By Jon Abel | Guest ContributorIn the wake of the Penn State child-rape scandal, there were calls for the NCAA to impose the death penalty for only the sixth time in history. Penn State was ultimately punished heavily; their scholarships were limited, their games went un-televised, and Joe Paterno was fired for covering up Jerry Sandusky’s history of sexual assault. However, the death penalty remained unused and Penn State football survived. In the wake of Patty Crawford’s deposition, one thing has been made clear: It is time for the death penalty to come back, and Baylor football deserves to be…
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By Claire Crites | Guest Contributor2018: What some are claiming to be the year of the woman. Due to the rise of women running for public office in the 2018 midterms, women are making headlines. To be proportional with the U.S. population, women should constitute 50 percent of Congress. Yet, right now, women make up less than 20 percent of a Congress that is supposed to represent the entire country. With the Women’s March, the ground breaking #MeToo movement and the uptick of women running for office, it may seem as if something is in the air. Women – and…
It’s not a secret. School is hard. Oftentimes when students encounter each other, they break the ice with complaints and frustrations like “Ugh, I am so tired” or “I’m literally dying. I have so much to get done this week.” This negative communication has snaked its way into everyday student-to-student communication. Most students can relate to the experience of having four tests, a paper and a group project due in the span of a single school week, and that is challenging. There is nothing wrong with verbalizing one’s frustration with the common challenges of collegiate life and seeking the support…
Sometimes, it can be difficult to comprehend the actions of those around us. Sometimes, people can do unforgivable things and leave unforgettable trauma in their wake. Many times, people don’t recognize the way they’ve hurt others until it comes back to bite them. At that point, it can be hard to face the consequences of their actions. In the case of sexual assault and trauma, it can be easy for perpetrators to justify their actions by looking to all of the positive interactions they’ve had in the past: “I have plenty of female friends,” “I’ve hired female workers in the…
By Denton Wood | Guest ContributorRecently, I read an opinion piece (“Freshmen should park at Ferrell Center,” published Sept. 20) suggesting the idea that freshmen should take advantage of free parking at the Ferrell Center so that more parking would be available to upperclassmen who commute to campus. As a senior who still lives on campus (yes, we do exist), I found this argument interesting, so I thought I’d address it. Frankly, there are better solutions to cramped campus parking than asking freshmen to park on the opposite side of campus from where they live.As the piece correctly states, on-campus…
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has been placed on administrative leave following a blog post from his ex-wife Melisa Reidy-Russell detailing abuse during their marriage, according to ESPN. If the claims are true, this is an opportunity for Major League Baseball to do the right thing and completely remove Russell from the league. Domestic abuse should never be tolerated, and it should result in a more severe punishment than just a slap-on-the-wrist with leaves or game suspensions.Russell’s leave expired Sunday, but there has been no word as to whether he has been suspended.Reidy-Russell said in an interview with ESPN that…
Story by Madalyn Watson | Reporter, Video by Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast ReporterBaylor Helping Hands and the Special Olympics volunteers held a “Super Dance” on Friday in Russell Gym.Huntsville senior Taylor Ernst, the president and founder of Baylor Helping Hands, was breaking it down on the dance floor and dancing with the kids.“We’re doing our second annual fall dance for kids with special needs, and we’re just stoked to be here,” Ernst said. “We have have free Shorty’s Pizza on top of a free DJ, all the families are invited to come out free of charge and honestly, it’s just…
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“Be a man.” “Grow a pair.” “Man up.” Countless sayings like these have been directed toward boys and men for decades. They seem harmless at first — little more than informal colloquialisms encouraging the receiver to be tough. However, such sayings can have damaging consequences when they are used to disregard emotions and when the language implies a link between gender and toughness. Socializing males to view emotional expression as a negative or an innately female trait begins at a young age. It’s not difficult to see the discrepancies between traditional female and male child rearing. When a little girl…
It’s been everywhere lately. In the era of #MeToo stories, accusations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault have been all over the news, as they should be. Whether it be Harvey Weinstein, Louis C.K., Bill Cosby or Brett Kavanaugh, it is almost impossible to escape discussion of sexual violence. This week, if you turn on the news, open a paper or scroll through Twitter or Facebook, it is more than likely you will see conversations about sexual assault accusations. This news cycle – this constant dialogue about sexual assault – can be helpful, but it can also be hurtful. For…
By Bill Malec | Guest ContributorI was recently on campus for Baylor’s annual Family Weekend and picked up a copy of your newspaper’s Sept. 28 edition to peruse.The timely article on the Judge Brett Kavanaugh hearing by staff writer Caroline Yablon that graced your front page caught my eye. The opinions by lecturer Maxey Parish, intended to enhance and localize the coverage, were pretty bombastic. Characterizing the event as “the most important news event in their [students’] life with the exception of 9/11” was over the top. Calling it a “news event” shows that Parish misses the real significance of…
By Collin Keele | Guest Contributor I first want to start this letter off by saying a few things: I do not support the sexual assault of women (or anyone for that matter), all allegations should be taken seriously, if the allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh are proven to be true he should not be a judge, and evidence is needed to convict anyone of any crime. In Claire Crites’ Sept. 25 column “Boys will be boys… and Supreme Court Justices?”, she first begins with, “To believe women or not to believe women.” That is not the case about the…
By Palmer Brigham | Guest ColumnistAllow me to admit my bias. I want another conservative on the Supreme Court, because I want someone to uphold my values in the highest court in the United States. However, I do not believe dismissing sexual assault allegations is a value I uphold. I do not want to turn a blind eye to real concerns for political motivations.News broke that Justice Anthony Kennedy was retiring on June 26, leaving a second Supreme Court vacancy for President Donald Trump to fill. The D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals’ Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s name was added to…
By Jamie Roberman | Lariat LetterTo the Lariat Staff:I have been a fan of your newspaper since before I came to Baylor. I have treasured how the Lariat supports Baylor and pushes the university to be better. Unfortunately, I was disappointed in the recently published opinion piece on Art Briles, “I’m sick of hearing from Art Briles,” published Monday. I agree that national media repeating the same stories about Baylor’s disgrace has become an annoyance. However, they report the bad and not the good. Baylor and its community deserve to hear the whole story from each party. We cannot move…
Many of us have been in that frustrating situation where you’ve ordered clothes online that don’t even come close to fitting, or not understanding why you wear a size 4 at Forever 21 when you’re a size 8 at Old Navy. For men and women alike, clothing sizes lack the consistency that could improve shoppers’ self-esteem and make online shopping easier. It can be discouraging to go shopping at a new store only to discover you’ve somehow gone up a few sizes. However, there’s a strong possibility that your size hasn’t changed at all — it’s just the way the…
Story by Bridget Sjoberg | Staff Writer, Video by Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterHouston sophomore Hope Wissel hopes to create products through her small business that are both affordable and easily accessible to the every-day college student. Wissel’s jewelry business Dot Hope consists of customizable, handmade jewelry Wissel creates herself, including necklaces, earrings, anklets and more. She came up with the idea in 2014 when she realized how difficult it was to find personalized jewelry that is affordable for the average girl. “I’m such a big jewelry person, but I couldn’t afford all the stuff I wanted to get,” Wissel…
“It’s a meme, you dip,” a quote from a viral YouTube video, is often referenced to address someone who fails to recognize an internet meme.The issue with meme culture is the acceptance of derogatory and offensive jokes in the name of humor.Memes are jokes in the form of images, GIFs or videos. While memes vary in form and subject, all have the common motive of humor. Starting with images paired with Impact font captions in the early 2000s, memes evolved to cover more risque topics by 2009, according to USA Today.In the name of comedy, jokes about things such as…
By Claire Crites | Guest Contributor Dr. Anita Hill and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford: separated by over 25 years, yet joined by the same issue still so clearly pervading American political life — to believe women or not to believe women. When the respected professor, Hill, stepped forward to accuse potential Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas of sexual misconduct, the year was 1991. Hill was subjected to an all-male Senate Judiciary Committee that discredited and disregarded her. When Hill testified, she was forced to graphically recount her experiences of sexual harassment while working with Thomas and was told by the…
