Thanksgiving vacation is over and the semester’s end is just around the corner, and every student knows what lies beyond final exams – Christmas vacation. Each year, new holiday albums hope to satisfy any melodic connoisseur’s craving. Here are three of 2012’s holiday albums to grab. Cee Lo Green, American singer-songwriter, actor and record producer, […]
Author: Jon Beam
I am a Journalism & Media at CBU and I will be your Food/Culture/CBU Review editor for the year. This is my third year working for The Banner and I couldn't be more excited about covering the various trends and cultural phenomenon that occur on our beautiful campus. Have a blessed day!
Chapel band song choice leaves some out of sync
I enjoy worshiping in chapel. It is a wonderful opportunity to focus on God without thinking about the horde of assignments waiting to be completed. But what if I do not know the songs? Every student is required to go to chapel 15 times each semester. What some students see as a drawback, others see […]
Live election night results viewed at party
Students sporting political T-shirts and “I voted” stickers ate “donkephant” cake and filled the Copenbarger Presidential Dining Room Nov. 6 during the Department of History and Government’s third election night party. Joe DiGenova, junior pre-nursing major, voted in his first election and said he was excited about attending the event. “It’s a pretty crucial election,” […]
Branching out: How to start building a family tree
Your great-grandfather never knew his biological parents, and because of it, your grandfather never knew where his family originated. How can information on his family be found? Through creating a family tree. It is not uncommon for people to wonder where they came from. A sense of your past can bring perspective to your identity, […]
Ignorance responsible for societal corruption
Humans have wondered for centuries what purpose ignorance serves in society. Thomas Jefferson once asked, “If ignorance is bliss, why aren’t more people happy?” Although many have asked, few have provided a solid answer. What threat does ignorance pose? Ignorance is considered a lack of knowledge, but it can also be characterized as a lack […]
Remembering Whitney
Last weekend, the world lost a woman of great musical heritage who was human as we are, but also blessed richly by God with an incredible voice. Her death comes as a shock to many, as her career was far from over. Last year, Houston and singer Jordin Sparks filmed a remake of the 1976 […]
More than man’s best friend
After a long day of classes or work, the thought of going home and doing homework for multiple classes would depress anyone. However, after being greeted by Fido and Fluffy at the front door, somehow that thought becomes manageable. Stress is a part of everyday life, but how students manage stress determines success. Rather than […]
The Fray’s “Scars & Stories” more of the same
Loyal fans of piano rock band The Fray may have to wait longer for a different-sounding album, as “Scars & Stories” offers nothing different from their previous works. The Fray, made up of worship leaders from Denver, has enjoyed plenty of success in a short amount of time. Since their 2005 debut, they have received four Grammy award nominations, two Teen Choice award nominations and won three […]
Interesting person: Joseph Pelletier
You’re probably one of the youngest members of the faculty with a doctorate? I think it’s a close race. Does that put any pressure on you? I think the pressure comes from personal pressure. i’m aware of some students being just a few years younger than me, and in some cases, when I teach grad […]
The dream lives on
Every February, teachers in Canada and the United States teach students about key African American individuals who helped fuel the civil rights movement. Almost every student at California Baptist University received at least 12 years of education before attending college, but how many of them know how Black History Month began? Charles Smith, a history […]