California Baptist University’s well-known mascot, “Lance the Lancer,” has grown historically with CBU’s Athletics Department. Lance was first introduced in 1955 when CBU, then known as California Baptist College, moved to Riverside. From NAIA to NCAA, Division II to Division I, Lance has been cheering on the Athletics Department throughout the entire journey. In the […]
Author: Yvonne Chavira
Wrestling tackles new season
This season, California Baptist University wrestling has a young squad, including 22 freshmen, five sophomores, four juniors and two seniors. The young team hits the mats on Oct. 26 at the annual intrasquad Blue/Gold meet. The Lancers open their season on Nov. 2 and have competitive matches up until Feb. 29, including six home duels. […]
Men’s soccer finishes strong in WAC play
The Lancers men’s soccer team finished its season overall 5-11-2 and went 4-5-1 in the Western Athletic Conference. This is an improvement compared to the 2018 season where the team finished 5-6 in the conference. To prepare for the season the team worked closely with their strength and conditioning coach, Jason Quan, who set up […]
How to channel your inner Macklemore and thrift shop like a pro
When it comes to thrift shopping, millennials have become the most popular generation to find purpose in reusing clothes as a fashion statement. The vintage look is catching the eyes of students and driving sales at local thrift shops. Thrift stores typically sell not only clothes- — their most popular items — but also books, […]
Martirez impacts CBU golf
Samantha Martirez, junior journalism and new media major, has contributed to the women’s golf team at California Baptist University for three years. Martirez is originally from Manggahan Pasig City, Philippines. She was introduced to golf by her father when she was 10 years old. “I remember watching Tiger Woods on TV and I was like, […]
Heading finishes strong for basketball
Guard Jordan Heading, senior kinesiology major, has contributed five years to the California Baptist University’s men’s basketball team. Over the week of Feb. 4–10, Heading was named Player of the Week of the Western Athletic Conference. Heading said this was a great recognition, and getting two wins for the week over the University of the […]
Athletes improve their mental performance
It is 90 percent mental and 10 percent physical. Research shows that most athletes agree the mental aspect of the game is greater than the physical. At California Baptist University, most teams are working to better understand and improve on the mental challenges with the help of Dr. Ed Garrett, certified mental performance consultant, more […]
Softball opens DI era at Aggie Classic
California Baptist University women’s softball traveled to Texas over the weekend of Feb. 8-10 to compete in the Aggie Classic tournament. This was the team’s first time being eligible to compete in the tournament, as well as its first time playing as a Division I team. CBU left the tournament with one win and four […]
Softball swings into DI
California Baptist University women’s softball traveled to Texas over the weekend of Feb. 8-10 to compete in the Aggie Classic tournament. This was the team’s first time being eligible to compete in the tournament, as well as its first time playing as a Division I team. CBU left the tournament with one win and four […]
Community Life seeks new referees
Intramural sports teams at California Baptist University are in need of referees. Community Life is looking to hire people to join their community. Marnie Kavern, program coordinator of intramural sports, said being a referee for intramural sports is a great way to build relationships and enjoy hobbies with new friends. She said it is a […]