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Hello Cal Baptist. I have known and loved you, lived and grown with you...
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There is a famous quote from Benjamin Franklin that says the only two things...
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If you are a Christian, and you are not a member of a Roman...
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Great debate has risen all throughout the country as COVID-19 vaccine mandates are beginning...
Imagine this: You are a doctor. It has been a long year as you...
Social media and the internet have become major aspects of both our personal and...
Today is a bittersweet day because it is my last print day with The...
As I conclude my time as editor-in-chief at The Banner I am also concluding...
The Golden Rule, which proclaims to treat others the way one would want to...
I tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 1, 2020, the same day President Donald...
We live in an extremely fast-paced and chaotic world. Everything from work and school...
It is so easy for those of us living on campus to build our...
Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old woman from London, was reported dead after the police found...
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It can be hard to wrap our minds around the “new normal” that the...
For years, one of the ways of defining cinematic achievement has been through awards...
At the start of the new year, many breathed a sigh of relief and...
One thing I quickly learned as a freshman at California Baptist University was the...
I grew up in a household that loved football, and there were two games...
My chronic migraines began when I was 15. When I say I was bedridden...
Being both a celebrity and an activist has become the social standard in the...
Current events have promoted many discussions in our society, and particularly in light of...
The word “toxic” has become a popular buzzword over the years. What exactly does...
Social media has taken the world by storm. It is continuing to change our...
“Vote. Voice. Use Your Feet,” these are the three phrases imparted to me when...
During a worldwide pandemic it has been difficult to find activities to distract yourself....
In light of the transition to online classes for most American universities, and even...
Going into the 2020 election, it is important now more than ever that young...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious damage to the United States economy. Although the...
Students at California Baptist University and school-aged children around the globe are going through...
Everyone is dealing with a variety of life changes, emotions and hardships right now,...
While “political correctness” certainly is a buzz word in our culture that points to...
The Trump administration unveiled its proposed budget for the government’s 2021 fiscal year (FY),...
One of the signature traits of California Baptist University is that campus gets a...
“Ask more questions, talk about yourself less.” Famous Pop-rap duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis...
When I first moved to California, I was so excited minimum wage was $11...
The Bible straight up says it is impossible for God to lie (Hebrews 6:18)....
It is easy to agree that volunteers make the world a better place. They...
Some variation of the expression “listen to your heart” has been the feature of...
The 1995 classic “Clueless” remains the ultimate romantic comedy. As a modern-twist adaptation of...
As a senior college student preparing for launch into the “real world,” I think...
By the time you read this, it will already be the end of January...
Summer is quickly approaching and many students are scrambling to find new jobs, but...
Everyone’s experience going into the first year of college is different. Many students experience...
In a world where celebrities’ lives are at everyone’s fingertips and “social media influencers”...
Coming off of the recent government shutdown, which ended Jan. 25, immigration and border...
There are currently 77.6 million active users on Instagram, and among those accounts are...
There is much to be said about the debate on whether or not laptops...
Looking at society today, Americans have nearly too much access to the lives of...
During these times its nearly impossible to go on social media without seeing the...
I have heard the terrifying phrase, “A bachelor’s degree is the new high school...
After the presidential inauguration in January 2017, nearly 500,000 people marched in Washington, D.C.,...
The first season of the NCAA Division I competition for California Baptist men’s basketball...
It has only been three weeks since the Nov. 8 shooting at the Borderline...
After working on 24 issues of the Banner, I am both sad and proud...
For fans who enjoyed California Baptist University volleyball’s 20-10 season and fourth-place conference finish,...
When walking down the hygiene aisles of a store, colorful products with catchy names...
Keep a close eye on the CBU Events Center during the coming basketball season....
As the so-called “protectors” of women and children, men are consistently encouraged to hide...
A dozen years. Humankind only has 12 years to stop the progression of global...
So, you voted. We all saw the dozens of people proudly showing off their...
The weekend — two days meant to kick back, relax or spend time with...
The news is everywhere these days – from TV screens to phones and on...
