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Vol. 87 · No. 9 Thursday, February 18, 2016

Vigil in honor of student

By Mohamed Bafakih Contributing Editor

Whether it was what he did for Bakersfield or what he meant to the community of Delano, the loss of 19-year-old fonner Bakersfield College student Ali Sakr shook the surrounding areas. Sakr died after colliding with a semi, which set his car on fire near Seventh Standard Road and Cheny Avenue on Feb. 6, as he was return­ ing home to Delano after refereeing a junior high basketball tournament at Liberty High School. The success through basketball allowed him to still be involved with the game, and while ref­ ereeing gave him an extra chance to give back to the game, it was just pa1i of hi s se lflessness of giving back. "He [Sakr] was a great kid, it's a shame," Ba­ kersfield College head basketball coach Rich Hughes said in regard to the passing of Sakr. Hughes briefly coached Sakr during pre­ season practice of the 2015 basketball season after Sakr's stellar prep career at Robert F. Ken­ nedy High School in Delano. "In fact he was officiating JV games during the high school season ... how many 19 year PlTOTOS BY MASON .T. ROCKPELLOW / TTIE RTP olds do that?" Hughes said. " He was mature for his age, and he was a very good player and was Friends and family show support at the vigil a very good player at Kennedy. It's just sad to for Ali Sakr on Feb. 12 (top photo). Candles see." surround memorabilia for Sakr at the vigil Please see VIGIL, Page 5 held at Robert F. Kennedy High School. Veteran's parents mourn

By Marcus Castro never see my son again." "He loved to dance. If music Contributing Editor Legget was a first semester was on, he would just randomly student at BC. He was discharged dance," said Christopher. Bakersfield College suffered from the Anny in September Christopher explained that a loss on Feb. 4 when a student, 2015 and came home from North during the first month and a half Timothy L. Legget Jr., 25, took Carolina in October. since Legget was home, he was his own life. Legget's stepfather of 12 more involved with everyone. He He was a U.S. Anny veteran years Christopher Summers and went on to say that it was around who was in the military for four Sharown explained that Legget Thanksgiving when Legget re­ years, eight months. was a happy guy in the past. ally retracted. Legget's mother Sarown Sum­ "Tim was fun loving and help­ "He was j ust in his room. He mers spoke to The Rip about her ful to everybody. He just always would come out though, and tell son the week after he died. had a smile on his face. When he me 'hi' every day. Sometimes we "There have been a handful of was yoW1g, we called him cat­ would have a little conversation, occasions where I knew that this fish because his mouth was so and sometimes he would j ust go could be the last time conversa­ big from his big ol' smile," said back. He just mentally was not tion, but I felt confident that he Sharown. there. He just changed," said was going to continue on," Sum­ Christopher explained that his Sharown. mers said. "But this North Caro­ stepson loved to play sports, in­ BC Veterans Club president MASON .T. ROCKFELLOW / THE RTP lina trip, when he came home, I cluding football and basketball Benjamin Lindqui st explained The flag is being flown at half-staff in honor and memory of U.S. Army veteran Timothy thought that was when he was go­ at Highland High School. He that Legget was very quiet and L. Legget Jr., 25, and Ali Sakr, 19, who were both BC students. ing to hurt himself, and I would also said that he loved to dance. Please see VETERAN, Page 5 FEATURES Page 2 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Thursday, February 18, 2016 Pantry is back to helping students

By AK Pachla ing co-coordinator in October of ter for a place like BC to host the ones that have been coming donating directly, while local Of course, students who are Copy Editor 2015. In that time, the pantry's students with pressing survival for hygiene kits have needed it grocer Smart & Final organizes interested are always welcome operations have expanded from needs, but over the pantry's six­ as a necessity to help them out," a customer food drive for pantry to contact Student Life and vol­ The Renegade Pantry is in full monthly groce1y distiibution to year tenure, the reality is that the said Guinto, adding, "As well as donations. unteer time or donate goods to swing once again for the spring include a farmer's market and more it provides, the more need the clothing, too." Pantry staff also contacts local the pantry. 2016 semester. Pantry co-coor­ community closet, as well as the it uncovers. Pantry programs also actively hotels to ask for donations for However, one of the most im­ dinator David Guinto is happy Daily Bread program and dis­ Two of the newer programs, seek to involve the communi­ the hygiene, as well as curating portant things students can do with the ongoing results. "It lthe ttibuting personal hygiene kits. regular clothing and hygiene ties it is a part of, both on and an infonnation cleaiinghouse for to help the Renegade Pantt-y is pantry] has been very effective at The pantry also holds fundrais­ product distributions, have al­ off campus. "Generally, it's very students looking for affordable spread the word. "We 're finding helping out students." ing bake sales to support their ready made an impact on the stu­ connected with everything," says rentals close to school. "We like out every day that new students Guinto started volunteering various initiatives. dent body. Guinto. Area businesses are in to involve the community," said fhave l never heard about it be­ for the pantry last spring, bccom- It may seem out of charac- 'Through what we've seen ... on the act, with Panera Bread Guinto. fore." said Guinto. Attorneys talk on Kern refugees Top 10 Majors

The Rip's Chris Miller has asked 50 students on campus what their major is. The results have been compiled into the Top 10 answers based offof student opinion. 1. Nursing rnEGUARDINAN.coM Number of votes: 4 A photo of a boat full of refugees traveling over seas was used during the ''Refugees in our Backyard" presentation. "I like having the stability of always having a By Crystal Valdez Central American refugees have job." Features Editor been or will be admitted. -Raul Leon, 18 "We've already registered to In recent years, the world has the world [that we are] turning a witnessed one of the biggest hu­ blind eye," said Cooper. man 1ights crises since World She went on to add that when War II. The ongoing refugee we choose not to admit individu­ .­ crisis has become an epidemic, als, those individuals begin to ,- ·.~, involving 60 million refugees on migrate in search of safety. In ,,._ ' the march from countries all over that search for safety, vulner­ ,, :- "''' r1 1, the world. ability and exploitation reigns "-, , On Feb. 5 the Levan Center at supreme. IL is because of this Bakersfield College hosted a dis­ that Cooper believes that when cussion titled "Refugees in our refugees anive and seek asylum Backyard," which addressed the in the US, they anive as "half­ issue from a global, national, and brokcn spirits." local standpoint. The policy states that asylum UC Davis Law professor seekers must be detained until Holly Cooper, along with two their case has reached closure; of her students, gave a presenta­ this includes children. tion focused on various aspects After Cooper's introduction, of refugee crises, including de­ Anita Bai·ooni, law student at UC mographics, asylum seeking, de­ Davis, helped navigate listeners tainment, and the privatization of into understanding the details of detention centers. this crisis. JOE BERGMAN / THE RIP Cooper shared an experience Barooni began her section of Holly Cooper discusses the topic of refugees in the Kem she had with her first assignment the present;ition by discussing County area during "Refugees in Our Backyard." in 1999 as an immigrntion law­ the three main crises that have yer. She was asked to work at the occurred in recent history: Eu­ human rights record, which is a gangs, prostitution, maniage, Aiizona-Mexico border, and her ropean (now), Central American little bit concerning because you and escape from prosecution first task was to work with unac­ (2014), and African (ongoing). already have a population that based on religion, family hist01y, companied minors from all over Barooni discussed the demo­ is vulnerable, and they're mov­ and sexual orientation. Many of the world who were detained in a graphic and nume1ical aspect ing into counllies that ai·en't best these children also come to the local jail. She recalled that there of the crisis. She stated that the equipped to take care of them," US in search of their parents. EDUCATIONCAREERARTICLES.COM were at least 16 minors in every global refugee population, since said Barooni. The presentation continued, jail cell. mid June of last year, is 15 mil­ Cooper shifted the focus to and UC Davis Law Student Cooper said, "I remember lion and has likely increased. 4.2 unaccompanied minors in Cali­ Amanda Whitney discussed the 2. Criminal Justice leaving the facility and being million are from Syria, 2.6 mil­ fornia. privatization of Detention Cen­ sickened by what I saw. And I lion are from Afghanistan, and Cooper stated that refugees ters. Number of votes: 3 said to myself, 'does anybody in 1.1 million are from Somalia. who come into California arc "Privatization increases the in­ this countty know what we ai·e She asked the audience, "If typically from Mexico and Cen­ centive to detain," said Whitney. doing to these individuals?'" the major euro powers aren't tral America because traveling According to Whitney, deten­ 3. General Biology Cooper runs a law clinic at UC stepping in and if the US isn't through Jand is easier than trav­ tion Centers are privatized for Davis that focuses on represent­ stepping in, where are all these eling overseas. profit, and subcontracting limits Number of votes: 3 ing detainees, many of whom people?" According to her presentation, government regulations. are detained in the Mesa Verde According to Barooni's re­ Honduras is the most violent "These detention centers focus Detention Center in Bakersfield. search, the top 10 countries in country in the world. El Salvador on profits over public good. Do 4. Computer Science Mesa Verde has a capacity of 400 which refugees arc kept arc, in is number four, and Guatemala is we want a business that oper­ irnmigranLs. order from most to least: Turkey, number five. Mexico has rapidly ates on detaining people?" asked Number of votes: 3 According to Cooper, The Pakistan, Lebanon, Ethiopia, been making its way to the top Whitney, to which some audi­ United States allegedly admitted Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Uganda, due to cartel violence in recent ence members answered, "No." roughly 70,000 refugees in 2015; Chad, and Sudan. years. vVhitney dosed the presenta­ 5. History the number is expected to rise to "There aren't any major west­ In 2014, 60,000 unaccom­ tion with information regarding 80,000 this year. In regai·ds to the ern developed countt·ies that ai·e panied minors came to the US alternatives to detention centers, Number of votes: 3 most media-prevalent refugee willing to take in this refugee from Central America seeking which include supervision and crisis in Syria, the United States population. Another thing that asylum. The motives for these monitoring, that according to has agreed Lo admit just 0.2% of I noticed is that some of these children include a better educa­ Whitney are, "More humane and 6. Communication tion, protection, escape from more cost effective." the need that exists. Almost no countries don't have the best Number of votes: 3 7. Culinary Arts First Friday attracts people in the community Number of votes: 3

