Renegade Rip, issue 3, Oct. 15, 2025

The Renegade Rip
Vol. 104 No. 3 Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025
Bakersfield College
Services for those
who’ve served
News, Page 2
Dancing to Latin
beats: Zumba
Campus, Page 6
Opinion, Page 7
Indoor star gazing
“Noises Off” full of
fabulous chaos
Opinions, Page 7
XAVIER CHAVEZ/THE RIP
BC Renegade Deliliah Cardenas shoots, and scores,
during the women’s soccer match at BC
LINDA LEMONS/THE RIP
RN Instructor Callie Nielsen uses butterfly needle
beautifully to draw “blood” from the practice arm’s
vein.
GABRIELLA MARTINEZ/THE RIP
Three Renegade cheerleaders excited for what
practice will bring.
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News
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Resource Center for veterans
By Joshua Dante
Reporter
Welcome Vets to a new semester at Bakersfield
College. It is here on the main campus
where veterans can receive various services,
including general information on programs
they may qualify for, so that the transition after
or during military service can be successful
while attending school.
The Veterans Resource Center serves all
veterans and their dependents who are using
benefits.
The Center’s hours are in the Spring/Fall:
Mon - Thur 7:30 - 5:30 p.m., Fri. 8 - 12 p.m.
and Summer: Mon. - Thur.: 7 - 5:30 p.m. but
are closed Fridays.
The Veterans Center space has a big lobby,
for studying, relaxing, and even a place to
watch television. There are also small conference
rooms where you can have small meetings
and have computer access.
When you want to utilize the Center, the
first thing to do is check in at a computer, by
entering your student I.D., and answering
some general questions about what services
you need and or what you need to do.
“I’m extremely grateful for everything
the Veteran Resource Center and the staff
have done for me. They made the transition
from the Army to college life feel seamless,
almost as if I never left the service.
What makes the VRC special is the general
understanding here. Fellow student veterans
and dependents have walked similar
paths, faced the same strugles, and known
what it feels like. That connection makes
everything easier, because you never feel
alone. I started as a student at B.C., began
a work study, graduated, and now while I’m
continuing my education at CSUB, I’ve returned
to the VRC as a Peer Mentor. My
goal is to give other veteran students the
same support I received, so their path can be
just as smooth.,” said Abel Valdivia, a B.C.
graduate and Peer Mentor at the VRC.
If a veteran needs any information from a
supervisor at VRC, they can contact Jenny
Frank, Director of the VRC.
JOSHUA DANTE/THE RIP
Abel Valdivia, A VRC Peer
Tutor Represents The
Center.
Get help with your classes
By Leilani Nordine
Reporter
As a new school semester arrives,
new challenges arrive with it. Many
students at BC have so many services
to help overcome these barriers. One
service that has been a hidden gem
from the start is the Tutoring Center.
“It definitely predates me. It’s definitely
been here since I say the 70s or 80s.”
stated Bradley Cramer, Team Lead for
the Panorama Tutoring Center. Esther
Ramos, a former BC student claimed
to have never known about the center
during her time at BC in the late 80s.
Still many students to this day have no
clue about this service. The Tutoring
Center is trying to overcome this ongoing
problem.
“Our building is going to be demolished…
so our area will be condensed,
but I hope that for the meantime we’re
in the library… I hope they’ll be able
to find us easier because right now it’s
hard to find us.” stated Cramer. This
demolishment of the tutoring center
will begin in 2026.
Apart from this demolishment, many
of the staff at the center have goals they
want to accomplish with students who
come to tutoring. Silas Jett, a Front
Desk and English and Government tutor
stated, “I want to help people better
understand the subjects that I love
and that I like to learn about.” With all
these great ambitions, they cannot be
achieved if BC students don’t use the
opportunity of this free service. Jett
said, “You’re honestly, doing yourself
a disservice by not getting tutoring because
it’s paid for you by your tuition.”
The Tutoring Center is ran by students
who attend BC. All of these tutors
who work at the center, passed the
course they are tutoring for. The tutoring
center offers support for many subjects,
apart from just English and Math.
The center also offers one hour appointments
for students who schedule
online, over the phone, or in-person.
