President Linda Livingstone doesn’t know if she ever would have found Baylor if it had not been for her doctoral dissertation adviser at Oklahoma State University, who, knowing how deeply she prioritized her Christian faith, recommended she apply for a faculty position at Baylor.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor’s Office of Access and Learning Accommodation is set to be relocated from the first floor to the basement of the Sid Richardson Building this fall. “It feels like a step backward,” Katy senior Brenna Colihan said. "Baylor’s been doing such a good job of trying to push accessibility forward, … but at the same time, moving OALA to the basement makes it feel like [students who use their services] are trying to be hidden.”| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
"I think every tournament since the Aggie — even though the finishes might not be first — we know we're getting better and starting to yield the fruit of hard work," McGraw said. "We still have a long way to go to be the team we want to be, but you can feel the energy, so I love that."| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
With basketball season over, it's time for the other sports to entire the limelight. Whether it was a series sweep in the mountains or several blunders to the Texas Longhorns, here is everything you may have missed in Baylor Athletics over the weekend.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
All services offered by the Counseling Center are free, including telehealth services, face-to-face counseling and the mental health clinical support line. However, some programs that fall under the health services category — such as general medical care, medical nutrition therapy and psychiatric services — require payment, which is usually covered by insurance.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Board of Regents increases budget, confirms strategic plan| baylorlariat.com
The former Bearcat averaged 9.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in three seasons in Cincinnati.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
For the first time since the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season, Baylor men’s basketball finished with an offense ranked outside the top 100. Head coach Scott Drew isn’t about to let that happen again.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The sixth-year guard will become the Bears’ No. 1 scoring option after averaging 17.6 points per game for the Cowboys.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor's roster saw complete turnover this offseason, returning zero players from last year's team. After competing together in the FISU World University Games, though, the Bears’ new faces have gelled quickly.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
While people outside of the fanbase see us as poor, unfortunate souls grasping onto false hope, they overlook the characteristics that make a Cowboys fan a Cowboys fan — and believe it or not there are many appealing characteristics and qualities about us.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Somewhere along the way, the word “feminist” got a bad reputation. It has been twisted into something extreme, something controversial — something people hesitate to label themselves. How many people have you heard say, “I’m not a feminist, but…” before voicing beliefs that align perfectly with feminist ideals? This just goes to show how misconstrued the word has become.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
After causing a huge ripple in the evangelical community, author Beth Allison Barr Ph.D., of “The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth,” reflects on the public’s response one year after her book’s release.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
As we begin a new academic year, it’s an honor to step into the role of student body president. My top priority will be to represent my peers as the chief advocate for the student voice. Baylor is a special place that we are blessed to call home, and having been a Baylor fan for most of my life, I could not ask for a better way to spend my final year in Waco.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Those who attended the Baylor and TCU rivalry football game on Saturday at McLane Stadium witnessed a home win that had not occurred in a decade. Redshirt junior kicker Isaiah Hankins kicked the game-winning field goal during the final seconds of the fourth quarter to give Baylor the 37-34 win over TCU.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Student government has developed a new shuttle service to help transport students from Waco to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for special holidays.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
No. 17 Baylor volleyball swept yet another Big 12 opponent Saturday in the Ferrell Center, taking down UCF 25-22, 25-16, 25-19. It was the fourth sweep of a conference opponent over the course of the Bear’s seven-game win streak.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
A free concert is in order ahead of the football game on Saturday against Arizona State, featuring alumni and Texas locals, the Graham St. Clair Band.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA and a close ally of President Donald Trump, was in critical condition at a Utah hospital Wednesday after being shot at a college event, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk spoke against critical race theory (CRT) to a packed house at the Waco Convention Center Wednesday evening as part of Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) “Exposing Critical Racism Tour.” The speech was sponsored by the Baylor chapter of TPUSA, which recently received an official charter from the university.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor Women’s Golf begins their season next week with the Folds of Honor Collegiate Invitational.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor Men’s Golf season begins Sept. 8 at the Folds of Honor Collegiate Invitational, marking a fresh start for the Bears.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Friday marked the first annual Tanglefoot Festival, bringing a stacked lineup of both barbecue and Texas musicians to Temple. The event also provided a family-friendly outlet for fun, featuring a variety of small businesses, a tattoo and piercing vendor and a mechanical bull.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
College isn’t only about grades; it’s about connection. It’s about knowing you belong somewhere, not just in a classroom, but in a community. Transfers bring resilience, fresh perspectives and determination to succeed, and it’s time for us to be fully included in the community.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
