Renegade Rip, issue 3, Oct. 5, 2022

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Page 6 Campus The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 The BC Gadfly Cafe is back By Jocelynn Landon Reporter On the third Wednesday of every month, there is a Gadfly Cafe that happens at Bakersfield College. A Gadfly Cafe is “Informal, roundtable discussion of social and political issues concerning our campus, community, and nation”, according to the email that was sent out to the BC students from Reginald Williams. This month’s topic was about thoughts on standardized testing. The event kicked off with Williams explaining the main ideas that are discussed when talking about standardized testing to help the audience broaden their understanding about the subject. It quickly turned into a respectful conversation with students firing off their opinions, questions, and personal experiences with the matter. Gadfly Cafe is a discussion that is “ Helping people realize that we are all human, and that we all have perspective, and that we all need to be heard,” Stated Williams.Although students had different opinions about the subject, this conversation allowed them to see a different perspective. Most people came in with strong opinions about standardized testing, and if you were there, you would most likely leave with even more questions and knowledge than you thought you had. This is an engaging, open, and respectful conversation that leaves you wanting more than an hour to dive deeper into the topic. Gadfly Cafe happens every third Wednesday in the Levan Center and there is always a different current topic that is going on. If you’re hungry for information and have a desire to challenge what you think you know, check this event to do just that. Voter Bowl kicks off at BC By Nicolas Watson Reporter First place nationally for two year college Websites at the Associated Collegiate Press 2020 midwinter conference. Fifth place newspapers. First place for newspaper in 2011, third place in 2013, 2014, 2015 for CNPA General Excellence Fourth place nationally in 2019 for website publication by Associated Collegiate Press The Renegade Rip is produced by Bakersfield College journalism classes and is circulated on Thursdays during the fall and spring semesters. The newspaper is published under the auspices of the Kern Community College District Board of Trustees, but sole responsibility for its content rests with student editors. The Rip is a member of the California Newspaper Publishers Association, Associated Collegiate Press, and California Colleges Media Association. The Renegade Rip EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief..............Anthony Vasquez Jaspreet Multani........................Designer Adviser.........................................Erin Auerbach STAFF Reporters/photographers: Blake Burton Amanda Hernandez Jocelynn Landon Eduardo “E.J.” Martinez Jason Mena Jaspreet Multani Nicolas Watson Bakersfield College kicked off its entry into the California University & College Ballot Bowl on Sept. 20, National Voter Registration Day, with a push to register as many students as possible to vote over the next few months. BC will be competing with colleges and universities across the state in two main categories – how many students an institution can register and the percentage of the student body registered. Ongoing since Aug. 15, the competition will continue through the months of September and October, eventually finishing on Nov. 8th – election day. Speaking to The Rip, Harvind Grewal, the Director of Legislative Affairs for BCSGA, highlighted the goals of this year’s Ballot Bowl efforts, specifically citing his hopes to increase student involvement, especially after Covid. Grewal believes that this drive to register voters can give students the push to become more civically active in their communities and help people see past the polarization of politics and see the value in voting and participation, stating “young people seem to be more engaged, but don’t have a platform to really engage with.” Any change in name, primary residence, or political party affiliation may require one to register to vote again. Students looking to register to vote can visit the Student Life Center on campus for more information. There, students can register using the special link for BC’s ballot bowl so that their registration will count towards BC’s score. Write The Rip Letters should not exceed 300 words, must be accompanied by a signature and the letter writer’s identity must be verified. The Rip reserves the right to edit letters, however, writers will be given the opportunity to revise lengthy or unacceptable submissions. If an organization submits a letter as a group, it must be signed by only one person, either the leader of the organization or the letter writer. Anonymous letters will not be published. How to reach us -Address: Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305 -Phone: (661) 395-4324 -Email: ripmail@bakersfieldcollege.edu -Website: therip.com
Opinion Page 7 The Renegade Rip www.therip.com Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 Next time, make the Fair prices fair By Jocelynn Landon Reporter The Kern County Fair is back in full swing and is hotter (maybe literally) than ever. In preparing to go to fair, the biggest tip is to make sure that you get your parking tickets and your admission tickets online versus getting your tickets in person. The fair has upgraded its technology system this year, and it is more convenient for everyone. When you first arrive, go to the shops, as they have tons of local vendors from sustainability groups to political parties that are there to give you information. From there, you can hit the rides and test your luck with the carnival games. I took photos at the top of the ferris wheel, went on the giant swings, and walked around admiring the thrill seekers who were able to go on all the rides that dropped, swirled, and threw people around. Now, while the fair is all fun and games, it is overly expensive. In all transparency, I spent $14 for parking and my ticket, $20 on my wristband, which only allowed me on three rides, and about $15 on food, coming out to a grand total of about $50. It would be nice if the fair offered options for student discounts. There are some opportunities for people to get discounted tickets. Those who donate blood are able to get two free tickets. The fair also had a program on Sept. 27, where people who donate make six cans of food to get free entry. But what about those who can’t donate blood due to medical reasons, or those who can’t go on a Tuesday because of previous engagements? Another suggestion is to consider pushing back the timing of the fair. The Kern County Fair happens during September and early October. We all know that those can be some of the hottest, and driest, months to do things over in Kern Valley. Because we live in the desert, there should be more thought put into that and fair should be moved to a month that’s colder… or at least a bit milder. I’m pretty sure that I’m not the only one who experienced burn out and the desire to leave early because of the heat. Overall, the fair was pretty… fair. The singers, the showing of animals, concerts, food and everything in between were presented very well. Being able to go to an event with friends and family is something that everyone seemed excited to get back into. Make sure that you stay hydrated, and take breaks because the heat is brutal out there. Horror for kids? Hey kids, do you like violence? Because adults are not the only ones who like horror movies. There has been a lot of horror media directed toward kids While most adults would like to argue that introducing children to the genre may be dangerous or unsafe; horror could actually help children in building confidence when facing something that they fear. It can help build management in risk-taking and stress, and could help some kids find comfort, especially if they feel like outcasts. This is very significant as childhood can be terrifying. Children are often subjected to the knowledge that they do not have any power over their life while being told that they are in constant danger. Films and shows that would be good for kids would be the “Courage the Cowardly Dog,” “Coraline” and the “It” miniseries. “Courage the Cowardly Dog” by John R. Dilworth is a show about a dog named Courage trying to protect his owners from monsters on a farm in the middle of nowhere. While Courage is often cowardly when confronted by these monsters, he continues to face them. It shows kids that courage is not about having no fear at all but having fear and doing it anyways. “Coraline,” directed by Henry Selick, is about a girl named Coraline who discovers a parallel world hidden behind a secret door from which she needs to save her The Horror Files By Eduardo Jr. Martinez Reporter Eduardo, Jr. Martinez parents. Though powerless in this parallel world created by the antagonist’s design, Coraline willingly takes on the risk and potentially deadly situations to save her parents. This flick shows kids the use of managing risk and stress under pressure. “It,” the 1990 miniseries directed by Tommy Lee Wallace, is set in the 1960s. The story centers on seven young outcasts who fight a monster posing as a child-killing clown. While the miniseries does take on the theme of cycle of violence it also takes on the issue of being an outcast and finding solace with other outcasts. This series could help kids who feel like they don’t belong find comfort in knowing they’re not alone and that the pressure they face in childhood won’t last forever. While there are many other movies that could be recommended this short list of flicks and shows is a great starting point for small horror fans.
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