By Sarina Tejani | ReporterAs finals season gets closer, many college students end up pulling all-nighters trying to squeeze in as much last-minute studying as possible. Dr. Michael Scullin, who leads Baylor University's Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Lab, has studied how sleep (or lack thereof) affects students' academic performance. His research shows that students who get at least eight hours...

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By Audrey Valenzuela | Staff WriterAs students gathered, watching the flames rise in the night sky, the Ten at Ten Mass meeting invoked spirit of the Immortal Ten in every Bear who participated in the enduring tradition. Each year, Baylor University greets its first-year students during homecoming with a significant tradition: the Ten at Ten Mass Meeting Experience. This annual...

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By Natalie French | ReporterUniversities across the country have faculty-in-residence programs, and Baylor is no exception. What is unique about Baylor’s is the structure in each residential community and the program's scope. The faculty-in-residence program began in 2004. Terri Garrett, associate director for academic initiatives, oversees the faculty-in-residence program and said each residential community is diverse in academics. Faculty-in-residence are...

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By Natalie French | ReporterWith less than two weeks until the presidential election, tensions are high across the country. A February 2024 poll done by the Pew Research Center found that 65% of Americans are exhausted by politics and 55% become angry when they think about politics."Democratic elections need to inflame passions in order to ensure people turn out to...

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By Eden Morris I ReporterWaco is experiencing unity more than ever on a church-wide and college ministry scale, according to several local college pastors and Baylor students. Drew Humphrey has held the title as Highland Baptist Church's college pastor for 15 years."I would say six or seven years ago, we loved each other, but were in a way kind of...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorEven some of the brightest of Baylor’s students may have never heard of the name Boethius, the author of the most well-read manuscripts in history. That’s why several of the university’s Great Texts professors are working to bring his name and story to light through an intricate, educational project. According to Dr. Sarah-Jane...

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By Chang Liu | Focus/Design EditorThe International Student and Scholar Services offers the opportunity for international students to walk homecoming parade each year. These students, as part of the Baylor family, shared their opinions about Homecoming. Makassar, Indonesia sophomore Kathleen Theos said last year she had a heartwarming encounter during the homecoming parade. "I did the event where international students...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorMuch like the rest of the College of Arts and Sciences in October, the Film and Digital Media department is abuzz with classes, screenings and filmmaking. For those in other departments, filmmaking may seem like more fun than it is toil. But even just a five-minute film can take weeks and even months...

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By Eden Morris I ReporterThere is a mental health crisis arising in college students, with 58% of students saying their mental and emotional health is declining. A study conducted in 2020 concludes that "93% of new Baylor students and seniors identify with a religious tradition. 50% of Baylor students attend religious services at least once per week compared to 30%...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | ReporterAfter founding an organization helping his high school classmates find volunteer opportunities, San Antonio junior Alan Koroluk decided to provide the same opportunity for Baylor students. Take Action Volunteer, or TAV, is a student-run, nonprofit organization looking to “inspire a world where students unite through purposeful volunteerism, creating a ripple effect of positive change,” according to...

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