By Kyle Chidgey displayed. sights and sounds of downtown of vampires that slaughtered his Photographer On the comer of 19th and Bakersfield. family in front of him. At another 8. Psychology Eye Street, a live band played All around, handmade neck­ booth, an individual was selling The Art Council's annual First throughout the evening. laces, buttons, and photographs beard products for men. Number of votes: 3 Fiiday was in full swing on Feb. People standing on the comer were catching the eyes of on­ There was great diversity in 5. Local residents had a chance listening were singing to them­ lookers as they stopped by each the products artists had to of­ to come out and observe the selves. artist's booth to appraise the of­ fer. Photographers were taking work of Kem County's creative Cooler temperntures did not ferings. pictures, and the streets were 9. Child Development minds, young and old. Located stop the community from com­ One particular item that caught crowded with people driving by Number of votes: 3 downtown, First Fiiday gives ing out and making this a major the attention of passersby was to see what was happening. local artists and entrepreneurs a event. One woman described the the graphic novel "Meifumado," The corner of 19th and Eye chance to display and sell their event as having a fair-type atmo­ written by Zackery Smith and il­ buzzed with activity. Those inter­ work once a month. From paint­ sphere. She said it provided an lustrated by Guillermo Guerrero. ested in participating in the next 10.Theater ings and clothing to comic books, opportunity for people to bring The story is about a son seek­ event are encouraged to contact an array of creative products was out the family and enjoy the ing revenge against the group the Art Council. Number of votes: 2 FEATURES Page 3 Thursday, February 18, 2016 Bak-Anime attracts a crowd of thousands

By James Macias feet wet' so they have a lower Reporter goal then ours. They're trying to make $1,500; we are going Bak-Anime, a local Bakers­ for $20,000. But I told them if field anime convention, attracted the campus finds out what you a crowd of thousands Feb. 6-7 at are doing, you will destroy that the Maniott. The crowd showed goal. up early on Feb. 6 and surged all We raised $4,300 our first year day long. On Feb. 7, there was when no one knew about it ex­ a significantly smaller crowd, cept our own club. They've got but the energy level remained at more school spirit, and I think if fever pitch until the closing cer­ they do their event they'll make emony. at least $5,000." 111e crowd was a collection SGA's Chad Hidalgo con­ of characters from every genre frrmed that an event called "Ex­ and all media. TI10se charac­ tra Life BC" or, alternatively, ters ranged from Beetlejuice to Gamer Day, will take place April the Terminator, and from Lady 30 starting at noon and running Deadpool to fuuyasha, and even until 6 p.m. The Doctor from Doctor Who. It will include as many as a There was no shortage of dozen classrooms filled with cosplayers at Bak-Anime. The game consoles and other gamer crowd was almost more interest­ paraphernalia. General admis­ ing than the show and a lot more sion, including a snack, will be colorful. M,m y people said it was $15, and upgraded admission, ''immersive.'' which includes a snack, pizza One of the main attractions was and a drink, will be $20. the video gaming room hosted by The event will benefit Lauren Extra Life, the local chapter of Small Children's Hospital. the nationwide charity organiza­ Steve Wyatt, 51, of Bakers­ tion based on the CSUB campus. field, is the man behind Bak­ PHITTOS BY JAY1ES MAC1'\S / THE RlP The gaming room sported an im­ Anime. He has been hosting Larry Gabrial, 26, of Woodland Hills, dressed as Beetlejuice, exclaims with pleasure at the entryway of the hotel lobby. pressive anay of game consoles conventions for nine years and laid out with screens for people is not in it for the money or the vention. to use at their leisure. cosplay. "Cosplay to me is people hav­ CSUB alum and staff member "Oh, yeah, it costs us tens of ing fun," he said. Ed Webb, 50, of Bakersfield has thousands of dollars to throw "111at's what it is. I know been inspired to bring pixels of these things. I don't make mon­ these kids, l 've been these kids, joy to as many hospitals as he ey, but J don't lose money either," I've had these kids. And when I can. he said. "I moved here [from the was a kid, these were the guys "J really like working with the Bay Area] because J make my with a kick-me sign on their hospitals, so that's the direction living in comic books, so I will backs. And why? Because they I'm going in," Webb said. never be rich, but here in Bakers­ aren't into the mainstream kind "l personally want to have a field I can afford a nice house in of things that other kids are. Now value beyond just me and my the nice part of town." they come in here and they are immediate family. l want to have Wyatt decided to start hosting surrounded by thousands of oth­ some kind of a lasting positive Bak-Anime because there was er kids who are just like them in impact on my world and what's nothing going on at the time for that way. In these halls, they are going on with campus gaming anime fans here in Bakersfield. accepted no matter who they are, and Extra Life right now." "I got up on a microphone at an or how bad their costumes are, Extra Life is specifically a event that was happening around or how perfect your costume is. gamers' charity. 111eir primary the same time and I said, 'Every­ You don't have to spend $1,000 activity is placing game consoles one who wants an anime conven­ on a costume. These kids aren't in hospital rooms where tenni­ tion [in Bakersfield] meet me in about that, these kids are here to nally ill or otherwise long suffer­ the lobby.' When I got out there, have fun." ing children can use them. the lobby was full of people. So The guests this year includ­ Extra Life is cunently work­ l got in touch with Sac-Anime ed Johnny Yong Bosch of the ing with Bakersfield College's because I know those guys too, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Student Government Associa­ and said let's do this together," (the Black Ranger). The entire cast of contestants gather for a photo after the Cosplay Masquerade. tion to plan ,m event on the BC he said. He brought his band Eyeshine, campus. 'Tm not against cosplay, but and they pe1fonned on the eve­ "Criminal Minds: Beyond Bor­ ever-present fi gure in the main about the hospitals, and it's about "So we invited some of BC's look at me! I don't see myself ning of Feb. 6 to an enthusiastic ders," and, Roger Jackson, best hallway. Main was representing cancer research," he said. "We all SGA down to CSUB to see what pulling off anything other than crowd. known for his work as the voice the 501 st Legion, a "Star Wars" have our personal reason why we we are doing, and they liked it;' Comic Book Guy from The Also in attendence were Tony of "Ghostface" in the Scream fan organization that seeks to or­ do it. Plus it's cool to dress up as Webb said. "They said, 'Yeah, Simpsons, and that's already ev­ Fleecs, an artist best known for films, who demonstrated many ganize the various Stonntrooper a 'Star Wars' character," he said. this is amazing, we want to do ery day of my life, so what's the his work on "My Little Pony"; of his favorite voices, including and Boba Fett fans into one rec­ Main added that everything he something like it.' They have point?" he quipped. Ali Hillis, an actress whose cred­ Darth Vader. ognizable unit with some kind of does would be impossible with­ said they wanted to do some­ Wyatt explained why he thinks its include "Beverly Hills Chi­ At the convention, former BC purpose. out his team and emphasized that thing small at first to 'get their cosplay is so popular at a con- huahua" and the new CBS drama student Erick Main, 40, was an "It's about the kids, and it's point heavily as he left. Homeless center takes a bullet train

By AK Pachla day said. The center's job clients earn a Copy Editor wage for their work, and the center offers regular semimus in money management As the California High-Speed Rail and home economics. Authority breaks ground in Fresno for Lyday believes in the services of the the newly approved bullet train, the Ba­ homeless center, and sees how it affects kersfield Homeless Center has found the lives of the people there. Speaking itself caught on the tracks, as either of about the Champ Camp educational re­ the proposed routes the train might take source, she said she's seen dramatic turn­ through Bakersfield go right through the arounds. "When you 're homeless, the land on which it sits. first thing to go is schoolwork," said Ly­ Earlier this month, the rail authority day, "but they can get straight A's within announced the start of major construc­ a month or two" with the encouragement tion projects across central California in and tutoring of the volunteer mentors. advance of the bullet train. This will be On top of the direct social services PIIOTO BY CRYSTAL Vi\LDEZ / TIIE RIP the first such train in the United States. provided by the homeless center, they Shana Redmond discusses contemporary protest music and its influence during her presentation. Moving the homeless center is no also keep a warehouse full of donated small matter. The amount of resources goods and items. "We take anything," packed into that modest amount of Lyday assmed. "Stuff is constantly square footage, from the donation center coming in and moving on out, because Furious sound heralds Black History to the family donns, is astonishing. clients are moving." The front of the do­ According to the Bakersfield Home­ nation center is full of clothes and house less Center's website, it served about wares, while nonperishable food items By Crystal Valdez African descended people respond the significance of lyrics and produc­ 2,000 people last year, and according line shelves in the back. Features Editor to power and how they dream of new tion value. These songs, according to to the center's manager of external af­ As ground breaks on the constrnction worlds. The answers of these questions Redmond, resonate with the African fairs, Cindy Lyday, at least 100 of the of the bullet train, the clock starts on the On Feb. 9, the Bakersfield College have brought me to music," said Red­ American community today in more people currently receiving services are current shelter facilities. There are two Levan Center hosted "The Sound and mond. ways than one. They serve as protests children. proposed paths the train could take as the Fury: Black Music as Protest & The majority of Redmond's pre­ and they serve as support to the Black In addition to providing daily meals and it passes through Bakersfield , and botl1 (Re) Vision in the 20th Century" in sentation consisted of an analysis of Lives Matter movement, which is hap­ temporary housing to the dispossessed, displace the homeless center. "They said honor of Black History Montl1. contemporary protest music as well as pening today. the homeless center offers licensed infant no matter what route tl1ey take, we're in Shana Redmond, associate professor what she called its "guides.'' Redmond told the audience, "Music and toddler care at Discovery Depot, tu­ the crosshairs of both," said Lyday, wor­ of American Studies and Ethnicity at After a brief introduction to her is a method ... music allows us to do toring and mentoring from both BC and ried about tl1e daunting task of having to the University of Southern California book, Redmond's presentation began, and imagine things that may otherwise CSUB students, as well as professionals move clients. and author of "Anthem: Social Move­ and she analyzed the "guide," Nina be unimaginable or seem impossible." and community leaders for school aged Even so, Lyday is looking forward to ments and the Sound of Solidarity in Simone's 'To Be Young Gifted and She concluded her presentation, stat­ children at Champ Camp. the future. The shelter has been a topic the African Diaspora," discussed her Black," stating the significance of Si­ ing that student protests ask for change The homeless center also offers job of discussion among city and county of­ book and the manner in which music mone's request that white people not in more ,u-eas than one are happening training and placement services. Tlu·ough ficials, and the grant to purchase new is and has been a method of protest buy her song because it was not meant at an increasing rate. a paitnership with the city, clients stay­ property for a shelter is in the works. within in the African American com­ for them. She told the audience, "This is a ing at the center can get jobs at the ani­ TI1is means planning on tl1e part of the munity. She then analyzed the contempo­ moment of opportunity, but I want to mal shelter or doing highway cleanup shelter team. "Our boai·d members are "As a scholar, I am broadly interest­ raiy songs "Be Free" by J. Cole, "Hell hear more creative language. I want to in order to rebuild their work history. thinking, and we've got architects put­ ed in the ways in which ait is used as a You Talmbout" by Janelle Monae, and hear more visionary language. I want "Nobody wants to hire you when your ting pen to paper and sketching out stuff method of protest. I want to know how "Alright" by Kendrick Lamar, stating to hear more songs." address is 1600 E. Truxtun Avenue," Ly- for us. It's exciting," said Lyday. CAMPUS Page4 The Renegade Rip 1www.therip.com Thursday, February 18, 2016 HBCU Caravan Tour comes to BC BCapp fails to impress• some users