It only took a few seconds into the start of the first quarter for the tone to be set for the rest of the afternoon Saturday at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas — in a game with struggling defenses for both teams.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The Bears allowed over 300 rushing yards, a record-high figure under head coach Dave Aranda, in a 38-24 Friday night loss at McLane Stadium.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Redshirt Junior Jeremy Evans celebrates after tackle for loss in the Bears' 42-7 victory over Samford Saturday at McLane Stadium. Brady Harris | Photographer| The Baylor Lariat
While basketball will continue as the pavilion’s main form of entertainment in this new semester, the center will soon open its doors to music, comedy and entertainment fans for a series of ten professional, affordable entertainment performances over the next two years.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The Bears struggled in the second half, but still won their final nonconference game in unquestioned fashion. Bryson Washington ran for two touchdowns and the defense forced three interceptions in the winning effort.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Family Weekend will feature a variety of attractions for all students on Friday and Saturday, including food trucks, local vendors and family worship. But for multiple-generation students, Family Weekend looks more like a reunion.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The record-breaking punter looks back on the stories that have shaped his career.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Four undergraduate STEM researchers have earned the Goldwater Scholarship, which recognizes outstanding undergraduates interested in pursuing STEM research.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Although Baylor football didn’t have a player selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, five former Bears signed their first pro contracts as undrafted free agents. Two others landed minicamp invites.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
After losing Matt Jones to the eligibility clock, the Bears brought in multiple big-resume transfers from Group of Six programs to compete for the other starting job.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Maybe it’s the album’s raunchy, unabashedly shallow and fun aesthetic that propelled its lead singles to TikTok “For-You Pages” everywhere. Maybe it’s his involvement in the all-consuming “Brat Summer” of 2024. Maybe it’s his “extremely British” looks, as The Guardian quips, that makes his music so much like Troye Sivan wearing a Blur costume. Or maybe I’m just chronically online.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The argument could be made that since Texas’ minimum wage is $7.25 per hour — which is the same as the federal minimum wage which was set in 2009 — Baylor is paying its student employees a reasonable amount. Except we’re no longer in 2009. It's 2025, meaning Baylor students are dealing with over a decade-long inflation rise. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 2.48% per year between 2009 and now, producing a cumulative price increase of 48.07%. This means today's prices are 1....| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
We’re not trying to be buzzkills, but there has to be another way for our campus to bond that doesn’t include snide remarks made about others or airing out dirty laundry through a YikYak or a street interview. And we should be asking ourselves why it is that the times when our campus feels like it's coming together the most — like Sing and Pigskin season — are often the times when we try to tear each other down more than usual.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Survival players might be seen as those who thrive in high-pressure environments. Creative players, on the other hand, might be more drawn to exploration, self-expression, and freedom.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Politicians — the ones who craft our laws and run our government — should be held to the highest standard of speech imaginable. Yet, we are constantly letting them get away with it every time. For a country who claims open disdain for almost all politicians, how are we so lax on keeping them accountable?| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance lauded former President Donald Trump’s continuing to golf after a second shooting attempt as “courage under fire,” while he brushed off the shooting in Georgia as a sad, unfortunate “fact of life.”| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Mazumder, 42, joined Baylor in the 2021-2022 academic year. After four years in Waco at the Hankamer School of Business, Mazumder and his family will relocate to northern Georgia as the soon-to-be former dean begins his tenure as the ninth president of the sprawling, rural 2,000-student Berry College.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
As students gear up for their return to campus for the spring semester, various construction projects on and around campus are nearing their completion.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Norma’s Florals has inspired the Cha Community team to focus more on floral teas at this new location, though their signature milk boba teas will still be offered. Jaja Chen said she was excited to show customers more specialty teas, allowing them to be educated in both the preparation and sourcing of teas from a variety of cultures, including Taiwan and Nepal.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
By Bailey Brammer | Editor-in-ChiefWelcome back from break, Bears! Whether you are choosing to read the Lariat for the first time or you have been a longtime reader and follower, thank you for choosing to bring our publication into the new year with you. Last semester, the Lariat went through one of the largest changes| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Robert Darden, associate professor of journalism at Baylor, never thought he would go into teaching, but it has been “an extraordinary journey.” Of course, that’s only part of his story.| The Baylor Lariat
Lariat TV News: Honoring 9/11, fundraising record and international volleyball players| baylorlariat.com
https://youtu.be/GG5vo3i16lMBy Braden Murray | Executive Producer, Irma Peña | Managing EditorThis week, we have important coverage of Baylor’s prayer gathering in honor of political activist Charlie Kirk.Next, Baylor had the second largest fundraising year in its history.In sports, we tell you about a duo of international volleyball players adjusting to life at Baylor.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Donning a blue tie with no court robes in sight, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh sat down to have a conversation with McLennan Community College history professor Ashley Cruseturner as part of the Ken Starr Lecture Series hosted by MCC Thursday evening.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
