By Jacob Stowers | LTVN ReporterThe First Amendment states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Now that the U. S. government...

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By Shane Mead | Staff WriterI often find myself marveling at this beautiful life we live and this beautiful Earth we live on. And how could I not, right? I mean, not only is the natural beauty of Earth one of the most awe-inspiring spectacles we will ever see, but there is even beauty in the simple things. There is...

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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Writer For decades, American conservatives ran on a platform of traditional family values, but are now running on the idea of being “anti-woke” instead of emphasizing their own views. Seeing videos of President Trump’s inauguration back in January, I could not help but think about the public figures in attendance: Elon Musk, Jake and Logan...

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By Claire-Marie Scott | LTVN Reporter Baylor is commonly recognized as a Baptist university, but as the school has grown and modernized, many denominations have made their mark on it. With so many different viewpoints of Christianity surrounding students, it is important to remember the Lord’s original command for us to love each other. Denominations have been a common cause...

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By Janay Boyd | ReporterSaturday mornings weren’t complete without a bowl of cereal and a lineup of animated adventures featuring heroines like Velma Dinkley, Sailor Moon and the Powerpuff Girls saving the day. But these animated women did more than fill screen time — they taught us to be curious, courageous and unapologetically ourselves. For many of us, they weren’t...

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By The Editorial BoardThe standard for women's appearances is unreasonable — we know that. But we can see it in action even more when a young woman grows up under the public eye. Recently, Millie Bobby Brown has been chastised on social media for her supposed change in appearance. Commenters and reports are saying she looks drastically older, claiming she...

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By The Editorial BoardAs a country with deep roots in rebellion, we’ve started to rebel against rooting our morals in religious values. This isn’t to say that religion is the only outlet for forming ethical standards, but building a belief system in politics alone over faith has some unsavory drawbacks. According to research by The Pew Research Center, “Self-identified Christians...

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By Marisa Young | ReporterIf anyone believes that Baylor has mastered Greek life “in a Christian way,” they have clearly never been on YikYak during recruitment season. The judgment people feel entitled to during that period is uniquely vicious, with both potential new members and active members at fault. And while I admittedly enjoy some creative comments people post, I’ve...

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By Aidan Pham | LTVN ReporterThe season of Lent is one of spiritual renewal, reflection and growing closer to God. During these 40 days, one makes a Lenten sacrifice and attempts to follow it. However, according to The Christian Post, only 26% of Americans take part in the season and make a sacrifice. While the idea of giving something up...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterBetween Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae and Charli XCX, pop is dominating the charts right now. Even though the vocal chops of most pop singers in the mainstream are unmatched, fans and listeners still seem to be disappointed when listening to live or acoustic performances. While people are always prone to picking on a singer's vocals,...

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