By Chris Miller Reporter

Most students at Bakersfield College are either unhappy with or have no plan to ever use the BC app. The BC app, which launched Feb. 1, was made with conve­ nience for students in mind, so that they would have an easier time finding information about BC without having to navigate through the BC website itself. Despite the convenience the app was intended to bring, most students don't care for it. Tony Mireles, 18, feels that "It needs upgrades to the tabs, and PHOTOS BY JACOB TOVAR I THE RIP there needs to be an explanation Johnny Aguilera gets more information from Alabama A&M University during the HBCU Caravan Tour that took place at Renegade Crossroads. for how it works. It's also slow." A student who wished to re­ main anonymous said, "It can be improved. [They] need to add HBCU recruits students more tabs." Some students would rather use the website instead of the By Freddie Ward scholarships, she would spend less out of app. Reporter pocket money toward her education. Carlos Horjie, 18, has yet to After speaking with Robert Lane Rene, try the application and has no in­ Historically Black Colleges and Universi­ academic recruiter for Southern University tention of doing so in the future. ties recruiters toured the BC campus on Feb. and Agricultural & Mechanical College, bi­ 'Tm not interested, and I don't 8. ology major Vanessa Taylor said that she's have room on my phone. I'd rath­ Afte1ward, information tables were set up "all in." er use the website," he said. with brochures for students, and they were Prior to speaking with Rene, Taylor said Sergio Olivarez, 20, also had able to speak with recruiters on a one-on­ she had spoken to other recruiters and de­ no plans on ever downloading one basis regarding transfer and admi ssion cided she would apply to UC Davis. the app. procedures for various black colleges. Now she is reconsidering her decision 'Tm just used to the website Alexandria Watson, a psychology stu­ to attend Davis and is seriously consider­ and don't need an app," he said. dent at BC, said she requested additional ing Southern University. She said Southern Despite the fact many BC stu­ information to be mailed to her from Der­ University 's out of state tuition and fees are dents don't like the app, not all rick Mays, director of enrollment for Lane not as expensive as UC Davis, and that will students are unhappy with it. College. be her determining factor. Southern U niver­ Hazel Gomec, 19, said, "I like Watson said she found Lane College to be sity is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. that everything is in one place one of the most affordable private colleges, Students who were unable to attend the and it's more accessible than the Jorge Cabrera (left) is being assisted by Jason Randoo (right) from and she felt if she transferred to Lane and HBCU recruitment can contact the BC website. I definitely recommend Virginia University of Lynchburg. utilized her financial aid, work-study, and transfer department for more information. it." The FAFSA awakens student interest Random By Freddie Ward Reporter

The FAFSA awareness kick off on Feb. 9 at Bakersfield Col­ Renegade lege was excellent and a lot of students attended, according to Valerie Mackey, Financial Aid Every issue, The Rip will be assi stant. interviewing a random student at BC Students were given fliers with dates and times of upcoming fi­ about hopes and goals. nancial aid workshops and staff members were there to answer By Misty Severi ingly interesting, so combin­ general financial aid questions. Reporter ing them together just made Games were played. To test a sense." student's knowledge on Finan­ Bakersfield College soph­ Segobia wants to combine cial Aid, questions were asked omore Raven Segobia is her knowledge of chemistry and if answered correctly, prizes, getting an and geology fun giveaways and free lunches associate to help the oil were given. degree in industry make Mackey said, "overall the geology next good deci- kickoff was successful ," and the year before sions about department expects attendance transferring drilling and at the upcoming FAFSA work­ to California refining. shops to increase. State Uni­ 'Tm a first JACOB TOVAR / TITE RIP FAFSA is the federal applica­ versity, Ba­ generation The FAFSA Awakens event is taking place outside the student services building. tion for student aid. kersfield. colJege stu­ 'Tm hop­ dent, and my ing to get parents just my master's pushed me in in geochem­ the general KVC sticker is now working on improvements istry, and direction of from there, college. My I'm hoping mom is a big By Felicity Tomisaka and two tickets to home football revenue. got to do the activity for free, but to go into petroleum geo­ inspiration to me because Reporter games, according to SGA presi­ Damania said, "They have if you didn't have it, you had to chemistry and maybe do rock she's very hard working. She dent Clayton Fowler. been making sure counselors are pay for the T-shirt and then you evaluation or become a con­ spends all day at work and The KVC Sticker, also known Nicky Damania, director of aware of telling students about could participate. sultant for a company." still comes home and cleans as the Kern Value Card, is some­ Student Life, understands not ev­ the KYC sticker and have been SGA is tailoring the KYC When asked why she and spends time with every­ thing that the Student Govern­ ery student may be able to afford advertising on the Bakersfield sticker to their events in hopes chose geochemistry, Sego­ one and reads." ment Association has been using the $15 but hopes that those who College App. that people will get the sticker. bia answered, "I really like When asked about BC, Se­ as a source of income, but it also can understand its value. Fowler also said, "It's a really A future activity that SGA chemistry. I loved taking it gobia said, "I have definitely tries to make it a complete pack­ Discounts also include 400 lo­ good thing that is in the commu­ would like to do around the in high school, and I really enjoyed my time here, and I age by adding discounts and sup­ cal businesses in Kem County, nity, but what we've done here is springtime is Battleship. like where geology has taken like all the resources that are plies that students use and need. such as Subway and can go as we've also tailored it to the stu­ "That's where you get canoes me. The classes I've taken available to help with aca­ SGA has not made it manda­ far as Disneyland tickets. dent experience." and you put them in the pool, and here and the things I've read demics, like Si's, tutoring, in­ tory for students to sign up, but As their only source of in­ For instance, the tie-dye event you have teams of four people, about this field are just amaz- strnctor's office hours, etc." at the cost of $15, student,; re­ come, SGA can only do events that was hosted by SGA one fall and you try to sink the other per- ceive IO free scantrons, two free and activities with the money semester was an event where if son's canoe until the last team is blue books, 10 free copies, faxes they have, which is $90,000 in you had the KVC sticker, you left," said Fowler. NEWS Page 5 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Thursday, February 18, 2016 VIGIL: BC student passes in accident

Continued from Page 1 close - like father, like son. He The opportunity of playing taught me to be the best coach I basketball collegiately didn't could be ... with Ali I learned to present itself to Saler due to be a mentor more than a coach as transportation and his focus on well. He was a gift from God to school, but ultimately he had as­ me," Velasquez said. pirations that were bigger than Sakr was laid to rest on Feb. himself, but rather more about 10 at I lillcrest Memorial in Ba­ how we could impact other peo­ kersfield, and a candlelight vigil ple's lives. was held on Feb. 12 in Delano. Whether it was through moti­ The funeral brought many vating his seven siblings (which people of all races and religions included six brothers), team­ to pay homage to Sakr. mates, the younger kids in Del­ Ali's oldest brotl1er, Anis, ano al afLer-school programs, or remained positive during this his Herbalife clients, his heart hardship, whether it was sharing (and smile) was full of chaim. unforgettable moments minutes Sakr was born and raised in after laying his brother to rest, Brooklyn, N.Y., before he relo­ or speaking in front of the large cated to Delano with his family crowd on hand at the vigil. at the age of7 and was seemingly "It makes me happy and sad ahle to adjust to the small-town seeing all tl1ese faces," Anis lifesLyle as the communily has said at the vigil. "It reminds me remained supportive throughout how many people he touched. I the past week and a half. believe every single one of you As a 6-foot combo guard and guys made him happy; just re­ MASON J. ROCKFELLOW I THE RIP a captain of the RFK basketball member the funny moments, the Kevin Williams signs his name in memory of Ali Sakr during the vigil at Robert F. Kennedy High School on Feb. 12. team his senior year, Saler was good moments... the moments named to the 2013-14 South Se­ that made Ali, Ali." had just returned from absence just really talented," Omar said. wanted to achieve," Garay said. to think that one kid can affect quoia League First Team after Dming the candlelight vigil and tallied 12 points and a sea­ "He always believed he could've "He was very ambitious and so many people, but that's what averaging 10.5 poinls, 4.2 re­ in front of the RFK gym where son-high 17 rebounds on a night gave more and he always pushed wanted to go to the next level. .. Sakr did, and what his legacy bounds and 2. 7 steals per game Sakr held many memories, his where during halftime, RFK ath­ himself to the edge and influ­ knowing how we was, he was will continue to do. for the Thunderbirds. He was former teammate Ruben Hill letic director Les Lucas Jr. pre­ enced people around him." going places; he had hean and On what this loss means to his also on varsity as a junior where could count on one thing: "Del­ sented Sakr's family with framed Herbalife was an outlet Ali was very disciplined. His loss younger brother Ali, it gives him he led RFK with 18.l points per ano is not going to see another jerseys of Ali's No. 24 that he used to impact and influence is felt, and that smile was conta­ a different philosophy and appre­ game. His head coach then, Joey player like that in a long time." wore as a Thunderbird. The No. people's lives. gious - he walked in and every­ ciation of life. Velasquez, was as close to Sakr Hundreds of people attended 24 jersey is now retired, and For instance, Adrian Garay, body could see it. "Life's too short and it makes as one could get - playing the the vigil, which poured onto the Omar couldn't be more proud 25, who is a resident of Delano "He's going to be missed, and me have to take advantage of coach, menlor and second faLher street as family, friends and those to have a brother who meant so and a Herbalife member who had he's going to be loved forever. precious moments," Ali said. "I roles. Velasquez kept spirits high who had brief encounters with much to the school and others. known Sakr for nearly two years He brought us altogether, and if have to be grateful for everything throughout this tough time and Sakr shared stories and remem­ "He meant a lot; just not only saw the strides he made inside he was here he would be amazed and for Lhe time I spend moments knew that's exactly what Sakr bered his life. up here, but around the valley in and outside Herbalife along with by bringing the community to­ with someone. I also have to be a would want. Prior to tl1e vigil, Ali's younger general because people knew him Sakr's importance to Delano. gether," Garay added. man for my family and support "Me and him were ve1y, ve1y brother, 16-year-old Omar Sakr everywhere he went. .. he was "He had a lot of goals that he At just 19, it's unimaginable like he did when he was here."