A variety of professors came together to discuss feminist issues within their disciplines at the Christian Feminisms: Faith, Gender, and Justice panel on Thursday afternoon.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
In the most recent fiscal year ending in May, the advancement department raised $192 million. Over the last 10 years, the Give Light Campaign has raised over $1.5 billion towards campus improvements.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Videos of Baylor students’ fully decorated dorms have racked up millions of views, sparking national conversation surrounding college move-in culture and social media’s influence on Gen Z.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
After winning a double-overtime thriller against SMU, Baylor will host FCS Samford. The Bears look to breeze by a winless Bulldogs team.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The Pflugerville senior made many promises in his junior year campaign, including an airport shuttle, energetic football games and increased campus involvement.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor is looking to maintain their momentum and focus before taking a long road trip to Gainesville, Fla., to face No. 11 Florida. Two days later, the Bears will kick off conference play at UCF.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Woofstock, Alpha Phi’s biggest philanthropy event of the year, supported women's heart health with a cutest dog contest surrounded by food trucks, a bouncy castle and plenty of photo ops. The event was held Wednesday evening at Bear Park.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Since coming back to school, many have complained about I-35 construction. But road construction is also challenging drivers on La Salle, and the Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization has plans to bring the busy street back into shape — and keep pedestrians and drivers safe.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor men's tennis will travel across seven states for 14 tournaments throughout the fall as they prepare to compete for a Big 12 championship in the spring.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The tragedy of September 11, 2001, remains an unforgettable moment in American history, and Baylor ROTC hosted the third annual stair climb 5:30 this morning to recognize the sacrifices of first responders that day.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The only thing that comes into fruition from the medium of violence is a wounded side and a less wounded side. No one comes out on top. There is no victory in destruction — only pain. And pain is the only thing that will continue in this country until we return to empathy.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The Baylor community worshipped hand in hand on Fountain Mall, honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at Utah Valley University Wednesday afternoon.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor University began rolling out digital IDs in the spring of 2023. Now the university is transitioning away from physical cards altogether. This year, the incoming freshman class did not even receive a physical ID, only a digital one.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor’s golf teams took to Grand Haven, Mich., this week to compete in the Folds of Honor Collegiate tournament. The women's team took second while the men finished 11th.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Just weeks on the pitch, Lauren Omholt has already shown why her return to Texas could be the spark the Bears’ offense needed as she makes her mark in Waco ahead of her first Big 12 season.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Through two games, no Power-conference quarterback has thrown for more yards than Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson. National pundits have begun to take notice.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Despite a high-flying passing offense, the Bears' run game and defense have lagged. After Baylor (1-1, 0-0) secured its first ranked win in three seasons with a 48-45 victory over No. 17 SMU, those groups will look to build on the momentum shift.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor announced in April that one of the biggest names in Christian contemporary music, Lauren Daigle, will be coming to Baylor to perform at Foster Pavilion. Now, with only a day to go before the show, Daigle will soon become the second performer in a ten-show series that will take place at Foster Pavilion over the next two years.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
This longstanding Baylor tradition premieres university talent across students and faculty alike. From solo performances to organized dances and comedic acts, this show invites talent of all kinds to take center stage.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University Wednesday afternoon, Baylor graduate student AJ Barber posted comments on Instagram that many found distasteful and insensitive.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
As we reflect on the impact social media has had on our 2025 minds, it is much less positive. Social media has produced an anxiety-ridden, disconnected and apathetic generation. Our minds are filled with constant noise and comparison. Every major and minor tragedy is broadcast to us in grotesque detail.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Come Friday afternoon, Barfield Drawing Room will be teeming with parents, tickets will be sold out for Baylor football’s non-conference clash with Samford and families clad in green and gold will flood 5th Street. For many, the promise of Family Weekend brings eager anticipation.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
As stated in The Oxford Blue, “Music from the past is music with history, music that creates more than a desire to dance, it creates specific feelings of a particular moment in time, even if we weren’t necessarily alive at the time.”| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The Center of Global Engagement is hosting an International Tailgate for the Saturday football game against Samford. International students will be able to experience an American football tradition by gathering together for food and games before the big game. More details and sign-ups for international student and scholar services' events are sent out in the BU World Weekly newsletter each Monday.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
