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Students brave the elements to show their support

…kets to the men’s game that afternoon — even though the ticket office wouldn’t open for another five hours. Couple that show of interest with the fans who showed up at 2 a.m. Wednesday night to welcome back the team from College Station, the 20% of the student body that was at Saturday’s men’s game, and the fact that the Bear Pit has quickly become the largest student organization on campus, and I think it’s safe to say that Baylor’s students care…

National Merit numbers show Baylor drawing more top students

…s, Texas A&M and Oklahoma, and outranked other public schools such as Michigan, UC-Berkeley, Clemson, LSU, Maryland, Virginia, Wisconsin, UCLA and Georgia. (Click here for a complete chart of schools with 20 or more Scholars.) Each fall, Baylor invites National Merit Semifinalists to a special program called Invitation to Excellence where they can learn about the school. National Merit Finalists who list Baylor as their top college choice are elig…

Baylor basketball combine for a 29-3 start to the season

…p.m. CT Sunday on ESPN2. On the men’s side, coach Scott Drew’s Bears are 14-2 on the season, again receiving votes in the AP poll and matching the program’s best start since the 1945-46 squad (which went on to win the Southwest Conference and earn the Bears’ first NCAA tournament appearance). The Baylor men are on the road this weekend at Nebraska; the game will be televised live Saturday at 5 p.m. CT by ESPN Plus; click here for a listing of stat…

Goin’ on a bear hunt…

Know any high school students you think would make good Baylor Bears? Click on the Refer a Future Bear link in the right column of this page and let us know! By submitting a potential Bear’s name and contact information, you’ll ensure that the student hears from Baylor’s Admission Services office about why he or she should consider attending Baylor. Baylor is also on the lookout for alumni, parents and other friends to represent the University at…

Former BU kicker named Dolphins’ new GM

…f the Miami Dolphins. (For a transcript and video of the press conference, click here.) Ireland lettered at Baylor from 1988-91 and still holds the school records for field goals made in a season (18) and career (45). After leaving Baylor, Ireland spent two years as a coach at North Texas, then worked as an NFL scout for over a decade before joining the Dallas Cowboys’ front office in 2005, where he helped mold this year’s NFC East champs as vice…

Merry Christmas!

…“Jingle bears, jingle bears, jingle all the way…” Like the rest of the University, the Baylor Proud team is off this week for Christmas. We’ll be back next week, but in the meantime, we leave you with wishes for a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! (Click here or on the picture at right for a Christmas e-card from Baylor Proud.) Sic ’em, Christmas!…

Dickie V applauds Baylor men’s basketball

…and root on the Bears! (Bear Foundation members, season ticket holders and students should contact the Baylor ticket office in advance of the game.) For other home game tickets, click on the “Get Athletic Tickets” link in the right column. Sic ’em, men’s basketball!…

Class of 2008 class gift: a new scholarship fund

…t other students after they are gone. Recent class gifts have led to the re-landscaping of gardens around Burleson Quadrangle and the creation of a prayer garden next to Marrs McLean Gymnasium. My own class was one of many that contributed towards the creation of the Immortal 10 Memorial. The class of 2008 is taking a slightly different approach by creating an endowed scholarship fund to help future deserving students attend Baylor. “The best thin…

Bruiser joins St. Nick for Santa’s Workshop

…ids converged on Baylor’s McLane Student Life Center for Santa’s Workshop, where Mr. and Mrs. Claus waited to gave out presents donated by the Baylor family. Volunteers shared lunch and played with the kids, ages 3-5. Bruiser, the Baylor mascot, and Clifford the Big Red Dog also joined in the festivities. Click here or on the image at right for a slideshow of photos from the event. Sic ’em, Christmas joy-givers!…

Christmas on 5th Street

…ursday night with Christmas on 5th Street, including KOT’s 42nd annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Concerts by Chris Rice and Clay Walker followed, with proceeds benefitting multiple sclerosis research. Click here or on the photo at right for a slideshow of the night’s events. The Waco Tribune-Herald also has their own slideshow here with more photos. Sic ’em, tree lighters!…