Interpersonal relationships should be invested in just as much as jobs, if not more. Having your people to share those professional wins makes the payoff that much better.
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There’s a clear stigma that Baylor students are all upstanding Christians and continuously growing in their journeys with the Lord, but how many of us really see ourselves fitting into that mold?
Students deserve to know if they are at risk walking at certain hours of the day, whether at 12:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. Everyone should be well-informed and prepared in case of an emergency.
Many believe this area of the industry capitalizes on victims’ trauma and often, their deaths. TV producers, actors, streaming services and more make money off of the worst things imaginable.
Now, as The Editorial Board, we’re asking you to be our accountability partner with our own resolutions. Check back at the end of the semester to see how we’re doing at staying true to these goals.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: finals. Whether you’re making one final push to secure an A in that one class, or you’re simply trying to scratch and claw your way to a C-minus, final exams and presentations are arguably the most stressful part of college. With that in mind, we thought it would be helpful for each member of The Editorial Board to offer up our favorite study tips.
Given that there are fresh ideas every week and not all of them can make it to the website, we decided to share the pitches we think are notable enough to put online without full editorials being written for them. So, without further ado, here are 12 of The Editorial Board’s best one-liner opinions that didn’t make the final cut.
Being educated on local and global current events is a necessity, and it’s essential to be an informed citizen. Be a better news consumer for yourself.
As a student or professor, we have an obligation to make the most of our time in the classroom. The effort must come from both sides.
A thankful heart doesn’t need to make a huge gesture to have an impact on someone’s life or your own. Next time you stop to be thankful, hopefully it isn’t simply because someone asked what you’re thankful for.
Baylor administrators, reconsider how classes are conducted on Election Day so your students can have a voice in their future and not have to risk missing out on their education to do so.
When selecting costumes, it should go without saying that you shouldn’t dress as something overtly offensive or insensitive — this means not dressing as serial killers or donning blackface. If you have to question whether your costume is OK, then it probably isn’t.
We all love our friends. Life would be so much harder without people who help break up the monotony of day-to-day life. Letting loved ones know they are appreciated should be a common practice.
No matter how well or poorly things may be going with school or a job, it’s OK to put some responsibilities aside to treat yourself. The work will be there tomorrow. Your health and happiness are more important than any assignment could be.
If you truly can’t get over the fact that you’re forced to learn about Christianity and the Bible, we just have one thing to say: You knew what you chose.
Rome wasn’t built in a day. How can you expect us to conquer extra assignments from each of our courses while also getting the rest our bodies are begging us for? It’s just not possible.
Learn to get through your day without apologizing after every little inconvenient thing you might do to someone else. Getting rid of this habit can not only relieve you of guilt but also potentially help you build stronger relationships with others.
If you are unfamiliar with the term “devil’s advocate,” it is essentially a phrase used to portray an opposing side of a topic, oftentimes with little to no credible support.
There’s no shame if you and your roommate aren’t two peas in a pod.
It’s no secret that no two people are the same. So why do we assume it is safe to treat others how we want to be treated? Instead, treat others how they want to be treated, also known as the platinum rule.
Instead of seeing this story fade out of the Baylor community’s minds over the next couple of days, we need to understand that this tragedy is also a time for us to remember that this could affect anyone.
You shouldn’t have to settle for something you don’t want. Raise your standards and search for more mature relationships.
A nightmare of a living situation can ensue if students haven’t thoroughly read their contracts and done research before moving in and signing with their housing complex. First-time residents can be easily walked over simply due to a lack of experience.
There need to be larger steps taken in order to offset the cost of college and avoid student debt relief overall. For example, financial planning regarding college should be taught at an early age and could make a huge difference in the overwhelming need for student debt relief.
As students, we often forget that we are in school for a multitude of reasons, and finding a partner to spend the rest of our lives with doesn’t have to be one of them.
Whether you do or don’t fit the picture of a “typical Baylor Bear,” you’re not alone. Letting go of the misguided assumptions you hold will not only give you a more accurate outlook of your home here in Waco but will also serve as a healthy first step to being content with yourself.
The freshman 15 holds a lot of weight — the phrase, that is. As college students and incoming freshmen, we are familiar with how commonly a change in appearance and body type is discussed.
It’s a new school year, but not a new you. Don’t reinvent yourself; just work smarter at making this your year. It doesn’t matter if this is your first year on Baylor’s campus, your last or somewhere in between. This is the first truly normal year we’ve had as a collective student body since that one spring break that seemed to go on forever.
Finals focus more on how well you can perform in high-stress situations than on applying your knowledge from the course. Nevertheless, Baylor students, let’s finish strong in our final week and try our best on our finals. Remember that your grades don’t define the value of how hard you work or the person you are.
The feeling of having to wait for someone to respond to your email can be so infuriating at times, so imagine how someone feels when you are the person they are waiting on. It’s the same feeling of seeing someone post on social media when they haven’t responded to your text — you know they’re on their phone, but they’re still making you wait.
