Why the Men’s JV Volleyball Team Likes the Game of Volleyball

JV athletics aren’t as frequently highlighted on social media or on athletic websites as their varsity counterparts. With this in mind, I wanted to put the spotlight on the MBU men’s JV volleyball team and share why they enjoy playing volleyball and why this past volleyball season has cultivated fun memories for them in their sport.

Should the Death Penalty be Banned?

The death penalty has been in the public eye since dating back to the Eighteenth Century B.C. Is it morally right or wrong? Should it be a life for a life when it comes to Death Row inmates who have committed heinous crimes? Or is the death penalty little more than murder in the name of the law? The death penalty should be banned and here’s why.

An Orchid For Your Thoughts

Orchids are known as symbols of love, beauty, and thoughtfulness. The Missouri Botanical Garden showcases these flowers in a special event every February, a fitting tribute to the month that seems to revolve around Valentine’s Day. 

Snow Days and the Winter Fun They Bring

Snow days are always a fun treat, even for college students. Snow days in Saint Louis are seemingly unpredictable because the weather varies constantly. However, on Jan. 25, 2023, Missouri Baptist University called off classes giving their students a snow day. Snow days always bring different activities to participate in during the bitterness of winter, and it’s always fun at any age to go outside (or stay bundled up inside) and enjoy a snow day.

The Coldest Night in Baseball

Game one of the St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series was incredibly cold. Despite the frigid temperature that culminated in the air, my family and I experienced a core memory that would last a lifetime.

Love MBU’s Fun Day of Car Checkups

To send students, faculty and staff off into a fun and blessed spring break, MBU’s Office of Spiritual Life hosted Love MBU, as a means to serve the MBU community and share God’s love through different acts of kindness. From car checkups to a cereal bar, there were many fun activities for students to engage in during Love MBU week.

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.

A Great Turnout for MBU’s 2023 Dodgeball Tournament

Missouri Baptist University’s students frequently engage in activities around MBU’s campus. One activity, in particular, is dodgeball. This spring semester brought together current students, alumni and staff to compete in a dodgeball tournament with many rounds.

Family Time During Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for food, grateful hearts, spending time with loved ones and giving thanks to God for the immense blessings in our lives. Spending time with family during the holidays is a special time of the year that I personally cherish. I enjoy being reminded of what God has given me every year when Thanksgiving occurs. There is nothing quite like family time during the holidays. These photos represent what I believe encapsulates Thanksgiving with family.