Renegade Rip, issue 6, April 30, 2025

The Renegade Rip
Vol. 103 No. 6 Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Bakersfield College
Feel the Bern in
Kern
News, Page 2
Play preview: “Real
Women Have Curves”
Campus, Page 5
Opinion, Page 7
No saints: only
“Sinners” “Noises Off” full of
fabulous chaos
Opinion, Page 8
RALPH MELENDREZ/ THE RIP
BC’s women’s tennis team finishes their historic season as
state runners-up.
DIEGO ZARAGOZA / THE RIP
Rally goers holding up signs while chanting at protest
downtown, on April 24.
ALYSSA RAMIREZ/ THE RIP
In the bookstore on BC’s Main Campus: A mannequin
displaying all items needed to purchase for graduation.
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News
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Feel the Bern in Kern
By Ruben Trujillo
Reporter
The Dignity Health Arena drew a large crowd of people
where Bernie Sanders and special guest speaker, Alexandria
Ocasio-Cortez, addressed a range of issues on April
15. Including political and agricultural topics and shared
their thoughts on human rights and the need for stronger
community support. The event emphasis was placed on the
importance of better labor rights, fair laws, and highlighted
the struggles of farm workers and individuals from various
organizations and backgrounds.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez weren’t the only ones who
spoke at the event. Several other speakers came out and
made their voices heard on these topics.
Nicole Moore was one of the first speakers representing an
organization which was about fighting for drivers like Uber,
Lyft, and food delivery services. Moore explained how hard
it is to earn decent money in these jobs because of how little
the pay is now. She explained companies expect people to
go these many miles for money that is not worth it. She also
discussed how the rise of AI is ending jobs that once needed
human workers. Which in return takes more jobs away and
hurts the community because now they are people with no
jobs.
Ocasio-Cortez came out and passionately addressed the
crowd “power and greed is taking over the country.” Ocasio-Cortez
criticized David Valadao, an American Politician
and dairy farmer on how he does not support the community
or the hardworking people. She stressed the need to defeat
the system. As well as the importance of the government
only wants to make our life more expensive with less wages.
We must stand up and the corruption must stop.
After Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders came out and got straight to
saying “I want an economy for all of us.” Sanders does not
want people living paycheck to paycheck and barely making
it through. 60% of Americans live like that struggling
to make ends meet. Sanders understands the struggle as a
kid, his dad not being able to pay the bills and not making
enough money brought a lot of stress to his family.
Everyone that came on made their voices heard and addressed
different topics and how we need to stand up together
and fight for what we want. We can make a difference.
Local rally for Medicaid rights
By Diego Zaragoza
Reporter
On Thursday, April 24 a Medicaid Cuts Hurt
People with Disabilities Rally was held outside
David Valadao’s office on M St.
The rally was attended by hundreds of people
who rallied in front of David Valadao’s office,
stressing the importance of not supporting these
budget cuts. People were chanting outside the office,
with “hands off Medicaid.”
There were multiple guest speakers from across
the county who spoke at this rally that will be personally
affected by Medicaid cuts, with BC Professor
Dr. Chris Cruz-Boone in attendance as well.
Nicole Mench who has cerebral palsy, and currently
works at the Bakersfield ARC (Advocacy,
Respect and Community) which is a job program
for people with disabilities states, “these programs are essential
and without them they will have to be forced back into
their homes.” Many individuals with disabilities were able to
become more independent with these programs, but without
them, it would hinder their progress.
Another speaker, Devon Newton says, “his son has access
to the programs he needs, thanks to Medicaid and that we
must build a country with faith.”
DIEGO ZARAGOZA/ THE RIP
Guest speaker at rally for Medicaid Cuts.
Speakers from Path
Point, a non-profit organization
for people
with disabilities, were
also there to speak
about this issue.
Many people grew
up on Medicare and
without Medicaid,
many people wouldn’t
have survived without
the help of this insurance.