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In wake of the Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford sexual assault...
Rep. Kiah Morris, the only black woman in the Vermont Legislature, announced her resignation...
After the tragic death of rap- per Mac Miller Sept. 7, there has been...
In a job market where many entry-level jobs are asking for a minimum of...
Walking down the street, eating in a restaurant or riding public transport are all...
“Ninety-one percent of victims of rape and sexual assault are female, and 9 percent...
It is no secret that Americans in general have become more separated politically over...
“Why would she wear that,” I overheard one women say to her friend about...
“Politically correct”: One of the biggest buzz words at the moment. When this phrase...
Suicide should never be celebrated. I didn’t even think any other opinion existed that...
I have lived in dozens of places. I’ve attended more than a dozen schools...
As a child, you don’t choose what type of schooling you are given–your parents...
In high school, when someone was upset or angry with another, one party would...
There is a reason the separation of church and state exist — it keeps...
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Jan. 27, that shocked the nation....
In addition to voicing concerns through peaceful protests, U.S. citizens who are worried about...
Having friends who make you feel loved and treasured is one of the most...
You feel as though you have swallowed a rock, your throat thick and your...
Lately I feel like all I have been talking or thinking about has been...
The evening of Tuesday, Nov. 8, was a game-changer in the history of our...
Domestic violence between professional athletes and their spouses is a topic not often covered...
Our modern, contemporary culture has allowed us to speak up about whatever we want,...
As we get deeper and deeper into the semester, it seems our responsibilities drown...
I am a Millennial, and I love every part of it. The Atlantic defines...
With a basket in hand, all I needed from Target were basic hygiene products....
Here are five words for animal-lovers to keep in mind: Actions speak louder than...
As humans, we are all different. We have different facial features, hairlines, fingerprints and...
Too short, too low cut or too sheer. How dare I, a female, have...
Everyone has an old friend or group of friends who they no longer associate...
To hyphen or to change entirely — those are the only two options, right?...
Yoga may be identified as a form of worship in modern Hinduism, but that...
It is finally here, the year to vote for a new president of the...
The epicenter of school spirit at most college campuses is found at big stadiums...
If you have listened to any conversation regarding this election, you have probably heard...
America is facing one of the toughest decisions in the presidential election. How do...
All my life, politics has been a highly interesting topic for me. Both my...
My parents were born in El Salvador and moved to the United States in...
Oh no, a woman going against feminism? No, just tugging on the reins a...
Walking from class to class, I find myself having the same conversation whenever I...
Upon entering college, one of the first phrases thrown at me was “modest is...
In less than 100 days, I will finally be completing my college education. While...
In its athletic history, California Baptist University has notched plenty of notable achievements. To...
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill this past year that would increase the minimum...
The internet provides us with some amazing things: online shopping from the comfort of...
Amid the commotion of this election cycle, it is understandable the focus of many...
My favorite chapter in the Bible is 1 John 4. John writes about the...
One of life’s biggest distractions today is more of a threat to our fun...
Mexico: the oft-overlooked neighbor country of the United States draws mixed feelings from my...
“Happy 18th birthday, you are now able to buy lottery tickets and serve in...
Just about everybody gets excited when the next big thing hits stores, and of...
Having a job comes with its upsides and downsides. A job is great because...
Making copies, running the boss’s errands and picking up coffee for the entire office...
Being globally minded is not for one religion of people. It isn’t a trait...
I had a conversation with a friend the other night about the upcoming seasons...
Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, we can almost all agree we...
Going into my final year of college, the clock is ticking, so I have...
Why is it we always have to spend money? As young adults it seems...
There is an energy that can be felt walking onto the playing field, surrounded...
Whether you are a freshman leaving home for the first time, a junior who...
Growing up, you are supposed to worry about getting good grades, who is going...
You know how the story goes. Boy meets girl. Girl gets mixed signals; boy...
I’m sure you know the name Brock Turner. Usually it is accompanied by an...
