In the world of college football, no day in the offseason carries as much as importance as the first Wednesday of February. Today is National Signing Day. All around the country, athletes will sign their letters of intent, signaling where they will play their college football.
Year: 2011
The swagger of being No. 1. The pride of being the trend-setter throughout the league. The discipline of knowing you have a target on your back but not letting it hinder your play.
Recently, I was watching television and a commercial came on the screen. Pictured were mothers watching a television screen of the video game being played. They expressed their disgust at the horrific nature of the game.
Sudoku solution: 2/2/11
Crossword solution: 2/2/11
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Traveling home for the holidays: It’s a common concept, especially for Baylor students. The trip is inconvenient at most, but not impossible. But when home is more than 8,000 miles away, there’s no returning for the holidays.
One of the first things mentalist Blake Adams assured his audience Saturday was that he is not a magician.
Student government is sponsoring a fundraiser to support United Way of Waco-McLennan County.
Saturday boasted sweets for the sweet and cold for the cold at the grand opening of a new frozen yogurt shop, 3 Spoons Yogurt, at Central Texas Marketplace.
The Lady Bears showed why they sit at No. 1 in the country Sunday afternoon, overcoming a No. 5/6 Texas A&M squad 63-60 in front of a record Reed Arena crowd who could not have asked for much more from two of the country’s best teams.
When tortilla tossing and George’s have lost their shine, Baylor students must travel greater distances to find their kicks.
In the final minutes of Saturday’s tight game, the Colorado defense wanted the ball in anybody’s hands but senior LaceDarius Dunn’s. Too bad.
The No. 3 ranked women’s tennis team needed comebacks to win each of its dual matches last weekend, pulling out 4-3 victories over No. 55 Alabama on Saturday then No. 48 Rice on Sunday.
As Waco tourism dwindles and business budgets get trimmed for efficiency, local businesses continue to serve loyal customers.
Baylor’s philosophy department will host a special advance screening Tuesday of “The Adjustment Bureau,” starring Matt Damon.
Current residential college students will lead tours during Saturday’s Winter Premiere to help assist prospective students decide where to live.
The Heavenly Voices Gospel Choir, in association with the department of multicultural activities, will present its annual Gospel Fest at 6 p.m., on Feb. 12 at Waco Hall.
Coach Todd Harbour’s track and field squad finished on a strong note after participating in the Razorback Invitational this weekend at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Ark.
On Jan. 1, the Hungarian media was given more to talk about than just what’s to come in 2011. A new law enacted at the first of the year by the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban now requires all national media outlets — including bloggers — to register with a government-approved media authority and be subjected to government scrutiny.
“A student raises his hand to state his opinion, a belief that contrasts so starkly from your own you remember why you’ve never followed through with that coffee date.”
“Friday’s article states that the Texas House Bill “could require Baylor to allow licensed students to bring concealed weapons onto campus.” An additional important point is that it would also allow licensed faculty to carry concealed firearms onto campus. Since the minimum age to get a CHL (concealed handgun license) is 21, it is plausible that more faculty might carry than students.”
Sudoku solution: 2/1/11
Crossword solution: 2/1/11
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Heavenly Voices Gospel Choir’s Gospel Fest 2011 tickets are now on sale at the Bill Daniel Student Center box office for $10. Gospel Fest will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 in Waco Hall. Tickets are $15 at the door. This event will feature college and community choirs as well as other local talents.
Baylor Habit for Humanity will host Hangin’ with Habitaters from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Fountain Mall. Join Habitat members and learn more about the organization. There will be games and prizes, refreshments and crafts.
The department of multicultural affairs is kicking off Black History Month with a cultural show at 6 p.m. today in Kayser Auditorium in the Hankamer School of Business. Tickets for Black Heritage Banquet, Gospel Fest and All-University Sing will be given away as door prizes.
The Lady Bears showed why they sit at No. 1 in the country Sunday afternoon, overcoming a No. 5/6 Texas A&M squad 63-60 in front of a record crowd who could not have asked for much more from two of the country’s best teams.
In the final minutes of Saturday’s tight game, the Colorado defense wanted the ball in anybody’s hands but senior LaceDarius Dunn. Too bad.