A Very Graphic Halloween
MBU photojournalism students captured timed-exposure photos using various Halloween masks, lights and fire prior to editing and creating the ultimate Halloween graphics.
What’s Best: On or Off Campus Living?
Six international students who currently attend Missouri Baptist University were asked about where they live and analyzed the pros and cons of living on or off campus.
Studying Abroad Brings Spiritual Evolution and Maturity
It was one of the most difficult decisions I had ever made — or ever will make — moving from my home country Brazil to the United States of America in order to earn a college degree. Each day hope pushes back regret, and I look toward the future.
So Much More than Bunnies and Hams
As we approach Easter Sunday, the most reverent day in the lives of Christians and the most important day in the history of mankind, how do we make sure it does not become just another day of colorful eggs, bunnies and spiral hams? How do we — collectively or individually — ensure that we recognize […]
“Area 51” Brings Compelling Trailer, Frustrating Content
As with most horror movies, the trailers are generally intriguing, grabbing the attention of the audience and raising expectations. However, all too often disappointment is the only feeling we get after watching the entire movie.
MBU Dance Team Struts into History
For the first time in four years of existence, Missouri Baptist University’s Dance Program has qualified for the Nationals, overcoming all expectations. Photo by Stacey Biermann
Brazilian Impeachment Harms Nation
Impeachment: A process that is used to charge, try and remove public officials for misconduct while in office. Graphic courtesy of Google
Differences Between American and Brazilian Soccer
It’s not only about 11 vs. 11 players on the field chasing the ball trying to score a goal, as many people think it is. Soccer is history, philosophy, indeed, a life-changing sport. Every country has its own way to build up their histories. Brazil and the United States have different backgrounds regarding this passionate […]
Who Can We Believe in this Presidential Election?
As we move inside two weeks before the Nov. 8 election, many voters are still wondering exactly how we got here. The barbs and accusations keep flying, mud continues being slung like never before in recent history, and policy discussions remain vague. In our continuing series, our MBU Timeline bloggers write about these “Faulty Arguments” […]
Internet: Democratizing Utopia or Cesspool for Trolls? –part 4
PART 4 IN A SERIES: While the original ideal of the internet was a space for unregulated democracy-encouraging dialogue, it has devolved to a place where trolls get thrills by abusing people, while hiding behind screen names. When MBU Timeline’s staff writers read the Time magazine article Tyranny of the Mob by Joel Stein, they decided to blog […]