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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....
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......
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......
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,......
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......
Baylor (4-1, 2-0) put together its most complete performance of the season Saturday night, rolling past Arizona State (2-2, 1-1) 55-19 on the road and entering the bye week riding back-to-back conference wins.WATCH the full story here: Baylor beats Arizona State 55-19 on the......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's 2026 State of the Nation Luncheon is taking place this Thursday. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Baylor Club, located at 1001 S M.L.K. Jr Boulevard. A legislative update will be presented, as well as a.....
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer An on-campus event featuring two prominent conservative Christian commentators has been postponed after organizers said higher-than-expected security costs, alongside attendance and marketing policies, made the event infeasible. Baylor's chapter.....
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Just weeks into his first semester, Riverside, California, freshman Aidan Christopher crossed a finish line almost 5,000 miles away from campus — and threw a Sic 'em to the crowd. Christopher finished 13th in the 18-19 Open Age Group category......
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer One of President Linda Livingstone's first efforts to address the university's past exclusions came in 2017, when she invited generations of women back to campus to participate in a tradition they had once been denied: running the Baylor Line. For....
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer When the last class ends, Baylor's campus remains full. Whether students rush off to Moody Library to study or grab a bite at Penland Late-Night, there is always somewhere to go or something to do. But for commuter students, every opportunity to......
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Smooth sailing does not make for a skillful sailor. Freshman outside hitter Nadiya Johnson's road to Big 12 volleyball was not easy despite her athleticism and skill. Adversity has arrived for Baylor volleyball, but it has not caught her off......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Before the first snap of the 2026 season, sports fans and experts had already decided how it would go. Baylor finished the 2025 season with much to be desired. A low-tier defense was completely overhauled, new faces joined the coaching staff and.....
By Reagan Hunter | Reporter Footballs often fly through the air at McLane Stadium, but Oct. 18 will bring a different airborne object. The Waco Buzz is bringing its first "Paper Airplane Championship" 4-6 p.m. that day to McLane Stadium, turning part of the stadium into an arena....
By Layla Bazan | Photographer Long before senior safety Tyler Turner wore the Baylor uniform, he was already working toward a future in something bigger than himself. From the Brennan Junior Bears to the Baylor Bears, he has had his eyes set on the field and a chance to shine in....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - According to the World Health Organization, headache disorders affect about 40 percent of the population - which is equivalent to 3.1 billion people. We speak with Dr. Gregory Parks, neurologist at Baylor Scott White Hillcrest, about migraine awareness in.....
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor We should never forget that there are some strange things in our neighborhood. Baylor and Waco's rich histories are not without their tales of ghoulish intrigue. Here are five stories whose subjects have not yet been laid to rest. Brooks......
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer Ghosts are often synonymous with death and decay. When things happen that we can't explain, appealing to the supernatural provides an explanation for some. Also synonymous with death are the soul and the Christian belief in heaven. If heaven is a.....
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Halloween is a time for treats and the occasional trick. While kids go door-to-door hoping for king-sized candy bars, some are like Charlie Brown and get a rock. Baylor athletics has seen its share of both this fall. From teams climbing the......
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor athletics has had a long history of highs and lows. In between are the intense, scary moments where things swing dramatically. Here are three of the most nerve-wracking times to be a Baylor fan in recent history. RGIII tears ACL in 2009......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor A cold wind broke into McLane Stadium from the Brazos River. A 46-degree kickoff marked the coldest game in McLane Stadium history and the coldest game in Waco since 2013. The chilly, brisk weather did not deter Baylor fans from growing in......
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Doris Miller was never meant to be a hero. In fact, on the early morning of Dec. 7, 1941, mere moments before the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Miller was aboard the USS West Virginia collecting laundry. Former Baylor......
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer Classical concert pianist, minister, author and mother Jade Simmons is taking an unconventional route to the U.S. Senate, running as an independent write-in candidate in Texas' Nov. 3 election. During an event Monday at Baylor, Simmons broke down.....
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Senior punter Palmer Williams faced sky-high expectations entering 2026. He came off a junior season where he was named an All-American and Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year. He has continued to step up his game so much that it has left......
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Miami freshman Joaquin Otero saw an Instagram reel about a collegiate Roblox Club and decided that Baylor needed one as well. Roblox is a gaming platform that was launched in 2006. Now Roblox is one of the most globally used online applications....
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor While football came into the weekend 3-1, there were still enough inconsistencies for people to have their doubts about the team. The Bears doused those claims with one of the most dominant conference wins in the Dave Aranda Era to highlight this....
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer No. 21 Baylor volleyball could not find an edge over No. 24 Colorado throughout the first two sets Sunday afternoon. The Buffaloes took care of business to hold a commanding two-set advantage. The Bears took their first lead of the match with a.....
