By Katherine Hatcher | Staff WriterOne can hear the calls of roosters and boisterous goats, the peaceful sounds of nature which serve as a warm welcome when walking into China Spring's Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary. Their Art in the Barnyard event encouraged guests' creative expression as they painted on canvases under trees and enjoyed being around the various farm animals...

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By Katie Huth | InternThe City of Waco is hosting an eight-week community program beginning Saturday, Sept. 7 called Let's Walk Waco. In light of this event, two undergraduates shared their love for going on walks together and the benefits walking brings to their lives. Roommates Dallas sophomore Kathryn Richardson and Houston Sophomore Cate Calderon said that in the spring...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterFrisco Senior Ava Bohling has turned a social disorder diagnosis at age four into a blossoming music career. Having amassed over 100,000 streams on Spotify, Bohling is not just a successful student but also a singer and songwriter. Ava Bohling was born a gregarious and exuberant child with a bright smile and a love for...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorBaylor has its fair share of musically talented students: those who play in the jazz band, sing in the choir and even those who may have their own band. However, there is one group of artists who are often overlooked: DJs. Houston senior Anirudh "Ani" Nair said he started off like most other...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterDavid Corkill has two main ambitions in life: community and art. Within the past two months, Corkill has made those dreams a reality by building a new Performing Arts Community Center (PACC) in Waco, of which he is the founder, owner and director. Located at 924 Austin Ave Suite 150, the new multi-faceted art space...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life Editor For this week’s Tunesday, we’ve got everything from rap, to indie-pop, to R&B and more. So pop in those airpods (or put on those headphones) and dig into a smorgasbord of specially selected new songs. “To Get Better” by Wasia Project (August 29)This melancholy tune, performed by musical sibling duo Will Gao...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterCamp Fimfo will host a two-day "camp out concert series" festival on Oct. 11-12. The festival will take place at the Waco campgrounds, located at 1000 Chickadee Ln. There will also be a "pre-party" on Oct. 10, located outside of Squirrely's Tavern, according to Sales and Experience Manager Brian Crownover. Tickets start at $39 for...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorThere’s a good variety of events in this week’s list of things to do in Waco! From hiking, to painting to free live music, this week is sure to be a blast. Levitt Amp Waco Music Series | Sept. 4 | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Bridge Street Plaza Amphitheatre, 200 E...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterBeetlejuice, boutiques and small businesses will collaborate from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday at The Black Daisy Boutique. The "Sip n Shop" will celebrate the highly anticipated release of the new "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" film on September 6. The Black Daisy Boutique was founded by owner Stefanie Welch in 2016 in her living room...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorOn Tuesday night at Common Grounds, under a full rainbow in the sky and tree branches above dripping with rainwater, Christian artist Luke Bower and his band put on a show for Baylor students. Despite the puddles on the picnic tables, students gathered around the band like a campfire, filling the backyard of...

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