category: Opinion

category: opinion

Artfully Making Decisions

Decision-making is difficult, especially when the subject at hand feels so monumental. Whether it is choosing a university, a major or a profession, it is important to make the decision that you know is right – even when it is not entirely comfortable.

My Favorite Memory as a Chiefs Fan

As a devoted lifetime Kansas City Chiefs fan, I’ll take you on a trip down memory lane in this personal narrative as I share one of my favorite experiences with you, including how my dad and I were fortunate to witness franchise history during the 2019-20 AFC Championship Game.

One Time in Paradise

Read along as I take you inside one of my favorite childhood memories. In this experiential narrative, I discuss the lighthearted tradition my grandfather and I had of treating ourselves to a hotdog and an ice-cold Coke after a long day on the golf course.

The Very Mixed Effects of Social Media

My generation grew up while technology was developing into what it is today. We now have information and communication at our fingertips. Social media can be a helpful tool to stay connected with friends and family, but it can also have negative impacts. It is useful but should be used in moderation and under certain circumstances and pretenses.

Special Silly Sayings

Merry moments make many memorable meetings. Looking back, I’m sure none of us imagined that an ordinary evening would turn into a life-long memory of creating tangling tongue twisters and laughing the night away into the early moments of morning.

Why the Men’s JV Volleyball Team Likes the Game of Volleyball

JV athletics aren’t as frequently highlighted on social media or on athletic websites as their varsity counterparts. With this in mind, I wanted to put the spotlight on the MBU men’s JV volleyball team and share why they enjoy playing volleyball and why this past volleyball season has cultivated fun memories for them in their sport.

Should the Death Penalty be Banned?

The death penalty has been in the public eye since dating back to the Eighteenth Century B.C. Is it morally right or wrong? Should it be a life for a life when it comes to Death Row inmates who have committed heinous crimes? Or is the death penalty little more than murder in the name of the law? The death penalty should be banned and here’s why.

The Coldest Night in Baseball

Game one of the St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series was incredibly cold. Despite the frigid temperature that culminated in the air, my family and I experienced a core memory that would last a lifetime.

When Death Knocks On Your Door

A snowy Sunday afternoon meant for fuzzy pajamas, hot chocolate and a Christmas movie quickly turned into one of the worst days of my life when my dad almost lost his life. During this experience, I saw God’s goodness firsthand and was reminded of how He is always in control regardless of our circumstances.

Running For My Life

Although it can be painful and miserable at times, running helps me clear my mind, focus my life, and connect with friends on days when my life feels out of control. During my college running career, I have practiced in different places around MBU’s main campus and made more memories than can be written.