This Is It! (By: Tim Cahill)

It was a long, but wonderful weekend! It was graduation, so of course my family and friends drove down to see my 10 seconds of glory, walking down the stage and shaking President Ellis' hand. My family arrived on Friday and stayed until Sunday.

Graduation went so smoothly. All week I was worried about how hot it was going to be, then on Friday there were chances of rain, but after all it was one of the nicest graduations there has been in a while. I didn't expect Riverside to be 70's with a breeze in May, but it was! After graduation, my roommate Ryan and I had a bbq at Citrus Park. It is a beautiful park, and we were blessed to have so many family and friends there to celebrate with us. This was my favorite part of the weekend because it was a chance to see a lot of my friends that I will not see for a long time.

It has been very sad thinking about leaving all of these great friends that I have been blessed with over these past four years. This has become my home. They have become my family. The thought of moving away has shown me how much I care for these people. It has given me the strangest feelings, and I know that I will miss this community sooooo much.

I am ready for change and am excited to see where the Lord is going to take me next, but I know I will never have an experience that resembles college. CBU has been a wonderful place and a perfect fit for me. I have grown, I have seen, and I am much more ready to face the world than I was when I first came in. CBU's environment and community has allowed me to figure out myself (as weird as that sounds).

I will miss it dearly.

Tim Cahill

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The End of Something is the Beginning of Another (By: Tim Cahill)

This past week we got our yearbooks. Usually, when the yearbooks are handed out, you know the school year is just about over. It's surreal to me that this has come to an end! I remember freshman year, thinking that I never wanted this to end, and I mean how could it, I still have 3 more years of this! But now here I am, done with everything, and looking forward to this weekend of graduation; the gateway into the "real world".

The question I am always asked is, what do you do now? I am not sure, I don't even know how to make that decision properly. It's such a strange feeling knowing that so much weighs on where to go next.

Even though I am unsure, I know that my time here at CBU has prepared me to face whatever life presents me. I have grown so much spiritually, socially, and academically. I know these things would not have been possible without my friends and professors at CBU. I truly believe that CBU presents this opportunity to all students, and although we experience different things here, I would venture to say that most people feel the same way I do when they graduate.

We may not feel professionally ready, and we recognize that we still have a lot to learn about life, but we are confident that we will be successful in our endeavors after our time here.

It has been very sad to think about leaving friends and this amazing community. I plan to move back up to Northern California, and pursue a teaching career in mathematics. I would love to teach high school, either in the states or overseas, wherever I have the opportunity. So as this chapter in my life ends, I am excited to start a new chapter in my life.

This is it for my time blogging, it's been fun!

Tim Cahill

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Campus Days!! (By: Tim Cahill)

It's finals week, I cannot believe how fast this semester went by! There's something different about finals during the spring semester. Fall semester finals have a very different feel, maybe because there's the excitement to have a Christmas break, see family, and start new classes soon; but whatever it is spring semester ending is much different. There's a graduating class, schools going to be out for 4 months, we are all ready to be done with classes, but are sad to leave friends.

One great thing about the spring semester ending is all of the events. The school goes all out, and there are so many closing events to look forward to.

By far the best event is Campus Days. This year it is on April 22nd. Campus Days is the competition between all of the living areas to battle it out for the Pot. The Pot is like a witches cauldron that has been in the CBU tradition for over 30 years. The winner of campus days wins this gaudy Pot, with signatures of previous winners tagged all over it.

The teams are formed, matching t-shirts, and war paint, they come to the front lawn ready for battle. Nearly every game is ridiculous and fun. There is motorized toilet races, human foosball, giant basketball, crazy inflatable relay courses, and the list goes on. You play team after team, station after station for over an hour. There are chants and cheers, and everyone is staring at the coveted prize, the Pot.

Now there are some rules about the Pot, here are a few key ones: 1. It must be on campus at all times. 2. You may take the pot as long as no one is touching it. 3. It must be brought to Campus Days. 4. Hide it well, because people are looking for it.

The day comes to a close, the scores are tallied and everyone gathers to hear. The points are announced and the winners are crowned. It is a day of defeat for most, but for those lucky ones it is a day of victory. They will all sign the pot and hide it as best they can for the next year.

This will be my last campus day. I've come in 2nd place twice and I've never won the Pot but hopefully this will be the year!

