Author: Ana Ruiz Brictson

On March 16, 2022, Sophy, a Baylor student who asked we not use her last name, was in the middle of a work shift in Harrington House taking out the trash when the professor she was working for told her she noticed that a man stood behind her for a moment and then walked away.

30 years after the Waco Siege, there have been many media projects that not only inform many of the tragic event that occurred back in 1993, but also comment on theories and general thoughts about the incident.

“Around 9:45AM, Baylor Police responded to a call to Waco law enforcement alleging an active shooter at the ITS building on the Baylor campus,” the alert stated.

Ten years after his death, Daniel continues to make an impact on many people’s lives. His uncle, Dana Jones, said via email that this year, friends, family and former and current members of Kappa Omega Tau — Daniel’s fraternity — will be gathering at 6 p.m. Friday at George’s.

I understand social media is a gadget that allows us to inform others about what we’re up to, but know that “college student” and “spring break” don’t mix well, especially in the eyes of those who are not in college.

Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fundraised over $19,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the span of 10 days after multiple members volunteered to shave their heads.

As thousands of people travel to Waco for homecoming weekend, the Baylor University Police Department and Baylor Department of Public Safety gave several tips for staying safe throughout the eventful days.

The driver who was arrested for intoxication manslaughter early on Sept. 17 admitted to a Waco police officer he had been drinking, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by The Lariat.

Waco Police were called to the 3100 block of S. Third Street around 2:30 a.m. Saturday after a fatal rollover crash left a student dead and sent another to jail, according to a Waco Police Department press release.

Waco High School was put on lockdown and evacuated Tuesday afternoon to the BASE Extraco Events Center after an active shooter was falsely reported on campus. Waco Police tweeted at 2:21 p.m. that the department was aware of the situation and on the scene. Eighteen minutes later, Waco PD sent out another tweet saying there is no indication of an active shooter, but the department was still clearing the building to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Approximately 40 students will be spending Labor Day weekend moving from one hotel to another or searching for a place to stay after several construction delays on a Waco apartment complex.

With an open enrollment and the prospect of “fast access to today’s top tech jobs,” Baylor’s online IT Bootcamp courses are welcoming those within the Baylor community and beyond. Spearheaded by Baylor’s Continuing Education, these courses provide opportunities for those with or without college degrees to learn valuable skills.

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced its new COVID-19 guidelines, Baylor has updated its recommendations for students, staff and faculty who may have tested positive or been exposed to the virus.

At the Board of Regents’ first off-campus retreat since 2019, the board welcomed five new regents, talked about Baptist history and shared its thoughts on the upcoming semester.

Baylor’s Board of Regents had its regular May meeting Friday to discuss contract extensions, the 2022-2023 budget and the Commission on Historic Campus Representations, among other things.

Baylor sprung into the unknown this spring semester. From the achievement of R1 status and remodeling plans to the success of the Give Light Campaign and new COVID-19 policies, the Baylor Family has witnessed a number of hallmark moments that will go down in Baylor history.

If you are looking for a fun, interesting and fairly easy elective or general class, take Introduction to Sociology 1305.

With four students working together to reactivate the Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA), an estimated 40 students have shown interest in joining the organization.

Since being born deaf, Waco sophomore Joshua Olivarez has long relied on faith as his strongest motivation.

Baylor’s Summer of Discovery will be returning for its third summer in a row, offering discounted prices for students who wish to get ahead or catch up with credit hours during vacation time.

Students from other classifications share what they did back in their first summer of college.

After spending 15 years in an office in the Cashion-Hankamer basement, Krista Howell — assistant dean of undergraduate programs at Hankamer School of Business — has a new office shining bright through the windows of the Paul. L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation.

As the summer approaches and Baylor’s minimester begins on May 16, Baylor’s Office of Access and Learning Accommodation (OALA) continues to accommodate and support students throughout all terms.

Student government’s executive branch will be proposing a new structure for the organization on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to which officer positions may be removed, beginning with the freshman class of 2026.

The Student Conduct Administration published the spring 2022 hazing report for Pi Kappa Phi (Pi Kapp) and Kappa Alpha Order (KA) Thursday, outlining sanctions for both fraternities.

Baylor officially chartered Prism, an LGBTQ+ and allies student organization, on Tuesday after beginning its process back in the fall of 2021.

After the pandemic, there has been a decrease in the number of students who have enrolled in in-person summer classes.

The journey to a wedding also lies on the thought of including traditions known to strengthen the marriage. Here are some of the stories behind wedding traditions.

Baylor partnered with Lowell Observatory, Discovery and the city of Waco to celebrate and prepare for the eclipse expected two years from now.

Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG) organized the 71st annual Baylor Beauties “Charity Style Show benefiting Children’s Health and Mentorship Program” Thursday evening.