They’ve led troops. Traveled the world. Now, they’re navigating lecture halls, textbooks and deadlines. At Baylor, student veterans are discovering the challenges of college are battles of a different kind — and they’re not doing it alone.
Browsing: Arts and Life
Time to start getting into the groove as The Performing Arts Community Center begins its folklórico workshop this Saturday and Sunday. The PACC is collaborating with Vida y Danza, a dance program in Temple, for the second year.
Hundreds of hours. Thousands of minutes invested into one flawless routine that brought the Songleaders to victory at nationals in Orlando, Fla. This year, the Baylor dance team was in the D1 large category, which is based on university size.
The production has recently raised attention due to timely themes, such as science denialism, pollution and polarizing politics.
Throughout the show, Crist interacted with the audience, joking with some attendees in the front row and sending the crowd into applause and laughter multiple times. He captured the attention of the room well, telling stories with excellent timing and delivering the punch lines with precision.
Graduation’s approaching, which means it’s the perfect time to prioritize going out with your friends. Here’s a list of upcoming local events, perfect for hanging with your friends or for a solo venture.
From graded baseball cards to toys of all eras, Collect ‘Em Again is a sports card store located at 930 Austin Ave. Their location reopened its doors in August with a new name and face.
A small coin carried a big meaning last week at the Veterans of Baylor Coining Ceremony. The event recognized mentorship, service and the relationships that have shaped Baylor’s student veteran community.
The day started with a twinge of feeling overwhelmed as rain melted into the dirt pathways and people poured into the festival. This was my first time attending a renaissance festival, and I was eager to see what all the hype was about.
While it was a rainy day at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival, that certainly did not stop us from indulging in the multitude of delicious eats the festival included. From French pastries to fried macaroni and cheese, the faire did not lack in divine dishes.
For the past three years, Baylor Poetry Club has hosted Sic ‘Em Slam, a slam poetry event open to students and staff to perform original slam poems in the Bill Daniel Student Center.
As the spring semester intensifies and academic pressures rise, Baylor’s annual Diadeloso celebration provides students with a much-needed opportunity to step away from coursework and reconnect with campus life.
The English department will launch a new international literary magazine, Independence Literary Review. Dr. Laura Biagi, lecturer in the English department, will teach a class in the fall that publishes the literary magazine.
The City of Waco will kick off its annual free Brazos Night concert series on April 17, featuring Candlebox and Fastball at Indian Spring Park. The event has been a Waco tradition for over 35 years, having previously hosted other notable acts such as Whiskey Myers, Blake Shelton and The Chicks.
A new 7 Brew location opened in Waco on Monday, bringing steady crowds as customers came out to check out the new stand. Located on 1540 N. Valley Mills Drive, the new location offers the familiar drive-thru service and customizable menu items that fans know and love.
Edgar Gomez, owner of Sison Tacos, has created a running club for the Waco community. While the restaurant is known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, the club began as a way for Gomez to stay active while enjoying the company of his friends.
The Texas Food Truck Showdown celebrated its 10th anniversary this Saturday at Heritage Square. The festivities kicked off at 10 a.m., with 37 food trucks with offerings ranging from sweet treats to birria.
North Richland Hills senior Annalise Shero’s musical thesis project, a three-year venture, culminated onstage on Saturday. Her composition and direction of “Tē Kallistē” wove a beautiful tale, encouraging discourse on the nature of beauty through the reimagining of the nine Muses from Greek mythology.
As graduation approaches, Baylor seniors are preparing to leave behind more than lectures and late-night study sessions. However, before leaving, students have an opportunity to explore parts of the city they may have overlooked. The following destinations offer a reminder of what Waco has to offer.
Between Braxton Keith, food trucks and mahjong, Waco has a stacked list of upcoming events. While Waco never fails in the small-town charm department, the week’s lineup of events is something bigger than the average Wacoan may be used to.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week aims to recognize graduate students’ contributions and build community. Held annually at the start of April and part of a national observance, the week included events hosted by the Graduate Student Association and individual departments.
Baylor Men’s Choir has been recognized by millions on social media for their creative, humor-filled videos, gaining millions of views on Instagram and growing their account from around 1,500 followers to over 150,000 followers in the past three years.
After operating for several years with externally sourced beans, For Keeps Coffee & Bakery has quietly transitioned to roasting its own coffee in-house — a move staff said has deepened both their craft and their connection to the product they serve.
Fair Oaks Ranch sophomore Noah Patton founded a nonprofit called Good for the Sole in high school, turning his passion for sneakers into an organization that provides shoes to kids in need.
Kottage, a new Korean fried chicken spot in Waco, opened March 6 and is already gaining traction, even with hours limited to Friday and Saturday nights.
When Hannah Lee, Shelley Keller Zych and Katie Whitmire Keil created the “Kappa Rap 2” music video for Kappa Kappa Gamma in 2011, they never expected it to still be trending across social platforms and on college campuses nationwide 15 years later.
A24’s recent release “The Drama” is an intersection of romantic dark comedy and psychological thriller. What begins as a light, cute, character-driven romance becomes a weightier study of identity, love and forgiveness.
Last year, four freshmen reimagined their passion for high school theater and decided to create a space for it within the Honors Residential College as an official club.
Four NASA astronauts have set out on a trip around the moon and back. The Artemis II mission occurs just over 50 years after the last moon expedition with the goal of creating a space station where astronauts could stay for an extended period of time.
Art Center Waco’s current exhibit, titled “More is More is More: A Melody of Maximalism,” will be on view until April 25. The exhibit features a variety of media, messages and materials that invite viewers into an eclectic, intimate world of artistry.