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Southern California Attractions, Discounted! (By: Tim Cahill)

At CBU, Chris Hofschroer, is the director of the Campus Activities Board, aka CAB. He puts a lot of hard work into our school's activities, and this presents the students with awesome opportunities to go to events and participate in activities. Over the four years that I have been at CBU, I have taken advantage of most of the events that Chris and the CAB has provided us with. The great thing about these activities, is that they're always discounted for CBU students.
They have offered various events over my four years here. They've hosted and gone to concerts, designed our own Tom's Shoes, gone to professional sporting events, gone to broadway shows like Wicked and The Lion King at Pantageous Theater, and these are all at a fraction of the valued price. It is an awesome opportunity which our school presents us to get out and see the attractions in Southern California! Tickets go fast, so you have to be on top of it.
This past weekend, I got tickets to go to the LA Galaxy soccer game. They were playing the Colorado Rapids, and I love soccer. I'm not the biggest fan of MLS, but it's still soccer. But that's not all, Chris got us field level seats with all you can eat food, and we only had to pay 20 bucks (Oh, and that included the bus ride there and back!). My friends and I couldn't pass on this opportunity, so we snagged tickets and went to the game.
It was a blast! The Galaxy lost and David Beckham is still at AC Milan, but I did have 2 hot dogs, 3 nachos, and a couple of sodas. I'm usually a pretty healthy eater, so needless to say I didn't feel too good later that night, but it's so hard to say no when it's free! When we got back on the bus, I think everyone felt like they shouldn't have gone for that last hot dog. We took a poll on the bus, and the person who ate the most had 9 hot dogs, 2 nachos, and 5 sodas. Ridiculous!!
It was a memorable time. CBU offers so many good opportunities to fit whatever form of entertainment you enjoy. And even if you are unsure of what you like, you can try them out because they are at a discounted price.
Thanks Chris and the CAB, for all the hard work you put in so that we can have fun for cheap!

Tim Cahill

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Man Week/Mustache March (By: Tim Cahill)

Man Week, dedicated to all men, worldwide.


This past week at CBU, was the first (hopefully) annual Man Week. For those of you not in the loop, let me fill you in, that meant every night of the week there is a CBU sponsored event for the men on campus.


Monday night was the kick off to the week, and it started with a huge Rockband video game tournament. Students prepared outfits and judges were set in place. Students were practicing like two months in advance for this night, I think that’s crazy! Each band was able to perform one song, and they were judged on their style, ability, and stage presence.


Tuesday night was a guys event, but the girls were also able to get involved. The men dressed up in slacks and ties in order to serve the women a classy dinner. At the dinner, there was a live band and it was a great environment. Although, I think the men went a little overboard on serving the girls, anytime they went to take a drink, the men were on it filling it back up (give the girls a little space to breathe!). But seriously, it was a great time.


On Wednesday night, there was a session called “Don’t Be a Fool”. This event consisted of a late night pancake breakfast and a guest speaker. Matt Brown, pastor of Sandals Church, took time to share with the men about the dangers of lust and how to combat sin.


Thursday was the 3 on 3 basketball tournament. The men were able to show off their skills and we had our own little March Madness Tournament of 16 teams (even though it’s April). There was music, a DJ, and even brackets to fill out. The night ended with a slam dunk contest on a (lowered) 9 foot hoop.


The best part about man week, is also the fact that it is Mustache March. This is the month where all men (or at least those who can) grow out their mustaches. I love walking around school and seeing all of the mustaches. There are strict rules and regulations because it’s a competition! On Friday, the closing ceremonies occurred. This is where the judges came out to see who would win the various mustache awards. There are the class stache, best stache, and my favorite, the trash stache. Just so you know, around the world there are mustache contests that are actually taken very seriously.


One of my residents (and good friend) looked the most ridiculous for man week, so I wanted to share his glorious mustache and hair with you.

That is a lancer logo, the lance goes across his upper lip.

Tim Cahill

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Poor Starving College Students (By: Tim Cahill)

The most common characteristic that I have found among college students is that they don’t have money. The common title for students is “starving student”.The typical “poor starving college student” diet consists of Top Ramen noodle soup, while their entertainment normally consists of being creative. Luckily, I have not had this much trouble. Although I try to be wise with my money, I have been blessed at CBU to have a job on campus.
Since my freshman year, I have had a job on the campus of CBU. I worked in the Financial Aid office for almost a year, and then switched over to the Bookstore a few months after leaving the office. There are two things that make on campus jobs better than all others: there is no commute (which is so nice), and your boss' understand that academics are a priority.

