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From a senior: Be present in the little moments KARYN SIMPSON Copy Desk Chief As a senior, freshman year seems like forever ago. A lifetime of coffee cups, late nights and marathon study sessions stands between 18-yearold me and 22-year-old me, and I almost don’t recognize the girl who walked onto this campus four years ago with too many boxes and not enough confidence. It’s funny how memory is a burning book, the pages, chapters dissolving into ash even as you flip past them. Looking back, I can barely recall many of the details of these past four years. Of course, I remember the big things – the headlines, the semester I completely forgot to attend my Spanish final, the way my roommates and I laughed when we came home one evening to find our pit bull hiding from our cat. But the little things — conversations over coffee, the moments of spontaneous joy and the way the light shone into my dorm room through the peaked fourth-floor window — all fade into the same indeterminate haze of memory. We receive a lot of advice throughout our years as students here. “Don’t drink the punch.” “Sit in the front row.” “Dress well, test well.” And, if you’re anything like me, you listened to very little of it. That said, as I leave Baylor, I find myself wanting to pass on the one piece of advice that I did listen to: Be present. In your classes, in your afternoons, in your walks to class — be present. Your time here is fleeting. Embrace it. The second night of
Welcome Week my freshman year, an upperclassman leader sat down next to me on Fountain Mall. I don’t remember his name, the tenor of his voice or the color of his hair – all are details that have faded to ash in my mind — but I do remember his message. He told me to savor the little moments. He cautioned me against hiding behind my phone on my walks to class, encouraging me to put it in my pocket, to look around me, to notice the details. Now, though I’ve certainly had the days I’ve walked to class with my nose buried in a book or my phone, I’ve also learned to savor being truly present in each moment, to relish in the minute experiences that I likely won’t experience again after graduation. I’m not going to say these are the best years of your life – they aren’t. But they are likely the only years you will spend at Baylor, and by being intentionally present, you’ll create memories you can look back on long after this time in your life is over. As I prepare for the next chapter in my life, I reach back to grasp these moments I never thought I’d miss, but in many cases, I find only ash and the shadow of a memory. Coming from a senior: Your time here really does go quickly. Be present in the minutiae of every day. Be intentional in your interactions, in your time. Don’t get so bogged down in the mundane that you forget to look around you, to enjoy the details. After all, long after graduation, you’ll want to remember the way campus looked in the spring, not just that you passed your classes.
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Baylor welcomes new university president KALYN STORY Staff Writer Baylor has announced Linda A. Livingstone as the university’s 15th president. Set to take office June 1, she will be the university’s first female president. She is currently the dean and professor at the George Washington University School of Business. Baylor Media reported in an email that Livingstone was the unanimous choice of the Board of Regents and was recommended by the Presidential Search Committee. Before she was at George Washington University, she served as a dean of Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management and associate dean and associate professor in Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business. “I am humbled and honored to be selected as the 15th president of Baylor University,” Livingstone wrote in the email. “I chose to begin my academic career at Baylor in significant part because of Baylor’s Christian mission. To
return to Baylor to partner with the exceptional faculty, staff, students and administrators to fulfill the University’s vision to be a top-tier research institution, committed to excellence in all aspects of university life, while strengthening the Christian mission is an opportunity I look forward to with enthusiasm.” In a teleconference Tuesday afternoon, Livingstone said she is honored to return to Baylor and said Baylor’s faith and superb academics are the reasons she started her academic career at Baylor in 1991. “Baylor holds such a unique and significant place in higher education, scholarship, academics, all while maintaining their Christian commitment,” Livingstone said. “I am looking forward to the future of Baylor, we have a tremendous opportunity here. There is tremendous passion among the Baylor family and I look forward to working with the entire Baylor community.” Livingstone and Ronald Murff, chairman of the Board of Regents, both acknowledged the significance of Livingstone being Baylor’s first
female president, but Murff said the committee did not seek out a woman president in light of the recent sexual assault scandal but rather searched for the best person for the job. He is confident Livingstone is the best selection. “This is not the first time in my career I have been the first women to do something so I am certain I can take that responsibility on,” Livingstone said. “I am the right person regardless of what my gender is. I take [issues of sexual assault] very seriously, and they are important issues for every person in the community. At Baylor, we are going to do the right thing, certainly according to the law but beyond that, and provide a safe and healthy environment for our students.” In the conference, Livingstone was asked point blank if every student found guilty of sexual assault would be expelled, and Livingstone said issues of sexual assault will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Livingstone’s time at Pepperdine University
