As the world becomes more and more technologically minded, social media seems to be the wave of the future. Social media affects many parts of our lives already: from how we view Super Bowl ads to how we choose a president. Twitter and Facebook seem to have a large hand in what we do in our daily lives. Everyone is ... Read More »
CAB welcomes the Asia Project, a spoken word poetry group, on Monday, April 1 at 7 p.m. in Buder Family Commons. Spoken-word artist and cancer survivor Asia Samson shares his life story with a combination of humor and honest self-reflection. “As an aspiring novelist/astronaut/oil painter/brain surgeon/ninja, Asia never thought spoken word poetry would be his calling,” said the group’s website. ... Read More »
The game is tied at 75 and the shot clock is now turned off. Ohio State’s Aaron Craft has the ball in his hands as the clock winds down to single digits. He takes two dribbles towards his defender, steps back and launches a hail-Mary three point shot with two seconds left in regulation. Millions of people watch the ball ... Read More »
If you think you know who Joe Buck is, I would argue that your perception might not be as accurate as you may think. Many recognize him as the play-by-play sportscaster announcer for Fox Sports, and son of legendary sportscaster Jack Buck. Clearly there is a kinetic passion for sports within Buck; we’ve all heard him behind the microphone during our ... Read More »
As the Super Bowl came to an end, completing the NFL season, football fans across the country began to turn their attention to the offseason, specifically free agency. Within the first day of free agency, numerous teams made blockbuster moves by signing or releasing players from their current rosters. The defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens released, traded or are ... Read More »
It’s almost that time of year. Spring is coming and it’s the perfect time to explore the city of Chesterfield. I suggest starting your tour off as we did on foot at the 197 acre tract of land known as Faust Park. It is located at 15185 Olive Blvd. The park is open from 7 a.m. until a half past ... Read More »
Maryville’s St. Louis Speakers Series will feature another impressive lineup of heroes and legends for its 16th season, 2013-2014. Presented by Maryville University, the Series is sponsored by The Nine Network, the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association, PNC Bank, Monsanto and St. Louis Public Radio – KWMU (90.7 FM), the series will open George Papandreou, followed by Bill ... Read More »
In college, you are given the opportunity to meet new people and embrace new cultures; everyone has a different story to tell. Universities across the U.S. implement multicultural programs to not only grant students from other countries opportunities, but to enrich our culture with a bit of new. After all, the metaphor of America being a melting pot wasn’t because ... Read More »
As Cardinal Jorge Bergolio prepared to step out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Catholics all over the world waited anxiously to see who would be their new church leader. Cardinal Bergolio was not an anticipated choice, so many felt shock or uncertainty about the conclave’s selection. Even though Cardinal Bergolio received almost 40% of the votes in 2005 when ... Read More »
Brunch: a complex topic of discussion not to be taken lightly. One wrong decision and your brunching attitude could be ruined forever. Take it from me, my friends, don’t let your loved ones fall into the trap of convenience via First Watch, or the dark hole of tradition at Cracker Barrel. Instead, raise your coffee (with whiskey) cup and cheers to the culinary ... Read More »
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