There are many things the public will not understand about what it means to be a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. Service, honor and sacrifice are required of the men and women who we celebrate today. All we can say is thank you, but we can do much more. Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, but it was once called Armistice Day. On Nov. 11, 1918, the armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany, temporarily ceasing the hostilities of World War I. In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson commemorated the day with these words: “To us in America,…
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Scrolling through President Donald Trump’s Twitter feed has almost become a guessing game after nearly a year of his presidency. Which foreign leaders is he going to call out today? Will he continue to drag on his debates with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, despite the election being well over and done with? However, despite the content of the president’s tweets, the fact that President Trump is so active on social media gives the American people a unique access to the White House that we have never had before. Regardless of whether one agrees or disagrees with what the…
There is only one thing scarier than ghosts and goblins—germs. They’re everywhere, lurking from every corner. As the seasons change, stay sanitized so you can stay healthy and finish up the semester well. There are four main ways to stay healthy during this time of the year; the first is by washing your hands frequently. According to Delish, there are more germs on a Starbucks door handle than there are on a New York City subway handrail. Germs are everywhere and you don’t realize how often you come in contact with them. Wash your hands periodically throughout the day so…
Baylor released a document on Friday explaining the ways it has implemented Pepper Hamilton’s 105 recommendations. The Lariat staff broke down these explanations to make them easier to understand. The Pepper Hamilton recommendations are listed in bold, followed by the simplified explanations. I. Broad Recommendations 1. Establish Title IX obligations as an institutional priority. Baylor’s BoR adopted Pepper Hamilton’s recommendations and instructed university administration to implement the recommendations as soon as possible. 2. Take swift and certain action consistent with these recommendations. The BoR announced the immediate removal of Ken Starr as President and named Dr. David Garland as Interim…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On this episode, the guys react to Baylor’s first win of the season against Kansas. They also play a new game called “College Football Word Association”. Finally, Thomas and Jakob reveal their NFL mid-season awards. [/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Growing up, we were taught that bullies bully because they feel insecure about themselves. If we give in to the bully, we give them power. As adults, bullies still exist. However, they don’t exist in the traditional sense of a 6-foot kid trying to take your lunch money. Now they exist as terrorists: people intentionally instilling fear or terror, typically through violence, in order to communicate a political, religious or ideological idea.Last Tuesday, The Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the deadly terror attack in New York City, where a “soldier of the Caliphate” drove a truck down a bicycle…
About two months ago, the city of Houston was underwater after being hit by Harvey, a Category 4 hurricane that knocked the city off its foundation, literally and figuratively. Wednesday night, the city’s major league baseball team, the Houston Astros, won its first World Series title.Last week, the Astros won their first American League Series title, therefore making their first championship appearance in history. By coming out on top Houston won in more ways than one, as it showed us that one way a city can show its strength after disaster is through sports. Tragic events may knock a city…
President Livingstone, you are now officially our president. Yes, you assumed the position when you accepted your job offer, but at the inauguration ceremony, you officially sealed the deal. Your remarks have assured us that you are ready for what lies ahead at Baylor, and for that we thank you.Back in August, we wrote you a letter expressing our gratitude to you for assuming this position. Admittedly, we did not know what to expect when the school year started, but now that we are in the pinnacle of the semester,we have nothing but a round of applause to give to…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This week, Thomas and Jakob delve into what has been called the “Greatest Weekend in Sports.” The hosts also hit through the highlights of the Baylor vs. Texas game. [/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJib3JkZXIlM0ElMjBub25lJTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyJTJGJTJGaHRtbDUtcGxheWVyLmxpYnN5bi5jb20lMkZlbWJlZCUyRmVwaXNvZGUlMkZpZCUyRjU4OTM5MTIlMkZoZWlnaHQlMkY5MCUyRnRoZW1lJTJGY3VzdG9tJTJGYXV0b3BsYXklMkZubyUyRmF1dG9uZXh0JTJGbm8lMkZ0aHVtYm5haWwlMkZ5ZXMlMkZwcmVsb2FkJTJGbm8lMkZub19hZGR0aGlzJTJGbm8lMkZkaXJlY3Rpb24lMkZiYWNrd2FyZCUyRnJlbmRlci1wbGF5bGlzdCUyRm5vJTJGY3VzdG9tLWNvbG9yJTJGODdBOTNBJTJGJTIyJTIwaGVpZ2h0JTNEJTIyOTAlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjEwMCUyNSUyMiUyMHNjcm9sbGluZyUzRCUyMm5vJTIyJTIwJTIwYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuJTIwd2Via2l0YWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuJTIwbW96YWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuJTIwb2FsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUyMG1zYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuJTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
