What qualifies as a trend? Most importantly, why do people fall into the endless trend cycle that reccurs every 20 years? Whether it is the iconic “hammer pants,” baggy and metallic in nature, or even the legendary “bell bottom” in all of its flared denim pant glory, trends have the power to make their mark […]
The Riverside Art Museum (RAM) gained a new member in its family this summer when The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture (The Cheech) opened on June 18. The museum is a private partnership between the City of Riverside, RAM and world-famous comedian and avid art collector Cheech Marin. At almost 61,420 square […]
I have a confession to make: before going to see “Morbius” in theaters, I did what I never do before seeing a film I need to review. I looked at what other reviewers were saying about the film, and, from my understanding, I was walking into the worst movie of the year. I spent about […]
California Baptist University recently held an event called Iridescence: An Illustrated Journey. This is a new showcase to show off our talented illustration students and all the dedication they put into their work. Candace Brabant, adjunct professor of illustration, is in charge of the digital portion of the illustration department and cares a lot about […]
Take all those 1980s movies that you know about – you know the ones (“Back to the Future,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and “Return of the Jedi”), and imbue them with charm, lifelessness and an unbearable Ryan Reynolds performance, and you have “The Adam Project.” It is a trite, hokey, smarmy movie that takes all of […]
Lofi music has swept college campuses everywhere and is reported as a helpful study aid by many. But what is so special about this type of music? Why do some people swear by it? Why do people purport drastic results? With playlist titles such as “Lofi hip hop radio – beats to relax and study […]
Students enrolled in the CAVAD program at California Baptist University are all exceptional artists in their own way. Carly Brunner, freshman illustration major, is one of these students. She describes her work as “free-spirited.” “I create work that reflects my own feelings, and my style is also very similar to my personality,” Brunner said. Brunner […]
Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore. California Baptist University’s Wallace Theatre is presenting “The Wizard of Oz” by Frank L. Baum. The story incorporates elements of traditional magic, such as a wizard (of course), witches (good and bad) and the American reality of dealing with a Kansas cyclone in the 20th century. Sophia […]
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. […]
The Disney takeover is here. While it is fun to watch Disney movies, occasionally hit the theme parks and maybe even ride a Disney cruise, you can now actually live the Disney life. Disney is beginning to construct its first Californian Disney community called Contino, which will be situated between the mountains of the Coachella […]
