LGBTQ Student Offers Coming-out Message of Love and Acceptance

By Chyna Patz

Ed. Note: Oct. 11, 2017 marked the 29th anniversary of National Coming Out Day, a celebration of the march on Washington which saw half a million in protest for gay and lesbian rights.

High Schoolers Walk Out to Protest DACA Decision

More than 100 students from Golden Valley, South, and Bakersfield High School walked out today in protest of the Trump’s administration recent decision to end DACA.

Movie Review: ‘Dolores’ Celebrates a True Hero

By Veronica Morley

“Dolores” hit the Maya Cinemas in Bakersfield on Friday Sept. 22. The documentary, produced by Carlos Santana, follows the life and work over 50 years of activist Dolores Huerta.

Executive Order Can Impact Kern County

By Cassidy Shepard

On April 26, the president signed an executive order that will directly impact Kern County.

Youth Commentary: Why Introducing Universal Health Care in California is Important to Me

South Kern Sol, Cassidy Sheppard

I was born and raised in California. I was born into a middle-class family, but due to unfortunate circumstances my family became poor.

Kern High School District to Pay $670 Thousand to Settle Discrimination Lawsuit

South Kern Sol, Michael Wafford

The Kern High School District reached a settlement this week with 20 plaintiffs in a 204 lawsuit that alleged the district disproportionately disciplined students of color.