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Study abroad programs are up and running this fall after being canceled in past semesters due to COVID-19. However, new travel restrictions from the European Union could affect international travel.

Increasing numbers of young adults are experiencing symptoms like chronic headaches, premature arthritis and neck pain, and it has to do with the devices that a vast majority of college students own.

This week on Lariat TV News we take a look at what Baylor is doing to honor 9/11 on its…

As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the Department of Wellness and the Department of Campus Recreation take part in a national challenge that honors those who were lost that day.

Muslim students who were alive for the tragic events of 9/11 have little memory of that day, but they were raised in a country that was taught to fear them.

Only today would someone suggest that “sitting” is the new heart attack, and that’s exactly what Trish Baum, the program manager for Academic Resources at Baylor, did when discussing the damage caused by digital learning.

“The median house price in San Francisco is $1.4 million,” Dr. Craig Gundersen said. “The median house price in Houston is about $250,000.”

Building a nonprofit from the ground up is a tedious process, but Flower Mound junior Matthew Westmoreland feels equipped to do so because of his Baylor education.

After briefly stopping shuttle accommodations last semester, the Office of Access and Accommodation (OALA) began this semester with the shuttle program installed, more students applying for accommodations than ever and a clear vision of keeping its students protected and safe.

“I definitely think my college experience would be different if it wasn’t for the Transfer Year Experience,” Converse senior Skyler Rost said.

“It’s honestly such an inclusive environment,” Roswell, N.M., junior Taylor Gillian said. “Whenever you go, you feel safe and at home. Everyone is very outgoing and personable. It’s a great way to make friends.”

Two weeks after Hurricane Ida made landfall, the country continues to assess the damages and deaths the destructive storm caused.

A new Texas state law allowing adults to carry handguns without permits or training has raised concern from law enforcement agencies across the state.

“If you know someone who is having thoughts of suicide, the most important thing you can do is to get them to a trained mental health professional,” Dr. Randal Boldt said.

The first non-Baptist religious organization to be founded at Baylor hosts a weekly walking rosary, open to all.

The heartbeat bill has sparked huge controversy after going into effect on Sept. 1. Baylor students are divided, as some rejoice and others are saddened.

A college student’s worst fear is a computer crashing during final exams. Here’s how that can be avoided.

After current sophomores missed out on countless traditions during their freshman year, Baylor created “SophoMORE September” in hopes of recreating those experiences.

This week on Lariat TV News Today, we give you a look into Baylor University’s COVID-19 numbers are moving in…

Students can win a series of experiential prizes, including suite access for a football game and Homecoming tickets.

“The state of journalism in Waco is going to be a whole lot sorrier without him,” Rob Bradfield, son of Rick Bradfield, said.

The Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center is currently in progress and is set to be completed by 2023. It can be found on the corner of I-35 and University Parks Drive.

Mimicking last year’s incentive to get students tested and vaccinated, the Baylor COVID-19 compliance policy takes away students’ Wi-Fi if they fail to get tested twice weekly or upload their vaccination card.

Without regular breaks during the semester, students’ mental health suffers.

After the withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan, discussions across communities are discussing the best way to respond and what to expect next.

“I look forward to see the programs they put in place to make this place feel more inclusive and safer,” Williams said. “I know the vast majority of students do feel safe here, which is good. But the students who don’t, we need to listen to their voices too. I’m excited for the future.”

“For me, there’s not many miracle drugs out there like Naloxone,” Ettinger said. “We have lives saved because of it.”

“Creating a structured schedule for a new student will help them put their priorities first and help them develop good habits on how they handle their time,” Dr. Sara Perry, an associate professor at Baylor University and an expert in time management, said.

“We wanted to indicate to the campus community that change was coming,” Foley said.

Waco is looking to invest over $80 million in infrastructure in the coming year.