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President from Page 5 overlapped for almost six years with former Baylor President Ken Starr’s time as Dean of Pepperdine University’s School of Law. When asked about new programs she would like to put in place, she said that before she decides anything she is going to do a lot of listening to and visiting with individuals on campus and across the university community. “Foundationally and at the core of the university is the desire to strengthen the Christian mission and academia and to ensure the safety and security of our students, and those will remain top priorities,” Livingstone said. Attorney John Eddie Williams, a member of Bears for Leadership Reform, issued a statement on behalf of the group, saying that they approve of the board’s selection. “We believe Dr. Livingstone can play an instrumental role in that process,” Williams said in the statement. “We welcome Dr. Livingstone back home to Baylor where she was a beloved teacher, and we look forward to working closely with her to ensure positive reforms are made so that the Baylor Family can heal and move forward.”
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“What do you want to do when you grow up?” This is a question asked of us since our earliest childhood years. The outlandish answers are cute when toddlers say them, but when teenage years arrive, the world expects more ambitious and serious answers. Once students get to college, the question becomes ever more real and much harder to answer. In his book, Will College Pay Off? Peter Capelli defines “The Home Depot Approach,” an idea that employers believe all employees fit a specific job for a specific purpose, just like a tool in a toolbox. Capelli says that this ideology is false – employees’ backgrounds, studies and experiences all primarily compose the value they contribute to the workforce. It has become an unrealistic expectation that those of us graduating college have to fit into a specific mold in order to achieve a worthwhile career. At the start of our freshman year, we have a vague idea of what we want our future career to be, but this is often driven by future earning potential, others’ perspective of your major or hobbies that you once enjoyed in high school. Most people hardly know what they want to do even after all four years at college. Developing your passions and skills is the most valuable way to decide where you want to be after you graduate. However, selecting the best major for yourself is the first step toward propelling
yourself into a happy and successful career. According to the Washington Post, only 27 percent of college graduates have a job related to their major. This is proof that what you are studying doesn’t define your career — it defines your opportunity. Even more exciting, you can choose how to fulfill that opportunity. How you develop your character outside of your resume impacts your future career a lot more than how well you did on that Spanish test your sophomore year. The National Association of Colleges and Employers conducted a survey of hiring managers about the most valuable skills in new employees. Written and verbal communication, effective leadership and knowledge of technology came up as the main ideas. This shows the importance of taking a variety of opportunities throughout your time in college. By allowing different skills to develop, you build yourself up as a quality candidate for multiple potential careers. It is important to create a package of skills that demonstrate that you are well-rounded. During my freshman year, I felt unsure about what I wanted to do after college. I had a major and a course layout for the next four years, but I didn’t have much direction on what job title came with what I studied. Once senior year arrived, I realized that the compilation of classes, jobs and personal ventures I had accomplished had prepared me to begin my future career with promise. Let’s start celebrating the unknown opportunities to come rather than fearing we won’t succeed in the step-by-step plan the world has given us. Spend time taking advantage of opportunities, enjoying the moments you are in and opening yourself up to experience. Faith Miletello is a senior journalism major from Shreveport, La.
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Tuition locked in to 4 percent increase GAVIN PUGH Editor-in-Chief Baylor’s tuition rate will stay a set percent increase of 4 percent beginning in the 201819 academic year, which completes the tuition step-down plan originally implemented in 2013, said Lori Fogleman, Assistant Vice President for Media Relations and Crisis Communications. The plan, originally proposed by student leadership and implemented by the Board of Regents, has seen a 2.25 percent decrease in tuition hikes over the past four years, Fogleman said. The tuition hikes were at a steady 6.5 percent increase before the plan was implemented. For the 2017-18 academic year, students taking at least 12 hours will pay $19,805 for the fall and spring semesters. As it stands, student enrollment has increased by 8.6 percent since fall 2013. With that growth in mind, Port Barre, La., senior and Student Body President Lindsey Bacque said she hopes Baylor can provide all students with what they need. “As the student body grows, we need more resources and amenities to provide them with,” Bacque said.
