Kindness rocks fills the Riverside community spreading positivity to everyone with just one sentence written on a rock. These rocks are spread around different cities intended to cheer people up. Megan Murphy, founder of the Kindness Rocks Project, said she started this project after her parents died in her early 20s, and while she was […]
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Inland Empire sends students to train at CBU
The Inland Empire Musical Arts program has introduced the Young Musicians program at California Baptist University to promote musical development among high school students in the local community. Students from ninth to 12th grades participate in bands such as Honor Symphonic Band, Honor String Orchestra and Encore Honor Choir. Michelle Elliot, Inland Empire Musical Arts […]
Phishing scams on the rise for students and faculty
October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been prioritized by Information Technology Services at California Baptist University to raise awareness of the dangers of email phishing, which has affected students and faculty. Phishing occurs when scammers attempt to get personal information from victims, such as bank account information, credit card numbers and passwords. This year’s theme is […]
Students and alumni compete for Symphony Orchestra in Concerto competition
A musical crescendo filled the air Sept. 29 at California Baptist University’s Joann Hawkins Music Building as students performed in the final round of the School of Music’s Concerto Competition. The six finalists competed against one another for a chance to become guest soloists in CBU’s Symphony Orchestra. This was a first-ever final round event […]
Campus celebrates Hispanic heritage
California Baptist University celebrated one aspect of its diversity Sept. 19 with the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta on campus. Students were able to enjoy multiple activities such as crafts, mini-soccer and lots of food. DJ Barbedo the Chef performed for CBU students along with a dance group called the Riverside Ballet crew. Churros, horchata and paletas […]
Campus tradition continues to excite returning students
The time has come for women to ask out the men and friends to come together at California Baptist University for TWIRP week. TWIRP week or “The Woman is Required to Pay” is an event in which the women of CBU break social norms and ask men out to any of the events CBU hosts […]
Wildfires continue to blaze during historic season
Families have been affected by fires up and down the state of California. The most prominent wildfire near the California Baptist University community was the Holy Fire, which started Aug. 6 The fire began in Holy Jim Canyon and Trabuco Canyon, and it then spread throughout the mountain cities in the Inland Empire. Forrest Gordon […]
Clash n’ roll into the school year
More than 2,200 students became new Lancers at California Baptist University’s annual Welcome Weekend, making up the biggest incoming class in CBU history. Approximately 1,700 freshman and 500 transfer students participated in Welcome Weekend. The theme of the weekend was “Everyday Courage,” in an effort to encourage new students to have confidence in this new […]
Future students view CBU
One hundred and seventy prospective students of California Baptist University attended Lancer Night, April 10 to finalize their decision on whether CBU is the college for them. Students toured the CBU campus to discover what the school could bring to their college experience and were able to get to know CBU’s community on a personal […]
Art fosters friendship
Create event encourages students to get involved on campus. Students were able to express their artistic creative ways in the Community Life Lounge while meeting new people at the Comm Life Creative event March 27 at California Baptist University. Activities at this event included hand lettering, watercolor painting, card making, canvas crafting, and 3D modeling. […]