Food & Culture

As the stress of school sets in once again, students are busy and bank accounts tend to run low. During the long, stressful hours of the week, it is nice to have a sweet snack that gives you a needed burst of energy every once in a while. Students can have a sweet-tooth fix that’s [...]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but preparing for this holiday is not a priority for many students in between buying textbooks and purchasing other materials to start off the semester. Here are several suggestions that will allow you to celebrate this special holiday with a loved one without having to spend all of [...]

Many students have loved ones overseas risking their lives for our country. Even though they may be 12 time zones away, there are many ways you can show them your appreciation for their dedication. Unfortunately, this hits too close to home for U.S. citizens. According to the Marine Corps Times, more than 2.5 million troops [...]

Valentine’s Day is a day for couples and friends to express their love for each other by giving gifts. Traditionally, stuffed animals, roses and chocolate are given on Feb. 14. There are, however, those who try to be unique in their gift-giving, but is there a fine line between giving unique gifts and terrible gifts? [...]

The phrase “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” may be true for some, but on no other holiday is this quote taken more seriously than on Feb. 14. Many people associate certain foods with particular holidays or occasions. For Thanksgiving, it’s turkey, but many different foods are enjoyed on Valentine’s Day. [...]

Every February, teachers in Canada and the United States teach students about key African American individuals who helped fuel the civil rights movement. Almost every student at California Baptist University received at least 12 years of education before attending college, but how many of them know how Black History Month began? Charles Smith, a history [...]

“Beauty and the Beast,” one of Disney’s most beloved cinematic fairy tales, has returned to the big screen – in the third dimension. Likely encouraged by the lucrative box office profits of the three-di-mensional “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast” is the next in a series of classic re-releases by The Walt Disney Co. [...]

With just a single walk around California Baptist University, a guest notices many things: nicely manicured lawns, beautiful class gifts displayed throughout campus and the abundance of beach cruiser bikes and longboards. Most of those things are on the checklist for many college campuses, but what about school spirit? Is it a dying college tradition? [...]

There are many different ways that people artistically express their love for Christ. Some sing, others write poems and songs, and some paint or blog about it. At California Baptist University, some students tattoo it. Throughout the past ten years, Christian symbol tattoos have popped up everywhere. They are seen on celebrities, athletes and church [...]

Resolutions to eat healthier are made at the start of every year, but keeping this resolution can be tough for college students, especially with an unlimited supply of pizza and cookies. Students have three eating establishments available to them – the Alumni Dining Commons, Brisco’s Café and Wanda’s Café. Which has the healthiest food? The [...]

If you are a commuter, like me, and are without a car, the only way to get to class is to take the bus. Though unglamorous, it makes navigating Riverside effortless and offers a glimpse into a culture few CBU students know. Riding the bus is simple, but it can also be bizarre, unpredictable, irritating [...]

After Christmas, countless Americans tell themselves that they will finally get around to eating healthier and exercising more now that they have a reason to do so. However, like all seasons, the healthy season passes, and they fall back into a familiar routine. Eating healthier is a great idea for any student, and there is [...]

Ring by spring. Those three words are famous around many college campuses. Wedding bells definitely ring around campus this time of year. One of the lucky couples about to start a new chapter in their lives is Jessica Ewoldt and James Anderson. Ewoldt and Anderson met during Ewoldt’s freshman year in 2008 and have been [...]

“Joyful Noise” is a musical that missed more than just a few notes. Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton star as Vi Rose Hill and G.G. Sparrow in a film that chronicles the journey of a small-town church choir as they compete to save the choir’s budget. Hill and Sparrow are strong-willed women who want to [...]

Part of the student culture at California Baptist University is being a Disney fan. Regardless if students watch Disney movies, listen to soundtracks while completing homework assignments, visit Disneyland or show their dedication with annual passes, they love all things Disney. Those who especially enjoyed the movie “Mary Poppins” will love Disneyland’s newest eatery, the [...]

Winter is finally here, and it is time for sunshine lovers to face the harsh reality of rain and cold breezes. Bring out those old, knitted sweaters and scarves Grandma made. Knit wear is taking over this winter season, appearing in dresses, scarves, socks, gloves, headbands and beanies. Knit is an acceptable fabric element this [...]

