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

…e more important this year. With an eye towards COVID-19, most events were online: Mindful Monday invited students to take part in Self-Care Bingo on Zoom; Wellness Tuesday welcomed groups to play the popular online game “Among Us;” and Talk About It Thursday featured a Zoom panel discussion with mental health experts on campus. “This annual awareness week aims to teach students new ways to incorporate self-care habits into their busy lifestyles a…

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

…tory phone/video counseling sessions, and access to Self-Help TAO, a free, online platform for mental health. They also put together an online toolbox offering tips and resources to help students cope with the stress, anxiety and depression brought on by the pandemic. All of these resources continue to serve our students near and far. The Store — Though many entities on campus altered operations, The Store kept its doors open. This on-campus food…

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. “My…

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

…e first Black football player to play in the Southwest Conference: 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 unhea…

Our 10 favorite Baylor-area coffee spots

…ed) that was roasted on a restored 120‑year‑old machine made in the late 1800s. 6. One Day is tucked in a growing area of downtown Waco. Its cozy corners and patio area are sure to cater to your needs with a cup of their speciality coffee in hand. One Day also partners with local food trucks to offer sustenance at any time of day, so be sure to grab a snack, too! 7. Lalo’s Coffee and Pastries, the area’s newest coffee spot, is a locally-owned Mexi…

Baylor prof offers resources for learning more about African American history

…istory, especially diplomacy and religion. This semester, he’s teaching a 3000-level course on the “History of Black Americans.” We asked him to share some resources with the Baylor Family for those who are wanting to learn more about African American history; he suggested the books, websites and other resources below. “These are accessible forms of media that really add texture to American history — expanding stories with which people are already…

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

…e 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 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, Hanc…

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…