“No justice, no peace, no racist police” and “I can’t breathe” were just some of the chants heard June 1 in downtown Riverside, as thousands of protesters exercised their First Amendment right and made their voices heard following the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed May 25 when a white police […]
Author: Misty Severi
Staff Writer
The pros and cons of classes moving online
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, California Baptist University moved classes fully online beginning March 30. Students at CBU have expressed a range of feelings about this change in class structure and lifestyle. On the surface, working from home, and all the perks of comfort that come with it, seems like it would be […]
Study abroad extends application deadline
The study abroad program at California Baptist University has extended its application deadline for the fall 2020 semester to June 1 because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The application process starts with an email to Garrett English, the director of Academic Engagement. English will then walk students through the process, including how to find an appropriate […]
California Baptist University responds to COVID-19 pandemic
California Baptist University has officially extended spring break an additional week. Spring break will now be March 13-27 and moved all courses online until further notice as the university actively monitors the COVID-19 situation in Riverside County. To adjust for the extended break, the university has extended the semester until May 2, and Spring Commencement […]
College students participate in campus’s Serve Day
A group of 26 college students from California Baptist University volunteered March 7 to help paint a children’s home in Perris. The event was part of Spiritual Life’s Serve Day, an event that occurs every semester. Serve day is a day of volunteering and approximately 30 students volunteer time to help the community. This year, […]
Campus recieves Beautification award
California Baptist University received a beautification award for the campus’s new entrance off of Adams Street at Lancer Plaza. The award was presented to CBU at the mayor of Riverside’s State of the City Address held Jan. 30. The award itself comes from the City of Riverside as part of its “Keep Riverside Clean and […]
CBU alumna runs for Congress
California Baptist University alumna Aja Smith (R-CA) recently announced her campaign against incumbent House of Representatives Congressman Mark Takano (D-CA) to represent District 41 in the House of Representatives. Smith, who was a technical sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and is a Republican candidate, said she is running because she believes she can better […]
Campus adds new clinic
A new clinic at California Baptist University, Psychological Services of Riverside, located in Adams Business Park, opened in the Fall 2019 semester as an extension of the Doctorate in Psychology program. Dr. Timothy Sisemore, CBU professor and director of the new clinic, said its purpose is to give second-year doctoral students hands-on training in the […]
Campus Begins New Housing Project
Residence Life and Housing Services has several projects currently underway to adapt to the population increase as student enrollment at California Baptist University continues to increase each year. The most recent housing project scheduled to be added to CBU is a new housing complex called Magnolia Crossing, which will be located on Magnolia Avenue, west […]
Campus fundraiser feeds families
Students filled Stamps Courtyard April 2 at California Baptist University to help pack boxes for the Children’s Hunger Fund for the third year in a row. Similar to Operation Christmas Child events, students came together to pack boxes for families in need. This time, however, the boxes were full of nonperishable food items. The Children’s […]