Renegade Rip, issue 5, April 9, 2025

The Renegade Rip
Vol. 103 No. 5 Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Bakersfield College
Valley fever warning
News, Page 2
Biomedical 3-D
printing
Features, Page 3
Opinion, Page 7
Trans Day of
Visibility “Noises Off” full of
fabulous chaos
Campus, Page 5
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Center fielder Aliya Perez (4) on deck taking practice
swings.
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Jordan Brito (1) swinging, making the ball pop up.
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Reliever Tony Fabian (7) entering the game in the 6th
inning.
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Kern High Film Fest was a
success
By Diego Zaragoza
Reporter
The Kern High Film Fest took place at the Bakersfield Fox
Theater on Tuesday, March 25 showcasing work done by
Kern High School students across the district.
Awards were split into 7 categories including music video,
documentary, news story, general advertisement, news
broadcasting, public service announcements, and short films
with 9 individual “best of ” categories. Films from across the
Kern High School district were shown at the event.
Popcorn and drinks were available at the concession stands
for a fee while the event itself was totally free.
The best three videos were displayed in a specific category
with no particular order and afterwards the winners were announced
from third to first.
Lisa Krch who’s a teacher that works for the Career &
Technical Education Center (CTEC) video production program
said, “it gives great opportunity for students to show
their work, gives filmmakers a chance to show work in the
community.”
The Kern High Film Fest has normally taken place at the
Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC) but this year
it was held at Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater in Downtown
Bakersfield. Students from West High, Frontier High, and
CTEC won awards that night at the theater. The films that
were shown ranged from funny, comedy, to pure horror.
Students were given a month to work on these projects for
the Kern High Film Fest with students submitting their work
by Feb. 21, and there were nearly 180 submissions for the
film festival. Students were provided with the categories and
rules for each one and three videos for each category were
shown on screen at the film festival. Individual categories
were also provided such as best editing, best director, best
actor and actress, and more.
The films were also very outstanding, and you could tell
that the students put a lot of work into making these films.
The editing on a lot of these films were very well made. The
event overall lasted from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Students received
creditability for their work throughout the district on many
topics and categories like Advertisements and Public Service
Announcements or (PSAs).
Beware of Valley Fever
By Ruben Trujillo
Reporter
On March 29 Bakersfield college hosted
a Mesa Stem Pre-Health valley fever forum
with guest speakers: Rob Purdie, Isabel Stierle,
Brynn Carrigan, and Dr. Shikha Mishra.
Whom all share their personal experience
with valley fever and how draining it can be.
Experiences may vary from person to person.
However, it’s important to know the
symptoms and check in with your primary
care doctor. In the community we must be
careful and take the proper precautions to
protect ourselves especially because its common
in Bakersfield.
Valley fever comes in headaches or having
a cough like sore throat or even joint pain.
Other common symptoms include fatigue,
fever and headache, shortness of breath,
night sweats, rash on upper body or legs, etc.
Make sure you’re advocating for yourself and
if you’re feeling sick for way longer than usual
make sure to get tested and get a diagnosis.
Dr. Mirsha explains how there is a lot of
research going to fully understand certain people who get
different symptoms than others. Purdie says, “We need to
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Dr. Shisha, Brynn Carrigin, Rob
Purdie, and Isabel Stirile taking
questions from the audience.
be more invested in educating the community especially in
school so we can be more aware.”
Climate change is one of the main causes of valley fever,
especially because of the dry weather in our region.
If you have been recently diagnosed you
should make sure you get treated and it’s going
to be mentally draining, don’t lose sight of the
bigger picture. Join a support group and talk to
people who are in the same boat as you.
It is important to listen to your body if you
need rest, get rest, give yourself a break and lay
in bed. Take your medication every day and talk
to your doctors occasionally if you aren’t getting
better. There are many different resources
available where you could get information on
and encourage friends and family to talk to their
doctors.
A goal is to get more funds to make tests more
accessible without having to worry about insurance
because not everyone is fortunate to have
insurance because of how expensive it is. A relapse
could happen especially if in the future
your health changes or with taking new drugs
or and just being really stressed.

