Baylor News
Students used their final project in a history class on the Holocaust to contribute to a new format of museums and education with a digital exhibit.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday from the White House, declaring that the U.S. is “on track to complete all of America’s military objectives shortly” in Iran — a message aimed at reassuring a public paying more at the pump and growing skeptical of his handling of the economy.
Nearly 80 years after it was built, Baylor’s Student Union Building is struggling to keep up with students’ needs, prompting student government leaders to push for both immediate upgrades and long-term renovations.
Beneath the flashy videos and fun pins, a disconnected relationship persists between student government and international students, where opinions over how inclusive the organization truly is varies.
Waco News
On the first day of the spring semester, the student — who asked that her name not be used — arrived home around 8 p.m. after getting off work. She parked her car in the gated parking area of her home and when she got out, a man approached her, pointed a gun at her head and demanded her keys.
“My biggest concern going forward is that the gospels are no longer the most important thing,” Hardage said. “I try not to get emotional about it. There are so many other agendas out there. We have allowed it to no longer be the most important thing.”
After worshipping at the Magnolia Silos since March 2019, Church Under the Bridge will be returning to its Sunday morning services beneath the newly renovated I-35 bridge.
Waco Regional Airport is currently undergoing renovations with an expected completion date in August 2023, according to Waco Regional Airport operations manager Cody Mathis.
State News
Trump encouraged voter turnout and touts policy victories, saying, “Pretend I’m on the ballot.” He also announced that if Republicans win the House and Senate, every adult U.S. citizen would receive a $5,000 dividend.
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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.
