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Krista Krekeler

Krista Krekeler

Krista Krekeler is an editor for MBU Timeline. A senior majoring in public relations, Krista plans to pursue a career in non-profit communications after graduation. She enjoys writing in her free time. She works as a resident assistant in North Hall and also works in event planning for the Student Activities office.

Annual Homecoming Events Begin at MBU

Written by Krista Krekeler on . Posted in News

A mix of old traditions and new events are being prepared this week for students and alumni to enjoy.

Photos courtesy of University Communications

The MBU dance team and cheerleaders perform for students and faculty at the 2017 Homecoming Chapel in the SRC. Homecoming 2018 kicks off tonight with Spartan Madness at 8 p.m. in the Lacey Gym.

Spreading God’s Love and Sharing Smiles

Written by Krista Krekeler on . Posted in News

MBU’s Inaugural Day of Service on Tuesday, Oct. 16, will give students the opportunity to serve with MBU student Lindsey Peters and her charity, Sharing Smiles, to make stuffed bears to brighten the days of children in hospitals.

Photos courtesy of Sharing Smiles

Community members stand with Lindsey Peters (center) at a Sharing Smiles community day at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon, Missouri, showing off the colorful bears they just created.

Beware: Huge Plant in “Little Shop” Feeds Our Comedic Cravings

Written by Krista Krekeler on . Posted in Arts & Entertainment

MBU Theatre presents “Little Shop of Horrors,” the dark yet comedic story of a carnivorous, talking plant that promises fame and fortune to its unlucky victims in exchange for blood. The show opens this weekend in the Chapel.

Photos by Tyler Gruen

MBU Theatre students clown around with one of the puppets that will be used in this weekend’s play, “Little Shop of Horrors,” having a little fun with the Spartan statue during rehearsals.

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Here are some interesting facts about MBU Timeline, the student newsmagazine of Missouri Baptist University, in St. Louis:
   
*Our mission statement is: MBU Timeline is the student news network of Missouri Baptist University, a private Christian university that embraces the essential core value of “social change through service and leadership.”
   
*The Bible verse that drives our mission is 2 Timothy 2:15 (Worldwide English Version): “Tell the true message in the right way.”
   
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