January 23, 2017 BACK-TO-SCHOOL ISSUE
California State University, Bakersfield
Vol. 42, No. 9
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THE BIG STORY
CSUB debuts new Kegley Center
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Students study at the new Kegley Center for Student Success on Oct. 17. CSUB held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the changes to the new facility on Jan. 11.
Center provides resources to student athletes’ success By Runa Lemminn and Esteban Ramirez The Runner Staff Phase I is complete and the Kegley Center for Student Success is now open and providing CSU Bakersfield students with the resources they need to be successful. It has been a plan CSUB philosophy professor Jacquelyn Kegley and Athletics Director Kenneth Siegfried have talked about for four years. The facility will give a study space, tutoring and healthy nutrition for student athletes at CSUB. The Kegley Center for Student Success is where the old University Grill was on the west side of campus, near Faculty Towers. On Jan. 11, CSUB had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to show off the changes and renovations that were made to the center. “It has been really nice to see it come together,” Siegfried said. “I look back at 2013, I can remember talking to Dr. Kegley about this, and she was the one who came to me and said, ‘you know Ziggy, I think student athletes need a dedicated space just because of their unique schedules.’”
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Kegley didn’t stop there with bringing the plan to Siegfried she also provided the money for the initial funding of the space. “I had traveled to these other college campuses that had these centers for student athletes and we have farmed out different rooms, and I just said we should be supporting these students,” said Kegley. “I said we should really find a space for them where teams can meet together. It was my idea… but then I put my money where my mouth was.” Kegley donated $20,000 in March 2013 and continued contributing every year after that. Through the $800,000 grant CSUB received from the NCAA on July 2015 and other smaller donations, Phase I of the Kegley Center was completed. “It’s a dream come true,” Kegley said. “It’s not often you get an idea and it becomes real.” Kegley said the center is for all students not just student athletes. Siegfried said Phase I of the scheduled three-phase plan included taking them from 1,200 square-foot facility into a 7,500 square-foot facility, provided two computer labs, an area for
nutrition, study space area and offices. “This is a necessary space for athletes to be able to come work on studies at basically any time,” said Siegfried. “It provides our students with a lot more resources to succeed.” Siegfried said the center is open early in the morning and stays open until 9 p.m. The first Student Success Center was opened in April of 2013. The Kegley Center was a 1,500 square-foot facility, which offered study halls, tutoring and academic advising for student athletes. However, it was quickly outgrown. “The facility was only large enough to accommodate 30 students at a time,” said Dennis Cassidy, graduate assistant for athletics. “Now, the new facility will be able to serve approximately 120 athletes at a time.” Siegfried said one thing they need to be able to grow is nutrition for student athletes. “We need to continue to enhance [food] options,” said Siegfried. “Options for them at the Kegley Center that they can eat throughout the day.” He said CSUB student athletes have a very hectic schedule, and typically, athletes are up
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Mayor Karen Goh and Harvey Hall join CSUB President Horace Mitchell, professor Jacquelyn Kegley and Athletics Director Kenneth Siegfried in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
before dawn and finished with the first practice of the day by 8 a.m., then they clean up and eat breakfast, and then it’s on to classes until 1 to 2 p.m. Mid-afternoon is the second practice of the day for many teams, with more classes after that.
Kegley said it is important to provide the proper nutrition to all students. “In having good solid food, it really helps and they expend a lot of physical energy, so it makes it more important,” she said. “It’s very important to our program. I think the whole uni-
versity is concerned about [students’ nutrition]. It shouldn’t just be about your mind, your bodies are important, too.” Siegfried said student athletes don’t have much time to get something nutritious to eat. See KEGLEY, Page 7
Back-To-School Issue Student Government: ASI prepares to enter the spring semester with a plan on restructuring the organization to better serve students, reaching out to the community and keep giving out scholarships. Page 2
Campus: Learn about all of the different places students have to choose to eat from. Read about the places students can go and have fun in and outside of Bakersfield without breaking their wallet. Page 4
SRC: Discover what adventures students can be a part of this spring semester with the Outdoor Adventures program and check out the list of activities planned and where students can sign up and participate. Page 5
Tips: A seasoned student shares the top 10 tips no one else will provide to help make incoming students’ campus life as easy as possible this spring semester. Read and find out what tip turns out to be most helpful. Page 6
Wrestling:Find out how the wrestling team is doing against the rest of the Pac 12 division. Page 7 Basketball: Women’s and men’s basketball teams rolled into WAC play. Find out how they are doing. Page 8
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January 23, 2017
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Board gets back to business By Christopher Mateo Editor-in-Chief
Associated Students Inc. is looking forward to implementing new strategies to better meet the needs of students during the spring semester. ASI is looking to restructure the organization this semester. According to Executive Vice President Alana Lim, ASI has been the same from year to year. “This semester we are looking to make sure every position serves a purpose,” said Lim. ASI is looking to clarify the responsibilities and duties of positions in ASI. According to ASI President Alex Dominguez, if some positions seem to not serve a purpose, it is a possibility the position will be removed. “We are looking to be a more efficient student body,” said Dominguez However, any changes will not take effect until next year. ASI is making these changes in the hopes of delegating new responsibilities. Some of the new responsibilities are a result of the scholarship that ASI offered. ASI is giving out eight $500 scholarships to students. “The winners will be determined by a committee of nonASI members,” said Lim. Some of the funding for the scholarships are coming from the Kern Value Card. The KVC is a sticker that can be bought for $10 that will give the holder discounts to a variety of stores, restaurants and services. “Fifty percent of the revenue made from the KVC cards will help further the funding of student scholarships,” said Dominguez. “The ASI scholarships and the KVC card doesn’t fall under anyone’s responsibility.” It is not the first time ASI has done some restructuring. Last winter quarter, ASI
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ASI members sit in a meeting discussing different topics affecting CSU Bakersfield.
