By the time you read this, it will already be the end of January 2020 and the majority of Americans have given up on the New Year’s resolutions that they were so determined to follow just a few weeks ago. The list of common resolutions goes on: Exercising, drinking more water, reading the Bible, reducing […]
While preparing myself for college, I was often told it would be a completely different world. However, no one could quite prepare me for California Baptist University. This school is insanely enthusiastic and brings a whole new meaning to small but mighty. Let’s start with the Kugel Walk: My “official transformation” into a Lancer was […]
I came into my freshman year as an English major and invested in the Collinsworth School of Music. Now as a senior preparing to graduate this upcoming December, I’m a creative writing major and am deeply invested in the journalism program here at California Baptist University. It was many twists, turns and challenges that brought […]
Every student is familiar with the process of standardized testing. They bring their No. 2 pencils into an abnormally silent classroom where they race the clock and try not to forget what they have learned. Students have long been told that this one-size-fits-all approach is an effective way of evaluating a student’s progress and capabilities, […]
Deciding where you want to go to college is no easy task. Getting accepted into the correct college can be yet another challenge. Though it may sound exciting to attend an extremely selective, competitive university, perhaps it is not the best thing for everyone. Enrolling in a university that is very selective can bring challenges. […]
Summer is quickly approaching and many students are scrambling to find new jobs, but the problem with students seeking summer jobs is often a money-motivated work ethic. However, even summer jobs can be used to benefit students in their future careers. Many students may be returning to familiar jobs back home, but others are still […]
Everyone’s experience going into the first year of college is different. Many students experience culture shock from the newfound combination of responsibility and freedom. The two come together to elicit a myriad of responses. However, these two components are important parts of the university experience. For some students, it is easy to get carried away. […]
In a world where celebrities’ lives are at everyone’s fingertips and “social media influencers” are all the rage, it can be easy to be quick to judge them for their mistakes. The young people within our society have developed a “canceled culture” in which well-known internet personalities or celebrities who are problematic can be shunned […]
Coming off of the recent government shutdown, which ended Jan. 25, immigration and border control have been common topics in the news. It is no secret that President Donald J. Trump has been advocating for a border wall between the United States and Mexico since his presidential campaign began. He declared a national emergency to […]
There is much to be said about the debate on whether or not laptops should be allowed in class, and there are fair arguments on both sides. As someone who always writes notes on my computer, I dislike walking into a class and not being able to open my laptop. I understand that students, myself […]
