By Ryan Otteson | ReporterThe Behavior Analysis Research Lab is a lab with multiple projects involving educational psychology. One of these projects is Family Compassionately and Attentively Rendering Evidence-based practices (Family CARE). The goal of Family CARE is to help parents of children with autism implement practices into the daily lives. This is done through parent training, and if the...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterA high-tech tool that cracked the infamous Golden State Killer case is giving new life to unsolved crimes in Waco. Waco PD adopted Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy — which uses DNA and public genealogy databases to generate leads — in 2020. “As the cold case investigations began, we received training from the Attorney General's Office...

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By Cole Gee | Staff WriterLast week, Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans passed Senate Bill 14, also known as the Texas DOGE bill, into law. The bill allows for the formation of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, which looks to emulate the recent work by DOGE and Elon Musk at the federal level. The bill promises to "cut the...

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By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterThe university's history department will host a worship and presentation event about senior history majors’ research on African American history at Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Waco on Wednesday. The Toliver Chapel Student Showcase, which will shed light on the volume of topics found in the study of African American history, seeks to expose...

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By Cole Gee | Staff WriterThe three Baylor students whose visas were revoked earlier this month have now had their visas reinstated, according to university spokesperson Lori Fogleman. It comes as part of a national maneuver on behalf of the DHS that saw 1,500 students nationwide have their student visa status temporarily reinstated. As reported by the New York Times,...

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By Delaney Newhouse | Focus EditorBrooks Great Hall, home to Tuesday Teas and Sunday community dinners, will close its doors on May 14 after serving meals to the Baylor community since 2007. While it will no longer function as a campus dining hall, the Great Hall will continue to serve as a community space.“This decision allows Baylor to maximize the...

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By Kristy Volmert | Staff WriterVibrant, inspiring entertainment lit up Waco Hall from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday night as students showcased their talents through culture-rich performances. AsianFest featured a number of acts, from soft and heartwarming solos to cinematic instrumental pieces to fiery, upbeat group dances. Dallas graduate student Michelle Zang opened up the show with a solo on...

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By Josh Siatkowski | Staff WriterThe Willett Family Reading Room had never been more full. Hundreds of students from a range of communities filled the Alexander Hall study area Friday afternoon. With members of Baylor Wake, the Honors Residential College, the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, St. Peter Catholic Church and more present, there was not a single empty seat. President Linda...

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By Emily Schoch | Staff WriterLate-night study sessions, jam-packed libraries and caffeine-fueled students signal that finals week has almost arrived at Baylor. From strategic time management to tapping into campus resources like the Success Center and free tutoring, students have tools to help them finish the semester strong without burning out. When it comes to preparing for finals, simply rereading...

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By Delaney Newhouse | Focus Editor Warm spring breezes floated through the air of Indian Spring Park on Sunday as signs danced up and down the sloped lawn along the Brazos River. At noon, hundreds of residents from McLennan and surrounding counties gathered at a rally organized by the McLennan County Democratic Party. Speakers including Beto O’Rourke, Nancy Thompson and...

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