By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterFor some Baylor graduates, tying the knot may mean starting married life after graduation. For others, marriage and their studies go hand in hand. Ph. D. students Mitch and Libby Minyard, who were married last summer, now call Waco their first home together as a couple. Between their studies and their spiritual lives, the couple...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterFinding the perfect venue can often be one of the most challenging and expensive parts of planning a wedding. However, Waco and surrounding cities offer a range of options that many have found to be charming, convenient and reasonably priced. Anthem STORIESAnthem STORIES is a multi-story event space housed in a historic building. The building...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterNikolas Sedillio spent 11 months in the McLennan County Jail after being charged with felony assault family violence, a crime he did not commit, according to an article by KWTX. In January 2025, the charges were dismissed due to insufficient evidence, following the discovery of video footage that implicated another suspect. Sedillio was initially arrested...

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By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterThe Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office commenced the university’s annual recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month Tuesday night with an active awareness event on Fountain Mall. The event, which consisted of tabling from the office’s staff, provided attendees with information and memorabilia intended to inform students of Baylor’s commitment to identifying and handling...

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By Cole Gee | Staff WriterStarting Thursday, a 25% tariff on imported cars, auto parts and light trucks will be put into effect. Prices for some cars are expected to increase by $3,000 for an American-made car and possibly $10,000 for an imported one. These new tariffs are part of a larger plan that the Trump administration has dubbed "Liberation...

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By Marisa Young | ReporterLent is a time preceding Easter in which Christians from different denominations remember the crucifixion of Jesus through practices such as fasting and abstinence. Although it is commonly associated with Catholicism, Lent can be a period of devotion for Christians of any faith background. Austin sophomore Miriam Daniel said in her Presbyterian household she was raised...

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By Kaylee Hayes | Reporter On Monday, almost 110 years since the lynching of Jesse Washington, Baylor University hosted an author talk and panel discussion about the stories and horrors, of Waco’s racist past. This panel was hosted in lieu of the Baylor Press's recent publication, “God of the Whirlwind: Horror Memory and Story in Black Waco,” edited by Tyler...

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By Jackson Posey | Sports Writer Hand-painted tapestries and colorful banners line the inside of the largest prayer tent in FM72's history. The 9,600-square-foot canopy is carpeted with turf and lit by lamps and string lights. Prayer request cards and pens dot the room. A minimal collection of instruments and speakers sit up front for a rotating cast of worship...

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By Delaney Newhouse | Focus EditorFor many consumers, Radio Shack was first. Circuit City had long been pushed out of the electronics game, leaving Best Buy as its greatest competitor. Still, after nearly 100 years in business, Radio Shack filed for bankruptcy in February 2015. In 2016, the trend hit the sports world. Sports Authority stores closed and immediately began...

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By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff Writer Dr. Sarah Mire is an associate professor in the department of psychology and a faculty affiliate with the Baylor Center for Disabilities. In addition to teaching, she is also a licensed psychologist in Texas, a nationally-certified school psychologist and a licensed professional in school psychology. She is among several other Baylor faculty members that...

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