Renegade Rip, issue 6, Nov. 27, 2024

The Renegade Rip
Vol. 102∙ No. 6 Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024
Bakersfield College
Japanese artist
shows work at BC
News, Page 3
Men’s basketball
wins on Nov. 19
Sports, Page 4
Opinion, Page 7
“Anora” is dead
sexy “Noises Off” full of
fabulous chaos
Opinion, Page 7
RALPH MELENDREZ/THE RIP
Ollie Fell (Forward,14) , hangs on the rim after an
electrifying dunk on SBCC defender.
MARISSA ROMERO/THE RIP
Glover’s most student liked art piece
“Tomoko vs Mr. A.”
MARISSA ROMERO/THE RIP
Far view of the Yumiko Glover’s gallery.
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News
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Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024
Honoring Veterans at BC
By Marissa Romero
Reporter
Bakersfield College (BC) offers all
sorts of resources for all students, especially
for those who are veterans. On
Wednesday Nov. 13, BC held the “Veterans
Fest”. The event itself celebrated
veterans and provided information and
resource booths for students.
“The Veteran Fest is our annual
event here on Bakersfield College. It’s
hosted by the Veteran Resource Center,
and what it’s for is to celebrate all
veterans that had served in the United
States military and those who are in active
duty. It’s our way of saying thank
to these folks for what they’ve done and
their sacrifices. And to encourage and
to bring resources to the campus to encourage
them to seek the services that
they need to reach out to,” said Jenny
Frank, director of the Resource Center
and who facilitated the event.
“We want to meet them where they
are at, so by bringing in resources to
them, we can connect to them at the
same time and celebrate them and give
a free piece of pizza and play some
music that’s familiar to them. It’s allowing
them to enjoy the day and to know
that they are appreciated is really what
it’s all about.”
When walking around, a majority
of the booths had information about
resources. For example, the Native
American Student Support & Success
Program (NASSP), gave students information
about future events they have
to offer such as medicine bags and
beaded earring making. Johana Solis, a
booth runner at the event shared that
Vet Fest gives important resources to
veterans.
“I think it’s great to honor those who
served in our country. It’s an opportunity
to highlight them and to give them
resources. I have family who are veterans,
and their struggles go very unseen,
so I think this is a great way to advocate
for them,” said Solis.
Many of the booths offered fun
games, treats, student resources, and
live music for everyone to enjoy. The
live music was performed by the BC’s
band and veteran band. The Veterans
Hall hosted a scavenger hunt for students
to go around and receive a free
piece of pizza when finished.
Sergent Guillermo Sanchez, who
helped in the Army Recruitment
booth, mentions how BC organized a
well-coordinated event and hosted a
nice event that honor veterans greatly.
Circus show comes to BC
By Abigale Paz
Reporter
Bakersfield College Performing Arts
Department presented a play that was
filled with joy, despair and laughter:
“Transfiguration in The Circus” directed
by Kimberly Chin.
Audiences were invited to the Edward
Simonsen Black Box Theater that
is located at the Bakersfield College
campus on Nov. 21-Nov. 23 to join in
on the chaos of the circus.
“Transfiguration in The Circus” from
“Belgian Shakespeare” Michel de Ghelderode
is an exploration on all things
living in an absurd world. It follows the
storyline of clowns who not only seek
the joy of the audience but seek to understand
their own desires and fears.
The play raises the real question of who
we are when masks are removed.
“I hope they come and have fun, but
they also see the social messages that
are being made that were made in 1912
that still apply to 2024,” Chin stated.
There are many things to be excited
about in this production, which not
only featured silly clowns, and a freak
show, there were also live animal performers
along with real aerial skills that
were showcased.
Live animal performers featured a yellow
Burmese python that worked safely
with actors to entertain audiences along
with two tuxedo cats that were ready to
show you their adorable magic.
Rebeca Velez, an actor in the production
who played the Ringmaster,
expressed her excitement for audiences
to see the aerial skills.
“It’s different in what you don’t expect,”
Velez stated.
The play also featured a burlesque
dance number, which is a theatrical
dance style that combines comedy and
empowerment with a sensual experience.
Each character had bundles of personality
making the play very fun and
easy to watch. The clowns provided a
silly element while also being laced with
suspense and sorrow.
It is highly encouraged for students
and staff to come join in on the fun and
allow yourself to be transported into
the circus.
