Growing up in western Canada, I experienced the full cycle of seasons—spring’s renewal, summer’s...
Perspectives
Fear of missing out (FOMO) is a phobia of missing important experiences or decisions...
When first starting off their collegiate careers, students always ask the question: What should...
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...
“Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.” Yoda’s famous...
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...
By the time you read this, it will already be the end of January...
While preparing myself for college, I was often told it would be a completely...
I came into my freshman year as an English major and invested in the...
Every student is familiar with the process of standardized testing. They bring their No....
Deciding where you want to go to college is no easy task. Getting accepted...
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 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...
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...
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...
An epidemic across the country has plagued self-proclaimed “nice guys.” You know, the men...
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...
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...
The awful civil war in Syria has raged on since 2011, devastating a large...
When I was deciding to apply to California Baptist University and declare journalism and...
Picture this: It’s 1791 and you are in a new land — America! The...
Columbine High School. Sandy Hook Elementary. Virginia Tech University. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School....
Since the United States experiences 31 percent of the world’s mass shootings, stricter gun...
Want to hear something shocking? We are barely three months into 2018 and according...
Every second, approximately 28,000 users are watching pornography on the Internet, according to research...
Access and exposure to education are equally as important as education itself. With conversations...
Following the proposal of The Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act, which requires federal prisons...
In the past few months, YouTuber Logan Paul has been battling the Aokigahara forest...
It’s safe to say that most everyone in America knows about #MeToo — a...
President Donald J. Trump addressed the country Jan. 30 in the annual State of...
Our culture has elevated positivity to a toxic level. There is a movement going...
Poor Aziz Ansari. Humiliated by an incident already acknowledged and apologized for, Aziz Ansari...
Accusation after accusation keeps making its way into the headlines and tweets. One man...
Harvey Weinstein. Kevin Spacey. James Toback. Ben Affleck. Charlie Rose. Matt Lauer. These are...
“Coco,” the 2017 Disney Pixar movie about a 12-year old Mexican boy who dreams...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
I remember when I saw the film “Bridesmaids” and how it enveloped something I...
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...
I’ve been reading a lot lately about people who follow their passion, who do...
Upon his deathbed, Oscar Wilde was famously quoted for saying, “This wallpaper and I...
One of the best times of college is the fall of your senior year....
“When you get an email notification about spring class registration and you’re just like,...
Are you hoping to get that ring by spring? Well, you may not want...
One of the most common mistakes Christians make is holding on to “when and...
I cannot handle those moments where everyone goes around in a circle telling their...
The voice of Generation Y is dying, and socially power media sites are to...
Throughout this summer, the drought has been on our minds. Whether anybody in our...
School is in session! Or more accurately, college is back in session. Another year...
On any given Friday night, the finest restaurants are sure to be completely booked...
When it comes to world affairs, it can be easy to stand still and...
After a long day’s work she sits down at her desk, kicks off her...
Even in the few minutes it takes to check your email you have likely...
I hate to be callous toward the atrocity of modern slave trade, but it...
It is a minute before class starts. The notebook is open and ready to...
While walking into supermarkets and other stores with magazines such as “Cosmopolitan” and “Sports...
