By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterWhile Green Day is celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Dookie” and the 20th anniversary of “American Idiot” this year, the California-born band hasn’t slowed down since its formation. With the release of “Saviors,” the band returns to its rock roots with a new British punk sound. The album comes at a significant time in history....

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterWalking into Sephora over the holidays, I realized almost every shelf was empty. I knew part of it was because of the Christmas sales and the last-minute gift buyers. But as I looked down the aisle, I saw a 10-year-old girl running around with every shade of Rare Beauty blush, screaming at her mom. When...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterIt’s hard to imagine 2023 without long denim skirts and the resurgence of Adidas sneakers. These trends shaped our social media feeds and bank accounts, but they also affected our life at Baylor. With 2024 being barely a month in, here are the ins and outs for Baylor. Ins: Scootering in Waco: Need a break...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterMusic lovers' favorite holiday, Spotify Wrapped, has finally come. If you are embarrassed by your top artist being AJR or your top song being Minecraft noises, make yourself feel better and find out who some of the Lariat staff listened to this year. Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life Editor OK, I can explain. I...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterWe all need a little holiday cheer during finals season. Take a break from studying and explore all of Waco's Christmas activities. Waco WonderlandStarting Friday, downtown Waco transforms into the Waco Wonderland Festival, filled with a tree lighting ceremony, a Ferris wheel, a petting zoo, snow tube rides and local food vendors. This is the...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterThe Ballroom Dance Society is a hidden gem on Baylor’s campus. Filled with waltz, swing, foxtrot, cha-cha and salsa lessons, it features a variety of styles for anyone who wants to learn the art of ballroom dance. The group meets at 7 p.m. every Friday in the Bill Daniel Student Center. McKinney junior and Ballroom...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterFreight Waco has made it easy for student musicians to experience performing in front of an audience, even in a city where nightlife isn’t the main attraction. The Colony junior and Sunnn guitarist Matthew Fisanick said the process of performing at Freight has been a simple one.“We’ve always really loved the vibe there,” Fisanick said....

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterIt’s no doubt a stressful time of year. With the annual round of Thanksgiving breakups and tests the week before finals, irrational decisions can feel like the only decisions. Instead of cutting your own bangs, here are five ways to cure your impulsive thoughts. Buy a new perfume or cologneYou're not alone if you tend...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterThe Grammys have seriously lost their touch. From nominating Olivia Rodrigo six times to snubbing Morgan Wallen entirely, this year’s nominees are unique, to say the least. Record of the YearThis one is controversial for me. Whoever decides the nominees must have just scrolled through TikTok and picked the top sounds. Olivia Rodrigo's “Vampire” sucks...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterProviding bluesy roots and undeniable talent, country king Chris Stapleton is back with 14 tracks that wind through tumultuous love and dark addiction in his newest album, "Higher." Perfect for nights by the fireplace, “It Takes A Woman” is a song to slow dance to. Stapleton uses a quiet beat and heartfelt vocals to serenade...

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