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Biomedical 3D printing at BC
By Sam Cooley
Reporter
A seminar on biomedical 3D printing was held on BC’s
main campus on March 27. The two main speakers were
Biology Professor Tatevik Broutian and
Engineering Professor Travis Steele. With
a little being spoken at the end by lab tech
Josephs Morris.
They started with a small explanation
of what 3D printing is. Going over lightly
what it is used for today, from custom parts
for medical devices to toys to even food.
Following the explanation of 3D printing
they began covering the history of it.
Starting in the 80s when 3D printing was
first created. They then progressed through
large milestones, with things like a fully
3D-printed car in 2011 and a successful
3D-printed rocket engine part in 2021.
FDM is fused deposition modeling and
is one of the types of 3D printing talked
about. It uses spools of a material of your
choice to create objects.
While progressing they covered lightly the
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typical steps of 3D printing and the materials one can use.
Starting with the different types of modeling then going into
the preprocessing, prototyping, and then post-processing.
“When it comes to bioprinting, it’s the same type of process.
It’s just 100 layers more complex, and that’s because you
have to keep the tissue living,”
said Broutian.
The materials that bioprinting
is made from are something
called biolinks. It’s a mixture of
living cells and hydrogen-based
molecules called hydrogels to give
structure and nourishment to the
cells.
With this material, you need
special 3D bioprinters and very
specific growth factors that will
help make the tissue functional.
Some of the challenges and
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Travis Steele speaking about 3D printing
in space.
limitations were discussed. Mainly
the issue of money, as 3D bioprinting
is expensive, and the
ethical problems that will arise
from it.
Catch Berry if you can
By Cleo Wells
Reporter
More than 26,000 runners in the
40th annual LA marathon on March
15, had the same goal; cross the finish
line. Savannah Berry, born and raised
in Bakersfield, crossed that line in third
place.
Placing third overall in the women’s
division, Berry explained, “My thought
process throughout the LA marathon
was to make my family and community
proud. Everyone around me also
invests so much into my running and
training. Every race I want to reflect
their commitment as well as my own in
my result.”
Berry said her training for this marathon
included two workouts a week
and a long run every weekend but clarifies
all running and marathon training
builds on itself over the years. “The
most important thing to do during
marathon training is staying consistent,”
Berry said. She adds, “The way
you can do that is by spending just as
much time prioritizing recovery as
you do your running. Recovery allows
you to be consistent and feel your best
throughout the training.”
Berry express placing 3rd in the LA
marathon gave her motivation and inspired
her to believe she has the ability
to place on the podium at big races. She
now is in preparation for a fall marathon
but hoping to throw in smaller
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races during the spring and summer.
Berry is from East Bakersfield and
started her running career in the 4th
grade. Berry attended Highland High
School from 2010-2014, later moving
away for college. “Bakersfield is a home
to me and gives me feelings of nostalgia,”
Berry said.
When asked what advice she would
give to anyone in Bakersfield wanting
to participate in marathon running, she
said “Enjoy the process and enjoy what
you do. Running is a lot easier if you
can find the fun in it. Especially when
you are doing tons of miles to train for
a marathon, it is important to find ways
to make it fun and exciting! Meeting up
with friends, challenging yourself, trying
a new scenic route, or jumping into
local fun runs can all make the process
more enjoyable.” As Berry trains for
her next race, she hopes to inspire others.

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BC became Cougars prey
Alyssa Ramirez
Reporter
BC softball lost to College of the Canyons 5-2 on Thursday
March 27. It was another strong start for BC pitcher,
Alexia Martinez (13) having a 1-2-3 inning. Sadie Salas (1)
opened the bottom inning with a single, which led to Brylee
Bramhall (11) reaching the base on error but both ladies were
left on base closing the 1st inning.
Cougars’ player (17) tried stealing but BC’s catcher Andrea
Barajas (8) threw down to second getting her out. BC tried
keeping the adrenaline into the bottom, but it was stopped
right away. The Cougars got tired of seeing an empty board
so (1) scored on a single from (8), but that was all BC allowed.