If a BC student just wants a quick appointment,
they also offer 15 minute
walk-ins. For those who are apart of
DSPS, they are qualified to have two
hour sessions.
Tutoring is offered through all BC
campuses, along with also being offered
online. The Panorama Center is
opened Monday-Thursday from 8:00
am to 8:00 pm and Fridays from 9:00
am to 12:00 pm. Students can call (661)
395-4050 to get ahold of the front desk.

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Lets hear it for BC Cheer
By Gabriella Martinez
Reporter
The Renegade Cheer Team has a
new head coach Katy Licon, with ambitious
goals for the future, and determination
from the girls, it is bound to
be an awesome cheer season. First time
college cheer coach Katy Licon, has assessed
this year’s team and is more than
excited to work with these girls and
help them reach new heights. Licon
also feels that she has had the warmest
welcome into this new role as the Renegades
Cheer coach.When asked about
the season so far, coach Licon says, “I
think it’s going really well, especially
since it’s my first-year coaching.”
As of right now, the Renegade cheer
team does not compete in cheer competitions
but there are plans to change
that in the near future; as of right now,
they are present on the basketball, football,
volleyball and other sports’ sidelines.
Their goals for this season under
a new coach consist of leveling up collegiately,
figuring out a way to compete
against other cheer teams, and stepping
up their halftime performances.
“We got a goal to try and level up
our stunts more collegiate level, which I
think we’re doing really well at.” (Licon)
There is a lot more than meets the
eye when it comes to being a part of
the Renegade Cheer team. There are
extra perks that you get when you are
GABRIELLA MARTINEZ/ THE RIP
Renegade cheer team doing their
pre-practice stretches
a part of the squad: you get to foster an
environment of dedication and determination,
and you also are able to form
lifelong bonds with your teammates
who become your best friends.
Base Jackie Flores, who has been
cheering for 10 years, said, “My favorite
part about being part of this team
is honestly just like growing in not just
skills, but growing friendships with a lot
of these girls. I mean, we all come from
different high schools. Things are done
differently, but we come here, and we
all work together.”
After observing the girls practice on
a Thursday afternoon, it is clear that
this quote is not an understatement; I
saw for myself the bond of friendship in
motion. At all times the girls were interacting
with each other like sisters, from
walking into the gym together, rolling
out the large mat, and doing their
stretches in unison.
Overall, this year’s Renegades Cheer
Team has all the elements for an amazing
season. They are a constant presence
on the campus, and I think Coach
Licon said it best, “This group of girls
are really motivated. They really like
being out there cheering and being energetic.
They just like cheering for their
team and being Renegades.”
New Phlebotomy program
By Linda Lemons
Reporter
There’s an added twist to one of BC’s Health and Science
programs beginning Spring 2026. BC has its very own Phlebotomy
Program now! Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied
Health, Shaun Tobiasen stated, “The launch of the Phlebotomy
program is a significant milestone because it directly addresses
a critical workforce need.” The program will benefit
BC students as well as the local healthcare community.
Tobiasen explained, “This program marks the beginning
of a sustainable pipeline that will equip numerous individuals
with valuable skills and support the delivery of vital care in
our community hospitals.”
Isaac Langer, who is Department Assistant III and has also
been working closely on the program stated, “I’m working to
make it run as smoothly as possible since we are starting in
the Spring with our own instructor.”
Tobiasen explained they believe they will achieve higher
scores now that they are “investing in our own faculty” like
the very first official Phlebotomy instructor for BC is the
“highly capable” Professor Carlos Salinas.
Attaining some of the goals set for the Phlebotomy program
just means working harder with the students to reach
them. Tobiasen explained, “Our primary goals include
achieving a first-time certification pass rate of over 90%, ensuring
high-quality instruction, and,” he continued, “reaching
a self-reported job placement rate of over 90% for our
graduates. These benchmarks reflect our commitment to excellence
and to preparing students for immediate success in
the workforce.”
For those of you interested in the Phlebotomy Program do
not waste time go straight to their website to print the application
they are available right now until Oct. 15 online. Which
is also the deadline to submit the application to their office in
room MS-178 or via Mail. The application also explains the
required proof of vaccinations at time of submission..
