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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Baylor Women's Basketball's excitement for the upcoming season has gone to the "dogs" — when it comes to team chemistry. Nicki Collen welcomed twelve rostered players to its open practice on Monday (9/21/2026) at Foster Pavilion, with some newcomers —......
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer From the U.S. Senate to the governor's mansion, Texas voters will decide several major races this November — and Baylor students have until Oct. 5 to make sure they are registered to participate. The Nov. 3 general election ballot includes races......
By Cannon Fritz | Reporter When people think about Baylor athletics, football is usually one of the first things that come to mind. McLane Stadium on a fall Saturday is one of the best experiences Baylor has to offer. From the Baylor Line to the sea of green and gold, football......
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer More uncertainty looms over international students after a federal judge in Massachusetts ordered the postponement of the "Duration of Status" (D/S) rule change Sept. 14, leaving the policy without a new start date. The Baylor International Student.....
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer As NASA's newest flagship space telescope begins its mission millions of miles above Earth, a Baylor professor and his students will have a hand in deciphering the data it sends back. NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Aug. 30,.....
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer At Baylor, students looking to find their community rarely have to look far. Almost every day, student organizations line Fountain Mall, hoping to turn a passing student into a new member, event attendee or supporter. Tables covered with banners,.....
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Game day brings a sea of green and gold fashion, from bright gold Baylor Line jerseys, green wigs and large yellow hats to dresses and cowboy boots. One outfit, however, is spreading through the student section, covering students in school......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor Women's Basketball took to the Foster Pavilion hardwood on Monday (9/21/2026), where people who came to watch the team's open practice got to see one of the team's newest players that many are talking about. Head Coach Nikki Collen welcomed her......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor went undefeated across the board this week with some highlight-reel performances and ranked matchups. Let's get the rundown. Bennett shines in win over LA Tech Junior quarterback made his second straight start for Baylor after junior DJ......
By Caleb Garcia | Photo Editor, Vanessa Adams | Photographer, Layla Bazan | Photographer Students get loud during the Louisiana Tech game at McLane Stadium on Saturday. Vanessa Adams | Photographer Fifth year senior defensive end Kyler Jordan pushes his opponent during the......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - With its starting quarterback watching from the sideline, Baylor turned to Nate Bennett for the second straight week. Once again, Bennett delivered. The junior quarterback accounted for four touchdowns as Baylor pulled away from Louisiana Tech for a 36-19.....
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer One negative from junior quarterback Nate Bennett's performance against Prairie View A&M was the missed opportunities on the deep ball. Multiple throws that went over a receiver's head or were dropped had Baylor fans wondering what would have......
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor's second home game of the season raised some question marks about the defense that has so far been dominant. The Bears gave up a season-high 19 points against Louisiana Tech with a backup quarterback. The Bears' (2-1) win over Louisiana......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Fifteen seconds separated No. 12 Baylor soccer from an upset over a top-10 team. They could taste their biggest win of the season and stay undefeated on the road. Baylor needed one stop on a last-second corner kick to secure its second ranked win....
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Old Dominion's first-rate, full Nashville production came Friday night to Foster Pavilion, bringing in country fans ready to don their cowboy hats and dance this Family Weekend. In a first for Foster Pavilion, a T-shaped platform extended the.....
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer No. 18 Baylor volleyball struggled to get past UTEP throughout their Friday night battle. The Bears found themselves trailing 20-15 in the third set while trying to secure the sweep. They gained some momentum on a kill from junior outside hitter....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Planning to head to the Baylor vs. Louisiana Tech game at McClane Stadium tomorrow, Saturday, September 19, 2026? Save yourself the hassle of parking by taking advantage of Waco Transit Systems 'Free Tailgator Shuttle." Fans can park for free in downtown......
By The Editorial Board In classrooms across Baylor, an epidemic has gone silently unnoticed: a lack of motivation to learn. While this seems to be addressed in the conversation about literacy rates and artificial intelligence, it has yet to be discussed that students would......
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Family Weekend is upon us. Whether you have relatives coming to Waco or not, there are many events across Waco this weekend, including live music, live theater and art vendors. Old Dominion | Sept. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Foster Pavilion |......
By Sophia Monson | Staff Writer Baylor's Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter is suspended until Aug. 21, 2028, after multiple hazing incidents. According to Baylor's current Hazing Transparency Report, the fraternity was found responsible for "Psychological / Emotional Hazing, Physical......
