Author: Savannah Cooper

By Savannah Cooper | Reporter Chicago senior Diamond Dominguez declined to comment on whether she will graduate later this month, following several Honor Council decisions regarding a professor’s plagiarism accusation on a two-point extra credit assignment. Monday, April 8, an Honor Council of three students and three faculty members had concurred with environmental professor Dr. Trey Brown’s report that Diamond Dominguez committed plagiarism. The following day, the Chicago senior recalls receiving a letter from the Office of the Provost affirming the Honor Council’s decision she would be charged with that violation. Earlier this month, Dominguez, posted her complaint on social…

Stephenie Meyer’s novel series came to life in 2008 with the release of “Twilight” which started a worldwide craze over a romance between a human and a vampire.

Savannah Cooper | ReporterThe City of Angels has lost one of its homegrown stars, John Singleton, at the age 51 after being removed off of life support Monday. The director entered a coma Thursday after suffering a stroke on April 17. The filmmaker, screenwriter and producer has had an historic and trailblazing career with a vast discography that brought communities, topics and subcultures to the big screen in fresh, innovative ways that sparked dialogue and challenged viewers’ thinking.Singleton, a South Central Los Angeles native, graduated from the University of Southern California in 1990 where he studied in Filmic Writing program.…

Kappa Kool is a biweekly event where students are able to destress and unload while experiencing their peers talent and learn relieving stretches.

ENG 1301 offers a catered classroom environments that meets the needs of each student individually rather than a generalized course load.

Savannah Cooper | Reporter With the releases of HBO’s “Leaving Neverland” and Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly,” viewers are reminded of the countless scandals associated with some of the biggest names in art and music. With this knowledge, a debate has risen among consumers of whether art can or should be separated from the artist and, in instances of alleged crimes or confirmed scandals, should consumers dismiss the art all together due to the actions of the artist behind it. In this modern era of fame, artistry comes with an unprecedented invasion of privacy thanks to the increased access to information…

By Savannah Cooper | ReporterDark, romantic and provocative are all key search words in Netflix’s details page describing “The Ted Bundy Tapes,” “You” and “The Santa Clarita Diet” — all Netflix original series that revolve around a new genre that’s rising in popularity. Serial killer themed shows are oddly attractive to viewers because of their irresistible nature, but at the expense of entertainment. I fear there’s a great risk in breeding copycats due to the behind-the-scenes, in-depth plot lines of these types of shows.In “You,” viewers are taken through the ultimate rollercoaster ride of emotions with plot twists and death…

Savannah Cooper | Reporter“I’m sexy, I’m cute, I’m popular to boot!” If you can finish the rest of that cheer verbatim, you’re a certified fan of cult classic. The cheerleading world was rocked in August 2000 by the instant summer phenomenon blockbuster “Bring It On.” This film offered a look into the coveted cheer world, while also offering both social commentary and slight satire that inspired millions of viewers across the country to pick up the closest pair of pompoms. Torrance Shipman, played by Kirsten Dunst, is the newly-elected team captain for the Toro cheerleading squad from Rancho Carne High…

The Conversational English Partner program creates a safe environment for international student scholars and faculty members to improve their speaking skills while also learning more about the culture around them.

International students are heavily recruited by Baylor and are supported with programs once they attend, but aren’t given the same amount of guidance when looking for full-time employment after graduation.

Spring Break is a highly anticipated time for college students across the country and seniors are enjoying the last moments of it while freshmen are looking forward to what’s ahead of them.

By Savannah Cooper | ReporterWhether it’s turning the scraps of food from slave owners into highly requested side dishes during the holidays; making historically neglected and underfunded neighborhoods now appealing to first-time homeowners; or taking back the power of a single, dehumanizing word and turning it into a term of endearment used frequently in chart-topping hits, black Americans have and continue to be the true gatekeepers of culture.Black culture is dope and, rightfully so, everyone wants a part of it. But, the glaring contradictory problem is, black people are often excluded or ignored while their contributions to society are taken…

Every fall and spring semester the Baylor community grows with transfer students. A transfer student is defined by anyone who’s taken academic course credit after their high school graduation date, but there are some exceptions to the rule. However, transfer students share their experiences with transferring at different parts of the year. Five years ago, Transfer Student Success Center director Joe Oliver became the inaugural holder of the position. He saw a lack of support on campus for students after they get through admissions and welcome weekend activities.“I was the first person on campus to think through what does it…

Over a decade later, The Cheetah Girls impact is still felt in popular culture today which solidifies its status as a Cult Film Classic.

Students who are artistically inclined have the chance to go to London, Prague and Edinburgh with new study abroad program.

There are seven cities to choose from that offer semester international internships along with academic credit. Students don’t have to decide between one or the other with these unique programs.

PAWS program helps connect international students to U.S. domestic students and/or local families to help ease the transition into day to day life at Baylor and experiencing American culture.

The Certificate in Global Engagement is open to all undergraduate students that provides the opportunity to quantify cross-cultural experiences on and off campus.

After a big announcement from three leading global powerhouse organizations, students might start to wonder what their bachelor degrees are truly worth it.

The Bears played the Wildcats close in all three sets, but could not pull out a win

By Savannah Cooper | Broadcast ReporterTake a moment and think of a time when men have been told directly or hinted at indirectly to refrain from commenting on an issue or situation. My thoughts immediately went toward things like determining the price of tampons, governing what a woman should do once she’s pregnant or deciding on universal access to cervical cancer screenings. The list goes on and on. The sad part is that men have had the power to not just comment on those topics, but they’ve primarily been the ones determining legislation for such issues. If you were to…

After three away games, the Bears came back with a dominant performance in front of their home crowd, defeating Nebraska 6-0.

No one can predict what tomorrow or even the next hour of their lives will bring, so be bold in how you feel, what you say and your actions.

The No. 16-ranked Bears faced the LSU Tigers for their first home game of a highly anticipated season and rose to the occasion with an exciting series.

The Good Neighbear Podcast is a weekly show highlighting the stories of various people across campus.

MOAS program sweeps at Texas State conference..

Friday hosted a scholarship gala honoring the first black students to break through Baylor’s racial barriers.

Indian Spring Middle School has struggled year after year to meet Texas testing standards.

Wednesday night there’s a All-University Thanksgiving Dinner and Fall Festival for any member of Baylor Nation. Food and games will be provided.

ISSA hosted a charity gala on Saturday.