As students returned to Missouri Baptist University this fall, they arrived with plenty to do, from sports practices to disc golf to Chapel and even a visit with the Stanley Cup. Today’s photo gallery, by MBU Timeline photojournalists, captures many of the sights around campus and around St. Louis.
Photo by Madelyn Shotton
Guitarist Katelynn Freese leads students in worship after completing a recent hour-long Sunrise Stretch class on the Quad. Students woke up early for the class, which met outside that morning, to take advantage of cool morning temperatures.
All smiles during the first week of school. Photo by Madelyn Shotton
Former MBU student Tyler Curtis takes a photo of the Blue Note painted on a street downtown. Photo by Colin Baillie
Ball toss drill in the gym. Photo by Torrance Littles
Weightlifting in Muncy Gym. Photo by Torrance Littles
Kyle Rohan tosses a disc into the basket. Photo by Stacy Rohan
Ross Munroe, left, and Colin Baillie, check out the new Learning Center. Photo by Torrance Littles
Friendly game of ping pong in North Hall. Photo by Torrance Littles
Pool shooting in North Hall. Photo by Torrance Littles
All-American Fisher Nuss, junior, plays defense against junior Noah Campbell.
Chapel Band warms up before a Thursday Chapel. Photo by Colin Baillie
Jose Rivera studies in an apartment off campus. Photo by Trevor Chaney
The Stanley Cup made its rounds all summer. Photo by Stacy Rohan
Madison Bond looks away as she donates blood during the Mercy Blood Drive. Photo by Madelyn Shotton
Sarah Broyles works in the Broadcast Studio. Photo by Trevor Chaney
Christian Akridge studies in one of the study rooms at the newly renovated library. Photo by Trevor Chaney
Kate Goodberlet 
Isabel Rinkenberger