“Never forget [tennis] is always about joy, love and gratitude,” Kubacha said. “I’m really trying to always remind my teammates about it because I think it’s the most important.”

At the intersection of adversity and perseverance, sophomore tumbler Payton Washington found more than just a place on Baylor acrobatics and tumbling — she found herself as a leader.

Soaring plane ticket prices and recent flight mishaps make it understandable if you’re opting to stay put. For those sticking around Waco, here are some activities to keep you busy and help you enjoy your time off. The only thing you’ll need is your car.

Pro-Life Waco activists gathered outside the CVS on 5th Street near Baylor’s campus Wednesday to protest medical abortion access, prompting a pro-choice counter-protest by Baylor students and local advocates.