By Julianne Fullerton | Copy Editor I’ve had the opportunity to travel abroad a few times, but a highlight was this past summer for the Baylor in Oxford study abroad program. After a month exploring Oxford, England, I began to pick up on the different cultural norms of the United Kingdom and appreciate the way they complemented the lifestyle of...

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By Clara Snyder | ReporterWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is currently fighting extradition — the process of being handed over to the jurisdiction of a foreign state in which a crime was committed — from a UK prison to be tried in the US for espionage and spying. If he is convicted, press freedom will take a detrimental blow in America,...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterIt is safe to say that I am one of those people who is not afraid to try new things. I love any opportunity that will allow me to expand my knowledge or gain experience by trying something new. I could go through a whole list of things that I have done that I originally...

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By Cameron Mccollum | ReporterIn between below-freezing wind chills and painfully 100-degree weather is my personal favorite season: spring. The season of blooming flowers, green leaves, pool days and wedding proposals. One of my favorite things about the college experience is being able to walk outside and notice campus' outdoor spaces alive and well. Walking around, I always see friends...

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By The Editorial BoardOn March 12, The Editorial Board called for Title IX student training to be more than just a required video — and on March 14, Baylor University proved it missed the point. In a Lariat Letter responding to our editorial, Dr. Laura Johnson, the Title IX coordinator, said we “failed to fully research the subject and understand...

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By Bella Whitmore | InternIn the wise words of my film and English professor, Dr. Greg Garrett, “The Oscars are our Super Bowl.”Every year, I anticipate watching the Oscars, getting excited to see all the speeches, outfits and well-deserved celebrations. And every year, I leave the couch feeling a little disappointed. This year was no exception. Let's start out strong...

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By Julien Hajenius | Web EditorBeing born in the early 2000s, I have witnessed the growth of Marvel and how much our generation has been attached to it. From seeing the rise of "Iron Man" with Robert Downey Jr. to staying tuned for the finale of "Avengers: Endgame," Marvel has reinvented the wheel by producing consistency in its movies. These...

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By The Editorial BoardComparing yourself to others is practically inevitable while in college, especially since it’s a place filled with individuals in the same age range as you. I mean, let’s be real: Most of us are here trying to amass the best grades and rack up the most achievements in order to land the best possible job someday. This...

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By Cannon Fritz | Sports Intern​​The importance of higher education in an age of global rivalry and technological developments cannot be emphasized enough, and the argument over whether or not all students should receive a free college education has gained tremendous traction. Proponents contend that offering a free college education is not just a commendable goal but also a tactical...

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By Dr. Laura Johnson | Guest Contributor On March 12, The Editorial Board of The Baylor Lariat published an opinion piece highlighting the unacceptably large number of sexual assaults and interpersonal misconduct issues that occur on college campuses around the country. They went on to express the importance of Title IX training in helping students recognize, prevent, intervene and report...

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