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Baylor hires first-ever esports director, coach

Combining his passion for coaching and gaming, Adam Stanley will be Baylor University's first-ever esports director and coach. Photo courtesy of Baylor University

By Rachel Chiang | Assistant News EditorBaylor has named Adam Stanley as its first esports director and coach. This move comes as Baylor strives to connect with the esports world to expand its engineering and computer science programs as part of the strategic plan. Before accepting this position, Stanley served at Brewton-Parker College developing their esports teams. Stanley also holds...

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'Mothers of social work': Notable women in history led the front lines of social change

Like Amelia Earhart and Jane Addams, other women have been faces of social change throughout history. Chairwoman Alice Paul, second from left, and officers of the National Woman's Party hold a banner with a Susan B. Anthony quote in front of the NWP headquarters in Washington in June 1920. (AP ...

By Ryan Otteson | Reporter The role of women in the social work field has been significant historically and to this day. According to Data USA, approximately 81% of social workers in the U. S. are women. Some people think this is due to the fact that women tend to be more nurturing and caring by nature, thus taking on...

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Marketing professor honored as Outstanding Faculty member

Dr. Keith Richards, associate professor of marketing, was named a Baylor Outstanding Faculty Member of 2024-2025 and has been at Baylor for almost 10 years. Photo courtesy of Baylor University

By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff Writer Being named a Baylor Outstanding Faculty Member of 2024-2025 means excellence in teaching, research, scholarships and more. But for one Baylor grad-turned-Outstanding Faculty member, his students are the ones that make it worth it. Dr. Keith Richards is an associate professor of marketing in Baylor's Hankamer School of Business and serves as the undergraduate...

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Practice safety, responsibility as bluebonnet season prepares to bloom

A local spot to find bluebonnets is in a field located on a road just off of Highway 6 in Waco. Brady Harris | Photographer

By James Laird | ReporterBluebonnet season is approaching fast, meaning many Texans can get out to take photos with the state flower. Bluebonnet season typically ranges from late March to early May, however, the peak season is in April according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s bluebonnet page. While Texans can enjoy bluebonnet season in the spring, a long...

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

Free program offers personal nutrition advising sessions for all

The Peer Nutrition Advisement Program, supported by the Department of Human Sciences and Design in Robbins College, offers free nutritional guidance to all Baylor students, staff, and faculty. Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor

By Kristy Volmert | Staff WriterThe nutrition sciences department, under Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, offers a Peer Nutrition Advisement Program in which pre-dietetic undergraduate students help you develop a plan to accomplish your dietary and fitness goals. Free for up to three sessions, this one-on-one partnership allows the adviser to give personalized guidelines that fit one's lifestyle...

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Charged debate around Musk, Tesla culminates in vandalism, recalls

Tesla's flagship sedan, the Model S, has been subject to many acts of vandalism across the country in recent weeks. Brady Harris | Photographer

By Cole Gee | Staff WriterNewberg, Ore. senior Alexander Aguilar is a proud Tesla owner. Over spring break, he and his family test drove the new Model Y SUV. But hours after they left, the same lot they enjoyed their test drive in was shot at. The incident was the latest in a long string of recent attacks against Tesla...

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Thrifting for a cause: Alpha Epsilon Delta fundraises for South Africa trip

Alpha Epsilon Delta is holding their thrift store fundraiser, where all profits will go towards their mission trip, on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Fountain Mall. Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor

By Marisa Young | ReporterAlpha Epsilon Delta will host a thrift store from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday at Fountain Mall to fundraise for their upcoming mission trip. Students can walk away with not just a new wardrobe, but also the knowledge that they have helped enable ministry and healthcare overseas. Fort Worth junior and vice president of...

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SCOTUS is 'most powerful court in history,' says author, poli sci professor

Dr. Dave Bridge, Associate Professor of Political Science, spoke about his new book, “Pushback: The Political Fallout of Unpopular Supreme Court Decisions,” at the final session of the Readers Meet the Author series on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Baylor University

By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff Writer In the final session of Baylor Libraries' Readers Meet the Authors Series, political science and law come together with one common idea: the U. S. Supreme Court is the most powerful court in history, and it is the only institution that will protect minority rights. Dr. David Bridge is an associate professor of political...

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Crime is going down, but it isn't going away. What's the answer?

Dr. Hugh Riley explains that experiencing domestic violence or substance abuse in childhood can normalize aggression and crime as coping mechanisms.

By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterResearch suggests the U. S. crime rate is on the decline. But does that mean that crime is going away, or is it just changing?FBI statistics show that the U. S. crime rate has dropped by over 50% since 1990, as of 2023. However, that doesn’t mean crime has disappeared — rather, it has become...

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Increased course variety bolsters environmental humanities minor

Students in Dr. Joshua King's "Literature and Environmental Justice" class, which offers credit for the environmental humanities minor, work in the Baylor Community Garden. Photo courtesy of Brooke Horning

By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterEnvironmental humanities, a minor introduced in 2023, has since developed its portfolio of connections and offerings. It incorporates the study of the humanities into an examination of climate issues, and now it sports a wider array of courses and funding to facilitate student engagement. The university received a nearly $1 million grant from the Environmental...

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