Many challenges arose throughout the pandemic for international students who were thousands of miles from home while trying to leave the California Baptist University’s campus in spring 2020. Over a year later, international students are still facing difficulties as many of them have yet to return home. Georgia Dale, senior marketing major, has not been […]
Category: Lifestyle
Sustainable Switch: How does Target promote sustainability?
As a consumption-oriented society, we are used to immediate gratification and disposable purchasing. The majority of what we buy ends up in landfills that will stay for decades after we use them. Jacob Lanphere, professor of environmental science, said that “our lifestyles typically are geared towards single used transactions.” All the plastic we use in […]
New social work programs fill needs
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at California Baptist University launched in fall 2020 as an entry-level degree to work in the field of social work. Liza Arellano, licensed clinical social worker, assistant professor of social work and program director of the Bachelor of Social Work, said the program allows students to gain experience […]
Lifestyle Tries: trendy polymer clay earrings
Polymer clay earrings have been on the up and up for the past year. Everyone has jumped in on the trend whether that be through starting their own small shop or adding these statement pieces to their wardrobe. Lifestyle Tries is here to get in on of the action and try a hand at making […]
Fall semester planning approaches, students look to Career Center for guidance
As the summer season approaches, California Baptist University students are planning to register for the Fall 2021 semester. Class schedules, financial planning and career readiness are a few critical tasks to keep in mind amid the spring semester. Planning now can help better prepare any students to come to school ready for next fall. During […]
First-generation students share experiences
Going to college is not a universal rite of passage for every family. Many people either enter a trade school, pursue a job directly or simply end their education after high school. Statistics show that nearly 43% of high school graduates (as of 2018) choose to not attend college. However, many young men and women […]
Indoor plant-keeping becomes a trend across CBU community
Students at California Baptist University enjoy community and a sense of camaraderie. Over the past year, CBU students have been able to formulate community in the form of plant ownership. Indoor plants are versatile, which makes it convenient for students to easily decorate their space and tend to them as needed. Plant-owning has become more […]
Students reflect on post-graduation opportunities
There are several reasons why a graduating senior would aspire to attend graduate school. With ever-growing competition in the professional space and an evolving job market, graduate school has become a more common option for California Baptist University students facing the end of their undergraduate years. Kimberly Gledhill, CBU master of social work student, explained […]
‘Zoom fatigue’ rises in the pandemic
Since March 2020, when COVID-19 first changed the way our world functioned, most meetings for both school and work have continued to meet virtually for a full year now. As staring at a screen becomes the way most individuals spend their weeks, it can begin to take a toll on them. There are negative consequences […]
Accountability pushes students to stay motivated
Accountability is an essential part of social development. As people mature, they develop an expectation that friends, family and significant others will be there to help guide and encourage them. This is primarily through the process of being transparent and fully honest with one another. There are different avenues that require people to be accountable […]