successfully eliminated the vice president of external affairs position. During the fall semester ASI restructured the Roadrunners Eager to Provide for Students (R.E.P.S.) program and created the L.E.A.D. program which stands for Leaders Engaging in Advocacy and Development. According to Lim the L.E.A.D. program, now with its restructuring will be prevalent on campus and will help ASI reach out to the community. According to Lim, this program will help make sure students have the resources that they need. There were a few struggles that both ASI and the whole student body of CSUB faced during the winter semester. One of them being the changes made to the graduation ceremony. Dominguez thought that the student body won that battle
and ASI was able to voice and fight for what students wanted. Ultimately, students’ names will be announced and students will be able to walk across the stage as they have done in previous ceremonies. One of the main focuses of ASI for this semester will be town hall meetings. This is an effort ASI is making to ensure all students are informed of what is happening on campus and that their voices are being heard. One idea is to have town hall meetings with all schools at CSU Bakersfield. According to Dominguez, these town hall meetings will not be replacing the ASI meetings and there is no set date as to when or where they will be held. Dominguez said that ASI is working with the enrollment team to figure out what day and time is best to ensure the
greatest turnout. Dominguez also stated that Vice President of Finance Precious Nwaoha has made strides in funding for clubs and organizations at CSUB. According to Dominguez, clubs and organizations will now be able to petition for funding through ASI. Nwaoha has created a procedure that will be used by all of CSUB’s clubs and organizations. Overall both Dominguez and Lim feel ASI has worked hard to push the organization forward and hope they can continue their momentum and keep fighting for what is right for students. “I feel we did a lot to push the organization forward and this semester we want to further that,” said Dominguez. ASI meetings are held every Friday at 3:15 p.m. in the ITV room.
Important Dates to Remember
Discounts for students
January 31 - Last day to add classes February 17 - Census day February 17 - Last day to withdraw from classes without a “W” March 2 - Priority filing period deadline for CSUB Scholarship Application March 2 - Priority filing period deadline for FASFA March 31 - HOLIDAY: Cesar Chavez Day — Campus Closed April 07 - Last day to withdraw from classes for a serious reason Spring Semester Break: April 10, 2017 — April 14, 2017 April 24 -Aug. 17 - Registration for continuing students (for fall semester) April 28 - Last day to apply for spring 2018 graduation May 10 - Last day of classes May 12-18 - Examination period
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January 23, 2017 STUDENT LIFE
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Old dorms buildings repurposed By Megan Oliver Business Manager After CSU Bakersfield relocated student housing to the new east side building, many have been left wondering what plans CSUB has for the empty west side student housing buildings. Over the past year the west side buildings have not only been housing students, but each building has been repurposed with new offices offering resources to help students in their higher education journey. Each of the buildings have their own individual names: Dobry, Entwood, Lorien, Numenor, Rivendell, and Rohan. There is also the old dining commons and Modular west. When going into the Dobry Building you will find the offices for California Energy Research Center (CERC), The Center for Social Justice, Grants, Research, and Sponsored Programs(GRaSP), and Southern San Joaquin Valley
Information Center. CERC provides resources for students to work with faculty on energy related studies. GRaSP is a program that helps out students and staff that are looking for outside funding and resources in order to do independent research. Inside of the Enstwood building you will find the offices for Intensive English Language Center, International Students and Programs, Study Abroad Resource Room and International Honor Society. The Intensive English Language Center provides resources for those who would like to speak English more fluently. The International Students and Programs Office (ISP) helps the international students transition to the campus. The offices that are located in the Lorien Building are; College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), Cal
Student Opportunity and Access Programs(Cal-SOAP), Roadrunner Parent Association, Migrant Book Assistance(MBAP), and San Joaquin Achiever Scholarship Network. CAMP is a program designed to help freshmen migrant students to succeed in obtaining a higher education. Cal-SOAP is a program that helps students to be successful in enrolling and attending college that either come from a low income family, are living in an area that has a small amount of college students, or are the first of their family to attend college. Roadrunner Parent Association is program designed to support parents of CSUB students. The Numenor building houses the Academic Advising and Resource Center(AARC). AARC provides resources to students by helping students to understand the general education requirements, select a major and learn how to
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The Lorien Building now houses the CAMP program, Cal-SOAP, MBAP and San Joaquin Achiever Scholarship Network.
set goals for the careers they might want. The Rohan building is the house for the Multicultural Alliance and Gender Equality Resource Center, the Campus Advocate and the Education Coordinator.
The Campus Advocate provides free support for those who has suffered from sexual misconduct. Rivendell houses the University Welcome Center. The Dining Commons is the new home for The Kegley
Center for Student Success and Modular West houses the University Outreach Department. Each of these programs are designed to help students gain their degree by providing all the resources they need to be successful.
CAMPUS
Safety tips for getting around CSUB campus By Devon Halsell Features Editor Sometimes taking night classes at CSU Bakersfield cannot be avoided, here are a few safety tips provided for students by the University Police Department. There are emergency poles/
boxes found across campus. Each pole/box has two buttons: one to push for emergencies and the other to push for information. Both buttons reach someone in the dispatch office, but they differ by letting the dispatcher know if it is urgent or not. There is a total of 47 emergen-
cy poles/boxes all over CSUB. “Around September the pole/ box count should increase to 51 or 52 with all the new parking lots and buildings being erected,” said Marty Williamson, Chief of UPD. Escorts are also available to everyone on the CSUB campus. All a person must do is call
What’s Happening Around Campus January/February 23 First Day of Classes 24 Spring ‘17 New Grad Student Orientation 4 - 6 p.m. Science III 120 WAC Fan Bus Info Session 6 - 7 p.m. Stockdale Room 26 Chinese New Year Celebration 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m. Dezember Reading Rm Homeless to Higher Ed. 12-1 p.m. Stockdale Room 27 Week of Welcome Friday Night Social 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Stockdale Room “McFarland’s Most Wanted.” Gaslight Melodrama, Call for ticket info. 31 Last Day to Add Classes
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Leadership Workshop Series Spring 2017 12 -1 p.m. Student Union MPR 125
10 Runner Nights Comedy Show 9 - 11:30 p.m. Dore Theatre, Main Theatre 14 Happy Valentines Day 15 WAC Tournament Orientation 2 - 3 p.m. Stockdale Room Walter Presents: “The Trafficked Life.” 6 - 8 p.m. Dezember Reading Room 16 Expression’s Nights 7 -9 p.m. Stockdale Room Brown Bag: Public Health and STD’s Prevention 12 -1 p.m. Stockdale Room
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Black History Month
17 Census Day
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Brown Bag with Dr. Louis Wild man 12 - 1 p.m. Stockdale Room
20 President’s Day
Groundhog Day 3
2nd Annual Unity Breakfast 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. Residence Hall MPR Gospel Concert 6 - 8 p.m. Dore Theatre, Main Theatre First Friday 5 - 9 p.m. Downtown Bakersfield
23 Campus Budget Forum 12 - 1 p.m. Student Union MPR 125 25 Homecoming Dance 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. Marriot Hotel 28 Black History Month Finale 7 - 9:30 p.m. Student Union MPR 125 Black History Month Parade 10 a.m. Route begins on 21 Street
Calendar sponsored by School of Arts & Humanities, Walter Stiern Library, and the School of Business and Public Administration. To be included, contact gbutler2@csub.edu.
the non-emergency UPD number and within three to five minutes a Community Service Officer will arrive and escort said person to their vehicle. There is always someone from UPD on campus 24/7. They are even there during holidays and school breaks. “We are hiring additional staff
within the UPD and plan to have the positions filled within the next three to four weeks,” Williamson said. Williamson also mentioned that the UPD has been working with IT to create a way for students to use their smartphones to get into contact with the UPD.
The plan is to allow students to push a single button and the UPD will be notified that there is an emergency. Chief Williamson said that if any student walks into an area, at night, that is not lit enough then they are encouraged to let UPD know so that they can add more lights to the area.
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January 23, 2017
COMMUNITY
CAMPUS
Finding fun around Kern Dine in or
dine out? By Annie Russell Senior Staff Writer
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The Bakersfield sign sits northbound on the 99 freeway as the pucblic enters the city and become part of the community.
