By Stephanie Jatnieks | Contributor Baylor University premedicine students are immersing themselves in their local community by partnering with Mission Waco. Through this organization, they are able to learn the importance of compassion and working in diverse communities as they prepare to become health care professionals. Southlake senior Adam Floyd, American Medical Student Association service chair, said it is important to make a difference in the Waco community now, especially as a young professional. “We get excited about being the neurologist who, 15 or 20 years from now, cures Alzheimer’s Disease or something of the sort,” Floyd said. “That’s truly an…
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On this week’s episode of Don’t Feed The Bears, Max Calderone and Kris Beasley provide a preview of this week’s NFL Draft and talk about the NBA Playoffs. As always, the guys close the show with a 2 Minute Drill.
Last week, two African-American males were arrested for trespassing while sitting in a Starbucks, waiting to meet a friend. Few people openly admit to holding racist beliefs, but many psychologists claim most people are still unintentionally racist. We hold what are called “implicit biases.” This can manifest in several ways. In the case of these Starbucks employees, it meant calling the police because they were afraid of two black men sitting in the coffee shop not ordering anything. While it’s possible that these employees were actually afraid, racial bias caused their fear. Even if it was unintentional, implicit bias is…
By Lucy Bowers | ContributorHeadlines perpetuate the stereotype many people have about what fraternities are, and our campus is not immune to those stereotypes. Baylor fraternities have not had very good press in the past two years, between Title IX allegations and the “Cinco de Drinko” party last spring.There is potential to change this narrative at Baylor, but it has to start from within. And it has to begin with unity. As a member of Greek life myself, I see that many members of Baylor fraternities defy these stereotypes by rising above as leaders, but not everyone sees that. I…
Hannah Causey discusses her goals for serving as Baylor’s newly- elected student body president for the 2018-2019 term. Causey was officially sworn into her position at the student government inauguration on April 19th.
In this week’s episode, our anchors take a look back at West nearly 5 years after the tragic explosion, talk this week’s Green and Gold Weekend and what’s been going on with Baylor baseball.
Every 10 years since 1790, the U.S. Census Bureau surveys the country’s population. The purpose of the census is to collect demographic facts about those living in the United States. While its primary function is to gather information, the format and questions of the census also reveal information about the social values of our country. In this way, the 2020 census reflects a more progressive America, but more could be done to collect accurate, comprehensive data. The upcoming survey will ask respondents to state their relationship in terms of “same sex” or “opposite sex.” Previously, this question was posed as…
By Paige Hardy | ContributorI went to a discussion panel in Alexander Reading Room on April 10 that attempted to answer the question, “How should Baylor address sexual ethics as a Christian university?” I use the term “discussion” loosely, because in reality it was a group of four like-minded seniors and a moderator patting themselves on the back for solving sexual assault through Christianity.I knew this panel would be problematic from the start when three of the four panelists used the phrases “sexual assault scandal” and “taking care of survivors” in the same sentence. One thing needs to be made…
By Elizabeth Wellinghoff | Contributor Sexual violence doesn’t discriminate. It affects men and women; children, youth and adults. Regardless of age, income, race – anyone can be a bystander to these acts of violence or be personally impacted by stalking, harassment or assault. Sometimes it may seem that sexual violence affects our community moreso than others, as if sexual assault is a Baylor-specific conversation. But this is an issue we’re navigating society-wide, not just in college communities. Across the country and the world, people are stepping forward to say #MeToo. They are acknowledging that sexual assault can impact every profession…
There’s a reason the Founding Fathers included “freedom of the press” in the very First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and it wasn’t just for sentence fluency. These five rights guaranteed to Americans –– freedom of religion, petition, assembly, speech and press –– are the foundation of our country’s governing document. Why, then, is the Department of Homeland Security compiling a database of “any and all media coverage” as a part of its “media monitoring” plan? This database goes directly against the rights expressed in the First Amendment, especially in today’s digitally-based society, where anyone with a smartphone and a…
To the City of West, We remember. We remember that night, five years ago, when so many of your lives and livelihoods turned to ash and dust. We remember your struggle to cope with loss — the memorials and the funerals and the press conferences. For the past five years, your town has worked to rebuild, through lawsuits and investigations and reparations, and even then, you were not alone. The Baylor community has been sending assistance, outreach and love since the beginning, and we want to remind you that our support is still there. You’ve come so far in rebuilding…
This week on Don’t Feed The Bears, Max Calderone and Kris Beasley play another round of Fill In The Blank and debate who should be on the Mount Rushmore of modern-day sports.
In this episode, we tell you why you may want to change your weekend travel plans, reveal Baylor Law’s newest national record and why Lady Bear Kristy Wallace is headed to Atlanta.
In this special edition of Lariat TV News, our reporters participate in the Global News Relay, which is part of a newscast from students all across the world. For this year’s theme, the Lariat TV News staff brings you stories all about finding “home” within a community.
