Alternative band, SomeKindaWonderful, to play at B Ryders

By Shelby Parker Features Editor If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, look no further. KRAB Radio will be hosting a show with alternative band, SomeKindaWonderful at B Ryders this Friday, Aug.1. This band is certainly making a name for themselves and will be a show you don’t want to miss.  SomeKindaWonderful’s current … Continue reading →

A New(ish) Gold Standard

By Nate Sanchez Senior Sports Writer The opinion expressed in this article are mine and mine alone. They are in no way reflective of The Runner, its staff or any of the editors thereof. Last week, I pointed out the issues I found in the Roadrunners’ new marketing campaign. This week is for the opposite. … Continue reading →

Country music comes alive at Mid-State Fair with Lady Antebellum

By Shelby Parker Features Editor It might come as a bit of a shock, but Californians love their country music. The crowd came alive at the Mid-State Fair concert as Grammy-nominated country trio Lady Antebellum took the stage on Tuesday, July 22 in the beautiful wine country, Paso Robles, Calif. The night kicked off early … Continue reading →

OPINION: The ‘Runners’ new marketing campaign

By Nate Sanchez Senior Sports Writer California State University, Bakersfield revealed its latest marketing campaign last week. The campaign will center around the slogan “We’re all ’Runners.” They’re starting a Kids Club presented by McDonald’s and reduced prices for season and children’s tickets. They gave us a new hashtag to use on social media: #ALLRUNNERS. … Continue reading →

Three more Roadrunners to play professionally

By Nate Sanchez Senior Staff Writer Welcome back! The Roadrunners’ athletic office has been making headlines all summer long, the first of which was two baseball players being taken in the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft, with another signing a free-agent contract. Let’s take a closer look at Taylor Aikenhead, Austin Davis and Oscar … Continue reading →

Jeff Konya resigns

By Josh Bennett and Nate Sanchez Sports Editor and Staff Writer Jeff Konya is stepping down from his post as California State University, Bakersfield’s athletic director effective August 4. Konya has accepted the same position at Oakland University in his home state of Michigan. Konya’s biggest accomplishment during his three-year tenure in Bakersfield was ushering … Continue reading →