During the program the Phlebotomy students will be dispersed
among a few different clinical sites throughout the
course of their training in order to gain hands-on experience
required for their Job Skills Certificate.
Tobiasen stated, “This approach aligns with our mission
to provide affordable, high-quality education that meets the
needs of both our students and the healthcare community.”

Sportss
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Renegades show growth in
hard-fought match
By Carlos Ayala
Reporter
The BC women’s water polo team
battled hard on Oct. 8 but, came up
short in a 12–7 loss. Despite the scoreboard,
the Renegades showed noticeable
improvement and flashes of strong
teamwork throughout the game.
The match started with Renegades
(#3), Samantha Dominguez scoring the
first goal at the 2:53 mark of the opening
quarter, giving the team an early
spark. However, the momentum quickly
shifted as the opposing team scored
four straight goals, ending the first quarter
with a 5–1 lead. Defensive struggles
continued into the second quarter as
the Renegades fell behind 8–1 before
(#12) Megan Daniels found the back of
the net to make it 8–2 at halftime, the
Renegades trailed 9–2 and looked for a
way to turn things around. To start the
second half, Dominguez scored again
to bring life back into the team, but the
defense continued to face challenges
against the opponent’s quick passing
and movement. (#11) Laila Escarzaga
stepped up with late goals, including a
buzzer-beater to close the third quarter,
trimming the deficit to 12–5. In
the final quarter, Renegades added two
more goals — one from (#5) Kiley Kai
Nance off a great pass from the goalie,
and another by Escarzaga with just 11
seconds remaining — ending the game
on a positive note.
After the match, (#10) Megan Dudley
said, “I feel like we played a lot stronger
than we have. There were times we
needed to push a little harder, but that’s
key to winning.”
Head Coach, Bryan R. Hirayama
praised the team’s progress, saying,
“We’re playing much better water polo
than even two weeks ago. The girls are
understanding more and continuing to
grow. The strategy was on point — we
just need more consistent execution.”
Renegades looks to carry that improvement
into their next matchup.
CARLOS AYALA/ THE RIP
(#10) Megan Dudley tries to find an open teammate
as the defense closes in.
Marauders fail to raid BC
By Xavier Chavez
Reporter
The Bakersfield College women’s
soccer team dominated Antelope Valley
in a decisive 4-0 win on Oct. 7, after
relentless attacks on the goal all game.
The attack started early that afternoon
with BC’s #13, midfielder, Delilah
Cardenas, scoring the game’s first
goal just under the 10-minute mark.
Antelope Valley answered with a strong
defense that kept the score at 1-0 until
minute 32, when BC’s #3, forward,
Cierra Franks knocked in a header by
#18, defender, Jaxi Hagen off an assist
corner kick, straight past the goalie,
who couldn’t manage to get a finger on
it. After halftime, the two teams came
out re-energized and fought aggressively
for the ball and game domination.
The 90-degree weather did not seem
to affect the Renegades during the long
match, because after 72 minutes of hard
running, BC’s #14 Alexandra Gallardo
scored an unassisted goal, bringing the
score to 3-0. Not even one minute later,
hungry for a second goal, Cardenas
dribbled through multiple defenders in
a breakaway run to score the fourth and
final goal of the match, bringing the final
score of the game to 4-0.
“We won a lot of battles in the air,”
Gallardo said after the match. “My
strengths today were my speed and
my soccer IQ.” Gallardo explained
that soccer IQ was the ability to read
the game and predict the other players'
moves before they happened.
“We put the ball in the net,” said #27
Jade Salinas. “We made our good runs,
and I think we stayed fit throughout the
whole game.”
BC’s women’s team now stands at 11
games total for the season with a 5-5-1
record and a total of 14 goals scored.
BC’s next home game will be Friday,
Oct. 17, at 4 pm against West LA as a
conference game.
XAVIER CHAVEZ/ THE RIP
BC Renegade, (# 7) Giselle Cardenas fights for
the ball during the women’s soccer match against
Antelope Valley.

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Much Ado shines at BC
By Leilani Nordine
Reporter
“Much Ado About Nothing,” is more than just nothing, it’s
something! BC put on a great interpretation of the William
Shakespeare’s play “Much Ado About Nothing” on Saturday
night, Oct 4.
