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James looks to go pro after college career By Vincent Perez

News editor

Bakersfield College sophomore dual athlete Katherine James, 20, spends her free time during the cur­rent BC swim season focusing on her main sport.

"Anytime I have free time is spent on the golf course," said James.

James explained how she got involved with golf at Liberty High School.

"I got into golf when I was a sophomore in high school. The next step was naturally junior college."

As a swimmer in the spring se­mester and a golfer in the fall se­mester, James talked about how she balances both.

"I try to get my studies done as much as possible. Swimming is easy, it's a set practice every day."

James added, "I feel busy. I did not expect it when I came in. Com­ing into the junior college level you'd think it was going to be easy, a breeze through it all."

thing." When asked how stressful han­

dling two sports can be, James re­plied, "It's very stressful. I have the perspective that if this is my most stressful time in life."

James said proudly, "I can take it if everything looks better from this point on."

Yet, when James is not on the golf course or in the pool, she said she finds time to relax with friends.

"I go to the movies like any nor­mal kid," proclaimed James.

James grew up listening to BC swimming coach Charlie Pike's ad­vice.

"I swam for Charlie (Pike] since I was 11 or 12 in youth clubs, so when I was asked to join the BC swimming team, it was just natural to say 'yeah. ' "

James is a liberal studies major at BC, and she said she plans to change her major to psychology when she transfers next semester to Augusta State University in Georgia.

sports, she said, "Swimming is more physical and golf is more mental. Swimming keeps me in shape for golf and golfing keeps me mentally prepared for my swimming races, so they balance."

However, James mentioned why she prefers golf to swimming.

"I love golf much more," she said. "In swimming you're going back and forth on a little black line," said James with a laugh.

James felt her time at BC was spent well.

"I feel proud. It feels awesome. I don't really ever think about it, honestly. I just try to get through the next moment."

James' preparations before she competes in either sport are simple.

"I eat oatmeal before every swim meet and golf tournament," she said.

"I've done it since J was a little kid, and I don't want to break the habit," she added.

James added that she listens to music before competing, also.

got to have a little bit of her in there. I like country, too."

James' plans at Augusta and after are to go professional in golf.

"I want to see if I can join the [Ladies Professional Golf Associa­tion] Tour."

James added, "I want to get two years in of serious golf at Augusta and see if I can go out and make it as a professional golfer," she said.

James admitted, "I may never get in the pool again [after BC]."

After quitting swimming her junior high school, James said, "I came back because they needed more swimmers on the team at BC."

James competes in the 500-yard freestyle, 1,000-yard freestyle, 1,650-freesty le and 100-yard but­terfly.

James' goal this swimming sea­son is to go as far as she did in the fall semester of 2009 in golf.

"Swimming wise, I'm trying to make it to state," said James.

GREGORY D. COOK /THE RIP

Katherine James, a BC standout swimmer and golfer, poses before practice at the aquatic center.

James said profoundly, "It wasn't, it caught me on my toes the whole time. I had to keep track of every-

James received a scholarship to play golf at Augusta. James re­ceived the offer Jan. 20.

When James compared her two

"I listen to a lot of music a lot of the time. I'm a fan of the corny Dis­ney music, like Miley Cyrus. You

James added, "That's the ultimate goal: is to go to state in two sports. In golf, I was all-state, so in swim­ming I want to do the same."

Men's and women's tennis struggle to win in conference By Michael Morrow

Sports editor

The Bakersfield College men's tennis team traveled to Woodland Hills to take on the L.A. Pierce College Brahmas and returned to town with another loss.

The Renegades went into the match on a three-game losing streak with their last win coming against the Brahmas at home on March 4. The Renegades fell to Pierce 6-3, bringing the losing streak to four and their overall record to 3-9.

BC's No. 3 player Matt Booth pulled out a win against Patrick Massey witl1 the scores of 6-4, 6-4, followed by the Renegades No. 5 player Chris Si.des beat­ing G.S. Navjeevan Sanders 6-2, 6-4.

