“UIF stands out as a chance for student advocacy and definitely brings a global connection to Baylor,” Friend said. “It really has a holistic approach in trying to solve these problems on campus, where we’re really trying to emphasize the student voice.”
Author: Emily Schoch
Emily Schoch
I am a sophomore journalism major with a concentration in public relations. I have a passion for connecting people through media, and I hope to be able to spread words of encouragement, passion, and hope throughout campus.
As first-year students settle into college life, many encounter an unexpected challenge: the so-called “freshman 15.”
Tuesday night, Republican Donis “D.L.” Wilson won McLennan County Commissioner in a head-to-head race against Democrat Jeremy Davis.
Baylor introduces the BASE Business Administration Summer Experience, for undergraduate business minors located in Waco launching during the summer of 2025.
Late nights cramming for exams, early morning classes and constant screen time are leaving many college students running on empty due to the lack of sleep received in the constant chaos of college life.
Sarah Gerald, senior accommodation specialist, said some professors might be uncomfortable when their students use OALA as their accommodated testing site. She said it is important to showcase OALA to them so that they can feel comfortable allowing their students to test in an alternate site.
The free farmers market on Baylor’s campus aims to fight food insecurity and give students a chance to learn tips and tricks while in the kitchen.
Baylor FitWell launched the Punch Pass on Sept. 9 as a way to draw more students into being active through fitness classes.
From Oct. 10-13, students will be hiking in Arkansas at Ouachita National Forest, tackling the Eagle Rock Loop.
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers began an official Baylor chapter in May and is now working to create a community for Hispanic engineers at Baylor.
Often when students decide what to major in, there’s pressure that it will dictate what you do for the rest of your life. That’s a myth. Whatever you choose to major in should be a topic that interests you and a topic that you will be able to excel in.
After 68 years of Aramark Dining Services within the Baylor dining halls, a big change came. On June 1, Cartwheel Higher Education Dining Services took over as the new leader in food service management on campus.
“The point of healthcare simulation is to help students have an opportunity to practice what they would do in actual clinical practice, so they have this safe space that is a controlled environment where they have an opportunity for instant feedback,” Tserotas said. “They’re able to take what they learn in practice, and they can take that to a clinical setting when they interact with their patients.”
In 2014 10 years ago the average rent in Waco was $600-$750 and the cost of groceries was $40-$70 on average for one person a week, which means students living off campus would spend around $1,050 on groceries and rent a month. These numbers have only risen since then.
“I heard someone say [that] you’ll never regret working out. I’ve tried to disprove that, but I think [it’s] true,” Oliver said.
Running the Line is one of the most celebrated Baylor traditions for freshmen and new transfer students. The 50-year-old tradition, though, faces new students with challenges like dehydration, heat exhaustion and dog-piling over their fellow classmates.
While the beginning of the fall semester normally brings cases of strep, flu, stomach viruses and colds, there are precautions students can take to stay healthy as school starts again, according to Dr. Sharon Stern, Baylor University Health Services medical director.