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By Emma Weidmann (Erika as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 2 min read
Don't let people follow your digital footprint
By Emma Weidmann | Editor-in-ChiefWe increasingly live online. Scrapbooks used to be a collection of personal memories and photos that lived on a shelf or in a forgotten box in the basement. Now, they’re on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, and they exist at least semi-publicly. Using social media as a virtual diary can make it easy to connect with long-distance...
(Erika as desk editor) + 1 other for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Don't let 'trad wives' twist your idea of motherhood
By The Editorial BoardAmong trends like subtle foreshadowing and “direct from Domingo” circulating social media, traditional wives, also known as “trad” wives, are making a comeback into the list of things that people are going crazy about. You’ve probably seen them: the videos of Nara Smith making literally everything you could possibly think of — from pastries to homemade sunscreen...
By Grant Morrison (Erika as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 8 min read
It's OK to call Donald Trump the 'f word'
By Grant Morrison | Staff WriterWhat is a fascist?The term has flown around the last few years and increasingly so in recent weeks. Both presidential candidates have described the other as being a fascist. But what does the word actually mean?“There is no universal definition of fascism, but there are common characteristics to fascist movements,” Baylor history professor Ricardo Álvarez-Pimentel...
By Sarina Tejani (Erika as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Couch vs. desk: The problem with remote work
By Sarina Tejani | ReporterRemote work has become a lasting fixture in many companies since COVID-19, offering flexibility and convenience like never before. And while that sounds like a dream come true, it can also decrease productivity. When people used to work in offices, they had structure to their day. People would wake up, get dressed, commute and sit at...
By Mesha Mittanasala (Erika as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Keep your enemies closer: Attend opposing political events
By Mesha Mittanasala | PhotographerWhen I saw that Leigh-Allyn Baker was coming to campus — I was ecstatic. Growing up, "Good Luck Charlie" was my favorite show. However, when I saw she was affiliated with Turning Point USA, I wasn’t excited anymore. After watching many of their videos, I don’t really agree with the ideologies and the agendas that Turning...
By Shane Mead (Erika as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read
Dangerous 'Speed' ahead: Streamers harm our youth
By Shane Mead | Reporter Streaming platforms for content creators have COVID-19 to thank for their record-high usage in mid-2021. But, what may have come as a surprise was for that usage to only slightly falter since. We've watched streamers blossom from internet celebrities to household names in less time than it takes to earn an undergraduate degree. As parents...
(Erika as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read
Creative or survival mode? Your choice reveals personality
By The Editorial Board In the bestselling game Minecraft, the choice between survival and creative modes is more than just a gameplay preference, it’s a reflection of how we navigate challenges and create meaning in our lives. After a debate with friends, we realized these modes mirror our fundamental life approaches. In survival mode, you’re dropped into a world where...
(Erika as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Don't fall for the rumors — the Editorial Board adores autumn
By The Editorial BoardYou might have read a column from the Lariat about autumn 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. Like the good journalists we are, coffee is always a must, and fall is the perfect excuse to add whipped cream...
(Erika as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 2 min read
Lariat Letter: Witchcraft is wicked, God says
By Drew Humphrey | Guest Contributor Recently, the Lariat wrote an article titled “Witches Are not wicked, coven mother says.”One thing I am realizing more and more the older I get is that I do not trust myself, and I do not trust other people.“What do I feel?” “What do I wish was true?”These are all questions that our hearts...
By Erika Kuehl + 1 other for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read
Stitching together two passions: Victoria Davis serves volleyball with style, embraces hard work
By Erika Kuehl | Opinion EditorSanta Clarita, Calif., sophomore Victoria “Tori” Davis is here to show that you really can do it all. Baylor volleyball middle blocker and apparel merchandising major, Davis started in a match against Cincinnati, which the Bears won 3-0, and worked as a fashion stylist in the same week.“If you really love the things that you're...