By Marisa Young | ReporterDr. Christian Van Gorder, associate professor in the religion department, confronts racism with a biblical perspective in his new book release, "Normalcy Never Again: Racist-Oppression and Today’s Justice Movement."The book borrowed its title from Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous speech, Van Gorder said, which people more often remember as the “I Have A Dream” speech.“The title...

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By Ryan Otteson | Reporter Every summer, the School of Education hosts a Math Teacher Academy, in which math teachers from all over the state can come and learn about techniques that will best help their students succeed. This year, it will be June 23-25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sara Teichelmann has been attending the Math Teacher Academy...

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By Marisa Young | ReporterDr. Malcolm Foley, special adviser to the president for equity and campus engagement and pastor of Mosaic Church Waco, sought to remedy racial violence by attacking its root cause: greed. This led him to release his first book, "The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can...

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By Sydney Kerbow | Reporter & Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff WriterA new book co-authored by two Baylor professors is shedding light on the life and legacy of one of gospel music’s greatest pioneers. “Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch,” written by Robert Darden and Stephen Newby, offers the first comprehensive biography of the seven-time...

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By James Laird | ReporterThe Baylor Cycling Club has been around since the 1980s, however, the club has experienced periods of inactivity throughout the years. In 2021 the club was revived after the pandemic and has been running continuously since. The cycling club is a small group, consisting of only about 10 members, but that does not stop them from...

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By James Laird | ReporterAero at Baylor provides students with the opportunity to explore and grow in their understanding of the aerospace field through projects, competitions and group events. The club encourages students to apply what they are studying into real world projects. The club has close to 50 members, with majors ranging from engineering to astrophysics. Parker, Colo., senior...

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By Ryan Otteson | ReporterMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there are several organizations on campus that prioritize and advocate for mental health. Active Minds is an organization focused on spreading awareness of mental health disorders and reducing the stigma that is sometimes associated with them. According to their webpage, nearly half of college students have struggled with mental...

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By James Laird | ReporterTruett Seminary, the University Libraries and the College of Engineering and Computer Science will be hosting "AI and The Church" conference on Monday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The conference will feature five presentations over topics related to AI and its application to seminary as well as a panel Q&A. According to the event’s schedule,...

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By Ryan Otteson | ReporterThe Mind-Body Medicine Research Lab researches the connection between the human mind and physical health through various methods like hypnosis and mindfulness. The lab is led by Dr. Gary Elkins, a professor of psychology and neuroscience and the leading researcher and expert on the use of hypnotherapy for multiple medical problems. American Fork, Utah, postdoctoral fellow...

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By Ryan Otteson | Reporter With the small pre-vet population of students at Baylor, there are limited resources to help these students learn about life in the veterinary world. However, the Pre-Vet Medical Association is a student organization that helps pre-vet students shadow, volunteer and be leaders in the Baylor and Waco community. Greenwood Village, Colo., junior Erin Son recognizes...

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