This week on Lariat TV News we tell you what should expect as thousands of people are coming to Waco for graduation in just a few short days. For our final newscast of the semester, we have a special segment that will give you a behind-the-scenes look at our reporters favorite stories. In sports, we will say goodbye to our women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey as she is headed to coach at LSU. Thanks for watching Lariat TV News all semester long. Tune in again this coming fall for more student-focused content about Baylor, for Baylor! Have a great summer…
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This week on Lariat TV News Today, we bring you all things Diadeloso including a behind-the-scenes look at the exotic petting zoo and a preview of Baylor’s Green and Gold game. We will also hear from students as they react to former police officer Derek Chauvin’s verdict of being found guilty of the murder of George Floyd. In sports, we will meet a Baylor tennis duo whose relationship started well before their time at Baylor. To get a behind-the-scenes look at our reporter’s coverage head to our Instagram @BaylorLTVN.
This week on Lariat TV News Today, thousands of students gathered for FM72, one of the biggest in-person events of the year, but after exiting the event students were met with offensive graffiti and anti-Christian images on school property. We also hear how the Baylor community came together to raise over one million dollars in just 24 hours in hopes of creating a better future for students. In sports, we’ll take a look at two national champions who are taking their career to the next level and entering their name in the 2021 NBA draft.
This week on Lariat TV News Today, we will take a look at how the Baylor community is celebrating the men’s basketball team as they brought home their first national title. We also have the latest on the investigation of a murder that happened just minutes away from the Baylor campus on Sunday, April 4th. In sports, we’ll hear from Scott Drew and Jared Butler about how the Bear’s recent title run created a bond that runs deeper than basketball. To get a behind-the-scenes look at our reporter’s coverage head to our Instagram @BaylorLTVN.
This week on Lariat TV News Today, we have the latest update on the I-35 construction and what you should know before you hit the road. We also have a story about two Baylor students who are joining LGBTQ students around the US and filing a lawsuit to seek “safety” and “justice” for the oppression they say they’ve faced. In sports, we will take a look at the Baylor men’s basketball team as they take a trip to the Final Four for the first time in 71 years. To get a behind-the-scenes look at our reporter’s coverage head to our…
This week on Lariat TV News, we have everything you need to know regarding the historic commission’s report and hear directly from students who were on the committee. Starting March 29th every adult in Texas will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and we’ll share what this means for you. In sports, we’ll have an exclusive interview with basketball analyst and NCAA correspondent, Andy Katz about the history behind March Madness brackets. To get a behind-the-scenes look at our reporter’s coverage head to our Instagram @BaylorLTVN.
This week on Lariat TV News Today, we have what you need to know regarding Baylor’s Conversation Series and the Historic Commission’s Report that will be released soon. Nobel Prize winners, foreign dignitaries, and economic pioneers are all making an impact at Baylor for the Global Business Forum. This week we will hear from the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Jordan. In sports, we’ll have an exclusive interview with a Baylor sports super-fan and a March Madness preview for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. To get a behind-the-scenes look at our reporter’s coverage head to our Instagram…
On Lariat TV News Today, we have the latest on the I-35 construction project and what you need to know before you hit the newly constructed roads. Plus we talk to a Baylor economics professor about the stimulus bill and whether or not you can expect to see a $1,400 check in your bank account. In sports, we take a look at what this weekend’s Big 12 tournament looks like for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as which players are taking home all-conference honors. To get a behind-the-scenes look at our reporter’s coverage head to our…
On Lariat TV News Today, we will take a look at how the Baylor and Waco community are moving forward after Governor Greg Abbott lifted the mask mandate in the state of Texas. We will share the latest news on the cancellation of All-University Sing and see how student organizations are moving forward without the annual tradition. We also have a heartwarming feature story about a mother and her son who are both embarking on their college journey at Baylor together. In sports, we will take a look at the men’s basketball’s first conference championship in 71 years, as well…
I know die-hard Texans will not be happy with me, but Walmart is superior in three main categories: the overall shopping experience, prices and variety of products.