Bacque noted it can be difficult to meet these students’ needs due to the financial strains put on the university by the growing student body. As the student body grows, Baylor needs more resources, and because Baylor needs more resources, it needs more money to purchase these resources, which means it needs more students to enroll, Bacque said. Dr. Reagan Ramsower, senior vice president and chief operating officer at Baylor, is responsible for determining and proposing the annual budget to the Board of Regents. These tuition funds are majorly responsible for the university’s ability to function, with twothirds of all revenue coming from tuition, or roughly $600 million out of the $915 million in revenue as reported on Baylor’s 2014 990 form. Students have an option to mitigate some of the effects of the tuition increases beginning their freshman year with the Guaranteed Tuition Option as outlined by the university’s student financial services’ site. “The 2017-18 Guaranteed Tuition Option is designed with the intention of providing a material discount to undergraduate students who elect to participate,” the financial services’ site says. “The actual value of the benefit will depend on how tuition rates are set by the
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University over the next three years, but an on student enrollment and the fee for that undergraduate’s savings is projected to be academic year. While students face continually increasing $2,000-$3,000 over the four-year enrollment period.” tuition prices and fees, Baylor might be These savings do not include fees, however. directly affected by Senate Bill 1092. As previously reported by the Lariat, For the 2016-17 academic years, fees totaled to $4,180 per student enrolled in 12 hours Senate Bill 1092, proposed by State Sen. Kel Sigler (R-Amarillo), or more. At 16,959 enrolled students, this requires any university receiving more than equals out to a little $5 million in Tuition over $70 million. “As the student body As to where these Equalization Grant funds are dispersed, money to comply with grows, we need open meeting and the records are not more resources and executive session laws, publicly available. regardless of private or The allocated fees, amenities...” however, can be seen public status. in bits and pieces. Interim President Lindsey Bacque | Student Body David Garland testified Student government, President at a Texas Senate for example, is given Higher Education a $215,000 annual Committee meeting budget, said Arlington in March, saying that junior Marcus Maurer, 2,943 Baylor students receive aid from the student government finance chair. Maurer said the student government Tuition Equalization Grant, 1,597 of which allocation fund is a percentage of the annual are from minority populations and 962 are student fee budget, where all the student first-generation college students, as previously fees are brought together and distributed reported by the Lariat. accordingly. The allocation fund varies based Graphic by Gavin Pugh
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Food trucks to roll onto campus next semester JESSICA BABB Broadcast Managing Editor There will soon be a new way to enjoy your favorite food on campus. Next semester you can look forward to “Food Truck Fridays.” “I decided wow, what’s a good way for us to have some more options on campus?,” said sophomore student senator Elizabeth Larson. Larson decided to bring the idea to campus to give students more food options. She said it will benefit students by bringing more vegetables to campus, more diversity and variety. She said it will also give everyone another reason to love Fridays. “I think the most exciting part is seeing all the food trucks that are interested in coming to Baylor,” Larson said. Administrators are currently working with various food trucks around Waco. Some of the possible options include Pokey O’s,
Viteks, Torchy’s Tacos, and Steel City Pops. “We also want to introduce food options you don’t typically get on campus. Our hope is to be able to engage in our ethnic food options here in our community as well as some of the staples of our student experience,” said director of student activities Matt Burchett. While the exact location hasn’t been decided yet, one of the spots under serious consideration is in front of the Bill Daniel Student Center (SUB). The idea is to have the food trucks lined up along Fifth Street. “So friends, you should definitely come out on Fridays and get some great food. I look forward to it next semester,” Larson said.
