By Cole Gee | Staff WriterBlues music and the supernatural have had a long and fruitful relationship ever since they sprang out of the outhouses and Juke joints in the Deep South. Some consider it a signal for vagrants, drunks, womanizers and the devil himself, while others say it's a pure look into the grief and beauty that lies in...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorWith Austin Psych Fest just around the corner, it’s time to start getting in the groove by listening to some trippy tunes. Whether you enjoy rock that’s a little grungier and heavier or low and slow dream pop, this fest will cater to all different tastes of psych music. Even music fans who...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorGolden hour set in as hundreds filed into the Foster Pavilion on Tuesday evening. Speckled among the crowd in the pit and the decks of the arena were t-shirts, sweatshirts and jerseys bearing the capitalized words “Child of God” and “Forrest Frank.”One of the members of the crowd donning such a shirt, Inver...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterFrom improving mental health to growing productivity, dopamine menus are becoming popular amongst the self-help community. Here is an explanation of what it involves and how to implement it into your life. According to Harvard Health Publishing, dopamine is most notably involved in helping us feel pleasure as part of the brain's reward system. Sex,...

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Emma Reed | Intern"Drop" might be what you're looking for if you’re in the mood for a movie that’ll keep you guessing from start to finish. Released on April 11, this slow-burning psychological thriller doesn’t rely on predictable tropes or recycled plot lines. Instead, it offers something visually striking, emotionally intense and cinematically different. If I could rate it, I'd...

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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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