On Lariat TV News Today, we will take a look at how the Baylor community is picking up the pieces after the historic winter storm last week. We will share about one Baylor students’ home whose ceiling caved in because of the harsh winter storm. We talked to a Baylor professor of law who shares what you need to know as a renter if your home was impacted. We also have a touching story about how a dog went missing for three years and then reunited with his owners by mere chance. In sports, we take an inside look at…
In this week’s edition of Lariat TV News Today, we share how two Baylor students helped the Waco police department capture an armed robbery suspect, just one block away from the Baylor campus. We also have the latest news on COVID-19 and how Baylor nursing students are going out of their way to help the Waco community. Lastly, we have an exclusive interview with a freshman athlete and her coach to see how she’s tackling the transition from high school athletics to Division 1 sports. To get a behind the scenes look at our reporter’s coverage head to our Instagram…
I believe one of the most important lessons is to build a meaningful relationship with your parents while you are in college, so you have a strong foundation to lean on once you enter the real world.
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterSince the countdown to Halloween is quickly approaching, along with that comes pumpkin patches, haunted houses, decorating cookies, scary movies and of course pumpkin carving. There are so many things you can do to get into the Halloween spirit! However, does there come a time where we grow old of these activities?We all know and love these traditions. I’m guilty of doing every single one of these festivities every year. Oh, and of course posting photos all over social media while doing so. We have been doing all these classic activities since we were children,…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterWe all start our day the same way: getting out of bed. However, this is where it can change for each individual. Some people hear their alarm go off multiple times and wait till the very last second before they have to rip their blankets off get out of bed. They proceed to scramble, throw their clothes on from the day before on and leave the their room a complete disaster. Then for others, they set one alarm and get out of bed in a leisurely manner. They have more than enough time pick out…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Managing EditorTo be completely honest, sometimes working a job while also having a full-time school schedule is draining and utterly unenjoyable. However, working while in college is so rewarding. I have had the opportunity to learn new things about the work force and adulthood. When I was freshman, I was enrolled in a full-time schedule while still involved in extracurriculars. Yet I still felt as if I had too much time in the day. I did well in school and had a good social life, but I needed to fill the void. I wanted to…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter Baylor’s free farmer’s market brought out more than 1,500 students on Thursday to Fountain Mall. The Student Success Initiatives office hosted the event to combat food insecurity on campus. This event happens once a semester and this is the third year it has taken place. One of the creators of the Free Farmers Market, Cara Cliburn Allen said the goal of the event is to both provide students with food but also de-stigmatize the need for food on campus. “All college students need food, just like students need academic support, just like students need…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter Students migrate from all over and unify at Baylor, which has been recorded as the largest baptist university in the world. As a university, Baylor has stated that it encourages diversity and welcomes all religious backgrounds, despite having Baptist roots. Ryan Richardson, Baylor’s associate chaplain and director of worship and chapel, shared his thoughts regarding different religious beliefs student may hold.”We bring students who practice all major world religions as well as people who are intentionally non-religious,” Richardson said. “When someone comes from a different faith, we not only want to welcome that person…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter Graduation is less than two months away and the Career and Professional Development office is on campus to help Baylor students find jobs and internships. Shelby Cefaratti, marketing and graphic design specialist for CPD, said there’s still plenty of time to find a job students will love.”We want to empower students to feel confident that when they graduate they are going to get a job, and a job they are passionate about,” Cefaratti said.Cefaratti said CPD stresses three main resources that all Baylor students can take advantage of. The first resource is Handshake. Handshake…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterStudents who do not have a car have a few alternatives to get around both Baylor and Waco.Baylor offers multiple options for students without cars. The first and most popular resource is the Baylor University Shuttle (BUS). This system has five different routes extending to various apartment complexes and campus locations. BUS service starts every class day at 7:25 a.m. and runs till 5:25 p.m. However, an after hours shuttle also runs until 1:30 a.m. All buses can be tracked and watched through an online application called Ride Systems. Students can download this application and…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterCollege is the point in life where money is tight and resources are limited. As a college student, I always hear people saying they are spending too much money and their bank accounts are running dry. Being in a situation like that, it is so easy to always want the cheap things