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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor men's basketball went 17-17 last season, missing the tournament while holding onto the bubble for most of the year. It didn't have the feel of a typical, balanced Scott Drew team. While some of the struggles were probably a product of......
By Cannon Fritz | Reporter Baylor is entering a new era after head coach Dave Aranda's departure, and students have already begun speculating about what interim head coach Joe Klanderman could bring to the program for the rest of the season. Klanderman, who has served as......
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer Fog fills the tents, strobe lights flash and clowns chase visitors through rooms inspired by "The Purge." As students look forward to Halloween, Phi Gamma Delta welcomes them into its house of horror to deliver a fun, frightful experience. On......
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer While many college students scramble to submit job applications amid an uncertain job market, Baylor ROTC cadets can look toward graduation with a clearer path toward a career in military leadership. Reserve Officers' Training Corps, also known as....
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer Often associated with older generations, Mahjong is gaining popularity with a new audience across the U.S., and Baylor students are no exception. According to the Yelp Trend Tracker, searches for Mahjong clubs and classes spiked 4,467% between......
By Jill Cornish, Ph.D. | Senior Lecturer in French Reading a recent column in the Baylor Lariat, I recalled every conversation I've ever had with a student over the years who wondered why they have to take language courses. Broadly, language teachers have been working to justify....
By Reigha Weaver | Arts & Life Writer Baylor's Recreational Fishing Club is inspiring students to cast their rods, fish with friends and grow their fishing skills. The fishing club started as a way for students to casually fish in Waco, acting as an extension of Baylor's Bass......
For the first time since 2020, the Baylor Bears are preparing for a game without Dave Aranda as their head coach. Baylor parted ways with Aranda Sunday just one day after a 25-24 loss at Kansas dropped the Bears to 4-3 on the season and 2-2 in Big 12 play.WATCH the full story......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor women's basketball's 2025-26 season didn't end the way it was expected to. The Bears started 19-3 before losing five of their last 10 ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Baylor squeaked past Nebraska before falling to Duke in a 23-point loss......
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer It has been an emotional four days for the Baylor football program. Former head coach Dave Aranda gave the team his gratitude before leaving, while interim head coach Joe Klanderman took the reins despite being "an emotional mess" on Sunday.......
By Hannah Webb | News Editor A squirrel that climbed into power lines near Seventh Street and Speight Avenue caused a power outage across multiple Baylor buildings Tuesday, leaving some students in the dark during class and disrupting campus dining during peak lunch hours. The......
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Baylor's community gardens are a part of a broader effort to address food insecurity and promote environmental stewardship. Through the Sustainable Community and Regenerative Agriculture Project (SCRAP), Baylor partners with the City of Waco......
By Reagan Hunter | Reporter In Texas, where summer temperatures can linger well into September, students have their own ways of deciding when the fall season officially begins. For some Baylor students, fall begins when the weather cools down. For others, it starts with a......
By Reagan Hunter | Reporter For some Baylor students, "Twilight" is more than a vampire romance. It is a childhood favorite, a source of endless debate and now, for one group of students, the foundation of a new campus community. La Grange freshman Vanessa Adams, a photographer.....
Locations for the NCAA mens and womens Final Fours are set through 2031, but the organization is now considering potential host cities for 2032 through 2036.The list of potential host locations includes several familiar cities.For the mens Final Four, Denver; Houston;......
Robert Griffin III wants to be the next head football coach at Baylor University, according to ESPN.The 2011 Heisman Trophy winner told "The Dan Patrick Show" he is "100 percent" interested in the job.Griffin would be replacing Dave Aranda, who was fired Sunday after six and a......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor When "Power" played over the loudspeakers in the fourth quarter at McLane Stadium in Baylor's loss to TCU, the visiting Horned Frogs were jumping around and felt lively while the Bears quietly dispersed from the huddle. That served as an example.....
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer Baylor Athletics announced Sunday that head coach Dave Aranda was let go from the program, effective immediately. The announcement prompted mixed reactions among students, with some welcoming a leadership change and others expressing sympathy for.....
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Baylor alum and local youth ministry director Ahmad Washington views connection as a ripple effect like one created by throwing a stone in the water. Accordingly, Washington published "The Cycle Of Connection: Every Student Needs A Cheerleader,....
Local businesses discuss how Baylor football impacts their bottom line, from the boost in customers and sales on game days to the potential challenges that come with a loss. As fans pour into Waco to cheer on the Bears, business owners share whether the team's performance on the....
