By Madalyn Watson | Arts & Life EditorFriday, Oct. 18Silobration 2019 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Magnolia Market, 601 Webster Ave. | Includes a Midway, Ferris wheel, 40+ artisans and shop vendors, food trucks Climate Change Art Exhibit | 2 p.m. | Waco Winery Tasting Room & Rooftop Patio, 708 Austin Ave. | through Nov. 2 | Sponsored by the Waco Friends of Peace/Climate, professional and amateur artists of all ages are invited to enter FIJI Fright Night | 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. | Fountain Mall | till Saturday | Haunted house with food trucks, lawn games,…
Author: Taylor Wolf
By Camille Rasor | ContributorThis weekend welcomes one of Baylor’s most anticipated homecoming traditions — Pigskin Revue. One thousand students take the Waco Hall stage dressed in makeup and costumes prepared to perform the eight musical acts voted most impressive by the judges at spring’s All-University Sing. The performances begin with Kappa Chi Alpha’s sugar-sweet number, “Home Sweet Home,” which placed third in Sing. Performers dressed in bright colors, somewhat resembling candy canes and gumdrops, dance to upbeat songs in a candy landscape until midway through the act, when women dressed as “licorice” dominate the stage, antagonizing the colorful dancers…
Taylor Wolf | Editor-in-Chief Four to five suspects are still at large after a shooting at Eastgate Apartments near campus late Thursday afternoon. Waco PD is still investigating, but Sgt. David Conley said the incident does not involve Baylor. Conley said the suspects kicked in an apartment door and shot a 22-year-old man in the arm. It was a non-life-threatening injury, he said. The shooting at 1912 S. Fifth Street triggered a string of Baylor alerts giving periodic updates on the situation. The first Baylor Alert was sent out at 4:46 p.m. warning of a dangerous situation and advising that…
In a time when everyone is fighting to be relevant, there are oftentimes tweets and posts about an environmental phenomena or international disaster with no context. These posts often use rhetoric like “No one is talking about this!” or “Why is everyone talking about celebrity drama when this is happening?” Yet these insubstantial posts practice what they abhor: promoting a culture clueless about contemporary issues. You are not “woke” just because you have some key words in your social media content. These days, Twitter and other social media platforms seem to be a place for people to post passionately about…
Taylor Wolf | Editor-in-ChiefDear Readers, I’m so excited to welcome you back home! Thank you for tuning in to the Lariat.Every single member of our team is passionate about this craft and works diligently – often more than we should – to ensure the Baylor and Waco community stays informed, engaged and aware.Last year, Baylor Student Media won over 180 awards. While I couldn’t be prouder and expect to see a continuation this quality in our work, I also want to focus on readership engagement this year. The staff wants to get to know you guys and improve upon sharing…
By Taylor Wolf | Social Media EditorLadies, it’s uncool to use guys for free food. I was walking to class the other day and overheard a girl say to her friends: “I’m not, like, interested in dating him, but like, it’s free food, you know?” I’ve also heard the sayings: “A girl has got to eat” or “Hey, it’s a free meal!” I just think these are examples of unhealthy ways to look at dating — and people in general. On a fundamental level, we shouldn’t look at dating as just a way to see how much and what we…
By Taylor Wolf | Social Media Editor Dr. Ian Hutchinson, plasma physicist and renowned professor of nuclear science and engineering at M.I.T., explained that faith and science are in fact compatible and engaged during the 2019 Roy B. Albaugh Lecture Thursday in Bennett Auditorium. Sponsored by the Baylor chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Hutchinson’s talk was based upon his latest book that was published last year, “Can a Scientist Believe in Miracles? An MIT Professor Answers Questions on God and Science.” Hutchinson has worked extensively on the philosophy of science and the relationship between science and religion and the book…
Taylor Wolf | Social Media Editor What differentiates a cult film from the countless other movies released from Hollywood every year? Why do these movies stand the test of time and, more importantly, maintain fervent multi-generational followers? In this series, Cult Film Crash Course, we attempt to answer these questions about cult film qualities and more! “10 Things I Hate About You” turns 20 on Sunday! Give me a modern adaptation of Shakespeare set in a late 1990s metropolitan high school with a young Heath Ledger and I am set. The movie epitomizes 1999 American teen romantic comedy-drama with everything…
By Taylor Wolf | Social Media EditorRecently, I was having a conversation with a mentor when she began to ask me if I had any more clarity on my post-grad plans. Almost cutting herself off, she immediately apologized for asking because she read in an editorial (“Seniors, it’s OK to not have a plan”) to stop asking seniors that question because of its negative mental and emotional effects.There is some definite truth in those points made, however, on the whole, I don’t think anyone should shy away from asking students about their post-grad plans. It is absolutely OK to not…
By Taylor Wolf | Social Media Editor Baylor’s Philanthropy and Public Service Program, housed by the Honors College, offers a unique opportunity to students – receiving course credit that can substitute for a lifetime fitness credit. While the PPS 1100 course, Citizenship and Community Service, is required for a Bachelor of Social Work degree, students working toward a Bachelor of Science, fine art or art degree may substitute it for a lifetime fitness credit. The course is open as an elective to all other students. According to the current course catalog, “In addition to one weekly classroom hour, a minimum…