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Actress Alex Mackenzie showcasing
her aerial skills with fellow actors.

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News
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Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024
“Ephemeral Visions”
through eyes of artist at BC
By Marissa Romero
Reporter
Many artists have a unique
eye for art. They also use
their history and heritage to
stand for who they are. Artist
Yumiko Glover, who is originally
from Japan and now
teaches at UC Santa Barbara,
shares her art gallery
titled “Ephemeral Visions”
with those here at Bakersfield
College to enjoy her
creativity.
Many of Glovers art pieces
range from 2016-2024.
Those who view the gallery
may see her vision and Japanese
influence within the
art. Glover explores the intersection
of pop culture, art
history, and traditional Japanese
garden aesthetics. For
example, “Echoes in Rocks”
(2024), and “Transience of
Water” (2021), all give the
audience conceptualized an
abstract version of the influence
from her culture.
“Yumiko Glover wanted to
pay homage to her culture.
She is originally from Japan,
and you could see that in
her art style. Especially color
wise and style, and the subject
matter as well. She uses
cherry blossoms, koi fish,
and special umbrellas (oil
paper umbrellas) in many of
her artwork,” said Kindcy
Johnson, BC student worker
and docent.
When standing close,
many will see the different
painting styles and allow the
audience to wonder what
from her culture has deep
meaning. “My favorite art
pieces are probably “For
Your Eyes Only” (2023) and
“Moe Elements of the Floating
World I” (2021). I think
the artist’s vision for this art
piece is to show someone
analyzing something and for
is to figure it out. Either it is
a mountain or even looking
at the beautiful sky and you
see two girls on a train with
objects floating into a city,”
said Dayza Hernadez, a BC
student.
Yumiko incorporates both
one point perspective and
line textures for her artwork
to pop out for her audience
to view. Many paintings have
percussion when it comes to
the lines connecting and conveying
the artwork’s meaning.
Not only is Glover’s art
abstract, but many of her
other works portray her culture
distinctly. BC students
Juan Lopez and Noah Delotorres
share how Glover’s art
piece, “Tomoko vs Mr. A”
(2016), you really get to see
the process and dedication
that she puts onto the canvas.
For those who would want
to see Glover’s artistry, from
Nov. 12 to Dec. 5, Glover’s
art will be displayed at Wylie
and May Louise Jones Gallery
for all to see.
MARISSA ROME-
RO/THE RIP
Main art piece
“For Your Eyes
Only” (2017).
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“Transience of Water”
(2021), one of the many
abstract pieces Glover has
painted in her career.
MARISSA ROMERO/THE RIP
“Moe Elements of the
Floating World I” (2021).
MARISSA ROME-
RO/THE RIP
Glover’s most
recent art piece
“Echoes in Water”
(2024).

Sportss
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Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024
Renegade football secures ticket to bowl game
By Joscelyn Martinez
Editor-in-chief
Bakersfield College (BC) Renegades
continued their winning streak with a final
of 40-17 against Santa Barbara City
College.
The Santa Barbara Vaqueros started
off strong with a touchdown halfway
through the first quarter of the game,
bringing the score to 7-0. However,
the Renegades quickly gained traction.
Quarterback Malachi Statler (QB) threw
a touchdown pass to Running back (RB)
Ja’Daniels Nettles and brought the score
to 7-6. The attempted field goal was a
miss.
The Vaqueros held onto their lead in
the second quarter with a 43-yard field
goal, but The Renegades quickly countered
that with a 1-yard rush from RB
David Smith and a successful field goal
kick from Kicker Carlos Villa. The score
was 10-13.
The Renegades offense and defense
continued to remain strong throughout
the duration of the third and fourth
quarters. RB Jalen Hankins secured a
touchdown with a three-yard rush. Villa
had another successful field goal attempt
and brought the score to 10-13.
By Reina Garcia
Reporter
The BC men’s basketball team won their home game
against Santa Barbara on Nov. 19, with a final score of 69-
59
Ṫhe game began and BC was eager and ready in the opening
minutes. Forward Ollie Fell went to shoot a 3- pointer
shot, but unfortunately missed. Fell’s miss did not discourage
him, because in between these couple of minutes, he made a
layup that then put the first score on the board, 2-0.
BC was able to keep their momentum up and scored 6
points within four minutes. This included guard Isaiah Perry
making his free throw, and guard Leviticus Latu making an
exciting 3-point shot.
