By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorWelcome to Waco — it's been waiting for a Taylor Swift class. In fall 2024, Dr. Sebastian Langdell and Dr. Ginger Hanchey — both medievalists, both Swifties — will teach "Lit (Taylor's Version)," a course that promises to put the music of the generation's biggest pop star into context with literary greats such...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorWith just a few days until Easter break, here are some new tunes for your road trip home and your long weekend of relaxation from classes. "Calling After Me" by Wallows (March 21) Wallows is gearing up to drop its newest album, "Model," on May 24. "Calling After Me," the second single from...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorBaylor’s Indian Subcontinent Student Association hosted its 27th-annual Gateway to India showcase Saturday night in Waco Hall, spreading the culture and traditions of the Indian subcontinent through dance, fashion and food. The event raised $1,500 for Developments in Literacy, a charity providing education to children in Pakistan. Gateway to India takes place during...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorWe're in the home stretch, as there's only one more week until a restful Easter break. Whether the week is full of last-minute exams or just some light homework, here's a list of what to do in Waco to kill the last bit of time. Friends | March 12-24 | Times differ by...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorThis week, there's new music from country queens and indie icons. "symptom of life" by WILLOW (March 12) "Symptom of life" plays with rhythm and percussion and is a welcome change from radio-style R&B that can feel too mellow and low energy. WILLOW is no stranger to implementing all things trippy and psychedelic...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life Editor The first week back from spring break is always a little bit of a bummer, but here's a list of what's going on in Waco next week to pick the energy up for the rest of the semester. Spring at the Silos '24 | March 15 - 16 | 9 a.m. -...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorOn her seventh album, “eternal sunshine,” Ariana Grande answers the big questions — just not the ones you’d expect. Listeners will probably want her to settle the score on the Ethan Slater debacle, but “eternal sunshine” isn't a tell-all album. In fact, it’s really an album that says, “I do what I want....

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorIn case you weren't paying attention, pop music is having a moment right now. This is a big two months for the genre, as pop princess Ariana Grande released her seventh album, and other massive names like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are set to release new music this spring. For now, let's take...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorStaying in Waco for spring break? No problem — here's a list of what to do in Waco during the week off. Waco Block Party | Feb. 29 - March 2 | Southern Roots Brewing Co. and Texas Music Cafe | Experience three days of music, film, podcasts and crafts, featuring local Waco...

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By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life EditorHere's your spring break playlist for that long car ride to the beach or your nap on an airplane. "Me Before You" by Bleachers (Feb. 21) The final single from Bleachers' upcoming self-titled album is here: "Me Before You." It's a The 1975-esque, mellow, alternative pop tune that is reminiscent of the Matty...

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