During these times its nearly impossible to go on social media without seeing the polarizing commentary regarding political issues. The latest thing to divide the internet has been a controversial Gillette ad. In short, the ad asks men to do better, stop making excuses and hold each other accountable for our actions. While the message […]
Pause before going to grad school
I have heard the terrifying phrase, “A bachelor’s degree is the new high school degree,” far too many times for comfort. As a student, the idea that all the hard work, stress and accumulation of debt caused by a college education has become average and unimpressive is completely petrifying. In the past, graduating high school […]
Equality is more complex than some may think
After the presidential inauguration in January 2017, nearly 500,000 people marched in Washington, D.C., and in many other cities around the world. Two years have passed and Americans are still marching. The Women’s March is a social movement of intersectional feminism, which includes people from all marginalized groups. Those who are a part of the […]
WAC play crucial for CBU to establish DI presence
The first season of the NCAA Division I competition for California Baptist men’s basketball has had its fair share of exciting story lines. The season started with a statement from Lancer fans when they broke an attendance record at the team’s season opener. In the team’s first true DI match up, Milan Acquaah, sophomore business […]
Remember mass shootings; continue to push for reform
It has only been three weeks since the Nov. 8 shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks — the horrifying event where 15 people tragically died after an ex-Marine opened fire in a bar during a college-night event. As someone whose hometown is Thousand Oaks, I never thought the second-safest city in […]
Don’t let a job or schooling define who you are
After working on 24 issues of the Banner, I am both sad and proud to say this is my last. My time in college has flown by and I cannot believe I am less than two weeks away from putting on my cap and gown to accept my diploma. As I started preparing to end […]
Cullen’s Column: National Invitational Volleyball Championships
For fans who enjoyed California Baptist University volleyball’s 20-10 season and fourth-place conference finish, an encore is in store with the Lancers’ trip to the National Invitational Volleyball Championships. After sitting out the Western Athletic Conference tournament because of their transition to NCAA Division I, the Lancers earned a berth in the NIVC. The national […]
Ditch your unnatural cosmetics
When walking down the hygiene aisles of a store, colorful products with catchy names may entice you to make a purchase. While “Tropical Ocean Breeze” body wash may sound like a nice, refreshing time in the shower, in reality, hygiene products often contain toxic chemicals. Just because a product is sold in stores does not […]
Cullen’s Column: DI hoops set to entertain
Keep a close eye on the CBU Events Center during the coming basketball season. Aside from the publicized transition to Division I, both the Lancer men’s and women’s basketball seasons have many intriguing storylines. One look at the teams’ schedules is enough to excite local basketball fans as the Lancers challenge themselves with matchups against […]
Men are allowed to have feelings
As the so-called “protectors” of women and children, men are consistently encouraged to hide their true feelings to keep up a strong facade. This, in turn, evokes a tendency for men to be emotionally dishonest with their significant others, families, friends and, most importantly, themselves. This leads to miscommunication, misplaced emotional responses, and an all-around […]