Ah, young love, what a beautiful thing. But do young couples really experience a...
A new school year calls for new classes, new adventures and inevitably, new stressors....
Just about everyone goes through his or her life trying to be good at...
We, the people of the United States of America, are confronted with difficult decisions...
We’ve heard it from the beginning: be kind to one another. It wasn’t until...
World Trade Center. San Bernardino. Paris. Brussels. These words, which once meant nothing to...
As this school year comes to an end, many of us are cramming in...
A friend of mine was telling me about an encounter he had with a...
Society doesn’t give the field of journalism enough credit. Journalists work to present the...
I am a Christian and one of my best friends is Muslim — something...
Freshly graduated from college, armed with a bachelor’s degree with honors in your hand,...
Long distance relationships are tough. I’m not limiting the “relationships” to the romantic type....
The saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt...
When learning a new skill or craft, the two most important things one can...
After six years of college, I am more ready to graduate than anyone can...
Bumper stickers can be a fun way to personalize a car and show support...
When my seventh-grade-self joined Facebook in 2007, it was a place to throw up...
I remember when my 85-year-old grandma would tell me to shower and put on...
Sometimes I forget I am not alone with my problems and have to be...
President Barack Obama has authority to appoint new Supreme Court Justice With the passing...
Republicans hold right to wait for new president to fill position vacancy After hearing...
As a junior in college, I can confidently say that I know the mitochondria...
The state of the mainstream music business has evolved into a system that has...
I don’t like titles. I think they’re unnecessary. I don’t mean “mister,” “miss,” “doctor”...
I read an article last semester that said students who have a minimum of...
I know I am not alone when it comes to being a little insecure...
There’s something about makeup that is exciting. Walking into Sephora, Ulta and MAC is...
We all know the commercial, the one that makes even the most stone-hearted person...
“If you think you are leading and turn around to see no one following,...
A few years ago, God flipped a switch in my life. I was flooded...
Art museums, city landmarks and uncommon businesses, such as bike stores that specialize in...
Asking for a favor is a beautiful aspect of friendship. To be able to...
After having his heart broken by Kaitlyn Bristowe last season on “The Bachelorette,” Ben...
For the past year, I have worked as a server at a country club....
Rivalries run deep, but rivalries in sports run even deeper as they add fuel...
Working out is terrible. Sweat, soreness and exhaustion always follow, and it makes you...
March Madness is just one collegiate sporting event that garners attention from fans all...
When it comes to holding a high level of personal responsibility and accountability, better...
I remember the last time I talked to my father. I was eight years...
When I first announced to friends and family that I would be continuing my...
The definition of crime is an activity that is against the law, an act...
Most people understand the importance of having a will, but very few take the...
Every Monday night is specifically scheduled to accommodate my 8 p.m. one-on-one date with...
Point: Executive Orders President Barack Obama has pushed the Constitution to the side by...
Counterpoint: Executive Orders Earlier this month, President Barack Obama exercised his authority as commander-in-chief...
With the changing of the calendar year comes the announcement of yet another Coachella...
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” Socrates spoke those words more than two...
My parents took me to Disneyland for the first time when I was 4...
“Rain is coming,” the weather reports cried, and rain did come. A week full...
From jamming to Drake’s “Hotline Bling” on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” to hosting “Saturday...
I remember when I saw the film “Bridesmaids” and how it enveloped something I...
The rise of Instagram has taken over the lives of many youths of today...
An interesting situation happened in my household just a couple weeks ago. We store...
In less than a month, many people will create their New Year resolutions and...
In the year 2015, you would hope that the definition of beauty and the...
In times of crisis, the first medium people often turn to for information is...
A horrible terrorist attack befell our French allies in six different locations in Paris...
The “Core 4” student learning outcomes are clear goals for professors and students alike...
Sociology tells us that minority groups tend to assimilate to the culture of the...
If there’s one thing the Internet loves, it’s hoopla. Make that hoopla about the...
The bandwagon has its uses. Drawing attention to an unknown, underfunded cause, for example,...
