Dr. Dave Bridge, an associate professor of political science who teaches a course on campaigns and elections, said he thinks celebrity endorsements don’t really tend to persuade voters who are set in their thinking — unless that celebrity is Taylor Swift.
Representatives from both College Democrats and College Republicans at Baylor reacted to Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz, evaluating each candidate’s responses and overall performance.
“By the time you are 85 or 90 years old, you will know a lot of women that have had breast cancer, since it happens to one in eight women over the course of a lifetime,” Stern said. “Outside of skin cancer, this statistic makes it the most common cancer for American women.”
Through Baylor Buddies, Baylor students serve as mentors to students in schools in the Waco Independent School District. They are partnered with Communities In Schools, which assists mentors with their mentee’s specific needs.
“As Baylor Lawyers, we have a professional obligation to serve those who cannot afford counsel,” Josh Borderud, director of clinical and pro bono programs and clinical lecturer, said. “Serving veterans, first responders, and children through our clinics is one of the ways that we give back to the Waco community.”
CURRENT PRINT ISSUE
Often associated with older generations, Mahjong is gaining popularity nationwide, including right here on Baylor’s campus. After its charter was accepted last spring, Baylor’s Mahjong club is introducing a new generation of players to the game through open play, beginner workshops and opportunities for deeper connection.
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- Abbott vs. Hinojosa, Early voting, Halloween favorites October 27, 2026
- EMERGENCY PODCAST: Dave Aranda no longer in Waco October 25, 2026
No. 8 Baylor soccer has spent the season proving it belongs among the nation’s best. With standout players, the Bears deserve more than just recognition in the rankings; they deserve support from the Baylor community.
Baylor men’s basketball dealt with a short rotation and a brand new team last year. The Bears now look to rely on a core of returners to lead them throughout the 2026-27 season.
While Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda after losing to Kansas, UCF upset then-No. 2 BYU. The two teams are now set to face off in a short week.
Head coach Scott Drew and his reconstructed roster are set to embark on another tournament run after missing the dance last season.
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ARTS & LIFE
Halloween is just around the corner with some spooky fun, and more events are coming November when it’s done. For the fear- and fall-focused alike, here are some upcoming events in Waco.
People in Waco don’t drive well at all. Both at Baylor and outside of it, there are just purely bad drivers everywhere in Waco.
I think we can collectively agree that we’re over this pandemic. The only way we can get back to the world we once knew is to get vaccinated.
The Baylor Lariat is nothing without its student workers. From our first issue of the year to the last day of publishing, the gears of our institution are only able to turn with the hard work of full-time students who pour their heart into their jobs.
In asynchronous online classes, I watch videos and lectures on my own time. I have not even exchanged an email with some of those teachers. I could not describe to you what some of my professors look like or even tell you their name.
After grueling hours of preparing and studying for a test, I walked out of the test room accomplished and feeling good about myself only to hear, “You only did well on that test because you’re Asian.”
Coming to Baylor, I knew that it’d mostly consist of Baptist students, but I kept my chin up thinking, “It’ll be fine! There are so many more denominations and religions other than Baptist! You’ll fit right in.” Maybe I shouldn’t have let myself believe that last bit.



