Maybe the issue isn’t that it’s not a unified, independent country. Maybe the issue is that the existence of Palestine — historically, factually and prophetically — is inconvenient for the U.S.
Browsing: Points of View
The shift away from celebrating Christ during Christmas isn’t accidental. It’s the result of a culture that increasingly prioritizes instant gratification, external displays of success and an artificial sense of joy over genuine spiritual reflection.
Being a stay-at-home mom is an often thankless job. These women put in hours of exhaustive and unpaid labor, yet the idea that they don’t “work” is still rampant. Society has the tendency to downplay the importance of this role, partly because it has been considered the norm for centuries in America — more of an expectation than a commendable sacrifice of time, money, energy and emotional labor.
Willie Nelson may be an outlaw of country music, but he should not be an outlaw on Baylor’s campus. Willie Nelson should be unbanned in respect to his legacy and success.
There’s nothing I can do about the connection between hunting and its Southern roots, and I promise I won’t call PETA every time hunting season comes around. What I find weird is the need to post it on social media. Somehow a limp deer with blood pouring from its mouth does not violate the community guidelines. If I’ve seen the first picture, I don’t need a slideshow of the deer from every angle — with video — of it getting skinned and shot.
During the national anthem for U.S. Navy members, the entirety of the Fox Sports crew attentively stood with their right hands over their hearts. However Michael Strahan, Pro Football Hall of Famer and now television host for Fox Sports, stood with his hands crossed in front of his body.
So how do we manage our time well, making sure we stay true to our commitments, but don’t get dragged down with overwhelming busyness? You have to be OK with saying “no.”
Don’t let your friends of all things be what’s stressing you out and causing issues. Even if it’s difficult or uncomfortable, weed out the bad friends in your life. In the end, it will improve your quality of life.
According to career guidance firm Pathrise, it now takes an average of 294 job applications to land a position. That’s a 0.3% acceptance rate, which is 10 times more competitive than Harvard. Compared to Baylor — which just reported an all-time low 38% acceptance rate — it’s over 100 times harder.
Through storms and elections and everything in between, Jesus is writing our story. That mantra is just as true today as every other day in history.
While many Kamala Harris supporters may blame her loss on America being a racist or sexist nation, the true reason Harris lost the election was her inability to appeal to the average voter or separate herself from the failures of the Biden administration.
It’s like in high school, when people would say student government, prom king or queen and homecoming court are all popularity contests. The well-known people always win. It was networking before we even knew what it was.
While I appreciate having many options in a gas station, I draw the line when I am waiting forever to check out and the building is holding too many people. Fun fact: Every time I step foot in a Buc-ee’s, I am crammed in there like a sardine and I am run over by someone who apparently can’t wait another moment to buy the beef jerky they’re addicted to. Not worth it.
It only takes reading a few news articles each day to increase attention span, slow aging and improve one’s conversational skills.
Political polarization in America has gone beyond debates and ballot boxes, driving wedges between loved ones and turning neighbors into adversaries. As ideological divides deepen and tensions escalate, can we find a way to reclaim civil discourse, or are we destined to live in a nation where division and distrust define us?
In such a polarized political environment, the loudest action you can take is saying nothing at all. If people want to make assumptions about your character based on stereotypes, your ethnicity or even your age, let them.
The moment someone announces they’re about to tell a joke, the audience is braced to expect a laugh. It’s a setup, a planned situation where the comedian’s only job is to get a reaction. This makes the jokes feel fake, as if the performer cares more about their delivery than actually connecting with the crowd. True humor usually comes from unplanned, spur-of-the-moment situations that aren’t trying to be funny — they just are.
We don’t live in a time when teachers retire at 90 years old anymore. The citizens of Texas — or whatever state you’re from — can make a difference in these numbers by signing petitions and voting for candidates who will stand up for education.
When we were kids, the words “bud” and “buddy” were terms of endearment. But as a college student, those terms feel demeaning, rude and belittling.
In a competitive environment where every point matters, LSAT prep courses serve as a strategic investment for aspiring law students. With documented advantages in score improvement, personalized feedback and access to valuable resources, these courses can markedly increase a student’s chances of success.
At the intersection of rearranging my inner world and studying for a Spanish exam, I decided to sit down and watch one of my favorite movies —”Eat Pray Love” — which significantly impacted my healing journey.
If you’ve ever had a desperate visit to the emergency room and looked through your itemized bill, you know exactly what I’m talking about — you do a double-take. You take off your glasses so you can see better. Is that another zero right there?
It’s cuffing season. The season consisting of sorority and fraternity formals, flannel and the look of desperation. If you’ve looked everywhere and still can’t find your perfect match, the immediate instinct is to go on a dating app. Before you get swept off your feet, consider proceeding with caution.
Using social media as a virtual diary can make it easy to connect with long-distance friends and family, especially in college when the miles between us feel like a galaxy. But, living so publicly has very real repercussions that tend to be forgotten or downplayed.
What is a fascist? Is it as simple as an authoritarian ruler? A catch-all descriptor for political opposition?
These “trad” wives seen on social media are the exception, not the expectation. Their whole lives are based around being moms — of course, they are going to be able to dedicate all their time to raising their kids exactly how they want. The truth is this lifestyle will likely never be a reality for most young women who want a family someday.
For some people with long commutes, it can be a lifesaver. But too much freedom can be a bad thing. Without a structured environment, it can lead to procrastination or working in small bursts surrounded by long periods of distraction.
With the election coming up, we ought to attend in-person political events, especially events hosted by political parties we are not affiliated with. By watching and listening to people talk about their political standings, we add a sense of humanity to our differences.
Those with a platform have a responsibility that comes with it. Acting as role models for their young, impressionable fanbases is one of them. Instead streamers, with some of the largest followings, are riddled with hatefulness, erratic behavior, toxic masculinity and misogyny.
We know most of you read a column from the Lariat about fall and its down-“falls.” That was a misrepresentation of our true character. The fact is we love fall. We love pumpkin spice, Starbucks and Ugg boots.