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April 30 was a big day for ten California Baptist University students, as they got the chance to present business plans they created for a social enterprise run by a local charity, Path of Life. These students were split into two teams and each had to create a business model for a local thrift store [...]

The front lawn of California Baptist University was covered on Saturday, May 2, with friends, family and CBU faculty and staff in celebration of the graduating class of 2012. Undergraduate Commencement began at 9 a.m. with the tradition of graduating students touching the Kugel as they did when they entered as freshmen. Students proceeded on to [...]

Alligator, kangaroo, rattlesnake and soccer took over the front lawn at California Baptist University the evening of Tuesday, April 24. Before the 4th annual Lancer Cup intramural championship began, students were treated to meals from around the world; including Bratwurst made of various wildlife. “It’s really good,” freshman Derek Wedel said while chewing on a [...]

The 6th annual 2012 Student Film Festival took place on Wednesday, April 18 in Wallace Theater. This years Film Festival was sponsored by Associated Students of California Baptist University, CBUCollege of Arts and Sciences, and College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design. The theme selected by the festival committee was “Celebrating Beauty.” The contestants were asked [...]

  Ten years ago, the campus music department had six impaired pianos and no campus location of their own. Then came Gary Bonner. President Ellis offered Bonner, commonly referred to as “Doc” by his students, the position of dean for the school of music in 2002. He accepted, but said he “had no idea what [...]

“Will Rogers Follies: A Life in Review” kept audiences roped into their seats at the Wallace Theatre. California Baptist University’s spring production was a musical biography of Will Rogers, a cowboy film star and comedian from the early 1900s. Theatergoers stuck around at the theatre for a while, as this play is a long one. [...]

Members of California Baptist University’s International Justice Mission club are back on campus after attending IJM conferences in Washington, DC, April 12-16. With hundreds of people from across the country gathered in DC to pray for an end to injustice, field officers from around the globe were given a chance to share with fellow IJM [...]

Shortly after California Baptist University’s approval of a Bachelors of Public Relations in 2010, and then again for CBU’s Online Professional Studies division in 2011, the Master of Arts in Public Relations was approved for Fall 2012 through the OPS program. The Masters of Arts in Public Relations is a 33-unit program that is designed [...]

In October 2011, student concerns sparked the process of amending the meal plan system at California Baptist University. Associated Students of California Baptist University executive president JJ Steele presented members of CBU administration with a list of student concerns regarding the current meal plan system. Among these concerns was the time-restraints that were implemented into meal plan [...]

Some students spent Tuesday, April 10, walking around campus without shoes in honor of One Day Without Shoes. One Day Without Shoes is a day that encourages people to go without shoes to promote awareness of the importance of a pair of shoes on a child’s life. While going barefoot, one expects to hear questions [...]

On Friday, April 13, California Baptist University’s A.J. Staples Room transformed into the “Room of Requirement” for the Creative Writing Club 3–6 p.m. The Creative Writing Club sponsored a Harry Potter House Cup event which allowed CBU students to be sorted into Hogwarts houses, play Quidditch, take their Ordinary Wizarding Level and Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test examinations, [...]

The Colony is looking to start new traditions on campus. They hosted a new community tradition; bed races. According to Aubrey Linder, one of the Resident Advisors who planned the event, the bed races was another event to “bring something new” to the campus. “Other schools like APU have these traditions, and we just wanted to build [...]

Some of the men at California Baptist University made their way to the Fortuna Fountain at 5:30 p.m. dressed to impress with their mustaches for the 2nd Annual “Stachey’s” competition. A combination of about 100 male and female students signed and showed up to take part in this year’s event. One female participated in the [...]

Students Christina Osborne and Shane Paulson joined hundreds of student activists in Sacramento on March 7 to protest the reduction of Cal Grants for private university students. The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities lobbied the Assembly Budget Committee on Education and Finance with the Cal Grant Restoration Campaign in an attempt to stop [...]

The “Crazies,” a previously faculty-selected group of student sports fans, is moving from one department to another. CBU students are, by now, familiar with the loud group that attends most athletic games. In the past, they have been refereed to as, the “Crazy 8.” They stand in formation to spell CRAZIES, each one with a [...]

As California Baptist University continues to expand, the College of Allied Health added a program for the fall. Now students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. The major incorporates practical information about healthy eating habits and disease prevention. Melissa Wigginton, assistant professor of health sciences, said, “There will be an [...]

The art community of California Baptist University celebrated the opening of the annual Student Juried Art Show on Wednesday, March 21. Students of all major studies were invited to submit their artwork to the contest and have it displayed in the Lancer Gallery, located in Lancer Plaza. Professor of Visual Arts, Duncan Simcoe, host of [...]

The third annual Smith vs. Smith was a neck-and-neck competition between the Smith Hall residents of California Baptist University and rival Smith Hall residents from Azusa Pacific University. APU left CBU’s campus on March 24 victorious; the Smith Hall Cup in-hand. “I know it’s gonna be a tough one for the guys to swallow, but [...]

COLLEGE REPUBLICANS CLUB ENDORSES REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES  College Republicans at University of California Riverside, along with several California Baptist University students, met Thursday March 15 to select which candidates they endorse as a club. Killarney’s Restaurant’s rear seating area was standing room only as candidates delivered their address in order to gain student votes. THE PULSE [...]

Dirk Dallas, assistant professor of graphic design and digital media, shared his photography in a feature exhibition at California Baptist University’s Lancer Plaza Gallery March 9. The gallery displayed 20 photographs Dallas captured with his iPhone. Students, faculty and Dallas’ friends and family browsed the gallery, discussed and partook in refreshments from 6:30 – 8 [...]

University of California Riverside’s annual Heat Music Festival took place on March 3, with more than 12,000 attendees flocking to the campus to see artists such as Airborne Toxic Event and Kamin.UCR gave out 10,000 free tickets to the event, but due to high demand an extra 300 were distributed. The event boasted three stages, [...]

Every four years, an extra day is added to the calendar at the end of February considering that year, making it a “leap” year. In order to commemorate this occasion, Associated Students of California Baptist University set up “Superhero Night.” This event consisted of a costume contest with prizes, theater food and “Captain America” on [...]

On Feb. 24, dating was turned into an auction. An auction of men. The Alumni Dining Commons was filled with women as Smith Hall, the freshmen males dormitories, put on their 3rd annual Man Auction. As each girl walked in, they received $2,500 dollars of fake money, along with a number, if they wanted to [...]

The audience roared at the Wallace Theatre during opening weekend of “Androcles and the Lion” Feb. 24-25. “Androcles and the Lion” is the first of two spring productions to be staged in 2012 by the California Baptist University theatre department. The play is a comedy based loosely on Aesop’s fable “Androcles” that is performed in [...]

FEE AMNESTY The City of Riverside has been participating in a fee amnesty program aimed at reducing economic hardship by extending total or partial fee or tax forgiveness. The fee amnesty program may reduce the cost of old library fines, delinquent parking tickets, property taxes, air quality permit applications, and court fines and fees for [...]

On Saturday Feb. 25, the City of Riverside’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department hosted the Riverside Raincross 5K Run/Walk for the sixth year in a row. The race started at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Kids’ Heroes run at 8:30 a.m. Last year’s Raincross 5K Run/ Walk honored Ryan Bonaminio, a Riverside policeman who [...]

