The Woman is Required to Pay (TWIRP) Week is a long-standing tradition at California Baptist University. It was started by students and for students in 1962 and has been going strong ever since. TWIRP Week is now an official CBU event organized by CBU’s Community Life Office staff. Kristin Holderman, director of campus activities, explained […]
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Record number of women won elected offices
This year has been named “The Year of the Woman” by the news media because more women are becoming politically active. More women sought and ran for public office across every level, ranging from city to federal position than ever before. Out of the 476 women who ran for a seat in the House of […]
Women’s association hosts first interfaith conference
The Association of Adventist Women has put together an interfaith sexual abuse conference in light of the #MeToo movement, public allegations against members of the Catholic church and allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh earlier this month. The conference, “Unveiling: Women, Faith and Sexual Abuse,” held at Riverside’s Convention Center Oct. 26 and 27 will address […]
Stop putting other women down
“Why would she wear that,” I overheard one women say to her friend about another girl, in line at Chick-fil-A. I open up Twitter. The first tweet I see reads: “Who is hotter? Retweet for Cassie like for Draya Michele.” In the comments, there is a debate thread, as if either woman is not a […]
Women can damage their own reputations
Nothing annoys me more than women complaining about men who make vulgar, uncomfortable or inappropriate comments about them when the woman who is on the receiving end of the comment has clearly set the stage for any man to take. There are instances in which a man may make a sexual comment or gesture no […]
‘Ladies night’ empowers women
On January 24th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Rec Center was closed off completely to men to give women a night to themselves to focus on their physical and mental wellness. Ladies’ Night featured female-led group fitness classes—including Starlight Stretch on the roof with an all-female staff. This event did not only focus […]
Midseason success fuels PacWest matchups
The men’s and women’s basketball teams at California Baptist University are in the midst of another breakthrough season with stellar records, adding more anticipation for the postseason. The men’s basketball team is currently 15-3 with a 6-2 PacWest conference record. The women’s basketball team is at a 15-1 record with a 7-1 PacWest conference record. […]
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 […]
Equality is increased by women in combat
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced Jan. 24 that the Pentagon would be lifting the ban on women fighting in combat. This ban has been sexist since its inception and its end has been long overdue. In an effort to fulfill the United States’ founding ideals of fairness and equality, the ban was lifted, allowing women […]