The Baylor Libraries encourages students, faculty and staff to join the unveiling of the new Black Gospel Archive and Listening Center at 10 a.m. Friday in the garden level of Moody Memorial Library.
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The Annual Royal and Pure Homecoming Stroll-Off took place at the Bill Daniel Student Center, hosted by Phi Beta Sigma along with the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
As young minds usher into adulthood, Baylor presents opportunities for them to take on leadership roles, such as those in Student Government.
Stop the idea that women-specific items must be priced higher than those targeted for men just because they’re pink and scented.
This month, Baylor’s Honors College, with the support of five collaborating universities, kicked off 100 Days of Dante — the world’s largest Dante reading group. The event was created in honor of famous Italian poet and moral philosopher Dante Alighieri, who is revered for his work, “La Commedia,” better known as “The Divine Comedy.”
“We took a look at the story and our resources, and we decided to rework the vision of the film,” Sam Henderson, theater and film lecturer, said. “Originally, if we had made it in 2020, it would’ve been a very different film. I think what we made this May of 2021 is actually a better version.”
Madison Martin | Broadcast Reporter President Trump and former vice president Joe Biden appeared on stage in Cleveland for the first United States presidential debate this year. Instead of illuminating democracy in a civilized discussion, both candidates exchanged insults, marked by interruptions and failure to address important topics. Students shared their reactions to both candidates in the presidential debate. St. Louis freshman Jay Miles tells us what changes she would like to see from both candidates in order for Americans to properly decide which candidate has the best interest of the people. “They both should’ve allowed each other more time…
Madison Martin | Broadcast Reporter This month, Baylor is extending student dining options to introduce an array of local food options that support small Waco businesses. Many of the food trucks partnered with Baylor sought coming to campus as an opportunity to for more social interaction to give students a side of cultural diversity with their meal. The owner of Waffle Chic, Shamica Evans, shared her positive outlook towards the pandemic and the opportunity it has provided her to change the community. “I’ll be glad when COVID is over but, then again, I’m thankful we’re going through this experience in…
By Madison Martin | Broadcast ReporterThe original meaning of “simp” meant a silly or foolish person, derived from the word “simpleton.” However, as generations passed, “simp” is now new slang used to shame men who treat women properly. It discourages males from showing any ounce of respect or affection within relationships, perpetuating toxic masculinity. Simp [si-m-p]: A man that puts too much value on a female for no reason. (Urban Dictionary, 2012)Though the word is usually meant to mean no severe harm, it negatively associates vulnerability and sensitivity to weakness. A “simp” refers to a person who goes above and…
Madison Martin | Broadcast Reporter On Jan. 26th, 2006, Jackie Black hit her head on a tree, saving her life. Though at the time this seemed like a small accident, Black would never be the same. Fearing her daughter had a concussion, Barbara Canales, Brown’s mother, took her to see a pediatrician. Rather than a concussion, her CAT scan revealed an anaplastic astrocytoma, a severe malignant brain tumor the size of an orange growing on the left side of Jackie’s brain. It was a rare form of brain cancer with no known cure and very low survival rate. “If it…
Madison Martin | Broadcast Reporter Though Baylor is in the middle of a pandemic, another fever students are catching is cabin fever. The third floor of Penland Residence Hall, commonly known as the “dirty third” had some “clean fun” in a viral video that blew up recently. The Infamous third floor of Penland is up to another year of shenanigans, throwing a dorm party and turning the hallways into an indoor slip and slide. Shown on both Instagram and Twitter, the video has gained more than 22,000 views since being posted. After several attempts of contacting residents, CL’s and Student…
By Madison Martin | Broadcast ReporterFast fashion is a business model for low-cost, trendy clothes that mimic runway styles and are sold in typical street stores at a speedy pace to meet consumer demands. The desire for clothes to be produced in “backbreaking” time is to purchase them at the height of their popularity for a low price. This trend-led fashion cycle is a direct reflection of overconsumption for clothing styles that cause disastrous social and environmental effects in the long-run.In our scramble for the hottest faux leather jacket or oversized T-shirt, the work put into the clothes worn on…
Madison Martin | Broadcast Reporter From mothers and caregivers to power suit political figures and revolutionary trailblazers, women have surpassed the odds against them and continue to recognize their historical accomplishments by empowering each other on Women’s Equality Day. Horn Lake, Mich., freshman Alana Cosper shares her reason for celebrating another step in the right direction towards feminism. “To recognize this day is to emphasize that women have important ideas, and we can have our voices heard and opinions matter,” Cosper said. With the 2020 Presidential election drawing near, women use this day to acknowledge the power they earned to…
Madison Martin | Broadcast Reporter Now that Baylor has implemented tents to help with social distancing, students feel safer and better protected returning back to school. Houston freshman Bowen Zhang shared his thoughts about the tents being used in attempts to shield students from COVID-19 and encouraging people to stay six feet apart. “I feel like this will be a great way to help many people on campus social distance,” Zhang said. Despite the tents keeping students safe, some say they are disorienting. Houston freshman Garrett Parker found the view of the tents to be a distraction that challenged new…