BC’s bats were shooting for the stars as most hits were in
the air, stopping them from reaching base in another inning.
BC head coach, Casey Goodman, told the team between innings
that they need to start keeping the ball on the ground
so they can get runs.
In the 4th inning, the Cougars were getting BC to move as
(11) opened the inning with a single and (2) repeated the hit
as well. Cougars’ (4) cleared the bases with a double earning
two runs batted in (RBI). The score was now 3-0 going to the
bottom of the 4th. Serenity Angulo (3) hit a single, Elizabeth
Alderete (16) got hit by pitch, and Cambria Scott (18) was on
first for teammates to help bring them in.
Unfortunately, BC left all three runners on base keeping
their score at 0. BC then retired the side in the 5th, and the
Cougars did the same to the Renegades.
In the 6th inning, the Cougars wanted another point as
(1) hit a sacrifice fly for (12) to score. In the bottom inning,
BC struggled to bring Scott in from second base. The score
was 4-0 going into the last inning of the game. Cougar’s (22)
scored on a sacrifice fly by (11). BC got the third out, so they
now have three outs to take back the game.
Isabella Harrison (0) started it off with a single followed by
a double hit by Salas. The next batters hit ground balls and
got out but were able to move Harrison and Salas over and
eventually scored. BC finally got on the scoreboard but was
cut short as the Cougars got the final out, claiming the win.
The Lady Gades played some tough defense, but the bats
were too short, this became BC’s second loss in conference.
Softball’s final home game is Saturday, April 12th at noon.
BC rocked the Eagles nest
Alyssa Ramirez
Reporter
BC baseball beat the LA Mission Eagles 6-4 on April 3,
with multiple uno reverse cards.
To start the game, Liam O’Riley (44) pitched, getting two
outs right away, the third one was a
bit harder. LA’s players got singles
after singles to which (90) received a
RBI from (13) so the score became
1-0. BC’s defense only allowed that
one run but couldn’t gain it back in
the bottom of the inning. It was a
quick 2nd inning on both teams.
BC led that energy into the 3rd inning
with a 1-2 -3. Bottom of BC’s
lineup Hudson Reynolds (11) and
Dadjael Salcedo (21) scored cause
of Jordan Brito’s (1) triple to deep
center field. Giving BC the lead
2-1, Isaac Torres (23) hit a sacrifice
fly to bring in Brito before ending
the inning at 3-1.
For the 4th inning, BC got a taste of revenge with a quick
bottom inning, 1-2-3. This went on for two innings, entering
the top of the 6th LA’s bats showed up. LA’s player (90)
getting a walk, as (5) reached first on a fielding error by BC,
waited until teammate (7) hit a single earning two RBIs himself.
The next two batters got walked so bases were now loaded
for LA, but relieving pitcher Tony Fabian (7) but a stop to
the rally ending the inning with a tie 3-3.
BC enjoyed swinging the bats, but all their hits were fly
outs, so nobody reached base for the bottom of the 6th. The
top of the 7th for LA ended in a similar way except this time
Fabian was able to get the batters
to hit ground plays to shortstop
Reynolds. Bottom of the 7th with
two outs Reynolds hit a double
moving Ben Ullyott (17) to third
base giving encourage for Salcedo,
who hit a single earning BC
two more runs. Brito also wanted
to lend a hand by hitting a single
allowing Salcedo to score as well
before LA got the final out of
that inning. BC retook the lead
of 6-3. BC’s defense got LA in a
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Third basemen, Dadjael Salcedo (21) bags. LA’s player (7) got a walk
making the ground play.
on balls but was left on base as
the next batter grounded out.
Bottom of the 8th, LA wanted to quickly get their bats up,
so closing pitcher (32) finished his job by retiring the sides. At
the top of the 9th, LA earned one run back as (90) reached
on error allowing (13) to score. That was all BC allowed them
as they got the final out of the game leaving two runners on
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By Emily Vincent
Reporter
International Trans Day of Visibility was on
March 31, and the BC Lavender Initiatives
hosted the event. From 3 to 5 pm, people could
come to the dining commons to celebrate love,
identity, and self-expression with a supportive
community.
