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Despite the smaller number of available slots for the class of 2016 due to recent deferments, potential applicants to the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine should not expect a stricter application process.

Anti-abortion movie highlights life-changing moments

One moment can change your life forever. This is one of the messages of Alejandro Gomez Monteverde’s critically acclaimed film “Bella.”

Collins Award nominees announced; seniors urged to vote

The 2011 Baylor graduating senior class will surprise one Baylor professor with the receipt of the 2011 Collins Outstanding Professor Award during the first week of March.

SING foils Student Senate meeting agenda

Due to SING-related absences, student senate tabled the Disqualifications Redefined Act, which addresses the electoral code, at Thursday’s meeting.

Law professors to make it on the map

Two Baylor law professors will play an integral role in the process to redraw district lines in light of data released by the Census Bureau on Thursday.

CURRENT PRINT ISSUE

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.