With California amusement parks closed for the last six months because of the novel coronavirus, a trade organization is calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to set guidelines and rules so they can prepare to reopen before the Holiday season. California Attractions and Parks Association released a statement directed towards Gov. Newsom, to speed along […]
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Coronavirus travel blocks impact many
California Baptist University’s international student-athletes are impacted by COVID-19 differently than American student-athletes because of worries about travel restrictions, classes and practices. Athletic seasons at CBU this upcoming 2020-2021 year are constantly changing because of the unpredictability of COVID-19. Some international students had to stay on campus for several months before returning home. “For now, […]
Wearing masks should not be political
In “unprecedented times” such as the ones we are living in during 2020 it is important to check both the priorities that individuals hold and the priorities of our society as a whole. With more and more calls to wear a mask, some people have chosen to interpret this guideline as having political motives. However, […]
Campus reopens with modifications
It has been nearly six months since the novel coronavirus caused universities across the nation to close campuses and shift classes to an online format. Because the pandemic is still ongoing, the executive council at California Baptist University has implemented multiple changes to the school for the Fall 2020 semester that allows the campus to […]
Coronavirus threatens the health of U.S. markets
It has become a familiar scene: influential leaders in the scientific and medical fields speaking to virtual audiences in the tens of millions about the dangers of a rampant, deadly epidemic. In one case, however, the details are surprisingly different. This time, the speaker discussing global disruptions from a highly infectious virus was Bill Gates. […]
Economic impact of COVID-19 on Riverside’s small businesses
As much of the current news cycle has focused on the widespread effects of the novel coronavirus, more focus has been given to some of the smaller markets that are being hit hardest. A large portion of Americans are looking forward receiving their stimulus checks, if they have not already, given that they meet the […]
Life in quarantine with a compromised immune system
The COVID-19 pandemic affects populations and segments of people all around the world, but the most affected group are those who are at least 65 years old. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals at higher risk are those in the following groups: older adults, people with asthma, the immunocompromised, groups at […]
Seniors reflect on graduation amid COVID-19
California Baptist University’s Executive Council announced March 16 the postponement of all spring commencement ceremonies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The postponement left seniors at CBU and those across the United States in similar situations feeling confused and disappointed about the end of their college careers. The pandemic has affected everyone in diverse ways. […]
California Baptist University responds to COVID-19 pandemic
California Baptist University has officially extended spring break an additional week. Spring break will now be March 13-27 and moved all courses online until further notice as the university actively monitors the COVID-19 situation in Riverside County. To adjust for the extended break, the university has extended the semester until May 2, and Spring Commencement […]
Coronavirus impact on tech and game industries
The technology industry has experienced a famine over the last few weeks as the effects of the novel coronavirus devastate production and sales. Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and other companies reliant on Chinese production are experiencing massive disruption to their businesses. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported an outbreak of COVID-19 to the public on Dec. […]