It’s been 721 day’s since CSU Bakersfield’s last Rowdy Run. An annual tradition to welcome incoming freshmen that was not held in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. This year, freshmen and sophomores were able to participate in the run as part of the university’s welcome back week of events. Throughout the week students have been welcomed back to campus with a variety of information booths to ease the transition from an entire academic year of distance learning. Senior track and field Student-athlete Hugo Santana spoke of his excitement to return, “I’m looking forward to seeing my friends, being with my teammates, and the in-person tutoring sessions.” Senior track and field student-athlete Mallory Ellick also spoke of difficulties she faced during the pandemic and the excitement to return in person, “It was really challenging as a social person...but I’m really excited to come back to campus and be social again.” Though much of CSUB’s welcome week was virtual, certain events have bee...