VETERAN: BC student and U.S. Army veteran Potholes in BC parking remembered as a happy guy by his parents Continued from Page 1 for him to see his child via Fa­ never talk to anybody about By Sara Lievanos reclusive. He also explained cetime. anything," said Sharown. Reporter that they didn't engage him, as Sharown said she believes When asked what Lhey would they should have. that her son not being able to say to people dealing with or If you have diiven in a park­ "We didn't engage him as we see his child played a major people around people dealing ing lot at Bakersfield College, it should with every veteran. Ev­ role in his decision to take his with suicidal tendencies, Chris­ is likely you have encountered ery veteran that comes in, we own life. topher said, "I didn't think he numerous potholes. want to make sure we engage "I think that was just like 'I would ever do that to himself. Every semester, students who them and get to know them so can't do this anymore' ," said So I didn't take it seriously, and want to park on campus at BC that we can help identify any Sharown. that's the one regret that in have. are required to purchase a park­ kind of signs later on," said Sharown explained that her I would say take iL seriously and ing pass for $40, excluding the Lindquist. son was very reserved. pay attention. Just encourage summer semester, which is $30. I ,indquist explained that a big "Aside from this suicidal to try to get some help in some The funds from these passes problem is that 22 veteran sol­ ideation, he didn't discuss his way shape or form." are supposed to be going toward diers commit suicide a day. feelings. It wasn't something he Sharown said that she feels the maintenance and upkeep of "\Ve as a veteran community was familiai· with. He didn't use that military agencies should in­ the parking lots, yet there con­ take it hard because it is anoth­ those tools growing up," said form the parents of the cunent tinues to be complaints from stu­ SARA LIEVANOS /THE RIP er one of our brothers that has Sharown. condition of the soldier when dents about potholes. Parking lots at BC are inundated with potholes. fallen;' said Lindquist. "It's one Legget discussed his suicidal they are discharged. When asked about the pot­ of those things that can be pre­ thoughts with his mother. She Sharown wanted to include holes, Maintenance and Op­ holes in the future Birdwell said, at BC also need additional work ventable." explained that he didn't want that her son left a note when erations manager Don Birdwell "We are working witl1 a vendor done. Legget had a 1-year-old her to tell anyone else. he passed. She said, "When he said, "We are currently in the to try out some new products to "Now that the weather is baby girl who will be turning "When he called me the first passed, he left a note, and he process of creating a routine pot­ fill the holes." warming up, you will start to see 2 in March. His baby stayed in time about tl1ose thoughts, I said he only came home to spend hole repair schedule." Along with potholes, it is evi­ more repairs in our parking lots", North Carolina with her mom, knew right then that this is pret­ time with me and I thought that As far as preventing the pot- dent that some of the parking lots Birdwell said. and the mother made it difficult ty important because he would was just very sweet." Minimum wage increase will bring robots and money

By Cameron Barksdale fessor at Bakersfield College, predicted effective since Jan. 1, 2016. churn 30,000 heads of lettuce a day. He commented further that the fast Reporter robot employees in the U.S. in the long­ Harvath delved into the futuristic pos­ The Henn-na Hotel in Japan has al­ food and other service industries will be term if minimum wage increases. sibilities of cheaper alternatives to the ready instituted robot workers that con­ forced to make cutbacks in hiring in or­ Twenty years from now, strolling into Employers will eventually choose to American worker. sist of luggage bots that will assist guests der to save money. your favorite fast food joint, nothing un­ buy robots instead of hiring employees, Big companies may choose to go that to their rooms and even help wheel their Those cutbacks would inspire creative usual happens until you go up to the reg­ said Harvath. route because of inflating costs in labor suitcases for them. and cost effective gimmicks, like order­ ister and encounter a bizarre employee. Harvath stated, "Robots are coming. and production. Gaius Ives, a social studies teacher at ing kiosks in the dining room. Instead of the stereotypical pimple­ It just depends on how fast they get Automation has already replaced Vista West I ligh School, observed on The wage increase has positive inten­ faced fast food worker, you're faced here." workers in factories and produclion in his vacation in January Lhe long lines at tions for workers as well as the economy. with the oddity of giving your order to Harvath related the robots in regards Japan. McDonalds in California restaurants in Ives simplified how the minimum wage a robot. to California minimum wage, which in­ In 2017, the world's first robot farm is comparison to Iowa, where minimum is beneficial to our economy, "More Michael Harvath, an economics pro- creased from $9 an hour to $10 an hour, set to open and is expected to be able to wage is much lower. money more spending." Lindsey leaves a large SMOKING: After years of trying, a new policy for the banning of smoking on campus may be reality at BC Continued from Page 1 the rate of smoking in CA has been di·op­ "We're working with the student health donation after passing smoke twice a day while another student ping steadily year after year ... and it's about center to provide cessation techniques for may walk through secondl1and smoke mul­ 12 percent of the population tliat smokes." students. .. to be able to provide se1v ices By Cameron Barksdale Tom Gelder, director of the tiple times within a couple of hours. "In KC, it's rising. We're up to 19%. And for students and employees who do want to Reporter Hakersfield College Foundation, "This is really about the health of the we already live somewhere with bad air," quit;' Collier stated. considered Lindsey a friend to community that we live in. People spend a Collier said. The new policy would eliminate the use Marge Lindsey, who made the Archives. Once an owner of lot of time here, whether it's students or em­ According to Collier, no disciplinary ac­ of various smoking products. several financial donations to a large Pepsi-distribution com­ ployees," said Collier. tion would be taken if a student or faculty According to the proposed addition of Bakersfield College in the past, pany, Lindsey remained involved She explained why she believes this member were to smoke on campus if the the KCCD Board Policy Manual Section died last year, but it was recently with BC over the years. would not only benefit HC, but also the procedure has been approved and the policy Three - Business Seiviccs, smoking means learned that she left a substantial Lindsey was ve1y active in her community. established. inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying ai1y amount of money to the college. church at First Presbyterian as 'The reason why I'm so pro this is when When asked what would serve as an in­ heated or lighted cigar, cigarette, or pipe, or Iler estate included a dona­ well as being involved with BC. you look at the health issues that are associ­ centive, Collier said that she hopes "peer any plant product such as hookah or mari­ tion of $100,000 and another Gelder stated the Archives ated with smoking ... the list goes on and on pressure" will help. juana. Smoking also includes any electronic $84,000 for the next 20 years to kept going throughout the years and on." Students cannot be kicked off campus, smoking device. support the Bakersfield College due to Lindsey. "Absolutely the She added, "Heait disease, cai1cer, you ai1d faculty members cannot be fired be­ Collier believes BC students, smokers and Archives. In addition to that, her Archive department wouldn't be name it. Kem County is one of the worst cause smoking itself is legal. nonsmokers alike, will support the policy. estate will also donate $100,000 the same without Marge Lind­ counties in the state for heart disease ... However, she hopes that students will She concluded, "lt's all about health, and if a year for 20 years toward schol­ sey," Gelder said. "She kept the when I went back and I looked at the re­ take iL upon Lhemselves to support Lhe to­ you look at BC's values, what is one of our arship funds. department going. search in general for smoking in California, bacco free policy. core values? Wellness." COMMENTARY Page 6 The Kenegade Kip I www.therip.com Thursday, February 18, 2016 Olympics: Is the rule change OK?

By Crystal Valdez By Mason J. Rockfellow Features Editor Editor in Chief

Since the beginning of 2016, new policies have been established regarding the partici- The word is out that the Olympics have changed it<; rules for trans gender athletes. pation of trans gender athletes in the Olympics. Now transgender athletes do not have to undergo reconstructive surgery and fe- Thc 2016 Olympics in Rio will be the first to allow transgcmlcr athletes to com- male to male transgcndcr athletes do not have to show proof of higher tcstostcr- pete without gender reassignment surgery. It will also be the first to require that one levels for 12 months or longer. But male to female transgender athletes transgender athletes follow a new rule. will still have to show lower testosterone levels for 12 months or longer. Female to male transgender competitors are not required to show proof of Transgender issues have been coming into the lin1elight a lot more higher testosterone levels after 12 months or longer, while male to female lately. From which bathrooms they can use, to guidelines trans- transgender competitors do have to prove that their testosterone levels are gender athletes mu~t follow to competing in high-level sporting lower after 12 months or longer. competitions. Allowing U1esc athletes lo compete in the Olympics wiU1out gender re- Even though I do not Ulink reeonstructivc surgery should be assignment surgery as a requirement is groundbreaking. It allows for a prerequisite for transgender athletes, I do think testosterone participation of more trans gender athletes worldwide, which ultimately level prerequisites should stay intact for both sides. promotes and leads to more diversity in the Olympics. and it is a step in If you are going to compete in the Olympics, a world- the right direction. wide sporting competition, l believe that it should be fair Now, many would perceive the difference between prerequisite of -...... _ in all aspects. proof of lower testosterone levels unjust because it relies on the ....--...... ---.._____ Transgender athletes, whether it is female to male or direction in which one is transitio1ling. People may argue that ·'-.....::_ · male to .female, should have to follow U1e same guide- it creates an unfair competition and creates a double stan- ~ lines, not to single one out but to make it fair and safe. dard. On the contrary, this mle promotes safety and fair Being a fan of sports and playirlg them myself, I find game. Why don't female to male transgender athletes that men usually have more of an advantage to that of have to prove their testosterone levels have risen, women when it comes to athletics. With the amount of and why do male to female transgender athletes testosterone produced by men's and women's bodies, have to prove that their testosterone levels have it affects muscle mass, weight, ways of thinking, and dropped? I'll tell you why. with ways of thinking comes competitiveness. Higher testosterone levels are often equat- To put women and men in the same compe- ed lo more muscle mass, more strength. A tition bracket seems unreasonable, right? So male to female trans gender athlete who why are the Olympics allowing women who has not shown proof of lower tcstostcr- identify as men to compete without any one levels to match the average of that prerequisites? But males who identify of her genetically female competitors as women must show that their tes- has a potential advantage. As much tosterone levels have dropped to that as 1 hate to admit it, males who train of a female's standard for at least 12 at an equal rate as females will al- months to compete. T don 't think this ways be stronger because that's how is the least bit fair or safe, especially we were biologically built. lf there to the women who identify as men. were no regulation of the testosterone If transgender athletes male to fe- levels of a male to female transgender male have to show that their testoster- competitor, Uiat athlete is likely to win one levels have dropped to that of a - not because she trained any harder, female's and has been for the last 12 but because of the higher testosterone,- - --==~~=------.,.,,.======:;:;::==:::::.i:::;cz:!!l======----~~------months, then we should make trans- levels she was horn with. ALBERT VARGAS "NIMAK" / TIIE RIP gender athletes female to male show To say that both genders should that their testosterone has raised and is have the same rules regarding proof of regulated testosterone levels is asinine as high or close to that of a male for the last 12 months. and creates the assumption that transgender women will perhaps not participate pRO (0 N in hormone treatment after the first 12 months. This will more than likely not It is unfair for u-ansgender athletes transitioning from male to female without be the case. proof of lower testosterone levels because it would give them an advantage and Athletes participate irl the Olympics to win. Assumirlg no hormone treatment could possibly put other women at risk. If true, then why would we allow trans­ has occurred, a genetically born female who competes with genetically born men, as much as I hate to gender athletes from female lo male do so without such prerequisites? admit it, will likely lose, not because she isn't capable, but because of the natural distinction between hor­ I feel Olis would be putting female to male Lransgender aU1letes at a risk and at a disadvantage. mone levels in relation to sex. These athletes know this, and to avoid any disadvantage, it is safe to assume Whether you identify as female or a male, you were born with distinctive body parts and with those that a female to male Olympic athletes will undergo hormone therapy and raise his testosterone levels in body parts a srmcture. order to have a fighting chance at victory. If my obse1vations are correct, not all men, but cledarly a higher percentage of men are stronger and An example of the opportunities this new policy has to offer is the possibility that athletes such as Chris bigger than women. Mosier may compete in the Olympics. Mosier has not undergone gender reassignment surgery but fulfills So, if lowering testosterone for a male to female transgender athlete is supposed to make it fair and the new testosterone level requirements, despite being no forn1al irlvestigation after 12 months if he is to safer for the other women athletes, then women should raise their testosterone so that it is fair and safer compete.Mosier is a transgcndcr male athlete who qualified in 2015 for the U.S. Sprint Duathlon team for their own benefit. after competing against genetically horn male athletes. Some may disagree and some might agree, but in the grand scheme of things both should be subjected This new policy the International Olympics Committee established opens the door for transgender ath­ to the same treatment no matter what the scientific world says. letes throughout the world. Male Olympic athletes shouldn't worry about whether or not female to male If we want things to be fair and safe, then everyone should be held to the san1e standards. If having transgender athletes have recently undergone hormone therapy. Chances are that they have, so I advise lower testosterone is a prerequisite for male to female transgender athletes then female to male transgen­ Olympic athletes to focus on themselves and to focus on winning. der athletes should have to raise their testosterone levels.

