By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterDone with finals but stuck in Waco? Here are some things to do while you’re still in town. Star Wars Trivia Night | May 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Blvd. | Celebrate the eve of May 4 and battle against other teams with your "Star Wars" knowledge. Admission prices vary based...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterAt 600 Columbus Ave., Glorybell Coffee provides a space for prayer, calmness and a good cup of coffee in partnership with Glorybell Church next door. Glorybell Coffee manager Robert Lim said pastor Chuck Martin was the mastermind behind the idea to pair a church with a coffee shop.“We're right across the street from the county...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff Writer“Put that book down.”Said nobody ever. However, I would argue that most college students have been told to put their phones down at one point or another. Although I don’t always agree with my parents, this command has some merit. Instead of wasting our summer playing video games or watching TikTok, let’s pick up a...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterNot every Tuesday night calls for an expensive dinner, but sometimes you just need a good meal with friends. I ventured downtown to satisfy my craving for real non-microwavable food and ended up on Fourth Street at a new restaurant, Red Herring. To start, I ordered the sourdough focaccia with whipped olive oil butter. It’s...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterIn an effort to avoid all thoughts of school and responsibilities, one can only look toward the future: summer. With the trends changing as fast as the weather, let’s look at what’s to come in the fashion world.1. Mesh … everythingBest spotted on Alix Earle and Florence Pugh in Valentino, mesh skirts are all over...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterTo complement the art of the natural world, Art Center Waco is featuring its Eclipse: Shining Shadows exhibit through May 4. Exhibit director Meghan Bias said she couldn’t pick a favorite piece from the exhibit because there are things she loves about each one.“We have artwork from 37 different artists across the state of Texas,”...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterDr. Renée Umstattd Meyer, associate dean for research in Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, and Dr. Andy Meyer, associate professor in sport foundations, were not ring-by-springers, but they now find their offices across the hall. When they met at the University of Illinois, Renée was completing her postdoctoral position, and Andy was finishing...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterPenland Residence Hall — also known as the warehouse of the Fino St. apparel line. With three guys, 150 square feet and boxes full of sweatshirts, it's a recipe for success. What was once a Pro Sales lunch quickly turned into a business opportunity for Keller senior Diego Chavez and Lake Oswego, Ore., freshman Daniel...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff Writer“You pay that much money for friends?”Yes, I’m in a sorority. It’s a privilege to be in Greek Life, and I know not everyone has the luxury of spending thousands of dollars on top of their tuition. By the grace of God (and my mother), I've had the opportunity to join a sorority with the...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterJustin Timberlake is sounding old. Although his looks have held up, his somewhat original thought has not. Every song on his new album, “Everything I Thought I Was,” seems a rip-off of his younger competitors. I wouldn’t say his vision is exactly 20/20 as it used to be. In an interview with Zane Lowe for...

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