Each semester, the Office of Spiritual Life organizes a “Seek Week,” encouraging and instructing students about how to draw closer to God. This semester the theme of the week was “Holy” and it took place Feb. 20-24. On Monday, the week began with Chapel services led by Albert Tate, pastor of Fellowship Monrovia church in [...]

The goal of the Office of Spiritual Life’s “Urban Excursion” is to “take it further.” Part of California Baptist University’s Compassion Ministries, “Urban Excursion” is a ministry program that takes students into major urban centers in and outside of California, and partners them with existing ministries to help serve the residents of those areas. Urban [...]

he task force responsible for assessing the feasibility of a name change for America’s largest Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention, presented a proposal Monday, Feb. 20 at an Executive Council meeting in Tennessee. The task force recommended keeping the 167-year-old denomination name, but gave an option to churches that no longer wanted to be [...]

The fourth annual Biology and Chemistry Research Seminar was a huge success Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. The seminar was held in the Copenbarger Presidential Dining Room, 102 students came in with notepads, ready to listen, learn and retain information. The seminar began with a word of prayer by Lisa Hernandez, chair of the [...]

Students, alumni and the Riverside community members covered the campus grounds as California Baptist University celebrated its annual homecoming festivities. In honor of the 15th anniversary of International Service Projects, the theme of the weekend was “One World, One Mission.” The eventful weekend was sponsored by Altura Credit Union. There were various events and activities [...]

It watches you and takes pictures as you jump, dance and break into awkward poses. It is, of course, the Kinect for Microsoft’s video game console, the Xbox 360. The console’s motion-tracking camera may soon make its way to computers sometime in 2012. As of June 2011, Microsoft released a software developer kit that allows [...]

On Friday, Feb. 17 the Homecoming king, queen, and underclassmen princes and princesses were crowned at the Homecoming bonfire on the front lawn of California Baptist University. Each of the nominees were dressed in flowing gowns and flashy tuxedos. The underclassmen princes and princesses were announced first, starting with Logan Cross and Megan Turner of [...]

As a result of receiving a quarter of a million dollar grant, the School of Engineering will soon have their hands on state of the art equipment and technology that will allow them to “do computing very efficiently and very fast,” Anthony Donaldson, dean of the School of Engineering, said. It will also provide funding [...]

Public relations major Shayna Moreno won a prestigious $1000 dollar scholarship from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). It took three months for Moreno, the California Baptist University PRSSA chapter president, to find out that she was awarded the Rising Star Scholarship from the PRSA. “I heard about the scholarship my sophomore year and [...]

This past weekend was filled with learning and new friendships as California Baptist University hosted intensive training for students who plan to participate in United States Service Projects (USP) this summer. Every year hundreds of students from CBU sign up to dedicate a portion of their summer to spreading the gospel. The projects offered through [...]

The Pre-Veterinary Club, more easily called the “Vet Club,” recently attended a Christian Veterinary Missions conference at Western University in Pomona, where they gained insight into combining veterinary medicine and Christianity. Serving God and his creation is an important aspect of the club for Hannah MacDonald, who desires to do missions work in the future. [...]

California Baptist University graduate Holly Gehrig works in full-time ministry with Christian Challenge at University of California at Riverside. Gehrig goes out to witness to students on UCR’s campus at least once a week. Usually with at least one other friend, Gehrig approaches girls who do not seem to be preoccupied. “When doing random evangelism, [...]

Seek Week Seek Week begins the week of Feb. 20. The Office of Spiritual Life invites students to attend chapel and enjoy this spring’s week devoted to hearing from God. Speech and Debate The speech and debate team took home 16 trophies at the Golden Cowboy tournament Feb. 10-12. Alexander Lamascus and Matthew Philips closed [...]

Just a block south of the Mission Inn, one art studio is open to The People’s Art Gallery, run by Marian Semic. The studio is host to its own collection of art during every first Thursday of the month for the Art Walk, but is also open to support artists by exhibiting their work, free [...]

California Baptist University’s Community Life hosted the spring club fair in Stamps Courtyard on Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wind-blown students passed by the club-themed table displays in order to learn about various areas of interest or getting more involved on campus. Clubs related to major, industry or cause welcomed those in [...]

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, the Lancer baseball team took the field without a left fielder to honor freshman, Rudy Ledesma, who passed away in a car accident on Sept. 24. Dozens of CBU students and over 50 members of Ledesma’s family crowded the stands to pay tribute to the student. Ledesma would have been wearing jersey number [...]

Friday, Jan. 20, the New Shanghai Circus was performed by the Chinese Acrobatic Circus Troupe at the Fox Performing Arts Center in downtown Riverside. The troupe’s performance payed homage to their Chinese heritage with a wide array of acrobatics, a colorful display of costuming and music. There were several program highlights throughout the evening. Approximately [...]

After several years of starting a project that was deemed to be completed within five years, the Riverside Renaissance nears completion with a nearly $1.57 billion initiative. The project that was proposed in 2006 will soon come to an end after many of the final touches are done. The Riverside Renaissance is a project for [...]

Top businesses gave California Baptist University students a competitive edge last week during a three-day series about internships and job opportunities. The Career Center hosted three events, Jan. 24-26, in which juniors and seniors could participate in informational sessions with recruiters from the Target Distribution Center, Nordstrom and Enterprise Rent-a-car. Liz Jordan, assistant director at [...]

Homecoming weekend Feb. 17-18 promises “pomp and circumstance” as the Office of Institutional Advancement promotes this year’s celebration of living God’s purpose through the theme “One World, One Mission,” Earl Harris, director of conferences and events, said. The international theme of “One World, One Mission” will honor the 15th anniversary of the International Service Projects [...]

This past fall semester, California Baptist University’s Online and Professional Studies (OPS) department surpassed 1,000 students in enrollment. With enrollment figures on the rise, OPS will continue to experience growth in faculty, facilities and in its degree program offerings. OPS has just opened two new education centers in Santa Clara, which is in Silicon Valley, [...]

Construction on the new Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business building is on track to be completed this August. All of the tilt-up style walls of the building are in place. Steve Smith, director of facilities and planning services, explained that the tilt-up method is much more time and cost-efficient than others. “Technically the [...]

At September’s Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee meeting, the convention leader, President Bryant Wright, made an announcement that both pleased and displeased the “messengers,” representatives sent from cooperating SBC churches. Wright announced the creation of a task force that would look into the possibility of changing the name of the SBC, which with over 16 [...]

The Riverside Art Museum opened its doors to curious viewers with “Eretai” and “In Print” on Thurs., Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. Youthful splashes of colors of the rainbow seamlessly meld alongside massive metal construction tools in the exhibition’s structured layout. Art goers walked through the “Eretai” displays, pausing in pods of three or four [...]

Sandals, flip flops, and short sleeve shirts have been seen across campus this winter. While some enjoy the oddly warm weather, others are wondering what happened to winter. Due to the lack of Arctic cold wind coming down south, southern California seems to get an early spring. Some weather sites are commenting on the apocalyptic [...]

Every September new students  put their feet in ketchup, squish their hands in mustard and dip their noses in relish for “Food Twister.” Who supplies the condiments? The First-Year Orientation and Christian University Success (FOCUS) Coordinators do. Six student leaders were selected to fill the shoes of their predecessors under the direction of Assistant Dean [...]

