Despite many challenges for group gatherings during the pandemic, Baylor’s Theatre Arts department has learned how to safely put together a show.
Author: Mallory Harris
With a deadline of Feb. 3 for registration, the Baylor’s fraternities have started meeting with new students to possibly become members.
Student Activities plans for an eventful spring semester while following Baylor guidelines.
Take a tortilla, ground beef, cheese, some salsa and you have a masterpiece. Tacos are an underrated meal that’s easy to make and turns out great every time.
As the 46th president, Joe Biden’s inaugural address calls the nation to find unity within itself as deep divisions continue.
With no topic considered off-limits, the Baylor University Counseling Center brings a new service to students where open and thoughtful discussions are the goal. Without any preconceived expectations, this is meant to be a student-driven conversation.
Anyone can cook in this play that breaks down every barrier. With new songs and faces, the story of Remy the chef has taken a new path that will bring joy and nostalgia.
As old and new shows move to different streaming platforms, it’s hard to keep up with everything. One thing that has stayed consistent though, Netflix’s stand-up comedy selection.
Not enough space or funds for a tree? No problem. There are simple and cheap ways to decorate a small space for the Christmas season.
Steppin’ Out is an event where thousands of students roam the Waco community doing acts of service. Although this year looks different due to COVID-19 safety regulations, students still have the opportunity to serve others.
After months of creating a training video, Baylor is ready to take the first step in diversity education and in working toward being more loving of all our neighbors.
With students gearing up for the holiday season, food pantries around campus are also making way for students to have food while staying in Waco. Making large strides since their opening, The Store and The Fridge are supporting students in fighting food insecurity.
In light of events happening within the nation and around the world, students formed a unity march on Fountain Mall to reinforce standing against social and racial discrimination.
COVID-19 has changed the way people shop and will impact holiday shopping. With predictions of increased online shopping, some deals are happening in early November and require earlier planning than in previous years.
Breast cancer awareness is supported across the nation to find a cure. With early detection and monthly breast exams, women in college can learn about their risk of getting breast cancer.
In completing their first round of labs, nursing students receive their white coat and move into treating real patients. This shows their readiness to step into the professional world of medicine.
After a year of planning, the Waco Suspension Bridge is undergoing renovations. To preserve its historical significance, the City of Waco has selected a contractor to fix the suspension bridge within the next 18 to 24 months.
By living life with college students, faculty in residence want to meet their residents and build that community. While programs that allow connections have been limited in size and number, faculty in residence have not stopped finding new ways to meet residents.
Every October, college students fill out the FAFSA. There are many resources available to students on campus to make the process easier.
By Mallory Harris | ReporterWhile COVID-19 has disrupted many events this semester, residence hall employees have persevered in getting students connected. From central staff in Campus Living and Learning to the community leaders, many people are working to ensure students can feel at home at Baylor.As most events this semester have changed to an online format, Rob Engblom, associate director for resident learning, explained how the shift hasn’t limited the creativity in developing events. CL&L has five goals when creating an event so the students can get the most out of the experience: concept of life together, self-advocacy, faith development,…
By Mallory Harris | ReporterThe confusion around Zoom and Microsoft Teams is adding unnecessary stress to students and faculty. If Baylor chose one program over the other, training and understanding could be highlighted and added to the good work Baylor is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic. As some classes have turned completely online, many professors use Zoom as a virtual classroom and to conference with students. However, other offices on campus use Microsoft Teams to chat with each other and develop plans. While both have their pros and cons, I feel as though Baylor should adopt one program over the…
By Mallory Harris | ReporterThe summer of 2020 set a precedent by hosting Line Camp virtually. With goals set for next year, New Student Programs is starting the process of finding student leaders by hosting online information sessions. When looking for students, Nathan Shelburne, director of New Student Programs, explained how there’s not really anything in particular they look for in potential leaders besides a love for Baylor. Thinking in terms of student leaders acting on an online platform, Shelburne said that the overall enthusiasm for new Baylor experiences is more important than ever. “It reflects a lot of maturity…
Baylor sends out alert on Monday morning notifying students of a gas leak near 8th street parking garage. Students were not allowed to access their vehicles inside the garage.
By Mallory Harris | ReporterAs positive cases rose on campus in the first few weeks, it raised the question of where everyone was being isolated. While space on campus is limited with record-breaking enrollment numbers, Baylor has sanctioned off certain hotels where on-campus students can be placed in isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Even though there were extensive safety measures put in place, such as masks being worn inside every building, positive cases still happened. Resources for those in isolation from Baylor included an arranged hotel stay and a link to order food. Details about daily symptom checks and…
By Mallory Harris | ReporterAs COVID-19 pushed back the starting of Baylor football, it raised questions about how the university would handle other on-campus sporting events. While intramural sports happen all year long, these fall sports are the first to happen with the pandemic still ongoing.The intramural season is open to any Baylor student or faculty, that pays the respective fees, along with multi-level leagues to organize students by the size of their group. Abiding by the safety measures put in place by Baylor, the intramural team at the McLane Student Life Center have been keeping up to date on…
Students from outside of Texas, come to Baylor with eyes wide open as they face new challenges outside the classroom.
By Mallory Harris | Reporter While the Baylor administration worked for a way to allow students to return to campus amid COVID-19, Student Activities employees have also been thinking of ways for student organizations to remain present and active during the fall semester. As students attended events to interact with organizations, they may have seen some new faces. For this fall semester, 19 groups have been officially chartered as Baylor student organizations. Even working with COVID-19 regulations, these various clubs have made their presence known. “COVID-19 adjustments required initial attention in March 2020, but the review process was able to…