Thursday’s groundbreaking marks the physical beginning of the 12-20-year Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project, which will repurpose more than 100 acres of riverfront land to create a new city hall, an arts district, a sports entertainment complex and more.
In a reverse Groundhog Day situation, I’ve walked outside, checked the weather app in disbelief and declared another week of summer weather. As you dream of fall vibes, here are a few activities in Waco, taking place both indoors and outdoors.
In the last decade, Waco has gone from a quiet college town to a tourism epicenter. Magnolia ushered in a decade of rapid growth, spurring economic activity and development, but not all feel this impact positively.
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.
Beyond the races for U.S. Senate and governor, Texas voters will decide who fills several statewide offices this November — positions that oversee everything from the state’s finances to its oil and gas industry.
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In a statement to The Lariat, Baylor said it received “credible, confidential information” alleging hazing within the fraternity last weekend. Given the seriousness of the allegations and potential violations of state and federal anti-hazing laws, the university issued an immediate cease and desist of all chapter operations.
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Baylor entered Saturday’s homecoming game with energy coming off a blowout win over UCF. Despite that, the Bears fell behind 10-0 early but stormed back to beat Iowa State 42-31.
Baylor defeated Iowa State 42-31 at McLane Stadium Saturday, earning bowl eligibility and its second consecutive win under Klanderman. But with three difficult Big 12 matchups remaining, the Bears’ late-season momentum doesn’t have all the answers.
Baylor men’s basketball’s defense suffocated Arkansas-Pine Bluff Friday afternoon, tying a program record 21 steals en route to a 109-53 win
Baylor’s 2013 Homecoming victory over Iowa State was a showcase of the team’s explosive offense, dominant defense and championship potential. 13 years later, the 71-7 rout remains a defining moment in Bears football history.
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ARTS & LIFE
The top eight All-University Sing acts returned for Pigskin Revue 2026 Thursday night, and they did not disappoint.
Baylor should offer safe transportation services to Baylor students across Waco, especially late at night and on weekends. Even as a dry campus, providing students with a safe way to get home if they drink helps save lives.
When I first discovered the inadequacy of my own Christian education, I was honestly a little angry that no pastor or teacher had ever preached the Bible from this perspective. How much meaning had I missed in my years of studying Scripture blindly? But that disappointment quickly turned to gratitude for the friend who opened my eyes, and I hope to do the same for others.
Wherever you stand politically, it’s clear that President Donald Trump’s tactics are far different from those of any other president regarding the Iran conflict. He doesn’t stop at ultimatums or negotiations; rather, he humiliates, profanes, libels and threatens. And Iran isn’t the only victim.
Intellectual humility involves the awareness and responsibility of one’s own intellectual limitations. This means recognizing the presence of your intelligence and your lapses in such. Through this awareness, individuals will be able to pursue deeper knowledge, truth and understanding.
God wants his family to be one, united by his steadfast love rather than the feebleness of our own. It is Christ’s love that unifies us, giving us a glimpse of our eternal family that transcends the fading world we can never fully call home.
Whenever the topic of photorealism is brought up in video games, it is usually associated with progress and a positive for a game, but in reality, it’s extremely detrimental to the medium.


