. She’s done to kids that wouldn’t normally depending on the gig. I think the up and persist. Just keep going The official “Payday 2” playing music around the age of small tours, but this one is very get to experience that. Because best things in life are on the other and be yourself. Find something steam group has accumulated 10 when she took piano lessons. nationwide. One of her favorite they’re cutting music programs side of your greatest fear. I’m a that’s unique about yourself and over 5 million users to be in She’s acquired those skills for parts about touring is meeting in public schools, and I would huge believer in confronting enhance that part of yourself and the group. the past 20 years. people from all over the country love to at some point get in- your fears and I had a lot of stage focus on that. Just do what you The group gives out free Williams has been playing that she believes she never would volved in that.” fright as a kid, but I loved mu- love to do as much as you can in-game items for people music at the mall on 3rd Street have met before. She loves that Some of the artists that she sic and wanted to do it so I just because that’s how you get good to join it and also gives out Promenade Santa Monica for she gets to meet the people that would love to play with are Fiona did anyway. I think persistence is at anything is just by doing it,” news concerning the develop- more than a decade. have been loving her music for Apple and Sheryl Crow. One of important. If you are afraid of it, said Williams. ment of the game and new con- tent that is being added. Masquerade Ball held at Campus Center I was once in a Steam Brandon By Brandon Cowan tended BC for four years being sic being played by a DJ. group Cowan Web Editor full-time and part-time. Jack Saba, 21, has been in- He also said, “I really love to side the dance room, but did not when I With at least 100 people at- build. ... Getting people involved dance because there was no one was 12 and 13 years old. The tending the second annual Mas- in the club, doing that kind of else dancing at the time. group was made from a per- querade Ball at Bakersfield stuff, building with your hands Saba plans to complete his son that was hosting servers college, people from Kern Coun- and trying to build a community political science degree and then for many games. ty were encouraged to attend the really helps yourself in the major use it as a pathway to become a I remember the games costume-themed event described because it is undoubtly tough.” law student. that the group had servers on by flyers as, “A fun & safe fam- The booth that Fernando and Saba is a part of the Japanese were on the games “Garry’s ily event for all ages in Kern his fellow club members made is Culture Club and was helping Mod,” “Team Fortress 2,” and County to enjoy dancing, sweet a game to slingshot a yoga-sized with the booth that the club had “Minecraft.” treats, and games.” ball at boxes that are stacked up made. I remember joining a ran- The event was hosted at the and to hand out free candy. The booth had two games in dom server on “Garry’s Mod” Campus Center on BC’s campus The Escape Bus was also at which people could grab candy and I met this person that I on Oct. 27. the Masquerade Ball and in the out of a container with chop- would spend most of my time There were many booths that flyers that were handed out to sticks, or could try to grab a playing video games with. were handing out candy for play- students before the event took balloon filled with water with a The server was a part of this ing games. One of those booths place said The Escape Bus is, rubber band attached to the top steam group and I joined was made by the Engineers Club. “Similar to escape rooms, work ALEXANDRA APATIGA / THE RIP out of a bucket of water. it because I wanted to play Joshua Fernando, 21, is the together, user your surround- Volunteer Belinda Lopez Rickett at the Masquerade Ball Dezi Von Manos, the Student more with this person. president of the Engineers Club ings, and outsmart the bus if you spray paints Jeremey Randall’s hair a variety of colors. Government Association presi- I met so many new people and was there because he said, “I ever want to see the light of day dent was also there to hand out through that steam group and want to help out the school.” again.” into a dance room where stu- drinks. Students could also sit candy to people that were attend- it was one of the first times Fernando said that he has at- The BC cafeteria was turned dents could go grab food and down or dance to enjoy the mu- ing the event. in my life greeting new peo- ple and learning from all the different perspectives from around the world. There was this person from the United Kingdom where BC celebrates Latina Empowerment Day in Fireside Room we played through “Portal 2” when it first came out. By Jenny Brito Mello said. She added that at- She explained that even those There are also communities Reporter tending leadership training is key who were not leaders could ben- based around streamers on to becoming an influencer in the efit from understanding the dy- Twitch. Twitch is a streaming Hosted by the Hispanas Or- community. namics of effective negotiation. service that people live record ganized for Political Equality After the opening remarks, Barragan concluded the con- themselves playing video (HOPE) with the goal of helping females played the Energy and ference by reminding Latinas of games. females expand their leadership Environment game which was the impact they can have on their People that go to a stream abilities, the Latina Empower- designed to help them under- communities. can chat and interact with the ment Day was held on Oct. 27 at stand how Cap and Trade works “We see more and more Lati- person streaming and other the Fireside Room at Bakersfield in California to achieve Green- nas at the table making important people that are also watching College. house Gas Emissions reduction decisions about money, environ- the stream. The event began with remarks goals. ment, and health-related topics,” Streamers usually will have by Belinda Barragan, who is the The game was followed by a she said. a Discord server that people Programs and Policy Director of discussion of the ways in which JENNY BRITO / THE RIP In addition to the workshops, can join. HOPE. She went over the agen- leaders can give back. Barragan From left to right: Carmen Ruiz, Jhoana Granados, and Latinas of Kern County had op- My friend invited me to da for the day and introduced guided teams in determining Briana Rodriguez play a bidding game. portunities to get to know each join a Discord server of one the first of several Latina leaders how to allocate funds to better other and exchange business of these streamers for a video who would be sharing their in- their community. Some suggest- plan regardless of their age. For aside can help. cards so that they could stay game that we were both play- sights with the audience. ed investing in education while good credit, advisors recom- “It doesn’t take a big change to connected in the future. Carmen ing. I have met many new Gabriela Mello took the stage others wanted to create sustain- mended paying down high-in- make a big change,” Arias added Ruiz, a small business owner, people through this Discord next. She is the Vice President able communities. terest rates first and paying more as females raised their hands said that the conference was a server, and I now spend every and Community Relations Con- The next speaker was Gabriela than the minimum monthly pay- to ask questions. Prompted by great way to network. day talking to these people. sultant at Wells Fargo. She is an Gonzales, the President of Lati- ment. a question, she recommended The Latina Empowerment There are also communi- advocate for better opportunities nas Leaders of Kern County. She Monica Arias, Wells Fargo’s that everyone reviews insurance Day began at 8:30 a.m. and end- ties of gamers that I have not for Latinas in business and sup- talked about her organization Work Program Manager, shared annually because they could be ed at 3 p.m. The event is held by taken part of. ports those who decide to start and how they have been able to tips for females who were inter- paying more for services they do the HOPE Leadership Institute YouTube is a website for local small businesses. empower Latinas. ested in saving money to start a not need. (HLI) every year in different cit- streaming videos that any- “The magic number here is Lunch was followed by talks business. She emphasized the The last speaker for the day ies throughout California. The one can make of nearly any- 500. There are 500 Latinas re- about financial health. Latinas importance of saving money and was Noelia Sanchez, Digital institute is the only statewide thing. People can comment ceiving leadership training such were told to get smarter about explained that even putting 5 to Brand Strategist, who helped La- leadership program that targets on these videos and the most as this throughout California,” credit and secure a retirement 10% of one’s monthly income tinas become better negotiators. professional Latinas specifically. subscribed channel on You- Tube is someone who makes videos of them playing video games. There are also online fo- CALM hosts Halloween event and gives out candy to the attendees rums that are somewhat out- dated, but there are still plenty By Jenny Brito goblins, and bats were part of the made an appearance on Sunday. In addition to treats, the zoo The Condor Challenge Climb- of people that use them today. Reporter imagery as well. Patrons visited all the exhibits featured several wildlife presen- ing Tower, which costs $35 on Back when I was in that Event organizers encouraged at CALM. Also, children par- tations and animal encounters. regular days, was free. Rides on Steam group, there was a fo- Boo at the Zoo, hosted by guests of all ages to wear cos- ticipated in different activities Children got a chance to take the Central California Children’s rum website dedicated to the the California Living Museum tumes and spend the day with the to win candy. “Fish the Candy” pictures and manipulate a snake Railroad were also available for group where anyone could (CALM) on Oct. 21 and 22, animals. A few adult witches and was a favorite for those looking at the Reptile House while oth- a dollar. join it. had adults and children trick-or- a Harry Potter wizard were pres- for treats. Children were given a ers chose to watch Pebbles the Food was provided by Hunsa- I remember just sitting on treating as they made their way ent, but the little ones dressed the fishing rod that they used to get porcupine taking a nap. ker Bros and Carnie Corn. Fami- those forums talking to peo- around the zoo. most elaborate costumes. candy hidden inside a makeshift Some animals including the lies took breaks to have hot dogs, ple for hours at a time. The zoo was decorated with Some of the children dressed pool. bears and ducks received a jack- nachos, ice cream, and funnel Gamers are brought to- creepy skeletons hanging from up as princesses and knights Stephanie Blaylock, a mother o-lantern stuffed with their favor- cakes. gether in many ways over the trees and inflatable ghosts and while others chose to honor of two, said that her children had ite treats. By Sunday afternoon, Boo at the Zoo is held annu- internet. The amount of com- dragons in the green areas. There members of the U.S. Army. been waiting for the event for little was left inside the lanterns. ally. The next event scheduled munities is incomprehensible were dozens of pumpkins being There were also astronauts, su- weeks. “The wait was definitely There were plenty of options by CALM is the Holiday Lights for even me to understand be- sold for $2 at the event. Spiders, perheroes, and even Santa Claus worth it,” she added. for children and parents alike. which begins on Dec. 1. cause of how big it is. Features Page 4 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 Theater plays silent film with live music