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Expand your horizons by studying abroad CHRISTINA SOTO Broadcast Reporter Since I came to college my freshman year, I knew I wanted to study abroad. I figured I would study abroad in a common western European countries like Spain or Italy where I would be familiar with the culture and language, being fluent in Spanish, I felt comfortable going to one of these countries. However, last summer I studied abroad in Budapest, Hungary. Before the trip, I was nervous to go eastern Europe because I didn’t know the language or the culture. Despite my anxieties about studying abroad in Hungary, it was by far one of the best experiences in my life. For five weeks I lived with two Hungarian roommates. At first, I was overwhelmed by the idea of living in a foreign country. Living with Hungarians and not my American classmates was definitely not my idea of perfect. However, now that I look back at my trip I would not have wanted to go and live anywhere else. Studying abroad affords you the opportunity to expand your horizons; it allows you to truly get to know a culture. Our professor on the trip, Maxey Parrish, senior lecturer in the department of journalism, public relations and new media, encouraged us to take these five weeks and become a local and to stay away from being labeled as a tourist. We did this by learning common phrases in Hungarian,
observing Hungarians in their everyday lives as they traveled to work or school and going to the same restaurants and locations. By the end of the trip, I had made friends with the barista in the coffee shop down the road from the dormitory, and Kelet Café had become our go-to breakfast place in the mornings. Hungary is quite different from the United States: People are less materialistic, they are not high maintenance and they live life day-byday — Unlike Americans who are constantly worrying about their futures. Our Hungarian teacher told us in class, “Life is lived and not managed here.” I will forever remember that because that is something I believe most Americans struggle with. By studying abroad, you’ll learn a multitude of things. You’ll learn that everyone has their own story – Hungary is a country with a heavy history that is still working to heal the pain and injury the people have endured. You’ll learn to not take the little things for granted, like water and the bathroom. In Europe, you have to pay for water wherever you go. In most places, except if you are eating at a restaurant, you will have to pay to use the restroom. By studying abroad, you will learn to respect a culture that is not like your own. You will find the beauty in common interests and be appreciative of something or someone that is different. Most importantly, by studying abroad you will realize how blessed you are — blessed to be traveling around the world, blessed to be learning in a city filled with history and to learn about a different culture by becoming a local. Christina Soto is a junior journalism major from Miami, Fla.
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Pro Day showcases players for NFL draft to transition to the NFL is quarterback Seth Russell. Russell went through a scripted throwing session with his receivers and personal coach, Reporters former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna. Russell completed 66 of the 74 passes he attempted at Baylor football held its Pro Day on Pro Day, with five of his incompletions coming April 5 inside the Allison Indoor Practice as a result of drops by the receivers. Facility. Fourteen former Bears took part in “I felt good today,” Russell said. “I don’t measurements and physical testing in front of think it could have gone any better. I’ve been NFL scouts and personnel. came working really hard, and it all Forty scouts from 29 NFL teams attended together today.” the Pro Day in order to evaluate players for Russell, who still isn’t fully the upcoming NFL Draft. In addition, former healed from Baylor and current NFL players Corey Coleman, a season-ending ankle Spencer Drango, Xavien Howard and Kendall injury, said he hopes to Wright were also in attendance. officially test in the 40Baylor head coach Matt Rhule talked about yard dash and vertical the relationship between Baylor’s program and jump on April 200 at the NFL. Baylor. “We’re one of the few schools that we’re open Wide receiver KD 365 days a year to scouts,” Rhule said. “So we’re Cannon is expected to be a very NFL-friendly place. And it’s great to have an early pick so many former Baylor players come back and in the NFL Draft. come out and support their teammates.” Cannon was pleased Among2017-BAY-ad-lariat-welcome.pdf the former Baylor players attempting 1 4/22/17 5:04 PM with his testing results
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from the NFL Combine and did not run or jump for scouts at the Pro Day. He did run a variety of routes however for the quarterbacks at Pro Day and caught passes while showing off his speed during the on-field drills. Cannon mentioned that the Cleveland Browns receivers coach told him they would love to pair him with former teammate Coleman, who was the team’s first-round pick last season. Cannon talked about the chance to be reunited on the field with w h o Coleman, Cannon lived with the last few months while he trained for the draft. “It would be fun,” Cannon said. “Just like college all over again, so I feel like it would be a great experience. Corey is a real close friend.”
