Thanksgiving is around the corner and people cannot wait to feast on their favorite holiday dishes with their family and friends. Traditional meals vary across the U.S., making Thanksgiving unique to each group that gathers. The most popular dishes made for Thanksgiving are turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, candied yams, green bean casserole and […]
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‘Ring by spring’ produces a culture of unhealthy practices
One thing I quickly learned as a freshman at California Baptist University was the concept of “ring by spring.” I think most people can attest that they have experienced the “ring by spring” culture at CBU and other Christian universities. However, for those unfamiliar with the concept, “ring by spring” refers to the aspiration of […]
2020 Census collects data
The U.S. Census Bureau began the 2020 Census on Jan. 21. Every decade, the bureau counts all people living within the U.S. and its territories, a process required by Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution. As a result, everyone must participate in the census to comply with the law. According to the U.S. 2020 […]
China sponsors CBU’s ‘Championship Class’
In fall of 2019, the Sports Administration of China partnered with California Baptist University to provide 19 world- class Chinese athletes the opportunity to pursue a Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in sports management at CBU. The Sports Administration of China sponsors these students in hopes that they will return to China […]
Students study abroad from CBU
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience, as students are given the opportunity to immerse themselves in other cultures while taking courses in a variety of countries. Before beginning the application process, students must attend a Study Abroad 101 information session, where they can hear from the director of Academic Engagement about study abroad options […]
International Service Projects Influence Culture
Students are often so focused on their own environment that they forget how many different cultures there are in the world. International Service Projects give students the opportunity to experience cultures around the world. The main purpose of ISP trips is to serve by bringing the gospel to other regions of the world, such as […]
Riverside Celebrates Moon Festival
It may not be known to some, but Riverside has a rich Asian-American history in its roots. This year to celebrate East Asian culture, Riverside will be hosting its 15th Annual Moon Festival at the Heritage House, Sept. 13. The Moon Festival, also known as the mid-Autumn festival, is an East Asian celebration celebrated in […]
Students gain new outlook on life through traveling abroad
College students who choose to travel across the globe gain beneficial and life-changing experiences. Full-time college students often seek to experience independence. Choosing to experience a different part of the world while meetings new and unfamiliar faces can be the push to maturity and culture appreciation that countless young adults desire. Often, college students are […]
Ambition, student jazz performance group, tests lively new sound at CBU
Ambition, the student-led jazz performance group, made its debut this past January as a pilot program to test the likelihood of future investment with the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music. They originally formed as a group to promote jazz education and culture at California Baptist University. Two saxophones, a trombone, a guitar, bass […]
‘X-Men’ producer set to speak during chapel services on applying Christ to various careers
Ralph Winter, producer of the first three “X-Men” movies, will speak at chapel Feb. 27 in the Van Dyne Gym, and again during a formal lecture Feb. 28 in the Innovator’s Auditorium as part of the “Christ and Culture” event. Winter will speak Wednesday at both 10 and 11 a.m. chapel sessions in the gym, […]