Most people would not be surprised to hear that UV ray exposure can lead to skin cancer, and skin cancer accounts for nearly half of United States cancers, according to the American Cancer Society. So why is tanning still so popular? Dr. Jay Yoo, assistant professor of family and consumer sciences, answers this question in his research of social psychological aspects of appearance.

Two mopeds valued between $1,500 and $20,000 were stolen from University Parks Apartments last week at 2201 S. University Parks Drive. According to the Baylor Fire and Crime log, both cases are still active.

An unchartered group on campus, TheWhatever, began work on Monday to promote caring and kindness as agents of love, as part of their mission to display acts of random kindness throughout the week.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — When Guled Ali Omar made up his mind to join the Islamic State group, authorities said, he wasn’t easily deterred.

DALLAS — Records show that about 160 officers in Dallas, one of the country’s largest police departments, remain on the job despite being punished for a variety of offenses, some serious such as theft, excessive force and lying.