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Lorraine Linson

Lorraine Linson is a staff journalist for MBU Timeline. She is an English secondary education major from Wentzville, Missouri. In her free time, Linson enjoys reading literature of all kinds, playing board games, and spending time with family and friends. After graduation, she plans to teach high school English language arts at a school near her hometown.

Twenty One Pilots Concert Leaves Fans Far From “Stressed Out”

Written by Lorraine Linson on December 14, 2022. Posted in Arts & Entertainment

Attending a concert featuring a favorite artist is a rite of passage for many young people. For me, this rite of passage came in the form of a recent Twenty One Pilots concert. The thrill of seeing a band I have loved since I was a freshman in high school was enhanced by the group’s stunning visual presentation, musical prowess and sincere performance.

**MBU students Katie Thompson, Grace Covington, Elsa Linson and Lorraine Linson pose in front of a sign advertising Twenty One Pilots’ current tour at the Enterprise Center.** Photo by Elijah Krabel

Reimagining the Magic of Disney World

Written by Lorraine Linson on November 13, 2022. Posted in Opinion

Countless visitors flock to Disney World every year to experience a “magical” vacation that only the park can provide. As one of these visitors, I too have sought after that particular brand of enchanting escapism, but revisiting Disney World as an adult has forced me to come to terms with the fact that it is a real theme park that exists for the purpose of earning profits. Yet amidst this revelation, I have found new ways to find joy in the place where I’ve made so many happy memories.

Elsa, Miriam and Lorraine gather together for a family photo in front of the iconic Cinderella’s Castle in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Photo by Ann Linson

Memories and Metamorphosis

Written by Lorraine Linson on February 16, 2022. Posted in Opinion

Few people can say that they’ve had the same friend through the entirety of their lives, from grade school all the way into college years. I have, and the journey we’ve been on has taught me many lessons about life, loyalty and friendship.

Andrea Favazza, left, and Lorraine Linson became friends in kindergarten and, despite moving into different interests and circles later in school, they managed to remain close friends even today, proving that friendship is more about experiences than similarities. This photo was taken in 2019 as they were graduating from Fort Zumwalt North High School. The two are posing underneath the tree that was their favorite meeting place on their elementary school playground. Photo by Ann Linson

MBU English Majors Present Culmination of Semester’s Work

Written by Lorraine Linson on November 29, 2021. Posted in News

After months of researching all manner of texts, followed by writing 25-page essays, students in a capstone course known as Senior Research Seminar in English are ready to share their work with the rest of MBU in a two-day mini-conference. The presentations will be at the Learning Center and are open to the public.

Rebekah Haas, a sophomore majoring in English and secondary education, takes some time to read in preparation for her presentation. Haas will be presenting her research on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 1:30 p.m. Photo by Lorraine Linson