…life. That’s pretty much what you get at the annual ATO Bed Races, held Friday on Fountain Mall. Each team of five included four people pushing the bed (on wheels) and one rider; after pushing the bed a certain distance, the rider jumps off and tackles an inflatable obstacle course. Over 60 teams competed Friday in men’s and women’s divisions in the third annual race, sponsored by Alpha Tau Omega and the Place2BU. As you can see in this slideshow…
I have to admit, I’m not quite sure how it is that the McLane Student Life Center (known on-campus as the SLC, or “Slick”) turned eight years old last week, and I STILL haven’t taken a turn at climbing its 52-foot rock wall. Did you know that it’s the tallest free-standing climbing structure in the state? Now that I think about it, maybe that’s why I haven’t tried it yet. Waco Tribune-Herald reporter Erin Quinn took a shot at the Rock recently an…
…sometimes seems surrounded by water. (And that’s not including when a thunderstorm threatens to flood 5th Street…) Baylor grad student Laura Dobbins recently received funding from the EPA to study the life found in bodies of water like these–specifically, at how aquatic life is effected by certain chemicals found in many personal care products, pharmaceuticals and foods. Her method’s unique approach may allow future scientists to predict the effec…
…n class considered Baylor’s educational value “very important” in their decision to attend Baylor — far and away the #1 answer. A survey of Texas high school juniors considering applying to Baylor said the #1 reason was because “Baylor is a great school.” By a margin of 7-1, collegebound juniors across Texas agreed that “a Baylor education is good value for the money.” These are exciting numbers coming from the University’s future graduates. Sic ’…
…sity researchers in their own work and in collaborations with other universities. Put simply, the new system from Hewlett Packard is 35 times faster than what is currently in place, and about 1,000 times faster than your average personal computer. Work that would previously have taken five days will soon take only one — an advantage that should not only help current Baylor researchers, but also may help the University attract new professors. Sic ’…
…earlier this week, until he explained that he meant the long-running television quiz show Jeopardy. I missed the episode (curse that 4:30 time slot!), but as related to me, the $400 answer under the heading “Colleges and Universities” was: “The 735-acre campus of this Baptist school is on the banks of the Brazos River in Waco, Texas.” And yes, a contestant did get the right answer. (Or is it question? Jeopardy always confuses me on that.) That wa…
With almost a month of classes gone by already, Baylor released some official numbers Tuesday that look outstanding. As you may have heard, interest in Baylor is on the rise. For the fifth straight year, high school student applications set a new Baylor record; 26,514 students applied to start school this fall, blowing away the 7,986 applications received just six years ago. Some of the increased interest might have to do with the improved financ…
…ar Michael Johnson, who holds the world record of 43.18. Collectively, Baylor runners have run 15 out of the 18 fastest quarter mile races in history! Jeremy has three of those, and Michael has 12. Watch out Michael: Jeremy is just hitting his stride! Sic ’em, Jeremy, and sic ’em to Coach Harbour, Coach Hart and others from the Baylor family who help mold Baylor’s incredible athletes. Thanks for your years of hard work in making Baylor world renow…
…own as Angela Martin on The Office — in the new issue of Baylor Magazine, hitting homes this week. Kinsey, a 1994 grad, talks about her time at Baylor and her success in Hollywood. “I was in traffic the other day, and someone had ‘Sic ‘Em Bears’ on their bumper, and I pulled up next to them and just waved,” says Kinsey… “They probably thought I was a crazy person. But I do get real excited to meet people who have gone to Baylor.” In case you didn’…
…Join fellow Baylor alums across the country in wearing your green and gold on August 31 for “College Colors Day“. This is probably also a good time to mention that this year’s Gold Rush shirts are now on sale for just $5. Get yours at the Baylor Bookstore and other Waco retail stores, or online at baylorbears.com. Sic ’em in your Green and Gold!…
