As the death toll continues to rise in Nicaragua where so many of her family members reside, Azucena Orozco, senior journalism & new media major and broadcast director for Lancer Media Group, realized she could not just sit by and do nothing. What started as controversial social security reforms in Nicaragua quickly escalated from peaceful […]
Things every Lancer should know: A guide to all things CBU
Life at California Baptist University is a lot of things — invigorating, hectic, thrilling — and there is so much to learn during your time at CBU that has nothing to do with a degree. A cheat sheet for all things CBU culture would be nice, wouldn’t it? Well, you’re in luck. Listed below are […]
Students reflect on Black Friday ethics
With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up are many things on people’s minds, one of them being Black Friday, the chaotic event characterized by extreme sales and even more extreme crowds. The event in which stores give deals and cut down on prices the day after Thanksgiving gives people the chance at products like a limited […]
DC misses mark with Batman v Superman
One of the world’s most popular franchise properties with a bombastic score and heavy CGI inclusion, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” is a blockbuster in every sense of the word, and may just be too big to fail. “Batman v Superman” might not be a critical darling, sitting currently at a 29 percent on […]
Young voters affect politics
People across the country are contemplating who to vote for as the 2016 presidential race heats up, and many students believe it is essential for the younger generation to participate in voting in order to see the change for which Americans hope. Some students at California Baptist University see the opportunity to vote as a […]
Student keeps ‘silent’ for ISP fundraiser
In order to raise money for an International Service Project this past summer, Katie Liddell, senior kinesiology major, put an unexpected spin on collecting money and challenging her own abilities in the process. Liddell vowed not to speak for three weeks, with the exception of when she was in class and her apartment, or until […]
‘Les Miserablés’ captivates audiences, draws crowds across the nation
So there she sat in a torn and dirty gown, barely any hair left on her head, mouth swollen from an extracted tooth, violated by her first “customer.” Anne Hathaway, lead actress in the movie musical, “Les Misèrables,” takes the viewer through her sorrow, rage and hopelessness in her role as Fantine. Hathaway’s performance made […]
‘Lincoln’ astounds with intrigue
From social studies to the silver screen “My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” These are words once uttered by President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln’s life story has made the jump from fifth grade social studies text-books to the […]
Country music takes prime time in new late-night series on ABC network
A little bit of drama, a whole lot of country Country music is taken to a whole new level for the viewers of American Broadcasting Company’s latest late-night sitcom “Nashville.” This new drama is a little bit “Glee” and a little bit “American Idol” as the two protagonists compete to hold their reign as country […]
New science fiction thriller ‘Looper’ recieves audience approval
Sci-fi fans rejoice: Original science fiction has returned to the big screen with the release of Rian Johnson’s time-travel film “Looper.” In a sea of recent sequels, trilogies, book adaptations and spin-offs, a completely unique science fiction movie is refreshing, and there have been few released since Christopher Nolan’s 2009 dream-heist film, “Inception.” “Looper” is […]