Baylor News
Following the addition of a new baby orangutan to the primate family, the Cameron Park Zoo hosted its annual Cardiac Clinic, inviting primate specialists from zoos across the world to observe the groundbreaking training and technologies it has implemented to increase the longevity and quality of its primates’ lives.
For years, Baylor has identified as an evangelical Christian university while maintaining its Baptist heritage. However, a shift in recruitment strategy has shifted the student body away from its Baptist roots, and now, fewer students than ever identify as Baptist.
Two-time national champion Leavy McDonald has become a cornerstone of Baylor acrobatics and tumbling’s dynasty. The NCATA star’s success is built on faith, family, gratitude and the people who helped carry her there.
Baylor enters the Big 12 Tournament with momentum, depth and a lineup built for postseason tennis, opening against Utah in Thursday’s quarterfinals with a potential rematch against TCU looming.
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.
