Every story has at least two sides, but not every side of a story is equally valid. In pursuit of the truth, journalists must have the clarity to know which sides of an issue are not supported by facts and have the integrity to report on them as such.
Author: Baylor Lariat
Forming the commission to begin with was a step in the right direction, but if the report itself is not released to the public in a timely manner, it will vastly diminish the impact the report holds.
Last week in Texas was an unequivocal nightmare. And it was mostly preventable.
The desire for change is here at Baylor. People who have the power to implement it just have to have the courage to do so.
In the middle of a global pandemic, it’s time to join other countries around the world who have adopted a Medicare for all, single-payer healthcare plan.
Raising the minimum wage to $15 would be a blessing for millions of working Americans, and that change my finally be within reach.
The process of establishing widespread public transportation will not be simple or cheap, but for the sake of creating a more accessible, healthier, safer nation, it’s about time.
Instead of discouraging them from their interests, we should be encouraging these girls to reach their full potential in whatever area they may choose, exactly in the same way we have done with for boys for centuries.
Amateur traders scored a big win against Wall Street elites when they sent GameStop’s stock price to the moon. Forgive us if it feels good to see the hedge funds squirm.
In the chaotic race to reach herd immunity, letting people receive the vaccine ahead of time would be better than letting doses go to waste.
Dr. Nancy Brickhouse | ProvostDuring the past week, the Baylor University community has been drawn into a conversation — and, to some degree, into conflict — concerning a topic on which some members of our faculty, staff, and students have differing views. On Tuesday, the Baylor Lariat published a story reporting that a faculty member’s social media comments about transgender rights have sparked controversy and resulted in several students reporting her to Baylor administrative offices.Such instances of disagreement are not unusual at colleges and universities, of course, and they will continue into the future. A university is both a marketplace…
We have a responsibility to provide for the people around us. Whether it comes to big things like granting a charter to Gamma as we wrote on yesterday, or little things like reaching out to a friend who might be in need of a good talk, it’s our responsibility to show people love.
Gamma Alpha Upsilon, Baylor’s unofficial LGBTQ organization, has been seeking a university charter since its original founding in 2011. It is beyond time to give it to them.
Banning former President Trump isn’t an infringement of free speech, but the amount of time Twitter let him get away with flouting its rules is still evidence of huge problems with big tech.
To succeed in creating an inclusive and united nation, hateful ideologies must be relegated to the dustbin of history.
We spent all summer watching police meet demonstrations with militaristic force. Why did they pick Jan. 6 to finally show restraint?
Weekly COVID-19 testing for all students, staff and faculty is the most promising mitigation effort the university has taken since the return of on-campus activities in August 2020.
Getting your flu shot will help protect yourself, your community and the healthcare workers who have already given so much this year.
Despite the university’s efforts, Baylor students still faced unprecedented stress this semester. Pass/fail grading is the little bit of grace students need after a full semester in a pandemic.
Baylor misses the opportunity to train its community on racial diversity and experience. Instead, the video is full of generalizations and platitudes.
Much has happened in the world since the last time many families gathered together. Take this time to discuss difficult topics instead of avoiding them.
Too often rest is seen as a reward for completing tasks rather than a necessity for maintaining a healthy life and performing at your best.
Many students have to fly in order to get home for the holidays, and it is stressful to try and stay in good health in the weeks leading up to break while COVID-19 numbers are rising.
Knowing how to have hard conversations with people of different beliefs can be the difference between Christian faith being a uniting force or a dividing one.
Having a polarized nation is better than having an apathetic one. Polarization shows that people will fight for their values and beliefs, and it can lead to social change.
Ableism isn’t a buzzword, it’s a real form of discrimination that’s plagued this nation for centuries.
The Electoral College skews the value of a single vote depending on what state its cast in. Deciding the president by popular vote would put every voter on a level playing field.
Time is running out as college is coming to an end for December graduates.
The 2020 election is going to take some time to sort out, and that’s completely expected. Save the panic and partisan bickering for later.
The pandemic proved its popularity, now it’s time to make voting by mail an option for everyone in every election.