The otl1er win came in doubles against the Brahmas No. l dou­bles team of Ari Cohen and Lo­gan Feldstein. BC's No.2 player James Griffin and Booth took tl1e match with the score of 8-5.

tl1eir end." Back on March 25, tl1e Ren­

egades lost to Ventura College by the score of 9-0. Tlus loss was the second to Ventura this season. It's also the only team tl1is season BC has failed to get a singles or doubles victory in.

Csibi-Krueger spoke about the conference power Ventura.

"Ventura is tl1e strongest team in tl1e conference, maybe the strongest in tl1e state. We aren't on their caliber, and nev­er thought we could win that match," said Csibi-Krueger. "We play in the toughest conference, and nobody believes they can beat Ventura either. Ventura top to bottom is unstoppable."

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Bakersfield College's Jessica Burrow returns a shot during a match against Ventura College on March 25.

Head coach Regina Csibi.­Krueger talked about her overall disappointment in the season and her team after the loss to L.A. Pierce.

Before taking on Ventura, the Renegades took on Santa Barbara City College at home on March 18. BC lost to SBCC 7-2 in the match up. and 6-3 in tl1e first matchup back on Feb. 18. The two matches BC won against the Vaqueros both came in singles matches, when Griffin pulled out a win 6-2, 1-6, 7-6, and Robby Jennings won 6-3, 7-6.

Up next is the Western State Conference tournament on April 16-17, then the Ojai tournament April 22-25. By Julian Moore

Reporter

The Bakersfield College wom­en's tennis team lost two of its last three matches lost to Santa Monica and Ventura College.

The team's one win came against Allan Hancock, where the Renegades won 9-0.

BC coach Gene Lundquist spoke about the match.

"We did really well, our team maintained its intensity and we beat them 9-0.

Allan Hancock is having a re­ally down year. The fact is they just haven 't had as much playing experience as we have;' he said.

"And so I want to give them some credit but we pretty well handled them especially in sin­gles.

In doubles they gave us a pret­ty good match in our number two doubles, but we won that 8-5."

Though the Renegades haven't played up to what their expecta­tions were, Lundquist did say they had one surprise this sea­son.

"One of our players who has really risen to the occasion here late in the season is Stevie Lin­coln.

She beat her opponent at Allan Hancock 6-0, and again 6-0. She didn't even get a game against Stevie."

An example of this improve­ment came against undefeated Santa Monica.

"Her opponent, Alex Thomas, beat Stevie pretty handily in the first round.

"But in the second round, Ste­vie showed this improvement and she notched a win," Lun­dquist said.

Lincoln was not at practice to comment.

Lundquist addressed the poor season.

"Three of our Western State

Conference opponents have come up with superior teams. They've really got some out­standing players."

We 're in one of the strongest conferences in the state and we have our work cut out for us," he said.

The Renegades are looking to the upcoming postseason where they will hope to make regionals, which is an individual competi­tion rather than a team.

"My team can't close matches. I'm disappointed and frustrated at the lack of focus we've shown over the past couple of weeks. I'm very disappointed in the team's performance, and we're about to have a team meeting to hopefully get it together before some of these big tournaments," said Csibi-Krueger.

"I have two steady-strong players that just keep wiruung, Booth and Griffin, but the rest of the team just isn't keeping up

As far as what Csibi-Krueger thinks will happen in those tour­naments, she went on to talk about high and low expecta­tions.

"I have high expectations for Booth and Griffin. I'm hoping they can go far, but it all depends on if tl1ey play up to their abil­ity. To be quite honest, the rest of tl1e team doesn't stand a chance against the competition," said Csibi-Krueger.

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James Griffin returns a serve against Santa Barbara at Bakersfield College on March 18. Griffin went on to beat Alex Zazove by the scores of 6-2, 1-6, and 7-6.

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Renegades slide into five-game win streak By Julian Moore

Reporter

Bakersfield College's baseball has won five games in a row and are looking at a 7-2 record over the last nine games.

The Renegades pitching staff hasn't given up more than five mns in each of their wins, and are giving up an average of 3.33 mns per game.

Their last three games came in the College of Sequoias tourna­ment, where they defeated COS, Sien-a College and Saddleback. Each win came by playing out of conference teams.

In the game against COS on March 31, Greg Fowler pitched a commanding eight innings for BC. He allowed four hits and one walk as he stmck out 10 batters in the win.

