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Waco, Baylor University deepen connection to Wichita tribes

Baylor University celebrates Waco's Indigenous population with a number of events during Native American Heritage Month. In 2023, Baylor University invited native American tribes to showcase their culture at the Mayborn Museum. Photo courtesy of Baylor University.

By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterIn the midst of Native American Heritage Month, Baylor is holding many events that honor the history of natives in the Waco area. One Baylor faculty member is involved year-round to ensure their history is preserved. James "Derek" Ross is on faculty at Baylor as an Indigenous Scholar in Residence and is a member of...

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How facilities responds to storms, flooding in campus buildings

Heavy rain flooded Carroll Science and Foster Business during back-to-back spring storms, prompting drainage upgrades from Baylor Facilities. Photo courtesy of Kiera White

By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterMajor storms at the end of April and beginning of May covered campus in a thick sheet of rain which caused lower levels of the Carroll Science Building and Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation to flood on April 26. Tornado watches accompanied subsequent storms on April 30 and May 6. Baylor Facilities,...

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Welcome Week leaders now paid in hopes of increasing numbers

Welcome Week leaders will now be paid $10 an hour, marking a major shift for one of Baylor’s oldest traditions after years of being volunteer-based. Lariat file photo

By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff Writer Due to a generous new donor this semester, Welcome Week leaders are now a paid position — something that's been in the workings for several years, according to Dr. Nathan Shelburne, director of Baylor New Student Programs. "We've had a lot of folks who wanted to do it already," Shelburne said. "But now, ever...

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By Marisa Young (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

Liberty, justice for all: Dr. Van Gorder confronts racial oppression in new book

Dr. Van Gorder of Baylor's Religion Department discusses anti-racism education and action in his new book. Photo courtesy of Van Gorder

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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Texas math teachers strengthen skills at School of Education's academy

This summer, from June 23-25 the School of Education will be hosting a math teacher academy, which draws in math professors across America to learn new teaching techniques to help their students in the fall. Maggie Meegan | Photographer

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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Prices could rise throughout 2025 due to tariffs, reciprocal actions

View of cargo moving cranes with the New York City skyline in the background from a shipping port in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, NY, May 1, 2025. President Trump acknowledged that tariffs imposed on China could result in less products reaching consumers and at higher prices. (Photo ...

By Cole Gee | Staff WriterRecent tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration have lead to decreased traffic to American ports and docks. As a possible recession looms over the economy, many experts predict empty shelves and higher prices could soon be on the way. In response, businesses across the country have begun to cancel orders and stock up on inventory....

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Baylor professor, ambassador co-author novel, celebrate gospel music legend

Baylor professors Robert F. Darden and Stephen M. Newby discuss their new book, "Soon and Very Soon," a biography of influential gospel artist Andraé Crouch. Caleb Garcia | Photographer

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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Baylor Cycling Club shares love of biking, nature

Baylor Cycling Club meets every Thursday and Friday at 5:30 at Cameron Park and welcomes anyone with a mountain bike, helmet and a sense of adventure. Photo courtesy of Alex Diehl

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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Propelling the future: Aero at Baylor combines engineering, aerospace to compete

Aero at Baylor researches and presents on various topics within the STEM field. One of their projects on liquid propulsion won 3rd place at the ECS research showcase. Photo courtesy of Advika Govindarajan

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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Campus organizations offer resources, activities for Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and numerous campus organizations are dedicated to supporting and advocating for student mental health. Mesha Mittanasala | Photographer

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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