“We fostered a lot of great connections through the Asian American students here,” Do said. “We want to keep representing a nonprofit that helps foster those connections throughout the United States and not just on a singular campus or a singular town.”
Browsing: Campus Culture
“Stay on your toes, ready for your chance,” Jacob Reiger said. “In the meantime, there’s still things you can do every day to make yourself better.”
On the mat, he is an executive black belt in Brazilian jiujitsu, in his office at the Baylor Law School, Professor Matt Cordon is the director of the legal writing program and a professor of law.
“A lot of people come to Baylor thinking that everyone around them is Christian. People need to realize that there is a diverse population at Baylor,” Sobh said. “Don’t look at things at face value. It’s so easy to stick to stereotypes.”
Have you ever considered that you have been listening to the same 20 songs for the past month but don’t know where to find more music? Don’t worry. The A&L staff is here to assist with a specially curated playlist featuring various music genres. From classic ’80s rock to new indie-pop, this playlist will kickstart some new music discoveries.
As a student committed to various activities on top of classes and schoolwork, it is vital to stay organized. There are many virtual and physical tools to help you achieve this goal. The key is finding what works best for you.
While students were face down in their textbooks and tissues to prepare for finals in May, the library was preparing for a new exhibit on climate change to enter the hall.
“If it sparks your interest, but you’re not sure if you would like to try it out or not, I would say try it out, because there’s no better place than to learn something new with Outdoor Adventure,” Heinecke said. “Everyone knows what they’re doing. You’ll make friends and really strong bonds.”
No matter your major or how many hours of classes you’re taking, make sure to take advantage of every resource Baylor offers to help alleviate some of the weight of extra costs, school and anything life throws at you this semester.
After causing a huge ripple in the evangelical community, author Beth Allison Barr Ph.D., of “The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth,” reflects on the public’s response one year after her book’s release.
With the end of the semester approaching quickly, students destress with yoga to ease their nerves.
“I think musical theater is an American form in the same way jazz is in that it’s become central to our pop culture identity,” Meis said. “Even now, we have A-list actors trying to expand their resume by entering the world of musical theater. It’s an avenue of artistic expression that feels deeply rooted in who we are as American people and one that is really satisfying to do well as a performer.”
Spurring students along in their pre-health journeys, Pre-Physician Assistant (PA) Society at Baylor seeks to provide members with the tools and knowledge necessary to not only be successful in their undergraduate pursuits, but to adequately prepare them for their futures as practicing health care providers.
Amazon is the perfect place to find all of your college necessities, and I’ve narrowed down my top 10.
Finals season is upon us, which brings a swarm of students to Moody Memorial Library at all hours of the day armed with cold brew and AirPods. From shoes to backpacks to technology, the Baylor “starter pack” is an aspect of the culture on campus that’s hard to miss.
With the variety of classes students have to take, the material can easily blend together. Study apps are personal to the user and can make life so much easier.
A new mural centered around embracing Baylor’s diversity was unveiled Monday. Artist Cade Kegerreis urged for more movements like this beyond the basement.
“It was really fun working with it and it made me feel a lot closer to my Indonesian heritage because it’s something you would see on the runways in Jakarta, so it felt really good to bring it here,” Widjaja said.
Conservative speaker and Turning Point USA Ambassador Lily Kate Cole came to Baylor to speak on the topic of “What is a Woman.”
“So after she passed I wanted to find a way to help fundraise for a cure and I thought that combining music with this, especially as a musician myself, would be a special way to honor specifically her memory but also help everyone else in the process,” Ruston, La. senior Carlie Toliver said.
This year’s event will be the first since 2019 to be fully back to normal after COVID-19 restrictions prevented it from being held in 2020, and pushed it online in 2021. Houston junior Katherine Boulais, event coordinator with the Baylor Activities Council, said Gospel Fest’s return to campus has been a special thing for everyone involved.
“Although this music is a symbol of the Hispanic culture, its songs are enjoyed all over the world because of their ability to integrate our deepest emotions with music,” Herrera said. “Mariachi is our happiness, sadness, pride and love, told through music that directly touches our hearts.”
Waco Walks began with a simple Facebook post and transformed into a thriving community. Ashley Thornton, a retired Baylor employee, turned a hobby into a community in her free time.
For the first time ever, the Chamber Singers will perform a concert of choral pieces and art songs, which all use the text from the Brownings’ poetry. The Chamber Singers concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in Armstrong Browning Library.
“I think that is so important, just getting the whole community to rally around the cause,” Southlake senior Griffin Gumm, Derby Days committee member, said.
Freshman Grace Craighead began her small business out of her love for stationery. Her business has grown since August 2021 following online sales and her participation in pop-up shops.
The music certainly reflected the experience and talent of the group. During the second to last piece, “One More for the Count” by Mike Lewis, trombonist Chris Estridge was a featured soloist. However, it wasn’t his solo itself that commanded the audience’s attention, but rather how he played. Over the bell of his trombone, he placed the rubber part of a toilet plunger and would open and close it over the bell to muffle the sound that left the instrument.
“Buying secondhand is amazing for the environment, because not only are you personally reducing the amount of clothing waste that you put into the world, but it’s also a good response to give back to companies who are used to producing lots and lots of cheap clothes,” Teng said.
There is no record of who hired Pamela Davis-Silmon, better known as Mama Pam, to work in the Collins kitchen at Baylor University 18 years ago, but she’s been here ever since.
“I want to have that place be a place that I’m surrounded with things that make me smile or that I’ve enjoyed in the past, so I just kind of surround it with stuff I enjoy. And I know some people think it looks childish to have action figures, but I just kind of love them. It’s things that have inspired me or give me joy,” Hansen said.
