Peru to MBU: Returning Home

Tanya Drochner explains going home from the perspective of an international student, whose home is nearly 4,000 miles away from St. Louis.. Photos courtesy of Tanya Drochner

Behind the Scenes at the Butterfly House

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield? This video brings you a close-up look at a day in the life of entomologist Tad Yankoski as he unpacks shipments of chrysalis and pins them to be hatched in their emergence cases before releasing them into the Butterfly House conservatory.

The Invisibles

Have you ever wondered how every time an event takes place at MBU, the technology always seems to be in place and ready to go? Well, it’s because of a conscientious tech crew, which goes in hours or days before the event and gets everything ready to go, so it all comes off without a hitch. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look through the eyes of the MBU Tech Crew.

The End of the Line for Seniors

As stressful as the end of the semester is for everyone, it’s especially hard on seniors. There is so much that needs to get done and the stress really weighs you down as you near the end of the road. Graduation is almost here and there seems to be no time left. Here are some […]

Tips for Road Trips

With summer just around the corner, you might find yourself longing for the open road and a warm breeze flowing through your windows before starting that first out-of-college full-time job. Whether it’s solo trips or trips with friends, long drives can be exhausting. These tips might make your next trip more bearable and even more exciting.

Studying Abroad Brings Spiritual Evolution and Maturity

It was one of the most difficult decisions I had ever made — or ever will make — moving from my home country Brazil to the United States of America in order to earn a college degree. Each day hope pushes back regret, and I look toward the future.

So Much More than Bunnies and Hams

As we approach Easter Sunday, the most reverent day in the lives of Christians and the most important day in the history of mankind, how do we make sure it does not become just another day of colorful eggs, bunnies and spiral hams? How do we — collectively or individually — ensure that we recognize […]

Blog: 2017 in One Word — Part 3

We asked our student journalists to pick one word that describes what they would like to see more of in their lives this year, and expound on those thoughts, and here is what they have to say. Photo by Emmalie Keating

A Newly Discovered Passion

Getting involved in coaching has taught me to respect a different aspect of the game I have loved for so long. Since I began coaching in the fall of 2013, I have found that I am learning just as much from my players as they are from me.