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Against Colorado last Saturday, Baylor's offense looked questionable in its 23-13 win. A shaky run game and missed opportunities kept the Bears from running away with the game. The offense continued to show its inability to put together a......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Head coach Dave Aranda said earlier in the week that Baylor needed more explosives, especially in the run game that averaged 3.7 yards per carry through the first four weeks. The Bears took that to heart. Freshman running back Ryelan Morris went.....
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) DJ Lagway threw for 306 yards and four touchdowns to lead Baylor to a 55-19 rout of Arizona State on Saturday night.Lagway also ran for an 11-yard score for the Bears, who have won four in a row. Baylor outgained Arizona State 564 total yards to 409.We had some....
By Addison Gernenz | Copy Editor Baylor Theatre dazzles in their performance of "Sense & Sensibility," selling out the performance for a fourth straight night. "Sense & Sensibility" is a play written by Kate Hamill, based on the classic novel by Jane Austen and directed by......
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Swoon-worthy, sultry, sweet beats filled Foster Pavilion Friday night. Rising country star and Midland native Braxton Keith and opener Cassidy Daniels brought vocals both bright and deep to the venue. Daniels strolled on stage with a tasseled.....
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Rain poured down over Betty Lou Mays Field. But it wasn't the only thing pouring down on Kansas as No. 9 Baylor soccer racked up three goals on the stormy night. Senior midfielder Aryanna Jimison scored two goals from outside the box to help......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor A sea of green and gold overalls covered an overflowing student section. That sea rocked the Ferrell Center crowd as it showed why it is one of the most formidable home courts in the nation. No. 21 Baylor volleyball (9-4, 1-2 Big 12) took care of....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Update: Due to the threat of inclement weather, tomorrow's Hispanic Heritage Month Walking Tour has been rescheduled for next Saturday, October 10, 2026. For more information or to RSVP, visit libcal.baylor.edu. Waco's history isn't just something you can.....
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor men's tennis had a shot at glory last season. A strong fall flooded into a dominant spring. The Bears finished the season 25-10, making a run in the NCAA Tournament before No. 1 Texas halted their momentum in the quarterfinals. A new......
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer Nationally observed from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15, Baylor's adoption of Hispanic Heritage Month aims to highlight multicultural student organizations celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and LatinX communities. According to......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer The Baylor women's tennis team enters the 2026 season looking to finish what they couldn't last year. The Bears finished 14-10, with an 8-5 record in the Big 12, placing them eighth in the conference. They lost to TCU in the Big 12 tournament but....
By Reagan Hunter | Reporter Baylor physics professor Dr. Kenichi Hatakeyama spends his time searching for answers to some of the biggest questions about the universe. Outside the lab, he trades particle detectors for a shinai, the bamboo sword used in the Japanese martial art of....
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Topgolf is making its way to McLane Stadium from Oct. 29 through Nov. 1 as the first Big 12 stop of the Stadium Series. Joining forces with Baylor football and its NIL efforts, fans can get the Topgolf experience with exclusive VIP opportunities.....
By Cannon Fritz | Reporter It is evident that there is a shift when No. 21 Baylor volleyball plays on the road and at home. Since the start of last season, the Bears are 14-2 competing in front of the home crowd but fall to 6-11 in away matches. Baylor (8-4) is coming off a......
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer A former Cornell University student filed a lawsuit in September alleging that seven men sexually assaulted her in 2024 at the Chi Phi fraternity house in Ithaca, New York. Prosecutors have reopened the investigation, according to a report by The......
By Hannah Webb | News Editor Baylor's updated Annual Fire Safety and Security Report shows increases in reported motor vehicle thefts, rapes, liquor law citations and stalking in 2025, but university officials say understanding what those numbers represent is essential to......
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Hundreds gathered in the Hurd Welcome Center on Wednesday afternoon to remember the life of a classmate, brother, son, student and friend. 22-year-old William "Blake" Driskell, a Master of Accountancy student and a Baylor alumnus as of May, died.....
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor has benefited from the luxury of staying home for three consecutive weeks. It has seen new light shows, the return of old traditions and special uniforms and decals that have caught the attention of college football fans. The Bears took......
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Baylor's Career Center hosted almost 200 professional organizations for Career Day, the university's annual networking event, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday in the Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. At this year's event, brand-new graduate......
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer The Honorable Matthew G. Wright does not draw a hard line between his work as a Baylor professor and his work as a judge and attorney. Instead, he brings students into both. Wright, a lecturer in the department of management, a presiding judge......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - For families living with Alzheimer's, time and memories can take on an entirely different meaning. The Baylor Club is turning this idea into a special night designed to remember the past, celebrate the present and raise money to help families facing the......
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....
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......
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.....
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......
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 Bellaire freshman Brandon Martin, allows male students to get haircuts right on campus. Williams, the primary....
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......
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......
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......
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......
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......
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......