The crowd continued
to chant until their
voices were heard, as
many relied on Medicaid
and Medi-Cal for
supportive needs, not only for people with disabilities but also
for people who don’t have other insurance options.
Medicaid has benefited many individuals and people just
want their voices heard. The rally was a relatively calm event
and there were no incidents that put others in danger.

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News
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Bridgerton comes to BC
By Emily Vincent
Reporter
“Dearest gentle readers”, the opening
line on the flyer inviting students
to join the Bakersfield College Student
Government Association (BCSGA) to
a paint party. Hosted on Tuesday, April
9 from 12-2 p.m. with the Bridgerton
playlist welcoming attendees to enjoy
themselves. Bridgerton, being a famous
show on Netflix, is set in London during
the Regency era in the 1810s. The ambiance
for the event was to evoke the
Bridgerton show, featuring finger sandwiches,
tea, and mini teacup sets to
paint. Students were given total control
over immersing themselves in the Regency-era
setting.
The event was held in the campus
center, with tables out on the patio and
covers creating a space that resembled
a tea party commonly seen in Bridgerton.
The event was lively, with students
waiting for their paint and chatting at
the tables while enjoying the nice day
out. Though the food was gone quickly,
people enjoyed the finger sandwiches,
scones, and other finger desserts while
sipping from their own teacups.
The energy was nice, and the people
chatted easily with each other while
painting their tea sets, surrounded by
friends. While there was good energy
and people were there in abundance,
there were some problems finding help.
The event turned out to be a wonderful
experience for everyone involved,
creating an atmosphere filled with joy
and connection. Attendees participated
in various activities, mingled, and made
lasting memories. The success of this
gathering was made possible thanks to
the funding provided by the BCSGA,
which allowed for the organization of
such a delightful event. Everyone had
fun and enjoyed the nice event, which
fostered a sense of community and engagement
among participants.
EMILY VINCENT/THE RIP
Students select their choice of food as
they walk into the event.
Finding a green thumb on
campus: BC welcomes the
Renegade gardening club
By Samantha Trujillo
Reporter
Have a green thumb? Join the gardening club. BC has
started its very first gardening club and had their second
meeting on Tuesday April 8 in the General Science building.
This club will hold meetings the 2nd and 4th of every
month for anyone who is interested. The gardening club is
excited to begin welcoming new members and starting future
projects that work alongside with other clubs here at
BC. The Renegade gardening club is for all students who
have an interest in learning to grow everything from flowers
to vegetables and is for anyone no matter what major they
are studying. The club will also provide tools that could be
necessary for the participation of this club and does not require
any sort of expense to be made by members.
The Renegade gardening club has hit the ground running
with plans for upcoming events that include Garden Fest
and a competition at the Bakersfield Arc to help fund for disabled
students. Hunter Moore, president of the Renegade
Garden club states that they are most looking forward to the
student involvement that is to come and the unpredictability
of what endeavors the club will encounter. Moore stated,
“Our vision, well at least my vision and goal is to have an
inclusive club where students from all walks of life would
be able to come together with a passion for gardening and
bring different ideas and thought processes to it.”
Carolee Trimble, professor and advisor of the Renegade
gardening club stated the club will cover wide varieties of
all sorts of plants and horticulture, “It’s a little bit of everything,
I know the students had a lot of interest in community
outreach and kind of being an educational resource for the
community as a whole and doing things as a club like garden
tours and expanding their own knowledge.” Any students
with interest in this club may also be able to view more information
on the Renegade Garden Clubs Instagram: bc.rgc.

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Sportss
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Women’s tennis is serving dubs
By Rafael Melendrez
Photo Editor
BC women’s tennis won their regional playoff opening in
a 5-0 sweep vs. San Diego City College on Tuesday, April 8.
The team just concluded a perfect and historic 16-0 regular
season claiming their name in the Western State Conference
as champions which led them to enter playoffs with
extreme confidence.