By Alexandra Apatiga Rinaudo provides his services to halgh, “and it pleases me to see Reporter be viewed live in an attempt to so many different people com- help raise awareness and an ap- ing to the Fox Theater, enjoying The Fox Theater held a special preciation for silent cinema. themselves and learning about screening of the original 1925 si- According to Rinaudo, this our history and how far we’ve lent version of “The Phantom of version of the 1925 silent version come with entertainment.” the Opera” for one day only on of “The Phantom of the Opera” Queenhalgh shared her belief Oct. 22. The film featured an au- has only been seen by a handful that for younger generations, us- thentic, fully restored 1909 hand- of people in its entirety. ing your imagination is impor- cranked projector and live organ “Silent black and white films tant in order to get engaged in music, and allowed people, both are a unique art form that has silent film. young and old, to experienced been swept away by time and Queenhalgh said, “Actors for this horror movie classic. modern day sound films,” said this time-era had to be very ex- A film adaption of Gaston Le- Rinaudo. “My hope for younger pressive and tell a story without roux’s 1910 novel “Le Fantôme generations is that they give these the use of dialogue or special de l’Opéra,” the horror film was films the credit they deserve, as a effects like today. That makes si- directed by Rupert Julian and true art form where actors had a lent films like these art.” distributed by Universal Pic- different style of acting and films Matthew Spindler, the Fox tures. Featuring Lon Chaney had to get creative with how they Theater manager, was the one as Erik, the infamous Phantom were made.” who first suggested showing of the Paris Opera house, who “What people forget is that “The Phantom of the Opera” manipulates and captures opera you don’t have to have sound or locally after seeing one of Rin- singer Christine Daaé (Mary spoken dialogue to make a film audo’s shows at the Hanford Fox Philbin) in an attempt to win her entertaining or engaging,” ex- Theater in Hanford, California. affections. plained Rinaudo. “We always want to show our Joe Rinaudo, a silent film Many in the audience also audience something cool and dif- historian, preservationist, and seemed to agree with Rinaudo’s ferent to what is available today,” founder of the Silent Cinema ideas about silent films. Stella said Spindler. “Plays, shows, Society, travels to different Queenhalgh, a resident of Ba- movies, and performances like theaters, museums, and orga- kersfield for 47 years and a fre- cult classics from the 1940’s to nizations, giving audiences an quent visitor at the Fox Theater, the 1980’s are always popular, ALEXANDRA APATIGA / THE RIP authentic experience similar to expressed how entertaining and but this time I wanted people to Joe Rinaudo inspects his 1909 Powers Cameragraph at “The Phantom of the Opera.” that of viewing a movie in the remarkable “The Phantom of the experience something that barely early 1900’s. Along with his or- Opera” was. exists anymore.” Opera,” explained Spindler, give in the past. more black and white silent films ganist Dean Mora, who plays “I have never seen anything Black and white silent films people an idea of what it was According to Spindler, the Fox like “The Phantom of the Opera” live music for their silent films, quite like this,” shared Queen- such as “The Phantom of the like to experience entertainment Theater will be working to show in the future. Local residents run 5k in costumes at the Park at Riverwalk for charity at the Haunted Hustle

By Ambria King marathon, they were met with a all participated in the 5k mara- Photo Editor celebratory burst of smoke from thon together. It was the first 5k a fog machine and given a to- any of them had ever participated More than 150 local residents ken of completion and a bottle in and they all agreed that even gathered at the Park at Riverwalk of water by volunteers. Breanna though it was difficult, all three at 8 a.m. on Oct. 28 to partici- Ludwick, a volunteer from Fron- of them planned to participate in pate in the Haunted Hustle, a 5k tier High School and founder more 5ks in the future. “It’s ful- marathon hosted by Super Fly of Frontier’s Uplift Club, a club filling to wake up early and do Running, which raises money for that focuses on spreading kind- something, instead of hanging cancer research. ness through volunteer work and out on the couch all day,” said Participants ranging from tod- fundraising for charities, said Lee. dlers to seniors donned their Hal- that the event was a lot of fun, The final runner crossed the loween costumes while running and that the best part was watch- finish line shortly after 10:30 the course, which circled the pe- ing families do something fun a.m., but many of the participants AMBRIA KING / THE RIP rimeter of the Park at Riverwalk and healthy together. hung around after the marathon on Stockdale Highway. Coworkers Toni Ronquillo, to take photos and enjoy a mix of Danna Lopez and her two children, Yareti Lopez and Saul Lopez, smile as they cross the As participants completed the Ashley Lee, and Scharline Rojas Halloween music. 5k finish line at the Haunted Hustle at the Park at Riverwalk on Oct. 28. Renegade Struggles: James Tompkins

We all have a struggle, and every person has a different story. Each issue of The Rip will fea- ture a student overcoming certain struggles to gain an education and better their life.