Andrew Letourneau was 3-for-6 and catcher Dylan Nasiatka had a 4-for-6 game, with three RBI and two extTa base hi ts. The Renegades had a total of 16 hits in the 11-1 road win.

Art Charles picked up the win for BC at Sieffa, as he struck out eight batters and gave up two hits through eight innings in the 3-0 shutout win.

"That was for sure the best pitching pe1fo1mance I had of the year, I went out there and just shoved it," Charles said. "I had the changeup working early, cur­veball working late, I kept them off balance."

The first of the five wins came on March 25, when BC beat L.A. Valley 2-1.

BC scored first in the home half of the fourth. Nasiatka sin­gled a 3-1 pitch to center field and moved to second when Charles singled to left The next batt.er, David Pennington, was hit by a pitch to load the bases.

Jacob Neilson hit into a dou­ble play at short, which brought in Nasiatka and moved Charles to third. Greg Osteen stmck out swinging to end the inning.

Charles left at the start of the fifth and went a total of four in­nings and walked six batters be­fore being lifted for Joe Neilson, who went the rest of the game.

The Renegades scored again in the eighth when Letourneau singled and advanced to second on an error by Valley's third baseman Josh Goosen-Brown.

Nasiatka singled to left and advanced to second after an er­ror on the left fielder. The hit brought home Leto urneau.

BC coach Tim Painton was be­yond pleased with Neilson's day on the rubber.

"I felt like Joseph Neilson was outstanding out of the bullpen. He was really the difference maker this ballgame," Painton said. "We didn't do a whole lot offensively. We had a lot of sco1ing oppo1t unities we didn' t capitalize on. And outside of a couple infield singles he didn't give up much in his five innings of work."

Neilson, who gave up three hi ts in his outing, said of his per­fo1mance, "I felt more energized and pumped up because I was in there for more innings, I just felt more comfo11able."

"'Ioday I threw more change­ups than my breaking ball and I was spotting my fastball, keep­ing it down !Tying to get ground­balls."

Nasiatka went 4-for-4 in the game with a run and an RBI and felt his hard work as of late "paid off."

"I've been having some rough times at the plate and I've really been working hard to get back to using the middle of the field," said Nasiatka.

"I've had a lot of help from coach PatTick Cornejo, he keeps us pumped up to play and I try and come with a consistent ap­proach of trying to work hard everyday.

He also commented on Neil­son, "When he came in the game, I could tell he was going to have good command of his fastball and spotted up with his changeup. And just worked well to get the hitters out."

Charles said about the team's string of wins and moving for­ward.

" It. feels great, especially to have started off slow the way we did. We're going full steam

ahead back into conference. We play Citrus and Mission these next four games and if we could sweep these teams that will defi­nitely help us out. But I know for sure we'll come out these next couple weeks and handle busi­ness," he said.

Painton discussed the road the team has ahead and the bumps they've faced in the past.

"I felt like we've turned some things around that we weren't doing very well early, which was swinging the bat.

"Pitching has stabilized that's been good, but its been good for awhile now and its good to see us staiting to swing the bats and put some mns on the board."

He continued by saying. "The game is a constant game

of adjustment, so there's not one thing I can point to. It's just simply having bet.ter at-bats and starting to produce with men on base.

"Hopefully we can continue the momentum we have 1ight now. We're down to 11 confer­ence games left, so hopefully we can continue to ride the momen­tum we have now," he said.

Closer Anthony Ramirez was having a rough time after the 13-6 loss against West L.A. where he struggled in the ninth.

He spoke about the changes since then. "I felt it was more of a mental adjustment that I needed to make on the mound. I feel better and it was good to get another save," he said. "I just got to lay it out on the line."

He went on to talk about his teammates on the pitching staff.

"The bullpen has been great au year. With Xavier Tavorn coming in and Joe Neilson, those guys have been great, they've given me the oppo1tunity to get in and try and close it out," he commented.

Painton spoke about Ramirez. "He's gotten better, he's made some adjustments," he said. "He just lost his slider. You cant be a one-pitch guy at our level and have success. We were able to make some adjustments with his slider and he's got that back and is throwing the ball very weU."

