America is the greatest nation in the world, purely because of what we are made of and what we believe in. We believe in democracy. We believe in liberty, “a city shining upon a hill.” America is a place like no other, a light to all. Even if its light has dimmed, it can be brightened once again. The institutions we have lost our faith in can be trusted once again. Our nation will not be judged by how far it’s fallen, but by how tall it will stand after.

Dr. Heidi Hornik, professor of art history and chair of the art and art history department, has spent more than three decades building a career defined by both rigorous Renaissance scholarship and a deep commitment to her students — a combination that has now earned her the Big 12 Faculty of the Year award.

The verdict is good news for Baylor students: The Trompo King serves delicious Mexican food with affordability and availability, making it a great addition to the campus area.

Baylor earned a 26-point win over Kansas State on Monday night to close its regular season home schedule. The Bears finish the campaign 15-2 at Foster Pavilion.