More than 500 attended the luncheon hosted by the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. In a room of some of Central Texas’s biggest donors and sponsors, Abbott shared some of the highlights from his February State of the State Address and the 89th Legislative Session. Abbott announced legislative wins on issues like housing affordability, small business success and education reform to an applauding audience.
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On Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., three professors gathered together to discuss the impact of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway production, “Hamilton,” in celebration of the show’s 10-year anniversary.
Dave Aranda’s squad is headed up I-35 to reignite an old Southwest Conference rivalry that hasn’t been played since 2016.
Ramsey is a sophomore from Waco studying economics and international studies in Arabic. Ramsey went to Amman, Jordan, with Qasid, an Arabic Institute Program running from June through August. But she didn’t suspect the challenges and conflicts that would occur in the coming days.
“We wanted to glorify God through this app and show people that you can have no experience and still be able to create something like this,” Koo said.
Self-Care September has arrived, and with it come questions about what self-care means and how to implement it effectively in your life. In a culture that’s become centered on self-help and improvement, it’s essential to learn how to take time to take care of your mental health.
Behind the lights, ticket sales and big-name bookings of Foster Pavilion’s two-year concert series is a careful strategy — a collaboration between Baylor, a Nashville marketing agency and the artists themselves.
Periods shouldn’t be embarrassing, but they are, so how do we change this?
“Noe is here legally. He has all of his papers. He’s done all of his work … He is not a criminal, and ICE picked him up. They will not let him go,” McGuire said. “We are out here protesting this because it is not American. It’s illegal, it’s unconstitutional and it’s just not right.”
Swifties are celebrating, skeptics are rolling their eyes and some Baylor students say they just don’t care. The engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce — the internet’s most-watched couple — has the Baylor community divided.
The Bears allowed over 300 rushing yards, a record-high figure under head coach Dave Aranda, in a 38-24 Friday night loss at McLane Stadium.
It’s a Baylor tradition for freshmen to wear their gold line jerseys and sign the very Baylor Line they’ll run across before the first game of the season. For the class of 2029, though, the event was particularly special. The excitement of the following day’s showdown against Auburn was palpable.
The Bears are set to host an SEC opponent at McLane Stadium for the first time.
Generative AI’s like ChatGPT and Grok have filled in a lot of blanks for us in recent years – it’s been a list maker, homework helper, search engine and even a personal therapist for some. With this technological power at the tips of our fingers, many find themselves caught between remaining wary of the true power of AI and embracing it completely. In the education sector, it seems to lean toward the latter.
Rebekah Lambert, a Baylor alumna, was appointed as music director and conductor of the Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra and co-assistant conductor of the Waco Symphony Orchestra. Waco freshman Lydia Gravagne, the new administrator of the youth orchestra, will work alongside her.
When people warn you about the “freshman 15,” they usually mean too many late-night snacks, Dr Pepper refills and dining hall desserts. But the scary version isn’t the number on the scale. It’s the freshman 15 of distractions — 15 clubs, 15 group chats, 15 events you swore you’d go to and 15 stressors you didn’t actually need.
The rare Etruscan tomb was discovered by a team of professional archaeologists, graduate students and Baylor undergraduate students under the San Giuliano Research Project, a program exploring ancient civilizations through archaeological research on a site 70 km northwest of Rome.
“We want to create opportunities, experiences and [an] atmosphere where you can ask where you are in your faith journey,” Ramsey said. “We want you to ask the big questions and to explore faith [and] move at your own pace, but you can’t do it alone. You’re going to [need] community; It’s vital for your journey.”
Described as “nostalgic” at best and “elderly” at worst, residents of Dawson and Allen often felt their residence hall was more like Grandma’s house than a college dorm. But after 60 years of housing Baylor students, Grandma’s place just got a $44 million facelift, and probably even a handful of organ transplants.
Tucker Wetmore, an up-and-coming country artist who has toured with the likes of Luke Bryan and Kameron Marlowe, will be making a stop in Waco to perform at Foster Pavilion.
The Lariat sports staff makes its picks for the upcoming season.
Slumber Rollz is a gourmet cinnamon roll shop that is changing the treat game. Say goodbye to the world of boring, lackluster cinnamon rolls, and hello to flavors like “Banana Pudding,” “Fruity Pebbles” and “Peaches and Cream.”
Our “best” is never characterized by a carnal, self-protecting fear, or even by our grandest worldly accomplishments, but by the fear of God. My perfectly crafted self-image is nothing compared to the image of God within me.
“It’s definitely an ‘it-takes-a-village’ mentality in pulling off these scholarships,” Beaudry said. “We really couldn’t do what we do without our many campus partners, individuals and organizations who support our work and make sure the right students find the right door to our office.”
Keaton Thomas spearheads a revamped linebacking core.
As summer rolls into the upcoming semester, the Editorial Board sat down to introduce ourselves and share the messages we want to bring into this new year.
Szymanski, a marketing professor by trade, plans to use his background to make sure employers, colleges and alumni understand the value of Baylor Business. He also announced plans to enhance student experiences through continued growth of international education, a focus on internships, the implementation of AI in all classes and more combined graduate degree programs.
When Camp Mystic staff members found themselves trapped on the roof of “Cozy Cabin,” they weren’t listening to the roaring flood quickly inching upward or the thundering storm above — they listened to the faint singing of worship songs from the recreation hall and the whispered prayers of friends beside them.
As tough as it is to swallow an unexpected $5,000 increase in annual bills, the price hike may not be entirely unwarranted when you take a closer look. But if Baylor expects 10% more money from its families, students are equally warranted to expect a 10% better Baylor experience.
Led by Heisman candidate quarterback Sawyer Robertson, Baylor is chasing history.