Women's softba II holds its own

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GREGORY D. COOK /THE R[P

Renegades outfielder Sam Westendorf slides in safe at second base under Monarchs' infielder Ricky Alvarez in a game at Bakersfield College on March 25.

Painton also commented on the recent injury infielder Nick Fox has.

"We're waiting for clearance so we can use him. He's getting better but he missed three to four weeks of live at-bats so that re­mains to be seen right now."

As far as continuing to re­place him, Painton said, "We've used Jacob Neilson there. He's driven in runs, played very well defensively," he said. "Right now that's his job. Fox has to go back and earn it.

"There will be a role for him, he's a ve1y good hitter, but we just have to get him healthy."

GREGORYD.COOK /THE RJP

Renegades outfielder Andrew Letourneau attempts to outrun Gauchos first baseman Billy Sanders during a game at Bakersfield College on April 2.

By Natalie Rodriguez Reporter

Scorecard Baseball

after a week stretch of 10 games The Bakersfield CoUege women's

softball team played 10 games in a seven-day period, winning six of them.

BC played a doubleheader at Bakers­field College against Glendale College on March 30 and won the first game 4-3 and lost the second 5-4. Freshman pitcher Tayler Ward, came back from an injury to pitch a ten-inning winning game against Glendale on March 30.

March 23 March 25 March 27 March 31 Ap1il I April 2 April 8 Ap1il 10

Canyons 5, BC 4 BC 2, LA Valley I BC I 0, LA Valley 2 BC 11,COS 1 BC 3, Sierra O BC 12, Sadclleback 3 at Citrus

JOSEPH COTA /THERJP

Bakersfield College shortstop Courtney Hockett throws the ball to first base for an easy out in the beginning of the second inning on March 18, against LA Valley in a 7-2 win.

RIP NATI o N What do you listen to before games to get pumped up?

Editor's note: Rip Nation is a feature that highlights the opinions of Bakersfield Colleges athletes and coaches.

Compiled by: Rip Staff

James Griffin, men's tennis: "Heavy rock and techno is whal gets me going for a malch. 'Indestructable' by Disturbed, that's my badass song:'

Daniel Shepherd, baseball: "Some old Metallica. Blackened by Metallica:' ~ ·· ...

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On March 25, BC traveled to Valen­cia to take on College of the Canyons and lost in a shutout game 8-0. On March 23, BC started their road !Tip in Sylmar and beat L.A. Mission with a score of 8-7. In the second BC Classic at BC, the softball team came out even with two wins and two losses. BC also won against L.A. Valley College 7-2 on March 18 and won the first game of the doubleheader against Ciaus Col­lege 3-2 and lost the second4-3.

Coach Sandi 'faylor talked about the BC tournament. "We are beating the teams we are supposed to beat so we are in a good place."

Taylor talked about her team's per­fonnance from the past games.

"The team has played really hard the last couple of weeks. The game at Col­lege of the Canyons was not our best but overall having played 10 games in seven days I was ve1y proud of our team," said Taylor.

"Last Tuesday we got our players back who were injured, and you could tell we just staited playing better so that's always good . Jessica. Newton­Smith, who was out for a month, made a big impact in a huge way on her first day with a couple RBI's and base hits . Brittney Morrison, also out for a month, came back from her recent injmy.

BC played L.A. Valley College on April 6, which was an importai1t con­ference matchup for the team.

at LA Mission

Softball

March 18 BC 7, LA Valley 2 March 20-21 BC 1-1 March 23 March 25 March 30

April 6 April 8

Men's golf

April 5 Ap1il 12

BC 8, LA Mission 7 Canyons 8, BC O BC 4, Glendale 3 (10 inn.) Glendale 5, BC 4 at Santa Monica (DH) Citrius

WSC # 6 at Ventura WSC # 7 at Allan Hancock

Men and women's track and field

Ap1il 9 WSC # 2 at LA Valley Ap1il 13-14 BC at Cenitos

Men's tennis

March 18 March 25 March 30 Ap1il I Ap1il 8

Santa Barbara 7, BC 2 Ventura 9, BC O Sierra College 6, BC 3 LA Pierce 6, BC 3 Rain Date

Women's tennis

March 18 March 25 March 26 March 30 Ap1il 8

Santa Barbara 9, BC O Ventura College 9. BC O Santa Monica 8, BC I BC 9. Allan Hancock O Rain Date

Men and women's swimming

Ap1il 9 WSC Quads# 4 at Citrus

2:30 p.rn. 1 p.m.

1/3 p.m. 5p.m.

Joni Langerstrom, softball: "We made a CD called girl power .. . songs about girls, and we listen to music we can dance to. That gets us pumped:'

....-------, lmaad Nuriddin, baseball: "Usually I lislen to Lil Wayne before games, that's usually gets me going. A song called 'Oh Let's Do It' by Wayne:'

Matthew Booth, men's tennis: "I like the band Circa Survive and the song 'The Glorious Nosebleed' really gets me going:'

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Siblings play ball for fun of the games Athletes of the Issue By Michael Morrow

Sports editor

They are siblings who started play­ing around the age of six, both play third base, both were Centennial High School Golden Hawks, and the duo both play for the Bakersfield College Renegades.

But this is where the similarities end for Nick and Laura Fox.

Nick is in his sophomore season on the BC baseball team and Laura is a freslunan on the Renegades softball team. Laura only played softball, while Nick played baseball, and some foot­ball. Nick is 20, while Laura is 19.

Laura and Nick talked about their feelings about the game they share.

"It means a lot, it's pretty much tak­en over my life. When you play college sports, everyday you practice or you have a game," said Nick. "Even in the summer you practice and tlu·oughout tl1e fall you're practicing, so it means a lot to me."

Lama continued with the same tl10ughts.

which they came from. "We've always been on teams, so

they didn't have to get out there with us, but they supported us the whole way, and bought us our stuff when we needed it, and t11ey were always out there when we needed tllem to be,'' said Laura.

"I don't think my clad played any sports, but my mom ran track and did gy1ru1astics;' said Nick.

When it comes to watching baseball or softball on TV, Laura watches if it's on, but doesn' t usually make an effort to get to it, while Nick likes to watch baseball on many different levels.

"Usually I try to watch tl1e College World Series," Nick continued with his favorite player and what pro team he most likes to watch. "Rafael Furcal and the Dodgers are one of my favorites."

The Foxes have differing aspirations and inspirations to why they play tl1e game and to where they want to go next.

I can be;' he said. Nick went on to talk about some how

the season is going for him, and where he thinks that next level could be.

It's going pretty good so far, our team is doing really well, and I'm Lik­ing it. I feel like I'm doing all right, I've been plagued with injury a Uttle bit, but when I'm out there I've been hitting the ball OK," said Nick. ''I'd like to trans­fer out to a Cal State after my time here at BC, but we' ll see what happens."

Laura also talked about how her sea­son is going as well as the difference between high school and college soft­ball.

"It's a lot of fun and it 's different than high school. It 's a much different experience. Our team is doing alright, but most of all I Jjke how all t11e girls just stick together," she said. "My bat­ting kind of sucks tl1is year, but ot11er than that, I think I'm doing really well for a freshman."

Laura and Nick spoke about things tl1eir coaches have told tl1em tl1at they use in game situations.

Jamie Dumatra it

Softball Catcher On the season:

Average .343 Hits 23 RBI 15 Runs 10 "It's my life pretty much, plus it

helps keep me in shape." Laura and Nick went on to talk about

the support t11ey got from their parents and the type of athletic background in

For Laura, it's "Pretty much just for the fun of it," she continued witl1 "I'm not looking to go on for my four years at tl1e next college, so it's just having fun now."

For Nick, it's the opposite. "Trying to get better, and to try to get

to tl1e next level and just be as good as

"Get tl1e bat around the ball ' is some­thing I tltink about every at bat;' said Laura. For Nick, it's "compete, try and compete for all nine innings."

Those coaches are Sandi Taylor for softball and Tim Painton for baseball.

GREGORY D. COOK / THE R[P

Nick and Laura Fox pose after practice on April 5. Nick is looking to come back from injury, while Laura continues her season.