Winter is here, which means the hunt is on for this season’s trendiest boots. With several styles in mind, students may feel uncertain about which to choose. In the end, we are in search for just the right fit. Women’s winter boots have become more functional, yet they are still fashionable. They are categorized by [...]

After the turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce are gone, one thing students look forward to after Thanksgiving is Christmas music on the radio. Without music, the yuletide season would be less merry and give students no reason to celebrate the semester’s end. Songs say more than presents ever will, and there are hundreds to tickle [...]

You are traveling down the Nordic hillside, headed towards the Whiterun Castle, and a group of bandits spot you and immediately attack. You draw your shield and sword and spring forward. They scramble at you, prepared to end your journey and take your goods. Suddenly, a chilling shriek echoes in the skies above, stopping everyone [...]

The holiday season is often marked with delicious, seasonal foods. Whether looking for a way to impress friends and family at home or to spread some on-campus cheer, consider these holiday-inspired dishes: Breakfast Gingerbread Pancakes (Recipe courtesy of Food.com) Who says gingerbread is only for cookies? Enjoy this tasty treat for breakfast. Yields: approximately 12 [...]

Re-creating a childhood memory has never been so fun and easy. If you are looking to change things up this holiday season, try building your own gingerbread house from scratch. Build the traditional house with four walls and a roof, or if your inner architect desires, try building a replica of the James Building or [...]

Thanksgiving is a time traditionally known for three things: giving thanks, being with family and eating a big, juicy turkey with all the fixings. But does it have to be that way? Of course, the holiday must focus around giving thanks, if for no other reason than because of the holiday’s name. Spending time with [...]

Music enthusiasts crave uplifting and energetic music to get them through the last three weeks of class. Newsboys’ “God’s Not Dead” will wake them from their Thanksgiving-break slumber. The Australian Christian band un- derwent many transformations since their 1988 debut, the most significant being their change in lead singers in 1997 and 2009. Current lead [...]

For most, pumpkin spice lattes, cooler weather and Thanksgiving come with November. For writers around the world, it means writing a novel in thirty days. The goal of National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for short) is to write a 50,000 word novel before the start of December. According to the NaNoWriMo website, the aims [...]

College students have little spending money for dining at expensive restaurants. Luckily, Riverside is a culinary mecca of inexpensive, quality food. With endless options of cuisines, it may be difficult to decide what to try first. Whether students want an affordable night out or an evening for two, there are plenty of fantastic eateries to [...]

They put their lives on the line for us daily. They give up time with their friends and family. They shrug off luxuries. They are soldiers. Joel Martinez is one of those soldiers. Martinez started his military career as an enlisted soldier in the United States Army, where he served for four years while taking [...]

You find yourself ordering the same item from your favorite place. One day, you hear an unusual order coming from another customer’s mouth. Luckily for you, here is the “secret” behind a few well-known menus: In-N-Out As many already know, In-N-Out has their own secret menu. Is it even a secret anymore? Some can recite [...]

With a variety of Bible translations on store shelves and in the hands of pastors, professors and small group leaders, a disconnect from variations in style and commentary can be felt. 119 California Baptist University students were surveyed about which translation they use. The disconnect is shown in the results: 40.3% New International Version (NIV) [...]

Only in ignorance can some- one claim that racism vanished with the ‘60s. To John Piper, pas- tor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minnesota and renowned Christian author, racism is a prevailing problem today. In his latest book “Bloodlines”, he addresses the sin of racism. He said, “The behavior that distinguishes one race as more [...]

There is no magic in prayer. It seems a simple yet hard concept to comprehend. The on-campus culture of prayer has taken a turn for the best. In the past six months, every aspect of California Baptist University has transformed in tremendous ways. Physical change is seen through the addition of new buildings. The newest [...]

Do not let a long, simple scarf restrict creativity. Make twists and knot. With just one scarf, you can create designs that will save you from buying more scarves. You can make the modern one loop or the classic draping but there is much you can do with one scarf. The longer the scarf, the [...]

With so many pumpkin-related products on the market, like pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin eggnog, pumpkin bars, pumpkin coffee creamer and roasted pumpkin seeds, it is no surprise that many California Baptist University students love them. Why does this squash seem so close to their hearts? Students know it is close to the holidays [...]

