“The billionaires who are buying the system don’t care who you are,” Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico said. “They don’t care about your politics; they only care about their profits. They don’t see us as Democrats or Republicans; they don’t see red or blue; they only see green. They see us as one group of people. One group of people they can rip off.”

Students attending the event, whether in protest or to support Talarico’s campaign, held conflicting views over whether Talarico and his opponent Ken Paxton’s Christian values will be the deciding factor in the ballot box.

Red “Make America Affordable Again” campaign signs waved throughout a packed Mark & Paula Hurd Grand Ballroom Wednesday night as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico took the stage at Baylor. According to the Talarico campaign, 1,100 people RSVP’d for the event.

Held during National Suicide Prevention Month, the annual event featured food, vendors, live music and activities designed to encourage students to connect with one another.

Although it’s not an official campus group, Baylor Rando Volleyball University, nicknamed Randos, has gained a lot of attention as its membership continues to grow. With nearly 600 members, this GroupMe connects students who share a passion for volleyball.