By Josh Whitney | Marketing RepresentativeWarning: spoilers ahead. As the famous saying goes, “No one hates Star Wars more than Star Wars fans.” Ever since the Disney acquisition of Lucasfilm, the fandom has been split by every new iteration from the franchise. But that all changed Tuesday when “The Mandalorian” started streaming on Disney+. “The Mandalorian” explores a new side of the galaxy shortly after the events of “Star Wars: Episode IV – Return of the Jedi.” The Empire is in shambles, and the chaotic energy of disarray is present throughout this first episode. Summary The show opens with a…
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By Madalyn Watson | Arts & Life EditorMatthew Broderick took on a character mirroring the antagonist of his most iconic role as Ferris Bueller in the new Netflix original series “Daybreak,” which became available on the streaming service at the end of October.Based on a graphic novel by Brian Ralph, the apocalypse strikes in “Daybreak” through a bioweapon that leaves all surviving adults as mindless zombie-like ghouls, and all surviving teens to fend for themselves.Josh (Colin Ford), a C-average student and slacker, flourishes like never before in the crumbling remains of civilization.Breaking the fourth wall to address the audience, Josh…
By Madalyn Watson | Arts & Life EditorTuesday Central Texas Watercolor Society Art Exhibit | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd. | Free | Art exhibition of watercolors by Central Texas Watercolor SocietyWaco Farmers Market Pop-Up | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Pinewood Coffee Bar, 2223 Austin Ave | Free | Offers fresh seasonal produce for mid-week shoppingWednesdayVillage Wednesdays: Harvest Time! | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Mayborn Museum Complex, 1300 S University Parks Dr | $7 – $9 | Experience hands-on history in the Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village…
FridayH-E-B Zoo Stampede | 6:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 N 4th St | Entrance into the fun run $15 – $55 | A family fun run and run for the animals, featuring a beautiful certified 5K and 10K courses as well as our uncertified 1K fun run and walk for people of all.Wildlife Wonderland | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 N 4th St | Price of entrance into the zoo.Tellabration | 6 – 8:30 p.m. | Mt Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, 8387 S 3rd St | $6 – 12 |…
By Carson Lewis | Page One EditorThursday night marked the opening night of Baylor Theatre’s production of “Antigone.” The play, a translation of the Greek tragedy written by Sophocles, focuses on King Creon and Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus. “Antigone” is sold out for the entire run of the show, which will go from Thursday to Sunday. The play begins with Antigone lamenting the death of her two brothers Eteocles and Polynices, who died on opposite sides of a civil war when both brothers were seeking to gain the throne. Creon, who becomes king in the wake of this rivalry,…
By Madalyn Watson | Arts & Life EditorOn opening day of Baylor’s “Antigone,” the Lariat sat down with Houston senior AnnaMae Durham and got to know the woman behind the role of Antigone. Had you read “Antigone” or seen another production of it before you auditioned for the play? I read it three times last year for different classes. And each time I read it, I took something new from it and it just made me like it even more. I liked it from the beginning, I thought it was a really interesting and compelling story, and it spoke to…
By Madalyn Watson | Arts and Life Editor The new Netflix Original film “Holiday in the Wild” was released Nov. 1 — just in time to help students with Christmas carols already stuck in their heads get their quick holiday fix.The film follows former veterinarian Kate (played by Kristin Davis, well-known for her role as Charlotte in “Sex and the City”) as she searches for meaning in her life after her son goes off to college and her husband asks for a divorce.Not wanting to waste the tickets and reservations purchased for her second honeymoon with her husband, she decides…
Tuesday Central Texas Watercolor Society Art Exhibit | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd. | Free | Art exhibition of watercolors by Central Texas Watercolor Society Finding the Universe in Oaxaca: Textiles, Photographs Exhibit | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Martin Museum of Art in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Free | Exhibit inspired by photographer Gary Goldberg and his partnership with textile workers in Oaxaca, Mexico The Age of Mechanical Reproduction Exhibit | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Martin Museum of Art in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | Free…
FridayDeck the Halls Holiday Gift Market | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave | One-day pass for $7 and a three-day pass for $15; separate tickets for special events are available for purchase Autumn Moon Festival | 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Barfield Drawing Room | Free | Baylor’s Vietnamese Student Association showcases Vietnamese culture through the celebration of the Autumn Moon Festival, includes a variety of cultural performances and activities Sigma Chi’s Derby Doggies | 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Fountain Mall, 1312 S 3rd St | Features games, activities and…
