Rachel Chiang

Rachel Chiang is a senior Journalism major from Flower Mound minoring in Japanese, Film and Digital Media, and Religion.

Worked on 239 assignments, created 193, named on 39 bylines for The Baylor Lariat.

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Staying Joyful: Baylor alumna shares faith through clothing company, podcast

By Eden Morris I ReporterMary Turner graduated from Baylor in May of this year with a degree in apparel merchandising. She said her faith and joy drive the clothing company and podcast she began during her time at Baylor."I started my clothing company my freshman year in my college dorm," Turner said. Turner said in a season where she did...

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Noise or silence? Baylor library study zones cater to every student's focus needs

By Sarina Tejani | Reporter Finding the right study environment can be challenging for students. While some thrive in spaces with background noise, others need complete silence to focus. Research finds that noise can significantly impact cognitive performance. For instance, high noise levels may hinder focus, while moderate noise can enhance creativity and problem-solving. Chicago, Ill., junior Oliver Jamieson shared...

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Bringing families together: Baylor love story lasts three generations

By Eden Morris I ReporterBaylor is known for its many traditions and legacies. According to alumna Amanda Hosni, its greatest legacy is found in the generations of families that attend Baylor, connecting families and bringing them together. Amanda's parents, Linda and Eddie Dean, attended Baylor in the early '70s, while she attended in the late '90s. Now her son, Cumming,...

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Meet the man behind AirBear: David Klein, network administrator

Photo credit: David Klein

By Olivia Chhlang | ReporterDavid Klein is the network administrator for AirBear. Baylor's wireless connection system, AirBear has over 70,000 users according to Klein, and his job is dedicated to deploying and troubleshooting, designing, implementing and expanding AirBear in order to serve those users.“The vast majority of [AirBear] is pretty much in my lap,” Klein said. Klein has held this...

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Professor's gut microbiome research advances IBS treatment breakthroughs

By Sarina Tejani | Reporter Dr. Aaron Wright, the James R. Schofield Endowed Chair in Biomedical Sciences at Baylor University, is conducting research in personalized medicine to develop targeted treatments for gastrointestinal conditions like irritable bowel syndrome. Supported by a $5.6 million National Institutes of Health Director’s Transformative Research Award, Dr. Wright and his team aim to create therapies that...

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Accounting professor Shaun Limbers shares journey of strategic investment, faith, mentorship

By Blake Hollingsworth | ReporterShaun Limbers is the founder of The McIntyre Companies, LCC which operates in the strategic realm of alternative investments, and he also serves as the associate director of the Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise at Baylor. “I’ve always said that no significant milestone in my career has happened without a connection,” Limbers said. “In...

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Baylor hosts 5th annual Native American Heritage Month celebration at Mayborn Museum

By Adrianna Gonzalez | ReporterIn celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Baylor University's Mayborn Museum has organized a series of events designed to honor and shine a light on Indigenous cultures, inviting students and the community to experience the beauty and diversity of Native American traditions. Dr. Trey Crumpton, manager of visitor experience at the Mayborn Museum and adjunct professor...

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Asian Leaders Network hosts Waco’s first-ever Diwali Festival

By Stephy Mahoney | ReporterOn Wednesday, the Asian Leaders Network held its first Waco Diwali Festival at Bridge Street Farmer’s Market, bringing together local families to celebrate the festival of lights as it is observed across India and South Asia. According to the Asian Leaders Network, the nonprofit organization was established in the summer of 2022 in Waco. Rajesh Solanki,...

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Being mysterious is hot. Keep your vote a secret

By Rachel Chiang | Assistant News EditorAs posts of “I Voted” stickers flooded your feed with the opening of early voting last week and Election Day passing, hear these words: you don’t need to announce who you voted for. I've seen people reposting cute infographics on Facebook and Instagram stating if you value this or that aspect of your freedom,...

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Cru Greekwide invites new members to weekly Panhellenic Bible study

By Abigail Gan | ReporterThis story has been updated since its original publication. Cru Greekwide at Baylor is continuing its new member Bible study over Colossians for the next six weeks, meeting from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays. All members of MC '23 are welcome to join. According to its Instagram, Cru Greekwide is an organization that is...

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