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Your feed is political: Social media changes how candidates reach young voters
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer In 2026, politicians no longer need a press conference, television interview or newspaper story to reach voters. With one post, they can deliver a message directly to millions of people — including young voters who increasingly encounter news onlin...
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Baylor looks to win in the trenches as Arizona State rematch nears
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor has yet to reach its full potential on the field. Despite penalties and inconsistencies on offense, the squad is on its first three-game win streak since 2024. Arizona State is also looking to put it all together in a crucial home game. A ...
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Bagby Avenue gets upgrade with $615,000 sidewalk project
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor Students walking, scootering and biking along Bagby Avenue can expect changes to their commute as the City of Waco begins a $615,000 project to replace damaged sidewalks and curb ramps bordering parts of Baylor’s campus and nearby off-campu...
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‘Glimpse of heaven’: Kamp Love retreat offers students spiritual sanctuary away from campus
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer You are out in the middle of nowhere. No cell service or way to complete a single assignment. Instead, college students spend 24 hours praising God in community with one another. This is Kamp Love. What started as a friend group camping trip at Gra...
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Dear Braum’s: Waco needs you
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Ever since I came from Oklahoma City to Baylor in 2023, I’ve noticed a hole in the “Grease Pit” of fast food restaurants on the other side of the highway. It’s a hole that can only be filled by something as Oklahoman as me: Braum’s Ice Cream and D...
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The White House media ban hurts more than just Washington journalists
By The Editorial Board On Sept. 18, President Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social that turned the Washington journalism world on its head — and threatens the freedom of the press outlined in the U.S. Constitution. “Effective immediately,” the Truth Social post says , “I...
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Arts & Life Reviews: For Keeps creates coffee convert
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor I have a confession: I do not drink coffee. However, the common threads I noticed while looking at my class’s Baylor Bound Instagram page back in 2024 were that prospective Baylor students love Jesus, hanging out with friends and drinking coffe...
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Martin Cuts offers on-campus haircuts
By Reigha Weaver | Arts & Life Writer Baylor’s newest haircut spot is in Martin Residence Hall. Martin Cuts , run by Clemmons, North Carolina, freshman Isaac Williams and Brandon Martin, allows male students to get haircuts right on campus. Williams, the primary person who cuts h...
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Hamilton survives five-set dogfight with McGregor, with a whistle ending it
In a match that featured more ties than an anchorman’s closet, Hamilton pulled out a critical District 18-3A victory over McGregor.
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Midway stays hot with sweep of Cove, yet Pryor expects more
Midway keeps rolling, sweeping Copperas Cove to finish the first half of district play unbeaten. But coach Mark Pryor says the Pantherettes still have plenty of room to grow....
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Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews during a meeting at the White House aimed at addressing Americans' fears about the techno...
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Vehicle drives through Harker Heights Home
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) - The Harker Heights Fire Department is responding to a vehicle-versus-structure incident in the 1800 block of Indian Trail. Authorities are asking motorists to avoid the area as the roadway is currently shut down while crews asses and clear the inc...