While political leaders frame the population change as evidence of successful policy, they ignore the broader changes happening. The fading image of the American Dream is a direct result of shifts within the nation itself; changes that directly affect, or will affect, your household.
Being your childhood self doesn’t make you immature or unlikeable — quite the opposite. It makes you unique, one of a kind and someone worth knowing.
Life, conflict and growth are uncomfortable. When every uneasy emotion becomes a diagnosis, we lose resilience. Instead of asking, “Why do I feel this way?” we ask, “What do I have?” The question shifts from reflection to labeling.
Dr. Lewis Lummer, senior lecturer of communication sciences and disorders, has taught ASL for 17 years at Baylor. Throughout his time as a lecturer, Lummer advocated for expanding the classes offered in the department to respond to the recent rise in demand.
Baylor put up a near-convincing fight at Houston on Wednesday night, yet fell short 77-64 after giving up a 21-6 run in the final six minutes of play.
The Student Government Allocation Fund distributes roughly $500,000 in university operational dollars each semester to support events, campus improvements and student initiatives. Funds are awarded on a merit basis to eligible student organizations, according to DeRidder, La., junior and Senate Internal Vice President Ashlyn Graves.
Launched under the School of Engineering and Computer Science, the Biomedical Engineering Program is designed to prepare students for careers in medical device design, biomechanics, imaging and graduate study in medicine or research. Faculty such as Dr. Jonathan Rylander, a lecturer in mechanical engineering, described it as a natural fit with Baylor’s mission to combine innovation with service.
Despite common assumptions, student leaders say food insecurity affects up to 12% of Baylor students and are working to connect more students with campus resources.
With all 1,700 spots filled, Student Foundation achieved a record-breaking number of sign-ups for the Bearathon, selling out of tickets more than a month before the race.
Caleb and Brayden Bergman grew up with strong ties to Baylor with their father, Brett, pitching for the Bears from 1995 to 1998. After years of being coached by Brett, the brothers continue to carry on their family legacy for Baylor baseball.
Green, a junior, had compiled a 4.15 ERA across three relief appearances this spring. He previously missed part of his sophomore season with a shoulder injury.
Since I started using film cameras, I found out I wasn’t taking pictures of moments; rather, the moment was the photo. While my professional camera is nice, its goal is to capture what I am seeing as perfectly as possible. When my film camera comes out, people drop everything to create the photo.
Whether it be for widespread social and political change or for something as simple as putting together a successful Sing act, organized group action begins with character at the individual scale. This truth begs the question: What does it mean to be a villager?
Gaming culture has become too toxic and has reached a point where it is affecting people’s livelihoods. Nothing has made this toxicity more apparent than what happened recently with the game Highguard.
If you’re tired of hitting Panda Express at the SUB, fear not, Waco has a budding collection of locally run Asian restaurants. From poke bowls to sushi and bubble tea, these beloved spots offer Baylor students affordable, flavorful options just minutes from campus.
Pastel dresses hang neatly on racks and jewelry sparkles on display cases at Francesca’s. It looks like any other small boutique on an afternoon: calm, curated and easy to get lost in for a few minutes. But behind the checkout counter, the vibe is a little different as the future of the location remains uncertain.
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Texas voters turned out in historic numbers Tuesday, delivering victories for State Rep. James Talarico and forcing a runoff between Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the state’s U.S. Senate contest that claimed national attention. The total early-voting turnout of more than 2.5 million marks the highest ever for a midterm primary election. The results also kicked off the 2026 midterm cycle.
If public libraries disappeared tomorrow, the world would lose more than books and programs. We would lose one of the rare places where people of different backgrounds can exist on an equal platform, outside of financial or societal barriers. We would lose access to free information and a space where communities can flourish.
In 2023, Hallie Bullard’s passion for coffee and longtime dream became a reality when she officially opened Reign Coffee Company. Recently, Reign Coffee began serving coffee from 7 a.m. to noon daily at Slow Rise Slice House, an event they call “Reign on the River.”
Tarleton State came back and beat Baylor on a two-run seventh inning. The loss marks the third straight for the Bears after dropping their final two games at the Bruce Bolt College Classic.
Puffy Postcards, a Puerto Rican-inspired microbakery founded by Naomi Jimenez, is turning heads in the Waco bakery scene. What began as a small, homegrown venture has quickly become a weekend staple, offering thoughtfully crafted pastries that blend cultural heritage with playful creativity.
Surpassing all other programs and disciplines at Baylor, 100% of Truett students receive scholarships for their program. Truett’s donors allow students to be considered for many different scholarships, with an impact that goes beyond statistics.
Expanding beyond just the app, Dr. Stephen Sloan, director of the Institute for History at Baylor, has taken other media paths to educate people about Waco’s history. Through his podcast, “Waco History,” he started a series called “Waco 175” that he co-hosts with Rick Tullis, a Baylor graduate and current member of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research.
Baylor’s tuition has risen nearly 44.53% over the past decade, and the university’s most recent increase has drawn reactions from students and families about affordability and transparency.
Do not beat yourself up because you have feelings of stress, anxiety or just “off days.” You are not weak in your faith because of these worldly feelings. Your faith in Jesus doesn’t cancel your stress levels, but it does mean you aren’t alone in it. And perhaps, the most faithful thing we can do is admit that.
Great uncertainty looms for international students as U.S. Rep. Greg Steube proposed the EXILE Act in Congress on Feb. 10, a bill that could eliminate visa programs that allow foreign nationals to work in the U.S. after graduation as early as 2027.
President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. He is set to succeed Jerome H. Powell when Powell’s term as chair ends May 15. The nomination is in the Senate for confirmation.
The largest U.S. military operation in the Middle East in decades unfolded as American and Israeli forces struck Iran Saturday, killing its supreme leader and triggering retaliatory strikes from the Gulf to Israel. The White House said the campaign is aimed at dismantling Iran’s military and toppling its government.