BC was taking the lead for a good majority of the first
half with the team working together to dominate Santa Barbara.
SBCC would not hold back though; they did end up
tying the game 15-15 in the 10th minute, and it stayed that
way for a bit. Until Fell made a comeback with a jump shot
The fourth quarter was when things
really started to pick up. Statler threw a
completed pass to Wide Receiver (WR)
Mekhi Smith for a 15-yard touchdown.
Villas field goal brought the score to 10-
27. They attempted a second field goal
from Villa and scored 10-30.
The Vaqueros time on offense was
short lived, as Defensive Back (DB) Nathaniel
Wallace intercepted a pass from
Santa Barbara, bringing The Renegades
back to offense.
“It felt unreal,” said Wallace. “I made
the play, and the whole crowd was cheering,
I wanted to pass out.”
Because of Wallace’s interception,
Hankins was able to secure another
touchdown for the Renegades, bringing
the score to 10-37 with Villas field goal.
There was a second field goal attempt
that brought the score to 10-40.
The Vaqueros were able to score one
final touchdown with a completed pass
and field goal, but The Renegades still
secured their victory and their ticket to
a bowl game.
“We started off slow, but once we started
getting into a rhythm it really clicked
for us,” said QB Statler.
BC men’s basketball wins again
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Running Back Jalen Hankins
(29) dives in the endzone for a
touchdown.
making the score 17-15.
Santa Barbara was definitely putting up a fight and their
defense was working on the court. They then took the lead
of 20-18, but not for long. With a couple of free throws that
were made, and a victorious 3-pointer shot made by Latu,
BC was back on top, 27-20.
Like said before, BC was eager; one could suggest hungry
for this win. With their fast speed, and quick tactics, by the
end of the first half the score was 31-25.
Then came the second half and BC was not holding back.
They were almost always up by nine points the rest of the
game and by this time the score was 69-59.
With the 20 seconds left of the game, SBCC was racing to
get their final points, but as they tried shooting the ball, BC
took possession and held the ball to end the game.
BC men’s basketball will make their return for a home
game against Victor Valley College on Nov. 27.

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Campus
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BC Jazz brings beats onstage
By Kelly Dimas Gonzalez
Reporter
The Bakersfield College Jazz
Ensemble hosted the BC Jazz
Studies Fall 2024 Concert on
Monday, Nov. 18, directed by
Kris Tiner. The jazz concert
consisted of music by jazz legends
such as Nina Simone, Ella
Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington,
and Wayne Shorter.
Original compositions by
students Lavonte Taylor and
Matthew Ellis were also shown
at the concert, with the premier
of a new song, “Vanilla
Scented” composed by Lavonte
Taylor.
He stated, “Life is sweet, like
something vanilla scented.”
The BC Jazz ensemble has
been around for 67 years.
Inside the theater, at the entrance
was a display of the BC
archive – memorabilia from
Bakersfield College throughout
the years was shown for the
public to see.
The first song performed was
“The Deacon” and the crowd
stayed silent and just felt the
music.
This soulful music genre originated
in the African American
communities in Louisiana.
Jazz music is where emotion
is brought to music.
The BC Jazz ensemble
learned 8 new pieces of music
since their last concert to
give BC a concert to remember.
The ensemble consists of
about 23 members, with musicians
transitioning between sets
and instruments.
The emotion of the drummer,
Aidan Scully, knew every
beat and brought the emotion
of the beat to every person.
The members of the ensemble
wore all black and kept a
classic yet modern look.
Flor Flores, a vocalist performing
with the jazz band,
performed two songs with one
titled, “Let’s Call the Whole
Thing Off”, by Ella Fitzgerald.
The song, “Chinoiserie” by
American pianist and composer
Duke Ellington, is from an
Afro-Eurasian album, another
song performed. Kris Tiner
quoted him and stated, “racial
divisions are only temporary”.
The award-winning Jazz
Studies Program hosted this
jazz concert to continue keeping
the art of Jazz alive.
KELLY DIMAS GONZALEZ/THE RIP
Professor Kris Tiner congratulating Jazz
ensemble for all their hard work put into the
show.
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Lavonte Taylor, composer of song, “Vanilla
Scented”.
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Jazz members performing a duet.
KELLY DIMAS GONZALEZ/THE RIP
Flor Flores performing, “Let’s Call the
Whole Thing Off”.