By Melissa Puryear the halls to his classes, or sitting help out or without any peers MELISSA PURYEAR / THE RIP Reporter amongst other students in the that I could relate with, was James Tompkins poses for a photo after talking about his struggles as a student at BC. campus environment. probably the biggest barrier I “Struggle, I think, is a part of What awaited him here on the had. ‘Cause when you don’t be compelled to do something Berkeley campus called Under- rative instead to be, instead of success,” said James Tompkins, outside, during his first tentative feel like you fit in, or when constructive about it. ground Scholars Initiative. being someone that’s down- 34, as he opened up about his steps to negotiating the road to there’s no one to speak to, it’s As one of the co-founders of Muerillo, advocate for pre- trodden and beaten, we want past year at Bakersfield Col- education and success, was a impossible to really try to push a campus group called Free on viously incarcerated students to have a hero story, a success lege, and what he defines as lack of a network of students forward,” Tompkins said. the Outside, a group of previ- like himself, and has opened up story where we’ve overcome. “being a returning citizen, be- like himself, or at the time, a On the first day, he said he ously incarcerated students that conversations at UC Berkeley We want to be seen as overcom- ing previously incarcerated.” support system in place at BC left the college about 15 times. help each other overcome their and been in the media spotlight ers and successes versus being Tompkins knows the struggle or amongst counselors, that “It’s funny now, but then I was internal fears, find encourage- for spreading awareness about defined by our pasts.” of incarceration and the fear helped students who were pre- so frustrated it was unbeliev- ment through the friendships the hardships that these stu- “I’m only a year into my edu- of others judging him for hav- viously incarcerated. able because I had no one to and work toward educational dents face when navigating the cation. There’s much further ing been to prison, but he says He didn’t feel that anyone un- connect with. There was just achievement, he has come a collegiate system that can often that needs to go, but I believe he is like any other student on derstood what it was like to be no one around ... when I finally long way. Being a part of this make them feel stigmatized as that with what we’re doing and campus. in his shoes or who were equal- got through the admissions part student-focused group has they try to succeed and be taken the accomplishments that I al- On his first day a year ago, he ly passionate about success and of it, I still didn’t really have helped him become a leader seriously academically. ready have and what I have to didn’t feel that way. leadership through education a clear idea of what was even among his peers. Before Free on the Outside build on now because of Free When he arrived, he had no and therefore he felt alone. possible for me, what other Tompkins said he first be- formed, there weren’t any other on the Outside and what we’re idea where to go, who to talk “There is a fear of judgement people, like myself, [who] were came inspired by Danny groups at BC that helped stu- doing together, its more pos- to about his educational plans, and a fear of just being kind of coming from a rough history, Muerillo. dents like Tompkins, so having sible now than it’s ever been or how to get started. He didn’t ostracized, when people find could do. I just knew I wanted Muerillo launched a similar a group like this will promote before. Now that we’ve had feel like “any other student” on out. Overcoming the struggle to go to school.” organization a few years ago successful students because, as extreme struggles, now we can campus while walking through without a group of people to Tompkins would eventually at the University of California, he puts it, “We want the nar- know extreme success,” he said. Campus Page 5 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 One Book panel discusses poverty Learn to

By Megan Fenwick erty are all too familiar for Kern Social Media Editor County.” read labels Rosales then introduced the A panel was held in the Nor- panel, which included Endee Practical tips for man Levan Center at Bakersfield Grijalva, the program manager Health Advice: staying healthy College on Oct. 19 to discuss the for adult education at BC, Mia book “$2 a Day: Living on Al- Ocean, a BC Psychology pro- By Jenny Brito most Nothing in America” by H. fessor, Justin Bell, a BC English Reporter Luke Shaefer and Kathryn Edin professor, Faith Bradham, a BC as part of the One Book, One Ba- librarian, and James Tompkins, a We often hear that the best ap- kersfield, One Kern Project. BC student and Student Govern- proach to healthy eating is based After opening remarks by Jack ment Senator. on nutrition labels, and the Food Hernandez, the center’s director, Ocean, who has a history as a and Drug Administration en- about how people need things clinical social worker, began the courages people to check nutri- like food and shelter before they discussion by bringing up some tion information before buying can reach self-fulfillment, the of the wording in federal block their food. Labels show calories moderator Oliver Rosales gave grants for state welfare that en- as well as percentages of macro- his own opening statement about couraged marriage for needy nutrients and vitamins; knowing the book. parents who need assistance. that information can help people “This book was selected ... be- “I find that exceptionally dis- make better choices. cause of the challenges related turbing that the government Here’s the thing: reading labels to poverty and unemployment would be talking about marriage can help if you happen to carry a here in the San Joaquin Valley. as a way to kind of solve poverty magnifying glass and perhaps a According to recent census data, rather than looking at the struc- calculator with you. Labels use between 2011 and 2015, 23.5 tural inequalities that are actually small fonts, and the information percent of Kern County’s popu- making that happen,” she said, is so cryptic that not even Sher- lation lived below the federal and expressed concern that there MEGAN FENWICK / THE RIP lock Holmes can decipher it. I poverty line and of that number, was not a focus on education as hear he has gained weight. 32 percent are children.” Ro- well. Chris Brantley, a Bakersfield College student majoring in elementary education, asks Last time I went grocery sales, a BC history professor, Later, Bell discussed precon- the panel what they think is the best way to battle poverty and get involved on Oct. 19. shopping I was reminded of began. ceived notions and what people the fact that nutrition labels can “Although this book is mostly believe to be true about the poor. you throw the word ‘welfare’ in bers were given the opportunity very disheartening, and I was be misleading. So, here are my a qualitative analysis or narrative “It starts with Ronald Reagan’s there, all of a sudden that num- to ask questions and share their like, ‘some wouldn’t make it if recommendations, based on ex- snapshot of how a set of families welfare queen that they talk ber drops because welfare is a own thoughts on the book. it wasn’t for those programs,’” perience, if you want to under- experienced poverty in places about in the book, and runs all the dirty word,” he said. One student, Chris Brantley, he said, and then asked about stand what’s like Chicago’s Southside neigh- way up to today where they’re The panel went on to discuss talked about the homeless pop- what could be done to help in your food. borhoods, industrial rustbelt cit- still having surveys where they their thoughts and criticisms of ulation in California compared solve poverty and how students First, be wary ies like Cleveland, New York talk about 60 to 70 percent of the book, and how libraries, col- to where he lived in Nebraska could help. The answers given of nutrient city, and the Mississippi Delta, people wanting to help the poor leges and shelters help address and what resources were avail- from the panel ranged from phi- callouts. This many of these stories of struggle and thinking that the government local poverty. able to them. “As I read through lanthropy to suggesting how to refers to how and survival in the face of pov- isn’t doing enough. But when Eventually, audience mem- the stories, some of them were get involved in legislation. some compa- nies focus on advertising their prod- ucts as good Jenny Brito sources of a ‘Chasing the Harvest’ editor comes to BC nutrient while hiding negative information. Cereal companies are experts in this area. They By Christina Benavides the subject of farm workers due of the workers must work year worker’s point of view. more about them. He adds that place a huge banner on the front Reporter to his previous years in the field after year, most with busy lives Thompson mentioned that these sorts of questions really of the box saying that the cereal of journalism. He mentioned that to come home to. Thompson it was not hard for him to get change the atmosphere and get is a good source of calcium. he briefly worked in the fields also mentions that the portrayal people to talk to him for his them thinking about their lives. However, when you look at the Bakersfield College stu- and it made him start thinking of of farm workers in newspapers is book. He revealed how he got Thompson was then able to put label, you find that it is also a dents welcomed editor Gabriel the people he was working with. not entirely accurate compared farm workers to open up about together a book with the words good source of sugar, calories, Thompson, for the second dis- Thompson has been to several to what he has witnessed first- their lives and who they are as from the farm workers. Ac- and misery. cussion of his book, “Chasing other locations to promote his hand. people. The questions he asked curacy was important for the In the same way, some prod- the Harvest: Migrant Workers in book, such as New York City, Los “The motivation for this book, influenced the answer he re- portrayal of the farm workers’ ucts are advertised as good for California Agriculture.” Angeles, San Francisco, Delano, is that I hope through hearing ceived, which was more inti- stories, and they were a part of your health when they are not. The book discussion started and Fresno. He decided to come people talk about their lives in mate. the journey as much as Thomp- Fat-free items used to be in. Ev- at 7:45 a.m. and was held at the to BC to start a conversation detail, you get a real sense for “Do you remember your son was. erybody bought fat-free yogurt, Levan Center. Students were with students about agriculture them, and not a sense of them grandparents? Or the house Students who attended this milk, ice cream, etc. What they treated with a full breakfast be- production, and the people who just as farm workers,” Thomp- they grew up in? What smells book discussion will be receiv- didn’t know was that when com- fore asking Thompson questions work within agriculture. son said. do you remember?” Thompson ing vouchers from the book- panies decrease the fat content, they had about the book. These Throughout his experience He included that we all have said. store for attending all three they increase the sugar to ensure questions initiated a conversation and work in the fields, he grew lives outside of work, and his These were questions he sessions. “Chasing the Har- it still tastes good. So, you are with the students and the author. to understand the hardships they book allows him to show you asked the farm workers he in- vest” is available through Ama- simply swapping one item that is Thompson has experience with had to face. He added that many more of the life from a farm terviewed, in hopes of learning zon and Barnes and Noble. healthy in moderate amounts for another that can lead to diabetes. People blindly believe every- thing that marketers want them to believe, and that irritates me. Students learn about chemistry Music festival offers It bothers me because I was like them. If a product had 80 calo- ries, I would have two because, after all, it was only 160 total cal- ories. I was wrong. Companies students opportunity make serving sizes smaller on purpose. Smaller portions mean that they can legally claim that the item has few calories when to improve vocals it does not. I am sure that most of you have had Cup Noodles (are you even considered a col- lege student if you haven’t tried them?). Anyway, the nutrition label says that the item has 290 calories per serving, which is pretty good for a lunch or dinner. However, most cups have two servings in them. In other words, the whole container equals 580 calories. There are other ways labels can be misleading. Some prod- ucts claim to be good sources of fiber, and people buy them because fiber makes everything run smoothly, if you know what MEGAN FENWICK / THE RIP I mean. There is nothing wrong Emily Gibes, an animal science major going to Bakersfield College, measures out hot KARLA GUTIERREZ / THE RIP with that, but you should know oil and emulsifier to mix with water and lemon fragrance to create her own lotion. The men of the BC Chamber singers get ready to sing. that your body can’t process all types of fiber. In other words, By Megan Fenwick science people, is science and path, … get into the major, take By Karla Gutierrez where there’s a lot of chamber high fiber is not always help- Social Media Editor mathematics,” said Henderson. the right classes, proceed on the Reporter groups, which are high level ful. If you want something that “I think part of that is maybe road, and then finally, boom! singing groups, from different works, go for whole grain foods. Bakersfield College held that young people that are going They’ve got their degree and The Bakersfield College high schools from Bakersfield The trick to ensuring that they are Chem Rocks, an event to pro- through school don’t really con- then they can choose whatever Chamber Festival is where the that are coming and we all get actually whole grain is check- mote Chemistry and other Sci- sider that as a career option.” career they want,” she said. sound of music came alive on to show off our stuff and get ing the first ingredient listed. If ence, Technology, Engineering, “We’re using national chem- Cal State Bakersfield, a sili- Oct. 23. in the Edward Simon- judged by a guest conductor,” the first ingredient begins with and Math(STEM) majors, on istry week as an excuse to get cone company called NuSil, sen Performing Arts Center. said Neiman McDuff, who is a “whole grain,” then the product Oct. 24 in the Chemistry Court- all the STEM majors together, and other STEM majors like There was 12 high schools, part of the BC Chamber Sing- is rich in fiber. Companies are yard of the Science and Engi- all the disciplines together,” Biology and Engineering were plus the BC Chamber Singers ers. required to list ingredients in neering building. said Julie Lowe, a Bakersfield represented at the event, as well being evaluated by Dr. David Angela Caffee, who is also a the order they are used. If you The event, which ran from College chemistry professor as a table for resources like Dickau, who is a conductor part of the BC Chambers, men- see whole grain oats first, then 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., was in cel- and the main organizer of the counseling and transfer services and composer from Minnesota tioned that she was more excit- that food item is mostly made of ebration of National Chemistry event. Lowe, who helped run available at BC. State University. ed about singing in front of the whole grain. In the same way, if Week including food, activities a table where students could Gustavo Garcia, a chemistry Each choir had a mini clinic, high schools because in a way you see sugar as the first ingre- and information at the various make their own lotion by mix- major at BC who ran a cotton where Dr. Dickau would work it was like recruiting people to dient, then the product is mostly tables set up in the courtyard. ing hot water, oil, emulsifier, candy machine at Chem Rocks with the choir to fix any prob- see their concert and for them sugar. One table, dedicated to the and fragrance together, hoped to raise money for the American lems such as intonation, tone, to sing for the choir. This is a lot of information, Kern High School District, was the event would encourage Chemical Society, believes that diction, etc. He would make Some of the songs that the and it can get confusing at times. manned by Kenelee Henderson, students to pursue a degree more students may be inter- the choir use motions like spin- BC Chamber Singers per- My advice to you is to keep it the Science Program Specialist in a STEM field, particularly ested in STEM fields but may ning their finger to get to the formed for the high schools simple. Choose foods that have for the KHSD, and Scott Oli- Chemistry. have never been introduced to right pitch, or by having them were “Alleluia” by Jake Runes- short ingredient lists, which sug- ver, a chemistry teacher at West “I’m on a committee called them. “So for me this event is walk around the piano to feel tad, “Twa Tanbou” by Sydney gests they are less processed. High School. “We are here be- the Pathways Completion Com- kind of like introducing people the rhythm of the music and Guillaume, and “Nachtwache Stop believing in health claims cause the most critical areas mittee and so the committee is to a field that they might want beat. II, Opus 104, No. 2” by Jo- like “good for joint health.” And for finding teachers for us is trying to get students to enter a to explore,” he said. “It’s a Chamber festival hannes Brahms. please, check serving sizes. Commentary Page 6 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017

