The demolition of vacant buildings on the property of March Air Reserve Base is a situation that brings California Baptist University closer to a new medical school. On Nov. 10, 2010, President Ronald Ellis and Donald Ecker, managing director of March Healthcare Development, signed a letter of intent for CBU to facilitate a portion of […]
Simmons Hall fashions dresses for Africa
The Resident Adviser staff of Simmons Hall sponsored Dresses for Africa, an event where residents were given the opportunity to create stylish sundresses to be sent overseas. Simmons Hall partnered with Little Dresses for Africa, a non-profit Christian-based ministry from Michigan. Since its beginnings, the organization experienced great growth and sent more than 120,000 dresses […]
News Briefs Jan. 28, 2011
5K RUN/WALK FOR BONAMINIO The 5th Annual Riverside Raincross 5K Run/Walk at Historic Fairmount Park is being held by the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. The Run/Walk will be Saturday, Feb. 19 from 7:30 – 10 a.m. at Fairmount Park, located at 2601 Fairmount Boulevard. The top three males and females […]
A cure to the next cold may be in walking distance
A new healthcare service for the California Baptist University community opened Jan. 24, just around the block. Located in the Lancer Plaza (formerly Adams Plaza) facing Diana Street, the CBU Health Center exclusively services CBU students, faculty and staff in an urgent care capacity. In the first three days, 26 patients were seen. Lauri Linton, […]
The science of borrowing
A new report released by the Pew Research Center found that more college students are accepting loans and in larger amounts. The study found that in 2008, 60 percent of graduates with Bachelor’s degrees borrowed more than in 1996, when only 52 percent of students took out loans. It also reported that among the 2008 […]
News Briefs Dec. 10, 2010
STAR TREK SIMULATOR RIDE Star Trek the Exhibit: Where Science Meets Science Fiction has added a new attraction for visitors to enjoy. A simulator ride started on Nov. 26 and will continue until Jan. 2 in accordance with the Festival of Lights celebration. The ride will be open Monday through Thursday from noon until 6 […]
Managing your busyness
Christmas and New Year’s Day are approaching, which means spring semester is just around the corner. For those who feel that 2010 was not exactly the most organizationally savvy year, it may be wise to think about what to put on their Christmas list. The following options will help manage a busy spring-semester schedule: the […]
Students Dodge, Dip, Duck, Dash and Dive with CAB
On Dec. 1, the Campus Activities Board held a coed dodgeball tournament on the tennis courts at 9 p.m. All the dipping, diving, ducking and dodging that took place Wednesday resulted in four teams fighting for the championship: The Fuzz, Rosa Nerds, The Bombers and The Sitting Ducks. Rec sports coordinators Will Byers and Chris […]
Riverside lights up for Christmas
The day after Thanksgiving is often spent shopping at insane hours and fighting crowds. A calmer way in which people bring in the Christmas season is by attending the Festival of Lights. As of 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26, the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in Riverside, Calif. started celebrating by turning on approximately […]
High school seniors get glimpse of Lancer life
High school students, from a variety of locations both near and far, came to California Baptist University to participate in 24@CBU on Nov. 18-19 and most recently on Dec. 2-3. 24@CBU is a program that allows high school seniors to experience CBU for a full 24 hours in order to get a real feel for […]