One motto heard often on the California Baptist University campus is, “Come for the food; stay for the degree.” It is the smell of fresh French fries, the mile-long line for chicken fingers and the endless supply of strawberries and whipped cream that make every waffle delicious that entice diners. Though the food is generally [...]

Married and living on campus is not a teenage dream; it is a road to living happily ever after. It has been four years since married student housing was last offered on campus. At that time a group of apartments were used for housing married students at University Place. In May 2007, the offer of [...]

Focusing on how to honor God, family and others, ‘Courageous’ is a film that hits home for moviegoers of all ages and backgrounds. The main theme of the film is how to develop moral integ- rity as a father, as outlined in the Bible. However, the film portrays situations and decisions, which affect all members [...]

Most everyone has plans and goals set for themselves, whether it is a one-year, five-year or 10- year plan. Some students enter California Baptist University with a plan of graduating in four years, followed by graduate school. Others come in undecid- ed and they test the water until they find what career they want to [...]

A new social media website is quickly gaining popularity, especially among CBU students, and all that is needed is a picture and a board. A small team in Palo Alto, Calif. wanting to build a product people would love, created Pinterest, a virtual pin board. This new social media out- let is a place where [...]

For a lively introduction to California Baptist University’s week-long The Woman Is Required to Pay (TWIRP) event, independent musician and YouTube singer Tyler Ward and friends put on a show for students at the Coffeehouse event on Monday, Sept. 26. CBU students were treated to free coffee, cupcakes from Casey’s Cupcakes that only cost $1 and [...]

With fall fast approaching, the weather will soon grow colder. You must prepare yourself for all changes and keep your fall essentials close-by in order to survive this new season.   As fall begins, you will see more layering and signature pieces. Remember: With a few items, you can create multiple outfits.   These five [...]

  Forensic anthropologist, Temperance Brennan, is ‘back-in-action’ just in time for the NASCAR Race Week. Battling murderers, opposing theories and over 200,000 ecstatic fans at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, Brennan must use her forensic knowledge and wit to unearth the mystery of a dead body found near the racetrack in “Flash and Bones,” published by [...]

Earth is a diversified planet that can be unified through hobbies. The world is filled with innumerable amounts of people that are distinguished by different cultures, values and morals. According to World Atlas, there are approximately 6.9 billion people in the world today. Out of this sum amount there are 194 cultures. Based on the [...]

While both new and returning students settle into the fall semester at California Baptist University, a common question is, where are the on-campus hot spots?   Alumni Dining Commons   Known for its delicious buffet featuring a variety of menu choices, the ADC is a hot spot where many students can be found. The top [...]

Living in the dorms can be tough, especially for those who are on their own for the first time. Fortunately, eating well while living on campus is not rocket science.   While it is true that students can find wholesome food at the Alumni Dining Columns, Wanda’s Café or Brisco’s Café, many fail to realize [...]

Summer is ending and it is time to get into school mode. You might be well prepared on the first day of school but, like most of us, we forget something in our dorm room on occasion. Here are five items that slip our minds when we rush to get to class on time. ID [...]

Gluten-free eating has become a popular lifestyle choice for many Americans. Those with Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine, avoid gluten altogether to ensure proper digestion and to prevent intestinal cancers. Those with wheat allergies avoid gluten as well. Whether eating gluten-free foods for fun or for a required diet, there are [...]

Commuters at California Baptist University and most universities overcome obstacles to get to class each day. A few challenges are rising gas prices, traffic-jammed freeways and lack of sleep due to extended travel time. Wanda’s Café is an on-campus eatery that is an oasis for the commuters of CBU. Wanda’s is the on-campus coffee shop [...]

As fall approaches and students settle into life at California Baptist University, now is the chance to find the hot spots Riverside has to offer. While on the search for entertainment and leisure, have you ever thought about where the best shops are? As college students, we want to find the best prices that are [...]

COUNTRY Chris Young’s “Neon” Surrounded by Country hit-mak- ers like Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Eric Church, Chris Young is the underdog. “Neon” contains wonderful lyrical quality and seamless produc- tion that Young will be a big winner at the Academy of Country Music Television Music Awards. Standout tracks include “Tomorrow” and “She’s Got This [...]

