For college students, the pressure of balancing academic, personal and social responsibilities can lead to burnout, which can affect concentration and overall well-being. According to a 2026 survey by Crown Counseling, about 55% of college students reported experiencing burnout.
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.
The outage began around 11:30 a.m. and power was fully restored by approximately 12:40 p.m., according to Baylor spokesperson Lori Fogleman. The squirrel tripped multiple downstream interrupters, cutting power to buildings across campus.
Early voting has peaked in the first few days. With almost 21% of Texas voters already at the polls, Texans are motivated to have their voices heard.
To strengthen the community’s understanding of Central Texas ecology, the Mayborn Museum is planning a new exhibit featuring a bat simulation, an interactive prairie fire exhibit, and virtual fireflies.
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As a giant inflatable globe floats through the streets of Waco and across Baylor’s campus, students from around the world have the unique experience of witnessing the nation’s oldest and largest collegiate homecoming parade, a testament to how far Baylor has truly flung its green and gold.
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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.
Baylor football has consistently won on homecoming in the last 15 seasons, emerging victorious 13 times. While it helps rally the fans, it can also be a catalyst for the final stretch.
Soccer ends regular season with two goals at home, heading into conference tournament preparation
No. 24 Baylor volleyball wanted to prove itself after losing to No. 15 Kansas two weeks ago. The Jayhawks put those aspirations to rest, sweeping the Bears and making them fall to 1-7 against ranked opponents.
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Junior quarterback Nate Bennett led Baylor to a 44-3 victory Saturday against Prairie View A&M in his first career start in place of injured junior quarterback DJ Lagway.
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The top eight All-University Sing acts returned for Pigskin Revue 2026 Thursday night, and they did not disappoint.
I’ve always wondered what makes the line between a celebrity crush being cute and being strange. Regardless, I don’t think there should be a line at all. Celebrity crushes are healthy expressions that should be celebrated, not shunned.
There are some sentences that should never sound casual coming from the president of the United States, especially when they involve missiles, American cities and millions of lives.
Memes have gone beyond what their original purpose was. Today they are more than just jokes, they are tools used to psychologically manipulate us.
Sitting in history class, I learn about slave trades and brutal racism, but as I leave my seat and open social media, I see we are right back where we started. So many people are blind to the harsh truth of our world, and we can’t keep using an oasis to describe the dystopian earth we know.
There is hope for improvement of Saturday Night Live due to the arrival of a new cast member: Grace Reiter. She brings a newer style of comedy to her work, a kind of comedy that’s so unique and appropriate for all ages.
On September 13, Bo French posted on X an image of UT Students celebrating a victory at a UT vs Ohio State football game with predominately South Asian students, captioned, “I heard UT graduation this year looked like this. I didn’t believe it. The problem is now obviously far worse than anyone imagined.” Bo French, we are not a problem.
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