Midwest Meets Southwest

The Missouri Baptist University basketball team has developed a connection to Houston over the years, and several players on this year’s team discuss their adjustment to the Midwest. Photo by: Brittany Gammon

“Gone Girl”: a Darkly Twisted Masterpiece

Director David Fincher (“Fight Club” and “The Social Network”) returns to the big screen in roaring fashion, sending chills down spines of those couples who dare to take in this film as a dark date movie. 

Gamers Line up for latest “Call of Duty”

The new installment, “Advanced Warfare,” has pros and cons, but mostly pros. As of this week, creator Activision is not saying how much money the new game has generated, but we could possibly see $500 million in sales soon.

Thoughts on Ebola

When the word Ebola is spoken, most think pure negativity. With many nurses and doctors treating the virus, thankfulness should set into the minds of many bystanders, including myself. #509048381 / gettyimages.com

How Social is Social Media?

Maybe it’s not such a bad thing when our phones get low batteries, maybe that means we are one bar closer to reality. #181215447 / gettyimages.com

Cultures From Around the World … and Food

Missouri Baptist University’s recent International Education Week featured an Amazing Race, Tastes of the World, an International Festival and guest speaker, but mostly it was an opportunity to bring students and cultures together in a relationship-building way. Photo by: Katie Seffens