Sewing the Seeds of Hope

I never expected to get more out of a garden than some flowers, a couple of vegetables and maybe a sense of accomplishment. But gardening ended up teaching me new lessons about life and hope. Photo by Julia Province

The Truth About Yoga

Although sometimes controversial in its origin due to its early connection to Hinduism, yoga has evolved into a non-religious method of relaxation. In fact, MBU offers students free classes. Photo by Julia Province A recent yoga class at MBU introduces students to the value of relaxation, which certainly is applicable during final exams.

A Fall Day at the Saint Louis Zoo

The Saint Louis Zoo looks beautiful as the park prepares for the holiday season. The Zoo’s Wild Lights event runs select nights throughout December and features light displays as well as fun holiday themed activities. Zoo guests can listen to carolers sing, drink hot chocolate and watch ice sculptures being created. A selection of animal exhibits will also be open during the Wild Lights event plus kids’ rides and shopping and souvenir opportunities.

Are You Paying the Pink Tax?

We’ve all heard of the wage gap, that women are paid less, but now there’s the pink tax, meaning women are also charged more. Photo by Julia Province

A Walk Through Time: South County Antique Mall

Consisting of everything from ’90s nostalgia items, to early 1900s photographs, to 1950s Christmas ornaments, South County Antique Mall feels like a walk through a twisted history book.

Who Can We Believe in this Presidential Election?

As we make the final turn toward the home stretch of this painful election season, 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 the final installment of our continuing series, our […]