Another former Baylor receiver who drew a lot of attention was wide receiver Ishmael Zamora. He was not allowed to participate in the NFL Combine because of a misdemeanor animal abuse charge. As a result, Wednesday was the first chance NFL personnel had to see the redshirt sophomore work out. Zamora talked about handling questions from NFL teams about his character. “It comes up every time,” Zamora said. “But once they realize I’m really a genuine guy, and I’m not what the media has been portraying me as, then they understand. I tell the truth. I want them to know I’m really a nice guy. I really love my family, and I love my dogs as well.” Despite off-the-field questions, Zamora has the physical attributes NFL teams look for. At Pro Day, Zamora measured 6 feet 3 inches and a half inches tall and weighed 224 pounds. He vertical leaped 40 inches and was unofficially timed at 4.49 in the 40-yard dash. The first round of the NFL Draft will start at 8 p.m. CDT on April 27 in Philadelphia. The second and third rounds will be on April 28, and rounds four though seven will be on April 29.
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Looking ahead Baylor football looks to start fresh with new coach, diversified lineup JORDAN SMITH Sports Editor
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The Baylor Bears look to return to their successful ways this upcoming fall with new leadership at the helm. New Baylor football head coach Matt Rhule, who was previously at Temple University, is in his first year with Baylor football and is excited to get started in the biggest role yet in his career. “I am truly honored and humbled to join the Baylor family,” Rhule said on Dec. 6 when he was hired by Baylor. “I can’t thank President Garland and Mack Rhoades enough for this incredible opportunity. Baylor is a tremendous institution with a history of football success, and I know the passion
that so many have for the Bears will help bring the community together to reach even greater heights. I am excited to get started.” Before coming to Baylor, Rhule compiled a record of 19-13 as a head coach at Temple. While at Temple the past four seasons, he led the AAC program to two Bowl games and was also an offensive line coach for the New York Giants in 2012. Another big piece of the puzzle for this fall season is the battle for quarterback. Rhule One of those fighting for a
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Basketball’s Motley declares for NBA draft NATHAN KEIL Sports Writer Baylor junior forward Johnathan Motley is going to test the NBA waters. The Houston native announced Monday he is declaring for June’s NBA draft. However, Motley will forgo hiring an agent, making him eligible to return if he pulls out by the May 24 deadline. Motley helped lead the Bears to their first No. 1 ranking, as well as a spot in the Sweet 16 after being eliminated in the Round of 64 in 2015 and 2016. Motley led the team in scoring at 17.3 points per game as well as rebounding with 9.9 a game. He became the fourth player in school history to post a game of 30+ points and 20+ rebounds when he scored 32 and grabbed 20 rebounds in a 74-64 win over Texas on Jan. 17. Baylor head coach Scott Drew gave his full support of Motley’s decision moving forward.
“Johnathan had a tremendous junior season, and he became one of the all-time Baylor greats,” Drew said in a statement. “Entering his name into the draft without hiring an agent gives him a chance to get feedback from NBA teams and make an informed decision for his future. We want what’s best for him and his family — and Baylor Nation will fully support him along the way.” Motley received All-American Second Team from various outlets including the Associated Press and Sporting News, and Third Team from USA Today. He was also an All-Big 12 First Team unanimous selection from both the coaches and the Associated Press. Motley was also awarded with the 2017 Karl Malone Award Saturday, which honors the nation’s top power forward. He beat out Arizona’s Lauri Markkanen, Notre Dame’s Bonzie Colson, Purdue’s Caleb Swanigan and UCLA’s TJ Leaf. Motley was asked to describe Malone and
what the award represents. “Tenacity. Powerful. Greatness,” Motley said. Drew said that Motley more than fits the attributes of former Utah Jazz power forward Karl Malone. “Baylor Nation is extremely proud and happy for Johnathan Motley,” Drew said. “Karl Malone signifies hard work and dedication, and Johnathan has followed in those footsteps. He’s done a tremendous job progressing throughout his Baylor career.” Motley’s decision regarding the draft could be determined in the coming weeks by his health. Our Daily Bears recently reported that Motley underwent surgery on his knee to repair a torn meniscus that he suffered in Baylor’s 7050 loss to South Carolina. Four to six weeks of recovery time is expected for this type of injury. According to DraftExpress.com, Motley is considered a first-round pick or an early second round pick if he keeps his name in consideration.
