The average American watches 35 hours of television each week, according to an article published by the New York Daily News. Ten of my hours, I have no problem admitting, were recently dedicated to binge-watching the much discussed 10-episode Netflix documentary “Making a Murderer.” The series first aired Dec. 18, 2015, and gave me a […]
Author: Raine Paul
Confusion hits without phone
At 6:05 a.m. my alarm alerted me that it was time to roll out of bed and get ready for water polo practice. I reached for my phone and went through the routine motions to silence the loud buzzing, but this time, something was different. My alarm continued to blare and in my comatose state […]
Intentional sports injuries warrant harsher penalties
It takes more than 10,000 hours of quality training for athletes to reach the elite level of professional sports. Athletes dedicate years, even decades, with the hope of joining the less than 1 percent of athletes who make it to the professional level. But one game, one play, one hit can end an athlete’s career. […]
Must-have tracks on 2014 summer playlists
With the weather starting to heat up and summer just around the corner, finding new music to add to your beach playlist is crucial. Catchy, feel-good songs you can sing along to are much needed as we push through the final weeks of the semester. Here are five songs I have had on repeat lately. […]
Design department wins 13 awards at 2014 ADDYs
By the end of the night, 13 awards in a variety of categories were won by California Baptist University’s College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design on March 7 at the American Advertising Awards Competition held at the Mission Inn in downtown Riverside. The ADDY Awards showcase the work of designers throughout the Inland Empire. […]
Valentine’s Day movie ‘bombs’
Eating unhealthy snacks, gawking over eye-candy and seeing a sappy love story is a great Friday night with the girls. “Endless Love” is just that: a completely cliche chick-flick that does not challenge viewers but manages to be a great feel-good movie. After the death of her older brother, Jade Butterfield, played by Gabriella Wilde, […]
CBU pep band pumps up players
A sea of rambunctious students in white Crazies t-shirts fills the crowded Van Dyne Gymnasium as the home team is fired up and ready to play. The California Baptist University pep band adds to the hype created by the Lancer nation as their songs echo outside the gym doors. The CBU pep band uses their […]
‘And the Academy Award goes to…’
After a year of spectacular and memorable cinematic masterpieces, the 86th Academy Awards will take place Sunday, March 2, at 4 p.m. Popular television host Ellen DeGeneres will return to host the event. With so many films nominated, predicting a winner can be difficult. “American Hustle” and “Gravity” both grabbed 10 nominations each and “12 […]
NCAA requires athletes stay drug-free to level playing field
The market of banned substances is a growing industry that abrogates the spirit of fair play. Drug-testing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association began in 1986, and since then has expanded to a year-round program in Division I and II colleges. At the collegiate level, athletes are pressured to perform to the best of their […]
Food waste lessened by efforts of ADC, students
Provider Food Service officials at California Baptist University are committed to reducing food waste and need students to play their part by making better decisions at the counter. Kipp Dougherty, Provider director of food services, aims to throw away as little food as possible. The Alumni Dining Columns is the busiest location on campus and […]