Upon arrival, guests were given an easel,
paint, paintbrushes, and a canvas to paint
whatever your heart desired. The tables were
covered in paper, so you were free to have fun
with your paint without fear of causing a mess.
A table was set for snacks and information
about Lavender Pride is a campus club focusing
on LGBTQ+ awareness, education, allyship,
and social justice. There were also flyers
on the importance using the correct pronouns
and pins to display what pronouns you’re comfortable
with people using. The table held great
resources for the LGBTQ+ community.
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The vibes and energy at the event were very
calm and fun. Friend groups laughed and talked
about whatever they were painting. The environment
was a safe space for people to unite
and support each other. People from all different
backgrounds were happy to be there, and
everyone was having fun and enjoying themselves.
This event is important because it highlights
people in the LGBTQ+ community who do
not see the spotlight often. It helps create a
space for people to be their authentic selves
and not be afraid. Lavender Pride has created
a space for people to feel safe and secure at BC.
Events like the paint party help build a strong
LGBTQ+ community, building a sense of belonging
to people who might feel isolated.
For any future Lavender Initiatives events,
follow them on Instagram @bc_lavenderpride.
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Trans Day of Visibility paint party
By Abigale Paz
Features Editor
Bakersfield College (BC) hosted its
published authors panel on March 26
from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Levan
center to showcase professors of BC
who have recently authored published
works.
Students and faculty filled the seats,
food and beverages were provided to
everyone who was in attendance. Attendees
were asked to save questions till
the end and be respectful to speakers.
The panel featured Dr. Tommy Tunson,
criminal justice professor author
of “Transformational Policing Model:
Bridging the Racial Divide”, Oliver
Rosales, history professor author of
“Civil Rights in Bakersfield Segregation
and Multiracial Activism in the Central
Valley” and Keith Wolaridge a business
professor author of “Five Pillars: A father’s
discussion with his son and society
to keep both on solid ground”.
Each author made their way down
the line introducing themselves and
presenting their own diversity in each
book to the audience, while the host
asked questions about each author’s individual
book.
When asked about a directly intended
target audience for their books, each
authors answers varied from one another
as each of their books covers very
different topics.
“My target audience believe it or
not was the city government, law enforcement,
Americans in general that
wouldn’t really talk, think and look
about how we treat each other in American
society and what better way than
in policing” Tunson stated
As the panel came to a close, attendees
were allowed to now ask their questions
in an orderly fashion to one or all
authors at once.
Students raised questions to specific
professors and were answered with full
detail responses. Conversation flowed
naturally between each author as they
were allowed to chime in and respectfully
discuss various topics provided by
the audience.
The event was benefitable to not only
the students but the authors, who engaged
in scholarly conversation with
one another.
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The welcome table that
held information about
Lavender Intiatives
events and pins.
BC professors are local authors
“It was a fantastic experience and evening.
I appreciate and am honored to
share the platform with two exceptional
scholars, Dr. Tunson and Dr. Rosales.
It was our goal to inspire and inform
at the same time. I believe we accomplished
our goal and look forward to
teaming up again.” Wolaridge stated
Authors thanked students and faculty
for attendance as well as the Levan
center for hosting. It is encouraged for
students to acknowledge and show support
for BC’s local authors.
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Oliver Rosales, Dr. Tommy Tunson and
Keith Wolaridge (left to right) discussing
“Five Pillars: A fathers discussion with
his son and society to keep both on solid
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BC alumni share advice
By Xitlalic Millan
Reporter
Bakersfield College (BC) held a From
Transfer to Career panel including
alumni to share their journey and tips at
the Levan Center on Thursday, March
27 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The panel included Jacob Kountz, a
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,
Andu Yohannes, a Senior Human
Resources Consultant, Lawrence
Salcido Jr., a Community Outreach
Specialist, and Gema Reyes, a School
Psychologist. Each panelist transferred
and graduated from California State
University Bakersfield (CSUB). When
asked what major they were in, both
Kountz and Salcido were Psychology
majors, Yohannes a Business Administration
major, and Reyes a Sociology
major.
Each panelist shared their journey
from high school to BC then to CSUB.
