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By Sarah Pinkerton | ReporterGlobalization is defined as “the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale” and certainly holds relevance in our world. As students hit the outside world after graduation, knowing a foreign language can be of much assistance in their post-Grad endeavors. This is why students of all majors should be required to take at least four semesters of a foreign language in college, and why they should take it seriously. With globalization comes the inevitable interaction with people of varying types of nationalities. Being able to speak…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterThe search for a new Dean of the Honors College came to a close last week with Dr. Douglas V. Henry selected for the position. As announced by Provost Nancy Brickhouse, Dr. Henry is set begin his duties on May 1. After taking on the role of associate dean in 2012, Henry has been working as Interim Dean of the Honors College since last summer and will now be taking on the official position as dean after Thomas S. Hibbs. Henry first earned his bachelor’s degree in religion from Oklahoma Baptist University and then went…
Two Baylor biology students selected by national committee.
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterCreative approaches to the once normal parts of our lives have become more and more common. The Mayborn Museum is no exception to this and has found a way to bring their museum to the living rooms of many families through an initiative called “Mayborn At Home.” Launched last week, this section of the Mayborn website allows families to explore the museum in their home during the days of social distancing with different options for exhibits and activities.Currently, there are seven virtual visit options including a Mammoth tour, Humpback Whale skull facts and a Village…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterAs all on and off-campus Baylor events, including Premiere Day, have been canceled until May 15, the Undergraduate Admissions office has created a website that allows for an immersive virtual campus visit for prospective students. Premiere Day is the largest prospective student event and an opportunity for students to get to know campus in-person. This year, the university combined Premiere with “Know Where You’re Going Day” and are offering online tools as a virtual alternative to in-person visits. The website launched Friday and allows students the ability to schedule a time and date in which…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff Writer As local governments, states and the federal government continue with shelter-in-place orders and restrictions in daily life, the university has decided to move all in-person new-student orientation sessions for June and July to an online format. This new orientation experience will be called “Foundations” and is expected to launch on June 1. The New Student Programs office, along with the Admissions office, academic advisors, Student Life office, the President’s Council and others, made this decision in April, prior to the opening of the online reservation form for Orientation and Baylor Line Camp. Academic advising…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterThe Baylor family stretches far and wide and continues to show its support for those around them during uncertain times. Recent Baylor graduate, Vanessa Martinez, has become the founder and director of operations for “Feed the Frontline, El Paso”, the first clinician meal support program in her hometown of El Paso. Announced Friday, the program will be delivering free meals to local hospital staff with food from restaurants in El Paso. The food will be purchased by donations and will support not only the hospital staff, but restaurant owners as well. “Often healthcare workers are…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterAs COVID-19 continues to spread and impact Baylor students around the world, the university has set up the President’s Excellence Fund to provide awards of up to $1,000 to support various students in need. $261,000 in awards have already been distributed to applicants.This fund will contribute to purchasing laptops and internet access for students who may not have these things for online coursework. It will also provide support for housing challenges, food insecurity, support for those who have lost wages, jobs and emergency medical and mental health services. In order for applicants to be eligible,…
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By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterAs the number of COVID-19 cases in Texas hits 715, Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference at the Texas Department of Public Safety warehouse facility Tuesday regarding the precautions that the state will be taking in regards to the virus.Abbott will be increasing healthcare precautions in Texas facilities, but stopped short of a statewide shelter-in-place order.After speaking with Vice President Mike Pence, Abbott said that he is now ordering all surgeons in the state to stop non-essential surgeries. He says that this will increase the number of available hospital beds and will slow the…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterAs students begin their new normal of online education throughout the duration of the semester, professors have had to make many adjustments to their syllabi, teaching styles, content and ways of interacting with students. In light of this transition, the University Libraries has made a series of online courses available on their website. These courses are open to any faculty member, staff member or student that feels they made need to learn new skills in order to adapt.Many of the courses are held throughout each day covering varying topics. Today’s topics included “Online Worries Debunked”,…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterMclennan County followed in Dallas’ footsteps Monday as Mayor Kyle Deaver issued a “shelter-in-place” order for Waco residents that limits travel outside of the home to essential-travel only beginning at 11:59 p.m. and extending through at least April 7th. Businesses that are labeled as “non-essential” will be shut down and individuals may only leave their home for necessary trips to the grocery store, pharmacy or for healthcare. Anyone in violation of this order will be issued