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NATE KEIL that are doing the right things.” Sports Writer One of those students Grobe is referenced is senior To say that the Baylor football program experienced quarterback Seth Russell. Russell, one of the most tumultuous off-seasons in recent who watched his season cut short memory would be an understatement. As news of sexual last year after suffering a neck assault allegations and pending lawsuits continued to injury against Iowa State, has flood headlines across the nation, massive changes had returned with a championship to be made by the Bears, who were coming off a 10-3 mindset and a commitment to campaign, including a 49-38 win over North Carolina in excellence. the Russell Athletic Bowl. “You can throw whatever you The changes began when Baylor announced that head want at us. You can take our had been fired and that Ken Starr was coach away; you can take our being removed from his position as president, making athletic director away; you can room for David Garland to serve as interim president of take our president,” Russell said the university. On May 30, Baylor hired , former at Big 12 Football Media Day. head coach at Wake Forest University, as “But you’re not going to knock its interim head football coach. Just mere us out. We’re going to come back hours later, Baylor athletics director Ian and we’re going to fight.” McCaw resigned. These changes were Senior cornerback Ryan brought on when details were released Moving forward Reid shares Russell’s stance on in a report by Pepper Hamilton, the moving past the distractions Philadelphia based law firm hired to and maintaining a competitive investigate Baylor’s handling of sexual Despite challenges, Bears embrace change mindset. assault cases. “What we came here to do “Institutional failures at every level Sarah Pyo | Lariat Editor — win football games, win the of Baylor’s administration impacted the Big 12, contend for a national Senior quarterback Seth Russell dodges West Virginia University’s defense and runs the response to individual cases and the ball last season’s home game at McLane Stadium on October 17. championship,” Reid said at Big Baylor community as a whole,” found in 12 Football Media Day. “That’s the Findings of Fact. what we need to focus on.” for his players. Although nothing can be done to erase the crimes The tarnished image of the football team will not quickly “I thought it was really important, especially for our players, committed against members of Baylor’s student body, the dissipate. Although healing is an often slow and painful process, to have the same terminology, the same type of schemes as much university is committed to taking the correct measures to make the Baylor community, as well as the Baylor football team, are as possible. But hopefully as we go forward, if I do see things sure these heinous acts of sexual violence do not continue. actively engaged in this process, hoping to put these tragedies that I think might help us be a little better, we might put a little As the university begins to implement the 105 behind them for good. The challenge is rigorous and the order different spin on a few things,” Grobe said at the Big 12 Football recommendations presented by the Pepper Hamilton LLP, is tall, but Grobe and Baylor football are prepared to face this Media Day. where does that leave the current members of the 2016 Baylor challenge head-on. Grobe said he is impressed with the character of his football football program? How do they begin to flip the script on this “I know the challenge is great. We play a lot of good football team since taking over for Briles. past offseason? teams going forward, but we have to get people to understand “We have a lot of really, really good kids,” Grobe said. “All I It requires them getting back to what they know, and that that we’ve got a great group of kids at ,” Grobe can speak to is since I’ve been at Baylor. We’ve lost some kids that is football. It is a new season and although the personnel is said. “And I think going forward, Baylor is going to be better than were dealt with previously, but the kids I’ve been associated with different, Grobe is committed to keeping the same successful we have ever been. I’m proud to be at Baylor, and I can’t wait to are quality kids. I want to support the good kids in our program schemes in place and making the transition as smooth as possible start the season.”

