Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter The City of Waco sent out a press release Tuesday urging the community to work together and conserve all water usage during this extremely cold weather. Lary Holze, City of Waco Municipal Information & Communication Director, said they realize how important water and electricity are right now. “We are asking people to conserve water every day they can, even up to including not taking showers or baths for maybe a day or two,” Holze said. “Don’t wash clothes and don’t do things you normally would use a lot of water for.” With freezing temperatures every…
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Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter Historic winter snowfall is making its way through the state and has leftover four million Texans without power. Central Texans hoping to leave their homes for groceries, gas or other supplies need to remember a few things when driving on icy roads. “In these conditions, there is no such thing as being over-prepared,” said TxDOT Waco District PIO Jake Smith. For those who are stuck at home with no power, there are a few easy steps you can take to stay warm. Oncor, an energy supplier for many homes near campus said to make sure…
Have you ever experienced a headache, blurry vision, or dry eyes after a long day of school or work? These are the symptoms of digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome.
For some people, getting rid of or organizing personal belongings can be a challenging task to conquer. It can even be daunting, untimely leading to an unhealthy lifestyle.
By Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter A 21-year-old Waco native, Alicia Martinez, was a Baylor graduate student who tragically died from Coronavirus complications on Sunday, Jan 17. She was a first-generation Baylor student who was studying at the Garland School of Social Work. Not only is Martinez the first Baylor student to die from the virus, but she is also the youngest COVID-19 death in McLennan County. Jon E. Singletary, Dean, and Diana R. Garland, Endowed Chair of Child and Family Studies, described Martinez as resilient and full of life. “She was always engaged, always energetic, and absolutely committed to…
The former Baylor offensive lineman is paving his path into the WWE after moving on from football.
Baylor cross country heads up to Kansas to compete in the 2020 Big 12 Championship meet.
After dropping their third game to Texas, the Bears look for the things they can build on.
Former Baylor baseball head coach and executive director of the “B” Association, Dutch Schroeder died on Oct. 2 in his Clifton home. Coach Schroeder was known as someone who did the little things right and serve others.
Indoor cycling improves not only your physical health but overall mental health
Women’s golf continues to dominate the fall season, sweeping the Betsy Rawls Invitational in Austin over the weekend.
By Grace Smith | Reporter, Video by Tim Longoria | Broadcast Reporter Sweeping the court again on Friday night, Baylor volleyball (5-1) took down Oklahoma (0-4) at the Ferrell Center. The No. 2 Bears held the Sooners 25-16, 25-14, 25-16. Baylor’s fourth sweep of the season extends their home winning streak to 22 matches. Baylor kept Oklahoma to a low .030 attack percentage overall, while senior Yossiana Pressley tallied 18 kills to lead all players for her fifth-straight double-digit kill performance. Head coach Ryan McGuyre said he can rely on Pressley every day. Pressley said everyone contributes to each other’s…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff Writer, Video by Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter As the Homecoming game approaches on October 17th, new guidelines will be put into place for the student section to maintain COVID-19 guidelines. Matt Burchett, director of Student Activities, said that the first major change is a transition from groups of four and six in the bleachers to groups of 10. “I think [this] will add less complexity to the student section,” Burchett said. “I think we added way too much moving parts to try and effectively manage it.” In addition, they will be marking off the…
By Grace Smith | Broadcast ReporterThe Baylor men’s golf team has done it again as they take home the Big 12 Match Play Championship trophy for a second time. The Bears left the course undefeated with a 5-0 record. The event being only three years old, Baylor claimed the inaugural Match Play win in 2018. The Bears started off the tournament with a victory Friday morning against TCU. They continued to dominate the course on Saturday, defeating both Oklahoma and West Virginia. These wins claimed their spot in the title match. On Sunday, the Bears fought for their win against…
By Grace Smith | Broadcast ReporterThe woman’s tennis team is “over the moon” to have the opportunity to compete on the court again. They are headed to Fort Worth today to play in the TCU Invitational. Head coach Joey Scrivano emphasized that college campuses are back “for the most part.” Highlighting the Big 12’s decision to compete, Scrivano said playing felt different than it did in March and April. “We’re doing things the right way,” Scrivano said. “We’re protecting the student-athletes but at the same time, we’re not living in fear.” This weekend’s matchup is an individual event, set up…
By Grace Smith | ReporterWith Sept. 25 being the latest start date the Bears have ever opened a season, the team is heading to Kansas to play in their opening matches this weekend. They are “excited” to experience “new faces in new places;” grateful to be given the opportunity to play this fall. The Bears are facing unknown territory as they compete in the match with no fans, as only crowd noises will be played at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena. However, the team is not worried about how this will affect the outcome of the matches. While coach Ryan…
Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter What was supposed to be a typical spring break in paradise for Aurora, Ill. sophomore Cassidy Grasela quickly turned into a very unexpected fight of her life. She left her dorm room with everything she needed for a tropical vacation but found everything but paradise. Grasela said when she arrived at Jamaica for her vacation, she started feeling “off.” Her joints were hurting and she did not know why. “I got a call from my doctor and I was like, ‘this is weird,'” Gresela said. “I answered and she said told me to come downtown…
By Grace Smith | Broadcast ReporterThe Dream Team is hitting the practice court once again as a “crucial” part to the success of the Baylor women’s basketball team. This team is unlike any other in Baylor athletics. It consists of all male students who practice each week against the Lady Bears, providing constant tough competition. The idea of this unique team originated from head coach Kim Mulkey when she first started as the women’s head coach almost 21 years ago. The team is a great way for students to still play the game who might not be ready to give…
