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 800 assignments, created 708, named on 186 bylines for The Baylor Lariat.
By Emma Reed (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 2 min read
Author Terry York to discuss contemporary Christian music at Moody
By Emma Reed | InternOn Feb. 4, Moody Library will host the third meeting of its Meet the Author series. This time, the event will feature Dr. Terry York, a retired Baylor music professor, who will discuss his book, "Kurt Kaiser: Icon and Conscience of Contemporary Christian Music," which dives into the composer's story. During the discussion, York will be...
By Bella Whitmore (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Get global: Which study abroad program is right for you?
By Bella Whitmore | InternHave you ever considered studying abroad through Baylor but never quite knew where to start? With the vast international opportunities offered at Baylor, it can be overwhelming to choose a program that best suits you. The study abroad information sessions are commencing soon this semester, so you’ll want to get a feel for where you might...
By Kassidy Tsikitas (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read
Review: The best is yet to come: 'Balloonerism' marks Mac's grand finale
By Kassidy Tsikitas | Photo EditorThe long-awaited "Balloonerism," along with a corresponding short film, dropped on Jan. 27, marking this as Mac Miller's seventh and possibly final album. The album is composed of recordings done by the late artist in 2013 and 2014. "Balloonerism" explores the tragedy of human expectations of reality and the battle of facing your past, present...
By Shane Mead (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read
Find a furry friend at Pet Circle Waco
By Shane Mead | Staff WriterIf you pull in to the parking lot of Pet Circle, a no-kill shelter just off the La Salle roundabout, you'll see a capacity sign with an arrow pointing toward 100%. To be exact, Pet Circle's dog capacity is at 94%, and they're currently taking in more dogs than are being adopted, with 59 intakes...
By Kalena Reynolds (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read
Startup Tree helps student businesses take root
By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterWhen Lesley Reed, an innovation and economic development program manager, first joined Baylor's agenda to join the software platform Startup Tree, she envisioned it as just a scheduling and events platform. Fast-forward to the present and Startup Tree has helped several students formulate, launch businesses and connect with successful mentors in Texas. Startup Tree is...
By Olivia Turner (Olivia as desk editor) + 1 other for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read
Review: In terms of horror, 'Wolf Man' is no alpha
By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorIt may not be spooky season now, but that’s never stopped me from satisfying my craving for a scary movie with a trip to the theater in the dead of January. This time, the movie to satiate my hunger for horror was “Wolf Man,” released on Jan. 17. I had high hopes for...
By Olivia Turner (Olivia as desk editor) + 1 other for The Baylor Lariat - 2 min read
A&L Tunesday: Jan. 28
By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorA little bit of rap, a tish of electropop, a dash of alternative indie— this Tunesday has it all. Here are some fresh drops from Central Cee, FKA Twigs and Flipturn to get your week started right. “5 Star” by Central Cee (Jan. 22) When I saw that Central Cee had dropped, my...
By Kalena Reynolds (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read
Predictions for 2025 Oscars bring breath to film
By Kalena Reynolds | Staff Writer As the 97th Academy Awards approaches, the eagerly anticipated ceremony on March 2 will bring monumental shifts in film. From "Anora" to "The Brutalist," this year's lineup will surely be the first of many changes within movie creation. While Timotheé Chalamet is catching waves for his eclectic press run on his film "A Complete...
By Shane Mead (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Pigeons at play: Interactive exhibit now open at Mayborn Museum
By Shane Mead | Staff WriterThe Mayborn Museum held its grand opening of "The Pigeon Comes to Waco! A Mo Willems Exhibit," on Jan. 25, which features various activities for children and their families to enjoy. Caldecott-winning author and illustrator behind the Pigeon Series, Mo Willems, added Waco to his tour of "The Pigeon Comes to [Your City Here]" by...
By Emma Reed (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read
Predicting winners of the 2025 Grammy Awards
By Emma Reed | InternThe Grammys are just around the corner, and anticipation is building to see who will take home the awards this year. With an incredible lineup of songs and artists in the mix, let's dive into my predictions for three major categories: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. Record of the...