Pat Summitt: More than a coach Stidham out

Nate Keil ASSOCIATED PRESS Stidham, who appeared Sports Writer in 10 games as a freshman WACO (AP) — Jarrett with three starts after Russell’s On June 28, the sports world lost one of the most prolific, Stidham is transferring season-ending neck injury, fierce, inspiring and competitive coaches it has ever seen: from Baylor rather than stay didn’t say in his post where he . The former University of women’s to be the primary backup was planning to go. coach lost her courageous battle with early onset quarterback behind senior Since he hasn’t taken a Alzheimer’s disease five years after her diagnosis. Seth Russell. redshirt season yet, Stidham “Pat was the greatest coach of all time; her fierce spirit will Stidham made his could have three seasons live on through her players and through all of us who were decision public in a statement of eligibility remaining. He inspired by her on a daily basis,” said posted on his Twitter account could enroll in a junior college Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek in a statement released on the Thursday, saying it came this fall, and then transfer to University of Tennessee at Knoxville’s website. “Our sincerest after careful thought and another Division I school sympathies go out to Tyler and all her friends and family.” consideration. Stidham completed 75 Summitt’s success and impact were not simply limited to “I would like to thank my of 109 passes (69 percent) for 1,265 yards with 12 her 1,098 career wins, an NCAA record, or being the coach Courtesy of Baylor University teammates, friends, family of the 1984 Women’s Olympic Basketball team that brought and fellow students for the touchdowns and two home the gold medal in Los Angeles. It wasn’t about the fact FRIENDLY ADVERSARIES Mulkey and Summitt embrace interceptions for the Bears. after the Lady Bears 77-58 victory over the Lady Vols in support throughout my career that she was so highly respected she was asked to coach the His three starts came after 2012, to advance to the Final Four. thus far,” he wrote. “Also, I men’s basketball team on more than one occasion. It was more want to thank the coaching Russell, then the top-rated than the prestigious Courage Award she received FBS passer, suffered his injury Taiwan, before the 1984 , Mulkey experienced staff that brought me here and at the 2012 ESPY’s. Oct. 24. Stidham broke a bone this loyalty firsthand. While playing in the tournament, gave me this opportunity to “She’ll be remembered as the all-time winningest D-1 in his right ankle in his third Mulkey experienced a stress fracture and could barely walk. play. This has been a difficult basketball coach in NCAA history, but she was more than a start, and missed the last three The Olympics were a mere four weeks away, and as quickly as decision.” coach to so many,” said Tyler Summit, Pat’s son, in an interview games, including Baylor’s the injury occurred, her dream was on the verge of being over. His announcement came with CNN. . “I remember when she called me into her hotel room, I six weeks after Baylor regents Summitt was a devoted mother and a competitive and was scared she was going to send me home and pick up an announced their intention rigorous coach who desired to see her players reach their full alternate. Instead, she sat me down, comforted me and told me to fire coach Art Briles with potential both on and off the court. that you’ve earned the right to be on the team,” Mulkey said. the release of a report over “She was a devoted mother to her son, an intense coach, Somewhere between finding the time to be a loving mother the university’s handling of honorable person, fiery in her younger days. She was not afraid and demanding coach who continued to recruit and win at the sexual assault complaints to challenge officials or challenge players because she expected highest level, Summitt became a catalyst for change not just for against football players. The the best from them. She was the best you would want a coach women’s athletics, but also for athletics in general. school and Briles mutually to be,” said , Baylor University’s women’s basketball “She has so many contributions,” Mulkey said. “Salaries and agreed to part ways two weeks head coach. resources are the way they are because of Pat. She was a good, ago, but all of the assistant Mulkey shared a unique bond and friendship with Summitt Southern lady who would do anything to see the women’s game coaches, including offensive that spanned over 30 years, both playing for Summitt on grow. She would speak at places and play the toughest schedule. coordinator Kendal Briles, the 1984 Olympic team and against her as a head coach at It would have been incredible to see what her accomplishments remain with the Bears. Louisiana Tech and Baylor. They faced everything from the would have been if she had stayed healthy.” During an appearance on joys and struggles of parenting to the ecstasy of winning a Not everyone had the honor and privilege of playing for ESPN Central Texas radio national championship, from perseverance and resiliency and coaching against Summitt like Mulkey did. However, she Thursday, Baylor acting head through a pending divorce to understanding yourself and your Sarah Pyo | Lariat Photographer set an example for everyone, regardless of participation in or coach Jim Grobe said he had limits as a coach. knowledge of women’s basketball. spoken with Stidham earlier “She taught me that I have to be myself,” Mulkey said. “Pat’s BEAR NO MORE Former “It’s okay to be female and be intense,” Mulkey said. “It’s in