If there were more women in powerful positions, the world would be a better place for everyone. In Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s book “Lean In For Graduates,” Sandberg recounted when a guest at her book party asked 2011 Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee how American women could help those who experienced mass rapes and other war horrors. “More women in power,” Gbowee said. Last Thursday, Dr. Linda Livingstone was inaugurated as the 15th president of Baylor University. She is the first female president in 172 years of Baylor’s history, and one of the few female university presidents across the…
By Christina Munoz | Contributor The application for the Baylor in Budapest study abroad program is now available online for students. The program director, senior lecturer in the department of journalism, public relations and new media, Maxey Parrish, said next summer will be the third time Baylor offers students the chance to pursue their studies in Hungary. “Culturally, there’s so much to learn,” Parrish said. “I think it’s important for young people to experience a different culture because they’re going to live in a world that has international influences.” Lisa Asher, an academic adviser for the College of Arts and…
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Almost everyone can agree that self-care is an important addition to your daily routine. In the midst of the jam-packed life of a college student, it’s crucial to leave yourself a little bit of “me time” here and there throughout the day. However, self-care is not just bubble baths and mani-pedi’s, and it’s not just for people who may have a mental illness or condition. Practicing self-care is valuable to everyone, and while relaxing activities such as laying out in the sun or getting a facial are definitely beneficial, self-care can and often does consist of mundane, everyday tasks.Hannah Daisy,…
We hear about the dangers of drunk driving, we hear about the dangers of texting while driving and we hear about the dangers of drinking the punch at parties. Something we don’t teach today’s children about though are the dangers of sex trafficking , a billion dollar industry in the United States that targets young girls.According to a study by Urban Institute, sex trafficking serves as an underground economy that generates billions. This is repulsive because the signs are right in our backyard, but we’ve never been taught to recognize them. People in the United States need to be more…
Spooky season (also known as Halloween) is rapidly approaching, and with it comes a taxing decision that each of us must make: what costume to choose this year? While dressing up can be lots of fun and lets us express our creativity, sometimes costumes start to cross the line, and others are downright offensive. This being said, while some people mean to “offend” by their outfit decisions, others don’t even realize that their costumes aren’t appropriate until after someone says something. But where do we draw the line? Is there even a line drawn? Interestingly enough, there isn’t a clear…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On this episode of Don’t Feed the Bears, the guys break down Baylor freshman quarterback Charlie Brewer’s comeback attempt against West Virginia. They also look at the best 1-loss CFB teams. Later, the guys bring back MLB expert Max Calderone to preview the World Series. Finally, Thomas and Jakob play “NFL Clear or not Clear”. [/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
#UsTooYou may have seen a common theme on social media last week. Thousands of women all over the world posted “Me too” on their various platforms to raise awareness of sexual harassment and assault. The movement, which was started in 2006 by a woman named Tarana Burke, gained viral momentum when actress Alyssa Milano tweeted Oct. 15, “Suggested by a friend: If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote ‘Me too’ as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.”We are here to say: Us too. Members of this board…
By Anna Lam | Guest ColumnistMost of us are aware of the impact our personal dietary choices have on our overall health. We hear things about getting our five fruits and vegetables a day and cutting down on refined sugars, and we know to avoid junk food. In our digital age especially, most of us have had plenty of contact with fad diets, or ogled pristine Instagram photos of spiralised zucchini salads and avocado toast. Everyone and their mother seem to be an expert on nutrition; everyone has an opinion, and this sometimes makes it difficult to sort out the…
