What started as free wireless Internet to most of Riverside, Calif. has expanded to a city-wide investment to give computers to individuals in need. In 2006, the City of Riverside tested the ability to give free wireless Internet service to residents within a small testing area. Then in 2010, the test expanded to give free [...]
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News Briefs 2/29
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 [...]
Hot hangouts on and off campus
College is where we go to school, live, eat and overall spend the majority of a portion of our lives. The tedious action of going to class can ware a student down, so here are some great hang out spots to help get your mind off the mundane matters of school. There are many places [...]
The Lancer Family comes together for Homecoming
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 [...]
Christian values, vaccines and veterinarians
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. [...]
Athletes achieve more than just wins
Not only do student-athletes at California Baptist University study, attend class, practice and compete, they are also active volunteers in the Riverside community. All teams are involved with community service and involvement projects in the Riverside area. The athletic teams on campus reach out to the community and partake in programs such as collecting cans [...]
News briefs Feb. 17
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 [...]
Top Wanda’s drinks
Wanda’s Cafe, located in the Yeager Center, offers many meal options but is known for its delectable Starbucks-inspired drinks. “Yes, our drinks are Starbucks inspired, but I’d have to say they taste better and are cheaper,” Zambia Lowe, a 10-year Wanda’s employee, said. Lowe picked the five most popular: 1. Caramel Macchiato A creamy mix of vanilla, steamed milk and espresso, topped with whipped cream [...]
Shanghi comes to Riverside
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 [...]
Riverside Reborn
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 [...]
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Vitamins vs. Vegetables
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Seniors perform for the last time
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How-To: Barbecue
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What’s Up Peeps?
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Class of 2012 Breaks Graduate Record
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