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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Executive ProducerIf you look around your campus, workplace or even within your own organizations, you will find various levels of interaction happening. There will be those who you can tell have never met a stranger and others who tend to keep to themselves. While no two people are the same and some prefer different levels of socialization than others, it is clear that there is one thing all individuals long for: community. Regardless of your age or how long you have been at one particular place, community is important to human beings. There is an…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterThink for a moment about what the word “representation” means to you. For some, this word may bring up the picture of an inspiration or role model in their life. For others, this word relates to a professional in their area of interest. Regardless of what comes to mind, it is clear that representation plays a large role in one’s journey to becoming to where one wishes to be.In elementary school and for the majority of my middle and high school years, I was the only black girl in the classroom. Confident in who I…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter Baylor football collaborated with the national organization Be The Match to host a bone marrow donor registry drive on Thursday. The goal of the event was to encourage students on campus to step up and potentially save a life. As students, faculty and even guests walked by, the team informed individuals of the benefits of being a match and the impact that they can have. Abraham Ahumada is the president of Be the Match on Baylor University. He said that he was hoping to grab the attention of as many students as possible through…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterWe’ve all been there. Stressed, overwhelmed and unsure of how we are going to get through the extensive list of commitments and assignments written out for the day. Day-to-day life, at times, seems to become a routine, and a cloud of overcommitment and approaching deadlines can hang over your head.You get home and you are drained — physically, mentally and emotionally.The cycle continues.This is why self-care is essential.The life of an overly committed college student is no simple task. There is the pressure to join, run for and agree to anything and everything. In a…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter The Boys and Girls Clubs of Waco was created in 1909 and continues to provide after-school and summer programming for youth in the area. The kids are picked up from school and then brought to the Club, where they receive a meal, homework help and intentional mentorship. April Rosier began as a volunteer and is now the executive branch director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Waco. She said mentorship plays an important role within the lives of every child that walks through the door. “Mentorship is key for these students,” Rosier said.…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterStudying abroad is a popular option for students who wish to immerse themselves in a culture different than their own. One Baylor senior and two recent graduates began writing about their study abroad experiences on campus and then made their plans into a publication of their own.After two years of writing and designing, Esther Zhao, Jinni Tang and Sky Gao published “My U.S. Study Journal,” which is now available to buy in China.Shanghai, China senior Jinni Tang shared her thoughts on becoming a published author.“It’s a really interesting process,” Tang said. “When I first heard…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter The largest prosecuted college admission scandal in U.S. history is still ongoing, and payments ranging from $200,000 to even millions have been used as bribes by celebrities, doctors, lawyers and wealthy executives to help get their kids into elite universities. At least 50 people were accused, and those arrested included actresses Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman. Some Baylor students expressed their thoughts on this nationwide investigation.Sugar Land junior Iman Dawson shared how she feels about the scheme.“If you are letting these underqualified students go into these colleges and then they go out and get…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter The 17th annual Bearathon, a fundraising effort by Student Foundation, is taking place this Saturday. Sugar Land senior Lauren Emiliani and Weatherford senior Emma Beaird were named co-directors of the Bearathon a year ago and have since been planning every detail of the race from emergency action plans to the logistics.“The Bearathon is a half-marathon and a 6K that we put on annually to raise money for Student Foundation scholarships,” Beaird said. “Each year we get to give out about 90 scholarships to students, who are both merit and need-based at Baylor. We like…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterShoot your shot. It’s a phrase we have all heard before. In most cases, it refers to pursuing someone that is interested in or taking a chance at something before that very opportunity is lost.Why not have this same mindset when it comes to pursuing our career paths or landing that first interview with an employer? By this phrase, I do not mean acting in a way that skips over the necessities that are key in working your way up in your future job or upcoming opportunity. “Shooting your shot” does not mean being pushy…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter Across the United States, there are more than 1.6 million youth who experience homelessness each year. The Cove is in its third year of providing services for homeless youth in Waco.Kelly Atkinson is an alumna of the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work and taught at Baylor for ten years. She currently serves as the executive director at The Cove.“The Cove is a safe place for young people experiencing homelessness to thrive,” Atkinson said. “We have what is called our Nurturing Center. It’s a safe place to go where you might charge your…

