Baylor News
For all the negative habits you are certainly instilling in yourself during your time at Baylor, there’s one positive habit worth forming that makes up for it: take a short trip out into nature.
Big names at Baylor, including President Dr. Linda Livingstone, Vice President for Student Life Dr. Sharra Hynes and head football coach Dave Aranda, will join at noon Friday in the SUB Bowl to perform a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Baylor women’s basketball continued its portal push Tuesday, bringing in junior guards Trinity Turner and Tianna Thompson from Georgia and Ole Miss. The additions give Nicki Collen a true floor general, a proven perimeter shooter and more momentum as the Bears reshape their roster for the season ahead.
A six-run first inning from the Aggies proved to be the difference-maker Wednesday night in front of a packed Getterman Stadium.
Waco News
McLennan County is unlikely to implement a stay-at-home order, but following protocols actively will continue to keep businesses open and hospital capacities at working levels.
Baylor’s student teachers in Waco schools learned to be flexible this semester as the COVID-19 pandemic presented several challenges in the classroom.
Steppin’ Out is an event where thousands of students roam the Waco community doing acts of service. Although this year looks different due to COVID-19 safety regulations, students still have the opportunity to serve others.
Through donations to United Way, local nonprofits receive funding
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
Tensions continued to grow over the summer between political adversaries as Texas state Sen. James Talarico called on Attorney General Ken Paxton to release internal records related to a controversial child sexual abuse case involving former Waco attorney and Baylor Law graduate Adam Hoffman.
