Author: Baylor Lariat

The wonderful world of Comic Con is coming to Waco this weekend, and with it, a celebration of pop culture, art and entertainment. The Heart of Texas Comic Con may be worth your time, and here’s why:

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AUSTIN, Texas — Missing Iggy Azalea on social media? You may have to get used to it.

The rapper, who has spent the last week off of Twitter and Instagram, said she may not return to the popular networks.

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Yesterday the Jerry and Susie Wilson Chair in Religious Freedom, former U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, joined the esteemed list of On Topic series participants. Notably referred to as the “conscience of Congress,” Wolf and President and Chancellor Ken Starr undoubtedly planted a seed of reflection in all those in attendance, including me.

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Waco will play host to just a fraction of the madness to ensue in college basketball across the country. For the second-straight year, the Ferrell Center will be a venue for games of the first and second round of the NCAA tournament.

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Baylor seemed to have it. The game was a little close for comfort throughout, but Baylor held a two-point lead with its best free-throw shooter at the line. Senior guard Kenny Chery stepped up for a one-and-one opportunity, 15 seconds remaining, his Baylor career on the line. As he had done 186 times before in his Baylor career, he went through his motions and shot a free throw. It ricocheted off the back iron.

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Baylor baseball fell 4-3 to Sam Houston State Wednesday night at Baylor Ballpark just after beating the Bearkats by the same score in extra innings on Tuesday. Baylor (7-13, 0-3) recently ended its 10-game losing streak only to win one game before returning to the losing column.

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By Amanda Hayes Reporter Most Baylor students know the story of the Immortal Ten tragedy, and now so will the citizens and visitors of Round Rock. A new memorial will be constructed at the site of the 1927 accident on Mays Street in downtown Round Rock and will be dedicated as the Immortal Ten Bridge. “We recognize it’s not being properly memorialized at the location of the tragedy, and are trying to do everything possible now to make it a place where people understand the significance and stop to think about it,” said Alan McGraw, mayor of Round Rock. The…

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Former U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf joined President and Chancellor Ken Starr in a conversation about the Islamic State and religious freedom Wednesday night, as part of the “On Topic with President Ken Starr” series.

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By Hannah Neumann Staff Writer In the case of McCahill, Hardy v. Kinghorn, the Baylor Student Court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs Woodinville, Wash., senior Gannon McCahill and San Antonio junior Chase Hardy, Wednesday evening, in the first section of their complaint. The first section pertains to the treatment of McCahill following a senatorial disciplinary proceeding. Kinghorn has been found guilty on one count of violating the Baylor Student Body Constitution and three counts of violating the Student Senate Bylaws. Due to her violation of the Student Body Constitution, she has also been found guilty on one count of…

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Baylor football gave nearly a dozen former players an opportunity to perform in front of NFL scouts at its 2015 Pro Day at the Allison Indoor Practice Facility on Wednesday. Quarterback Bryce Petty was the main attraction for the dozens of scouts assembled.

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Where can you find a Mexican pulled pork slider, Korean fusion and wood fired pizzas? Waco. Yes, Waco. The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, along with title sponsor Legacy Land and Ranches, will host the Texas Food Truck Showdown March 28 in downtown Waco.

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Outside of select pockets in Arkansas and C-SPAN, Tom Cotton probably wasn’t really a “household” name until a few weeks ago. Cotton, a Republican U.S. senator from Arkansas, sent a letter to the Iranian government condemning President Barack Obama’s negotiation with Iran.

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By Cody Soto Sports Writer In less than 24 hours, Baylor men’s basketball will make history. The three-seed Bears face Georgia State in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., tomorrow. This is the first time in program history where the team will play in back-to-back tournaments. Baylor (24-9, 11-7 Big 12) has been a successful team under head coach Scott Drew in the tournament. Drew has led the Bears to two Elite Eight and three Sweet 16 appearances, the most recent coming last season. The three-seed ties for the best seed in Baylor’s postseason history.…

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By Jeffrey Swindoll Sports Writer Freshman acrobatics & tumbling standout Shayla Moore was named the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association Player of the Week on Tuesday. Moore was given the honor for an impressive meet against Azusa-Pacific on March 9 in Azusa, Calif. Moore competed in five events and seven heats against Azusa Pacific, scoring 9.85 in the compulsory pyramid and a 9.55 in compulsory tumbling. Baylor’s Heat 2 Pyramid squad, which included Moore, scored a perfect 10. Moore also scored a 9.8 in aerial pass. “I am excited for Shayla to receive this honor from the NCATA. Shayla…

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With two scholarships in hand, Drew decided to reward the two walk-ons. In front of the team, Drew gave a short speech about how hard both players had worked and how essential both are to the program.

“What we’d like to do is to give them thanks for what they’ve done and offer them a scholarship for this semester,” Drew said to the cheers of their teammates.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to fend off a strong challenge from the country’s opposition leader in parliamentary elections Tuesday, emerging from an acrimonious campaign in a slightly better position to form Israel’s next government.

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According to the latest statistics compiled by the university, the incoming fall freshman class is the most selective in Baylor history, as current numbers put the current acceptance rate at approximately 44 percent.

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The female legacy in Texas is as strong as the women of all walks of life who have given themselves to art, writing and music.

A new anthology titled “Her Texas: Story, Image, Poem & Song,” which celebrates this feminine heritage, was the subject of an event featuring poetry reading from anthology contributors Tuesday evening at Baylor’s Armstrong Browning Library.

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