As soon as one steps into the entrance of the indoor theater
and after checking in one can get snacks at the concession
stand and walk to their seats.
When entering the theater iself, the audience is greeted by
more officers. These officers may try to get a bribe out of the
general admission folks for better seats. If one accepts, they
are moved to the royalty section; however, if one rejects the
offer they go up to the general admission section. Denying
their offer, I went up the stairs with the rest of the “common
folk.”
The officers were honestly my favorite part of the show.
All of the actors improv for the officers were great and they
make the audience feel very immersed into the show. I also
enjoyed the little baton fights they had with one another. The
audience could tell who they picked on the most. The actors
for the officers seemed to have a lot of fun being in these
roles.
Apart from the improv skills of the officers, the live jazz
band was great. It really sets the scene for the play. Since
the show is set in the 1920’s, the band brings the whole play
together. Without the live band, I don’t think the show would
have been as great as it was. I really enjoyed seeing the band
also be apart of the show with their acting abilities as well.
The actors also did a great job throughout the play and I
could tell they really enjoyed putting on a show. I really enjoyed
the police chase that was going on towards the end of
the show. In this chase the characters Conrade and Borachio
are being chased around not only on stage, but also where
the audience is being seated.
Another memorable moment of the show was the love story
between Beatrice and Benedick. Just from an audience
perspective, we could see the chemistry from the start to the
end of the show. Beatrice was this very strong, independent,
and intelligent woman, while Benedick was this humorous
bachelor. All of their differences created many great scenes
that the two shared, along with a great love story.
LEILANI NORDINE
Hero and Count Claudio’s wedding at
Oct. 4 performance of “Much Ado About
Nothing.”
Art, anthropology, rebellion
By Xavier Chavez
Reporter
Professors at Bakersfield College gave a panel discussion
about the use of art, anthropology, and other subjects as
forms of rebellion throughout history at the Levan Center
on Thursday, Oct. 2. They presented these ideas through the
unique lenses of their areas of expertise.
Professor of Media Arts Jeff Huston presented his thoughts
on the subject through uses of art throughout history. One of
these examples was Olympia, a famous painting that depicts
a nude woman gazing directly at the viewer. He said that it
was a form of rebellion because it was showing a part of society
that wasn’t talked about, the idea of sex workers and
women in those positions. It was a way to question what the
standard norm was and change it.
Professor of Anthropology Krista Moreland also shared her
perspectives through the studies of Jane Goodall, the woman
who studied apes for decades. She explained how Goodall’s
discoveries helped change the idea about what it meant to be
human, and that this was another form of rebellion because it
upset the foundational ideas in many parts of Western society.
“What I want students to take away from this,” Moreland
said. “Is just the experience. Because it’s a college experience
to come to these events, whether you’re a student or a teacher.”
“The nice thing about this,” Huston said. “Is that since it’s
not a classroom, we can talk about other topics and other
things, like how Professor Moreland talked about Jane Goodall,
who just passed away yesterday.”
Many of the people in attendance were students from BC,
including Andrew Vue, a history major in his Junior semester.
“I thought it was really tastefully presented,” said Vue. “I
would argue the most impactful thing was just thorough examination
of the definition of rebel.” He thought that it was
a way to delve into the ideas and not just focus on the surface
level concepts.

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Get fit with Latin beats!
By Isabel Farias
Digital Editor
Participants gathered
to sweat it
out on the Fireside
Room floor, moving
to an energetic
rhythm and Latin
beats. Bakersfield
College celebrated
Latino history
month with an upbeat
Zumba session
on Thursday, Oct. 9,
from 3 to 4 p.m., organized
by instructor
Roxane Damiam.
Zumba is a
high-energy dancebased-fitness
that is
a mix between Latin
inspired dances, cardio,
and international
music like hip-hop
and more and acts as
a bridge for people
worldwide to enjoy.
Damiam explained,
she specifically
chose Zumba
because, “you meet
new people, and it
is like they become
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part of my family
and that’s what I like
about it.”
When asked what
participants can
expect, Damiam
smiled and said, “I
know they’re going
to have fun, and I
know hopefully they
want to do it again.”