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Baylor students rolled up their sleeves this week as a blood drive hosted by Health Services and Carter BloodCare filled every available appointment, continuing an effort that has collected 900 units of blood from the Baylor community over the.....
By Reigha Weaver | Arts & Life Writer Baylor's newest student-led society hopes to inspire all students to think, dream, research and build. Honduras sophomore Cinthya Oliva and Lufkin sophomore Abigail Miranda founded NEMO Society together. Oliva said the society strives to......
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer As if the Texas heat wasn't hot enough, Baylor Tri Delta turned up the heat — and the griddles — a notch further. Baylor's Tri Delta chapter hosted its fall philanthropy event, Delta House of Pancakes, Thursday evening on Fountain Mall. The event.....
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer In the transfer portal, rising sophomore setter Isabela Haggard had six visits set up. Baylor wasn't one of them. She committed to the Bears in December in an unexpected turn to her offseason. She is now leading No. 18 Baylor volleyball (7-2) in....
By Hannah Webb | News Editor Baylor University Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred early Thursday morning on campus in the 100 block of Bagby Avenue, according to a Baylor Timely Warning sent to the university community Thursday. This......
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer A packed room of Baylor students, faculty and staff gathered in the Hurd Welcome Grand Ballroom Wednesday night as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico brought his campaign to campus, focusing much of his message on affordability and......
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer No. 18 Baylor volleyball entered Wednesday night searching for a tuneup match after facing the best team in the nation over the weekend. The Bears found themselves dominating a struggling Incarnate Word team through two sets. Both sides were......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor aims to be a team that dominates or is difficult to dominate. The Bears fought for 60 minutes against Auburn after losing by 14 a year prior. They also took care of Prairie View A&M in Week 2. While the scoreboard shows that they have......
By Hannah Webb | News Editor, Owen Carson | LTVN Broadcast Reporter Red “Make America Affordable Again” campaign signs waved throughout a packed Mark & Paula Hurd Grand Ballroom Wednesday night as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico took the stage at Baylor. LTVN's......
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted its annual philanthropy event, Kappa Karnival, Wednesday evening, featuring games, music, face painting and other activities to bring Baylor students together and raise awareness for mental health and well-being. The event....
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer At the start of the fall semester, Baylor hosts Late Night — a massive club fair featuring over 400 clubs and organizations. But for Randos, community isn't found on Fountain Mall; rather, it is found in a GroupMe. Although it's not an official......
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico campaigned at Baylor University, speaking at a private event for students and faculty.WATCH HERE: Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico makes campaign stop at Baylor University"All across this state, everywhere I go, everyone.....
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor Baylor boasts more than 3,000 trees across its approximately 1,000 acres. The red brick at the heart of campus meets a thick lattice of century-old oaks, shading pedestrians as they move through the university's most precious testament to.....
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Fifth-year defensive lineman Devonte Tezino is the perfect image of working up the ranks in college football. After redshirting his freshman year, Tezino played four games as a rotational defensive lineman as a redshirt freshman as well as 23......
By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Baylor's schedule of classes offers more than the standard courses required for a degree. Tucked among core requirements and major-specific classes are courses that explore topics ranging from anarchism in American history to podcast writing and the......
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer The Beauchamp Addiction Recovery Center, or BARC, is a Baylor recovery community that supports students as they journey through college, targeting their' social and spiritual needs. Students can be supported by professional staff and engage in.....
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer, Rylie Painter | LTVN Sports Broadcast Reporter After nearly two decades, Baylor’s Freshman League is returning this fall, giving first-year students a new way to participate in intramurals and make friends, stay active and build community......
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Like any afternoon on campus, students accepted hundreds of chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A employees. But on Monday, that employee was the chairman of Chick-fil-A himself. When most Baylor students eat Chick-fil-A on campus, they're served by......
By Cannon Fritz | Reporter When Leesburg, Virginia, senior Levi Desser arrived at Baylor University in 2022, he carried a simple dream: earn a spot on the Baylor football team. He trained like someone who believed that dream was already written for him. Spending mornings on the.....
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Construction is underway at the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat as the facility receives numerous upgrades to its exterior, including a pavilion with seating, a memorial to past bears and a new trailer loading site. Work began at the end of......