By Paul Lopez Advertising Manager Bakersfield is a city known for its agriculture, oil fields, and country music. “The Fairly Odd Parents,” a cartoon on Nickelodeon describes, Bakersfield as the final destination where a black hole releases you. I can assure you that there’s nothing dark about this town. Just step outside and gaze at the marvelous beauty of our mountain ridges. A clear day comes around about 5 days of the 365 days in the year. Just kidding. There is plenty to do in Bakersfield. Do you enjoy playing soccer, football, ultimate Frisbee, basketball, or just sports in general? You can find a park in just about every neighborhood: shout out to our two skate parks, Beach Park and Planz Park. Seasons are pretty consistent in this town. When it’s cold, it’s cold. If you are trying to enjoy the snow during the winter, Frazier Park is close by, but not recommended for skiing or snowboarding. We have Alta Sierra for that.
I catch myself describing this town as a small town with a big town mentality. -Paul Lopez Alta Sierra is located about 1.5-hour drive east just outside of Kernville. They have two ski lifts for your enjoyment. When it’s hot, oh boy it is hot. That’s when our surrounding lakes come in handy, such as Lake Ming, Buena Vista, and Lake Isabella, just to name a few. Also, beware of the mighty Kern River, a fun place for river rafting, but don’t take it too passive. The Kern River is considered one of California’s most dangerous rivers. Back in town, we have a pretty cool aquatic center with a water slide located right next to the Rabobank Arena, delicious ice cream eateries scattered around town, and an indoor ice-skating rink also located downtown. Some of Bakersfield’s premier entertainment landmarks include Rabobank Arena and the Fox Theatre. Rabobank Arena
houses our professional hockey team, The Condors. Rabobank and the Fox Theatre both showcase concerts, comedy shows, and a variety of live entertainment. For those who would like to branch further out of Kern County, our closest beach is Pismo, with just under a 2.5-hour drive west. If you are craving that big city vibe, Los Angeles is only a 1.5-hour drive south. You don’t have to leave Bakersfield to satisfy your desire for popular designer brands. The Valley Plaza Mall, The Shops at River Walk, and The Outlets at Tejon all carry a variety of popular brands. Are you trying to score dinner and a movie? The Marketplace on Ming Avenue has Edwards Cinema and many restaurants. Other movie theatres include Reading Cinemas at The Valley Plaza, Maya Cinemas, and Regency Theatres at the East Hills Mall. For those on a budget, AMC 6 is a dollar theatre located on California Avenue just west of Highway 99. If you are interested in learning more about this town, which is growing at an expo-
nential rate, the Kern County Museum is a great place to start. The California Living Museum is our local zoo that houses a variety of wildlife animals. The Bakersfield Museum of Art showcases some wonderful local and national talent. For those over the age of 21 who are looking to enjoy an adult beverage, downtown Bakersfield is an area with dive bars and nightclubs. The local radio stations are always promoting popular nightlife destinations. Describing where you are driving from around town can sometimes be confusing. Bakersfield can be viewed as one big quadrant where Highway 99 splits the town right down the middle. According to the state’s department of finance, Bakersfield is one of the fastest growing towns in California. I catch myself describing this town as a small town with a big town mentality. Welcome to Bakersfield, California, a home where you can live in peace and quiet but still enjoy a variety of entertainment.
Coming into the spring semester it’s very tempting to break New Year’s resolutions, especially those that envolve food. CSU Bakersfield has several food joints to fulfill student cravings, from extra cheesefilled grilled cheese sandwiches to freshly made sandwiches with veggies and sliced meats. Though CSUB is predominantly a commuter campus, students don’t have to risk leaving their parking space to go find somewhere to eat. For students who want something tasty and filling like a sandwich, the place to go is Togo’s Sandwiches located inside the Science III building. The prices are reasonable and I have yet to be disappointed with their sandwiches that are heavily stuffed to the top. For students who are looking for more of a dine-in experience in between classes, they can chill at Rowdy’s in the Student Union. The hub does come with a ping pong table and a few televisions to catch sports games. Rowdy’s has a very relaxing atmosphere and is a good place to sit down and have a few beers with friends-of course, if students are of age. The food options vary: quesadillas, chicken wraps, fries and salads. Like any dine-in, there is occasionally a small wait time. But the staff is very friendly and the food is good for the most part. In regards to students looking for a quick pick-me-up drink, enjoy a cup of coffee at Peet’s Coffee located behind the Education Building. Peet’s Coffee doesn’t just cater to coffee addicts but the menu also has a list of teas to calm the nerves brought by stress from classes and homework. Unfortunately, there isn’t a
Starbucks on campus, but for those who have an allegiance to Starbuck there are a few located close to campus. In light of students who live on campus, students can enjoy a meal at the Runner Cafe that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week. Unlike other CSU campuses, CSUB lacks a bit in its food choices for students, due to their contract with Aramark. This reason alone doesn’t pull my rating of CSUB down simply because there are a lot of choices for students to eat just across the street from the campus at The Marketplace. For great burgers and drinks near campus, the place to be is split between Lengthwise and Johnny Garlic’s. Looking to go cheap? Carl’s Jr. is just across the parking lot from the theater and there are a few fast food chains just down Stockdale Highway. There are even different types of restaurants that can satisfy your hunger. With only a 13-minute walk from CSUB and a four-minute drive down Stockdale Highway, Los Hermanos is a great choice. Or if you feel like having a smoothy and a bagel you can go to Bagels and Blenders. In the same shopping center as Trader Joes students can buy some snacks and drinks at Albertsons and CVS. Going west on Stockdale Highway offers more options, including Chipotle and Pizza Rev. Both of these choices are not only close but affordable and most importantly delicious. Students should not feel trapped at school or afraid of losing their parking spots. If students are hungry and have money, CSUB has them covered with food on campus or leave campus for almost every kind of choice imaginable.
