By The Editorial BoardOne American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds, and on a college campus, the risk is heightened. So, why is our only required student training a one-time online course on relationships, sexual misconduct, consent and bystander intervention — a course that, by the way, is wildly easy to skip through? Why do professors copy and paste the...

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By Ashlyn Beck | Staff WriterAs you probably know, March is Women’s History Month. I’ve had the privilege of writing stories about some women at Baylor who tend to be overlooked. After interviewing, writing and editing these stories, I found that many of the experiences these women have faced reflect each other's and my own. It almost always comes in...

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By Assoah Ndomo | PhotographerOver the past five to 10 years, I have witnessed a phenomenon: anime, the treasure I used to hold so dear to me, is beginning to spread nationwide. I have a fear that once it becomes mainstream in America, the quality of anime will decrease due to us forcing our societal norms onto the shows. I...

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By Mesha Mittanasala | PhotographerOftentimes, required classes may seem unnecessary and unhelpful in our everyday lives. However, each one has been chosen to further our education and our perspectives at Baylor. Classes that should be added to this list are those emphasizing cultural conversations. This could include English classes that focus on multicultural literature, history classes that examine a certain...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterThere's no doubt that Waco has grown exponentially in every area over the past 10 years. Whether it's downtown, the grease pit or Magnolia, you can almost guarantee that it has expanded. While most people credit Chip and Joanna Gaines with the growth and tourist attractions, they often forget the economic implications that growth has...

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By Cal Logan | ReporterWith midterms wrapping up, many Baylor students have spent hours hunched over their computer screens in coffee shops. While you may have been memorizing formulas or cranking out some essays, what you should have been doing is wondering, "Is there a better coffee shop I could be at right now?" The answer to that is a...

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By Alexa Hernandez | Social Media EditorI first encountered the term "vulnerable" when I was 9 years old during my very first therapy session. Now, at almost 20 years of age, I continue to grapple with vulnerability. In a society that encourages and praises strength, resilience and that “boss babe” mentality, vulnerability is often overlooked or viewed as a sign...

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By Hank Holland | ReporterThe claim that America — and, by extension, Texas — is a Christian nation is becoming more prevalent among politicians. It is almost exclusively made by Republican and right-leaning politicians. Welcome to Christian nationalism: the ideology of removing the wall between church and state. This is not only a violation of the most basic of all...

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By Isabelle Ruff | InternOffice hours are designed to give students clarity on a class directly from the source: the professor. This might come from getting assistance on homework, asking about paper or project preferences the professor has or going over class material a student didn't understand. According to the Office of the Provost, faculty members are required to host...

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By The Editorial BoardThough Baylor provides more than 90% of students with financial aid, tuition prices continue to rise, and managing finances as a student is not getting any easier. Average tuition at Baylor is $54,844, plus $15,126 for the average living and meal plan. And on top of the sticker price, a low recommended budget for a college student...

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