Shoppach helps lead Indians past Yankees
…d Murphy in Boston and Texas. Shoppach’s Indians will now face the Red Sox in the American League Championship Series, starting Friday in Boston. Sic ‘em, Shoppach!…
…d Murphy in Boston and Texas. Shoppach’s Indians will now face the Red Sox in the American League Championship Series, starting Friday in Boston. Sic ‘em, Shoppach!…
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…
…ineups now and make sure you can see the game! Sic ’em Saturday, Bears!…
…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 ’…
…In a recent speech to Baylor faculty and staff, provost Randall O’Brien shared this tidbit that I haven’t seen anywhere else with those gathered: “In the area of research, since 2002 research expenditures have increased over 45%, with external, non-Baylor monies in support of Baylor research exceeding $13 million.” Sic ’em, research fundraisers!…
…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 ’…
…Click the picture to check out a photo gallery of students showing their spirit, complete with the sounds of the Golden Wave Marching Band!…
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…