Student senate passed 12 bills, including a controversial bill that would reallocate Student Senate’s diversity committee into its community affairs and public relations committees, during its last meeting of the semester.

Members of seven foreign language groups competed in a lighthearted singing contest, Global BU Vision, Thursday night, showcasing their talent in international music of both the contemporary and folk varieties. Some even dressed in regional costume, acting out the storylines of their songs.

Baylor’s Institute for Oral History has been awarded the Texas Historical Commission’s 2011 Award of Excellence in Preserving History.

A recent graduate of Baylor wasted no time putting her degree to use. Allison Campbell opened her own shopping store, The Franklin Shops, in her hometown of Fort Myers, Fla., early this year and has been consistently attracting interested retailers and patrons of every kind.