Between teaching four of five topics every semester and living with his students, Dr. Clay Butler keeps busy. The senior lecturer in English and faculty-in-residence for Martin Hall has been working at the university since 2001 and remains strong in Baylor spirit to this day.
For the first time since its inception in 1969, Baylor’s Student Foundation is opening talent acquisition applications — a privilege previously reserved for rising juniors and seniors — to rising sophomores. Jefferson, S.D., senior and co-president Jensyn Younger said although applicants must be prepared to sacrifice their time, participation in Student Foundation makes it all worth it in the end.
St. Peter Catholic Student Center partnered with the Catholic Student Association to host a Eucharistic procession after the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, allowing attendants to process through the Baylor campus in adoration and prayer.
One Thursday every month, Black women at Baylor meet at My Sister, Myself — a support group dedicated to building community and providing a safe space for vulnerability.
Tammy Renee Blankenship was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday evening for the 2016 hit-and-run death of Baylor student David Grotberg.
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With all 1,700 spots filled, Student Foundation achieved a record-breaking number of sign-ups for the Bearathon, selling out of tickets more than a month before the race.
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Baylor’s conference tournament bid came to an early end Tuesday morning in an 83-79 loss to Arizona State. The loss drops the Bears to 16-16 (6-12) on the season.
Head coach Scott Drew cruised to his 500th career win Saturday afternoon as the Bears dominated Utah 101-75 in their regular season finale.
A cold shooting night and early deficit proved too much to overcome as the Bears dropped their opening game in the Big 12 Tournament to the Buffaloes. The Bears now await their NCAA Tournament fate on Selection Sunday.
The Bears are at risk of posting their first losing season since 2006-07, but still enter the final weekend with a chance to make a run in the conference tournament.
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Baylor Sing 2026 ended with a historic moment this weekend. After years of competing, Beta Upsilon Chi has officially claimed its first-ever sing title, marking a milestone for the organization.
The Waco chapter of the NAACP is celebrating 90 years of advocacy, marking nearly a century of civil rights work in the community while continuing to invest in the future generations through scholarships.
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Down-ballot races touch one’s daily life. These races decide on important issues like how taxes get allocated, how safe one feels in their own community and how one is treated in court — yet they’re often overlooked.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico visited Waco during a campaign stop, discussing political division, economic concerns and the need for stronger representation for younger generations.
ARTS & LIFE
Every year, students are encouraged to submit their own poems or works of fiction to the Beall Poetry Writing Contest for a chance to win a monetary prize and publication in the Phoenix Literary Magazine.
Banning former President Trump isn’t an infringement of free speech, but the amount of time Twitter let him get away with flouting its rules is still evidence of huge problems with big tech.
When you think of an athlete, the same stereotypical sports come to mind: football, basketball, baseball and soccer. In reality, physical activity comes in many forms outside of these major sports.
For some people, getting rid of or organizing personal belongings can be a challenging task to conquer. It can even be daunting, untimely leading to an unhealthy lifestyle.
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Joe Biden is President. It is time for the nation to unite, but not at the cost of accepting bigotry
To succeed in creating an inclusive and united nation, hateful ideologies must be relegated to the dustbin of history.


