Snow Days and the Winter Fun They Bring

Snow days are always a fun treat, even for college students. Snow days in Saint Louis are seemingly unpredictable because the weather varies constantly. However, on Jan. 25, 2023, Missouri Baptist University called off classes giving their students a snow day. Snow days always bring different activities to participate in during the bitterness of winter, and it’s always fun at any age to go outside (or stay bundled up inside) and enjoy a snow day.

Top Five Board Games to Enjoy This Spring Break

There are many board games out there for people with all interests to enjoy. From detailed, engine-building games to simpler options, there’s more than likely something to satisfy everyone’s board game preferences. With spring break approaching, what’s a better time to find new games to enjoy with friends and family? Here are my top five favorite board games.

A Historic Christmas for a Historic Town

Historic downtown St. Charles, Missouri, hosts the St. Charles Christmas Traditions every Christmas season, giving thousands of families wonderful memories and creating traditions for many locals. The event includes characters such as Santa Claus, USO Fighters, characters from “The Nutcracker” and “A Christmas Carol” and more. Characters hold collectable cards which have pictures of themselves as well as information about the character for all to take home as memorabilia.

Season’s Change Keeps MBU Grounds Crew Busy

Mike Krone, who has been taking care of the grounds at the university for 22 years, the past 18 as director of grounds, has his hands full with everything from snow to weeds to artificial turf, and sometimes all at the same time. Photo by John Hough

Spartans in the Snow

Various students and staff members engage in a Missouri Baptist winter wonderland as maintenance crew members work to keep sidewalks and parking lots clear.

Winter Olympics Conjure up Fond Memories … of Summer?

The Olympics continues to bring people to the front of their TV sets, and many will carry on the memories and tradition of sitting around the living room with family, watching the world’s greatest athletes compete for international recognition.