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The Forgotten History of Bloody Island
Service Day Encourages Servant Hearts at MBU
From the Baseball Diamond and Esports to a Job at MBU
Students Work on Achieving Their Goals as They Move Through the Year
One “Ring” to Change His Life
Have Faith, Get Out of the Boat and Trust God in Your Challenges
Stop Listening, Start Changing
“Into the Woods” and into the Gospel
15 Minutes Down Under, Followed by Miracle of a Lifetime
What Is Your Favorite Movie?
The Forgotten History of Bloody Island
St. Louis history has been closely intertwined with American history since the founding of the city. But St. Louis is also connected with another, often overlooked, part of history, and that is the deadly practice of dueling, which often took place on a small strip of land in the middle of the Mississippi River.
Service Day Encourages Servant Hearts at MBU
MBU’s Service Day is dedicated to bringing together faculty, staff and students to demonstrate the grace and mercy of Christ by serving others. The MBU community had the opportunity to package meals for Meals for a Million to feed families in need throughout Missouri, stuff bears for hospitalized children with Sharing Smiles and donate their lightly used shoes to the less fortunate in Haiti.
From the Baseball Diamond and Esports to a Job at MBU
Nick Sailer, a two-sport athlete and Academic All-American at Missouri Baptist University, has moved to the operations side of the university’s complex athletics programs, accepting a position as manager of Athletic Operations.
Students Work on Achieving Their Goals as They Move Through the Year
Whether it is working on a healthier lifestyle, reducing procrastination or improving grades and staying more motivated in general, journalism writing students are blogging today about their aspirations and plans to achieve their goals as 2020 is in full swing and challenges are certainly mounting. Photo by Tommy Sun @tsun_photos
One “Ring” to Change His Life
Many people have a defining moment that changes their life forever, and for MBU professor Dr. Matthew Bardowell, this was when he saw, “The Fellowship of the Ring,” in 2001. The film inspired Bardowell and instilled in him a passion for literature, something he wishes to share and ignite in MBU students.
Have Faith, Get Out of the Boat and Trust God in Your Challenges
The biblical story in Matthew Chapter 14 reminds us about the importance of having faith in Jesus Christ when the waters of life threaten to consume us. As Jesus walked on the lake to greet his disciples in their fishing boat, many were afraid they were seeing a ghost, but
Stop Listening, Start Changing
Modern day slavery is not just some far-away myth, it is real. In fact, some estimates have it listed as a $150 billion industry. MBU students are standing up against this heinous offense, bringing awareness to the issue and doing something about it.
“Into the Woods” and into the Gospel
Following beloved fairytale characters like Cinderella, Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood, “Into the Woods” is a fun, fast-paced musical that challenges the audience to consider moral questions about good and evil as small, hidden elements of the Gospel message propel the story.
15 Minutes Down Under, Followed by Miracle of a Lifetime
John Smith fell through the ice of Lake St. Louis over five years ago and spent 15 minutes submerged under its frozen surface, leaving him dead for over an hour. However, the power of hundreds of prayers produced a miracle as Smith was revived without explanation and fully recovered from the incident. Two firefighters involved in the rescue operation, Christopher Fay and Joseph Morrow, were firsthand witnesses to the events depicted in the movie “Breakthrough,” released in 2019.
What Is Your Favorite Movie?
The 2020 Oscars air this Sunday, Feb. 9, and blockbuster films from 2019 like “Joker,” “1917” and “The Irishman” are all heavily favored for the coveted categories of best picture, best cinematography and best adapted screenplay. In preparation for the Academy Awards, MBU journalism students went into the MBU community to discover the all-time favorite movies of students, faculty and staff.