Recognizing college students and recent graduates are facing rising tuition prices and burdensome student loan debt, President Barack Obama announced a plan that seeks to lessen the burden of paying back student loans.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday he opposes his state allowing specialty license plates featuring the Confederate flag — despite his past defense of the historical value of Confederacy symbols.

The Baptist General Convention of Texas approved a final measure Tuesday to slash its cooperative program funding for Baylor undergraduate programs by more than half, while simultaneously increasing funding for every other associated Baptist university across the state.

Ever since Baylor alumnus Michael Hull was young, he has wanted to be a politician. He is now working toward making this wish a reality by running for Congress.

Students can fall back and relax Thursday at the first Fall Festival hosted by Student Foundation.