Author: Molly Atchison

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing Editor The national Passion conference began in 1995 in order to reach out to American young adults and invite them to explore their Christian faith. The Passion collective brings some of the best worship artists together to perform for thousands of students and young adults aged 18-25, which is later made into a worship album and shared with the world. The 2018 Passion album, titled “Passion: Whole Heart” was released online Feb. 23 of this year, and the physical release will take place Friday in stores across the country. “Whole Heart” contains tracks from…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorThe Baylor equestrian team rode out on a low note, losing 14-6 to Oklahoma State Saturday afternoon at the Willis Family Equestrian Center. This meet closed out the regular season for the Bears, ending with a 5-6 record for the season and a 2-3 record in the Big 12. Although the season is over for the Bears, there were still some wins in the meet, with senior hunt seat Rachel Van Allen winning exhibition on the flat with a 91, and also won Most Outstanding Player honors in the meet.The first two events of…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorSpring has sprung all over Texas — flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and cars are honking as tourists pile into Magnolia Silos, desperate to catch a glimpse of Chip and Joanna Gaines. To welcome in the season, The Gaines family and the Magnolia corporation are hosting their second annual “Spring at the Silos” event this weekend, featuring more than 60 vendors from across the country. The event will run through Saturday, and the Silos grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.The Spring at the Silos event offers a family-friendly…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing Editor Following the recent release of Marvel’s “Black Panther” and in anticipation of the upcoming “Avengers: Infinity War” release, it is the perfect time to revisit the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Over the next six weeks, leading up to the May release of the long-awaited “Infinity War,” I will be breaking down a group of movies in the MCU based off Digg.com’s Best Way to Watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe list, so sit down, grab your popcorn and your reading glasses, and prepare to have your Marvel-loving minds blown. These three movies, which close…

Baylor students caught a glimpse of the civil rights movement during a screening of Smithsonian Channel’s documentary “The Lost Tapes of Malcolm X” and expert Q&A session

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorCultivate7twelve, a relatively new fine art gallery and event space located downtown, is cleverly named after its street address, 712 Austin Ave. Cultivate’s storefront features a collection of locally made artwork available for purchase, providing an opportunity for the Waco community to profit off of their talent. The walls toward the back of the downtown space cycle through exhibits on a monthly basis, and various nonprofits call the upstairs office space of Cultivate home. Most recently, Cultivate has opened its doors (and its walls) to a group of local, creative minds known as PACT,…

By Molly Atchison | Print-Managing Editor Following the recent release of Marvel’s “Black Panther” and in anticipation of the upcoming “Avengers: Infinity War” release, it is the perfect time to revisit the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Over the next six weeks, leading up to the May release of the long-awaited “Infinity War,” I will be breaking down a group of movies in the MCU based off Digg.com’s Best Way to Watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe list, so sit down, grab your popcorn and your reading glasses, and prepare to have your Marvel-loving minds blown. According to Digg.com, the best place…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorBaylor’s 2018 All-University Sing season came to a close this Saturday in Waco Hall with its final round of performances and the announcement of Sing results. The competition featured 17 individual acts, each of which were in the running for several “people’s choice awards,” as well as the opportunity to be one of eight acts to perform again in the fall for Baylor’s homecoming event, Pigskin. However, only three acts can claim bragging rights of being in the top three: Delta Delta Delta sorority took home third, Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority placed second and…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorBaylor equestrian fell to the No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies on the road Saturday afternoon. In a blowout match, the Aggies dominated in every event, winning 14-4 against the Bears.Baylor equestrian started out off slow and never managed to catch up. First, the team lost 3-1 in fences and 4-0 in horsemanship. Junior hunt seat Shannon Hogue earned the only point for Baylor in fences, riding 83-73 against her opponent. Senior hunt seat Abby Jorgensen held off her opponent by tying in her event, 77-77. Horsemanship did not go much better, with junior western…

