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10 things we’ve learned about slavery/racism & Baylor’s history from the Conversation Series

…her than if the way enslaved people were treated was just. 6. Despite the denomination’s reputation for dissidence, few (if any) Texas Baptists spoke against slavery leading up to the Civil War. In fact, the Southern Baptist Convention was founded in 1845 largely as a reaction to a national Baptist convention’s refusal to approve the appointment of a Georgia slaveholder as a Baptist missionary. 7. Many early Texas Baptist leaders owned enslaved pe…

Looking back on Black History Month 2021 at Baylor

…poetry. We also put together this brief history of Baylor’s National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations, often referred to as the “Divine Nine” — an integral part of life at Baylor for many Black students. The Heavenly Voices Gospel Choir blessed us all with their medley arrangement of three Black Gospel songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itis2D7So7A Former Baylor football and NFL standout Walter Abercrombie (BSED ’86, MSED ’92) explained the…

Our 10 favorite Baylor-area coffee spots

…offers sophisticated, top‑notch, craft coffee beverages in a space that feels elegant and big‑city. 4. Lighthouse Coffee, a newer downtown hangout, offers a variety of coffees from Olympia Coffee Roasters. It delivers a small and special space, with a warm feel and a little outside patio where you can take in the Waco skyline — a perfect little getaway. 5. Brû has perhaps the most unique location of all: inside a century‑old elevator in the histo…

BU alum’s latest film, “The Little Things,” stars Denzel Washington, Rami Malek & Jared Leto

…s weekend. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Academy Award winners Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto, the psychological thriller depicts the dissonance between a Kern County deputy and a Los Angeles detective during the investigation of a serial killer in the 1990s. (Watch the trailer below; language and violence warning.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HZAnkxdYuA The film’s debut comes almost 30 years after Hancock first wrote…

Why Baylor is increasing its COVID-19 testing this spring

…ll a lot we don’t know about COVID-19, but one thing we do know is that frequent testing is essential in helping limit the spread of the virus. Testing identifies even presymptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, thus interrupting the spread. Part of what helped Baylor make it through last semester in-person was the ability to consistently provide COVID-19 tests and timely results. (The American College Health Association has taken note of how thi…

Baylor’s campus became a winter wonderland this weekend

…Bear with it! Yes, believe it or not, we made the bear. We may be old but young at heart! ⁦@Baylor⁩ ⁦@BaylorS3⁩ #snowbear #snow #fun pic.twitter.com/y0Ixp36hg1 — Kirk Wakefield (@kirkwakefield) January 10, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRhK4bqQZow&feature=youtu.be Sic ’em, snow bears!…

‘Stories from the Line’ celebrate 50 years of one of college football’s great traditions

…ent traditions. Three founding members tell the story of the Baylor Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vz-f8Fdxl4 Alumnae Run the Line — For the first half of its history, the Baylor Line was limited to freshman men; women weren’t allowed to join until 1994. In 2017 — shortly after President Livingstone’s inauguration — those women got the chance they never had as students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OfUbg4obLs Sic ’em, Baylor Line!…

Celebrating a very merry (and very online) Christmas at Baylor in 2020

…ed — what would become of Christmas on 5th Street in 2020? Rather than cancel the beloved tradition, Student Activities got to work and converted it into a special 30-minute broadcast, which aired live online last Thursday night. Thousands of Bears tuned in to enjoy their favorite #BaylorChristmas traditions, from the live nativity to the KOT Christmas tree lighting. Special guests included President Linda Livingstone, the Baylor Religious Hour Ch…

Baylor’s Medal of Honor recipients recognized with new statues outside McLane

…ers were also awarded the medal, making the raid the most highly-decorated single engagement in the nation’s history.) Jack Lummus played football, baseball and basketball for the Bears, earning recognition as both an all-Southwest Conference defensive end and center fielder. He played in nine games with the NFL’s New York Giants in 1941 before enlisting in the Marine Corps, where he eventually rose to the level of First Lieutenant. In 1945, Lummu…

2020 Baylor grad’s start-up brings fun, interactive education for kids to your front door

…y own company focused on my favorite things from school: STEM topics and open–ended projects. “I knew the pandemic had affected childhood learning and entertainment, so I wanted to create something to bridge that gap in academics. The answer was an engaging, educational and hands-on curriculum that could be delivered to your front door: STIIX.” How does it work? “Each month, we send out fun monthly STEM-related activities complimented by a video s…