Author: Molly Atchison

One of Waco’s many hidden artistic gems is the Art Forum, an independently owned art gallery and studio dedicated to showing local and regional art. From Sept. 14 to Sept. 29, The Art Forum of Waco hosted the Hispanic Heritage Arts Show, which displayed the work of 33 artists from Waco and the surrounding areas. The show was curated by Monica Shannon, a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Waco and is the executive director of the Texas Fine Artists Association. Shannon, along with the owner of the Art Forum, artist Jesus Mario Rivera, brought together exactly 100 works…

The Waco Library System has an open door policy and offers so much more than a few stacks of books.

With Halloween a month away, people are in the mood for spooks and scares. What better way to do that than to settle in for a taste of evil in Ryan Murphy’s latest season of the hit FX show “American Horror Story?” This season, Murphy and his team have taken on the apocalypse, and, as always, have found ways to bump up the depravity and drama. “American Horror Story” has run for seven full seasons, creating an anthology that supposedly all connects, but is as unabashedly confusing as it is exciting. For those of you who can’t stomach blood, gore…

Molly Atchison | Editor-in-Chief Coffee is a staple in the daily routine of many college students. Last night, the coffee community of Waco rallied together at Dichotomy Coffee Roasters, both students and Waco residents alike, to celebrate coffee and the life of barista Jay Markley, who died in a fatal car accident in May 2017. Markley would have been 25 yesterday, and the venue was packed with people to recognize his participation in the Waco coffee community and his love for coffee throwdown competitions. A five dollar buy-in and plenty of open slots gave local latte artists the chance to…

Molly Atchison | Editor-in-ChiefOne of the most well-known concert venues in Waco, Common Grounds Coffee Roasters, has a full lineup for the fall semester, including artists from every corner of the country who are bringing their musical talents to Waco. The most recent of these artists was the Christian rock musician John Mark McMillan as part of his 2018 Body + Ghost tour. During the well-attended show on Friday night, concert goers were not only treated to McMillan’s talent, but also to the creative genius of Detroit-based Mike Mains and the Branches, as well as California transplant Tyson Motsenbocker. The…

The new Netflix movie failed to provide enough character development and the script was subpar.

Molly Atchison | Editor-in-ChiefA reclusive and enigmatic musician has returned to the mainstage with a firey new extended play record (EP). Last thursday at 1:30 p.m., Irish indie rock powerhouse Andrew Hozier-Byrne, better known as Hozier, reentered the world after spending three and a half years virtually off the grid, working on new content. The four songs pushed in his new EP “Nina Cried Power” are the culmination of Hozier’s time away from the music limelight, and it is everything fans could possibly want. The title track of the EP, “Nina Cried Power” is brilliant enough alone. Starting with a…

By Molly Atchison | Editor-in-Chief Plenty of art travels around the globe each year to be displayed in museums and galleries. Only a small percentage of this art gets stripped from a building’s wall and shown without the artist’s consent. A piece by legendary British street artist Banksy, nicknamed “The Haight Street Rat,” is gracing the halls of downtown Waco art gallery Cultivate 7twelve for the month of September. To honor this major sign of growth in the Waco area, Cultivate 7twelve hosted an official exhibition opening at 6 p.m. Thursday. Attendees were treated to a screening of the documentary…

Waco’s art scene is about to get a major facelift. Tonight, from 6 to 11 p.m., Cultivate 7twelve, an art gallery and event space in the heart of downtown Waco, is pulling the curtain back on one of the most famous street artists in the world—Banksy.Banksy, an England-based anonymous artist whose provocative and detailed street art has graced walls in major cities such as New York, London and Gaza, has been the subject of exaltation and criticism alike. Brian Greif, an art conservator and street art enthusiast, took it upon himself to preserve Banksy’s creations in San Francisco after many…

The new Netflix series “Insatiable” has gained a lot of negative attention, but dig a little deeper and viewers are sure to find a compelling satirical message.

