Known simply as “tabling,” the practice gives student organizations a chance to stop students between classes, start conversations and promote everything from upcoming events to membership opportunities. But does tabling actually increase awareness of organizations?

Baylor University’s chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon is under suspension until Aug, 21, 2028 following multiple instances of hazing. Baylor’s current Hazing Transparency Report (HTR) reads the fraternity was found responsible for “Psychological / emotional hazing, Physical Hazing, Coercion and Power Dynamics, Secrecy and Obstruction,” with the involvement of alcohol.

Baylor students rolled up their sleeves this week as a blood drive hosted by Health Services and Carter BloodCare filled every available appointment, continuing an effort that has collected 900 units of blood from the Baylor community over the past two years.

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One of Baylor President Linda Livingstone’s first efforts to address the university’s past exclusions came in 2017, when she invited generations of women back to campus to participate in a tradition they had once been denied: running the Baylor Line.

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It’s funny how the smallest things can make an impression on us. And across nine semesters at The Lariat, there have been plenty. I’ll miss late-night Andy’s runs, traveling to cover the biggest Baylor sporting events, shooting hoops in the newsroom and even waking up before 6 a.m. to rush over to campus to deliver papers. Above all else, I’ll miss the people in the newsroom whose voices constantly make me smile.

The next time you want to complain about Waco, remember that there is a lot of beauty here. You’re not living in a desert or driving three hours to reach the nearest airport. There are plenty of hidden gems to discover in Waco — you just have to discover and appreciate them.

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