Author: Sofia Eneqvist
Life in quarantine with a compromised immune system
The COVID-19 pandemic affects populations and segments of people all around the world, but the most affected group are those who are at least 65 years old. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals at higher risk are those in the following groups: older adults, people with asthma, the immunocompromised, groups at […]
Weekly Newsbrief: COVID-19 update, Tax deadline
Weekly COVID-19 Update: The confirmed number of COVID-19 cases in the United States reached 477,161 on April 10. Cases confirmed in California reached 1,352, with 552 deaths. California is expected to reach its peak hospital usage and daily deaths April 26, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. The Centers for Disease Control […]
CBU’s First Year Experience partners with College of Nursing
California Baptist University’s First Year Experience program has teamed up with the Interprofessional Education Learning Resource Center at the College of Nursing to train FYE leaders using simulation experiences. The Fall 2020 FYE team is made up of 82 student leaders and 8 interns. The FYE administrators, assisted by staff members at the College of […]
U.S. government proposes 2021 federal budget
The 2021 United States Federal Budget was released on Feb. 5 by President Donald J. Trump. According to the Office of Management and Budget, the 2021 budget total is $4.839 trillion. Dr. Chase Porter, assistant professor of political science at California Baptist University, said the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has offered a helpful […]
Students perform at Open Mic Night
California Baptist University students gathered Feb. 27 to watch Open Mic Night hosted by Community Life in Lancer Plaza. The event featured students performing spoken word and singing covers or originals in groups, duos or solo. Jules Meeter, junior psychology major and Community Life activities intern, was one of two masters of ceremonies for the […]
YouTube negatively influences children
The idea of a “YouTube Flu” has been circling the internet. The term originated from a court case in Ohio in which a group of middle-school boys were convicted of pranking their teachers in disturbing and frankly gross ways. The boys are facing felony charges but will likely receive limited sentencing as they are minors […]
Community life hosts Disney day at Disneyland park
California Baptist University students were given the opportunity to purchase discounted Disneyland tickets on Feb.15 through Community Life for CBU’s annual Disney Day. Students were able to go to either Disneyland or California Adventure with the ticket, priced at $75. A free Disney pin was also included with the purchase of each ticket. Daniel Garcia, […]
New T-cell therapy research released
New cancer research by Cardiff University in the United Kingdom was released in January showing promising results in T-cell cancer therapy research. T-cell therapy removes and modifies existing cells, programming them to seek and destroy cancer cells when reintroduced into a patient’s bloodstream. The new process is currently only approved to treat lymphoma and acute […]
‘Clueless’ remains a classic
The 1995 classic “Clueless” remains the ultimate romantic comedy. As a modern-twist adaptation of “Emma” by Jane Austen, the story focuses on a perfect girl living a perfect life with her father. The main character Cher Horowitz, played by Alicia Silverstone, is admired by all but struggles to let loose and take the back seat […]