Students at California Baptist University and school-aged children around the globe are going through a serious transition right now as public and private education systems simultaneously transition to an online-only teaching format in response to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. While there are downsides to this situation, adapting to an online-only educational system provides a unique […]
Author: Abby Wolf
No human is illegal, regardless of status
While “political correctness” certainly is a buzz word in our culture that points to saying ‘this’ instead of ‘that’ and is often mocked, there is power in changing the vocabulary we use when discussing sensitive subjects. The most prominent example of this is the way we as a society refer to undocumented immigrants. When we […]
Ask more questions, listen
“Ask more questions, talk about yourself less.” Famous Pop-rap duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are hardly the first to come up with such a concept, and yet those song lyrics have always stuck with me. It brings me to an important question: What are you doing today to invest in the lives of those around […]
Disney is awesome; monopolies not cool
I love all things The Walt Disney Co.: Disneyland, “Star Wars,” Marvel, Disney Channel and their children’s movies alike. Entertainment content by Disney has been a huge part of my life and how I spend free time. When I was younger, Disney Channel helped shape my perspective. However, just because Disney is, quite frankly, a […]
God does not lie, neither should Christians
The Bible straight up says it is impossible for God to lie (Hebrews 6:18). Lying is a sin, and God hates sin. So is it ever OK to tell a lie? Many Christians are divided on this issue. The Bible, however, is very clear on its stance on lying, and Colossians 3:9-10 states, “Do not […]
Each of us should volunteer often
It is easy to agree that volunteers make the world a better place. They offer help to those in need, contribute to special causes and do so much for the community. But most people do not often discuss why you, personally, should volunteer. Scientifically speaking, volunteering can actually help reduce stress and keep people mentally […]
Australia’s fires reflect a trend
The Australian wildfires that started in September 2019 have been truly devastating. They have destroyed more than 17 million acres of land, killed at least 28 people and an estimated 1 billion animals and destroyed more than 2,000 homes. The cause, effect and future impact of these wildfires is a challenging issue to understand as […]
Riverside seeks solutions for city’s ‘homeless situation
While the rate of homelessness in Riverside County has decreased in recent years, public perception is that it has increased. According to the city’s 2017 Homeless Point in Time Count, Riverside county has 1,638 unsheltered homeless people living on the streets and 814 living in shelters. This is a 12 percent decrease from the 2015 […]
One test does not fit all
Every student is familiar with the process of standardized testing. They bring their No. 2 pencils into an abnormally silent classroom where they race the clock and try not to forget what they have learned. Students have long been told that this one-size-fits-all approach is an effective way of evaluating a student’s progress and capabilities, […]