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    Lariat TV News: black face controversy, hit-and-run trial and Baylor retires Brittney Griner’s jersey

    George SchroederBy George SchroederFebruary 2, 2024Updated:February 2, 2024 Baylor News No Comments1 Min Read
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    This week we’re bringing you a controversy seemingly covered up by sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, where one member at an event was accused of doing black face.

    We also bring you updates on the trial of the woman accused a hit-and-run which led to the death of Baylor student, David Grotberg, over seven years ago.

    Finally, Baylor women’s basketball is retiring the jersey number of a two-time national champion.

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    George Schroeder

    George Schroeder is a senior at Baylor University majoring in journalism. Currently the only student on his 4th year with the Lariat, he is the executive producer for Lariat TV News, he has worked as the managing editor, a broadcast reporter and an anchor for the program. In 2022 he was named the Baylor Department of Student Media’s “Broadcaster of the Year” and the inaugural winner of the Rick Bradfield Award for Breaking News Coverage. During his time with the Lariat, he has served as a member of the Editorial Board, a sportswriter and an opinion writer. He is a contracted cadet in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps and will commission as an officer into the United States Air Force after graduation in 2024.

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