Author: Baylor Lariat

The benefits of living in the U.S. are endless, and the opportunities and lifestyles people can create here make this land one of the greatest places to live in the world. So many choices, however, can lead to many regrets. Obesity is a monster that Americans have to fight, and the battle isn’t any easier with the amount of resources that are at our fingertips.

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The fences outlining the construction of the future fountain site are up on Fifth Street, one of the most highly-trafficked areas on campus, and students will need to find routes around them for the rest of the semester.

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Most people would not be surprised to hear that UV ray exposure can lead to skin cancer, and skin cancer accounts for nearly half of United States cancers, according to the American Cancer Society. So why is tanning still so popular? Dr. Jay Yoo, assistant professor of family and consumer sciences, answers this question in his research of social psychological aspects of appearance.

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Baylor equestrian’s chance at its second national championship were nixed Saturday after the three-seed South Carolina Gamecocks thwarted Baylor 10-6 in semifinals of the NCEA national championship at the Extraco Events Center in Waco.

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Ben Affleck, Oscar-winning actor and future Batman, is yet another victim of Wikileaks. A set of private emails between between Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton and “Finding Your Roots” host Henry Louis Gates Jr. revealed a controversial request by Affleck.

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Fred Edelen, assistant principal cellist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam and Christina Scott Edelen, his wife and freelance fortepianist and harpsichordist will perform together at 3 p.m. April 29 at Roxy Grove Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building. The event is free and open to the public.

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Baylor Outdoor Adventure is offering the experience to whitewater kayak the San Marcos River. The event will place Saturday, and the deadline to register is Wednesday. The cost is $50, which includes lunch, instruction, equipment and transportation. For more information, email Stephanie_Davis2@baylor.edu.

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Former U.S. Senator and 2000 Democratic Party Vice President nominee Joseph Lieberman will join Baylor President and Chancellor Ken Starr for the spring edition of On Topic from 7-9 p.m. on April 28 in Waco Hall. Tickets are free and are available at the Bill Daniel Student Center ticket booth until April 27.

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The Hispanic Student Association is partnering with Sigma Alpha Epsilon to host Salsafest from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Fountain Mall. The annual event will include free food, games, prizes and a salsa competition. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, email Bryan_Tehrani@baylor.edu.

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Senior and junior women who want to participate in Ring Out will need to attend at least one of two rehearsals, which will be held from 1-2 p.m. Sunday and 12:30-1:30 p.m. April 28. Men’s rehearsal will be held from 4-5 p.m. on April 30. Rehearsals will be held at the  Draper Academic Building in the Bennett Auditorium. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. April 28. For additional information, visit www.baylor.edu/student_life/ringout.

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The Office of Community Engagement & Service and the Title IX Office are holding a discussion on sexual assault prevention for all males on campus. The discussion will be held from 6-7 p.m. Thursday in Kayser Auditorium. Ian McRary, the guest speaker, will talk about the policies under Title IX and educate male students on methods to prevent sexual assault. For more information, email Brin_Parnell@baylor.edu.

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The Society of Physics Students is holding a trivia night at 7  p.m. Thursday at the A207 Baylor Sciences Building. Teams must have three to five members in order to compete. The cost is $3 per person, to be paid at the door. There will not be any trivia related to physics. The winning team will receive “Smarter Than a Physics Major” T-shirts. For more information, email Adryanna_Smith@baylor.edu.

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