BC student, Guadalupe
Rangel
participated in the
Zumba session and
shared her perspective
on the sessions
contribution to Latino
culture, she stated,
“ we connected
with a lot of Latin
music here we did
Cumbia, we did
Bachata, some of
our warm-ups, some
of our unwinding
just to cool off the
rhythm and movements
it all just kind
connects back to the
music.”
When asked about
the overall atmosphere
of the session
Rangel responded
with, “it was really
good, it was energetic,
we started off
a little slow and then
we kind of kicked it
off and then ended
with like a big pow!”
Rangel expressed
her enthusiasm, saying
she “really liked
it, so I’m looking forward
to other invites,
but hopefully I stay
connected with just
any other Hispanic
heritage events.”
Zumba dancing
overall gave many
the opportunity to
celebrate Latino
culture, get some
exercise while being
energetic and having
fun as well as being
able to connect with
others and have a
great time doing so.
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EDITORIAL BOARD
Editor-in-Chief..........................Sam Cooley
Digital Editor.............................Isabel Farias
News Editor.........................Stephanie Perez
Sports Editor....................Samantha Trujillo
Arts & Entertainment Editor.....Diego
Zaragoza
Opinion Editor.............................Jared Buys
Copy Editor...........................RubenTrujillo
Adviser.........................................Erin Auerbach
STAFF CONTINUED
Reporters/photographers:
Carlos Ayala
Araya Ban
Alex Bejarano
Xavier Chavez
Joshua Dante
Linda Lemons
Gabriella Martinez
Leilani Nordine
Elian Puentes
Ocean Roberson
Jolie Wyatt
ISABEL FARIAS/
THE RIP
Left: Participants
following along to the
Zumba rhythm.
Below: Instructor
Roxane Damia( infront)
guiding participants
in Zumba
dancing in the Fireside
Room
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New Netflix cartoon worth it
By Alex Bejarano
Reporter
Family is complicated, isn’t it? Imagine being part of the
Schwartz/Cooper family. A chaotic and loud family that
loves each other...kind of. “Long Story Short” was created by
Raphael Bob-Waksberg best known for his magnum opus,
“BoJack Horseman.”
This non-linear comedy drama series on Netflix follows
three siblings; Avi, Shira, and Yoshi throughout different eras
in their lives within their overbearing Jewish family, especially
their mother. The show is very character driven and, in the
end, this family comes together despite their indifferences.
During one of these episodes, the family is convinced that
their dearly departed mother would want a brooch that belonged
to their great grandmother, but what she really wanted
was for them to celebrate Shabbat with their brother,
Yoshi, who is currently trapped in a motel in the middle of
the dessert. And so, with a quick stop to a random 7-11, they
arrive at the motel to celebrate with Yoshi.
Surrounded by candlelight, the family shares stories about
their mother and their Uncle Barry who just passed. Their
mother would’ve loved that they spent so much time talking
about her, but mad that she wasn’t there to hear it. Perhaps
they could still have a memorial, but then they realize they
are the memorial. It’s a very melancholy, but heartwarming
scene that really drives home this family’s love for each other
and the generational impacts passed down to them.
The emotional scenes are relatable. The conversations become
so real; you almost forget you’re watching a cartoon.
The show has an art style unlike anything seen before. Everything
from the characters to the backgrounds looks like it
was drawn with crayons or colored pencils and watercolors.
This is used to the show’s advantage with a lot of visual gags
and emotional scenes. This show will make you cry, gasp,
laugh, and warm your heart.
It has received a positive reception from critics and audiences
alike for its first season. And with a season two on the
way, it’s safe to say the future is bright for this dysfunctional
family. If you haven’t seen it yet, go check it out. It’s a show
worth your time. Overall, it’s a very good show and a great
follow-up for Waksberg.
Walk under the stars
By Linda Lemons
reporter
Traveling through virtual time and space to simply see the
night sky, as it once was thousands of years ago to simply
rediscover the Milky Way from the vantage point it was first
seen without requiring a telescope all while sitting in the William
M. Thomas Planetarium on Oct. 2. Open to not only
students of Bakersfield College but also open to the public.
