One of the simplest ways to share one’s culture with others is through food. Waco is home to many small businesses that have flourished using traditional and authentic recipes, including Taqueria Zacatecas, also known as Taco Z. Jose and Griselda Ramirez are the owners of Taqueria Zacatecas and are proud to have seen their restaurant grow and gain success over the 22 years since its opening. “[The business] wasn’t something I really wanted. It just fell in my hands. My husband’s sister had three food trucks, but they were not doing well, so she sold them, and we bought one,”…
Author: Genesis Larin
Daylight saving time, beautiful weather and an unbearable amount of pollen mark the coming of spring. The season entices sunbathers and then forces them to hurry inside as quickly as possible to avoid a sneezing fit.While spring symbolizes the renewal of natural life, it also represents the dreaded allergy season. For many people, it is hard to enjoy the cloudless sunshine and tank-tops weather through watery eyes and a stuffy nose. Although I can’t relate with those who experience allergies because of the abundance of pollen, I do have my frustrations with spring. I am having to wash my car…
It’s that time of year again, where couples are showcasing their deepest affection all over social media and single people are cringing at these exaggerated attempts. It seems that you experience Valentine’s Day through either of those lenses. However, the day of love doesn’t have to mean showing or sharing love with a significant other; it can also mean showing your love and appreciation for your friends.Celebrating Valentine’s Day with your friends is typically knows as Galentine’s Day. While Galentine’s Day is usually thought of women celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day can be celebrated by both men and women. Also,…
By Genesis Larin | Assistant News EditorBaylor will host a FitWell Expo from Jan. 17 to 22 along with a free week-long trial for of all Group X programs to promote fitness and nutritious living.“We want every student on campus to have the ability to try out our program for free,” said Van Davis, assistant director of wellness. “This will give a preview for those that are not quite sure what yoga is about, what pilates, Zumba, hip-hop, Bear-Cycle … Come and try [the Group X programs] for a week and see what it will do for you academically, socially…
Crime record of the past week on campus
The holidays have taken a back seat to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, they are all becoming more known for shopping deals than for the delicious food and family time.Most understand Black Friday as an event where retail stores provide discounts in order to achieve positive revenue or get into the “black.” However, the origins of “Black Friday” are darker than many may know, according a history.com article. “Back in the 1950s, police in the city of Philadelphia used the term to describe the chaos that ensued on the day after Thanksgiving, when hordes of suburban…
By Genesis Larin | Assistant News Editor The Republican party experienced a big win Tuesday Nov. 8 by securing the majority in the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency. This will be third time that Republicans have controlled the House and Senate and had a Republican president, the last being in 2003 under George W. Bush, according to politifact.com. However, questions still loom over the party’s future. The 2016 election brought to light a divisiveness within the Republican party through Donald Trump’s campaign. Many of Trump’s stances on policies such as free trade and social security strayed from…
Police record of crime reports on campus of the past week
Record of crime reports on campus of the past week
In my two and half years at Baylor, I have yet to take a class with a Hispanic professor and have only taken one from an African-American professor. While I have met some amazing faculty here at Baylor, the lack of diversity creates a distance between me and my professors. It is important to walk into a classroom filled with diverse students, and it is just as important to have a faculty that reflects the diversity of its students. Baylor is currently expanding the multicultural affairs office in the Student Union Building in order to promote greater diversity on campus,…
Main-campus crime record of the past week
By Genesis Larin | Assistant News EditorThe northbound lane of I-35 at University Parks Drive experienced a three-hour closure shortly after 7 a.m. Tuesday because of an accident involving two large trucks early Tuesday morning. Captain Patrick Veselka of the Waco Fire Department said the incident occurred between two 18-wheelers. One of the trucks involved was a FedEx truck. No one experienced severe injuries, said Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton of the Waco Police Department. Veselka said the accident was caused by a tire blowout from one of the 18-wheelers. Although the accident was sizable, no one was transported to the…
On-Campus crime reports of the past week
For many, the 2016 election will be the first they will partake in. As a first-time voter myself, I was eager to exercise this symbolic right of passage. However, my reaction for this election can be summed up in few words: disappointed and discouraged. I approached this election wanting to make an informed decision on who I’d be voting for. I was more concerned with the quality and competency of a candidate than their party affiliation. While I tried to keep an open mind to Donald Trump’s announcement of running for president, I was shocked when he directly denounced Mexicans…
The Veteran Education and Transition Support (VETS) Program hosted Lila Holley on Wednesday, when she spoke about to the group about the shared challenges involved in soldiers’ return to civilian life. Lila Holley is an award-winning author and former U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Four. Holley presented a lecture addressing the emotional process of transitioning from soldier to civilian, as well transforming labels placed on them through sharing their stories. “My identity was tied up in my uniform,” Holley said. She said for many, there is a loss of identity after the military, and veterans have to figure out who…
A cut fiber line caused an internet and cable outage for Grande Communications Services customers in various areas of Waco on Wednesday.”We do not know who cut [the fiber line] or how it was cut” said Teresa Rowan, a customer service representative.Grande became aware of the outage after they received multiple reports from Waco residents that use Grande as a service provider. Thirteen sections or bridges were affected in the Waco area, however the full extent of the outage is unknown due to the nature of Grande’s database systems.The View on 10th, an apartment building near campus, lost service throughout…
It seems that breakthroughs in technology occur almost every day. One of the latest technological breakthroughs has come from Baylor graduate Alex Le Roux. Baylor fans may remember him as a former cross country athlete. However, others have come to know him as the first person to 3-D print a house in America. Advances in 3-D printing have allowed for a variety of innovations within different sectors. In 2013, scientists at Princeton University created a bionic ear with the ability to pick up radio frequencies by using 3-D printing technology, according to an article by Princeton University. Le Roux has…
This summer has been full of challenges for Baylor. Since the completion of the independent Pepper Hamilton investigation of Baylor’s handling of sexual assault allegations, Baylor has taken action in attempts to adhere to the law firm’s recommendations. However, the dark shadow of the sexual assault scandal continues to loom over the university. The issues that have been brought to light will not be dispelled in a couple of months. The shifts in administrative positions aim to aid in the process of moving forward. Along with the appointment of interim Head Coach Jim Grobe and interim President David Garland, Michelle…