Baylor News
For a decade, sexual assault cases and Title IX lawsuits created a dark chapter in Baylor’s story.
Out for blood, Baylor baseball slugged three home runs and cashed in 10 unearned runs on three Texas State errors to run-rule the Bobcats 19-3 in seven innings Tuesday night at Bobcat Ballpark in San Marcos.
Baylor attracts students from around the world, offering academic opportunities and a diverse campus community. International students have their own experiences adjusting to life at Baylor, from navigating a new culture to finding support through campus resources and student organizations.
RISE, which stands for Reflecting Cultural Diversity, Inspiring Leadership Growth, Strengthening Community Relations and Ensuring Lasting Impact, passed on March 6 in the student senate, with 32 of 35 senators voting in favor. It ensures 2.5% of the roughly $500,000 Student Government Allocation Fund — about $12,000 — is dedicated to helping sponsor cultural organizations.
Waco News
Two solar array systems have been installed at the Cameron Park Zoo as the result of a $140,000 donation by the Sun Club, a sub-group of Green Mountain Energy Co.
Winona Nawara, 84, sits outside in a white lawn chair facing the street. She doesn’t like the cold, so she keeps snug in a pair of cherry-red pants, a warm cream sweatshirt and an even warmer smile.
Attendees of this year’s third annual Jubilee Music Street Festival are in for new activities and potentially “record-breaking” s’mores Saturday at the corner of N. 15th Street and Colcord Avenue.
Students hungry for healthy food can stock up on specialty items in a local Waco store.
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
As Election Day nears on Nov. 4, Texans will vote on 17 proposed constitutional amendments, most related to taxes. Dr. Paul Mason, Baylor accounting professor, said many aim to help specific groups but come with financial trade-offs.
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