“It’s an interesting time for journalists,” people typically say as I tell them my major. “Yeah, it is,” I respond in the most nonchalant way I can muster. But what really is the underlying message in the “interesting times” of which these people speak? The Society of Professional Journalists code of ethics says to seek […]
Author: Hannah Tamimi
Drivers, pedestrians use caution
Are you there, driver? It’s me, a pedestrian. With the recent commotion around campus due to the mass amount of construction on buildings and sidewalks, drivers have been inconvenienced with loss of parking space and loss of road to travel on which I, too, have been inconvenienced, driver. Instead of having the set path to […]
Have faith rather than an uncertain plan
“I barely have a ‘pla-,’” Phoebe Buffay said to Rachel Greene in an episode of “Friends” after being asked about her plan for her future. After somewhat having a plan for the year, I have recently discovered my plan for the future may not actually be what I thought it would be. My big, grand […]
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 […]
Pregnancy is certainly a miracle
Last weekend I came across an op-ed article in the New York Post written by Naomi Schaefer Riley titled “Having a baby isn’t a miracle and doesn’t make you a goddess.” With a photo of Beyoncé during her recent Grammy’s performance at the front and center of the article, I had to read it. The […]
WooFest wows crowd with Fox Theater performance
California Baptist University students donned their most formal attire Feb. 17 and headed to the Fox Performing Arts Center in downtown Riverside for this year’s WooFest. The theme of the event was “Bond, James Bond,” portrayed by Chris Pearce, senior business administration major. What started as an event in the Alumni Dining Commons, WooFest reached […]
Political leaders must practice Netiquette
In high school, when someone was upset or angry with another, one party would take to Twitter to bash the other, either directly or discreetly. The action, while immature, was forgivable of someone of that age. Now imagine if an adult took to Twitter to immaturely bash someone or something whenever he was upset about […]
Tournament reveals talent, tenacity in upcoming season
Softball season is underway at California Baptist University, and the team took on four non-conference opponents to kick off the season Feb. 3-4 at the Desert Stinger Tournament in Las Vegas. CBU dropped four out of the five games, with a mercy-rule 15-1 victory over Concordia University Portland. The Lancers came out hot in the […]
Multitude of voices can enact change
Jan. 21 became a historic date as the Women’s March on Washington took place in D.C. and across the globe. According to the official website, the purpose of the Women’s March on Washington was to “stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety and our families—recognizing […]
Accident leads to couple finding faith in adversity
Some students may find their faith tested and challenged during their time spent at California Baptist University. Life, in the most unpredictable sense, can change course presenting hurdles and obstacles for those facing a test of faith. Dec. 3, 2016, marked a turning point in the lives of Grace and Ivan Utomo. Grace, department secretary […]