Renegade Rip Issue 1, Sept. 7, 2022

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Page 2 News The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 Aron Ralston Speaks at BC By Anthony Vasquez Editor-in-Cheif After two years of BC hosting the special Distinguished Speaker series online, the first installment of the series within the fall semester of 2022, was finally hosted in-person. “127 Hours, Turning Adversity into Advantage,” featuring Aron Ralston, was the first installment of the series. When asking KCCD Student Trustee and BCSGA President, Shehrazad Barraj what it was like to host the event in-person, she stated, “It feels really good you know, we’re back in-person so people get to actually meet the speaker who’s actually coming in here today, Aron Ralston, and to get to hear his story which sounds amazing.” Ralston came to speak at BC last Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Levan Center at 2:00 p.m. and the Edward Simonsen Theater at 7:00 p.m. During both of the scheduled events, BC was able to host an audience of students, staff, faculty, and the Community. He is known for his story of how he was able to survive being trapped by an 800-pound boulder while hiking in a canyon in Utah. His story has impacted many around the world as it has been shared, by the Oscar-nominated film “127 Hours,” along with his New York Times Bestselling Book, “Between a Rock and a Hard Place.” ANTHONY VASQUEZ /THE RIP Aron Ralston speaks at BC about his survival story. It was the first in-person Distinguished Speaker Event in more than two years. Ralston recounted the story, he talked about the process that went through his mind when he was in a severe situation, such as him trying to carve his way out of the boulder, to then realizing that his only way out was to cut through his arm. He did not skip any details while he spoke about the process of cutting his arm. The pain of how he first had to stab through his flesh, then cut through the arm, to have to break his bones, and finally cut the arm’s nerves, all made the audience understand how severe it all was. “It’s not the will to live, but the will to love,” Ralston stated last week. He expressed that the biggest reason that he was able to survive was because of the people that he loved in his life. He also told the audience that the “Boulders” in life will come along, but that the blessings in life will follow along. BC hosts Energy & Ag Academy By Eduardo Martinez Reporter BC will host the Annual KCHCC Energy & AG Academy with sessions from Sept. 30 through Dec. 2. Application forms for joining are due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 12. Chevron, KCHCC, and other partners are looking for eligible high school students and students enrolled at Bakersfield College, Taft College, CSU Bakersfield, and CSU Fresno who are interested in the energy and agriculture sectors to participate. The academy will introduce participants to local professionals and experts in the Energy and Ag industries, financial scholarships, field trips to Energy and Ag facilities, leadership opportunities, and other features from the industries. Kern Community College District has partnered with Energy and Ag sector group leaders and has worked alongside them to secure funding for energy focused programs and to ensure the transition to renewable energy and net zero carbon emissions in the San Joaquin Valley. Kern Community College District is positioned to establish the California Renewable Energy Laboratory (CREL) with centers of excellence focused on three areas: Carbon Management, Clean Energy & Grid Resilience, and Clean Transportation. Several officials are opportunistic of how these partnerships will help Kern be recognized as an energy leader. “It has now expanded to be an Energy and Agriculture program with tremendous value as Kern is increasingly recognized as a national leader for energy resilience,” Kern Community College District Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian said in a press release. This year academy will provide opportunities not only to students who are interested in the Energy and Agriculture sectors but to Kern County as a whole.
Page 3 Sports The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 Football: BC Renegades hot with big win in home opener over Pierce College Brahmas By Amanda Hernandez Reporter Bakersfield College’s football team opened its season on Sept. 3 with a huge 59-12 win over Los Angeles Pierce College. The first touchdown was made by Jihad Marks, assisted by BC quarterback Joseph Campbell, and their teammates followed in their footsteps throughout the game. The Renegades’ defense also stepped up against the Brahmas’ offense with multiple interceptions, first by Christopher Thompson in the first quarter, and another by Jayden Harris-Elvin in the second quarter. The team worked well together to keep the numbers up in the first half, going into halftime with a score of 49-6. One of the major plays was made by Freshman Jaquell Bonner who scored an 80-yard touchdown in the second quarter. He had a few words about his play. He explained, “I felt good about it. I had not only that touchdown but two touchdowns during the game, and I am only a freshman. We are going to go far this season, and when I say that, I mean deep into the playoffs.” As the second half began, the Renegades continued to put numbers on the board. Bonner laid down another touchdown and kept the rhythm of the game in their favor. One of the major factors that goes into how well these players perform is weather conditions. The game was originally scheduled for 6 p.m. but was pushed back an hour due to extreme heat. Considering the way the Bakersfield College football team carried out their duties on the field, it was clear that the weather had no negative impact on the Renegades. In fact, the team ended the game with a touchdown and celebrated their victory right there on the field. After the game, the players talked about their expectations of the season going forward. “The game was cool, we started off a little slow, but we definitely got it done on offense,” running back Anyale Velazquez said. “The lineman did really well, and the rest of the season is only up from here.” Coach R. Todd Littlejohn explained that the team’s performance resembled the way they have been practicing all summer. “Thankfully yes. It was good to see multiple guys get an opportunity to perform what we have been preaching all summer,” he said. With this dominant performance, the Renegades set high expectations for the season ahead. AMANDA HERNANDEZ/ THE RIP Right: DB Dylan Tooker running the ball into the endzone, scoring a touchdown while fellow DB Jakwon Lamb and safety Tyrone Wilson celebrated his victory alongside him. AMANDA HERNANDEZ/ THE RIP Left: QB Joseph Campbell, RB Antonio Robinson and WR- Dominique D’Amato working as a team in the second half to keep the up the score.
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