While in high school, I was probably just like any other kid. I was worried about my future and where…
Browsing: Points of View
In a world filled with negativity, sometimes it is difficult to maintain a positive mindset. For years I have found…
Judging from the model renderings, Fountain Mall looks like it’s going to be beautiful once construction is finished. I’ve got…
By Trey Honeycutt, Photographer “Oh, you say you are a business major at Baylor University. What do you want…
By Jessica Babb, Broadcast News Producer Life after prison can be a tough transition for many, as they have to…
Dear Baylor Nation: The recent criminal conviction of former student-athlete Sam Ukwuachu has brought deep anguish to our campus. As…
By Eric Vining, Columnist If you thought talk of state sovereignty was over, the Golden State may make you want…
By Sarah Scales, Web and Social Media Editor “Can we please turn off the VMAs and watch something that actually…
By Dane Chronister, Copy Editor As a senior, I am thinking a lot about my future. I am thinking about…
By Taylor Griffin, Editor-in-Chief We’re turning a new page at the Lariat from Baylor Lariat on Vimeo. The fall semester…
We can only hope that your summer has been filled with family, friends, adventure and rest to get you geared…
People like to tell stories about their time during college — what they did, saw, won, who they knew, etc. I have some pretty great college stories, and most of them originate in the Lariat newsroom.
The kind of turmoil, which is not as widespread as the media would have us believe, that erupted in Baltimore on Monday is becoming a disturbing habit in the wake of black deaths at the hands of U.S. police officers.
This year, Waco city council member Alice Rodriguez is running against Baylor alumnus Jake Russell to fill the council seat for District 2. The most divisive issue in the election is one that pits two very separate ideologies against each other, and that’s economic development within the district.
Under the public spotlight, she has displayed a reputable character fit for the presidency. Her unprevaricating demeanor and accountability under pressure attests that she is capable of politicking with uncompromised integrity. Her Illinois roots and personality without airs strikes home to those in middle America.
Shoppers burst into Target stores to grab all they could — some for their own collections and others to sell online. This caused some outrage by those who also wanted to go home with something. But it didn’t cause as many issues as the fact that Lilly Pulitzer chose to collaborate with Target.
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.
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.
School might be over by then but we should still set goals for ourselves on our days off.
With as much media attention the issue is receiving, it feels a bit redundant to write about. But I can’t shake the feeling that people don’t understand what feminism actually is.
In looking around the newsroom, I saw people who were dedicated to their craft and passionate about creating in this special sanctuary. “Do they hate being here?” I wondered. “Do they hate their job?”
A dollar here and a dollar there. You may not believe it, but one plus one does not always equal two. Especially if you’re looking at my budget.
One thing that has been difficult for me to understand at times is God’s timing. There is one main difference between my timing and God’s timing. God’s timing is perfect. Mine is not.
The nation’s eyes were on college basketball on Monday night as the Duke Blue Devils won their fifth national championship under legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski.
Every day at 8 a.m. the masses drag themselves into high rises, cubicles, factories and assembly lines and every day at 5 p.m. (sometimes 4:55 p.m.) the masses rejoicingly rush out the doors. Why is this the norm? Shouldn’t we love work?
There’s a new blogger online, and he’s created quite the excitement in the world of economics where speculation rules. Former Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke announced last week that as he is now a private citizen, he will start blogging about a range of issues regarding the economy and from time to time, baseball.
As society debates issues like the false portrayal of body image, France made a strong declaration of its stance by outlawing any websites that promote “thinspiration.”
Growing up, I felt like I got one common message from school, camp and extracurricular activities: louder is better. The loudest students got the teacher’s attention, were deemed the leaders, and were the most well-known.
Sen. Ted Cruz announced his candidacy for president this past week, and several have begun to take a deeper look at Cruz’s social and political stances on past issues.
Through Pell Grants, Stafford Loans and other initiatives, the government places a premium on the value of education in the country, and realizes that the externalities education poses are immeasurable. Thus it is disheartening to see that, despite financial aid’s importance, Congress is now attempting to freeze maximum Pell Grant awards at their current value of $5,775.
