Freshman enrollment breaks records
By Emily Cousins | Staff Writer With record-breaking freshman enrollment this fall of over 4,200, Baylor has sought ways to open more space in the residence halls and freshman classes. Some...
View ArticleNew Baylor Police chief values transparency
By Matt Kyle | Staff Writer As the newest chief of Baylor Police Department, John Kolinek said he aims to better diversify the department, promote engagement with students and build personal...
View ArticleReturn to normal . . . or not?
By Clay Thompson | Intern After reinstating mask requirements regardless of vaccination status this fall, Baylor University continues to adapt to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in McLennan...
View ArticleGet your COVID vaccine
By Emily Cousins | Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has become a political and divisive issue. The U.S. is fortunate enough to have widely accessible, free COVID-19 vaccinations, but only 50% of...
View ArticleFinalists for artist of first Black graduates statues to be announced later...
By Omar Islam and Clay Thompson | Interns Finalists for Baylor’s first Black graduates statues will be identified on Friday after the search was announced in July. The statues will be part of an...
View ArticleBaylor Line Camp brings normalcy to tradition
By Tori Templet | Staff Writer The long-standing Baylor Line Camp tradition for incoming freshmen was held in-person this summer after being online last year. After facing the challenges of COVID-19...
View ArticleSix former Baylor athletes compete in Olympics
By Marquis Cooley | Sports Editor Baylor University was represented at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with six former Bears competing in multiple events for three different countries. Wil London and KC...
View ArticleUT, OU causing issues for Big 12
By Marquis Cooley | Sports Editor On July 21, Houston Chronicle staff writer Brent Zwerneman turned the college football world upside down when he reported that both the University of Oklahoma and the...
View ArticleA letter from the Editorial Board
Dear Readers, Welcome to the editorial section of The Baylor Lariat. Since this is the first publication of the year, we felt like now would be the perfect time to reintroduce ourselves. First, we...
View ArticleMichael Ford ready to lead men’s track
By Matt Davis | Sports Writer Over the summer, Mack Rhoades, Baylor University vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics promoted Michael Ford to head coach of the Baylor men’s Track...
View ArticleNicki Collen looks to open up offense
By Gio Gennero | Sports Writer New Lady Bears head coach Nicki Collen has gotten a jumpstart on implementing her offense with summer workouts, which is a first for the program. In an interview with...
View ArticleBaylor athletes show their stripes in NBA
By Marquis Cooley | Sports Editor Baylor basketball fans had something to celebrate this summer as both Davion Mitchell and Jared Butler, members of the 2021 National Championship team, were drafted in...
View ArticleYou shouldn’t have to get the vaccine
By George Schroeder | Managing Editor, LTVN Update: At the time of publication, the Pfizer vaccine had not been granted full approval by the FDA. I am vaccinated against the coronavirus. I believe the...
View ArticleWhat to Do in Waco: August 23-28
World’s Largest Dinosaurs Exhibit | June 5 through September 26 | Monday- Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. | Mayborn Museum Complex | $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for...
View ArticleBaylor Theatre prepares for new year with exciting show line-up
By Tori Templet | Staff Writer As the fall semester begins, Baylor Theatre prepares to take the stage for six new shows throughout the school year. Dr. DeAnna Toten Beard, Baylor theatre department...
View ArticleCommon Grounds concerts return in full swing for fall
By Erianne Lewis | Arts and Life Editor The fall semester not only brings in a new season for Baylor students, but also marks the return of the highly anticipated Common Grounds concerts. Common...
View ArticleIndie film created by Baylor film chair purchased for distribution
By Clay Thompson | Intern A Baylor professor-made film is now available to watch on most digital platforms. The movie “Seven Short Films About (Our) Marriage,” written and produced by Chris Hansen,...
View ArticleFan engagement technology installed at McLane, Ferrell
By Camille Cox | Staff Writer Adorned with a new technology feature, the seats of both McLane Stadium and Ferrell Center will soon display a unique QR code that allows fans to access a Digital Seat Fan...
View ArticleHow students balance course load, activities
By Lakesyn Melia | Assistant News Editor Many freshmen come to Baylor with the excitement of knowing they have a fresh start to build a strong grade point average, while others may dread it. However,...
View ArticleBaylor’s progress on reaching R1 research level by 2024
By Ana Ruiz Brictson | Staff Writer “It’s nothing more than a metric,” Provost Dr. Nancy Brickhouse said about the aftermath of what happens when Baylor reaches the R1 research title. “It’s a goal, but...
View ArticleA guide to COVID on campus
By Lexi Masarweh | Staff Writer Baylor will be at full capacity for the fall semester with required COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated individuals. If a student tests positive or has a COVID-19...
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SLIDESHOW: Welcome Week 2021
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