Baylor alumnus and former Lariat staff member, Shehan Jeyarajah, got his start covering games in McLane Stadium. Now, he works for CBS, but still credits his foundations and training to Baylor and The Lariat.

Late Night is a fun kickoff to the fall semester, a night to see friends, collect fun club merch and connect with dozens of student organizations. What students do not see is the preparation that goes into the event by members of various organizations in attendance.

For nearly 50 years, WestFest has brought families together over Labor Day weekend with polka music, homemade Czech food, carnival rides and a celebration of tradition that keeps the small town’s heritage alive.

In their first of eight ranked matchups, the No. 20-ranked Bears stuck with No. 10 SMU through five back-and forth sets, falling 24-26, 28-26, 25-22, 21-25, 13-15 for their first defeat of the 2025 season.