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Social Media: Helpful or Hindrance

Written by Sarah Broyles on February 6, 2019. Posted in Opinion

Social media is the standard in today’s society in both business and personal communication. The technology created with great intention may bring more disadvantages than advantages. As young adults, we need to lead the charge of awareness as we become contributing members of society.

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How 2007 Changed the World

Written by Michael Klussman on November 13, 2018. Posted in News

While cell phones have been around since the 1970s, the introduction of the first smartphone in 2007 changed the way we interact with other people and complete everyday tasks.

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Students compare phones new and old, ranging from a 2006 Pantech flip phone to the most recent and popular Samsung, to the Apple iPhone, whose introduction a decade ago changed the way we communicate, and changed the world forever.

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Social Media Fights Social Issues

Written by Chelsie Bartley on April 8, 2015. Posted in News

As social media grows as our main source of connection, some sites are recognizing the danger in being too connected.

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How Social is Social Media?

Written by David Long on November 19, 2014. Posted in Opinion

Maybe it’s not such a bad thing when our phones get low batteries, maybe that means we are one bar closer to reality.

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The Evolution of Relationships Over 50 Years

Written by Chelsea Gammon on October 22, 2014. Posted in Opinion

How do people pursue relationships today compared to 50 years ago?

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*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.”

*The WordPress website has been up since late-fall 2013. We average about 3,000 sessions and about 5,000 pageviews per month.

*Our stories and galleries get as few as 40 or 50 hits, or as many as 8,000 hits.

*We have readers in every state and more than 90 countries around the world. We have several readers in South America, the United Kingdom, India and Australia.

*Most of our readers are in Missouri, followed by Illinois, California and Texas.

*We do not accept advertising as we are a not-for-profit online newsmagazine.

*We welcome contributors from all walks of MBU life, regardless of your major. Reach out to us on Twitter at: @mbutimeline.