By Taylor Wolf | Social Media Editor On Tuesday night, the Texas Collection presented its spring lecture “On Changing Tides: Doris Miller, Pearl Harbor and the Civil Rights Movement,” featuring Dr. T. Michael Parrish, who explored the life and legacy of African-American Waco native and WWII hero Doris Miller as an icon of the early civil rights movement. Miller was raised in a region that is now covered by Lake Waco and he enlisted in the Navy in September 1939 during the Great Depression. More notably an athlete than a student, Miller was not able to pass the Army entrance…
By Taylor Wolf | Social Media Editor Some of the most annoying things to me are 1) trying to talk to someone but not getting their attention because they have earbuds in or 2) walking and having to dodge people who are enslaved by their phone screen instead of the path ahead. While some may argue that it is an introvert-extrovert issue, I think it goes deeper than that.Regardless of the reasonings, observing people refuse to be a part of a public space by completely ignoring everyone in it just kind of breaks my heart a little. It feels like…
By Taylor Wolf | Social Media Editor Baylor Missions is partnering with Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Organization to host two back-to-back sessions of medical missions training on Thursday, aimed at students currently signed up for Baylor Missions global health-focused teams and students interested in future service. The workshop, entitled “First, Do No Harm: Serving others well on medical missions,” will consist of two sessions at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Baylor Science Building, D109. Dr. Lori Spies, assistant professor, Fulbright Scholar and missions coordinator at Louise Herrington School of Nursing, will be speaking about medical missions and the…
By Taylor Wolf | Social Media Editor and Alexandra Donnel | ReporterOn Tuesday night, Baylor Missions partnered with local nonprofit Jesus Said Love to host “A Lovely Evening” to educate Baylor students on the issue of the commercial sex industry and the nonprofit’s mission to fight against it. Attendees were invited into the Jesus Said Love headquarters, which has an adjoining storefront of the Jesus Said Love social enterprise storefront, Lovely. The local nonprofit is dedicated to loving, serving and helping women in the commercial sex industry through outreach missions. Their work also empowers and equips women coming out of…
By Taylor Wolf | Social Media Editor Act Locally Waco, a web-run nonprofit currently affiliated with Prosper Waco, is a Wacoan’s key to getting involved and engaging with the Waco community, and now it is easier and bigger than ever before. With a new website design, a developing idea of becoming a separate nonprofit, a new spinoff organization and a story to inspire, Act Locally Waco’s goal is to get neighbors connected and involved together in making Waco a true home for everyone. After living in Waco for 10 years, founder of Act Locally Waco and Baylor alumna Ashley Bean…
Taylor Wolf | Social Media Editor Emphasizing the importance of well-being upkeep through prioritizing ‘mind fitness,’ Baylor Wellness hosted its 3rd annual FitWell Expo on Saturday at the Foster Campus for Business and Innovation. The event consisted of raffles and door prizes, various health and fitness oriented sessions, a keynote speaker and a group yoga workout – which this year, featured the keynote speaker, Baylor alumnus and former Texas congressman turned yogi, Alan Steelman. The event was centered around ‘mind fitness’ or taking care of the body to preserve good health. Van Smith-Davis, the assistant director of wellness at Baylor…
Taylor Wolf | Social Media Editor “The Upside” takes a deep, yet accessible dive into the real life that we seldom see in this age that’s dominated by big budget and unoriginal films. Director Neil Burger’s film shelves the explosions and running-through-the-airport scenes for something that we could all very well experience in our own lives. The story begins with a flash forward scene that, quite frankly, I perceived to be useless in terms of stimulation. The rest of the film is pretty straightforward, so the six-month flash forward seemed out of place. Kevin Hart’s character, Dell Scott, is an…
By Taylor Wolf | Social Media EditorDear Washington, Even though we’ve only spent 13 of my 21 years together, I can honestly tell you that you are the only state that holds my heart — my complete heart. There’s just an addictive feeling that I get when we’re together — a feeling of absolute peace and infinite joy. I’ve had the great fortune to gaze upon your beauty for most of my life, but still, after all these years, it can render me speechless. You might be the most uniquely beautiful place I’ve ever experienced. While my favorite features of…
By Taylor Wolf | Social Media Editor I get the feeling that people often like listening to the sound of their voice more than their thoughts. We’re uncomfortable with stillness. We’re uncomfortable with silence. I don’t believe that every conversation should be used to argue or talk at someone about your views. Think about the purpose of conversations: Is this conversation turning into being just for and about me? Or do I actually respect this person and what he or she has to say? Social media platforms are the greatest scene of this tragedy as the nature of posting and…
By Taylor Wolf | Web and Social Media EditorDon’t get me wrong. I love Joey from “Friends.” I’m definitely a fan. I just think there’s a major problem with his relationship with his female BFFs on the show. Joey is often described as a womanizer who is actually very caring, innocent and well-intentioned. The care he has for his friends is evident throughout the show, especially when he defends his gal pals and is protective of them. However, he can also be very disrespectful and gross toward Phoebe, Monica and Rachel. Joey is also very disrespectful of the women he…
Taylor Wolf | Social Media EditorStriving to be the most unique grocery experience in Central Texas, family-owned Waco Custom Marketplace is a one-stop shop for locals wanting to shop smart and become part of a family. With most products either being made in-house or coming from other family-run businesses in Texas, Waco Custom Marketplace prioritizes quality and the local community. “We’re just passionate about taking care of the people in Waco that want to shop local,” said Brian Bauer, Baylor graduate and vice president of Waco Custom Meats & Seafood and Waco Custom Marketplace.The marketplace opened up its doors on…