Mt. Rubidoux, a popular location for California Baptist University students and Riverside residents alike, was purchased by a private Christian group a year ago on April 11. In 2013, a group called Americans United for Separation of Church and State threatened a lawsuit against Riverside County stating that the cross on the top of Mt. […]
Author: Marissa Carney
Siblings spur each other to swim success
Siblings Josh and Mary Hanson are on the California Baptist University swim team and have displayed Christ-like qualities in and out of the pool. The CBU swim team is known for its outstanding accomplishments and recognized in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II swim league for its fierce competition and relentless effort. On campus, […]
CBU adds living area
With enrollment rising and many new students entering California Baptist University each new school year, the Office of Residence Life will be providing new living options for fall 2014. Carson Belmont, housing services coordinator for Residence Life, said the new living area will be the former San Carlos apartments located between the campus post office […]
Rock climbing club reaches for accomplishment
During the spring 2014 semester, senior kinesiology major Calen Plouffe introduced to students a new way to enjoy athletics outside of intercollegiate and recreational sports. This semester Plouffe came up with the idea to start a rock climbing club team, where members have the opportunity to participate in competitive rock climbing with schools across the […]
Handmade jewelry raises ISP funds
As summer is quickly approaching, many International Service Projects teams are finding creative ways to raise funds for their trips around the world. One team came up with the idea to craft handmade jewelry to raise awareness for their trip, which has been beneficial in more than one way. Niza Patimukay, senior graphic design major, […]
Alumni, students and faculty pack stands for intramural football championships
The lights shone bright on the field as the crowd roared as each player of the men’s and women’s teams was announced Nov. 2 at California Baptist University’s annual intramural flag football championship, Fortuna Bowl. Fortuna Bowl is paired with CBU’s Homecoming weekend in which booths from each department of the school are represented during […]
Triathlons define mental toughness, determination
By Marissa Carney SPORTS EDITOR The world of triathlons combines the art of running, bicycling and swimming into one — it is a sport that defines itself through not only extreme physical rigor, but mental toughness, as well. The average distance race, also known as the Olympic distance, requires the athlete to participate in a […]
College athletes unlikely to make professional career
By Marissa Carney Sports Editor For a large number of young athletes, the dream of making it to the major leagues and to the professional level of the sport they love is their No. 1 goal. To play at the collegiate level of a sport and in order to be successful an athlete must […]
Potential success for CBU among top tier universities
By Marissa Carney Sports Editor The completed transition into the National Collegiate Athletic Association has been the buzz around California Baptist University and will continue to be so, now that the official school year has begun and sports are underway with their seasons and pre-seasons. Now that the school has officially entered the NCAA, […]
Cheer team ends summer with Gold Bid
egaphones shouting, the smell of competition and an abundance of cheerleaders packed into a conference room set the scene for the cheerleaders as they waited to hear the results of the National Collegiate Athletics cheer and dance summer camp. Numerous teams from all over the country, co-ed and all-girls, battled for the top spot as […]