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 […]
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Nursing student balances school and recording and releasing independent music
Max Whittaker, senior nursing major at California Baptist University, balances nursing school and work with writing, recording and performing as an independent artist with his friend Jake Dahn, a graduate of Azusa Pacific University, under the band name Almostalways. Whittaker’s older brother taught him the basics of how to play guitar when he was young, […]
Professor helps students in Malawi
Stacy Meyer, adjunct professor of education at California Baptist University, trained village preschool teachers in Malawi from Aug. 7-21, working with a faith-based organization called Sub—Saharan African Family Enrichment (SAFE). SAFE does many things, but the area Meyer works with is called Building Understanding in Literacy Development (BUILD), which is a pilot program for preschools. […]
Festivities kick off school year
Welcome Weekend is a time-honored tradition at California Baptist University. It is an opportunity for incoming freshman and transfer students to experience CBU life and all it has to offer. The Community Life Office plays a key role in putting on Welcome Weekend each year. Chris Hofschroer, assistant dean of students, shared the drive behind […]
Inside Look of the Hong Kong Airport
Editor’s Note: This story is a first hand account from the inside of the Hong Kong airport from our Assistant Sports Editor Hong Kong International Airport shut down fully August 12, with no inbound or outbound flights because of 12 weeks of massive protests by residents of Hong Kong. That evening, I was supposed to […]
Jonas Brothers reunited
The year 2019 just got a little brighter for 20-somethings across the nation, and students at California Baptist University are no exception. The announcement that the Jonas Brothers are reunited and creating new music has many young adults reminiscing about their childhood years spent listening to the musically talented brothers. The Jonas Brothers have been […]
Renowned Motown singer Diana Ross celebrates 75th Birthday
The Motown scene would not be the same without Diana Ross’s familiar powerhouse voice. The world celebrated and was reminded of her achievements March 26 as she just celebrated her 75th birthday. Ross was born March 26, 1944, in Detroit, where she first got her start as a singer. Ross is most known for being […]
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, […]
Students bond over campaign game
The atmosphere in the room is tense. Three players are on the edge of their seats, not knowing what the Dungeon Master is going to say next during their innovative campaign of Dungeons and Dragons. D&D is a fantasy role-playing tabletop game created in 1974 by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. The game stands out […]