Following a record-breaking fall semester enrollment of around 1,400 new students spring welcomes 150 more. Each year, California Baptist University hosts two new student orientations. The spring 2012 new student orientation was held Jan. 6–9. The event was held to welcome the new students and give them an idea of what college life is like. [...]

COLLEGE RACE The Amazing College Race: Riverside Edition will bring Riverside colleges together on Sunday, Jan. 22 from noon to 3 p.m. to enjoy a day of fun, games and prizes. The College Council of Riverside invites students with college IDs to form teams of three and register for $20. Participating colleges include; California Baptist [...]

On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 16, citizens of the Riverside community gathered at Bordwell Park to partake in the 19th Annual Martin Luther King 3K Walk-A-Thon. Registration began at 8:30 a.m. at the park, which is located on Martin Luther King Blvd. All participants received a special T-shirt commemorating the event. By 9:30 [...]

An inflamed palm tree, located across the street from the front entrance of the California Baptist University campus, shocked and awed student onlookers Thursday evening. The fire began at approximately 9:15 p.m. and was quickly contained by the Riverside County Fire Department. “[As] we approached this part of the campus, we noticed there was a [...]

California Baptist University is known for its beauty and being consistently ranked among the top southern California schools. It is also known for its constant pursuit of student safety. Jim Walters, the director of Public Safety, and his entire department strive to make CBU safer each year. The 2011-2012 school year is no different, as [...]

ALUMNA NAMED EDITOR Brooke Edwards, a CBU graduate, recently became city editor of the “Daily Press,” a Victorville, Calif. newspaper. She served on staff as an investigative reporter since 2008. After receiving her B.A. in English, teaching credential and M.S. in education, Edwards taught for four years at a Riverside high school. A few years [...]

Yule, an annual winter formal, gives students at California Baptist University the chance to dress up, go to a fancy location, eat scrumptious food and enjoy top-of-the-line entertainment. This year will be no different, as the event will be held at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel on Friday, Dec. 2. “The main reason we do Yule [...]

The city of Riverside kicked off the annual Festival of Lights in downtown Riverside on Thursday, Nov. 25. The event featured various musical groups, carnival food, ice skating, reindeer, and the lighting of over three million lights along Mission Inn Avenue. California Baptist University’s F.A.I.T.H. Club was in attendance serving the community through volunteer work. [...]

For graduating students, the uncertainty in the job market can be stressful. Recent data reveals interesting information about majors. Students seem to fear they will find no work or not be able to use their degree and drown in student loan payments. By picking a major with a high hiring ratio, students should have a [...]

For the second year, Associated Students of California Baptist University (ASCBU) will bring a white Christmas to students. The 2011 Christmas Tree Lighting Party will be held Thurs., Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. on the front lawn. ASCBU partners with the Alumni Association to host this event for students, staff, faculty and alumni. This year’s [...]

What used to be Men’s and Women’s Week changed this year, from a week of events to a semester of gender-specific events. One of the main reasons for the change was feedback from students. A survey done by Student Services after Women’s Week last year concluded that students responded, saying “this (week) is great but [...]

The campus eateries are undergoing a major renovation – online. Provider employees are working to provide nutritional information for students via the California Baptist University website. “We are working on a program called Comp Nutrition,” Banquet and Catering Executive Chef Brad Martin said. “It’s a program that we are inputting all our recipes into to [...]

High school students experience what it is like to be a student at California Baptist University for 24 hours on Dec. 1 and 2. Every year CBU hosts “24 at CBU.” This event invites high school juniors and seniors to live just like CBU students for a whole day. The participants stay in the dorms, [...]

Students on the California Baptist University campus will hear a new acronym while introducing themselves to classmates involved in the school’s newest program. The chances of finding a student with a Construction Management (CM) major on campus are slim, but the eight students enrolled so far in the program’s first year are pioneers of a new [...]

Fees often hold people back from visiting places they want to see, but in 2012 the National Parks will have 17 fee-free days. “The goal is to give an incentive for people to come out and enjoy nature, have a positive experience, be healthy and learn. It’s a way to remove one possible barrier to [...]

Seven domes stretch into the sky at the newly constructed St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, welcoming parishioners and visitors alike. “This church has been a long time dream of this parish and with God’s grace and mercy it’s come to pass,” Father Josiah Trenham said. The 14th century Byzantine design celebrates Trenham’s love for [...]

CAF AND BRISCO’S CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING The Alumni Dining Common will close for Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. and will open again Mon., Nov. 28 at 7 a.m. Brisco’s will also be closed for the same periods, but it will open at its normal time of 10:30 a.m. on  Mon., Nov. [...]

As of Friday, Nov. 4, Bus Drivers and Dynasty kept their reputation as Fortuna Bowl “champions,” setting a three-year winning streak after the 2011 Fortuna Bowl Championship game. Since California Baptist University’s very first intramural flag football game in 1991, Fortuna Bowl has been one of students’ most exciting and favored event of the year. [...]

The Women’s Choir at California Baptist University performed at the First Congregational Church of Riverside in a joint concert with Riverside City College’s Concert Choir and Chamber Singers Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. The connection between RCC and CBU’s musical groups began when Philip Miller, Women’s Choir director, and John Byun, the RCC Concert Choir and Chamber Singers [...]

The California Baptist University campus produced publications were represented by 22 students and advisers at the 28th Annual ACP National College Media Journalism Convention Oct. 26-30 in Orlando, Fla. Three of the campus’ publications “The Banner”, “Angelos” and “Pursuit” received awards in their respective categories. “The Banner” won 2nd place in Four Year Non-Weekly division, “Angelos” won [...]

FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS  Playoffs for flag football will take place on two different dates. There will be four games on Oct. 29, to narrow the playing field to four teams per gender league and two games on Nov. 1 to narrow it down to the top two teams in each league. These four teams will [...]

According to Harold Camping, doomsday prophet and president of Family Radio in Oakland, the world is to be destroyed and God’s elect people raptured on Oct. 21. Camping said, in 2009, that after the day is over, all who did not receive Christ will be destroyed by fire for all eternity and every created thing [...]

Work all day, drive to California Baptist University, go to class at 6 p.m. for several hours, and hurry home to see the family. This was the routine for undergraduate and graduate students at CBU before there was the Online Professional Studies program. Prof. Dirk Davis, dean of academics for Online and Professional Studies explained [...]

The job market is healthy in many industries and California Baptist University has developed several new majors, and a few minors, that will help students get hired. The majors developed for this fall are mostly in the healthcare field: Clinical Health Science, Communication Disorders, Health Education, Healthcare Administration, Pre-Physical Therapy. Construction Management is the only new [...]

Thirty-three tents, two dorm room mattresses, three air mattresses, two couch cushions, one tepee, several lawn chairs and 360 students were stationed by the front lawn Thursday night for the chance to receive a T-shirt starting at 6:30 the following morning. The T-shirts will act as tickets for California Baptist University’s annual Midnight Madness event [...]

A free viewing of “Rescue,” a movie made by Invisible Children was shown in the Alumni Dining Commons on Monday, Oct. 10 in which over 70 California Baptist University students attended. Invisible Children is a nonprofit organization that strives to end the use of child soldiers for rebel wars in central Africa. The film sought [...]

Students have the opportunity to choose from 42 teams that will serve in locations around the world through the Office of Mobilization. God calls us to be His hands and feet—to go into the nations and preach the good news. Some of the many countries on this year’s International Service Project list include Brazil, Finland, [...]

