Wine List Woes
Two couples I know, who do not know each other, coincidentally confessed recently that they do not like cooking at home and prefer to dine out whenever possible. Or they buy prepared foods at a deli.
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Student Senate calls for tank tops, sleeveless shirts at SLC
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer Baylor’s Student Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday calling on Campus Recreation to consider allowing sleeveless athletic attire in designated Student Life Center fitness areas. The legislation, which passed 29-0, asks Campus Recreation...
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Receiver Jayden McGowan makes the most out of new beginning at Baylor
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Fifth-year wide receiver Jayden McGowan had only one catch under his name since 2024. He made a 7-yard reception in Charlotte’s 2025 season opener against Appalachian State before suffering a season-ending knee injury. He made his long-awaited ret...
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Student sections are more effective than the scoreboard
By Taylor Zeulner | Social Media Editor Athletes rely heavily on the student section’s energy in their performance. When they see their peers, friends and family in the stands cheering them on, there is a united front for the love and passion of the game. The energy and noise of ...
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Aranda links toughness, newfound success to NIL spending
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor is not the biggest spender in the Big 12 when it comes to NIL. Per The NIL Standard, Baylor isn’t a top-50 spender in the country, nor is it a top-10 spender in the Big 12. It is a tricky subject to navigate, and head coach Dave Aranda not...
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The US needs to search for a worthy captain
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer In the wake of the last 10 years of the American presidency, what it means to be a great president has become a foggy idea on the horizon of our minds – something unfamiliar and out of reach. Holding the highest office in the land requires that p...
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Baylor nears settlement in trademark lawsuit against Boston University
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Baylor University filed a lawsuit against the Trustees of Boston University Aug. 8, 2025, over the interlocking “BU” logo. Just over a year later, the universities are now nearing a settlement agreement. President Linda Livingstone told The Laria...
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Community comes together for cars, coffee
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter Cars roll in 9-11:30 a.m. every third Saturday to Black Rifle Coffee Co. for Cars and Coffee, a car show and meet. The event is a place where veterans, car enthusiasts and local residents can come together over shared experiences and common interests. ...
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‘A living testimony’: Black gospel history lives on at Baylor with expansion
By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Black gospel history lives on at Baylor, where recordings preserve the faith, music and stories of generations. Located on the garden level of Moody Library, Baylor’s Black Gospel Archive conserves the history of Black gospel music. The archives featur...
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Students save money by thrifting with friends
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter Going to college is not cheap. Between tuition, food, books and activities on the weekend, spending can add up quick. That is why students are always finding ways to save. Spots like thrift stores have become very popular among the Baylor students beca...
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Butterfly Garden Reopens Labor Day Weekend at Cameron Park Zoo
Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 N. Fourth St., unveiled an upgraded Junior League of Waco Butterfly Garden earlier this month.
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MCC hosts AI forum for local business input
Local business and industry leaders will talk about the artificial intelligence are skills needed in the workplace at an Oct. 8 forum hosted by McLennan Community College....