By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterAfter years of planning, delays and dedication, Baylor alumni finally accomplished their business aspiration that "was really needed": the first full-service rock climbing gym in the Waco area, Basin Climbing and Fitness. A grand opening ceremony was held on Sept. 20 to mark the official start of Basin Climbing and Fitness, located in Hewitt. Throughout...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterThe Public Deliberation initiative is comes out of the Kettering Foundation, a national partner of Baylor's, that brings resources to campus for training faculty and students on civil discourse. Dr. Kevin Villegas, dean of Intercultural Engagement and Division of Student Life Initiatives, said the initiative is about talking to one another and using current issues...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterThis spring, Baylor introduced a new initiative on campus — not one that focuses on a particular project, but one that focuses on civil discourse. The Bridging the Gap Initiative is aimed at students and faculty to become Bridgebuilding Fellows who learn to effectively communicate with others, and the Intercultural Engagement department is ready to...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterWhile every residence hall on Baylor's campus boasts its own traditions for its residents to participate in, there is only one that offers Sunday community dinners every week and Tuesday Tea with their faculty steward: Brooks Residential College. Dr. Rishi Sriram, faculty steward of Brooks Residential College, said it is his job to help lead...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterAsian cuisine, boba catering and a cultural performance on Thursday evening wrapped up Mosaic Week, a celebration of Baylor's different cultural student groups. Asian Mosaic Night, hosted by the Department of Multicultural Affairs, celebrated diversity at Baylor by bringing students, faculty and staff together through music, food and tabling at 5:30 p.m. in the Barfield...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterWithin the last year, I have realized that my enjoyment of eating out did not outweigh the consequences. I spent way too much money, developed unhealthy eating habits and in turn, I did not enjoy eating out anymore. In my head, eating out here and there would be cheaper than making a big grocery run...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterBetter Together, Baylor's only interfaith organization, will host monthly community dinners called Neighbor Nights to bring together people in the Baylor community with different faiths, backgrounds and cultures. Neighbor Nights are held through Better Together in partnership with a multicultural student organization. They feature the different traditions and stories shared by students over cultural cuisine....

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterSeveral voices could be heard singing and echoing throughout the Bill Daniel Student Center on Thursday evening. Shortly after the singing stopped, thunderous applause lasted for several minutes. The building was filled with laughter and cheers as faculty, staff and students gathered around to watch the performances at the Black Student Welcome. The Black Student...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterWhile most Baylor students were still on summer break in early August, the Community Leaders were already preparing for the upcoming semester. CL training started roughly around two weeks before school started, requiring them to come in early to prepare handling their residents. Denton senior Chloe Brown is a CL for Heritage House and has...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterMosaic Mixer was held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bill Daniel Student Center. The event kicks off Mosaic Week, during which different cultures are celebrated. The organization fair started at 5 p.m. while the showcase performances started at 6 p.m. The event is a place for students to meet others and connect with...

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