The bookstore has been my favorite job ever! There are many reasons to love the bookstore. First, I think my bosses are amazing. Carol is the manager of the bookstore and she is like my Southern California Mom. She takes care of all of us. She brings in cookies, doughnuts, and fruit (for when we're trying to be healthy!). Not only does she bring us food, but she is also concerned with what is going on in our lives. Carol supports us in school, sports, and family. She’s the best boss I’ve ever had, and it would be very difficult for anyone to beat her at it. Secondly, my co-workers are great people. It is a great way to get to know other people on campus that I may never have hung out with! I have loved every minute of working there (or at least most).

There are a lot of jobs on campus, especially at the beginning of the school year. It is a great opportunity that CBU offers their students and should definitely be taken advantage of. Working on campus doesn’t mean that you’re going to make tons of money, but it has been a means for me to make some money and not be the typical "starving student". It can be difficult to juggle school, work, and fun; but I have definitely enjoyed the opportunity!

Tim Cahill

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Road Trippin' (By: Tim Cahill)

This was the last spring break of my college career. I really wanted to make the most of it with my friends. It is like our one last hurrah before we face the real world. So, we planned a little road trip.

We headed out of Riverside the next morning at 7 am. The five of us squeezed into my little Honda Civic and all of our luggage and supplies barely fit! We were crammed for space (three girls and two guys), especially with all of the girls luggage.

We drove up the Pacific Coast for about five hours and finally reached our destination for the next two nights, Montana de Oro State Park. This campground is just south of Morro Bay and really close to San Luis Obispo. It is a beautiful campground, but it did have some drawbacks. There was no plumbing, which means no showers or flushable toilets. The girls were great though, and really toughed it out with no complaints. The issue that really made camping rough these two nights, was the wind. It was cold and loud all night, which made sleeping, cooking and camp fires difficult.

We spent two nights there and then traveled further up the coast to Sunset State Beach, which is between Monterey and Santa Cruz. This was by far the best night of camping and sleep. It was so calm and sunny all day. The sunset was beautiful (hence the name Sunset State Beach), and our neighbors were great. Tom Faith was more than willing to give us tips on what to do in Santa Cruz and Monterey, even though we had no time for any of them.

We took off the next morning, and drove to our final destination, my hometown Pacifica. It's just south of San Francisco. It was so good to be at home and to get some good rest.

This was my best spring break in college! It was great to spend time outdoors, with close friends, and with my family.

Tim Cahill

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The Great Outdoors (By: Tim Cahill)

I love to camp! Basically, every summer my family and friends would drive to Memorial Park in Pescadero, CA and spend the week camping. This tradition started when I was just a little tyke about six or seven. We always tent camp! I'm sorry, but using an RV or trailer is not true camping, especially when there is a TV in there, sorry! For this spring break, four of my friends and I are taking a road trip up Hwy 1 and camping along the coast. I am so excited!

Planning for this trip has brought back memories of another trip with my roommates last year, Sam and Ryan. Ryan and Sam packed up one Friday, and drove up to Holcomb Valley. I had to leave a little later because I had to attend my physics lab. Sam and Ryan made it to the campsite fine and called me just before they went into the mountain. They gave me directions, they were vague and I barely listened because we planned on just using the cell phone. Bad idea! I tried calling them when I got up there for better directions, but everything went straight to voicemail.

So I saw a sign to Holcomb Valley and turned onto a dirt/rock road. I drove an hour straight on this road without seeing anyone except a ranger in a huge 4x4 truck! Oh, and if you didn't know, I was in a little 2000 Honda Civic. During the ride I hit a rock protruding higher than the others and I felt it hit my feet from under the car, uh oh! My car began to make weird noises, but I had no where to go and no service, so I trudged forward.

It was beginning to get dark, and I was lost in the middle of the mountain. I hit a fork in the road, saw a freeway sign and decided I would head home. On my way, I saw a campground and one little tent, so I decided to check it out I arrived at the campsite, and no one was there! I waited for 30 min, and now it was pitch black in the middle of the forest, so I headed for town. Luckily, I got cell service on the way and had like 3 new messages and 5 texts, all from Ryan and Sam. They were in town waiting until they heard from me.

