2023 Illinois March for Life

The 2023 Illinois March for Life occurred in Springfield, IL on March 21, 2023. Originally held in Chicago, the event drew pro-life supporters from across the nation to march around the state capital on a cloudy, 40-degree day.

Living Life on the Edge, Even During a Pandemic

In the midst of a global pandemic, it is important to have some sort of escape that allows you to get your mind off of things. Rock climbing has become a great way for these students from Missouri Baptist University to get outside and enjoy creation. When they spend time on the rock wall all of the stress from the pandemic goes out the window for a bit. 

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.

Barista Girls Getting in the Swing of Things

This year, the Perk hired eight new baristas, four boys and four girls. This story features the four new girls who are getting in the swing of their new jobs as Perk baristas.

A Day in Chicago

A quick change of scenery can make for a much-needed day. It’s good to get away once in awhile, and one way is to take in the fresh urban life surrounding the city of Chicago.

Spartan Spotlight: Aliyah Reams

Missouri Baptist University beckons students of various backgrounds to engage in a well-rounded liberal arts education enhanced by a tight-knit community. Spartan Spotlight features incredible talent and stories that MBU offers. Photo by Elizabeth Harris

Teaching the Future to Hear the Music

Mark Roach, MBU’s new Fine Arts Division adjunct instructor, has taken on the job of shaping future sound engineers with his own flare and experience.

Happy Thanks-Christmas?

The transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas is a much-debated topic in the U.S. today.  In this article, Jill Burroughs discusses the lead up to Christmas with various MBU students. Her feature story is paired with Matt Williams’ opinion piece discussing when Christmas music is appropriate on the radio. 

Cross River Rivalry Brings Second MBU Win in a Row

With Missouri Baptist University’s football team preparing for game 7 of its 2016 schedule on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m., against the Olivet Nazarene Tigers in Bourbannais, Ill., MBU Timeline’s Aaron Feeley — a reserve tight end on the team — recaps the Spartans’ first-ever winning streak. Photo courtesy of MBU Sports Information