Cavernous cupboards have become a campus-wide epidemic; three packages of Top Ramen, half a box of Goldfish crackers, one coffee mug and single can of Diet Coke. Let’s face it, most college students fail to stock their kitchens and dorm rooms with mom-approved snacks and additional essentials. Fortunately, there is hope for victims of vacant [...]

If you were to judge me by the contents of my computer’s hard-drive you would not suspect that I use my computer to listen to music multiple hours a day, for my music library is blank. You would also be astonished to find that I love to write and saved all the papers I have [...]

It is time to watch your favorite television shows. Anticipated questions will finally be answered: Will the relationship between House and Cuddy work out? When will Clark finally become Superman? This is the must have knowledge for the upcoming shows for the fall. Exercise those vocal chords, because “Glee” premieres Tuesday Sept. 21, 8 p.m. [...]

Spain Viva Madrid CBU students who are looking for an interesting night out should look into either Viva Madrid or Sevilla’s. Viva Madrid is tucked away in Claremont, about 40 minutes away from CBU. It is a very busy restaurant, but customer service is great. Meals are also budget friendly. The menu for tapas starts [...]

Money can’t buy happiness and spending the big bucks doesn’t necessarily guarantee a great date.   As TWIRP Week is approaching, the ladies of California Baptist University are scrambling to plan a perfect outing for Create-a-Date, which takes place on Wed., Sept. 22. A student’s budget is no excuse for passing by this opportunity to [...]

Museums typically have exhibits that showcase a past society, prehistoric animals or even a collection of art. The Riverside Metropolitan Museum, instead, is presenting a futuristic, fictional society through the new Star Trek exhibition. Star Trek: The Exhibition is currently open until Feb. 28, 2011. Enette Morton, the museum director, states that the Star Trek [...]

California Baptist University is known for giving out free T-shirts to students. Every event, it seems, is a reason to hand out intricately designed T-shirts. As penny-pinching college students, this is greatly appreciated. Campus Day shirts are worn on more than just Campus Day, In His Image Week shirts are adorned weekly and various student [...]

American residents of Mexican, Central and South American, Spain and Caribbean decent celebrate their heritage during the next four weeks in honor of Hispanic Heritage month. This month, which began on Sept. 15 and ends Oct. 15, focuses on accomplishments made by American citizens of Hispanic roots. “Latinos are important in many aspects of society, [...]

University of California, Riverside kicked off the start of their school year with a party that drew students from many neighboring campuses, including California Baptist University and California State, San Bernardino. Everything from bacon-wrapped hot dogs to vegetarian style Indian tacos were found at the University of California, Riverside Block Party on Sept. 24. Local [...]

Farmers are stereotyped as wearing straw hats, overalls and having horrendous tan lines. But forgot those cliché images and open your mind to a new idea. The local Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Main St. and is a perfect place to spend a day. 1. Try [...]

Most students can remember the trends of their youth. Whether it be Pogs, Pokémon or Rubik’s Cubes there was something fascinating. Recently, people of all ages have been collecting rubber bands shaped like everything from dinosaurs to celebrities. These rubber bands, known as Silly Bandz, are meant to be worn on the wrist like a [...]

“Almost, Maine,” California Baptist University’s first theatre production of the school year, was not quite a quintessential love story, though it was still a wonderful look at love in the postmodern world. The ten scenes, featuring eight couples, played by only eleven actors brought a little bit of blustery romance to CBU. It was blustery, [...]

Shorter days, cooler nights, leaves changing and Halloween. These are various ways in which the beginning of the fall season is characterized. During these next few weeks, how can the students of California Baptist University participate in the autumnal events of the season? Here are some festive fall outings and happenings to take advantage of. [...]

Those who are looking for a place to host a wedding, party or event, all while enjoying media arts, international art and photography should consider a new place in town; the Culver Art Center. The Culver Art Center’s grand opening was held Oct. 7 in the Riverside outdoor mall located in Downtown Riverside. It began [...]

The grand opening the Riverside plaza’s art exhibit al- lowed the community to experience art which displays various themes such as “playing the part,” “looking beyond the exterior.” It was hosted by the Riverside Arts Council and opened on Oct. 17. The guest curators were Denise Kraemer and Sharon Suhovy. Kraemer, who graduated from California [...]

