Baylor News
The Trompo King, run by Jorge Alvarado Jr. and his father, will serve a variety of Mexican dishes, but specializes in trompo. “Trompo,” which roughly translates to “spinning top,” describes al pastor pork roasted on a rotating spit, but it is slightly different from an al pastor taco.
As NASA moves closer to returning humans to the moon, Baylor students say the excitement on campus reflects something larger than a single mission. For some, Artemis is a childhood dream coming into focus. For others, it signals a future where space exploration is more diverse, more collaborative and more accessible than ever before.
Amid a nationwide blood shortage, Baylor students are donating at a campus blood drive this week — and every drop could save a life in Central Texas.
Early voting starts Feb. 17, and the deadline for counties to receive mail-in ballot requests is Feb. 20. On Feb. 11, county election offices will post the polling locations on their website for Election Day and for the early-voting period.
Waco News
By Amanda Hayes Reporter Most Baylor students know the story of the Immortal Ten tragedy,…
Baylor does not intend to investigate any of the fraternities on the university’s campus in response to the video of SAE members at the University of Oklahoma making racist chants.
Plans to build on the riverside area known as the Brazos Commons next to McLane Stadium will commence on March 16 when the city releases a call for proposals to possible investors. Following news of the plans to erect McLane Stadium, the area surrounding the land plot was deemed equally valuable by prospective investors. In 2013, two investors shared their intention of building a multimillion-dollar retail and hotel center along the Brazos River.
Are you in touch with your wild side? Animal lovers can now show support for their favorite inhabitants of Waco’s Cameron Park Zoo, thanks to the zoo’s recently revamped “Adopt an animal” program.
Covid-19
“Since July 1st, Baylor’s campus has had nine positives out of 48 tests,” Stern said. “And in the last month alone, we have had seven positives out of 29 tests, which is almost a 25% positivity rate.”
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.

