There is a common misconception that when Feb. 14 rolls around, men will do just about anything to get out of the heart-filled day, but this does not always have to be the case. It is true some men see Valentine’s Day as a made-up holiday created to get people to spend money. However, others […]
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‘Love Your Melon’ supports children
A group of individuals at California Baptist University have united to help improve lives of children battling cancer by providing hats for many children with the illness. “Love Your Melon” was founded in 2012 by two college students from the University of Saint Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since then, colleges around the nation have partnered […]
Counseling center helps group love through pain
California Baptist University’s Counseling Center recently started a support group called “Hiding from Love.” The group meets 4–6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Wellness Center. Linda Bramel, marriage and family therapist intern, helps facilitate the group with Ruth Olson, a licensed marriage and family therapist. “The purpose of the group is to discover how we are […]
Material possessions weaken significance in displaying love
It is the end of December and people are finally taking a break from the craze of holiday season when they notice that department stores have started placing Valentine’s Day products on the shelves. The U.S. Census states that it all started with “a clergyman who was executed for secretly marrying couples in ancient Rome.” […]
Notice romantic intent
It is safe to say that most people have either chased after someone or lost sleep wondering if someone is chasing after them. It is natural to do these things, but one must know the strategies of the “enemy” if they want to win at this game of chase. Here are some tips that a […]
How men react to Valentine’s Day
Most women think men are opposed to Valentine’s Day because of the romance and the money-spending, but this is not always the case. Some men see Valentine’s Day as an excuse to step out of their comfort zone and do something new and special. “They can take the risk of being a hopeless romantic and […]
Love that survives the distance due to good communication
With the new school year in session, saying goodbye to someone you care about is never easy, especially for a long-distance relationship in college. The initial worries and concerns about being far apart start to kick in, but as the saying goes, distance makes the heart grow fonder. Like anything in life, there are pros […]
Why TWIRP comes too soon in the school year
September brings the start of a new school year for many students, and for California Baptist University students a tradition that is looked forward to all year: TWIRP Week. For years, this event has been held at the end of September, to usher in the new school year with the chance to meet new people […]
The harvest is ripe at UCR
California Baptist University graduate Holly Gehrig works in full-time ministry with Christian Challenge at University of California at Riverside. Gehrig goes out to witness to students on UCR’s campus at least once a week. Usually with at least one other friend, Gehrig approaches girls who do not seem to be preoccupied. “When doing random evangelism, […]
Heartbreak warfare
“I think we should see other people,” “It’s not you it’s me,” “I just need space,” “Your friendship means way too much to me to risk it”; these lines and so many more are generic sayings one would say to their former significant other. These words either come across as a thousand bees stinging your […]