Kountz went to a high school where
they weren’t prepared for college leaving
him stuck on what to do. Kountz
was at BC for 7 years. He stated community
college helped him to learn
skills. Yohannes originally wanted to go
to UCS and CSU’s but decided to go to
BC. He stated it wasn’t a race to finish
and took 3 years to finish. He was able
to get extra help and was able to figure
out which career he was interested in.
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Reyes was in the nursing program at BC
and took advantage of all the resources
here at BC. Salcido had dropped out in
2008 and decided to work. In 2015 he
enrolled into BC again which led him
to putting all the effort into school and
even got into student government.
When asked how they were able to
manage school financially they mentioned
things such as working part time,
living with family or friends, taking student
jobs on campus to reduce gas, taking
the bus, scholarships, sending letters
to local organizations, and saving the
financial aid money that was left over
from paying tuition.
Both Yohannes and Reyes mentioned
that a hardship they went through at
CSUB was getting used to the quarter
system. It was fast paced but Yohannes
had built skills at BC which he applied
at CSUB to help him get through it.
Reyes mentioned although they didn’t
receive as much support there, all the
support she got at BC helped her figure
her way through CSUB. Kountz received
help from professors and Salcido
mentioned faking curiosity helped him
ask questions.
Networking and being connected was
a main tip from the panelist in ways to
get into the career market. Kountz stated
to get to know the job you’re applying
to such as your professor who could
have been in that job. Going to community
events and having a LinkedIn,
Yohannes recommends. Both Reyes
emphasized going to events about the
job and Salcido stated by doing that
they’ll reach out to you instead of vice
versa.
Justin Navarro, a student at BC, is enrolled
in Kern Promise. Navarro stated
in Kern Promise they are required to
attend a meeting each semester. What
stuck out the most to Navarro was seeing
how many alumni have succeeded
on the same pathway. Navarro is
currently a computer science major
on their second semester at BC and is
planning to transfer to CSUB.
The Levan Center provided snacks
after the panel for the audience and
panelist. Any future events at the Levan
Center are available on the BC page
under Calendar.
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Lawrence Salcido Jr., Gema Reyes, Andu
Yohannes, and Jacob Kountz (left to right)
starting their panel on March 27.
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Snow White: Beyond
True Love
By Adriana Valdez
Reporter
“Disney’s Snow White” is
a live-action, musical fantasy
film directed by Mark Preston
Webb and written by
Erin Cressida Wilson. The
film is an adaptation from
the 1937 animated film,
“Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs”. The new film was
released on March 21.
Rachel Zegler took the
iconic role of Snow White,
while Gal Gabot steps into
the role of Evil Queen.
The recent film caused the
attention of many individuals
as Snow White is the first
Disney princess. The film,
distributed by Walt Disney
Studios Motion Pictures,
runs for 109 minutes and is
rated PG.
Webb’s film distinguishes
itself by shifting the narrative
focus from a traditional
love story to Snow White’s
journey of self-discovery
and leadership. “She [Snow
White] is not going to be
dreaming about true love,
she is dreaming about becoming
the leader she knows
she can be,” Zegler emphasized
during an interview.
“Disney’s Snow White”
opens by demonstrating
Snow White’s early years
and her surrounding community.
She is raised by the
King and Queen, who instill
in her values of gentle manners
and compassion.
Tragically, the Queen died
from illness, and the King
subsequently remarried. Following
the King’s suspicious
death, Snow White is confined,
and the Evil Queen’s
true colors are revealed.
Driven by the Magic Mirror’s
declaration that Snow
White is “the fairest of
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them all,” the Evil Queen
demands her Huntsman,
played by Ansu Kabia, to
murder Snow White. However,
he allows her to escape.
Snow White then unites
with the seven dwarfs: Doc,
Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy,
Bashful, Sleepy, and Dopey,
allowing her to stay at their
place.
After being tricked into
eating the poisonous apple,
Jonathan, played by Andrew
Burnap, awakens Snow
White by a true love’s kiss.
Her journey is characterized
by acts of kindness toward
others, and ultimately,
she resolves to overcome her
fear and assert control over
her own destiny.