when you are shopping. Whether I am shopping for food, clothes or extras, I usually always believe in buying for quality over quantity. Yes, quality usually means that things are more expensive, which is tough, especially when you are on a tight college…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterBaylor’s Student Government is set up to model the United States government with three branches: legislative, judicial and executive. Each branch has specific roles on-campus to help act as a voice for the student body. Dallas senior Hannah Causey, student body president, said many of the projects Student Government worked on this year helped the organization realize what students are struggling with outside of classes.Causey said the organization’s main focuses this school year was food insecurity, mental health and diversity. Causey said her team is passionate about helping students and the Baylor community grow.Student Government…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter Moody Tech Point is home to all things technology and media. Located in the basement of Moody Memorial Library, Tech Point serves as a resource to students and staff each day.Tech Point desk coordinator Andy Clark said the program serves as a valuable resource to everyone on the Baylor campus.”Tech Point is a place where student, faculty and staff at Baylor can come and get the technology resources that they need,” Clark said.Tech Point has three main resources, which include a study commons, equipment for rent and spaces to reserve. The study commons area…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter A Baylor research study found that 10 to 20 percent of students on campus don’t know where their next meal will come from. To help alleviate this problem, the university created a food pantry known as “The Store,” which is an on-campus food pantry for undergraduate and graduate students.Michelle Cohenour, director of student success initiatives, said the pantry sees a variety of students each month and tries to meet everyone’s needs.“We see normally about 400 students per month that come to the store,” Cohenour said. “We try to have a variety of food available…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter Baylor has many traditions, but chapel has been a part of the school’s history for more than 160 years. Students are required to take at least two semesters of chapel. Nearly every Monday and Wednesday morning, Baylor brings a speaker to Waco Hall to fill students with spiritual wisdom. University chaplain and dean of Spiritual Life & Missions Dr. Burt Burleson explained why this tradition has lated so long. “It is important to know that it is 160 years old and when something is that old, the people who are stewards really have to…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterBaylor Athletics houses more than 17 men’s and women’s official sports. Students athletes often have a unique college experience because they have a full-time job on top of their regular college academic schedule. Visalia, Calif., junior Hannah Fluegel, volleyball setter, said she balances life as a student athlete by staying on top of her schedule. Fluegel said on a normal day, she wakes up at 5:30 a.m. and then goes to practice at 7 a.m. during off-season.”After practice I have just enough time to go home and shower and study for little bit before my…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterOn-campus dining is amazing: It’s quick, convenient and easy when you are in a rush. However, I believe students should be able to choose or at least have a say when it comes to what retail dining is offered on Baylor’s campus. Currently the retail dining includes Panda Express, Chick-Fil-A, Freshii, Steak ‘n Shake, Starbucks, Au Bon Pain, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, Common Grounds, Heritage and the newest addition, Slow Rise Pizza.Baylor has quite a few options for students chose from, but are they really what the students want? From my personal…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter A new year has begun, and so have New Year’s resolutions. Studies by Psychology Today show that 71 percent of people make it their New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier and exercise, however, 80 percent of people don’t keep these resolutions past February.Van Smith-Davis, assistant wellness director at the McLane Student Life Center shared some advice on how students can stay consistent with their resolutions this year. “Find a buddy to work out with because an accountability partner is so great,” Smith-Davis said. “Write down what it is you are going to be doing…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast Reporter Ranging from Moody Memorial Library to the Baylor Sciences Building, students have many options for study spots during finals. The Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation offers space for students of all majors to study, however business majors and students enrolled is business classes have special perks. These perks include access to high technology team rooms.Mark Gerik, academic technology consultant, said reserving a team room is not a difficult process. Students can either go straight to the room and swipe their ID on the card reader to check out the room on…
By Julia Lawrenz | Broadcast ReporterActing as a symbol for the university, Pat Neff Hall has been a historic part of Baylor’s campus since 1939. Despite the building’s role as an integral part of the school’s identity, students may not know what goes on inside Pat Neff, even though they walk past it every day. Lori Fogleman, assistant vice president for media communications and university spokesperson, said the building’s main functions are primarily administrative and academic. “It is a historic building on our campus, a lot of people very familiar with it,” Fogleman said. “It has the four pillars which…