Each year, a chunk of each student’s tuition goes to fund campus events and other campus ventures. Approximately two-hundred dollars was charged to each traditional student this year. This is the student services fee, and six hundred sixty five dollars was charged for the general fee. “It is the traditional undergraduate students who are charged [...]

Academic integrity is a concern on many college campuses. The Center for Academic Integrity gives the definition, “Academic integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action.” A [...]

Information and Technology Services faced the challenge of bringing the internet to a new living area before school started this semester. Everything did not go according to plan. The first two weeks of the semester were a major problem in the Colony. A solution to the problem was found and, after many delays, a new [...]

The Riverside County Department of Public Health, Tobacco Control Project takes aim against smoking scenes in movies. In 1998, California constituents voted in favor of Proposition 99, an initiative that funds 20 percent of the TCP. A main goal of the TCP is create awareness about the presence of smoking scenes in motion pictures and [...]

Liquor law violations decreased by nearly twenty percent in 2010, according to Public Safety’s annual report. The report released Oct. 2011 in compliance to the Clery Act, a law passed by Congress in 1990 that mandated the report’s yearly release for schools receiving federal financial aid. This year’s report saw a decline in nearly all [...]

President Ronald Ellis set a goal to “reinforce the decision to join Lancer Nation.” In chapel services Sept. 26 and Sept. 28 Ellis gave his annual “State of the University” address. This year’s address differed from years past as it was presented to the students in video format. The video began with an introduction by [...]

It is election season at California Baptist University and after the first period of voting for representatives, not much is settled. Associated Students of California Baptist University (ASCBU) has four positions available: a commuter representative and three freshman representatives. There were initially 11 students campaigning for the three freshman representative spots and one student for [...]

Students, faculty and guests attending California Baptist University’s celebration of the US Constitution were told to “open [their] minds and drink in deeply,” President Ronald Ellis. “Dr. Douglas Kmiec has a lot of experience and I think he brings a perspective to all of us that we should welcome to hear,” Ellis said. Kmiec, who [...]

Pastor Jonathan Bilima is bringing the gospel message to the California Baptist University neighborhood and sending shoes to people in need, all by creating additional worship services at Relevant Church. Through a partnership with Soles4Souls, Relevant donated five pairs of shoes for each person who attended any of their services on Sunday, Sept. 18. Between [...]

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR  Riverside Fire Department is attempting to raise emergency awareness and create a “Ready Riverside.” The department is hosting an Emergency Awareness fair at Riverside City Hall. The event will be held Sept. 27 from 10 a.m.-2p.m. Sept. is National Preparedness Month (NPM). NPM was founded after the attacks on September 11, 2001. [...]

The campus changed drastically over the summer. Change can cause uneasiness but most students reacted favorably. “We hope students will react in a positive way to the increased parking that they can use,” Brenda Flores, facilities & planning department administrator, said. “We understand that there is a lot of construction around the School of Business [...]

California Baptist University’s theatre department welcomed over 13 new theatre majors this fall semester from techies, stage managers, costume designers, and performers. Audition week brought new personalities, characters and talents to the stage. After posting the cast list on the doors of the theatre, Director Krista Jo Miller immediately began rehearsals for the musical “You’re [...]

Students can now bring smart phones, tablets and laptops to chapel due to an unofficial change in the Office of Spiritual Life’s electronics policy. In the past, students that used electronic devices during chapel were targeted with a laser pointer and later received an e-mail notifying them that they would not receive chapel credit. Laser [...]

Public Safety revised operations to facilitate recent growth and change. For example, the addition of The Colony, formerly known as Parkside Apartments, gives Public Safety more ground to cover. “Since those students have moved in, it is just another part of campus. We are geared up staffing wise,” Director of Public Safety, Jim Walters, said. [...]

On March 24, 2011, Governor Jerry Brown signed various budget-related bills to cut down on state spending. One of these bills included the Senate Bill 70, which enforced stricter limitations in the Cal Grant Program. This change affected scores of college students, including many from California Baptist University. As a result, CBU has created a new grant [...]

COOL DOWN AT CASTLE PARK Buccaneer Cove is the newest attraction at Castle Park, a local fun center. The Cove features water cannons, umbrellas, rings and is replete with multiple fountains. This water playground includes five large and very colorful slides. Any student smaller than 36 inches will not be able to ride the slides [...]

Elvis may be gone and jukeboxes might be gathering dust in collectors’ shops, but students at California Baptist University have the opportunity to go back in time at Frankie & Miliey’s Happy Days Diner. Located at 9696 Magnolia Ave. between Van Buren Boulevard and Tyler Street in Riverside, Happy Days Diner is a family-owned business [...]

Too many roommates in one room? Not enough parking? Hopefully this will be a thing of the past at California Baptist University as increased enrollment challenges are a blessing in disguise. Upon leaving the academic dining commons proceed through the breeze way of Yeager crossing the street and through the parking lot. What rises from [...]

Incoming freshman will not be the only ones feeling like “noobs” this year. So will their Resident Directors. Both Smith Hall and Simmons Hall have new RD’s. In Smith Hall it is Jay Stovall, a California Baptist University alumni and in Simmons Hall it is Janelle Fagg—also a CBU graduate. “My hopes are just to [...]

A new year marks a new start for the Office of Spiritual Life. At the beginning of each school year, OSL hosts an event that is meant to highlight the different opportunities in ministry that they offer. Taylor Fagg, Graduate Assistant for the Office of Spiritual Life coordinated this year’s event dubbed, “Cirque Du OSL.” [...]

Facebook is not only a great way for current students to socialize, but also a fun and easy way for freshman to connect, California Baptist University found. Steve Neilsen, director of student retention, created a group entitled ‘Freshmen at California Baptist University’ on Facebook in 2010. Prior to utilizing Facebook to connect freshmen, CBU used [...]

What does a record-breaking incoming freshman class mean? No new student retreat in the mountains this year. Instead of making the annual trek to Forest Home, a Christian camping facility located in the San Bernadino Mountains, an estimate of 1400 new students, Joe Adcock said, will “retreat” on campus. The on-campus retreat will take place [...]

For Christian Cannon, paying for school just got easier. Cannon appeared as a contestant on ABC’s popular game show “Wipeout” in an episode that aired June 23 and he won 50 thousand dollars. “I heard that they were having an open casting call at Downtown Disney’s ESPN Zone, so I went,” Cannon said. “I have [...]

During spring break, the 2011 senior class gift was constructed. This year’s gift, the walkway from University Place apartments to the Village, was completed before the class graduated. There is another entrance opening from the Global Village. This was a major feat, as some gifts range in the length of time for completion depending on [...]

Chelsea Rogers, who played Donna in the recent production of The Taffetas at California Baptist University, was sick the day before opening night. She was unable to get an appointment with her primary physician in time, so she turned to the Student Health Center. “I was able to be seen that day, the very hour [...]

There never seems to be enough hours in a day. This statement is especially true for students with off campus jobs. Being in class for 14 plus hours a week and working another ten plus hours a week can be very stressful. Students do it because they need the money. There are the inevitable bills [...]

California Baptist University offers students an all-you-can-eat buffet in the Alumni Dining Commons, quick snacks at Wanda’s Cafe and filling to-go meals at Brisco’s. But with all this “good” food offered on campus, students find themselves wondering if this “good” food is good for their bodies, or if it would be healthier to just eat [...]

