Life during the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to press forward with many new adjustments. With stay-at-home orders set in place by state governments, students are left with no method of meeting in person. Because of the ongoing circumstances, many individuals have turned to digital platforms in order to stay in touch with loved ones. Applications […]
Category: Campus Life
Pros and cons of having a car on campus
California Baptist University has experienced steady growth in recent years and is not expected to slow down any time soon. One way the university has accommodated that growth is the parking structure that opened for the fall 2019 semester. While most students are not currently on campus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many students will […]
Social media challenges gain traction amid time of social distancing
Social media challenges have been spreading like wildfire because of the mandatory stay-at-home orders Americans have been experiencing for a month and a half now in response to COVID-19. While self-quarantine may make some people feel like they are going insane, some of these social media challenges have been helping students at California Baptist University […]
Seniors reflect on graduation amid COVID-19
California Baptist University’s Executive Council announced March 16 the postponement of all spring commencement ceremonies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The postponement left seniors at CBU and those across the United States in similar situations feeling confused and disappointed about the end of their college careers. The pandemic has affected everyone in diverse ways. […]
CBU student eats Acai bowl every day
For many, acai – a Brazilian blueberry that makes a wonderful smoothie-like substance – is just another healthy treat. But for one California Baptist University student, it is a way of life. During the fall semester of 2019, CBU opened two new dining locations: Shake Smart and Delect-a-Bowls. Shake Smart became an instant hit as […]
Churches stream Easter services to home audiences
The world is experiencing something unprecedented, and it is has stretched through one of the most important days of the year for the Christian faith: Easter Sunday, which marks the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many families usually attend church during Easter, but that is not an option this year because of the COVID-19 […]
Lifestyle Tries: Quote Strings
During this time of quarantine, many students are probably spending a lot of time in their rooms. For students with a blank wall, nothing to fill it, an empty wallet and tons of time their hands, Lifestyle Tries is here to help students spice up their rooms in a cheap, easy way. Supplies needed: a […]
Dance Club establishes community
Many individuals, especially young adults, enjoy dancing for fun even if it is not in a professional or competitive setting. Dancing can be a relaxing outlet for stress, an effective learning experience or simply an enjoyable way to literally move within a community of others. California Baptist University’s Dance Club gives students the chance to […]
Out-of-state students discover community, gain experiences
Every year, California Baptist University welcomes a new assortment of students. Universities spanning the country accept students from all across the world. Newcomers range from being local, out-of-state or even international students from many diverse countries. “(In 2019), 9.2 percent came from out of state,” said Greta Anderson, associate director of Undergraduate Admissions. “These were […]
Wake up Wednesday unites students with coffee, friends
Wake Up Wednesday is a weekly on-campus event where students of California Baptist University can enjoy coffee from Arcade Coffee Roasters. Held every Wednesday from 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. in Lancer Plaza, Wake Up Wednesday is a great way for students to relax and enjoy a positive atmosphere. Kimberly Gledhill, first year social work graduate student, […]