By Kristy Volmert | Staff WriterStudents in Baylor's Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program are making huge strides in the community by interning in local mental health departments, one of which has just received state-wide recognition. Psychology doctorate student Elizabeth Hernandez, under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Dolan, the graduate school's associate dean for professional development, is a member of the McLennan...

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By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff WriterCampaign season for Baylor's next student body president kicked off Wednesday, with three experienced juniors vying for the title. These three candidates have each had extensive experience in different areas of student government, making for a close presidential race. Landon Self Pflugerville junior Landon Self is a political science major. He has been a part...

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By James Laird | ReporterThe Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research is a partnership between the city of Waco and Baylor University that focuses on research and education in aquatic resources. CRASR has helped Baylor and the city of Waco "develop strong water-related expertise and capabilities,” according to the center’s website. According to Dr. Melissa Mullins, environmental education and...

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By Ryan Otteson | ReporterIt is officially spring, which means that the allergens are rampant and the Waco and Baylor communities are feeling the effects. There is an increased pollen count during spring time, which is what makes allergies so difficult to avoid during this time of year. The pollen count is usually expressed as grains of pollen per cubic...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterAlli Assiter, Williamson County Attorney’s Office family violence director, and Chief Victim Coordinator Wren Seabolt discussed working with victims of family violence in the justice system and breaking cycles of domestic abuse at the School of Law Wednesday afternoon.“We are the first line of communication,” Seabolt said. “We are the ones getting the information they...

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Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff WriterSan Diego juniors Amelia Shelhamer and Brady Small had been dating for six years when Small finally popped the question over spring break last month. "In the back of my mind, I always knew," Small said. Shelhamer and Small started dating their freshman year of high school when they went to their homecoming dance together. "He...

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By Cole Gee | Staff WriterWimberly senior Macey Guynes has gone on many dates with Waco graduate Brandon Rowe during the four years they've been together. However, the date that made the couple both realize they were the ones for each another didn't exactly have a strong start. Rowe texted her late in the evening to see if she wanted...

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By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterFor some Baylor graduates, tying the knot may mean starting married life after graduation. For others, marriage and their studies go hand in hand. Ph. D. students Mitch and Libby Minyard, who were married last summer, now call Waco their first home together as a couple. Between their studies and their spiritual lives, the couple...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterFinding the perfect venue can often be one of the most challenging and expensive parts of planning a wedding. However, Waco and surrounding cities offer a range of options that many have found to be charming, convenient and reasonably priced. Anthem STORIESAnthem STORIES is a multi-story event space housed in a historic building. The building...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterNikolas Sedillio spent 11 months in the McLennan County Jail after being charged with felony assault family violence, a crime he did not commit, according to an article by KWTX. In January 2025, the charges were dismissed due to insufficient evidence, following the discovery of video footage that implicated another suspect. Sedillio was initially arrested...

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