By Shayla Kelley | Reporter Kiara Nowlin, an Oxnard, Calif., senior on the acrobatics and tumbling team, is not only a superstar at Baylor University, but she has also captured many other titles from her past sports. Monique Nowlin, Kiara’s mother, said she spotted something different about her daughter from early. “Her father and I noticed how coordinated Kiara was at an extremely young age,” Monique said. “She began walking at 9-and-a-half months, and by age 2-and-a-half, she was throwing back handsprings. By age 3, Kiara was tumbling in exhibitions on behalf of her gymnastics program, and she quickly progressed…
Author: Shayla Kelley
Shayla Kelley | Reporter Student-athletes at Baylor University have a lot of responsibility. Not only do they have to work hard on the field or on the court, but they also have to work hard in the classroom. At Baylor, the “student” part of a student-athlete is strongly emphasized. Without the organization and work from the athletic academic advisors, student-athletes would not be able to flourish both in their sport and academically. Kendal Jarrett, assistant director of Student Athlete Services, has worked for Baylor University for six years. She currently advises women’s basketball and acrobatics and tumbling athletes. “My job…
My whole life, I have constantly been asked the same question: “What is it like to have Mary Lou Retton as a mom?” I would always answer them the same way, “Well, she’s like any other mom. She still takes my phone away and grounds me. The only thing that’s different is that she has to stop and take pictures with random people.” My mom has been speaking publicly since she was only 18 years old. After she won the Olympics in 1984, she was named “America’s Sweetheart,” and she captured the hearts of many Americans whose eyes were glued…
Behind the Scenes: Homecoming from a Football Player’s perspective By: Shayla Kelley Baylor University’s Homecoming game is a very special event. Traditions like the bonfire, parade and concerts bring together all those who love the university. On game day, students swarm McLane Stadium to find a perfect seat on game day, all cheering and rooting for their team to win. However, the perspective from Baylor football players is something different. Junior kicker Chris Callahan said to him it’s special knowing that everyone is coming back to Baylor to watch them play. “All the festivities, all the traditions and the game…
Working out is a huge component to Baylor Athletics. Without exercising, a student athlete could not be able to perform to their maximum potential. However, in order for them to get the energy to perform, the student-athletes must concentrate on the most important factor of athletics: nutrition.
By Shayla Kelley | ReporterThe strength and conditioning staff plays a huge role in Baylor football’s success as the players find themselves in the midst of long games throughout the season battling opponents. However, not only do they create physically strong players and prevent injuries, but also, create a mentally strong team. Andrew Althoff, director of applied performance, has worked long hours for the Baylor football team for eight years come February. “In season, we work probably 60 to 80 hours a week, and during the summer, it’s probably between like 40 to 50 hours,” Althoff said. “Not very often…
Attending your first Baylor Football game is quite an incredible experience.