Beyond the Surface: Kolby Matsushima’s Heart for Others

Whether it be in the Student Life Office, on the volleyball court or in his home, Kolby Matsushima is known for his strong character and welcoming presence. Matsushima has the gifts of hospitality, kindness and acceptance. Matsushima was raised in Kaneohe, a town on the east side of Oahu, Hawaii where he lived with his parents […]

MBU Students’ Snow Days: Then and Now

What image comes to mind when you picture a snow day? Are you transported back to your childhood? Do you reminisce on crowding around the TV in your living room with your siblings, waiting eagerly for your school district to scroll across the bottom of the screen and let you know that your school was […]

How to Go From Student to Top Tier Coach

Kelsey Ward’s journey from elite skater to one of Missouri’s top coaches is marked by resilience, technical expertise, and a passion for teaching. After a career-ending injury at 16, she shifted to coaching, where her competitive background and positive energy have shaped countless skaters. Her students credit her guidance for their success. From national titles […]

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.

Shaping My Music Taste

My sister was the biggest influence on my music taste. I was a pre-teen when she was a teenager and I wanted to be just like her, everything from her fashion style to the music she listened to. She listened to pop stars such as Justin Bieber, Ke$ha, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. Ke$ha’s debut album, “Animal,” was a huge hit among teenage girls because she wrote songs about experiences many girls go through growing up: having crushes, partying and being betrayed by a friend, to name a few.

Seeing God through His Creation

There are many different ways to enjoy your days of late summer and fall, and everyone has favorite activities that are meaningful for various reasons. Some like being indoors, others like outdoors, some like high-energy activities and yet others enjoy calmer options. Here are some of my most anticipated summer and fall fun activities.

Living Life on the Edge, Even During a Pandemic

In the midst of a global pandemic, it is important to have some sort of escape that allows you to get your mind off of things. Rock climbing has become a great way for these students from Missouri Baptist University to get outside and enjoy creation. When they spend time on the rock wall all of the stress from the pandemic goes out the window for a bit. 

An Advocate For Women and Children

Karen Kirk has been a servant for non-profit organizations for 20 years and is currently the executive director at Lydia’s House, an organization whose vision is a world without domestic violence. Providing safety and a pathway to independence, Lydia’s House is one of the largest organizations in the United States to provide transitional housing for domestic abuse victims.

The Forgotten History of Bloody Island

St. Louis history has been closely intertwined with American history since the founding of the city. But St. Louis is also connected with another, often overlooked, part of history, and that is the deadly practice of dueling, which often took place on a small strip of land in the middle of the Mississippi River.