In this episode, Jakob and Thomas break down the big DeMarcus Cousins trade and recap the NBA All-star Weekend. They also recap the Baylor vs. Kansas game.
Author: Baylor Lariat
Baylor’s Title IX office has made a number of very public mistakes over the course of the past year. Its history of deficiency has been laid out for examination on a public stage, and it has been taken to task not only by students, but also by its own former staff. The organization, which had previously enjoyed relative anonymity, was thrust into an uncomfortable spotlight, but instead of withdrawing into the shadows, Baylor has used the attention as impetus to reform the Baylor’s Title IX office, policies and outreach. Most recently, the office has worked to reach out to students…
Sam Cedar | Guest ColumnistMale Classmates,As an education major at Baylor, I have spent a lot of time with students both inside and outside of the classroom. I have formed friendships, stood beside students in their successes and failures and loved every one of my students dearly. Unfortunately, many students are hurting – going each day to rotting schools with no access to books or school supplies and coming home to fear and violence. I have felt their broken hearts, tasted their hunger and experienced their feelings of inadequacy. Furthermore, as a male in education, I have seen a lot…
Dear Baylor Nation, As I sit down to write this letter, I am reminded of two things. First, how lucky I am to be on a campus where this letter might make a difference. Baylor University has created an environment that encourages open conversation and honest debate in a world where these things are shockingly absent. Second, that each Baylor student has a responsibility to continue to cultivate a campus environment in which honest and open communication is encouraged and where every voice can be heard. Baylor cannot be a Christian community if it is not a community that invites…
Scroll through Yik Yak and you’ll find posts rolling through the feed reading, “America has rejected their kind,” and “whiny, rich white girls.” These are just a few of the comments that have been made on social media to refer to the Baylor Feminists. The group, which is now known as the Waco Area Feminists on Facebook, has received an onslaught of hate since it’s formation. This has only worsened recently, as members remain vocal about the university’s failure to meet Title IX requirements and the school’s alleged treatment of sexual assault victims. Critics are quick to pile on criticism,…
By Elisabeth Tharp | Broadcast Reporter The game of quidditch was started in 2005 at Middlebury College in Vermont. It was made to mimic what you would see in the Harry Potter movies but without the flying and real equipment. Baylor’s quidditch team is preparing for regionals this week to qualify for the World Cup in Florida on April 8th. LTVN got to attend one of their practices to see what “muggle” quidditch is all about. Instead of real “quaffles”, the chasers pass volleyballs to each other and instead of real “bludgers”, beaters throw dodgeballs to temporarily knock the opposing teams’ members…
Video by Jessica Babb | Broadcast Managing Editor, Story by Kalyn Story | Staff Writer The Baylor Board of Regents will vote Friday on recommendations from a governance review task force. Among these recommendations is that the current nonvoting regents representing the Bear Foundation, the Baylor “B” Association and the faculty should become voting members of the board. If this suggestion is adopted, the two student regents will be the only non-voting members of the board. While the task force specified that student regents remain the nonvoting members of the board, there was no explanation provided in the recommendations to…
When one thinks of the term “mental health,” a million psychological definitions come to mind. The stigma surrounding mental illness is one of good intention: the concept that if you tell a depressed or anxious person to simply get out of their heads, you can solve all of their problems. What many people forget is that mental health affects every single aspect of a person’s life, and it is not as easy as just “getting over it.” Because so many college students have an overwhelming amount of stress to deal with, it is easy to toe the line between fleeting…
Dear Big 12 community, After years of reading headlines across the country and hearing heartbreaking stories from our peers, Big 12 student governments decided it is time to unite in our efforts and speak boldly against sexual assault. Although there has been an increase of awareness and resources in recent years, it is evident that there is still a lot of work to do on our campuses. As we work for a better future, we hope this message is very clear to the survivors of sexual assault today – we believe you, it’s not your fault and we are here…
Thomas and Jake celebrate 1 year of live radio broadcasts and look forward to adding baseball with Jordan Smith. The guys also talk NBA and the New York Knicks.
