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Baylor psychology students are continuing research into the effects of religion on interactions between people that indicates religion may lead to more closed-minded interactions.

Ten states leave “No Child” plan behind

It could be the beginning of the end for No Child Left Behind. The goal was lofty: Get all children up to par in math and reading by 2014. But the nation isn’t getting there, and now some states are getting out.

Burning car belonged to Baylor student

Baylor officials have confirmed that the Cadillac sedan found burning on Eastland Lake Road Thursday morning belonged to San Antonio Freshman Will Patterson.

KWBU flourishes despite tough industry times

Anyone trying to prove that radio was on the decline would be hard pressed to find proof at KWBU.

Class builds student entrepreneurship

Students in the Accelerated Ventures entrepreneurship course at Baylor were given the opportunity to start a real business and make real money. And some are already having success.

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Have you caught the freshman flu?

Baylor News September 24, 2026

Despite its name, the freshman flu is not a true case of influenza. The “flu” is a colloquial term for the bugs and colds that spread quickly among the student body and in the Waco area as the fall semester starts, and it will continue on and off throughout the school year.

News

Student Senate calls for tank tops, sleeveless shirts at SLC

September 29, 2026

Baylor nears settlement in trademark lawsuit against Boston University

September 28, 2026

Waco breaks ground on downtown redevelopment project

September 24, 2026

What to Do in Waco: Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

September 24, 2026

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The US needs to search for a worthy captain

Baylor nears settlement in trademark lawsuit against Boston University

Community comes together for cars, coffee

‘A living testimony’: Black gospel history lives on at Baylor with expansion

Students save money by thrifting with friends

Baylor fashion professor says all clothes scream style

Sports

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

Football 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.

No. 17 Baylor volleyball starts strong, falls to Utah in 4 sets

September 27, 2026

No. 17 Baylor volleyball continued its offensive momentum from Friday’s loss to No. 22 BYU in the first set. Utah stormed back to win the following three sets to hand the Bears back-to-back losses.