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Atlanta sophomore Jenna Benedict was diagnosed with dyslexia at the end of her third-grade year. After her diagnosis, she said she had to deal with a “toxic” fourth-grade teacher who did not believe learning disorders existed, refused to accommodate her and “bullied [her] into thinking [she] was stupid.” As hard as these experiences were, Benedict said they taught her a valuable lesson. She said she had to learn how to find her own strength and become an advocate for herself and others.

Baylor’s Latin Dance Society is aiming to reactivate and bring the beat back to campus.

After being sworn in, new BUPD Chief John Kolinek outlined a series of goals he said he hoped to accomplish as chief of BUPD, with one of those goals being engaging the student body and building relationships. Kolinek said he and other BUPD officers have been spending time attending events to meet students and have also put on events of their own to engage with students.

Results from a survey done and analyzed by Intelligent have shown that 34% of those who took the survey lied in their college applications about their race, falsely stating they were part of a minority group.

Sebastian George Silea, 23, was arrested by BUPD on Nov. 2 on multiple charges, including assault, stalking, evading arrest and drug possession. Officers were called to the Baylor Sciences Building by Silea’s ex-girlfriend, a Baylor student, who reported he was sitting outside of the building and watching her. According to the police report, the victim told dispatchers she was afraid of Silea due to a history of violence. Silea was previously issued a Criminal Trespass Warning by BUPD on Oct. 28 due to this history of violence.

A recent increase in cheating has led many professors to report to Baylor’s Honor Council this semester.

International Education Week at Baylor is meant to promote and celebrate international exchange, with multiple organizations hosting activities and events.

With registration approaching, students and faculty offer tips and tricks to curate the best schedule with little to no stress.

Upon returning to Allison Indoor Football Practice Facility after last weekend’s football game against the University of Texas, members of the Golden Wave Marching Band found their belongings strewn over the field. Several members’ items had been stolen during the game.

The Board of Regents had its regular meeting on Friday to affirm the five-year framework of Illuminate for 2022-2027 and to approve renovation plans, tuition increases and new degree programs, along with other plans.

The Wonder Women panel consisted of stories of dares, determination and drive.

The Bears for Life club at Baylor emphasizes to women that they don’t have to drop out of college or abort if they are pregnant or parenting while earning their degree.

Steppin’ Out is a recurring opportunity for Baylor students to connect within the community and volunteer through service. Fall 2021 Steppin’ Out will take place Saturday.

Delta-8 had been sold in CBD stores in Texas following the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill and House Bill 1325 in 2019 — laws that legalized hemp growing and the sale of hemp products containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC. Since delta-8 products contain less than 0.3% delta-9 THC, it was believed by retailers to be legal to sell. However, following a notice by the Texas Department of State Health Services, it has officially been labeled illegal, and the DSHS said delta-8 was always a Schedule I substance and was never legal to sell in the state.

People are using apps more than ever before, and Baylor has been adapting accordingly with its mobile application development course.

Wernecke emphasized that above all, the first people of the Americas are just like those of today.

Dr. Gaynor Yancey, director of the Center for Church and Community Impact (C3i), dives deeper into the program, explaining the research, work and importance of having a social work presence within congregations.

Hollywood couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard opened their Hello Bello diaper plant in Waco last week.

Students are able to showcase their intercultural experiences through Global Baylor’s Certificate in Global Engagement.

On Dec. 4, 1906, the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity — the first Greek-letter organization for African American men — was founded at Cornell University. On Jan. 15, 1908, the first Greek-letter sorority for African American women, Alpha Kappa Alpha, was founded at Howard University. The formation of these organizations came at a time when Black students were fighting for inclusion and representation within higher education. Over 100 years later, these organizations are still thriving at colleges across America, providing a space to celebrate Black culture and serve local communities.

Baylor’s Panhellenic sorority recruitment registration ends at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 5. Spring 2022 recruitment week, also known as rush week, begins on Jan. 9, but preparation and organization starts months in advance for potential new members, also known as PNMs.

Fraternity and sorority presidents and vice presidents opened up about their goals to create a more diverse culture and a more inclusive environment within their organizations.

“Open house is virtual this year because we want to make sure all PNMs [potential new members] and actives get a negative COVID-19 test result before participating in recruitment,” Demi York, Aurora, Colo., junior and recruitment director for Kappa Alpha Theta, said.

Baylor’s chapter of the International Justice Mission is hosting its annual fundraiser — Threads – A Pop-Up Thrift Shop to End Slavery — from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday on Fountain Mall.

Partnering with Harvard University, Baylor University announced the largest research initiative of its kind called The Global Flourishing Study, which is a five-year project that will measure the factors of human flourishing and is set to be a $43.3 million plan.

A marketing expert on campus explains the potential reasons behind Facebook’s name change.

Voters in Texas will make decisions on a series of constitutional amendments Tuesday. There are also several local government seats in contention on Election Day, including the race for the mayor of West and a few city council seats in Robinson.

According to the cats’ caretakers, around 100 cats call Baylor home, living in many different colonies situated around campus. Some colonies are small, like the two black cats living behind Castellaw Communications Center or the four kittens living in the courtyard of Draper Academic Building. Other colonies have up to a dozen cats, like the colony that explores the pipes and tunnels under Russell Hall.

“We need to do life together,” Shoemaker said. “There’s no way to not be impacted spiritually and physically in your relationships, and that’s the entire point of doing life together, is that you learn to follow Jesus in a community of people who love each other. So that is why her work is so important and so special.”

Despite the fact that it is its 10-year anniversary, many students who walk by the garden adjacent to Fountain Mall have no idea what it is. With large stone monuments, a narrow walkway and a foreboding aura surrounding the garden, some may have believed that it is a cemetery. This very reason is why the National Pan-Hellenic Council is seeking to renovate the grounds, with awareness and beautification at the forefront of these changes.