the day. personality is how she coached. My personality is how I coach. Bear throws okay to challenge refs and players and demand things from “I don’t think he was happy Intensity, passion and demanding the most from my players. I a pass against Oklahoma them and be a lady and a professional.” backing up Seth Russell, and could relate to her.” State on November 21. This truth is one that Mulkey takes with her every day when so he’s decided to move on In spite of her fiery demeanor and intensity on the sidelines, she heads into her office. and try to find a place where Summitt was extremely loyal to her players and genuinely loved “When you head to the basketball court, do your job and he can get more snaps,” Grobe every one of them. During a warm-up tournament in Taipei, do it passionately, professionally, and compete,” Mulkey said. said. Monday, August 22, 2016 The Baylor Lariat C2 Sports Bears take their talents to the NFL

JORDAN SMITH both headed to the Cleveland in 40 games during his four Sports Writer Browns. While at Baylor, years, went to the Detroit Coleman recorded 33 Lions. His stats included Every year, a group of touchdowns in three years one tackle and one fumble players decide to further their at Baylor, as well as 3,009 recovery. Adding Landes as football career and go to the receiving yards during that a long snapper will get him NFL Draft, in hopes that span. He also won the Fred in on special teams, so his one of the 32 NFL teams will Biletnikoff Award for best playing time will be limited. recognize their talents and in college However, he does have a give them the opportunity football. The Browns already former Bear on the team: to showcase them on the big have two former Bears on wide receiver Jay Lee. Landes stage: the NFL. This year was their roster: wide receiver should be fine with playing no exception. and quarterback time, but the hard part will In the 2016 NFL Draft, Robert Griffin III. This bit of be the learning the process six Bears were drafted, most familiarity may help them of going from college special of whom were drafted from as they transition to the new teams to the pro style special Liesje Powers | Lariat Photographer the fourth round and on. The style of play in the NFL. teams. football players who were Howard, who was drafted Unlike the others, Gathers New Baylor head football coach Jim Grobe has some big shoes to fill, taking over the football drafted are wide receiver by the Miami Dolphins, was a star program after Art Briles. Here he is answering questions at a press conference last friday. , cornerback and Billings, drafted by the for the Bears and didn’t once , nose tackle Cincinnati Bengals, do not play football while at Baylor. , offensive have the benefit of having He does have a teammate, guard , long former Bears on the rosters Terrance Williams, who Sports take: Jim Grobe’s snapper Jimmy Landes and they were drafted onto. was a former Bear and wide Rico Gathers. Howard, in his three years receiver. Gathers played According to the nfl, the last at Baylor, had a total of 84 football while in high school season might look like... time six players from Baylor tackles, 10 interceptions and but stopped playing when was in 1987. There has been 23 passes deflected. Billings he got to college in order to four different draft classes had 58 solo tackles, 7.5 sacks pursue basketball. since 1987 where five players and two forced fumbles JORDAN SMITH With the roster he has History of the Game”. have were drafted in that year recorded in his three years at Sports Writer before him for this incoming It will take some time for (1992, 1996, 2012 and 2014). Baylor. season, he should have a the players to adjust to the Coleman and Drango Landes, who appeared There’s a new man in good year at Baylor before new system Grobe brings to charge of Baylor University he is replaced next season. this campus. For the first half football, and his name is Of course, there is always of the season, look to see a Jim Grobe. He was brought the possibility that he does ton of ups and downs from in as the new head football well enough to stay on staff this team. However, once coach for Baylor University after this season. For that to the second half of the season on June 3, 2016. This came happen, most likely Baylor rolls around, the Bears will after longtime head coach will need to reach and win a definitely pick it up and will Art Briles was fired amid the bowl game this season. realize what needs to be done sexual assault scandals that If his season is anything to win under his system. were brought to light earlier like Baylor’s history with first- Jim Grobe should win at this summer. year coaches, he will struggle least eight games this season Grobe had a record of to succeed during his first and will lead the green and 77-82 while he served as year. In Baylor’s long history gold into another bowl game head coach at Wake Forest of , first-year once again this season. University from 2001 to 2013, coaches had an overall record The Bears kick off action at which time he resigned of 94-121 between 25 coaches at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, from his position. He hasn’t that Baylor has seen in its at McLane Stadium against coached since. Overall, his lifetime according to stats Northwestern State. Lariat File Art coaching record is at 110- at sports-reference.com and 115-1 since starting in 1995 the “ESPN College Football A record six Baylor Bears were drafted in this past springs’ NFL Draft. Corey Coleman, above, at Ohio State University. Encyclopedia: The Complete was drafted #15 to the .

