The space, formerly an axe house, is a complete manifestation of Corkill’s vision. From the beginning, Corkill knew he wanted a place he could call home to multiple types of art, from theater to music to ASL; he has now accomplished that in less than two months.
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“The movie had such a vast impact,” Deonath said. “I really don’t think people understood the depth of what Elvis actually did for pop culture, and the music industry.”
For this week’s Tunesday, we’ve got everything from rap, to indie-pop, to R&B and more. So pop in those airpods (or put on those headphones) and dig into a smorgasbord of specially selected new songs.
There’s a good variety of events in this week’s list of things to do in Waco! From hiking, to painting to free live music, this week is sure to be a blast.
“It’s a really cool place to catch a show and catch a festival because you can camp, you can stay in the cabin and go to the waterpark during the day until set time starts,” Green said. “So it’s kind of an all-ages type environment; it’s a comfortable place to bring your kids and have fun and take them to a show, a little bit different than a lot of mega festivals are.”
Beetlejuice, boutiques and small businesses will collaborate from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday at The Black Daisy Boutique. The “Sip n Shop” will celebrate the highly anticipated release of the new “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” film on September 6.
On Tuesday night at Common Grounds, under a full rainbow in the sky and tree branches above dripping with rainwater, Christian artist Luke Bower and his band put on a show for Baylor students. Despite the puddles on the picnic tables, students gathered around the band like a campfire, filling the backyard of the coffee shop.
Sabrina Carpenter’s new album released on Aug. 23, “Short n’ Sweet,” is super sassy, a little bit sorrowful and unapologetically suggestive. Full of unfiltered confessions and bashing of boyfriends’ bad behavior, this album bares much, but still leaves the listener guessing at some select details in the songs.
What could cowboys, murders, space, and racial injustice possibly all have in common? Not only are they all on display in the Martin Museum’s current exhibit “CLICKBAIT! A Treasure Trove of Pulp Fiction Cover Art,” but they also represent a mosaic of the complex and conflicting ideas of America in the mid-20th century, wrapped in a colorful and visually exciting exterior.
This time, Fuzzy Friends brought two dogs, Ellie and Socks, that could be adopted. There was live music in the cozy setting of the coffee company, where people enjoyed their coffee and learned about their potential new furry family members.
Rhett is well known for his ability to combine traditional country music with pop, providing a modern mix that is refreshing to hear. However, Rhett took this album a step further with songs that could be classified under all sorts of genres including old country, new country, rock, pop and more.
‘New’ has been a theme for many of us students this week. New classes, schedules and friends— why not throw some new songs into the mix? I hope you enjoy these trending tunes as much as I did.
Although she graduated as a painting major, Olsen said she actually started off as a pre-med major and then switched to a math major before she circled back to her artistic abilities. She said the dissociation and isolation she experienced during COVID-19 in her freshman year paired with the influence of an art class she was taking at the time really allowed her to see she was meant to create.
I’m not going to lie — I walked into the Waco Cinemark with expectations for this movie that weren’t exactly positive. Based on comments from friends and on social media about themes of supposed glorification of domestic violence in the film and simply knowing Colleen Hoover’s reputation for raunchy romances, I wasn’t expecting “It Ends With Us” to be my cup of tea — and it really wasn’t.
Walls full of instruments that could’ve belonged to my grandad. Busts of animals that honestly, looked happy to be there. And the iconic photo of Lunch atop a Skyscraper fixes the mood for a meal that will send you to new heights.
“People want to die doing something they really enjoy,” Wilfong said. “If you’re going to go out, go out doing something you really enjoy. And I tell my students every semester, it’s like my way of going out; I want to be in front of a class lecturing and going on a rant about Dr Oz and his nutrition.”
The heart of the Art Edu Exhibit highlights how educators of art are still talented artists themselves, and have been vital in passing down artistic and life skills to younger generations.
Within the first week on campus, flyers promoting services and ministries will be scattered in the Student Union Building and various churches will table on Fountain Mall. With endless possibilities and opportunities, students may attend services and events at numerous churches. This routine is well known as ‘church shopping.’
Whether you’re an upcoming freshman with no prior experience with CAE credits or a rising senior frantically attempting to fulfill the requirements before graduation, there is no shortage of opportunities from all across the board to either get a headstart or cap off your CAE journey before walking the stage!
Amid the business and stress of Move2BU and the commencement of classes this new semester, there’s fun to be had downtown and all around. So whether you’re fresh to Baylor or returning, here are some happenings to introduce you (or reintroduce you) to the Waco scene.
Summer is approaching, and while campus might be gradually emptying, Waco is blooming with upcoming events. Whether you’re visiting, living in Waco or taking summer classes, the following list includes something for everyone, from music events to tours of the city.
Christina Black is one of the three co-owners of Terry Black’s Barbecue, alongside her two brothers, Mike and Mark. Christina graduated from Baylor in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting, and she said she always wanted to open a location in Waco due to her deep roots in the city.
Done with finals but stuck in Waco? Here are some things to do while you’re still in town.
You’ll never be able to view tennis the same way.
Maverick Moore, senior lecturer in film and digital media and Black Glasses film programmer, said this year’s submissions may have created the best lineup of films the festival has seen.
Baylor’s status as the largest Baptist university in the world raises the stakes for local Baptist ministers. Crafting weekly 30- to 40-minute sermons on ancient texts is already difficult, but doing so for an audience of biblical scholars and Koine Greek instructors is even more demanding.
If you’re searching for the ultimate finals week playlist, look no further. Here is some of the best new music to get you motivated and provide some much-needed moral support during the final stretch.
When the band SUNNN was formed in 2021, Sugarland junior and lead singer Chloe Choudhury probably couldn’t have seen where it would go. But in the three years since, the band has performed in several venues throughout Waco and on campus, released an EP and filmed its first music video, and now, it is preparing to release its first full-length album.
As we head into the last week of classes, here are some things to do around Waco during study breaks.
The Martin Museum of Art will introduce an exhibition of works from German artist Käthe Kollwitz, titled “The Hammer That Shapes Reality,” on May 14. The exhibit has been in the works for over a year and will run until Nov. 10.