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.
Browsing: Arts and Life
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.
Easter break is upon us, just in time for some much-needed rejuvenation as the spring semester fatigue begins to set in. If you’re looking for a quaint afternoon outing or a high-energy evening celebration, this list has got you covered.
Bluebonnets are springing up all over the highways, Cameron Park and every grassy corner of Waco. While the iconic flower tends to attract roadside photographers, most people don’t know the risk they are taking when they stop.
Liza Wadsworth is a cow horse competitor and a multimedia content creator who specializes in the Western industry under her brand, Cow Pony Productions.
After months of anticipation and a steady stream of aesthetic teasers, Melanie Martinez has returned with “HADES,” a dark, synth-laced alt-pop project that leans heavily into the sonic and visual world she has spent years perfecting.
What began as a half-joking comment about “majoring in ‘Hadestown’” has evolved into a three-year creative undertaking for North Richland Hills senior Annalise Shero — one that blends Greek mythology, philosophy and music into a fully realized original production.
Baylor Theatre and history students brought history to life and added a little Broadway flair for one night with “1776 and More!,” a show celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Waco Symphony Orchestra welcomes all to join them for “An Emerald City Evening,” a Broadway-style symphony concert including iconic songs from “Wicked,” “Les Misérables,” “The Lion King,” “West Side Story” and more.
As we slowly inch closer to Easter break, keep your energy up with a fun outing this week! Grab a group of people and use this list to plan your next week of events.
The “Americans and the Holocaust” traveling exhibition will be on display from April 11 to May 20 at the Jesse H. Jones Library, making Baylor one of only two Texas locations to host the exhibit.
Once upon a time, four artistic, eclectic and energetic roommates decided to translate their accumulated list of inside jokes and philosophies into a sonic scrapbook. Now, straight from the belly of U Pointe on Speight, the group has just released a debut nine-song album titled “808s & Roommates.”
Waco lifestyle artist Jolee French knew from a young age that her passion for creativity and the Western lifestyle would always be central to her life. As a member of Cowgirl Artists of America, she has utilized watercolor, oils and ink to continue that passion as an adult.
The Baylor Theatre department is preparing for their upcoming, fast-paced comedy, “See How They Run.” This British farce is set in the 1940s and is filled with silly stunts, climactic fight scenes and comical cases of mistaken identity.
Dallas sophomore Madelyn Prewitt, founder of Pear Ridge Botanicals, started her all-natural luxury body care line in high school after struggling with sensitive skin. What began as a personal frustration quickly turned into something much bigger: a brand rooted in both intention and experience.
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.
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.