If Kirk Cameron is an unfamiliar name, Google him! He is best known as the troublemaker teenager on the award-winning TV series Growing Pains. His testimony of how we came to know Jesus is amazing. He had everything the world describes as happiness: money, fame, fortune and the ability to get any girl. He grew [...]

During the holiday season artists put their spin on classic Christmas songs. One of the great things about Christmas music is that it can be interpreted to fit everyone’s personality, whether you want to listen, from jazz to classical Christmas music. Susan Boyle claims the number one spot on Billboard’s Holiday Albums. The Britain’s Got [...]

Tumblr is becoming the new trend among freshman bloggers both new and experienced to the blogging scene. It’s “the easiest way to blog,” at least according to the Tumblr website. Strikingly similar to the “f” logo of the social media giant Facebook, a white “t” centered in a small blue box has been popping up [...]

University of California, Riverside ended its Homecoming celebration with the sold-out Heat music festival. This year’s music festival included over 12,000 attendees and an eclectic line-up including, Travie McCoy from the band Gym Class Heroes, Lil’ Jon, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Against Me! First to play on the main Highlander, the biggest tent at [...]

Finding the one person who can see past the surface into you really are is difficult enough but for Kyle Kingston it is a challenge that he must overcome in one year or he will remain beastly forever. In the edgy, modern take on the classic story Beauty and the Beast, Beastly centers on the [...]

Living in southern California gives people plenty of options when it comes to Mexican food. There’s the fast-food chain restaurants, the mom and pop diners, the well-established restaurant and the small joints. But not all offer authentic Mexican food. How does the hungry, Mexicanfood- craving college student deal? Just ask a Mexican! Or a Mexican-American, [...]

Zombies. These nightmarish ghouls popularized in the 1968 movie “Night of the Living Dead” have spawned a whole genre in cinema and literature that was taken to a new level in Max Brook’s book “World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War.” “World War Z” is not a new book. In fact, it [...]

Celebratory seasons are known for seasonal candy favorites. For the Easter season, Peeps are the center candy topic of conversation and reign as the one of the most popular candies of the month. Made out of dyed marshmallows shaped like chicks and bunnies and sprinkled with sugar, Peeps are thought of as a recent creation. [...]

Marvel Comics revolutionized the way characters are portrayed in movies. They exceed the public’s expectations. The upcoming projects show are innovative and the public responded with great enthusiasm. Some changes, however, have been considered quite drastic, with not only the scenes changing from time to time but also the characters. Among the comics made into [...]

No more boots, UGGS and rain boots are needed – spring is here. Give those old shoes a break and store them away. Take a few extra dollars, go to your nearest mall and search for these new and fresh spring styles. This year it is all about budget, comfort, color and individuality. Spring weather [...]

Red carpets, golden awards and fashionable clothes. Some may think this is the Grammy awards but this is actually is actually the “First Annual Mustache Awards.” The event, which was held in the Staples Courtyard was co-sponsored by the Campus Activities Board and Residence Life, was a formal dinner catered by Provider, with an awards [...]

The Sundance Film Festival and the South by South West need to watch their backs because the Riverside International Film Festival is back and better than ever. The ninth annual Riverside International Film Festival will be held at the Culver Center of the Arts in Downtown Riverside April 8 to 17. Tickets are $50 each [...]

Rarely are there movies that involve God and His glory. “The Grace Card” places God as a main part of the plot. The movie begins with tragedy striking a happy family from Memphis, Tenn. The story then jumps ahead 17 years, showing a family that is now torn apart at the seams. The father, Mac, [...]

The typical college student will spend spring break on some sunny beach side resort or on a boat in the middle of a lake but the same could not be said for some California Baptist University students. Some students are doing service projects in other states for United States Projects, better known as USP, while [...]

Something in just about every female student’s make-up bag, medicine cabinet or bathroom drawer is nail polish. From classic red to daring black to basic clear, a glass bottle of colored goop in whatever shade is the season’s hottest is likely to be found amongst her belongings. For some, a simple coat of polish isn’t [...]

