Author: Kalena Reynolds

A person’s reward system is most sensitive during adolescence, yet society is beginning to give young people unlimited access to three categories of highly addictive things: social media, porn and nicotine.

“Our chapter motto is brotherhood above all,” Meck said. “Our purpose is putting together something that we’re proud of and to have fun with. And we hope that the audience will have fun with us and be entertained by what we put together.”

If you’re looking for a vintage atmosphere and delicious food, this is your place. Jake’s Texas Tea House serves an array of dishes from burgers to ribs, but its crème de la crème are its pies. They come in a variety of flavors, from pecan to buttermilk, and will have you coming back for more. The restaurant has a gas station theme and features an array of vintage cars, signs and hubcaps within its dining area.

“Reiki is constant. It’s never not there,” Moles said. “We have chakra systems in our body, and ultimately, we want those up and running. We want them to be in a balanced position, and that creates a cohesive subconscious and conscious connection because you’re at a higher vibrational frequency.”

“Music will always be a part of my life, even if it’s just like sitting down to record an idea in just the little bit of free time I have or going on tours in the summer,” Garza said. “I’m definitely not going to stop playing music anytime soon. I still have ideas and these journal entries to put into songs. So all that is gonna continue for a long time.”

Being someone who was first frightened by the eclectic sandworms when I was 6 years old but immediately fell in love with the film, I did not have a second film on my 2024 bingo card. With that being said, my bingo card is now in the trash, and I am eager to announce that “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a masterpiece sequel.

We all need a little good fortune and flow in our lives. Learn how to Feng Shui your dorm and intentionally bring in that good energy with organization and room placement.

Between longhorn photos and ‘live, laugh, love’ welcome mats, room decor has become more generic over the years. While it’s convenient to take a trip to Target and grab the first five things you see in the “Magnolia” section, do your Pinterest board justice and aim for something more original.

When Choudhury was brainstorming a theme and lineup for the show, she was looking at significant dates around the beginning of September and found that Sept. 6 was National Food Bank Day. Choudhury then pitched the idea of creating a “Show for a Cause” to Thomas, and they decided that attendees would be able to bring cans to donate to the show in exchange for a discounted ticket.

“It’s like there was a waterfall rushing down my throat and pushing down my words and music,” Bohling said. “I think it’s so ironic that God used music to deliver me from that because it’s like something you go on stage, and you have to be confident and do all those things, but I literally couldn’t speak to anyone.”

The space, formerly an axe house, is a complete manifestation of Corkill’s vision. From the beginning, Corkill knew he wanted a place he could call home to multiple types of art, from theater to music to ASL; he has now accomplished that in less than two months.

“It’s a really cool place to catch a show and catch a festival because you can camp, you can stay in the cabin and go to the waterpark during the day until set time starts,” Green said. “So it’s kind of an all-ages type environment; it’s a comfortable place to bring your kids and have fun and take them to a show, a little bit different than a lot of mega festivals are.”

Beetlejuice, boutiques and small businesses will collaborate from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday at The Black Daisy Boutique. The “Sip n Shop” will celebrate the highly anticipated release of the new “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” film on September 6.

“People want to die doing something they really enjoy,” Wilfong said. “If you’re going to go out, go out doing something you really enjoy. And I tell my students every semester, it’s like my way of going out; I want to be in front of a class lecturing and going on a rant about Dr Oz and his nutrition.”

Summer is approaching, and while campus might be gradually emptying, Waco is blooming with upcoming events. Whether you’re visiting, living in Waco or taking summer classes, the following list includes something for everyone, from music events to tours of the city.

Christina Black is one of the three co-owners of Terry Black’s Barbecue, alongside her two brothers, Mike and Mark. Christina graduated from Baylor in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting, and she said she always wanted to open a location in Waco due to her deep roots in the city.

The Martin Museum of Art will introduce an exhibition of works from German artist Käthe Kollwitz, titled “The Hammer That Shapes Reality,” on May 14. The exhibit has been in the works for over a year and will run until Nov. 10.

While music connects us, our taste shows a piece of who we are. Find out more about who the staff of The Lariat are by reading what they have to say about their very own self-proclaimed theme songs.

Bobby Frillou, 44-year-old Waco sophomore is a part-time student who also works as an electronic and technology support technician for Baylor’s film and digital media department. He dropped out of high school and got his GED at 24 years old and now is working on his third college degree.

Being the first gent of Baylor is no ordinary opportunity. For Brad Livingstone, every day is a new chance to bring light into the world alongside his wife, Baylor President Linda Livingstone. From the basketball court to the Allbritton House, Livingstone has lived a multidimensional life as a basketball lover, a “Beatles freak” and a devoted husband.

From the classrooms of Baylor to the stage of “American Idol,” Houston sophomore Colby Cobb has transformed his life by releasing songs and showcasing his talent at gigs across the country.

Students by day and DJs by night, Louis Brogan and Anirudh Nair have found their calling by managing music careers while balancing full courseloads in hopes of one day making it big.

Legendary country artist Dwight Yoakam brought his dancing shoes and bedazzled denim jacket to the free Lights Over Waco festival put on by the Waco Parks and Recreation Department Sunday evening.

While the event included a multitude of booths, food and educational speakers, the main show was the nearly pitch-black atmosphere during full totality. After today, a total solar eclipse will not cross the path of North America again until 2044, but even then, totality won’t be visible from Texas.

The strongest tool we have as humans is our ability to connect, which requires emotional vulnerability and openness, not just with ourselves but also with others.

Don’t get me wrong, weddings are arguably one of the most important events of the human experience, but is it essential to invite your mom’s third cousin, whom you met at a funeral once when you were 12 years old?

During the ring by spring rush, lecturer of sociology Dr. Jodien Johnson teaches the trends and statistics of marriage in her class titled Marriage and The Family.

For classically trained musicians in the Baylor Jazz String Quartet, “embracing the weird” has become second nature. Although the four members grew up learning to perfect their craft, jazz has become for them what rock ‘n’ roll was for Elton John during his youth.

Creativity and inspiration are two things that are familiar to Houston junior Ayinda Marshall, who goes by the artist name danO powers. With one album out and another on the way, he is capitalizing on his time in college by taking the time to craft himself as an artist.

Financial freedom and college are not usually two words that go together, and with inflation on the rise, extreme budgeting is becoming more of a trend among students. Here is a list of discounts specifically for students, ranging from food delivery apps and streaming services to clothing stores.