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Zuzu Acrobats bring East African culture and entertainment to BC
The Zuzu Acrobats brought East African culture, music and high-energy entertainment to Bakersfield College during a campus performance Sept. 8 in the Renegade Event Center. Hosted by the Umoja Community, the event invited students, faculty and staff to watch the group perform…

Late-night drives
It’s 11:30 p.m. You just got done taking care of business for the day. The Bakersfield streets are empty (for the most part), your playlists aren’t giving you the vibe you need and all you have to do is figure out what to bump on your car speakers. You roll down your windows and…
2-0 Victory over Sequoia
The Bakersfield College women’s soccer team beat Sequoia College in convincing fashion with a decisive 3-0 victoryon Sept. 8. This marks BC’s first win to the season after a rocky start. The Renegades were all over Sequoia in the opening half, with chances on goal and holding…

Lawsuit in Kern County accuses late civil rights leader Cesar Chavez of abuse
The plaintiff, referred to in the lawsuit filed in Kern County as simply “Jane Doe,” filed a total of six claims over alleged abuse she suffered in the 1970s.

“Safety is a Shared Responsibility,” said Interim Executive Director of Safety
Jason Townsend, Interim Executive Director of College Safety, was not at BC during the Feb. 3 lockdown, which was prompted by a threat against the campus. But in an interview, he shed light on how Campus Safety can do better in the future should another emergency arise.…