On Tuesday, I received an email from my University Parks community leader, saying a girl in one of her classes noticed we are already finished with 21 percent of
the semester.
Increased enrollment is generally a good thing for Baylor
— unless you have to live in the
residence halls.
There is a dilemma here at Baylor. Yes, it is one of many, but this one in particular will only get worse the longer it is ignored. Every year shows an increase in student enrollment and the addition of classes to accommodate this rise in numbers. However, the allotted amount of Pawprints per student, which is 400, stays the same.
international students wandered onto Baylor’s campus for the very first time for their first class at their first American university.
And we thought freshman year was intimidating.
These 220 students are composed of abroad exchange students, graduate students and even freshmen embarking on their four years of an undergraduate experience in a new country. In a matter of 48 hours, these students were introduced to fried food, the word “y’all” and Texas heat.
The Baylor/SMU football game was a great start to the season. The excitement in the stadium began when the largest freshman class created a flood of yellow across the field. With 638 total yards of offense and a fumble recovery TD and two interceptions on defense, the Bears definitely showed that we are going to have another great year.
Behind the scenes, however, there was a different story.
Recently circulated by military organizations and conservative critics is the claim that President Barack Obama is seeking to “restrict military voting rights.”
As Republicans wrap up their convention activities in Tampa, Flo., Democrats converge on Charlotte, SC prepared to conduct official business of approving the party platform and nominating Barack Obama and Joe Biden for re-election.
Baylor cafeterias need more Oreos.
OK, so maybe that’s not the healthiest option to help prevent college weight gain.
Baylor has four cafeterias in dormitories.
Penland Food Court offers the mall food court type of feel with plenty of options and late hours but not too high healthwise.
RFoC at Memorial brings some home cooking to campus.
