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Life of the Mardi (Gras)

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Show me your… beads. Mardi Gras is coming up and it is a huge celebration in the St. Louis community. Mardi Gras is a festival that technically marks the end of the carnival season. It always occurs the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, which is when lent begins. ... More »

Baby Got Books: Spring Break Reading List

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Maryville loves to read! We asked Maryville students what books they kick back with when they’re not holding a textbook. Here are 15 must-read book recommendations from around campus.   1) A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Cliffnotes summary: The ye... More »

Quiz: US Presidents 101

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How well do you the presidents? This quiz will test your knowledge about some presidents. More Posts More »

I Have a Dream: The Legacy Bestowed Upon Bernice King

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  The room stood silent as Bernice King, daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., spoke about our changing times. Bernice opened her lecture with the simple question. “What would you do to change the world?” Everyone in the audience was challenged to t... More »

Mind Over Matter: Ignacio Giganti

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At some point in our lives we may have asked the question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” The bitter truth is that there’s no definite answer to that. We’ve all come down to the same conclusion that life just isn’t fair. However, in the midst of li... More »

Say it Loud, Say it Proud: ABC’s Black History Month Events

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February is a huge month, as we all know. However, this isn’t just because Valentine’s Day is next week. It’s a huge month because Feb. 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month. Of course the month is celebrated nationally, but it’s also celebrated right... More »

Humans of Maryville: Chris Mendes

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Disclaimer: Strong Language Used Seeing people before you’re supposed to meet with them has always fascinated me. They are in their element. Sure, they’re waiting for you too, but they’re there first. They choose the table, they choose what’s on the table – it... More »