Greta Thunberg, 16, is a climate activist from Stockholm challenging the world’s most powerful leaders to enact environmental policy change. Thunberg, currently nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, started her activism journey in August 2018 by taking every Friday off from school to hold strikes in front of Riksdag, the Swedish parliament building in Stockholm. […]
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Habitat destruction from overpopulation harming bird population, ecosystems
North America has lost 29 percent of its overall bird population since 1970 according to a new study released in Science magazine out on Oct. 19, called “Decline of the North American Avifauna.” That is a loss of nearly 3 billion birds in approximately 50 years. Several factors seem to be causes of the dramatic […]
Housing costs may rise under new California energy mandate
A new California solar mandate will take effect in January 2020 that requires all newly constructed California homes containing less than three stories to be built with a solar energy system. The California solar mandate was first approved by the California Building Standards Commission in December 2018. This new solar standard aims to help California […]
CBU club holds first ever thrift shop fundraiser
The chapter of the International Justice Mission at California Baptist University held a pop-up thrift shop called Threads on Nov. 12. All the proceeds from the event helped fund IJM’s projects in its fight against modern-day slavery. This was the first year the IJM club hosted Threads, but members said they plan to continue doing […]
Vice president for Marketing and Communication to retire in January
Dr. Mark A. Wyatt, California Baptist University’s vice president for Marketing and Communication, announced Oct. 15 that he will be retiring, effective Jan. 31, 2020. Wyatt, also an assistant professor of communication arts, has worked at CBU for 18 years, leading the school’s Division of Marketing and Communication since Aug. 1, 2002. Wyatt said he […]
Magnolia Church hosts Halloween block party
Magnolia Church’s Halloween Block Party on Oct. 31 was a free event that allowed the community to come together as one. The party provided a place for families to come and trick or treat, eat and participate in fun activities such as carnival games. Magnolia Church, located on the corner of Magnolia and Adams streets, […]
High school seniors spend 24 hours at CBU
Many students at California Baptist University recall what it was like to be a high school senior and the tough decision they faced to select a college to attend after graduation. The new year is just around the corner, which means incoming freshmen are starting to scout potential options. CBU and student leadership aid in […]
Campus holds Commuter Thanksgiving event
The Office of Community Life at California Baptist University is hosting a Commuter Thanksgiving Lunch in the Staples room Nov. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Commuter Thanksgiving Lunch will offer large turkey legs for all commuter students who want one, as well as other Thanksgiving classics, such as stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry […]
Amazon rainforest fires threaten native communities and wildlife
More than 70,000 fires have broken out in the Amazon rainforest since the start of 2019, according to a report by The Washington Post. The Amazon rainforest spans eight countries, making up about 40 percent of South America. While there is no definitive explanation as to why the fires started, Brazil’s National Institute for Space […]
Clinical Education Center hosts annual Halloween event
The Clinical Education Center hosted its annual Halloween event Oct. 30 at California Baptist University’s Health Science Campus to help speech therapy patients engage their fine and gross motor skills through fun activities. The CEC invites all of its patients and their families to take part in Halloween-themed events. Kids can trick or treat for […]