We met up at the campsite and it was so nice to have company. They also brought along some bad news, we couldn't have a fire since it was dry season, we had no flashlights or cooking supplies, only hot dogs, buns, smores and water. It was also the month of November so we knew it was going to get cold. Also, fires are one of the best parts of camping. It started getting cold around 9pm, so we rolled up in our sleeping bags, and it go worse and worse through the night. We barely slept, and at 5am we went into the car and turned on the heat!

We only brought a polaroid...

We came back to Riverside, and I took my car to the shop. I had dented some major pipes around the engine and ruined my catalytic converter, which totaled in $1700 in repairs. Ouch!! This was the most expensive camping trip ever!

This seems like a completely terrible trip, but honestly it is one of my favorite memories at CBU and I am so ready to go camping again. This time we are prepared, partly because of this experience, and partly because we have girls going this time.

Tim Cahill

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Riverside, Beautiful Riverside (By: Tim Cahill)

When I first arrived at CBU, I knew that the campus was beautiful, but I didn't know much else about the city of Riverside. Over the past four years, I have discovered many beautiful places in Riverside. First, there is the Mission Inn. Yes, the Mission Inn is a hotel, but it is not just any hotel, it is also a museum, and a landmark. A national historic landmark, as well as California landmark No.761. It is over 100 years old and is absolutely breathtaking, with artwork and historic artifacts imported from Asia, Mexico, and Europe. It is located in downtown Riverside and is a fun place to visit any time of the year. It may be pricey to stay at, but you don't have to spend money just go and explore. It is completely free to walk around in, and you can even take a tour. Guided tours of the inn and museum, I have heard from a reliable source (my mom), is definitely worth it.

My mom is currently staying at the Mission Inn for a conference, and my friends and I are taking full advantage of it. Last night we went over and enjoyed the pool and hot tub.

Downtown Riverside as a whole is amazing! On Thursday nights, there is an art walk. On Saturday morning, the farmer's market is alive and kicking with fresh produce and trinkets. My two favorite places in downtown are Simple Simon's and The Downtown Bookstore. Simple Simon's is a delicious breakfast and lunch cafe. Their best item is homemade granola with fruit, it is delicious and nutritious. You can quote me on that! The Downtown Bookstore is tucked away behind other stores, but is full of used books. It's stacked and a bit cluttered, but you can find so many great classics at a reasonable price.

Riverside also has beautiful parks and hikes. Mount Rubidoux, Citrus Park, and Fairmont Park are great places to go have picnics, ride bikes, and watch the California sunsets. The weather is almost always comfortable so it's a shame if you don't go out and take advantage of these opportunities.

As you can see, Riverside is a city that you can easily fall in love with. Only 2 months away from graduating, it is going to be difficult to leave this place.

Tim Cahill

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Nervous About College... (By: Tim Cahill)

As I near the end of my CBU career, I can't help but reflect on my time just prior to moving to Riverside and my college experience.

Deciding on which college to attend was extremely difficult, there were so many factors involved in choosing my future school. Large or small school? What field of study do I want to go into? How far from home do I want to go? Christian or non-Christian based? These are just a few questions I asked myself. After getting advice from every person I knew, I found out that I had to come to a decision on my own. I eventually decided to come to CBU because of it's size, reputation, and Christian community.

I was nervous about starting college. I didn't know a single person at CBU and I was moving 7 hours away from home. This scared me because I really value good friendships, and I was so unsure of the life ahead of me. Would I ever find good intimate friendships? How long would it take for that to happen? This was a huge concern for me and I spent a lot of time praying about that, during that summer.

I met a lot of people my freshman year. There were a lot of great people, and with every person I met I wondered if we were going to be close friends. After 2 months of school, I realized that I didn't have any close friends. I remember in October of my Freshman year sitting in my dorm thinking about my friendships and it made me very sad. I still didn't feel like I had made the friends that I wanted.

After another week, I began to hang out with this guy Ryan and some of the guys on the other hall on my floor. We started to hang out more and more, and these became my closest friends. To this day, I have been blessed with great friends at CBU. Ryan has been my roommate for the past 3 years, and he has been my best friend.

