California Baptist University will kick off its fifth annual Parent and Family Weekend on Nov. 12, granting students and their loved ones an opportunity to experience campus life and tradition together during a weekend filled with campus events. Parent and Family Weekend began in 2017 when Homecoming moved to the spring semester due to the […]
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Riverside approves roadway repaving
The Riverside city council voted Sept. 7 to approve a $6.3 million project that includes plans to repave seven miles of city streets. The streets include La Sierra Avenue from Cleveland Avenue to Magnolia Avenue; Jurupa Avenue from Palm Avenue to Pachappa Drive; and Olivewood Avenue from Jurupa Avenue to Prospect Avenue. Four miles of […]
New soccer facility under construction
California Baptist University is unveiling a new soccer facility in fall 2022 to house the men’s and women’s soccer teams as they move up to NCAA Division-I. Coe Michaelson, head coach for the men’s soccer team, spoke about some of the features the new facility will offer. He emphasized the professionality of elements planned in […]
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Conflict in Afghanistan The majority of U.S. troops left Afghanistan through the Kabul Airport on Aug. 16. On that day, hundreds of Afghans crowded around the departing planes hoping to escape from the country, leaving at least five people dead in the aftermath. This marked the end of 21 years of U.S. presence in the […]
CBU welcomes students back in person for fall semester
California Baptist University hosted Welcome Weekend on Sept. 3-5 to officially welcome incoming freshmen and transfer students to campus. Events took place across three days, ranging from freshman-exclusive activities to some open to upperclassmen on campus. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Welcome Weekend was an entirely virtual format in 2020. With some restrictions lifted, events […]
Gov. Newsom prevails after long-awaited recall election
California voted against removing Gov. Gavin Newsom from office on Sept. 14, after a 19-month recall effort. A petition to recall the 40th governor of California, began circulating throughout the state in February 2020. The petition collected enough signatures to trigger a recall election three years into Newsom’s four-year term. There were 46 candidates running […]
City of Riverside swears in new mayor
Patricia Lock Dawson was officially sworn in as Riverside’s mayor Dec. 8. The ceremony was streamed to a primarily virtual audience at the Riverside City Council meeting. During the ceremony, she took the oath of office, and former Mayor Rusty Bailey passed her the symbolic gavel. Lock Dawson began her speech by thanking the previous […]
Tower Hall installs patio area
The freshman living area Tower Hall was once known for its glistening fountain and large clock tower. While the clock tower remains, the fountain was removed before this semester and has since been replaced with a patio area. Construction began on Sept. 7 and ended on Sept. 28. Natalie Specht, Tower Hall resident director, said […]
Google and Microsoft compete via video game streaming services
For consumers, being able to open their phone, bring out a controller and play the newest Call of Duty game on the go was just a pipe dream, but now Google and Microsoft are promising major advancements to gaming-on-the-go with new game streaming services. PCs and consoles are expensive. Google’s newest gaming project, called Stadia, […]