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Bakersfield College is now smoke-free, and people are farts in ‘The Fractured but Whole’ no longer allowed to smoke tobacco on campus.

“The Fractured but Whole” not Campus Events By Brandon Cowan Nov. 1: My UC Application and Personal Insight Ques- Web Editor only has great combat, but it also has great humor. One of the col- tions Workshop at CSS 151 at 1-2 p.m. “South Park: The Fractured lectables in the game is yaoi of Nov. 1: BCSGA Student Services Discount Day at the BC but Whole” is a direct sequel to Tweek and Craig. Yaoi is drawn Bookstore from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. the game “South Park: The Stick Japanese gay pornography. Nov. 2: Book Discussion - “Chasing the Harvest: Migrant of Truth.” There is also a minigame Workers in California Agriculture” at the Levan Center Before I get into how The where the player has to defecate from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. Fractured but Whole is an amaz- in every toilet around South Park. Nov. 3: Finding Books and Ebooks Workshop at L217 at ing game, I would like to say that The plot of this game is a con- 11 a.m. I received this game for free. tinuation from the last game. The Nov. 4: Bakersfield College Adjuct Faculty Fair at L148 I beat the previous game “The South Park kids are now playing from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stick of Truth,” and I enjoyed superheroes. The kids initially Nov. 6: Finding Articles in Periodical Databases Work- that game a ton, but The Frac- plan to rescue a lost cat that has tured but Whole is even better. an award of $100 in order to fund shop at L217 at 8:30 a.m. This sequel delivers a fun role- the Coon and Friends franchise. Nov. 6: Veterans Community Leader Breakfast at the playing, turn-based puzzle game It ends up turning into some- Renegade Room from 8-9:30 a.m. that could almost not be any bet- thing convoluted and hilarious. Nov. 6: Latinos Unidos Por Educacion (LUPE) StudOrg ter. There are many side-quests Meeting at Campus Center 5 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The combat system is so good. in Fractured but Whole. One of Nov. 6: Counseling Outside the Box outside of the Cam- I normally am not a fan of turn- the first side-quests that you re- pus Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. based games, but “The Fractured ceive is from Randy. He says that Nov. 6: My UC Application and Personal Insight Ques- but Whole” does it so well. someone has been keying his car tions Workshop at CSS 151 at 12-1 p.m. You play as New Kid from and tells you to find out who it Nov. 6: Veterans in the Classroom Professional Develop- the previous game, but this time is. You eventually find out that ment Training at the Levan Center from 1-3 p.m. you now get to control time with it was him just getting drunk at your farts. night and then keying his own Nov. 6: Strategies for Effective Research Workshop at The combat system is better car. L217 at 4 p.m. than the last game because now You take away his keys and Nov. 6: Accreditation Forum: Standard III at the Levan you have to position yourself in- then beat him up so he will not and Delano Center from 3:30-4:30 p.m. stead of just taking turns. Every drive while intoxicated. Later on, Nov. 6: Pre-Nursing Orientation at Forum 101 6:15-7:30 ability that you use has a differ- he chases you down in a drunken p.m. ent range that can hit your oppo- rage in order to get his car keys Nov. 7: Support Our Troops - Care Package Drop Zone in nents. back. You then have to beat him front of the Administration Building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You start off choosing one su- up again and he gets a taxi to go Nov. 7: Outreach Orientation at Forum 101 from 5-7 p.m. per power and then later on get home. Nov. 7: Bakersfield College Adjunct Faculty Fair at CSS to choose a second one. You also I love this game. Go buy it. 151 from 6-8 p.m. get an ability where you can skip an enemy’s attack by rewinding Nov. 8: Last day to file for graduation time with your farts. GOOGLE IMAGES Nov. 8: Early web registration begins for spring 2018. Nov. 8: Women in Combat: Distinguished Speaker Series at the Fireside Room from 8-11 a.m. Restaurant Review Nov. 8: Counseling Outside the Box outside of the Cam- pus Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8: Gadfly Cafe: Religion, Purpose and Values at the Levan Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lots of delicious Greek options available at Nov. 8: Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop at L217 at 3 p.m. Nov. 8: Commercial Music Ensemble at the Indoor The- ater from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9: Evaluating Internet Sources Workshop at L217 at new location of Athena’s Greek Café and Grill 9 a.m. Nov. 9: CalStateApply! Workshop at CSS 151 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. By Megan Fenwick Nov. 9: Vetfest 2017 on the CSS Lawn from 9 a.m. to 1 Social Media Editor p.m. Athena’s Greek Café and Nov. 10-11: Holiday - Veterans Day. Grill has a new location that has Nov. 13: Finding Articles in Periodical Databases Work- opened on 2900 Calloway Drive. shop in L217 at 3 p.m. The restaurant was decorated Nov. 13: BC Jazz Fall 2017 Concert at the Indoor Theater with ancient Greek themed art from 7-9:30 p.m. and was somewhat dimly lit ex- Nov. 14: Strategies for Effective Research Workshop at cept for the light from the win- L217 at 11 a.m. dows. Nov. 14: Counceling Outside the Box outside of the Cam- I decided to get the Veggie pus Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pita, which is a wheat or white Nov. 14: My UC Application and Personal Insight Ques- pita filled with grilled squash, tions Workshop at CSS 151 at 12-1 p.m. zucchini, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers and topped Nov. 15-18: George Orwell’s 1984 at the BC Black Box with tzatziki. I chose the wheat Theatre. Shows at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee on Nov. 18 at pita and the lemon potatoes as 2 p.m. my side along with a salad. My Nov. 22: Classes starting at 5:30 p.m. and after will not friend Lizette decided to get a be held. side of the rice pilaf so we could Nov. 23-25: Holiday - Thanksgiving. share and find out how both sides Nov. 29: Open web registration begins for spring 2018. tasted. Dec. 2-8: Final exams. I thought my pita was really Dec. 9: Fall session ends. good, but I did think they put too much tzatziki on top, to the LIZETTE CHAVEZ / THE RIP Off Campus Events point that it was falling out of Megan Fenwick prepares to try the Veggie Pita with a side of lemon potatoes and salad. Nov. 4: Bakersfield Police Memorial Run at River Walk the pita and the yogurt taste was Park at 8-11 a.m. overpowering the vegetables. dough of the spanakopita was that I didn’t try their carrot cake, I did end up sharing my cook- I also ordered a small side of a flaky and crispy and the filling baklava, or their oatmeal bars. ie with her, which was also very Nov. 5: El Oficial Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at the red pepper dip that tasted kind of was creamy and delicious. I’ve I ultimately decided on a rum tasty, especially if you love spic- Kern County Museum at 2-7 p.m. like hummus and put some of it had a small spanakopita before cake and a Greek spice cookie es like cinnamon and cloves. Nov. 11: 2017 Kern Energy Festival at the Kern County inside my pita to give it a little at a farmer’s market and didn’t that I believe was called a melo- One drawback for me was how Museum from 10 a.m to 3 p.m.. spiciness. hold a candle to Athena’s, which makarona. The rum cake was a expensive the restaurant was. If Nov. 11: Bacon and Craft Beer Festival at River Walk The lemon potatoes were was the best dish I had at the res- chocolate cake soaked in rum, your budget looks anything like Park at 1-5 p.m. well cooked and flavorful, if taurant. I highly recommend it. and covered in chocolate with mine, a $12 dish, like my veg- Nov. 11: Parents of Trans Kids support group at the An- a little tarter than I would have Lastly, I took some dessert a small peanut butter filling. I gie pita, can be a deal breaker. nex at 1:30-3 p.m. liked. The rice pilaf was flavor- from the restaurant’s bakery was a bit disappointed that there But otherwise, Athena’s Greek Nov. 11: The Gay and Lesbian Center of Bakersfield’s 6th home with me because I was ful as well, but I would probably wasn’t more peanut butter inside. Café and Grill is a nice choice Anniversary Celebration at 6-9 p.m. choose the potatoes over the rice. way too full to eat it there. It was I originally planned to share the if you’re thinking of eating out The other dish we ordered was really hard to choose from their cake with my mother, but I end- somewhere new. the spanakopita, a spinach and options because so many of them ed up eating it all myself. What Compiled by Megan Fenwick feta filled Greek pie. The phyllo looked tempting. 