Curious students who were unsure about their life’s direction while studying a behavioral science discipline found advice from leading professionals within the area at California Baptist University’s “Afternoon with Industry” event. The School of Behavioral Sciences hosted the “Afternoon with Industry” event on Nov. 11 in the Copenbarger Presidential Dining Room. Students who replied to [...]

Last year’s Fortuna Bowl champions were not ready to relinquish their titles as they faced off against two new teams in this year’s flag football championship game. On Friday Nov. 5, four intramural flag football teams met on California Baptist University’s altered front lawn for an annual tradition that boasted high attendance (an estimate 2000 [...]

For two hours on Monday, Nov. 1, between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., students filed in and out of the Metcalf Gallery in Wallace Theatre to view their peer’s art work and vote for their favorite pieces at the 3rd Annual Art Competition. Art work remained in the gallery for days following. Nicole Green-Hodges, an adjunct [...]

This year, Nov. 2 marks the day where Americans can exercise their right to vote. To help clarify confusion and uncertainty when deciding how to vote on some of the propositions, here are some facts about the three important propositions on the ballot from the Official Voter Guide as prepared by Debra Bowen, the secretary [...]

The economy hurts all people, including those who want to earn a degree. It is common to find an increasing rate of college students who borrow money to realize their dream and students at California Baptist University also follow the trend. Special projects coordinator in CBU’s Financial Aid office, Amy Gwilt, said that students need [...]

Dressed to impress in business chic, men and women mingled their way to a beautifully set dinner table at California Baptist University’s business dinner to learn something not usually put in textbooks: dinner etiquette. Students, faculty and staff gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the Copenbarger Presidential Dining room to learn how [...]

October 18-22 was a time for gathering among a very specific group on the California Baptist University campus. Man Week brought guys from all over campus together for one purpose: to grow deeper in their relationships with each other and Christ. The theme this year for Man Week was “You Dig,” which focused on growing [...]

The number of on-campus motor vehicle thefts increased from zero to three in 2009, as found in California Baptist University’s annual crime and safety report released earlier this month. This is a slight increase from 2008, however it is consistent with the number from 2007. “Motor vehicle theft is a very fluid crime, the fact [...]

Students hoping to get more involved in the California Baptist University community browsed approximately 25 informational tables that represented various clubs on campus, on Oct. 8. The club’s ranged from major specific to specific interest, creating an atmosphere that offered something for nearly everyone. “It is an opportunity for clubs to make booths so that [...]

Bill Gates is helping Riverside college students. On Sept. 27, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the National League of Cities announced that Riverside would be one of four cities chosen to receive a $3 million grant. The grant will be used to help increase the graduation rate for college students. Most of the [...]

After years of struggling to call a place home, local favorite Sandals Church will move into its own building. “The new building is located on 150 Palmyrita Ave., in Riverside, Calif. on the back side of the mountain that is up against UC Riverside,” Michelle Van Hook, executive assistant at Sandals, said. Sandals Church called [...]

“Grace. What’s so amazing?” Flyers with this phrase advertised the theme for Seek Week 2010, held 0ct. 12 – 15. This attribute of God challenged students in various ways throughout the week. The week featured many events, including Seek First, a worship night held on Oct. 12 in Stamps Courtyard, which kicked off the week. [...]

A celebration of sisterhood and femininity, Women’s Week took over the female population on campus Oct. 18 -22. The theme of the, “Just Be”, week challenged the women of California Baptist University to embrace who they are as women of God, letting go of hindrances and breaking themselves from bondage. “We decided on this theme [...]

The Pacific West Conference (PACWest) received its 10th membership school to take part of the NCAA Division II. California Baptist University will be joining schools from Hawaii, Northern California, Utah, and Arizona beginning in Fall 2011. According to cbulancers.com, it was a unanimous decision from the presidents, chancellors and executive members to accept CBU into PACWest. [...]

California Baptist University students helped save lives by donating blood to the Blood for Missions nonprofit organization, in the Staples Room on Oct. 5, 2010. The blood donations will benefit patients at University of Southern California and USC Norris Cancer Hospital. They will also fund $20 per blood donor, which will support SunErgos International’s orphanages [...]

California Baptist University’s Journalism Program students won big this past weekend, not only in awards, but in the spiritual growth of their chosen profession. Baptist schools from around the country came together October 8-10 for the 2010 Excellence in Journalism Collegiate Journalism Conference in Nashville, Tennessee to experience the full spectrum of modern Christian journalism [...]

Carpenters Local 944, a labor union based in Ontario, Calif., set up a protest outside the Magnolia Ave. entrance of California Baptist University this morning. The labor union is protesting the school for using Fullmer Construction, which they claim does not meet local area labor standards regarding health benefits and pension. CBU hired Fullmer Construction [...]

President Ronald Ellis and other members of California Baptist University administration gathered at the entrance of Brisco’s to take part in a dedication ceremony of Brisco’s Village cafe on Sept. 30. The private reception began at 2 p.m., held in honor of the donors and their respective families at the site of the new eating [...]

It seems like obesity was never a major topic of discussion here in Riverside but with records showing that it is at an all time high, the Junior League of Riverside decided to take action against this epidemic launching the fitExpo project. The event took place Sat., Sept. 25, 2010 on the front lawn of [...]

The model adds long, thick extensions to her hair and dives into the pool as student photographers from the graphic design program at California Baptist University adjust their lenses to practice getting portfolios shots. This hands on experience for the graphic design students took place on Sept. 18 at the Lancer Aquatic Center. “It is [...]

In celebration of Constitution Day, Brad Dacus, president of the Pacific Justice Institute, came to discuss the importance of religious freedom on Sept. 22, 2010 in the Copenbarger Presidential Dining Room at California Baptist University. Constitution Day commemorates the founding father’s formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. The Constitution covers [...]

California Baptist University President, Ronald Ellis, presented the annual State of the University Address at chapel on Sept. 22, 2010. The State of the University Address informs the CBU students of Ellis’ review of the campus community, the major milestones and important occurrences that took place over the past year. The tragedy of the car [...]

A bronze Bible sculpture, the 2009 class gift, will sit in the northeast corner of Stamps Courtyard. Completion of the project is set for October 2010. At 37.5 inches wide, 29 inches tall and 4 to 5 inches thick, the Bible will lay open on an angled mount. The pages will feature the words of [...]

California Baptist University’s Visual Arts program welcomed visitors to their open house. Visitors examined original artwork, asked questions and admired their new facility now located in the Rose Garden Village Chapel. During the opening ceremony on Sept. 21, Visual Arts Program Director, Professor Duncan Simcoe, compared the exciting growth of the CBU campus to a [...]

The California Baptist University theater program will set its sights on original production and classic Broadway with two fall productions “Almost, Maine” and “Man of La Mancha.” “Almost, Maine” is a comedic love story about a series of couples who fall in and out of love. It is set in Almost, Maine, during a northern [...]

The “Last-Minute Workshop” on Sept. 9 regarding internship information was not only a wrap-up of what several other workshops had already stated, but Assistant Director of Career Services Liz Jorden packed details into the hour-long seminar to sate a handful of experience-hungry students. “The internships provided are- arguably the most important work experience you can [...]

