By Mia Crawford | PhotographerWe live in an age where connectivity has never been easier, which is both a blessing and a curse. With every moment having the capability of being documented and posted online, it comes as no surprise that most of us are plagued by the fear of missing out. But what if I told you FOMO isn't...

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By Sarah Gallaher | Staff WriterWhen it comes to eating out as a college student, convenience and cost often outweigh taste, health and sustainability. With a variety of fast food options at our fingertips, it’s easy to overlook local food options when treating yourself to a meal out. However, Waco has lots of affordable, healthy and delicious food options within...

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By The Editorial BoardApplications to work for The Baylor Lariat next semester are open through April 22, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite parts about being on staff. Experience, mentorship and community When I submitted my application for The Lariat at the end of my freshman year, I had no idea what I was getting myself into...

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By Julien Hajenius | Web EditorAmerica faces a fundamental issue: We lack a place to go that is neither “work” nor “home.” We define this space as the "third place" — a space for recreation where one can simply exist — and its absence is an ongoing problem in how we structure our cities, exacerbated by the rise of phone...

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By Tyler White | Sports WriterIt’s always difficult when war takes place. It hurts to watch civilians caught in the crossfire of two forces. It’s even more difficult when there’s an entire side of the story that doesn’t get highlighted as much as it should in the midst of war. For about the last six months, Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian...

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By Bella Whitmore | Arts & Life InternEvery time a new movie adaptation rolls around, you can’t escape the criticisms that come with it. Everywhere you turn, you hear, "The book was better,” “They’re going to butcher the story by turning it into a movie” or “Did you hear that they aren’t including [insert character] in the movie?” And honestly,...

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By Maysie Krause | LTVN Reporter/AnchorIt's only my third semester, but if I could hibernate, I would. It's honestly shameful how much I can get away with by procrastinating. Take dental student Kay Chung on TikTok, for example; she studies up to 700 slides weekly by pulling all-nighters for her dental exams. That is a level of procrastination I could...

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By The Editorial BoardSocial media influencers are often just everyday people who get thrown into the spotlight after a few viral videos. But does this mean we should look to them to speak up on controversial humanitarian issues?The pressure of being an influencer is hard to conceptualize. Imagine going viral for a “get ready with me” video and, only a...

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By George Schroeder | LTVN Executive Producer I know a battle for spice, the “Lisan Al Giab,” riding giant sandworms and a weird, bald Austin Butler may not sound like a classic recipe for success in the film industry, but that combination delivered the best movie of the year in "Dune: Part Two," and it’s only April. In an era...

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By Alexa Hernandez | Social Media EditorIf your social media is anything like mine, your 'For You' page has probably been filled with women’s basketball content as of late, specifically highlighting Caitlin Clark. While she is certainly one of the greatest basketball players I have ever watched, she does not stand alone. Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso and Cameron...

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