By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterWhen Lesley Reed, an innovation and economic development program manager, first joined Baylor's agenda to join the software platform Startup Tree, she envisioned it as just a scheduling and events platform. Fast-forward to the present and Startup Tree has helped several students formulate, launch businesses and connect with successful mentors in Texas. Startup Tree is...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorIt may not be spooky season now, but that’s never stopped me from satisfying my craving for a scary movie with a trip to the theater in the dead of January. This time, the movie to satiate my hunger for horror was “Wolf Man,” released on Jan. 17. I had high hopes for...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorA little bit of rap, a tish of electropop, a dash of alternative indie— this Tunesday has it all. Here are some fresh drops from Central Cee, FKA Twigs and Flipturn to get your week started right. “5 Star” by Central Cee (Jan. 22) When I saw that Central Cee had dropped, my...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff Writer As the 97th Academy Awards approaches, the eagerly anticipated ceremony on March 2 will bring monumental shifts in film. From "Anora" to "The Brutalist," this year's lineup will surely be the first of many changes within movie creation. While Timotheé Chalamet is catching waves for his eclectic press run on his film "A Complete...

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By Shane Mead | Staff WriterThe Mayborn Museum held its grand opening of "The Pigeon Comes to Waco! A Mo Willems Exhibit," on Jan. 25, which features various activities for children and their families to enjoy. Caldecott-winning author and illustrator behind the Pigeon Series, Mo Willems, added Waco to his tour of "The Pigeon Comes to [Your City Here]" by...

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By Emma Reed | InternThe Grammys are just around the corner, and anticipation is building to see who will take home the awards this year. With an incredible lineup of songs and artists in the mix, let's dive into my predictions for three major categories: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. Record of the...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorAs students pour back into Waco for a new semester, so do new, fun events and activities both on and off campus. If syllabus week is leaving you with little to do, here are some fresh, free events to add to your calendar.254 Creatives Mixer | Jan. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | 924...

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By Shane Mead | Staff WriterBaylor School of Music is in the midst of its audition process for freshmen coming to Baylor next school year, as well as graduate students who would like to pursue a master's degree. Each audition is for different kinds of instruments, in addition to voice auditions, to make for five total audition dates that span...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterThe arts scene in Waco continues to bloom as at 7 p.m. on Jan. 24 at The Performing Arts Community Center (PACC), the Waco Independent Film Festival will host the 254 Creatives Mixer to unify writers, actors, directors, streamers, musicians and artists of all kinds."It's a very eclectic mix, and we're just excited to bring...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterWhether it's “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” or “Dead Poets Society,” the Waco Movie Club combines cinema and community with the help of Waco Independent Film Festival and KWBU. On the third Thursday of every month, at The Performing Arts Community Center, the Waco Movie Club hosts film screenings. After the the club also hosts separate...

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