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Continued Page 7 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 BC sends Napa Valley College and Just try to Santa Rosa College a signed card Breathe Mental Health: For mental wellness and awareness By Alexandra Apatiga Junior and Napa Valley College. homes. eryone could contribute to the able for all.” Reporter Like Bakersfield, Napa and As of Oct. 27, the Tubbs, At- tremendous outpouring of love Scott hopes that these cards, By Christina Benavides Santa Rosa each have a local las and Nuns Fire are still burn- and support” said Scott as she while minimal, will show those Reporter Since early October 2017, community college which pro- ing in Sonoma and Napa County explained the idea of sending who’ve been effected the love several wildfires across the state vides students the opportunity with containment at more than signed cards to the schools. and support they need. My courses at Bakersfield of California have been burning, to transfer to a higher institution 90 percent. She added that these fires will She also shared various other College have allowed me to so- and causing catastrophic dam- for education or immediately Despite heavy losses, both likely leave lasting marks on ways students at Bakersfield cialize and interact with new age to the land, destroying hun- enter the workforce within two communities have bounced these communities for years to College could help in the midst people. This can sometimes be dreds of homes. years. back thanks to the support of come. “Through various stories, of this natural disaster. Such as a nightmare for a person who is The most impacted by the But this year’s semester was local efforts and support from we see small snapshots of what making donations to the SRJC dealing with anxiety. fires has been Northern Cali- cut short following multiple neighboring areas. the situation is like, but it is hard Relief Fund, that helps in as- For a person suffering from an fornia’s wine country, includ- fires near Sonoma and Napa Monika Scott, Marketing and to imagine all the various ways sisting students’ needs related to anxiety disorder, the feeling of ing Napa and Sonoma County, County which displaced thou- PR Manager at Bakersfield Col- in which the effects will leave an the fire, the Napa Valley Com- being worried does not go away. home to Napa Valley College sands of residents, including lege, shared how she and fellow impact as a whole.” munity College Foundation, and I deal with anxiety every and Santa Rosa Junior College. students, faculty and staff. staff were finding ways to help “The California community donating to local food pantries. day, and it definitely is harder Here at Bakersfield College, In Napa County alone, 592 their fellow community col- college system is a family, and Both Santa Rosa Junior Col- than someone’s ordinary day. students were given the opportu- homes have been destroyed and leges. our campuses across the state lege and Napa Valley College You spend time worrying about nity to offer support by signing in Santa Rosa more than 500 “It was important for us to are united in a shared goal of have resumed their class sched- things you have no control over. cards to be sent to Santa Rosa students and faculty lost their offer one small way that ev- making higher education attain- ules as of mid-October. People with anxiety-related disorders deal with constant worry, nervousness, and fear. This can interfere with your dai- #METOO: ly routine. I’ll discuss the daily Bakersfield residents, both local men and women, share their thoughts I have while dealing with anxiety, and what I do to sexual harrasment or assault experiences after participating in the #MeToo cope with it. Now let’s be clear, having anx- movement, meant to demonstrate its common occurence, on Twitter. iety is much more than nervous- Continued from Page 1 ness or feeling worry because you want to pass an exam. It is up and condemn sexual as- said that she had been a victim field also shared the reasons that others have also attempted to support. important not sault. of rape attempts many times motivated her to post about sex- claim the hashtag as their own. “It is much more difficult for to self-diag- One of those women is Beth, and had to deal with men be- ual assault. Transgender individuals as well men to talk about this because nose yourself 24, who declined to provide her ing vulgar toward her for years. Tiffany Blaylock said that as men have said that people others either make fun of us or and instead last name. She stated that she She hoped that sharing her story she found the #MeToo thread should not forget that they can think we are less than a man for to seek a is no longer afraid to speak up. would show women around the on social media too powerful to be victims, too. it,” Henry stated. mental health She first heard about the cam- world that they are not alone. ignore. Henry, 28, who declined to #MeToo is still growing, and professional. paign online and decided to join Some females are still reluc- “It is a way to say we’ve been provide his last name, explained the hashtag has been used ap- My personal the millions of other females tant to join the #MeToo because abused sexually without going that he chose to participate in the proximately 825,000 times, experience who participated. they fear that others will judge into the heartbreaking details campaign despite knowing that according to a Twitter spokes- and tips can Christina She tweeted an image that them. To them, Beth said that, about it,” Blaylock said. She it was targeted toward women person. help anyone told how her best friend’s broth- “speaking out isn’t a mistake added that it helped her see that because he wanted others to see Burke recently took to Twit- whether you Benavides er took advantage of her while and it will take a lot of pressure she was not alone and what hap- that men can also be raped. ter to say that she was pleased have an anxi- she was asleep. off your shoulders and you will pened to her was not her fault. He shared that he is aware to see that so many women were ety disorder or not. Everyone can When asked why she decid- have so much support.” While the campaign was start- that females are the most com- being empowered by her cam- still relate to the feeling of worry ed to join the movement, Beth Another female from Bakers- ed by women for other women, mon victims, but men also need paign. or being anxious. Most days I start off by think- ing about what has to get done that day, which sounds normal. I do not only think about what FIRE: Fire Prevention has to be done that day though. I have feelings of worry about the according to the Bakersfield entire week in one sitting. You can imagine how stressful and Fire Department is overwhelming this can be for a person. Do not worry, there are essential in deafeating fires. ways to help prevent feelings Continued from Page 1 of panic that I have found to be helpful. homes” should be at least bon dioxide fire, grease fires, Stay organized and do not pro- 100-foot clearance from the and electrical fires, according crastinate. It can be hard to stay home in urban areas. to Frando. Fire extinguishers organized, but if your weekly Ideally, this would mean should not be stored under a tasks are all sorted out then you that property owners should cabinet, or stove, but placed will find yourself worrying less. remove any tall trees or shrubs somewhere easily accessible, I notice that when I do not to meet the safety clearance. such as in a pantry or near the write down where and when I Yearly property maintenance entrance or exit of the dwell- will be during the week, I feel of weeds and grasses, prun- ing. overwhelmed. For example, let’s Monthl Distribution ing and removing dead wood One of the common con- say I did not bother to write down accumulation, will decrease cerns of residents is what to something important a professor Food Assistance for Enrolled Students chances of fire-spread. Wood do should the pilot light go told me about an assignment. shake roofs, as mentioned out on the stove, water heater This does not sound too hectic, previously, also pose signifi- or furnace this winter. Hart- but it soon can become that way. cant risks. ley suggests that residents The day it is due arrives, and I Thursday, November 3, 2017 Should the fire department use caution if they should realize I must go back and edit need to respond to a fire in relight the pilot light. Make that assignment before it is due. Thursday, November 30, 2017 urban areas, adequate turn- sure there is no odor of gas. If I also have another assignment around space should be made there is an odor, he suggests due at the same time, but wait, I so that the fire engines can closing the gas shut-off valve have not eaten dinner yet. Then get to the back and side of the on the appliance, evacuating I remember I need to prepare home. everyone from the dwelling, for a presentation the following It is also important to have and to call the gas company morning. Panic can strike, how- the proper fire extinguisher immediately. If there is no ever something like this could on hand. Choosing the cor- gas odor, for safety precau- be avoided easily by being orga- Sign up at: rect fire extinguisher for the tion, before relighting the pi- nized. Do not procrastinate be- type of fire a resident might lot light, open windows and cause you can feel rushed and be encounter is the difference doors to allow the room to air affected negatively. between being able to control out for at least five minutes. Anxiety makes this type of sit- and extinguish the threat and Helpful fire prevention tips uation much worse. It can even the fire getting out of control. were posted on Bakersfield sometimes cause your school Having a multi-purpose fire Fire Department webpage performance to decrease if you extinguisher is useful in con- during the first week of Oc- do not have it handled. taining dry chemical fire, car- tober. During my day I worry about things being “Perfect.” I know we all can relate to wanting to do our best at everything we do, but sometimes we make mistakes. Mistakes are totally okay and help us grow. Poll : Marijuana People coping with anxiety know that taking deep controlled breaths are always recommend- ed. I never thought it worked, -- until I tried it. All you do is take ,, • i a few deep breaths under the Should marijuana time you desire. By doing this, you are focusing on the action and not your feelings of panic or be grown, processed worry. Saying words of encour- agement to yourself when you ~-• and sold in Bakersfield? feel anxious can also be a great way at keeping your anxiety lev- :!:~-- els down. I will leave you with this final BAKERSFIELD OFFICE O F STUDENT LIH bit of advice. Stay organized, do COLLEGE (66 1) 395-461 4 . BAKl!RSFIELD COI.Il!GE ~ @) STUUENT Llf l:: @BAKt:;RSfll::LLJCO LU:Gl:.ELJU f ..-,~·- ·..,.,.,.- Like ut on R>llow UI M a not procrastinate, keep a posi- I!] . !iJUDF.NT ~ \l'ICR~ ATWOJlX: BA KERS Fl E LD CO LLEG E. EDU /STUD ENT LI FE ,SC.MC ...... ,,... NO YES Student Life , GllCSG' tive mindset, and take the time to (4) 27% (11) 73% breathe when you have a lot on • your plate. My tips do not elimi- nate any anxiety-disorders, but I share them in hopes of bringing someone reassurance. Sports Page 8 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 Women’s soccer continues winning streak

