By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorI had the opportunity today to sit down and chat with Forrest Frank opener, Claire Leslie. Here, we talked about the upcoming show, her story, her inspirations and got to asking some sillier questions, too. If you don’t already know who this rising Christian pop star is, you’re about to. Allow me to...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorIf you crave songs that are just as much stories as they are catchy tunes, Tunesday is here to give you what you need. Enjoy these country and folk releases from familiar and strange faces alike. “Henry, come on” by Lana Del Rey (April 11) “Henry, come on” is Lana’s latest dreamy, airy...

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By Janay Boyd | ReporterFor many people, tattoos are more than just permanent ink on skin — they’re visual manifestations of memory, identity and growth. Whether inspired by grief, faith, heritage or spontaneity, Baylor students, alumni and staff share the stories behind their body art and the meanings beneath the surface. A rose for remembrance, rooted in inkSan Antonio senior...

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By Shane Mead | Staff WriterUpon a deep dive into the depths of YouTube, one may come across something that shimmers like diamonds in the incandescence of a torch — my childhood channel. There may be some skits, Lego builds or basketball trick-shots, but the topic that reigned supreme was Minecraft. The game took up a chunk of my childhood....

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterWhat initially started as a "Hercules" watch party for the Baylor Men's Choir soon became the beginning of a multi-million-viewed Instagram video and recognition from LeBron James. Baylor Men's Choir social media manager, Louisville, Ky. junior August Rothpletz, said multiple members had approached him with the idea of recreating the viral "Man On The Lakers"...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorEaster is fastly approaching, but before you head out of town for the long weekend, check out these festive Waco events. Tea parties, theatre and dancing are just a few fun happenings on the docket. Describe the Night | April 11-13 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., 2-4 p.m. | Mabee Theatre, 60 Baylor...

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By Bella Whitmore | InternEvery Saturday morning, a group of green-thumbed students are up and devoting the first day of their weekends to getting their hands dirty and reconnecting with nature. From the colors of the sunrise to roly polies digging in the compost, to harvesting the produce, the Baylor Community Garden offers a space of calm and community to...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterApril 22 is Earth Day, and whether you’re celebrating by planting a garden or educating yourself on ways to live more sustainably, you’ll need some music to accompany it. Here is a list of the top five songs for your Earth Day experience. Some are deep cuts, and others are popular hits, but all are...

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By Shane Mead | Staff Writer One of Baylor's longstanding traditions returned for another year of on-campus fun as students flocked to Fountain Mall to enjoy food, games, activities and a concert from artist Joshua Bassett. Diadeloso, the schoolwide holiday unique to Baylor, strayed from its normal Tuesday occurrence last year because of the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse that darkened...

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By Janay Boyd | Reporter While it may be allergy season, another time of year is quietly creeping in — kitten season. Typically spanning from early spring to late fall, kitten season marks a rise in feline births, leading to a significant influx of newborn kittens and mother cats at shelters and rescues.“During this time, we see a surge in...

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