By The Editorial BoardThe future of farming is a complex issue that raises questions about how the next generation will take on the biggest load of humanity: where and how we will get our food. It is estimated that the global population will be around 10 billion by 2050, and we already face food insecurity in our present day. According...

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By Bella Whitmore | InternStand-up comedy, for many people, is all about making an audience laugh. But for those who don’t find it funny, it can feel forced, overdone and just not amusing. The whole idea of “trying” to make people laugh can come across as awkward and unnatural — stripping away any real sense of humor. When a comedian...

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By Kassidy Tsikitas | Photo Editor If there are any children under 10 years old in your family and you’re wondering why they took three years to learn their ABCs, it’s due to the new trend of teaching. There has been an alarming amount of teachers on social media that post their “Outfit of the Day.” Cute dress, but teach...

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By Foster Nicholas | Sports EditorWhen we were kids, the words “bud” and “buddy” were terms of endearment. But as a college student, those terms feel demeaning, rude and belittling. Now, let me get this part clear first. I have never — and will never — have an issue when friends, family or people I know well say “bud” or...

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By Audrey Valenzuela | Staff Writer As aspiring law students gear up for the Law School Admission Test, a pressing question often arises: Are LSAT prep courses a worthwhile investment? With increasing tuition costs and a competitive admissions landscape, deciding to enroll in a prep course can feel overwhelming. Increasing evidence indicates that enrolling in a prep course is a...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterSometimes you are in a season of life meant for finding yourself, and other times, you are losing yourself. Both eras are equally important but arguably vastly different. At the beginning of the semester, I went through an extremely traumatic event that ultimately changed the trajectory of my life. Within a matter of seconds, my...

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By The Editorial BoardThough it’s one of the most important skills to have in the age of disinformation, media literacy is a unicorn — we sometimes wonder if it’s real or just a myth. So, as misconceptions of how news organizations work proliferate and suspicion of journalists is at an all-time high, we thought it would be a good time...

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By Erika Kuehl | Opinion EditorWaco has seen immense growth within the past few years — growth so noticeable the town you began your undergraduate degree in is not the same one you leave. In the past summer alone, the new Foster Pavillon has sparked expansion on the other side of I-35. Many may not know, however, that downtown Waco...

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By Kristy Volmert | Staff WriterIf 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? Now, of course, healthcare is not going to be free....

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By Erika Kuehl | Opinion EditorIt's cuffing season, a season consisting of sorority and fraternity formals, flannels 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. The Pew Research Center did a...

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