By Madalyn Watson | Arts & Life EditorFor students who are still in the mood for horror once Halloween has come and gone, an opportunity to study this movie genre will reemerge via “The Horror Film” class next year. This spring, the course will be available to students in the film and digital media department as an upper-level course or as an upper-level elective for students in other departments.Dr. James Kendrick, professor and undergraduate program director in the film and digital media department, has taught this genre study class for a decade now.Kendrick said he typically structures the course like…
TuesdayWaco Community Band Concert | 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Ball Performing Arts Center, MCC Campus, 1400 College Dr | FreeNot Just Another Pretty Face Exhibit | 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute, 300 S 5th St | Museum’s new exhibit covers what the soda pop industry and science field is like for women as well as how women have been portrayed in advertising throughout history | Tickets range from $6 to $8Central Texas Watercolor Society Art Exhibit | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd. |…
What to do in Waco: Oct. 24 – 26 Thursday, Oct. 24 Tombstone Tour | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Mayborn Museum | Experience the Mayborn’s nightlife and meet some of the ghosts of Waco’s past at this year’s Tombstone Tour. This event is free and will include food and prizes.A college ID is required for attendance. Bullet Boys with Camaromancer | 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | The Backyard, 511 S. Eighth St. | Tickets from $15 to $20 Friday, Oct. 25 Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 510 Washington Avenue, across the…
TuesdayBaylor’s Wind Ensemble in Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Jones Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music BuildingArt Tour: The Age of Mechanical Reproduction | begins Oct. 22 and ends Nov. 10 | 4 p.m. | Martin Museum of Art in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts CenterFinding the Universe in Oaxaca: Textiles and Photographs Exhibition | begins Oct. 22 and ends Dec. 22 | Martin Museum of Art in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts CenterWednesday Big Man on Campus | 7 p.m. | Waco Hall | Zeta Tau Alpha’s annual philanthropy where men representing different organizations on campus compete for the crown…
By Madalyn Watson | Print Managing EditorEvery person with a blog or simply a connection to the internet will tell you what self-care is and why you need to implement it into your daily life. Several editorials and columns written for the Baylor Lariat explain why caring for yourself is essential as well as how self care should be a part of college students’ lives even if it’s repetitive and boring.Bubble baths are frequently listed as an example of self-care, especially for young women who need to relax away from their stresses and soak in the hot water to forget…
By Madalyn Watson | Print Managing Editor Revival Eastside Eatery After opening their doors this summer, Revival Eastside Eatery tied for 2nd place with Harvest on 25th for Waco’s Best New Restaurant in the Wacoan and has expanded their hours. “We’ve started to expand hours, so we’re open all day on Friday and Saturday, from 11 to 9, and we’re still just doing lunch Tuesday through Thursday,” said co-owner Danielle Young. Their new, signature burger, the Golden Calf, has just been released and is composed of Beef patty (Certified Hereford Beef), caramelized balsamic onions, whipped herb goat cheese, lemon garlic…
By Madalyn Watson | Print Managing EditorAn army of “Revolting Children” led by a magical British girl enchanted audiences attending Baylor Theatre’s first main-stage production of the school year, “Matilda the Musical,” on Wednesday, Oct. 2 in Jones Theater. With music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and the book by Dennis Kelly, the Tony award-winning musical tells the story of a creative and bright young girl with telekinetic abilities whose talents are suppressed by her uncaring parents and an evil schoolmaster. Avid reader Matilda (Mahomet, Ill., senior Autumn Hodge) is trapped in an unappreciative and unloving home with her greedy…
By Madalyn Watson | Print Managing EditorNetflix recommended their new original mini-series “The I-Land” to me several days in a row and I tried to ignore it at first.The real question is how I managed to make it through all seven episodes before looking for something new to watch. All I know is that I wish I hadn’t.“The I-Land” begins with 10 people waking up on the sandy coast of a scenic island. All of them, wearing identical outfits, find an object in the sand next to them and have no memories of who they are or how they made…
What do we want? Trader Joe’s. Where do we want it? Waco. When do we want it? Now!
