Former Baylor student James Barnes, a 22-year-old management graduate, was arrested and charged with a third-degree felony of cruelty to a non-livestock animal Friday after killing two cats with a pellet gun and recording himself throwing the cats over a hanging utility line, an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by KWTX states.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Alex Foster, Baylor football’s 18-year-old defensive lineman, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning in a shooting in Mississippi.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
“In keeping with our Christian mission, this operating budget positions us well to meet the growing needs of Baylor students, faculty and staff — in the face of mounting national and global financial pressures,” Livingstone said.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
After years of deliberation, a donor fund materialized this semester and within two months, it was official — Welcome Week leaders would be compensated for $10 an hour.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Acrobatics and tumbling look for a record 11th straight NCATA championship, while football is primed for a Big 12 Championship run.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Senior catcher Cortlan Castle put an exclamation mark on a nine-run third inning with his first career grand slam to help Baylor baseball win its 30th game for the first time since 2021, downing UT Rio Grande Valley 10-7 Tuesday night at Baylor Ballpark.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
If you'll be spending your summer here in Waco and are looking for ways to enjoy your college town, don't worry — I've got you covered.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
“We should be proud of our cultural and ethnic identities, but that pride should never, of course, make us feel better than other people,” Van Gorder said. “We should use our cultural heritages as resources, not only to share who we are, but to learn and listen and validate other people.”| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Every summer, the School of Education hosts a Math Teacher Academy, in which math teachers from all over the state can come and learn about techniques that will best help their students succeed. This year, it will be June 23-25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The next time a politicized press conference discusses the nature of autism, take it with a grain of salt and look at the reports yourself before coming to conclusions.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
A recent request from the Trump Administration has put high school and youth sports in jeopardy. The administration's 2026 fiscal budget request sent to Congress proposes eliminating funding for traumatic brain injury (TBI) research and education.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Entering the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship as the No. 8 seed, Baylor softball hopes to start fresh with a new tournament field. Still on the bubble of NCAA Tournament status, the Bears are hoping a rush of momentum in the conference tournament will be enough to land in the field of 64.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Missing your meal plan? You’re not alone. Between rising grocery prices, busy schedules and spoiled leftovers, life after the dining hall isn’t as glamorous as we thought.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
When I look at the people doing this predator-catching, I can't help but wonder if they truly care about children or if they're bloodthirsty weirdos who have to pick on someone they know can't and won't fight back. I mean, what other scenario can you beat the bricks out of someone and post it online?| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Western Belle Farm will host its annual Sunflower Festival every Saturday and Sunday from May 10 to June 1. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on weekends and from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Memorial Day.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Recent tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration have lead to decreased traffic to American ports and docks. As a possible recession looms over the economy, many experts predict empty shelves and higher prices could soon be on the way.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Released at the end of March, the book is a major contribution to gospel music scholarship, based on over 150 interviews with Crouch’s collaborators, friends and family members. The project blends musical analysis with personal stories, tracing how Crouch’s groundbreaking songs, like “Through It All,” “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” and “Soon and Very Soon,” became foundational in modern worship across denominations.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
“The more people we have on the rides, the more fun we have,” Smith said. “Because like, bombing down a trail with a train of seven people, all super close together, is the coolest feeling ever.”| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
"People like it here," Gonzales said. "A space this beautiful deserves to get daily attention. Otherwise, it's a waste."| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The club has close to 50 members, with majors ranging from engineering to astrophysics. Parker, Colo., senior and president of Aero at Baylor Jonathan Gildehaus said the club's main focus is preparing students for their future careers through projects and other professional development opportunities.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
As I graduate and apply to medical schools this May, I am confidently going into my future recognizing that I have not only maximized my chances of earning an acceptance to medical school, but I have ultimately prepared myself to solve the problems of the world.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Active Minds is doing events for finals such as providing food, self-care kits and activities for students to relax at Fountain Mall. There will also be a trail mix bar in the library on dead day for students to come and get a study snack.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
In a time of constant communication, it seems like sending a letter is trivial and time-consuming. It might take a week or two to gain a response when you could have what you need within seconds of sending a text. However, the art of writing letters should be embraced and leaned into.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
We tend to treat endings like losses, like the last page of a favorite book or the final scene of a show. And sure, graduation feels like a big, dramatic final scene. But instead of mourning what’s over, maybe we should celebrate the little things that made it all so special: the professor who believed in you when you didn’t believe in yourself, the stranger you ran through the rain with and the late-night food runs with someone you barely knew a semester ago.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The adaptation to the 2015 video game is intriguingly different and well-executed in some aspects, but the plot lost itself as the story unfolded, causing me to leave the theater wondering, "Why?"| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
We’re keeping it low and slow for the last Tunesday of the semester. These guitar-themed songs will be calming enough to ease you into a study session, but just spirited enough to keep you awake and working hard.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
What began as a small project funded by a grant from the Waco Indie Film Festival in 2022 has since blossomed into an internationally celebrated work, known as "The Heart of Texas."| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The Bears gained momentum against the Cyclones on Friday evening after a run-rule game of 10-0 but suffered a saddening loss on Saturday (2-1), ultimately leaving the green and gold at 26-26 on the season and 11-13 in conference play after Sunday.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
No. 19 Baylor men’s tennis had its season come to a close as it lost 4-3 to No. 18 Texas A&M Sunday evening at the Mitchell D. Case Tennis Center in College Station.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