Following the firing of head coach Dave Aranda, Baylor football is turning to interim head coach Joe Klanderman to provide a spark for the remainder of the season and lay the groundwork for the programs future. Joe Klanderman takes over Baylor Football at Interim Head......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you would like tickets to the Banana Ball game at McLane Stadium next year, Baylor says you need to play the lottery! Banana Ball will take place on May 7-8, 2027. The university is telling anyone who wants to buy tickets to sign up for the lottery at......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor University Athletics Director Doug McNamee is addressing the firing of Dave Aranda, as well as the future of the Baylor Football program. McNamee issued a statement to the Baylor Family early Monday afternoon, taking the time to share the path......
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) has announced that a generous donor who wants to remain anonymous has offered a $2 million challenge grant to support the construction of the new science lab facility. The university says the challenge requires....
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor It's a new age for Baylor football. Athletic Director Doug McNamee announced Sunday morning that head coach Dave Aranda was fired following the Bears' 24-25 loss to Kansas. Despite the turbulent weekend for football, soccer hit the road to......
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer No. 24 Baylor volleyball entered Sunday coming off a reverse sweep of Houston Friday night. The Bears found themselves in the opposite position Sunday, leading No. 17 Kansas two sets to none. Despite Baylor (13-6, 5-3 Big 12) running on the......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Senior forward Reese Ross joined Baylor women's basketball as one of the premiere defensive talents for Utah. She ranked second on the Utes in blocks and third in steals last year, bringing a new fold to the Bears' game. Ross showed out on both......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer It was a hot day in Tucson's desert, but No. 9 Baylor's offense was hotter against Arizona. Three different players scored for Baylor (14-2-1, 7-1-1 Big 12) in its 3-2 win over Arizona (5-7-5, 2-3-4 Big 12). The Bears pick up their seventh......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Baylor has fired head football coach Dave Aranda and named defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman interim head coach for the rest of the season, the university announced Sunday. Aranda joined Baylor in 2020 after serving as defensive coordinator at LSU and......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor, Charlie Cole | LTVN Sports Broadcast Reporter Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda Sunday morning after seven years at the helm in Waco. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will serve as interim head coach after turning Baylor's defense into one....
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer After limping into the second half with seven points, the offense needed a jumpstart. The Baylor defense came through yet again as junior cornerback Devon Jordan took his third interception of the season to the house and put the Bears up by a......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor found itself trailing 25-24 with over a minute left in the fourth quarter against Kansas. Junior quarterback DJ Lagway completed a miraculous pass to fifth-year receiver Gavin Freeman in triple coverage to give the offense some life. The......
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor went into the locker rooms flustered, trailing two sets to none, grappling to find its groove against Houston. Head coach Ryan McGuyre's team came out playing with a newfound sense of urgency and didn't look back. "The message coming from....
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer On Friday night, Fountain Mall buzzed with fall festivities, from a petting zoo to a dunk tank to painting tote bags. Alpha Delta Pi hosted its annual fall philanthropy event, Harvest for Hope, with support from the Baylor Activities Council.......
By Claire Marie Scott | Executive Producer, Aiden Richmond | Managing Editor, Brooke Cranford | Sports DirectorWelcome back to Lariat TV News, this week we bring you to Mt. Joy's tour-ending concert at the Foster Pavilion.And feature Poppi as they stopped by campus.We also recap....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Baylor University family is mourning the loss of one of their own. The university says Dr. Tyler C. Cooper, M.D., B.B.A. ’94, was a member of the Baylor University Board of Regents and president and CEO of Cooper Aerobics and Cooper Clinic in Dallas.......
By Hannah Webb | News Editor Mt. Joy proved Thursday night that Foster Pavilion could handle more than country concerts, bringing indie rock to Waco to kick off Silobration. Opening for the Philadelphia band was Ax and the Hatchetmen, which is currently on its own tour. Mt. Joy.....
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor Baylor faculty, family, staff and students gathered at 5 p.m. Thursday in Paul W. Powell Chapel to attend a remembrance service held in honor of a beloved professor, husband, father and friend. Dr. Ricardo Álvarez-Pimentel, an assistant......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer It was a late night in Tempe. No. 9 Baylor and Arizona State came out of halftime looking to take the lead after an empty first 45 minutes. The Bears took it in the 56th minute. Sophomore midfielder Olivia Hess sent a powerful strike downfield to....
