“Coco,” the 2017 Disney Pixar movie about a 12-year old Mexican boy who dreams...
Perspectives
The internet provides a level playing field for all those who have access to...
Female athletic achievements are highly unrecognized in comparison to male athletic achievements. The fight...
With the latest allegation of NBC anchor Matt Lauer of sexually harassing female co-workers...
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 18.5 percent of adults in...
If you open my kitchen cabinet, you’ll find an assortment of protein powders and...
#MeToo – I’m pretty sure I can post it, but I won’t. The hashtag...
In an emotional speech last Thursday, President Donald J. Trump confirmed the opioid epidemic...
Yes, I said it. Please spend more money on clothes if you’re going to...
You get to college, graduate and get married, right? For most students that is...
Social media is an integral part of our culture and some people have taken...
I am all for equality between genders. That’s why I thought it was a...
President Donald J. Trump is reducing the number of refugees allowed in the United...
Health is currently a major trend in our society. For the past few years,...
Natural disasters and phenomena have dominated headlines in 2017. Hurricanes in the Atlantic, earthquakes...
National Football League players are taking a knee during the patriotic national anthem that...
The tragic incident of the Las Vegas Strip shooting, Oct. 1, left many students...
“The Jimmy Kimmel Test” – the name of a health care promise made by...
I grew up surrounded by flat lands and corn fields in an upper-middle-class white...
Nothing annoys me more than women complaining about men who make vulgar, uncomfortable or...
How many times have you openly heard people tell you they struggle with depression...
I have lived in dozens of places. I’ve attended more than a dozen schools...
“So, what exactly is public relations?” While this question about my major used to...
It’s good to hear our flaws. To hear those little things about us that...
America isn’t as divided as you’d think. As someone who has grown up in...
I have an admiration for people who say it like it is, so here’s...
As an almost-college-graduate, I am ready to take on the world one degree hotter...
As I procrastinated all of my essays and assignments, I started to scroll through...
The motive behind global volunteerism determines the effect your actions have on people from...
“It’s an interesting time for journalists,” people typically say as I tell them my...
Are you there, driver? It’s me, a pedestrian. With the recent commotion around campus...
Many of us at California Baptist University were raised with some kind of Christian...
When it comes to media nowadays, we are fortunate to have many outlets where...
“I need closure” and “I want to end on good terms,” says (almost) everyone...
When I first toured California Baptist University, I was obsessed. The campus was absolutely...
America is not filled with God’s chosen people. From a young age, I grew...
Depending on who you speak to, you’ll find different perspectives about how either singleness...
I added my political science minor at the end of the fall 2016 semester...
Apart from any logical argument for postponing one’s “Ring by Spring” engagement until both...
“I barely have a ‘pla-,’” Phoebe Buffay said to Rachel Greene in an episode...
Parents: They are the people that have supported your hopes and dreams and have...
“No one better to show Bachelor Nation, & the world, the beauty of embracing...
Feminism is defined as the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the...
“I just want what’s best for you .” This phrase is one most of...
The fight for women’s rights has made groundbreaking progress this year and while we...
What better way to escape political turmoil than to plop down on the couch...
I am as patriotic as they get. I am obsessed with the United States....
Last weekend I came across an op-ed article in the New York Post written...
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....
When I am out and about and come across a trendy background, I think,...
Jan. 21 became a historic date as the Women’s March on Washington took place...
The best part about a new year is the inspiration to set new goals,...
One of the many things that makes Americans particular is our freedom. From freedom...
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...
People often say that ‘sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will...
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 campaigns, ads and commercials with the intent on teaching women how to “avoid...
Yet another tragic occurrence of collegiate violence happened Nov. 4 at the University of...
Attending night classes and working two jobs was how I spent a year and...
It’s safe to assume that many of us are attending college to graduate with...
According to Starbucks, once Halloween is over it’s officially time to break out the...
I am a very curious person when it comes to how people’s relationships work....
Christmas decorations deck the halls of every major retailer, special toy and electronics ads...
We live in a progressive society, and the younger generations are gaining confidence in...
A video made by the friend of a friend popped up on my Facebook...
When it comes to bringing a new furry family member into the household, there...
Being a woman in the workplace has its challenges even today, but being a...
Imagine you ask him a question but he tells you he does not want...
Living in the age of social media, you hear fairytale story endings of people...
We live in a world that is masked with sin around every corner where...
Live concerts can be one of the most invigorating experiences in a person’s life....
If there were no limits, what would you do to make the world a...
Introverts and extroverts alike need to process in ways that are healthy. There are...
Here we are in September, yet again waiting for the arrival of the new...
Mark Twain once said, “There are two great days in a person’s life, the...
The lights flashed and members of the audience took to the stage and began...
College is a time for many new experiences. It is a time to make...
How often do we take into consideration that the freedom we have was not...
I am a dreamer. I have always dreamed about what I wanted my life...
I walked through the hall greeting the custodian, asked my Spanish teacher how his...
I’ve been reading a lot lately about people who follow their passion, who do...
Who doesn’t like to save money? We all do. Whether it’s buy-one-get-one-free on our...
In the beginning, God created. He made the heavens and the earth; he designed...
Travelling through the Northwest with the University Choir and Orchestra for two weeks and...
When graduating high school, students are eager to jump feet-first into college, knowing they...
The “Core 4” student learning outcomes are clear goals for professors and students alike...
February holds a special place in my heart because during this month, I get...
If 2014 was the year of the selfie epidemic, then 2015 is shaping up...
You know you have seen it: Every Friday afternoon the mass exodus of students...
Every time I walk in to American Donuts, affectionately known as No. 2’s, and...
It takes more than 10,000 hours of quality training for athletes to reach the...
It has become a trend to receive instant gratification: We want it now, so...
Upon his deathbed, Oscar Wilde was famously quoted for saying, “This wallpaper and I...