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The Hidden Cost of Staying Awake
What to Expect When Dialing 988, the Easy-to-Access Mental Health Crisis Line
Snowy Landscapes to Warm Your Heart This Winter
MBU Students’ Snow Days: Then and Now
What’s Next for the Class of ‘26?
Spartan Love Stories
MBU Stunt Takes a Pause
The Myth of the Four-Year Plan
A Month of Love: Black History Celebrations at MBU
A Calling to Creativity: MBU Student Photographers Guided by Their Faith
The Hidden Cost of Staying Awake
Educating college students on the benefits and risks of caffeine consumption. Whether waking up for an 8 a.m. class, heading to practice after a long day of work or cramming in a late-night study sesh, many college students reach for one thing: caffeine. This magical stimulant can feel like the
What to Expect When Dialing 988, the Easy-to-Access Mental Health Crisis Line
There are healthy options when dealing with depression, like dialing 9-8-8 and speaking with a professional who is trained to help you with issues you are facing. Major depression is the primary driver of suicide, with a 20% lifetime risk of suicide among untreated patients and a 15% overall risk
Snowy Landscapes to Warm Your Heart This Winter
A snowstorm and below-freezing temperatures hit many areas of the United States on Jan. 28, 2026, including the St. Louis area. Although many places shut down, and people were forced to stay home, the snowy scenes, both on MBU’s campus and throughout the St. Louis region, provided beauty. Amidst the
MBU Students’ Snow Days: Then and Now
What image comes to mind when you picture a snow day? Are you transported back to your childhood? Do you reminisce on crowding around the TV in your living room with your siblings, waiting eagerly for your school district to scroll across the bottom of the screen and let you
What’s Next for the Class of ‘26?
As the spring semester draws to a close, college seniors everywhere face an intimidating reality: what happens after graduation? Decades of schooling and sacrifice have led to this moment: walking across the stage to receive a diploma. The weight of the world lies on their shoulders to make their education
Spartan Love Stories
In honor of Valentine’s month, these are a few of the love stories from couples within the Missouri Baptist University community. Each love story is beautiful, unique and worth sharing. These couples have learned invaluable wisdom from each other and their relationship, demonstrating that they are better, and happier, together.
MBU Stunt Takes a Pause
After placing second in the 2025 NAIA Division National Tournament, the Missouri Baptist community was surprised to learn there will be no stunt season this spring. “MBU stunt has made it to nationals every single year since we started the program,” said senior captain Vashti Altheide. “So the fact that
The Myth of the Four-Year Plan
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
A Month of Love: Black History Celebrations at MBU
Editor’s Note: This story was written February 2024 by then-editor for MBU Timeline, Audrey Bosse, and it still resonates this month as we celebrate Black History Month. By Audrey Bosse: February 2024 The month of February is often centered around romantic love, but at Missouri Baptist University, there is a
A Calling to Creativity: MBU Student Photographers Guided by Their Faith
The Christian faith is central to the academic courses and programs at Missouri Baptist University; likewise, these three MBU students, with unique styles and experiences, are guided by their faith as they create stunning photographic moments. Lauryn Pyatt Focuses on Connections Lauryn Pyatt is a senior communications major from