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Baylor charm, keychain available from James Avery

…gift when she graduated from Baylor. This fall, the Texas-based jeweler re-introduced Baylor items to its inventory. The Baylor keychain (pictured) is available in silver and bronze, while a similar charm is offered in gold and silver. The two items are available in all 48 James Avery locations in Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, and online at jamesavery.com. Might make for a nice Christmas gift for your loved one, eh? Sic ’em, B…

Build-A-(Baylor)Bear now available!

…f all ages can go in and configure their own teddy bear. Children choose the bear’s design, help add the stuffing, and pick out clothing and accessories for the bear. Of course, every Bear wants to be a Baylor Bear — and now they can be. At 14 Build-A-Bear locations across Texas and Louisiana (and also online), the bears can now be dressed in a Baylor t-shirt! (To find the location nearest you — or other stores in your area that carry Baylor gear…

Homecoming Parade to be televised live on KWBU-TV and online

…urday at 9 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. The parade will also be streamed live online at www.baylor.edu/homecoming. (If you can’t wait, you can always go back and watch the 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 parades online right now, or view this slideshow from last year’s Homecoming events.) The Baylor University Homecoming Parade is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Olympic gold medalist and former Baylor track standout Reggie Witherspoon wi…

New Baylor photo book to go on sale at Homecoming

…songs and sermons delivered throughout Baylor’s history. The book will be available in the Baylor Bookstore this weekend. If you can’t make it to campus, you can also order the book online directly from Baylor Press. Can’t wait to get my copy! Sic ’em, Baylor book creators!…

Dogs and cats show Baylor Bear spirit for Homecoming

…ars for the week. (If you’ve got Baylor spirit pics you think might be fitting for Baylor Proud, e-mail them to BaylorProud@gmail.com.) Regardless of your species, it’s not too late to make your plans to visit Waco this weekend for Homecoming; book a hotel now, order your tickets for Saturday’s football game vs. #14 Missouri, and sign in here to let your friends know you’re coming. (Oh, and don’t let these pets out-spirit you; get some Baylor gear…

KWBU-TV special wins Lone Star Emmy

…ocumentary “The War” called “The War: Central Texas Remembers WWII.” The 30-minute special featured interviews with six Central Texans about their experiences in World War II and how it affected their lives, and it’s this special that earned the regional Emmy nomination. (Winners will be announced at the Lone Star Emmy Awards Show on October 18.) You can watch the entire special online at BaylorTV.com, or watch individual interviews in their entir…

Bears blow past Cyclones for commanding Parents Weekend win

…rue freshman quarterback Robert Griffin continued to impress, completing 21-of-24 pass attempts for 278 yards and two touchdowns, but Griffin shared the Parents Weekend spotlight with fellow freshman Kendall Wright. (Those two and more are in our photo gallery from the game.) Wright, another true freshman, had seven catches for 132 yards and two TDs. His first score — a diving catch at the back of the end zone — put the Bears up 7-0 early, but it…

Big 12 men’s hoops coaches rank BU even with defending national champs

…e’s top four teams for the fifth straight season. Baylor received one first-place vote and placed fourth behind Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa State after finishing second in the league last season. We’re a month away from the Bears’ season-opening exhibition against Tarleton State and the Lady Bears’ exhibition against the Houston Jaguars, but the excitement for both programs is already building. Don’t miss out; order your season tickets today! Sic ’em…

National media outlets highlight new Baylor Religion Survey results

…evised reports on the survey, and even publications as far flung as Italy, Australia, India and Mexico ran with the story. (Click here for a complete list of media coverage.) This second wave of the study asked a number of new questions as well as some of the same questions as the first version two years ago, which will allow researchers to track trends across time. The Baylor Religion Survey will continue to be repeated every two years, thanks to…

Baylor working to help those affected by Hurricane Ike

…e affected by this storm. Interim president Dr. David Garland sent out an e-mail late last week to ask for prayers and financial assistance in supporting these students, and already over $7,500 has been collected; if you’re interested in helping, click here. Last but not least, the Student Activities and Spiritual Life departments are working together to form a relief team that would head to the coast over Fall Break, depending on safety issues, w…