J. Cole’s Fight Against the Drug Culture

Written by MBU Timeline on September 20, 2018. Posted in Arts & Entertainment

J. Cole’s “KOD” album is sonically pleasing, the message behind the lyrics and his fight to change the culture of recreational drug abuse in the younger hip-hop world comes together to create a masterpiece.

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It’s About Loving the City, Loving its People

Written by MBU Timeline on September 19, 2018. Posted in News

It is the wealthiest county per capita in the entire state of Missouri, yet St. Charles is far from insulated from the poverty and struggles faced by any other county or city in the region, and that’s where We Love St. Charles steps in to help.

Photo courtesy of We Love St. Charles

Hundreds of Jefferson Intermediate School students enjoy a break from class to participate in games, bounce houses and activities. We Love St. Charles hosts the event each year at the school.

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Dreaming Big: No More Hunger in St. Louis

Written by MBU Timeline on August 20, 2018. Posted in News

Meals for a Million is seeking volunteers and donations to help make an impact in the region and will be hosting a major meal-packing event this weekend at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

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MBU Baseball Finishing Strong, Keeping World Series Hopes Alive

Written by MBU Timeline on April 14, 2018. Posted in Sports

The Missouri Baptist University baseball team is not generally accustomed to losing very many games, so this season required some early season adjustments as they got off to a rocky start but are now proving that it’s not how you start, but how you finish.

Photo by Collin Kossakoski

Missouri Baptist University pitcher Gary Watkins, a junior from Big Springs, Texas, and transfer from Navarro Junior College in Corsicana, Texas, hurls one to the plate during a recent game.

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The Meaning (or Meanings) of Easter

Written by MBU Timeline on March 30, 2018. Posted in Opinion

As the Easter weekend arrives, students, faculty and staff members will be celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior. Many consider these next few days to be the holiest of the year, while others reflect on fond childhood memories, while still others question if Easter has become too commercialized. Today a few of our communications students launched out across campus asking questions specifically relevant to Easter, and here is what you told them.

Photo by Esther Wysong

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