Baylor News
As deportations and demonstrations make national headlines, Baylor students and faculty reflect on how immigration policy is shaping campus conversations and personal lives.
Chaves was a part of a research team focusing on the Brazilian aspect of the documentary film titled “Apocalypse In The Tropics,” which is now streaming on Netflix.
Eleven. That’s the new magic number for 10-time national champion Baylor acrobatics and tumbling, as the team chases one more national title and one final NCATA crown. This year, the dynasty isn’t just defending a title — it’s writing the last chapter of an era.
Many aspiring tennis players dream of playing at Center Court. While it may not be under the lights of a Grand Slam, junior Devin Badenhorst welcomed the privilege and responsibility that comes with playing on Court One for No. 20 Baylor men’s tennis.
Waco News
According to a book written by Joshua Hays, research fellow for Baylor’s Institute for Studies of Religion, Star Wars themes mimic those taught in Scripture.
Activists throughout history have used the power of music, news coverage and social networking to spread movements, and the tradition continues with demonstrators in Ferguson, Mo.
The death of the first Ebola patient diagnosed in the United States renewed questions about his medical care and whether Thomas Eric Duncan’s life could have been extended or saved if the Texas hospital where he first sought help had taken him in sooner.
Expecting women in Waco seeking abortion will have to travel to other areas of Texas, as Planned Parenthood Waco relinquished its Texas abortion license Tuesday. The change comes after 20 years of operation.
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.
