Over the weekend, all the attention was on the homecoming parade or the football game, but lots of other sports were in action. Here is everything you may have missed.
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By Kaitlin Sides | Broadcast Reporter Kappa Omega Tau took home first place in the 2022 All-University Sing competition in…
By Pierson Luscy | Broadcast Reporter An early kickoff time for Baylor’s Homecoming game against Kansas meant if you woke…
Baylor football held off a valiant effort by the University of Kansas Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium.
Strolling could not be contained to the stage at Friday night’s sixth annual Royal and Pure Homecoming Stroll-Off. After three rounds of rhythm, beats, lights and props featuring six Baylor National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations, the night ended with competitors strolling while alumni were in the crowd.
The annual Mass Meeting marked the fourth day of homecoming traditions Thursday in the Ferrell Center. Filling up the seats in a stream of gold jerseys, the freshman class of 2026 gathered together to hear the story of the Immortal Ten.
This homecoming, Kappa Alpha Theta made sure to follow all float guidelines to a T. All items on its float were nailed down to avoid an incident like the one it experienced during last year’s parade, when the float toppled.
By Alexandra Laurence | Broadcast Reporter Baylor Homecoming is a chance to come together and make new memories, but for…
By Jessica Rajkumar | Broadcast Reporter Tuesday Baylor kicked of its homecoming celebration with the annual “Dinner with the Livingstones.”…
This year’s homecoming hits a little bit different for Baylor baseball head coach Mitch Thompson, as he returns in the green and gold following a deep history with the program.
Baylor Homecoming holds something special for everyone, and for student-athletes from Waco, this tradition may even be more special. After growing up with the annual celebration, the players gained a new perspective on what homecoming is, not only as a student, but also as an athlete.
Baylor men’s basketball added Dantwan grimes over the summer, who shared his motivations.
As thousands of people travel to Waco for homecoming weekend, the Baylor University Police Department and Baylor Department of Public Safety gave several tips for staying safe throughout the eventful days.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out this list of upcoming Baylor Homecoming events around Waco!
Since the homecoming game is at 11:00 a.m. this year, students and alumni are facing struggles with timing of other homecoming traditions such as alumni tailgate and the parade.
Not only is this early game another in a continuing trend, but the 11 a.m. start time has also pushed the start time of the homecoming parade up by an hour. While there is enough time between the end of the parade and the start of the game, there is still a considerable overlap when it comes to tailgate time.
I am the Ebenezer Scrooge of Baylor homecoming. Maybe my cold, non-southern heart will warm up to the idea of homecoming when I’m a senior next year and I realize it’s my last one.
To be clear, I wouldn’t trade Dia for anything. If you asked me if I’d rather go to homecoming events or take a day off, I’d take my free Tuesday any time. But I believe homecoming inspires a lot more feelings of warm fuzziness for the university than Dia does, with zero risk of sunburn and a whole lot less sweaty grossness.
While the placement of a new crown and the passing of the embellished dark green cape are clear indicators of a new queen each year, a smaller more personal tradition occurs behind the curtains.
The Barfield Drawing Room of the Bill Daniel Student Center will be lit up Friday as Baylor’s Nu Zeta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) take the stage. The sixth annual Royal and Pure Homecoming Stroll-Off starts at 7 p.m. and features strolling, a type of storytelling through dance.
Baylor alumni Meredith and Sterling Shanks attended Baylor Homecoming in 2019 with two young girls they were fostering. At the time, the girls were only placed with the couple as an emergency placement, but it has since turned into a forever home.
For many athletes it is hard to say goodbye to something you have been playing your whole life. By pursuing a job in sports, Baylor athletes don’t have leave their passion.
Both Baylor and the University of Kansas walk into a Saturday contest on two-game losing streaks, hoping to avoid making it three.
The Baylor Chamber of Commerce has accepted 60 homecoming nominees this year. Through a rigorous process of group interviews, only 14 students will officially be recognized on the homecoming court.
The Golden Wave Band led the parade of cars with advertising by local businesses. It finished at Carroll Field, where onlookers watched the Bears win the Homecoming game against Texas Christian University. Now, the SUB stands on the site of that historic win and serves an equally central role in student life.
“You’re going to find a little bit of everything here at the rodeo,” Melissa said. “Whether you’re looking for western wear, you want a custom-shaped hat, you want some 100%-covered-in-rhinestone boots, we’re going to have that. Also, we are talking about salsas and homemade chocolates and home décor, even furniture made out of whiskey barrels.”
“When I went into this, I didn’t think that I would be as successful as fast as it’s been happening,” Smith said. “I obviously have more goals that I want to achieve. But so far, I feel really proud of what I’ve accomplished.”
“I didn’t know any of them, but I know that they made an impact on the art department,” Almon said. “It’s really cool to see everybody come together for these events and appreciate the work of people who worked here.”
Even if alumni graduated 10, 20 or 30 years ago, many say that Baylor is still home to them and that they continue to be proud of the improvements made since their undergrad years.
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