After spending the ENTIRE weekend studying for that test, exhausting your brain power for one specific course, and the professor assigns a quiz for the very next class meeting, why wouldn’t you be upset? Many students work hard throughout college to fight for a good GPA when they graduate. The only problem is some professors might not have those students’ best interests in mind. When professors give a quiz the day after a test, students’ grades and motivation plummet. Testing is an essential part of a college education in order to make sure students retain the information they are studying.…
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By Jillian Anderson, ReporterLost, again. It’s been a month of school, so it should be a breeze to find the way to Mary Gibbs-Jones through the construction decimated campus, but there’s the front of Penland. With only 10 minutes to get to class, it’s going to be a hassle to do an Internet search for the location.There’s an app for that. OsoMobile, constructed by Information Systems and Services, is a Baylor-centric app with features for students.OsoMobile gives students access to their courses, grades and holds. In addition, the app features emergency numbers, a pinned GPS map of Baylor’s campus and…
A guide to a perfect day in the capital.
Baylor Volleyball looks to win its Big 12 home opener at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ferrell Center against the Texas Tech Raiders.“We need to stay focused on the disciplines we’ve been doing in practice.” – Freshman outside hitter Katie Staiger The Bears have an 11-3 overall record, but are 0-1 in conference play after being swept by Kansas State on Saturday. The Bears are two spots behind the Red Raiders at No. 6 in the Big 12, but the Bears are determined to bounce back strong after their last match. Although the Bears trail the Red Raiders overall, they…
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The Baylor Lady Bears Soccer team opened up play in the Big 12 conference strong by beating Oklahoma State 1-0 Friday night at Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field. “This conference, it’s a new level, a new chapter. We have been preparing for this,” said Jackie Crowther, a freshman forward from Temecula, Calif. “It didn’t matter that it was the first conference game, it just mattered that it was this game.” While struggling in the first half the Bears were still able to dominate by taking nine shots on goal to Oklahoma State’s three. Going into the second half, the Bears…
“Love’s Labour’s Lost” is different from the traditional musical, combining Shakespearean language with modern music.
Church today is becoming overrated. I’m sure everyone has had, or knows of, that one Christian friend that was never free on the weekends. Or maybe you were that friend. I know I was. A devoted churchgoer’s weekend may generally look like this: Friday: worship service, fellowship Saturday: prayer meeting, fellowship Sunday: worship service, fellowship Despite the fact that each day of this schedule seems to be analogous to the other, missing one day makes a great difference. So what’s the big deal? A churchgoer’s community will be the church. Some members of the congregation become your friends, and attending…
In light of the Pope’s recent visit to the U.S., Baylor president and chancellor Ken Starr wrote a guest column for USA Today concerning international religious freedom. “We are witnessing a tragic, global crisis in religious freedom — one characterized outside the West by persecution, violence and terrorism, and inside the West by a receding understanding of why religious liberty is necessary for human and social flourishing,” he wrote. Starr directed his words both at the Pope and the American people. Starr is correct on the issue of religious freedom, not only as a founding principle for this country, but…
Everyone has their phones out, checking the stats or other football games, but someone’s having a bit of trouble. They can find a person in a bright yellow polo shirt ready to assist them by telling them their flip phone doesn’t have Wi-Fi capabilities.
By Katie Grovatt, ReporterThe rules of politics are being rewritten, and Republican front-runner Donald Trump is behind it. He’s released bold, undiplomatic statements and stirred up controversy, all while dominating the Republican primary race.The businessman and former “Celebrity Apprentice” host has led every Republican poll for the past two months. But as the candidate continues to sell out rallies, triumph in polls and gain supporters, some Baylor students are shaking their heads.“He’s high up [in the polls] because no one knows what his actually policies are,” said Dallas sophomore Michelle Rigg. “He’s focusing on sensational issues and making provocative claims…
By Haley Morrison, reporter Black Gospel music was created to sustain both the singers and listeners, to give life and hope when times were hard. While the listeners survived with the help of music, very few of the songs did. Associated journalism professor Robert Darden and the Baylor Libraries are trying to fix that. Years ago, Darden began trying to recover Black Gospel music with the help of the Baylor Libraries. Together, they search for Black Gospel music and restore the findings, which are then added to the Baylor digital collections. “I’ll do an interview and people will hear about…
Five Baylor students who interned with 3M last summer accepted full-time positions there upon graduating.
Change and renovation are a theme this year on South Eighth Street. Most notable of changes in recent weeks has been the opening of Milo Waco where the El Crucero taco truck once stood.
