From the very first sentence, Oprah Winfrey loved what became her latest book club pick. “I thought, ‘Wow, this is so good I have to wait until I actually have the time to absorb the language,’” said Winfrey, during a recent telephone interview with The Associated Press, of Cynthia Bond’s novel “Ruby.”
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By Rachel Leland Staff Writer The Baylor Debate Team will host a public debate about the controversial topic of marijuana legalization. The open-to-the-public debate will take place Thursday Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in Castellaw 101. The event features Baylor students who will affirm or negate the U.S. Federal Government’s legalization of cannabis, which according to the Global Drug Survey in 2014 is the third most used recreational drug after tobacco and alcohol. Des Moines, Ill., sophomore Simon Sheaff chose to argue for the legalization of marijuana and hopes that those who have only concerned the moral arguments for and…
When head coach Joey Scrivano walks to his office in the morning, he passes a reminder of the success he and his women’s tennis teams have accomplished since he was hired as Baylor’s head coach in 2003. It’s not all about the hardware for Scrivano, though. It’s the process and culture that make the difference for the program.
Jon Stewart, who turned his biting and free-wheeling humor into an unlikely source of news and analysis for viewers of “The Daily Show,” will leave as host this year, Comedy Central said Tuesday.
I started my college career out as a University Scholar, which meant I had a great deal of latitude when it came to selecting classes. Since base requirements were not an issue, I decided to focus on classes that would either be more necessary or enjoyable.
The No. 3 Lady Bears have been unstoppable in the Big 12 this season. No team has found an answer to Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey’s dynamic roster, resulting in an 11-0 record in conference and 21 consecutive wins on the season. Baylor is cruising, sweeping teams in the conference and not stopping for anyone or anything standing in its way.
By Jeffrey Swindoll Sports Writer The No. 3 Lady Bears kept the fire burning on Sunday. After a nip-and-tuck game against conference rival No. 16 Texas went down to the death, Baylor’s bright and young squad snuck away with yet another Big 12 victory under its belt and a 21st-consecutive win. “We were in control of the game. We were up nine with 3:55 to go and we were shooting two free throws,” Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey said. “Everything that could go wrong in the last 3:55 did. We made the defensive stop at the end to win the…
The No. 16-ranked Baylor men’s basketball team had seen better days before Monday. However, Baylor dropped a 74-65 decision to No. 21 Oklahoma State at the Ferrell Center on Monday night.
The No. 3 Lady Bears stayed perfect in the Big 12 after they eked out a 70-68 victory against the Texas Longhorns on Sunday in Austin. Baylor (22-1, 11-0) is well atop the Big 12 with a two-game lead over the second-place Oklahoma Sooners.
The No. 10 Baylor Bears used a strong pitching effort from junior Heather Stearns and an exciting second inning to put away Stephen F. Austin 3-0 in the championship game of the 2015 Fairfield Inn & Suites North Getterman Classic on Sunday afternoon.
The No. 10 Baylor softball team didn’t just need one win to advance to tomorrow’s championship game, but they needed to defeat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi twice on Saturday afternoon.
Despite a couple of errors and a close draw in each match, the Bears came away with a 6-3 win in pool play and a 3-0 win in bracket play over the Islanders to remain undefeated at the Getterman Classic.
Baylor Equestrian continued its impressive season with an 11-8 win over former-Big 12 Conference rival No. 6 Texas A&M at Willis Family Equestrian Center on Saturday. The Bears remain undefeated (10-0) and have maintained the No. 1 ranking in the country since late October.