BC set the tone off strong, and displayed their confidence
early in doubles matches as BC’s No. 1 team, Breanna Hiebert
and Hannah Kratt won 8-0. The No. 2 team Taylor
Crider/Kailani Lua and No. 3 team Naomi Pavletich/Kayleah
Sanchez both took down their opponents 8-3.
BC needed just two wins in singles matches to clinch the
win to advance to semifinals. Lua defeated her singles opponent
6-2 and Pavletich won her singles match 6-0, stopping
play of the other 4 singles matches.
Crider who earned Women’s Player of The Week for BC
said, “I think that we came out very strong in doubles. We
pulled off all three wins. Naomi and Kailani pulled off the
wins for us to clinch. We have a tough matchup next week,
but I am very happy we have home court advantage. We
worked very hard for this all year, and we are looking forward
for next Tuesday at home for semis.”
RALPH MELENDREZ / THE RIP
Hannah Kratt hustles her way and backhands a hit
to add points in her doubles set.
BC Women’s tennis: A dynasty in the making
By Esme Garcia
Sports Editor
The season is wrapping up for the 2024-25 Bakersfield
College women’s tennis team. They remain undefeated this
season with a score of 19-0.
Lady Renegades scored 8-1 at the semifinals of the 3C2A
SoCal Regional Playoffs against the Tigers on Tuesday, April
25. BC hosted the tennis match against Riverside City College
where BC made another historic win. The crowd was
filled with supporters for both teams, but the courts were
filled with BC cheer. Every swing of the racket had fans on
the edge of their seats.
The players who defeated the Tigers in doubles were Hannah
Kratt and Breanna Heibert, Kailani Lua and Taylor
Crider, and the last pair, Naomi Pavletich and Kayleah Sanchez.
Kratt, Heibert, Crider, Pavletich, and Sanchez, won
their singles match. Lua unfortunately took a fall to the Tigers
in her single match, marking BC’s only loss of the day.
The state semifinals of the 3C2A Women’s Tennis State
Team Championships also took place on BC’s courts on Saturday,
April 19 against Orange Coast College. The ladies
took another win against the OCC Pirates, defeating them
5-1. The only loss came in a single’s match, but Kratt was
able to score some points helping secure the win.
The next game took place at Ventura College on Wednesday,
April 23 for the 3C2A State Championship Match.
Pavletich and Sanchez, and Kratt and Heibert, were able to
conquer the doubles win. Lua and Crider took a fall in their
doubles match. Pavletich was holding it down for BC as she
was the only singles win. BC gave it their all in the championship
but ultimately fell 5-3 against the American River
College Beavers.
This was the first loss of the season with an overall score
of 19-1. Renegades had twelve home wins and seven away
wins. This season made a historical mark for the BC women’s
tennis program. The women’s tennis team has accomplished
remaining undefeated for the regular season. The postseason
plays continued to show how the Lady Renegades can hold
their dominance down.
Taking the title of Western State Conference Championships
and Southern Regional Championships, BC women’s
tennis team has brought pride to the community with their
remarkable season. Congratulations to the Lady Renegades
for making it this far on their journey.

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Campus
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Last spring round table talk
By Cleo Wells
Reporter
Bakersfield College held its last Renegade Round Table of
the spring semester in the Levan Center on April 24, with the
goal to have a panel and open discussion with students and
community members regarding trust and distrust of government
agencies.
The panel included Angela Bono, Professor and Communication
Department Chair, Javier Llamas, Associate Professor
of History, Joe Saldivar, Professor and Biology Department
Chair of Biology, and Professor Reggie Williams, Professor
of Philosophy and the director of the Levan Center.
When asked about the reasoning of having this open discussion,
Williams explained, “My whole mission to run the
Levan Center is to give students a sense of a broader college
experience than just to and from the classroom. My goal is
to, as much as I can, give that little slice of, there’s more happening
on this campus than just your 3-unit classes.”
During this discussion, a wide range of topics were discussed
with students and community members in the audience.
