With unemployment rates among college graduates at an all-time high, many employers have written off Gen Z as lazy, entitled or unwilling to put in the work necessary to succeed. Meanwhile, young adults are entering a workplace unlike anything previous generations have seen before. Artificial intelligence has redefined the hiring
25 Years Ago Today… September 11, 2001 In Part 2 of our series, the perspective expands beyond the Missouri Baptist University community to area leaders, military veterans, pastors, educators and others who experienced 9/11 firsthand. Their reflections revisit the fear and uncertainty of the day while remembering the unity,
25 YEARS AGO TODAY The world changed… September 11, 2001. Many people over a certain age can remember exactly where we were when we heard the news of the Twin Towers being attacked by terrorists who hijacked commercial airline jets and flew them into the two iconic American buildings,
Most schools do active-shooter drills. Most workplaces will as well. For those in America, it’s no longer a once-in-a-while occurrence; it’s a way of life. Open up the news and scroll, and a story about gun violence will inevitably come up. Columbine, Sandy Hook, Parkland, Uvalde, and, more recently, Brown
Living in the St. Louis area gives college students access to a variety of affordable activities. Among the most popular options are local parks, which offer space for exercise, relaxation and connection. For students and staff at Missouri Baptist University, these parks are more than just places to spend time
With the growing presence of Christian influencers, the line between self-promotion and genuine faith has blurred. How do Christians remain grounded in truth while navigating a digital world? Do aesthetics belong in the church at all? In recent years, a new trend has emerged within Christian culture. Rather than
Why college students feel pressure to graduate on time—and why they shouldn’t. In high school, students are indoctrinated with the belief that the path to success is linear: attend a university, graduate in four years and land a full-time job. When life intervenes and disrupts this plan, however, many
The Bible provides timeless truths that can guide modern political engagement, especially within the framework of American conservatism. It connects each of the seven core conservative principles—such as individual freedom, limited government, rule of law, and human dignity—to supporting biblical teachings. Ultimately, it concludes that Christian theology largely aligns with
By HUNTER JONES With 62 Emmy nominations, including six wins, Friends will go down as one of the greatest sitcoms in television history. The cast featured David Schwimmer (Ross Geller), Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani), Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing), Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay) and Courteney Cox (Monica
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.