By Molly Atchison | Print Digital ManagerOf the sports included in the 2018 Winter Olympics, snowboarding has been one of the most exciting and rewarding for the United States. So far, men’s slopestyle, women’s slopestyle, women’s halfpipe, men’s halfpipe and men’s snowboard cross have all finished, and there’s still five events left in the category. The U.S. has won gold in four of the five completed events, but what is perhaps the most impressive part is the wide age gap in the participants. The two men’s winners, Redmond Gerard and Shaun White have a 14-year age gap, and the women,…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorBaylor equestrian team triumphed 10-7 over TCU Saturday at the Willis Family Equestrian Center.This is the second straight home victory against a ranked opponent for Baylor after beating Auburn 9-8 last weekend. Head coach Casie Maxwell praised her team and their victory in what was a close comeback decided in the final six rides.“Today was another great win for our team. It’s nice to be into the spring semester with two big wins under our belt against very high caliber teams,” Maxwell said. Baylor equestrian started out on a slow note, falling 3-2 in…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing Editor Hanging in the corner of the Mayborn Museum, a stately brick building near Baylor University’s campus, is the artwork of various native Texans. These paintings depict the unique natural diversity in the waterways that lie under the Texas sky, and each image carries the personality of the artist and the colorful ways they perceive the world. “Of Texas Rivers and Texas Art” is a Mayborn Museum exhibit unlike any other, and until March 25, Baylor students and museum enthusiasts can appreciate the beauty of Texas wilderness through the eyes of some of the…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorThe New England Patriots are set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl LII at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The powerhouse Patriots are, of course, projected to win with odds of -4.5 over/under 48, according to Bleacher Report’s most recent poll. However, after playing as an underdog in the NFC and overcoming an expected setback with the loss of star quarterback Carson Wentz, the Eagles have proved that anything is possible, and they are expecting to do the impossible this year. With a rowdy fan…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorAwards season is well underway, as evidenced by the amount of glitz and glamour circulating social media. On Sunday night, the biggest names in music swept into New York City’s Madison Square Garden arena, with smiles sparkling as hopefuls strutted down the red carpet awaiting their fate.As always, there was a mix of live music, including a powerful performance by Kesha, a cover and tribute to Tom Petty performed by Emmylou Harris and Chris Stapleton, and a stunning dance number by Rihanna during her performance alongside DJ Khaled of their hit song ‘Wild Thoughts.’…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorThe Historic Waco Foundation is luring in both tourists and locals with their exhibit, “A Fashionable Past,” an exclusive collection of traditional garb displaying how fashion has changed throughout time. Fabrics, accessories and traditional footwear from the late 1800’s to the 1940s gleamed from behind the glass cases at the Fort House Museum, where the exhibit will remain open until March 31. In addition to the formalwear and tight corsets on display, the Fort House also gives tours of the estate.Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by friendly Historic Waco Foundation tour guides, ready and…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing Editor For many college students, grocery shopping can be difficult, and without a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s in Waco, Baylor students may find healthy options to be a bit sparse. While on the surface Waco may seem to be lacking in opportunities to eat healthy, there are several under-the-radar options that can be outlets for students looking to dive into the world of clean eating. I explored three different Waco food suppliers, and evaluated the prices, the customer service and the quality of the food at H-E-B, Aldi and Drug Emporium. The most…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorIn low-income communities, the risk of losing students due to movements within the foster system is a concern for many educators. According to the Department of Family and Protective Services, in McLennan County alone, 199 children under the age of 17 are in the foster system as of Sept. 2017. With the City of Waco reporting nearly 53,740 students in McLennan County’s education system in 2016, the DFPS numbers may seem insignificant. But in reality, these statistics indicate a correlation between home transience and educational success.According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human…

For the holiday season, is it a time to save or splurge? You decide.

Print managing editor Molly Atchison reviewed the best comedic acts from TrueLove Bar’s night of stand-up comedy.

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorWhile watching the cult classic “Mean Girls” the other night, a realization dawned on me: I had always envisioned myself as a Cady Heron, the young ingenue with naturally perfect hair and a sweet disposition. A protagonist of high moral values, who may be led astray but eventually returns to her bright, shining self. However, as I sat there watching Mrs. Norberry ask the girls about being victims of bullying, I realized that sometimes, I share more qualities than I’d like with the ice queen Regina George. Sometimes I can be vapid and self-centered,…

Gorillaz closed out this year’s ACL with a bang.

