A Justice Department investigation found sweeping patterns of racial bias within the Ferguson, Missouri, police department, with officers routinely discriminating against blacks by using excessive force, issuing petty citations and making baseless traffic stops, according to law enforcement officials familiar with its findings.

After a five-year hiatus due to noncompliance with Baylor policy, the fraternity Sigma Chi has made its way back to Baylor Campus, starting a new chapter for the 2015-2016 school year. Student activities advisers and Sigma Chi alumni reached out to the students who are currently attending Baylor.

The defense continued and ultimately rested its argument Monday evening in the trial of McCahill, Hardy v. Kinghorn. Fair Oaks Ranch junior Alex Oestreich, defense attorney for Katy junior Lawren Kinghorn, student government internal vice president, called three witnesses: Monahans senior Brantley McDaniel, Houston junior Pearson Brown and senior Jailyn Parnell.

Speaker John Boehner left open the possibility Monday that the House might pass long-term funding for the Homeland Security Department without immigration provisions attached, as Republican options dwindled for avoiding a capitulation to the White House and Democrats. Boehner declined to say over the weekend if he would permit a vote on the Senate-passed measure, and his spokesman similarly sidestepped the question Monday. Officials in both parties predict it would pass, and end the recurring threat of a partial agency shutdown.

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Often associated with older generations, Mahjong is gaining popularity nationwide, including right here on Baylor’s campus. After its charter was accepted last spring, Baylor’s Mahjong club is introducing a new generation of players to the game through open play, beginner workshops and opportunities for deeper connection.

No. 8 Baylor soccer surrendered a late goal to No. 12 Texas Tech, falling 1-0 in Lubbock. Fifth-year goalkeeper Azul Alvarez recorded two first-half saves, while senior midfielder Aryanna Jimison led the Bears with three shots as Baylor dropped to second in the Big 12 standings with one regular-season game remaining.

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