There’s a standard of living that plenty of Baylor students embody at some point in their college career: “Broke College Student.” We complain, we save, we spend and, at the end of the day, we worry about money. Unfortunately, for a certain group of students in particular, maintaining living costs and continuing their education seems to be paradoxical. Education majors are at a major disadvantage in the higher education system during their senior year in college— they are required to get full-time, hands-on experience in the local school system, but they are not compensated accordingly. According to the Baylor course…

One year into her reign as Baylor University president, Dr. Linda Livingstone shows no signs of slowing down. President Livingstone came to Baylor at a tipping point — on the cusp of a major sexual assault scandal. Despite all of the negative press spinning in the public’s head, Livingstone and her family rolled into town fearless and encouraged, ready to make a difference in their own way. The process of settling in to the new position and blazing a trail as the university’s first female president presented some challenges for Livingstone.“When you come into a new role like I did,…

By Molly Atchison | Editor-in-chief The Walmart on Hewitt Drive was buzzing with activity Saturday morning as fans awaited the arrival of country music singer Aaron Watson. Watson held a meet and greet from 10:45-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, allowing country music lovers to flock with guitars in hand and CD’s off the stand for the star to sign. Watson’s most recently released album, “Live at the World’s Largest Rodeo,” was recorded in March 2017 at the Houston Rodeo. Watson was so excited to have the opportunity to perform at the rodeo, and he wanted to record the experience for himself…

By Molly Atchison | Editor-in-ChiefBaylor announced it raised its second largest amount of money in history earlier this summer. Totaling more than $113 million, in a Baylor Media Communications brief the university recognized this fundraising effort which stated that “the generosity of the Baylor Family will impact students, faculty and a diversity of programs across campus and reflects a depth of engagement by students, alumni, parents and friends giving at all levels for the future of the institution.” This momentous occasion marked the end of the 2017 fiscal year, and with it, the end of Dr. Linda Livingstone’s first year…

Dear readers,Thank you for tuning in to the Baylor Lariat. I say tuning in because the Lariat cannot claim to be just a newspaper anymore. At the Lariat, we expanded our horizons beyond compare last year, diving headfirst into the digital field. Not only did we continue the move to become a digital-first publication, but we also explored our options in the areas of broadcast, radio and alternative media. For us, the most important task is to reach our audience in the ways that are the most beneficial to you. That means that, looking forward, we will be tweeting, hash-tagging…

In the most recently released Presidential Perspective email, President Linda Livingstone shared some new developments about the Baylor University family. According to the email sent out on Friday afternoon, the Board of Regents filled six seats during their July retreat, renovations are planned for the Umphrey Law Center and tuition prices have increased by four percent for the 2019-2020 school year.The six new board members attended an orientation on July 17, where they learned the ins-and-outs of the Baylor Board of Regents procedures. Since October of last year, the board has been overhauling its membership, and currently one-third of the…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorFor math and science majors, getting a job after college revolves around their grades and qualifications. However, for many arts and humanities majors, companies are looking not for numerical data on their job candidates, but for proof of their creative minds. The Baylor art department hosts a print and portfolio sale each year to give their photography students a chance to market and profit off of their talent; this year’s print and portfolio sale took place from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday in the Martin Museum Foyer of the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Jennings Sheffield,…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorThe Baylor equestrian team officially ended its 2018 season with a short stint into the National Collegiate Equestrian Association Event Championship, making it to the semifinal rounds of the championship on Friday. However, try as they might, the team could not beat out No. 2 seed Auburn in the team events, and left Waco’s Extraco Event Center without the desired championship. The Bears started off on a low note, losing the reining event 3-1, although senior western Charlotte Green rounded out her senior year on a high note, earning her point in both events.…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorThe National Collegiate Equestrian Association Championship kicked off Wednesday at the Extraco Event Center in Waco, and Baylor set a consistent pace in the individual portion of the two-day competition. Both of the western teams are sending members to the quarterfinals on Friday. Baylor will not send any individual riders on in the flat and fencing events. The team now turns to focus to team events Thursday in hopes of following up their individual successes. With 16 schools attending the event, the Extraco Event center was filled with students and parents as the individuals…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorFollowing the recent release of Marvel’s “Black Panther” and in anticipation of the upcoming “Avengers: Infinity War” release, it is the perfect time to revisit the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In the final week of this series, leading up to the April 27 release of the long-awaited “Infinity War,” I will be breaking down a group of movies in the MCU based off Digg.com’s “Best Way to Watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe” list. So sit back, grab your popcorn and your reading glasses and prepare to have your Marvel-loving minds blown.“It’s the final countdown”…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorThe colors and textures of the Baylor Spring Fashion Show commanded center stage in Barfield Drawing Room Saturday night. Freshman- through senior-aged students created clothing designs and collaborated with one another to bring the showcase to life. The runway show highlighted of 11 senior collections, all made from scratch and designed with specific customers in mind. “The goal of the Baylor Fashion Show is to truly highlight the work and dedication of our apparel students,” said Harper senior Angie Pascarella, co-chair for the fashion show. “The seniors have spent hours on end in the…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorOn Monday, Ridley Holmes crossed a new threshold in his running career by qualifying for and competing in the Boston Marathon. Holmes is a junior Baylor Business Fellows major and a Waco native. During his time at Live Oak High School in downtown Waco, Holmes was involved in several athletic teams, including cross country and football. Only once he came to Baylor did he find his passion: running. The Boston Marathon is one of the most historic running competitions in the United States, beginning on April 17, 1897. 2018 marks the 122nd year the…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing Editor The last part of the “Confessions of an Entrepreneur” lecture series ended Thursday, rounding out the series with a talk by Baylor professor and entrepreneur Andie Day in Foster 143. Day’s clothing boutique, Mary Claret, was put center stage as she explained to eager business and design students how she’s taken her passion for clothing design and created her own “side hustle”. Day’s lecture focused on several aspects of her business endeavor, mixing information about textile design and merchandise management with savvy tips on how to get a side business off the ground…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorFollowing the recent release of Marvel’s “Black Panther” and in anticipation of the upcoming “Avengers: Infinity War” release, it is the perfect time to revisit the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In the next 2 weeks, leading up to the April 27 release of the long-awaited “Infinity War,” I will be breaking down a group of movies in the MCU based off Digg.com’s “Best Way to Watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe” list. So sit back, grab your popcorn and your reading glasses, and prepare to have your Marvel-loving minds blown.This week we’re turning to brand…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorThe east side of Waco was bustling with activity this weekend as Art on Elm brightened the street with vibrant images created by the youth of Waco. From April 6 to 7, between Dallas Street and Sherman Street, NeighborWorks Waco and Cultural Arts Waco brought vendors, artists and the Waco community together to appreciate creations displayed in the ArtPlace. 2018 is the seventh year that Art on Elm has featured paintings made by local Waco students, and the display included artwork from elementary to high school aged, awarding the top student work at each…

