Baylor News
The history of the American Revolution is still segregated, Johnson said. If you search for photos of the American Revolution on the internet, photos of white men and women appear, but there are no black individuals pictured. The images that appear aren’t wrong, but they are incomplete, Johnson argued.
First-generation Texans now ask themselves, what does it mean to be an American whose roots sprouted up somewhere thousands of miles away, and what does it mean to put down new roots during a time when border control and deportation are among the new administration’s top priorities?
“The number one thing is, be informed and know your rights,” Alvarado said. “Don’t believe everything you see on social media –– a lot of people trying to do good end up spreading false rumors, and that just spreads fear in the community.”
Whether you’re a football fanatic, a fan of Travis Kelce’s girlfriend or just waiting for Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show fresh off a sweep of the Grammys, the 2025 Super Bowl is set to be one for the ages. Here is what the Baylor Lariat Sports Desk thinks will go down in New Orleans on Sunday:
Waco News
With the U.S. Senate at stake, millions of voters went to the polls Tuesday with a mix of concern about the nation’s future, skepticism about gridlock in Washington, and, for some, a little enthusiasm about the day.
Mansfield junior Travis James Brown, 20, is free on a $20,000 bond after being charged with intoxicated assault and failing to render aid after a motor vehicle-pedestrian accident Saturday.
On a final, furious day of campaigning, Republicans strained to capture control of the Senate while Democrats struggled to limit their congressional losses in elections midway through an unpopular President Barack Obama’s second term.
An advocate from a nonprofit mental health organization is on Baylor’s campus today to spread awareness of mental health issues and help struggling college students.
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
Lilia Gonzalez, director of nurses, said Health Services would remain available to monitor potential measles outbreaks and help students. Though the Texas measles outbreak has ended, Health Services continues providing preventative measures for other potential outbreaks.