When Giancarlo Guerrero graduated from the Baylor School of Music in 1991, he did not start his career in the professional music world. He had no idea that 34 years later he would be conducting the string players in the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show for Bad Bunny’s musical performance.

The come-and-go event offered free food and boba tea while students rotated between activity tables decorated in Spring Festival elements. Students participated in traditional games and learned about the meaning behind Lunar New Year customs and symbols.

The 2026 midterms — widely seen as the first referendum on the Trump administration — kicked off Tuesday as Texas opened early voting for its March 3 primary, the first contest in what is projected to be the most expensive midterm cycle in American history.

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Sitting 80 years from the reign of concentration camps, some of the most influential people in the world have accepted, forgiven and laughed off a gesture that insulted generations. Hundreds of news publications and thousands of people stated their disbelief, but their opinions were quickly swept under the rug when their reasoning was dubbed “wokeism.”

Nonchalance is the enemy. It’s birthed out of fear or the assumption that another person might find us “weird” or too talkative. The effects of not opening up out of fear and losing meaningful connections are more harmful than coming off as “too much.”

Nearly 60% of all students experienced some form of depression, anxiety or stress in the 2020-21 school year which has doubled since 2013. Against the growing challenges of student life, one of the most essential steps is making space in your schedule for healthy habits.

America stands at a crossroads. Political divisions run deeper than ever, fracturing not just our ideologies but our relationships and communities. Yet, there are signs that a more peaceful transition and a renewed commitment to democracy might be within reach. The real question is: Can we overcome our differences and build a path forward, or have we passed the point of no return?

Some of the most beautiful parts of life can be found in film, literature, art or any other creative endeavor. Writing off an entire hobby because they’re “film bro interests” or any other pretentious label does more harm than good. You’re isolating yourself from an entirely new world to explore, all out of fear of standing out too much.

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