MBU Presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
With its uplifting message and quirky humor, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” tells the tale of a married couple and six delinquent children who must unite for the performance of the Sunday school Christmas play.
Kneeling for Acknowledgement
As the NFL season winds down, it’s worth revisiting this issue: NFL players kneeling for the flag isn’t meant to disrespect the country or the people who fought and died for it, but to bring awareness to injustices against African-Americans. Copyright-free image from Google
How 2007 Changed the World
While cell phones have been around since the 1970s, the introduction of the first smartphone in 2007 changed the way we interact with other people and complete everyday tasks.
Freedom in Fellowship
Since the beginning of time, humans were designed to depend on one another. As we journey through life, especially our toughest seasons, we can find freedom and relief in letting our guards down and reaching out to those who love us the most. Photo by Ellie DuBroc After their 13-3 win against Lindenwood-Belleville, women’s lacrosse […]
Presidential Alert Causes Alarm
It has been over a month since millions of people across the United States received the first-ever Presidential Alert as a text message sent to their phones, and people find themselves still asking the question, “What does this mean for the future of government alerts, and how will they affect me?”
Where Passion Meets Profession
Emmy-winning professor Alonzo Medcalf is taking his many years of experience in the broadcast media world and bringing it into the classrooms of the Communications Department at Missouri Baptist University.
America’s Dire Need for Mental Health Education
With suicide being the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., a significant change is needed to increase the overall attention and care of mental health. Awareness is the first step toward healing, and implementing mental health education in schools, in all 50 states, could initiate a vital change for the mental health community. […]
Fall Media Talk 2018 Features Missouri Governor
Just when you thought Media Talk couldn’t possibly get any stronger, the Communications Department in the Fine Arts Division at Missouri Baptist University is featuring none other than Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, speaking at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Chapel.
Netflix’s “Ozark” a Major Success
Netflix has no shortage of edgy dramas and hit TV series, but they have hit the lottery with “Ozark,” which launched in July 2017. While the show depicts that part of Missouri unrealistically, the drama and plot lines make up for that failure.
Falling Out of Love With “Love”
Many spend their lives in search of love, but do we as a society understand what love truly is? Contrary to popular belief encouraged by modern culture, love is more than the initial feel-good emotions and increasing heart rate, love is a long-term commitment that often takes hard work, and it’s work worth doing. Photo […]