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The vaccine works, but this article explains why people may be hesitant to taking it, and why that position is more than ok.

Editorial boards are a common part of journalism that is commonly mistaken by readers. Even The New York Times published a breakdown of what an editorial board is and what it looks like in an effort to bring clarity to its audience—our goal is to do the same.

The only way for us to contain the virus and end the pandemic is for everyone to get vaccinated.

This year we have seen students at Baylor effect change in so many inspiring ways, from huge groups of students protesting for racial justice to students fighting for LGBTQ equality on campus.

It is incredibly important to tune our ears to both widely-known and lesser-known female musicians.

The Baylor community stands in a position of privilege, viewing the world as a series of choices and options at our disposal with little difference between what the outcomes might be. Not all people, families or communities exist in that privilege, and vaccinating ourselves, in turn, protects others as well.

Expanding the Supreme Court is pivotal to protecting the rights and safety of minorities and women.

Often we miss out on the enjoyment of something because we aren’t ever able to give our phones a rest.

There are many reasons why people eat breakfast, but all breakfast eaters have one thing in common: breakfast powers their day.

It probably doesn’t need to be said again, but this past year has been rough. And if you’re feeling burnt out, it’s not too late to make some changes to get your life back under control.

I think we can all agree that 2020 was one of the most, if not THE most exhausting year my generation has ever experienced. If you are looking for a sign to rest this summer, this is it.

Students already pour so much money into this school, Baylor should pay it forward with a student discount.

There are about 55 million potholes in the U.S., and it seems as if most of them are located right here in Waco.

People in Waco don’t drive well at all. Both at Baylor and outside of it, there are just purely bad drivers everywhere in Waco.

I think we can collectively agree that we’re over this pandemic. The only way we can get back to the world we once knew is to get vaccinated.

The Baylor Lariat is nothing without its student workers. From our first issue of the year to the last day of publishing, the gears of our institution are only able to turn with the hard work of full-time students who pour their heart into their jobs.

In asynchronous online classes, I watch videos and lectures on my own time. I have not even exchanged an email with some of those teachers. I could not describe to you what some of my professors look like or even tell you their name.

After grueling hours of preparing and studying for a test, I walked out of the test room accomplished and feeling good about myself only to hear, “You only did well on that test because you’re Asian.”

Coming to Baylor, I knew that it’d mostly consist of Baptist students, but I kept my chin up thinking, “It’ll be fine! There are so many more denominations and religions other than Baptist! You’ll fit right in.” Maybe I shouldn’t have let myself believe that last bit.

Baylor is currently denying benefits to spouses of employees in same-sex relationships, which has caused quite the uproar on campus in the past week. A petition has garnered more than 1,400 signatures in hopes of convincing the administration to reverse the policy. Count this editorial board in.

As much as I enjoy using social media, there’s one thing about it that I can’t stand: the influencers that come from it.

Esports is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and many universities are taking the opportunity to invest in its future. However, Baylor is not one of them.

While many states could theoretically claim to be the best state in the United States, only one can own that crown. Yes, Arkansas, is the best state in the mighty USA.

Our society has normalized drug use to the point some artists feel they need to use to make their music.

Moody should resume previous semesters’ hours of being open 24 hours for the fall semester.

Sometimes I feel like the odd man out at Baylor University. But I have to admit, I like teaching my friends about Judaism and how our faiths differ.

Algorithms play a huge role in why so many people are addicted to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. So what happens when the they get a bit lost?

Your final grade is a 92.9%. Good job! You aced the class, right? Wrong.

Being a student-athlete is difficult. We have to worry about academics, performance, health and the list goes on. But think about adding this pandemic to these stresses and how much they can affect a student-athlete mentally and physically.

Taking classes outside of my major to fulfill degree requirements lead to some of my favorite Baylor memories. I believe these requirements ultimately made me savvy in several areas, and I am so grateful for that.