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Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024
A Friendsgiving celebration
to remember
By Jacqueline Villatoro
News Editor
Bakersfield College (BC)
and The Lavender program
hosted a Friendsgiving event
on Nov. 13.
The Lavender program
offered at (BC) helps the
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Queer or
Questioning (LGBTQ+)
community feel safe and thus
makes them comfortable on
their respective campuses.
Also, provide and help with
different resources to make
the campus safer in this case
BC.
The event started with
Adrianna Oceguera welcoming
everyone and thanking
them for attending the
event, she also made some
announcements about all the
resources that Lavender offers
for the LGBTQ+ community
which are Lavender
study hall, access to tutors,
workshops, etc.
They were also able to play
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Traditional thanksgiving food with Turkey slices
along with Mashed potatoes served.
games and network so that
all the attendees who did
not know each other could
get to know each other better
and after the event, they
could have more friends, and
everyone could get to know
each other and be able to
help each other.
This time of year, is when
we show what we are most
grateful for including what
we have and what is provided
to us. A special thanks
to those special people who
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help us overcome all the obstacles
that life presents us
with to be better people every
day.
“For my mom for supporting
me financially and emotionally
for all these years,”
said BC student Acie George.
We are all grateful for
something and that is what
George shows us when he
tells us how his mother supports
them so that everything,
they want can come
true.
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“Having the support from
friends, staff, and teammates
and accommodation to succeed,”
said BC student Loyd
Chatterton.
“Many people in the
LGBTQ+ community don’t
have a place to have a holiday
dinner, I want them
to be who they are and feel
welcome in our community,”
said Adrianna Oceguera
Lavender Program advisor.
Many times they are not
welcome in their things, and
they are looked down upon
for their gender, that is why
BC wants to make them feel
that they are welcome just as
they are and that they should
not be afraid to show themselves
as they are, without being
afraid of what others say
about them.
A terrific way to connect
with peers and share appreciation
with a holiday get together
provided by BC.
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Opinion
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Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024
Martha freaking
Stewart
By Esme Garcia
Reporter
A new documentary on
Netflix gives us the insight
to one of the first American
self-made billionaire, Martha
Stewart.
“Martha” was released
Oct. 30, 2024. We get a
glimpse of her early life to
her latest comebacks. She
discusses her family, relationships,
business, homemaking,
and prison scandal. We
learn how she picked up her
father’s trait of being a perfectionist
and her mother’s
ways in making homemade
food. She applied what she
learned with her parents to
build her own empire.
Considered the first influencer,
Stewart’s focus was
always on the people’s needs.
Her message was that homemaking
could be a powerful
thing. Stewart did a lot of
DIY (do it yourself) before it
was considered trendy. She
emphasized how you do not
need to spend that much to
make a home, a home.
Back then, she thought of
herself as a modern feminist.
Her hustling actions labeled
her as “ruthless”. The documentary
highlighted how
that would be a great trait for
a man in the business world.
Stewart ended up getting
tangled in a trade that landed
her in prison. The media
was making jokes about
her verdict. When she was
released, she made her first
TV appearance on Comedy
Central for “The Roast of
Justin Bieber.”
She participated alongside
other actors, comedians, and
rappers. Natasha Leggero,
who was also a participant,
called out how there were
rappers on the stage but
Stewart was the one to have
done the most jail time. Making
an appearance helped
revive her career. The public
witnessed how she was
able to take jokes and return
them back with sass. Prison
did not stop her from hustling.
Her time incarcerated
only made her more creative
and stronger. Stewart really
is an aspirational force who
had the power to rebuild her
empire. Clips from the film
quickly went viral on TikTok
praising Martha for the advice
she had given women.
She never stopped showing
how she truly is a girl’s girl.
Branding herself as a
“superwoman” to “everywoman”,
she reaches a new
audience with the documentary
release. Girls can use
her story for motivational
purposes like turning negative
experiences into positive
outcomes.
“Martha freaking Stewart”
was ahead of her time then
and she is ahead of her time
now.
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The Cinderella of
Brooklyn
Film Notes
By Ace Warren
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Sean Baker’s “Anora” is
one of the most gripping yet
fun films to be released this
year.
After early showings
around LA and New York
“Anora” finally became
available in most theaters in
November.
“Anora” chronicles the life
of young sex worker, Ani, in
New York and her Cinderella-esque
story of how she got
married to a son of a Russian
oligarch, Ivan, and the
consequences of their abrupt
marriage.