by Molly Atchison | Print Managing Editor In honor of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Baylor’s It’s On Us organization is partnering with the Waco Family Abuse Center, the Waco Advocacy Center and Baylor to bring awareness to the issues of sexual assault and interpersonal violence. Baylor Title IX and It’s on Us have organized an art exhibit titled “What were you wearing?” It will be displayed in downtown Waco from today until April 14, on Baylor’s campus from April 16-28 and on McLennan Community College’s campus until the end of April. The exhibit displays a collection of articles of…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing Editor As a growing research institution, Baylor challenges its students to expand their thinking in order to create new, groundbreaking technology in their field of study. Houston sophomore Chris Nunn is doing just that with his new app, Town Trotter, which is beginning its beta testing phase next week. Town Trotter is an app for smartphones and tablets that will allow businesses and organizations to offer promotions for users who “check in” through the app in a designated place. Checking in across town and completing app-created challenges will allow the user to earn Trotter…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorFollowing the recent release of Marvel’s “Black Panther” and in anticipation of the upcoming “Avengers: Infinity War” release, it is the perfect time to revisit the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Over the next 3 weeks, leading up to the May release of the long-awaited “Infinity War,” I will be breaking down a group of movies in the MCU based off Digg.com’s Best Way to Watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe list. So sit down, grab your popcorn and your reading glasses, and prepare to have your Marvel-loving minds blown.This week, we’re continuing an intergalactic journey…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorThe Baylor Equestrian team completed a short stint in its postseason competition schedule, losing to Texas Christian University and Oklahoma State University in an away meet in Springtown. Despite falling 12-8 to TCU and 13-7 to OSU, Baylor did manage to make its presence felt in the Big 12 awards.In the All-Big 12 award selections, freshman hunt seat Rachael Davis collected the Big 12 Rider of the Year award for Equitation on the Flat, and sophomore western Georgia Smith won Big 12 Rider of the Year for reining. TCU won the most Big 12…

By Molly Atchison | Print Managing EditorFollowing the recent release of Marvel’s “Black Panther” and in anticipation of the upcoming “Avengers: Infinity War” release, it is the perfect time to revisit the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Over the next 6 weeks, leading up to the May release of the long-awaited “Infinity War,” I will be breaking down a group of movies in the MCU based off Digg.com’s Best Way to Watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe list. So sit down, grab your popcorn and your reading glasses, and prepare to have your Marvel-loving minds blown.Unfortunately (or not, if you’re tired of…