By Katie Huth | InternRecently, I finally bought movie tickets and headed to Cinemark to watch the highly debated "It Ends With Us" after weeks of keeping up with the drama surrounding the film on TikTok. When the film concluded, my roommate asked the most basic post-movie question in the book: "How did you like it?" I fell short of...

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By Claire-Marie Scott | LTVN ReporterWhenever I meet a new friend, one of my first questions is what their favorite music artist is or what genre of music they like best. I used to think these questions gave me an idea of who they are, but then I realized that music taste does not reflect someone’s personality. There aren't many...

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By Josh Siatkowski | Staff WriterA couple weeks ago, Theo Von lined up the most impressive repertoire of interviews in America on his show, “This Past Weekend With Theo Von,” which is consistently at the top of Spotify’s podcast charts. The comedian sat down with former President Donald Trump and Sen. Bernie Sanders within a week of each other. And...

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By Mary Thurmond | PhotographerWalking into the dining hall during busy lunchtime can feel overwhelming, especially if you go solo. For many students, there's a stigma attached to eating alone — it can seem as though being by yourself means you're isolated, lonely or even lacking friends. But what if that idea was challenged? What if eating alone was seen...

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By Michael Aguilar | Photo EditorBaylor University is rooted in Christian beliefs and values, but that doesn’t mean you have to be Christian or religious to attend. The Baylor admissions process doesn’t discriminate based on religion or lack thereof. However, all undergraduates are required to complete two religion courses, Christian Scriptures and Christian Heritage — view these courses as an...

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By The Editorial BoardWhat do horror movie actors and Catholic priests have in common? They both perform exorcisms. Although a large amount of horror movies have biblical imagery, some feel that they are satanic or unchristian because they contain paranormal or occult themes. The beginning of this paranoia started with the Satanic Panic in the ‘80s. NPR described the panic...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterWithin the last year, I have realized that my enjoyment of eating out did not outweigh the consequences. I spent way too much money, developed unhealthy eating habits and in turn, I did not enjoy eating out anymore. In my head, eating out here and there would be cheaper than making a big grocery run...

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By Alexa Hernandez | Social Media EditorIn today's society, where gender equality is becoming more prevalent, one persisting injustice still stands: the "pink tax.” This term describes the higher prices women pay for products and services compared to their male counterparts. From feminine care products and clothing to everyday necessities, women are frequently charged more simply because they are women....

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By The Editorial Board The question of student loan forgiveness is on the ballot once again. Every election year, students from colleges across the country are thinking about how their vote impacts their financial future. So, what student loan measure is on the ballot this fall? In August 2023, the Biden administration proposed the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education)...

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By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff WriterThere are very few bands that survive the passage of time. From The Beatles to One Direction, pressure in the music industry and fame itself proves to be too much for many to handle. Some artists release a few hit songs and fade into irrelevance as time goes on. Others might create a brand for...

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