By The Editorial BoardWhile 72 hours of prayer and late-night worship sessions may seem like an ideal environment to bring a friend or to have a come-to-Jesus moment, there are some not-so-obvious negative side effects. A lot of us may embrace and engage in the large prayer tent on Fountain Mall and various conversations surrounding the three-day Christianpalooza, also known...

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By Zach Babajanof-Rustrian | Sports WriterAll around campus, Baylor has wonderful shows to offer. Whether they're from the theater department or student organizations, each one is distinct, and students should take advantage of the opportunity to go see them. There are plenty of shows for students to enjoy all year long. From All-University Sing to Baylor Theatre plays and musicals,...

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By Piper Rutherford | Staff Writer Recently, Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 2 women’s tennis player in the world, was criticized for continuing to play in the Miami Open despite the death of her former boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov, in an apparent suicide on March 18. Scrutiny of the 24-year-old in the media is that many believe she should be taking this...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff Writer“You pay that much money for friends?”Yes, I’m in a sorority. It’s a privilege to be in Greek Life, and I know not everyone has the luxury of spending thousands of dollars on top of their tuition. By the grace of God (and my mother), I've had the opportunity to join a sorority with the...

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By Jamie Barrett | ReporterCurrently, it is mandatory for all first-year students at Baylor to live on campus, but what is the reasoning behind this? According to Baylor, it is “for first-year students to live and grow together and find their place.” However, I find that in some cases, the benefits of on-campus living do not always outweigh the drawbacks....

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By Josh Siatkowski | Staff WriterWe’re lucky to be at a university with such an extensive list of health care services. So, with all these services, why is it so hard to find a tissue around here?Baylor’s Health Services Center, located on the second floor of the McLane Student Life Center, offers a lot more coverage than your high school...

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By The Editorial BoardGrowing up in the boom of technology, college students have come to know the changing landscape of school and work. Whether it be the regularity of weekend exams, 11:59 p.m. deadlines or last-minute emails, the way current students interact with school is severed from the “good ol’ days” — weekends and breaks absent of homework — preached...

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By Sarah Gallaher | Staff WriterGaming culture has long been a source of misogyny and exclusion. As far as hobbies go, gaming is incredibly inclusive; it doesn’t require certain physical characteristics for success. However, women still experience backlash for participating in this male-dominated sphere.“It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this.” If Link needs a sword to navigate the treacherous waters...

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By Tyler White | Sports WriterCatherine, Duchess of Cambridge, posted a photo of her and her children on March 10, wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. Although it seemed like a benign post, it caused a lot of controversy and speculation over one problem: photo alteration. News sources like AP removed the photo from their stories after noticing editing to...

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By Mia Crawford | Photographer Have you ever been in a conversation in which you couldn't even talk about the weather without feeling the crushing pressure of impending silence looming over your head? If so, you're not alone. We have all experienced painfully awkward encounters where every word feels like a potential misstep, leaving us second-guessing our social skills. So,...

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