By Lauren Holcomb | LTVN ReporterThe most dreaded and polarizing question you can ask a senior is, "What are you doing after graduation?" Some people have had a contract signed since August, while the rest of the pack cowers in the shadows, scared to admit they have no idea. I am here to tell you that if you still do...

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By Lauren Holcomb | LTVN ReporterIt’s been one week since this year’s Grammy awards, and as always, the Academy’s decisions have caused uproar. One award in particular has been upsetting for some— Beyoncé’s first-ever Album of the Year, earned for “Cowboy Carter.” Amid the arguments, it can feel ostracizing to agree with what seems like the minority opinion. However, I’m...

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By Lauren Holcomb | LTVN Reporter/AnchorEveryone loves pets. Well, a majority of people do. When students move out and start living independently in college, one of the things they miss the most from home is their childhood pet. I have a cat named Earl at home, and even though he’s crazy, I miss him all the time. There are many...

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By Lauren Holcomb | ReporterAs a college student, Amazon is absolutely my best friend. With Amazon Prime delivering in only two days, I do all of my shopping from the comfort of my bed. After living a year as a Baylor student, I’ve collected a list of my top 10 bear essentials, all available on Amazon.1. Rolling laundry basketWhether you’re...

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By Lauren Holcomb | ReporterA new mural titled “Ancestral Legacy” was unveiled Monday in the west wing basement of the Sid Richardson Building, or the Paul L. Foster Success Center. Painted by local artists Cade Kegerreis and Will Suarez, the unveiling was celebrated by Baylor community members, donors and family members. A 2017 Baylor alumnus and Waco native, Kegerreis quickly...

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By Lauren Holcomb | ReporterDo you ever wish you could star in a movie about your own life, except in this version you are financially unstable and have to go on an unexpected million-dollar, action-packed excursion to get back on your feet? If you are Nicolas Cage, wish no further. "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" premiered in theaters Friday...

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By Lauren Holcomb | ReporterAfter working at Baylor for almost 18 years, Film and Digital Media Department chair Chris Hansen has turned his office into a home away from home. Filled wall to wall with movie mementos and childhood collections, Hansen has turned his office into a science fiction lover’s dream. Located on the first floor of Castellaw Communications Center,...

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By Lauren Holcomb | ReporterIn case you've been living under a rock, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, a popular music festival in Indio desert, Calif., just concluded the first weekend of its 2022 run. Having been on a hiatus since COVID-19, this year’s festivities are the first in three years. While the artist lineup should be at the forefront...

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By Lauren Holcomb | ReporterJust in time for spring, Common Grounds has released six twists of their classic lattes, mochas and matcha. I tried every flavor so you don’t have to. This menu is available at the Common Grounds location inside the Bill Daniel Student Center, as well as the standalone shop on Eighth Street. Ring By SpringA returning flavor,...

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By Lauren Holcomb | ReporterThe new action comedy "The Lost City" hit theaters Friday. With news of it having a greater box-office revenue debut than the new hit "The Batman," I had to see what the hype was all about. The film starred a stacked cast in search of a hidden city, but honestly, I wish they never found it....

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