Author: Baylor Lariat

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text] In their first week back, Thomas and Jakob look at the Baylor QB battle and try and get inside the mind of head coach Matt Rhule. Later, the guys react to Colin Cowherd’s hot take that the Cowboys will struggle this year in the NFC East. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The new school year has Baylor students buzzing with excitement. Between new classes and starting new friendships, the promise of a new school year brings about a new hope for students, faculty and staff alike. This year, as the school year begins, we would like to encourage you to take this year and take ownership for yourself and for your peers, and to be a champion for tolerance. Granted, this may sound like an obscure phrase, but it is quite simple— be open-minded. Over the past five years, our campus has seen an increase in the diversity of our student…

Whether you feel like you’re prepared for your first year of college or not, your freshman year will most likely carry a bit of stress and anxiety with it. For many of you, this is a completely new place, filled with new people and new experiences. In lieu of that, here is the freshman 15 you want to gain. 1. Don’t worry if you actually gain 15 pounds. – Sometimes it’s difficult to eat healthy in the dining halls, and not just because of a lack of healthy options. Sometimes that cheesy, gooey grilled cheese from East Village is just…

Jessica Babb | Broadcast Managing Editor U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke made a campaign stop in Waco yesterday, and community members who attended the town hall voiced their concerns. “Thats why I’m here – to learn to listen, to understand and to follow what the great people in this community are already doing,” O’Rourke said. Hundreds of community members filled the John Knox Community Center, and asked O’Rourke about many controversial topics, including planned parenthood, healthcare, student loans and his thoughts on President Donald Trump. Over the course of the evening, the Democratic congressman emphasized the need for universal healthcare, increased…

Jessica Babb | Broadcast Managing Editor Many college students don’t think about housing safety and how they can protect their off-campus home from burglaries. Waco senior Mills Chenot thought it would never happen to her, until she experienced a burglary last summer. “It honestly traumatized me,” Chenot said. “When I opened the back door it looked like a light shut off really quick. I was just like, ‘ah, its probably nothing.’ And then I opened the closet door and there was a guy who had broken into my house and was standing in the closet.” “When the police were checking…

The information below first appeared in a Baylor University email to current students and faculty. Below is what the university says will be affected by this year’s move-in: The I-35 exits at 4th/5th Streets and University Parks Drive will be open. Head-in parking on MP Daniel (next to the SUB) is not available on Wednesday morning. If you have any questions, please contact parking services at 254-710-PARK (7275). Important Information About Move-in Parking Lot Closures, Traffic Routes In preparation for Move-In 2017 on Wednesday and Thursday, Baylor University will CLOSE some campus parking lots and interior streets beginning at 6 p.m.…

We, the Lariat editorial board and the staff, would like to extend our gratitude. Yours are the hands that pick up the Lariat, your eyes scan our website and our social media daily. Regardless of your extensiveness — there is an entire portion of Lariat readers who simply pick up the paper for the crossword — we cherish you just the same. You give us something to work for, if not only ourselves.Without your interest in the paper, we would have no reason to go to print or to exist online. Not only do you participate in the news we…

By Elisabeth Tharp | Broadcast Reporter Jessica Simpson and Dillard’s are coming together to present a Spring Style event at the Richland Mall here in Waco. The event will feature a fashion show, complimentary beauty bar and a meet and greet with Jessica Simpson. This will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Waco. The Dillard’s communications and special event director, Melissa Adair, said, “Dillard’s is very excited to partner with Jessica Simpson on this Spring Style event mainly because of the community involvement.” Adair also mentioned, “We have partnered with Baylor as well to really drive business and drive…

By Elayne Allen | Guest ContributorThe phrase “conservative feminist” probably annoys people from both the political left and right. Some feminists might assume that a conservative worldview is inherently anti-woman, while a lot of conservatives probably recoil at the very word “feminism.” But both feminists and conservatives misunderstand one another. Once people in our country get a clearer picture of what each side is saying, we realize that the two perspectives are not only compatible, but maybe even complementary.While feminism and conservatism are both difficult to define, it is possible to point to characteristics within each movement that show how…

Since the presidential election, the media has been in an uproar. News sites such as Huffington Post, Vice and CNN have all shared their opinions on our new president, Donald Trump, and his current policies. However, while the media is a major source of criticism toward the president, few have been as notably critical as “Saturday Night Live,” which has parodied his less-than-eloquent responses. However, while our president and his cabinet may be unusual and his policies may be unorthodox and disagreeable to dissidents, “Saturday Night Live” has taken it to a point of offense, not just for those who…

By Sydney Swift | Guest ContributorAs a freshman, purchasing a meal plan is required, and since my parents are paying for those meals, they obviously want me to eat in the dining halls. I, on the other hand, avoid going there at all costs.On Baylor Dining’s website, you can read about the amenities the dining halls offer. It is very obvious that Baylor takes great pride in the on-campus dining by posting informational facts around the dining hall and online. I browsed through all the different tabs and came across a very interesting one: “Eat Well.”Baylor commits to having many…

In the past year, the phrase “trigger warning” has been part of a nationwide, continually re-emerging discussion about mental health and the so-called sensitivity of our generation. We’ve been accused, and accused others, of being overly reactive, “special snowflakes” who break down in the face of ideas and opinions that contradict our own. Trigger warnings have been held up as a barrier we’ve constructed to protect our fragile egos from dissent and from the reality of the world, and “#triggered” has become one of the most widely recognizable internet memes shared across global social media. They have become satirical, a…

Thank you for your interest in improving PawPrints. Your observations give us a great opportunity to talk about positive changes on the horizon for our printing system and highlight some little-used features that can help students today.An important context to any conversation about PawPrints is that it is a shared resource, with printers and supplies provided by many departments who volunteer these resources for student printing. Since there is no central student printing fee or budget, changes to the cost of student printing are felt by every department that contributes. Importantly, the current free allotment of pages covers most academic…

