Roadrunners Wordmark Logo

For over 50 years, the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners have been a staple of collegiate athletics in California. As such, the school has developed an iconic logo that is recognized around the world. In this blog post, we'll take a look at how CSUB's wordmark logo has evolved over time and become an integral part of its identity.

The original CSUB Roadrunner’s wordmark was created in 1965 when the university first opened its doors to students. It featured simple typography with “Cal State Bakersfield” written out on two lines above a running roadrunner silhouette with wings spread wide open as if ready for flight. This design remained unchanged until 2003 when it received minor updates to modernize it and make it more recognizable among other universities' logos across California and beyond; most notably by adding shading effects behind each letter within “Cal State Bakersfield” as well as introducing curved edges into some letters like "B" & "K".

In 2010, further changes were made including sharpening up all elements within this mark so that they could be seen better from afar or reproduced accurately on various mediums without losing any details along with changing colors from red/black/white to blue/gray/white - which still holds true today! The current version also includes subtle gradients throughout both words making them appear brighter against darker backgrounds while keeping their overall shape intact; something not seen before but certainly welcomed by many fans who appreciate these small touches added onto classic designs like this one!

Overall, Cal State University's Roadrunners Wordmark Logo History shows us just how much thought went into crafting something timeless yet relevant enough for future generations too – no matter where they may find themselves cheering on their favorite team now or later down life's path! We hope you enjoyed learning about our beloved mascot symbol here at CSUB - Go, Runners!!