On Dec. 4, 1906, the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity — the first Greek-letter organization for African American men — was founded at Cornell University. On Jan. 15, 1908, the first Greek-letter sorority for African American women, Alpha Kappa Alpha, was founded at Howard University. The formation of these organizations came at a time when Black students were fighting for inclusion and representation within higher education. Over 100 years later, these organizations are still thriving at colleges across America, providing a space to celebrate Black culture and serve local communities.
Author: Matt Kyle
Voters in Texas will make decisions on a series of constitutional amendments Tuesday. There are also several local government seats in contention on Election Day, including the race for the mayor of West and a few city council seats in Robinson.
According to the cats’ caretakers, around 100 cats call Baylor home, living in many different colonies situated around campus. Some colonies are small, like the two black cats living behind Castellaw Communications Center or the four kittens living in the courtyard of Draper Academic Building. Other colonies have up to a dozen cats, like the colony that explores the pipes and tunnels under Russell Hall.
Every Halloween, while everyone is out minding their own business, trick-or-treating and enjoying themselves, a certain group of people set out to ruin the fun for everyone. These people go out slandering an innocent candy that never hurt anyone, a classic candy that is beloved by all Halloweeners: candy corn.
Last year’s flu season was milder than usual thanks to social distancing and mask mandates in place against COVID-19. But this year, many social distancing and mask requirements have been lessened in light of increased COVID-19 vaccinations. Health officials said they are concerned that more people out and about could cause the flu to spread more easily this year, and serious flu cases could couple with cases of the delta variant to potentially overwhelm local hospitals.
Considering that we pay around $60,000 a year to go to Baylor, you would think the Wi-Fi would be a little better. You would think Baylor would at least make sure its students have a stable Wi-Fi connection to get work done, especially considering how prevalent online classes have been for the past year and a half because of COVID-19. Good Wi-Fi is a necessity in college, and Baylor can’t even give that to us.
The new Telehealth service announced by the Baylor Counseling Center (BUCC) a few weeks ago has officially launched. The service, called Baylor Teleheath by Academic Live Care, is free to all students, providing students with quick and flexible scheduling options for online therapy appointments and allowing students who are not on Baylor’s campus to receive care. Students can access the service by calling the toll-free 24/7 number at 833-969-3998.
Many Baylor students rely on Dining Services for their meals. Students who live on campus typically can’t make a meal in their dorm rooms, and having dining halls on campus means they can quickly walk over and grab some food without having to leave campus. But what happens when the dining halls are closed or when you don’t have a meal plan? Follow these six recipes to bring the Baylor dining experience into your very own kitchen and learn a thing or two about cooking in the process.
One week ago, Dutch Bros Coffee opened a new location in Waco. The opening drew long lines as Baylor students flocked to try the chain’s selection of coffee, tea, lemonade and smoothies. Dr. Tyrha Lindsey-Warren, a clinical assistant professor of marketing, said excitement about a new product drives people to want to try whatever the new thing is. She said these consumers are known as “early adopters” within the product adoption cycle, and college students often fall under that category.
Waco PD has started releasing a weekly podcast called “Waco PD on the BEAT.” The first episode came out on Sept. 24, and the department said it hopes to release four episodes per month, on Fridays. Topics on the podcast include crime statistics, humanizing officers, different units within Waco PD and different aspects of the Waco community.
Inspired by the comic book series of the same name, “What If?” examines pivotal moments in the MCU and explores alternate universes in which events occurred differently. Marvel Studios’ first foray into animation, “What If?” expertly combines nostalgia with a comic book feel that is often missing from the MCU to deliver a fresh experience sure to entertain hardcore and casual Marvel fans alike.
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk spoke against critical race theory (CRT) to a packed house at the Waco Convention Center Wednesday evening as part of Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) “Exposing Critical Racism Tour.” The speech was sponsored by the Baylor chapter of TPUSA, which recently received an official charter from the university.
Baylor’s 2021 homecoming week began Tuesday with the Dinner with the Livingstones event. Students were invited to the lawn of the Allbritton House to enjoy free food from a multitude of local food trucks, visit with other students and the Livingstones and listen to live music performed by the alternative-pop band Apollo LTD.
Daniel Craig’s fifth and final James Bond film finally made its theatrical debut Friday. “No Time to Die” has tons of action and goes places no previous Bond films have dared to go, but a bloated runtime and repetitive villain prevent it from delivering a wholly satisfying conclusion to Craig’s run as 007.
The service will be called Baylor Telehealth by Academic Live Care and is free for all students. It will be a partnership between Baylor and Academic Live Care and will provide thousands of counselors for students to receive support from. It will act as both a crisis line and a way for students to get connected with a therapist. It also has long-term care options and offers appointments in the evenings and on weekends, outside of the BUCC’s hours.
This past weekend, Waco Haunted House began its first season under new ownership and a new name: American Scare Grounds. But don’t let the name change fool you. Bobby Crane, the new owner and president of American Scare Grounds, said he wants to continue to build on the original owners’ legacy.
Waco Police Department spokesperson Cierra Shipley said that the uptick in theft can be attributed to the return of students to Baylor’s campus. She said this increase isn’t unusual, as Waco PD always sees a slight increase in theft cases when the new school year begins.
For Mental Health Awareness Week, the Baylor Counseling Center (BUCC) will be hosting a multitude of events designed to bring awareness to mental health issues.
Starting Friday, Waco PD officers will wear a pink police patch on their uniforms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
YouTube announced Wednesday that the site will be cracking down on misinformation by banning misleading content about vaccines.
Reboots, remakes and sequels are Hollywood’s bread and butter. Forty years ago, most of the movies topping the box office were originals, but now, most of the films on top every year are related to some already existing property or franchise.
A group of students took to Fountain Mall Friday to protest Baylor’s mask mandates and COVID-19 testing policies. The students said penalties for missing twice-weekly COVID-19 tests are harsh and discriminatory against unvaccinated students. They also said students should be free to choose if they want to wear a mask or get vaccinated.
At the “Gender, Race and Justice: The Future of American Policing” event on Thursday, a panel of experts spoke about various issues within the American policing system. Panelists also spoke about reforms to the system, including police departments taking better accountability, training police to de-escalate situations and promoting engagement between officers and the community.
While the bears may no longer go to games or drink Dr Pepper, alumni and current students alike hold a shared connection to Baylor’s live mascots. These days, Joy and Lady reside at the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat.
13% of all college students experience rape or sexual assault, and over 50% of sexual crimes occur during the first four months of the fall semester.
The lawsuit, filed Monday, includes Waco, Midway, McGregor and La Vega school districts.
David Beasley talked about conflict as a creator of hunger, ways to solve world hunger and his faith.
A new Texas state law allowing adults to carry handguns without permits or training has raised concern from law enforcement agencies across the state.
Students can win a series of experiential prizes, including suite access for a football game and Homecoming tickets.
“I look forward to see the programs they put in place to make this place feel more inclusive and safer,” Williams said. “I know the vast majority of students do feel safe here, which is good. But the students who don’t, we need to listen to their voices too. I’m excited for the future.”
