Late at night in a dorm room in Penland Residence Hall, singer-songwriter and “The Voice” contestant Tori Templet discovered her love of writing and creating music.
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From the aisle to the dance floor, these songs will have your wedding party blinking away tears of joy, breaking out the moves on the dance floor and tearing up once again as you drive off with the love of your life.
As the sun dips below the horizon, a different world awakens at the Lake Waco Wetlands. Every Friday in April, from 7-8 p.m., Cameron Park Zoo staff will guide visitors through the wetlands for an after-dark adventure where nocturnal plants and animals take center stage.
With Diadeloso just around the corner, I can imagine most Bears are ready to get crazy. But hold up — there’s still work to be done before the fun can be had. So, before you turn up next week, here are some mellow bops to accompany your academics this week.
Hungry for a good story? The Waco-McLennan County Library is hosting its third Annual Edible Book Festival, inviting bakers of all ages to create edible representations of a book, literary figure, character, pun or plot.
There’s a good mix of Waco happenings this weekend — something for the bookworms, the theatre nerds and the paleontology enthusiasts. If any of these apply to you (and even if they don’t), be sure to check out these events.
The Bollywood fusion dance competition, which brings together different South Asian dance teams from all across the country, also features a fashion show and serves food from the region, which director and Dublin, Calif. senior Muskan Bakshi said is a hot commodity among student attendees.
This Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Barfield Drawing Room will be a drawing room no more. Instead there will be mocktails, hors d’oeuvres, low lights, ironed shirts and some smooth jazz.
“The Bug Lady” business owner Alaina Michaels grew up watching her peers experiment with questions surrounding their identity and passions. She said her experience was different.
In honor of this rumor of Frank possibly dropping a song soon, I’m here to go over my favorite songs. Frank Ocean, please come back.
One of the biggest new names in Christian contemporary music, Forrest Frank, will be paying a visit to the Foster Pavilion this spring at 7 p.m. on April 22. This concert, which still has tickets ready for the taking, will kick off the first of many musical performances occurring at Baylor over the next two years.
Zeta Tau Alpha will host its annual Pie-A-Prez event at 6 p.m. on Thursday, inviting presidents from organizations across Baylor’s campus to participate by getting pied in the face on Fountain Mall. This year, the event aims to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and education, specifically early detection of breast cancer using AI technological advances.
Baylor Flowers, which was previously located at a shopping center on the corner of 16th St. and Speight Ave., now resides on the corner of 11th St. and La Salle Ave. in its new permanent location.
From Karen Carpenter to Adele, female musicians have always had a unique inclination for bringing an emotional essence to the music world by combining emotion and talent with their sound. Here is a list of five current female and non-binary musicians doing just that.
I said it on Letterboxd, and I’ll say it again: Do you know how bad of an actor you have to be to actually become more bearable and easier to watch after you’ve turned into an evil old hag?
The vibes of this week’s Tunesday are aligning with the sunny, summery weather we’ve been having here in Waco. If you’re looking for some new tunes to flex as you cruise through downtown with the windows rolled down (cold beverage in hand, of course), I got you.
Welcome to Jurassic Park … but in Waco. For one night only, the Waco Symphony Orchestra will play the iconic movie score accompanied by the HD picture at Waco Hall.
On March 22, Kaptive Kandles will host “The Experience,” an event where attendees can immerse themselves in the art of candle making for $35. Open to participants ages 10 and up, the event invites the community to explore the craft in a welcoming, interactive setting.
As a senior, I’ve hardly put any thought into graduation. I could be in the minority here, but the last thing I want to think about is leaving this awesome school and being thrown into the real world.
The restaurant is set to open on April 1, featuring a variety of European dinner foods such as crab beignets, 12-ounce ribeye and half-bird confit. But the main course Fischer wants people to take away from his restaurant is happiness.
If you weren’t able to snag tickets for either of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament games, no need to stay home twiddling your thumbs. There’s plenty of fun to be had throughout Waco this weekend, from theatre, to drag and even a monster truck show.
Beyond making custom cookies, Keith also enjoys sharing her craft through cookie decorating workshops. She hosted classes in January and February and has another planned for April 12 at McLennan Community College from 10 a.m. to noon for $69.
Alas, Mickey 17 is here, starring Robert Pattinson and… Robert Pattinson? I’ll explain more. But like Bong’s previous films, the social commentary is loud, while still presenting plenty of humor and an entertaining narrative despite some minor plot convenience.
Welcome back, Bears! Whether you spent your spring break skiing in the snowy mountains, sprawled out on sunny, sandy shores or right here in Waco, here are some new songs to help you get back in the swing of things on campus.
This year marks the 31st celebration of the Beall Poetry Festival. Baylor will host three prominent poets: Carl Phillips, Victoria Chang and Christian Wiman — each of whom will provide insight and commentary on their work. Their readings and discussions will give attendees the chance to dive deeper into different forms and aspects of poetry.
At 8 p.m. on Sunday at Common Grounds, alumnae and current “The Voice” contestant Tori Templet performed an array of original songs in a show alongside opener and Vail, Colo. senior Langley Cerovich.
If you’re stuck in Waco for spring break, have no fear — there’s still fun to be had. Whether you need a day strolling in the sun at the Silos or a good plate of barbecue, make your spring break one to remember with these events.
The store’s main concept is to provide something for everyone and ensure every customer finds something that suits their vision, no matter the price range or style, Cole said.
Inside, the lights are off, the shelves are empty and the chairs are gone. Huaco Lounge is officially closed for good. The restaurant on Mary Ave. saw a resurgence in business due to completed road construction at the end of summer in 2024, but it hasn’t been able to stay at that rate, said owner Sebastian Reyes.
As golden hour took over, the powder-throwing began. Students wore white to preserve the multicolor splotches left by the powder residue and dashed around Fountain Mall trying to nab their friends with the dust, laughing and shrieking as they ran. The Holi powder covered clothes, skin, hair and even teeth. No one was safe from the colorful bombardment.