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Ghosts, Ghouls and Glowsticks
Krispy Kreme On A Monday
A Coaching Philosophy Rooted in Faith
A Season of Change for MBU
Goals for the New School Year … and How to Reach Them
First Looks of the New School Year at MBU
Being A Looney Tune All Summer Is, In Fact, All Fun and Games
Love, A Sentimental Senior
A Heart for the Orphan, a Love for the Lord
Survivor’s Guilt: Misplaced Guilt Following Loss
Nature vs. Nurture: Society’s Influence on an Active Shooter
In the U.S., school shootings have grown in frequency in the last five years, forcing Americans to search for the internal cause of these horrific acts of violence. We blame everything from TV shows to video games to movies, but is that valid? Are these credible concerns?
Nature vs. Nurture: Nature’s Influence on the Mind of a Mass Killer
The increase in school shootings since Columbine 20 years ago has raised concern in the U.S. and triggered endless questions, many regarding the killers and what leads them to committing such gruesome crimes.
Dr. Pieris Leads City Nature Challenge at MBU
An MBU science professor is taking the lead on an exciting initiative to document as many plant and animal species in urban areas worldwide in just four days, and whether or not you are a science buff, you can get involved.
MBU’s All-American Athlete from Italy
Caterina Cigarini, 23, has known since she was 12 years old that she would play volleyball, but the sport has brought much more to her life than she originally imagined. Now, as her collegiate volleyball career comes to a close, she is taking a look back at the relationships she
A Generational Shift in America, the Columbine Era
Columbine shooters, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, killed 13, injured more than 20 and initiated a permanent change in America’s sense of security in schools. While millennials, Generation Xers and baby boomers grew up in a pre-Columbine era, Generation Z has never known a world in which school safety was the norm.
Putting the Power to Survive in the Hands of Students
To ensure that students have the best chance of surviving an active shooter situation, several government entities such as the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA have provided training resources and information to students.
SymBowling Through These Avocados
OK, so paying close to 15 bucks for a bowl of food might seem a little ridiculous, but if you like locally sourced, totally fresh, somewhat creative foods in that quite large bowl, then perhaps SymBowl is for you, and there is now a location in Chesterfield Valley.
The Cost to Feed the Population
Producing food in massive amounts with minimal cost can feed more people and help the fight against world hunger, sounds good right? But the subject is not that black and white. Copyright-free image from Google
Post-Columbine School Shootings, A Historical Perspective
In the wake of the 20th anniversary of Columbine, it’s important to study the history of gun violence in schools, as well as how this violence has increased since the massacre 20 years ago.
Active Shooter Training: MBU Prepares for the Unexpected
During an in-service day earlier this semester, MBU faculty and staff members participated in active shooter training for the first time, following the 4E’s© program, led by members of the Creve Coeur Police Department.