After a three-year probation period, California Baptist University was officially recognized last July as a full-fledged National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II member. With the 2013 fall semester of athletics completed, CBU stands tall in NCAA Division II rankings. CBU athletics have undergone many changes this past year. Teams have adapted to the new standard […]
Author: jillian-johnson
Sports Editor
Intramural basketball provides ex-athletes with competitive social outlet
Most athletes who are unable to play at the collegiate level look back on their high school years and reminisce on their glory days. However, intramural sports at California Baptist University have supplied athletes with an active outlet through which they are able to continue playing the sport. When one thinks of intramural sports, they […]
Undefeated: 16-0
With an entirely new coaching staff, as well as two-thirds of the team composed of new team members, the California Baptist University men’s basketball team has created quite the buzz thus far this season. The team is currently 16-0, breaking the record for the most undefeated games in CBU basketball history. Focused and determined to […]
Ring remains humble despite records
By Jillian Johnson SPORTS EDITOR Six-feet, 4-inches tall with large hands and feet that help him glide quickly through the water, Lancer of the Week David Ring, sophomore criminal justice major on the men’s swimming and men’s water polo team, lives to be active outdoors as he trains hard to achieve personal records in both […]
Leading students through athletics
By Jillian Johnson SPORTS EDITOR The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee at California Baptist University works to not only enhance the experience of student-athletes, but aims to demonstrate leadership on campus through hosting fundraisers, reaching out to the community and providing a way for the student body to support Lancer athletics. Two student representatives from each sport […]
Lancer athletics strive to increase game attendance
By Jillian Johnson | Sports Editor With 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter of California Baptist University’s men’s basketball game, the players glance up into the stands to see a small, scattered group of the student body not saying a word as the team is fighting for the game-winning shot. This year marks the […]
Women’s waterpolo team begins tough season
By Jillian Johnson | Sports Editor The official season for California Baptist University women’s water polo team starts in January, however, the team is already hard at work preparing for its upcoming season. Jonathan Miller, was announced as the new women’s water polo coach on Sept. 25 by Dr. Micah Parker, director of athletics. A […]
America’s favorite pastime loses buzz
By Jillian Johnson Asst. Sports Editor Baseball, which is Ame- rica’s favorite pastime, has appeared to lose steam in comparison with other professional athletic programs. Because of the popularity of celebrity athletes, the National Basketball Association and National Football League have been able to obtain a level of success that has separated those professional […]
Grammy nominees cause mixed reviews for students
From the celebrity performances and outrageous outfits to unexpected winners, the Grammy Awards attract a younger audience of viewers and capture the attention of music fans of all genres. Genres ranging from country, hip-hop, rhythm & blues, rap, rock and pop will all be represented by the 2013 Grammy nominees. The 55th annual Grammy Awards […]
Starbuck’s new caffeine source
Starbucks Coffee, a staple food group for college students, has released a new product expected to have caffeine lovers hooked. However, California Baptist University students have given mixed reviews. Due to their extremely high sugar and caffeine contents, most Americans have been warned to stay far away from energy drinks. If energy drinks are already […]