By Shehan Jeyarajah Sports Editor Junior forward Rico Gathers is out to prove that he is not only one of the best rebounders in the Big 12, but one of the best players in the country. Gathers posted 17 points and 16 rebounds, five Baylor players scored in double-figures and No. 19 Baylor basketball dominated No. 15 West Virginia 87-69 in Morgantown, W.Va. Baylor dominated the game almost from the opening tip. The Mountaineers went up 3-2 after a free throw, but the Bears scored 21 unanswered points over an eight-minute stretch to lead 23-3 with 11:25 left in the first…
By Jeffrey Swindoll Sports Writer Big 12 has long been a league that sees the majority of its women’s basketball teams consistently selected for the NCAA Tournament. History shows the Big 12 as one of the nation’s best, but this season may be one of its best to date. The Big 12 is the No. 1 Conference in the country according to Conference RPI, done by Collegiate Basketball News. Six of the 10 teams are listed in the top 62 teams of NCAA RPI. “This league is just so good,” Texas Tech head coach Candi Whittaker. “When you’re on an…
By Cody Soto Sports Writer With a whirlwind of several sports happening at the same time, another joins the mix with the debut of a new year at Getterman Stadium. No. 10 Baylor softball kicks off its 2015 season today at 3 p.m. against Wichita State with a mix of old and new players on the roster. Head coach Glenn Moore looks to shake off doubt of his team after losing All-American pitcher Whitney Reichenstein, formerly Whitney Canion. The senior pitcher was the leader for last year’s team in the diamond, pitching her way into Baylor school history in her…
Baylor School of Music hosted a bassoon workshop that was open to the public Wednesday evening. Rachel Frederiksen, pictured left, is currently pursuing her Masters at Baylor. Martin Kuuskmann, who teaches at Cornish College of Arts in Seattle, is helping her her improve her breathing techniques. Jess Schurz | Lariat Photographer
The No. 3 Lady Bears completed the season sweep over Oklahoma State with a 69-52 win over the Cowgirls in Stillwater, Okla., on Wednesday night. Baylor (21-1, 10-0) grew its lead to a three-game difference in the Big 12 Conference as well as extended its winning streak to 20.
Baylor football announced the eighth signing class in program history as the Bears signed 20 players to National Letters of Intent on National Signing Day on Wednesday.
No. 19 Baylor men’s basketball stayed hot Wednesday night in its second-straight home for a 77-57 win over Big 12 rival TCU, with five players scoring in double-digits.
In a story Feb. 2 about late actor Robin Williams’ estate, The Associated Press misidentified Allan Mayer. Mayer is a spokesman for the children, not a lawyer.
Islamic State militants put to death a captured Jordanian fighter pilot by burning him alive in a cage, according to a video the group released Tuesday. The kingdom vowed a swift and lethal response to what it called a “barbaric” act.
Waco and Baylor police authorities responded to an incident at approximately 10:40 p.m. Tuesday at 16th St. and Wood Ave.
By Jeffrey Swindoll Sports Writer The final gauntlet of Big 12 regular season basketball lies ahead for the No. 3 Lady Bears. Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey finds herself with an extremely young, yet somehow effective team that has played its way to a perfect 9-0 record in conference, one loss in the entire season and an active winning streak of 19 games. However, there are plenty of opportunities remaining along the way to slip up. The Lady Bears put their immaculate season on the line at 7 p.m. today against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., at Gallagher-Iba Arena. “I…
No. 19 Baylor men’s basketball has turned some heads this season. With a 16-5 record midway through conference play, the Bears have been able to shake off some preseason questions with several key wins in a tough Big 12 slate.
Former rap music mogul Suge Knight pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder and attempted murder charges before complaining of chest pain and being rushed to a hospital. No further information about his condition was immediately available, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Officer John Gardner said.
By Amanda Hayes Reporter Instead of giving up on failed New Year’s resolutions, Meg Patterson, director of wellness, suggests student try tweaking their original goals. Many students began 2015 with a “new year, new me” mentality, only to find a month into the year nothing has changed. Now that the semester is picking up, it can be easy to get discouraged and abandon resolutions altogether. One hour of sitting can shed 22 minutes from a person’s life. One cigarette takes an average of 10 minutes, according to a TIME study. These statistics have fueled the latest trend in health research,…