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Rod Dreher is a noted writer and senior editor for The American Conservative. His most recent book, How Dante Can Save Your Life, will be the subject of today’s lecture, given at 4 p.m. in the Alexander Reading Room.

Fuzzy Friends Rescue hosting third annual zombie run

Fuzzy Friends Rescue is hosting their third annual zombie run to raise funds and encourage Waco to be a safe environment for pets. The fresh, or rather undead, take on the traditional fundraiser will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Indian Spring Park in downtown Waco.

Waco walking over multiple sclerosis at Walk MS: Waco

The Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting the annual Walk MS: Waco to celebrate the lives of people living with MS and to raise funds for research. The event will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday in Heritage Square Park.

CURRENT PRINT ISSUE

Baylor fashion professor says all clothes scream style

Baylor News September 28, 2026

In Dr. Lorynn Divita’s fashion forecasting class, which she has taught since 2011, students learn about more than whatever style may be in or out next season. They examine current events, human behavior and history to understand the “why” behind what people wear.

News

Your feed is political: Social media changes how candidates reach young voters

September 30, 2026

Bagby Avenue gets upgrade with $615,000 sidewalk project

September 30, 2026

From BYX brother to Baylor leader, Doug McNamee’s full-circle journey

September 25, 2026

Baylor’s undergraduate enrollment level falls to lowest level since 2014

September 25, 2026

Just In

Dear Braum’s: Waco needs you

The White House media ban hurts more than just Washington journalists

Arts & Life Reviews: For Keeps creates coffee convert

Martin Cuts offers on-campus haircuts

Student Senate calls for tank tops, sleeveless shirts at SLC

Receiver Jayden McGowan makes the most out of new beginning at Baylor

Sports

Baylor looks to win in the trenches as Arizona State rematch nears

Football September 30, 2026

Baylor looks to continue its dominance in the pass rush while improving its offensive line performance as it heads into Arizona State matchup.

Receiver Jayden McGowan makes the most out of new beginning at Baylor

September 29, 2026

Fifth-year wide receiver Jayden McGowan missed almost all of last season with Charlotte after suffering a season-ending knee injury in the season opener. He has started his time at Baylor with a bang in the first four games.

Aranda links toughness, newfound success to NIL spending

September 28, 2026

Baylor football isn’t a top spender in the country or even the Big 12. But a $4 million jump in total spending from 2025 is helping the Bears improve.

Sports Buzz: FB holds off Colorado in Big 12 opener, SOC continues to climb

September 28, 2026

Football and No. 11 soccer continued with their winning ways, while No. 17 volleyball faced its first major challenge in conference play over the weekend.