By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorOver the years, singer-songwriter Hayden Silas Anhedönia — better known to most as Ethel Cain — has mastered the art of blending ambient and gothic sounds into the pop genre through her eccentric music. Despite her abnormal tone and songs about niche topics such as religious trauma and queerness, Cain has accumulated a...

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By Shane Mead | Staff WriterA young adult couple joins a group of friends for a getaway vacation in a remote lakeside cabin. If you’re not hooked yet, it’s probably because you’ve seen this movie before. The first layer of the plot of "Companion" — released in theaters on Jan. 31— certainly didn’t take a whole lot of thought to...

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By Janay Boyd | ReporterIf there’s one thing Roni’s Mac Bar knows — besides crafting some of the cheesiest mac and cheese — it's how to keep their social media sizzling as hot as their dishes. Located in Union Hall, Roni’s has mastered small-business marketing, proving that a little creativity (and a lot of cheese) goes a long way. According...

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By Janay Boyd | ReporterIn a world that rarely slows down, the Waco-McLennan County Central Library offers a quiet retreat where book lovers can unwind, sip coffee and lose themselves in the pages of a mystery — both literally and figuratively. On Feb. 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Waco Silent Book Club (SBC) will host “Blind Date with...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorThe theme of this week’s Tunesday is (drumroll, please)... pining! That’s right — it’s the season of love. So, if you, too, have been struck by Cupid’s arrow like these head-over-heels artists, join the club and hit play on these recently dropped love songs. “Life on the Line” by The Walters (Jan. 29)...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorFrom musicals to the Lunar New Year, there’s a lot going on in Waco this week. Navigate these many happenings with some choice suggestions listed below — some tried n’ true and some new. Grease | Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Performing Arts Community Center, 924 Austin...

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By Emma Reed | InternOn Feb. 4, Moody Library will host the third meeting of its Meet the Author series. This time, the event will feature Dr. Terry York, a retired Baylor music professor, who will discuss his book, "Kurt Kaiser: Icon and Conscience of Contemporary Christian Music," which dives into the composer's story. During the discussion, York will be...

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By Bella Whitmore | InternHave you ever considered studying abroad through Baylor but never quite knew where to start? With the vast international opportunities offered at Baylor, it can be overwhelming to choose a program that best suits you. The study abroad information sessions are commencing soon this semester, so you’ll want to get a feel for where you might...

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By Kassidy Tsikitas | Photo EditorThe long-awaited "Balloonerism," along with a corresponding short film, dropped on Jan. 27, marking this as Mac Miller's seventh and possibly final album. The album is composed of recordings done by the late artist in 2013 and 2014. "Balloonerism" explores the tragedy of human expectations of reality and the battle of facing your past, present...

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By Shane Mead | Staff WriterIf you pull in to the parking lot of Pet Circle, a no-kill shelter just off the La Salle roundabout, you'll see a capacity sign with an arrow pointing toward 100%. To be exact, Pet Circle's dog capacity is at 94%, and they're currently taking in more dogs than are being adopted, with 59 intakes...

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