By Jacquelyn Kellar | Broadcast Managing Editor The newest special exhibit at the Mayborn Museum is National Geographic’s Sacred Journeys, which follows five fictional students in their religious trips across the world. The exhibit highlights the five main world religions with not only National Geographic photography, but with stunning artifacts and relics. Conservation and Exhibition Manager for Collections at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Christy O’Grady traveled all the way from Indiana to ensure that the exhibit’s most prized items were delivered and displayed safely. “I think a lot of people will really be amazed by the throne of the…
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The reminder to wear your seatbelt while driving is easily recognized by Texas’ ‘click-it or ticket’ jingle played on the radio. This is similarly matched with the multiple campaign ads targeted against drunken driving. However, very few market against driving while tired, an issue that pertains especially to students. For college students, late nights and fatigue are somewhat inevitable. Busy schedules can lead to study sessions late into the evening and early morning wake up classes. This can add up to a number of sleepless nights. It becomes easy to prioritize work over sleep at times, but doing so causes…
One of the greatest advantages of technology is the ability to bring communities together, regardless of how spatially separated the individuals may be. This allows cyber communities to share in each other’s lives, both the good and bad parts, and contribute to one another when needed. GoFundMe is an online platform that is perfect for this. The site touts itself as being the No. 1 resource for online fundraising and crowdfunding. Just about anyone with a Facebook account has seen how a GoFundMe campaign can help those online rally around a member of a community who needs support, especially when…
Baylor has made strides to provide students with affordable, accessible transportation to and from campus, and around Waco. Through services such as the Baylor University Shuttle (BUS) and the rentable Zipcar, students have the means to get where they need to go. But students who simply need a quick way to get across campus every now and then may not want to invest in a bicycle. Cities like New York and Austin have implemented bike-sharing services, where members can simply insert a provided key, swipe their card, or punch in a code to quickly get on the road. Similarly, Baylor…
By Katie Mahaffey | Broadcast Reporter He rides around campus on an old bike with spoons attached to it, wearing bandana pants he made himself. Dallas senior William Harkness knows that he attracts attention with his unusual appearance, impressive biking abilities and funky music. “Uh, well, I’m a super star and that’s just how it is. But you know, the attention is cool and all but people don’t really get a chance to know me. It’s all good though,” Harkness said. He says he is a conservative Christian who is well-rounded and likes to “flash, sparkle, and shine like a…
While biking to class might be a faster option for off-campus students, it certainly is not the safest. For students who walk and drive to class, bicyclists pose a certain danger. It is time for bicyclists to understand that they are subjected to the rules of the road. This includes maintaining a safe speed, yielding to pedestrians and stopping at stop signs. Far too often, I see bicyclists who ignore these rules and almost collide with other students who are walking or driving. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, “bikes are entitled to all rights and obligated to all…
Since classes started this semester, I have nearly been run over by a bicyclist or run into by a pedestrian, nose-deep in their phone almost daily. If you ride a bike, and notice there is a large group of people passing, either wait or walk your bike through at an appropriate time. When walking full speed along with a crowd of people, we shouldn’t have to all immediately just part the seas because you’re on a mission, and if you’re texting and walking across campus, please step aside to use your phone. It’s frustrating hiking across campus between classes and…
Bikes. Bikes on campus. Bicyclists not paying attention to where they’re riding on campus. I have had enough with the bicyclists on campus. They plow through the crowds during the busiest parts of the day. I have already seen at least one person crash because of a lack of attention. Thankfully he rode away and was fine, but this is not always the case because bicyclists are not cautious with their riding. On another occasion, one of the girls in my class showed up with red marks on the back of her leg from someone running into her with a…
The last several years have been good seasons for Baylor football. We’ve all heard stories of seasons where the games were horrendously under attended and our football team barely seemed to know which way to throw the ball, but now our team wins often, and our on-campus stadium provides a picturesque setting for the perfect Instagram post, so students turn out in droves. Regardless of the fact that we flock to the stadium decked out in our green and gold (fewer goldouts, please) the penalties Baylor implements for students who don’t use their reserved tickets seem to be counterproductive. Baylor’s…
