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Trump sworn in for second term as president of the United States

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool)

By Emma Weidmann | Editor-in-ChiefWASHINGTON, D. C. — A new era is dawning with the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States, but just what it is that’s around the corner depends on who you ask. For the thousands of MAGA faithful who trudged through the snow to show support for the president, a “golden...

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Behind the curtain: How Sing acts come together

Tau Kappa Epsilon performs their act “Papa Tiki’s, Balliamo!” at Pigskin 2024. Mesha Mittanasala | Photographer.

By Piper Rutherford | Staff Writer The tradition of All-University Sing has a long history at Baylor, dating back to 1953 when eight acts would perform three songs in front of a 13-person audience. Fast forward to the present day. Sing now features 20 acts, which are performed in front of a crowd of 2,000 people, according to Waco Hall’s...

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Borders, bills, bank accounts: What Texans want from Trump

Like many Texans, Fort Worth voter Jeff Wood supported Trump with the hope the new administration would prioritize important topics such as immigration and the economy. Kassidy Tsikitas | Photo Editor

By Emma Weidmann | Editor-in-ChiefWASHINGTON, D. C. — What had seemed like a neck-and-neck race according to some polls wasn’t much of a nail-biter after all. More than 6 million Texans voted for President Donald Trump in November, putting a 14% margin between the once former, now current president and Kamala Harris. Many of those voters made the journey to...

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Differing but not disparate: First-time voters take to National Mall

First-time voters eagerly gathered at the historic 60th Inauguration, their excitement visible as they were able to exercise their rights. Kassidy Tsikitas | Photo Editor

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorWASHINGTON, D. C. — Behind a metal barrier in front of the U. S. Capitol building on the National Mall congregated a crowd of both Trump devotees and detractors on Monday morning. This jumble of red hats, Trump t-shirts and occasional hints of blue contained people of all ages awaiting the moment president-elect...

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By Blake Hollingsworth (Rory as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

What can we learn today from MLK's Christian philosophy?

Baylor professors and scholars discuss the religious aspects of MLK Jr.s activism and work at the Martin Luther King Jr. Honorary Discussion at Truett Seminary. Caleb Garcia | Photographer

By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterFamous for his mid-20th century activism, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was also a devout Christian. Rooted in a family tradition of ministry, King’s identity was ultimately tied to his calling as a preacher."King’s values and philosophy of nonviolence stemmed from his Christian upbringing," Dr. Tyshawn Gardner, associate professor of preaching at George...

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TikTok's future remains uncertain, but ban could have major consequences for businesses, creators

After the app went dark Saturday night, functionality was restored midday Sunday. A notice which appeared when users opened the app credited Donald Trump, though it's unclear what the new president's involvement was specifically. Emma Weidmann | Editor-in-Chief

By Cole Gee | Staff WriterBorn from the ashes of Vine and Musical.ly, TikTok has captured the attention spans of Americans for half a decade. But despite an order from the Supreme Court that would've forced TikTok to sell or be banned in the United States, American users still have the ability to scroll on their 'For You' pages due...

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Caution advised for Panhellenic recruitment travel due to winter weather conditions

Parts of Texas were hit with severe winter weather this week, which could impact students' travel back to Waco for Panhellenic recruitment week. Rory Dulock | News Editor

By Rory Dulock | News EditorWith Central Texas being under a winter weather advisory, Baylor’s Emergency Management team has been working with the National Weather Service and local officials to ensure everyone’s safety when traveling back to Waco. The winter storm prompted Baylor to transition to remote operations on Thursday and Friday for the safety of faculty and staff. With...

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Student-founded Wordsmith Society offers professional creative writing environment

The Wordsmith Society builds students' creative writing skills to further goals of publishing novels and elevate their writing. Cameron McCollum | Photo Editor

By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterThe Wordsmith Society has only existed for a year on campus, and in that time its student founder created a club that offers a professional creative writing environment. Laguna Beach, Calif., senior and founder Reese Wensinger said they started the club to find other people who were serious about creative writing and wanted to have...

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Food for Families to unite organizations in support of local food pantries

Local scouts prepare to collect food at the Food for Families drive. This year will mark the 35th in which the drive has taken place in Waco. Photo courtesy of Ann Owen

By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterFor the 35th-annual Food for Families drive, the Scouting America Longhorn Council, H-E-B and KWTX News 10 are partnering with food pantries across Central Texas to hold a one-day food drive that collects and stocks the shelves of local food banks and pantries. The event will take place on Nov. 22 from 8 a.m. to...

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Second-annual Global Cultural Fest brings business school cultures together

By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterThe second-annual Global Cultural Fest was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Hankamer School of Business. The event was sponsored by the Dean's Office, Department of Economics and the McBride Center for International Business as a way to bring the business school together to learn about different cultures and countries. Dr. Cindy...

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