By Lizette Chavez for talking back to the referee Editor-in-Chief who threatened to kick him out of the field if he continued. Bakersfield College Women’s The game saw many of the Soccer team was victorious over players injured with both teams Victor Valley College on Oct. 24 seeing players fall. Lea Mason at the home game held at Memo- suffered a hit and was walked rial Stadium. In a seemingly well off the field to receive medical matched game both teams played attention in the first half. Alexia with neither scoring in the first Raudier injured her rib and fell half. for a time from the pain but was A couple of plays saw BC cleared to continue. Raudier was get close to scoring; one play later kicked from behind by a was run by Jackie Garcia who VVC player as she attempted to passed to Lea Mason who then keep control of the ball in the kicked it to Alexi Baca, but her second half of the game. pass was met short. Another play “I didn’t know why she did that came close was run by Drew that, she just kicked me, I was Hallum who passed to Cameron like ‘why did she kick me, why Jimenez who kicked to Brianna would she do that’,” Raudier Gutierrez who was fouled by the recounted the incident after the number two VVC player. The game. LIZETTE CHAVEZ / THE RIP LIZETTE CHAVEZ / THE RIP VVC player was yellow carded The first and only score of the Jackie Garcia travels the ball in an attempt to keep control. Goalie Taylor Serrano makes a save from an attempted goal. and Gutierrez attempted to score game was made by Odalys Espi- a goal but shot too wide. The noza 77 minutes into the game. the crowd. The goal secured of the season. nitely some things we want to think we did a better job compet- VVC player wasn’t the only per- Espinoza headed the ball after BC’s victory over VVC and Of their victory Coach Scott work on after this game… it was ing in the second half.” The team son of her team to get carded, one Ashley Quintanilla’s corner kick marked Espinoza’s third game Dameron had this to say, “It was a very physical game and both won 1-0 and are currently on a of the coaches got yellow carded which was met with cheers from winning goal and her tenth goal [a] good [game], there are defi- teams competed very hard but I three-win streak. Bakersfield College men’s soccer team breaks losing streak with 1- 0 win against