Professor John Menzies, who is also the assistant director
of the planetarium revealed an array of night skies of Bakersfield
. Menzies spoke about averted vision while looking
at the stars. Certain stars you are unable to visibly see when
looking directly at their location. So, he explained that everyone
would have to utilize peripheral vision by looking either
to the left or right of the area he pointed at with the red
laser pointer and miraculously everyone could see what he
was talking about. Giggles were heard around the planetarium.
One BC Student had this to say about the Bakersfield
night sky displayed, Mary Gregory stated, “it was accurate
to life and I was pretty impressed with the projector.”
Light pollution is a real thing that affects the night skies
every day. That is why every night when people look up at
the sky, they cannot always clearly see the stars. And many
cases when there are exciting astrological events, people typically
drive away from the city lights to see what is happening
above them. The “Mars: One Thousand One” video was
shown to portray what a trip to Mars could one day be like
with real life issues that astronauts could potentially face.
Student Joshua Quiroz-Aldana explained his thought on
the Mars video, “I think it was very eye-opening…” The
audience was full of BC students and families alike.
When I asked what he hoped everyone got from the show,
Menzies explained, “a greater appreciation. And for younger
people who attended that it will spark their interest in science,
and they pursue it in college.”
LINDA LEMONS/THE RIP
Professor John Menzies speaking to BC students St
vie Gregory, Bryanna Martinez, Mary Gregory and
Joshua Quiroz-Aldana about what got him interested
in his field of study in the first place.

Culture & Calendar
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Cultural Corner
Japan’s Blue Zone
Culture
There are only a few
places in the world known
as Blue Zones rare regions
where people live significantly
longer and healthier
lives. These zones include
Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya,
Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece;
Loma Linda, California;
and Okinawa, Japan. Despite
being oceans apart,
they share the same secret:
a lifestyle deeply rooted in
community, gratitude, and
purpose. Among them, Okinawa
stands out not only for
its remarkable longevity but
also for its strong cultural
identity. This tropical island
in southern Japan has long
fascinated researchers who
study aging and well-being.
Its residents, many of whom
live well into their 90s and
beyond, credit their health
not to modern medicine
or technology but to the
rhythms of everyday life. At
the heart of Okinawan culture
are two guiding philosophies.
The first is hara
hachi by a Confucian teaching
that reminds people to
eat until they are 80% full.
This mindful approach to
eating helps prevent overindulgence
and promotes balance.
The second is ikigai,
which translates to “a reason
for being.” It’s about waking
up each morning with a
sense of purpose something
to look forward to, no matter
how small. Food, movement,
and community all
play vital roles in Okinawan
longevity. Traditional meals
include colorful arrays of
vegetables, tofu, sweet potatoes,
and seaweed. Physical
activity comes naturally
through gardening, walking,
and daily chores, rath-
Stephanie Perez
er than through structured
gym workouts.
Okinawans build lifelong
friendship circles known as
moai, where members support
one another emotionally,
financially, and spiritually.
Okinawa celebrates a series
of local festivals that blend
history, faith, and joy. The
Naha Great Tug-of-War
Festival, held every October
in the island’s capital, brings
thousands of people together
to pull a massive 40-ton
rope a tradition believed to
bring good luck and prosperity
to the community.
The event includes parades,
dancing, and karate demonstrations,
making it one of
Okinawa’s most anticipated
celebrations of the year.
Later in the month, on October
25, the island commemorates
Karate Day,
honoring the birthplace of
one of the world’s most respected
martial arts. Okinawa’s
streets and parks fill
with demonstrations, performances,
and community
events that highlight karate’s
philosophy of discipline,
balance, and respect values
that perfectly align with the
island’s way of life.
Renegade Events
Campus Events
Oct 15: Undocumented Student Success Week: Student
Panel, CSS 151, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Oct 15: The Hope Talks: Mental Health Awareness, FA
30, 6 - 8 p.m.
Oct 16: Great California Shakeout, All BC Campuses,
10:16 - 10:45 a.m.
Oct 17: R.A.D. Training, Fireside Room, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Oct 21: Renegade Nexus Farmers Market, Outdoor Theatre,
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.