By Kristy Volmert | Staff WriterJust relax. Go read Matthew 6:34 again. That exam score you received this morning is not going to haunt you forever. The deadline you missed is not going to ruin your career. That party you didn't get invited to — I guarantee you missed out on nothing important. But who am I to tell you...

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By The Editorial BoardWhen people think of overthinkers, the general consensus is that they are fearful and worried. But is it time to rethink overthinking? Can it be a strength and not a weakness?Overthinkers often hear comments and remarks about the need to be more easygoing and to let things go for the sake of their well-being. While there is...

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By Camie Jobe | Photographer“You! Yes, you! With the brown hair and blue jacket!” These are the sounds of the plaza between the Bill Daniel Student Center and Carroll Sciences Building. The tree-lined area of campus boasts iconic views of Fountain Mall and Pat Neff, yet there is more to the landscape. The scene is filled with overflowing tables, T-shirts...

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By Sophia Monson | Social Media EditorGuess what — you know how you were told gossiping is wrong? Word on the street is that it's not entirely true. We understand gossip as the act of spreading information about those around us. These conversations can include rumors, stories or juicy tidbits that we may find entertaining about our peers. Gossip holds...

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By Rachel Chiang | Assistant News EditorStudents making their way to class recently may have noticed the lusciously green grass on Fountain Mall. Similar to Baylor Eats’ efforts in bringing quality food to the dining halls on campus following Aramark’s leave, the beautification efforts made on Fountain Mall have been part of Baylor’s new groundskeeping contractors five-year plan to enhance...

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By Mesha Mittanasala | PhotographerOn Jan. 21, President Trump signed an executive order eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion practices from many sectors in America such as the federal government, private businesses and schools. This has impacted hiring policies, diversity initiatives and eliminated DEI practices that have been in place for years. The executive order has pushed the narrative that merit-based...

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By The Editorial BoardThere are few feelings worse than scrolling across your dream job and realizing you don’t meet any of the qualifications. It's a feeling so strong that forcefully bashing your head into the computer would be better than continuing to doom-scroll for more letdowns. With the integration of AI in job boards and a never-ending list of “preferred”...

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By Rachel Chiang | Assistant News EditorThey did it with "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Twice. The first time, it was so bad the world has collectively tried to erase it from their memory. The second time, despite being better cast and produced, they still failed to achieve the magic the original animated series had. Over the last decade, Disney's (and...

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By Braden Murray | LTVN Sports DirectorIf readers of the Lariat opinion section have learned anything about me, it’s that I love two things. Music and ranking things. So I figured, why not combine my two loves to create my magnum opus. I present to you my five favorite guitar solos of all time (plus a few honorable mentions). It’s...

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By Marissa Muniz | LTVN ReporterPicture this: You’ve got a big event coming up, maybe a formal or your birthday. Maybe you just want to feel put together. You head to the nail salon, excited to get the perfect set that looks just like your Pinterest inspo. But instead, you walk out $70 lighter with nails that start popping off...

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