Category: Fall 2019

  • MURALS PAINT THE CITY OF WACO

    MURALS PAINT THE CITY OF WACO

    Story & Photos by Camille Rasor A nonprofit organization encourages culture and creativity to thrive in Waco Eye-catching murals have come to be an iconic feature of life in Waco, most of them depicting both the good and bad aspects of the city’s history. Among the groups adding to the murals of Waco, and therefore…

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  • A NONPROFIT FOR NONPROFITS

    A NONPROFIT FOR NONPROFITS

    Story & Illustration by Trong Mai Photos by Wilson Hui and Audrey La Waco Foundation supports long-term success for other nonprofits Among the numerous nonprofits working to create a better Waco, the Waco Foundation prides itself in working behind the scenes rather than taking the forefront. The organization was established in 1958 and is dedicated…

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  • DEATH IMITATING LIFE

    DEATH IMITATING LIFE

    Story by Paige Phillips & Photos by Audrey La The Legacy of Waco’s Taxidermists  It’s hard to drive though Waco without noticing the numerous taxidermy shops. This certainly makes sense in a rural area with plenty of ground for hunting, but the climate in Waco is changing. Since becoming a tourist destination due to the…

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  • JOURNALING FOR GENERATIONS

    JOURNALING FOR GENERATIONS

    Story & Photos by Camille Rasor Daily reflection can establish a written legacy Almost as a response to the pressure to succeed that can come from our parents, our mentors, society at large or even sometimes ourselves, the typical American adult books their calendars so full that there is little room left for self-reflection and,…

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  • PAVING NEW PATHS

    PAVING NEW PATHS

    Story by Anna Tabet & Photos by Ryan Feller Children of immigrants know all too well the need to make their parents’ struggle for a better life worth something, and that doesn’t stop when they get to college. As students, their desire to carry on their parents’ legacy manifests itself in their diligent work ethic…

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  • CHANGES IN THE CAPITAL

    CHANGES IN THE CAPITAL

    Story by Kyle Desrosiers & Photos Courtesy of JP Hayworth Photo of JP Hayworth John-Paul “JP” Hayworth, a 2001 Baylor graduate, is working with a large network of Baylor alumni and students to push for adequate resources and support for LGBTQ students at Baylor.  Justice and inclusion are values central to his profession as executive…

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  • A GLIMPSE AT A DIFFERENT LIFE

    A GLIMPSE AT A DIFFERENT LIFE

    Story & Photos by McKenzie Oviatt In June of 1973, Homestead Heritage started as a small chapel in the slums of New York City with around 30 members sharing a common goal––to have a peaceful chapel, bringing diverse people together. Although the church members lived in separate units, when they came together they wanted to…

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