Movie Review 'Dead pool' makes a prime Donald Trump in it just to lose By James Macias posing piece until only the king remains. Reporter What if Trump fow1d William Jefferson Clinton's presidency very profitable or had even more interest­ Donald Trump is a fascinating character. He has ing reasons to want Mrs. Clinton to get into power? movie for viewers to see been in the news since llis early days as real estate What if she owes him more favors than anyone else investor. Ile seems to have absolutely no regard for his in the race? By James Macias very complex "The Matrix/ With that one blindingly public image yet this very disregard reads as sincerity Once you consider a compelling motivation, it Reporter FighL Club-inspired" sequence dull exception, U1e rest of Uie to the average observer, and he seems to be paradoxi­ seems hard to deny that his present course of action in which a moment frozen in movie is incredibly fast-paced, cally aware of this equation, calculating his way to is ratl1er well suited to throwing out tl1e entire Re­ If there was ever a phenom­ time is exanlined from every funny, and compellirlg. higher poll ratings than his op­ publican bid and all of its enon more universally idol­ angle. Time advances only From the profoundly satis­ ponents. Most of the time ... candidates by hopelessly ized by fans than Dcadpool, slightly as the camera slowly fying experience of watching During an election in which dividing Uieir voter founda­ I am not aware of it. 'The explores every minute detail the climactic final showdown the outcome is widely accept­ tion and leaving them vul­ mere with a mouth," as he is of an elaborately developing take place in the wreckage of ed as being forgone, it is com­ nerable to a sweeping defeat known to many of his associ­ ambush/ fight scene /freeway the flying aircraft carrier tl1at mon for people who have no in the general election later ates, seems fresh yet strangely pile-up of truly epic propor­ The Avengers crashed in their chance of winning to run any­ this year. This particular line familiar. tions. latest film, through the subtle way because being a fonner of U1ought has been echoed He certainly comes off as It is visually spectacular undertones between Deadpool candidaLe for the presidency of many times throughout the completely unique and origi­ and intellectually fascinating and his roommate/prisoner the United States of America process so far by reporters nal, mostly because of his dis­ with a couple of truly hilari­ Blind Al, to the underlying looks pretty sweet on your re­ and Republican Party of­ position. ous gags thrown in like the love story that drives the plot, sume no matter what job you ficials. The Democrats in Yet upon looking a little proverbial cheny on top. this film is unquestionably tl1e are applying for. classic political style have deeper, one finds that what We are then informed that best one I've seen so far this Tilis is why people like Jeb failed to acknowledge this is really appealing about. this some explanation is required year. Perhaps the most enjoy­ Dush and Ted Cruz get a green situation at all. character is that he is liter­ and a series of flashbacks be­ able aspect of this movie was light from party leaders to His approach is moron- ally built from recycled bits gin. TI1e movie continues in Stan Lee's signature cameo make a bid. lf you know your ic, operating with reckless of characters that we already like fashion as it introduces appearance (a Marvel movie party can't win or most likely abandon and doing things love. the cast of characters and sets tradition). He appears as a will noL U1en you put up people like accepting -even- pro­ This technique is actually up for its sto1y arch. Said arch DJ in a strip club and delivers who would not win anyway moting endorsements from a common recipe for success docs not take long to get mov­ some very amusing dialogue. and save your best candidates people like Sarah Palin. Bc- with these kind<; of charac­ ing. The edgeborn wit of near­ One detail that seemed out for next time. DONALD TRUMP having obnoxiously, some ters. ly every single character was of place was the subtle (and Now I am going to blow your would say outlandishly in He has the same powers clever and well intertwined. not so subtle) cheap shols mind. every public appearance and making grandiose state­ as Wolverine, his costume is This dynamic develops taken by Ryan Reynolds I think Donald Trump is in it to lose. Furthermore, I ments, which despite their obvious absurdity, still ap­ reminiscent of Spiderman's, rather nicely into a mix of (Deadpool) and others at the think it's because he wants a woman to win. and he is just this side of the ve1y intellectual sarcasm and amusing fact tl1at Reynolds peal to radical constituents. Crazy, right? ft is not unprecedented for a rich and eccentric in­ Joker's personality. The mas­ almost Vaudevillian slapstick, has somewhat recently starred terstroke was giving him the making the arrival of Colos­ as another well known super­ Well consider Mr. Trump's contempt for women dividual to participate in the national election with no and llis decidedly outspoken attitude toward Demo­ Punisher's lethal skill-set and sus (X-Men), with his total hero: TI1e Green Lantern. higher purpose than to shake things up. more toys than The Batman. lack of humor and Boy Scout Personally, I could have crats in general. Tt seems clear that he would consider Ross Perot did it in '92. Intriguingly, another Clin­ Now that we are all on the disposition, seem like a joke done without those particular a female Democrat an underdog to say U1e least. ton was running for president that year as well. same page, let's talk premiere. in and of itself. gags. TI1ey only served to re­ Therefore, ifhe were heavily invested for some rea­ Given all that has recently occurred, I think it is not The Maya I 6 Cinemas was Not to mention his literally mind me that I was watching son irl her success it would - in his mind - behoove a thought Uiat we should fail to consider. kind enough to screen it for us explosive, petite, emo, teen­ a movie. I know that Dead­ him greatly to throw his considerable resources into What his true purpose is we may never know, but I and we thank them. age sidekick. pool is known for "breaking activity designed to assist her efforts or even provide assme you it is not what he says it is, no matter what Deadpool begins about Seriously, I'm not going to the fourth wall", or talking her with a wimling position. he says. halfway into the story. mention her. directly to the audience. In In most games you can win if, rather than playing Finally, I would like to point out one thing. Forgive me for saying that Every moment, She-Who­ fact, I happen to enjoy it when to win right now, you simply play to avoid losing. If I don't hate Trump. even though this particular Shall-Not-Be-Named spent Deadpool does tliat, but when you don't know what 1 mean, think about the monop­ Ifn ot for Hillary Clinton, I would he votirlg for him. plot device is over-used and on screen was literally pain­ Ryan Reynolds winks al me oly player who buys one piece of every color on the He fits a recognizable profile that many of our ve1y over-rated, it worked well in ful. In a movie trying so very and makes a Green Lantern board, one utility and one railroad. best presidents are members of: an insanely rich and this case. hard to he edgy and in-your­ reference, T remember that Ile hasn't won, but it's unlikely he will lose and privileged white man. JFK, FDR, Teddy Roosevelt, The Marvel Studios logo, face, there really is no place he's just an actor, that this is eventually his opponents will tire of the contest. Or George Bush Sr., the list could go on for some time, with the progressing comic for such a tired, cliched char- just a movie, and that really the chess player who rather than move in for the but suffice it to say that I am not saying these things book pages, gives way to a acter. checkmate methodically eliminates every single op- because I don't like him. suck<;. ***** COMMENTARY Page 7 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Thursday, February 18, 2016

