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Young alum “Ally ASL” becomes YouTube star signing popular music for the deaf and hearing impaired

…to Sixpence None the Richer’s hit “Kiss Me” — not simply translating, but using American Sign Language and its motions to convey the feeling of the music along with the words. During her years as a student at Baylor, she posted dozens of such videos to YouTube (covering songs ranging from Christian music like “Here I Am To Worship” to pop singles such as Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat’s “Lucky“), eventually gaining over 15,000 followers, well over…

Dallas Morning News highlights Baylor and Starr with front page feature

…No, really.” Writer S. C. Gwynne then goes on to describe Starr in depth, using words like “warm, kind, humble, funny and engaging,” before beginning a detailed description of what brought Starr to Baylor, the university’s recent past and plans for the future. At almost 3,000 words, it’s a lengthy read — the kind you rarely find in newspapers these days — but a good one; check it out here. Gwynne writes of Starr’s reception at Baylor, among those…

Baylor parents covering campus with prayer

…s from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., from Minneapolis to South Texas, to “stand in the gap” for Baylor students, faculty and administrators through monthly prayer and fellowship. Prayer requests and praise reports can be shared online and are lifted up along with more general topics each month. What a great way for parents to support their children without getting in the way of their independence as young men and women! Sic ’em, Parents League…

Baylor football is headed to the Texas Bowl!

…ugh the Baylor Ticket Office (254-710-1000). It’s important that Bear fans buy their tickets through the university, as it’s the only concrete way to count just how well Baylor fans support their team — something future bowl games will look at very carefully when considering BU’s postseason invitations in coming years. In fact, Baylor fans’ response to the men’s basketball team’s run in March — which saw the Bears appear in the Sweet 16 and Elite…

Bears rack up All-Big 12 honors ahead of Sunday’s bowl announcement

…ever stadium the Bears head to this month. It is critical that Baylor fans purchase bowl tickets from the Baylor ticket office, as fans’ institutional ticket purchases can impact our future bowl opportunities. Baylor will receive a block of 10,000-plus tickets that will be made available through BaylorBears.com starting Sunday night. Baylor Nation has been outstanding in its support of the Bears this year, and we need to “rise up” again by purchas…

Baylor once again named among nation’s best private school values

…publications like Kiplinger’s and the Fiske Guide consistently recognizing the benefits of a Baylor education and naming BU a “best buy” and “best value.” Sic ’em, Bears!…

Big crowds needed for final two home games vs. Aggies, Sooners

…again this weekend! Already this morning some Aggie fans have been pushing online to fill Floyd Casey with maroon this Saturday; how about we keep the Case in a much prettier green and gold? Get your tickets now for the Bears’ final two home games. The Bears are 4-0 at home this year, and head coach Art Briles has been quick to credit the fans for giving Baylor a true home-field advantage. Let’s keep that going and send the Bears off to their bowl…

Baylor Facebook page tops 40,000 friends

…n’t even begin to cover all the fraternities, sororities and clubs that have their own pages. The same goes for academic departments.) Even service departments such as Baylor Libraries, Career Services and Academic Advisement are using Facebook as a way to get news out and hear back from the student body. A quick Facebook search for “Baylor” finds dozens of pages, making Facebook one of the easiest ways to connect to the university. Sic ’em, Bears…

Alum at forefront of campaign social media outreach

…in social media outreach and management as well as website development and online advertising, with a clientele that includes Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell as well as gubernatorial candidates in Arkansas, Florida, Nevada, Vermont and Wyoming. Harris actually began the company as a junior at Baylor, expanding it since graduation to a full-time staff of 10 based out of Austin….

Rounding up some Baylor faces you’ll find at the movies and on TV

…. Hurst stars as young lawyer Grayson Kent in the show, which also airs in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. * Toby Meuli, BFA ’04, appears in this weeks’ No. 1 movie at the box office, The Social Network, but might be better known for playing the diva in this Aretha Franklin Snickers commercial (below). On the silver screen, Meuli appears as a friend of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg who helps spread the site in its earliest days. * Ann…