Below is a Lariat Letter submitted by the Title IX team at Baylor: You responded. We heard you. Last spring, we asked students to take a survey that focused on the campus environment and their experiences with harassment, stalking and sexual violence. Most (73 percent) of the respondents strongly agreed or agreed with the statement: “If a friend or I experienced sexual misconduct, I know where to go to get help on campus.” However, of those who did report an act of sexual misconduct, only 7 percent went directly to the Title IX office. In light of national Sexual Assault…
Two billion Facebook users are questioning whether or not to follow the trend of #DeleteFacebook as the corporation shared information on 50 million users that was later reappropriated to influence political advertising for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. In the midst of this data-privacy crisis, we demand that Facebook makes quick, comprehensive changes and that legislation enacts protective reform. In the meantime, and even with these added protections, we can start taking the initiative to protect ourselves with the options currently in place. Facebook has traditionally been an “open platform,” which has allowed Facebook users to log into other apps and…
Globalization is an oxymoron like no other. It possesses this unique capacity to connect us while simultaneously separating us. It highlights our similarities and relatability while also revealing our differences. Despite the temptation to fall victim to passivity when it comes to world events, we must resist this urge. Although interest in news consumption suggests an optimism about citizen’s engagement in current events and politics, news consumption is not as deep as it is broad. This problem manifests not only in the United States, but abroad as well.According to Pew Research Center data, a survey of 38 countries demonstrated a…
As college ends for students, they’re plagued with many difficult decisions –– Where to live, where to work and how are they going to get there. The problem is most of them are unable to carry out some of the fundamental tasks for their own success due to a lack of financial literacy. College students are in a transitional time filled with changes and adjustments, however, some things remain consistent. Things such as taxes that have to be filed every single year –– a task many people struggle with doing themselves –– will always be a reality. Or, things such…
There has been extensive focus on sexual assault in the mainstream media lately. The rise of movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp has put increasesd emphasis on this issue, especially assault and harassment in the workplace and in Hollywood. It might be tempting to drown out the constant stream of allegations of sexual assault and even to become desensitized to stories and assault, harassment or abuse. April is sexual assault awareness month, and we need to, especially this month, make a conscious effort to remember sexual assault victims and openly stand up against rape culture. It is precisely because of the…
On this week’s episode, Max Calderone and Kris Beasley play “Overreaction Monday” to recap both the Men and Women’s NCAA Basketball Championships, analyze The Masters tournament, preview the NHL and NBA playoffs and discuss the latest MLB news.
By Sierra Christerson | Contributor Kangaroos, koalas and the most deadly animals on Earth. This is what I equated with Australia when I first heard about the Bears Abroad Baylor in Australia program. Would I be running for my life through the Outback? Or have to learn how to suck venom out of a snake bite? Actually, far from it. During my month-long study abroad experience in Queensland, Australia, I snorkeled and scuba-dived the Great Barrier Reef three times, hiked to the bottom of the country’s largest single drop waterfall and camped out two nights in the Outback. And the…
In this week’s episode, our anchors talk about paintings stolen from Old Main, how the Baylor Crew team is honoring a Baylor legend and a complaint filed in this year’s student government election.
Union Board to screen Pitch Perfect 3The Union Board is hosting a movie watch party from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m this Friday in Barfield Drawing Room. The Sundown session will feature “Pitch Perfect 3”. The story of an a cappella singing group entering into competition with other musical groups. The Union Board invites anyone interested to attend and to “jam to some amazing mash-ups.” There will be two showings: the first at 9:00 p.m. and the second at 11:00 p.m. Sundown Session includes egg huntThe Union Board is hosting a Giant Easter Egg Hunt and Blacklight Bowling from 9:00…
By Ryan Barrett | Multimedia Journalist I, like millions of Americans, suffer from a common issue: the tendency to forget the name of a person you met 32.7 seconds before. The worst part of it? People are genuinely offended by my lack of remembrance. It’s the materialistic equivalent of going up to a parent of a newborn, confusing their child with a football, and punting it from the 50-yard line, resulting in a breathtaking field goal. When I’m walking around campus, thinking about my 18 credit hours and 48 hours a week of jobs and work, and out of the…
By Caroline Grace | Contributor 2018 will go down in history as the year that our country shed an inextinguishable light on sexual assault, from Congress to Hollywood, from #MeToo to “Times Up.” This April is not only National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, when campuses all over the nation will make a pointed statement against sexual violence, it is also the culmination of moments into a movement to free survivors from shame, to deliver justice and to encourage all of us to see the humanity in one another. Working closely with Baylor’s Title IX office, Waco’s Family Abuse Center and…
This week, President Donald Trump tweeted once again about two major issues: illegal immigration and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Although talks about the longevity of NAFTA have been present since early in the Trump administration, it wasn’t until late 2017 and early 2018 that Trump increasingly supported the termination of the program. Most recently, on April 1, Trump stated that unless Mexico better secures its border, he will stop NAFTA negotiations and terminate the treaty altogether. Not only would this completely undo all of the progress his administration has made toward adjusting the agreement to benefit Americans,…
In this week’s episode, we talk to a veteran who calls Baylor home, feature two professors who are leading the fight against cancer and discuss Baylor baseball.
By Alex Hale | ContributorDear Baylor Class of 2021:I first want to apologize for the confusion. Yes, I am your current Baylor freshman class president. Yes, I am running for re-election.No, I am not on the ballot.I accidentally committed a campaign violation –– I forgot to turn in my expense report on time, to be totally transparent –– and I have been removed from the ballot. However, it would be my greatest desire to serve God and all of you as your sophomore class president a second time, building upon the legacy and journey we began together this past school…