Baylor is commonly recognized as a Baptist university, but as the school has grown and modernized, many denominations have made their mark on it. With so many different viewpoints of Christianity surrounding students, it is important to remember the Lord’s original command for us to love each other.

Today, young audiences see heroines who are smart, strong, emotional and flawed. They are a reflection of real-life complexity. These characters remind us that strength looks different for everyone and that’s OK. They taught us to think critically, embrace individuality and stand up for what we believe in — lessons that stick with us long after the credits roll.

This is the dark side of public scrutiny, and it is especially disheartening to see female reporters drag down young women, fueling bullying and misogyny. Why would women perpetuate the harm they should be standing against?

The real issue is this: as political beliefs and systems are always changing, rooting morals completely in political affiliations can be an unstable ground.

While Baylor likes to advertise our Greek system as more morally upstanding than secular schools, they are only right to a degree. Yes, we have Phi Chi singing hymns during Sing. It’s a sweet sentiment, but we as a system have bigger fish to fry.

In a world where instant gratification is the norm, Lent helps serve as a reminder that we don’t need to succumb to every desire or craving. Giving up something you enjoy just for a short time will help strengthen your ability to make disciplined choices in several areas of life like work, relationships and personal goals.