The Very Mixed Effects of Social Media
My generation grew up while technology was developing into what it is today. We now have information and communication at our fingertips. Social media can be a helpful tool to stay connected with friends and family, but it can also have negative impacts. It is useful but should be used in moderation and under certain circumstances and pretenses.
Appreciating the Advantages of the News
Physical newspapers are dying out and “cell phone journalism” is becoming more popular. However, true journalism is still as important as ever. Nowadays, people are truly blessed with a wealth of timely factual information, yet not everyone appreciates it for what it is.
Mellow Mushroom, My New Favorite Restaurant
Is there such a thing as Chicago style deep-dish pizza in St. Louis? And could you possibly get that in a gluten-free version? Maybe even dairy free? And will it actually taste great? Mellow Mushroom has everything your pizza-loving taste buds crave.
Watch Out for the Halloween Queen
If you’re looking for the Queen of Halloween herself you can find her in Oakville, Missouri, and her house is one you can not miss. Be sure to take a visit this Halloween, it’s a house tour you will never forget.
Hey, You There … Look UP!
Social media has turned us into a society that looks down. We are captivated by life on a screen and missing out on the life right in front of us. But, is this all-consuming social media causing more damage than simply missing special moments? Is it changing us for the worse? Photo courtesy of Wikimedia […]
Picture This: MBU Hangs Up Another Historic First
Missouri Baptist University hosts the first-ever student photography contest with the winning works displayed in the university Art Gallery.
The Following of “Fixer Upper”
“Fixer Upper” brings new meaning to, “From trash to treasure.” Chip and Joanna Gaines restore the Waco, Texas, charm.
MBU Student Explores Art Through Photography
Missouri Baptist University student, Guy Shaw, stretches his creative muscles and applies what he has learned at school in a new artistic business venture.
Coffee Shop Christianity
In a world of Instagram posts filled with latte art and leather-bound Bibles, where do Christians take down the filter to see things for how they truly are? Photo courtesy of Pixabay
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 […]