After losing a nail-biter in Fort Worth earlier this season, the Bears missed their chance at revenge against TCU Wednesday night at the Ferrell Center.
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Davis became the fourth Baylor women’s basketball player ever to earn a spot on the preseason Associated Press’ women’s college basketball All-American team on Tuesday.
The debate of religious freedom has populated mainstream media significantly, specifically in the last year. Furthermore, it’s infiltrated the workplace yet again. In Illinois, Mahad Abass Mohamed and Abdikarim Hassan Bulshale were fired from Star Transport Inc., a private trucking company, for refusing to deliver alcohol. The drivers argued it was against their religious values as practicing Muslims to handle these goods, and the company ousted them. A 2013 lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission and the subsequent trial this October awarded $40,000 in compensatory damages and $200,000 in punitive damages by the jury in their discriminatory case.…
So it’s about the time in the semester when people are starting to stress out and could really use a weekend away but don’t have time to go all the way home, wherever that may be. Well, I have a great weekend get away for you to think about doing with a group of friends to unwind. There is a small town about 40 minutes northwest of Waco on Highway 6 called Clifton. The Norwegian Capital of Texas, with a population of 3,442, may not sound very big but is definitely worth a second glance. The first thing that makes…
Last week, another blatant violation of religious freedom was on display in the national news. Joe Kennedy, assistant high school football coach at Bremerton High School in Washington, was suspended from his job for peacefully praying at midfield after football games. Kennedy had done the same religious act after every game for seven years. He would not ask anyone to join him, nor would he refuse if anyone did join him. After finding out about Kennedy’s post-game act, some students chose to join Kennedy in prayer. Even the school district admitted it had no knowledge of Kennedy’s ritual, despite its…
Ever wanted to race on a hospital bed or make the worlds hottest chili?
Veterans Day is upon us, which means it’s the time of the year that many people rack their brain for ideas about how to show their appreciation to those who served in the armed forces. As a veteran, I often get asked about the proper way to show appreciation on Veterans Day. Is a simple “thank you for your service” enough? Yes, it absolutely is. Even then, it probably isn’t completely necessary. Overall the United States already does a good job of expressing gratitude to veterans every day of the year. We get great benefits like the GI Bill and…
One Baylor student has had enough with what he sees as a lack of awareness about gender and racial privilege, and decided to start a social media campaign called Ask Me About Equality.
A little girl with long dark hair was intently inspecting a table of books. The table was laden with titles upon titles of brand new books that Storybook Christmas donated. The other children around her grabbed their backpacks and sprinted toward the table of refreshments, while the girl remained very serious. A stoic expression gripped her lips as she focused on picking the perfect story. Her hands landed on a bright yellow book labeled “Curious George.” A teacher bent down and said, “Let me hold your book for you, and you go get cookies and a drink, and we’ll read…
Think back to the good ol’ days of changing in a locker room during high school, where after P.E. you had just a few short minutes to change out of your sweaty clothes and race to your next class. The transition was typically quick and casual; everyone of the same gender, of course, all felt comfortable changing in the same room. However, times are changing. Just recently, the Township High School District 211 in Illinois violated anti-discrimination laws set out by Title IX when they did not allow a transgender student to change normally in the locker room with the…
Once again, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was controversial on television. However, this time, it was actually a part of the plan. Trump was the host of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” for the second time in the show’s history this weekend. The first time, in 2004, he was the resident anchor of the NBC show “Celebrity Apprentice.” Now, as a controversial hopeful for the 2016 presidential election and with previously-severed ties from NBC, I find it odd he was a welcomed host of the 90-minute sketch show. As a host of “SNL,” it’s expected Trump would have a good sense…
By Trey GregoryCity Editor A lot has changed for Baylor and the Big 12 in the past week as far as national rankings go. Baylor moved from two to four in the AP Top 25, Oklahoma State moved from 10 to five and TCU dropped from three to 13. Baylor was also snubbed in the first College Football Playoff Committee’s ranking, coming in at six. Baylor fans were rightfully upset that the playoff committee didn’t rank them higher; the Bears earned a higher spot in the rankings than what they were given. I do, however, agree with the drop in…
New video game follows romance of Browning poets
Need something to do this weekend? Here’s an experience you won’t want to miss out on.