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Farmers market finds new home CAROLINE BENTLEY Reporter The Waco Downtown Farmers Market is the talk of the town — but not for its sweet treats, but because of its big move. The Farmers Market moved locations on Saturday to 500 Washington Ave. to accommodate the construction of the new riverfront development. “I think our customers and vendors were a little nervous and sad to leave our old location. It is a beautiful spot, and we will certainly miss it. However, last weekend was a success, and I think everyone sees that our new location is a great alternative,” said Kristi Pereira, Waco Downtown Farmers Market marketing manager. The Farmers Market has become a staple on the weekends for Baylor University students and Waco residents. Launched in November of 2011, the Farmers Market aimed, “To bring locally grown and produced goods to downtown Waco in order to support local farmers and artisans as well as to enrich the culture of our community,” the Downtown Waco Farmers Market website said. As a common stop on Saturday mornings, the farmers market changing locations was not a positive change for some in the Waco community. Mixed reviews are coming from Baylor University students after finding out
the farmers market had moved locations and knowing how long it could take to be completed. “I’ve been coming to the farmers market since I was a freshman here at Baylor. It’s always a part of my weekend,” Highland Park senior Allison Schwartz said. “It’s sad that it moved because it’s definitely not the same farmers market, but maybe with time it will grow on me.” Just the same as the original farmers market, there is free parking around the market and no entrance fee to enter in. The Farmers Market lasts from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday and is a great place for family and friends to get together. It does not take away the entire day and allows people to come and go as they please. “I’m excited for the new change happening with the farmers market. Waco is going through a huge ‘face-lift,’ and the farmers market is just another part of the growth in Waco,” South Bend, Ill., freshman Taylor Hylton said. All vendors from the original location of the farmers market moved to the new location with the exception of Sergio. Pereira explained that the farmers market plans to grow and add new vendors as the months go on. The plan for the Downtown Waco Farmers Market is to return to the original location once construction is complete, which Pereira said could potentially be 18 months or longer.
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Must-Sees Be sure to stop by and visit these Waco favorites CAROLINE BENTLEY Reporter Moving from big cities to Waco for college is a big step for some students, and finding new places to explore and eat can be difficult after a few months. Whether you’re just stopping by or staying for four years, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite Waco locations.
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DiamondBack’s Waco Widely known as one of the nicest places to have a dinner, DiamondBack’s Waco is also the nicest restaurant on our list. The low lighting and serene feel make DiamondBack’s a more intimate option for dinner. Showing up in Nike shorts isn’t suggested, so dress up a little and have a nice night out.
The Escape Room This isn’t a restaurant, but it is a great place to spend a few hours. Escape Rooms are built around a story or theme and test players with puzzling clues and mysteries throughout the room. If you want a more fun evening out, or even a place to go with some other couples, this is the place for you.
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Silos Food Truck Park If you haven’t been to The Silos, this is the perfect weekend to take an adventure downtown. Eleven food trucks surround the relaxing lawn, with picnic tables covered in flower-lined gazebos and vintage swings. If you want to get some shopping in and taste a few of Waco’s finest, check out the Silos Food Truck Park. The Waco Hippodrome Theater The Waco Hippodrome Theater is Waco’s own movie draft house. The two options, enjoying a movie and having dinner or enjoying dinner in the dining room are two uniquely different experiences. The Hippodrome offers an intimate feel with different options to choose from. Lover’s Leap Seated high above the Bosque River, Lover’s Leap is a limestone bluff that can begin any weekend on a good note by having a picnic overlooking the river or ending a hike and taking a rest with a view. Lover’s Leap is said to have been the result of late-Victorian romanticism, hence the name. It doesn’t matter if you’re wanting a more intimate feel or to make some memories with a group of people, the variety of options for places to visit in Waco are endless.