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GOLDEN HERO Incoming freshman Lauren Cox won the gold medal at the 2016 FIBA American U18 Championships this past July. She will play for the Lady Bears in the fall. Lauren Cox: Freshman Lady Bear strikes gold

NATE KEIL Cox has found an incredible amount of Sports Writer success on the international level at such a young age. She learned valuable lessons about herself and about the game through her Landing some of the top recruits in the experiences. country is not unfamiliar territory to women’s “International play is a lot more physical,” basketball Head Coach Kim. In fact, the Cox said. “They’re a lot bigger; the refs really passion she emits and the team’s success on let you play. You get stronger, and you learn a the court helps bring top recruits to Baylor. lot from that.” However, it is never any less exciting when she She plans to use this experience and success lands one of the nation’s top recruits. In this as she now transitions into Big 12 basketball case, 6’4”, McDonald’s All-American Lauren and Mulkey’s system at Baylor. Cox. Cox will have her work cut out for her Mulkey recalls when she found out the entering her freshman year, as Baylor is only news while Cox was in the middle of her photo losing one starter from a team that went to the shoot as a part of her official visit to Baylor. Elite Eight in March. “I went down there, and Lauren’s mom “It’s one of my goals to start playing my and dad jumped in the photo, and they asked freshman year, so I’ve really been working me to jump in there, too. Then, when Lauren hard, and we have some really good post told me she was committing, I was stunned,” players on this team, so I’m really going to Mulkey said in an ESPN interview. have to work hard this pre-season. But I’m As Lauren Cox begins her career in the really looking forward to it,” Cox said. “I think Baylor green and gold in November, it marks we’re going to have a really good team next a new era in her young and promising career, year. We have some good seniors to lead us, as well as a nod of respect to Mulkey and her as well as some really good returners, so I’m program. excited about that.” This will not be the first time Cox will Learning to embrace challenges and face dawn the color gold across her chest. In fact, adversity head-on is part of the process of it almost seems second nature to her, as she competing at the highest level. Cox is not recently returned from Valdivia, Chile, after one to back down from a challenge, having winning the gold defeated a tough medal at the 2016 Russian team in FIBA America U18 its backyard last Championships. summer. It begins This latest victory by developing a marks her fourth relentless work gold medal for ethic on and off Team USA in recent the court and world competition. recognizing She previously strengths and how won gold at the to fit into a team’s 2015 U19 World system. Championships Cox certainly in Russia, 2014 knows her strengths U17 World and believes she Championships in can contribute to the Czech Republic this Baylor team. and the 2013 U16 In Chile, she found FIBA Americas in herself playing both Mexico. the forward and Although she is center position, a seasoned veteran Courtesy of Baylor Athletics showing her ability to impact the game in international ALL SMILES Cox, from Flower Mound, TX., one of tournaments, the nation’s top basketball recruits, shows off her from both spots. each experience trophies. “A lot of my is different and points came in something that transition, running Cox knows not to take for granted. the floor and grabbing offensive rebounds,” “It’s always a really great experience, getting Cox said. to represent my country and wear USA across In a semifinal matchup with Brazil, Cox’s my chest, and it’s a great feeling to win gold,” size and versatility were on full display. Cox said. “Having Lauren Cox back was huge for us Not only has Cox been able to display her with their size inside. She challenged shots, patriotism and represent Team USA the past rebounded and had a presence on the ,” four summers, but she has also played for said USA Head Coach Suzie McConnell-Serio various coaches and with other top recruits in an interview is USA Basketball. entering the college game today, each offering Cox led the USA in both scoring and her fresh, innovative perspectives on how to rebounding this summer at 13.0 points continue to grow and flourish on the court. and 10.3 rebounds. Her ability to score and “It teaches me to be more coachable because from multiple positions, as well as there have been different coaches every year, her leadership, will be great assets for the Lady so you have to adjust to their coaching style, Bears this season. and also getting to play with different people Cox and the Lady Bears begin their season ever year, it’s taught me to adjust with them,” with an exhibition against Emporia State on Cox said. Nov. 1 at the Ferrell Center. Monday, August 22, 2016 Monday, August 22, 2016 The Baylor Lariat The Baylor Lariat C4 U Point on Speight C5