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Midterm elections are just around the corner, and Americans all across the country will be casting their ballot. To help students make their voices heard through their vote, Baylor Ambassadors, in collaboration with Student Government and over......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer When the town Elsberry, Missouri, is mentioned, not much probably comes to mind. Elsberry, located northwest of St. Louis along the Mississippi River, is your typical small Midwest town. It has only 2,143 residents and is only 1.63 square miles......
By Reagan Hunter | Reporter When seven Baylor women gathered in 1904 to form a literary and social club, they could hardly have imagined what their organization would look like 122 years later. Now, the Baylor Round Table is getting bigger. In March 2026, Baylor Round Table......
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - The Chief of the McLennan County DA's Office Crimes against Children Unit is becoming a new Assistant United States Attorney in Waco. Tara Avants graduated from the Baylor Law School in 2017 and began her career as a prosecutor with the Limestone County......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor fans got their first look at "Nate the Great" in his first start under center for football, while volleyball traveled to the home of the best team in the country and soccer ended its nonconference schedule on a high note. Let's get into......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Senior midfielder Aryanna Jimison's taste in shots consists strictly of ones that come from outside the box, but against Oral Roberts on Sunday she delivered the dagger for the Bears from inside it. In the 80th minute of a tied game, sophomore......
By Brooke Cranford | LTVN Sports Director Nate Bennett's first start in Baylor's home opener. Junior quarterback Nate Bennett led Baylor to a 44-3 victory Saturday against Prairie View A&M in his first career start in place of injured junior quarterback DJ Lagway. “I thought......
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer As the sun set and the lights dimmed on a hot Saturday evening, the Class of 2030 charged into McLane Stadium to usher in the first Baylor home football game of the 2026-27 season with a tradition that has stood the test of time. The Baylor Line,......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor, Charlie Cole | LTVN Sports Broadcast Reporter It had been 315 days since the last time Baylor fans saw their team win a football game. Only the remnants of that victory lingered in their minds after almost a year and four straight losses. LTVN's....
By Hannah Webb | News Editor Junior quarterback Nate Bennett waited two years for his shot at QB1. On Saturday, he made the most of it. With junior quarterback DJ Lagway sidelined following an ankle injury suffered in Baylor's season opener against Auburn, Bennett got his first.....
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer No. 20 Baylor volleyball proved why it is still one of the best volleyball programs in the country, traveling to the home of one of the best teams in the nation: Lincoln, Nebraska. Baylor (6-2) went 2-1 at the Ameritas Challenge, with its only......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- Baylor is adding another piece to its women's basketball roster, with LSU transfer Kate Koval headed to Waco. The 6-foot-5 forward from Ukraine, will join coach Nicki Collen's program after spending one season at LSU. She averaged 8.3 points, 6.3 rebounds....
Governor Greg Abbott recently announced a possible push for undergraduate students to complete college in three years instead of the traditional four. I think it would be easier; I want to get school done as soon as possible," said Baylor University student Talea Carson. I think....
Nearly two million steps were taken at Baylor University's McLane Stadium on Friday as about 1,000 people gathered to honor the first responders who responded to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks 25 years later.Hundreds of participants climbed up and down thousands of stairs in memory....
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Junior quarterback DJ Lagway is not expected to play in Baylor's week two matchup against Prairie View A&M, per a report from On3's Pete Nakos. Junior quarterback Nate Bennett is set to make his first start for the Bears as a result. Lagway......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Baylor University held two events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Friday morning started early - with hundreds of students, faculty, and members of the community showing up to McLane Stadium at 5:30 a.m. for the annual......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer, Rylie Painter | LTVN Sports Broadcast Reporter It was a slow first 40 minutes. Baylor was trying to crack the tough Marquette defense but came up short multiple times. LTVN's Rylie Painter has more. But things changed in the 43rd minute when......
By Cannon Fritz | Reporter When senior safety Michael Allen walks into Baylor's locker room, he does not need to say much. His teammates already know what he represents. They have watched him lead in ways that do not require a spotlight, but in ways that begin long before he......
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer "If you could change something about Baylor's campus, what would it be?" That is the question San Diego sophomore Noah Seroter asks in a reel Baylor Student Government posted on Instagram last week, urging students to complete a new survey about......
By Rhea Choudhary | Arts & Life Writer For Baylor students searching for their new study spot, a place to meet friends or a quick stop to grab a pick-me-up coffee before classes, convenience can matter even more than what is in a cup. Whether students come to try a pumpkin latte....