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Waco development offers new adventures MEGAN RULE Staff Writer Waco is a city on the rise, going from “just a stop along the way” to a weekend destination, Carla Pendergraft, director of marketing for the City of Waco Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, said. “Waco is a heavily weekend town for
tourism,” Pendergraft said. “We have a lot of companies but not a lot of Fortune 500 or 1000 companies, which is how you get weekday business. With Waco, we have a lot of retail and a few headquarters. We’re a leisure town and a tourist town.” Pendergraft said that where Waco used to be a side trip as a part of a larger trip, it is now becoming an end destination. She recalled a
tour group that came from New York State to visit Waco, and only Waco, for three or four days. The downtown scene has seen a lot of development over the past years, and Waco has quite a few projects in the works for the future, Pendergraft said. The Sue and Frank Mayborn Natural Science and Cultural History Museum Complex opened in 2004. McLane Stadium opened in 2014
and showed that Baylor was a major force in attracting tourists to Waco. When the stadium was built, the team was winning quite a bit, but Baylor was always more than football. The Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation completed construction in 2015, and the Clyde Hart Track and Field Stadium completed construction in 2014. The Rosenbaum Fountain on Fountain Mall was completed and dedicated
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in 2015. In October 2015, the Magnolia Silos opened its downtown location on Webster Avenue. Pendergraft said “Fixer Upper” saw a lot happening in downtown Waco and wanted to be a part of it. There was definitely a huge resurgence that started downtown before Magnolia Silos opened, but the Silos have certainly helped, Pendergraft said. “We were really excited to move from our little shop on Bosque to downtown at the Silos,” Brock Murphy, director of public relations for Magnolia, said. “Downtown has seen great growth over the last couple of years. We have been excited to be one of many businesses to make downtown our home. With the number of people coming to Waco and visiting downtown, we’d love for them to experience the Waco we know and love.” Pendergraft said Magnolia Silos reported 1.9 million visitors for 2016, and the next closest attraction in terms of numbers is the Cameron Park Zoo at 270,000 visitors last year. Murphy said there are anywhere from 20,000 to 30,000 visitors a week at the Magnolia Silos, and Fridays and Saturdays are definitely the busiest days. “I came here because I have been on a ‘Fixer Upper’ binge lately,” said Lauryn McNeil,
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Pearland resident and visitor to the Magnolia Silos. “So then I was visiting my friend in Belton, and she offered to go, and I said I was definitely coming.” The Magnolia Silos is a part of the trolley route that goes through downtown Waco, and it has had over 80,000 people ride it since July, Pendergraft said. The trolley makes seven stops, two of which are at free parking spots for the
public. The trolley starts at the Riversquare Center, then goes to the Farmer’s Market, the Magnolia Market, The Findery and the Backyard Bar Stage & Grill, Balcones Distilling, Austin Avenue boutiques and shops, finally arriving at Dichotomy and the nearby shops before circling back to Riversquare Center. “Some friends invited me to come. I had never been here before,” said Pat McCarty, a
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magnolia visitor and Fort Worth resident. “I enjoyed my experience. It was very pleasant, very organized and very clean. It was a perfect day because of the weather, I had great macaroni and cheese, and I’m enjoying watching people. I’m impressed with this place.” The public improvement district runs from Interstate 35 to Jefferson Avenue and 11th Street to the Brazos Riverfront, according to the City of Waco website. Over $750 million of development activity has been announced since 2007, according to the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce website. The Brazos Commons Riverfront development is another recently announced project focused on drawing people to the riverfront area that is part of downtown. More information about the Riverfront project funding can be found at http://wacochamber. com/chamber/campaigns/riverfront/. “I couldn’t be more excited,” Pendergraft said. “I’ve been here for 27 years, and it’s something we always worked for and hoped towards, but you need help. You just have serendipity happen. With a lot of people working towards this, a little bit of luck and a little bit of serendipity, it’s wonderful. I feel fortunate to be here around a lot of hard work by people.”
