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…
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[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…
This is written in response to the editorial “Core curriculum changes would allow more choice,” published Sept. 22. In 1941, Forrest Mars introduced a new hard candy that quickly became a favorite. Originally available only with a milk chocolate center, M&M’s now come in seven varieties, including pretzel and peanut butter. Today’s consumers demand greater variety and more choices, a trend reflected in the ongoing College of Arts and Sciences core curriculum change recently reported in The Lariat. However, despite being introduced in the 1940s, does the College of Arts and Sciences core really have much in common with a bag…
When thinking of countries that need help and support from a major, developed country like the United States, Spain isn’t normally the first country to come to mind. However, with Catalonia’s recent declaration for independence, Spain should be in the forefront of our minds. Just because it isn’t a developing country doesn’t mean it doesn’t need our support.The Catalonia region is split in the push for independence. Some citizens are calling for sovereignty while others are calling for the continued unity with Spain. About a week ago, Catalan leaders held an independence referendum, claiming that 90 percent of voters were…
Whatever political party, religious affiliation or socioeconomic group you identify with, we should all be thankful for first responders.Last week, a horrifying act of terror was committed in our country that left 59 people dead and more than 500 people injured. The mass shooting in Las Vegas is terrifying and revolting. Terence, a Roman playwright, wrote in 161 B.C., “I am human, and I think that nothing of that which is human is alien to me.” It is sickening to think that a man could do such a thing to innocent people. It is unnerving to think about what humans…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tonight, Thomas and Jakob explain why the Big 12 will be left out of the CFB Playoff. Later, Thomas reveals which NFL team he is upset with and the guys debate who are the best teams in the NFC and AFC. [/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]
Fifty-eight people were gunned down on Oct. 1 in Las Vegas during a music festival as country singer Jason Aldean performed. The gunman pointed his rifles through two 32nd-floor windows of the Mandalay Bay hotel gunning down innocent mother, fathers, sons and daughters. This was the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Many of the victims’ last words were “I love you.” Jack Beaton, 54 from Bakersfield, Calif., shielded his wife’s body with his own when the barrages of gunfire began. He was shot, but he was able to tell his wife that he loved her one last time as…
Although women’s rights have come a long way in the last 100 years, we still have a long way to go.Most men and women in America wake up, drink their coffee, kiss their spouses and children and head off to their respective careers or responsibilities. Women are able to drive to their jobs, their children’s schools or the grocery store on their own, and they certainly don’t have to ask a man for permission to leave their home.Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, women were only just granted the right to drive on their own on Sept. 27. This will take effect…
In the wake of the past year, it is important to provide continued support for those who have been caught in the devastation of sexual assault. Baylor is currently continuing to uphold the Title IX changes that were enacted in the previous year, despite no longer being held to those standards on the federal level, but there are still countless ways to improve upon Baylor’s reactions to sexual assault. One of the most prominent is the addition of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) on campus, which would allow for the privacy and safety of those hurt, as well as…
The man of Playboy bunny ears and “The Girls Next Door,” Hugh Hefner, founder of the Playboy empire, died at age 91 last Wednesday. His legacy was a major part of the change in American ideals and standards. He was revolutionary in pushing some early libertarian stances. He was progressive during the 1950s and 1960s when rigid American laws and customs were being questioned. But he was not a champion for women’s rights, and he should not be praised as such. The first issue of Playboy magazine was published in 1953. Hefner used $600 of his own money and other…
About 13 years ago, Dove sparked the movement for positive body image with its Campaign for Real Beauty, a series of ads showing that women don’t need Photoshop to be beautiful. This movement has since continued with more and more companies refusing to Photoshop images of models. Statistics show that Photoshopped body images make many young men and women feel bad about themselves, as approximately 91 percent of women are unhappy with their bodies. Although this movement is great, we believe that all companies should prohibit images altering a model’s body shape.Starting Monday, the stock photo website Getty Images banned…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In this episode, Thomas and Jakob talk Matt Rhule’s odd choice to play freshman quarterback, Charlie Brewer, in Baylor’s loss to K-State. Later, Max Calderone stops by the show to talk MLB playoffs with the guys. Finally, Thomas and Jakob break down this week in the NFL and highlight the Bill’s and Ram’s big wins [/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]
Much like any city, Waco has a long, rich history. It has been shaped by the actions of people in and around the city, and is continually growing and changing. History may impact a city greatly, but that alone does not define it. However, when outsiders look in on Waco, only a few things come to mind-typically, David Koresh or Chip and Joanna Gaines. Although these are part of our city’s history, Waco should not be anchored by a few headlines. For example, the downtown area is going through a major update and efforts are being made to clean up…
For many high school seniors fresh off of the graduation stage, the concept of a four year university can seem daunting. You may have to move away from your family and friends, you’ll probably be enrolled in much harder courses and you’ll most likely incur a heaping pile of student debt. These fears, along with a variety of others, are some of the reasons that some students choose to attend a community college for two years before transferring to a four-year university when they’re ready. Baylor is one of many schools in the U.S. that offers a program that assists…
Deaf awareness is vital for the hearing community to recognize and learn about Deaf culture. Since September is National Deaf Awareness Month, we should take the time to learn how to be respectful of the importance of understanding all forms of communication. Take the word “Deaf,” for example. Capitalizing the word Deaf helps to distinguish and unify those who identify as culturally Deaf, while changing the mainstream opinion or common misconceptions about Deaf people.Those who identify as culturally Deaf do not use the term “disabled,” because of the connotation of “less than.” By removing labels imposed upon the Deaf community…
This was written in response to, “Hecho En Waco needs to spice it up,” published Sept. 11.I read Ms. Valdez’s review of Waco’s newest restaurant, Hecho En Waco, and found myself disagreeing with the overall regard. Recently, a friend and I darkened the door of the new establishment and found the experience to be far more delightful than Ms. Valdez’s take. Granted, we visited at dinner, a more representative time slot for their offerings, and both the service and the quality of our meals were more than acceptable for both the price and the Waco market the new restaurant has…