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 801 assignments, created 709, named on 187 bylines for The Baylor Lariat.

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

A&L Tunesday: Oct. 22

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life Editor Pining and lamenting seem to be the main themes of this week’s Tunesday with new releases from Conan Gray, Dean Lewis and rising bedroom pop artist Jordana. So if you’re up for feeling down, or down bad, I’d suggest tuning in.“Empire” by Dean Lewis (Oct. 14) The way I got yanked back...

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By Katherine Hatcher (Olivia as desk editor) + 1 other for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read

Spooky yet serious: FIJI Fright Night fundraises for hurricane victims

By Katherine Hatcher | Staff WriterTrick or treat! In light of the season, FIJI brought Halloween festivities and scared early with their annual haunted house fundraiser, "Fright Night," on Fountain Mall. This year, the event runs from Oct. 16-18 and features a haunted house, a photo booth, a sorority banner competition, lawn games and food vendors. No tickets or entry...

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By Kalena Reynolds (Olivia as desk editor) + 1 other for The Baylor Lariat - 5 min read

From brotherhood to bandmates: Dog Watch turns friendship into lifelong pursuit

Photo credit: Kalena Reynolds

By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterBrought together by brotherhood, six Kappa Sigma members found more than just community within their fraternity—they found a lifelong musical passion. Their band, Dog Watch, has not only ignited a spark, but also created a musical journey that goes far beyond Baylor. The group's roots trace back to the spring of 2023, when several members,...

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

Review: Coppola's "Megalopolis" is a mega messy milestone for cinema

By Bella Whitmore | InternFrancis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis is a monumental and ambitious work decades in the making that pushes the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. The visionary director behind "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now" presents a bold science fiction epic that feels like a fusion of ancient history and futuristic utopianism. At its heart, "Megalopolis" explores themes of power, idealism...

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By Olivia Turner (Olivia as desk editor) + 1 other for The Baylor Lariat - 2 min read

What to Do in Waco: Oct. 18-24

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorIt’s about time — there’s finally a fall chill in the air! And with the weather comes midterms, so here are some fun fall festivities and Waco happenings to take your mind off the reading, writing and ‘rithmetic. Baylor Theatre’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Oct. 18-20 | Showtimes...

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

Waco Civic Theatre’s take on ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ strikes raw, emotional tone

By Katherine Hatcher | Staff WriterOn Thursday, step into 1482 Paris, France, in Waco Civic Theatre’s opening night production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame."The musical is a stage adaptation of the 1996 Disney film, but based more on the original novel, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” by Victor Hugo. The story is a powerful exploration of love, acceptance and...

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

For 75 years, local boutique provides customers with affordable retail therapy

By Shane Mead | ReporterWaco has grown to become a prime hub for home goods and decor with the Magnolia takeover in recent years. However despite some overlapping niches, local boutique Lane's on Austin Avenue continues to find ways to thrive as it extends its lifetime-long existence of over 75 years. Before shifting to the focus on home decor, gifts...

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By Olivia Turner + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

Election Day will define the next presidential 'era'

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorIn three weeks, the next presidential "era," the overarching set of policies and values that America votes by, will be defined for the history books. Dr. Curt Nichols, a political science professor who specializes in the presidency, supreme courts and political parties, said presidential “eras” occur due to cycles within American politics. “So...

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

From Hawaii to Waco, Baylor senior's songwriting keeps her in tune with home

By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterFor Honolulu senior Olivia Siegfried, music has always been intertwined with her personal world. From the time she was in a crib, she was humming along, perfectly in tune with songs that would later become inspiration for her own music. When Siegfried was in first grade, her parents decided to enroll her in a performing...

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By Olivia Turner + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

Career Day should be for more than just business bros

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorI wish I could say I look forward to the Career Fair each semester. With all the promotion Baylor does for the event, the preparation of updating and perfecting resumes and the careful selection of a professional outfit the night before, I would hope the event would be worth my time. But each...

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