Between a rock wall and a hard place
…rald reporter Erin Quinn took a shot at the Rock recently and went to the trouble of filming her efforts for us. Now I don’t feel so bad… Take a look! Sic ’em, rockclimbers!…
…rald reporter Erin Quinn took a shot at the Rock recently and went to the trouble of filming her efforts for us. Now I don’t feel so bad… Take a look! Sic ’em, rockclimbers!…
…art of campus, Baylor 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 scientist…
…ance computer system that will aid University 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…
…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 wasn’t the only game…
…improved financial aid available. Baylor was able to provide financial aid packages combining scholarships, federal loans and work study jobs to cover more than 70 percent of the total financial need of students who qualified for such assistance. Overall enrollment is 14,174 students, the second-largest total in school history, with undergraduate retention climbing to 88 percent. Retention for first-year students jumped from 84.2 percent in fall 2…
…reyfogle leads the Big 12 in both total blocks and solo blocks through the first two weeks of the season. Another sophomore, Nichole Jones, earned Big 12 Runner of the Week honors on the heels of winning her third career individual title last weekend at the Baylor Twilight Invitational. Jones, last year’s consensus Big 12 Track and Field Freshman of the Year, was featured in the most recent issue of Baylor Magazine. On the national stage, former B…
…el at home within a stimulating setting that encourages discussions about faith and academia sets Baylor apart. Make no mistake about it: the Great Hall inspires more than trivial conversation. There’s no telling how many good ideas will evolve into grand visions in a place like the Great Hall. The fellowship of the Brooks family dinner is another tradition that makes me proud to be part of the Baylor family. Sic ’em to all those who envisioned an…
…Wariner, who is also a volunteer coach for Baylor Track, posted the fifth fastest quarter in history. Only two humans have ever run faster, and one of them is former Bear 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 t…
…who have gone to Baylor.” In case you didn’t get your copy of this issue, you can also read the article (and the rest of the magazine) online at www.baylormag.com. Sic ’em, Angela!…
…N.Y., and soccer starts Saturday with an exhibition game on the road against Houston. Baylor football’s 2007 slate kicks off Sept. 1 at TCU before returning to Waco for the home opener a week later against Rice. The folks over in the Athletic Department have created some nice desktop wallpapers for your home computer so you can keep your favorite team’s schedule handy; download one for free at BaylorBears.com! Sic ’em, fall athletes! Edit to add:…