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StuGov passes bill to expand public transportation for Baylor community

The Baylor student senate voted on a Waco transportation bill at its meeting on Thursday making Waco public transportation more accessible to Baylor students. Maggie Meegan | Photographer

By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterBaylor student government passed a bill that opens negotiations for increased student and faculty access to Waco public transportation during its April 10 senate meeting. The ACCESS at Baylor Act, which will take effect at the start of the fall 2025 semester if approved, seeks to provide the university community with the Waco Transit System...

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BU cannot discriminate against natural hairstyles, StuGov amendment says

From left to right: Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Dr. Sharra Hynes; Westport, Conn., sophomore and student senator Spencer Yim; San Antonio senior and ROOTS Natural Hair Club President Clarisse Merced; and Associate Vice President for Equity Dr. Laura Johnson all ceremonially signed the CROWN Act to commemorate ...

By Josh Siatkowski | Staff WriterBaylor will now explicitly prohibit discrimination based on hair after a joint effort led by Baylor student government, the ROOTS Natural Hair Club and the Office of Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX revised university policy. Representatives of each of the three groups met Friday to ceremonially sign the policy into effect. The initiative began...

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Student-teachers prepare children for STAAR tests

The shelves inside the basement of the Education Center, located in Marrs McLean Science, are filled with items students can use to assist in children's education, especially when preparing for the STAAR test. Brady Harris | Photographer

By Ryan Otteson | Reporter Students across the state from third grade to high school took the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test last week. According to the Texas Education Agency, the STAAR is an online assessment of multiple subjects administered to third graders up until high school. Students learning how to be teachers here at Baylor were...

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Professor gives lecture on physiology of Christ's suffering, death in honor of Lent

In honor of the season of Lent, the Baylor College of Medicine presented a unique physiological interpretation of the Passion of Christ. Caleb Garcia | Photographer

By Kristy Volmert | Staff WriterDr. Sparky Matthews, clinical professor in the Honors Program, shared a lesson examining the scientific and historical contexts of Christ's suffering and death on Monday at the Hurd Welcome Center. As a board-certified physician with expertise in multiple areas including pathophysiology and medical history, Matthews brought details about Christ's suffering and Crucifixion. He covered the...

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University Innovation Fellows brings longevity, more campus projects with new cohort

From left to right, Anaheim, Calif., freshman Naina Uppal; McGregor freshman Chloe McCauley; The Woodlands freshman Alan San Miguel; and McGregor freshman Chloe McCauley make up the newest cohort for Baylor University Innovation Fellows. Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor

By Josh Siatkowski | Staff WriterFive months after a team of sophomores formed the first cohort of University Innovation Fellows at Baylor, the organization is bringing in a new class of freshmen to ensure continuity of the group and its impacts. San Antonio freshman Abbie Green, McGregor freshman Chloe McCauley, The Woodlands freshman Alan San Miguel and Anaheim, Calif., freshman...

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By Emily Schoch (Rory as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

Baylor earns tree campus honor, showcasing commitment to sustainability, urban forestry

Baylor University this week has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to environmental sustainability. Maggie Meegan | Photographer

By Emily Schoch | Staff WriterBaylor has been honored with the Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation, celebrating the university’s ongoing commitment to urban forestry, sustainability and environmental stewardship. The Tree Campus Higher Education by the Arbor Day Foundation is a program that celebrates universities for intentionality behind providing tree education, which serves as a tool...

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Alumni networking event to teach students about post-Baylor career opportunities, paths

Students can get in touch with alumni who are pursuing their desired careers the next week at the 2nd Annual Student and Alumni Networking Event. Lariat File Photo

By Kristy Volmert | Staff WriterWhere do you see yourself in five years?Next week, students have the opportunity to connect with people who were in their shoes not so long ago and have now jumped into their future careers. Student attendees will hear about the experiences of alumni as they actively live in the times that they called their "future"...

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The Store to provide resources for fighting food insecurity over Easter break

Volunteers and The Store staff packed food to provide students who may be facing food insecurity over Easter break. Marisa Young | Reporter

By Marisa Young | ReporterMany students are looking forward to the Easter holiday, but for others, there is a lingering dread regarding the break due to food insecurity. Baylor’s on campus food pantry, The Store, is offering resources in the form of food bags to provide for students in need. Director of The Store Steven Fernandez said the holidays are...

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Student organization provides community for Latin students, Waco residents

By Ryan Otteson | ReporterThe Latinx Association for Health and Science is a student organization that strives to inspire increased diversity at Baylor and encourage others to give back to their communities. Their goal is to help students become well-rounded healthcare professionals in the future. LASH provides pre-health and STEM students with a group of people who are of similar...

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Dress to impress: Esther's Closet supports women entering workforce

Esther's Closet, located off Elm Avenue, serves Waco women by providing professional clothing and teaching skills for career advancement. Camie Jobe | Photographer

By Marisa Young | ReporterWoman-owned nonprofit Esther’s Closet exists to empower women in Waco who face economic or educational boundaries in entering the workforce. It seeks to fill this need by providing both physical and educational resources to women in need, and all services are free.“The mission of Esther's Closet is to enhance women's skills through career development,” Coordinator Heaven...

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