By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorThere's a ton of new music this week from old favorites, classic rock legends and up-and-coming stars. Here's the best of the fresh releases, all in one place. "Angry" by The Rolling Stones (Sept. 6) Arguably one of the most popular and influential bands of all time, The Rolling Stones is pulling out...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorAs the first day of fall quickly approaches, it's time to get into the spooky season spirit with vintage shopping, fall markets and paranormal sightings. Here are the best of Waco events and activities this week. Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Sept. 16 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 500 Washington Ave....

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorLiving in a residence hall or apartment can make it hard to decorate. There’s minimal space, and you probably bought everything from Target — which makes it easy to coordinate colors but difficult to create a space that doesn’t look like “dorm central” threw up all over it. Here are some of the...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorIt’s hard to be on social media these days without seeing the newest micro-label. Everywhere you look — “clean girl” this, “coconut girl” that. Everyone is trying to put a name to different looks, categorizing the clothes and makeup they wear and the “energy” they put out. Each of these labels is just...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorWith the release of Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album, “GUTS,” it’s time to admit the truth. For an album called “GUTS,” it sure has very little gusto, as Rodrigo doesn’t dare to make music that sounds new and doesn’t borrow — or more accurately, slyly slip elements from other music into its pockets like...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorWe've almost made it through the first month of school. Here are some things to do this week to get you through the homestretch and reach the first milestone of the semester. Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Sept. 9 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 500 Washington Ave. | This weekly event...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorThe Phoenix Literary Magazine is an annual student-run publication featuring works by Baylor students of all disciplines, including poetry, short stories, photography and even sheet music. Highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of the Phoenix Literary Magazine is Frisco junior and co-editor-in-chief Siri Kothapalli. Although she is a bioinformatics major, Kothapalli is beginning her second...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorHere we are, three weeks into the semester. Whether you're reeling from being humbled by those first few assignments or you're riding high from a lucky 86%, there's plenty of new music to match or boost your mood. "Vertigo" by Griff (Aug. 31) "Vertigo" is one of the best songs to come out...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorIf you're looking for something to do with your Labor Day weekend, here's a short list of the best activities in Waco over the holiday. Magnolia Tent Sale | Sept. 1-2, 4 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 601 Webster Ave. | With prices starting at $1, the Magnolia Silos is clearing...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorPicture this: It's 9 p.m. after the first Baylor home football game of the season. Of course, you're riding high after a season-opening win, and you and your friends are looking for the perfect place to grab some dinner. Then comes the age-old question: Where do you go? Don't worry, the Arts and...

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