In the age of technology, libraries have become what many would describe as obsolete. To combat these changing times, companies have begun to revolutionize their business models to adapt to these changing times. A new service, Book of the Month, allows subscribers to choose one or more of the five hand-picked titles every month, which […]
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Students try finding time to read during a busy semester
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 […]
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 […]