Sometimes seen in a negative light, police officers are working on bridging the gap between them and their surrounding communities. Sgt. Aram Choe, adjunct professor with online and professional studies at California Baptist University, has been in law enforcement for 14 years and has recently worked with the activist group Humanizing the Badge. “We are […]
Author: Hannah Preston
A&E Editor
Anniversary of Quintanilla’s death brings memories
Whether coming from a Latin background or not, music lovers are able to identify the talent and influence of Selena Quintanilla. Starting her music career at the age of 10, Quintanilla performed with her siblings at small venues in her native Texas town and quickly grew into her title as the “Queen of Tejano” — […]
Bingo night creates community
According to the American Cancer Society, in 2017 there will be an estimated 1,688,780 new cancer cases diagnosed and 600,920 cancer deaths in the United States. Although cancer’s presence remains strong, it is through the work of researchers and volunteers that make the future of survivors brighter. An organization currently making positive steps is Relay […]
Unlikely individuals receive fame through social media outlets
Through the lenses of social media, fame has changed in perspective and definition. Not only is it now unnecessary to star in an Oscar-winning film to hit stardom, but a 10-second video can spark a fan base and launch one into Internet fame. With the help of social media outlets such as Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram […]
Being an adult means taking chances
Parents: They are the people that have supported your hopes and dreams and have helped you through the good times and bad. Whether it was to be a princess or an astronaut, it is our parents who loved and supported us first. After signing the “parent or guardian consent” line for the majority of our […]
Plane crashes into two local neighborhood homes
A twin-engine plane crashed into a Riverside neighborhood Feb. 27, resulting in four fatalities, one injury and the destruction of two homes on Rhonda Road near Riverside Community Church. Reports of what felt like an earthquake were reported to the Riverside Police Department about 4:50 p.m. According to ABC7 news, the deceased were identified as […]
Three dead, two injured in Riverside plane crash
A twin-engine plane crashed into a Riverside neighborhood on Monday evening, resulting in three casualties, two injuries and the destruction of two homes. Reports of what felt like an earthquake came to the Riverside Police Department around 4:50 p.m. The Cessna 310, en route to San Jose from Riverside Municipal Airport, was carrying five passengers […]
View equality in terms of music diversity
What better way to escape political turmoil than to plop down on the couch and watch our favorite artists dress in designer attire and receive awards for their hard work. With that in mind, who knew that the Grammy stage could provide some enlightenment to the political turmoil we were trying so hard to avoid? […]
Fictional world leads readers to consolation
Not only do books provide a way to escape, but also a way to learning and coping with various life experiences. Krista Wagner, adjunct professor of English at California Baptist University, is the author of four novels ranging in themes from wrestling with faith to bullying. Her most recent published work is titled “Indigo” and […]
Singer prepares for ‘The Voice’
Ashley Ryan, country artist, auditions for popular NBC competition Finding the confidence to follow dreams can be a daunting experience. However, when a passion clicks, there is no reason not to pursue it. Ashley Ryan, freshman exercise science major, found her passion within singing. Ryan did not start her journey as a singer-songwriter until the […]