By Grace Smith | LTVN ReporterWith the goal for each player to get “a season better,” today Baylor cross country is headed to Abilene to compete in the ACU Invitational. The Bears will run in a dual meet as they race against host ACU. The woman’s 5K race will start at 6:30 p.m., and the men’s 8K will begin at 7 p.m. This is the first of four meets scheduled for the fall season. “We are super excited to get started, to get a competition under our belts,” Jon Capron, Baylor associate head coach, said. “This first meet works out…
By Grace Smith | LTVN ReporterWhile COVID-19 cut its season short last spring, the Baylor women’s club lacrosse team is eagerly awaiting the approval of its fall practice plans as well as its tryout schedule. McCall, Idaho senior Abigail Milburn, president of the club, said she feels encouraged and “excited” for the new season. “I know our season will look much different than it has in the past years but it will be nice being able to see and play with the rest of the team again this year,” Milburn said. The team faces new challenges as they work to…
By Grace Smith | LTVN ReporterThere are few guarantees and much uncertainty for Baylor volleyball as it enters the 2020 season. However, sixth-year head coach Ryan McGuyre said he is blessed to be in one of the conferences that get to play this fall. “I really love how the Holy Spirit took over, with there being so much noise and uncertainty, our focus is to emphasize what is true,” McGuyre said. “We want to be triumphant and victorious in the areas we can control, a lot of that is our attitude.”Baylor released its 2020 schedule Friday afternoon, but things will…
Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter The COVID-19 pandemic has halted activity on Baylor University’s campus, but the virus has not stopped the University’s lights from shining bright throughout the Waco community and beyond. Jeremy Everett, the founder and Executive Director of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, said that we must love our neighbors as ourselves. Everett spoke about how his team created a “curbside meal program once the first 200 Texas school districts announced their temporary closure due to the virus. “Our team started a website, and we began to work with those school districts to be able…
Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter Fear runs high throughout households across the globe as the deadly Coronavirus continues to take its course. As it raids through the United States, it is taking with it the lives of thousands of Americans, forcing the country to shelter in place. Millions are suffering from unemployment, and others are forced to work from home. Chairs in classrooms are empty as students are now learning from home, virtually finishing out the school year. Streets are quiet; only essential travel is permitted. This is America’s new “normal.” The world is painfully watching as the number of…
Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter From movies to music and more, streaming makes a variety of content available to any student at any time. That’s exactly what the podcast Baylor Connections provides — taking listeners behind the scenes of what’s happening at Baylor University. “It’s basically designed to introduce people to the great people that are here at Baylor and the great work they are doing,” Derek Smith, host of the podcast & Senior Marketing Communication Specialist, said. “It goes in-depth; it’s not just a sound byte or a brief synopsis on a website. We get to talk to people…
Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter The word “unloved” was used by a long-time Baylor tailgater when asked about the new partnership with Tailgate Guys. In early February, Baylor Athletics sent out a press release announcing their new partnership with Tailgate Guys for the upcoming 2020 football season at McLane Stadium. The news of this collaboration was said to be “blindsiding” and left many fans unhappy and not knowing what to expect for next season. Some tailgaters even went as far as creating a, “Don’t Ruin Baylor Tailgating” petition and the number of signatures is rising. “Tailgating is more than a…
Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter A well known Waco church service was left without a home due to the I-35 construction until Magnolia graciously offered to host their Sunday service. What started off as a simple act of inviting the homeless to breakfast, turned into what is now Church Under the Bridge. The church welcomes anyone and everyone and has been doing so for almost 30 years. “That’s really the beginning. [Attendees] started calling it Church Under The Bridge. It really came out of their request to us to come and be a part of their lives,” Jimmy Dorrell, Senior…
By Grace Smith | Broadcast ReporterRemember that old lock and key sparkly notebook you kept under your bed as a young teen, hoping no one would ever find it? That journal you went straight to after school if you had a bad day or if your crush talked to you. Your heart and soul was poured out into that little book. Well, it’s time to bring that diary back out.OK, maybe not the sparkly lock and key one you used to have; get a new, more updated one. My point is, journaling isn’t just for young people who are going…
Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter A man who calls himself the “Wing Man opened up his restaurant, Wings Of Waco. The restaurant is in downtown’s Union Hall food court. Before opening Wings of Waco he used to serve students wings every Wednesday for lunch and dinner at the Penland dining hall. Now he is spreading his own wings and following his dreams. “When it comes to having a dream, you have to go out and live it,” said Kemar Harris, Owner and Executive chef for Wings of Waco restaurant. “You can’t just dream about it everyday, you have to take…
Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter From running the Baylor Line to eating at Penland Dining Hall, Baylor is proud of its many traditions. Pictures and videos can show outsiders what it’s like to be a Baylor Bear, but a vlog can do even more. Vlogging is a YouTube sensation that is a type of video that reaches the eyes of billions each day. Current students have created vlogs that take viewers into their lives at Baylor University and invite them into their community through the screen. “We are looking at showcasing and presenting a sort of virtual tour of what…
Grace Smith | Broadcast Reporter Baylor’s entrepreneurship program has been helping students turn their business ideas into reality since 1977. It is one of the first universities in the nation to create a Center for Entrepreneurship. This year, the program is celebrating their 11th straight year in the nation’s top 10. “I think it is the combination of theories, classroom work, practice and application out in the business world that makes out program really special,” said Peter G. Klein, who is the W. W. Caruth Endowed Chair, a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Corporate…