Olivia Turner

Olivia is the Arts & Life Editor at the Baylor Lariat. She is a junior journalism major with a secondary major in sociology. Waco, TX

Worked on 746 assignments, created 655, named on 165 bylines for The Baylor Lariat.

By (Olivia as desk editor) + 1 other for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

Foster Pavilion to host series of 10 affordable concerts, shows

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorSince its construction in Jan. 2024, the Foster Pavilion has hosted the likes of the Baylor men’s and women’s basketball teams on its green and gold court. While basketball will continue as the pavilion’s main form of entertainment in this new semester, the center will soon open its doors to music, comedy and...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 1 other for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

A&L Tunesday: Jan. 21

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorTunesday is up and rolling again to bring you some fresh tunes for the start of the new semester. Check out the best songs of January so far in this dynamic list featuring Bad Bunny, Ethel Cain and no — you’re not tripping — Mac Miller. “NUEVAYoL” by Bad Bunny (Jan. 5) Bad...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

Art History Club inspires community, creativity among students

By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterFounded in 2022 by alumna Libby Bush, Baylor’s Art History Club initially sought to foster student unity and introduce students to new people. Fast forward to now, the club meets twice a month and actively works on integrating the importance of art into campus life, thanks to the help of Shreveport, La. junior and club...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

10 Baylor arts events happening this semester

By Shane Mead | Staff WriterIt’s easy to fall into the rinse and repeat of going to class and doing your homework once schedules become routine. It’s a good thing Baylor is no slouch when it comes to putting on events and performances. So, do yourself a favor this semester by breaking out of that endless cycle and checking out...

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‘Nosferatu’ Review: Horror isn’t so black and white in remake

By Bella Whitmore | InternThe 2024 remake of “Nosferatu” breathes new life to the classic vampire story, and it does so in a way that feels very haunting and artistic. Directed by the eclectic Robert Eggers, known for his previous work on “The Lighthouse” and “The Witch,” this version dives deep into the classic story, using black-and-white cinematography to create...

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A&L Tunesday: Nov. 5

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorFor anyone who was expecting Christmas song recommendations, sorry to disappoint. We’re keeping this Tunesday grungy with some Inhaler, heavy with a new release from Ethel Cain and lightening things up with a little mxmtoon.“Your House” by Inhaler (Oct. 29) Maybe this is just me, but every time I listen to an Inhaler...

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Azzurro introduces first Italian cafe to Waco

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorWaco, like many other college towns, has an abundance of coffee shops for students to study in. While students often settle for convenience when it comes to their coffee, Dan Moroso, owner of recently opened Italian cafe “Azzurro,” urges them to venture out of the Baylor bubble to Bosque Blvd. for a cup...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 1 other for The Baylor Lariat - 6 min read

Review: Don't think twice: Go see 'A Complete Unknown'

By Braden Murray | LTVN Sports DirectorI find it strange that “A Complete Unknown” is the first straightforward movie based on Bob Dylan's life, considering he is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures in pop culture history. There have been numerous documentaries made about Dylan’s life and career — with Martin Scorsese making two of...

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Not seeing red, feeling blue? Look at policy, professors say

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life Editor During the election season, an abundance of red and blue flood the ballots. However, the occasional third-party voter can be found sprinkled amongst the main two parties. Voters belonging to the Libertarian Party, the Constitution Party and the Green Party to name a few often go third-party due to failure to align...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

Waco neighborhood uses inflatable Santas to inspire city cheer

By Kalena Reynolds | Staff Writer The residents of Mountainview neighborhood in Waco decided to take a unique and heartwarming approach to show holiday festiveness this year by creating a multiple-street Santa village within the neighborhood. Mountainview resident Becki Shepherd brought the idea to her neighbors and was originally inspired after seeing a social media video of someone doing the...

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