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Lights, Camera, Action! A Day in the Life of an Actor

When I was younger, like most kids, I dreamed of stardom. I’d watch Disney Channel and picture myself standing in tandem with all of the child actors I’d admired. Obviously, that didn’t happen, but I still find myself thinking about what it would’ve been like to be an actor — to stand in front of a film camera or take center stage in a play. How do they prepare for roles? How do they get over stage fright? To quell my curiosity, my photographer Avery Ballmann and I went over to the Brazos Theatre of Waco to spend a day in their shoes and see what it’s like to be an actor.
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The Phoenix Project

When Adeline Le first took a break from college, her goal was to relax. The Hewitt resident had always been a busy student on the go, so she decided to put a pause on obtaining her degree and take some much-needed time for herself. But then, Le ran into an issue — she was bored. So, she decided to utilize her free time to pursue a lingering passion that she’s always had: helping others. Thus, the Phoenix Project was born.
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Local Waco Band SUNNN Talks Nature, Music and Friendship-Breakups

As someone who actively enjoys not only writing about music but listening to it as well, my musical tastes vary depending on what mood I’m in. One day, I might want to listen to some sultry R&B. On another, I might want to listen to some retro ‘80s pop. Recently, I had the privilege of listening to a band that stands at the intersection of classic rock, indie and folk (three of my favorite genres by the way). This is the band SUNNN.

When Baylor junior and lead singer Chloe Choudhury first touch
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Take a Tour through Black History in Waco

Black History Month — also known as African American History Month — is a nationally recognized period of historical observance through month of February that honors and highlights the accomplishments of African Americans such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Former President Obama and countless more. But what does Black History Month mean for Wacoans? Adrienne Cain Darough, assistant director of the Baylor University Institute for Oral History, preserves the stories of Waco’s Black History
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Cup by Cup

As the weather outside turns frightful and continues to dip to lower temperatures, a city like Waco is the perfect place to escape from the bitter cold. Whether you want a nice cup of joe, or you’re looking for a cozy spot, Waco has plenty of coffee shops to fit your vibe. If you require some inspiration, here is a list of coffee shops in the area that you can explore.

Reign Coffee Company, 10214 China Spring Road, is a small coffee shop located in the China Spring area. When you walk in, you’l
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