Baylor’s office of Career and Professional Development is one of the best resources available to students. The office has events every week to help students prepare for professional life after Baylor and even helps them find jobs and internships. Their weekly drop-in hours for resume and cover letter reviews make it easy to fit a visit in your schedule. CPD has been doing a fantastic job providing resources to students of all majors. The inclusivity of all majors in career fairs has been a huge help to so many students. CPD is a wonderful resource that students should take advantage…
By Cameron Stuart | Radio DirectorEarlier this week, the Baylor Line Foundation published an exclusive interview entitled “Art Briles Is Still Standing,” in which the former Baylor football head coach attempted to tell his side of the story regarding the scandal that got him fired. Needless to say, it’s not what we, as a student body, needed.As soon as I saw this article pop up on my news feed, my eyes rolled. This is a scandal that just will not go away. I’m not saying the atrocities that some former Baylor football players did should be forgotten, but the enablers…
By Clay Parham | Guest Columnist Baylor’s bus system fails to meet its most basic purpose. Full stop. Instead of servicing Baylor students who live east of LaSalle Avenue, near 15th Street, or west of I-35, the Baylor Shuttle System (BUS) has three lines running effectively the same route, leaving only one route servicing the rest of the Baylor neighborhood. While the BUS is free, its exclusivity to those that live in wealthier apartments across University Parks Drive or on Speight keep it from reaching its full potential – an efficient, environmentally friendly tool to decrease traffic and fix our…
When a couple decides to tie the knot, there are certain questions they can count on being asked. Questions about the date, the venue, the honeymoon and the proposal story are bound to come up in conversation once the couple announces their engagement. However, there are some questions that only the woman in the relationship is faced with — primarily, people want to know “Are you going to change your last name?” This question would have been unthinkable a few decades ago. For the most part, it was a given that women would adopt their husband’s last names upon the…
Baylor’s Swing Dance Society is spreading this classic dance style across campus
Stereotypes act as reflections of widely-held beliefs about certain groups. Although our society works toward inclusion and cultural appreciation, stereotypes continue to exist though in evolved form. The prevalence of positive stereotypes such as “Asians are good at math,” “women are innately nurturing” and “Blacks are athletic” have seeped into our social thought. References to these positive stereotypes are rarely met with backlash, because they are in essence optimistic about marginalized individuals, yet studies show that positive stereotypes often do more harm than negative stereotypes.Positive stereotypes are microaggressions, everyday behavior that expresses a prejudiced attitude. As members of society, it…
By Rachel Anne Iannotti | Guest Contributor Equality is important. The right to live freely and happily despite ethnicity, belief system or gender is imperative to a successful and prosperous society. So why is it that men are at such a disadvantage? Ever since the rise of feminism, men have had a target plastered on their backs. Recently, things like the Me Too movement and the Women’s March have been hugely successful in showcasing the strength of women, but they’ve simultaneously condemned men in the process. Most feminists define feminism as the social, economic and political equality of both genders;…
In our most recent episode, our anchors discuss how students can take advantage of on-campus study tools, how a famous pair of freshman sisters are adjusting to life at Baylor and how the new tennis coach plans to make his mark on the program.
When you look back on your educational experience, odds are you have one of two polarizing views of the American public school system: The United States either has the best public education system in the world or the worst. It either sets students up for success or failure. Split views of the public education system is one reason why there are so many private campuses in America. There are 34,576 private schools in the United States, serving 5.7 million K-12 students. Private schools account for 25 percent of the nation’s schools and enroll 10 percent of all K-12 students. Your…
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Story by Bridget Sjoberg | Staff Writer, Video by Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter This spring, teen YouTube sensations Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight announced that they would be attending Baylor in a video that hit over 2 million views. The twins, best known under their channel name “Brooklyn and Bailey,” are identical twins and have over 5.5 million YouTube subscribers with almost 4 million followers on Instagram. Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight post videos related to lifestyle, makeup, clothing and other similar topics. The Dallas freshmen at Baylor. The girls frequently film vlogs on campus and have gotten used to being…
