https://amandahernandez2.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Amanda HernandezenThu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://amandahernandez2.journoportfolio.com/articles/sunset-dunes/Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://amandahernandez2.journoportfolio.com/articles/sunset-dunes/https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-college-helped-me-thrive/article_9e92c3b4-eeaf-11ed-8fb9-97a6399fab41.htmlWhen deciding what college to attend for continued education, students ask themselves many questions. But the truth is that an institution’s reputation takes precedence over the opportunities that may be available for the student. My journey was a clear representation of this.Following high school graduation in 2018, many of my peers were enrolled and planning to attend Bakersfield College, but I refused to apply because I felt that attending a community college meant that I was less intelligent...Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-college-helped-me-thrive/article_9e92c3b4-eeaf-11ed-8fb9-97a6399fab41.htmlhttps://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-college-helped-me-thrive/article_9e92c3b4-eeaf-11ed-8fb9-97a6399fab41.htmlWhen deciding what college to attend for continued education, students ask themselves many questions. But the truth is that an institution’s reputation takes precedence over the opportunities that may be available for the student. My journey was a clear representation of this.Following high school graduation in 2018, many of my peers were enrolled and planning to attend Bakersfield College, but I refused to apply because I felt that attending a community college meant that I was less intelligent...Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-college-helped-me-thrive/article_9e92c3b4-eeaf-11ed-8fb9-97a6399fab41.htmlhttps://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1031-bc-hosts-dsps-resource-fair.htmlTuesday, October 31, 2023 The Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) at BC hosted a resource fair to help connect students to services that can help support their mental and physical health. There were several local vendors available to answer questions and share information about their resources and services. Several BC Departments were on hand as well, eager to inform students about the services...Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1031-bc-hosts-dsps-resource-fair.htmlhttps://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1031-bc-hosts-dsps-resource-fair.htmlTuesday, October 31, 2023 The Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) at BC hosted a resource fair to help connect students to services that can help support their mental and physical health. There were several local vendors available to answer questions and share information about their resources and services. Several BC Departments were on hand as well, eager to inform students about the services...Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1031-bc-hosts-dsps-resource-fair.htmlhttps://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1031-bc-hosts-dsps-resource-fair.htmlTuesday, October 31, 2023 The Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) at BC hosted a resource fair to help connect students to services that can help support their mental and physical health. There were several local vendors available to answer questions and share information about their resources and services. Several BC Departments were on hand as well, eager to inform students about the services...Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1031-bc-hosts-dsps-resource-fair.htmlhttps://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1031-bc-hosts-dsps-resource-fair.htmlTuesday, October 31, 2023 The Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) at BC hosted a resource fair to help connect students to services that can help support their mental and physical health. There were several local vendors available to answer questions and share information about their resources and services. Several BC Departments were on hand as well, eager to inform students about the services...Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1031-bc-hosts-dsps-resource-fair.htmlhttps://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1113-bc-hosts-successful-public-safety-expo.htmlMonday, November 13, 2023 Bakersfield College held a Public Safety Expo on the Panorama campus, allowing students to speak with professionals in different fields and gain insight about possible opportunities in the related career field. Many vendors were present, including the Bakersfield Police Department, Kern County Probation Department, Kern County Sheriff Department and Swats, the Fire Department,...Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1113-bc-hosts-successful-public-safety-expo.htmlhttps://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1113-bc-hosts-successful-public-safety-expo.htmlMonday, November 13, 2023 Bakersfield College held a Public Safety Expo on the Panorama campus, allowing students to speak with professionals in different fields and gain insight about possible opportunities in the related career field. Many vendors were present, including the Bakersfield Police Department, Kern County Probation Department, Kern County Sheriff Department and Swats, the Fire Department,...Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1113-bc-hosts-successful-public-safety-expo.htmlhttps://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1129-bc-veterans-resource-center-hosting-drive-thru-event-for-school-supply-donations.htmlWednesday, November 29, 2023 The Bakersfield College Veterans Resource Center is hosting “Stock the Locker,” a drive-thru school supply event to help current and future veteran students in their educational pursuits. These supplies allow us to continue providing basic needs to our current and future veteran students. As these veterans re-integrate themselves into civilian life, they are faced with u...Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2023/1129-bc-veterans-resource-center-hosting-drive-thru-event-for-school-supply-donations.htmlhttps://www.kqed.org/news/12059267/storm-forecasted-to-hit-the-bay-area-early-next-week-as-typhoon-halong-hits-japanThe Bay Area can expect an unusually turbulent storm for this time of year, but exactly how much rain will land early next week is still unclear. The storm is expected to follow a powerful typhoon that hit the western Pacific on Thursday morning, reaching high speeds and forcing some residents in Japan to evacuate. While expected to dissipate over the next few days, Typhoon Halong’s impacts on the jet stream could steer a high-pressure system across the Pacific, and toward California — causing a...Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.kqed.org/news/12059267/storm-forecasted-to-hit-the-bay-area-early-next-week-as-typhoon-halong-hits-japanhttps://www.kqed.org/news/12059267/storm-forecasted-to-hit-the-bay-area-early-next-week-as-typhoon-halong-hits-japanThe Bay Area can expect an unusually turbulent storm for this time of year, but exactly how much rain will land early next week is still unclear. The storm is expected to follow a powerful typhoon that hit the western Pacific on Thursday morning, reaching high speeds and forcing some residents in Japan to evacuate. While expected to dissipate over the next few days, Typhoon Halong’s impacts on the jet stream could steer a high-pressure system across the Pacific, and toward California — causing a...Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.kqed.org/news/12059267/storm-forecasted-to-hit-the-bay-area-early-next-week-as-typhoon-halong-hits-japanhttps://amandahernandez2.journoportfolio.com/articles/free-books/Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://amandahernandez2.journoportfolio.com/articles/free-books/https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-college-helped-me-thrive/article_9e92c3b4-eeaf-11ed-8fb9-97a6399fab41.htmlFri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-college-helped-me-thrive/article_9e92c3b4-eeaf-11ed-8fb9-97a6399fab41.htmlhttps://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-college-helped-me-thrive/article_9e92c3b4-eeaf-11ed-8fb9-97a6399fab41.htmlFri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-college-helped-me-thrive/article_9e92c3b4-eeaf-11ed-8fb9-97a6399fab41.htmlhttps://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-college-helped-me-thrive/article_9e92c3b4-eeaf-11ed-8fb9-97a6399fab41.html?fbclid=PAAaZNMUZfbCxB2iuW3uTF6Ib4Yd5E9WU2phg6C16cTdyqKsDUTU9loiJcpiMThu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-college-helped-me-thrive/article_9e92c3b4-eeaf-11ed-8fb9-97a6399fab41.html?fbclid=PAAaZNMUZfbCxB2iuW3uTF6Ib4Yd5E9WU2phg6C16cTdyqKsDUTU9loiJcpiMhttps://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-college-helped-me-thrive/article_9e92c3b4-eeaf-11ed-8fb9-97a6399fab41.html?fbclid=PAAaZNMUZfbCxB2iuW3uTF6Ib4Yd5E9WU2phg6C16cTdyqKsDUTU9loiJcpiMThu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-college-helped-me-thrive/article_9e92c3b4-eeaf-11ed-8fb9-97a6399fab41.html?fbclid=PAAaZNMUZfbCxB2iuW3uTF6Ib4Yd5E9WU2phg6C16cTdyqKsDUTU9loiJcpiMhttps://www.kget.com/news/local-news/bike-path-closure-due-to-mosquito-spray-over-the-area-as-problem-increases/Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/bike-path-closure-due-to-mosquito-spray-over-the-area-as-problem-increases/https://authory.com/amandajhernandezBuilt with Authory. 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It also helps them maintain their physical strength in preparation for their official season beg...Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://sffoghorn.com/a-look-into-beach-volleyballs-offseason/https://sffoghorn.com/food-music-and-fun-on-the-hilltop/The scents of clam chowder, empanadas, grilled chicken, and an array of other foods drifted over a lively crowd of nearly 2,000  students, faculty, family members and alumni on Welch Field on Saturday, Oct. 19 as part of USF’s annual Celebrate USF Food and Music Festival.  As students took a break from their academic responsibilities, they gathered alongside staff, faculty and alumni savoring the various dishes, grabbing free USF blankets and engaging in conversation with their family and fri...Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://sffoghorn.com/food-music-and-fun-on-the-hilltop/https://sffoghorn.com/spotlighting-latine-organizations-on-campus/Latinas Unidas and the Latine Undergraduate Network for Activists (LUNA) are two Latine focused cultural clubs on campus aimed at creating a space for Latine identifying students as well as the greater USF community with an interest in Latine culture.  These cultural organizations aim to give members a space of familiarity and connection as they navigate their college experience at USF.  “Your involvement with LUNA can be as much or as little as you want and can handle. All of our e-board...Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://sffoghorn.com/spotlighting-latine-organizations-on-campus/https://sffoghorn.com/zimmerman-makes-her-mark-on-the-pitch/The USF women’s soccer team made a comeback in the second half of their match against San Jose State University on Sept. 19.  The Spartans came out firing, scoring a goal just over five minutes into the game and keeping the Dons off the board for the entire first half. Leading the team in the second half was freshman Kate Zimmerman, who scored her first collegiate goal at 53:17 and less than three minutes later she received a pass from teammate, Lindsey Chau, and scored her second goal of...Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://sffoghorn.com/zimmerman-makes-her-mark-on-the-pitch/https://sffoghorn.com/womens-triathlon-carries-high-aspirations-into-new-season/The USF triathlon team opened their 2024 season on Sept. 1 at Mt. Shasta, where they dominated by a 35-point margin over California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), earning a first place finish in a five team race. In front of the pack was sophomore, Mairte Kuestner, finishing with a time of  57:40 and leading the rest of her team into victory as all eight dons finished within the top 13 spots.  “I think overall our team did very well, we came in close together which is a good sign...Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://sffoghorn.com/womens-triathlon-carries-high-aspirations-into-new-season/https://sffoghorn.com/womens-triathlon-carries-high-aspirations-into-new-season/The USF triathlon team opened their 2024 season on Sept. 1 at Mt. Shasta, where they dominated by a 35-point margin over California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), earning a first place finish in a five team race. In front of the pack was sophomore, Mairte Kuestner, finishing with a time of  57:40 and leading the rest of her team into victory as all eight dons finished within the top 13 spots.  “I think overall our team did very well, we came in close together which is a good sign...Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://sffoghorn.com/womens-triathlon-carries-high-aspirations-into-new-season/https://sffoghorn.com/fizz-off/Social media is a vital tool for communication between college students. Like many tools, it is often mismanaged and used for cyberbullying. Fizz, a private social media app for college campuses, has become a platform where negativity and toxicity run rampant. In order to join Fizz, users must register using their college email addresses to verify their identity as students. In the past three years, the app became popular within college communities as it allows for users to connect with other...Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://sffoghorn.com/fizz-off/https://sffoghorn.com/usf-says-goodbye-to-dons-tennis/The USF men’s and women’s tennis teams held their final home matches last weekend, marking an end to one of the university’s historic athletic programs, following the Apr. 5 announcement of their discontinuation. Both the men’s and women’s matches garnered a supportive turnout from USF fans, alumni and fellow student-athletes. The men took on the St. Mary’s College Gaels on Apr. 20 at the California Tennis Club. USF student-athletes from the soccer, golf, volleyball, cross country and track &...Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://sffoghorn.com/usf-says-goodbye-to-dons-tennis/https://sffoghorn.com/dons-and-bulldogs-battle-at-chase-center-dons-swarm-warriors-ground/Conference rivals USF and Gonzaga went head to head at the home of the Warriors in a heavily anticipated leap day matchup. The Dons played their second Chase Center game of the season on Feb. 29, in a 68-86 loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs.  As the countdown to tip-off drew closer, Dons fans made their presence known, creating a sea of black, green and gold in the lower level. Many students repped the newly introduced Dons Athletics Nike “415” shirt, which pays homage to San Francisco’s area code...Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://sffoghorn.com/dons-and-bulldogs-battle-at-chase-center-dons-swarm-warriors-ground/https://sffoghorn.com/dons-take-down-toreros/The Dons Men’s Basketball Team beat the University of San Diego Toreros 95-79 on Thursday, Feb 1.  They defeated the Toreros for the second time this season, after pulling out a 20-point victory in San Diego on Jan. 11.  The Toreros came out strong in the first few minutes, forcing the Dons to step up their game defensively. The Dons were led by 6-foot-8 forward, Jonathan Mogbo and junior guard, Marcus Williams. Mogbo and Williams had a strong connection all night, connecting on multipl...Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://sffoghorn.com/dons-take-down-toreros/https://sffoghorn.com/usf-roundnet-club-makes-a-spike/The USFCA Roundnet Club is a campus organization founded by students Thompson Yang, William Durrill and Emmanuel Flores. Initially meeting for weekly games at Welch Field, the group became a recognized campus organization in February of 2023. They are currently in the California Roundnet Division II bracket.  The purpose of the game is for two players to spike a ball on a trampoline in a manner that the other team can’t return it. The sport is more commonly known as Spikeball, referencing...Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://sffoghorn.com/usf-roundnet-club-makes-a-spike/