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Taz Williams Jr. uses social media popularity to inspire others
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Sophomore wide receiver Taz Williams Jr. caught people’s attention as a standout football player early in his time at Red Oak High School. He impressed with his athletic ability and his strong character. “In the process of meeting him, I met an in...
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Hebert’s family ties, upbringing prepares him to lead Baylor men’s golf
By Cannon Fritz | Reporter When legendary head coach Mike McGraw announced his retirement after 28 years in college golf and 11 with Baylor, it seemed like a tall task to find someone with as close ties to the sport. When Baylor men’s golf named Jean-Paul Hebert as the next head ...
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No. 7 Baylor’s 9-match unbeaten streak ends in 3-0 loss to No. 24 Colorado
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer No. 7 Baylor soccer felt pressure for the first time in over a month, trailing by two goals at halftime to No. 24 Colorado The Bears didn’t want to go down without a fight. They started to find offensive rhythm in the 67th minute, but the Buffaloe...
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Baylor volleyball regains footing with sweep over Texas Tech
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor volleyball needed a win. A 1-3 start in conference made this a rather desperate road game for the Bears, but they came out relaxed, dominant on the attack and got aced just one time Thursday night. Baylor (10-5, 2-3 Big 12) traveled to Lub...
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Trump approves firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting, with the execution scheduled for 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Central Texas milita...
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What to Do in Waco: Oct. 9-15
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Fall Break is here and if you here are too, consider attending some of these upcoming events as your reward for making it this far into the semester. Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo | Oct. 9-15 | Times vary | Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd...
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What to know for ACL weekend 2
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor The storms from last week rained on many a parade here in Waco, but they also rained on a certain festival in Austin. Fortunately, this weekend is forecasted to be completely dry. For those unfamiliar, Austin City Limits is a three-day festival...
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Women should not be the punchline
By Lauren Havens | LTVN Broadcast Reporter Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss to coach LSU right before playoffs last year is was not taken lightly by fans — and honestly, rightfully so. College football fans are allowed to be upset at Lane Kiffin’s decision. They can criticize the way...
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Why Republicans aren’t doing well this midterm season
Jacob Stowers | Digital Content Producer Election season is in full swing across the country. As the weather gets colder and football starts, increasingly more and more negative ads with your favorite politician in black and white appear on the screen. Even with a ridiculous amou...
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Past, present, future: What does Baylor’s Student Foundation actually do?
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer For some Baylor students, a $3,000 scholarship can mean the difference between staying at the university and leaving it. Student Foundation members hear stories like these at their meetings as they work year-round to raise scholarship funds, connec...
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How one artist turned human hair into art at Baylor
By Anne Wall | Reporter People often discard hair once it falls out, but artist Rosemary Meza-DesPlas has found another use for it. Students can view “Aquí, Escuchar,” an exhibit by visual artist Rosemary Meza-DesPlas, for free at the Martin Museum of Art through Nov. 7. The exhi...
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Sessions, Perot take the stage to defend capitalism, highlight economic growth
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Ross Perot Jr., chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors, announced the organization’s endorsement of Rep. Pete Sessions in the upcoming November election Thursday at the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Nation...