By Olivia Chhlang | ReporterAbout 850 undergraduate students at Baylor make up the School of Engineering and Computer Science, which is less than 10% of Baylor University as a whole. Students that are most likely to drop their major typically come from the engineering and computer science category. The Engineering Teaching Fellows are a special group of students who guide...

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By Natalie French | ReporterOne in seven students has a disability that impacts their learning or relationships. At Baylor, the Office of Access and Learning Accommodation works with students with disabilities as their advocate. According to the American Disabilities Act, “service animals are working animals, not pets.” This distinction is crucial for students who may not be familiar with the...

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By Sarina Tejani | Reporter The Baylor Counseling Center now offers new therapy sessions and telehealth services, making it easier for students who are either too busy or uncomfortable with face-to-face appointments. The counseling center, located in the McLane Student Life Center, provides a wide range of services easily accessible through their website where students can find support for issues...

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By Sarina Tejani | ReporterBaylor is known for its excellent pre-medical program, but what often goes unspoken is the significant challenges students face while doing these courses. The pressure on students in the medical field is intense, and the reality of working in such a high-stakes field after graduation can be daunting. Many students don’t fully grasp how different hands-on...

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By Natalie French | ReporterBaylor's student population boasts large numbers of out-of-state students. Last year's freshman class was 40% out-of-state, with students coming from all 50 states and 109 countries. It’s no secret that Waco has scorching temperatures, making the new semester difficult to adjust to for those who aren't local. Bainbridge Island, Wash. freshman Teagan Krog is used to...

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By Rachel Chiang | Assistant News EditorWhile the esteemed Judges Indy and Belle receive 24/7 care by medical professionals, the campus cats receive their own treatment of basic check-ups and feeding cycles. Due to an increase in wildlife on campus, stricter guidelines over the care of the cats have been implemented. Various students, faculty and staff volunteer their time and...

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By Rachel Chiang | Reporter “I'm the bobblehead man,” Dr. Doug Weaver, professor and chair of Baylor’s Department of Religion, said. Weaver’s office is located in Tidwell Bible Building and features a series of famous sports and religious figures in bobblehead form. Since coming to Baylor in 2003, Weaver has been filling his office with various bobbleheads he has bought...

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By Rachel Chiang | Reporter Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) at Baylor is one of two Orthodox student organizations on campus. According to Sacramento, Ca., junior Josefine Green, OCF is a place for Orthodox Christian students to get together and talk about the Bible, providing a safe space for the small community of those students on campus. “Since it is such...

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By Rachel Chiang | Reporter Baylor’s chapter of Cru is a campus ministry that works to share the Gospel, and it does so by meeting in various dorms all over campus. “Cru is an on-campus organization where we work to engage the lost here on campus,” Bentonville, Ark., senior and small group leader Hannah Deal said. “Cru works to target...

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By Rachel Chiang | Reporter In their third week of Ramadan, Muslim students on campus opened up about the holiday and their experience practicing at Baylor. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which follows the lunar cycle. This year, it started on April 1 and will run until May 1. For the duration of the month, Muslims...

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