Ideas influence thought and society’s direction, but do the way people consume ideas affect the way they process them? The medium that is used to convey a message affects the way it is received. However, all mediums have their place and can be used in constructive ways to convey information. Philosopher and media theorist Marshal […]
Los Angeles’ The Last Bookstore offers fun for more than book lovers
Located in downtown Los Angeles, The Last Bookstore is California’s largest new and used book and vinyl store, holding more than a quarter million books as well as Instagram-famous photo ops. The two-story bookstore includes books of all genres, the Arts & Rare Book Annex, the famous book tunnel through which visitors can walk, as […]
Brüders Coffee gives back to the community
Coffee. A little bit of heart and a lot of hope in Jesus Christ. These are the essential ingredients that brothers Danny and Bobby Perde, senior applied theology major at California Baptist University, use in every cup of coffee they make at Brüders — their Yucaipa-based coffee company. For Danny and Bobby Perde, coffee began […]
Students face differences in social spaces
A student’s college experience and social engagment is directly affected by whether he or she is an extroverted or introverted individual. Making friends, participating in class and being involved in on-campus activities are all part of the student experience. Some students find this to be challenging and encounter various setbacks while others adjust to this […]
Stop ‘canceled’ culture
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 […]
Immigrants are people, too
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 […]
Jeremy Cowart speaks at Campus Night
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Students discover healthier meals
Students at California Baptist University have a variety of on-campus food options, which o er a number of hearty and healthy meals. Rushing to class, work and study groups has nudged count- less students to grab an un- healthy and quick bite to eat. Although ordering that mouth- watering, grease-dripping and cheese-stuffed burger may be […]
Instagram likes do not equate to beauty
There are currently 77.6 million active users on Instagram, and among those accounts are Instagram models, influencers and celebrities. Among the top followed accounts are Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian and Nicki Minaj. If one were to look up a picture of these public figures a few years back, the comparison would […]
Selfies damage self image
Many conversations in friend circles today are about whether or not a picture makes someone look good enough for social media. Taking sel es and posting them can add up to likes on social media, but the lack of this response can also cause self-image issues. Andrew Shroll, freshman vocal performance major, said he believes […]