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STUDENT REC CENTER
Outdoor Adventures climbs for growth By Julie Mana-Ay News Editor The Outdoor Adventures program allows students and Student Recreation Center members to participate in recreational activities outside of campus. During the fall semester, the program offered 10 trips and had 142 participants. SRC director Mary O’Mahoney said the Outdoor Adventures program was first planned in fall 2013, and by winter 2014, trips were being offered. “This is a very young program,” O’Mahoney said. “All these trips were basically third party trips, meaning we contracted with a company and student assistants just drove students to the location and we paid a company for the activity.” Outdoor Adventures manager Joshua Coy said that the program struggled when it was first established at CSU Bakersfield. “The program struggled for a while to find enough people to attend our trips, but in the past year, our trips are getting more and more popular and every trip has been able to go,” said Coy. O’Mahoney said that the interest for the program has been there. She wants to make sure students know about the program, how fun the trips are and how affordable they are. “We wanted to offer more and different types of trips and the types of trips that students would not only enjoy but learn about the outdoors, camping skills, rock climbing, appreciation of nature, etc.,” said O’Mahoney. During summer 2015, SRC hired Marshall McArthur as its first coordinator for Outdoor Adventures and Experiential Learning. The Outdoor Adventure’s program will be offering camping trips and a weekend ski and snowboarding trip during this semester. O’Mahoney said that the newest activity that’s being offered is a mountain biking trip in April. Though these outdoor activities are a great way to become
involved, it can be dangerous. However, the SRC puts students’ safety first. O’Mahoney said the safety of students is their number one priority on their trips. McArthur, who is Wilderness First Responder certified, will know how to handle emergencies if they happen. “Any student assistants that go on the trips have first aid and CPR certifications as well as additional training on safety policies and procedures,” said O’Mahoney. “We have pre-trip meetings to inform the students what they need to bring, what to expect during the trip and general rules.” With the program, the SRC subsidizes about 40 percent or more of each trip so it’s affordable for students. Outdoor Adventure trips include transportation, equipment and meals. “The funds go right back into the program,” said SRC Student Development Coordinator Mariah Schultz. “We subsidize 40 percent of the costs so the SRC is still paying for the remainder of the trips… so that our participants don’t have to stress about any of the planning.” The Outdoor Adventures program gives students the opportunity to embrace life-changing experiences that college is about. “I would encourage anyone looking to get out of Bakersfield for a weekend, or who is looking for adventure to give our program a try. We love to give people new experiences and our trips do not require any prior experiences,” said Coy. For this spring semester, the program will offer 12 trips, including kayaking, a photography hike, snowboarding, river rafting, mountain biking and surfing. Schultz encourages students to sign up for spring trip registrations as many participants have already signed up. “If [students] are thinking about going on a trip, even if it’s not until March or April, I would get into the SRC as soon as possible and sign up to secure [their] spot,” said Schultz.
Students go kayaking with the Outdoor Adventures program.
Photos courtesy of SRC
CSUB student participants take part in the Outdoor Adventure trip to Sequioa National Park in fall 2016.
SPRING 2017 TRIP SCHEDULE Mountain High Skiing/Snowboarding Trip Sunday- January 29 and Saturday- February 4 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Price: $70 student (No Rentals: $50) | $115 member
Refugio Sea Kayaking Saturday- March 11 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Price: $80 student | $130 member
Wind Wolves Preserve Hike Saturday- February 11 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price: $10 student | $15 member
Bishop Camping/ Climbing Trip Friday- Sunday | March 24-26 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Price:$55 student | $65 member
Apple Valley Crags Rock Climbing Saturday- February 18 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Price: $25 student | $30 member
Kern River Rafting Saturday- April 1 8 a.m.- 5. p.m. Price: $65 student | $110 member
Piedra Blanca Formation Hike Sunday- February 26 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Price: $10 student | $15 member
Kernville Mountain Biking Saturday- April 8 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. Price:$55 student | $90 member
China Peak Skiing/Snowboarding Overnight Trip Friday-Saturday | March 3-5 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Price: $160 student (No Rentals: $115) | $260 member
Photography Hike Saturday- April 22 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Price: $10 student | $15 member
Additional trips and details can be found on the SRC’s website, csub.edu/reccenter.
CSUB students participate in an Outdoor Adventures trip during the fall 2016 semester.
