Azucena: Your reaction when you won was priceless, I loved it. Mackenzie: So competing 4 times was something I always wanted to do. Everybody comes to Miss California because they want to win right? You wouldn’t put in the time and you wouldn’t put in the effort if you didn’t want to win and feel […]
Increase in online shopping impacts local store sales
Online shopping has become the new norm in American society, making it easy for people to spend without ever having to leave the comfort of their homes. Instead of having to drive to the local mall and wait in line to buy things, everything is available to buy online. Online shopping retail sales reached $2.3 […]
Downtown ‘FleaEsta’ attracts CBU students
Locals gathered in downtown Riverside Sept. 30 for the annual Vintage Flea Market Fiesta. Patrons displayed vintage items ranging from clothing to home decor, antiques, mixed handmade merchandise, bracelets paintings, necklaces and more to sell to Riverside residents in attendance. Food, drinks and tote bags to carry purchases were provided as the crowd grew under […]
Barbie begins to introduce other cultures and diversity
Since the first Barbie doll was released in 1959, most Barbies looked relatively alike — Caucasion and unattainably thin with an innocent-looking face. However, in recent years, the dolls have diversified and now resemble multiple cultures. Barbie has played a major role in the toy industry since being created by Ruth Handler, who was inspired […]
Shop Lux Clothing known for its Instagram account
Shop Lux Clothing is a clothing boutique in Riverside featuring trendy, bohemian-style clothing that gained its popularity through the company’s Instagram account. “Social media is huge,” said Kaylyn Kaksuka, owner of Shop Lux says of its account. “All of us women are guilty of scrolling through our feeds, staying up-to-date on fashion and following our […]
‘90s trends still alive more and well than 20 years later
With each new decade comes new trends, but it seems the 1990s trends have inspired the vast majority of today’s culture. Fads come and go but the decade that has stayed tried and true for many years is the ‘90s. Baggy flannels, jean jackets, high-top Vans, overalls and velvet scrunchies sum up the grunge look. […]
Teen Vogue deals weighty topics
Teen Vogue has taken a turn from mere beauty and fashion articles and entered the world of politics and social justice. Since 2003, the company has produced magazines directed toward young readers — all concerning the latest trends and fads. For years, its main focus was fashion and the latest celebrity gossip. However, more recently, […]
Students take advantage of selling apps
As the trend of minimalism and advancements in technology continue, students are turning to social media and apps to clean out their closets and earn extra cash. The days of Craigslist and eBay are fading as new apps, such as OfferUp and Letgo, have gained traction with users. Income for sellers has been steadily trickling […]
Design student rethinks sportswear
For students like Leanda Du Bruyn, senior graphic design major, college life is more than classrooms and exams. In addition to being a collegiate athlete, Du Bruyn created and manages her own athletic clothing business, Dada Active Wear. While studying fashion design in Cape Town, South Africa, and competing in track and cross country for […]
WooFest sparks fashion statements
The Riverside Fox Theater, located in downtown Riverside, was home to California Baptist University’s annual Woofest Feb. 17, where the men of CBU showed off their skills and talents in an attempt to “woo” the women of CBU. Inspired by “James Bond” franchise films, the theme of the night was “007” and encouraged those who […]