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 By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children has offered its services to victims with a large variety of resources to promote hope and advocacy since 1976. The center has been at its current location since March 2018 and aims “to promote healing of children and crime victims through advocacy, collaboration, prevention, and treatment.” Dr. Kerry Burkley is the Program Director for the Children’s Advocacy Center and graduated from Baylor with a dual degree in journalism and religion. He began his journey as the education coordinator for the Advocacy Center, just a few…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterEstablished in 2002, Barefoot Campus Outfitters provides unique campus apparel for colleges across the country. In the Waco location, you can find a variety of items that range from Baylor hats to game day gear to cheer on the Bears. Along with Baylor-specific items, the store sells apparel specific to the Barefoot Campus Outfitters brand.Abi Skeeler, assistant manager at the Waco location of Barefoot Campus Outfitters, said that game days and holiday weekends are most popular for the store.“Lately, our most purchased items have been anything with the sailor bear on it,” Skeeler said. “That…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter The Piper Center for Family Studies and Child Development has been around since 1995 and continues to uphold its goal of connecting students at Baylor to the classroom experiences that the center offers.According to the Piper Center’s website, its mission is “to be a laboratory school that provides model programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. We also provide leadership to students consistent with the teaching, research/creative endeavors, and service missions of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences and Baylor University.”Frances Hickman, interim director for the center, said more than 300 students from…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterIt’s time to get out of your bubble.It can be easy, as a student, to stick to what is comfortable and go about your daily routine. If you take a look around, much of what you see in your day-to-day life may look familiar. As great as being content can feel, there is an entire world happening around you. It is important to take a step outside of the familiarity that you are used to and view the world through the eyes of those who do not live the same type of life that you…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterFor San Antonio senior Daemiah Perryman, makeup has become more than a hobby –– it’s become a way to serve her community. She has taken makeup to a new level with looks that she said she hopes inspire and serve as a way to teach youth in an artistic way.While makeup brings Perryman joy, she said the true reason behind what she does is from her desire to give back to others.“My mom and I talk about it all the time, because she’s moving to Austin, and I’m thinking about moving to Austin after I…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterDowntown Waco holds numerous shops, restaurants and historic spots that are unique to the city’s culture. For many locals, finding that perfect space to work can be a challenge. One Waco business known as “WacoWork” provides the community with the opportunity to collaborate and connect in a coworking space.Caroline Thornton is one of the co-founders and also the community director at WacoWork. She graduated from Baylor in 2016 with a degree in corporate communications, and said she now acts as the “hands and feet” of the daily amenities that WacoWork offers.“My love for Waco kept…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter“If you want something, go get it.”My mother has spoken these seven words to me ever since I was a child. Now, at 20, those words have played such a large role in my life. So many of the opportunities, interviews and positions I have been in all started by simply having the “go-getter” type of mindset.It is important to understand that nothing is going to be simply handed to you. Getting to the place you wish to be requires a great deal of dedication, diligence and discipline. Twists and turns may come your way,…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter One Homecoming tradition stands out among the rest with an important message about the value of life. On Jan. 22, 1927, 10 students were killed in a bus-train accident that would forever hold a special place in the hearts of the Baylor community.These students’ lives are celebrated annually in a tradition known as Mass Meeting, which took place late Thursday evening in the Ferrell Center. This event provided freshmen with a special ceremony to honor the Immortal Ten.Lake Jackson junior Sarah Hosack was nominated as a torchbearer for this year’s Mass Meeting gathering. Torchbearers…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter Baylor Homecoming festivities have provided a gathering place for Baylor Bears for more than 100 years. Many Baylor students shared which Homecoming traditions they they are most looking forward to attending this year. For many freshmen on campus, the traditions are both new and exciting as they anticipate all of the fun activities that have been rumored over campus.Tomball freshman Hannah Steed said she is most looking forward to attending this year’s parade.“I think it’s going to be really fun, and there’s so many groups that I know are going to be there,” Steed…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter The East Waco Library hosts a weekly club called Girls Who Code that is designed to teach girls computer science skills in a fun, comfortable setting.Jessica Emmett is the community services supervisor at the library, and she said she hopes that the coding club encourages young girls to explore the world of STEAM. STEAM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.