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…
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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…
This was written in response to “Stop shouting at brick walls; acknowledge climate change,” published Sept. 17.The Lariat editorial, “Stop shouting at brick walls; acknowledge climate change,” makes some important points about President Donald Trump’s administration’s refusal to acknowledge or discuss climate change. But even though it embarks on a valiant effort to “encourage the continued spread of correct facts,” the editorial completely misrepresents climate science as it relates to the recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida.According to the editorial, “There are years of scientific proof showing the continually rising temperatures, melting of ice and change in CO2 levels. The…
“Fight like a girl” is more than a cliche, and it took on even more sincerity this week. On Monday, a female Marine graduated from the Marine Corps Infantry Officer Course, a 13-week, physically demanding course that teaches combat skills, patrolling and leadership. The woman, who asked to keep her identity private, is the first female to earn the 0302 infantry officer military occupational specialty. The course has been open to females since 2012, and 36 women have enrolled since then, but have all failed. The Infantry Officer Course is notorious for being one of the toughest schools in the…
This was written in response to, “The quarter-life crisis: enjoy college while you can,” published Sept. 18.The last five years have been some of the best and happiest of my life; it’s no coincidence that college ended five years ago. As someone who usually avoids dwelling on her university years, the Lariat opinion piece “The quarter-life crisis: enjoy college while you can” caught my attention. Admittedly, college was not all bad and I’ve had an overall fantastic life. However, the transition from adolescence to adulthood engendered stifling anxiety as I grappled with my ever-changing identity. I felt alone. I suffered…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tonight on the show, Thomas and Jakob recap the Baylor vs. Oklahoma game and talk about the big NBA trade. Later, the guys look at the good, bad and ugly in the NFL’s week three. [/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]
It’s time to properly celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we have 30 days to learn, appreciate and honor the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to culture and society.During Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanic arts and culture are celebrated for how they have positively enriched our society. This month is important to celebrate because it allows us to look past skin color and country of origin in order to truly see a person and a culture’s collective accomplishments.Notable Hispanic figures such as Sonia Sotomayor, Selena and Cesar Chavez broke barriers and blazed the trail for a…
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It’s that time of year again. The fun and games of syllabus week are over and the stress of tests are upon us. With the anxiety of tests, projects and other assignments, the temptation to be dishonest with your work can creep in. In this age of digital technology, cheating has become a lot easier. In an article by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, more than eight out of 10 college students said they have cheated at least once in their college careers. Of the 300 students who were studied, 86 percent claimed they cheated in school and 54 percent indicated…
Baylor University can easily be called a safe haven for many of its students. After all, opportunity awaits around every corner in the form of support from staff and peers. However, on such a prosperous campus, there has been a group that doesn’t get as many resources, the cats and dogs. The stray animal population in Waco is increasingly high, resulting in many cats and dogs finding themselves without a home. It should be no surprise that this problem has spread to Baylor’s campus. The past few years have seen a surge in stray cats, and many of these animals…
Oftentimes, sexual assault victims receive a message that they should be ashamed of what happened to them. They are discouraged in reporting the issue to the police and are not given a response or resources with enough support or information about their rights to combat this problem. Baylor used to be an example of undermining the severity of sexual assault. But now, the university acts as an example of how to fix this. In the lawsuits against the university, not only did Baylor honestly accept responsibility for their mistakes, but they also gave this grave matter the priority and attention…
As students at a university, we are consumers of education. As consumers, we should leave with a product that we are happy with, one that serves its purpose and gives us the results we desire. The core curriculum for the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is one that takes up a significant amount of time for every student with a major in the college. On average, students spend at least two years finishing their core classes before they can move on to classes that are more relevant to the job they will be pursuing in the future. A&S is…
President Donald Trump signed a bill on Sept. 8 that raised the debt ceiling to keep the government open for three months and sent $15 billion to areas affected by Hurricane Irma as relief funding.Trump surprised many people by siding with Democrats in support of the bill. The final vote was 80 to 17. All 17 no’s were Republicans. House Speaker Paul Ryan told the The New York Times that Trump’s decision to side with Democratic leaders was an attempt at “a bipartisan moment for the country.” “He wanted to make sure that in this moment of national crisis where…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On tonight’s episode, Jakob and Thomas look ahead and see where the Bears might be able to get their first win going forward. Later, the guys share their top six college football teams. Finally, the host answers some NFL questions, including if Dallas and Green Bay have cause for concern. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Students show off their style” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:70|text_align:center|line_height:1.5″ google_fonts=”font_family:Abel%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text] Kristina Valdez | Arts & Life Editor In honor of Fashion Week kicking off in several countries, the Baylor Lariat has collected photos of students who have embodied the spirit of fashion and exemplified their personal style. Take a look: [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZhbGJ1bWl6ci5jb20lMkZza2lucyUyRmJhbmRhbmElMkZpbmRleC5waHAlM0ZrZXklM0RLVHNTJTI1MjIlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjEyMDAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI2MDAlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBzY3JvbGxpbmclM0QlMjJubyUyMiUyMGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzRCUyMmFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
“First world problems” have become the source of countless memes and hashtags on Twitter over the past few years. People complain about Starbucks running out of venti cups, or the wifi signal not loading fast enough or, in extreme cases, even a rainy day during a vacation.Essentially, first world problems are defined as those relatively trivial frustrations that don’t require as much complaint as they receive, compared to serious problems that exist else where in the world. With Apple’s announcement of its new iPhone releases coming this fall, we see first world problems at their prime.When the iPhone 7 was…
Purchasing shower shoes and coordinating colors with their roommates are tasks that many eager freshmen are more than happy to cross off their “College Checklists.” However, scheduling and receiving a meningitis vaccine, while not as attractive as dorm decorating, is one of the most important requirements students must complete before going to college. According to Texas Health and Human Services, while the State of Texas demands proof of the meningococcal vaccine before a student’s entrance to a university, this is not the case with all other states. For example, at Northern Arizona University, students are “strongly encouraged” to receive this…