Topics covered ranged from: when trust and distrust
started to show in the U.S. government, California taxes, the
struggle of college and school funding, COVID and the effects
that came with it while attending school.
Saldivar said, “For a while it felt like there were pockets of
areas where students and faculty were maybe afraid to speak
up, but with Reggie Williams and The Round Table, this was
a very unique environment where individuals have the ability
to speak up and say things where maybe others would be
afraid to say out loud.”
All were welcomed to attend a Renegade Round Table
event to voice their opinions and thoughts on the topic being
discussed. When talking with Lauren and Elvia Vargas, a
high school student and her mother, Lauren expressed, “It’s
good to have these discussions because you could learn a lot
more than what you did. By being here I’m able to open my
mind to new things.”
When asked what Williams would say to students or community
members who are thinking of attending future Renegade
Round Table events, he said, “Come with an open
mind, come expecting to have your thoughts challenged
and to more deeply appreciate an issue you might not have
realized was one. Come for a fuller sense of what college can
be.”
Real students support theatre
By Tiffiny Wright
Art & Entertainment Editor
The theatre department is closing out the year with a
4-show run of “Real Women Have Curves” by Josefina Lopez
May 1,2 and 3 at 7:30, with a 2 show on the 3, directed
by two student directors Hector Vizcarra and Yari Reyes Vaquedano.
The play follows five Latina women working in a dress factory,
dealing with deadlines, fear of deportation and inner
and financial struggles Reyes Vaquedano explained.
“It’s a story about strength, it’s a story about resilience, it’s
a story about love and it’s a story about a community ending
triumphant against fear” Reyes Vaquedano said. Both directors
talked about how the show at its core is about strength
and community.
When asked what they hope the audience would take away
from this play Vizcarra said, “I would hope that this play humanizes
people, specifically the undocumented community
cause a lot of times media wants to paint a very black and
white picture of the undocumented community here and i
think how we’ve seen recently how Bakersfield was hit by the
ICE raids that everything it is not that black and white”
Reyes Vaquedano hopes “when the show’s done the audience
has at least changed their mind about at least something
that they thought about these types of characters, the people
that they represent.”
Actress Maria Gonzolez who plays the main character Ana
said, “My favorite part has been getting to bond with other
Latinas in the show and all of us having conversations about
similar experiences we’ve had in our lives that sort of relate
back to the show, it’s been nice having people who understand.”
Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for the general public,
the cheapest tickets of any show at BC this year. It will be
performed in PAC 107 the black box theatre.
TIFINY WRIGHT/ THE RIP
Rebeca Velez Ravago (Dona Carmen), Juno Murillo
(Estella), Madison Christensen (Rosali), Maria
Gonzales (Ana), and Damien Hernandez (Pancha) sit
around a sewing machine.

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Graduation season has
finally arrived
By Alyssa Ramirez
Reporter
BC’s 111th Commencement Ceremony
will be held on May 16 at 7 p.m.
Graduates attending will need to report
by 5 p.m. for check-in near the Renegade
Huddle in front of the gymnasium.
Before that can happen, graduates
need the correct regalia: sash and tassel.
The basic attire plus extra goodies
can be purchased in BC Main Campus
Bookstore or BC’s online website at:
renegades.getugear.com. The bookstore
is open Monday through Thursday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Friday
through Sunday.
The cap and gown can be purchased
as a package for $64.95, if only needing
the cap, it’s $10.95. The ordering process
for the regalia is done by selecting
the student’s height, then choose to ship
to the campus store or personal mailbox.
A necessity to participate in the ceremony
is the Bakersfield College stole
with an embroidered logo for $58.95.
The store clerk, Julian Navarrette
shared BC wants all participants to
wear the specific stole for the big day;
however, personalization is allowed after
purchase. Tassels start from $8.95 to
$16.95. The cheapest option is the one
needed to purchase to be a part of the
ceremony as well.
One extra perk BC offered were
graduation portraits and business attire
poses through Ultimate Exposures.