LIZETTE CHAVEZ / THE RIP AMBRIA KING / THE RIP Sabrina Murrilo watches and guards over teammate Carlos Melendez prepares for a corner Alexia Raudier who lays on the ground after kick during the Oct. 27 game against experiencing pain in her ribs. Victor Valley College Victor Valley.

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By Alexandra Apatiga the path for the win. Reporter By the end of the first half, BC was ahead of Santa Monica 31-0. For the final home game at As the second half opened, Bakersfield College’s Memo- Santa Monica had made little rial Stadium Oct. 28, the BC progress past BC’s defense. By Renegades defeated the Pirates the end of the game, BC had giv- of Santa Monica College 48-0, en up 164-yards and had forced marking this win as 7-1 overall three turnovers. The Renegades this season, with only a single kept the pressure on Santa Mon- loss. ica, with DeJager making a 34- The first half of the game saw yard field goal – his second field BC dominate the field, scoring goal of the night – and Renegade 17 points in the first quarter and Lameshio Hill running for a 14 points in the second quarter. 4-yard touchdown. With an addi- BC Renegade Cameron Rober- tional extra point from DeJager son scored the first touchdown on Hill’s touchdown, the BC with a 4-yard run. Following Renegades were at 41-0 by the Roberson was BC Renegade end of quarter three. Chance Cooper who made an The final fourth quarter was 11-yard touchdown after com- end game with certain victory pleting a pass from his teammate for the home team. Santa Monica Brandon Jones. Inbetween both once again made a last ditch ef- touchdowns Nathan DeJager fort to gain some ground on the scored a 35-yard field goal, as field, but their progress was halt- well as scoring two good kicks ed by BC as they made a final for an extra point on Roberson’s touchdown for the night. Malik and Cooper’s touchdowns. Barkley ran for a 6-yard touch- By the beginning of the sec- down, boosted by DeJager’s con- ond quarter, BC was still going sistent kicks, and bringing BC’s strong. The Renegades made final score to 48-0. two touchdowns along with two This season has been a good good kicks from DeJager for an one for Bakersfield College’s extra point each. Brandon Jones football team, with an average of BC made the first touchdown of 33 points a game, a 4-1 record by making a 2-yard run to the at home, and a winning streak end zone, but it was Roberson’s of five games, BC has two more punt return that stole the show. games before the end of their ALEXANDRA APATIGA / THE RIP Making a 53-yard punt return for season. Their next game will be Bakersfield College Renegade football player Elisha Ortiz sprints across the field with his teammate Blake Brown while a touchdown and setting BC on at Ventura College on Nov. 4. two Santa Monica Pirates chase Ortiz down. Cannon captain fires final shot for the season

By Melissa Puryear “We are the official gun for Ba- supporting the game joined, cannons. She has fired cannons Reporter kersfield college football. We even active duty from the Naval for 27 years. Carter’s love for the shoot test rounds to make sure and Army Reserve Center went. cannon began with her grandfa- John A. Medvigy, Bakersfield everything is functioning.” We blew them [Ellsworth Com- ther, William Kofahl, who was College’s gun crew captain who There are other key moments munity College from Ellsworth a member of the The Muzzle also is a member of the Vets Club, during a football game that foot- Iowa] away. Gene’s Gun Shop Loader Association in Bakers- fired the final shot from the can- ball fans will hear the cannon and Valley Gun shop donated 10 field and taught Carter all he non at BC’s last home game for and that is “during the playing pounds of gun powder for the knew about the cannon. Kofahl the season, against Santa Monica of the National Anthem, when Rose Bowl.” Medvigy said that spent six years building a can- on Oct. 28. the Gades come on the field, at he burned through all of the gun non, while Carter was a young Medvigy announced that he the start of each half, at the end powder, which is enough to last girl, an apprentice at her grand- will be retiring as the cannon of each quarter, and when Ren- the entire football season, in one father’s side. crew captain next fall. It will egades score.” He also detailed game. Regarding her new position mark his 30th season. Courtney how they are able to amplify Next year, during his final year Carter said, “it’s exciting, it’s Carter, a BC alumnus and cur- the smoke and noise. “We use working with the cannon crew, an honor and I couldn’t be more rent BC staffer, will step up to packed 12-gauge shotgun shells he said that he wants to use the proud. I’m sure my grandfather fill Medvigy’s role as the new that are filled with triple fine- final season to focus on train- would be smiling down on me gun crew captain when Medvigy grain black powder. We use it ing. He will teach the cannon with pride.” She said that she retires. so you can see the smoke that crew how to pack the shells by feels that after all of the training, The Bakersfield College Ren- comes out.” Black powder, ac- hand and will also oversee the it paid off and this is her tribute egade’s time-honored tradition MELISSA PURYEAR / THE RIP cording to Mevigy is, “so effi- safety procedures are learned to her grandfather’s memory. of the cannon ball fire began in Cannon Crew Captain John Medvigy, and Co-Captain cient with expansion and firing and adhered to, so that no one is Veterans who are interested in the mid-1960s, and has been car- Courtney Carter fire a cannon after a touchdown. the shell out.” injured. volunteering on the cannon safe- ried out dutifully by Medvigy One of Medvigy’s most mem- Carter, who is currently the ty committee can call Carter at since 1972, with a few years let in the late 90s because it was Three-Way has been exceptional orable times with the cannon was Executive Secretary for the Ba- the Bakersfield College Founda- away when Medvigy served in hectic to roll out to the stadium,” for that.” in December 1976. A “500 car- kersfield College Foundation, tion at (661) 395-4800 Monday the Army, from 1972 to 1976. Medvigy said. “Three-Way Medvigy discussed the role caravan went from Bakersfield will replace Medvigy after his - Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for “A caisson was built for it [the Chevrolet has dropped it off and of the cannon in home games to the Junior Rose Bowl. Fami- final season next year. next season’s safety committee cannon] by Three-Way Chevro- picked it up since the mid-90s. during football season and said, lies, students, alumni and people Carter has a long history with volunteer schedule and lineup. BC tennis raises funds Basketball player Murphy plans to

