Life is demanding, relentless and at times unforgiving. Even if it feel as if these negatives are taking over, there are always positives to be found. As with all students, freshman year comes with new challenges and many student-athletes struggle to adjust. Sydney Truett, freshman accounting major and softball player, is from Albuquerque, N.M. For […]
Media consumption affects how people speak
The types of to which music one listens and the movies or shows one watches can affect people in ways they not expect. However, avoiding media with foul language may not be beneficial to those who do not wish to have that habit. Psychology has showed the profound effects media exposure has on behavior, especially […]
Athletes juggle school and sports
Early mornings, late-night practices and school deadlines are a few of the struggles student-athletes face. Enrolling in college can be nerve-racking as young adults are learning how to adjust to independent student life. For student-athletes, obtaining a busy school and sports schedule can cause one to question the ability to make room for a social […]
Numbers on scale do not represent overall health
“I need to lose weight” is a phrase commonly said by people after they step on a scale and see the numbers that appear in front of them. With the holidays fast approaching, some may feel the need to restrict themselves from eating his or her favorite foods out of fear of their weight increasing. […]
New equipment introduced to Rec Center
The Recreation Center at California Baptist University put up “We’re sorry for our dust” signs over the summer and began a long-awaited expansion. The Rec Center is adding diversified gym equipment and creating more space to work out. The first phase has already begun and has completed the addition of some redesigned spaces and new […]
What not to miss at Air + Style this weekend
Shaun White, fresh off his gold medal win in the half-pipe event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, is set to host the fourth installment of his Air+Style sports and music festival next weekend, March 3-4, at Expo Park in Downtown Los Angeles, kicking off the spring and summer festival season in Southern California. […]
Men speak out against body-image pressure
Cultural ideals set unrealistic standards for men, as well When it comes to body image for women, celebrities such as model Ashley Graham, comedian Amy Schumer and athlete Serena Williams have helped redefine the stereotype. However, the ideal body image for men seems to remain the same: tall, tight abs and big biceps. Growing up, […]
Recreation Center encourages long-term goals, not resolutions
More than one month into 2017, many people have given up on their New Year’s Resolutions. The University of Scranton’s researchers found that only 8 percent of people succeed in their resolutions and 43 percent of people fail at their resolutions within one month. “I’m not sure I have ever kept up a resolution,” said […]
‘Ladies night’ empowers women
On January 24th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Rec Center was closed off completely to men to give women a night to themselves to focus on their physical and mental wellness. Ladies’ Night featured female-led group fitness classes—including Starlight Stretch on the roof with an all-female staff. This event did not only focus […]
Chefs in training provide quality meals in restaurant
Riverside Community College’s Culinary Academy opens its doors during breakfast and lunch hours for the general public to enjoy the food prepared, cooked and served by its students. A program that started more than 10 years ago, the Culinary Academy recently moved its facilities to downtown Riverside, fully equipped with new appliances to further the […]