By The Editorial BoardThe U. S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has gained attention in recent weeks for his remarks about autism, a topic that has caused him to butt heads with scientists over its cause and curability. Kennedy held a press conference on April 16 to address a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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By Marissa Muniz | LTVN ReporterIt baffles me that I ever thought dining hall plans were awful. Living off-campus has given me a whole new appreciation for the convenience and luxury of a dining plan. Now that I’m off-campus, I’ve come to understand just how good we had it. With prices constantly fluctuating, trips to H-E-B, Sam’s Club, Target and...

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By Shane Mead | Staff WriterWe all love to see justice served. When someone does something wrong and is caught, punished and held accountable, there is no better feeling. And child predators are no exception. Those are some of the worst people imaginable who deserve nothing less than to rot in a prison cell for the rest of their lives....

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By Ethan Blasdel | Guest Contributor I am a senior University Scholars major here at Baylor University on the pre-medical track. I have taken the most difficult classes offered here on Baylor’s campus. These past four years have been very challenging, but also very rewarding. My pre-medical studies at Baylor University have ultimately challenged and shaped me into a better...

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By Camie Jobe | PhotographerIn a time of constant communication, it seems like sending a letter is trivial and time-consuming. It might take a week or two to receive a response when you could have what you need within seconds of sending a text. However, the art of writing letters should be embraced and leaned into. As we grow up,...

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By Janay Boyd | ReporterThe end of the semester always brings a strange mix of emotions — especially when you’re a senior. There’s still so much left to do: projects, exams, papers, catching up with old friends and even meeting new ones. But it all feels different now, knowing that once this semester wraps up, there’s no coming back. This...

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By Delaney Newhouse | Focus Editor When I was 12 years old, I had a faith crisis. It’s not something I usually talk about. My mom is the daughter of two pastors. She is far more likely to consider Christianity something that we simply did, rather than something I should have an opinion about. My dad, a lapsed Catholic, loudly...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterIt's a sunny afternoon, a glass of unsweetened coconut tea from HTeaO in hand, and you've just sat down on the couch at the Allbritton House to interview Brad Livingstone. Your palms are sweaty, and Bu is rolled over for her afternoon nap, and she lies on the floor next to the first gent. "C'mon,...

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By Emma Weidmann | Editor-in-ChiefWhen I write a story, I’m usually working on a tight deadline. I get maybe a day or two from pitch to publication. But this one, my very last byline in The Baylor Lariat, has taken me four years to write. I remember pretty vividly the day that I walked into the newsroom for the first...

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By The Editorial BoardWhy do we feel the need to let go of our childhood interests as we age? Did we really grow out of them? Or do we feel pressure to adhere to new interests that “should” be more respectable or fulfilling? This question can be posed from the Oscars, who have historically undermined animation in contrast to live-action...

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