I may eventually forget what I learned in school, but I can never forget the great friendships that I have been blessed with these past 4 years! I will leave you with a man that can speak truth better than I ever will:

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival." -C.S. Lewis

Tim Cahill

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Getting Involved at CBU (By: Tim Cahill)

Over the past three years I’ve had the privilege of being involved in many leadership programs at CBU. There are so many ways to get involved in the community and at our school that it is hard to choose!

After freshman year, I realized that being involved in student leadership school was the best way to get the full experience here at CBU. I started with FOCUS (First-Year Orientation and Campus University Success) a program put on by the Campus Life office. Being a FOCUS leader has two basic responsibilities: 1) Run the orientation week for incoming freshman. 2) Teach a weekly class about adjusting to college while investing time, friendship, and a listening ear to a group of 15-20 freshman students assigned to you and a partner for the whole first semester. I enjoyed teaching the class, but the best part of the position is orientation. It is the best week of the year for freshmen and those involved! There are so many events and new people; it never seems to stop. There’s clash and bowl, opening night, ice cream social, but and a three-day retreat. The entire incoming class travels in buses up into the mountains and spends 3 days hanging out, playing camp games, meeting new people, and worshiping God. I did FOCUS for two years and each year was a new experience, I am thankful for that opportunity.

This year I decided to transition from "Campus Life" to "Resident Life". The position I have this year is Resident Assistant. For those who don’t know, Resident Assistant or "RA", is similar to an apartment manager, but a lot cooler and a lot nicer. This job has more responsibilities because I do have to enforce the rules, but with these responsibilities comes better relationships. I have thoroughly enjoyed putting on events and getting to know my residents more.

This past week we had an event that was school wide, we called it WOOfest. Basically, for Valentines Day we put on an event where men could show off their skills and try and woo the CBU women. Guys sang, danced, played music; it was so much fun! Our RA staff of 11 guys made fools of ourselves on stage! We had a mix of music, something like a music time machine, and we danced to all different songs: “can’t touch this”, back street boys, E-40 aka hyphy music, “walk it out”. I was so nervous to get up in front of 300 people and make a fool of myself, but everyone in the crowd loved it. We got a standing ovation, and it was totally worth it. Life lesson: when you go out of your comfort zone and risk becoming uncomfortable, you will be satisfied.

At CBU, you will hear a lot of things about leadership, and my advice to you is not to judge it by its title, but step out and go for it.

Tim Cahill

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Ode to the Front Lawn (By: Tim Cahill)

The CBU front lawn: my haven, my refuge, my utopia. As I mentioned in my video interview, which I hope you’ve already seen (If not click here), the CBU front lawn is my favorite place to be on campus. In my opinion it is by far the best thing to see and experience at CBU. Let us recognize the front lawn for all that it does for us CBU students:

Let’s be honest, the CBU front lawn is one breathtaking strip of grass. It’s green and beautiful all year round and I think sometimes we forget to take the time to stop by and admire it, enjoy it, and most of all use it.

The couch is a comfortable place but give me a blanket on the front lawn in the fresh spring air, and it is unbeatable. It is so pleasant to read on, sleep on, and day dream on. Don’t get your hopes up guys, you can’t take off your shirt, and ladies, no bathing suits. Making it an excellent place to catch that farmers tan.

Now, not only is it a great place for meditation, but it also serves as a battlefield for some intramural sports like flag football and soccer, where CBU students fight to the death every year. Some of my most triumphant moments have been on the CBU front lawn during intramural flag football season and intramural soccer season., it is a BLAST! There are boys and girls teams, and dare I say I think the girls may get more competitive than the guys when it comes to football season. Shouldn’t it be the other way around? I’ve played for the past 3 years on the webelos flag football team, and we have had way too much fun. Our uniform consisted of cut off jean shorts and white t-shirts. We would set up a huge tent to host our team meetings and half-time pep talks in on gameday. All teams worked hard and fought hard to make it to the Finals… The Fortuna Bowl. Hosted every year, the equivalent of the Super Bowl. It’s a pretty big deal here at CBU; delicious barbeque, lots of happy and angry football fans, and of course the big game under the “Friday night lights”.

