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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…

Baylor student cybersecurity team training to protect from 21st-century cyberattacks

…ive student cybersecurity team, known as CyberSec. CyberSec was formed in 2016 with a unique focus on training students to solve problems related to safeguarding critical infrastructure. This includes both offensive strategies (such as enabling two-factor authentication and stronger password use) and defensive skills (like installing firewalls and white-hat hacking). The team is comprised of students from a variety of disciplines — not just comput…

Our 10 favorite Baylor-area coffee spots

…donates $5 to the Baylor Missions fund.) 2. Pinewood officially began in 2015 when Baylor grads roasted their first batch of coffee in a garage. Since then, Pinewood has settled into its very own spot on Austin Avenue. Their shop serves up delicious house lattes made with homemade brown‑sugar syrup and specializes in affordable, delicious drip coffee. At Pinewood, you’ll find a warm, welcoming environment; there’s always a record spinning wonderf…

Baylor prof offers resources for learning more about African American history

…story, 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

…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 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…

Happy birthday to THE Baylor Bears — Joy & Lady!

…irthday today! Joy — officially Judge Joy Reynolds — was born on Jan. 27, 2001; her sister, Judge Sue Sloan (“Lady”), was born a year and four days later (Jan. 31, 2002), and so turns 19 later this week. The bears came to the Baylor campus two decades ago from a private Oregon ranch when they were each about four months old. At that age, taking care of the bears was much like taking care of any baby — minus the milk guzzling and 30-pound weight. T…

Baylor anthropology chair’s background has made him a local leader on COVID-19 issues

…n infectious diseases (including COVID-19). Muehlenbein came to Baylor in 2017 to lead the Department of Anthropology and help grow its focus on health. His background is well-suited for the task; his past studies have included deep dives into endocrinology and immunology, and even led him to Asia and Africa to conduct animal studies on the spread of malaria. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States last year, Muhelenbein’s expertise was s…

Emmy-nominated Baylor alumna’s talk show going national

…hey heard.” The Whitney Reynolds Show has aired in the Chicago area since 2012, steadily growing its audience via broadcast and streaming options (including via PBS and Amazon Prime). This past May, it earned its first Telly Award for its coverage of racism in America, which paved the way for content in its upcoming season. “Now is an opportune time for the show to reach homes across the county,” says Reynolds. “These thoughtful discussions are in…

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.twit…

The top 10 Baylor Instagram photos of 2020

…favorite photos from Baylor’s official 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 sh…