Bases on bal ls 11

Several events planned before big race By Gregory D. Cook

Multimedia editor

On May 20, Bakersfield Col­lege will play host to the finish line of one of tl1e stages of tl1e AMGEN Tour of California, an eight stage, Tour de France-style race that will challenge many of the world 's top professional cy­cling teams with a route of nearly 800 miles over eight days.

Famous cyclists the likes of Mark Cavendish, Michael Rog­ers and Lance Annstrong are ex­pected to draw up to 40,000 fans to the Panorama bluffs to watch the finish of tl1e race's fiftl1 stage, starting in Visalia, and ending at

Selection

BC. In preparation for the race,

AMGEN, the City of Bakersfield and other race sponsors are plan­ning a couple of events to raise awareness of tl1e event and the causes it champions.

On April 25, tl1e .Bakersfield Sports Foundation and AMGEN will host a "CycUng for Life" event at the Mill Creek at Central Park in downtown Bakersfield.

The event will focus on "cy­cling as a part of a healtl1y lifestyle," accorcl.ing to a press release issued by Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. The event is free to attend, and will include live entertaimnent,

Tbe selection will be made by a committee of facu.lty

and staff at Bakersfie.ld CoJl ege and presented to the

student at the SGAAwards Banquet, Friday, April 30, 2010.

SGA Campus/ Community Service The SGA Cam pus\Community Service Scholarship is awarded ammally to Bakersfield College students who dem­onstrate outstanding campus and community service and overall accomplishments for the year.

Qualifications The app]jcant must be a currently enrolled student at Ba­kersfi eld College and taking a minimum of six (6) units. The candidate must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher.

Selection Criteria The following elements will be the judging criteria for this scholarship:

1. Service to the B.C. Campus (40 points) - Please list campus organizations or committees you have served on, as well as events you have participated in. List the awards or honors you have received in connection with the above. Describe your overall participation at Bakersfield College. 2. Service to the community (40 points) - Please list outside organizations you belong to and describe your in­volvement with community activities. 3. Recommendation (20 points) - One letter ofrecom-mendati.on from a campus staff member or a community leader.

beginner's bike rides along Mill Creek between Central Park and Rabobank Arena, a fanners market and healt11 fair as well as exltibit<; "promoting tl1e positive aspects of cycling for wellness and fun."

The event will also mark the sta1t of a community bicycle drive sponsored by KBAK/ KBFX-TV, in which members of the community can donate used bicycles at collection points located at Central Park and Ra­bobank Arena. The bicycles will be refurbished and given to local children in need.

Another event scheduled as part of the run-up to the Tour of

Califom.ia will give cyclli1g en­tlrnsiasts a chance to experience what competing in the race is like. On May l , t11e Bakersfield Sports Foundation will host an official pre-ride of the fiftl1 stage of tl1e race. This event will al­low amateur cycUsts to ride the actual course of the fifth stage of the race.

For a fee, cyclists will be able to choose between riding tl1e complete 117 mile route starting in Visalia, or a shorter, 40 mile course starting in Glenville. Botl1 distances will end witl1 a climb up the Panorama bluffs and end at BC. Transportation to tl1e start points and a lunch will be pro-

vided for the ride's participants. The Bakersfield Convention

& Visitors Bureau is also look­ing for volunteers to help in vari­ous ways for the actual stage of Tour of California race on May 20. They estimate t11at tlley will need between 150 to 200 volun­teers to fill positions locally and along tl1e route, such as course marshals, site decoration and check-in personnel.

More information on volun­teering or the events leading up to the AMGEN Tour of Califor­nia race can be found the Ba­kersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau's race website at www. bakersfieldamgen.com.

Dylan Nasitaka

Baseball Catcher On the season:

Average .402 Hits 7 RBI 15 Runs 26 Stolen bases 7 Bases on balls 8

Student Government Scholarships and Awards

Each winner receives a $250 scholarship

Grace Van Dyke Bird Leadership Award The ASBC Mr. G Scholarship is awarded annually to Ba­kersfield College students attaining the highest standards of academic success, service, and overall accomplishments for the year. A $250 Scholarship and Certificate of Achieve­ment will be presented at the ASBC Awards Banquet.

Qualifications The student must bave been e1u-olled for both the Fall and Sp1ing semesters of the cuITent academ ic year. The student must have completed at least eighteen (18) units of work at Bakersfield College with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. T he student shall be returning for at least six (6) units of academic work here at Bakersfield College, or is transferring to a four-year institution for academic completion .