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MEGHAN MITCHELL they can improve. He is like-minded in how Sports Editor he sees the game. He’s very relatable, easy to talk to. I think he is spot-on.” With nine returners and eight newcomers To Staiger’s surprise, the team has been to the program, the Baylor volleyball team able to join together and grow stronger Robbie Rogers| Baylor Photographer looks to hold onto the momentum it had as despite having many newcomers on the team during the off season as competition rolls and senior middle hitter Tola Itiola out with NEW ADDITION , Baylor University’s new athletic director, speaks at a around. a knee injury. press conference. “We feel really good. I’m really confident “Tola is huge; she’s awesome. Luckily, she in how we are doing this year,” said junior shouldn’t be out too long, so we should have outside hitter Katie Staiger. “Everyone is her back for the majority of the season. But really coming together and working hard.” while it does stink, we have people who can Coming off a 17-13 season under head step up and are getting a lot of playing time Mack Rhoades: Ready coach Ryan McGuyre, the Lady Bears look and doing well,” Staiger said. to improve as they head into their first With the upperclassmen stepping up and tournament. the newcomers bringing a wave of energy, to restore stability to “They have really impressed from day McGuyre said he has high expectations for one,” McGuyre said. “It’s really a goal for us to his team. be one team, to be one, to be like-minded. We “They have been phenomenal since May the athletic department are really finding our rhythm despite some 30 when all the girls got here,” McGuyre said. injuries that have set us back a little.” “I think we are looking forward to see the joy With the addition of assistant coach Jason that’s going to come from playing the right Williams, McGuyre believes that his ability way and the anticipation of what that might MEGHAN MITCHELL said. “I’ve got three unbelievably beautiful and experience coaching will be a great asset produce.” Sports Editor daughters that I love, and if you ask what’s for the Lady Bears. The Lady Bears begin their season on “Jason has been a phenomenal addition. your motivation, there’s my motivation.” Friday at the Ferrell Center, where they will Interim Baylor University President Dr. He is a big part of why we improved so much. Rhoades came to Baylor with experience play University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in David Garland introduced Mack Rhoades as He is one of the best trainers in the country. under his belt. He served as athletic director the first round of the Baylor Invitational. the new athletic director on July 18, during He communicates to the girls in a way so that at the for six years, the first day of the Big 12 media day at the University of Akron for four and, most Omni Hotel in . recently at the University of Missouri for 15 “There are just certain things that we months before deciding to make the move to won’t tolerate, and moving forward, you Baylor. know, everybody will be on that same page,” “Much has been written about my Rhoades said. “And when I say everybody, motivations for coming to Waco. Let me that’s the university, that’s the athletics be clear: This is an opportunity,” Rhoades department, that’s our coaches, our student- said. “An opportunity to help lead one of athletes. Everyone.” the world’s leading Christian universities in Amid sexual allegation charges against our familiar Texas, a state where we came to the university and the resignation of former love many, many years ago. A state where my Athletic Director Ian McCaw, a hole was left grandfather, my hero, was born and raised.” in the program’s future. However, Rhoades According to Garland, Rhoades is the said he is not afraid to discuss the issues person needed to help get the university back surrounding Baylor and is determined to on track. become a positive influence for the university. “I’m confident that he’s going to build the “Sexual violence is a topic throughout kind of partnerships that we need to make our country, and it certainly happens on the improvements that Baylor is committed other campuses, and this is an opportunity to make,” Garland said. “Mack is a man of for Baylor University, and certainly the faith, and he believes in and is excited about Liesje Powers | Photo Editor athletics department, to be a leader in how the mission of Baylor University that is 170 we deal and handle sexual violence,” Rhoades years old.” SETTING THE STANDARD The Lady Bears are in full swing at practice Thursday. The Lady Bears look to improve on their 17-13 record from last season.

