By Katherine Hatcher | Staff WriterSince its commencement last fall, the Austin Avenue Art Fair has cultivated community and enriched culture through showcasing artists and musicians. This year, the community will come together from Nov. 1-3 to celebrate and admire the talents of local artists. The fair is put on by Wendy Michelle Davis, a local Waco artist and painter....

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By Katherine Hatcher | Staff WriterThe term "self-expression" may bring to mind how people dress and style their bodies, speaking volumes to their personality and individuality. There is also another area of everyday self-expression that has become popular to style: cars. Cars are like a mini home that can express who people are through cleanliness, decor, smell, music, colors and...

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By Shane Mead | ReporterWith Halloween right around the corner, other holidays that occur during this season are not often in the spotlight. The day after Halloween marks the celebration of one of these holidays — Dia de los Muertos. Some non-hispanic students may have a basic understanding of the holiday through high school Spanish classes or watching the widely...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorOn college campuses across America, trends play a part in what students wear every day. From TikTok, television or famous designers, trends determine what is popular. Dr. Jay Yoo, a professor who teaches classes on fashion theory and consumer behavior, said trends have been around ever since humans started wearing clothes. “Following a...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterWhether your ideal concert is Chris Stapleton at Red Rocks or a local jazz singer at Segovia Wine Bar, there’s always a risk of danger when going to these stadiums, venues, auditoriums and festivals. Here’s some safety tips for an upcoming music event you might be attending to keep you safe and maximize enjoyment. StadiumsWe...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorThis week’s What to Do in Waco might not be as saturated as the last, but don’t let the post-homecoming blues get the best of you. With only a few weeks to go until Thanksgiving, Waco is beginning to buzz with holiday activities. Deck the Halls Market | Nov. 1 | 9 a.m....

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By Jackson Posey | Sports Writer It’s easy to stick with what’s familiar. There’s a reason it’s called a comfort zone: It’s comfortable there. Why do something else when you're perfectly fine where you are? But an overreliance on the familiar breeds stagnation and isolation. And as tempting as it can be to take the road most traveled, there’s nothing...

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By Shane Mead | ReporterA traditional theater show is typically a large room with a stage and seating for an audience. Actors come onto the stage and give a performance in their makeup and costumes while surrounded by a designed set. However, Silent House Theatre Co. decided to flip some of those aspects on their heads with its performance of...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterGet your spook on and join the School of Music for a night of music, costumes and fun at their Halloween Organ Concert on Thursday. Nine students will perform pieces centered around Halloween, and the event will double as CAE credit. Wichita, Kan., senior Laura Smith has been heavily involved in organizing the concert and...

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By Shane Mead | Reporter The night before the Homecoming parade, Baylor prefaced their event with a post on X revealing the winning floats. While there is an element of competition to the floats, these float chairs agree that for them, the homecoming parade which is the longest-standing in the nation's history goes beyond obtaining a ranking. Kappa Omega Tau...

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