By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff Writer Dr. Kevin Jackson, Baylor's vice president of student life, announced his retirement from Baylor last week, after 16 years with the university. "To be able to finish my career at a school where we can truly work with our student's mind, body and soul has just been amazing," Jackson said. Prior to his time...

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By Emily Schoch | Staff WriterStudents looking to embrace the great outdoors this semester can take advantage of a lineup of activities offered by Outdoor Adventure. From scenic hikes and camping trips to rock climbing and kayaking, the spring schedule promises opportunities for exploration, fitness and fun catering to all skill levels. Zac Huston, assistant director for Outdoor Adventure, said...

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By Piper Rutherford | Staff Writer Baylor students who celebrate Lunar New Year describe the celebration as more than red envelopes and Chinese zodiac signs. Instead, the holiday is about families reuniting at the close of the year and celebrating new beginnings with loved ones. Kevin Wang, Kunming, China, junior and president of the Chinese Student and Scholars Association, said...

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By Emma Weidmann | Editor-in-ChiefA graduate student was walking from Truett Seminary to Dutton Garage on Jan. 17 when she spotted a sticker on the back of a street sign. She had seen one last semester while gassing up her car at H-E-B. But this time, she looked closer. The sticker depicted a Revolutionary War soldier holding a fasces, a...

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By Emily Schoch | Staff WriterStudents unleashed their creativity this past weekend at Baylor Union Board's “Lego Crazy” event, where colorful bricks transformed the Bill Daniel Student Center into a hub of imagination, collaboration and fun.“Lego Crazy” was held from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Barfield Drawing Room. It was hosted by Union Board, a student-led...

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By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterThe university held its first Invitation to Excellence of the year from Jan. 24 to 25 at the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center. The event allows elite high school applicants to visit Baylor’s campus and engage with its full range of faculty. A second event will run from Feb. 7 to 8. The program,...

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By Cole Gee | Staff WriterAs his administration settles in for a second term, President Trump has begun to enact his own vision for the future of the U. S. economy. More specifically, Trump has plans to use high tariffs to even the playing field between Mexico, Canada and China. President Trump himself has stated that he plans on introducing...

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By Rachel Chiang | Assistant News Editor & Rory Dulock | News EditorFormer Baylor student Satvika Amanana was arrested in connection with a false report of a kidnapping made last semester. On Jan. 16, Amanana was booked in the McLennan County jail and was released the following day on a $1,000 bond. The offense stems from an incident in October...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterCitizens on Patrol (COP), sponsored by the Waco Police Department, enlists local residents to voluntarily monitor Waco areas and report any suspicious activity. Each citizen patrols solely in their designated neighborhood, looking for ways to make life easier for Waco police, such as reporting potholes, illegal parking and updating signage, Waco PD Public Information Officer...

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By Kristy Volmert | Staff WriterAs the spring semester kicks off, so does "sick season." This season has welcomed more complex, uncommon illnesses such as bronchitis and mycoplasma pneumonia that are making their way around the country. Dr. Sharon Stern, medical director of Baylor University Health Services, said that they have seen more cases of both than usual. There are...

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