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Back-To-School Issue
January 23, 2017
10 TIPS FROM SEASONED STUDENT By John Rodriguez Reporter
Over the last several years I’ve had the opportunity to be a student on this campus and learn from mistakes that showed me how to save time and resources. So in my attempt to help incoming students, this is a list of 10 tips from a seasoned CSU Bakersfield student to help you on campus and outside as well.
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If students are living within walking distance from campus, it would be beneficial to invest in a mode of transportation other than your car. Whether it’s a bike, skateboard, razor scooter or just a fresh pair of Adidas, it will pay itself off within weeks. With parking passes hovering around $100 for the semester and gas prices seeming to be higher around campus when compared to other areas around town, you will save money over the duration of the quarter. Additionally, the battles of previous students will be avoided in the parking lots where there won’t be need to drive around in circles, or hawk other students walking to their cars for their coveted parking spots.
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Invest in the right type of clothing for the weather. If you are not familiar with the seasonal changes here in Bakersfield, just know that it is either uncomfortably hot or bone-chilling cold. There is little in between weather we experience. If we are lucky, we could get just over a month of 70-degree weather before you start sweating on the walk to your classroom.
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Students can find access to healthcare without having to leave campus. The CSUB Student Health Services Center offers quality, cost-effective healthcare for the CSUB community. Located just west of the Icardo Center, the health center is staffed with physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses. Opened from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the center has an x-ray machine, clinical laboratory and pharmacy.
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Although students may feel food choices are limited on campus, there are lots of options in the immediate areas surrounding us. Whether you want Chinese food, pizza or tacos, it can all be found. There are various grocery stores around campus as well if you choose to cook.
The Student Recreation Center is a great place to destress, kill time or find an additional form of campus community. Despite the surrounding gyms that are established in town, it is hard to beat the deal you get with being a student here at CSUB. The facility is less than ten years old, with equipment and facilities that other gyms in town could only dream of. With all the programs offered, you can find yourself competing in an intramural league, or going on a weekend adventure with the outdoor adventure staff. They also offer a program called Runner Ride, where students can rent a bicycle for the day if they do not have their own.
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If you don’t feel entirely comfortable walking to your car in the dark hours of the night, campus police and security are available to provide an escort back to your vehicle or dorm room. There have also been improvements to lighting throughout our campus over the years. Although further improvements can continue to be made.
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The library has made significant improvements for finding study space. Located on the first floor, a new area has recently been dedicated to students that seats over 50 people. There are also computers and areas designated on each floor with tables, lighting and outlets to charge electronic devices. Wi-Fi coverage is solid all across campus as well in case you choose to study elsewhere.
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CSUB athletics is reaching new heights and there is room on the bandwagon so feel free to jump on. Our athletics program is undeniably on the rise. Over recent years, several of our sports teams have accomplished some great feats which our university has never seen. Last year, the CSUB men’s basketball team made the NCAA tournament after winning the Western Athletic Conference championship off a buzzer beating three-pointer. Additionally, the softball team did the same by winning the WAC Tournament with a game-winning home run.
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Businesses surrounding our university do honor student discounts with the presence of your student identification card. From Great Clips, all the way to Baja Fresh, asking at other places could keep some money in your pocket.
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The bike path, which the closest entrance is located north of Stockdale Highway, just behind the Finish Line Bicycles’ store, is a great place to get to stores just west of campus. Or enjoy a nice walk or bike ride that will take you across to the eastern part of town. At times it is faster than being in a car due to increasing traffic.
