New Brazilian Soccer Player Finds Family in MBU

Eduardo Maia, a sophomore from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, transferred to Missouri Baptist University to play soccer, and since moving to the St. Louis area he has developed a sense of family and belonging among teammates. Photo by Ryan Rerich

Plans for Thanksgiving

MBU students talk about their plans for Thanksgiving. (In order from start) Tim Koppel will be watching football, Emily Morton will be going to see family and Jim DuBois will be eating turkey. Erick Ocampo’s plans are pending soccer outcomes, and Chris Buzzell will be eating a meal with his basketball team.

Local Student Tries to Break Guinness World Record

Jackson Rutledge, a junior at Rockwood Summit High School in Fenton, Mo., tries to beat the Guinness World Record for the number of sugar-coated, jam-filled donuts eaten in three minutes. The record currently stands at six of these donuts consumed in three minutes. Rutledge made his attempt on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Rockwood Summit High School, but was only able to tie the record.

Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Join MBU Timeline Talk field reporters Jerica Marie Drago and Brittany Gammon as they discuss the holiday season. To Julien Soucy stuffing is a Thanksgiving tradition, while Dustin Raney explains the unique fish dish he consumes every November. Toni Stang expresses her love for cheesy cauliflower and Jake Triulzi fantasizes his mashed potatoes and gravy. What […]

Samba Soccer Stars

Brazilian players have traveled more than 4,000 miles from South America to play soccer at Missouri Baptist University, so what drives them to play their favorite sport and study at MBU?

A Walk in Queeny Park

Located right off of Mason Road in Ballwin, Mo., Edgar M. Queeny County Park offers beautiful scenery along with tennis courts, playgrounds and fishing ponds. This park is the perfect place to spend a peaceful afternoon.

International Education Week

Join International Student Services in celebrating the different cultures represented at MBU with events hosted Nov. 16-19 at various locations around campus. Photo courtesy of MBU

Mr. Spartan Entertains MBU During Homecoming Week

After a night of watching some of the favorite Spartan men dance to Britney Spears’ “Toxic,” perform some interesting commercials and display their talents, Brendan Carnahan was crowned the 2015 Mr. Spartan.