Now that the Ebola scare has settled down since the infected doctor in a New York hospital was released into the world recently, I too thought my dread of falling ill could finally pass. As I’ve mentioned in a previous blog, I’ve been fighting off an incessant cold practically since I landed here. However, as I’ve learned over the past week, sometimes it’s best to accept one’s sickening fate.
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Students and staff are using what many have described as a controversial Baylor Lariat column to encourage dialogue and acceptance.
Record-breaking recycling feats have been met this year, but McLane Stadium could use some work.
Baylor students who are parents will be able to attend the first Family Fun Festival, an afternoon of games and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Mexico’s president has tried to keep the issue of violence issue separate from his focus on the economy, but the two are converging as violent protests over 43 disappeared students squelch tourism in Acapulco just before a major holiday weekend.
It’s that time of the year again: time to register for next semester’s classes. Many students find registering for classes frustrating for numerous reasons, and I doubt there is a solution that could make everyone happy.
The days of carelessly texting “omw, literally,” from behind the wheel are almost over in San Antonio, and the rest of Texas would be wise to follow suit.
It’s November in Texas, which, might I add, has been a glorious month as far as temperatures go. For anyone who enjoys camping, this is a (or, as far as Texas goes, maybe “the”) prime month to pack up your old Coleman or what-have-you and spend a few days “roughing it.”
Two window washers were trapped on a dangling scaffold nearly 70 stories up the new 1 World Trade Center tower for nearly two hours on Wednesday before firefighters sawed through a thick double-layered window to reach them.
A new student organization plans to bring funds and awareness to pediatric cancers.
Arlington senior Alexandra Morales has combined her love for crafts and Christian missionary work with a new business, Two Ten Creation.
It’s no secret Joe DiMaggio loved Marilyn Monroe. The baseball great cried at her funeral and for 20 years had flowers placed at her crypt several times a week.
Big 12 WBB Roundup: Texas picked to win; Baylor close behind
San Antonio junior Alex Gonzalez said his view of homelessness changed drastically when he became homeless himself.
For Alexandria, La., junior Tori Hinton, St. Jude Children’s Hospital is not another charity, it’s a life saver.
The Talitha Koum Institute developed a new way to provide more support to Waco’s impoverished children.
The Baylor Lariat Sports Desk recaps Baylor’s historic win over Oklahoma in Norman and talks about who should be ranked higher, Baylor or TCU. Cody and Shehan then kick off coverage of men’s basketball and Jeffrey spearheads the women’s basketball season primer.
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For students looking for the next step after graduation, a year in Southeast Asia is one option.
The booming new marijuana industry has an image problem. Not with government officials and the public — but with other businesses.
With students off for the Veterans Day holiday, a simulated school shooting at a Methuen grammar school on Tuesday showed what “active shooter” technology could do to help police catch a gunman if the horrible threat ever strikes as it has at other schools across the country.
One of the noblest ways someone can choose to spend their time or live their life is in service. Service comes in many forms: feeding the homeless; picking up trash on the side of the highway; choosing a career in the military, law enforcement or the fire department; mission trips; and many more. But the many forms of service all have one thing in common: They are selfless acts.
America’s founding principles of liberty and equality have guided our nation’s path from 1776 to the present day. These principles took us to revolution and war. Their promise drove freedom fighters to America’s streets to demand that the state recognize the same rights of non-landowners, minorities and women.
Monday night, Baylor screened the documentary “I’m not a Racist…am I?” There was a considerable student turnout. The documentary was insightful and relatable for a large portion of the audience. However, the conversation afterward disappointed me, probably because I’m not a part of the audience who could relate.
Director Christopher Nolan has often said that he won’t make something unless it’s completely original.
Spotify’s Swedish CEO voiced disappointment Tuesday that Taylor Swift pulled her music off the popular music streaming service, denying claims it’s making money “on the backs of artists.”
If defense and special teams provided the spark for the Bears’ first-ever win in Norman, Okla., Coleman was the fireworks show.
Baylor volleyball plays its second of four straight home matches today, and will need to have a strong showing in its remaining five games for a NCAA tournament berth. The Bears (13-13, 3-8 Big 12) have not been selected for the tournament since 2011.
Heading into last weekend, Baylor had never won a game in Norman, Okla. Ever. Down 14-3 after the end of the first quarter, the streak seemed to be alive and well.
Sophomore forward Nina Davis, freshman guard Kristy Wallace shined and junior post Kristina Higgins shined in the No. 8 Lady Bears’ exhibition game versus Tarleton State on Monday night at the Ferrell Center. It was the second of two exhibition games ahead of the Lady Bears’ 2014-15 regular season. The Lady Bears defeated the TexAnns 102-41.
Baton Rouge, La., senior Ginger Douglas won the second annual Miss Green and Gold pageant on Saturday. Along with the title, she won a $1,500 scholarship and the opportunity to compete in the upcoming Miss Texas pageant.