Baylor News
Professor of Political Science Sergiy Kudelia and co-author Alexandra Chinchilla discussed their book “Seize the City, Undo the State,” which is about the conflict in Ukraine, at Readers Meet the Author on Tuesday morning.
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which the House passed in February and the Senate has debated since March 17, would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and photo identification to cast a ballot in federal elections.
Dr. Ronald Angelo Johnson, associate professor of history, goes beyond simply talking about the past in his classroom. He invites students to participate and discuss through the lens of common humanity.
The Baylor African Student Association held its annual cultural showcase, Afrique, on Saturday, offering attendees a night of traditional and modern African culture. Student organizers said they hoped the event would help cultural diversity become a medium to foster understanding and unity among Baylor students.
Waco News
Smith Getterman, director of sustainability and special projects, said Baylor’s policy of sustainability is in place to give the university guardrails for best practices while helping it maintain its Christian mission.
By Hannon Joseph | LTVN Reporter For many, it was just another Saturday, but for…
November marks the start of Native American Heritage Month — a period dedicated to the recognition and appreciation of Indigenous contributions to art, culture and history as the first inhabitants of the nation. Recently, Baylor has made efforts to foster relationships with surrounding tribes.
By Hannon Joseph | LTVN Reporter Fabled Bookshop holds a weekly story time for young…
State News
Texas voters turned out in historic numbers Tuesday, delivering victories for State Rep. James Talarico and forcing a runoff between Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the state’s U.S. Senate contest that claimed national attention. The total early-voting turnout of more than 2.5 million marks the highest ever for a midterm primary election. The results also kicked off the 2026 midterm cycle.
INTERNATIONAL
The Iran war is now in its 46th day. Iran responded by restricting access to Hormuz, which carries about a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil, and moving to toll vessels transiting the strait. Waco drivers are already feeling it. The local average hit $3.38 a gallon last week, up 21 cents in seven days and 75 cents year-over-year, according to AAA data.
Gas prices in Texas have surged more than 70 cents per gallon since the U.S. went to war with Iran three weeks ago. The near-total shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has driven oil prices up more than 40%, pushing the national average to its highest point since 2023 and sending diesel past $5 for the first time in three years.
The largest U.S. military operation in the Middle East in decades unfolded as American and Israeli forces struck Iran Saturday, killing its supreme leader and triggering retaliatory strikes from the Gulf to Israel. The White House said the campaign is aimed at dismantling Iran’s military and toppling its government.
Dr. Joshua Alley, assistant professor of political science, said part of the Trump administration’s interest in Greenland has to do with America’s national security strategy.
