Browsing: Arts and Life

Ever wondered if Waco has produced any cool bands? Here is a playlist of the popular bands rooted in Waco and where they performed.

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.

Nobody could top the worst-dressed and least on-theme celebrities of the night being Kylie Jenner and Sebastian Stan. Jenner caused a complete meltdown on Twitter by wearing a baseball cap to the Met Gala, which is unacceptable no matter the theme, and was made only more confusing by her pairing it with an actual wedding dress and a mesh top.

“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.

For many students, college is the first time where they are away from their parents and living with other students. College is designed to be a bridge between fun and the real world and one of the only things that can make this experience bad is unpleasant roommates.

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.

“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.”