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January 23, 2017
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HEALTH
Swimming to the beat of a heart By Runa Lemminn Reporter Noah Hultner, 18, was enjoying his day at the beach in San Diego when suddenly, his heart stopped. He had been swimming with a group of friends and the next thing he knew, he woke up in the worst pain he has ever endured. Later, he was told he had been legally dead for 15 minutes. “It was probably the worst pain I’ve ever had in my whole life,” he said. “If you can imagine being cold, except inside, instead of on the outside of your body. It’s not something I can really explain.” The pain Hultner woke up in was caused by medical staff lowering his body temperature at least 10 degrees in an effort to guard against brain damage. Hultner was not old, unhealthy or overweight. In fact, he was and still is a swimmer. He was definitely not the stereotypical example of someone who would ever have heart
problems. Hultner was swimming with friends and family when they saw him floating face down and immediately got him to shore, where a lifeguard gave him CPR. He was then quickly transported to the hospital. Doctors put an Implantable Cardiac Converter in his side. The ICD monitors his heart rate and sends an electrical impulse, or shock, to his heart if it senses the rhythm slowing or stopping. It’s the same as having a builtin defibrillator. Hultner said he has never felt it turn on. “Everyone should go get checked for anything abnormal with their heart, because you never know what could happen,” said Hultner. “It could happen to anybody, and it’s better to prevent it than wind up dead.” Today, Hultner is a political science major and member of the swim team at CSU Bakersfield and is a walking miracle. He suffered no brain damage
in spite of not having a heart beat for nearly a quarter of an hour. He attributes this to the fact that the water he was swimming in was very cold, and he got medical attention very quickly. To this day, doctors don’t know for sure why Hultner’s heart stopped. They haven’t officially diagnosed him with heart disease, and they think it may have been a random event, since heart disease doesn’t run in his family. However, for most people with heart disease, there are many warning symptoms, and it’s rarely only one symptom. Christopher R. Gambrioli, a doctor at the Student Health Center at CSUB said people think it’s an age issue, weight issue or a smoking issue. Gambrioli said a lot of the general public has the attitude that it doesn’t apply to them because they don’t fall into those categories. “If you don’t have certain medical condition, [people
FACILITIES
think] you’re OK,” he said. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention lists heart disease as the number one killer of Americans. Some cases of heart disease are brought upon through unhealthy lifestyles. Webmd.com states, “Not everyone gets heart disease. Some are born with it.” The term for that type of heart disease is congenital heart disease. According to CDC.gov, congenital heart defects affect about 40,000 births per year, with about 25 percent of those being critical enough that the babies need surgery within the first year of life. In regards to heart diseases that people develop on their own, there are many different types. CSUB health educator Lauren Ash-Anderson said to avoid developing heart disease, live a healthier lifestyle overall. This includes limiting fats and sugars, increasing physical activity, and understanding how tobacco affects the heart.
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CSUB political science major and swimmer Noah Hultner, 18, retells the moment his heart stopped.
“Only 40 percent of our students meet the recommendation for physical activity per week,” said Ash-Anderson.
She adds that nationally, 50 percent of college students report being overweight or obese.
Phase II of center to bring new offices, study space
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CSUB’s Kegley Center for Student Success is located at the west side of campus near Faculty Towers and Student Housing West.
[KEGLEY, Page 1] Therefore, he said they are looking at enhancing the nutrition aspect of the Kegley Center in Phase II of the plan. “Students were skipping a lot of meals…we have put in place a nutrition bar so they can get those healthy in-between snacks to help stay focused mentally,” said Siegfried. He said they are looking at making it a larger area for Phase II, but said they would still need the food to be donated. He added right now the NCAA provides CSUB with an additional grant which gives them some food, but it runs out by the middle of the week. Phase II will also include more offices. Kegley said she hopes to ex-
pand the space to accommodate every student athlete. According to Kegley, there are 230 student athletes but the current center can only help 125 students. Siegfried said he is still talking with coaches, President Horace Mitchell and taking suggestions from student athletes through surveys about what they want in the next phases. There will also be new programs implemented and more opportunities for athletes to get tutoring, catch up on homework or study. According to CSUB communications major and swimmer Dennis Cassidy, last year, CSUB student athletes earned a 3.04 grade-point average. New programs such as the
Kegley Lending Library aim to help student GPAs to continue to improve. Athletes who get book scholarships can bring the books back to the Kegley Lending Library at the end of each semester, where the books will be available to be loaned out to other student athletes. This will help cut down on book expenses for the students. Phase II fundraising is already underway. Phase III is still a couple of years out, but will feature additional office and study spaces. “It’s a great message to the community that we are about helping the students succeed, providing them nutrition, helping them graduate and move on,” said Kegley.
WRESTLING
Roadrunners roll into Pac-12 play By Peter Castillo Sports Editor Over winter break, the CSU Bakersfield wrestling team opened the Pacific-12 Conference portion of its schedule with a 22-15 loss against No. 15 ranked Stanford University at the Icardo Center on Jan. 8. On Dec. 18, CSUB placed 18th out of 32 teams in the Reno Tournament of Champions in Reno, Nevada. “We wrestled flat, lacked focus, and it showed in our results,” said CSUB coach Manny Rivera to gorunners. com. “We have to make some improvements for the next time we compete.” Redshirt-sophomore Sean Nickell and redshirt-freshman Dominic Balmer were led the way for the Roadrunners, with Nickell going 4-2 in his six matches, while Balmer finished 3-2 in his five matches. In the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships, which took place from Dec. 29 to Dec. 30 at Chicago, Illinois, CSUB finished 14th out of 32 schools. “A competition like this is a great measuring stick to see where we stand nationally,” said Rivera to gorunners.com. “It was great to get three guys on the podium. However, I believe we should have had more placers. We definitely having
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CSUB’s Carlos Herrera shoots for a takedown against San Francisco State’s Nate Cervantez at the Icardo Center Nov. 11.
