Part of learning how to get over my social anxiety was learning that conversations with strangers could be playful, fun and deeply fulfilling at the same time if I was willing to reject some social norms and shift to topics that brought a deeper narrative, such as the ones I asked the first gent.
Author: Kalena Reynolds
Kalena Reynolds
Kalena Reynolds is an MBA student who grew up in Texas and Arizona. In her fourth year at the Lariat, she is excited to continue her love of writing and storytelling. Aside from writing, Kalena also has a deep love for music, songwriting, matcha, art history and film. After graduation, she plans to go into the music industry.
Graduation is nearing, and before the bittersweet tears of youth start rolling, plan for your party by adding these five songs to your playlist. Some are upbeat, some are danceable and some are nostalgic, but each fits the night of celebration and reminiscence.
While Lillie Walker has been a key component during the softball season, she has also enjoyed the shift to Waco and the ability to explore the city.
No. 1 seed Baylor acro and tumbling kept their dominant streak rolling, downing No. 4 seed Augustana 279.325 to 256.465 in the NCATA Championship semifinals Friday night at the Elmen Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Located on 1001 Webster Ave, Webster Market aims to bring both locals and tourists a place to enjoy local shopping close to downtown.
As the sun beat down on Getterman Stadium, Baylor softball found success from senior left-handed pitcher Lillie Walker and infielder Shaylon Govan to take down Texas State 6-0.
From improving mental health to growing productivity, dopamine menus are becoming popular amongst the self-help community. Here is an explanation of what it involves and how to implement it into your life.
As heavy winds blew throughout Waco, a bigger storm brewed in the parking lot of The Backyard, which was converted to a stage to hold the 3,000 fans who came to see 17-year-old country phenomenon, Ty Myers.
With the most successful recruiting class in program history, the Bears gear up for the post season with the help of mentorship from the seniors.
After winning six games in a row, Baylor softball has found a united front within their team and specifically senior left-handed pitcher Lillie Walker
On April 25, Bowling for Soup and Two Tons of Steel will join forces with the City of Waco for the annual Brazos Nights concert series in Indian Spring Park.
Between two brand new doubles pairings and a quick tally of singles points, No. 23 Baylor saw a successful Senior Day, sweeping No. 40 TCU for the first time since 2022.
What initially started as a “Hercules” watch party for the Baylor Men’s Choir soon became the beginning of a multi-million-viewed Instagram video and recognition from LeBron James.
After a historic approval of the House v. NCAA settlement was inked on Monday, the pen continued writing history with the introduction of a new bill in the House of Representatives that has the potential to change the trajectory of college athletics forever.
April 22 is Earth Day, and whether you’re celebrating by planting a garden or educating yourself on ways to live more sustainably, you’ll need some music to accompany it. Here is a list of the top five songs for your Earth Day experience.
A once-in-a-lifetime eclipse which occurred over last year’s Diadeloso leaves this year’s celebration with standards that will be hard to top. Luckily, between Joshua Bassett and multiple unique attractions, the schedule for the “state fair” themed holiday on Tuesday will be packed.
Focusing on unity, consistency and quality, Baylor softball is hoping to ride a winning momentum into a weekend series against Houston.
Between a cancer diagnosis, infidelity and moving over 20 times, Chris and Julie Bennett said they have been through “hell and back” but still harbor the same love for each other they found freshman year of college.
Late at night in a dorm room in Penland Residence Hall, singer-songwriter and “The Voice” contestant Tori Templet discovered her love of writing and creating music.
Baylor women’s basketball announced the addition of Auburn transfer guard Taliah Scott to the program on Monday. Scott will have three years of eligibility remaining after suffering a season-ending injury in 2024-25.
“The Bug Lady” business owner Alaina Michaels grew up watching her peers experiment with questions surrounding their identity and passions. She said her experience was different.
In February, the NCAA announced a change in participation for transgender student-athletes following the Trump Administration’s executive orders. This new policy allows only student-athletes assigned female at birth to compete in women’s sports, while the men’s category is open to both.
Business owner and nail artist Minah Reynolds started pursuing her passion for nails when she was just 16 years old. Now, Reynolds has a unique niche of clientele she loves to serve — Baylor acrobatics and tumbling.
From Karen Carpenter to Adele, female musicians have always had a unique inclination for bringing an emotional essence to the music world by combining emotion and talent with their sound. Here is a list of five current female and non-binary musicians doing just that.
Between Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae and Charli XCX, pop is dominating the charts right now. Even though the vocal chops of most pop singers in the mainstream media are unmatched, fans and listeners still seem to be disappointed when listening to live or acoustic performances.
Baylor track and field warmly welcomed the outdoor season by hosting the Clyde Hart Classic on Saturday at Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium. The Bears set a program record in the Hammer Throw and won first place in the women’s pole vault and women’s 4×100 meter race.
After a bitter loss to No. 1 TCU in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship, No. 4 seed Baylor women’s basketball walked onto the court ready for a deep NCAA Tournament run starting against No. 13 Grand Canyon in what head coach Nicki Collen called a “potentially bracket-busting game.”
In her first season with No. 4 Baylor women’s basketball and her last in college, senior center Aaronette Vonleh stole the show during the weeks leading up to March Madness. With the help of head coach Nicki Collen and her teammates, Vonleh averaged a career-best 14.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and will declare for the WNBA Draft following the semester.
Early on No. 4 Baylor women’s basketball junior forward Bella Fontleroy’s career head coach Nicki Collen quickly identified her unique defensive poise. From taking charges to blocking shots Fontleroy set out at the beginning of the year to strengthen her defensive game and better understand opponent tendencies.
The restaurant is set to open on April 1, featuring a variety of European dinner foods such as crab beignets, 12-ounce ribeye and half-bird confit. But the main course Fischer wants people to take away from his restaurant is happiness.
