By Holbrook Mohr Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. — The Southern Poverty Law Center is calling on the U.S. government to reform cultural exchange programs, saying those have left some foreign participants vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. The SPLC said in a report Tuesday that U.S. State Department’s cultural exchange programs are providing businesses in the United States with cheap and exploitable labor at the expense of participants who pay thousands of dollars to experience American culture. The lengthy report also cites a 2010 investigation by The Associated Press that uncovered similar labor and housing problems in the J-1 Summer Work…
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday he was suspending the use of the death penalty in Washington state for as long as he’s in office, announcing a move that he hopes will enable officials to “join a growing national conversation about capital punishment.”
The first-term Democrat said he came to the decision after months of review, meetings with victims’ families, prosecutors and law enforcement.
Some fans call her ‘Z’ from the stands. Teachers know her as an honor roll student. Opposing teams know her as a lethal three-point specialist. Teammates know her as a strong, quiet leader by example.
After an impressive night against Oklahoma State on Sunday, Mulkey said she likes the way the No. 7 Lady Bears (20-3, 10-1) rose in terms of confidence not just from her star players, but from her team as a whole in their past few games.
Baylor basketball is in a free-fall. After a dominant 12-1 nonconference slate and top seven ranking to open the season, the Bears have dropped eight of their 10 Big 12 games.
This Valentine’s Day, couples and singles alike can attend a special dinner and show hosted by Mission Waco and Jubilee Theatre.
Mission Waco’s World Cup Café and Jubilee Theatre are putting on an event called “Love Chronicles” on Friday.
Any kid who ever tap-danced at a talent show or put on a curly wig and auditioned for “Annie” can only dream of being as beloved — or as important — as Shirley Temple.
Rock’n’roll music blares from inside the tin building as the smell of rubber fills the air. Black and blue walls surround a 3-foot stack of weights in piles around the room, and students run back and forth.
Dr. Tom Offit, a cultural anthropologist and an associate professor at Baylor, has made waves in the anthropological community with his research of child labor in Guatemala City.
Offit specializes in ethnography, or long-term study of an individual culture, which he called “the bread and butter of anthropology,” and published his findings in “Conquistadores de la Calle.”
Millions of anxious viewers tuned in last week to watch the scales lighten up for their favorite contestant in the season finale of “The Biggest Loser,” a reality show featuring an ensemble of obese people in sweaty pursuit to drop the most pounds for a huge cash prize.
As intensive as the campaigns of 2012 were, it never seemed as if we got to know the real Mitt Romney.
A new documentary, however, fills in those holes and gives us a moving description of the man who almost became president. Some might say, why focus on Romney now? His time has come and gone. He’s old news, damaged goods.
The Freshman Class Officers are presenting t-shirts to wear on Monday, February 17, in honor of Judge Starr. Shirt are available for $12 in the Bill Daniel Student Center and Penland Dining Hall until Sunday, February 16.
The Union Board Presents Valentine’s Day Karaoke at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Bill Daniel Student Center. Karaoke Kim will provide lyrics of songs of your choice. Free snacks and drinks will be provided. For additional information, visit @BaylorUS on Twitter.
Representatives from Waco’s World Hunger Relief Farm to speak at 7 p.m. on Thursday in Draper 349. Sigma Iota Rho has invited rep to members and guests about internship opportunities. For additional information, contact Melinda_Zanner@baylor.edu.
The Association of Black Students Presents Black Heritage Banquet is being held at 7 p.m. today on the fifth floor of Cashion Academic Center. Actress Tamera Mowry-Housley will speak. For more information, contact abs@baylor.edu.
The Honors Student Advisory Council is selling flowers, candies and serenades until Friday at Memorial Cafeteria. All orders will be available for pick-up on Valentine’s Day. For additional information, contact Marcie_Persyn@baylor.edu.
The Waco Police Department continues to investigate Leander senior Russell Allen Attwood, 21, after an elaborate marijuana growth structure was found Wednesday in his apartment, said Sgt. Patrick Swanton, the Waco police public information officer.
West Independent School District was given $20.8 million Monday from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help repair the district’s high school and intermediate school, which were severely damaged during the April 2013 fertilizer plant explosion.
Baylor students are leading one another toward a nutritious lifestyle while helping them train for Bearathon.
The Peer Nutrition Education group will host a free presentation Thursday evening about race nutrition for students interested in running the 5K of half-marathon Bearathon on March 22.
SALT LAKE CITY — A coalition of religious organizations has come together to urge a federal appeals court to uphold same-sex marriage bans in Utah and Oklahoma, saying unions between a man and woman are best for children, families and society.
The argument was made in a 42-page brief filed Monday afternoon to a Denver-based court reviewing cases that could reverse gay-marriage bans in Utah and Oklahoma.
AUSTIN — Texas should settle a school finance lawsuit brought by 600-plus districts and convene a special legislative session to find a permanent solution to funding public education, the
Democratic candidate for governor Wendy Davis said Monday.
After dropping their first game to Washington, the Bears won four straight against San Diego, UC Davis, UNLV and Arkansas as No. 16 Baylor softball opened its 2014 season this past weekend with the five-game UNLV Sportco Kick-Off Classic in Las Vegas.
The Bears returned to Waco with three event wins and a new school record this weekend at the Texas A&M Aggie Invitational at Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium.
The No. 2 Baylor equestrian team defeated Delaware State 16-4 Saturday at the Willis Family Equestrian Center in Waco. The Bears record improved to 3-2 overall in their first meet of the spring semester.
Spin Connection, a music and vinyl store, is just getting started selling music and has future plans already in the works. The store opened in December and is located at 3703 Franklin Ave.
With two weeks to go before Seth Meyers’ “Late Night” premieres on NBC, the new talk show host has revealed his old “Saturday Night Live” colleague Fred Armisen will be joining him as bandleader.