With the NFL draft a few days away, the guys take turns picking the entire first round of the 2017 class. They also look at who could sneak into the first round as a sleeper pick. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/319354363″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

As some of us dream about summer, whether it be a trip to a paradise beach or an excursion to a foreign country, others are gearing up for summer internships in hopes of making themselves better applicants for future jobs. For those of you applying for these internships, you have a lot to consider. There’s the location, whether or not it is within your field of study and, of course, how it will look on your resume. But what seems to be becoming more commonplace is allowing low pay for student workers. And by low pay, we mean no pay:…

In our last episode of the semester, Bears Speak tackles diversity on Baylor’s campus. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/319331092″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

By Elisabeth Tharp | Broadcast Reporter Today on Fountain Mall was the bi-annual Baylor-Free-Farmers Market. The Food Insecurity Working Group, in association with the Family of Faith Community Church, has created this event to raise awareness about hunger, nutrition, wellness, and other related issues. “The goal of this event is to raise awareness of college student hunger and destigmatize the issue on campus,” said Waco graduate student Cara Cliburn Allen. Baylor may be a “rich”University but there are still students on campus that events like this mean a great deal to. “The food represents a partnership between Baylor Faculty and…

Of the many tools Baylor provides its students, PawPrints is one of the technologies we depend on most. Those who don’t have personal printers or need to print while on campus are able to use Wi-Fi to print to any public printers on campus. This helpful tool is meant to be accessible for all students but currently gives preference to specific majors.The policies listed on the PawPrints webpage list the allowances for students. Undergraduate students receive 400 pages per semester, while graduate students receive 600 pages. The larger amount for grad students is due to the need to print in-depth…

By Steven Kuipers | Contributor“Chapel doesn’t even preach about the Bible anymore”, my friend told me freshman year. These were strong words indeed, but at the time I thought that he made a pretty good point. As a freshman, I was still orientating myself to Baylor’s rather “open” atmosphere, and I was confused why Chapel was that way it was. I thought to myself, “Why would Chapel of all things be so accommodating toward people of differing beliefs? Why isn’t it more ‘Christian’?” While these were simple musings at the time, this tension was actually reflective of a deeper problem…

As college students, we compare ourselves to others on a daily basis. We are constantly comparing grades, comparing capability, comparing time management and social skills. It is easy, especially during finals season, to forget perspective. When we struggle, when we fail, when we do not reach the heights we dream of, it’s easy to believe that we will never overcome the pressure we put on ourselves to succeed. It’s also hard to drag ourselves out of this rut, out of this negativity and anxiety that seems to permeate every aspect of our lives. During this finals season, it is imperative…

The state of Baylor’s presidential office has had its share of ups and downs recently, to say the least. From Starr’s firing to the limbo of Interim President David Garland’s tenure — the position has been anything but stable. But finally, after months of deliberation, the board has been able to report some good news to the Baylor family: They have found their 15th president of Baylor in Dr. Linda Livingstone. While there are plenty of reasons to celebrate this new hire, one of the biggest pieces of news is that Livingstone is the first woman president in the history…

The Waco community is in need, with numerous opportunities to volunteer. The Baylor student population adds approximately 16,959 people to the Waco area, and the community should be able to reap the benefits of having such a large young adult population. Students must realize the power that volunteering has and how much one individual can help the community around them. Each sorority and fraternity has specific organizations that they support throughout the school year, and Baylor hosts events like Steppin’ Out, our bi-annual outreach day, each semester. These efforts are good — they make a difference and encourage students to…

Last week, Baylor University took a significant step forward by initiating the conversation on sex. The series, which is hosted by the Title IX “It’s On Us” Student Advisory Council, breaks down different aspects of sexual intimacy in four lectures and comes just in time to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The first lecture to take place was an obvious choice and, frankly, an important one for Baylor. Last Thursday, Dr. Ryan Richardson, associate chaplain and director of worship and chapel spoke at the lecture titled “Let’s Talk About God & Sex,” where he called sexual assault “a cancer…

Let’s face it: Between projects, final exams, work and extracurricular commitments, many of us don’t like to force ourselves into uncomfortable situations if they are at all avoidable. Particularly with our political affiliations and our perceptions of other people, we choose not to dabble too much in what we don’t know — much less ideas contrary to our own.But through the span of our lives, we will rarely have the opportunity to be in a place as diverse as a college campus. Rather than keep ourselves closed off to people we don’t see eye to eye with, we should utilize…

In this episode, the boys talk NBA playoffs and what is wrong with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Later, Jakob and Thomas break down the weekend at the Masters and finish with the “Two-Minute Drill.”

Each semester, thousands of U.S. undergraduates and soon-to-be college students log onto the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in hopes that their economic status will bring them some financial relief from the ever-increasing cost of tuition. What is already a complicated process just got harder after students were met with a notice saying that the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Data Retrieval Tool would be down. The service, which transfers tax information into a student’s FAFSA application, significantly streamlines the financial aid process and reduces the need for additional paperwork. The tool went offline in early March due to…

In this episode of Bears Speak, our guests debate the legalization of prostitution to address the issue of human trafficking in Texas and the United States.

For the 2017-18 student government election cycle, The Lariat editorial board chooses to endorse Katy senior Amye Dickerson for the position of student body president, Arlington junior Marcus Maurer for the position of internal vice president and Dallas sophomore Hannah Causey for the position of external vice president. Each student running for an office met with the editorial board last week to explain their platforms and to answer questions about their vision for next year’s student government. Based on these interviews, the editorial board is endorsing the candidates who we feel will be most influential in our student government and…