This April, the OEL welcomed its newest cohort of Vardaman Scholars, formerly known as Global Engage Fellows. The program, intended for rising sophomores or juniors, lasts for the duration of the student’s undergraduate career at Baylor. The program structure requires students to take two courses under the OEL’s Philanthropy & Public Service Program before undertaking an engaged learning project and becoming an engaged learning student leader.

The honor society Phi Alpha Theta and the Baylor history department host their department celebration just for students who are majors and minors in Cameron Park annually.

Baylor students said independence brings unexpected challenges, from sleepless nights to budgeting struggles.

Baylor has brought a variety of entertainment to campus this year, including Christian, country and comedy. The list just expanded with Old Dominion. The country group with a cult following is set to arrive in Waco to headline Family Weekend.

After being a thorn in Baylor’s side as a UT Arlington Maverick, Tyce Armstrong turned the tables with a pair of home runs against his former team in the Bear’s 6-2 win in a shortened six-inning game.

Baylor is heading back to the NCAA Tournament for the 20th time under head coach Joey Scrivano, hoping this is the year to bring a championship back to Waco.

While the Performing Arts Community Center (PACC) is known for its eclectic array of productions, in September, the business added PACCoffee to its space. The shop’s menu is largely inspired by Broadway themes and serves refreshments to attendees.

If the majority of your principles as a voter align more closely with one side or the other, failing to vote with that party is not only throwing away one of our most important rights as Americans, but it is also helping the people you disagree with win.

As we near the end of the year and move out of or into a new place, I wanted to share a reminder that we don’t need to buy everything new. It’s okay to not have all the latest and greatest things. Keeping up with the Joneses is all fun and games until it runs you into the ground.

For some students, figuring it out later could mean taking an interesting class or switching their majors a few times. For others, it means risking financial aid, wasting time or choosing between passion and stability. These are not the same situation.

Baylor men’s tennis was named as the No. 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament on Monday. The Bears are set to host the first two rounds for the first time since 2022.

The Baylor Urban Dance Society (UDS) has been around for over 16 years, embracing dancers of all skill levels and meeting every Wednesday at 6 p.m. The group delves into a range of styles, from hip-hop and jazz to funk and other urban dances.

Sweet Sugar High Craft Burger Co. is a food truck that specializes in craft burgers. Run by the Fernandez family, they recently won the title of grand champion at the 2026 Texas Food Truck Showdown.

The Camp Staff Commissioning Ceremony recognized students preparing to serve at camps across the country in roles ranging from counselors to program staff. The event featured food, fellowship and remarks from President Linda Livingstone and first gent Brad Livingstone, serving as both a send-off and a moment of reflection before summer.

The student-run organization Apparel Professionals hosted a clothing swap on Fountain Mall on Monday, where students could easily refresh their wardrobes while embracing a more sustainable approach to fashion.

Nothing feels normal anymore. There is an underlying sexualization of everything, even though it is completely unnecessary. That’s the problem — people should be able to scroll through social media without suggestive content being forced on them.

Excuses like “this person did this” or “I should’ve been different because …” do not make the world better. Everyone wants to sit atop a pedestal, but wants to be placed there rather than working to earn it.

Before finals start, a good number of classes assign group projects that most students like me don’t enjoy. I can’t wait to be done with group projects. If I could remove one thing from my coursework, it would be this.

Mingo, the No. 6 recruit in the 247Sports Composite, brings size and scoring ability to Waco. The Bears have now brought in a top-15 prospect in six straight recruiting classes.

Acrobatics and tumbling did it again, baseball and softball are slipping and men’s and women’s tennis are awaiting their NCAA Tournament fates.

No. 1 Baylor acrobatics and tumbling capped its final NCATA championship run with a 271.835-266.265 win over Quinnipiac and extending its winning streak to 62 meets.

To close out its home schedule for the 2026 outdoor season, Baylor track and field recorded seven wins and nine PRs at the Michael Johnson Invitational this weekend. The Bears capped off the meet with a 4×400 meter sweep.

Riding high off winning the first two games of the series, No. 25 Arizona State secured the sweep with a dominant 11-4 home victory over the Bears on Sunday.

The Cowgirls’ six-run seventh made the difference in an 8-1 Baylor loss on senior day, as Oklahoma State completed the series sweep in convincing fashion.

The Bears capped off their spring practice period with an open showcase where the team demonstrated some of the work it accomplished in the month-long padded grind.

The event, sponsored by the Asian Leaders Network Waco and Fuzz Lab Waco, featured performances from numerous Asian student organizations and individuals across campus.

Multiple Baylor players are expected to be selected in this year’s NFL Draft. Tap in to see where the Bears are headed.

Crowds of cheery-eyed fans poured into the Foster Pavilion Friday evening, enthusiastic to see headliner Hudson Westbrook and opener Tyce Delk.

Friday night at Foster Pavilion marked the third arena show ever for country musician Tyce Delk. After releasing his first single, “Adaline,” in July, his career has skyrocketed, landing him a spot as an opener for Hudson Westbrook.

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