A new publication will hit the stands at California Baptist University soon, joining the other established award-wining publications. “Pursuit Magazine”, the first new publication introduced to the student body in more than 50 years, was founded under the advisement of Mary Ann Pearson, assistant professor of communications and education and Sandra Romo, lecturer for journalism [...]

Age, gender and race are common characteristics of diversity. At California Baptist University, faculty attended a retreat where they learned about student statistics and how to prepare meeting the needs of the diverse student population. The two-day retreat started Aug. 24 and included several tracks that strategically covered aspects of diversity as it related to [...]

Parking at California Baptist University has changed this year due to an increase in enrollment. “The present situation includes both temporary and permanent locations. I would stress however that much of what has been created is temporary,” Mark Wyatt, vice president of marketing and communication, said. With quite an influx of new students coming into [...]

The rosters are turned in, the lines on the front lawn are painted and the referees are hired. Flag football season is ready to begin. This year, the intramural sport that already boasts more participation than any other at California Baptist University is set to have a record number of teams. There will be 14 [...]

Ernest Eugene “Gene” Yeager, a major donor of California Baptist University and icon in the construction industry, passed away on Sunday Sept. 5, 2010 in Palm Desert after a courageous battle with cancer. “Gene was a beloved family member, committed Christian, generous, can-do person, optimist and joy-filled spirit,” CBU President Ronald Ellis said. A private [...]

The long awaited debut of a new eating area on campus is near. Brisco’s Village Cafe, which was supposed to open shortly before the start of the fall semester, will now open a few weeks subsequent to its original date. California Baptist University is aiming for the second week in September, though an official date [...]

California Baptist University administration developed a creative solution for parking this school year. Four new parking lots with 290 spots were opened on sections of grass throughout campus. Campus Drive also received 30 parking stalls on what was the outer south-bound lane. In the past 5 years, enrollment has increased by 41 percent from 2905 [...]

First came eight tracks, then cassettes, CDs and now MP3s. The music stays the same but the medium changes. David Poole, vice president for Online and Professional Studies used this example to show California Baptist University undertaking for the OPS division which is under his leadership. OPS is a new division at CBU which provides [...]

California Baptist University students can choose from three new majors this fall. After several years of offering a Film Studies Minor, the Department of Modern Languages and Literature has added a Film Studies major. The major offers three concentrations: film analysis, screen writing and film production. “Film studies majors learn to read and write effectively [...]

California Baptist University overflowed with new students on the first day of orientation on Aug. 25. Despite the tears of sadness as students said goodbye to their parents, the spiritual atmosphere created by the CBU student leaders and faculty provided an enjoyable experience for all. With all of the information sessions about the CBU culture [...]

“She will continue to cheer in heaven,” Director of Athletics at California Baptist University Micah Parker said during Coach Wendy Rice’s memorial. Coach Rice may also “give the angels ‘pointers on how to do it better’ for the next soul,” Parker added. The private campus memorial, held in the Van Dyne Gymnasium on Aug. 13, [...]

California Baptist University staff and faculty welcomed close to one hundred incoming students and their families Aug. 6 to the pre-orientation event, Step Ahead. Step Ahead is a day long event where students can register for classes, attend various info sessions and tour the campus before coming to orientation. They also get a free meal [...]

The 2010-2011 school year holds a new milestone for California Baptist University. After visiting the school last semester, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted CBU accreditation reaffirmation for 10 years, the maximum that they give out and the maximum that CBU has ever received. The WASC commission was formed in 1962 to promote [...]

Questions arise over financial aid programs as both the state and federal Congress push to pass their budgets with limited funds and abundant expenditures. The delay of the passing the California budget brings concern to college students – Cal Grants could possibly be cut within the next years. A new bill that changed some requirements [...]

Riverside Public Works Department was awarded a Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Grant by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, CalRecycle. Riverside will be given $5 per ton of RAC up to $236,000 to be used on approved projects. Currently, there are eight projects on streets of Riverside using this funding. There is 61,892 tons [...]

The end of the year draws near and seniors are preparing themselves for the next steps of life. Theater seniors are no different. This year they are ending this year with a Shakespeare classic.Along with fellow cast and crew, the California Baptist University theater program, under the direction of Krista Jo Miller, director of the [...]

In 2008, Barack Obama won the presidential race and made history as the first African-American President of the United States. Now, the question is whether or not he will have the same seat after the 2012 election. Obama is off to an early start as he filed his re-election papers to the Federal Election Commission [...]

College of Allied Health The College of Allied Health at California Baptist University hosted a campus reception with Riverside’s health care and buisness leaders. There is a growing market for healthcare professionals and CBU President Ronald L. Ellis explained that it was “an opportunity that fits well with CBU’s mission of developing service-oriented graduates.” The [...]

TAXES DUE By Jon Beam For students who have not filed their taxes for 2010, April 15 is fast approaching. For single students who have Federal or State income tax taken out of their paychecks and make less than $9,350 per year, they can still file and receive refunds. For married students filing jointly, the [...]

California Baptist University opened a new art gallery in Lancer Plaza, formerly known as Adam’s Plaza, on March 28. This new gallery will serve as a place for Graphic Design and Digital Media majors and Visual Art majors to exhibit their senior shows. Rachel Weinstein, senior, was the first to display her works in the [...]

Gas prices are reaching totals not seen since 2008 as the price of oil climbs past $100 per barrel. The rise in oil costs led to higher prices at the pump. Most gas stations around the Inland Empire have bumped the price of regular unleaded gasoline to $4. Oil shortages in some Middle Eastern countries [...]

In a time when intercollegiate athletics, intramural football rivalries and academic achievement qualifications fuel the healthy and passionate competition between Christian universities, it is refreshing to have a weekend of events dedicated to unifying and inspiring the most influential members from each respective college: the student leaders. Each spring, after each university has selected its [...]

As the 2012 presidential election approaches, the state legislature in New Hampshire has considered making changes that affect voter identification, residency requirements, same-day registration and voting by mail to clear up any confusion that students might have and my also influence other states, as addressed by Capitol Hill. Students play an important role in elections [...]

WOMEN’S DAY IN MARCH March commemorates and pays tribute to the generations of women who have proved invaluable to society. Riverside is one of many cities in the United States taking part in celebrating these women by hosting “Gather the Women 2011.”The Gather event kicked off with a “Join Women on the Bridge” event on [...]

The College of Allied Health has been open since August 2010 and it is expanding by adding the new Department of Health Sciences for the upcoming fall semester. Led by Chuck Sands, the founding dean of the college of allied health, the department hopes to open this fall with three new areas of study. “It’s [...]

In an effort to help students grow and incorporate their careers into the Riverside community, there are programs that stress the importance of internships and provide students with a valuable career experience. Among these programs is the Riverside EDvantage citywide internship program which specifically focus- es on bringing the Riverside community together by connecting students [...]

On March 6, 2011 at Crossroads Christian Church in Corona, No. 26 of Guitar World’s 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of all time and ex-member of the heavy metal band Korn, Brian Welch, gave his testimony. Korn is a heavy metal band that released six CDs in total. Over $25 million dollars was earned in [...]

Last year, housing sign-ups were completely online. This year, the Office of Residence Life will give students a better system for selecting housing – in person. “The idea is to give students more freedom,” Carson Belmont, Housing Services Coordinator, said. “Technology is great but sometimes it limits students from a face-to-face interaction or questions.” Residence [...]

