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The Renegade Rip Published September 25

A growing community, family day in the garden

Bakersfield Museum of Art has continued scheduled events in its own garden! Apart of Downtown Bakersfield’s Second Saturday initiative, Family Day held at the BMOA Garden, is the Jazz in the Garden Event. Second Saturday is an initiative organized by a myriad of downtown…

The Renegade Rip Published September 25

Dreamy night with ‘Men I Trust’

The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theatre slowly filled on Sept. 23 as fans waited for Men I Trust to go on stage. By the time the Canadian dream-pop band began its set, the theater was packed, with the audience going from being seated to standing and swaying side to side along to the…

The Renegade Rip Published September 25

Understanding Hispanic Excellence with “Roma”

A year of life for Cleodegardia Gutiérrez (played by Yalitza Aparicio) presents an unflattering reality for a working-class woman in Mexico. Her life is focused solely on her work as a nanny for an upper middle-class family, all other endeavors are secondary. Her life while…

myBurbank Published 20 hours ago

Burbank Football Knocks Off Centennial [Bakersfield] 23-21 On Late Safety

Burbank takes down Centennial {Bakersfield] with late safety.

The Renegade Rip Published September 25

Celebration of Life Through BC

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Bakersfield College has held many on campus events that recognize and celebrate Hispanic culture and traditions. Among these events was the Dia de los Muertos; Craft & Culture event, held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 24 at BC’s rural campuses in…

The Renegade Rip Published September 25

Celebrating Celia Cruz Impact on Latin Music

With the celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, BC hosted an event on Sept. 24, in the Fireside room to recognize singer/songwriter Celia Cruz, who died in 2003, but remains a major figure in Latin music history. Students and faculty had the opportunity to learn Celia’s story,…

KVPR Valley Public Radio Published September 24

New Bakersfield water chief named

Daniel Maldonado will take the reins of the Bakersfield Water Resources Department as its Director effective immediately, according to a City of Bakersfield press release.

The Renegade Rip Published September 23

Don’t Play with me ‘till I’ve had my Cafecito

In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month, there have been many events being put on here at BC to ensure our Hispanic students feel supported, seen, and loved during this month celebrating the community’s rich history. One event being Dominoes y Cafecito, hosted for the first time…

The Renegade Rip Published September 23

Renegades conquer the Pirates

The BC Renegades women’s soccer team played their seventh game against Ventura College on Friday, Sept 18, at Bakersfield College home field. The Renegades pulled out a win with a final score of 4-0. In the first half, both teams came out strong, maintaining possession on BC’s…

The Renegade Rip Published September 23

BC falls short against Santiago Canyon

The Bakersfield College Women’s Soccer team faced the undefeated Santiago Canyon College Women’s Soccer team in a competitive game on Sept. 16, but ultimately fell to the Hawks in a 0-2 defeat. Early on, Santiago Canyon dominated possession with constant pressure on Bakersfield’s…

The Renegade Rip Published September 23

10 Years Running! Creative Music Summit

Traditions are held with Bakersfield College’s Creative Music Summit. The music summit is a collaborative effort of students and a featured artist or group. The summit involves multiple days of learning that culminates to a live performance performed at the Edward Simonsen Indoor…

The Renegade Rip Published September 23

Securing Students’ Future, One Transfer Day at a Time

A day held by the Transfer Pathway, gives Bakersfield College students the opportunity to explore their options when it comes time to transferring to a four-year university. The Renegade Event Center was filled with students on Sept. 14 as they gathered to learn more about…

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