Video by Kelsea Willenbrock | Broadcast Intern and story by Nathan Keil | Sports Writer The Baylor Bears football team was able to weather a lightning storm as well as a series of first half turnovers and penalties on their way to defeating the Oklahoma State Cowboys 35-24 on Saturday night. After senior quarterback Seth Russell orchestrated a seven play, 75 yard scoring strike, highlighted by a 36 yard completion on third down to junior tight end Jordan Feuerbacher and capped off by a 23 yard touchdown run from sophomore runningback Terence Williams, lightning struck near Baylor’s campus and by…
By Joy Moton | Reporter A group of 52 students gathered to engage in a facilitated discussion with a Baylor professor and his teaching assistant about the sexual culture of modern society Friday evening. Dr. Ralph Wood, a University professor of Theology and Literature along with doctoral candidate Rachel Toombs discussed various aspects surrounding the hook up culture and purity culture. Wood said the world has obtained a highly sexualized culture that is ambiguous and nearly frightening. “We live in a world now so totally sexualized that we have no protocol for courting,” Wood said. Toombs said the hook up…
If you have the weekly meal plan,how many times have you been in a situation where you weren’t able to use all your swipes, or used them too fast? The weekly meal plans refresh every week and are designed for students who eat two meals or less per day at dining halls. These plans are convenient, especially for students who live off campus, because students are not limited to only eating on or off campus. However, if students are not able to use all their swipes in a particular week, those swipes are essentially wasted. The Block 60 and 90…
Contrary to the proposal in the Sept. 20 editorial about the Rice Marching Owl Band’s (MOB) half-time show, I think the MOB actually succeeded in not crossing a line. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy Baylor football, but consider the situation: fans of a football team that recently suffered many allegations regarding Title IX are upset that someone pointed this out. It’s true that rape and sexual assault are nothing to joke about, but when the MOB satirized Baylor’s recent Title IX experiences, they weren’t joking about either. Instead, they were reminding us of our recent shortcomings. We need to…
The nation has looked upon Baylor during the recent Title IX controversy. The reaction I’ve heard most frequently is, “they just don’t get it, do they?” People affiliated with our community publish full-page ads supporting [former president and chancellor Ken] Starr for “exceptional care for students and their well-being.” I see startling displays of disagreement with [former head coach Art] Briles’ and Starr’s firing on Facebook and in person, and Kendal Briles and many of the offending staff members continue to work for the team. Baylor does not understand sexual assault. This is a Christian issue. This is a safety…
By Jacquelyn Kellar | Broadcast Managing Editor The first show of Baylor Theatre’s 2016-17 season will debut on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30 pm in the Jones Theatre. Fiddler on the Roof, a classic Broadway musical, is set in turn-of-the-century czarist Russia, but is filled with colorful, relatable characters. “It’s one of the only shows that touches all audiences,” said Friendswood junior Nicholas Carlin, who plays the role of Tevye. “It’s been done 150 times in Japan, they absolutely love it, and I think it’s the only show that does that.” Every member of the cast and crew is equally…
A few weeks ago, we erroneously released an editorial condemning Baylor for what we thought was a recent amendment to the policies concerning transferring class credits from outside institutions. We have since spoken with Baylor representatives and would like to apologize for the error and correct it now. After speaking with students and looking at Baylor’s “General Policies on Transfer Credits” online, we mistakenly believed that Baylor had, over the summer, changed their policy to prohibit students from transferring upper-level courses (3000 level or above) from community or junior colleges to Baylor. This is not the case; the tranfer credit…
By Michael Incavo | Guest ColumnistAs American citizens, it is our duty to stay informed, especially during an election. Keeping track of a presidential race can be hard work, but it’s a lot easier if you know what to look for. There are four main areas to keep an eye on: polling, electoral math, voter turnout, money and media. First, take a look at the polls. Sites like RealClearPolitics aggregate polling from a number of sources to give you the best picture possible. If you see three polls or an average indicating “Trump +2” for example, it is safe to…
Students have many complaints, but the one that seems to arise most consistently is parking. Many people find faults with the constantly changing number of spaces and ever-rising expense of the parking passes, and many students use tricks and cheats to avoid the motorized enforcement teams. However,these attempts only cause frustration for those who do their best to follow the parking lot rules and more work for those charged with monitoring the parking lots. One of the easiest ways to avoid a ticket is to simply park where you are allowed. In the simplest of terms, students who chose to…
Thomas, Jacob and Jordan talk Baylor, AP Poll and more on this week’s Don’t Feed the Bears!