Students of California Baptist University came together March 9 for Nations Chapel. Reminded that the nations are not merely physical regions and boundaries, students were encouraged to make disciples, whether that was overseas or in the United States, for as long as they lived. Toward the end of the chapel service, United States Project team [...]

Some college students planned to save money as a New Year’s resolution but following through was difficult. The use of debit cards and credit cards gives everyone the opportunity to simply swipe their card and spend freely without noticing that saved money is decreasing. “We do not have a concept of money anymore,” Francois Jacobs, [...]

Excitement and adrenaline run through their veins. The stage is set and the microphones are waiting. The host comes out and it is time. The Taffeta girls are here, wearing colorful taffeta dresses, ready to sing their hearts out with songs of love, laughter and fun. This is California Baptist University’s first Spring 2011 production [...]

The School of Business shows signs of continuous expansion as it introduces its brand new Construction Management major. Headed by Assistant Professor Francois Jacobs, the program will begin in the fall. “It is here to help give the students a choice when they have a career in business,” Jacobs said. “There are a lot of [...]

BLACK HISTORY MONTH The month of February is recognized as National Black History Month to commemorate the contributions that African-Americans made to the United States. With a wide variety of ways to celebrate, California Baptist University as well as University of California, Riverside showed their appreciation. UCR held events during the month of February with [...]

The College Council of Riverside plans to make Riverside a true college city through unification and change. CCOR is comprised of selected students from California Baptist University, La Sierra University, Riverside Community College and University of California, Riverside. CBU students William Byers, Dawson Young and Sarah Trout are members of the council and representatives for [...]

Starting in the summer semester, the Student Accounts office will implement new policies regarding the financial clearance deadlines and other office procedures. Financial clearance, according to Student Accounts, is a status that indicates a student has completed payment arrangements through an ‘approved payment option’ to cover all tuition and fee charges for the semester. A [...]

Billboards, posters, banners and even a Facebook page have been drawing the California Baptist University and Riverside community to the Homecoming Block Party set for Feb. 11 and 12. At CBU, homecoming takes place in February in order to kick off the basketball season, whereas at most schools homecoming takes place at the beginning of [...]

The epidemic is everywhere. The symptoms are described as: lack of enthusiasm, extremely busy schedule, fear of paying off debt, carelessness and merely awaiting graduation. Diagnosis: senioritis. While many prepare their resumes, build their experiences and plan their future careers after graduation, others just sit there, wait for everything to slow down and for them [...]

The Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KRCB) organization recognized California Baptist University again for the fourth time in the last 10 years for the school’s appearance. Mayor Ron Loveridge presented CBU with the 2011 KRCB Beautification First Place Award during the annual State of the City Address luncheon on Jan. 21. Mark Howe, CBU vice [...]

California Baptist University’s Office of Spiritual Life offers students the opportunity to turn a weekend into a time of service through Urban Excursion. “It provides opportunity for students to serve in ministry in an urban setting and gives exposure to a variety of ministries taking place,” Brett Vowell, director of chapel and compassion ministries, said. [...]

LANCER 5000 California Baptist University’s Cross Country and Track programs are hosting the Lancer 5000 during the Homecoming weekend. The race will be held Feb. 12, with registration and bib pick-up starting at 6 a.m. and the race beginning at 8 a.m. The cost is $25 and $10 for CBU students. Proceeds from race will [...]

Anyone who walks around California Baptist University will see senior class gifts from years past. These gifts include renovations to the James Building, barbecue pits, benches and bronze statues. The senior class of 2011 voted in November 2010 to tear down a wall in the University Place Apartments to create a path that would lead [...]

It has been less than a month since Jerry Brown’s inauguration as California’s governor and tackling the state budget has been his first act as governor. Every year the governor and the legislatures collaborate to pass a state budget that decides how our taxes will be spent on services such as education, the environment and [...]

The demolition of vacant buildings on the property of March Air Reserve Base is a situation that brings California Baptist University closer to a new medical school. On Nov. 10, 2010, President Ronald Ellis and Donald Ecker, managing director of March Healthcare Development, signed a letter of intent for CBU to facilitate a portion of [...]

The Resident Adviser staff of Simmons Hall sponsored Dresses for Africa, an event where residents were given the opportunity to create stylish sundresses to be sent overseas. Simmons Hall partnered with Little Dresses for Africa, a non-profit Christian-based ministry from Michigan. Since its beginnings, the organization experienced great growth and sent more than 120,000 dresses [...]

5K RUN/WALK FOR BONAMINIO The 5th Annual Riverside Raincross 5K Run/Walk at Historic Fairmount Park is being held by the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. The Run/Walk will be Saturday, Feb. 19 from 7:30 – 10 a.m. at Fairmount Park, located at 2601 Fairmount Boulevard. The top three males and females [...]

A new healthcare service for the California Baptist University community opened Jan. 24, just around the block. Located in the Lancer Plaza (formerly Adams Plaza) facing Diana Street, the CBU Health Center exclusively services CBU students, faculty and staff in an urgent care capacity. In the first three days, 26 patients were seen. Lauri Linton, [...]

A new report released by the Pew Research Center found that more college students are accepting loans and in larger amounts. The study found that in 2008, 60 percent of graduates with Bachelor’s degrees borrowed more than in 1996, when only 52 percent of students took out loans. It also reported that among the 2008 [...]

STAR TREK SIMULATOR RIDE Star Trek the Exhibit: Where Science Meets Science Fiction has added a new attraction for visitors to enjoy. A simulator ride started on Nov. 26 and will continue until Jan. 2 in accordance with the Festival of Lights celebration. The ride will be open Monday through Thursday from noon until 6 [...]

Christmas and New Year’s Day are approaching, which means spring semester is just around the corner. For those who feel that 2010 was not exactly the most organizationally savvy year, it may be wise to think about what to put on their Christmas list. The following options will help manage a busy spring-semester schedule: the [...]

On Dec. 1, the Campus Activities Board held a coed dodgeball tournament on the tennis courts at 9 p.m. All the dipping, diving, ducking and dodging that took place Wednesday resulted in four teams fighting for the championship: The Fuzz, Rosa Nerds, The Bombers and The Sitting Ducks. Rec sports coordinators Will Byers and Chris [...]

The day after Thanksgiving is often spent shopping at insane hours and fighting crowds. A calmer way in which people bring in the Christmas season is by attending the Festival of Lights. As of 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26, the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in Riverside, Calif. started celebrating by turning on approximately [...]

High school students, from a variety of locations both near and far, came to California Baptist University to participate in 24@CBU on Nov. 18-19 and most recently on Dec. 2-3. 24@CBU is a program that allows high school seniors to experience CBU for a full 24 hours in order to get a real feel for [...]

Four Lokos, an energy drink mixed with alcohol, could be labeled “cocaine in can.” This is precisely why this beverage was banned which resulted in mixed emotions from its consumers. Four Lokos, which is said to be the youth’s drink of choice, is composed of 12 percent alcohol. It contains caffeine, taurine like most energy [...]

As the intensity of finals season is upon the students at California Baptist University, the Campus Activities Board , led by director Chris Hofschroer, plans to keep the tradition of a late night breakfast. CAB will provide students with the usual breakfast items in the Alumni Dining Commons on Tuesday Dec. 14 from 10 p.m.- [...]

A tragic family event prompts the closing of a local favorite. After ten years of service, the mom-and-pop coffee shop, a favorite among students, will close it’s doors. On Dec. 26 Coffee Depot will say goodbye to the local community for good. The reason being: owners, Geof and Evelyn Gaines, are relocating because of family [...]