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It isn’t every day that an opportunity to travel and further athletic training in Germany falls into someone’s lap. However, that is exactly the opportunity that presented itself to the Lady Bears soccer team this past June. As they boarded their flight, they sought ways to build on the success of their second-place finish in the Big 12 a year ago. Their 10-day trip took them all across Germany where they experienced the culture, religion and history of Frankfurt, Munich, and Heidelberg. They even ventured to Salzburg, Austria, for a day. As rewarding as the travel and experiences were, the team used this opportunity to further develop team chemistry that can improve their competitive edge on the field. “Soccer was the core heart of it,” said senior midfielder Bridget Hamway. “But it was way more than that, and I think Courtesy of Baylor Soccer a lot of it was that we spent so much time together exclusively LEARNING ABROAD Lady Bears journey through Germany to train and learn about other cultures. They take a picture at Allianz Arena, home to FC Bayern Munich. just us, the team, in a new environment and get to build off-the-field relationships,country and another continent the Jacksons attended a donor every day. to propel them to success on we can do great things this which is essential for on-the- was beneficial because we dinner at the opening of the “Seeing how gracious the the field. Their outlook and season again,” Akanyirige said. field performance.” got to see how their training Williams Center and were so Jacksons were in giving us this confidence are at an all-time Talent, experience, The trip provided ample worked, and seeing how their enchanted by the character trip, I was personally inspired high after seeing how sharp leadership and confidence: opportunity to work on aspects training worked pointed to and culture of the Baylor to continue to work at what we and competitive they were the pieces are all in place for of players’ own personal game where we thought we could soccer team that they wanted do at Baylor in terms of soccer, in Germany, but the first the Baylor soccer team. It as well as team components grow,” Hamway said. to be involved in some way, our faith and friendship. step towards mirroring this now rests on the shoulders of and relationship building. The trip originated out of whether through donations or Seeing that others are success begins by acclimating execution. Regardless of the They had the privilege of the kindness and generosity of giving advice. supporting us helps contribute the incoming freshmen to the outcome, the spirit of Baylor training with some of the Baylor alum, Nancy and John The Jacksons attitudeto our success,” said junior Baylor. soccer is alive and thriving. best teams across Germany, Jackson, who accompanied pushed Baylor’s players to forward Precious Akanyirige. “They’re a great group on “Whatever happens any including the German Cup the team on every leg of their look inward, reflect on the As the season approaches, and off the field. We need to given day, we are just going to champions. journey through Germany. opportunities they have been the team is hard at work. work to bring them into the come up, show up and do what “Getting to see how the Although they have no ties to given and continue to dedicate They hope to use their the system and work them into we do best,” Hamway said. “I sport is played in another the Baylor soccer program, themselves to working hard training they got in Germany our chemistry. I think, then, think that’s the mentality.” 2016-BAY-ad-lariat.pdf 1 7/28/16 4:33 PM Wear it with pride.