The portraits could be purchased for
$13, and they are taken professionally
inside the bookstore with a professional
background. The regalia was provided
for these portraits prior to the appointments.
Just like the normal merchandise;
shirts, signs, etc. that have designs mentioning
graduation must be purchased
in-store only. The bookstore is PayPal
and Apple Pay friendly.
Honor Cords may also be purchased
at The Office of Student Life for $10,
for only pre-approved honor students.
BC students must receive an email
through their BC email congratulating
them, if requirements were met to buy.
The cords may be worn on top of stole
on graduation day.
At the grad fair events, there were
outside venders who offered class rings
and invitations for purchase. Also, at
the event students could pick up their
cap and gown when ordered, if a student
is unable to attend, someone else
may be able retrieve it for the student.
BC hosted these fairs, so it was easier
for graduates to feel better prepared for
their last hurrah on this campus before
the next steps in life. Congratulations to
all BC students graduating spring 2025.
ALYSSA RAMIREZ/THE RIP
Graduates can get professional
headshots or grad
pictures.
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A troubling take on
a real-life case
By Adriana Valdez
Reporter
Opinion
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“Good American Family”
is a compelling drama
and crime limited series
now streaming on Hulu.
The series premiered on
March 19 with a two-episode
launch.
The series is inspired by
the true story of Natalia
Grace, a Ukrainian girl
with dwarfism adopted by
Kristine and Michael Barnett
in 2012. It explores the
claims that Natalia was actually
an adult posing as a
child.
It’s important to note that
“Good American Family”
is not a documentary but
a reenactment. The limited
series consists of a total
of eight episodes, with a
new episode released every
Tuesday at 9 p.m. PST,
each averaging around 50
minutes in length.
The cast features notable
performances, with Imogen
Faith Reid portraying
the character of Natalia
Grace. Ellen Pompeo takes
on the challenging role of
Kristine Barnett, while Michael
Barnett is portrayed
by Mark Duplass.
In comparison to the documentary
“The Curious
Case of Natalia Grace,”
also available on Hulu,
“Good American Family”
appears to villainize the victim
(Natalia Grace) while
downplaying the actions of
the abusers (Kristine and
Michael Barnett).
Presented from Kristine
Barnett’s perspective,
“Good American Family”
implements cliffhangers at
the end of each episode, effectively
building anticipation
for the next one. This
weekly release strategy is a
strong marketing approach,
instead of releasing the entire
series all at once. While
the series incorporates
flashbacks and flash-forwards
that may cause minor
confusion, viewers can generally
follow the narrative
without difficulty, and these
shifts can ultimately enhance
understanding. The
series portrays the abuse of
Natalia Grace, framing it in
a way that suggests she deserved
such treatment.
Ellen Pompeo delivers a
compelling performance
capturing Kristine’s confusion
and frustration, and
Imogen Faith Reid effectively
portrays Natalia’s
behavior and distress at her
mistreatment.
Although the ending of
the Hulu series is still unknown,
it has already accumulated
mixed reviews.
Despite potential inaccuracies
when compared to
the documentary, “Good
American Family” is still
recommended for its strong
cast performances and engaging
storyline.
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“Withered” will
have you withered
All Things Music
By Reina Gacia
Digital Editor
Artist D4vd released his
second studio album “Withered”
on April 25.
With 15 songs-6 more than
his last album; D4vd encapsulated
the feeling of heartache
and longing beautifully.
Each song has its own identity
that many artists fail to
have these days.
The album includes a feature
from singer/songwriter,
Kali Uchis in “Crashing.”
This song is really the only
one where love is reciprocated
and where D4vd seems
the most happiest.
“Withered” is such an
emotionally impactful album
that a lot of listeners can easily
relate to. Every lyric feels
as though it was read straight
from one’s mind and heart.
Quite honestly, I’ve been
waiting for an album such
as D4vd’s that entails such
depth and realism.
This album isn’t just about
heartbreak, but also acceptance.
