As an almost-college-graduate, I am ready to take on the world one degree hotter and one entry-level job at a time. Many people my age enter the workforce with a feeling of entitlement and give all millennials a bad reputation. Some graduates enter the workforce expecting to be handed everything in life while doing the […]
Many of us at California Baptist University were raised with some kind of Christian upbringing. We were taught to love Christ and love others. As we grow older, we learn more about who Christ is and what embodying his love looks like. However, there are also several students on this campus who do not know […]
When I first toured California Baptist University, I was obsessed. The campus was absolutely gorgeous. It resembled a resort and I was thrilled to be a part of such an incredible community. As the first soon-to-be college graduate in my family, I am constantly reminded of the honor it is to attend CBU and have […]
I am as patriotic as they get. I am obsessed with the United States. I have a huge flag above my bed and I try to match my décor to my favorite colors: red, white and blue. I am so thankful for the freedoms this country grants me and the opportunities for a brighter future […]
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Jan. 27, that shocked the nation. In his few weeks in office, Trump seems a man of his word. While I prayed he would not follow through with some of his proposed immigration policies, it is all quickly unfolding before us. Trump has put policies into place […]
When I am out and about and come across a trendy background, I think, “Yes, this would make for the perfect Instagram post.” I make my friends snap me from every angle until I find the perfect picture; sometimes it’s so good I don’t even need a filter. After coming up with an iconic caption, […]
Having friends who make you feel loved and treasured is one of the most incredible feelings ever. Knowing your friends willingly want to be a part of your life despite your flaws is beautiful. Feeling protective over these friends is natural, but not necessarily a good thing. When I say protective, I do not mean […]
As we get deeper and deeper into the semester, it seems our responsibilities drown us even further. Everyone says it is so incredibly difficult to juggle school, work, sleep and a social life, but at this point in my life, there is no juggling going on. School and work seem to be the only players […]
The epicenter of school spirit at most college campuses is found at big stadiums filled with thousands of screaming fans cheering on their nationally ranked football team. California Baptist University has several strong and acclaimed athletic teams, and although school spirit is certainly not lost on this campus, we do lack those famous Friday night […]
My parents were born in El Salvador and moved to the United States in the ’80s, so I was born and raised in Southern California and have experienced both American and Salvadorian cultures evenly. However, some people look at me and make assumptions about my culture often based on the way I may act or […]