By Josh Siatkowski | Staff WriterIn a policy-heavy Oct. 1 debate, vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz surprisingly found a lot of common ground. But the most glaring shared trait is they are both held back by their running mates. Being offered the job of vice president by their respective running mates gives Vance and Walz a huge...

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Isabelle Ruff | Copy EditorI worked tirelessly throughout high school to get good grades, participate in the right extracurriculars and do community service in order to get into the right college. And now that I'm here, I find myself working two jobs, trying to keep up my GPA and joining clubs in order to build a strong resume. While being...

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By Jackson Posey | Staff WriterThere’s nothing quite like the sweet aroma of perfectly-aged cheese. It’s a vital piece of a beautiful symphony. The dazzling hues of the morning sunrise, the taste of freshly cut lemons and honey, the inexplicable salve of a cool breeze or the soft crash of waves in the morning. Life, with all of its twists...

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By The Editorial BoardThe ‘90s are back. In fashion, patterned skirts, spaghetti strap tanks and kitten heels are cool again. There’s one ‘90s trend making a not so stylish return — diet culture. Today's influencers are indulging in green powders and carnivore diets, and Pilates is becoming more popular than traditional yoga. Starting as a trend among celebrities in the...

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By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff Writer "Paying for your friends" has been a phrase we hear all too well during sorority rush season. Greek life serves as an opportunity for community amongst like-minded individuals, but too often it is diminished into a shallow process, a criticism that is disproportionally targeted towards young women. More often than not, young women bear...

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By Piper Rutherford | Staff Writer Press pause on rewatching fall episodes of "Gilmore Girls," put down the pumpkin spice latte and blow out the cinnamon-scented candle. Stop making autumn your entire personality. You are not in a Hallmark movie set in a small town on the East Coast where couples are bundled up in sweaters as they compete in...

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By Mary Thurmond | PhotographerWalking through campus, there’s always this little voice in your head urging you to get started on the next thing. It’s like an invisible scoreboard tracking how busy we are throughout the day. This could be juggling clubs, cramming for exams, filling out internship applications and somehow squeezing in a social life. If you’re not running...

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By Alexa Hernandez | Social Media Editor The separation of church and state goes far beyond a legal principle. It is a foundational pillar of our democracy that upholds freedom of religion, speech and a right to equality. In an increasingly diverse world, where multiple religions and non-religious beliefs coexist, the entanglement of religious beliefs with political power endangers the...

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By Foster Nicholas | Sports EditorMaybe it’s just me, but since I arrived at Baylor, the word blessed has steadily frustrated me due to the boastful connotation and all-about-me attitude that follows each unnecessary use. As a student who came to Waco with no interest or intention in finding a religious community, every “I am blessed…” grinds my gears. Why...

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By Kristy Volmert | Staff Writer"Performance Christianity" is a phenomenon becoming increasingly common amongst Christian college students, and it is abundant at Baylor University. Baylor’s administrators in spiritual well-being do a fabulous job at helping Christian students grow in their faith. In fact, they almost don’t get enough recognition. The resources provided to students by faculty to engage in spiritual...

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