Selection C1ite1ia The following elements will be used in judging of the award: 1. GPA (10 points) - Cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all work done at Bakersfield College. 2. Service () 5 points) - Desc1ibe how you have served the campus in some area to promote the success of Bakers­field College and its students. 3. Accomplishments (30 points) -Describe your overall pai1icipation on campus (include any special honors/ recognition received) for this academic year. 4. Essay (25 points) - Write a 200-word essay on how this scholarship will help you to achieve your educational goals. 5. Recommendations (20 points) - The candidate must submit two letters of recommendation, one from a cam-pus staff member and one from a community member (i.e. church leader, non-profit organization leader, local govern­ment official, etc.).

SGA Renegade Knight Scholarship Application The SGA Renegade Knight Scholarship is awarded

annually to Bakersfield College students attaining the

highest standards of academic success, leadership,

service/citizenship and overall accomplishments for the

year.

Qualifications

The student must have been enrolled fo r both the fall and spring sem esters of the current academic year. The

student must have completed at least e ighteen (18) units of work at Bake rsfield College with a minimum

2.5 cumulative GPA.

Selection C riteria

1. Leadership/Inspiratio n (20 points) - Describe

how you have been able to instill in others the desire to

acbjeve excellence and growth.

2. Service/Citizenship (20 points) - List the

campus o rganizations you belong to and the events o r

projects you have volunteered for in the community to

promote Bake rsfield College and its s tudents.

3. Accomplishments (20 points) - Describe your

overall participation o n cam pus and in the community

( include any special ho nors/recognition received) for

this academic year.

4 . Essay (20 points) - Write a 200-word essay

on how this scholarship will help you to achieve your

educational goals.

Apply by April 16, 2010 Applications available in CC4

5. Recommendations (20 points)- T he applicant

must submit two letters of recommendation, one from a

campus staff member and one from a community mem­

ber (i.e. church leader, non-profit organization leader,

local government official, etc.).

EYES OF THE RIP Page 12 The Renegade Rip I www.therip.com Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Klub Plush lights up Jerry's

Upcoming Events around Bakersfield

Above: Bakersfield College student Heather Mitchell (center) dances with Stereo Go Go Girls (left and right) as BC student and electro music DJ Dr. Sax performs at Jerry's Pizza on March 26.

MATEO M. MELERO /THE RIP

Left: Electronic music DJ and Stereotype Productions co-owner DJ Lewcid raises his hands to a crowd in the basement of Jerry's Pizza during Klub Plush, an electronic music show March 26. Stereotype Productions sponsored the event and others of the kind in an attempt to reignite interest in electronic music.

Right: Bakersfield College student and Electronic music DJ Dr. Sax mixes music for attendees of a show at Jerry's Pizza on March 26.

DAVID KARNOWSKI / THE RTP

8th Annual Arm Wrestling Tournament April 1 O @ Veterans Hall

Keep Bakersfield Beautiful presents:

Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra April 1 O @ Rabobank Theater

Spring Festival in The Park at River Walk April 10-11 @ The Park at River Walk

"Quackers For Kids" Rubber Duck Race April 11 @ The Park at River Walk

Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity April 15 @ Bakersfield College Planetarium

2nd Annual Tax Day Tea Party April 15 @ The Liberty Bell

4th Annual Earth Day Food and Wine Festival April 16-1 8 @ Santa Margarita Ranch

Play: DEATHTRAP! by David Lollar April 16-17 @ Bakersfield Community Theatre

Greater Bakersfield Green Expo April 17 @ Yokuts Park

Village Artisans Fair April 17-18 @ Beach Park

Sponsored by Mayor Harvey L. Hall

Photo illustration by David Kamowski

* The Great

INC.

American Cleanup

April 17 at Yokuts Park

Sponsored by The City of Bakersfield

'BakersfieU Co{fege Stud"ents,

P{ease liefp keey our city c{ean from fitter, trasfi ancl ae6ris. 11se trasfi cans, asfitrays ana recycfing 6ins. Take yriae in 'Bakersfie{cf.

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