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. 

The Perk: An Event for the Ages at MBU

The Perk event celebrated its 20th year recently in Muncy Gym, growing from a small gathering in 1996 to a full concert coffeehouse music event that entertained hundreds of MBU students. This year’s event, carrying the name “The Perk 20,” featured local artist Kenny DeShields.

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 […]

Communications Department Cookout

The Missouri Baptist University Communications Department held a cookout for the students with majors and minors in communications on Sept. 15.

Switchfoot Dares to Move with New Music

Over a decade ago the shores of San Diego, Calif., washed up a band known as Switchfoot. With nine albums, one being certified double platinum, and a showcase of awards and honors, Switchfoot has released their 10th effort, “Where The Light Shines Through.”

Individual Rights vs. Public Order

Lately we have seen firsthand what a fine line there is between individual freedoms and public protection, and we have often been reminded of this delicate balance between personal expression and civic order. At MBU, we’re not afraid to talk about this issue in the context of Christian grounding. Graphic provided by the Association of […]

My Awkward Blue Self in a City of Red

Is ignorance of the law an excuse for crime? Do uncontrollable circumstances serve as a crutch for mistakes and wrong decisions? Is being a Cubs fan in St. Louis my fault? Graphic by Matt Williams

Internet: Democratizing Utopia or Cesspool for Trolls? –part 2

PART 2 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 […]