In 1844, the Texas Baptist Education Society petitioned the Texas Congress to charter a Baptist university. 180 years later, Baptists are slowly becoming a minority at Baylor.

While the plan promises increased security, it raises concerns about military spending and the potential for escalating global arms races. Thompson also pointed out that the race to develop better defense systems is “never-ending.”

Though a rare occurrence in this historic school tradition, some of those who have paired up in the past said they wouldn’t want it any other way.

“The Career Center was the main reason that I even figured out what I even wanted to do,” she said.