Not in love with the CBU front lawn yet? Did I mention that this is also where “Campus Days” is hosted? Campus Days is one of the longest running traditions at CBU. Most freshman don’t even hear about this until the end of the year, but I’ll fill you in. During Campus Days, different living areas join together to make teams and go head to head in different games from relays to human foosball. It’s comparable to the last day of summer camp, where they have a mega relay or huge challenge, but this is your entire school on the front lawn. The whole purpose of competing in Campus Days is to win the coveted “Pot”. It almost looks like a witch’s caldron, but it is a tradition that has been passed down for decades. The winner gets the Pot and tries to keep it for the next year, but anyone can steal it if they find it. It is a great tradition and just another reason why I love the front lawn.

Last but not least, it is where I will be graduating in May!

Tim Cahill

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Facebook's New Fad (By: Tim Cahill)

The newest aspect of Facebook, at least for my group of friends, to come across is the 25 Things You Might Not Know. I usually hate chain mail and the like, but this one is unique with each person; you find out some interesting facts about your friends. So here's how it goes: all you do is write 25 random things about yourself and tag 25 of your friends that you want to read it. Those people read it, and make their own list. You can be funny, serious, or talk about anything you want. I want to share with you my list, so that you will know a little more about me. You should also check out the videos or check out our profiles to find out more about us!

25 random things:

1. I am speaking tomorrow night in front of 400 students in Minneapolis, MN about social justice, and am currently procrastinating.

2. I like to do math, when I can figure it out, that's why I'm going to be a math teacher, so I can prove my dominant mind over them.

3. I am only competitive when I think I should win, or when others are arrogant and I want to put them in their place, otherwise I don't mind losing (at least not as much).

4. I think that the teenage years are awkward, fun and really interesting, that's why I want to be a math teacher.

5. My mom is the best cook/bake, and I have been extremely spoiled in this department. Every time I come home, there are three batches of fresh cookies/brownies and a cake, and when I leave there are always cookies to go along, you should pray for my future wife:)

6. I live with Ryan Christie, who vicariously has a Facebook through me.

7. I was terrible at naming pets. (i.e. "tickley" the rat because when he ran on my neck it tickled, "fluffy" the dog because he was a little fluff ball, crest the lizard, because i liked crest toothpaste, etc.) I guess I'm very descriptive in my names.

8. I was spoiled to grow up in Pacifica, CA; and have been at a loss living in Riverside the past four years, dreaming of being by the beach again.

9. I played Golf four years in high school, I don't play much anymore.

10. I'm scared and unsure about the future. I'm afraid of losing friendships.

11. One of my biggest fears is being replaceable.

12. I love eating international food, especially Thai food as of late. Sawadee Cap, Pad See Aew is delicious, but I think Red Curry is my fav.

13. I love my sister, and wish that we could hang out more, unfortunately we live far away.

14. I would rather be cold than hot, but not too cold. I like to wear jackets and pants rather than shorts and a tee shirt.

15. I admire John Sach's thoughts and Ryan Christie's diligence, Daniel Abrahamson's athletic ability, and Chris Smithson's mind.

16. I have gotten a ticket for going 47 in a 25, I've been pulled over because the cop thought I was too young to be driving, and I've been a victim of a hit and run by a Lexus RX300 and have despised them ever since.

17. I love quality time and views. I need to experience things with another to really enjoy it, even if we do not talk.

18. I want to learn another language, but cannot get motivated enough if I'm not going to use it on a consistent basis.

19. I just found out that I am at least 1/16 Jewish.

20. I like to read (Fitzgerald, Lewis, Steinbeck, Hemingway, etc.)

21. I've never been to the Grand Canyon, but I would like to go soon.

22. I enjoy cooking, when i have time, I probably will not enjoy cooking if I have to do it every night. My favorite meal to cook is Stuffed Green Bell Peppers.

23. I went to an all boys Catholic high school, our colors were purple and gold, and it was in San Francisco. I do not regret going there, but I'm pretty sure my junior and senior year of high school were harder than my freshman and sophomore year at college.

24. I would love to live like the guy in Into the Wild.

25. If I randomly got $32,000, I would travel with friends around the world and do whatever we wanted with it and give it to whoever we wanted. That's based off a book, but I think it sounds really cool.

This is just a closer look into my life. I hope you feel closer to me now that you know them.

If this tag hasn't reached you on Facebook yet, just wait....it's coming soon!!

