An ocean of citrus trees. The smell of oranges lingering in the breeze. Lush and picturesque grounds. These are just a few things you can experience at the California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside, only a few miles from California Baptist University’s campus. Resting upon 250 acres of prime agricultural land, the state park […]
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Ways to volunteer this holiday season
With the holiday season quickly approaching, it can be easy to get caught up in all of the excitement of the festivities. While not everyone might have the ability to enjoy the season, California Baptist University students have the opportunity to give back. In Riverside and the Inland Empire, there are several different organizations with […]
Esports: real sport with real competitors
A stadium filled to the rafters with screaming fans. one-hundred million people. This is not the Super Bowl, NBA Finals or World Series. This is the championship for the video game League of Legends,” and this is esports. Esports are professional video game competitions. Developers of games such as “League of Legends” organize tournaments in […]
Downtown art shop expands; adds new workshops, gallery
Urge Palette Arts Supplies shop, located on 9th Street in downtown Riverside, will start a new practice this month by opening up a space to the public for workshops. They will also host a small gallery in the building space right next door to the shop. There is a high demand for a space like […]
Department mixer connects new students
California Baptist University’s Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (NMS) welcomed incoming students with a New Student Mixer in Harden Square this year. The mixer, which took place Sept. 6, enabled the new students to meet with more than 20 professors, staff and club representatives within the Division of NMS and provided them with an […]
Hidden Stash Candy shop connects with Riverside community
Hidden Stash Candy is a new candy shop in downtown Riverside with distinguishing features to impress and unite customers of all ages within the community. The candy store recently opened its doors to customers in July and has already established itself as a staple destination for after-school snacks and weekend treats. With its colorful decor […]
New year offers students new clubs, opportunities to pursue passions
The beginning of a school year comes with new experiences that allow students to grow academically and socially. California Baptist University aids in this growth through extensive social activities and opportunities. Not only does CBU provide intramural sports, small groups and off-campus adventures, but CBU also offers students diverse clubs for every interest. Featuring more […]
Local artists, enthusiasts come together at Artswalk
The Riverside Artswalk is a free event and invites community members to come together in the heart of the city of Riverside to celebrate diverse cultures and art forms. The streets of Downtown Riverside fill with event-goers who are eager to shop at vendor lots, view artist exhibits and listen to live music. With more […]
Hackathon benefits app-makers, community
Students skilled in software engineering and design gathered together March 3-5 inside Innovators Auditorium at California Baptist University to utilize their skills in a hackathon continuously for more than 24 hours. Dr. Mikyung Han, assistant professor of computing software data sciences, organized and assisted students during the event. Han said the hackathon was different than […]
‘Mario Kart’ draws crowd
Mario Kart Klub is one of the newest clubs at California Baptist University, gaining the attention of hundreds of people with 267 students signed up. The club is based off of a love for the popular video game “Mario Kart,” and is geared toward students who like to play. Kayla Ruiz, sophomore accounting major and […]