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 […]
Tag: College life
Evolving social networks allow students to explore new mediums to stay connected
In the past few years, there has been a transition between frequently used social networking sites, including Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and Instagram. From 2005 to 2009, Myspace was a big hit, but many deleted, or stopped using, their Myspace accounts when Facebook became the new trend. Madison C. Boyd, freshman psychology and sociology double major, […]
Coach adds wisdom, talent
California Baptist University women’s basketball Head Coach Jarrod R. Olson has coached basketball for the past 15 years, starting in 1998. Olson also coached tennis lessons for two years during his own college career when he attended Doane College and studied English. This is Olson’s first year coaching women’s basketball at CBU. He moved to […]
Weekend warriors utilize time off
As the usually crammed parking lots encompassing the California Baptist University campus become empty, it is evident to those living on campus that the weekend has arrived. Spots in front of campus living areas that were not vacant days before now hold a world of parking pos- sibilities. Where did all the cars go? Have […]
Teams begin blitzing into flag football frenzy
Intramural flag football kicked off this week, with five weeks of play remaining until the final showdown where two men’s and women’s flag football teams will battle for the Fortuna Bowl championship. This year’s competition features many of the same teams from prior years, as well as many new teams. Last year, the Bus Drivers were […]
Confessions of a college cupboard
Cavernous cupboards have become a campus-wide epidemic; three packages of Top Ramen, half a box of Goldfish crackers, one coffee mug and single can of Diet Coke. Let’s face it, most college students fail to stock their kitchens and dorm rooms with mom-approved snacks and additional essentials. Fortunately, there is hope for victims of vacant […]
Extending the Block Party: Local College Students Flock to UCR
University of California, Riverside kicked off the start of their school year with a party that drew students from many neighboring campuses, including California Baptist University and California State, San Bernardino. Everything from bacon-wrapped hot dogs to vegetarian style Indian tacos were found at the University of California, Riverside Block Party on Sept. 24. Local […]
Fall Into Autumn
Shorter days, cooler nights, leaves changing and Halloween. These are various ways in which the beginning of the fall season is characterized. During these next few weeks, how can the students of California Baptist University participate in the autumnal events of the season? Here are some festive fall outings and happenings to take advantage of. […]
Tumblr takes over
Tumblr is becoming the new trend among freshman bloggers both new and experienced to the blogging scene. It’s “the easiest way to blog,” at least according to the Tumblr website. Strikingly similar to the “f” logo of the social media giant Facebook, a white “t” centered in a small blue box has been popping up […]
Academic Success for Dummies
College life can be quite daunting. Trying to balance a part-time job, roommate bonding, sports practice and Bible study is difficult enough. Add those 16 units of classes and it suddenly seems as if sleep and food will have to be optional. Fortunately, California Baptist University has already thought of the hundreds of overly stressed […]