Mexico began celebrating its annual holiday, “Dia de los Muertos,” also known as Day of the Dead Oct. 31. California Baptist University’s advanced art class, taught by Kristi Lippire, assistant professor of visual art, created some of the art displayed amid the streets. People on the streets of Mexico gathered for two days to see […]
Author: Jen Price
The harmful lifestyle: tanning obsessions
Three years ago, Robin M. Kahn, senior childhood studies major, became addicted to tanning salons. Minutes not spent at the salon created anxiety for Kahn, as she feared her skin would lose its color if she stopped tanning. Kahn said she went “four to five times a week.” She did not want to go out […]
Up all night: Just how bad are all nighters?
One strong, brewed cup of coffee rests on sophomore civil engineering major Jordan O. Mathe’s desk as piles of physics homework lay before him. He glances at the clock and notes that, yet again, he will be pulling an all-nighter. Between the balances of classes, starting a new company and working two jobs since freshman year, Mathe has had little to no time for sleep. He said that all-nighters occur […]
Ten interesting facts about golf
An in-depth look at verbage, rules, events from the world of golf Three small strokes for mankind, one giant stroke for California Baptist University’s golf teams. In 2011, both the men and women’s golf teams earned the title of national champions in the National Christian College Athletic Association. Both teams have been successful in the […]
Weekend warriors utilize time off
As the usually crammed parking lots encompassing the California Baptist University campus become empty, it is evident to those living on campus that the weekend has arrived. Spots in front of campus living areas that were not vacant days before now hold a world of parking pos- sibilities. Where did all the cars go? Have […]
Sugar, sugar, sugar: A sweet treat, not so sweet to you
With the semester midterm week, students have started to become weary, worn out and sick from the mental exhaustion of preparing for exams and essays. During this time, coffee and sugary drinks are in high demand as students hope to gain that “stimulant” effect. But what many people are not aware of is the amount […]
Walk raises money for foster kids
“Knowing your foster child was abused, neglected, exposed to drugs — either in the home or in the womb — can make it especially difficult to not judge the parents,” said Barbara Sabido, a foster mother for six years. “But after meeting my first (child) placement’s parents, I quickly realized they were fighting demons I’ve […]
Clever Twirping continues
The Woman Is Required To Pay, also known as TWIRP week, has been a tradition on the CBU campus for many years. It is commonly talked about weeks before the events are said to occur, and planning begins much around the same time, leaving many people searching for creative ideas and future prospects. Adriana Galloway […]