Lights flash as the thunder of stomping feet and clapping hands echoes through the air. War-painted faces cry out for victory. The front line raises their hands to the sky and calls for the remaining warriors to do the same. The sound builds and people sway as the energy rises and topples to a crescendo. […]
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‘Lance’ the Lancer boosts spirit
If you have ever attended a sports game at California Baptist University, you will probably see a Lancer in full armor walking through the bleachers energizing the crowd. The Lancer’s name is “Lance,” and he is the mascot of CBU. Lance said knights have represented CBU since 1955, but he became a part of the […]
CBU Events Center ranks top-five in attendance
After playing 13 home games this season, California Baptist University men’s basketball has averaged 2,262 attendees in the Events Center. That number, according to ncaa.com, is the fourth-best average attendance in NCAA Division II basketball. That number is quite the improvement from the 2016-2017 season, when the Lancers brought just under 800 fans on average […]
New Crazie Rewards app engages Lancer Students
Fall sports are officially underway and the Athletic Department at California Baptist University has partnered with SuperfanU Inc. to create a new way for students to get involved and excited about Lancer games. With a download of the free CBU Crazie Rewards app, students have the opportunity to earn points by checking in every time […]
Black Friday craze brings out craziness
Black Friday is a day when people are able to save money on their Christmas shopping, but such a phenomenon has also brought along many deaths. The craze people go through on this day is unquestionable. I do not understand how it is possible for completely normal individuals to engage in such competitive practices in […]
‘Crazy’ changes are happening with the crazies
The “Crazies,” a previously faculty-selected group of student sports fans, is moving from one department to another. CBU students are, by now, familiar with the loud group that attends most athletic games. In the past, they have been refereed to as, the “Crazy 8.” They stand in formation to spell CRAZIES, each one with a […]
Midnight Madness
On Oct. 25, 2010 at California Baptist University, the “Crazies” made their presence known during the annual tradition of Midnight Madness, back with a new twist. Returning crazies decided earlier in the year that the familiar yellow crazies was to be replaced with the new “Lancer Gold” crazies shirt. There were also new twists to […]