Renegade Rip Issue 1, Feb. 2, 2022

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The Renegade Rip www.therip.com
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022
BC new Southwest campus
opens with in-person classes
By Nathaniel Simpson
Reporter
Bakersfield College has opened its new campus on the
southwest side of town at 9400 Camino Media, with in-person
classes starting this semester. The campus is vast, housing
35 instructional areas, including large lecture halls (which
can seat up to 60 students), computer labs, laboratories, and
an on-site bookstore. The campus also has faculty spaces for
office hours, student lounges, study spots, and an open computer
commons where students can work.
In addition to the great classes and opportunities for students
to get their work done, the new campus also offers
great support services to the students attending this campus,
such as counseling and advising, tutoring, writing center, and
much more.
When speaking to Leo Ocampo, the program manager at
the new campus, he shares how ecstatic he is about the new
learning center.
“BC Southwest allows students to continue their education
and complete all their transfer and general education
requirements, without having to worry about the financial
and time constraints that might come with a daily hour-long,
round-trip commute to the Panorama campus.”
When asked about what he is excited about this new campus,
he responded by saying. “Aside from robust course options
and comprehensive support services, what students and
faculty have been loving the most are the views! Wall-to-wall
huge windows in the classrooms allow for so much natural
light and beautiful views overlooking the Marketplace,
CSUB, and the surrounding areas.”
He urges students to check out the campus, and tour it if
they have the time. If the southwest campus sounds like the
best fit for you, sign up for classes at this campus now.
“Art After Dark” first night
event series of 2022
By Hugo Maldonado Garcia
Editor in Chief
The Bakersfield Museum of Art hosted their 7th annual
“Art After Dark” series on Jan. 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m.
The “Art After Dark’’ event welcomed guests with live music
performances, a Tiki-Ko bar and highlighting some of
the artwork from local community members. General admission
was $5 or free for BMofA members and current students
with a valid school ID.
“Art After Dark” highlighted the work of many artists and
inspired by the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection which
was titled “On the Edge” and inspired by Los Angeles from
the 1970s to the 1990s.
Upon entering the event the museum required the attendees
to wear a face mask inside of the building for safety precautions.
Born in Bakersfield, Greg Colson obtained his Bachelor
degree in Fine Arts from California State University, Bakersfield.
He was a featured artist at “Art After Dark” one of his
pieces on display in the museum right now is a 24 x 19 piece
constructed out of enamel, crayon, pencil and ink titled
“Joan Agajanian Quinn Pie Chart Portrait” from 2013. His.
The museum was also offering a classroom lesson for anyone
who wanted to learn how to use alcohol ink. The Bakersfield
Museum of Art is set to host three additional “Art
After Dark” in 2022 with the current schedule set for May
26, June 20 and Aug. 25.
HUGO MALDONADO GARCIA/THE RIP
Community members gather at the Bakersfield Museum
of Art for first night of “Art After Dark” on Jan. 27.