Renegade Rip, issue 1, Feb. 1, 2023

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The Renegade Rip www.therip.com
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023
GET free bus services for all
By Nicolas “Peter” Chavaria
Reporter
Following a recent grant, Golden Empire Transit is now
providing a free pass for students to use for the Spring 2023
semester.
The pass can be used by students from kindergarten through
college, including private and vocational schools. The pass
is valid for any GET Bus Fixed route and the On-Demand
Paratransit; it lasts from January until the end of May, and
isn’t limited to only traveling to and from a student’s campus.
In order to receive this pass, students have to go to their respective
offices of administration. For students of Bakersfield
Colleges’ main campus, head to the Office of Student Life,
take a quick survey, and receive your pass from the front desk.
The pass works like any other GET transit card by swiping
the free pass into the fare box. Something worth noting for
students in 7th grade and over, whenever they go to use a
route, they need to present their student ID card.
Interestingly enough, this free pass comes at the perfect
time for students who rely on GET busses for transportation.
Usual GET Bus patrons would know the regular 31-day
passes are $45, and the express passes are $60. But now, as of
January 1st, the amount has been increased to $57 and $70,
respectively. This followed a public hearing held by Golden
Empire Transit back in early November of last year.
Bakersfield College student, Adam Biezad, said how he felt
about this, and his response echoed a common feeling shared
by other students.
“That’s insanity; while I don’t use the bus myself, I can definitely
see how this can affect someone a lot. $57 can almost
pay for two tanks of gas for my car. If you aren’t on financial
aid, 60-70 dollars is the same for a textbook, if you’re lucky.”
While the price increase is very unfortunate for bus users
not in school, this goes to show just how invaluable this free
price is for students, especially those in situations where every
dollar matters.
The Bakersfield Art Museum
celebrates social themes
By Amanda Hernandez
Digital and Sports Editor
The Bakersfield Museum of Art held a
winter exhibition, which opened on Jan.
26 for public viewing.
The exhibition featured many different
works of art including abstract, and
a special collection titled “Of Rope and
Chains her Bones are Made,” which will
be on display until May 6.
This was created by artists Lavialle
Campbell, Sydney Croskery, Pamela
Smith Hudson, Taylor Kibby, Christy
Mason, Blue McRight, Brittany Mojo,
Claudia Parducci and Diane Silver.
The collection used ropes, chains, vessels,
and fabrics, which signified and
represented identity, femininity and sociopolitical
concerns.
The gallery was a hit amongst the community
as people gathered with friends
and family to view the different pieces
of art that were creatively made and displayed.
Most visitors spent about an hour viewing
the art.
This is a smaller gallery compared to
others located in other parts of the world;
however, it houses some of the most creative
pieces by local artists.
There was also quite a bit of fascination
occurring in the abstract room.
Families and friends gathered together
to take photos in front of the hanging abstract
art.
There were complimentary drinks offered,
and those working the event extended
kindness toward the guests.
Art is becoming more discovered as
time passes, and more individuals are
learning how to understand and view art
regardless of the way some pieces are first
perceived.
The museum holds many events
throughout the year and you can find
more information related to your interests
on the website at bmoa.org.
AMANDA HERNANDEZ/THE RIP
An extremely unique art piece
located at the Bakersfield Museum
of Art winter exhibition.