The first season of the hit Disney+ show “WandaVision” wrapped on March 5. The show created buzz in the Marvel community and kicked off phase four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Matt Ramos, account owner of @SUPES, runs an Instagram with 117k followers and a TikTok with 1.8 million followers. Ramos uses his social media […]
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Dr. Tim Gramling will be the new dean of the Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business starting April 1.
Jabs School of Business gets new dean
The Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business at California Baptist University has named Dr. Tim Gramling as its new dean starting April 1. Gramling said his love for higher education started more than 20 years ago when he began teaching as an adjunct professor. “I started my working life a little over 30 years […]
Sarah Everard’s story is not an isolated event
Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old woman from London, was reported dead after the police found remains of her body on March 12. Everard was missing for a week and a Metropolitan Police officer has been charged for kidnapping and sexually assaulting her. What happened to Everard is awful and not an isolated event. According to a […]
Theater hosts community time
California Baptist University’s theater program hosts a weekly community time for students and faculty. The event is an hour of spiritual formation that encourages students in the theater program to integrate faith with their art. Community time consists of a worship service and meetings in small groups every Tuesday. The event is mandatory for all […]
College costs increase as student debt crisis worsens
Paying for college is an intimidating task for students and student loan borrowers. The rising cost of a college degree can often turn people away from attending universities or mean students graduating will be met with an abundance of debt. Ellen Kaminski, assistant professor of business, said the biggest problem with student loan debt is […]
Netflix expands offerings
Despite a rise in competition for streaming services, Netflix remains the top dog as the company reaches a record-breaking 200 million subscribers. 2019 and 2020 brought the release of streaming services such as Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max and Peacock. They all proved themselves worthy competition for Netflix. However, the company still managed to bring […]
‘Ring by spring’ produces a culture of unhealthy practices
One thing I quickly learned as a freshman at California Baptist University was the concept of “ring by spring.” I think most people can attest that they have experienced the “ring by spring” culture at CBU and other Christian universities. However, for those unfamiliar with the concept, “ring by spring” refers to the aspiration of […]
Companies and voters work to combat voter misinformation
In an age of biased news and social media, information can be easily skewed to fit the narrative of whoever is speaking or writing. With the 2020 presidential election less than a month away, it is important to focus on the facts and learn how to analyze the influx of information. With so much information […]
Jane Fonda inspires action for the climate crisis movement
“Vote. Voice. Use Your Feet,” these are the three phrases imparted to me when reading Jane Fonda’s newest book, “What Can I Do? My Path From Climate Despair to Action.” To be completely honest, I bought this book more out of my love for Jane Fonda than a desire to learn about climate change. However, […]
Voices of young-voters should still be amplified and used
Going into the 2020 election, it is important now more than ever that young adults understand how vital their voices really are. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2018 only 53% of the eligible voting population voted during the midterm election. Adults from 18-25 years old make up half of the eligible voting population. […]