Flower Mound sophomore Leilani Hoang recently launched Healing Harmonies, a new Baylor student organization that connects student musicians with opportunities to perform in service of local Waco communities.
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Baylor’s a capella team, VirtuOSO, competed in the semifinals in Scottsdale, Ariz., bringing yet another victory home. VirtuOSO has become more than a close-knit group or a place for musicians to exercise their unique talents: it has become a glimpse of a God’s design for a reality where people are united through Christ’s love.
From indie to folk, Baylor students have a wide range of genres of interest when it comes to recently released music. Baylor students select music that makes their lives more enjoyable, helping them focus on the moment or refocus on their core values.
In a recent interview with Matthew McConaughey, Timothée Chalamet sparked controversy by saying he didn’t want to work in ballet or opera because “no one cares about this anymore.” While this has sparked conversation on the relevance of these areas, students across both art forms disagree with Chalamet’s take.
Saturday evening brought a crowd to Waco Hall for Gateway to India, an event heavily organized by the Indian Subcontinent Student Association and the Gateway to India student board.
If you’re looking for a fun adventure, a heartfelt dramatic story, a deep technical sci-fi experience or just a fun way to spend your weekend, “Project Hail Mary” is for you.
As spring blossoms in Waco, events start to ramp up. Whether you’re looking for an evening outing or trivia with your friends, the city has something for everyone. Make sure to check out this list of events, concerts, musicals and trivia in Waco this week.
Each spring, the Baylor Art Student Exhibition (B.A.S.E.) provides art and art history students with the opportunity to submit their artwork to a competitive, juried exhibition held at the Martin Museum of Art. This year’s B.A.S.E. exhibition will be on display at the Martin Museum of Art from March 26 to April 18.
For Baylor alum Jacob Davis, creativity and service have always been at the forefront of his life. From working in radiology at a hospital to being a barista at Be Kind Coffee and a self-taught clothing designer, Davis has crafted a life of fullness through expressing himself with self-taught clothing design.
Normally, when you hear chess club, you think of a meetup at the library, a school club or even the park. At Sison Tacos, located at 601 Franklin Ave., customers can experience a night of chess for all skill levels, with a side of tacos.
Across campus, students often find connection through shared hometowns, majors and experiences. However, the most exceptional way for people named Luke to form a community is through the ever-growing “Lukes at Baylor” GroupMe.
Boba tea has taken the world and college campuses by storm, offering overworked students a moment of relief via sweet treat. As a college student with several boba tea options scattered around Waco, the obvious question emerges: which boba shop actually serves the best drink?
Months after speakers took the stage for TEDxBaylor, the ideas shared at the event are now available for a wider audience to watch.
Jazz is a century-old language, but on a campus where most students are not old enough to rent a car, a group of students learn the fluency of the genre together. Baylor students have formed a Jazz quintet called Taylor Tots, named after their beloved teacher, senior lecturer in the music department Dr. Edward Taylor.
Every year, students are encouraged to submit their own poems or works of fiction to the Beall Poetry Writing Contest for a chance to win a monetary prize and publication in the Phoenix Literary Magazine.
Theater students will reenact scenes from historical musicals such as “1776,” “Hamilton” and more while history students portray each of the Founding Fathers and provide historical context for the debate of declaring independence.
For local hairstylist Katelyn Rankin, beauty and aesthetics have always attracted her creative eye. Noticing a deficiency in the Waco hair scene, Rankin started planning to build a clientele for colorful designs.
Spring break is upon us, and for those of you staying in Waco, you might be thinking your options for activities are limited. Fear not, because there is an array of upcoming events.
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.
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.”
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.
Once a year, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe hosts a Local Author Book Faire to showcase local authors to the Waco community. On Feb. 19, three young authors were included in the array of writers.
Baylor graphic design students are making a name for themselves by putting their creative blueprints to the test. On Thursday, three students in the art and art history department earned multiple awards at the Dallas chapter of the American Advertising Awards (ADDYs), including the coveted best of show.
Bryan Cordova grew up in South Korea until he was 13, when his family decided to move back to Peru. Now he is a Baylor graduate student with over 30,000 followers across social media platforms.
Madelyn Gregg pursued watercolor and yearbook design as a hobby while primarily focusing on athletics in high school. Art was always present in her life, but it wasn’t until her senior year that it bloomed into something more intentional that has now become a side hustle and passion for Gregg.
From lesser-known hidden gems to Waco staples, the upcoming week of events features a variety of music, acting, trivia and entertainment. Whether you’re looking for something to do with friends or family, or simply on your own, here’s a list of upcoming things to do in Waco.
Greg Culverhouse is a fishing guide for the Waco area. He’s been a charter for decades and is well known for his title, the Crappie King.
Want to go somewhere during the week to unwind, watch live music and even study? Several options include a live music venue, coffee shop events Thursday nights and Pinewood’s jazz and trivia night.
From performing professionally around the world to winning countless awards for violin pieces, the legacy of Patricia Shih, Nikita Pogrebnoy and their son Nicholas is one of adventure and accolades, taking them all across Europe, Asia and North America and eventually landing them in Waco.
