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Local Atmosphere

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Fun Local Trivia
  1. Western Settlement brought the Chisholm Trail through Waco when it was nicknamed "Six-shooter Junction."
  2. Just outside of town is the site of the now-famous Branch Davidian Conflict, involving the loss of many lives in a cult led by David Koresh and a sting held by Janet Reno.
  3. Cameron Park's 450-plus acres of forest include many different climates and elevations as well as more than ten miles of trails, fishing, boating, disc golf, a water park for children. They are used as a gathering site for students to shoot films, exercise, or just relax.
  4. In the movie Where the Heart Is, the scene where Natalie Portman's character approaches Forney while he's at school was filmed right here on Baylor's campus outside the English building.
  5. The Dr Pepper Museum stands as a monument to free-enterprise, and of course, Dr Pepper. The drink is Baylor's, and Waco's drink of choice, all the way to the school hosting "Dr Pepper Hour" every Tuesday where students get together to enjoy free Dr Pepper ice-cream floats. At the museum, you can still buy Dr Pepper in its original glass bottle.
Notable Natives
  • Jennifer Love Hewitt
  • Steve Martin
Local Slang
  • Baylor Bubble: The idealism and naivety Baylor fosters
  • Coke: Any type of soda (Typical conversation: "Want a coke?" "Yeah, grab me a Dr Pepper.")
  • Cowboy Cadillac: An enormous truck decked out with all the bells and whistles
  • MCC: McLennan Community College
  • TSTC: Texas State Technical College
Points of Interest
  • Cameron Park
  • Cameron Park Zoo
  • Dr Pepper Museum
  • Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village
  • Harry and Anna Jeanes Discovery Center
  • Heart of Texas Rodeo
  • Hippodrome Theater
  • Lake Waco
  • Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
  • Texas Sports Hall of Fame
  • Waco Suspension Bridge
  • Westfest Czechoslovakian festival

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The thing about Baylor, and especially Waco, is that if you don’t get involved in something, you will die of boredom. Waco does a fantastic job of accommodating the school. Most of the businesses cater in some way to students by giving discounts with school IDs or hosting special events. The school itself has tons of events throughout the year such as campus athletic events, club sponsored events and concerts at the local coffeehouse and town halls that are free to students, and many community service opportunities.

The biggest drawback is that, just like the motto says, everything is bigger in Texas, which also means more spread out. If you go without a car, you better start making friends fast, because otherwise, it’s tough to get anywhere. A lot of events are held on or near campus, but to get to movie theaters, grocery stores, Wal-Mart, shopping, and nightlife, it’s all a little too far to walk. The city does have a trolley service and city buses, but few Baylor students actually take advantage of them. Even the Holy Grail of Texas, the football stadium, is off campus. If you’re not the social scene type, and would rather spend your evenings playing computer games, the school’s bandwidth is taken up constantly by online gaming, and the telecom department hosts Halo tournaments all the time. Most students combat boredom by taking trips to Austin or Dallas.

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Local Atmosphere at Baylor University

chamvc

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '14

2.3
C

Local Atmosphere

The local atmosphere is uneventful. Major sites of attraction are the local park and zoo as well as the Dr Pepper Museum and the Mayborn Museum. Not much nightlife going on. The waco community is very connected with Baylor. Waco is a city that needs a lot of development and attention as it is impoverished. Baylor does a lot to develop and sustain the town by giving back to the community. Waco is tightly knit with Baylor as well. The main festivals are all Baylor events like Homecoming, Dia Del Oso , Christmas on the 5th etc. Don't expect much in Waco to keep you occupied but time flies when your at Baylor.

May 24, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Baylor University

collegeneat

Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing '15

3.1
B-

Waco Is a Town of Its Own.

Waco has long been seen as a town that people just pass through. While this may be true in part, there is a lot more under the surface. For one, there are A LOT of places to eat at whether you like chains or local places. There is also Cameron Park, the biggest city park in the US except for Central Park in New York City. It is really fun to explore. There's a movie theater that has 5$ tickets! Common Grounds, a cool, little coffee shop also has concerts at least once a week. Don't forget that Waco is an hour/hour and a half from both Austin and Dallas, so you can always hop on over to one of those cities for big events. Baylor campus also has a lot to do from sports events, to the marina, to theater productions, and even a student film festival.

May 23, 2012

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anabel3

Biology '16

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Small Can Be Better

Waco, where Baylor is located happens to be a small but nature filled city. It is a homey place where one could really focus on their academics and future goals. It also is a campus and city filled with school pride and plenty of friendly people.

May 22, 2012

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Central Texas Market Place
  • Richland Mall
Major Sports Teams
  • Dallas Cowboys: football
  • Dallas Mavericks: basketball
  • Dallas Stars: hockey
  • Houston Astros: baseball
  • Houston Texans: football
  • San Antonio Spurs: basketball
  • Texas Rangers: baseball
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Austin: TX: 1 hour, 30 minutes
  • Dallas: TX: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Hollywood – Jewel 16
Hwy. 84 & Texas Central Pkwy.
Waco
(254) 399-9500

Starplex Super Saver 6
410 N. Valley Mills Dr.
Waco
(254) 772-1511

Starplex Waco Galaxy 16
333 S. Valley Mills Dr.
Waco
(254) 772-5333

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