A panel of Texas lawmakers on Monday unanimously authorized spending another $86 million on the state’s law enforcement surge at the Mexico border, a move that will allow National Guard units to be gradually replaced by state troopers and surveillance technology.
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For better or for worse, in sickness and in health, and on the road making music, Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano-Ramirez are the married souls behind the up-and-coming folk band Johnnyswim.
A two-hour documentary, “Bing Crosby Rediscovered,” premiering at 7 p.m. today on PBS, should introduce a new generation to arguably the most underrated artist of the 20th century.
Baylor takes on Texas Tech in the 2014 Texas Farm Bureau shootout.
When I recently visited la Paleteria y Neveria la Nueva Michoacana in the budding Hispanic district west of campus, I knew it was going to be an adventure.
Baylor brings the thunder to put down Oklahoma State 49-28, keeping playoff hopes alive.
Dr. Heidi Marcum has made a devotion to animals that many people would not consider. The Baylor professor is committed to rescuing any horse in need, leaving her with 40 equine companions to share her life with. Helping animals of such a grand stature does not come without challenges, she says. “Every time I despair or worry, something comes up. Something rescues me.”
So you think you can swing dance?
It is apparent that there is no particular mold to describe every Baylor student. While campus is smack dab in the middle of the South, many have not experienced some of the quintessentially southern foods prevalent in these parts. The Lariat gave a group of students the opportunity to taste test some dishes. Whether they were good, bad or ugly, the reactions are priceless.
Senior forward Royce O’Neale had an impactful game on both sides of the ball to help Baylor men’s basketball roll to a 67-51 win over in-state opponent Stephen F. Austin Monday night at the Ferrell Center
Waco is making a name for itself in the eclectic food culture that has become popular in Texas. Some restaurants are often overlooked, though, when considering the tastiest food in town. Take a gander through the Central Texas city as the Lariat brings you to some of the more deeply rooted Waco joints that are not only ingrained with culture but also some darn good food.
With students looking for an easier way to travel, mopeds are becoming increasingly popular on campus. The growing trend demonstrates the alternative methods that students are taking in order to get to class, the gym or to and from a friend’s residence.
Life as a senior in college can be great. Classes are flying by and a sense of entitlement can be felt knowing life as an underclassman is over. However, what starts as seniors standing tall and ready at the beginning of the year can quickly turn into apprehension and nervousness as a significant event approaches: graduation.
Alice Starr is the wife of Baylor President and Chancellor, Ken Starr. Mrs. Starr has been involved in several charities and nonprofits. The Starrs have lived all over the country. They have three children and six grandchildren.
Entrepreneurs find innovative solutions to on-campus issues
Baylor has its own version of the Barden Bellas from “Pitch Perfect” called VirtuOSO.
There was something different about the 62nd legislative session of student government, but Rockwall senior Forrest Davis couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was.
It was 10:40 a.m., five minutes before the lunch hour started. Students were lining up at the entrance of Penland Crossroads dining hall. John Mercer, in his black hat, black chef uniform and black frame glasses, was giving final reminders to his staff.
“Tomorrow is the game day,” he said with a serious face. “We need to make sure that we do continuous service.”
Dr. Heidi Marcum’s two starkly different worlds keep her peaceful and give her a sense of purpose.
Eight years ago in Richmond, a Habitat for Humanity chapter was erecting the frame of a structure soon to be someone’s house. It was Framing Day, as Habitat volunteers call it. Now, Richmond junior Allison Carrington is the president of Baylor Habitat for Humanity and still remembers the day of her first experience as a volunteer.
At the start of the semester, each dorm room was a generic, empty space with nothing to set it apart from the rest. The only thing to distinguish one from another was a name taped to the door. On the inside were just naked mattresses and empty dressers waiting to be claimed by new occupants.
When Beeville sophomores Claire and Paige McKinney went on family road trips as children, it wasn’t exactly the most pleasant time. They were shoved in the back seat, not because they wanted to, but their other four sisters occupied the rest of the seats.
Professors and staff members do not see the previous 20 years of denominational drift among students as a bad thing.
Valeria McDonald counted to five, heaved out a shaky breath, and took one last look in the full-length mirror hanging on the wall.
Baylor game days can be hot with cheering fans enduring temperatures well into the 90s and sometimes the 100s.
For decades, not only on Baylor’s campus but across the nation, rumors have permeated the minds of the masses and spread as fact with little credibility.
Action. Reality TV shows generally feature a cast of people who do interesting things. Typically unscripted (for the most part), these shows portray people who perhaps weren’t widely known before the show premiered.
Expectations were high for “The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay – Part 1,” and Director Francis Lawrence wastes no time getting straight to the point.
Hiding behind anonymity is a common practice today. From sources in news stories to social media, knowing the name behind a comment or quote is well on its way to becoming a rarity. What this means for social norms is yet to be determined, but social media apps like Yik Yak indicate it could lead our society down a disturbing path without regard for those around us.
“Your Baylor mailbox is almost full.” It’s about time we put those repetitive emails from Information Technology Services to rest.