Overall, it is more than a
retelling, “Disney’s Snow
White” aims to influence its
audience with a message of
self-determination and leadership.
Although it does keep
the original story line of being
awaken by a true love’s
kiss, it shows the importance
of leadership and empowerment.
It is a great film to
watch with loved ones, but
especially great for young
children to learn all things
they can do, as long as they
believe in themselves.
The new film is now in
theaters with multiple showtimes
offered.
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All Things Music
By Reina Gacia
Digital Editor
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Brighter days ahead for
Ariana
Ariana Grande released
the deluxe version of her
album “Eternal Sunshine:
Brighter days ahead” on
March, 28.
“Brighter days ahead”
includes 6 more songs, “Intro
(end of the world) (Extended)”
“Twilight Zone,”
“Warm,” “Dandelion,”
“Past Life,” and “Hampstead.”
These songs truly bring the
album together and not one
song was a flop.
I will say, the original version
of “Eternal Sunshine”
took some time for me to get
into, but just by adding these
songs alone to the album
makes it one of Grande’s
best ones.
Grande also made a 26
minute short film where she
is an elderly woman revisiting
love and loss throughout
her life. The short film was
beautifully executed and
while watching, it can really
make you think deeply about
the part you play in, not just
your life, but others as well.
This album is definitely
one the most emotional ones
from her to date.
I was glad to see that
Grande made an extended
version to her song “Intro
(end of the world)” because
the original was too good to
be that short. With the extended
version, it had a perfect
conclusion to it.
Although the deluxe version
was released a year after
the original one, it fit the rest
of the album like no time has
passed.
These 6 new songs hold a
deep story, as if Grande is
telling us she is healed,
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compared to songs 1-13.
Where she is still emotional
and lost with what she had
gone through. The new
songs evidently close a chapter
in her life.
Personally, I believe the
album as a whole was one
of her best, and one could
tell she matured emotionally
and vocally.
I’m excited to see what
Grande has in store for not
just her career musically, but
overall.
“Brighter days ahead” is
definitely an album worth
listening to. If you’re in
need of a good cry or a
good dance break, the album
is very diverse in those
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Opinion
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The trials of “Adolescence”
By Isabel Farias
Reporter
From start to finish, “Adolescence”
is a thought-provoking series
with its complex characters and
storyline that shows a realistic portrayal
of how teenagers communicate
today.
The series ultimately forces its
viewers to confront the harsh realities
of how kids are being raised in
today’s society.
The series explores different
genres like thriller, crime, and drama.
It is rated TV-MA and has four
episodes.
Created by Jack Thorne and
Stephan Graham, “Adolescence” is
described by its released platform,
Netflix, as emotional and Intimate.
“Adolescence” is about a 13 year
old named Jaime Muller who is arrested
for the murder of a schoolmate,
Katie.
One of the saddest aspects of the
series is its portrayal of misogyny
and the objectification of women,
especially on social media platforms.
The series did amazing showcasing
how everyone is involved and
is a victim of a toxic culture that
perpetuates harmful gender roles
and the disrespect towards women
which created a misogynistic environment
that ultimately kills.
Furthermore, Jaimie’s parents are
shown being neglectful throughout
the series, never knowing where
their children are.
At times it was a frustrating
watch. There were scenes that
showed how differently women and
men are treated in such situations.
The series was able to capture the
difference perfectly. Specifically, in
episode one when the cops came to
detain Jaime and immediately tried
helping him by telling him to stay
quiet and what to do once he got
to the policy station, all while in a
calm manner.
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Unlike when they spoke to Katie’s
friend, Jade in episode two by
treating her like an adult. Another
thing that was frustrating to watch
was when the cops were looking
for a reason for why Jaime did it.
Most viewers thought it might have
been due to Katie bullying Jaime
on social media but there was no
motivation, only misogyny and an
uncaring society.
One thing that many viewers
found fascinating was its cinematography.
The series was filmed in a unique
way, each episode was filmed continuously
meaning that there were
no breaks in between the scenes.
If you like thrillers and series
based on true crime this is the perfect
watch for you.
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