Eleven. That’s the new magic number for 10-time national champion Baylor acrobatics and tumbling, as the team chases one more national title and one final NCATA crown. This year, the dynasty isn’t just defending a title — it’s writing the last chapter of an era.
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At the Martin Museum of Art’s Biennial Faculty Exhibition, professors from both the art and art history departments have the opportunity to take off the instructor hat and embrace being students of art again, sharing their personal artwork for guests and students to see on display until March 8.
The Black Student Success Initiative and Black Faculty and Staff Association co-hosted Forward Together on Tuesday night in Marrs McLean Science Building to discuss descriptive representation. The goal was to encourage Black students and students of color to navigate struggles at Baylor and to prepare for life after graduation by hosting a career-readiness and leadership panel discussion.
Two years after the game was taken from her, Ines Goryanova didn’t rush her first steps back onto the floor — she waited for the moment to feel earned. When she finally checked in for No. 15 Baylor women’s basketball, it was more than a substitution. It was the quiet end of a long, unseen fight.
As a single, Valentine’s Day is always an interesting holiday. Should singles celebrate or not? How should they celebrate if they do? Should I look for a date? The questions are endless, but I’m here to help all singles navigate the holiday.
“When students see themselves reflected in Baylor’s history, it strengthens their identity, their sense of belonging and their connection to the university and to one another,” said Dr. Elizabeth Rivera, university archivist and associate librarian.
The Bears have stumbled out of the gates to begin conference play, as new players struggle to jell amid injuries and roster turnover.
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Students have been battling textbook costs for years. Used books, online versions and buyback programs have made this a manageable fight, but professor-written required textbooks are an unavoidable expense.
Baylor is preparing for a swarm of fans after announcing the upcoming Post Malone and Jelly Roll concert on May 19 at McLane Stadium. The duo will be stopping in multiple college towns for The BIG Stadium Tour Part 2. The show will mark a new era for Baylor as it pushes to bring more musical artists to the city.
For decades, two bears have been the face of Baylor. Saturday, the latest additions to that legacy, Judge Indy and Belle, celebrated their third birthdays.
Women of Waco’s inaugural networking conference, Level Up 2026, aims at providing women with a support network that fosters more inclusive workplaces and a community of women to thrive in professional careers.
St. Louis junior Ava Janes is starting the Waco Symphony Student Ambassadors, a new organization aimed to provide career advancement for anyone interested in arts management nonprofit organization, and hands-on experience in a professional setting.
Recently, the comedian Druski released a skit poking fun at Christian megachurches. Reactions to this skit include a shockingly large number of Christians describing the video as offensive and distasteful. Seeing these reactions, I was reminded of how poorly the modern church takes criticism.
The 135-spot parking lot on the corner of 5th Street and Bagby Avenue has been temporarily converted to Baylor’s first daily pass lot. For $5 a day, students can buy a full-day pass to the lot on the southeast corner of campus.
As of fall 2025, 14.24% of Baylor’s student body are self-identified Catholics, ranking as the third largest religiously-identified group on campus behind only nondenominational and Baptist. Given differing theology, what draws Catholics to a Baptist university?
Creativity and entrepreneurship run wild with Sherman junior Mazie Ann Petelski, who reframes artistic success through her work as a tattoo artist. Petelski, a fine arts major with a concentration in printmaking, is also a first-year tattoo apprentice at Southpaw Ink in Waco.
In a world full of success and hustle culture, watching the friends you grew up with pack their bags to move to their dream city might spark feelings of insecurity. Despite this, it’s important to remember that everyone is on their own path, on their own time. It might not sound as glamorous as a packed U-Haul barreling its way to a new city, but returning to your hometown post-grad is just as fulfilling.
The HHS website cites the prevalence of unhealthy Americans under these guidelines as a reason for introducing the flipped pyramid. According to the website, the new guidelines focus on prioritizing protein, avoiding highly processed food and sugars and allowing healthy fats.
A two-week program is seeking underprivileged high schoolers in the Waco area to participate in a rigorous liberal arts model, aiming to change the narrative about who has access to education.
Baylor’s Classics Department will present performances of Plautus’ “Casina” for Creating Arts Experience theater credit at 6 p.m. on both Jan. 29 and 30 in the McLean Foyer of Meditation at Armstrong Browning Library.
Baylor is 1-6 to start conference play, the program’s worst mark since 2014. The half-dozen losses have come by an average margin of 13.7 points per game.
Comprised of five different endowments, the grant will support scholarships, research and academic programs, according to a recent press release. The gift will continue the Moody Foundation’s goal to “transform education in Texas by 2035.”
On both Sunday and Monday afternoons, Baylor made the official announcement that classes would shift to remote instruction, citing hazardous conditions and a regard for overall safety. This marks yet another moment where technology has redefined college experiences.
Dorm rooms and shared apartments function like small laboratories of adulthood. They are imperfect, crowded and often uncomfortable by design. You learn quickly that no one is coming to enforce bedtime or remind you to eat vegetables. In that absence, habits quietly step in to fill the void. How you wake up, how you respond to mess, how you treat shared space, how you handle tension — these patterns begin to solidify long before you realize they are becoming yours.
Inside the doors of Kevin and Abby Tankersley’s home exists the ultimate I Spy wonderland of color, cats and creativity. Kevin, a senior lecturer in the Journalism, Public Relations and New Media department, and his wife have spent the last 20 years intentionally collecting pieces that represent their love for local artists and design.
The Bears fell to 0-3 against TCU at Foster Pavilion in a 97-90 game that featured three foul-outs and a season-high 17 turnovers.
As of Thursday evening, predictions from The Weather Channel show Friday bringing mostly rain, but as temperatures go below freezing overnight and stay there Saturday, precipitation will go from freezing rain during the day and change into a wintry mix in the evening. Sunday, as of now, is expected to be mostly clear, with the storm ending overnight. But forecasts have been ever-changing as the week goes on, previously predicting multiple inches of snow.
Roni’s Mac Bar opened its second Waco location earlier this month, expanding beyond its store inside Union Hall with a standalone storefront designed to reach a wide variety of customers. The new location provides more space, a drive-thru and a restructured menu, offering a different experience than the original downtown spot.
On social media platforms, Baylor showcases images of its beautiful campus, smiling students and graduate success stories, all reinforcing a promise of personal, academic and professional achievement. While these photos of perfection and happiness are a nice visual, they do not accurately reflect the stress and competitive nature many students, myself included, experience behind the scenes.
