By Ben Rubin greatist.com (TNS) By now, we all know that getting our sweat on does wonders for our physical and mental health. But that doesn’t make it any easier to get us off the couch, pause our Netflix marathon and get our blood pumping – especially when six-pack abs don’t happen overnight. When asked, people give lots of reasons for why they work out: to gain more strength and endurance, manage weight and look better. Those motivators – the model-hot looks and health impacts – are the long-term benefits. But the reality is that it’s hard to get excited…
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Ms. Frizzle’s curly red updo and over-the-top wardrobe are enough to make any Baylor student nostalgic. The “Magic School Bus” icon has made her way from the TV screen to campus, thanks to a new exhibit at the Mayborn Museum.
With the overwhelming number of new experiences we must navigate and manage, the conviction that the decisions made in college determine the greater part of our lives can prove daunting.
Sometimes it is difficult to separate fact from fiction. This is especially true when it comes to movies that are supposedly “based on a true story.”
Despite the fact that Sing helps to bridge the gap between current students and alumni, students participating in Sing often find themselves having to choose between what they know is best for them, and what leaders of their respective organization think is best for them.
The instant media streaming service Netflix shocked analysts when it released its fourth quarter report this week.
The company showed 72 cents per share profits in their official report- almost 20 cents per share higher than the highest predictions made by polled analysts, according to a Bloomberg report.
By AYA BATRAWY Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s KingAbdullah, the powerful U.S. ally who joined Washington’s fight against al-Qaida and sought to modernize the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom with incremental but significant reforms, including nudging open greater opportunities for women, has died, according to Saudi state TV. He was 90. More than his guarded and hidebound predecessors,Abdullah assertively threw his oil-rich nation’s weight behind trying to shape the Middle East. His priority was to counter the influence of rival, mainly Shiite Iran wherever it tried to make advances. He and fellow Sunni Arab monarchs also staunchly opposed the Middle East’s wave…
Dozens of people gathered at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Elm Avenue this past Friday to pay their respects to Dr. King Martin Luther King. Jr., and to remember that there is still more work to be done.
Scientists have succeeded in reading parts of an ancient scroll that was buried in a volcanic eruption almost 2,000 years ago, holding out the promise that the world’s oldest surviving library may one day reveal all of its secrets.
Protesters briefly interrupted proceedings at the Supreme Court Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the court’s Citizens United ruling on campaign finance.
Baylor’s Dr. Candi Cann, assistant professor of Religion in the Honors College, aims to understand how the apps and services we use daily change the grieving process.
Reeling from the Paris terror attacks, France announced broad new measures to fight homegrown terrorism like giving police better equipment and hiring more intelligence agents, as European officials sought to strike the right balance between rushing through tough counterterrorism laws and protecting treasured democratic rights.
Despite the widespread practice, not all members of the community support tortilla tossing.
No. 6 Baylor men’s tennis started out the 2015 spring season with a disappointing 4-3 loss to No. 11 Illinois at the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center on Wednesday afternoon. The Bears dropped their final three singles matches after posting a 3-1 lead early in the meet.
Griner was long and strong. Sims was quick and vicious. But what about Davis? She can’t dunk like Griner and she certainly can’t shoot like Sims.
Rico Gathers posted a career-high 28 rebounds and 25 points for his 12th double-double of the season. Gathers surpassed the Big 12 record and program record for rebounds in a game; the previous milestones were 24 and 27 respectively.
It is that time of year again when award contending films take over theaters. A couple weeks ago, Waco saw two such films, “Selma” and “The Imitation Game,” start their screenings. Both are worth seeing and address significant social issues in the last 50 years.
When Darden saw “Selma,” a recent Oscar-nominated movie directed by Ava DuVernay, he said while the movie was a great piece of film work, it did not incorporate the vital aspect of song during the famous march.
Not another test! The lament of many schoolchildren was echoed across a congressional hearing room as senators began working on a long overdue update to the No Child Left Behind education law.
Running club meets at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the start of the Bear Trail, 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cameron Park and 10 a.m. Saturdays at various locations. For additional information, please contact Rachel_Taylor4@baylor.edu.
From 3-4 p.m., student organizations are invited to host a table at the Dr Pepper Hour Student Organization Fair on Feb. 3. Show what your organization is all about and recruit new member! For additional information and reservations, contact Kathryn_Styles@baylor.edu.
The 12th Annual Bearclimb will be on Feb. 28 and will take place at the McLane Student Life Center. It is open to all students of any experience level. The cost is $30 and includes a T-shirt, snacks and grab bag. Door prizes will be given out at the event. Register before Feb. 12 to guarantee a T-shirt. You may register online at www.baylor.edu/bearclimb.
Go on the Extreme Caving Adventure on Feb. 14 in Austin. Explore the whirlpool and Maple Run Caves. The cost is $50 and includes lunch, transportation and the entrance fee. Register at the McLane Student Life Center front desk by Feb. 12.
There are vacancies in the senior, junior and sophomore classes of Student Senate. For additional information, contact Lawren_Kinghorn@baylor.edu.
If your organization or Greek chapter wants a space in the 2014-15 RoundUp yearbook, contact Lexie_Valadez@baylor.edu.
The Quidditch Tournament will be Saturday, at the Baylor Sciences Building field. Teams from all over Texas will be participating. Admission is free. For additional information, contact Kathleen_Marcos@baylor.edu.
Sigma Phi Lambda recruitment will take place at 8 p.m. tomorrow in 139 Draper Academic Buiding. Sit in on a mock meeting of the Christian sorority and see what it’s all about! For additional information, contact Kelsey_Garvella@baylor.edu.