There is much to be said about the debate on whether or not laptops should be allowed in class, and there are fair arguments on both sides. As someone who always writes notes on my computer, I dislike walking into a class and not being able to open my laptop. I understand that students, myself […]
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Assault claims needs to be taken seriously
In wake of the Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford sexual assault investigation, it is important to look at the public’s response. From Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) calling the allegations a “hiccup” in the midst of the nomination to Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) waving the it off because it happened years ago to […]
People’s lives should be valued over politics
It is no secret that Americans in general have become more separated politically over the last several years. You can see it on infamous Facebook comment wars and on people’s not-so-subtle Tweets. You can hear it in the tone of people’s voices when they argue in person and in the way people interact with those […]
Resolutions need serious thought for true success
Each January brings in a new year, as well as half a dozen well-intentioned resolutions for change. Although the year starts off hopeful, some motivation may be lost quickly within the first few weeks. A poll conducted by the University of Scranton showed only 8 percent of those who make resolutions actually keep them. Dr. […]
Beauty is more than physical appearance
In the year 2015, you would hope that the definition of beauty and the objectivity of women would have changed from 50 years ago. When I walk down the streets of Hollywood, a city I call home, I do not feel safe. Not because of crime or the crowds of people that hog the walk […]
Changing for a purpose
Upon settling into your dorm or apartment, or just simply walking around campus, you can tell there have been many modifications to the campus while we all were away for the summer. We now have a new high-tech building that houses the Robert K. Jabs School of Business. The parking lot in between the JoAnn […]
A reflection on ‘The Banner’
This is the last article I will ever write for The Banner, and for the first time in my college journalism career, I have no idea what to write. Maybe it’s the pressure of an oncoming deadline or maybe it’s hesitation to write a first-person editorial. In general, I like sharing other people’s stories and […]
Christians: call to attention
Christians: a special people, a royal priesthood, children of God meant to proclaim the name of the One who called us out of darkness and into His marvelous light. That’s what 1 Peter 2:9 tells us, at least. How many of us “Christians” live that out? California Baptist University is well-rooted in the Great Commission, […]
A piece of encouragement
In many of Paul’s epistles, he mentions the theme, encouragement. In Romans, he reveals that our faith should encourage each other (1:12), that Scripture gives encouragement (15:4) and that God is a God of “endurance and encouragement (15:5).” In 1 Thessalonians, he says we are to encourage the fainthearted (15:14). And, in Philippians, that Christ […]