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 746 assignments, created 655, named on 165 bylines for The Baylor Lariat.

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What to Do in Waco: April 11-17

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorEaster is fastly approaching, but before you head out of town for the long weekend, check out these festive Waco events. Tea parties, theatre and dancing are just a few fun happenings on the docket. Describe the Night | April 11-13 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., 2-4 p.m. | Mabee Theatre, 60 Baylor...

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

Students take root within community garden

By Bella Whitmore | InternEvery Saturday morning, a group of green-thumbed students are up and devoting the first day of their weekends to getting their hands dirty and reconnecting with nature. From the colors of the sunrise to roly polies digging in the compost, to harvesting the produce, the Baylor Community Garden offers a space of calm and community to...

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Honor our Earth by adding these five songs to your playlist

By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterApril 22 is Earth Day, and whether you’re celebrating by planting a garden or educating yourself on ways to live more sustainably, you’ll need some music to accompany it. Here is a list of the top five songs for your Earth Day experience. Some are deep cuts, and others are popular hits, but all are...

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

Students celebrate Diadeloso with new, unique activities

By Shane Mead | Staff Writer One of Baylor's longstanding traditions returned for another year of on-campus fun as students flocked to Fountain Mall to enjoy food, games, activities and a concert from artist Joshua Bassett. Diadeloso, the schoolwide holiday unique to Baylor, strayed from its normal Tuesday occurrence last year because of the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse that darkened...

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Tiny paws, big needs: How to help during kitten season

By Janay Boyd | Reporter While it may be allergy season, another time of year is quietly creeping in — kitten season. Typically spanning from early spring to late fall, kitten season marks a rise in feline births, leading to a significant influx of newborn kittens and mother cats at shelters and rescues.“During this time, we see a surge in...

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A&L Tunesday: April 8

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorHappy Diadeloso, Bears! While you’re busy with the day’s festivities, here are some electronic, pop and indie jams released this weekend to revisit once you decide to reel it back in. “Last Girls At The Party” by The Beaches (April 2) While the title sounds fun, festive and right on track with this...

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

Review: Sagrado Cocina & Bar delivers style, ambience, standout flavors

By Janay Boyd | ReporterWalking into Sagrado Cocina & Bar feels like stepping into an intimate garden party wrapped in modern elegance. The lighting is dim and moody, casting soft shadows over a rich palette of deep greens, blush pinks and creamy whites. Oversized floral installations bloom above and around you, adding a romantic, whimsical touch to the sleek, contemporary...

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Lauren Daigle to perform at Foster Pavilion in September

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorBaylor University announced this morning that one of the biggest names in Christian contemporary music, Lauren Daigle, will be coming to Baylor to perform at Foster Pavilion in the fall. That makes Daigle the second of a ten-show series that will be taking place at Foster Pavilion over the next two years. The...

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Review: 'I love, I love' Malcolm Todd even more for his debut album

By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life Editor I first heard Malcolm Todd sing on a sunny, sweltering October morning in Zilker Metropolitan Park. I didn’t know it at the time, but at his Austin City Limits set, in a swarm of dedicated fans screaming the lyrics to the indie artist’s biggest hits at the time, including “Roommates” and “Sweet...

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State fair-themed Diadeloso welcomes Joshua Bassett, goat yoga

By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterA once-in-a-lifetime eclipse which occurred over last year's Diadeloso leaves this year’s celebration with standards that will be hard to top. Luckily, between Joshua Bassett and multiple unique attractions, the schedule for the “state fair” themed holiday on Tuesday will be packed. Events will kick off at 10 a.m. with a variety of live music,...

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