After a night of three forks, decadent desserts and an array of fine attire, an estimated 360 California Baptist University students attended the annual Yule festival at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel. The audience was most impressed with the national headlining comedian, known as “Michael Jr.” Michael Jr. made previous performances on MAD TV and the [...]

CBU AND MEDICAL CAMPUS According to news released by California Baptist University on Nov. 10, officials from March Health care Development and CBU signed a letter of intent “outlining mutual participation in a planned medical campus occupying a portion of the former March Air Force Base near Moreno Valley.” The agreements to this signing is [...]

Would you like some extra cash for the holidays but can’t find a job? Even though most financial experts say that the recession is ending, the country has a long way before it can recover from the economic crisis. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate is at 9.6 percent. In [...]

Seniors at California Baptist University prepare for their lives as post-grads as Dec. 17 approaches, the day of commencement. The graduating class will have several choices to make; graduate school or a job. Some students plan to enter the work force upon graduation, even if that means relocating to a different part of the state [...]

Grateful for the security of home, California Baptist University’s ROTC members decided to support soldiers overseas by sending holiday cheer. By working with Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization, they were able to do just that in the form of letters, cards and care packages. “We knew that having something from home would be something that [...]

For two hours on Monday, Nov. 1, students filed in and out of the Metcalf Gallery in Wallace Theatre to view their peer’s art work and vote for their favorite pieces at the 3rd Annual Art Competition. Nicole Green-Hodges hosted the competition. Green-Hodges is an adjunct professor in the Department of Communications and Visual Arts [...]

The Associated Students of California Baptist University made changes to their student representation this semester. Freshman representatives were elected, remaining positions were filled by appointment and a new constitution was pushed for approval. At first, all positions were to be won by students through an election process, but nine positions were not filled in time. [...]

Riverside residents have the chance to enact “a government for the people by the people” by applying for the Riverside Charter Review Committee to a make a difference in the community. The charter is in the city’s constitution, which is adopted by the votes of the people. The charter describes council members’ powers and duties, [...]

The parking lot at Applebee’s in downtown Riverside was filled with the cars of American military veterans on Nov. 11. Also occupying the parking lot was a host of percussion instruments that belonged to California Baptist University’s newest ensemble “Resound.” Named after the passage Psalm 150:5, Resound performed outside the restaurant at the request of [...]

On Nov. 4, 2010, the Male Chorale embarked on a four day mini tour across California, which included eight concerts. This music group plans mini tours annually but this year was different. Unlike previous years, Judd Bonner, associate dean for the School of Music, planned the tour during the fall semester for an earlier taste [...]

For years it was a tradition to light up the sizable tree on the front lawn as Christmas approached but in the winter of 2009, the lights did not shine. This year, they will shine again. In the midst of the economic recession, the lighting of the Christmas tree was deemed unnecessary and the tradition [...]

“Man of La Mancha,” California Baptist University’s fall musical production of the year, is the gripping story of a man willing to “dream the impossible dream, to fight the unbeatable foe” all for the sake of courage, chivalry and compassion. From the moment audience members entered the theater and took their seats, the curtain was [...]

Making friends is fun and entertaining for college students but in the business world, socializing becomes a way to help your business grow and prosper. Networking, which is the term given to the act of building relationships for business purposes, is necessary because of the ever increasing competitive nature in the business field. The sometimes [...]

On Oct. 25, 2010 at California Baptist University, the “Crazies” made their presence known during the annual tradition of Midnight Madness, back with a new twist. Returning crazies decided earlier in the year that the familiar yellow crazies was to be replaced with the new “Lancer Gold” crazies shirt. There were also new twists to [...]

Grad Fest was a reminder to seniors that graduation is coming shortly. This event was set up by the Josten’s company in the Yeager Center Lobby at California Baptist University from Oct. 26 – 28, in an action to help many seniors who are graduating in December to prepare for graduation. The Josten’s booths supplied [...]

“Open Mic Night,” hosted by students, is quickly becoming a tradition for residents in the Cottages. Students from all over campus participated in “Open Mic Night” on Oct. 25. The event occurred at 8 p.m. in the middle of the Cottages courtyard and featured talented students from all over campus, performing for peers. “I really [...]

The City of Riverside works vigorously to complete a project to remodel the city that will take five years. Through a $1.57 billion investment, Riverside officials hope to finish the remodeling project, labeled the Riverside Renaissance. If completed, this project will have accomplished more construction in Riverside in only five years than in the past [...]

An awing silence exists inside the California Museum of Photography (CMP) as David Maisal’s photography exhibit, entitled “History’s Shadows and Library of Dust” was displayed. The exhibit on the first floor of the CMP is “History’s Shadows.” The photographs are of X-rays of classical Western or Asian sculptures, originally made for conservational purposes. Historically, the [...]

California Baptist University is open to the community for a multitude of activities, which leaves the school available for more than just friendly guests. For that reason, public safety buffed up security on campus. “We have redeployed some folks and had some people work overtime, especially in the evening hours,” Jim Walters, director of public [...]

Most people cringe at the thought of getting hit with a .68 caliber ball of paint moving at 300 feet per second. The sport, better known as paintballing, was what 16 brave men and one brave woman from California Baptist University did on Oct. 24. This woman was Krista Goodman, one of the more experienced [...]

California Baptist University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) grew in number and character this year as 18 cadets joined the program, increasing to a total of 50 cadets. “The program expanded due to our recruiting resources,” Sgt. 1st Class Jay Villaseñor, military science instructor, said. “Our Cadre and cadets spent a lot of time spreading [...]

There was no trick or treating for newly-elected Democratic governor Jerry Brown this Halloween. Instead he campaigned at Riverside’s Anchos Southwest Grill and Bar in an attempt to rally Democratic voters just two days before the election. “California has always been a leader,” Brown said to the huddled crowd. “We’re a leader in renewable energy, [...]

PRE-LAW SOCIETY GATHERING California Baptist University Pre- Law society is holding a meeting on Nov. 15 from 5-6:30 p.m. in James 348. Danielle Lopez, a representative from Pacific McGeorge Law School, will be presenting information about the law school as well as answering questions regarding the school. Pizza will be provided. For more information on [...]

MIDNIGHT MADNESS 2010 The 2010 basketball season will start with a bang on Oct. 27 in Van Dyne Gymnasium. The festivities will begin with a pre-party complete with free Chik-fil-a and a community of fellow students and faculty. The event starts at 10 p.m. and includes “the introduction of the men’s and women’s basketball teams, [...]

Drive Benefits Orphanage Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. students will be able to donate blood to the Blood for Missions with SunErgos International. The blood drive will help support their orphanages in Russia. The blood drawn will benefit the patients at USC University Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital. Donors must be [...]

New Director for Newsong Since the resignation of Al Clifft last spring, California Baptist University passed the honor of directing the New Song Chorus to one of its own, Marisa Giorgetti. Giorgetti, a master’s student, began her first year as director during the group’s annual choir camp at the end of August. She can be [...]

Post Moved To Adam’s Plaza Due to growth within CBU, school administration has moved the Post from the basement of the James building to Adam’s Plaza. Space was needed for growing programs such as Kinesiology. More labs and classrooms have been added for these programs in the old Post space. Safety was also a concern [...]