Political debates have long given candidates an opportunity to present their positions and distinguish themselves from their opponents. But as more candidates decline invitations to debate, the traditional campaign forum may be becoming less common.
As students look to expand their academic horizons beyond the Baylor bubble and engage in global learning, many think about the competitive Fulbright Awards. However, the Office of Engaged Learning (OEL) offers support for other competitive programs that provide opportunities to study abroad.
From fog-filled tents to jump scares, FIJI’s Fright Night takes months of planning and a team of people to bring the haunted house to life.
Baylor ROTC takes a unique approach to leadership development. Through standardized military training, a Christian foundation and a close-knit community, service-oriented individuals are prepared to be commissioned in the United States Armed Forces shortly after graduation.
For college students, the pressure of balancing academic, personal and social responsibilities can lead to burnout, which can affect concentration and overall well-being. According to a 2026 survey by Crown Counseling, about 55% of college students reported experiencing burnout.
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Often associated with older generations, Mahjong is gaining popularity nationwide, including right here on Baylor’s campus. After its charter was accepted last spring, Baylor’s Mahjong club is introducing a new generation of players to the game through open play, beginner workshops and opportunities for deeper connection.
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Baylor men’s basketball dealt with a short rotation and a brand new team last year. The Bears now look to rely on a core of returners to lead them throughout the 2026-27 season.
While Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda after losing to Kansas, UCF upset then-No. 2 BYU. The two teams are now set to face off in a short week.
Head coach Scott Drew and his reconstructed roster are set to embark on another tournament run after missing the dance last season.
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Halloween is just around the corner with some spooky fun, and more events are coming November when it’s done. For the fear- and fall-focused alike, here are some upcoming events in Waco.
Halloween is a unique time to lean into that spooky, scary feeling, and I don’t feel like we do that often or well enough. More emphasis should be placed on things like haunted houses, horror movies and scary decorations, and less on just playing dress up or going out to get candy.
Generation Z is incredibly intelligent, yet many Baylor students are letting their access to education go to waste and no one is saying anything about it. Baylor students seem concerningly comfortable with staying politically passive, educationally unaware and culturally illusioned.
Broadly, language teachers have been working to justify our profession and its importance to American students for decades. Since GoogleTranslate officially launched almost exactly 20 years ago, in April 2006, we have faced the same obstacles which all amount to the same question: why do we need to learn languages if computers can do it for us, especially when “everyone in the world speaks English”?
Democracy is designed to be boring sometimes, and that’s OK. The idea that every election from the past ten years, if not longer, would risk the end of our democracy isn’t true. Our democracy is slow moving, but strong. While every election isn’t the “most important ever,” the slow impact and build up from each election is worth our time, even without the threats of the end of the world.
One of the struggles of having so many fun events to attend is not knowing how to dress for all of them, and with the steep price of clothing, buying something new every time is not a feasible option for many students. This is why I was converted into being a fan of renting clothing.
One of the struggles of having so many fun events to attend is not knowing how to dress for all of them, and with the steep price of clothing, buying something new every time is not a feasible option for many students. This is why I was converted into being a fan of renting clothing.
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