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March 20, 2015
Bakersfield Writers Conference
Writers of Kern’s Annual Spring Conference will present four publishing professionals covering four pillars of writing success at the Clarion Hotel on Rosedale Highway, April 25, from 9:00-3:00
Each speaker’s expertise covers a cornerstone of the writing field for Kern writers, including: editing, screenwriting, fiction, and newspaper columns.
Master the editing skills every writer needs for a polished manuscript with editor and agent, Toni Lopopolo. Local Bakersfield Californian columnist, Herb Benham, will share tips for balancing the writing and family life. Authors Anonymous screenwriter, Dave Congalton, will share insights into his journey from unknown writing hopeful to Hollywood screenwriter. And fiction author, Allison Crotzer Kimmel, will reveal the building blocks behind a great story.
Writers of Kern is the county’s local branch of the California Writers Club, which has 1600 members in 19 branches throughout California. Writers of Kern’s annual spring conference brings publishing professionals and new writers together each year. Learn more about Writers of Kern at writersofkern.com
Conference details: April 25, 2015, 9:00-3:00. Clarion Hotel, 3540 Rosedale Highway.
$50 entry for WOK & CWC members, $25 for students. Catered lunch @ $5.
Author Allison Crotzer Kimmel
March 20, 2015
Literary Club!
By Jessica Guillen
There are many clubs on the Taft College campus that are full of fun and great experiences. Some can help educate us, and others are just for fun.
The Literary Club has been around, and publishing their magazines for five years starting in 2009. The club is made up of editors who gather stories and poetry pieces from anyone who is interested in submitting.
The magazine was originally named, “(A Turtle) Stabbed in the Face With a Sharp Piece of Awesome” by Ryan Vaughn. Later on, Vaughn and the other editors decided the title was too long because they did not think people would remember it and shortened it to what is now “A Sharp Piece of Awesome.” The main purpose for this club existing is to promote literacy all around Kern County.
Today, the club consists of the adviser Geoffrey Dyer, Kaelyn Butler as the secretary, Courtney Cloud as the editor-in-chief, Alexander Victoria is the publicist, and many other editors. The magazine takes submissions in November and publishes the following year.
While talking with Kaelyn Butler she mentioned, “Read! Consume art because it helps you grow with your own aesthetic taste.”
To become a member of this impressively awesome club, the easiest way would be to contact Dyer at his email: GDyer@taftcollege.edu
March 19, 2015
“I Can Afford College” Sweeps into Taft College
The I Can Afford College Crew
By Brenda Magana
On March 19, famously know website “icanaffordcollege.com” stopped by at Taft College. Representatives had set up a booth outside of the library where they were promoting an advertisement for what they are known best, their “icanaffordcollege.com jingle.”
Students were welcomed to participated in this fun activity and where able to win prizes. In order to win prizes, all students had to do was sing the ICanaffordCollege.com jingle.
For instance, I myself decided to give it a try and ended up winning a Subway gift card. Not only that, but I was entered into their online contest where I can win up to $1,500, $500 , or $250.
As good as that sounds, it doesn’t stop there. If my video is considered a favorite, I can be entered to win a new car! The deadline for video submissions is March 31, and voting will begin April 1-24th.
Do not miss an opportunity of a life time.
Apply know before it’s too late. Besides one never knows, and you might end up in the drawing to win a new car.
March 19, 2015
More Scholarship Opportunities!
Ruthie Welborn in Financial Aid
By Brenda Magana
If you are a college student who is looking for a little extra money, there is a great amount of scholarships out there. If you are interested on applying, Ruthie Welborn from the financial aid office is setting up workshops for students who are interested.
Workshop will be held in room T 5 from 12-1:00 p.m. So don’t miss out on the opportunity, and before you know it, you might earn some extra cash in your pocket.
More Scholarships: Workshop Dates
March 12, 2015
Guy Fieri Visits Moo
by Michael Clites
Last January Moo Creamery, a local restaurant in Bakersfield, was given the privilege to take part in the Food Network Channel’s hit show Diners, Drive-thrus, and Dives. The show’s host Guy Fieri travels all across the United States and puts himself in the kitchens of different restaurants to cook, create, and taste what they have to offer.
Moo Creamery has been a local restaurant for six years now and to most, still a mystery. Moo Creamery’s location is a little difficult to get to as it’s slightly hidden off of Truxtun avenue near the Triple A building. But once you arrive to Moo, you will never forget how to get there after trying some of their food and ice cream.
When Guy visited, Moo had presented him with numerous different items from their menu. One of which was their peanut butter crunch burger, a thick medium rare patty piled with fresh cut potato chips, bacon jam, arugula leaves, cheddar cheese, and homemade peanut butter! It’s only obvious that this burger doesn’t lack in flavor. But Moo didn’t stop there, another item that was presented was the grilled mac and pork sandwich, a sandwich containing the combination of pulled pork and macaroni and cheese between sourdough bread and topped with pepper-jack cheese!
If you would like to see Guy’s experience at Moo Creamery and all the foods he had tried, you can tune into the Food Network Channel on Friday, March 13th at seven p.m.
Peanut Butter & Crunch Burger
March 9, 2015
Chocolate Covered Pretzels for a Good Cause!
Taft Relay for life team “Stop Cancer in its Tracks” is taking orders for LaNell’ s yummy pretzels, just in time for Easter break.
Please turn in your order form by March 24th and they will be delivered to you on March 26th.
Just in time for Easter
Give your friends and family a special treat
Chocolate candy covered pretzels
(Homemade by LaNell)
$1 Each
Tied with a Spring ribbon
3 for $5
6 for $10
Orders of 3 and 6 come in a decorated Easter bag
Pre-Order now send order form to Jill (ext.7812) or LaNell (ext.7923)
All proceeds will go to
Taft College “Stop Cancer In Its Tracks”
