“If you are concerned about or are experiencing the impacts of the prescription medication shortage, speak with your doctors,” Nguyen said. “Being in college can be an overwhelming experience; my suggestion is to discuss strategies that can help prioritize self-care and that can help minimize stressors without the use of medication, if possible.”
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When first entering Baylor as a freshman, Richa Sirohi, winner of the Young Alumna of the Year 2023 Award, set out an original career plan and prospective goals that she wanted to accomplish.
Baylor’s Student Government has begun the spring semester ready to dedicate its time and work to improve the student experience, hoping to implement new policies, work on campus renovations and bring more accessibility awareness.
“It’s not about passing money or giving out food, nothing like that,” Antonio said. “People don’t need that. They need love, they need that friendship. It’s scientifically proven.”
After six years of being in the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core department, Diana Castillo, BIC admissions analyst, is saying goodbye to her role to pursue her dreams of becoming a social worker.
Baylor partnered with the Academic Live Care program to cater students’ needs for medical and counseling services. In addition to the resources offered by the health and counseling centers on campus, this program allows students easier access to the facilities through virtual or Telehealth online services.
Reed and Sneed said they aren’t entirely sure students aren’t already using the software, but there are many limitations to the AI.
As students settle back into campus for the spring semester, the Baylor Police Department and Baylor Department of Public Safety offer tips for the community to stay safe both on and off campus.
“Offering this type of delivery further improves the Grubhub dining experience as we continue to provide innovative solutions for our campus partners,” Boice said.
Baylor admissions continues to encourage the Baylor community to embrace the university’s growing diverse culture for this year’s admission turn.
Dr. Alexander Pruss said he has a big passion for rock climbing. This knack has led him to beat the world record for the greatest vertical distance climbed on a climbing wall in one hour.
As students gear up for their return to campus for the spring semester, various construction projects on and around campus are nearing their completion.
Following the New Year, the student-led non-profit Helping Hands will be undergoing through changes during the semester as they prepare new opportunities for students.
The banning of the popular social media platform TikTok has taken effect in multiple public schools in Texas including the University of Texas in Austin, the University of Houston and Texas A&M.
As of Jan. 11, COVID-19 shows a decreasing trend in cases and an increasing trend in deaths, seasonal influenza activity remains high but declines in most areas and RSV continues to affect younger children and older adults, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Woodlands junior and External Vice President Nick Madincea said he hopes effective collaboration with the Baylor administration will make the shuttle a permanent project.
The Waco Police Department said that for the past six months, men have been targeting unlocked vehicles in small and congested parking lots like apartment complexes and hotels near Baylor, Robinson and Falls County .
“My immediate reaction was that I had been betrayed in a sense, because my whole life I’ve dedicated to protecting life. I got kind of duped into a situation where I’m complicit in killing a life.”
Due to its location in the basement of the Bill Daniel Student Center, it is easy to miss the work of student government throughout the semester. However, as Denver sophomore, senator and public relations committee chair Lily Davis said, student government has a hand in many beloved campus traditions and behind-the-scenes initiatives.
“When I walk in there, it’s not like I’m there to do work,” Solis said. “I walk in there because I’m doing something that I genuinely enjoy doing.”
“I hope that they see kind of an authenticity and genuineness in me, that I really care about people and I care about the organizations I’m a part of, and really want to do everything I can to help whether it’s the people or the organization to be better.”
Coming out to family and friends is not always easy, Houston junior Andrea Perez said. Sometimes it takes courage and bravery, and other times, it requires sacrifice and luck.
Throughout its long and occasionally controversial history, the Noble NoZe Brotherhood has put Pat Neff Hall up for sale, unleashed 5,000 ping pong balls in Chapel and made fun of just about anything to do with Baylor in its satirical newspaper, The Rope.
While completing an IRONMAN is a big accomplishment, the medal and title weren’t the focus for Collin Bass. He runs for peace, for the challenge and for the community found in each step of the sport.
Dr. Sarah-Jane “SJ” Murray is an associate professor of great texts and creative writing in Baylor’s Honors College. She is also an Emmy- nominated writer and producer, an award-winningdirector,amultilingual author, a speaker at two TED Talks and a decadeslong academic who began her lecturing career at just 21 years old.
Truett Seminary student Kinley Tenzin serves as Earle Hall’s chaplain, mentoring students spiritually and helping them grow in the Christian faith — a faith that Tenzin said he did not grow up with himself.
Although theoretical knowledge often works hand-in-hand with real-world practices, it is challenging for students in the field of forensics to get in touch with real crime scene investigations, acquire expertise and put what they have learned into practice. However, senior lecturer James Huggins bridges that gap by taking students to meet the real side of crimes in the classroom.
At 20 years old, Hendersonville, Tenn., junior Hayden Downs finds himself in what he describes as “a bad marriage [he’s] in just for the kids” with the stutter he’s had since he was born.
“It felt like I was building sandcastles next to water’s edge,” Williams said. “It’s difficult work, and it wears you out. I always want the best for these kids. I’m glad to work with adults because I like telling people’s stories.”
Allen senior Reagan Whitaker will be competing at the SEC championship game this weekend for the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway.