By Holden Frueh | ContributorThe special needs community desires people to help and serve them and just spend time with them. These people need connections and they need to feel loved.This group of people has the potential to do so much good in this world. But they are also calling for help. Many people will support them with their words and say that they care about the special needs community, but few do anything about it.This is such a flaw that so many of us have. We will continue to say we support things and say that we care about…
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In a world dominated by social media, we have all become used to the idea that nothing is sacred or forgotten. Nothing we have typed out online can fully be erased and, through our many devices, our whereabouts are rarely in question. With the rise of apps like Find My Friends, which comes standard on all iPhones, we need to realize the benefit of having a little privacy in our lives. We hear friends ask each other all the time to share their locations with each other, almost as if it is some sacred step in the relationship. This question,…
Job hunting is stressful, and it might seem like there’s really no way around that. “Entry-level” positions just aren’t what they used to be, and for graduating seniors searching for the perfect position, it seems like the only jobs available are either part-time, unpaid internships or higher level management roles that require over five years of experience. Sometimes, when seniors pluck up the courage to actually apply for these big-name jobs, they undersell themselves and their experience. While you might not have years in the field, chances are you’ve held internships or done exercises in class that can surely count…
By Michael Waterman | ContributorIn movies such as “Get Out,” “Us” and “Hidden Figures,” African-American actors and actresses have taken center stage. These creations have brought about the conversation of equal representation in films. When blockbuster movies expand the diversity in their cast, younger generations will not see this as different or strange because this is what they grew up with. They show that minority actors and actresses can make great movies not only portraying the history of their culture, but also that they can make just as good a movie as their white counter-parts. This establishes a more accepting…
For many, getting in the habit of exercising begins with a seemingly simple yet overwhelmingly intimidating step through the doors of a gym. Baylor students, faculty and staff looking to improve their fitness are lucky enough to have the McLane Student Life Center conveniently located right on campus. Despite the building’s close proximity and comprehensive amenities, some still find the gym intimidating. While Baylor as an institution could take measures to make the SLC more welcoming, we each have a role to play in making the gym a more inviting place for all. Dr. Kim Scott, director of campus recreation…
By Olivia Martin | ContributorLooking for a place beside the dining hall to grab a quick bite on campus? Try the Bill Daniel Student Center. There you’ll find Panda Express, Chick-fil-A, Steak n Shake, Slow Rise Pizza and Sushi to Go… The options are plentiful. Trying to eat healthier? Check out Freshii, where the meals are extremely expensive for the budget of a college kid and is only open for lunch, between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Whether it be grabbing a bite in between classes or studying for longer periods of time, the SUB is a central place that…
By Camille Day | ContributorBaylor’s campus is known for its superb Student Life Center building that allows students to access a rock climbing, an indoor track, basketball courts, racquetball room and fitness center. In addition to this state-of-the-art fitness center, Baylor is known for another, less exciting thing: Sleeves are required when students work out. According to Baylor’s McLane Student Life Center Building Usage Manual, “full length shirts with sleeves and protective footwear are required in weights/fitness area & at the Rock and bouldering area.” The exact reason for these restrictions are not entirely known. Some argue that sleeves are…
By Dane Cobb | ContributorThe life of a college student is busy indeed. Between school and extracurricular activities, it is difficult for students to make time for much else. Many students often feel excessively stressed and feel as if they don’t have enough hours in the day to accomplish all their tasks. One way to mitigate this reality is by working out. Allowing your body to get out of the classroom and release healthy endorphins has been proven to decrease stress levels and lead to an overall healthier life. Now picture this, to make time for a workout, a student…
At the end of a rough week full of relationship drama, school stress and everything else that life brings, it is natural to want to resort to certain activities or behaviors to comfort yourself.Relatable posts circulating on social media so often glorify prolonged social isolation and Netflix bingeing, neither of which are necessarily worthy of their romanticization.There are two types of coping strategies: avoidant and active. While avoidant coping attempts to ignore the issue, active coping acknowledges the stressor and attempts to reduce negative effects of it.As appealing as brain-numbing, idle activities (such as bingeing, sleeping or isolating) may be,…
By Jake Neidert | Contributor Friends, colleagues, peers and professors: I come to you as a Christian, as an American and as a Texan. I come before you as a voice for those executed, today, tomorrow, before and after you read this. No longer can I sit by as children of God are ripped from the womb. No longer can I sit by as society justifies the murder and systematic slaughter of innocents with no voice to defend themselves. By the time you have finished reading this, nearly six human lives will be lost to abortion. By the end of…
By Abby Granata | ContributorStudents, faculty and Wacoans filled George W. Truett Theological Seminary’s Paul Powell Chapel to hear renowned Mexican-American author Sandra Cisneros share her journey to success. The author of one of her most popular works, “The House on Mango Street” read some of her work and also described the inspiration behind it. Cisneros said she wanted her speech to give a voice to those who have been silenced which has fueled her career in the arts. She read her story “Eleven” and said that it mirrored her lifelong struggles, experiences of herself and her community.Professor Macarena Hernández…
Ever since you first stepped foot on campus as a freshman, you hear about the Baylor Bubble. This is the “protection” Baylor students have when they are on or near campus from the realities of Waco. That Baylor Bubble goes beyond just the physical boundaries of Waco, though. Often the issues we have here on campus, whether it’s mental health issues, food insecurity or attendance policies, are also issues other universities have, not just around the state of Texas but across the nation. UT’s newspaper, the Daily Texan recently published two articles that relate to similar pieces the Baylor Lariat…
By Allyson Booth | ContributorIn the years since the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation was completed, students of all schools and majors come to use the study rooms. The study rooms in Foster are phenomenal, except for one thing: They lack a system that notifies students occupying the room that their time is up and another student has booked it.If a student wants to book a study room in Foster, all they have to do is log in to the database with their Bear I.D. It then shows a list of all the study rooms available at…
By Morgan Minshew | ContributorRegardless of a student’s classification or major, all students must print documents that are required for assignments and study materials. Buildings such as the Baylor Sciences Building, the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation and Moody Memorial Library have a vast number of printers available for use by all students. However, some buildings on campus still lack easily accessible printers for student use.Around campus, there are buildings that lack the proper amount of printers to support student needs. Sid Richardson Building, which is home to the Paul L. Foster Success Center, the mathematics department…
We journalists are a different breed, not at all like the typical human you may interact with on a daily basis. Some of us may come off as overly skeptical or even negative, but it is just how the industry has made us. In order to bridge an important gap between journalists and the rest of the world, we are going to address exactly what makes us different and why to expect our behavior. You should never be afraid to share rumors with your journalist friend. We are trained to know what to do with sensitive information, particularly to follow…
Student Body President: Sloane SimpsonThe Lariat endorses San Antonio junior Sloane Simpson for the position of student body president. When a candidate runs unopposed, it can feel like voters are left without a say in who represents them. This is not the case with Simpson, who has worked tirelessly throughout her years in student government (including as EVP) to represent the diverse perspectives on Baylor’s campus and beyond. Simpson is focused on unifying Baylor’s campus through multicultural engagement with diversity and inclusion seminars for registered organizations and student leaders. She also pledges to help combat food insecurities with The Store…
We grew up hearing “millennial” this and “baby boomer” that, but what do those titles even mean? Generational breakdowns were first theorized by Karl Mannheim in the early 1920s in his “theory of generations,” but the research on how/who dictates generational divides has muddied since then. This can be especially complicated for people our age who are born on the cutoff between millennials and Generation Z. There are several different theories about how each generation is split, and each one comes with different attributes ascribed to each group. One theory is the Strauss-Howe theory, which breaks down generations dating back…
All anyone at Baylor has been talking about since Sunday evening is the Lady Bears’ nail-biting 82 to 81 victory over Notre Dame to clinch the national title. Thousands of Bears tuned in to witness the big win, and just as we all bowed our heads in a silent prayer when junior forward Lauren Cox went down with an injury, we also all sic ’em-ed (yes, it’s a verb now) when senior guard Chloe Jackson hit that game-winning layup with five seconds left on the clock. While every single player on that team deserved this win, and every student and…
By Caroline Cumby | ContributorThere have been several publications in the Lariat and on social media within the last week imploring the student body not only to boycott the lecture being held on April 9 by Matt Walsh, but attempting in various ways to cancel the event entirely.While I’ve been extremely enthused by the amount of discourse this lecture has caused, even with it still being several days out, I’ve seen several issues in the arguments being made in opposition to the lecture being held, and I’d like to take this opportunity to address some of them.As a celebrated conservative…
Have you ever sat and truly thought about Christianity?No, seriously. Have you ever taken a second to sit and think about the pillars of Christianity and how insane they are? Christians believe that an almighty God came down to Earth in the form of a human being and walked around with the same people he created. He then performed miracles in his human body that only a god can perform and claimed to be the son of the one true God. He was crucified but rose from death three days later. The son of God, Jesus Christ, is said to…
The solution to learning disabilities and inhibitors is never to “suck it up,” and every professor needs to recognize the necessity of accommodations to ensure every student’s success.The Office of Access and Learning Accommodation (OALA) is designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities. OALA has 1272 students registered for accommodations for spring 2019, according to OALA senior accommodation specialist Trevor Allison.Acting as a liaison between students and resources on campus, OALA can help students advocate for their needs. This includes students dealing with everything from dyslexia to a broken foot. While many professors recognize the importance of OALA,…
By Elizabeth Wellinghoff | ContributorApril is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month focused on increasing and extending awareness of sexual violence. So, what does that mean and why is it important? The bottom line with sexual assault and interpersonal violence is always prevention. We want to stop sexual violence before it ever happens, but we can’t do that without naming the problem. The CDC estimates that one in three women and one in six men have experienced an instance of physical sexual violence. These numbers are likely underestimated due to the low rate of reporting. By recognizing that sexual violence…
By Mackenzie Chandler | ContributorCampus Living and Learning, Baylor faculty and staff and the wider Baylor community, I greet you in the name of our righteous Father and in the name of our glorious Savior Jesus Christ. I am greatly concerned by the emails I have received regarding the removal of flyers and of the actions of the Baylor administration in regard to Young Americans for Freedom. Today I exhort you to remember the words of our Lord: He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. Our brothers and…
Here at Baylor, we have have 40 inter/national and local organizations involved in Greek life. A large portion of each class is involved with Greek life, and Baylor is very supportive of the organizations represented on campus.I am a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, which is one of the nine national sororities represented by the Panhellenic Council. Each sorority has a philanthropy which they support with service and fundraising each year. For Kappa Alpha Theta, our philanthropy is CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate.CASA works to serve children in the foster system by providing a voice for them. A CASA is…
Have you ever heard a great old song you loved until it gets overplayed on the radio and eventually gets a remix that makes you retch? That is exactly what our generation is. We are a generation raised on chronic complaining and bred on political correctness that has not contributed any kind of real revolution. Revolutions are supposed to unite people, and the only one we’ve really experienced in our lifetime — the meteoric rise of technology and social media — has done nothing but divide us, provide unrealistic expectations of reality and make us question if we have any…
By Ryan Herz | ContributorBaylor is known for all of its traditions like Homecoming, DiadelOso and Sing. While lots of attention is focused on its traditions by the student body, little attention is geared toward Baylor sporting events.I understand not the whole student body can be at every sporting event due to work, class and other time commitments, but Baylor Athletic events should be a priority for students at Baylor. Your time at Baylor is so short, and your time only gets busier after you graduate. Baylor is a power five conference school with the majority of its sports being…
To quote one of the greatest leaders our generation has ever fallen witness to: “’you miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take’ —Wayne Gretzky — Michael Scott.” As the semester winds down, it becomes more vital that those of us out there crippled by our own nervousness, awkwardness and self-loathing begin to take aim at the hoop that is agonizingly close to us and shoot your shot. Of course, telling yourself to shoot your shot and even convincing others to do so is a much easier said than done. It is important to remember, however, to constantly contextualize…
Story by Shae Koharski | Multimedia Journalist, Video by Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter’90s fashion was filled with mom jeans, fanny packs, scrunchies, overalls, platform sneakers, neon and much more. Does this sound familiar? Because this is what much of Gen Zs wear today in the late 2010s. Many stores today sell the same pieces that were trendy in the ’90s because the wave of 1990s fashion is back. Whether it is around town, at the store, at a festival or even on campus, ’90s fashion has made a comeback. Many brands that were popular in the ’90s died down…
Native American Studies, and language studies that coincide with it, are absent in many college course guides, including Baylor’s. Two universities currently include specific studies in Cherokee language and history: Northeastern State University offers Cherokee as a language course and Western Carolina University offers a minor in Cherokee Studies. It’s high time Baylor and other university systems start including Native American culture, language and history in their coursework. According to fall 2018 Baylor Institutional Research and Testing data, 0.4% of undergraduates (54) identified as Alaskan Native/American Indian, but the report also says that 2.9% (411) who identified as multiracial listed…
By Michael Agapos | ContributorRecently, I pulled down a flier containing inflammatory and potentially harmful rhetoric advertising a certain upcoming event in which Matt Walsh, a self-described “theocratic fascist,” was invited to campus by Young Americans for Freedom (YAF). Well, to be fair, I actually pulled down several. For doing so, YAF and those who support it leveled several criticisms at me, mostly on Twitter. I’m writing this to explain myself.One prominent criticism is that I in some way violated the speaker’s freedom of speech by pulling down fliers. I fail to see how this is the case. Firstly, the…
