Between strict housing rules, tight budgets and limited square footage, decorating can feel more stressful than exciting. Still, your living space plays a huge role in your comfort, productivity and overall happiness, making personalization worth the effort. No one wants damage fees or a lame dorm or apartment, so check out this curated list of renter- and dorm-friendly renovation ideas that will personalize your space without breaking the bank.
Dorm rooms and shared apartments function like small laboratories of adulthood. They are imperfect, crowded and often uncomfortable by design. You learn quickly that no one is coming to enforce bedtime or remind you to eat vegetables. In that absence, habits quietly step in to fill the void. How you wake up, how you respond to mess, how you treat shared space, how you handle tension — these patterns begin to solidify long before you realize they are becoming yours.
Apartment hunting can feel rushed for Baylor students, especially with pressure to sign early and secure roommates. While every Waco apartment comes with its own set of perks, it can be difficult to pick a place to live for the first time. As you begin the search for your new abode, here is a list of things to avoid, be aware of and things that are often overlooked.
Inside the doors of Kevin and Abby Tankersley’s home exists the ultimate I Spy wonderland of color, cats and creativity. Kevin, a senior lecturer in the Journalism, Public Relations and New Media department, and his wife have spent the last 20 years intentionally collecting pieces that represent their love for local artists and design.
The Bears fell to 0-3 against TCU at Foster Pavilion in a 97-90 game that featured three foul-outs and a season-high 17 turnovers.
Baylor’s pursuit of winning immediately through the transfer portal has led them to field an inexperienced team that now sits at 1-5 in Big 12 play near the end of January.
Pat Nunley’s voice reached Baylor fans well before the program climbed onto national stages. His commentary guided them through lean years, steady progress and the championship run that transformed Baylor basketball.
As Texas residents prepare for an upcoming winter freeze, isolation can begin to set in. But fear not, there are plenty of activities that Waco has coming up that will keep you both warm and entertained!
Winter weather sweeping across Central Texas has forced schedule changes for multiple Baylor athletic programs, including No. 14 Baylor women’s basketball and No. 19 Baylor men’s tennis, as icy conditions threaten the region ahead of the weekend.
As of Thursday evening, predictions from The Weather Channel show Friday bringing mostly rain, but as temperatures go below freezing overnight and stay there Saturday, precipitation will go from freezing rain during the day and change into a wintry mix in the evening. Sunday, as of now, is expected to be mostly clear, with the storm ending overnight. But forecasts have been ever-changing as the week goes on, previously predicting multiple inches of snow.
Roni’s Mac Bar opened its second Waco location earlier this month, expanding beyond its store inside Union Hall with a standalone storefront designed to reach a wide variety of customers. The new location provides more space, a drive-thru and a restructured menu, offering a different experience than the original downtown spot.
In today’s world, where headphones, cellphones and endless scrolling dominate daily life, the simple act of saying “Hi, how are you?” and “Good morning” is long gone. Streets, neighborhoods and stores are busier than ever, yet somehow quieter at the same time. Places that once felt lively now feel like spaces we merely pass through while running errands. Even brief, casual conversations with people we encounter have nearly gone extinct.
On social media platforms, Baylor showcases images of its beautiful campus, smiling students and graduate success stories, all reinforcing a promise of personal, academic and professional achievement. While these photos of perfection and happiness are a nice visual, they do not accurately reflect the stress and competitive nature many students, myself included, experience behind the scenes.
Students often refer to the “sophomore slump” as a feelings of stagnancy and uncertainty in your second year of college, as the pomp and excitement of freshman year dies down. Baylor’s recently launched Year2@Baylor program hopes to fix that.
No. 14 Baylor women’s basketball locked down UCF on Wednesday, forcing a season-high 24 takeaways in the Bears’ 73-48 victory over the Knights. Baylor also held UCF to 14 field goals, its lowest mark on the season.
From sweet to spice, the chai latte has been a reliable coffee alternative for drink enjoyers across the U.S. While Waco has a wide variety of drink spots, I set out to find the best chai, ultimately rating them based on affordability, presentation and taste. Each category is rated on a scale of 1 to 10, with five representing an average. This week, Common Grounds, Brú, Pinewood Coffee Bar, Heritage Coffee and For Keeps were put to the test of creating a delicious coffee house staple.
“I think the outreach part is what makes this so special,” Dava Butler said. “It’s not just for scientists or students. Anyone can walk up and see what we’re doing, ask questions and realize that paleontology isn’t something far away. It’s right here in Waco.”
Community is a central theme of Heavenly Voices, providing students with a home where they can feel supported and free to express themselves. Heavenly Voices ministers through music in hopes of touching the lives of others in a unique and special way, Queens, N.Y., senior Monica Malas said.
“We’re seeing not only the upper respiratory elements, but also seeing some lower gastrointestinal manifestations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea associated with it,” Hess said. “So it seems to be sort of hitting both above the belt and below the belt, so to speak.”
Women of Waco is a local networking group for women in business in the Waco area, including business owners, women who are job hunting and those who are simply looking for a community, Dr. Christy Flick said.
Katie Valenzuela combines fashion with sustainability with her business, Bear Threads. Originally founded in late November 2025, Valenzuela set out to provide secondhand clothes to the Waco and Baylor communities via her Instagram @Bear__Threads.
The Big 12 announced Baylor’s 2026 football schedule Wednesday morning, outlining the Bears’ path through the upcoming season. A slate including pivotal conference games, a demanding late-season stretch and a six-game homestand.
Sophomore Pearson Riebock and redshirt junior Travis Sanders first became friends by playing video games as high schoolers. In their second season together at Baylor, the pair’s relationship is helping build chemistry on a young squad.
Legendary men’s golf coach and three time national champion Mike McGraw announced his retirement Wednesday afternoon due to needing to be available to care for his wife’s health.
Florida transfer quarterback DJ Lagway’s commitment to Baylor made headlines throughout the college football world. Now at his father’s alma mater, Lagway leads the No. 33 transfer portal class in the nation.
The world is full of war, unrest, starvation and strife. America itself struggles with political turmoil, disunity and evil. While millions of things vie for our attention and beg to be fixed, one of our biggest defenses is compartmentalization.
At a time when conversations about immigration and national identity dominate American political discourse, looking to Scripture to find guidance and clarity presents itself to Christians as a dire and urgent matter.
The Bible counters self-love culture’s mantra of independence, and instead it teaches us that we are made whole through utter dependence on God and engagement with the community of the Church.
“I think the outreach part is what makes this so special,” Dava Butler said. “It’s not just for scientists or students. Anyone can walk up and see what we’re doing, ask questions and realize that paleontology isn’t something far away. It’s right here in Waco.”
The Red Raiders couldn’t miss Tuesday night, draining 14-of-19 3-pointers in the first half en route to a 55-point first half. The loss drops the Bears to 1-5 against Big 12 opponents, marking the program’s worst start to conference play since 2013-14.
