In this episode, Hannah and Sydney interview a very special guest from the Maryville Soccer Team, Kelvin Mulinya. Kelvin is from Kenya, and in this episode, they dive deep into the cultural differences, diversity, mental health, and the very challenging balanc... More »
In this very first episode of Maryville Gets Real, Sydney interviews cohost, Hannah Fishback. Hannah speaks about her struggles with mental health, anxiety, and many other struggles in life. Hannah also gives some great advice to people who might be listening!... More »
Maryville is home to many students who transfer from local community colleges, but it also educates many who are from outside of Missouri and Illinois. Sydney Dark, a junior at Maryville University, talked to me about what it was like transferring to Maryville... More »
With an attempt to keep the innocence of children, book banning presents many negative effects for teachers, students, and classrooms. Book banning has a long history throughout the world. Books are continuously challenged and banned at local schools and libra... More »
Trigger Warning: Talk of suicide and murder of a child Image from: https://intercountryadopteevoices.com/2021/05/29/we-need-to-talk-about-adoptee-suicide-now/ Suicide is an already taboo topic, but there is an even less known group affected by suicide. You may... More »
Image: Jazz Thornton, wearing a Voices of Hope Sweatshirt that is black The image is from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oxnXk6IpZT1NmaIGGDpLw Jazz Thornton, a 27-year-old New Zealander, has faced vast adversity throughout her life. She dealt with sexual a... More »
Maryville University is a go-to school for many transfer students, resulting in a diverse student body. Transferring schools can be a big deal to some, and a passing thought to other. Today, I am speaking with a third year Maryville transfer student who wishes... More »
Being a transfer student can be exciting, but it can also be daunting. Between changing locations, areas of study, friends and routines, switching schools can be hectic and difficult. So, why do students transfer? Today, I am talking with Valentine about his e... More »
Last time on Game nights we discussed the charming game of Adventure Mart, Today I must ask a question. Do you use antlers in all your decorating? is one of your mottos “Be Prepared”? Do you have friends on the other side? Are you the greatest criminal mind? T... More »
Trigger Warning: Discussion about Suicide From Pexels website, a girl sitting in the middle of the street. https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-sitting-on-road-3125006/ What is your major? The question that college students are asked on a regular bas... More »
Last article I discussed my intent and interest in different games you can play at family game nights, so you are not stuck playing Monopoly for the fifth time. This week I’ll be discussing the rather fun, colorful and silly, Adventure Mart. This game, made by... More »
Game night has been a family tradition for such a long time. Sit down with parents and siblings, order dinner, and test your skill and luck, start arguments over how someone has an extra $100 in monopoly, or trying to argue if house rules are actual rules. But... More »