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MEGAN RULE Staff Writer Waco is quickly racing toward becoming a bigger and more developed city, says a recent economic report from The Perryman Group. The report shows that Waco’s metropolitan population will grow by 22.4 percent, and the economy is expected to double, all by the year 2040. “Waco’s economic growth is based on a mix of businesses which include both large and stable industries such as higher education and health care as well as emerging sectors such as advanced industries and research,” Ray Perryman, president and CEO of The Perryman Group, wrote in an email to the Lariat. “Tourism has increased, and downtown revitalization is contributing to future growth.” The Perryman Group is a Waco-based economic and financial analysis firm, and Perryman said he has been producing an economic forecast for the Waco area for over 30 years. The report is based on an econometric
model of the United States and Texas that was developed about 35 years ago and is updated and expanded as necessary. Through the model, Perryman predicted the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area consisting of both McLennan and Falls county is likely to expand by about 59,100 residents by 2040 – a 22.4 percent population increase. In measuring gross product, Perryman predicted the economy doubling in size measured by output. With effective planning and investments, Perryman said growth could accelerate even more. “The city of Waco is planning and investing in the infrastructure which will be needed for the additional residents and business activity,” Perryman wrote in an email. “Without sufficient water supplies and treatment, roadways and other needed infrastructure, quality of life for current residents could be negatively affected, and economic growth could be stifled. The forward-looking actions by the city of Waco are positioning the area for long-term prosperity.” City Manager Dale Fisseler said tourism has had a huge impact on the local economy. Waco’s
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Waco app makes tourism easy 1,500 times since its creation. The app offers the same information as the mobile website, but in a different format. The mobile-friendly website Visitors to the city of Waco can now find their has more information than the app, but the way around through the newly released city of app has the information that people Waco app, Waco, TX, available for download for primarily look at through the website. both iPhones and Androids. Morton said that the bureau “It’s been out for about a month,” said Susan analyzed the top 10 things people Morton, tourism manager for the City of Waco looked up to put on the app. Because Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We’ve been it was created with the company really impressed with the success of it. We MobileTown, Morton said they have weren’t sure if anyone would use it because we the ability to update the app whenever have a mobile website but figured we would give necessary. Since things change so it a try because people asked for it, and it’s taken quickly in Waco, this is a capability off like wildfire.” that works to the city’s The app focuses on advantage. things such as what visitors “What can do in Waco, places to we do is shop and places to eat. It can monitor App name: Waco, be used by residents, too, but stuff that TX information such as what people search day trash will be picked up for, and we can Cost: Free cannot be found on the app, update it as we Morton said. The app allows need to in order Operating System: users to learn about local to keep the app attractions, contact and current,” Morton iOS and Android locate businesses, connect said. “During via social media, read recent football season, Information: news and get information the app may -Places to eat about upcoming events, look different according to the City of because we will -Activities Waco Convention and have tailgating -Shopping Visitors Bureau website. information on “Residents can use it, there. We can also too. Obviously, we want showcase current festivals and events, like residents to have fun in their hometown,” the homepage of our website. We can change Morton said. “But because we’re the visitors it to give you a quick glance of what’s going on bureau, our goal is to bring people to Waco to now.” visit and make sure they have the best possible The app features self-guided walking tours time.” of different features about Waco. These include Morton said the app has been downloaded tours of downtown art and spots associated
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people can scan quickly and go to the app store to download the app. This makes it easy for people to find and easy to get the word out. “I think the new Waco app represents how Waco is an up-and- coming city,” said Peoria, Ill., freshman Lindsay Walton. “It also shows how the city is leveraging the success of ‘Fixer Upper’ to benefit different businesses and events of the city. I’m really excited to watch the further growth of Waco over the next four years.” Morton said they would like to keep the momentum of the app’s growth going. Any reprinted materials in the future will have the information of the app printed on it, and district guides and downtown maps will also feature the QR code and app information. This keeps everything cohesive and linked together. Morton said she hopes that if people like the app, they’ll review it online, and she asks if there are any issues, to report them so they can be immediately updated. “It’s always fun to put a lot of work into something and see that people value what you did,” Morton said. “It’s been awesome to see so many downloads so quickly. The responses and feedback we’ve had have been really good.”
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