By Emily Schoch | Staff WriterBaylor attracts students from around the world, offering academic opportunities and a diverse campus community. International students have their own experiences adjusting to life at Baylor, from navigating a new culture to finding support through campus resources and student organizations. Adjusting to college can be challenging, whether a student is moving from across the state,...

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By Josh Siatkowski | Staff WriterFor cultural organizations on campus, funding can be a challenge. But with the recent passage of Baylor Student Government’s RISE Act, buying dozens of dinners or T-shirts for 40 will become a whole lot easier. RISE, which stands for Reflecting Cultural Diversity, Inspiring Leadership Growth, Strengthening Community Relations and Ensuring Lasting Impact, passed on March...

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By Kaylee Hayes | ReporterOn Monday, Baylor’s Rho Eta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., hosted an open forum, “Let’s Get EmpoweRED,” highlighting and discussing women’s mental health, substance abuse and finding community at Baylor as a Black person. Attendees included DST members, Baylor staff, alumna and students. The Rho Eta Delta's gathered speakers from the CARE team, BARC,...

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By Cole Gee | Staff WriterOver 121 years ago, seven women bound together by employment through Baylor founded a social club to support women's education and social life on campus. That organization would soon be known as the Baylor Round Table. Originally a social and literary club, in its early days, Baylor Round Table hosted luncheons, scholarly work and book...

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By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff WriterThe future is looking bright for Baylor research with a $4.71 million grant dedicated to the study of patience. The Baylor Research in Growth and Human Thriving Science Center is a multidisciplinary research center housed in the College of Arts and Sciences focused on the study of human flourishing. A part of the BRIGHTS center,...

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By Emily Schoch | Staff WriterMany Baylor students juggle academics with on-campus jobs, gaining valuable experience while earning extra income. But beyond the immediate benefits, these jobs shape students' professional skills, time management abilities and future career prospects. From building connections with faculty to learning workplace responsibility, working on campus can have lasting effects that extend far beyond graduation. Baylor...

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By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterJudge Sue “Lady” Sloan, one of the university’s black bear mascots, passed away peacefully on March 11. According to an announcement from Baylor's media and public relations, Lady was “surrounded by her loving and dedicated caregivers, staff and veterinary team.” She was 23 years old. According to Jordy Dickey, director of Student Activities, Lady and...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterA judge rejected a plea bargain for James Shadle, a former Baylor student accused of sexually assaulting another student, according to a report by KWTX. Judge Thomas West of Texas’ 19th State District Court declined the plea agreement between the McLennan County District Attorney’s Office and Shadle, who had pleaded guilty in December to two...

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By Irma Peña | LTVN ReporterFreezing temperatures didn’t stop Waco police officers and community members from taking the plunge on Saturday morning. The annual Waco Police Department Polar Plunge brought together law enforcement, families and Special Olympics athletes to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics. Law enforcement agencies across the state partnered with Special Olympics in putting up...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterCollege students are particularly vulnerable to developing substance addictions due to stress, peer pressure and newfound freedom leading to curiosity, according to Gateway Foundation. In fact, the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 27.1% of young adults ages 18-25 in the U. S. had a substance use disorder, with alcohol being...

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