Everyone needs a little green in their life. Having live plants in a living space can really brighten up the room and potentially boost your mood and decrease stress levels. Plants may also help improve the air quality in the room. Even though college students love the trendiness of succulents, keeping them alive can be […]
Category: Lifestyle
Men discover importance of skincare
In today’s society, stores are predominantly stocked with female skincare products, and the percentage of men who pay attention to their skincare is low. Willie Woo, junior marketing major, said he believes culture has a strong role to play in why men do not actively take care of their skin. “It might be cultural,” Woo […]
Different learning styles encourages individual success
The finish line is in sight. The race for the 2016-2017 school year is almost over. However, the end also means finals are around the corner and stress is on the rise. It is not uncommon to see students studying all over campus. There is not one universal way of studying because everyone learns differently. […]
Wiffle ball tradition unites students
Intramural tournament eases school stress amid finals time The air blew through the holes of the plastic balls as players tossed them back and forth April 18, the first day of the California Baptist University’s annual Wiffle Ball tournament. Players warmed up on the front lawn to play the game, a variation of baseball played […]
Teachers inspire passion in undergrads
For many students, a teacher is someone who just walks into the classroom and teaches a subject, but many often walk out of the classroom knowing a teacher will leave an impact on their life. “It’s not just anecdotal, but it’s research,” said Dr. Ted Murcray, associate dean of the School of Education and assistant […]
Women pursue STEM despite gender gap
While women make up half of the workforce in America, they only make up 29 percent of the science and engineering workforce. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM, are fields notorious for being male-dominated. Despite the odds, the women in STEM programs at California Baptist University are incredibly passionate about what they […]
Students beat public speaking anxieties
The art of public speaking is a versatile skill used throughout a multitude of careers. However, many people fear it more than death. Communication is a tool used for teamwork and relationship building. Whether someone is in engineering or customer service, they will have to effectively communicate a concept or idea at some point during […]
Organization keeps students on track
The warm weather is here to stay and students are deep into the semester. With professors piling on the projects, papers, homework assignments and exams, it can be difficult to stay focused and stay organized. March 20 marked the official first day of spring and new attitudes are in the air. It is not uncommon […]
Tower Hall lip-sync battle creates fun, relieves study stress
Freshman living area gathers for midterm study break When studying gets hard, students want to relax so Feb. 22 Tower Hall resident advisers hosted their second Lip Sync Battle with microphones, lights and snacks in the living area lobby. “We wanted to carry on the tradition and it worked out really well last year,” said […]
Service trips inspire servant hearts
While International Service Project teams are gearing up with training and fundraising for their trips this summer, non-participants of ISP trips should not feel left out as the Office of Spiritual Life offers other options to serve those in the United States as well. Although United States Projects was not offered this year, it has […]