By Madalyn Watson | Print Managing EditorAutumn is finally here. Pull your favorite sweater over your head, brew a cup of hot tea (or stop by Starbucks for a pumpkin spice latte — don’t worry, I won’t tell) and bundle up in an excessive number of blankets because these films will put you in the mood to feel the crunch of dead leaves underfoot. Good Will Hunting Taking place in Boston, “Good Will Hunting” shows off New England during autumn in the most delightful ways. The 1997 drama follows janitor Will (Matt Damon) after his gift for mathematics is revealed…
By Madalyn Watson | Print Managing EditorToday is Friday the 13th. Find your closest friends, squeeze together on the couch, snuggle underneath a heap of blankets and turn off the lights off. It’s time to watch scary movies to celebrate.Whether you gravitate towards a classic ‘80s slasher film like “Nightmare on Elm Street” or a modern psychological terror like “Hereditary,” you will need some snacks to munch on while you hide behind the protection of a pillow or your friend’s head.Here are some quick and simple recipes to quell you and all your friends’ hunger during your horror film movie…
By Madalyn Watson | ContributorAlthough John Carpenter’s success with his 1978 classic “Halloween” popularized the slasher film, “Friday the 13th” revolutionized the genre and amped up the level of gore.The original “Friday the 13th” film debuted in 1980 and was only intended as a stand-alone film. In fact, one of the most famous serial killers in the world, Jason Voorhees, only had a few quick scenes in the film and by no means was the story’s greatest antagonist.The story follows a group of young counselors being hunted down by a killer while they prepare for campers to the visit Camp…
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By Madalyn Watson | Print Managing EditorAs if he was about to remove his top hat, press it against his feathered chest and bow his head, patrons are almost immediately greeted by the statue of an owl. A greeting well-suited for the book lover’s haven, Fabled Bookshop & Café. Kimberly Batson and Alison Frenzel, co-owners of Fabled, incorporated thematic elements into the bookstore, from a hidden reading nook resembling Harry Potter’s bedroom under the stairs, to a secret entrance through a wardrobe that leads to Narnia. Batson, the co-owner of Common Grounds and Heritage as well as Fabled, said that…
By Madalyn Watson | Print Managing EditorFreshman year is so exciting. You are finally on your own, but you don’t really know what to do with this newly found freedom. You are in a new place with new people to meet and befriend. You are nervous and a little bit scared, but you know everything will be fine because this is your fresh start after high school.And you can do anything with your fresh start, since no one knows what grades you had in school, or how you dressed or the friend group you had for the past four years.…
By Madalyn Watson | Print Managing EditorRevival Eastside Eatery was transformed into a restaurant from the walls of an old church in East Waco after being empty for years.The owner, manager and chef of Revival Eastside Eatery, Danielle Young, said Waco is currently in a period of revitalization and rebirth and hopes she can use the business to give back to the individuals in her community as well as to breathe new life and hope into East Waco.“We see this as an extension of our home and just bringing people in, getting to meet new people and having a place…
By Madalyn Watson | Staff Writer Baylor students can enjoy some good music and good food at Tunes and Tacos, a community-based music event, 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the North Russell Quad. Dallas freshman Ben Coleman created Tunes and Tacos in his hometown and decided to bring it to Baylor. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own quilts and seating, so they can spread out, relax, enjoy live music and free tacos from Fuego. “I just really wanted it to be an environment that encourages young artists who maybe have never even played in front of people before,” Coleman…
Story by Madalyn Watson | Staff Writer, Video by Kennedy Dendy | Broadcast Reporter Students celebrated the last day of National Poetry Month and the last meeting of Baylor’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta this year through their Live Poets’ Society event on Tuesday. The sound of poetry read aloud filled the Baines room of the Student Union Building from 5 to 6 p.m. while students listened intently, mingled and nibbled on pizza. Austin senior Lexi Rima, the current Vice-President of Sigma Tau Delta, wanted to base her last meeting with Sigma Tau Delta on the film, Dead Poets’ Society.…