Whether you are tailgating before a football game or waiting in line for a country concert, boots are the essential shoe for Texans.

For all my visual learners out there, I am sure you can attest to my claim: picture books make reading more fun.

As a die-hard Star Wars fan, I was blessed with “the sequels!” I know it might be difficult to decipher sarcasm when reading an article, but just a fair warning: I was being sarcastic.

By Tim Longoria |Broadcast Reporter Baylor Women’s Tennis sits at number 20 in the NCAA rankings, and are looking to improve their record to 7-1. Freshman Audrey Boch-Collins and her doubles partner, Angie Shakhraichuk, finished second in doubles play this past Sunday, while Boch-Collins finished first in singles. Head coach Joey Scrivano had high praise for a talented freshman who has helped lead his team. “Audrey is such a great competitor. She has a growth mindset. She’s been very coachable even in the recruiting process,” Scrivano said. In her high school career at Odyssey Charter High School in Las Vegas,…

There are very few things in the world that will never let you down: Jesus, clearance racks and ice cream.

Tim Longoria | Broadcast Reporter Different than any year before, Baylor successfully carried out an innovative way to keep the tradition of Homecoming alive amidst a pandemic. Baylor, home of the nation’s oldest collegiate homecoming, held a pep rally on Friday evening at McLane Stadium. University executives, parade floats and food trucks were in attendance to give the Baylor community a taste of normalcy. Students were reminded of the importance of the Immortal Ten and heard the Immortal Message written by Dr. Samuel Palmer Brooks, encouraging the Bears of the past, present and future. Safe and socially distanced, Baylor was…

I’ve always been a firm believer in the idea that music makes the heart grow fonder. If only there was a genre of music that kickstarts the right amount of serotonin in almost everyone (unless you’re a “Scrooge”)…

By Tim Longoria | Broadcast Reporter2020. The year that was destined to be, “The Year,” is not necessarily turning out how everyone had hoped. It seems day by day, little by little, everyday life gets a little bit worse in one aspect or another. Sudden deaths of beloved sports and celebrity icons, escalating racial tension in a divided nation and not to mention, the global pandemic that is causing normal life to completely turn upside-down — this causes a sense of panic, wouldn’t you think?The King of Kings says, “Fear not, for I am with you…” in Isaiah 41:10. Then,…

Tim Longoria | Broadcast Reporter There’s nothing that “Sweet Caroline” or “Land of a Thousand Dances” can’t fix. While many people are wondering how fun football games will be with so many restrictions, the fans and the players will have the aid of the Baylor Golden Wave Marching Band to lift their spirits. Everyone, especially in Texas, knows how vital the band is to the energy of football games. One song is all it takes to hype up the crowd, team and everyone else watching. The Baylor Golden Wave Marching Band has taken this opportunity very seriously as they have…

Tim Longoria | Broadcast Reporter People donning neon green shirts and jackets can be seen all over Baylor University, and many students have had a number of posing questions about where these people came from and what purpose they serve. Since well-known authorities can’t be everywhere at once, Baylor decided to implement some boots-on-the-ground observations. Reminding and encouraging Baylor students to wear their masks and follow the COVID-19 guidelines is their main job. It hasn’t always been their task, though, as many of the “mask police” spend their year working as security for Baylor Athletics. Unfortunately, no large gatherings can…

Tim Longoria | Broadcast Reporter COVID-19 restrictions continue to take a toll on everyone’s lives. It’s fairly difficult to have an enjoyable conversation when you can only see half of someone’s face from six feet away. But thanks to Baylor’s dedication to offer the classic student experience, the Bears on campus still have plenty to look forward too. Dr. Pepper Hour is still hosted on Tuesday afternoons to give the Baylor family a positive break from the stressful outside world. Though it doesn’t look identical to what it did in the past, student optimism is still very high for one…

Tim Longoria | Broadcast Reporter Due to the coronavirus pandemic, people everywhere have had to think of different ways to keep up their physical activity. Students around Baylor University’s campus were asked to share their ideas and experiences that helped them stay active while in quarantine. Interviews conducted around Fountain Mall captured how some students dealt with the recent shutdown and the diminishing sense of no activity. When asked about her methods of staying in shape, Katy freshman Heidi Valstar said, “I’m not a runner so I’ll do walks … especially with dogs.” Valstar subtly notes that humans aren’t the…