By Lizette Chavez pursue her goals on and off the court Editor-in-Chief By Ambria King The Bakersfield College’s Photo Editor Men and Women’s Tennis Pro- grams held a fundraising event Bakersfield College wom- in the BC cafeteria on Oct. 19 en’s basketball player Aerin at 6 p.m. The fundraiser was Murphy has only been attend- held to raise money for the ten- ing BC for two semesters, but nis players’ uniforms, equipment has already begun to set and and travel costs at away games, pursue lofty goals both on which can reach close to $300 and off the court. per player. Nick Jacobs, head The 19-year-old freshman coach for the men’s and wom- began playing basketball in en’s tennis teams, shared some her junior year at Frontier of his hopes for the outcome of High School and says she the event, seeing as how this fun- originally took an interest in draiser in particular is where the the game because she enjoys majority of their funds come in the competition and being from. part of a team. “I like push- Jacobs said, “It kind of var- ing myself to my limit and ies depending on the year, the LIZETTE CHAVEZ / THE RIP getting out of my comfort last couple of years we’ve been From left to right: Beth Kuney, Ann Tatum, Jeany Parent, zone… it was difficult [when pretty good with our fundraiser and Pam Boyles look at some of the raffle prizes. I first started] but it’s worth numbers, but usually we try to it,” said Murphy. target anywhere from around raffle tickets from the women’s formed. While playing at Frontier, five to eight grand just based off tennis team. Raffle tickets were The coaches went up on stage Murphy suffered a severe in- the dinner.” sold for a $1 each, six tickets for to introduce the new tennis team jury to her right knee, which Tickets for the event were sold $5 or 100 tickets for $20. players and to thank the guests she feared would force her to for $40 a person and included After buying raffle tickets, for attending the event. take the season off. a steak or chicken dinner with guests were encouraged to en- Coach Nick Loudermick said, “I thought I wasn’t going to green beans, potatoes, salad and ter their tickets into baskets that “Thank you so much for com- be able to play,” said Murphy, AMBRIA KING / THE RIP bread. A bar was also set up for held the name of various prizes. ing out and supporting men’s “but I ended up recovering Aerin Murphy poses for a photo at the BC Campus Center. guest to order wine or liquor The prizes ranged from amazon and women’s tennis ... The team faster than I was supposed to, with a tip jar that read “tip big.” gift cards, jewelry, spa packages is taking great strides, we are a and I actually got to play and attitude as her secret to success ritos, but we beat every other Guests were seated at their and lottery tickets to private ten- top 10 tennis team in California, wound up winning an MVP both on and off the court. team after that. I think we’re go- tables by either the men’s or nis lessons with former profes- we kind of put tennis back on the award that year.” That positive attitude has con- ing to be good this year,” said women’s tennis team members sional tennis player Hank Pfister. map.” Murphy, who majors in bi- tributed to the Renegade wom- Murphy. and would then be offered raffle Guests were also offered en- The Tennis Fundraiser event ology and plans to pursue a en’s basketball team holding a After finishing at BC, Murphy tickets for sale. One guest Stan tertainment and the BC drumline raised approximately $6,200 and career as a maxillofacial sur- 3-1 record in the current season. hopes to transfer to a CSU or UC Newman bought $20 worth of made an appearance and per- had 120 people in attendance. geon, touts keeping a positive “We lost our first game to Cer- in the Bay area. Renegade Adventure Page 10 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 The BMOA Rothschild inspired party ‘Art After Dark’ was a surreal memory for me

By Lizette Chavez Editor-in-Chief

When I was a little girl I al- ways dreamt of going to a ball, and as I got older art became a very big part of my life and Hal- loween my favorite holiday. So it was obvious that a Rothschild Surreal Ball would be my cup of tea and when I heard the Bakers- field Museum of Art would be hosting a party inspired by the event on Oct. 26 I knew I would be attending. A night of art, surrealist outfits and costumes and makeup galore not to mention the Halloween vibes, which I live for, this party was made for me. I find nothing more pleasant than frantically slaving away on a last minute costume with very little money to my name, my whole outfit by the way head to toe makeup and all was only $10. I wasn’t too sure what I want- ed to do for my costume because I had so many ideas but I knew I didn’t want to wear a dress. I had decided on a tux of some form and ventured out into my vice establishment, the 99 Cents Only Store. I had only been there the day before and meant to pur- chase a top hat but in my over processed and stressed mind I forgot and they were sold out. As I was going through each and every aisle trying to feed my denial on the top hats unat- tainability I stopped dead in my tracks when I noticed a white MEGAN FENWICKJ / THE RIP silky negligee. To my great luck Lizette Chavez prepares to taste the “The Baroness”, a surrealism inspired drink created by Tiki Ko. The drink was made with Jamaican rum, cream it came with a with a silky pair of sherry, apricot liqueur, lemon juice, demerara syrup, angostura bitters and gold flaked glitter as a garnish, at the Bakersfield Museum of Art’s sculpture pants so I added it to my cart and gardens on Oct. 26. This event was the last “Art After Dark” party of the year, and included an open art exhibit, live music and a light instillation. the gears started turning. I knew exactly which shoes Luckily when I got there the were cutting my circulation and would match and what black woman that signed me in had a seemed intent on cutting of my blazer I could pair it with and butterfly lit headpiece and she toes, when lo and behold, the then I saw them, these white complimented me on my hair plastic champagne flute came sparkly branches and snow- and makeup. The event was held apart and drenched me and the flake shaped flowers. And then in the BMOA gardens and the floor in its glittery glory. To say I thought what goes best with regular sculptures were deco- I was embarrassed was an under- black and white, red lipstick, but rated with giant eyeballs and statement, not to mention I had then I figured I needed some- dreamy clouds all highlighted no way of cleaning it up because thing red to balance out the color with blue lights in the mostly of the branches and flowers in palette and I found it in a Christ- dark lit area. my hair but sweet, kind and mas berry and pine branches I was pleased to see various patient Megan ran to the rest- wreath. I was all set and I finally guests in intricate costumes and room grabbed some towels and had an idea of what I was going creative headpieces and makeup cleaned it up for me. to wear so I purchased my items styles all mingling with each After a quick trip to the rest- and headed straight home. other and taking pictures by the room, we returned to the gardens I began with my makeup and sculptures. to watch the band Tigercide per- decided to go for an owlish Two bars were set up selling form a couple of songs, viewed a look. I used a lighter shade of surrealist inspired cocktails pro- few more sculptures and the live foundation and highlighted my vided by Tiki Ko and Sandrini’s light installation by Alex Sarad face away then I shadowed my Public House, I’m not usually a and decided to leave. eyes and added little feather like big drinker but I heard there was Megan and I decided to look strokes around my temples and a drink with edible glitter so I de- for some pizza which resulted nose. cided to indulge, something I re- in a lot of u-turns, off-key sing- I then feathered my eyebrows gretted later for multiple reasons. ing and rapping and ripping my with a gel and black eyeshadow I chose “The Baroness”, a pants trying to save an old re- and lined my eyes with a dark drink made of Jamaican rum, ceipt, so we decided to call it a liner and finally finished with a cream sherry, apricot liqueur, night. red lip. lemon juice, demerara syrup, and Needless to say, I can finally After I finished my makeup angostura bitters topped with ed- say I’ve been to a ball, sort of. I started on my hair, which I ible gold flaked glitter. I’ll admit I still love art and Halloween is teased mercilessly to create a it I felt cool as heck. still my favorite holiday, but I nest like tuff and started looping My friend Megan accom- had more fun snapchatting with the branches, flowers, and ber- panied me and while we were my best friend on a bench after ries into my hair. walking around we decided the event than at the actual party. I was quite pleased with my to go inside and take a look at So I may not be as refined as I finished look but I was also quite some of the art on display. As wish I could be but I still had a anxious about being the only one we walked along admiring the lot of fun and that’s all the little dressed up. work I decided to sit as my heels me ever wanted. MEGAN FENWICK / THE RIP Lizette Chavez examines some of the open naturalistic surrealist art work shown inside of the Bakersfield Museum of Arts “poetic” display, at the “Art After Dark” event.

MEGAN FENWICK / THE RIP Bakersfield local artist, Alex Sarad, demonstrates some of his light art work at the Bakersfield Museum of Arts Gardens with a red moon art light installion set up on the MEGAN FENWICK / THE RIP corner of the museum wall for the “Art After Dark” surrealist party event on Oct. 26. Megan Fenwick cleans the floor with a napkin, after a drink was spilled in the museum.