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What to Do in Waco: March 7-13

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorIf you’re stuck in Waco for spring break, have no fear — there’s still fun to be had. Whether you need a day strolling in the sun at the Silos or a good plate of barbecue, make your spring break one to remember with these events. Shell-a-bration | March 8 | 9 a.m....

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Rancher Hat Bar brings unique, custom cowboy hats to Waco

Waco store manager McKenzie Cole puts custom initials on a customer's hat. Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor

By Kalena Reynolds | Staff Writer"Everyone can leave with a hat" is the motto of the owner of Rancher Hat Bar, Shantelle Girard. Rancher Hat Bar originally started out of a vintage camper trailer in 2023 and quickly gained popularity across the United States. It currently has six locations open, with the newest one in Waco. There are various other...

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Local restaurant Huaco Lounge closes abruptly

Despite Huaco Lounge's unexpected closure, the restaurant will still serve its signature meals at Huaco Eatery in Union Hall. Camie Jobe | Photographer

By Shane Mead | Staff WriterTaped on the entrance of Huaco Lounge, a local Mexican restaurant, is a sign that reads, "Sorry, we are closed! However, we are open at our Union Hall location 'Huaco Eatery,' located at 720 Franklin Ave."Inside, the lights are off, the shelves are empty and the chairs are gone. Huaco Lounge is officially closed for...

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Baylor ISSA hosts annual Holi festival on Fountain Mall

The Indian Subcontinent Student Association (ISSA)hosted their annual Holi event at Fountain Mall where students celebrated the Indian holiday Holi, the festival of colors. Mesha Mittanasala | Photographer

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorTonight, all the colors of the rainbow filled the sky above Fountain Mall in a powdery array as the Baylor Indian Subcontinent Student Association (ISSA) held their annual Festival of Colors — Holi. Here, students gathered to eat veggie samosas, drink Frooti and toss Holi powder at each other as the sun set...

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Tau Alpha event recognizes, reflects on Black women at Baylor

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Tau Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted "Tribute to a Black Woman." Emma Reed | Intern

By Emma Reed | InternIn honor of Women’s History Month, the Tau Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted "Tribute to a Black Woman," celebrating the achievements, leadership and resilience of Black women within the university community. The evening was filled with moments of inspiration, discussion workshops and the recognition of women who have made a significant impact...

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'Half-museum, half-antique shop': Show and Tell houses timeless treasures

A set of uranium glass dishes, also known as "Vaseline glass," are displayed on a shelf in Show and Tell Antiques. These green, glowy sets are becoming increasingly popular among shoppers, according to Comer. Janay Boyd | Reporter

By Janay Boyd | ReporterShow and Tell Antiques resides in a historic building with a rich past and a unique blend of architectural beauty. Tot Talbert, the current owner of Show and Tell Antiques, said the building has a fascinating history, from its original use as Lazenby’s home to its transformation into an antique shop in the '50s. For decades,...

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By Janay Boyd (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read

Stanton Studios teaches storytelling, craft with stained glass-making classes

A blue, red and green hummingbird stained glass work created in the stained glass-making class is displayed. Janay Boyd | Reporter

By Janay Boyd | ReporterNestled in the rolling countryside just outside Waco, Stanton Studios is a place where art meets craftsmanship, tradition blends with innovation, and light transforms into color. Here, stained glass isn't just a relic of grand cathedrals and historic homes — it’s a living art form evolving with time and creativity. Samuel Stanton, the studio’s floor manager...

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A&L Tunesday: March 4

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorThe forecast for this week’s Tunesday is looking dark and brooding with a touch of forbidden love. If you enjoy Halsey, Malcolm Todd, Omar Apollo and Gigi Perez, you might want to tune in. Here are some new songs to get you through those last few days of midterms until spring break. “safeword”...

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Best moments at the 2025 Oscars

Alex Coco, left, winner of the award for best picture for "Anora," and Mikey Madison, winner of the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for "Anora," embrace at the Governors Ball after the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)

By Bella Whitmore | InternAnother year of the Oscars has come and gone, and luckily, this year's award ceremony did not disappoint with its entertaining moments and many well-deserved wins. Of course, there were a fair share of snubs and awkward moments, but that’s what makes the Oscars a must-watch for film lovers and the general public alike every year....

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Turnpike Troubadours, Cross Canadian Ragweed to perform at McLane Stadium

The Turnpike Troubadours and additional musicians will be performing at McLane Stadium on Baylor University's campus in August. Maggie Meegan | Photographer.

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorThe 2025 fall semester is set to kickoff the school year in McLane Stadium — not with a football game, but with a country concert that will likely go down in Baylor history as one for the books. On Feb. 11, Baylor’s Instagram announced that Cross Canadian Ragweed and Turnpike Troubadours will be...

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