By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorIf you’re in Waco for the Easter break and are looking for some fun, here is your ultimate guide. Spice up your weekend by grabbing a friend and enjoying some night hiking, an Earth Day carnival and an Easter egg hunt in Seley Park. Lake Waco Wetland Night Hike | April 18 |...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterOn April 25, Bowling for Soup and Two Tons of Steel will join forces with the City of Waco for the annual Brazos Nights concert series in Indian Spring Park. Brazos Nights has been a Waco tradition for over 30 years with the help of the City of Waco Parks and Recreation Department. The concert...

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By Shane Mead | Staff WriterEarth Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate our beautiful planet than to promote its health and sustainability? If you're looking to make a positive environmental impact on a local or even global level, consider some of these options that do their work right here in Waco. Keep Waco BeautifulThis...

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By Bella Whitmore | InternIt’s a common consensus that electives can often feel like filler courses in the race toward graduation, but some of them are hidden gems that offer way more than just the credit hours. Whether you’re looking to explore a new language, dive into philosophical discussions or just get your hands a little dirty (literally), here are...

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By Janay Boyd | ReporterAs Easter approaches, flower shops across Waco are experiencing a seasonal shift in customer requests — soft pastels, vibrant spring blooms and floral arrangements that reflect themes of renewal and tradition. For florists at Baylor Flowers and Bloomingal’s Floral Boutique, Easter brings an uptick in demand for flowers that embody joy, family gatherings and the fresh...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorI had the opportunity today to sit down and chat with Forrest Frank opener, Claire Leslie. Here, we talked about the upcoming show, her story, her inspirations and got to asking some sillier questions, too. If you don’t already know who this rising Christian pop star is, you’re about to. Allow me to...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorIf you crave songs that are just as much stories as they are catchy tunes, Tunesday is here to give you what you need. Enjoy these country and folk releases from familiar and strange faces alike. “Henry, come on” by Lana Del Rey (April 11) “Henry, come on” is Lana’s latest dreamy, airy...

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By Janay Boyd | ReporterFor many people, tattoos are more than just permanent ink on skin — they’re visual manifestations of memory, identity and growth. Whether inspired by grief, faith, heritage or spontaneity, Baylor students, alumni and staff share the stories behind their body art and the meanings beneath the surface. A rose for remembrance, rooted in inkSan Antonio senior...

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By Shane Mead | Staff WriterUpon a deep dive into the depths of YouTube, one may come across something that shimmers like diamonds in the incandescence of a torch — my childhood channel. There may be some skits, Lego builds or basketball trick-shots, but the topic that reigned supreme was Minecraft. The game took up a chunk of my childhood....

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterWhat initially started as a "Hercules" watch party for the Baylor Men's Choir soon became the beginning of a multi-million-viewed Instagram video and recognition from LeBron James. Baylor Men's Choir social media manager, Louisville, Ky. junior August Rothpletz, said multiple members had approached him with the idea of recreating the viral "Man On The Lakers"...

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