The Baylor Lariat

The Baylor Lariat serves as the official student newspaper for Baylor University, located in Waco, Texas. It has received recognition from the Houston Press Club as the top student newspaper in Texas in multiple years, specifically in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.

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Baylor's green initiatives strive to serve as future example

1 day ago | baylorlariat.com | James Laird

By James Laird | ReporterBaylor sustainability efforts are a part of the university's strategic plan and hopes to integrate Christian stewardship of the planet into its green initiatives. Notable green initiatives recently have included composting 270,000 pounds of food waste from the dining halls and achieving Tree Campus USA certification. Baylor also supports green community initiatives like the Waco Creek Cleanup and hosts events like the Green Communities Conference.
Double play duo slugs homers, Baylor blows past HCU 9-1

1 day ago | baylorlariat.com | Foster Nicholas

By Foster Nicholas | Sports EditorWhen scouring the college baseball scene, finding a middle infield duo on a hotter three-game stretch than senior shortstop Tyriq Kemp and redshirt sophomore second baseman Travis Sanders would be nearly impossible. Kemp and Sanders each cranked two-homer games on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, and tormented pitchers again on Tuesday night.
Data Science Club prepares students for careers, partners with Baylor baseball

1 day ago | baylorlariat.com | James Laird

By James Laird | ReporterThe Data Science Club at Baylor prepares students for a career in data science and related fields while also helping build a community among its members. The club organizes info sessions with companies, game nights, professional development workshops and real world projects. The club began with two founding members, Redmond, Wash., senior Kayla Balkcum and Galveston senior Luke Roe, and now has around 30 members. Balkcum and Roe are now co-presidents of the club.
Bobcat fever: Baseball fires two-hitter, downs Utah 9-0 behind new rally mascot

5 days ago | baylorlariat.com | Foster Nicholas

By Foster Nicholas | Sports EditorWhen redshirt freshman John Youens and sophomore catcher Brayden Buchanan brought a taxidermy bobcat to the field Friday, they knew it was going to be a staple at the ballpark. The magic happened again Saturday afternoon as Baylor Baseball shut out Utah 9-0 at Baylor Ballpark. "We lost on Friday, and we just came back, and we see a taxidermy bobcat in our locker room," sophomore left-handed pitcher Mason Green said.
'Mamba Mentality': No. 4 seed Baylor rallies to take down No. 5 seed Arizona in Big 12 quarterfinals 4-3

5 days ago | baylorlariat.com | Foster Nicholas

By Foster Nicholas | Sports EditorWhen senior Cristina Tiglea transferred to Baylor from Texas Tech over the summer, she wanted to play in big moments. Tiglea did just that, clinching a 4-3 Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals victory for the fourth-seeded Bears over No. 5 seed Arizona Friday afternoon at the Hurd Tennis Center. "I always tell the girls, everyone knows that I was born for this moment," Tiglea said.
Baseball looks to 'put it all together' against Utah

1 week ago | baylorlariat.com | Foster Nicholas

By Foster Nicholas | Sports EditorConsistency has been hard to come by for Baylor baseball despite its best record under head coach Mitch Thompson. With a Tuesday night win over UT Arlington, the Bears (23-13, 6-9 Big 12) officially exceeded the win totals from the previous two seasons under Thomson (20 and 22, respectively).
'Wide Receiver U': Maturity, youth balance high pass-catching expectations

1 week ago | baylorlariat.com | Foster Nicholas

By Foster Nicholas | Sports EditorWide receivers coach Dallas Baker has never been shy about the expectations for his room. With a healthy balance of experienced veterans and rising stars, his goals for the team in the passing game are higher than ever before. Before the 2024 season, Baker hyped up his room with an in-room competition to see who could win the Biletnikoff trophy, an award given to the nation's best wide receiver.
Scott Drew, Baylor land commitment from Cincinnati transfer Dan Skillings Jr.

1 week ago | baylorlariat.com | Foster Nicholas

By Foster Nicholas | Sports EditorHead coach Scott Drew and Baylor men's basketball is on a roll, landing their third transfer in as many days. Following an official visit on Tuesday afternoon, Cincinnati rising senior guard Dan Skillings Jr. announced he committed to the Bears on Instagram. In three seasons with the Bearcats, Skillings appeared in 100 games (28 of which he started).
Securing the future: Cybersecurity Club competes nationally

1 week ago | baylorlariat.com | James Laird

By James Laird | ReporterCybersecurity Club at Baylor is a club that allows students to grow in their cybersecurity knowledge and skills while also providing mentorship opportunities to its members. The club also feeds into a competition team, the Baylor Cybersecurity Team, that is nationally ranked and competes against other schools across the country.
Waco native Caden Powell transfers to Baylor from Rice

1 week ago | baylorlariat.com | Foster Nicholas

By Foster Nicholas | Sports EditorAfter a superstar career at Midway High School, Rice forward Caden Powell is headed back to his hometown. The rising senior is the sixth incoming Baylor transfer, he announced Monday afternoon. The 6-foot-10 big man averaged 10.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and one block per game in his junior season with the Owls. Powell owned the offensive glass, finishing top-50 in the nation, averaging 3.1 offensive rebounds per game.