p.m.-5 p.m. Writing with a Creative Hook Renegade S. Abbassi. Location: 88151 March 1 : CAS Workshop, Tuesday, Syrian refugees should be Events 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Resisting Ru n-Ons A. Townsend. Location: 88151 March 1: CAS Workshop, Tuesday, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Writing with a Creative Hook Workshops/Fairs S. Abbassi. allowed to stay in the U.S. December 1 : CAS workshop, pre­ Location: SS 151 venting plagiarism. LA-202, 1 to 2 p.m. March 2: CAS Workshop, February 18: Veterans Strike Back, Wednesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Writing: Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. VA Purpose, Determines Form,L. Rosema. By Marcus Castro like to say that we help others and people that can come along with benefits, and financial aid eligibility. Location: LA-114 Contributing Editor that we do things for other coun­ the Syrian refugees, but I believe Location: SS151 tries to improve their well-being. that people need to overcome their March 2: How to Choose a Major/ President Obama has been let­ But when it comes to helping fear and realize that these people February 18: The BC Student Career Workshop, Wednesday, 1 p.m.-2 ting Sy1ian refugees into the United them on om land, in a ve1y literal need someone's help. Alumni Nexus, Thursday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m. p.m. States, and recently he has let them way of helping them, those people I also feel as if people think, Location: Fireside Room Learn how to research and choose the into San Diego. I do not see an is­ all of a sudden back out of their "Why do we have to take them in? February 18: GAS Workshop, career for you. sue with this. "helpful" ways and side against the Why can't we just let someone else Thursday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Strive For Location: Counseling Center, 88151 When I think of the U.S., I like help. take them in?" Excellence, J. Davies. to think that we are not only strong Personally, T believe that those Tf every nation thought that way, Location: SS151 Miscellaneous and in charge but also a nation that people are afraid. these innocent people would be shows compassion for human be­ Whether they are literally afraid stuck in the terrors of their home­ February 19: Nationally Recognized, February 18: The Dialogue, ings. of the refugees or are afraid of land. Friday, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.Speaker: Dr. Claud Thursday, 7 p.m. "The Dialogue" a Syrian people need a place to stay change around them, they are So why would we not rise up as Anderson from PowerNomics. Location: two person play about an imaginary because in their homeland, they are afraid, and that is why they are in a first-world country to help people Indoor Theater, SPArC Building dialogue between Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. The play will be at great risk. They are at such risk such opposition of people that truly in need? February 22 & 25: Dream Act that they are trying to escape even need help. I believe that it is not only a good Workshop, Monday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. & open to all faculties, students and the though they know they may die in I don't think it's wrong to be thing to do but that it is our duty to Thursday 1 p.m.-2 p.m. community. the process as many have already. afraid of change or to be afraid of help people, and I say that as a U.S. Location: Indoor Theater As a nation, some people always the tiny fraction of potentially bad citizen and a human being. Location: SS151 26:Death of Vi rtue: February 22: Dismissal Workshop, February Monday, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Location : Citizenship, Race, and Manhood in Colonial America, Friday, 10:30 a.m.-12 88151. p.m. February 22: Student Education Erin Miller, a history professor at Chargers fan is frustrated that the Plan Workshop, Monday, 9 a.m.-10:30 Bakersfield College, will be discussing a.m. Learn how to complete your how Absalom Jones and Richard Allen student education plan and enroll in the obtained their freedom, fought to uplift correct classes. free blacks by establishing the first black Broncos are Super Bowl 50 champs Location: Counseling Center, SS 151. self-help fraternity and African Church. February 22: CAS Workshop, Location: Norman Levan Center for the Monday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Maximizing Humanities Memory, C. Schaefer. Location: 88151 ALBERT VARGAS "NIMAK" / THE RIP February 22: CAS Workshop, Sports Monday, 3:30 p.m .-4:30 p.m. Writing a February 18: Tennis vs. Antelope Strong Thesis Statement, S. Abbassi. Valley College, 2 p.m. Location: SS151 Location: Bakersfield College February 23: CSU Application February 20: Softball vs. BC Classic Preparation, Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tournament - DAY ONE, Cuesta vs Taft, Location: Counseling Center, SS 151. 11 a.m. Cuesta Vs Southwestern 1 :1 5 February 24 & 29: FAFSA p.m. Southwestern VS BC 3:30 p.m. Workshop, Wednesday, 10 a.m .-12 Location: Bakersfield College Dean & p.m.Monday, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Location: Adah Gay Sports Complex SS151 February 21 : Softball vs. BC February 24: FSA ID Workshop, Classic Tournament - DAY TWO, TBD. Southwestern vs. Taft 11 a.m. By first seed Wednesday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Location: Southwestern vs. Moorpark 1 :15 p.m. Cameron to the fifth SS151. Moorpark vs Bakersfield, 3:30 p.m. Barksdale seed. That means February 24: Probation Workshop, Location: Bakersfield College Dean & Reporter that they don't get a Wednesday, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. bye week, and the Bron- Adah Gay Sports Complex Location: Counseling Center, SS 151. As a San Diego Char- cos don't get to play at home February 23: Tennis vs. LA Pierce ger fan, the Super Bowl did not throughout the playoffs. February 24: CAS Workshop, College, 2 p.m. go as desired. Tf T disliked a team, it The game didn't go as planned. The Broncos Wednesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Writing: Location: Bakersfield College would be the Denver Broncos. The New England Pa­ narrowly beat the Chargers when Manning moved Purpose Determines Form, L. Rosema. triots would definitely be a close second. Obviously, from the bench and relived Brock Osweiller to defeat Location: SS151 February 25: Tennis vs. Santa the Chargers did not make the playoffs with a record the Chargers. Game after game my heart sank lower Barbara College, 2 p.m. February 25: CAS Workshop, of 4-12. and lower as the Broncos started winning. Location: Bakersfield College Thursday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Stay Involved, As the Super Bowl was getting ready to start, I was I overlooked one key factor in this Super Bowl that 26: Track & Field vs. J. Davies. Location: SS-151 February salivating, recalling the last time tl1e Broncos were in was a major difference from the last Super Bowl the COC, SBCC, CUESTA, AHC, 12 p.m. the Super Bowl, when Peyton Manning had the best Broncos competed in. Von Miller. He did not play in 27: Hearts United Blood February Location: Memorial Stadium, Bakersfield offense in the league, and the Seattle Seahawks abso­ Super Bowl 48 when the Seahawks stomped on the Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to make an College lutely decimated the Broncos. Broncos. appointment call Peggy at 661-616- 26: Tennis vs. Mt. SAC, 1 Coming into the game, I was licking my chops for Newton was the first pick in the 2010 draft, and Von 2505. Call Toll-Free: 1-877-364-5844 February p.m. an entertaining Broncos beat down by the Carolina Miller was the second. Von Miller had his way with or contact 661-616-2505 for more Panthers (15-1). If I had any money, I would have Newton. The game was not going as I hoped. Location: Bakersfield College information. Location: Bolthouse Donor het all my money on the Panthers to win, because the Not wanting the Broncos to win, I felt some relief Center. February 26: Tennis vs. Mt. SAC, 2 Broncos weren't even close to the offensive produc­ as the first catch at halftime was a completion to Ted p.m. tion they had two years ago. The Panthers' quarterback Ginn for 45 yards. But it was all for nothing as kicker February 29: CAS Workshop, Cam Newton had just received most valuable player Gano missed the field goal with the Broncos still hav­ Monday, 11 :30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Basic Location: Bakersfield College and offensive player of the year. As 'lerrell Owens ing the lead. MS-Word Skills, G. Dumler. March 1 : Tennis vs. Ventura College, once said, "Get your popcorn ready." Manning didn't look like his vintage self as he threw Location: SS-151 2 p.m. I wanted revenge on Manning and the Broncos since for less than 200 yards and an interception. But Den­ February 29: Probation Workshop, Location: Bakersfield College they have been beating down on the Chargers the last ver's defense got the job done. I hate to say it, but they Monday, 10 a.m. -11 :30 a. m. Location: Miscellaneous couple of years. Even when Tim Tebow led the Bron­ were spectacular sacking Carn Newton seven times cos, they defeated my beloved Chargers. with two sack fumbles. Counseling Center, SS151. Correction 1 : CAS Workshop, Tuesday, 11 It was a good feeling seeing the snuggles of the Von Miller is now going to Disneyland for being March A story about student scribes on page 4 Broncos earlier in the season. Manning was a backup the MVP of the Super Bowl. Von Miller is the 10th a.m.-12 p.m. Note Taking,C.Schaefer. in the Feb. 3 issue of The Rip incorrectly quaiterback at one point in time, and many snuggles defensive player to ever win the award. Location: SS-151 stated a requirement students need to continued on the offensive side of the ball. If your team didn' t make it this year, there is always March 1 : CAS Workshop, Tuesday, With the Chargers nowhere near a playoff berth, my next year. be a scribe. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Resisting Run-Ons A. first chance at revenge was the last game of the regular But if your team isn't the Chargers, they don't stand Scribes can assist in one class and are season where the Chargers had a chance to get some a chance. At least my Chargers now have the oppor­ Townsend. not required to assist in at least two redemption as they played the Broncos. tunity to beat the Super Bowl champs twice next year, Location: SS151 classes, although some students do If the Chargers won, the Broncos moved from the since they will be in the same division. March 1: GAS Workshop, Tuesday, 4 assist in more than one class.

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PHOTOS BY JOE BERGMAN I THE RIP Left: Guns' Carl Morgan (37) collides Hoses' goalie Saul Alvarado. Above: Guns' Matt Alvarez gets in position for the faceoff during the annual charity hockey game. Below: Burn survivor Tanner Parsons drops the puck to start the annual Guns 'N Hoses hockey game.

By Kyle Cortez added stress on the family." Reporter Kern County Fire Department battalion chief Brandon Smith is one of the organizers of the Kern County law enforcement and firefighters event and has participated in the last 13 Guns 'N competed in the annual Guns 'N Hoses charity Hoses events. event at Rabobank Arena on Feb. 6. "It's fun and we get to raise a lot of money for This is the sixth year that the event has been a different charities," said Brandon Smith. hockey game. There is also a separate Guns 'N Shafter Police Department deputy chief Bri­ Hoses boxing fundraiser. an Smith is also an organizer of the event and Every year law enforcement and firefighters has also been a pa1t of these events for the past alternate between who chooses the charity and 13 years. Smith felt like the game was within it was the firefighters turn to pick the chaiity this reach. year. The firefighters chose the Kem County "We started off slow. The firefighters took the Firefighters Burn Smvivor Trust and the Ba­ first period. I think we definitely dominated the kersfield Firefighters Bum Foundation as their second peliod. I think the third pe1iod was kind charities. of a draw until the end," said Briai1 Smith. "We Tickets were $20 for the Guns 'N Hoses char­ pulled within one, but then we pulled the goalie ity event and the ticket~ also allowed you to at­ and they scored two empty net goals on us. I feel tend the Bakersfield Condors game later that like it was really a one-goal game, till the very night. end when we pulled the net. Ifwe didn't pull the The proceeds of the event, which were $3 per goalie it probably would've finished a one-goal ticket sold, went to the Kern County Firefighters game, but we played a tough game out there." Burn Survivor Trust and the Bakersfield Fire­ The firefighters were looking to defend their fighters Burn Foundation. title from last year, which they did. The Hoses Kern County Fire Department firefighter went on to beat the Guns, 6-3. Christopher Castaneda commented on some of Matt Alvarez, a deputy with the Kern County the important contributions of these charities. Sheriff's Office and an assistant coach for the "The Kern County Burn Survivor Trust and Bakersfield College football team, believes that the Bakersfield Burn Foundation are two non­ this is a worthwhile event. profit organizations whose main focus is to help "I enjoy the camaraderie with this team and burn survivors and its families during and after we also have a strong bond when we see each rehabilitation. They help pay for food, hotels by other in the performance of our duties. It's also burn centers, and 1ides to and from hospitals," a great way to give back to our community, hold­ said Castaneda. "These ai·e very difficult times ing a charity function such as this game," said in people's lives and the focus is to alleviate any Alvarez.