High fashion, street fashion, international fashion… thrift store fashion? Yes, thrift stores! Believe it or not it is possible get authentic fashion statements from your local thrift stores. It is a trend that has inspired many fashion gurus to dress with the more run-down or vintage look and it works. Many people feel a little [...]

Many Hawk Nelson fans took a short road trip to Calvary Chapel Bible College for the local concert sponsored by Air1 on Feb. 9. The previous day, Feb. 8, Hawk Nelson’s fifth album, “Crazy Love (Plus the Light Sides),” was released as a dual disc record. “We’ve literally been sitting on it for about a [...]

College students can make mistakes. Procrastinating, avoiding responsibilities and trouble balancing work and play are some of the most common. However, there are solutions to these problems. In order to help students navigate their time at college , Alex Chediak, associate professor of engineering and physics at California Baptist University, wrote “Thriving at College.” The [...]

A wedding is a traditional affair. While traditional aspects remain popular, wedding trends continue to emerge and give each year a distinct look. From gown sillouettes to color schemes, constant adjustments to wedding fashion give a modern twist to time-honored ideas. Floral details are a fresh trend for 2011. Perusing wedding boutiques, flipping through brial [...]

First it was Nintendo Wii with MotionPlus, then Sony PlayStation with Playstation Move and now Microsoft introduced the Xbox Kinect. Unlike MotionPlus or the Move, the Xbox allows you as the player, or rather your body, to be the controller. There are constraints when holding a controller but by utilizing the body and its movements, [...]

Wearing earrings in American culture was a right of passage for women but more men have been wearing earrings in the last 50 years. The significance behind ear piercing was distorted by pop culture. Pop culture used to determine sexual preference based on which ears men had pierced but now it has been dropped as [...]

Happy New Year! Wait, but isn’t it February? Here in the United States, we celebrated New Years a month ago but this month, Feb. 3 is Chinese New Year. Each year the date of the Chinese New Year changes according to the lunisolar Chinese calendar. Along with the changing of the date, one of the [...]

According to the Chinese zodiac, people born in the year of the tiger are unpredictable, confident and are born to be leaders. Tiger mothers like Amy Chua are no exception. “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother”, a memoir published by The Penguin Press in Jan., contains an unforgettable story. This is not a parenting or [...]

There are just some books that literally everybody has heard of and most likely read. Commonly known as best sellers, books such as the “Harry Potter” series, “A Tale of Two Cities,” the “Twilight” series and “The Diary of Anne Frank” are well known throughout the world. They plague commercial bookstores, claim multiple movie adaptations [...]

Located in the heart of Riverside, Sevilla Bar and Grill serves a touch of elegance with a taste of Spain. Started as Tapas Bar in 1987, it grew as a popular location and later changed its name to Sevilla. The first restaurant was opened in San Diego and then opened locations in Riverside and Long [...]

Jordan Lagana is a blond haired, blue eyed freshman living in Smith Hall 2B. Take a walk around California Baptist University and he would not really stand out amongst the students upon first glance. He is however, rather unique and can proclaim one achievement that others strive for. Jordan Lagana is a published author. Lagana [...]

Deuteronomy 4:19 explains, “And when you look up to the sky and see the sun, the moon and the stars-all the heavenly array-do not be enticed into bowing down to them and worshiping things the Lord your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.” The thirteenth zodiac sign, caused havoc on Twitter and [...]

They are hidden in napkins, held under tongues and maybe even fed to the dog. For many children, eating vegetables is simply not an option. When vegetables are found on their plates, it is seen as a challenge to dispose of as many as possible without actually consuming any. Convincing children to eat the recommended [...]

The spirit of the literature of Charles Dickens was revived as the 18th Dickens festival took its place at the Riverside Convention Center. The annual weekend festival was held from Fri., Jan. 21 ” Sun., Jan 23. It featured events and attractions that ranged from visual galleries, merchant tables, to live drama presentations. Many merchants [...]

The trend of looking and acting the geek has slowly become a part of our culture. College students most notably show a quick response to hopping on the bandwagon. There once was time when being known as a geek and wearing dark framed glasses, button-up shirts and attending a computer club meeting were looked upon [...]