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor men's basketball under head coach Scott Drew has been highlighted by its history of sharpshooters. When the Bears reached the pinnacle of the sport in 2021, their nation-leading 41.3% 3-point percentage played a major role in winning the......
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor women's basketball stood at 21-4 while being ranked No. 12 in the country with three weeks before March Madness. The Bears stumbled through their final seven games, going 3-4, suffering two losses to TCU. The struggles continued, not......
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer In a sport where experience is an increasingly rare currency, the Baylor men's basketball frontcourt is wealthy. Senior center Caden Powell and senior center Juslin Bodo Bodo are both healthy and talented, but perhaps their greatest asset is......
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Country and Christian music have dominated Foster Pavilion's brief history as a concert venue. However, Mt. Joy and Ax and The Hatchetmen will bring a new genre to the stage 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The concert follows two country-filled shows by......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor's loss to TCU left fans and the team frustrated and disappointed. The offense was silent for four quarters in front of the largest crowd of the season, leaving a hollow feeling in Baylor's locker room. While the defeat still lingers, the......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer For some college athletes, the offseason brings uncertainty. The transfer portal has let athletes find new homes and opportunities, making it tough to decide where to go next. But for junior guard Isaac Williams, there was never any uncertainty......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor women's basketball embraced a strong core that entered the program with head coach Nicki Collen in 2022. Jana Van Gytenbeek, Darianna Littlepage-Buggs and Bella Fontleroy anchored the program for the last four years. Once their time at......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor men's basketball has been plagued by injuries for the past couple of years, and it seemed to come to a point last season. The Bears trudged through the 2025-26 season with a seven-man rotation as then-seniors center Caden Powell and......
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Election Day is just around the corner, and Baylor students registered to vote in McLennan County can head to the polls to choose a U.S. representative in Texas' 17th Congressional District. The two names on the ballot are Republican incumbent......
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Flu season has come to Baylor's campus once again, but to prevent the spread of influenza, Baylor Health Services is offering free flu shot clinics in areas that students, staff and faculty frequent. A flu shot clinic will be held from 2 p.m.......
The Baylor Bears are coming off a disappointing 17-6 loss to rival TCU after entering the game riding a dominant offensive showing against Arizona State.WATCH the full story here: Baylor looks to bounce back against Kansas after rough loss to rival TCUNow, with a road trip to......
By Hannah Webb | News Editor For some Baylor students, the midterm election comes down to rent and grocery costs. For others, it is a question of human dignity, the integrity of elected officials or the role religion should play in government. The issues overlap, but students do....
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Baylor's AI Venture Challenge returned for a second year Tuesday night, bringing more applicants, bigger ideas and a tougher decision for the panel of judges. The competition, in which students proposed startup ideas rooted in the world's......
By Hannah Webb | News Editor At roughly 40 doorsteps, a group of Baylor students encountered a cross-section of voters: some eager to talk, some ready to close the door and others willing to spend nearly half an hour discussing politics across party lines with people they had......
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor was riding high through the bye week. It rolled into the matchup against TCU on a four-game win streak capped off with a rout of Arizona State. Head coach Dave Aranda was calling out the doubters, and the offense found its groove, but the....
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor's magical 2021 March Madness run won over many across the country, one of whom is joining the Bears in 2026. After two seasons with Yale, junior forward Isaac Celiscar is suiting up in the green and gold, ready to make an immediate......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Through the process of visits, Baylor felt like the only right option for junior guard Tianna Thompson. "I feel like on my visit, it was honestly like I had to say yes," Thompson said. "You know you just have that feeling." She didn't light up......
By The Editorial Board Baylor’s Baptist affiliation seems to spark questions and opinions whenever anything remotely political happens in the community – and reasonably so. As a religious institution, there should be high expectations surrounding how the university carries......
By Reagan Hunter | Reporter For many Baylor students, service happens through campus organizations, church groups or university-sponsored programs. For members of the Heart of Texas Network for Immigrant Rights (HOTNIR), however, service extends beyond Baylor and into the......
A three-month-old boy remains in intensive care with life-threatening injuries after his father admitted to investigators that he shook the infant, the Bell County Sheriff's Office said.The Bell County Sheriff's Office said it received notification from McLane Children's......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Many eyes were on the gridiron for this packed Revivalry week. People have voiced their frustrations about the stagnant offense Saturday night and are restless to get back in the win column. On the bright side, Baylor came out on top over TCU in.....
