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) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read

Elvis Presley tribute artist keeps the King's legacy alive for all generations

By Katherine Hatcher | Staff WriterElvis Presley may have passed away 46 years ago, but Elvis Tribute Artist Al Joslin continues to keep the King of Rock and Roll’s legacy alive to bring joy to others. Joslin is considered one of the best Elvis performers in the business. He placed among the top five Elvis tribute artist performers in the...

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

'Y2K' screens chaos, cameos, campy nostalgia

By Bella Whitmore | InternWhat happens when you mix Y2K hysteria, campy death scenes and a cameo from The Kid Laroi? You get "Y2K," a time capsule of chaotic fun that doesn’t take itself too seriously. This movie blends nostalgia, humor and a dash of absurdity into an unforgettable cinematic experience. This movie truly operates solely on vibes. The '90s...

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

'Wicked' defies expectations, not just gravity

By Rachel Chiang | Assistant News Editor"Wicked," the Broadway musical-turned-film, is vibrant, beautiful and nearly three hours of ear therapy. Full disclosure — the extent of my knowledge on "Wicked" going into the film was the song "Defying Gravity" and the understanding that the musical prequels the events of "The Wizard of Oz." All references to the second part, character...

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

A&L Tunesday: Dec. 10

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorIt’s upon us: the last Tunesday of the semester ... and the year! Before we say goodbye and indulge in holiday festivities, here are some bops a bit off the beaten trail to explore as finals wrap up and as you journey home for the break.“Yesterday’s World” by TV Girl, George Clanton (Dec....

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

What to Do in Waco Christmas Edition: Dec. 6-12

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorIt’s the most wonderful time of the year in Waco. This week’s edition of What to Do in Waco is chock-full of holiday activities that will spark your Christmas spirit. To counter the stress and studying of finals, step out of the library and into these local happenings, transporting you to a winter...

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

Students string together Baylor Guitar Club

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorFor Golden, Colo., senior Jack Wheeler, a guitar club seemed like something that would have already been in place at Baylor. However, to his surprise, his assumption led him to discover there was no current guitar club at the university. So, eventually, he founded a club of his own. From a junior year...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) for The Baylor Lariat - 11 min read

Presents for every passion: A holiday gift guide

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorIf you’re avoiding gift card buying this Christmas, here are ample shopping ideas for each and every character you hold close in your life. Perhaps you’ve befriended a gamer, are siblings with a fashionista or are dating a music lover, but are stumped as to what to get them. Well, look no further....

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

The more the merrier: Christmas on 5th open to Baylor and Waco

By Shane Mead | ReporterChristmas on 5th Street, Baylor's annual Christmas celebration, takes place this week on Thursday. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. and runs until about 9 p.m. The event will feature what students and locals of Waco enjoyed in years prior, like local food vendors, activities such as crafts and carriage rides, performances from various Baylor students...

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By (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read

Lights of West reopens for 5th holiday season

By Katherine Hatcher | Staff Writer‘Tis the season to start celebrating Christmas at the Lights of West. The light attraction park is open from 6-10 p.m. every night from Nov. 27 to Dec. 30 and is located right off of I-35 in West. This Christmas attraction allows people to drive their vehicles through a 25-minute seasonal light display. The park...

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

How to deck the halls without breaking the bank

By Bella Whitmore | InternDecorating for Christmas doesn’t have to cause financial stress. By combining DIY projects, affordable finds and creative repurposing, you can create a festive space that feels merry and bright. DIY decorationsOne of the easiest ways to save money is by making your own decorations. DIY projects are affordable and a fun way to get into the...

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