Since the beginning of time, humans have been dancing. From David worshiping the Lord to the Victorian era, ballroom dancing has been a large part of culture, history, life and expression. This historic theme continues within our current context with an unofficial swing dancing club on campus. The swing dancing club meets at 9:30 p.m. […]
Tag: Music
Artist of the issue: Lilliane Vargas creates music from the heart
The Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music at California Baptist University has made it its mission to inspire students to the highest standards of musical craft and prepare them for success in musical professions. “Music is a universal language — no matter where you are, no matter the place, music will always be there,” […]
Is your music moral? An ethical consideration
Entertainment is riddled with controversy and ethical questions. From Cardi B’s “WAP” to Hillsong’s “Oceans,” there is a wide spectrum of content with a wider scope of messages. These content choices leave the modern consumer with the moral question: What should I consume? Dr. Greg Cochran, director of applied theology, speaks to this morally ambiguous […]
Spatial audio gains potential to change music
In recent years, technology has advanced to new heights. Facebook has begun to push a new virtual reality-based metaverse. Audiences can now see movies in immersive 4D experiences. Similarly, the music industry has begun to encourage immersive experiences of its own. Apple, supported by Dolby Atmos, announced in May 2021 that it would begin to […]
Amazon, AXS produce contactless ticket system
Amazon has partnered with AXS to create Amazon One, a contactless identity service that uses your palm to connect to an account. All customers have to do is create an Amazon One account and scan their handprint. Then, they can add credit cards and tickets to events, and link their Amazon accounts. Touchless technology is […]
Artist highlight: Juniper Park performs at CBU
SoCal-based indie band Juniper Park performed for the first event of TWIRP week on Sept. 20, garnering new fans from the California Baptist University student body. The five-member band consists of Nolan Seeger as lead vocalist, Rylan Scott on bass, Elijah John on guitar, Oscar Flynt on drums and Chandler James on rhythm. Although Seeger, […]
Christians should support the religion in Kanye West’s album
“You my Chick-fil-A,” was a common meme of a lyric from Kanye West’s 2019 effort, “JESUS IS KING.” While simultaneously clever and eye-rolling in its approach to the subject, Kanye West’s “JESUS IS KING” (and the subsequent Sunday Service Choir that spun off of that) is an overall genuine statement of faith from a wild […]