Baylor is welcoming the country music legend and alumnus to return for the first time in over 70 years this May. The announcement has sparked excitement across campus, with students eager to see the country music legend in person.
The environmental science department will host “Sustainability in Action,” creating a pledge wall for students in the Baylor Sciences Building April 22. Students will come up to the table and write down notes on how they can pledge to help the planet and post them on the wall. The table will also have stickers and candy for students to take as they stop by.
Students gathered to celebrate Better Together’s last Neighbor Night of the semester Tuesday evening in collaboration with the Indian Subcontinent Student Association and Delta Kappa Delta.
For the first time in 72 years, country music legend Willie Nelson is set to return to his alma mater, over half a century since his two-year enrollment at Baylor in 1954.
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The ministry’s namesake, “Koinonia,” is a Greek word meaning “fellowship” or “sharing in common,” and reflects the ministry’s emphasis on building relationships rooted in faith. Reitler said an inclusive community and accessibility are central to KIV’s identity and help create an environment where members can encourage one another in their faith.
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No. 23 Baylor volleyball snapped a No. 7 BYU’s 17-match win streak in its 3-1 upset Thursday night, marking the Bears’ best home win since 2021.
Kayla Nelms and Reese Ross led the way as Baylor stayed unbeaten with a lopsided win over Prairie View 121-43, its 17th straight against the Panthers.
As Baylor heads into its first ranked matchup against No. 10 BYU, the Bears see the game as a chance to prove themselves and not one to back down from.
Freshman forward Grace White sent No. 3 seed Baylor soccer to the Big 12 Championship game with a golden goal in double overtime.
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There are thousands of books, DVDs and other media to explore at The Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library Book Sale. The annual sale is the culmination of a community-wide effort that has connected books and readers for over 60 years.
In our current culture, doomscrolling has become a derogatory term, attached to several physical and mental health issues. While it is quite indisputable that doomscrolling reinforces negatives, what if it is not the source of them?
The biggest problem with movies flopping today is not viewership or critical reception; it’s something more controllable and preventable: the money. Budgets have ballooned to the point where it’s tougher than ever to make a profit.
In 2019, a study showed that 41% of students drop a class during their first two years at a four-year university. The majority of students reported three different reasons for their drop: not liking the course, not liking the instructor and being unsatisfied with their grade. This study also showed that “a student’s preparedness is not a driver of course dropping,” showcasing that academic inclination is not as important as we think.
Self-Care September has arrived, and with it come questions about what self-care means and how to implement it effectively in your life. In a culture that’s become centered on self-help and improvement, it’s essential to learn how to take time to take care of your mental health.
It seems that Baylor’s happy-go-lucky, rainbow-sunshine demeanor is restricting people from telling the truth about their lives, for fear of being judged by the seemingly picture-perfect peers that surround us. This phenomenon seems unique to Baylor.
With roommates, not only did I have a solid, close-knit group of friends already established, but they were literally close enough that I didn’t have to worry about getting too far out of my comfort zone or even leaving my room.
SLIDESHOWS
The 2013 HOT Fair and Rodeo is going strong, and The Baylor Lariat was there to get all of the bronco riding, cafe roping, barrel racing and bull riding action on Oct. 9, 2013. Photos taken by Constance Atton | Lariat Photographer.



