Author: Stephanie Starks

Just weeks into his first semester at Baylor, Riverside, California, freshman Aidan Christopher crossed a finish line almost 5,000 miles away from campus — and threw a Sic ’em to the crowd.

Every year, millions of people want to go into haunted houses. Haunted houses give people who walk through them an adrenaline rush.

Miami freshman Joaquin Otero wants the Baylor Roblox community to be a place where students can make new friends.

At this year’s event, brand-new graduate health programs, including master’s programs in Bioethics and Health Data Analytics, were featured to undergraduates for the first time.

Despite its name, the freshman flu is not a true case of influenza. The “flu” is a colloquial term for the bugs and colds that spread quickly among the student body and in the Waco area as the fall semester starts, and it will continue on and off throughout the school year.

The Raven’s Nook is a local bookstore that opened in May. In this immersive bookstore, every room is themed like a different genre or style of book.

After its former owner moved, veteran customer B.J. Williams bought The Game Closet in June 2025. Rather than focusing on digital technology, The Game Closet focuses on board games, collectibles and community events.

Baylor students rolled up their sleeves this week as a blood drive hosted by Health Services and Carter BloodCare filled every available appointment, continuing an effort that has collected 900 units of blood from the Baylor community over the past two years.

The BARC helps students build practical skills for recovery and well-being through the ReCenter program, held each Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Teal Residential College. Students in the ReCenter program listen to their peers’ stories, participate in guided activities planned by trained staff and engage in supportive conversations.

After nearly two decades, Baylor’s Freshman League is returning this fall, giving first-year students a new way to participate in intramurals and make friends, stay active and build community outside the classroom.

Have you ever thought about what burger is the best burger in Waco, Texas? With there being about 20 restaurants offering burgers in the Waco area, there are five joints that compete for the title of best burger in town.

College comes with plenty of expenses, but Baylor students do not have to figure out their finances alone. The Paul L. Foster Success Center offers free peer coaching to help students set financial goals, understand their spending habits and build healthy money-management skills.

The Texas Collection houses historical documents, books and other materials that tell the story of Texas and its people. In 1923, Dr. Kenneth Hazen Aynesword and other Baylor graduates donated volumes on Texas history to the university. Now, The Texas Collection is one of the largest institutions in the world dedicated to historical documents related to Texas history.

To celebrate Memorial Dining Hall’s renovation, BaylorEats held the grand opening Thursday, welcoming students into an updated space that blends Baylor tradition with a more modern design.

Meet Baylor’s new dietitian and learn about Penland’s new dietitian corner, which will support students’ nutritional needs.

During the end of summer and early fall, Texas experiences extreme heat that reach the triple digits. By preparing for Texas’ intense heat, students can protect themselves against heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

The transition from your hometown to Baylor is a big one, regardless of how far home is for you. Baylor’s Counseling Center and Care Team are available as free and confidential resources for students needing support.

Incoming freshmen were exposed firsthand to Baylor traditions and Waco culture at the 2026 A Waco Welcome on Wednesday and Thursday at the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center.