The current state of foster care in the United States is not acceptable. Children are distraught, forgotten and mistreated by the system that is meant to protect them. While foster care has received many years of reform and change, there is still much room for improvement. According to the official U.S. Department of Welfare’s child and family services website, childwelfare.gov, the goal of child welfare and the foster system is to “promote the well-being, permanency, and safety of children and families by helping families care for their children successfully or, when that is not possible, helping children find permanency with…
Presidential children have always been in the media’s eye. From Jenna and Barbara Bush’s DUI drama in June 2001 to Malia Obama’s little marijuana incident in August of last year, even their smallest foibles and follies are constantly in the news. In recent years, it has become even harder to avoid the public eye, and for a child with famous parents, the results of this media attention can be detrimental to their lifestyle. Most recently, Barron, the 10-year-old son of President Donald Trump, has come under fire on social media. With people posting disparaging comments about the child’s character and…
Well into the his third week in office, President Donald Trump and his administration have been in a continual state of action. It turns out that his inauguration speech, in which he reiterated multiple campaign promises, has been a pretty accurate roadmap for what policies would take precedence during his first weeks in office. With 22 executive actions under his belt, the president is indeed testing the waters of executive reach. For those who disagree with the administration, the pace and scope of decisions being made is alarming. But voters who agree with the changes should also be wary.To be…
By Elisabeth Tharp | Broadcast Reporter Since 1976, the month of February has been dedicated to remembering African American history and things are just getting started. Baylor students spoke out on what Black History Month means to them and who they look up to most during this time. “I feel we celebrate Black History Month because it is a time to show our younger generation and other people what black excellence is in America,” said sophomore Daria Johnson. “This month is to show far we have come and where we are going,” Johnson said. “I look up to my dad,”…
Dear Baylor Board of Regents, We understand you will be gathering soon for your February executive meeting. The Lariat wishes you safe travels and wisdom as you review the recommendations put forth by the Governance Review Task Force on Jan. 16. We were troubled, however, to find that among the recommendations for changes to the “Special Selection Process,” every non-voting member of the board would be granted voting rights except for the two student regents. In light of the recently released document regarding alleged texts from former head football coach Art Briles, which detailed instances where students’ concerns were largely…
Thomas and Jakob recap Superbowl XLI and also react to the 2017 NFL Hall of Fame Inductees. Finally, the guys break down Baylor basketball’s two straight losses and finish with the 2 minute drill.
In his heart-rending Holocaust memoir “Night,” Elie Wiesel discusses at length the importance of remembering injustice. “To forget the dead would be akin to killing them a second time,” he writes.Jan. 27 was Holocaust Remembrance Day. While the holiday’s title suggests that the horrific event of the Holocaust is what renders remembrance, Wiesel and countless other who have suffered injustice argue that remembering the injustice itself is not enough. We must remember the reason for the injustice as well as the people who were affected.The statement the White House released on Holocaust Remembrance Day failed to do just that. “It…
By Elisabeth Tharp Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex is currently presenting the Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibit. In 1939, we watched Dorothy’s journey along the yellow brick road to get back to her home in Kansas. Now in 2017, you can come and experience Dorothy’s journey yourself. On your exploration you will see familiar faces like Glenda, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. “This exhibit is an introduction to the popular story we know and love. The Wizard of Oz is really one of Americas home-grown fairytales,” said Assistant Director of Exhibits, Communication, & Visitor Services…
Matt Bryant, a Baylor alum will be playing in the Super Bowl this Sunday as the kicker for the Atlanta Falcons. Chris Callahan, a Baylor kicker, comments on their similarities as kickers. Jack Parsley and Christopher Strange give their opinions on Matt Bryant and how they think he will contribute to the game.