PHO'lOS 13 Y JOE BERGMAN /THE RlP Above: Guns' Carl Morgan fights to keep the puck away from Hoses' Jason Johnson. Right: Hoses' goalie Brandon Smith works to stop the shot from Guns' Matt Hernandez (66). Below: Guns' goalie Brian Leonard stops the shot on goal. Below right: Hoses' goalie Saul Alvarado positions himself to stop the shot on goal during the annual Guns 'N Hoses charity hockey game. SPORTS Page 9 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Thursday, February 18, 2016

Renegades baseball drops two straight By Kyle Cortez They put six straight hits together in one inning, Reporter and that's not easy to do:' said Painton. "We just didn't produce enough runs offensively, and the The Bakersfield College baseball team had one inning got away from us on the mound to­ won three straight games before losing back-to­ day." back games to Fullerton College on Feb. 12-13 at BC pitcher Luke Andrews had only given up Gerry Collis Field. one run on three hits through five innings be­ The Renegades (5-3) beat Moorpark College fore allowing four runs on six hits in the sixth twice and avenged their only loss when they inning. beat Allan Hancock College. "I thought he was really good until that inning The Renegades then lost to Fullerton College kind of opened up on him. I thought he was re­ on Feb. 12 by a final score of 3-2. Freshman ally good through five innings. He did a good job pitcher Hudson Hartley pitched eight innings with his slider and he did a good job with his while giving up three runs, but only two were sinker. That inning, everything flattened out and earned. they were able to put the barrel on the baseball," "I thought Hudson competed extremely well, said Painton. and I thought that he commanded three pitches. Painton made some adjustments to the bat­ Hartley and Fullerton's pitcher [Randall Ortiz] ting order, but the Renegades only scored two matched each other pitch for pitch throughout runs for the second straight game. the game, and I thought it was a well played "They produced the exact same outcome; we game," said head coach Tim Painton. got two runs. We were just looking for a way BC was able to get eight hits but only scored to maximize some offense. We shuffled some two runs. guys around which isn't new fo r us. It was just a "The opposing pitcher has a lot to do with feel for us where we may be in a situation where what happens with our offense and I thought we could be a little more productive today with that he did an outstanding job," said Painton. those guys moved around in the lineup a little "He commanded both sides of the plate with his bit, but obviously it didn't work out," said Pain­ fastball. We hit a lot of balls hard right at people ton. and I feel like it was a well played game on both This was BC's last home game for almost a sides. You can play well and lose, and that's ex­ month. The Renegades next home game isn't actly what happened tonight with us, they were until March 10 against L.A. Mission College. PHOTOS BY JOE BERGMAN I THE RIP one run better." Painton believes that being away from home Above: Bakersfield College's Hanz Harker (10) attempts to stretch a double into a triple BC played Fullerton College again the next will help prepare them for conference play. in the game against Fullerton College. Harker was called out on the play after sliding day on Feb. 13. Fullerton College beat the Ren­ "Road games are important because they pre­ into third base. egades again with a 7-2 win. pare us to go into a season where our travel is BC led 2-1 through five innings before Fuller­ not easy in this conference. Everything we do is Above right: Bakersfield College's Harley Lopez (12) waits for the ball as Fullerton's Joey ton scored four runs in the top of the sixth in­ trying to prepare us for a conference schedule Parente (4) slides back into first base. Fullerton College went on to defeat the Renegades ning. Fullerton went on to add two more runs and being able to handle the gr ind of it. We'll 7-2 on Feb. 13 at Gerry Collis Field. in the seventh. see w here we're at, but I like our club," said "This ball game came down to one inning. Painton.

Left: BC's Jordan Tomisaka kicks Swimmers open season the ball free as she slides into second base in the with pentathlon in Ventura game against Santiago By Mason J. Rockfellow reaction of the meet was from Daniel Canyon College Editor in Chief Delgadillo, who swam a personal best on Feb.13. in the 100-meter freestyle at 56.38 After the recent Western State Con­ seconds. It seemed like he wasn't ex­ ference Pentathlon, swim coach Matt pected to see the time he got when he Below: Moon said that the swimmers are off saw it, said Moon. Mackenzie West to a good start and everyone did what "He was pretty excited, so it's al­ slaps down a they were hoping for, but there are ways fun as a coach to see that," said hard tag on the some things to improve on in the up­ Moon. runner from coming season. With early practices heavily consist­ College of the BC traveled to Ventura College ing of building the aerobic base and Sequoias on on Feb. 12 for the WSC Pentathlon, drill work, the team swam pretty well, Feb.9. where each swimmer swam in five said Moon, but there are still some of 100-meter events: freestyle, back­ the small things that will need to be PHOTOS BY JOE stroke, butterfly, breaststroke and in­ practiced more. BERGMAN dividual medley. The times were then "Some of the minor details: just the THE RIP added up for overall men's and wom­ breakouts, the finishes, the turns, the en's winners. starts, all those seemed a little sloppy BC returner Erik. Wood placed in overall as a team," Moon said. the top three, battling for the second Some are just little things that can BC softball struggling to find ways to win and third spot, said Moon. Wood fin­ be fixed easily and others are just ished second in the breaststroke at 1 about getting the swimmers a little minute and 3.73 seconds; third in indi­ more comfortable out there. For some, By Felicity Tomisaka Rodriquez and Karlee Gools­ vidual medley at 56.93 seconds; fourth it was there first ever swim meet, said Reporter by led the team in hits. Lee's in both freestyle at 49.89 seconds and Moon. three RBis and Goolsby's butterfly at 53.93 seconds, and placed Even though the little things are Bakersfield College soft­ two RBis made up five of the sixth in backstroke coming in at 59.01 what need to be worked on, Moon ball players won two of their teams runs. seconds. said that most of the swimmers are last five games and are now In the Ventura game, Mada­ There were a few ofth e newer swim­ already noticing where their mistakes 2-7. lyn Arambula and Rodiiquez mers who showed great improvement were being made before he even has a BC played Santiago Can­ led the team in hits followed and had some unexpected times. chance to tell them. yon on Feb. 13 in a double­ by Lee and Jordan Tomisaka. Sarah Mansour is one of those This is a good thing, said Moon. header, losing l 4-3 in the Each player that led the swimmers who has shown great im­ 'They are relating what they are do­ first game and 9-0 in the sec­ team in hits also contributed provement and keeps getting better ing wrong to what they need to work ond game. two RBis. and better times, said Moon. She had on. So, I think having that with them On Feb. 12, the Renegades Coach Christie Hill had come out and picked up swimming is going to help them progress," said first faced Cuesta and lost this to say about the wins. just because she wanted to and was Moon. 3-1 and later faced Sacra­ "It was a team effort. We lee and Jordan both have is still too early to know how willing to put in the time and effort The next meet will be at Mt. SAC mento City and lost 10-0. had multiple people with hits come through also with some they will do in conference. said Moon. on Feb. 26-27. BC went against College of and scoring runs. We made timely hitting to rack up a few "We need to cut down on "She has spent a lot of her own time This will allow the swimmers to the Sequoias on Feb. 9 and adjustments when we went to RBis as well." the eJTors. ll1ere have been coming to lap-swim time, working on compete in a variety of races and re­ lost 8-0. the plate from the beginning Hill is hoping for the team a couple games so far that her starts, her turns, and she couldn 't lays, rather than just the 100-meter On Feb. 5, BC faced San of the game and did not wait to settle down on defense and might of had a different out­ even dive, probably like three months events at the pentathlon and see how Bernardino and won 11-3. till later in the game." focus on fundamentals if the come had we not had the er­ ago, and she was out there compet­ they do. Then on Feb. 2, BC played Hill also had this to say team is to do well in confer­ rors. I know we will never be ing," said Moon. " It's kind of cool to "Looking forward to seeing how against Ventura and won 9-2. about the offensive leaders. ence. perfect all the time, but if we see that progression and see her im­ they react, in that aspect with different In the San Bernardino "Trini and Maddie are our BC is nine games into a 40 limit the errors, we have a prove." lengths and variety of races and the re­ game, Trinidad Lee, Alexis RBI leaders right now. Kar- game season, so Hill says it better shot of winning." Moon said that the most exciting lays as well," said Moon. SPORTS Page 10 The Renegade Rip 1www.therip.com Thursday, February 18, 2016

JOE BERGMAN I 1HE RIP Andrew Schwartz leaves his feet to return the ball against his opponent Jesus Castillo of Imperial Valley.

JOE BERGMAN I 1HE RIP Renegade Jacob Bookout clears 6-foot-6 in the high jump, a personal record and enough to win the Battle of the Regions meet on Feb. 12. Bookout sets the bar high tennis off to

