The Beall Poetry Festival will take place from Wednesday to Friday on Baylor’s campus, celebrating its 30th anniversary. This year, the special guest will be Tracy K. Smith, author of “Wade in the Water” and “Life on Mars” and 2022 Poet Laureate of the United States.
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The time is upon us when family and friends begin to become married couples rather than just fellow classmates. Being the single friend doesn’t have to be discouraging, though. Some Baylor students say finding yourself is more important than finding a partner.
Don’t get me wrong, weddings are arguably one of the most important events of the human experience, but is it essential to invite your mom’s third cousin, whom you met at a funeral once when you were 12 years old?
During the ring by spring rush, lecturer of sociology Dr. Jodien Johnson teaches the trends and statistics of marriage in her class titled Marriage and The Family.
Even if they are impractical and unachievable for many people — especially college students — who doesn’t love a celebrity wedding? Let’s take a look at a few that stand out and offer fun and innovative inspiration for your wedding needs this year.
Dr. Renée Umstattd Meyer, associate dean for research, and Dr. Andy Meyer, associate professor in sport foundations, were not ring-by-springers, but they now find their offices across the hall.
If you’ve been to a wedding at any point in the last decade, you’ve probably also developed an allergy to Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran. Even though those top-40 pop hits are sure to get your aunt and uncle on the dance floor, nobody wants to see them try (and fail) to do dances that haven’t been popular since you were in middle school. Here’s what to play instead, slow songs included.
For classically trained musicians in the Baylor Jazz String Quartet, “embracing the weird” has become second nature. Although the four members grew up learning to perfect their craft, jazz has become for them what rock ‘n’ roll was for Elton John during his youth.
The new mini docuseries “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” details accounts of abuse on the set of Nickelodeon, as told by various production assistants, writers and even former child actors.
Staying in Waco over Easter break? No problem — here’s what to do for those four days off.
In fall 2024, Dr. Sebastian Langdell and Dr. Ginger Hanchey — both medievalists, both Swifties — will teach “Lit (Taylor’s Version),” a course that promises to put the music of the generation’s biggest pop star into context with literary greats such as William Wordsworth, Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde.
Penland Residence Hall — also known as the warehouse of the Fino St. apparel line. With three guys, 150 square feet and boxes full of sweatshirts, it’s a recipe for success.
Creativity and inspiration are two things that are familiar to Houston junior Ayinda Marshall, who goes by the artist name danO powers. With one album out and another on the way, he is capitalizing on his time in college by taking the time to craft himself as an artist.
With just a few days until Easter break, here are some new tunes for your road trip home and your long weekend of relaxation from classes.
Gateway to India takes place during Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and a time when those who observe it fast from sunup to sundown. After five dances, the event paused for an intermission, and Indian food such as samosas, tandoori chicken and paneer were served for iftar, the breaking of the fast.
This week on Lariat TV News, we bring you the tournament on everyone’s mind as Baylor men’s and women’s basketball…
Financial freedom and college are not usually two words that go together, and with inflation on the rise, extreme budgeting is becoming more of a trend among students. Here is a list of discounts specifically for students, ranging from food delivery apps and streaming services to clothing stores.
With the stress of classes, eclipse plans may not be top priority for everyone. So, here is a list of watch parties you and your friends can join to take advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime experience on April 8 in Waco.
We’re in the home stretch, as there’s only one more week until a restful Easter break. Whether the week is full of last-minute exams or just some light homework, here’s a list of what to do in Waco to kill the last bit of time.
Justin Timberlake is sounding old. Although his looks have held up, his somewhat original thought has not. Every song on his new album, “Everything I Thought I Was,” seems a rip-off of his younger competitors.
For Denton seniors Ana and Edith Alvarez, creating content and posting on social media hasn’t always come naturally. However, after amassing 6.7 million views on one of their Instagram Reels, their lives as Baylor students began to change.
April 8 will be the last time a total solar eclipse passes over Texas until the year 3000. To celebrate, Baylor University, Lowell Observatory, Discovery and the City of Waco are collaborating in Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco.
Amid a social media frenzy, Matt Rowbotham and his co-founders have created a social media platform that’s not your typical scroll-and-like format. Naborly is designed to improve users’ mental well-being, and it’s launching exclusively at Baylor.
After the recent release of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” on Disney+, kids and adults alike have returned to Camp Half-Blood and reentered their “demigod” phase. The excitement has even reached central Texas, with Waco Civic Theater’s production of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” telling the classic story with a fun, musical twist.
Micheal O’Siadhail calls himself an Irish poet, but it only takes one look at his biography to realize the full depth of his artistry. One of those insights is his new poetry book, “Desire,” which retells his experiences and wisdom of living through the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
Baylor’s African Student Association hosted its annual Afrique showcase Saturday evening in Cashion Academic Center. The showcase was a representation of African culture on campus and included a fashion show, traditional African food, a DJ and competitions between guests.
This week, there’s new music from country queens and indie icons.
The Texas Music Cafe has been bringing live music to Waco for over 27 years. In addition to highlighting artists in the community, the Texas Music Cafe has an impressive catalogue of performances — including Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett — that has earned it a wall of recognition from the Music Association of Central Texas.
Baylor’s School of Music presented a concert featuring both Bella Voce and the Chamber Singers on Thursday night at Armstrong Browning Library.
The first week back from spring break is always a little bit of a bummer, but here’s a list of what’s going on in Waco next week to pick the energy up for the rest of the semester.