Education has become quantified instead of qualified, and this is wrong. We should find value in education based on what we learn, not by numbers like a grade or GPA.Although GPA is important for those applying to grad school or professional schools, the focus of education as a whole can still be shifted. There are definitely better ways to determine if someone is ready for grad school or professional schools, such as essays and recommendations from internships and professors. Acceptance should be based on preparedness to take the next step in career maturity, not the ability to memorize one thousand…
As a democratic nation, citizens of the United States are given the privilege to vote, which is something that not all nations provide. Sadly, a portion of our population squanders this right by failing to register to vote, and in turn, not voting at all. As of Aug. 28, 2017, 10 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have implemented automatic registration, a system that greatly increases the number of citizens registered to vote. In addition, 32 states have submitted legislation in favor of automatic registration, according to the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of…
Without a doubt, sexual assault is a conversation that has dominated the media and rightfully so. Most recently, sexual assault has been associated with college campuses. However, what is important to realize is that sexual assault is a conversation that moves beyond college campuses and that one of the most actions if you or someone you love has fallen victim to sexual assault is to do something about it. There cannot be any justice if you do not speak up. When you speak up and tell someone, you are saying that you will not stand for yourself or anyone else…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On this very busy episode of Don’t Feed the Bears, the guys discuss the CFB elite falling over the weekend and bring in Max Calderone to talk MLB playoffs. Thomas and Jakob also give the Eagles the credit they deserve and look ahead to the start of the NBA regular season. [/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Women in male-dominated fields such as the military or STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) often face prejudice because of their gender. These biases can include perceived weaknesses and can be both subtle and blatant. During a press conference on Oct. 5, Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton laughed at a question posed by female Charlotte Observer reporter Jourdan Rodrigue about the route of one of the team’s wide receivers, “It’s funny to hear a female talk about routes,” he said. This exchange has sparked a debate on female journalists’ roles in the world of sports. While many defended Rodrigue, saying…
As we approach the mid-point of the semester, exams and assignments are piling up, along with other commitments. It’s the point in the semester where we must ask ourselves, “What can be done today, and what can wait to be done tomorrow?” By this point in the semester, students are often tempted to skip class to work on other assignments or catch up on sleep. Students often will count how many times they can miss class without being penalized for it. With the amount of money that college students pay in tuition, they should have the freedom to decide whether…
Danger is no stranger to us in the world we live in today, one where everywhere we go we must be on the lookout for circumstances that could potentially be harmful to us or others. These dangers are present in our daily lives, even while we are on our way to class or a friend’s house. While we all know that driving a car can be dangerous, we also need to think about our safety when we hop on a bicycle for a brisk ride to school. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, cyclist deaths on U.S. roads are…
In times of terrible crisis, our country bands together to ensure the well-being of the individuals and families affected.These events bring people together and help us realize that life is fragile and sometimes it’s vital that we reach out an extra helping hand. Puerto Rico is currently suffering from a major crisis— Hurricane Maria. About two weeks ago, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico as a Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds. Since then, the island of Puerto Rico has been struggling to survive. So far, Hurricane Maria has caused 95 percent of the island to be without power, has…
This is written in response to the editorial “Core curriculum changes would allow more choice,” published Sept. 22. This editorial misses the mark entirely. While there are certainly pros and cons to changing the core curriculum, selling such change as a way to “take more electives” or to “increase job skills” is not the way to do it. The fundamental problem rests in the question, “What is a university’s role?” To take the view that a university is simply a job training facility is to disparage the importance of education generally and to lower your intrinsic worth as a human…