By Kyle Cortez 110-meter hurdles with a time of Reporter 16.41 seconds. The BC men's 4x400-meter The Bakersfield College wom­ A-relay team placed fifth in the a fast start en's and men's track and field 4x400-meter relay with a time By Marcus Castro teams are looking to improve of 3 minutes and 27.03 seconds. Contributing Editor from the Battle of the Regions The BC men's 4x400-meter B­ meet. relay team placed tenth in the After being winless last season, BC women's ten­ The Renegades hosted the Bat­ 4x400-meter relay with a time of nis stayed Wldefeated as the Renegades improved their tle of the Regions meet on Feb. 12 3:37.98. record to 4-0. where 11 colleges competed. The BC women's team didn't The women traveled to Visalia to play against Col­ The BC men's team had two have anyone that placed first, but lege of the Sequoias where they won 5-4. BC previ­ men that placed first and others there were a few women who had ously had a match with COS at home where they also who had good results. good results. won 5-4. Tristan McGee took first in the Taira Saunders placed second The singles winners were: BC's Riley Tucker vs. triple jump with a distance of 13 in the 100-meter dash with a time Mimi Mercado (6-0, 6-3), BC's Brittany Aguilar vs. meters. McGee also placed fifth in of 12.67 seconds. Saunders also Jasmine Hyacinth (6-0, 6-3), BC's Kaylee DeFrees vs. the long jump with a distance of placed fourth in the 200 with a Maria Gonzalez (6-4, 6-3), and BC's Lucy Cisneros 6.19 meters. time of26.93. vs. Brittany Ruel ao;; (6-0, 6-2). Jacob Bookout took first in the Kassidy Murphy placed fourth Tn doubles, BC's DeFrees and Cisneros beat Merca­ high jump with a jump of 1.98 in the 400-meter dash with a time do-Zellner 8-4. meters. of 1 minute 4.20 seconds. BC men's tennis team is now 3-2 on the sea-;on. ''A highlight ofthe day was Jacob The BC women's 4x100-meter The men played Saddleback College on Feb. 5 Bookout. It's his first time back in A-relay team took second in the where they were defeated 8-1. The only win went to a while. He won the high jump at 4x100-meter relay with a time of BC's Sammy Ramirez and Austin Lee in a doubles 6-6, which is an outstanding mark 50.41 seconds. match (8-5). at this time in the year:· said head "We just kind of put the wom­ On Feb. 6, BC traveled to Fullerton College where coach Pam Kelley. en's 4x100 team together yester­ they swept Fullerton 9-0. Bookout enjoyed competing at day, and they finished second, so JOE BERGMAN I 1HE RIP Singles winners: Ramirez (6-0 ,6-2), Andrew home. we're pleased about that," said Emily Riddle clears the hurdle as she runs women's 100-meter Schwa1tz (6-2, 6-4), Lee (6-3, 6-3), Andrew Berdan "I do appreciate the home-field Kelley. hurdles. Riddle finished first in her heat at the Battle of the (defaulted for racket abuse), Kyler Fields (2-6, 6-4, 11- advantage and support. I've been The BC women's 4x400-meter Regions, which was hosted by Bakersfield College. 9), and Matt Wells (3-6, 6-2, 15-13). training with Coach Pam Kelley A-relay team, consisting of Saun­ Doubles winners: Ramirez and Lee (8-3), Schwartz and Coach Houston Courtney this ders, Murphy, Emagee Tyler, and and Wells (9-7), and Berdon and Oliver (8-6). season, working on my technique Carina Perezchica, placed fifth shot put with a throw of 10.43 with a throw of 34.40 meters. On Feb. 11, the men competed at home against Im­ and consistency. It's early in the in the 4x400-meter relay with a meters. Terry also placed fourth Quintero also took third in the perial Valley College where BC took a 7-2 victory. year, but the goal is to make it to time of four minutes 28.38 sec­ in the hammer throw with a dis­ hammer throw with a distance of BC's Ramirez (No. 1) and Schwaitz (No. 2) were the state;· said Bookout. onds. The BC women's 4x400- tance of33.51 meters. 33.72 meters. only losses for BC. Daniel Aguirre placed fourth in meter B-relay team placed eighth Marilyn Quintero placed sec­ The BC track team will be on the Singles winners: Lee (6-4, 7-5), Brian Yanez (7-5, the 800-meter run with a time of in the 4x400-meter relay with a ond in the javelin throw with a road for the Conference Relays in 6-0), Berdan (6-0, 6-4), and Fields (6-4, 6-1). 1 minute 58.09 seconds. time of 4:39.55. distance of 26.69 meters. Quinte­ Ventura on Feb. 19. The next BC Doubles winners: Ramirez and Lee (8-6), Schwartz Mark Agbalog took fourth in the Sha' nya Terry took fourth in the ro took third in the discus throw home meet will be on Feb. 26. and Yanez (8-4), and Berdan and Wells (8-0). Three Renegade football players sign letters of intent

By Carl E. Littlebery Jr. out safety Dominic Frasch, who played Reporter high school football at Garces. Frasch spent two years on the BC football Bakersfield College held its signing team, ending last season as a first-team day on Feb. 3, as three BC players signed all league selection at safety. their letters of intent to their respective Frasch will be continuing his college college choices. All three played foot­ football career at Cal Poly-San Luis ball locally here in Bakersfield, which Obispo. After signing his letter of intent, allowed for families and friends to be in Frasch went on to thank his family for attendance. their years of support, and proclaimed The first to sign his letter of intent was his plans to start for the Mustangs much­ BC sophomore Jordan Nichols. Nichols mal igned defense. Often being called was a strong-side linebacker for the the leader of the team by his teammates, Bakersfield COLLEGE Renegades a11d plans to continue at his Frasch wasn't very vocal and led by ex­ new home, Dixie State. ample. "I wish we could have done a little Stig Jantz, the BC athletic adviser, better this year. I will regret that, how­ called Frasch the "spirtual leader" of ever I did get a scholarship so in the end the team, saying, "Dom led by example it wasn't too bad of a season;' he said. with lots of energy and hustle. He wasn't After playing football for Frontier very vocal but his teammates followed High School, Nichols chose to stay him because he led like a real Renegade close to home by attending BC and was supposed to." started two years for the football team The last of BC signees might be the earning team MVP both years. most notable. Sophomore lineman Jared However, Nichols gives all of the Dorton signed with Eastern Carolina credit to the BC football staff and ath­ University in Greenville, N.C. His new letic department. coaching staff has ah"eady told Dorton JOE BERGMAN I 1HE RIP "I would never be where I am today, that they plan to start him from day one, Left to right: Jordan Nichols, Dominic Frasch and Jared Dorton sign their national letters of intent. or going to where I am without BC," he and after anchoring the Renegade line said. "Thank you so much to everyone for the past two seasons. junior college into Division I football, Dorton later went on to thank every­ Also in attendance was BC head who helped me along the way." Dorton feels that the lessons he D01ton believes, 'Tm as ready as I'll one in attendance including his team­ football coach Jeff Chudy, who con­ Nichols finished his sophomore sea­ learned here at BC have prepared him ever be l think. It's like night and day mates, friends, family and his future gratulated his athletes on their accom­ son with 71 total tackles, which led the to play in the Ame1ican Athletic Confer­ competition wise, but I feel like coach wife and in-laws. plishments. Chudy used a few minutes BC team and one interception that tied ence. Chudy and the BC staff has prepared me "Thank you for all the support up until to talk about how proud he was of all for second on the team. Stating an understanding of the for these next phases of my life. Thank now," he said. "I know it's a huge jump, three men and wished them nothing but The second signee for BC was stand- hurdles that come with the jump from you, guys." but T won't let you guys down." the best. SPORTS Page 11 The Renegade Rip 1www.therip.com Thursday, February 18, 2016 Champs gear up for playoffs

By Mohamed Bafakih Contributing Editor

As the regular season comes to a close, the West­ ern State Conference South Division basketball title is in the hands of the Bakersfield Renegades. The second half of conference play has tested BC, however, in many ways, but as the state's No. 17 team gears up for the playoffs, it'll put them in better predicaments to finish out games. The stretch of grind-it-out games began on Feb. 6, when the state's second-leading scorer Michael Monissey and L.A. Valley visited BC and looked to avoid a season sweep. A see-saw battle throughout regulation, the Ren­ egades went into the half down for the frrst time at home this season, 33-31. Both teams continued to trade baskets in the sec­ ond half, and down the stretch both teams made big shots which eventually sent the game into over­ time. In the overtime period, BC did what it does best at home and remained undefeated at the Gil Bishop Sports Center, beating the Monarchs 76-71. Four players finished in double figures, led by Jameik Riviere's 28 points, eight rebounds, six as­ sists and four steals. "We 're showing we can finish out games, which is important now and once we get to the playoffs," head coach Rich Hughes said. The Renegades are 2-0 in overtime games played this season. Following L.A. Valley, Glendale came into town on Feb. 10. Glendale was the only team to knock off BC in conference play prior to Antelope Valley on Feb. 13. "They're a very well-coached team," Hughes said in regard to Glendale. Similar to the L.A. Valley game, the Vaqueros took a two-point lead at half as they led 31-29. Things would open up for the Renegades in the second half however, and a little defensive zone slowed the Vaqueros down. BC outscored Glendale 40-26 in the second half en route to its seventh straight win with a 69-57 win. Sophomore Deandre Dickson led the way with JOT' nf'RGMAN / TTTE RIP 21 points and 10 rebounds while Riviere, after just four points in the first half, finished with 14 Bakersfield College's Shane Christie goes up and under for the layup but gets fouled by the Glendale defender. BC pulled away in the points. second half and beat the Vaqueros 69-57 on Feb. 10. BC plays its final regular season game on Saturday before the playoffs begin. "We only got three games left, so we got to play hard and win conference," Riviere said. The seven-game win streak snapped on Feb. 13 as the Renegades dropped a heartbreaker to Ante­ BC's James lope Valley. Pendleton BC (21-5 overall, 10-2 WSC-South) held a lead by as many as l Opoints in the first half, but the Ma­ demonstrates rauders (21-6, 7-5) clawed back, desperately need­ his vertical leap ing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. by laying it in BC led at the break 35-29 and even controlled after breaking a 58-51 lead with just over five minutes left in the away from game, but the Marauders responded with a 14-4 the pack in a run late in the game. close matchup Down 68-66, BC's Riviere hit a crucial game­ against L.A. tying bucket with 6.8 seconds remaining. BC's de­ Valley. BC fense wasn't quick enough getting back - setting came out with up the easy shot by AVC's Gregory Wesley with the win 76-71 1.8 seconds left - and a devastating 70-68 loss for win in overtime. the Renegades. Dickson finished with yet another double-dou­ ble, 20 points and 14 rebounds, but was physically beat up as AVC tried to deny him any moment he touched the ball. BC shot just 38.5 percent from the floor (25-for- MASON .I . 65) and 3-of-16 from beyond the arc. ROCKJ--ELLOW MASON J. ROCKffiLLOW / TTTT' RIP The Renegades close out the regular season at TTIT RIP Santa Monica on Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. Coach Rich Hughes disagrees with a referee's call during the game against L.A. Valley. Long season over for women's hoops

PHOTOS BY MASON J. ROCKFELLOW(LEtT) AND JOE BERGMAN(i\.BOYE) / THE RIP Left: Kennedy Nielson drives the ball into the lane during the game against L.A. Valley on Feb. 6. Above: BC forward MacKenzie Tevelde (32) soars for a rebound against Glendale on Feb. 10. BC finishes its strenuous season on Saturday. SPOTLIGHT Page 12 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Thursday, February 18, 2016 SIJ\~~U~IINH Si\~~U~l\' .... l'HHIJIJHH IHI: 1.1:NS Aday in the life of Bakersfield College tennis player Samuel Ramirez. Photos by Joe Bergman

' Sammy Ramirez is the Bakersfield College tennis team's No. 1 and is also half of the No. 1 doubles team with Austin Lee. Ramirez has played tennis since he was 5 years old and is the youngest of four siblings to play tennis at BC.

He hopes to continue with his education at UC Davis, where he would like to study psychology. In addition to tennis, he enjoys playing basketball and going fishing.

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Above: Sammy Ramirez talks pre-match strategies with his coach Attend an Nick Jacobs. Information Session Saturday, February 20, 201 6 Sammy enjoys spending at 10AM his free time playing "Magic, League of Legends". His favorite television show is "Dragon Ball Z," and Earn Your Bachelor and Associate he enjoys listening to "anything but raggae." Degrees at the Same Time Sammy's favorite food is • Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral Programs pizza. in Business and Education Sammy does not have • Now offering the B.A. in Accounting any pre-game rituals. • Accelerated Degree Programs, Four Ten-Week Terms Per Year If he could possess any • Flexible Scheduling, Online Course Options super-hero powers, he would like to have the • Affordable, Non-Profit University Since 1891 ability to "mind control."

Sammy went on to lose his match versus Charlie Stephens of Imperial Valley College 4-6, 6-4, 3-6.