By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter No. 2-ranked Baylor soccer (18-5-0) came out on top in the first round of the NCAA Soccer Championships after battling it out against Abilene Christian (15-5-1) and winning 2-0. Baylor kept its winning record at home with 12-0, and head soccer coach Paul Jobson said he was overjoyed at the win. “It means a lot,” Jobson said. “Obviously, I appreciate everybody that was out tonight. It was a packed house, it was awesome, a great environment for a college playoff game. Just appreciate everybody being out here and creating a great environment for our…
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By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter Singspiration is Baylor’s annual homecoming worship service. There was a packed house with only standing room available at 7th and James Baptist Church on Friday evening. Families, alumni and students came to support two milestones for Baylor, as well as to take part in the live music. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Baylor Religious Hour choir, this year’s Singspiration commemorated the alumni choir by singing songs that have impacted the group’s lives throughout the years. The Baylor Symphony Choir in the School of Music was the orchestra for Singspiration and they were…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter The McLennan County American Cancer Society celebrated its annual kick-off party for Relay for Life on Friday. Students, families and cancer survivors came together to take part in a trunk or treat party for the start of the fundraising season.Baylor’s Relay for Life committee and McLennan County American Cancer society have now combined and partnered together. Relay for Life is the number one fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Dean Gerasta, committee chair for Relay for Life said the event is, “typically a six to 12 hour celebration of those who’ve won the…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterI love Baylor. I love school. I love class. And I love rain.However, mixing these things together doesn’t make for a happy student. I am from San Diego, and I do not have a car. So my only form of transportation is my two feet and my bike. I live off campus this year, and my bike is my best friend; it takes me to and from class every day. Waco weather is a whole new beast. You never know what to expect — will there be a tornado warning, a flood, or extreme heat?…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter As Baylor grows, so does its consumption and waste. However, the university has compiled a plan that will aid with our growing university. Smith Getterman, director of sustainability and special projects, helps facilitate Baylor’s going green by managing energy, water and recycling. “We really think the biggest and easiest thing to do is recycle … we make it super easy to recycle on campus,” Getterman said. “Whether your living on campus or off, it’s just making sure your lights are off, your water is off … just the little things you you don’t really…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterComing from all across the country, parents made their way to Baylor’s Family Weekend last Friday and Saturday to see their children after a long 6 weeks of being apart.The first event to kick off the weekend was Last Lectures. This event comes from the book “The Last Lecture,” which is full of inspiration and wise words. Baylor took its own twist on the book and invited four professors to share insight and wisdom with parents and students.Senior lecturer in the chemistry department, Dr. Vanessa Castleberry, said events like Last Lectures enrich her experience as…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter Almost all students have felt the stress of test week, and many have spent all night cramming for a big exam or project. However, there are various ways students can alleviate this stress, and they don’t even need to leave campus for most of them. Houston sophomore Katie Rademacher said about her upcoming test week, “I have a lot of tests, and there is a lot of pressure some most of my grade is from the test, so I’m also really nervous about all of it.” Although stress is a normal occurrence for college…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterThe Career and Professional Development center hosted a summer camp career fair last Wednesday. With over 30 different summer camps in attendance, Baylor students had the opportunity to look for summer and part-time jobs. More than 400 students stopped by the career fair.Jonny Van Ommering is part of the Sky Ranch staff and represented the camp at the fair. He said you never know what your future holds.Van Ommering said his original idea was to major in business at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix and then head back home to San Diego, Calif., to work…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter Reckless bicycling can be dangerous, but now it can also be expensive. Chief of Baylor Police Brad Wigtil said Baylor police aren’t just looking for drivers breaking laws, they are cracking down on bike laws as well. Bicyclists can now potentially get tickets and fines for neglecting to follow the Texas State bike laws. “At the Baylor Police Department we are worried about all safety issues, as well as safety for our bicyclists,” Wigtil said. Dedicating their main focus to bike safety, four officers on bicycles are on the lookout for law breakers. However,…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter Fighting the negative stereotypes surrounding fraternities, the #MyFraternity movement aims to inform the public of the philanthropic and service events that they fraternities do. This trending hashtag seeks to change the reputation of boys throwing parties into men building relations and helping others and their communities. Baylor’s chapter of Pi Kappa Phi has embraced the #MyFraternity campaign. Santee, Calif., senior Larsen Witt, president of Pi Kappa Phi said fraternities are constantly bombarded with stereotypes and are trying to combat those ideas by focusing on their philanthropy events. Witt said fraternities are more than comfort…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterCollege is full of transitions and growing periods. So, how can a 19-year-old like myself know what they like, don’t like or even who they are.Every day it seems like my opinions on things change and evolve. As I sit through class and hear professors and students share their ideas, I’m introduced to a new theory to everything. Being so young, my experiences and beliefs have been quite limited. Having only been on Earth for 19 years with more than half those year primarily influenced by other people’s values, my own mindsets and opinions are…
Sugar, soda and sprinkles! Oh my!
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter Most college students would say coffee is an essential part of their daily routine. While providing sanity to college students every day, Common Grounds customers and employees opened up about their caffeine community. Approximately 24 steps away from campus, the guests at this cafe vary from students to tourists to families. San Diego freshman Megan Mae Oitzman said she has already fallen in love in with Common Grounds. While she has only been here for one week, she said has found a sense of community and home here. Megan said Common Grounds is unique…
School Starts Off On The Right Foot With First Day of Service
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterThe Mosaic Mixer is Baylor tradition that takes place each year during the first week of classes. Last Wednesday, event on Fountain Mall showcased just a few of the more than 320 multicultural student organizations on Campus.Mobile, Ala., junior Everett Coleman is the Polemarch for Kappa Alpha Psi at Baylor, and was able to represent his organization at the Mosaic Mixer. Coleman said he considers the event to be “a huge blessing to Baylor that allows freshman, transfers, and the whole community to come together and have unity.”Through Kappa Alpha Psi, Coleman said, he has…
Baylor Professor going above and beyond outside of the classroom to help a well deserving student