Baker is no rookie to movies
that grapple with realistic
and not so happy stories as
we saw from one of his most
popular films “The Florida
Project” and this release does
not pull its emotional punches
from the audience. While
most of the film takes place
in night clubs and party settings
they are overall a mask
from Ani’s true feelings and
reality.
Mikey Madison gave one
of the best performances of
the year. Madison is a newer
actor in the film scene and
has only had roles in smaller
movies. Her performance as
Ani is award winning from
all the effort she put into the
role and perfectly encapsulates
the life of Ani. She truly
became the boss bitch that
Ani is and totally blew me
out of the water.
Ani’s character is one of
the most complex I have
seen in recent years and as
we get to watch her handle
these situations that come at
her. We see her struggle con-
Ace Warren
stantly throughout the film
from financial troubles, her
identity, and having to deal
with terrible people around
her who keep messing with
her when she tells them not
to and when they keep on
she will not hold back and
even though she is a small
girl she will break noses.
Anora is a powerful woman
and is utterly inspiring
in the way she stays strong
throughout the complications
inside herself and
around her.
Co-star Mark Eydelshteyn,
Ivan, also did an amazing job
at playing a nepo baby who
does not understand the fact
that his actions affect others
in serious ways because
Mom and Dad will always
be there to fix the mess.
The visuals were amazing,
the acting was amazing, the
comedy was amazing, “Anora”
is amazing.

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Opinion
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Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024
Outer Banks:
the mystery of a
show finding its
core
By Reina Garcia
Reporter
Part two of season four of the
Netflix original television series,
“Outer Banks” was recently released,
and the question is: is the
show falling off or getting back on
track?
After the first part of the season,
fans were left wondering what direction
the show was going in. For
those who haven’t watched the
show, it is based in Outer Banks,
North Carolina where a group of
friends put themselves in danger
throughout the series to hunt for
various treasures. They embark
in many conflicts between higher
class teenagers, lots of action, and
mysteries that never seems to end.
The season follows them having
to solve yet another mystery of the
searching for “Blackbeard’s gold”
after being asked by characters
West Genrette and his son-in-law,
Chandler Groff. They took on this
adventure thinking it would be like
their past ones, but the information
they find is not only surprising,
but story changing, in ways one
wouldn’t have thought of.
Many think that the first part of
the season was a bit slower than
previous seasons, and although one
could suggest this as true, we have
to take into consideration that the
show was released in two separate
parts, so yes, it might have felt slower,
but the ending really makes up
for it.
The creators of the show definitely
know how to treat the audience
like a horse and dangle a carrot in
front of them. This means, when
we as the audience think the friend
group has solved or achieved something,
we are surely wrong; there is
almost always an unexpected twist.
Watching it makes one want to
throw their hands up in the air.
On that note, this season’s ending
is definitely left on a cliffhanger and
could have one in disbelief.
Due to the last episode, the question
if the show is falling off or getting
back on track, still remains.
Perhaps season five will continue
the show on a good note and maybe
the show will revive itself to
what it once was.
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Renegade Events
Campus Events
Nov. 27: Jones Art Gallery Presents:
Yumiko Glover, 9: 00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Nov. 27: Financial Aid & Scholarship
Application Assistance Workshop, Panorama
Campus W 118, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Nov. 28 - 29: Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 2: Writer Center Scholarship
Workshop, Panorama Campus H-52, 12
- 2 p.m.
Dec. 3: Rural Enrollment Event, Delano
Campus, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 4: Rural Enrollment Event,
Shafter Learning Center (236 James St.)
,10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 3: Rural Enrollment Event, Delano
Campus, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 9 - 13: Finals Exams.
Dec. 11: Financial Aid & Scholarship
Application Workshop.
Dec. 11: Rural Enrollment Event,
Wasco Adult Education Center (1445
Poso Drive Wasco) 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: End of Fall Semester.
Dec. 14: Last Day to file for graduation
for the Fall Semester.
Dec. 23: Winter Closure.
Jan. 1: Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser,
Panorama Campus BC Swimming Pool,
9 - 11 a.m.
Jan. 18: First Day of Classes.
Jan. 19: Financial Aid & Scholarship
Application Workshop, Panorama Campus
W 118, 3 - 5 p.m.
Jan. 20: Martin Luther king, Jr. Holiday