Baylor’s chapter of Ratio Christi, a nationwide Christian apologetics organization, planned to host its keynote fall event this past Monday in Waco Hall, featuring Ratio Christi CEO Dr. Corey Miller and Dr. Frank Turek, founder of Cross Examined, another Christian apologetics group. When security costs came in higher than the group expected in the days before the event, and marketing was limited because the event was designated “expressive” under Baylor Student Activities policy, Ratio Christi postponed the event over the weekend.
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Costs don’t just include cash profits and revenues. Prompting ChatGPT to create a flyer for an upcoming product launch might be cheap, but you can’t finance the loss of brand perception from your customers.
Picked by many to finish near the bottom of the Big 12, Baylor enters its bye week at 4-1 with a four-game winning streak. With a revamped defense, a surging DJ Lagway and a challenging schedule ahead, the Bears are turning preseason doubt into hope.
I may love being busy and complaining about being tired, but I knew deep down that there was scientific evidence to suggest that the sophomore slump exists. It had to, because I was feeling it firsthand. Whatever it was, I knew every problem required a solution, so out of the care I have for my peers and the teeny ounce of spite I must prove my dear friend wrong, here are a few ways you can join me in conquering the sophomore slump.
Baylor and Waco’s rich histories are not without their tales of ghoulish intrigue. Here are five stories whose subjects have not yet been laid to rest.
With the first round of tests, essays and projects coming and going, it can be daunting to look ahead at the many assignments to come. As a result of the ever-turning wheel of college work, many students experience burnout, or a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion. In times like these, it’s as important as ever to remember your ‘why.’
As the weather gets colder, the spooky decorations go up and the costumes are planned, the perfect movie night looks a little different. It’s time to put away the rom-coms and to prepare to get spooked.
Waco native Doris Miller went from doing laundry aboard the USS West Virginia to becoming one of World War II’s most prominent Black heroes. Now, the Navy is considering removing his name from a future aircraft carrier amid discussions of renaming it after President Donald Trump.
There were over 50 men. That’s how many people witnessed the explicit messages in the 2024 Chi Phi Snapchat group chat at Cornell University. It’s easy to think the extremes of the Cornell case are an isolated incident; however, the sobering reality is that this has become a pandemic.
Miami freshman Joaquin Otero wants the Baylor Roblox community to be a place where students can make new friends.
The Bears sent a message with their 55-19 dismantling of Arizona State: When Baylor’s offense clicks, it can overwhelm opponents. Baylor still has lots to prove only five games into the season, but the Bears should be taken seriously.
Head coach Dave Aranda said earlier in the week that Baylor need more explosive plays. The Bears took that to heart as they exploded for a 55-19 statement win over Arizona State.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton spoke Saturday morning at The Palladium in Waco ahead of the Senate election Nov. 3.
The ups and downs of the sisters’ love lives, the gossip of the neighbors and the twists and turns and betrayals from different characters kept the audience attentively watching and waiting for the next twist in Jane Austen’s drama.
Rising country star Braxton Keith and opener Cassidy Daniels brought vocals both bright and deep to the venue.
A former Cornell University student filed a lawsuit in September alleging that seven men sexually assaulted her in 2024 at the Chi Phi fraternity house in Ithaca, New York. At Baylor, students and faculty reflected on the allegations and the role of universities and students in addressing sexual assault.
For many Waco residents, finding an affordable place to live is becoming increasingly difficult as housing prices rise faster than incomes and the supply of affordable homes remains limited, but one nonprofit is working to fight this crisis.
It seems every other week that a social media influencer or politician gets outed for engaging in the unthinkable. But oftentimes, the vigilante work that goes into exposing potential pedophiles produces inadmissible legal evidence and allows truly legitimate criminals to evade police capture.
Baylor physics professor Dr. Kenichi Hatakeyama balances groundbreaking particle physics research with a lifelong passion for kendo, showing students the value of finding purpose both inside and outside the lab.
Baylor’s updated Annual Fire Safety and Security Report shows increases in reported motor vehicle thefts, rapes, liquor law citations and stalking in 2025, but university officials say understanding what those numbers represent is essential to reading the report.
“Blake is just an incredible guy,” Marshall McDuffie, Driskell’s cousin and a 2024 Baylor graduate, said. “He’s just such a good human being. He was really soft-spoken, but he was so outgoing. He was so kind. He was caring. He was really, really hardworking.”
A student band is gaining attraction through their first two live performances, leading some to think they could be a successful new band in the Waco live music scene.
In 2026, politicians no longer need a press conference, television interview or newspaper story to reach voters. With one post, they can deliver a message directly to millions of people — including young voters who increasingly encounter news online.
On Saturday and Sunday, Baylor students are invited to join Kamp Love Baylor for their fall retreat, where they camp out in God’s creation. The hope is that students will experience spiritual transformation.
Ever since I came from Oklahoma City to Baylor in 2023, I’ve noticed a hole in the “Grease Pit” of fast food restaurants on the other side of the highway. It’s a hole that can only be filled by something as Oklahoman as me: Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store.
The Constitution states that Congress cannot make any law prohibiting the free exercise of the press. As Americans, we have a right to knowledge about our government and global events.
Martin Cuts, run by Clemmons, North Carolina, freshman Isaac Williams and Bellaire freshman Brandon Martin, allows male students to get haircuts right on campus.
Baylor’s Student Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday calling on Campus Recreation to consider allowing sleeveless athletic attire in designated Student Life Center fitness areas.
The American presidency is changing, and we will have to live with the consequences. It is time to stop sacrificing character and leadership on the altar of good policy and demand both in the Oval Office.
With college costs continuing to soar, Baylor students are shopping local at Waco thrift stores for affordable finds, unique treasures and a fun outing with friends.