This year, even the construction on I-35 isn't enough to stop alumni parents from traveling to see both their students and their alma mater for Family Weekend starting this Saturday.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
This Family Weekend, three Baylor families reflected on how The Lariat had shaped not only their college years, but also the careers and callings that followed for their children.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor junior running back Dawson Pendergrass suffered a season-ending foot injury during fall camp and will undergo surgery, head football coach Dave Aranda confirmed to reporters Saturday.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Called to Go: Missions event urges students to live out their faith| baylorlariat.com
The Fulbright Program, which offers U.S. government-funded experiences to recent college graduates, has been accepting more Bears than ever. Eighteen Baylor graduates received a 2024-2025 Fulbright scholarship and a record 48 have been named semi-finalists for the 2025-2026 school year.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor has unveiled the Extend the Line scholarship initiative, a campaign aiming to raise $250 million by 2030 to enhance student scholarships and ensure that a Baylor education remains accessible and affordable.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor is making history with the Global Flourishing Study, the largest funded research project in the school's history, which aims to explore human well-being across different cultures and faiths.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
"It's a very ambitious plan, but it's the right plan for Baylor at this time," Brickhouse said.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
"The opportunity to be in fellowship with our Baptist brothers and sisters stands to cause us to be more conversant and more aware of the work that the Lord is doing through Christians, congregations, conventions and the world," Still said.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
On Wednesday, a group of Black students were studying and socializing on the ground floor of Moody Memorial Library when the Baylor Police Department was called on them.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Following a low-scoring first three innings, Baylor softball’s offense found a spark in the fourth and kept on rolling, scoring eight runs in the final three innings to win its Senior Day contest 8-5 Saturday at Getterman Stadium.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Student businesses like Koroluk's aren't bringing in millions upon millions of dollars daily. Therefore, he doesn't have the financial capital to absorb any damages tariffs and inflation can unleash at a time. This means nearly everything from the production to even the shipping itself has to adjust until the economy settles down.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The belief is that these tariffs will help bring Canada and Mexico to the negotiating table, so President Trump can begin the process of bringing back more manufacturing jobs to the U.S.. However, this process might not be as cut and dry as it looks on paper.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The Brooks Great Hall, home to Tuesday Teas and Sunday community dinners, will close its doors on May 14 after serving meals to the Baylor community since 2007.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The Bears return four starters up front after a developmental year in the trenches.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Baylor football releases 2025 depth chart, changes defensive terminology ahead of season opener against Auburn| baylorlariat.com
The Bears changed some defensive terminology and clarified some important position battles.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
While eyes have been on redshirt senior wide receiver Josh Cameron leading the group and sixth-year Ashtyn Hawkins getting his final year of eligibility, head coach Dave Aranda and receiving coach Dallas Baker have been building up the receiver core with multiple transfers.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Slumber Rollz is a gourmet cinnamon roll shop that is changing the treat game. Say goodbye to the world of boring, lackluster cinnamon rolls, and hello to flavors like "Banana Pudding," "Fruity Pebbles" and "Peaches and Cream."| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Our “best” is never characterized by a carnal, self-protecting fear, or even by our grandest worldly accomplishments, but by the fear of God. My perfectly crafted self-image is nothing compared to the image of God within me.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Sometimes people approach faith like it's a competition. A verse or passage is read, and instead of seeking to understand it, the focus shifts to proving who is right. When the rush to be right takes over, conversations that could be moments of learning or reflection turn into debates about who can quote Scripture the fastest or defend their interpretation the strongest.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
“We started to look around and the faculty came up with the idea" Carter said. Baylor will expand its graduate offerings with two new master’s degrees.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
“It’s definitely an 'it-takes-a-village' mentality in pulling off these scholarships,” Beaudry said. “We really couldn’t do what we do without our many campus partners, individuals and organizations who support our work and make sure the right students find the right door to our office.”| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Alongside continuing to supply students with fresh food and basic products, The Store will add to its selection of special diet foods, implement an online shopping system and begin a marketing campaign to encourage students to donate to The Store through donated money, food items or meal swipes.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Keaton Thomas spearheads a revamped linebacking core.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
If you’re someone who is constantly on the hunt for new music, be sure to check in each week and add these sick beats to your playlist.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
As summer rolls into the upcoming semester, the Editorial Board sat down to introduce ourselves and share the messages we want to bring into this new year.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Tapestry of Care, a new $1.76 million initiative, aims to bridge the gap between faith communities and mental health support, helping churches better address crises and connect congregations with vital resources.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