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorMany times we get caught up in the whirlwind that is college — the classwork, the parties, the adventures, the extracurriculars. However, there are moments where life slows, almost stops, and in those moments, I find myself evaluating life. Most recently, I was introduced to the Enneagram Test, a personality test much like the Myers-Briggs test, which gave me new insight into the way I process thoughts, emotions and interactions with others. The Enneagram test revolves around a set number system — there are nine distinct personalities that people fall into. You can only…

She started out with only five different clothing options, but now she is building her business with an ultimate goal in mind.

The Baylor community has the opportunity to be astonished and fascinated by the traveling production of “The Fertile River” next weekend.Written by playwright and poet Vincent Terrell Durham and produced by Baylor alumnus Alton J. Patton III, this play gives the audience a brief look into life the perspective of the Eugenics Board of North Carolina. According to the Learn North Carolina website, the Eugenics Board was active from 1933 to 1977 and existed under the watch of the North Carolina General Assembly of 1929. The purpose of the Eugenics Board was to authorize, oversee and conduct the sterilization of…

By Molly Aitchison | Print Managing Editor“I’m going to summer camp!” I told my mom enthusiastically as I shipped my last bag off to Oakland, Maine. Still skeptical about this impromptu adventure into the heart of New England, my mom just shook her head and asked for the seven thousandth time if I was ready to work with children all summer.At the time, I thought being a camp photographer was the easiest job in the world. I had scored an amazing deal where my entire summer was practically paid for, and all I had to do was take pictures of…

The best kept secret in Waco is a must-try for Baylor students, Waco residents and any visitors looking for an easy, fresh and delicious meal. As the name implies, the “Secret Chef of Waco” is a catering service that has flown under the radar for over 10 years. Billy Garrett, a born and bred Wacoan, started Secret Chef of Waco after the catering services from the bed and breakfast he previously owned became requested more. Currently, Garrett and his small battalion of chefs prepare, package and present fresh and fast meals for Waco residents. “The owner [Garrett] is a super…

Every few weeks, I find myself thinking “Gosh, I would love to have a dog.” Then I’m reminded of the fact that I am a double major who works part time and is involved in several clubs, including a sorority. I have no time to feed myself, much less take care of a pet. Despite my acceptance of this predicament, and at risk of losing the only sliver of free time I have left, I agreed to join my roommate when she suggested we volunteer at the Humane Society of Central Texas.Now I’m obsessed — Not only are the dogs…

By Molly Atchison | Opinion EditorThe Baylor rugby club (7-1) added another win to their season in a non-conference friendly match against the University of Texas this Saturday.Although they were missing five members of their starting lineup, the Bears started the match off strong with a fast-earned try and a penalty kick that landed the ball in UT’s hands. Baylor pulled ahead with a strong lead of 27-8 in the first half, led by senior eight-man and team captain Pete Hamm. The team’s consistency has been flawless over their past few matches, with their win over Texas Tech on Feb.…

By Molly Atchison | Opinion EditorFormer Baylor linebacker Shamycheal Chatman was arrested on charges of sexual assault on Thursday in Houston. Chatman has been booked at the Houston Police Department Central Jail, and no bond has been set.McLennan County released a warrant for Tre’Von Armstead and Chatman’s arrests. An Elizabeth Doe lawsuit was filed on Jan. 27, 2017, connects the two players to a sexual assault incident in 2013. Chatman transferred to Sam Houston University in 2013 after redshirting his freshman year at Baylor. Armstead started in 27 games at Baylor before being released for a violation of team rules…

By Molly Atchison | Opinion EditorEditor’s Note: This is the fourth installment in a four-part series about gender transition and the issues surrounding it. For the personal safety of some of the individuals mentioned below, last names have been omitted.“When I was a child, I went to church every Saturday — which is the Sabbath day in the Seventh Day Adventist church.” McLennan County junior Jessica said. Jessica, a transgender student attending Baylor University, went through several stages of self-reflection as she began to consider publicly representing herself as a woman and starting the transition process. As a Seventh Day…