“What always resonated in my mind is what my father told me, and that is make sure that you focus on your goal, your objective, and that is to graduate and get out of there,” Baylor alumnus Michael Heiskell said. “Don’t be sidelined by others who may try to divert your attention or distract you from that purpose and goal.”
While every act feels brand new every year, Sing stands on decades of choreography notes, costume sketches, rehearsal photos and late-night practices that came before it.
As the walls of Waco Hall begin to echo with songs and dancing, campus gears up for All-University Sing 2026. While opening night promises entertainment and dramatic reveals, what goes unnoticed is the real cost behind producing it all.
For decades, Greek organizations have dominated Baylor’s All-University Sing placements — and student leaders point to factors ranging from organizational size to built-in audience support as possible reasons why.
As Sing approaches, many multicultural organizations on campus continue to fight to make the supposed “all-university” event more inclusive for the entire student body.
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ARTS & LIFE
Basketball season has rolled in with the cold front, and it’s time to bring out the sweaters and streamers. As basketball season is underway, there is nothing better than a bass-filled playlist to prepare for historic showdowns.
When it comes to cancer, any risk is too high, especially when that risk is preventable.
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.
It’s easy to play the blame game in the midst of something so terrible, but pointing fingers doesn’t help anyone right now. Some Californians have lost everything in these fires. What should be the focus of peoples’ conversations and efforts is how to help, not who to blame.
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