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Despite calendar changes, BU students find ways to focus on mental health

…y the mental health panel and the tabling event on campus,” says senior Sainamitha Palnati, co-director of health for Baylor Student Government. “Many students were empowered by the discussion and learned how to advocate for themselves and their fellow peers’ mental well-being. And of course, Friday’s event offered students the chance to engage with the campus community with purpose.” In addition to Student Government’s Mental Health Week, junior…

One year later, recognizing Baylor’s unsung heroes through the pandemic

…re — Though many entities on campus altered operations, The Store kept its doors open. This on-campus food pantry, located in the Paul L. Foster Success Center, has continued to provide nutritious food, free-of-cost, to students facing food insecurity on our campus. Even during the historic winter storm that hit Waco earlier this spring, staff kept The Store going — and when their inventory started to run dry, the Baylor Family jumped into help re…

Baylor prof offers resources for learning more about women’s history

…the history of U.S. higher education. Among her course assignments are a 2000-level course on women’s and gender history and 4000-level courses on the history of the American woman — which is why we asked her to share some resources with the Baylor Family for those who are wanting to learn more about women’s history. She suggested the books, podcasts and other resources below from those she uses in her classes and her knowledge of the subject. “M…

Presenting the 2020-21 Baylor Alumni Award winners

…t Worth. Unlike most theatre companies, The Hopeful Theatre Project gives 100% of ticket proceeds to charity. In the program’s first year, three full-production shows raised more than $12,000 for Ronald McDonald House, Make-a-Wish, Salvation Army and Operation Christmas Child. Pro Ecclesia Medal of Service: Daniel Roby (BA ’04), CEO of Austin Street Center, the largest low-barrier homeless shelter in Dallas. Beyond the basics of a safe place to sl…

Big 12 champion Lady Bears set to defend national title in San Antonio

…as led to plenty of changes since then (including the cancellation of the 2020 NCAA tournament), a lot has remained familiar. In the two years since that national title, the Lady Bears have claimed two more Big 12 regular season titles (their 10th and 11th straight, the nation’s longest active streak) and won the 2021 Big 12 tournament (their 11th conference tourney title). Now, they’ll defend that national title just down I-35 from Waco, with the…

Vinnie Johnson builds success — from Baylor to the NBA to business

…rent outside of basketball, but the main thing was giving back to the city of Detroit for all the support they have given me.” As founder, chairman and CEO, Johnson has seen his business expand from a single shop in Detroit to locations across the Midwest, employing over 11,000 people and holding a portfolio of four brands (Piston Automotive, Irvin Products, Detroit Thermal Systems, and AIREA). A generous contributor to philanthropic and charitabl…

Looking back on Black History Month 2021 at Baylor

…erence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P069yjrmeCk Baylor senior Dahron Mize of Tau Alpha Alphas (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.) explained the history behind (and demonstrated) the form of dance known as stepping: https://youtu.be/rzRN0NALJUE And Baylor senior Peyton Ball wrapped up the month with a performance of poet Sonia Sanchez’s noted work on the importance of education and unheard voices, “This Is Not a Small Voice“: https://www.youtube…

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

…ence warning.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HZAnkxdYuA The film’s debut comes almost 30 years after Hancock first wrote the script. “It would have saved us a lot of money to make it contemporary,” Hancock told the AP. “But I liked the idea that this was pre-DNA 1990. Investigations were harder. Everything was harder. You had to take rolls of quarters for payphones.” In another interview, Hancock told Deadline, “I’m so glad it’s taken this long…

Baylor’s campus became a winter wonderland this weekend

…snow? ❄️ pic.twitter.com/YBbRijx0hO — Baylor University (@Baylor) January 10, 2021   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor University (@bayloruniversity) Winter Waco Wonderland 🐻💚💛❄️ pic.twitter.com/ccGKfCHW1b — McLane Stadium (@McLaneStadium) January 10, 2021 ❄️ Views from Waco, Texas ❄️ Stay safe, Bears! ☃️ #SicEm pic.twitter.com/Hm0igh4A81 — Baylor Athletics (@BaylorAthletics) January 10, 2021 SNOWWW BEARSSSSS ❄️❄️🐻❄️🐻 pic.twitt…

The top 10 Baylor Instagram photos of 2020

…fficial Instagram account. Here are the top 10 Baylor Instagram photos of 2020: 10. The year began with such promise, as we celebrated Baylor’s 175th birthday — complete with Dr Pepper floats and birthday cake.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor University (@bayloruniversity) 9. Baylor swings = love. This cute marriage proposal is just the latest example.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor University (@bay…