Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Black History Month to close with campus celebrationWith Black History Month coming to an end, CSUB’s African American Student Union (AASU) presents its first annual Black History Celebration. It will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Multi-Purpose Room.
Information about graduate school to be presented next WednesdayCSUB is hosting Grad School Information Day next Wednesday, March 6, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union multipurpose room on campus.
Homecoming proves to be a real ‘ball’For five magical hours, students and faculty turned downtown Bakersfield into an enchanted vicinity filled with memorable moments and starlit romance.
Chicano book signing and discussion this FridayTwo visiting professors will discuss the "Chicano Novel and Criticism" during a book signing this Friday, at 5 p.m. in the CSUB Bookstore.
Student input needed on use of fundsThe ASI promo week was a success with over 500 students inquiring about ASI! Students were especially excited about the 25 percent discount at Mauricio’s.
Annual CSUB Women’s Day to take place on ThursdayCSUB’s annual Women’s Day will be held this Thursday, 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Multipurpose Room, featuring guest speaker Anthropology Professor Carole Nagengast of the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.
Garay leads Lady ‘Runners to the top of CCAAHovering above the guards who gathered around her at practice like a redwood tree over shrubs, Heather Garay has proven her height is not all hype. At an even six feet tall, Garay is the nation’s leading scorer in the NCAA’s division II, but more importantly, she has been one of the keys to the Lady Runners’ bid for a CCAA title.
‘Runner men complete road sweep with win at DavisRamel Curry took over Saturday’s game at UC Davis, scoring 17 second-half points--including a one-man 10-2 run to break open a one-point game--as the Roadrunners outlasted a game UC Davis squad 72-62 at Recreation Hall. championship.
CSUB women overcome emotional Chico squad, 79-77The Cal State Bakersfield women’s basketball team survived an emotion-filled game to defeat Chico State 79-77 on Jennifer Hansen’s (Porterville HS) late basket Friday night in Chico.
‘Runner softball team drops three in Northern California tripThe CSUB softball team was swept at UC Davis as the ‘Runners failed to score in both games on Saturday.
‘Runner water polo continues winning waysThe Runner women’s water polo team had an excellent performance at La Nina Invitational, defeating Occidental College 6-4 and Santa Clara University 5-4 at home.
‘Runner tennis endures tough weekendThe CSUB women's tennis team suffered an 8-1 loss to UC San Diego at Seven Oaks Country Club Saturday.
‘Queen of the Damned’ should be condemned from theatresAnticipation for “Queen of the Damned” proves not to be worth the wait. “Damned” begins really well, introducing the main character, the vampire Lestat.
Local band Mento Buru explodes with their ska/reggae feelCaution: Listening to Mento Buru’s self-titled CD at home may cause you to invite all your friends over, push the furniture aside, and dance until the neighbors call the cops.
‘Dragonfly’ doesn’t take flight in the box officeER doctor Joe Darrow (Kevin Costner The Postman, Waterworld) is grieving over the recent loss of his wife Emily (Susanna Thompson), who died on a Red Cross mission in South America.
Graceful Riverdance flows through BakersfieldBeing on stage is terrifying for many. For the Lagan Troupe of “Riverdance” it's an everyday job.
Students numb when it comes to campus issues and awarenessApathetic: adj. 1: having or showing little or no feeling or emotion : spiritless 2: having little or no interest or concern: indifferent syn see impassive. This is the perfect adjective to describe most of the students at CSUB.
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