Released in September, “Josie: A True Story of Race, Rescue and Resilience” is based on a true story close to Todd Smith’s own life. It follows the life of a black woman named Josie, who was taken in by Smith’s great-grandparents after she was abandoned at birth in the small town of D’Lo, Mississippi, in 1906.
Baylor students gathered at Fountain Mall Thursday night to honor the Immortal Ten and pass the university’s legacy to a new generation during the annual Ten at Ten: A Mass Meeting Experience.
Although many current students participate in Baylor’s Homecoming, it was originally designed as an alumni reunion. For many, it is a time to remember good times, reconnect and show family what Baylor is all about.
In a statement to The Lariat, Baylor said it received “credible, confidential information” alleging hazing within the fraternity last weekend. Given the seriousness of the allegations and potential violations of state and federal anti-hazing laws, the university issued an immediate cease and desist of all chapter operations.
Baylor University confirmed Tuesday that Student Life officials sent a letter to Phi Kappa Chi, a Baylor-founded fraternity, amid rumors surrounding the organization’s absence from homecoming activities and allegations of hazing.
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Baylor football has consistently won on homecoming in the last 15 seasons, emerging victorious 13 times. While it helps rally the fans, it can also be a catalyst for the final stretch.
Soccer ends regular season with two goals at home, heading into conference tournament preparation
No. 24 Baylor volleyball wanted to prove itself after losing to No. 15 Kansas two weeks ago. The Jayhawks put those aspirations to rest, sweeping the Bears and making them fall to 1-7 against ranked opponents.
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The top eight All-University Sing acts returned for Pigskin Revue 2026 Thursday night, and they did not disappoint.
For some Christians, tattoos can represent a conflict between faith and personal expression. But understanding the Bible’s historical context and the meaning behind a tattoo can change how believers view body art.
Just because the U.S. is willing to elect women doesn’t mean it sees them in the same light as men. When the next wave of congressional and presidential hopefuls make themselves known ahead of 2028, make sure to see the women on the ballot as more than a hot commodity, an anti-candidate or a first name.
As society grows and technology advances, journalists must come to terms that social media is a tool, not a replacement.
When a computer beat world chess champion Garry Kasparov in 1997, there was an understanding that chess would never be the same and a fear that the game might suffer the fate of pay phones and the Pony Express. But the latter never happened. In fact, the opposite did. Today, chess is in many ways better off than it was in 1996, or any time in its history.
We are missing the entire point of why people resort to AI for love and empathy. We are too critical, we call them cringe and immediately resort to judgment when considering those who resort to Therabots for emotional support. We need to look deeper and have a desire to understand the root issue: this is a real dilemma and people are suffering.
This homecoming season, we are reminded of our ties to our Baylor community. Whether professors and advisers, or roommates and friends, the Baylor Bears seem to be especially tight-knit this time of year.
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