Not that a lover may
not love you back, but that
you know they don’t. It’s one
of the hardest things to come
to the realization of.
D4vd obviously feels so
deeply and soulfully that it
easily makes him a one of a
kind artist.
As you continue to listen
song by song, you think
“Okay maybe this one will
be more upbeat,” but no.
It kept getting more and
more emotional. I loved that
though because it was raw,
and there wasn’t a need for a
filler song.
D4vd includes an interlude
called “Invisible String
Theory” where he is talking
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with (one could assume) his
significant other and it’s the
only time where love is spoken
about for both parties.
Having this as an interlude
was a great detail, because
ironically the next song is “Is
this really love?”
Showing how a person
can tell you everything you
want to hear but ultimately
they don’t back it up with
actions, this can take you on
an emotional whirlwind.
His last song “Afterlife”
was the most perfect song
to end the album with. After
accepting that love is conditional
from his perspective,
D4vd can now accept he has
to love from a distance.
Even the instrumentals to
“Afterlife” really just tied the
album together and just as a
listener, I felt my chest ache
with hope.
“Withered” was an amazing
album and I can’t wait to
see what D4vd has in store
for the future.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
No Saints here
Emily Vincent
Reporter
Ryan Coogler, a director famous
for his films Black Panther,
Wakanda Forever, Creed, and others,
has done it again with another
hit, Sinners, starring Michael B.
Jordan, released on April 18. The
film is a rated R horror adventure
set in the 1930’s Mississippi during
the Jim Crow era. This film takes
real life history and adds a twist to
it, creating suspense for the rest of
the movie.
The film follows a set of twins,
Smoke and Stack (Michael B. Jordan),
as they try to open a juke joint
in their hometown after being away
in Chicago for a while. The journey
the twins take with their cousin,
Preacher Boy (Miles Caton), in one
day is never forgotten.
The movie is heavily reliant on
the music, and it does a great job
of portraying the significance of
the connection between blues music
and African Americans.
Though the movie is advertised
as a horror movie, the film won’t
make people jump out of their seat
or tuck behind a hoodie, and the
gore is minimal.
Sinners is a great historical movie
that also functions as a fantasy,
an amazing feature, accomplished
well by Ryan Coogler. It brings a
classic take, with garlic, wooden
stakes, and the sun all harming the
film’s antagonist.
The movie makes a point to draw
a line between church and blues
music and has an intriguing mix of
the protagonist and the antagonist
to support the idea of separating
church and the blues.
There is great representation of
African Americans, Native Americans,
Irish Americans, and Chinese
Americans in the film, and the roles
they played in 1930s Mississippi all
contribute to the heart of the film.
It’s a film that has multiple hidden
Easter eggs. When people
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watch Sinners in theaters, they
should be sure to stay for the mid
credit scene and the post credit
scene.
Viewers see the responsibilities
and hardships of being African
Americans and the realities of their
lives in the Jim Crow era in Mississippi,
and the joys they find in their
lives. The story is impactful before
the action really begins, though
when it reaches its height, the audience
will feel for every character
on screen.
Renegade Events
Campus Events
April. 30: Performing Arts Combined Concert,
BC Outdoor Theater, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.
May. 1: Cal-Fresh Kick Off, Renegade Crossroads,
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May. 2: Lavender Prom, Renegade Event
Center, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
May. 1-3: Real Women Have Curves, BC
Indoor Theater, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
May. 4: BC/CSUB Orchestra Concert,
CSUB Dorè Theater, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
May. 6: CSUB Blue & Gold Day, Renegade
Crossroads, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May. 7,9: Study Jam, BC Dining Commons,
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
May. 9: Afrocuban Folkloric Percussion Concert,
BC Indoor Theatre, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
May. 16: Bakersfield College’s 111th Commencement
Ceremony, Memorial Stadium,
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
May. 10-16: Final Exams
May. 19: Summer Semester begins
May. 26: Murph Challenge at BC, BC pool,
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.