By Kayla Farr | ReporterEvery year on Nov. 11, Americans take time to honor veterans for their service. What some might not know is that Baylor takes part in this tradition too. Baylor will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday in the Barfield Drawing Room, located in the Bill Daniels Student Center, to honor those who have served.Kevin Davis, the veteran educational and transition services director, said this event has been around for a few years. “It is hosted by our Veterans of Baylor student organization,” Davis said. “I am helping support them. They are…
Author: Kayla Farr
Why do we get so involved in the plots of television shows and movies? With so many television shows out there, we are able to easily get caught up in the many different plots and characters’ lives without even realizing it. Last week, I was making dinner while my roommate was watching television. I wasn’t paying attention to what she was watching when all of a sudden she started freaking out — I turned around and she was yelling at the television. Apparently, a beloved character on a certain show about zombies had just been killed. I was confused why…
By Kayla Farr | ReporterWitches or cats, mummies or ghosts, deer or doctors. There are so many Halloween costumes out there, so many characters that one can be on Halloween.What a person dresses up as says a lot about them, said Dr. Wade Rowatt, a professor of psychology. “Kids, teens and adults likely choose Halloween costumes for different developmentally appropriate reasons,” Rowatt said. “Kids dress up for fun like their favorite animals and characters. College students and adults, on the other hand, can get into characters that allow them to try on different identities they may not be able to…
Meetings, work, class, homework and studying. These are a few of my daily activities, and I know many other students are dealing with similar stressful schedules. These appointments and planned studying times are usually scheduled back-to-back, all leading up to 8 or 9 p.m. Then I go home and do more homework, write a paper or study for that midterm before crashing at midnight. Day after day of this routine can cause stress and sleepless nights. It’s my senior year, and it seems like time is going by faster than ever; all I had planned for this semester was hanging…
By Kayla Farr | ReporterEach year, families and alumni return to Baylor for homecoming; they take their kids shopping, go out to eat and enjoy all Waco has to offer. The influx of people traveling to Waco each year has a benefit on the local economy. There has been a large number of people traveling to Waco since the opening of the Magnolia Silos last year, said Whitney Richter, business development and marketing manager of the Greater Waco Chamber. “Waco has continued to see a lot of increase as a travel destination, especially around homecoming, not only for hospitality, but…
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Why is healthy food so expensive compared to unhealthy food? This question has resonated in my head multiple times in the past few years, even more so since I started buying my own groceries in college. A few days ago, I went to Chili’s with some friends. While reviewing the menu, I realized that the healthier options are much pricier than just a burger and fries, even at restaurants. After some quick research, I learned that it costs about $1.50 more to eat healthier every day, according to a Harvard study. This adds up to over $500 every year. By…
By Kayla Farr | ReporterWith midterms approaching, students are quickly settling into their favorite on- and off-campus study spots to cram before tests. Some students have different places they prefer to study based on what suits their needs. Along with the common areas found in academic buildings on campus, the libraries also have hidden study places. Many have comfortable seating, large tables and computers that are good for studying. Tulsa junior Mary-Cate Scroggins said she has a few places she enjoys studying. “My favorite place on campus to study is at the business school,” Scroggins said. “I just really like…
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