“We noticed that there was a lack of STEAM programming for teens that were offered,” Emmett said. “This is actually a national program. It’s an initiative nationwide to get more girls…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterMaya Angelou once said, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” I have always admired this quote, and these profound words remain close to my heart. That was me. I was afraid to speak my heart and weighed down by an unknown fear of transparency. What is your story? Each one of us have a voice that has the power to change the life of someone who needs it the most. Sharing your story is a testimony to others that there is hope for their situation. Even through our darkest…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterThe Baylor National Association and Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Baylor National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) collaborated on Tuesday night for a panel discussion about the effects mental health has on society. World Mental Health Day is observed annually on Oct. 10, and the two groups aimed to bring awareness to this issue.Cypress senior Maryse Bombito participated in the panel discussion and provided insight to the attendees about her experience and hope for students who may be struggling with something similar.“I think it’s really important for us to destigmatize the narrative behind mental health,”…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter Billy Garrett is the founder of Secret Chef, a business designed to provide home-cooked meals to your business, organization or to take home with you. Garrett’s company has recently opened a new location on Baylor’s campus.Located on 1400 Speight Suite E, Secret Chef provides a convenient option for the Baylor and Waco community to receive catering services or prepared, home-cooked meals in-store. Garrett manages and prepares food for both locations and balances his time between the two.“It’s tricky,” Garrett said. “It’s getting up early between 4 and 5 a.m. Our store opens at 7…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterThe Office of Career and Professional Development and JCPenny teamed up on Sunday for their fourth BU Suit Up event. All students with a Baylor ID had the opportunity to shop professional dress apparel, shoes and accessories for 40 percent off their purchases at the register.Houston junior Godfrey Evbuomwan attended Sunday’s event after hearing about the great opportunity it would be during one of his classes.“I’m taking this one course, and this woman in the the Office of Career and Professional Development came by and spoke about how we should make our resumes and other…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter“No one is you, and that is your power.”The moment I heard these words many years ago, I knew that they would have a lasting impact on my life. To this day, these nine words bring me great peace.For every incoming college student, the anticipation of beginning the college journey comes with feelings that were designed to be both new and exciting. They say college is a time for new beginnings, friendships and memories that will be remembered forever.As I grew up and approached my freshman year of college, there were common phrases that I…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter Baylor’s Multicultural Affairs Book Club hosted its second book club on Wednesday evening. During the spring semester, students had the opportunity to vote on the book for the following semester. This semester’s selection is “I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made For Whiteness” by Austin Channing Brown. One first year student eagerly joined the Multicultural Affairs Book Club and soon found out that the topic was very similar to an idea she had already envisioned. Freshman Elizabeth Braggs is originally from Rivers State, Nigeria, but was raised in Austin. Her passion for…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterFor Placentia, Calif., junior Alina Wong, Tuesday’s Neighbor Nights event allowed her to meet and get to know students from all over the world, even though she had to be persuaded to attend by a fellow classmate.“I came out, because my friend from my Bible class actually kind of dragged me here,” Wong said. “I met some people from China, Atlanta and Chicago, so they’re from all over the place.”Wong was born in New Jersey, but she grew up in China. She said her international experience is what makes her unique.“I was born in America,…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterBaylor Urban Missions hosted a two-day fair at the Bobo Spiritual Life Center as a way for students to get to know the various Urban Missions teams that serve the Waco community. Stilwell, Kan., juniorJessie Jilovec, leader of the Talitha Koum team, said devotes her time to serving and leading each week.“I am the team leader of Talitha Koum,” Jilovec said. “It’s an organization here in Waco, who take care of young kids who are in poor situations in their family. We set up for the meeting that they have every Tuesday night for the…

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By Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterThe Waco Homespun Quilters’ Guild hosted its monthly meeting Monday night titled “College Night.” The guild meets on the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m and features a variety of speakers, workshop and community service opportunities.Karen Curlee, a Baylor class of 1977 alumna, has been a member of the Waco Homespun Quilters’ Guild for around fifteen years. Her passion for textiles and creation was prevalent, even at the college-level.“I was a home-economics major. We concentrated on garments and that type of thing, but I enjoy sewing and enjoy the creation of it,” Curlee…

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Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Intern To start off the school year for incoming students, Baylor Welcome Week features events and activities to help students get connected and comfortable on campus. There is a special group of people that make this week possible. “A Welcome Week leader is just somebody who shows the incoming students what Baylor is like. We talk about academics, we kind of take them on a spiritual journey too,” said Houston sophomore Hope Willenborg. Incoming students are divided into small groups that consist of two Welcome Week Leaders, each of whom have been through an application process…

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