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

5 songs to add to your grad party playlist

By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterGraduation is nearing, and before the bittersweet tears of youth start rolling, plan for your party by adding these five songs to your playlist. Some are upbeat, some are danceable and some are nostalgic, but each fits the night of celebration and reminiscence. Take a peek at these five songs to make your graduation party...

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By Olivia Turner (Olivia as desk editor) + 1 other for The Baylor Lariat - 9 min read

Meet Carson Sheldon, the student who ran 38 miles to Buc-ee’s

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorThe sun beat down hot on the shoulders of Dallas junior Carson Sheldon as he made his way down I-35 on April 13 — not in a car or truck, but in a pair of On Cloud running shoes. After six long, sweaty hours and a whopping 38 miles, Sheldon became the first...

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

What to Do in Waco: May 2-8

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorThere’s plenty to do in Waco this weekend, from crystal hunting to kayaking to free concerts. So, if you’re able to check all your finals prep off your to-do list and have some time to spare, join in the fun. Brazos Nights | May 2 | 6-11 p.m. | Indian Spring Park, 101...

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

Review: 'The Accountant 2' builds on brotherhood, neurodivergence

By Emma Reed | InternIf you’re into thrillers with a mix of combat, solid storytelling and real character depth, "The Accountant 2" is now in theaters. Directed by Gavin O’Connor, the sequel brings back Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff and dives deeper into his world. This time, the long-awaited sequel runs with more humor, emotional moments and a stronger focus...

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By Cole Gee (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 7 min read

Review: Disney+ successfully resurrects Marvel series 'Daredevil'

By Cole Gee | Staff WriterWhen "Daredevil" was originally canceled by Netflix in 2018, fans of the show and the MCU were left dumbstruck. The show had just finished its most critically acclaimed season yet and had been one of Netflix's most-watched shows since its premiere. Even the most stubborn MCU critics praised Daredevil as a gritty, bolder look into...

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By Rachel Chiang (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 7 min read

Review: d4vd's 'WITHERED' is for the yearners, romantics

By Rachel Chiang | Assistant News EditorNormally, copyright strikes are a nuisance for YouTubers and streamers who want to include music in their videos and content. For d4vd, it became a window of opportunity. At the encouragement of his mother, to avoid getting flagged for using music without artists' permission, d4vd simply began to make his own. Since 2021, he...

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

A&L Tunesday: April 29

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorWe’re nearing the end, Bears. Now that it’s time to lock in, here are some study beats to keep you company during those late-night library sessions. “Mystical Magical” by Benson Boone (April 24) This might be a hot take, but ever since I started listening to Benson Boone’s music, I’ve always thought his...

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By Olivia Turner (Olivia as desk editor) for The Baylor Lariat - 9 min read

Austin Psych Fest Night 1 & 2: Explosions in the Sky, Darkside, SASAMI and more

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorHumidity hung heavy in the air this past weekend at The Far Out Lounge in South Austin. Austin Psych Fest, the city’s annual psychedelic music event, drew thousands, their bodies packed together in front of stages featuring psych rock, indie rock and experimental pop bands from all over the world. Alternating between the...

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

Local farmer's market teaches sustainable gardening habits

By Shane Mead | Staff WriterDr. Donna Nickerson, a licensed psychotherapist with a background in social work, grew up in Clifton, just about 45 minutes from Waco. In her later years of high school, her family moved to Waco, where she attended Waco High and was able to familiarize herself with the city. Nickerson's parents ran a thrift store in...

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By Olivia Turner (Olivia as desk editor) for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

9 trippy fashion trends we spotted at Austin Psych Fest

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorGoing to Austin Psych Fest means dressing the part — finding the trippiest, metal-ist or indie-ist fit you can possibly piece together. In this crowd, the fashion was fire to say the least. From head-to-toe black to fits displaying every color of the rainbow, here are some fun and funky fashion choices we...

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