Looking for a creative way to decorate your dorm room without overspending on trendy pillows? Have no fear, Lifestyle Tries is back to replenish each and every student’s low cravings. Making handmade pillows is actually not as daunting of a task as it seems and it can be a fun way to personalize any space […]
Category: Campus Life
Being an RA extends experience, disciplines for character building
Being a resident adviser at California Baptist University comes with its fair share of responsibility, but some say the opportunity to build relationships and help others is a highly rewarding task. Resident advisers, or RAs, are devoted student-leaders who work with the Office of Residence Life. As an RA, students are expected to lead by […]
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. […]
Students Teach and Grow at Summer Camps
Students at California Baptist University spent their summer in very different ways. Some students held internships, some traveled, some stayed home and then some packed up their bags for a long summer of mentoring children at Christian summer camps all over the country. Marissa Nunez, junior business administration major, worked at Camp Pondo in Running […]
Club Fair attracts new members
This fall semester Club Fair at California Baptist University took place Sept. 13, and featured more than 50 new and existing clubs. Students were able to connect with clubs pertaining to their individual career aspirations, interests and passions. One new group at the annual club fair this year was the CBU Art Therapy and Wellness […]
Welcome Weekend: A Freshman’s Perspective
While preparing myself for college, I was often told it would be a completely different world. However, no one could quite prepare me for California Baptist University. This school is insanely enthusiastic and brings a whole new meaning to small but mighty. Let’s start with the Kugel Walk: My “official transformation” into a Lancer was […]
Advice to Freshmen
So you have made it to California Baptist University. To the incoming freshmen, transfers and all those new to CBU, here is a quick list of tips to help make the transition into Lancer Life a little smoother. 1. Shortened titles We shorten everything. The Alumni Dining Commons? No. That takes too long to say […]
Lifestyle Tries: Graduation caps
As seniors prepare for commencement, adding unique and innovative decorations to their graduation cap can be a fun way to express one’s academic journey. With the right guidance, creative thinking and a realistic college budget, students can accomplish this project for $20 to $80 with a large group of friends in the comfort of their […]
How to prepare for finals using on-campus resources
As the academic year comes to an end, final exams are just around the corner and students’ stress levels are rising. Being a college student while attempting to manage a social life can become a hindrance to one’s academics. Lack of sleep, long study hours, excessive food intake and mere frustration are part of a […]
Swimsuit season revives body image and self-confidence issues
With summer right around the corner comes the unavoidable pressure swimsuit season can bring for women of all ages. Right about now, blogs all over the internet and social media outlets are promoting various ways to get that perfect summer body and look great in a bikini. Often times, women are taught to think they […]