During the Christmas season people from all around the world come together with family and friends to celebrate this joyous festivity. Likewise, California Baptist University brings people together from different areas of the world during the holiday season. While some people are local to the campus, they have different traditions as to how they celebrate [...]

Everyone knows of Christmas, Dec. 25, the happiest time of year, a time for giving, “Jingle Bells”, Charlie Brown, “You’ll shoot your eye out,” and everything else that goes along with the holiday. Along with Christmas there are the other well-known religious and cultural holidays during this season, including Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday and Kwanzaa, [...]

It is said that the fall months are the graveyard of movie releases, where low budget films are released to suffer a slow demise. This may have been the case in the past but of late the fall is becoming the home to films that rival the releases of summer. With many films coming out [...]

Disk Jockeys, or DJ’s, are known to set the mood at a party or to control the atmosphere at a event. DJ Hero has the same effect on the players when the game is in action. A DJ’s job is to connect with the audience, which creates an atmosphere that affects everybody’s emotion either positively [...]

Who says adults can’t learn anything from cartoons? Certainly not PBS, since they added a new segment called “Ink-onomics” to their Nightly Business Report. The segment is there to teach viewers about the economy, as the decline in the US economy is a highly spoken about issue. PBS hired illustrated essayist, David Gillette to produce [...]

Harry Potter: the boy who lived, the boy who inspired the viral “Potter Puppet Pals,” the boy who captured the hearts of audiences in 67 languages and the boy whose journey is coming to an end? On June 30, 1997, JK Rowling’s first literary adventure “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was released, catapulting her [...]

While the days of grunge and ’90s rock may have passed, the bands that pioneered the trends have not. People often wonder where those bands from the ’90s went; the truth is they did not go anywhere. Bands like Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and Weezer are all still releasing albums to this day. In Weezer’s [...]

Somewhere between starring in “Growing Pains” and “Fireproof,” Kirk Cameron joined forces with Ray Comfort in Comfort’s Living Waters ministry, a program designed to provide Christians with tools to spread the gospel’s message. Cameron and Comfort are only half of the four man team that make up the face of Living Waters. “Wretched” television and [...]

While the tradition of most families is to subside into a formal food coma after Thanksgiving dinner, other families take up the tradition of participating in Black Friday. Black Friday is the first shopping day to kickoff the Christmas season. It was dubbed that infamous name by the Philadelphia Police Department back in the 1960s [...]

The Handlebar. The Fu Manchu. The Soul Patch. Mutton Chops. All of the above are prime examples of facial hair excellence that the men of California Baptist University are looking to achieve this month, during the annual No-Shave November. Every year, men across America set aside their razors for a month committed to the au [...]

Applications, applications, applications. No, not job applications, phone applications. With the constant advances in technology, smart cellular phones are an essential part of getting information, as well as a hub for thousands of useful tools in one place that can go with you anywhere. The application nation started its takeover and there is no going [...]

Flashing lights, lasers, pyrotechnics, loud music and cowboy boots; this is the new face of country music. This new face of modern country music emcompasses every age demographic and continues to gain popularity, not only for older adults, aged 44 and up, but the young “tween” and college crowd as well. Country music has always [...]

On Oct. 25, Taylor Swift’s newest album, “Speak Now,” was met with great excitement and many critical reviews. The album, which “speaks” of her romantic ventures over the past year, endured much speculation prior to release, but Swift is quite used to the torrent of reviews and criticisms as she is an individual continually in [...]

Every makeup-sporting woman battles the frustration of melt- ing and disappearing makeup. Unfortunately, they are usually ill-equipped to fight it effectively. With a few additional steps in the morning, every girl’s makeup could look model-fresh and fabulous all day long. These three extra steps may sound time-consuming and unnecessary but they are worth it. As [...]

With a more upbeat tempo and lighter song themes than her previous album, Brooke Fraser’s third solo album, “Flags,” emotes against what Fraser was feeling mentally before beginning this album. After three years of promoting her previous record, “Albertine,” on tour, Fraser was so weary that she did not even want to get out of [...]

“Her father looked at her. ‘They came out,’ he said. ‘There they were, all of a sudden, standing in the doorway to the corridor outside the room, as if they’d just come in from outdoors. There was a crackling noise when they turned to us – like someone slowly unfolding a piece of paper” This [...]