things to improve on and we can get a lot better before the post season.” Three Roadrunners finished in the top eight in their respective weight classes. Redshirt-freshman Lorenzo De La Riva finished second in the 165-pound division. Redshirt-freshman Russell Rohlfing placed sixth in the 141-pound division, while redshirt-junior Matt Williams would finish seventh. On Jan. 4, CSUB returned
home to take on the University of West Virginia. The Roadrunners defeated the Mountaineers 19-18. West Virginia came into the meet 0-5 on the season. “We had some mixed results tonight,” said Rivera to gorunners.com. “Giving up two wins is very disappointing in a couple of the matches that I thought we were favored. In my opinion we should have won by a lot more. We have to stay ready and get better for Sunday
with a much better Stanford team coming in. We have to wrestle better than this.” At the time of this publication, the Roadrunners had not yet competed against Utah Valley University on Jan. 19 and Jan. 21 at Boise State University. CSUB returns to the Icardo Center for its final home meet of the season on Feb. 3 against the University of Northern Colorado. It is the Roadrunners final home meet of the season.
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January 23, 2017
BASKETBALL
Hoop teams head into conference play
CSUB prepares for stretch run Roadrunners stumble early By Peter Castillo Sports Editor
By Joe Macias Senior Staff Writer
During the break, the CSU Bakersfield men’s basketball team had some close losses, strong performances and tipped off conference play. CSUB is looking to repeat as champions of the Western Athletic Conference after opening its conference schedule with a 78-71 win over Seattle University on Jan. 9 at the Icardo Center. CSUB finished its non-conference portion of the schedule with a record of 9-6. Prior to a three-game road trip, the Roadrunners defeated Bethesda University in a rout, 105-78 on Dec. 14. The game was the second sellout of the season, with an attendance of 3,497 on hand. “[The sellouts] say something about what our players have done, what the coaches are doing, and the commitment that administration is making to our programs here,” said CSUB coach Rod Barnes. The Roadrunners were led by senior guard Dedrick Basile who poured in a career-high 30 points on 11 for 20 shooting, including 6 for 12 from threepoint range. CSUB then embarked on a three-game road trip which began on Dec. 22 at Brigham Young University with an 8171 loss to the Cougars. The Roadrunners then took on UC Santa Barbara on Dec. 27. The Roadrunners fell in overtime 62-60, despite leading by a score of 28-15 at halftime. After the New Year, CSUB
The CSU Bakersfield women’s basketball team looks to establish a winning presence as it continues its Western Athletic Conference play with a 1-2 start. “It’s disappointing,” said CSUB coach Greg McCall. “We don’t want to be in that position to be 1-2, but I’m happy with the way that we’re playing right now.” The Roadrunners (6-11, 1-2 WAC) opened up their WAC schedule with a 54-47 loss against Seattle University) on Jan. 7 in Seattle, Washington. CSUB would get its first WAC win against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 71-46 in their first conference home game on Jan. 12. The Roadrunners followed that win with a 64-55 loss to WAC rival New Mexico State University on Jan. 14 at the Icardo Center. “We had our moments where we did pretty well in that game and then there were moments where we could’ve did some things a whole lot better,” said McCall. “I think we let them off the hook a little bit where we had our opportunities to tie the game and to take leads and to do some good things to win that game.” Redshirt-senior forward Erika Williams leads the team in points per game (12.4), assists per game (2.4), steals (2.1), free throw percentage (81) and leads the conference in three-point
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CSUB senior guard Dedrick Basile is averaging 13.7 points per game this season. The Roadrunners are 9-6 on the year.
ventured to the East Coast to play Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire on Jan. 3. The Roadrunners snapped their two-game skid with a 6460 win. After its conference-opening win over Seattle U, the Roadrunners hit the road to face the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Jan. 12. CSUB won by a score of 88-81. They were led by redshirt-senior forward Matt Smith, who totaled a career-high 23 points and 9 rebounds. In the first meeting since last
season’s WAC Tournament championship game, CSUB was defeated on the road by New Mexico State University, 63-58. The Roadrunners led at the break by a score of 31-24. The bench for NMSU outscored the Roadrunners’ bench by a margin of 19-14. CSUB was also outrebounded 46-30. At the time of this publication, the Jan. 21 matchup against Utah Valley University at the Icardo Center had not been played yet. The game was expected to be the third sellout of the season.
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CSUB junior Aja Williams is averaging 10.6 points per game. The Roadrunners are 6-11 on the season.
percentage (46.9). “We want Erika Williams to step up even more,” said McCall. “We want her presence to be felt on the floor at all times. We want teams to know that ‘hey, OK [Erika] is the person you have to come in to stop.’ If we can get her to do that level and [Erika] is not all the way there yet to that magnitude.” Over winter break, the Roadrunners earned a 3-5 record and look to improve their winning
ways away from their home floor. CSUB has only won one of its seven games played on the road this season. At the time of this publication, the Roadrunners had not yet played against Utah Valley University on Jan. 21 in Orem, Utah. CSUB will return to the Icardo Center on Thursday, Jan. 26 as it takes on Chicago State University at 5 p.m.