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An Idaho man accused of firing shots at the White House pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he tried to assassinate President Barack Obama. A lawyer for Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez entered the plea on his client’s behalf during a brief appearance in U.S. District Court in Washington. Ortega did not say anything during the proceedings and will remain held without bond. He has another court date next month.

Imprisoned domestic terrorist accused of trying to kill witnesses

A North Carolina man sentenced to prison recently as part of a homegrown terrorist ring has been accused in a federal court document of plotting to kill witnesses who testified against him at trial.

Paterno memory clouded by response to allegations

They will bury Joe Paterno today, but the debate will rage for decades. Do you judge a man by his body of work — or by one colossal mistake?

Campus Living & Learning to manage University Parks

Students returning next year to University Parks apartments will have to adjust to some changes in policy after Baylor takes over the property in June.

CURRENT PRINT ISSUE

Academic advising helps some students, leaves others frustrated

Baylor News September 24, 2026

Changing majors is common for college students, but navigating the process isn’t always simple. Baylor students describe both helpful advising experiences and frustrating roadblocks as they figure out what comes next.

News

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

Election 102: Who else is on the ballot?

September 24, 2026

Can two Baylor professors change how we see color?

September 24, 2026

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Baylor thwarts Colorado’s comeback behind 4th-quarter surge

Sports Take: Baylor’s offense continued to look inconsistent in win over Colorado

SLIDESHOW: Baylor vs. Colorado

No. 22 BYU holds off No. 17 Baylor comeback in 5 sets

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

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

Sports

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

Football 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.

Omholt’s 5th goal of season pushes No. 11 Baylor soccer over Cincinnati

September 27, 2026

Senior forward Lauren Omholt has been a reliable goal scorer for the Bears all season, and she continued that trend on Sunday against Cincinnati. Omholt’s goal was the difference-maker in No.11 Baylor’s 2-1 victory over the Bearcats.

Baylor thwarts Colorado’s comeback behind 4th-quarter surge

September 26, 2026

Colorado tied the game at 13 after trailing through the first three quarters. The score lit a fire under Baylor, who locked in across all three phases to win its third straight game.