When we think back to some of our earliest and most influential role models, thoughts of kind-hearted teachers often come to mind. After all, as students, we saw our teachers almost every day while building connections with them based on mutual trust and respect. It’s no question whether teachers play an integral role in the lives of their students. Because of the formative role teachers play in the lives of their students, it’s clear that the job of an educator is multifaceted. Teachers are often the first people students go to about problems they may be having. In the current…
Video by Jessica Babb | Broadcast Managing Editor Article by Kalyn Story | Staff Writer After a former Baylor Bruin filed a lawsuit Friday against the university suing for Title IX violations and negligence, other former Bruins have spoken out detailing different experiences they had as Bruins. The lawsuit, filed by Elizabeth Doe, claims Baylor had a “show ’em a good time” recruiting policy, which included making Baylor Bruins available for sex with recruits, taking recruits to strip clubs, recruiting based on implied promises of sex and using alcohol and drugs in the recruiting process. Baylor alumna Ashton Bremer was…
In October 2013, the pro-life community ended the reign of abortion in Waco. Sadly, the victory may be short lived. According to a Waco Tribune article published on Oct. 1, 2013, the Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas relinquished its abortion license for Waco after House Bill 2 (HB2) was passed that requires all doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges in hospitals within 30 miles of the clinic, which the Waco Planned Parenthood’s staff did not. The activism of sidewalk counselors and protesters, combined with new health regulations, left Planned Parenthood without doctors willing or legally able to provide abortions…
Living a healthy lifestyle in college can be difficult. Many of us rush from one activity to the next and find little time for healthy eating habits. Eating properly requires money and time, both of which are difficult to secure on a daily basis.That being said, there are those who make an effort to eat well. Fifteen percent of Baylor undergraduates are currently enrolled in Health and Human Sciences courses, and the student population has a Vegetarian Club, the Baylor Student Nutrition Association and numerous athletic clubs. This shows a clear interest in well-being, as students are motivated enough to…
Katelin Simonson | ContributerAt a young age, both James and GlenAnn McBride discovered a passion for machine work, but as GlenAnn signed the ownership papers making Waco Tool & Die a reality, her hands shook as she held the pen.“All we had in our pockets at the time was grocery money,” GlenAnn said, “and there we were, buying a machine shop.” In 1986, the McBride family was both excited and nervous about the beginning of this new chapter in their lives. Owning a machine shop had never been in their plan, but both GlenAnn, owner and vice president, and James,…
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We’ve heard about it since he announced his candidacy in 2015: President Donald Trump wants to build a wall. A huge wall. However, building a wall is not the most effective way to handle immigration. Instead, Trump should consider overhauling the immigration system. Instead of focusing his energy (and our money, not Mexico’s) on keeping certain people out, Trump should spearhead the development of a more effective, streamlined immigration process. There needs to be a more efficient way for people enter the United States. Many of these people who are crossing the border are fleeing dangerous countries. They are running…
Authors of dystopian novels across the globe were proven wrong last week when, in the face of controversial government decisions, the resistance was led not by a teenager from a lower class family, but by the Badlands National Park via its social media accounts. Last week, newly minted President Donald Trump issued what has been widely regarded as a gag order to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture and Health and Human Services mandating employees refrain from posting on social media, sending news releases and uploading blog posts or website content. In addition, he…
By Christina Soto | Broadcast Reporter In light of the series of marches across the country, Baylor students shared their views on feminism in today’s society. Pace, Fla., sophomore, Katy Mahaffey shared her views on the feminist of today saying she doesn’t think they represent all women. “They completely pull the victim card, they don’t want to work hard, they don’t want to be strong and I don’t think that is what a women is,” Mahaffey said. Seagraves, senior, Brent Golden said a lot of men view feminist in the light of being man-haters however he disagrees. “I think feminism…
By Elisabeth Tharp | Broadcast Reporter Baylor University offers students a plethora of sports to choose from, including Equestrian. The women’s Baylor Equestrian team had their first home spring competition at the Willis Family Equestrian Center this weekend. Senior Baylor rider Savannah Jenkins from Virginia explained how the horses are chosen each meet. “We choose the horses at the beginning of a competition week, the ones we feel the most comfortable on,” Jenkins said. “As far as meet days goes the judges will do a blind draw from three hats with names inside each. One has the chosen horses and…
There are many forms of media bias. Some can be detected easily by the clear use of opinion or the omission of necessary facts, but some are buried deeper, with the use of diction that alludes to an opinion, or an image that tells a different story than an article was meant to project.As adults and continued news consumers of society, it is important for Baylor students to understand how to detect sources that are unable to fulfill the task of reporting news fairly. By determining which news sources are not worth reading, the power of readership is transferred back…