Early in September, several Toronto public colleges including University of Toronto, Ryerson University and York University found outrage over a flood of fliers posted promoting the new organization of a “White Students Union.” The posters boasted two young white men standing with Toronto’s CN Tower urging onlookers to visit their website, “Students for Western Civilization.” The club is designed, according to its website, to oppose “cultural Marxism.” “Students are taught that all of Western Civilization is inherently ‘racist’ and that Western countries are plagued by a ‘systemic and institutionalized’ racism which reinforces a ‘system of white supremacy,’” states an editorial…
We’ve all been there: Looking up the roster before the first day of class and scouring the list for a familiar name. Even an acquaintance would do for the sake of bringing up how you know each other by x-amount degrees of separation. But there comes a day when you scroll past the “Z’s,” and you might as well have seen John Doe appear futher down the list. Your first-day-of-class excitement is shifting to battlefield-level strategies of arrival times and seat placement. Here’s the thing: Class Friends are the best friends. The singular best thing about having a class with…
In an age where everything is electronic and online, or at least moving toward it, we move away from the more conventional way of doing things. We choose Netflix over going to the movie theater, e-readers instead of hardback books and streaming music instead of buying CDs and records. It really makes one wonder, “Will these things soon be whisked away and forgotten? Will we be telling our grandchildren how we used to go out to watch a movie?” Or will we be trying to describe that new book smell? I don’t think so. In fact, I think they will…
The Beatles are in town! Okay, maybe not, but the next best thing is.
For students looking to expand their college experience to other campuses, Baylor Study Abroad provides group semester, exchange, affiliate and faculty-led programs across the globe. Now is the season to attend information meetings and begin applications. Lexi English, coordinator of semester abroad programs, said students interested in study abroad should first talk to their academic adviser and get their passports early. Available class credit is a large aspect of the decision on a program. One smart tactic is to plan to take general education classes and electives while studying abroad. “We want to get you in an area that you’re…
Twisted Root Burger Co. is uprooting its Dallas-bred restaurant and opening shop in Waco at 11 a.m. Monday. However, while the interior is on target for completion by opening day, the vibrant mural on the outside won’t be finished until the end of next week.
On the first Wednesday of this month, under the supervision of the Lady Bears basketball assistant coach Toyelle Wilson, 26 men fought to get a spot on the “dream team” for the Lady Bears.
Baylor soccer looks to extend its five-game win streak as it takes on Oklahoma State at 7 p.m. tonight at Betty Lou Mays Field to open Big 12 play. Sitting right behind Oklahoma State in Big 12 standings, the Baylor players are excited about the momentum that five game win streak has given them as they kick off conference play. “I think it has given a lot of the younger girls and people scoring goals a lot of confidence going in,” said senior forward Bri Campos. “Like the coaches say, ‘nothing changes, it’s another game, another good opportunity to get…
The Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation in Waco is hosting a poverty simulation to raise awareness and education of the daily struggles that low-income families face. The simulation will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Lee Lockwood Museum. During the simulation, participants will play the roles of low-income families ranging from single parents trying to provide for their children to senior citizens making a living from social security. Each assigned family will be required to provide basic necessities such as food and shelter while interacting with community organizations. “It’s designed to take your everyday…
By Rebecca Wrobleske Reporter For many men at Baylor, the last three weeks have changed and will continue to change their lives as they choose and are chosen by a fraternity. The Interfraternity Council and local and independent fraternities are coming to the end of their 2015 fall recruitment as Bid Day is just around the corner on Friday. After rush week finishes, bid day is up next on the IFC schedule. Some distribute bids in more unique ways than others. Members of each fraternity will go out to find the new members at their dorm, apartment or house to…
The EP, called “Sketches,” will feature 6 songs: “Grownup and Gone,” “Time,” “Undercover Lover,” “Crash and Burn,” “Misery” and “Go.”
I came into the documentary as a skeptic. I had seen many documentaries like this on Netflix, and my impression of them was that they were films with skewed findings often used to express a certain political view. In short, my expectations started out very low…
Baylor volleyball is on fire after winning the Baylor Classic, finishing undefeated at the Ferrell Center over three games this weekend. The Bears boast a five-game winning streak and remain undefeated at home this season. The Bears started the tournament sweeping Stephen F. Austin in three sets, each by a score of 25-18. Baylor kept rolling on Saturday morning, beating UNC Greensboro in three sets as well (25-17, 25-19, 25-13). The Bears’ toughest match took place Saturday night against Rice. The tournament title was in jeopardy after the Lady Bears fell behind early against Rice. The Bears lost the first…
I have always considered myself a Waco resident first and a Baylor student second. I am offended by remarks made in an article [“Wacoans Express Frustration Toward Students” published in Sept. 15 issue] regarding citizens concerns of Baylor students. I have spent hours working with fellow residents — mentoring their children, volunteering in their hospitals and have helped build homes for their families in need. I did this because I felt it was my civic duty as a resident to dig my roots down deep into the Waco soil. I am proud to say I live in Waco. After I…
I am writing today to let you know that I, along with a number of my peers, felt the image of Baylor University was tarnished in an article [run Sept. 15] entitled “Wacoans Express Frustration Toward Students.” As a university publication written by and for the students, it is hard to believe that such a controversial story would pass through the newsroom without falling into gentler hands. Given recent events, it does not seem wise to bring a month-old story of grievances to the front fold of The Lariat. In this column, a local resident was quoted saying: “They do…
As a professional commercial photographer for the past five years for an established company in Fort Worth, I have seen a lot of things I have liked and disliked. Here are five guaranteed ways to annoy any working photographer. 1. What we at work call the “over the shoulder shot.” This applies the most when an organization has contracted us to bring our studio with lights and a backdrop to photograph an event, and people stand right over the camera with their camera to take the photo at the same time. People argue, “Well, that’s my kid, dog, cat, whatever,…