Fresh off the program’s best season in seven years, Baylor soccer has secured head coach Michelle Lenard with a new contract extension following a year defined by top-10 rankings, marquee wins and a culture shift that’s reshaped the program’s trajectory.
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Art Briles took Baylor to soaring heights — then didn’t coach at the collegiate level again for nearly a decade. In an exclusive interview, Briles spoke with the Lariat about his past nine years.
Baylor’s season ended on a Sunday-afternoon heartbreaker. Ohio State knocked off the Bears 2-1 with a double-overtime, sudden-death goal.
Baylor collapsed in the fourth quarter of its 41-17 loss to Arizona, despite a tightly-contested first three quarters. The Wildcats rattled off 27 unanswered points off three Baylor turnovers.
Baylor University President Linda Livingstone confirmed Friday that head coach Dave Aranda will return for a seventh season.
For many out-of-state Baylor families, the hardest part of sending a student to college isn’t the distance — it’s the feeling of being completely on their own in a new place. That gap is exactly what Becky DeGracia, founder of Mama Bear College Mom, set out to bridge.
During the stressful study sessions of Study Day, student government is bringing a new treat to students: discounts at Starbucks in the Baylor Sciences Building and the Moody Memorial Library. The discount will be $2 off any drink purchased on Dec. 11.
An ideal student-professor relationship sets clear and high expectations, but not unreasonable ones. It’s an exchange between the two — the professor teaches the student and stays available to help the student understand the material, and the student shows their adequate understanding of the information on the test. They don’t feel the need to cheat on a test because they’ve already been given the tools they need to succeed.
Baylor capitalized on a late first-half penalty and leaned on Alvarez’s 11-save effort to edge No. 15 Wisconsin 1-0 in Thursday’s NCAA second round. The Bears survived a late Badger surge, overcoming a 20-10 shot margin to secure their first Sweet 16 berth since 2018.
Rhoades was hired in July 2016, on the heels of a university-wide sexual assault scandal, and led the athletics department to one of the most successful stretches in school history.
All-University Thanksgiving took on a unique feel this year, due to a rainy forecast that prompted a last-minute move indoors. Though the student, faculty and staff body were divided in person, students still expressed feeling united in spirit throughout the event on Wednesday night.
A Baylor freshman who ran an anonymous account posting videos of urinating on campus was identified by police and referred to Student Conduct on Sept. 26, according to the Baylor University Police Department. As of today, the university has confirmed the student is no longer enrolled at Baylor.
In the haze of a cultural battlefield, the church is struggling to decide whether to speak louder or love deeper. In a world that perceives complicated issues only in black and white, churches often mirror that mindset, choosing one calling and neglecting the other.
In a world that’s more politically charged than ever, sometimes holiday dinner tables can feel more like war zones and conversations turn into cross-examinations. Between outdated political beliefs and an influx of propaganda, it frequently feels like the weight of changing our parents’ beliefs falls on us, making holidays seem more like interventions.
Baylor football is looking to bounce back after losing 55-28 to No. 13 Utah last week. They are running into an Arizona team that is riding a three-game winning streak.
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While Sison might be new to the restaurant game, Wacoans have been seeing this business’s smiling taco logo on Ziploc-style bags of horchata and paper trays of homemade tacos at local events for years now.
Democrats’ strong showings in blue-state elections may seem irrelevant to Texas, but political experts say these results offer an early snapshot of voter sentiment heading into 2026. With affordability emerging as a top concern and uncertainty surrounding national policy, these outcomes could influence strategies for both parties in the coming election year.
I had a routine every morning. I’d turn on the light, get out of bed, make my bed, put on my clothes, go to the bathroom and head downstairs. This routine was so ingrained in me that I could literally do it in my sleep, and I know this because I did so multiple times.
Redshirt sophomore Will Kuykendall, an Arizona transfer who has yet to touch the floor for the Bears, is making his presence felt as a vocal leader on head coach Scott Drew’s bench.
Finding the perfect outfit for recruitment week can be difficult, but the Dillard’s campus ambassadors are collaborating with Panhellenic to bring the clothes to Stacy Riddle.
Baylor men’s and women’s tennis are showcasing doubles pairs that were matched only two months ago. Along with junior Devin Badenhorst in the men’s singles bracket, the duos look to make a splash to end their first fall season together.
Long before Waco became a city on the map, its land was home to the Wichita tribe — a history often left untold in Texas classrooms and public life.
Here’s a reminder to slow down and celebrate yourself. Celebrate the mornings you have woken up and made it to that 8 a.m. class. Celebrate the moments you decided to keep studying instead of hanging out with your friends on a random Saturday. Celebrate being present, being persistent and being proud of how far you’ve come — even if you’re still figuring out what’s next.
The Bears allowed 380 yards rushing Saturday, marking the most they’d allowed in a game since 2016. Baylor has now lost seven straight home games to ranked opponents.
Seven years after Baylor soccer’s last NCAA Tournament appearance, the Bears made the most of their opportunity. They dominated Texas State 3-0 to advance to the second round.
Newly released files by the House Oversight Committee detail the email relationship between former Baylor President Kenneth Starr and the infamous New York financier and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
I believe transparency is vital to any news outlet, and I would like to address the response to The Lariat’s poll on Dave Aranda. Additionally, explain the posting of our social media community guidelines following the response to a separate story. I stand behind and support all the decisions my staff has made over the past few weeks and want to relay that to our audience clearly.
Customers are greeted with questions about where they’re from and what they’re craving. Introductions to the pitmaster and the cook come naturally, and most leave feeling like regulars by the time they walk out.

