By Hannah Webb | Focus Editor & Copy Editor Original songs, dance routines, beatboxing and a rap about Queen Elizabeth lit up Waco Hall Friday night as students and alumni came together to celebrate creativity during Family Weekend. The show featured a range of performances that highlighted the depth of artistry across campus. For many students, After Dark serves as...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life WriterYou’re in luck, fellow music-lovers, because a lot of great tunes were released this weekend. This time, let’s pick apart songs by Rex Orange County, Twenty One Pilots and King Princess, shall we? “Take A Drive” by Rex Orange County (Sept. 9) This tune by the ever-mellow Alexandar O’Connor almost didn’t make it...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Opinion EditorFriday marked the first annual Tanglefoot Festival, bringing a stacked lineup of both barbecue and Texas musicians to Temple. The event also provided a family-friendly outlet, featuring a variety of small businesses, a tattoo and piercing vendor and a mechanical bull. Tanglefoot was located at the MLK Festival Grounds, and downtown Temple was transformed to...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorFlowing pink silk chiffon skirts, green ruffled tops and denim jeans adorned the attendees flowing into Foster Pavilion for the Lauren Daigle concert. Here, Daigle shared the spotlight with her band to lead symphonic worship and bring a message of praise and hope to Family Weekend — in the form of song. The...

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By Lexie Rodenbaugh | Arts & Life WriterTaste of Waco brought the flavors of the city to Baylor’s campus in a celebration of local food, culture and community Friday night. Hosted on Fountain Mall, the event invited students to sample bites from some of Waco’s favorite restaurants and hidden gems. From barbecue and tacos, to gourmet boba and sweet treats,...

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By Lexie Rodenbaugh | Arts & Life WriterWoofstock, Alpha Phi’s biggest philanthropy event of the year, supported women's heart health with a cutest dog contest surrounded by food trucks, a bouncy castle and plenty of photo ops. The event was held Wednesday evening at Bear Park. Partnered with Fuzzy Friends and Bosque Animal Rescue Kennels, the event hosted dogs from...

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By Alexandra Brewer | Arts & Life InternBaylor has recently found itself in the limelight due to a viral TikTok trend that’s been transforming bland dorm rooms into magazine-worthy showcases. Videos of students’ fully decorated dorms have racked up millions of views, sparking national conversation surrounding college move-in culture and social media’s influence on Gen Z. This trend, which recurs...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorFamily Weekend is upon us, which means it’s time for students to be tour guides. If you’re new to the area and not sure what to do with your folks this weekend, take it from me. Show your family the very best of Baylor and Waco this weekend with this list, overflowing with...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorBaylor announced in April that one of the biggest names in Christian contemporary music, Lauren Daigle, will be coming to Baylor to perform at Foster Pavilion. Now, with only a day to go before the show, Daigle will soon become the second performer in a ten-show series that will take place at Foster...

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Stacie Boyls | Arts & Life WriterBaylor Student Productions will present its annual After Dark Variety Show on Friday, Sept. 12, at Waco Hall with performances at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. This longstanding Baylor tradition premieres university talent across students and faculty alike. From solo performances to organized dances and comedic acts, this show invites talent of all kinds...

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