Video by Christina Soto | Broadcast Reporter and story by Meghan Mitchell | Sports Editor At the Methodist Children’s Home in Waco, head football coach Matt Rodgers finds himself at the center of children’s lives each day — lives that he wants to make an impact on. Rodgers uses the tragedy of the loss of his first son to better the lives of others. Rodgers and his team work together through adversities to make the bond between the football coaches and players who live at the home go deeper than just on the field. “They are all good kids, but…
Cartoon by Joshua KimRape is an ugly word; it has been defined by society as one of the most heinous crimes possible. When a person is sexually assaulted, their humanity, their perspective of themselves along with the world around them and their trust in the good of others is irreparably shattered. Rebuilding all of their reasons to live can take years, and to love or trust another person again may, for some, be impossible. On Friday, the Baylor football team came home with a 38-10 win against the Rice Owls. However, this victory was completely overshadowed by the Rice Marching…
Before reading this editorial, it never occurred to me how important addressing sexual health on college campuses really is. Baylor does, in fact, act like sex is something that students don’t do, or even think about doing for that matter. Sex is never mentioned out in the open for students on campus, and the truth is students may be too scared to mention it for fear of being judged. Despite Baylor’s statement on human sexuality, the university must accept the reality: Students are already having sex, or they are talking about having sex. College is the first time most of…
To whomever it may concern: Please thank whoever wrote the editorial, “Let’s talk about sex.”, printed on Sept. 8. Not only is it thought-provoking, but it was written with a very professional tone that I appreciated greatly. It is nice reading an article on controversial subjects such as sex without divisiveness or sensationalism (as in Brugger’s guest column; that, unfortunately, killed the message she was trying to get across).Pedro Reyes, Pasadena, TX Senior
By Katie Mahaffey | Broadcast Reporter Urban Missions is preparing for a new semester of service. Their ministries strive to show the love of Jesus to people in the Waco community who are in need. “At Baylor Missions we believe that God calls us to love God and to love our neighbors and so with Urban Missions we do that through relationship building and service,” Carole Meriwether, Assistant Director for Urban and Domestic Missions at Baylor said. Baylor students have the opportunity to serve their community in a variety of ways. There are children’s ministries, eldercare ministries, special needs ministries…
Cartoon by Joshua KimHow many times have you found yourself stuck in traffic as you attempt to navigate campus, only to see students driving Baylor-owned golf carts swerve into the bike lanes to speed past you? Veteran students know that driving through campus anytime near passing periods is a death sentence (if your average death sentence consisted of spending 15 minutes staring at the bumper of the car in front of you), but it is sometimes unavoidable, and there are few things more frustrating than watching Baylor’s golf carts bypass the rules we are required to abide by. According to…
Cartoon by Joshua KimApple’s new iPhone 7 is one of the hottest items on the market, but seems to be one of the most controversial phones yet. The jet-black iPhone 7 models and all versions of the iPhone 7 Plus were sold out from pre-ordersReuters article reported Thursday. With the addition of water resistance, increased processor speed, improved cameras and longer battery life, the iPhone 7 seems to be a must-have.Apple works hard to compete with their competitors and maintain their reputation of having top-notch phones. However, when a well-known company decides to take a leap of faith in changing…
I am a graduate of Baylor University in 2001 and 2003. I used to dread the start of each semester, venturing to the bookstore to spend anywhere from $300 to $700 on textbooks. As an alumnus of Baylor now paying back over $70,000 in student loans, I struggled financially during my college years. I would often survive on packs of H-E-B-brand hot dogs and lunch meat. I now teach for a Hispanic Serving Institution where the average family income is less than $40,000. My students often choose to pay their electricity bill or buy groceries rather than purchase a textbook.…
When I first entered Baylor, one of the first things I looked for (other than a grip on my sanity) was food. I knew that I would have to stop eating at the Chick-fil-a in the SUB eventually. So when I went with my friends to East Village for the first time I was super skeptical, convinced that NOTHING was better than Chick-fil-a to me. I was so wrong. I got the grilled cheese and fries as my first meal and it was glorious. I swear I heard angels as I took the first bite of the grilled cheese. The…
On Thursday, Sept. 9, an email was sent to the Baylor community announcing the members of the Baylor University Presidential Search Committee. This email introduced the members of the committee as well as reassured the Baylor family of the university’s commitment to identify the next leader of our beloved university, who will lead Baylor into the future.After reading through the bulletin, I was disappointed to see the lack of racial and socio-economic diversity in the Presidential Search Committee. This committee is comprised of twelve members. However, only three of them are women and only one member is a person of…
By Emily EdwardsArenas filled with enthusiastic fans showing national pride, athletes showcasing their life’s work on the world’s greatest stage and the world coming together for two weeks every four years.Most of us are aware of the Rio Summer Olympics that concluded about a month ago and are already getting excited about Tokyo 2020. If you are still craving that feeling of excitement and unity the Olympics bring along, you are in luck. Many people are not aware the Paralympics shortly follow the Summer Olympics and are currently taking place, with the closing ceremony Sunday, September 18. The Paralympics allow…
