In the beginning, God created. He made the heavens and the earth; he designed our innermost beings and wove us together while we were in our mothers’ wombs. The intricacies of the human body alone are a testament to God’s innovativeness. The concept of God’s creativity is preached and taught frequently, yet somehow the modern […]
Author: Chelsea Ontiveros
A&E Editor
AMC premieres prequel series ‘Better Call Saul’
“Better Call Saul,” the highly anticipated “Breaking Bad” prequel premiered Feb. 8 on AMC with a second episode the following night. Similar to most pilots, it had a wealth of information packed into an hour, including flash-forwards and introductions to characters new and old. Despite this, there is hope it will be more than just […]
Local band tours, leaves impact on music scene
Daily Brew Coffee House, a quick drive from California Baptist University, houses an eclectic menu of tea and coffee beverages for every taste and preference. However, one of the coffee house’s hidden gems is one of their baristas, Mike Perez, who leads the melodic hardcore band No Bragging Rights. Perez formed No Bragging Rights in […]
My Double, My Brother releases sophomore album
My Double, My Brother, a Long Beach-based band that formed at Biola University’s Conservatory of Music, is entering a new chapter with the release Feb. 6 of their sophomore album, “Shelves.” The album’s production was made possible through a Kickstarter campaign launched last summer, and frontman Joel Hasemeyer took some time to tell The Banner […]
Musical duo performs live
Jake Roque, sophomore business administration major, and Tayler Lanning, sophomore marketing major, performed for the first Newsroom Session of the year presented by The Banner on Jan. 15. Click here to watch the video. Unlike past sessions, which are typically held in The Banner newsroom, this was held in the gazebo in Harden Square near the […]
Senior CAVAD students display their creations
The College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design held the opening reception of its senior show, “Eunoia: Beautiful Thinking,” Dec. 4 at the California Baptist University Art Gallery. Six graphic design students and three visual arts students displayed their senior theses, ranging from small paintings and photos to 3-D creations. “One of my bigger pieces […]
Study abroad, embark on life-changing journeys
Never-ending flights, foreign languages, mysterious food, unfamiliar customs and nothing but a couple of suitcases and a backpack. Study abroad students have experienced it all. Taking a leap and moving across the world for a semester or a year can be frightening, but every year, a handful of students step out into the unknown. Sierra […]
Students observe Black History Month
Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions and accomplishments African Americans have made in the scope of American history. Race relations in the United States have progressed and improved significantly in the last century and there are certain historical figures that the U.S. has […]
Stylish hairdos for spring season
Elegant, edgy, sophisticated or messy, everyone has a “look” that he or she trys to create with his or her hair. The tricks for perfecting these different hairstyles are endless. There are many trending wedding hairstyles and day-to-day looks that California Baptist University students can try when styling their own hair. Brooke Davis, sophomore graphic […]
CBU students take musical gifts home to church bands
A note cuts through the noise of the congregation and the worship band begins to play a familiar hymn. Students have found ways to use their talents and abilities to serve in ministries at their home churches, and for many, this involves being a part of their church worship bands. Julie Leong, junior sociology and […]