Spring 2024
In a space designed for storytelling, we decided to bring you the various avenues that storytellers utilize to share their passions with the Baylor University and Waco community.
Written and Reported by McKenzie Campbell Co-written by Emma Whitt Illustrations by Emma Whitt “It’s like, you think you’re one step ahead, but you’re actually two steps behind,” said Amber Neal, a college freshman from Abu Dhabi, talking about the struggles of being an international student amid constant change and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
War veteran finds solace in painting Story by Preston Gossett Photos by Joshua Martin Clarence “Buzz” Barrows, a man who spent 23 years of his life in the military, is no stranger to new beginnings. “The first beginning I’m thinking of is when he literally walked out of school and decided to join the military,”…
New Baylor football head coach signals to bright achievements in coming season Story by Matthew Soderberg Photos by Mireya Ruiz and Jordan Burgess “My parents would always say, ‘Something good’s about to happen,’ and I’ve always believed that,” Dave Aranda said. Dave Aranda is the new head coach for the Baylor football team, and many…
Waco food pantries held pivotal roles in ensuring the health of struggling families during the COVID-19 pandemic Story by Anna Tabet and Sommer Stanley Photo Courtesy of Chiquita Grice With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of negativity and pain in the Waco community and around the world. Thankfully, there have…
An entrepreneur’s journey from the commercial sex industry to the food industry Story by Anna Tabet Photos by Audrey La Always smiling and ready to give anyone a hug, Shamica Evans has a personality that radiates through every room she enters. An optimistic and kind-hearted woman, Evans prides herself on spreading love and positivity to every person…