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What if solo dining could be a source of confidence and personal growth? Eating alone is something to embrace, not avoid.

Reading and studying American history doesn’t make you a patriot. Reading and studying the Bible doesn’t make you a believer.

Unless you want to spend way too much money, develop unhealthy eating habits and not enjoy eating out with friends anymore, I recommend that you eat out less. You will gain the benefits in the long run by doing so.

For low-income women, the cost of everyday products can strain their budgets. It can lead to choosing between needed feminine products or groceries. Nobody should have to choose between two human necessities.

Movies like “The Exorcist” clearly reveal that God has power in the fight against evil. If it didn’t, the holy water and exorcisms wouldn’t have worked. In “Annabelle: Creation,” they trap the murderous doll in a closet by pasting Bible pages to the walls. Horror movies like these directly acknowledge that God is real, and He has power against evil.

In August 2023, the Biden administration proposed the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan as a new effort to relieve many college students and graduates from the burden of expensive education costs.

Fleetwood Mac is one of the greatest bands of all time. They are an iconic representation of style evolution and resilience, which is why they stand out so clearly from the rest.

If you have hobbies you’d like to continue, activities you’d like to pursue, organizations you’d like to join or service opportunities you’d like to learn more about — you can find all of them at Late Night.

As election season approaches, so does the impending doom of exercising your right to vote for whoever you deem the least evil politician in the running.

Too often, political discussions devolve into arguments where the main objective is to come out on top rather than to obtain a greater understanding of a different perspective or to expose someone else to your own.

From Hydroflasks to Stanley cups and now Owala water bottles, do we really need so many vessels to carry our drinks everyday?

The political hijacking of a theological term has caused more harm than good.

If you find yourself scrolling through tarot readings on TikTok saying your ex is coming back… you might be struggling to cope.

While some book lovers choose to remain in the past, audiobooks are the future of leisurely reading with a multitude of advantages.

I’m sorry, but nobody needs or wants a “Frozen” or “Moana” cinematic universe. Get over it.

Long-distance relationships take a lot of effort. Don’t feel worried if you feel like you can’t make it work. Every couple has their own needs and preferences, and as long as you are both putting in time and effort, your relationship will thrive.

AI grows more capable and sophisticated each day, making it all the more enticing and convenient for students to use as they earn their education. But, with such a high-powered tool at our fingertips, setting boundaries around its use is more important than ever.

Don’t stick to the “blow-off” courses. Stray from the pack when it comes to picking an elective.

After hanging out with people, I often found myself trying to fit a mold that I thought people wanted to see at Baylor, which made me like a lot of things about myself less. If this happens, remember to celebrate others’ differences from yours. Appreciate who they are, not who you aren’t.

Every time I have come home within the past few months, there has been someone who asks me how my time at Baylor has been. I am able to tell them that it’s amazing every time, and there isn’t even a hesitation or a stretch from the truth.

Serving as the editor-in-chief of The Lariat has been the greatest privilege of my college career. I never could have imagined how bittersweet it would be to unpin my prints from the board, design my last staff meeting presentation and pass my final story on Camayak. But here I am, shedding a tear or two writing this letter.

While these ideas are outtakes of a sort, it doesn’t mean they aren’t worthy of their own time to shine. In fact, we’ve decided to push some of our favorites into the spotlight for this last piece. Here they are…

It might be easy to immerse yourself in your part-time job or wish the next three months away in eager anticipation for the fall, but summer is the perfect time to build habits, not break them. So, if you’re looking for some extra ways to fill your summer calendar, here are some suggestions.

1500 miles away from home and three years in, I can finally say I’ve somewhat made Baylor a second home. It’s never too late to join an organization that best fits you. Remember to take a deep breath. You may not be able to see the future, but you can give it your all and go for it.

It’s an odd thing to simply wake up one day and be done with something that has played such a large part in your life. Soon, I’ll be ending my four-year career with The Baylor Lariat. Originally, I was going to write about that to end my time here, but I just couldn’t see anything more fitting than writing about the man who got me where I am today.

Look, everyone’s college journey is different, but it’s safe to say each member of the graduating class has a one-up saved in their back pocket for the “when I was a college student” conversations that pop up during family and work outings. On a more serious note, there is reason to celebrate, because the class of 2024 overcame unique hurdles to finally walk the stage.

When most people think fondly of summer, it normally involves hot days spent splashing at the pool, laughter from friends both new and old and the “cha-ching!” of a biweekly paycheck hitting your account. Sure — to most, working in the summer is an effort to fund another Cowboy Coffee for when you desperately need a pick-me-up. But if you give them the chance, summer jobs have more life lessons packed into them than you would think.

After a hectic year of classes, many students take the opportunity to rest and recharge during the summer. While I understand wanting to take a break, I think students should be more open to taking summer classes. Taking summer classes helps you complete hours in a cheaper, more individualized way.

While test anxiety is nothing new — and many of our parents and grandparents have similar stories of their hearts racing and palms sweating before being handed an exam — there is an alternative: final essays.

Whether it’s hosting several service days throughout the semester, partnering with nonprofits to spread awareness or creating more service projects for students to participate in, there are so many opportunities for Baylor to highlight the needs of the Waco community.