In a statement to The Lariat, Baylor said it received “credible, confidential information” alleging hazing within the fraternity last weekend. Given the seriousness of the allegations and potential violations of state and federal anti-hazing laws, the university issued an immediate cease and desist of all chapter operations.
Baylor University confirmed Tuesday that Student Life officials sent a letter to Phi Kappa Chi, a Baylor-founded fraternity, amid rumors surrounding the organization’s absence from homecoming activities and allegations of hazing.
Baylor students reacted with surprise and cautious optimism Wednesday after Democratic candidates James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa won Texas’ Senate and gubernatorial races, respectively, marking a major shift in the state’s political landscape.
As Baylor celebrates the many traditions of its annual homecoming, the Black community on campus has found a unique way of expressing itself and its culture: the Royal and Pure Homecoming Stroll-Off.
As a giant inflatable globe floats through the streets of Waco and across Baylor’s campus, students from around the world have the unique experience of witnessing the nation’s oldest and largest collegiate homecoming parade, a testament to how far Baylor has truly flung its green and gold.
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Baylor is looking to rally its fanbase on homecoming with a win over Iowa State, who is coming off an upset over then-No. 24 Oklahoma State last week.
After helping build Baylor soccer into a Big 12 contender, former Baylor soccer star Hanna Gilmore reflects on the faith, relationships and lessons that shaped her four years in Waco and continue to impact her life.
Interim head coach Joe Klanderman aims to allow Baylor to “play free” as it heads into another matchup against a team coming off an upset.
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Looking at Waco beyond homecoming, there are many events for alumni sticking around and students stopping by. Outside of the traditional homecoming activities — which you should also check out — here are some upcoming events in Waco.
For some Christians, tattoos can represent a conflict between faith and personal expression. But understanding the Bible’s historical context and the meaning behind a tattoo can change how believers view body art.
Just because the U.S. is willing to elect women doesn’t mean it sees them in the same light as men. When the next wave of congressional and presidential hopefuls make themselves known ahead of 2028, make sure to see the women on the ballot as more than a hot commodity, an anti-candidate or a first name.
As society grows and technology advances, journalists must come to terms that social media is a tool, not a replacement.
When a computer beat world chess champion Garry Kasparov in 1997, there was an understanding that chess would never be the same and a fear that the game might suffer the fate of pay phones and the Pony Express. But the latter never happened. In fact, the opposite did. Today, chess is in many ways better off than it was in 1996, or any time in its history.
We are missing the entire point of why people resort to AI for love and empathy. We are too critical, we call them cringe and immediately resort to judgment when considering those who resort to Therabots for emotional support. We need to look deeper and have a desire to understand the root issue: this is a real dilemma and people are suffering.
This homecoming season, we are reminded of our ties to our Baylor community. Whether professors and advisers, or roommates and friends, the Baylor Bears seem to be especially tight-knit this time of year.
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