By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorI wish I could say I look forward to the Career Fair each semester. With all the promotion Baylor does for the event, the preparation of updating and perfecting resumes and the careful selection of a professional outfit the night before, I would hope the event would be worth my time. But each...

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By Emma Weidmann | Editor-in-ChiefIn the quiet moments before a performance, even when it's just him, singer-songwriter Jonah Kagen has no backstage ritual. He doesn't drink beforehand because he's already too much of a "loose cannon" on stage when sober, he said, and he's not really the superstitious type. "I don't need to tap the corner three times before I...

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By Emma Weidmann | Editor-in-ChiefOn the T-Mobile stage at Austin City Limits, a screen reads, “Malcolm Todd and his band had a sleepover last night and they talked about their feelings.”Throughout the set, the indie singer and his band joke with each other and do bits. The irony culminates in a cover of the “iCarly” theme song. Todd cracks a...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorWith full sun and temperatures in the 90s, this past weekend made for a great second round of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Upon arrival at Zilker Park, we were greeted each day with the familiar, colorful flags and signage as we walked in. As the afternoon progressed, flocks of attendees morphed...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life Editor, Emma Weidmann | Editor-in-ChiefIf you give a music fan an ACL wristband, they’re going to go to ACL Fest. And if they go to ACL Fest, they’re going to be doing a lot of walking around from set to set. And if they’re walking from set to set, they’re going to get...

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By Emma Weidmann | Editor-in-ChiefPat Miranda of the alternative rock band Movements was anxious before taking the Honda stage at Austin City Limits. On that blistering Saturday, the heat was warping the air and the dust of Zilker Park cast a haze over the crowd. Though experienced performers, the band typically plays at rock festivals to audiences more accustomed to...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorThis weekend, Waco is still buzzing with some of the same shows, festivals and activities as the last. Whether you prefer to enjoy the changing season in the comfort of an air-conditioned theater or strolling out in the sunshine, we’ve got you covered. Waco Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo | Oct. 3-13...

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By Bella Whitmore | InternAs Austin City Limits (ACL) heads into its second weekend, festival-goers are gearing up for another round of unforgettable performances from some of the biggest names in music. While the entire roster promises to deliver, there are undoubtedly a few standout acts to keep an eye on. Here are some of the most anticipated artists lighting...

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By Katherine Hatcher | Staff WriterThree, two, one… blastoff! Coldplay’s new album, ‘Moon Music,’ is out of this world with a unique and fresh sound that still incorporates nostalgic elements of the band’s style. The album came out on Oct. 4 and has 10 new songs which create an otherworldly experience for listeners through the band’s use of various sounds...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorWith two weeks left until the first Pigskin performance of 2024, groups are putting in the hours at practice and putting final touches on their acts. After three years, Kappa Alpha Theta will be back on the Pigskin stage. Waco junior Amanda Strahler, a KAT member and performer, said the hard work and...

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