By Michael Haag | Sports EditorWhy can’t we all just get along?Wishful thinking — I know. This is especially the case when debating, whether in sports, news or any other realm. Folks just can’t handle opposing viewpoints, and it’s puzzling. Sure, some cordial conversations are possible, either because those people know how to debate effectively or because the topic at...

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By The Editorial BoardWe’re a few weeks into 2024, which means most people have likely begun to falter on their New Year’s resolutions by now. However, The Lariat is just getting started. While The Editorial Board isn’t trying to transform into a morning person or hit the gym, its members are setting goals to improve their work and better serve...

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By Josh Siatkowski | Staff WriterIn an era where the emissions-heavy habits of the ultrarich are ultra-publicized, it’s easy to feel that any climate-conscious behavior of our own will be squashed by some billionaire’s private jet. But the average individual is more powerful than you think. When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded relationship took social media, the NFL and...

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By The Editorial BoardThe Baylor bubble shields students from several inauspicious realities that affect our city, state and nation. While crime and poverty may stand out as the most obvious examples of such, something else appears to present itself as a dominant force in our community: teen pregnancy. Despite accounting for less than 9% of the population, Texas is responsible...

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By Sarah Gallaher | Staff Writer As a Christian institution, it’s no surprise that the majority of the Baylor student population considers themselves to be religious. In fact, there are over 40 different religious affiliations represented within the student body, most of which are denominations of Christianity. I can’t speak for religions outside of Christianity, as I have not attended...

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By Mia Crawford | PhotographerWhether it's weight loss, picking up a new hobby or quitting a habit, people around the world make New Year's resolutions every year. Unfortunately, many of these life-altering "improvements" don't even make it past February. In fact, only 12% of people ever feel accomplished with their resolutions. So, what is the problem with these well-intentioned pursuits...

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By Jacob Boone | Staff WriterUndergrads: When was the last time you applied for a scholarship? Most people I know stopped applying for scholarships when they finished their college applications, but a lot has changed since then. With more life experience to apply for a scholarship and tuition higher than ever, now is the best time to take another look...

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By Maysie Krause | LTVN Reporter/AnchorThinking back to my childhood, growing up with Filipino culture has been such a treasure. Heritage creates a legacy for the next generation. For me, the legacy is my mom’s homemade food. My mom has made traditional Filipino food for dinner ever since I was a kid. I’m half German, so our home has a...

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By Erika Kuehl | Staff WriterWalking into Sephora over the holidays, I realized almost every shelf was empty. I knew part of it was because of the Christmas sales and the last-minute gift buyers. But as I looked down the aisle, I saw a 10-year-old girl running around with every shade of Rare Beauty blush, screaming at her mom. When...

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By Olivia Eiken | InternPicture this: I’m 8 years old, sitting in a church pew with a racing heartbeat. I look and see that the confessional light has turned green, indicating that it is my turn to go to the confessional booth. It’s now my time to fulfill the sacrament of reconciliation. I sit face-to-face with my priest, confess all...

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