a Class C Misdemeanor. However, in a press release put out today by the Waco Transit System, the system…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff Writer After the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation of no mass gatherings with 50 or more people for the next eight weeks, Baylor postponed the May commencement ceremonies for seniors until August. In a statement from University President Linda Livingstone, Baylor said seniors will still earn their degree in May upon finishing their academic requirements. “We also know how meaningful it is for graduates to walk across the stage at commencement, and we plan to extend that opportunity to our spring graduates at an August ceremony,” Livingstone said. In a video statement released…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterThe continuation of online classes through the end of the semester has forced mandatory chapel to make adjustments to its curriculum. As of now, chapel students will receive a short video regularly via Canvas, Facebook and Instagram instead of attending an in-person chapel in Waco Hall.In addition to videos, students will be asked to submit a 1,000 word reflection essay at the end of the semester about the videos they have watched and also on their spiritual journey during this time.University President Linda Livingstone contacted those currently enrolled in chapel by email Thursday to explain…
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Online courses to begin March 23rd for a two week period
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterThe Dr Pepper Museum will host a sensory sensitivity event for those with special needs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m today at the museum as a part of their monthly First Friday.First Friday gives the local community free admission to the museum and aims to pair with a special event each month. March’s First Friday event centers around sensory sensitivity.Everything in the museum will be open as it normally is, but the event will allow those with special needs to get hands-on with activities. Lighting will be modified and sounds will be minimized. Quiet…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterBonjour les ours! In honor of National Foreign Language Week, Le Cercle Français hosted a discussion about the French language and various examples of French music Wednesday night in Old Main. Attendees met for a round table and first attempted various French tongue twisters. French students from varying levels of experience and knowledge were able to go through the tongue twisters together and attempt to pronounce the different sayings and then translate them. Houston senior Leah Sobernheim, vice president of Le Cercle Français, hosted the meeting and led attendees through the tongue twisters and discussion.…
The sorority honors its 70th anniversary of the Baylor Beauty Style Show
Dr. TaNikka Sheppard to be the plenary speaker
Counseling center offers tips to students to stay healthy
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterFat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent are all times of reflection for many Catholics.As a reminder of the sacrifices of Christ, the Baylor Catholic Student Association will host Mass services and ash distribution throughout the day at Ellison Chapel and the St. Peter’s Catholic Student Center on Wednesday. These services will be in addition to their weekly rosary event at 9 p.m. on Mondays outside of 1845 at Memorial.In collaboration with St. Peter’s Catholic Student Center, the on-campus service for Ash Wednesday will include the liturgy of the Word with readings, a…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterAll-University Sing has given many members of Greek Life an opportunity to show off their vocal cords and dancing feet on the stage of Waco Hall since 1953 as they compete for a spot in Pigskin Revue.However, with the formation of Sing Alliance in 1997, the term All-University Sing truly took on its name. Sing Alliance allows students from all across campus who may not be involved with Greek Life an opportunity to show off their talent right next to the other acts. There are typically around 100 people involved, and the group dedicates countless…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterDr. Stacey Sinclair of Princeton University came to Baylor to discuss her studies on implicit bias during her lecture titled “Prejudice in the Blink of an Eye: The Science of Racial Bias” Thursday in Hankamer Auditorium.Sinclair first gave audience members a clear definition of “explicit bias.” She said it can be reported, one is consciously aware of it and it is controllable.To back this up, she utilized graphs comparing the number of white people who approve the school integration of African American and white students versus white individuals who approve of federal support to make…
By Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterThe Baylor chapter of March of Dimes brought food to the Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Newborn Intensive Care Unit Sunday and made 14 isolate cards for the pre-mature babies in the NICU.These cards are meant to allow parents to track their baby’s growth and have something positive to take home. Since Valentine’s Day was Friday, members made Valentine’s cards for the babies, using the baby’s footprints in the shape of a ‘V.’Senior biology lecturer Dr. Marcie Moehnke is the adviser for Baylor March of Dimes. Moehnke has had personal experience in giving birth to…
Institute for Studies of Religion hosted Dr. Daniel Barish and Dr. Kate Merkel-Hess to discuss
Ambassadors promoted different organizations to raise funds
From Waco to New Mexico to the Grand Canyon to Los Angeles in one week
Sarah Pinkerton | Staff WriterMonday’s “Done in a Day” event allowed Baylor MBA applicants to fit their entire application, interview and acceptance process into a 24-hour window. The event was held in the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation. The event was geared toward individuals who have already submitted an application, but many prospective applicants attended also.Scot Sanders, assistant director of admissions in the graduate business programs, planned and hosted this event for Baylor students.“The day is designed to give our prospective students full access to all things Baylor MBA while introducing them to the culture of the…