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By Meg Cullar Allowing guns on college campuses would create anxiety, tension, and fear rather than making people safer, according to a letter of petition signed by 120 Baylor faculty and staff and delivered to the Waco office of State Senator Brian Birdwell on Monday, February 18. Birdwell was in Austin, and a staff member […]

By Sara Ligarde Once a month, Baylor students get to show off their artistic abilities by taking center stage at Acoustic Café, a student-led talent show in the Student Union Building (SUB). Every show varies by theme, ranging from musical performances to comedic acts to poetry. January’s Acoustic Café was themed “An Enchanted Evening in

Story and photos by Elisabeth Marrs and Sara Ligarde The 2013 Spring Semester is finally underway. Baylor students have embarked on new classes, new expectations, and new experiences. The Baylor Line asked students what they are looking forward to this spring and which class has them the most excited. Kimberly Walbek Denver, CO Freshman “There

By Kristyan Pak Kristine Gentry ’95 is making a difference in womens’ lives. From her home in Houston, she serves as a spokesperson and vendor, selling handmade crafts online for Trades of Hope, a fair-trade organization composed of women throughout the world who are trying to build a better life for themselves and their families.

By Jena Howie Courtesy Photographs Josh Grider ’02 has always known his heart belonged in music. From playing guitar and singing in church as a kid in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to signing with one of country music’s most talented and highly esteemed publishers, Grider has found a way express what he believes and make

By Catherine West Based in Dallas, Susan Strauss ’00 launched an online company that allows clients to add a personal touch to their invitations while sticking to their budget. Popular among brides, Simply Personal offers a variety of colors, designs, and fonts that allow their invitations to reflect their personality. Clients can quickly design their

By Catherine West If you tune in to Waco’s own country station 92.9 Shooter FM on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., you’ll likely hear the voice of Baylor alumna Jessica Goodlett ’10.  Goodlett, a journalism major with a minor in film and digital media, began her radio career in 2008 as an intern

By Jena Howie Courtney Webb ’10 never imagined she would be selected as grand prize winner of Vogue magazine’s American Beauty Sweepstakes, when she submitted her five-sentence contest blurb online. Little did she know that winning the sweepstakes would land her a job in New York City, a professional mentor, and the opportunity of a

By Jena Howie and Catherine West Fall has finally arrived on Baylor’s campus, just in time for Parent and Family Weekend. As students unpack their boots and sweaters for this weekend’s game against TCU, they look forward to welcoming their families to Waco. Michael Allen Coppell, TX Junior “My parents haven’t been down to Waco

By Catherine West For Greg Plett ’86, a day at the beach involves more than tanning and swimming — it involves an artistic masterpiece. To keep himself busy while his kids play in the ocean, this computer science major from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, spends his time creating elaborate sand sculptures. Taking between four and five