This week, students will have to say farewell to the friendly trash monster next to the bridge over Waco Creek that greeted passers-by. The sculpture was a collaboration between Baylor’s Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry and the Baylor Sustainability Student Advisory Board. A graduate student who is a member of the society suggested the group build a sculpture out of trash similar to the one constructed at her alma mater. Every year, the society participates in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. In the event, groups from around the world pick up trash from marine bodies or their tributaries…
The student senate of the University of Kansas, a fellow member in the Big 12 Conference, voted last week to delete all instances of “his/her” and other gender-specific pronouns from the official Student Senate Rules and Regulations document and replace these words with gender-neutral pronouns. “This is a key first step in making our campus more inclusive,” said student senator Harrison Baker, the bill’s main author. “Hopefully this will be a catalyst to create discussions on campus and cause change to happen elsewhere.” KU claims this move to eliminate “his/her” from its government documents was also passed to “increase the…
It seems every week I read a conversation-changing, health-world-shattering article on unhealthy foods to avoid. Often contradicting and jammed with jargon on obscure nutrients that I’ve somehow miraculously survived 22 years without counting — these fads and their cycles exhaust readers. I’m instantly skeptical of any new information, especially if it has to do with weight loss. Yet there’s one myth that’s lasted entirely too long: If a food is low-fat or fat-free, it’s automatically a healthy choice. I see this mentality among my friends and in casual conversations on campus. Nonfat vanilla latte, please. Low-fat yogurt for lunch. Bagel…
Canned episodes of “Whose Line is it Anyway” isn’t cutting it for comedy fans in Waco. That’s why the Brazos Theatre Group is hosting an improv comedy night at 9 p.m. Friday.
The balloons are filled and gold flamingos settled for the Buttoned Pop-Up Shop today at LL Sams Historic Lofts.
Some of the most valuable lessons learned in college aren’t taught in a classroom. Here’s one of those lessons.
Dear Baylor Nation, By now, most have heard about Seth Russell’s season-ending neck injury and taking time off the football field to heal and rehabilitate. We were all deeply saddened to hear about your injury and our prayers go out to you and we hope you know you will be missed greatly throughout the remainder of the season. We are all happy surgery was a success and you are now up and moving. We are all praying for quick healing. With this catastrophic news about Russell, we can all relate to the fact that our first thoughts might have been…
Youth Connection is serving up Down on the Bayou, a Cajun-zydeco festival, to raise funds for the nonprofit’s efforts to encourage positive life choices for all youth in McLennan County. The event will be from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday in the Phoenix Ballroom in downtown Waco. Down on the Bayou will feature authentic Cajun food, zydeco music from Classie Ballou and the Family Band and a silent auction with items that have been donated. “Our funding goes to help the kids right here in our own community,” said Carolyn Nichols, Youth Connection executive director. “Many of the kids we work…
Urban Missions twice yearly holds a dance event for members of the special needs community.
By Katie Grovatt, Reporter Waco group Friends of Peace has been taking huge steps to advance the local environment into a more sustainable atmosphere. They have recently taken large strides in educating future generations of the importance of caring for our environment. Most recently the organization participated in a “Climate Change Kills” Die-In demonstration. On Oct. 17, the group gathered on the corner of Valley Mills drive and held signs aiming to make a powerful statement urging citizens to be more concerned about climate change. The group’s efforts were in honor of The People’s Climate Movement’s national day of action,…
Students have the opportunity to hear from business professionals in various fields.
The NFL trade deadline came and went with little news to report, as usual. One non-trade did raise some eyebrows though: RG3 is still with the Washington Redskins, as the third string QB.
The Dallas Cowboys’ season hasn’t gone spectacularly, and now, the team is under fire for a high-profile player’s stupidity. What’s more, the higher-ups seem to be turning a blind eye. Defensive end Greg Hardy entered this season on the team, bringing a dense history of violence on his report card. These problems came to a head during only his second game of the 2015 season. After a big Dallas touchdown with 7:14 left in the fourth quarter to tie the game, the Giants scored a 100-yard touchdown on a kickoff return to win 27-20. After the play, Hardy was seen…
By Katie Grovatt, ReporterOn a cold December day, our nation gave up 26 treasured souls essential to the fabric of our country. That winter day in Newtown, Conn., a thief robbed America of a large stash of jewels, and hearts mourned for their riches. Following the second deadliest mass shooting in the United States history on Dec. 14, 2012, leaders, politicians and citizens rushed to propose solutions. “I hope and trust that in the next session of Congress there will be sustained and thoughtful debate about America’s gun culture and our responsibility to prevent more loss of life,” California Sen.…
Looking for a taste of culture this week? Learn about the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos while enjoying local art at the Art Forum.
Wouldn’t it be nice sometimes to shut someone up by clicking the mute button, like how Adam Sandler does in the movie Click? It’s hard to have a conversation when two people have opposing values, but it’s near impossible when they’re trying to grab for each other’s throats at the same time. We see it all the time. A discussion turns into an argument, and a debate turns into a fight. Instead of laying out thoughts for the sake of understanding, it becomes “my way or the highway.” Sometimes, you may find yourself amongst a group with the same values,…