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By James Laird (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
'AI and The Church' conference to connect, understand faith in future
By James Laird | ReporterTruett Seminary, the University Libraries and the College of Engineering and Computer Science will be hosting "AI and The Church" conference on Monday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The conference will feature five presentations over topics related to AI and its application to seminary as well as a panel Q&A. According to the event’s schedule,...
By Emily Schoch (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Smooth moves: Tips for stress-free dorm checkout
By Emily Schoch | Staff WriterFrom packing up personal belongings to scheduling check-out appointments, the move-out process can feel overwhelming without a plan. To help make things easier, Rob Engblom, senior associate director for resident learning, gave advice on how to make for a seamless move-out day. Engblom said there are many mistakes that students typically fall into during campus...
By Mackenzie Grizzard (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read
Biochemistry professor shares groundbreaking battery research
By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff Writer In the age of iPhones, MacBooks and Teslas, battery-powered devices aren't just the future — they are our lives. But with great technological power comes scientific responsibility, and one Baylor professor is dedicated to keeping people and their devices as safe as possible. Dr. Jonathan Larson, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, was invited...
By Ryan Otteson (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Baylor researchers explore healing effects of hypnosis
By Ryan Otteson | ReporterThe Mind-Body Medicine Research Lab researches the connection between the human mind and physical health through various methods like hypnosis and mindfulness. The lab is led by Dr. Gary Elkins, a professor of psychology and neuroscience and the leading researcher and expert on the use of hypnotherapy for multiple medical problems. American Fork, Utah, postdoctoral fellow...
By Ryan Otteson (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Pre-vet organization serves small community at Baylor
By Ryan Otteson | Reporter With the small pre-vet population of students at Baylor, there are limited resources to help these students learn about life in the veterinary world. However, the Pre-Vet Medical Association is a student organization that helps pre-vet students shadow, volunteer and be leaders in the Baylor and Waco community. Greenwood Village, Colo., junior Erin Son recognizes...
By Cole Gee (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read
Endangered Species Act could be facing extinction
By Cole Gee | Staff WriterIn 1973, Congress passed the Endangered Species Act in order to slow down the extinction of America's native plants and animals. Under the ESA, animals and plants were given qualifications to be protected from various forms of "harm."That word — "harm" — has been the backbone of the ESA's effectiveness. However, the Trump Administration is...
By Elliott Nace (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read
How Baylor Model UN students won Outstanding Delegation at 2025 conference
By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterBaylor’s Model United Nations team represented Switzerland at the 2025 National Model United Nations, New York Week B Conference last month and took home the highest possible distinction — Outstanding Delegation. The team, made up of 16 undergraduate students, created resolutions to global issues with the help of research and effective public speaking. According to...
By Josh Siatkowski (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 6 min read
Getting hired is hard — even in a wide-open job market
By Josh Siatkowski | Staff WriterDepending on who you talk to about the job application process, you’ll hear a tale of two markets. On one hand, the prospects for seniors are as good as ever: with low unemployment across the country and a 92% success rate for Baylor graduates, some find that their dream job is just a few steps...
By Emily Schoch (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read
Seniors reflect during final days before graduation
By Emily Schoch | Staff WriterAfter four years of classes, traditions and late-night memories, seniors are preparing to close one chapter and begin the next. As final exams start and commencement approaches, many soon-to-be-graduates are taking time to reflect on their experiences, celebrate their accomplishments and savor the moments that made Baylor feel like home. Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., senior...
By Mackenzie Grizzard (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
For 15 years, Vertical brings student-led ministry, worship
By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff Writer In the 1940s, Baylor was the birthplace of a youth revival that swept through an uncertain post-war generation of college students. Seventy years later, a small group met in a Baylor student's living room, adopting that revival movement's slogan: "I'd rather have Jesus."Today, Vertical Ministries is a 1940s revival, a living room worship movement...