I will always remember the exact moment when I openly stated, “I’m definitely not going to a private school or sticking around in Texas.” God had the last laugh. And I’m grateful that he did. My time at Baylor has been transformative. I’ve learned so much about myself these last couple of years and have grown so much as a person.

To the underclassmen who are annoyed at having to reroute their way to class or lunch because there is a mob of seniors taking photos that you’re probably photobombing, we get it. In fact, we are annoyed with ourselves as well.

As graduation approaches, Baylor seniors are preparing to leave behind more than lectures and late-night study sessions. However, before leaving, students have an opportunity to explore parts of the city they may have overlooked. The following destinations offer a reminder of what Waco has to offer.

Redshirt senior linebacker Travion Barnes had his 2025 season cut short with an ankle injury in the conference opener. Now that he has made a full recovery, he plans to help lead an energized linebacker group.