Reading is a pastime that many students enjoy but cannot always find time to do. The stress of school and busy schedules are often what keeps students at California Baptist University from doing so. Dr. Berniece Alspach, associate professor of English, gave many tips on how to find time read. This includes turning off phones […]
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Alumna releases fourth poetry book
The road to becoming an author is often long and narrow, but recent graduate Ry Reed just published her fourth book in her pursuit to have a career in writing. Reed graduated from California Baptist University in December 2019 with a B.A. in journalism and new media. Reed’s latest project, “White Orchids,” was published Jan. […]
Fiction encourages readers and develops crucial qualities
Stories are everywhere. They bring transformation to the world, but their importance is often overlooked. Reading fiction is often seen as a hobby, a way to spend free time or even a source of entertainment, but the simple activity is much more than that. Fictional stories hold a lot more purpose and value than most […]
Downtowne Bookstore offers affordable used books
Tucked away in the back corner of a historic building across from the Mission Inn in downtown Riverside sits a small bookstore with an enthusiastic staff, retro atmosphere and a wide selection of books. Downtowne Bookstore sells a wide range of used books and was purchased by its current owners, sisters Nadia and Vira Lee, […]
Paper books take spotlight back from e-books
Opening a book versus opening a program. Flipping a page versus scrolling up and down. The differences between books and e-books are well-known, but reading paper books can benefit readers more than e-books. Cody Eves, sophomore industrial and systems engineering major, said he noticed the link between memory and reading print books. “You can memorize […]
Start off the new semester with a new reading list
As students settle down from their exhilarating schedule, they can always fill their time by picking up a good book to read. Here are four books CBU students should read in the upcoming months. •”The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future” is a 2018 self-help book written by Skip Prichard. This […]
Mein Kampf raises concerns
A new edition of “Mein Kampf” brings attention back to anti-Semitism in Germany 70 years after Adolf Hitler’s death, eliciting concern at California Baptist University, as well as in Germany. The text, “Hitler, Mein Kampf: A Critical Edition,” was released after the original copyright, held by the German State of Bavaria, expired Jan. 1. The […]
Books receive second chance
Since 1979, Downtowne Bookstore has presented the Riverside community with a diverse selection of donated secondhand books. Located at the corner of 6th and Main streets, Downtowne Bookstore has been operated by sisters Nadia and Vera Lee since November 2002. The sisters said they dreamed of owning a bookstore since high school. In 2002, Nadia […]
Coloring books offer adults stress-reliever
Coloring books are not just reserved for children anymore. Their popularity has increased at California Baptist University as stress levels rise and students look for new ways to relieve stress. Amanda Bajema, junior business administration major, said she started coloring when her roommates gave her a coloring book for adults as a birthday gift. The […]
Books set to release in October
Goodreads, a popular website devoted to books, shows 41 new books set to release in store shelves throughout the course of October including three books slated for release Oct. 13, online and in most book stores. Nicholas Sparks will release his 18th novel, “See Me.” The story tells of two people from different backgrounds and […]