Tim Cahill

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January Event...Taco Thursday!! (By: Tim Cahill)

As a Resident Assistant in the University Place apartments at CBU, I have the privilege (and responsibility) to have an event every month. There are no stipulations on what the events need to be specifically, our goal is to get as many residents involved as possible. Every time I have an event, I try to make sure that there will be food involved. If there is one thing that is true about guys, it is this: if there is free food, they will be there.

Every Tuesday and Thursday there are taco nights, whether it be Del Taco or El Torito nearly all Mexican restaurants have one. There is a favorite of mine and of many other CBUers and that is Taco Thursday at the Little Green Onions. The restaurant prepares hundreds of tacos in a night because they’re only 75 cents, so everyone wants them! The restaurant is packed every Thursday night, but it is worth the wait!

This past Thursday, ten of my residents and I left for the Little Green Onions. When we arrived we realized how long it was going to be. A one hour wait! We were already really hungry!! As we stood in the parking lot we debated our other options, but it’s so hard to beat 75 cent homemade tacos! One car went exploring for other deals while the rest of us sat and enjoyed catching up with one another about life. The other car eventually came back, and we decided we could wait another half an hour for the tacos.

Without fail, every Thursday that I go, I always see others from CBU. Tonight we saw about five recent CBU graduates coming out, because it’s a meal for three bucks. It was so painful talking to them about how many tacos they just ate and how full they are!!! I’m ready for my tacos already!! One aspect of waiting for a table that I find is humorous, is how everyone wants to get ahead. Every time you see someone get up and leave because they are tired of waiting you are secretly yelling “woohoo!! that’s one more table we’re moving up!” Or, whenever the hostess comes out and calls a name like “Jack party of four…..Jack party of four……..Jack?” Everyone is thinking, “stop calling his name, he’s missed his turn, move on down the list, he’s gone,” because they don’t want him to come back and get his spot. When people are hungry, the situation becomes more urgent and people lose their politeness. And honestly, I was guilty of this tonight!

So we finally got all 55 of our tacos, and we devoured them! They were so delicious! The hard shells are made fresh and so are all the ingredients. It is one of the best meals for the best price that I have found in Riverside!

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Delta Spirit! (By: Tim Cahill)

Delta Spirit, an indie rock band from San Diego, gave one of the best live performances I have ever seen.

On Friday evening, Ryan (my roommate), Sarah (his girlfriend), John and I stopped at the cafeteria for the infamous to-go meals and headed for the City of Angels (not Anaheim! all you angels fans out there who may have thought that). Personally, I like the new to-go system. It's healthy and it’s very quick. I will tip my hat to the new to-go, it truly is as easy as A B C. Anyway, back to the topic, we took off for the El Rey Theatre on Friday night at 4:30pm. There’s one thing that will always be a part of So Cal, and that is traffic! We sat in the car for two and a half hours trying to get to El Rey, and by the time we got there we were even more excited for the show.

We met up with a couple of other CBU students and went inside the theater.

If you’ve never been to a show in LA, you must go! It is definitely a unique experience. At this particular venue there were huge chandeliers hanging from the ceilings and the walls were painted with a deep red color that gave it an extraordinary look. Also, get this, in the bathroom there is a man standing there that passes you a paper towel and sells a variety of candy. Sounds kind of shady…Don’t worry, he’s legit, at least I think, I mean he was wearing a tux! I trusted the guy and got a blue raspberry tootsie roll pop, oh yeah, so good!

So the show finally started around 8:30pm with Romany Rye as the opening band, needless to say I wasn't impressed by their performance. Delta Spirit came on... wooohooo!! I was so excited to see them come on stage, and they did not disappoint in the least. The lead singer Matt Vasquez was amazing! He played with so much passion..They have an amazing sound, I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is into indie rock. opening up. I enjoyed his music thoroughly. He played a 30 min set and then Everest came on, and honestly I was not impressed. Sorry to any Everest fans out there, maybe they had an off night but I just wasn’t feelin’ it! Finally, around 11pm.

We ended up standing for a good five hours and although the show was amazing, I was so relieved to finally sit down. The show was great, but it wouldn’t have been the same without the people I went with. That is one thing that I have come to really appreciate at CBU, the people, especially since it’s my last semester at CBU. I may forget most things I’ve learned in class, I may not remember all of the activities, but I will always remember and maintain the friendships that I love.


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