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Monday, Aug. 22 Thursday, Sept. 1 Spiritual Life Welcome Breakfast Chalk Talk 9 a.m. Enjoy fellowship and a free breakfast on the steps of Waco Hall. 12:30 p.m. Held every Thursday before a home football game; join Baylor football players, coaches and fans for It’s On US BU New Student Event free food and a breakdown of each week’s game, in the 7 p.m. This required training event for incoming freshmen and Bill Daniel Student Center. transfer students will provide valuable information about the Title IX office and resources available on campus, as well as equip Traditions Rally students with bystander intervention tools. Event in Ferrell Center. 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Baylor’s rich athletic and spirit traditions with a live concert by Aloe Blacc in Fountain Mall. Concessions Tuesday, Aug. 23 available. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m. with a student tailgate followed at 7:30 Dr Pepper Hour p.m. with a pep rally and 8 p.m. with Aloe Take part in the Baylor tradition and enjoy a refreshing 3 p.m. Blacc in concert and fireworks. Complete Dr Pepper float in Barfield Drawing Room, 2nd floor, Bill Daniel schedule at baylor.edu/traditionsrally. Student Center. Wednesday, Aug. 24 Friday, Sept. 2 Remembering Our Hope Mosaic Mixer 1:30 p.m. Explore how friendship can enrich community and Meet representatives from student organizations 6:30 p.m. cultivate virtues with a panel discussion, “Companions in Hope: Why and enjoy free food, a live DJ and outdoor games, hosted by Community is Good but Friendship is Better,” hosted by Darin Davis, Multicultural Affairs, in the Vara Martin Daniel Plaza. vice president for University Missions, in Roxy Grove Hall. 3 p.m. A vespers and music service featuring Baylor students. Thursday, Aug. 25 Gameday: Baylor vs. Northwestern State Black Student Welcome 3 p.m. University Parks will close to automobile traffic. 6 p.m. Rekindle old friendships and make new connections at the NAACP-hosted reception in Barfield Drawing Room, 2nd floor, 3:30 p.m. Gather with the Baylor community as Touchdown Ally, Bill Daniel Student Center. the Student Organization Tailgate and the Baylor Alumni Network Tailgate open. Out-of-State Mixer 4 p.m. Bear Walk. Cheer on the Bears as they arrive for the 6 p.m. Connect with others from at a reception for out-of-state game and enter McLane Stadium. students in rooms 143/144, Paul L. Foster Campus for Business 4:30 p.m. Enjoy a live concert from Gin Blossoms on the South and Innovation. Plaza. 5 p.m. McLane Stadium gates open. Friday, Aug. 26 6:30 p.m. Kickoff. Sic ’em Bears! Transfer Student Mixer 7 p.m. Share experiences and find new friends at a reception for Saturday, Sept. 3 transfer students in rooms 143/144, Paul L. Foster Campus for Brazos River Float Business and Innovation. 2:00 p.m. This student-only welcome home event hosted by the Greater Waco Chamber offers free food, games and a tube- Late Night based float fest on the Brazos River. Bring your Baylor ID to join 9 p.m. – Midnight. Meet student leaders from more than 225 the fun. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. at Indian Spring Park, student organizations and learn about the many opportunities downtown Waco. for campus involvement. Activities featuring live music, games, exhibitions, food and drinks, prizes and more will be held at McLane Student Life Center, Russell Gymnasium, Bobo Spiritual Monday, Sept. 5 Life Center, Moody Library and Bill Daniel Student Center. Movie Night at McLane 8:00 p.m. Bring your blanket and your friends for a free showing of Saturday, Aug. 27 Captain America: Civil War on the big screen at McLane Stadium. New Student Retreat All day. Experience a fantastic opportunity to meet other new students, learn how to get involved on campus, and connect with God in your new community at Camp Buckner. Learn more and register at baylor.edu/spirituallife. Monday, Aug. 29 Football Ticket Reservations 5 p.m. Baylor students can reserve football tickets for the first home game online at baylor.edu/student/gameday. For more, join Baylor Connect at Movie Mondays at the Hippodrome baylor.edu/baylorconnect 7 p.m. Join the campus community at the Hippodrome to watch a screening of Sonic Sea, a documentary about the devastating impact of industrial and military ocean noise on whales and Follow @BaylorSA and other marine life. Admission is free: tickets are required and can @BaylorUB on Twitter. be picked up at the Bill Daniel Student Center.

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